Author: Richard Applegate

  • Jasmine got me a brand new wallet, I love it!

    She is aware that I am a fan of Deadpool, and my wallet has been unchanged for 4 years. Despite its damage, she decided to purchase it without consulting me, which led to some excitement and finally resulted in something stronger. I love her so much. Thank you, honey bee πŸπŸ’›πŸ’—

  • How to install RustDesk and YoDeck on a PC stick?

    I’m using a Windows 10 Pro PC stick to install YoDeck. This computer stick works great. It’s running 24/7 for our food and drink menu. We choose to use MeLE for our company. It has good hardware and the newest operating system. We like TVs that are quiet and small. The power source is 5 volts, 3 amps, and 15 watts per hour. Here is a video with step-by-step instructions.

    What do We need?

    PC Stickβ€”MeLE PCG02 Fanless Mini PC Stick Windows 11 Pro Celeron J4125 8 GB 128 GB

    USB Flash Driveβ€” Roll over image to zoom in SanDisk 64 GB 2-Pack Ultra USB 3.0 Flash Drive (2Γ—64 GB)β€”SDCZ48-064G-GAM462, Black

    Keyboard and Mouseβ€”Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard And Mouse Combo For Windows, 2.4 GHz Wireless, Compact Mouse, 8 Multimedia And Shortcut Keys, For PC, Laptopβ€”Black

    Anthem Coffee Software Link β€” message me for Link. | Richard Applegate

    In case the Wi-Fi driver was not installed, the Ethernet cable was needed.

    Step by step:

    1. Connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer.
    2. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI port.
    3. Please connect to the power source.
    4. To turn on, press the power button on the PC stick.
    5. Press F7 again, repeating until you see the Boot menu. Please press Bios Setup.
    6. Click on the Chipset tab, then Common functions, and scroll down to β€œSelect auto power on or manual pow” to β€œAutomatic power on.”
    7. then save and exit the Bios.
    8. Press F7 again and press to boot menu. Boot to USB Flash drive with Windows 10 Pro.
    9. Select the region, USA, and then the keyboard English then next.
    10. Kindly select β€œI Do Not Have Internet” to enable the offline account without an Outlook account. Then on the next page, click β€œContinue with limited setup” after that.
    11. You will need to do the create user account process.
      • Username : Anthem Coffee β€” IT
      • Password β€” Message to Richard for password.
      • 3 questions, security will need you to fill out answer and question.
    12. Please accept the Windows 10 Pro privacy policy. Then on the next page.
    13. Please don’t use Cortana. Click β€œNot now.” Then on the next page.
    14. After that, let it install Windows.
    15. Once the computer reboots, please log in Anthem Coffee β€” IT account.
    16. Now proceed to establish a connection with AnthemCoffee-Admin.
    17. Open application edge browser and download from my share link for the β€œYoDeck software installation”.
    18. To extract the file YoDeck Software Installation, go ahead and open the Intel Driver and support Assistance to install PC Sticks.
    19. After the installation of the Intel Driver on your computer, the Edge browser will be launched to synchronize your computer and determine whether an upgrade is necessary.
      • The only driver available to update was a Graphic card, which is important to install for YoDeck. Go ahead and download it, and then install it.
    20. Return to the folder containing YoDeck Software.
    21. To copy the key, go to the open key file. Open RustDesk setup after that.
    22. Once RustDesk is open, and you click to install.
    23. After installing RustDesk on the Desktop, proceed to Settings > Network and select the option to β€œunlock network settings.”
      • Please enter the ID server: rustdesk.richardapplegate.io and message me for the key.
      • Go to the Security tab, then scroll down to Password, then ask Richard for a permanent password. That allows Richard to connect with it.
      • Go to the Account tab and click on Login. Enter your username and password (you need to ask Richard for the password)
    24. To start the installation process of the Intel Graphic driver installer, please launch the application and select the agree option. Ensure that the option β€œExecute a clean installation” is selected. Please finish installing it before proceeding with step 25.
    25. After installing the driver, please reboot.
    26. Please enter the login credentials : Anthem Coffeeβ€”IT.
    27. Go to Windows Settings β†’ System β†’ Display β†’ Scale and layout 125 percent so that we can see and install YoDeck.
    28. Please navigate to Windows Settings > Windows Update, select Optional updates, and select all to download or install.
    29. After updating the PC Stick, please reboot the PC.
    30. Upon rebooting, please log in to Anthem Coffee β€” IT Account.
    31. You should open the YoDeck software installation folder.r
    32. To install YoDeck Setup, select 1.49.0 to install.
    33. Install the kiosk, enter your password, and ask Richard Applegate for a password.
    34. Please click β€œyes” to restart after installing it.
    35. The registration code should appear after the computer restarts.
    36. Log in to YoDeck.com with a different computer or laptop.
      • Go to Monitor, add a monitor, and then Windows Player.
      • Then type the name and make sure it’s something like: WA-SV-Food Menu.
      • Please enter the code for registering on TV.
      • Click on Default content, Playlist, and then the WA Food menu.
      • Save.
    37. Now your computer has Kiosk Mode, RustDesk remote, YoDeck installed, and the latest driver.

  • My car was full of load tv ceiling mount!

    So far, I am pleased with myself for completing three stores in a single week. Now, we can continue to achieve this.

