Mojo Jojos IT challenges
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HTTP(S) proxy handling all website auth on behalf of the client

Find a reliable and possibly cheap source of EEPROMS, specifically 2M x 8bit DIP-8 3V(3)

get labeled PCI (3v3 & 5V), ISA (16bit) and VLB blank/prototyping boards or design & build them. something like:
	https://www.futurlec.com/Pictures/W10.jpg
	https://www.futurlec.com/Pictures/W05.jpg

get some LPC (PCI-express / TPM / PCI) debug/POST cards
	example		TL460s Plus	https://http2.mlstatic.com/D_NQ_NP_620672-CBT48638700049_122021-O.jpg
					https://www.chipsetpro.com/en/pci-cpu-socket-tester/4062-tl460s-plus-universal-pc-pci-pcie-minipcie-lpc-motherboard-diagnostic-test-analyzer-post-test-debu-4770000039978.html
	example		TL611 Pro	https://luckyretail.com/Uploadfile/202011/202103242/500070067A1/500070067A1-4.jpg
					https://www.chipsetpro.com/en/pci-cpu-socket-tester/1626-tl611pro-diagnosis-card-desktop-pci-mainboard-pcie-notebook-debugging-card-apple-pc-lpc-debug-4770000015613.html
					https://www.chipsetpro.com/en/pci-cpu-socket-tester/4109-tl611pro-diagnosis-card-mini-pcie-adebug-desktop-pci-mainboard-pcie-notebook-debugging-card-apple-pc-lpc-debug-4770000040448.html
	example		TL631 Pro	https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614s9T7he2L._AC_SL1000_.jpg
					https://www.chipsetpro.com/en/pci-cpu-socket-tester/4767-tl631pro-diagnosis-card-mini-pcie-adebug-desktop-pci-mainboard-pcie-notebook-debugging-card-apple-pc-lpc-debug-4770000047034.html

get a PCIe x16 lane tester card
	examples	https://de.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-AGP-PCI%2525252de-tester.html

get some ATXTRA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwxZMAmJm2A)

find a working screensaver for OSMC/Kodi on Raspberry Pi that turns off the illumination of the Raspberry Pi touch display
	or at least a visualisation that displays the time (optional: display date as well)

fix the corrupted firmware of my Oki C5750 printer or at least find the original working firmware

# DONE # 2024-03-05 # by mojo-jojo #
Install and activate Windows XP SP3 on the Shuttle xPC SK21G
	XP only fully starts if USB turned OFF in BIOS (if enabled XP would freeze early desktop while loading drivers)
# solution # reflash same installed SK21S10E BIOS to same used BIOS EEPROM chip #
# other issues found # Aten CS64US 4x USB/VGA KVM switch:
#			will freeze XP during splash
#			prevents XP-installer to fully start
# solution # disconnect Aten CS64US 4x USB/VGA KVM switch before power-ON, only connect Aten CS64US 4x USB/VGA KVM switch after XP is fully started #

Run hostapd in 802.11ac (at least) on Debian GNU/Linux 12+ on Up Board
	Update UEFI/BIOS on (both) Up Boards
		get reliable/stable image on Up Board

Nvidia GTX 580 QUAD-SLI (on the AsRock X58 Deluxe3 or Asus Maximus V Extreme or any other quad PCIe x16 mainboard)


# not-so-IT challenges #

build one of these https://i.imgur.com/BObDQWj.mp4


# abandoned challenges #

find a working serial number for "Police 2 - Recht und Ordnung" (usually on a sticker in the CD/DVD box)

# EOC #