This is literally the first post I saw when opening the app. I guess I’ll do something else.

https://racknerdtracker.com/

Commander-in-cheeks

Quick search to verify…

So this is how I learn. Wouldn’t have it any other way.

Gamer Gun!

Return for refund or replacement. If you’re even slightly concerned about WD giving you trouble, but know eBay/the seller won’t, just go that path since it’s still available.

The main donate block of items is here: https://github.com/LemmyNet/joinlemmy-site/blob/main/src/shared/components/common.tsx#L129

Follow the chain and you’ll see it’s just using the progress html element.

It seems to be manually updated.

https://github.com/LemmyNet/joinlemmy-site/blob/main/src/shared/donation_stats.ts

Since you’re new, I’d recommend just using the old PC to start and get comfortable. Once you’re sure you want to invest some money, you can either build it buy yourself something more energy efficient if you’re super concerned about that.

As for the best OS, just any server OS will do. I run Rocky Linux which is a RHEL derivative, but you can also try TrueNas or anything else you want. Even Windows Server would work if you wanted to go that path.

There are many paths you can take, and which you go down depends heavily on personal preference and the desired use of your system.

They’re good. My yubikey works flawlessly, though very few sites/apps support them.