it's not often that shit just works

https://alternativeto.net/software/autoit/?platform=linux

1st gen www users learned this in 1999…

Use a hard-wired keyboard if you aren’t already. (ref)

Physically disconnect the HDD, and the PC should dump into BIOS. This would help narrow down wierd hardware behaviors if there are any.

I am thinking about trying my hand at Tailscale, and have been tempted to click through to the Server Host offering on the LowEndBox $2 list.

LEB Special – 2GB KVM VPS

• 1x vCPU Core
• 2GB RAM
• 30GB High Performance Storage
• 1000Mbps Unmetered Port
• Full Root Access
• 1 Dedicated IPv4 Address
• KVM/Virtualizor
• Available in Multiple Locations
• Pricing: $21.88/year (75% off)
• Coupon Code: 2LEBA
• [ORDER HERE]

There’s a smaller one in the $1 list, also with allegedly unmetered bandwidth.

Server Host LEB – 1GB KVM VPS

• 1x vCPU Core
• 1GB RAM
• 15GB High Performance Storage
• 1000Mbps Port
• Unmetered Bandwidth
• Full Root Access
• 1 Dedicated IPv4 Address
• KVM/Virtualizor
• Linux O/S
• Available in Multiple Locations
• Pricing: $11.00/year (80% off)
• Coupon Code: 1ALEB
• [ORDER HERE]

S is operationally analogous to using a Chromebook.

There are people who will never need more than that.

We are not these people…

Sorry about the trauma of losing your kit.

I have bought quite a few cameras from Canon Refurbished site (I never transcended to SLR/mirrorless). Occasionally, there will be extra discounts to sweeten the deal.

Also, there might be a very slim chance that your trip insurance or homeowner/renter policy might help ease the sting of your loss.

Perhaps something like

https://www.tutorialspoint.com/unix/index.htm

https://www.tutorialspoint.com/unix/unix-getting-started.htm

Appears that “squabbles” is still alive

https://squabblr.co/