  • I did another TV Project at another location, in Old Town!

    Before mount

    I did install TV Mount, and It was so simple to do. This time was doing one TV Measure so 24 inch both side TV on back. Then add another 24 inch so that where the second mount screw will be at. So helpful resource.

    This was taken down old wall mount to ceiling mount

    My favorite brand and their TV mount were so strong that they guaranteed it would last for a lifetime.

    After mount now both are ceiling mount

    Check out this location in Old Town, grab a drink and a snack, chill in the lobby, patio and enjoy the superfast free Wi-Fi here.

  • Success installed wall TV Mount at Downtown Puyallup

    This before,  then we add another TV

    It’s my first time attempting this with the old version of a TV mount from Costco. Today, it presents a significant difference. I strike my head and text my boss, “Believe in yourself.” So, one is a higher mounted screw and one is lower mounted, making them different. My math is successful, and I understand how to measure back TV mounts with their mounts on them and measure from there.

  • Another TV wall mount project at Sunrise Village!

    I have removed the television and replaced the screws and anchors. There is a significant amount of dust behind the left-hand TV, and I haven’t yet cleaned the right-hand side. So, I vacuumed from the left to the right, then when we upgraded the TV, I will vacuum from the left to the right, which makes it very convenient. My vacuum is powerful. πŸ™Œ

    Coming soon, replace both TV 55 inch so we can read so exciting and ready for it! πŸ“ΊπŸ–οΈπŸ“š

    Plan to use these TVs for advertising in the lobby.

  • New Life | Jasmine and Richard’s Relationship

    Welcome to my new life, I’ve moved on from my previous relationship. On February 6, 2024, I decided to ask her out for a movie and dinner with me, and she agreed because Jasmine is the one who saved me and life’s changing and amazing soon-to-be housewife. I am seeking a partner who is responsible for household duties as well as providing love and care to my feline companions. We’ve been having a blast, loving and supporting each other. She showed up when I needed her. I’m so in love with her, and my mom and I see her taking responsibility. I am Thankful and blessing.

    In October and November 2023, she attempted to call 911 when I had seizures. Jasmine lived with us as our roommate. My ex told her not to call 911, but her old friend did and took me to the hospital. She and our old friends are very much appreciated by me. Or, I will risk dying. She lived with me for 4 years in Texas and Washington. Not only that, but she is wonderful and responsible for chores and takes care of our cats and blessing and happy and love and well feeding. And always listen and solve problems together. I love our goal to success to calm and behavior.

    Babe, I love you very much, Jasmine. <3

  • I did the first time to do TV ceiling mount at Anthem Coffee and Tea. β˜•οΈπŸ–₯οΈπŸ‘ at Point Ruston!

    What a wild moment, I was super thrilled to try out ceiling mount with anchors, and it was effortless to set up the TV on a ceiling mount pole for real. And yes, I added some security behind the TV, so there is no TV movement. πŸŽ‰πŸŽˆ #TVSetUp #SecuringYourTv

    Before TV look like

    Now, today, May 12, 2024, I did complete replace wall mount to the ceiling mount for both TV. πŸ“ΊπŸ”§πŸ› οΈ

    After

    I was putting two tv down so I could measure before drilling the hole. And it worked very well and all this job took me 3 hours.

  • Now I have 2 computers to use, All in one computer was crash often until I found out there, so tiny thermal paste

    This all-in-one computer was used to run a server for DNS and a network controller within my budget-conscious plans. It crashed due to overheating, so we replaced the proper tower server this time. But I’m not throwing away this computer because I can fix it. πŸ’»πŸ”§ #TechFixer #BudgetFriendlyComputers

    Now I have decided to use All in one for my work office, then a laptop for emergency at work. So much better πŸ˜ŽπŸ’» #WorkLifeBalance #TechSavvy

  • HP Laptop Victus by HP Laptop 16-d0013dx β€” No drives can be found during Windows 11 or Windows 10 installation.

    1. Extract the Intel Rapid Storage Technology drivers to the USB flash drive

    Download Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) drivers from the HP Software and Drivers webpage and extract them to the USB flash drive.

    1. Go to Download this Intel Rapid Storage Technology for this specific 16-d0013dx
    2. Copy and paste the downloaded .exe file to the USB flash drive that you are going to use to install Windows 10.
    3. We have to use another Windows PC to get the extract file to run the SP147234, then it will fail on another PC because the other PC wasn’t the same model. Move the file C:SWSetup to the flash drive with the Windows 10 installation.

    2. Install Windows 10 from the USB flash drive

    Load the missing storage driver, and then install Windows 10.

    1. Insert the Windows installation USB flash drive into the computer.
    2. Select the language and keyboard layout, and then click Next.
    3. Click Install now.
    4. If requested, enter your Windows product key, and then click Next. If Windows was previously activated, skip this step.
    5. Select the edition of the operating system to install, and then click Next.
    6. Select I accept the license terms, and then click Next.
    7. Click Load driver.
    8. Click Browse to navigate to the location of the driver.
    9. Navigate to the sp147234 folder where the IRST driver was downloaded, and then expand it.
    10. Click the F6 folder, and then click OK.
    11. Select either driver option in the list, and then click Next.
    12. The drive is displayed.
    13. Click Format to format the drive, and then click Next to start the Windows installation.

    Continue through the installation procedure until the installation is complete.