Skip to content

Windows PC

The Windows machine at 192.168.2.200 is a client workstation on the same LAN as TrueNAS (192.168.2.203). It does not run homelab Docker apps — those all live on the NAS.

Client vs server

Windows PC (192.168.2.200) TrueNAS (192.168.2.203)
Role Daily driver, browser, games NAS, media storage, Docker apps
Jellyfin / Navidrome Client apps only Servers (stream, music)
qBittorrent / *arr Web UI in browser (LAN) Runs downloads and automation
Media files Access via mapped A:/Media Canonical copy on pool
Vaultwarden Bitwarden desktop/extension Server (vault.saxobroko.com)

Docs under PC/ describe how you use homelab services from Windows. Server-side install and TrueNAS config live under Server.

Role today

  • Daily driver (browsing, gaming, whatever)
  • Maps A:/Media from TrueNAS for easy file drops — Windows network drive
  • Runs Jellyfin, Navidrome, and Bitwarden as clients pointed at *.saxobroko.com
  • Uses Aither in the browser; automation runs on TrueNAS — Aither and trackers

Specs

Hardware reference: PC specs — structure is in place; fill in CPU/GPU/RAM/NVMe from System Information when documenting the build.

Boot drive troubleshooting

If the PC will not boot:

Change boot drive in BIOS

  1. Restart
  2. Spam F12
  3. Advanced → Boot
  4. Pick the desired drive
  5. Save and exit

Reseat the SSD

  1. Open side panel
  2. Disconnect GPU power
  3. Unlock and remove GPU
  4. Remove SSD shroud and SSD screw
  5. Reseat SSD, reassemble