hellfire103

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What ThinkPad for daily use? in c/thinkpad@lemmy.ml
[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

I think I'll be going for the T14. Thank you!

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What ThinkPad for daily use? (lemmy.ca)
 

Hey, Lemmy. I've recently broken my ten-year-old MacBook in a mishap involving some ionic cleaning fluids, and I am looking to replace it with a ThinkPad.

I am currently at uni, studying cybersecurity, and this particular course also has a lot of software development at the start. I also would be looking to play some videogames (nothing too taxing though; really just Minecraft, Terraria, Stardew Valley, etc.; assuming I don't go for FreeBSD instead of Linux), watch some videos, and do a bit of video editing.

The device being replaced was a mid-2014 MacBookPro11,1 A1502. Compared to my other hardware, though, this is a powerhouse.

I have already looked at a few models (namely the T450 and the X1 Carbon Gen. 10), but these have always had a snag or two that are a deal breaker.

Of course, I will be running either Linux, BSD, or some other *nix.

In terms of specs, I would be needing:

  • At least 8GB of RAM (or upgradable to/past)
  • A CPU equal or better than the i5 in the Mac
  • At least 256GB of storage (SSD preferable, but not essential)
  • 1400x900 resolution or higher
  • WiFi drivers available for BSD
  • Decent battery life
  • Screen must be less than 17", or it won't fit in my bag
  • Ideally no more than five years old; although an older ThinkPad could be doable
  • Either AMD-based or made after 2018 (to prevent Meltdown attacks, should I decide to run Linux-libre or something else without microcode updates)

Unless a device is ridiculously expensive, the cost shouldn't be a problem. Also, I live in the UK.

So, any suggestions?

Is using Android with GApps as bad as running Windows on your PC? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 9 points 5 days ago

Eh, kinda. It's not quite as easy to escape from GApps as it is to install Linux, though, so it's understandable.

My advice is to look into LineageOS, DivestOS, and GrapheneOS and see if your device is supported by anyone. If not, it's possible to remove GApps using ADB, and you can use NextDNS to block tracking.

Youtube has fully blocked Invidious in c/degoogle@lemmy.ml
[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Gotta love FreeTube. PokeTube also works decently, although it only supports subscriptions via RSS.

How good you feel good about your privacy using apps such as Signal? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago

Well, that explains how the NSA keep getting in every so often.

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Microsoft releases a new Windows app called Windows App for running Windows apps (arstechnica.com)
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PM says it would 'cost the taxpayer a fortune' if he didn't accept free Arsenal tickets (news.sky.com)
What is the best FOSS Matrix client? in c/foss@beehaw.org
[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

I like SchildiChat the most, since it has a nice UI and supports both E2EE and calls.

Rule in c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone
[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 23 points 1 week ago

It's...hard to argue with that.

Developer vs Tester in c/programmerhumor@lemmy.ml
[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 17 points 1 week ago

I've seen this enough times that I laughed without watching it. Funny stuff.

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Hot queen conch seeks cool mates: Florida’s new ‘speed dating’ service to save endangered shellfish (www.theguardian.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/25281766

Google and Big tech are unbelievably vicious! in c/mildlyinfuriating@lemmy.world
[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago

Not a bad idea, tbh

One big happy family. in c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world
[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 weeks ago

Alpine, mainly. It's not bad on desktop.

While Linux users wait (and wait) for a Proton Drive client . . . in c/foss@beehaw.org
[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I use Syncthing

Remember back when Ubuntu put ads in the dash? I do (~2014) in c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world
[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 weeks ago

Pepperidge Farm remembers

Exposed: How Israeli Spies Control Your VPN in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago (7 children)

Yeah, I wouldn't trust anything these guys publish: https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/mint-press-news/

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stop (lemmy.ca)
 
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How safe is Edinburgh for LGBTQ+ people? (lemmy.ca)
 

I [18NB] am starting uni in Edinburgh, Scotland tomorrow. Since I'll be living a good distance away from home, I was thinking of buying some pride merch and stuff.

However, it has crossed my mind that safety could be an issue. I wouldn't have thought that Edinburgh would have issues, but I think it's best to ask Lemmy: On the whole, is Edinburgh a safe place to be myself?

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Russian 'spy' whale found dead in Norway (archive.ph)
submitted 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by hellfire103@lemmy.ca to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world
11 comments fedilink
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DankPods just switched to Linux!!! (iv.nboeck.de)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/27756512

(Apologies if the link doesn't work; Google are dicks)

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Idiomdrottning - FOSS is so dumb (idiomdrottning.org)
 

Don't let the title fool you! This is not anti-FOSS!

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Israeli minister says it may be ‘moral’ to starve 2 million Gazans, but ‘no one in the world would let us’ (edition.cnn.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18358694

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I only soft-bricked it five times! (lemmy.ca)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by hellfire103@lemmy.ca to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml
45 comments fedilink
 

EDIT: Added soft- to the title, since it was pissing people off. Maybe I'm still wrong. Idk, it's just a meme.

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Custom ROM for Android Tablet (lemmy.ca)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/26065429

Hey, all. I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, and I would like to install a custom Android ROM on it. After a bit of research, my two options are LineageOS and Murena (aka /e/OS).

Does one have any advantages over the other? Or is it simply a matter of preference?

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