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 The player needs 8 GB of RAM to be installed. Choose RAM of the fastest type supported by the computer. For optimal video performance, two RAM modules are recommended for best memory bandwidth.  The player needs 8 GB of RAM to be installed. Choose RAM of the fastest type supported by the computer. For optimal video performance, two RAM modules are recommended for best memory bandwidth. 
  
-For best performance and additional capabilities, an internal SSD is recommended.  +Pixilab player must be installed on an internal SSD for production applications.  
-Alternatively, the player can be started directly from a USB memory stick, without the need for an internal SSD +The player can be started directly from a USB memory stick for temporary computer compatibility testing, without the need to install.
 ===== Getting Started ===== ===== Getting Started =====
-Start by going to https://pixilab.se/outgoing/blocks/player-maker7/ (see below) which provides instructions for downloading the latest PIXILAB Player image as well as creating a configuration file for your player. Store the downloaded files somewhere on your computer. For more information about the various configuration options, see the Configuration Options section below.+Start by going to https://pixilab.se/outgoing/blocks/player-maker/ (see below) which provides instructions for downloading the latest PIXILAB Player image as well as creating a configuration file for your player. Store the downloaded files somewhere on your computer. For more information about the various configuration options, see the Configuration Options section below.
  
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 Valid keys are listed below in bold, with values described in the following text. Valid keys are listed below in bold, with values described in the following text.
  
-  * **disable_hardware_video_acceleration** When set to //yes//, disables hardware video acceleration in chromium. Hardware video acceleration is enabled by default.+  * **disable_hardware_video_acceleration** When set to //yes//, disables hardware video acceleration. Hardware video acceleration is enabled by default.
   * **dns** The address to the DNS server when using manual network configuration.   * **dns** The address to the DNS server when using manual network configuration.
   * **enable_mouse** When set to //yes//, shows the mouse cursor when a mouse device is connected. Mouse devices are disabled by default.   * **enable_mouse** When set to //yes//, shows the mouse cursor when a mouse device is connected. Mouse devices are disabled by default.
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 :!: Use these troubleshooting and debugging settings only after consulting with PIXILAB. Do not leave these options on permanently. :!: Use these troubleshooting and debugging settings only after consulting with PIXILAB. Do not leave these options on permanently.
  
-  * **debug_mode**  When set to yes access to browser web developer tools is enabled.+  * **debug_mode**  When set to //yes// access to browser developer tools is enabled.
  
-  * **ssh_password** When a password is set, ssh becomes enabled on the player. +  * **ssh_password** When a password is set, ssh network access is enabled on the player with the user name //root// and the specified password.