I would NOT call myself a computer expert. I have built a few, but like you, I couldn't code my way out of a dark corner.

The pi is VERY easy to get the operating system I used up and running. I used RaspBMC, which involved simply putting the SD card in your computer, clicking a giant install button, and then ejecting…

I actually needed the extra storage space. You could use this computer for many things, but I use mine as a portable media center. So whenever I'm traveling, I just load it up with my media and take it with me.

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Just finished the Instructable. http://www.instructables.com/id/Mj%C3%B6lni… Feel free to post it wherever you like.

VOTE: Good Old Electronics Enclosure.

I had problems on my S4 with SD card apps. Every restart would remove any SD card installed apps from my homescreens.

I understand that there are lots of apps for this, but imagine a cheap easy DIY media control panel that I can leave next to my TV or mount to the wall.

This is awesome. I really like the buttons too.

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Don't forget the Gigabyte BRIX PCs as well. They come with WiFi cards already installed and cost about the same.

I got my question answered if anyone comes across this.

Gizmodo user boobox suggested I try a direct link to find the 8.1 upgrade in the official Microsoft Store (since searching for it yielded nothing).

So how can I get rid of the
"Windows 8.1 Pro Preview
Evaluation Copy. Build ####"
text?

A tiny bit of Sugru?

Do I get a point for mentioning Surgu? Isn't that how this works?

How can I get rid of all the blinking lights in my room without damaging my electronics? Between a charging laptop, tablet, cell phone, camera battery; three monitors on standby; plus a Rasberry Pi, and whatever else I have hooked up to the command center that week I feel like I'm on sleeping through a disco or laser…

My work playlist is stuff I've recently discovered. I add to it daily when I find more songs that I like. It's mostly indie, folk type music.

I'm fond of Yatse Remote on my Android phone to control my XBMC Media PC.

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Lifehacker, it's like you're reading my mind. Thanks for always somehow (and creepily) knowing what project I'm about to do next.

A reset switch is useful, but is there a way to wire on/off/reset switches?