Is there anything i can do with this laptop?
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    2w ago 100%

    The biggest roadblock will be whether the bootloader will allow another OS. You should be able to search xda forums for your device as a start.

    Linux can be installed on ARM, no problem.

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    Golf 3w ago
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    Restoring Ben Hogan Radials
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    Golf undrwater 3w ago 68%
    Restoring Ben Hogan Radials

    Yes, Mr Trump heard I was restoring these clubs so he dropped by to see for himself. 😉

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    linux
    Linux 2mo ago
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    Lemmy predicts: Chromebooks will become the new Thinkpads
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    2mo ago 100%

    As others have mentioned, perhaps while the metaphor is weak, your spirit is strong!

    My kid's Chromebooks (I purchased for them before the school provided) reached EOL before they finished elementary school.

    I installed Linux (Gentoo) so we could continue using them. When power is correctly configured, they were very cool to use as a quick tool to search for something, answer an email, write a quick document and other simple tasks. They did not work well as workstations as an old Thinkpad might.

    Since they are so light, and the battery lasted forever, we would leave them on a counter, and pick them up as needed.

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    Golf undrwater 3mo ago 66%
    Explain shafts - is mojo involved?

    Since starting golfing, I've become increasingly nerdy about hardware. This is typical for me. I've recently learned how to reshaft carbon fiber and steel shafts, which has allowed me and son to try out the limited shafts we have here at home. I've read that shafts can be an amazing magic that transforms your game, but also that that's a crock, and super expensive shafts don't have any magic in them. What's your experience or expertise in this area?

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    What is something you want to use, yet are NOT using?
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    undrwater
    3mo ago 100%

    LLM speech-to-text.

    It appears continuous speech recognition is possible, but I only got as far as recognition of an audio file.

    Still very cool!

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  • Google Confirms Play Store App Deletion—Now Just 6 Weeks Away
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    undrwater
    3mo ago 86%

    Did you read the article? Simple text and PDF readers are in the cross hairs. Apps that aren't "engaging" are in the cross hairs.

    I expect developers of perfectly fine apps will have to manually vet those apps with Google.

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    Linux 3mo ago
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    external hdd disapeared
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    3mo ago 100%

    I used this when my son's computer wouldn't boot after a Windows update. None of Microsoft's tools would repair the disk.

    I attached it to mine and ran ntfsfix on it. Success!

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  • Why do some Americans get angry at other people for not speaking English?
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    4mo ago 50%

    Does the USA have an official language?

    "No English" can be interpreted many ways. A few examples might be: "It's really hard to learn, I've tried and I just can't get it!" "I don't make enough money to take lessons, and I don't know anyone who will teach me. Will you?" "I've learned some English, but I feel nervous speaking to strangers."

    I suppose "I refuse" is possible. I assume people with such an attitude are in the minority (I'm an optimist).

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    Cancer undrwater 6mo ago 100%
    Checking in...

    Last posts prior to this were about 8 months ago. I just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing. I'm [M,58] a year and a half post surgery, and so far clean. Cancer took my bladder and prostate. Recovery started quickly, but I feel about 70% of where I was pre cancer. Mental outlook is good. Sending out good vibrations to you all!

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    Golf undrwater 7mo ago 66%
    It's quiet in here

    Son joined the high school team last year, so I started with him at the same time. I've been learning a lot. His coach is quite chill, and we play sometimes during the matches. I wish this community were a bit noisier, 'cause that other place has more activity. Hi everyone!

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    I'm attempting to run Spellforce 2, Shadow Wars from the CD's, but running into some issues. It installed nicely enough using lutris and wine. When I attempt to run the game, however, I get the following in t the log: ``` wine: RLIMIT_NICE is <=20, unable to use setpriorty safely Initial process has exited (return code: 0) All processes have quit ``` Not sure where to go from here. I notice it's available as part of a package of other Spellforce games from Steam, though not quite sure how they're pulling it off. Any pointer is useful. Thanks in advance.

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    Doordash Drivers undrwater 1y ago 100%
    welcome drivers!

    I hope some finds their way here.

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