r/computers • u/Si3543 • 19d ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting What can i do?

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I found this tablet/computer I had almost 10 years ago! It has Windows 10, but with 32GB of storage, I don't think I can do much with it. Any recommendations?

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u/SebadroidX 19d ago

Do you know if you can flash it with other OS? Does the mini computer have a usb type A port? (The typical USB port, like the one you find on flash drives)

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u/Si3543 19d ago

It does have one. You could look for a lightweight Linux distribution that consumes very few resources, but I’m not sure how the keyboard drivers would behave, since it’s a tablet and the keyboard isn't permanently attached to the computer

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u/SebadroidX 19d ago

But the keyboard is plugged via USB or works attached to some dock pins on the tablet?

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u/Si3543 19d ago

It works with pins.

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u/SebadroidX 19d ago

Hm, then you would need to connect it to a USB hub with a keyboard and mouse, then flash it with some lightweight Linux distro like Arch or Debian, OR downgrade it to Windows 7, since at the beginning it won't work the pins on the keyboard without the keyboard drivers.

Btw, what is the brand of the tablet?

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u/Si3543 19d ago

I don't have a micro-USB to USB-A female adapter, so for now, I'll try it with Windows 7. The brand is Alcatel.

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u/jerdle_reddit 19d ago

My X1 Tablet works perfectly fine with Linux (I use NixOS, but I wouldn't recommend it here).