From: harry.m1byt@outlook.com   
      
   On 26/01/2025 15:24, Harry Bloomfield Esq wrote:   
      
   > Which of the many Rpi models do I need for this, what memory, and what   
   > sdcard please.   
   >   
   > Anyone able to explain to an idiot, and in simple terms, how to set it   
   > all up?   
   >   
   > A usefull extra, would be what I think might be called a mini-NAS. Just   
   > a USB stick plugged into one of the Rpi's, able to store files,   
   > accessible to any PC on my network..   
      
   I spotted a bunch of used Pi 5's complete with PSU, and so bought one. I   
   set that up with Bookworm, on a SD card, then hit another snag. I lacked   
   any way to connect it to a display. I needed a micro HDMI to HDMI cable...   
      
   Ordered one up, got delivered, tested it with an old TV, and blank   
   screen. Tthen tested it on a more modern TV, still blank, using the port   
   near the power port on the Pi, but using the port further away from the   
   power port, I got a display. Is that normal?   
      
   USB bluetooth dongle, keyboard and mouse - worked fine.   
      
   I am going to retry the old TV, later, using the port I now know works,   
   though I thought I had tried both ports with the old TV..   
      
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