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Ever wondered how much power you can squeeze into a space smaller than a closet? In this video, I show you the powerhouse Beelink ME Mini PC setup that runs my entire YouTube workflow — all from a space that’s barely 7×6 feet!

I’ll take you behind the scenes of my cramped but capable workspace, show off the mountain of external hard drives storing years of video content, and break down why the Beelink ME Mini is shockingly efficient for hams as well as creators.

👨‍💻 Minimalist? Maybe. Functional? Absolutely.

▪️ Beelink Mini PC: Can it handle real-world video editing?
▪️ External Drive Storage Tips
▪️ Power supply and cable management in a tight space

🛠️ Tools Featured:
👉 Beelink ME Mini (order direct and save): https://beelink.sjv.io/qzNeyj
👉 Beelink ME Mini (amazon): https://geni.us/DeGDksd
👉 Extra Storage You Need From Crucial: https://geni.us/oVrle
👉 "Spinning Rust" Drives: https://geni.us/ZahhgTV
👉 Multi-Screwdriver Kit: https://geni.us/OilK
👉 73 Linux: https://github.com/km4ack/73Linux ( @KM4ACK )
👉 Beelink 12v Portable PC: https://geni.us/YAAPLQW

💬 Got questions about 73 Linux or your own storage challenges? Drop them below!

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00:00 – Intro: The Beelink Mini PC Setup
00:11 – Differences of Linux Mint Flavors Explained
00:12 – Downloading the ISO
00:14 – Burning the ISO to USB with Balena Etcher
00:17 – Installing Linux Mint
00:24 – Installing 73 Linux (Custom TO Spin)
00:35 – Benchmark Results Preview
00:37 – Running Benchmarks on 73 Linux
00:45 – Final Thoughts: Is This the Ultimate Ham Radio Linux PC?

Again Again? Think of it like a ham radio answering machine – Last Week we told you all about it and gave a quick demo. This week we’re going to build one from scratch!

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👉 DIY: https://github.com/Boondock-Echo/Boondock-Hardware/tree/main
👉 The Boondock Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoRrPieLQyhDK0OYgsewLQ

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Case:
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Radio Interface:
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👉 Better Radio: Vero VR-N76: https://www.verotelecom.com/VR-N76-Dual-Band-Handheld-Radio-p2511333.html?parent_user_id=18298272
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Wanna Transmit too?
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👉 TOADs Ham Licensing Session (4th Monday of the month): https://ham.study/sessions/W2HRC/all
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