Re: Computer turns on and then just dies

On Sat, 7 Dec 2024 11:40:13 -0600, VanguardLH wrote:

> > In the BIOS? I just installed RealVNC and threw the monitor in another
> > room. \-:
 
> No, a temp monitor program that loads on Windows startup, or on Windows
> account login (i.e., a startup program). 

By monitor I meant 'computer screen'.

> For VNC to work, you need a
> VNC server running on the remote host, and that loads on Windows startup
> and Windows account login.  Then you could use a VNC client on the local
> host to look at a temp monitor program that also loads on Windows login
> on the remote host to use a VNC client on the local host to check the
> temp on the remote host.

I know that. For family members I've used UltraVNC and TeamViewer, but
since I'm already using RealVNC for my RPi I am now using that.
 
> RealVNC viewer (client) is free.  RealVNC server is not.

RealVNC Lite is free for 3 devices.
 
> I found folks mention the free plan got discontinued, like:
> 
> https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/1csq8bm/realvnc_is_sunsetting_their_free_plan_what/

It's not, but you have to register first. For RPi it worked out of the
box. I see they're mentioning NoMachine on Reddit, that was my second
option.

> If your local and remote host are both in-network in your home, I don't
> much see the point of wasting time setting up VNC server and client.
> Just walk over to the other host.

It must be fun to have all that room. ;-) I haven't, so RealVNC saves me
an extra screen, keyboard and mouse and I've got 1 extra free power
plug. OTOH it's a bit sluggish. Maybe I'll try NoMachine after all.

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