Windows PC — FAQ

Windows workstation at 192.168.2.200 — client only; servers run on TrueNAS. See PC index.

WIN-001 — What is the Windows PC for?

1. Daily driver — browsing, gaming, media clients. Not the homelab server.

WIN-002 — PC IP address?

1. 192.168.2.200 on home network.

WIN-003 — NAS IP address?

1. TrueNAS at 192.168.2.203 — where Docker apps run.

WIN-004 — Where is Jellyfin server?

1. On NAS — PC uses Jellyfin client pointing at stream.saxobroko.com.

WIN-005 — What is A: drive?

1. Mapped network drive to TrueNAS media share — Windows shares.

WIN-006 — PC won't boot?

1. F12 at restart → Boot menu → pick boot drive — PC index.

WIN-007 — Reseat SSD steps?

1. Open case, reseat NVMe — see boot troubleshooting in PC index.

WIN-008 — Bitwarden on PC?

1. Desktop + browser extension, URL vault.saxobroko.com.

WIN-009 — Desk YubiKey port?

1. USB-C on PC — leave plugged for convenience.

WIN-010 — Remote desktop to PC?

1. Not typical — physical access at Saxon's desk.

WIN-011 — PC off — does docs still work?

1. Yes — docs on Cloudflare Pages. Vault/auth need NAS on.

WIN-012 — PC off — does media work?

1. If NAS on, stream.saxobroko.com still works from other devices.

WIN-013 — Install new software?

1. Normal Windows — Ryan maintains if inheriting per will.

WIN-014 — Windows update stuck?

1. Reboot once, retry updates — don't force during homelab emergency.

WIN-015 — No internet on PC only?

1. Check cable/Wi‑Fi, compare to phone on same network.

WIN-016 — Can't reach 192.168.2.203?

1. NAS off or network issue — turn everything on.

WIN-017 — Map A: drive missing?

1. Remap share — Windows shares.

WIN-018 — qBittorrent on PC?

1. Web UI in browser — app runs on NAS, not PC.

WIN-019 — Sonarr/Radarr on PC?

1. Browser to LAN/tunnel URLs — servers on NAS.

WIN-020 — Gaming on this PC?

1. Yes — separate from server duties.

WIN-021 — Specs location?

1. PC specs — fill from System Information.

WIN-022 — Storj on PC?

1. See Storj if active.

WIN-023 — Aither tracker in browser?

1. PC browser only — automation on NAS.

WIN-024 — Antivirus conflicts?

1. Rare — note exact error for Ryan.

WIN-025 — PC fans loud?

1. Check Task Manager — may be normal under load.

WIN-026 — Blue screen?

1. Note error code, reboot once — persistent BSOD → Ryan.

WIN-027 — Forgot Windows password?

1. Microsoft account reset or Ryan with recovery media.

WIN-028 — Sell the PC?

1. Will says Ryan gets tech — cannot sell — must learn/use per will.

WIN-029 — Wipe PC after death?

1. No day one — passwords and files may be needed.

WIN-030 — Photos on PC vs NAS?

1. Canonical copy on NAS pool — PC may have caches only.

WIN-031 — RDP to NAS?

1. TrueNAS web UI in browser — not RDP.

WIN-032 — NPM admin from PC?

1. Browser to NAS LAN port — NPM FAQs.

WIN-033 — Clone PC drive?

1. Ryan task for backup — not urgent for survivors.

WIN-034 — Dual monitor issue?

1. Cable/driver — not homelab critical.

WIN-035 — Printer on PC?

1. Local Windows printer setup — unrelated to NAS.

WIN-036 — Time zone wrong?

1. Set to Australia/Melbourne — affects certs and logs.

WIN-037 — Hostname on network?

1. Check Settings → System → About — may be SAXON-PC or similar.

WIN-038 — Wi‑Fi vs ethernet?

1. Either works on 192.168.2.x LAN.

WIN-039 — PC guide for beginners?

1. Windows PC basics.

WIN-040 — Who inherits PC?

1. Ryan — Who gets what.

WIN-041 — Leave PC on?

1. Fine — low power idle; needed for desk YubiKey access.

WIN-042 — More PC help?

1. PC folder, equipment map.