mpblack

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I enjoyed this breakdown of Meta and Zuck's constant drive for growth and the tragic way investors eat the narrative wholesale. Enjoy!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 hours ago

I like the prices! And europaweit lieferung - that works for me. :)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 hours ago

That was my first thought - but maybe this does a better job? Plus it can apparently be used for any device, so it might prolong the life of, say, noise-canceling headphones, book lights, and portable speakers.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 12 hours ago

Nice to hear - and yeah, their focus on hardware for Linux is really appealing. Also, supporting a company that offers an alternative to the big players in the Windows market...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 12 hours ago

Thanks for the link - and good tip about the timing!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 12 hours ago
 

“Depending on the scenario, we saw up to 63 percent improvement in battery lifespan,” Stammeshaus said. “We generally say ‘up to 50 percent’ because it’s easier to communicate, but the data is clear.”

[–] [email protected] 1 points 22 hours ago

Thanks - I’ll check it out!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 22 hours ago

You’re so right: perfection isn’t the goal. It sounds like you have a good sense of what aspects of digital life can be helpful and which can be harmful to you. And how to use hardware and apps to lead you to the moments that bring you joy - such as time with your friends and playing the guitar.

It is encouraging that we’re seeing more e-ink and other technology to counterbalance the potentially toxic rabbit-holes of modern tech. I hope for a future in which we rely on tech as true tools, not attention eaters. I love having a blender in my kitchen, but I don’t want to spend time with my blender beyond blending. Somehow computers have become more than computers.

Anyway, I’m happy to hear that you’re finding ways to address the parts of tech that make you feel bad. And I hope you continue to find ways to prioritize non-tech moments with friends and strangers and music and nature — all the things that humans loved before we invented computers and smartphones.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Well, I don't want to have a bad time, that's for sure...thanks for the warning. I'll be cautious about Lenovo.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Interesting - and yet I read about many folks installing Linux on thinkpads, and those laptops even being recommended for Linux. Is it just cause so many have worked on making Lenovo be able to handle Linux?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Excellent point - guess I was just applying proprietary thinking to what Tuxedo offers, but of course it's a different kettle of fish.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Aspire 15

Looks nice - and nice price too!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Libreboot looks very, very interesting - thanks for the tip!

 

Hey all - what’s your experience with refurb Lenovo laptops for Linux from companies/shops that specialize in this as a service? I’m looking at LinuxPusher.dk but am also curious about other EU-based shops. It seems like a good, affordable way to get a Linux machine if you’re a novice, like me (some experience with Ubuntu and Kubuntu about 10 years ago).

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