Gear
Stuff I use (or would buy again) for these guides. Prices and links change; always double-check fit for your setup.
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- Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q Tiny (used) — quiet, cheap, plenty for Jellyfin + Docker. — [AFFILIATE LINK]
Storage
- Seagate Expansion / WD Elements 4TB external USB HDD — good for media libraries. — [AFFILIATE LINK]
- Optional (Linux-only empty drive): Samsung T7 or Crucial X9 portable SSD — [AFFILIATE LINK]
USB & input
- USB 3.0 cable or hub — [AFFILIATE LINK]
- Logitech MK270 — budget wireless keyboard + mouse combo for a headless-ish mini PC. — [AFFILIATE LINK]
- Logitech K400 Plus — touchpad keyboard if you want one device. — [AFFILIATE LINK]
- Keychron K-series — the “cool” mechanical pick. — [AFFILIATE LINK]
Software
- Ubuntu 24.04 LTS — free: ubuntu.com/download/desktop
More parts will land here as new guides ship.