Carlos,

 CN> You may also try using a remote control tool (VNC or whatever) to
 CN> access your node from the laptop. I'm doing that with TightVNC right
 CN> now.

  I'm already doing that...although if the local internet goes out, then
I have to go to the back bedroom (which was my late parents bedroom) to 
do the needed work. I also go back there to unplug it if there's a threat
of thunderstorms, or to reboot the system after a Windows Update or a
power outage. The UPS units are on backup power for a limited time, and
sooner or later, they'll run down.

Daryl

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