diff --git a/hardware-configuration.nix b/hardware-configuration.nix
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-{ config, lib, pkgs, modulesPath, ... }:
-
-{
-  # Enable modules that help with diverse hardware
-  boot.initrd.kernelModules = [ ];
-  boot.kernelModules = [ ];
-  boot.extraModulePackages = [ ];
-
-  # Avoid hardcoding any filesystems—assume root is found by label or not needed
-  fileSystems."/" = {
-    device = "/dev/disk/by-label/NIXOS_USB";  # ← use a consistent label
-    fsType = "ext4";
-  };
-
-  # Optional: disable swap if not using it (USB + swap = wear)
-  swapDevices = [ ];
-
-  # Let NixOS auto-detect GPU, network, etc.
-  services.xserver.videoDrivers = [ ];  # auto-detected
-
-  # Ensure firmware for common hardware is included
-  hardware.enableAllFirmware = true;
-  hardware.enableRedistributableFirmware = true;
-}
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