Here is the post for archival purposes Author Tanner 42000 Content So I just found out about bitcoin mining today . I know I a bit late to the party . I was wondering how to get started since I don ' t have much money and love with my parents so I don ' t want to use too much electricity . Are the USB miners any good ? Should I start with an altcoin instead ? Any tips and help is appreciated ! <| sep |> Thanks for the recommendation . Got this iron few years ago and used it almost exclusively for chaning batteries in carts , didn ' t have such huge problems up until now . Do you recommend any particular model of the Weller ? <| sep |> The Painted Bird by Jerzy Kosinski is on par with A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer . You ' re going to need a strong stomach .