CV-01 / RIG ASSEMBLY
How to Match a CPU to a Motherboard
A processor and a board are two halves of one decision. Check the socket, the chipset, the BIOS, and the memory before the cart fills up.
CV / INDEX
Guides for hardware you keep
Ten working notes on the decisions that survive the return window: what fits, what powers it, what the signal reaches, and how you get back in when a device is gone.
CV / START
Begin here
CV-04 / PRIVACY HYGIENE
Set Up a Password Manager in a Week
The hard part is not choosing an app. It is moving a decade of logins without locking yourself out on day one.
CV-05 / DAILY WORKFLOW
A Backup Plan for One Person
A backup you have never restored is a rumour. This routine fits on one page and runs without a reminder.
CV / CATALOG
All guides by workstream
CV-01
Rig Assembly
- How to Match a CPU to a Motherboard2026-09-02
- Choose a Power Supply With Real Headroom2026-09-09
CV-02
Laptop Picks
- Buy an Upgradable Laptop, Not a Sealed One2026-09-16
- Check Battery Health Before Buying Used2026-09-24
CV-03
Network Setup
- Fix Wi-Fi With Router Placement First2026-10-01
- Mesh System or Wi-Fi Extender?2026-10-08
CV-04
Privacy Hygiene
- Set Up a Password Manager in a Week2026-10-15
- Store Two-Factor Recovery Codes Properly2026-10-22
CV-05
Daily Workflow
- A Backup Plan for One Person2026-10-29
- Build a Desk Setup for Focus2026-11-05
CV / SWITCH