JaviOfEarth on Nostr: I’m very new to Bitcoin. How do mining computers work? I semi understand how the ...

I’m very new to Bitcoin. How do mining computers work?

I semi understand how the blockchain works, but how do people set up the mining computers?

Does it connect to your desktop?
Does it run in the background?
Is it something you buy or make?
If you buy it, is it just set it and forget it?
Do you have to know a programming language to set it up?
How do people access this information?
Is there a YouTube tutorial?
If Bitcoin halves, does your mining efforts halve as well?
What’s the trade-off like? Aka how much bitcoin you mine versus how much it adds to your energy bill?

Thanks in advance for any responses!