Dell has got to be one of the most frustrating companies that put out a linux laptop. They put out a laptop certified for ubuntu but then never support newer releases. A big part of their hardware is always proprietary drivers like webcam, fingerprint reader etc… Then you update to a new LTS release because lets be serious...
If you go with Starlabs, make sure what you’re ordering is IN STOCK.
I ordered the Lite V which I as estimated to deliver in October 2023. It’s now April 2024 and they are just receiving it on their end. It seems like they’ve learned their lesson but not letting people pre-order their newer things now. Reviews of previous products seem promising with them.
My friend has the Slimbook Executive. That thing is sex with a keyboard.
When I was younger, like 15/16, I was working a job in a stone quarry during my spring break. Long days, hot sun but all cash and made decent money.
One of my neighbors whom I would briefly speak to all the time wanted to borrow some money. I think it was $400 or something. At that age, I wanted to help out and I wanted seem cool, so I lent it. He asked for a bit more and more and eventually it ended up to about $1100. My neighbor said their paycheck was coming ‘next week’ and could easily pay me back.
Next week never came. I followed up with the neighbor and they said something happened to their paycheck but the money was coming. He then said a showing of good faith, he’d give me his payslip as proof and that I needed to get it back to him so I he cash he check. Stupid me knew something to was up but because I was naiive and impressionable, I told him I trusted him and I’ll await the money.
I managed to get his number and I called to follow up again, but he had some girl answer the phone and when I asked to speak to him, she said, “Oh he’s getting cookies right now…”
A week later the phone was disconnected and then I didn’t see him for a while. I then moved out of the neighborhood.
Eventually I saw him a few years later and mentioned about the money that he owed me but he ‘wasn’t sure what I was talking about’. I long since before then realized the money was gone. Expensive lesson but that’s a story of how I got scammed.
I’ve been using this extension for a while now and it works great, but since recently a QR-code is put onto the video when downloaded (if it’s a HSL one that needs to be converted). I understand that this converting process can be expensive and I’m willing to donate, but $30 seems like a lot no? The QR-code is not small...
Not sure if it is like that because I’m in Korea, but on my Samsung S9 Samsung is injecting ads for their new S24 in my notifications. I’ve had the phone for 5 years and this is the first time I see ads in my phone notifications, unbelievable.
GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie said he would not issue a pardon for former President Trump if he were elected president in 2024 and if Trump were convicted of a crime....
I recently bought my first house and I noticed some rot happening beside our garage door. It appears that when the cement driveway was poured, they got too close to the siding and now water is wicking up into the wood. I figure I can cut back the siding and replace it but how do I stop this from happening again?
With epoxy-based putty or paste. Take a tool and dig out as much rot as you can. There’s a two part epoxy you can get that goes on either as a paste or a putty.
For the paste, you’ll need to build it up over a few coatings. For the putty, you can form it like play-doh.
Use batons to form it or get it in rough shape and then use planers, very sharp chisels and/or sandpaper to shape it. I typical do the shaping when the epoxy is not 100% cured but rather, 60%-80%. Easier to shape.
Once in the correct shape, allow to cure and paint.
Don’t use liquid epoxy. Unless you have a 100% fool-proof seal, you’ll make a mess. Hell, you’ll probably make a mess even with one.
Me and the gf played for a few hours. The modern music is nice, but eventually I went into the settings and changed it back to the classic music - around about the Forest Maze section.
The more rare, obscure, or just a guilty pleasure, the better. Maybe you grew up with it, maybe it’s just the nostalgia talking, any reason is fine....
Donkey Kong. Not Donkey Kong Country. The original arcade Donkey Kong, until you realize after beating the original levels that there is SO MUCH MORE to it!
Just one thing. Fuck that level with the long bridge of disappearing floor tiles. That was the worst!!
Some people want to be able to watch a movie “for the first time” all over again. Others want to forget a rubbish one. If you could remove just one movie from your memory, which would it be?
I rebuilt a Specialized Stumpjumper. (lemmy.world)
Went for a test ride today on a Specialized Stumpjumper I recently rebuilt. I increased the tire size from 27.5 to 29. Bike rides really nice.
Dell is so frustrating
Dell has got to be one of the most frustrating companies that put out a linux laptop. They put out a laptop certified for ubuntu but then never support newer releases. A big part of their hardware is always proprietary drivers like webcam, fingerprint reader etc… Then you update to a new LTS release because lets be serious...
A new Matrix movie is in development with The Cabin in the Woods filmmaker Drew Goddard at the helm (www.joblo.com)
What's the worst scam you've fallen for (or gotten close to falling for)?
Rooster Teeth Is Shutting Down After 21 Years (variety.com)
Video DownloadHelper Firefox extension puts a giant QR-code on converted videos and charges $30 to remove it. (www.downloadhelper.net)
I’ve been using this extension for a while now and it works great, but since recently a QR-code is put onto the video when downloaded (if it’s a HSL one that needs to be converted). I understand that this converting process can be expensive and I’m willing to donate, but $30 seems like a lot no? The QR-code is not small...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott declares that Texas law supercedes Federal authority and hints at secession (boingboing.net)
Samsung advertising new phone in my notifications (jemmy.jeena.net)
Not sure if it is like that because I’m in Korea, but on my Samsung S9 Samsung is injecting ads for their new S24 in my notifications. I’ve had the phone for 5 years and this is the first time I see ads in my phone notifications, unbelievable.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens concept art by Iain McCaig (lemmy.world)
Christie says he wouldn’t pardon unrepentant Trump: ‘Too bad, go to jail’ (thehill.com)
GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie said he would not issue a pardon for former President Trump if he were elected president in 2024 and if Trump were convicted of a crime....
Nikki Haley Vows She Would Pardon Trump if She’s President (themessenger.com)
What's your favorite anime opening/OP? (sh.itjust.works)
What is an obscure piece of media or videogame that you think nobody else here has heard of?
It could even be a youtube video or movie that you don't think anyone reading this has heard of besides you.
Megyn Kelly said that Donald Trump is increasingly confused and not as 'mentally sharp' as he once was (www.businessinsider.com)
What gifts are you getting for your friends and family members?
Share your gift ideas, because I am a bit stumped.
What Final Fantasy opinion are you defending like this? (lemmy.world)
What is something that definitely should not exist?
Can anyone give me advice on how to solve this T1-11 siding rot? (lemmy.zip)
I recently bought my first house and I noticed some rot happening beside our garage door. It appears that when the cement driveway was poured, they got too close to the siding and now water is wicking up into the wood. I figure I can cut back the siding and replace it but how do I stop this from happening again?
Linux mint = best beginner distro (lemmy.ml)
Super Mario RPG - Review MegaThread
Super Mario RPG is releasing on November 17, 2023 for $59.99...
‘I don’t recall’: Ivanka Trump testifies in father’s New York fraud trial (www.theguardian.com)
Nintendo has officially announced a live-action 'Legend of Zelda' movie. (www.nintendo.co.jp)
What Game Boy game do you love that you never hear anyone talk about?
The more rare, obscure, or just a guilty pleasure, the better. Maybe you grew up with it, maybe it’s just the nostalgia talking, any reason is fine....
You can remove *any* film from your memory. What do you pick and why?
Some people want to be able to watch a movie “for the first time” all over again. Others want to forget a rubbish one. If you could remove just one movie from your memory, which would it be?