it's not often that shit just works

I heard that in Trekkie Monster’s voice.

Use a hard-wired keyboard if you aren’t already. (ref)

Physically disconnect the HDD, and the PC should dump into BIOS. This would help narrow down wierd hardware behaviors if there are any.

I am thinking about trying my hand at Tailscale, and have been tempted to click through to the Server Host offering on the LowEndBox $2 list.

LEB Special – 2GB KVM VPS

• 1x vCPU Core
• 2GB RAM
• 30GB High Performance Storage
• 1000Mbps Unmetered Port
• Full Root Access
• 1 Dedicated IPv4 Address
• KVM/Virtualizor
• Available in Multiple Locations
• Pricing: $21.88/year (75% off)
• Coupon Code: 2LEBA
• [ORDER HERE]

There’s a smaller one in the $1 list, also with allegedly unmetered bandwidth.

Server Host LEB – 1GB KVM VPS

• 1x vCPU Core
• 1GB RAM
• 15GB High Performance Storage
• 1000Mbps Port
• Unmetered Bandwidth
• Full Root Access
• 1 Dedicated IPv4 Address
• KVM/Virtualizor
• Linux O/S
• Available in Multiple Locations
• Pricing: $11.00/year (80% off)
• Coupon Code: 1ALEB
• [ORDER HERE]

@aow@sh.itjust.works is referring to people like this fellow -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Karason