[–] 3 points 7 months ago (1 child)

Someone else could explain better than me I'm sure but, it's a Linux distro that is gaming focused. It comes pre-loaded with steam and video card drivers so that someone has a decent chance that their games will just "work".

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  • [–] 25 points 7 months ago (6 children)

    I run Linux on main. Started 2 months ago because it represents the kind of world I want to live in. I've stuck with it despite the fact that it feels like I'm computing on hard mode at times.

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  • [–] 4 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    This is exactly what is happening to me. The wifi turns off and the only way to fix it is a pull-the-plug power cycle.

    Thanks for the advice but I'm pretty bitter about how it all went down. I'm gonna look elsewhere for network hardware.

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  • [–] 5 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    I just got screwed over when my UDR failed after 2.5 years and they refuse to do anything about it because it is just out of warranty. Their tech support admitted it was a hardware failure but they are refusing to replace it.

    I'd be really wary about investing in their hardware. I never had something break on me so soon.

    Best of luck out there.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 8 months ago (4 children)

    I'm using bazzite because I heard it is gaming focused. It runs fine but I keep running into little things. For instance, I couldn't get a game that was supposedly steam deck verified to run. I eventually got it working. Just had to tinker for a few hours.

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  • submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by to c/linux@programming.dev
     

    As someone who grew up using windows, is there a series of tutorials or videos y'all recommend to learn Linux? I find myself running into issues, trying to find solutions online, and not even understanding the instructions. I'm sure most of this comes from not knowing bash (which I've started to learn using https://labex.io/linuxjourney).

    Background: I'm a very competent windows user. I've built my own PC, etc. I mostly use it for gaming and Internet now but want to start self hosting some things. Oh, and I'm running bazzite.

    Anyway, just trying to get out from Microsoft's thumb.

    Cheers.

    Edit: thanks for the replies everyone. I haven't had a chance to read through them all yet; the whole family is suddenly sick.

     

    Hi. New parent here. I'm making an honest attempt at preventing Google from building a profile about my baby.

    One of the things I've changed is I no longer backup my photos to Google photos. Instead, I use an encrypted cloud storage solution. That being said, I use an android phone. A pixel phone for that matter. I'm worried that Google can still "see" the pictures I take even if I'm not backing them up to Google photos.

    What is the consensus on this? Is not backing them up to Google photos making any difference or can Google scan everything on my phone anyway?

    submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
     

    This was such a fun game. The premise is so simple but works so well. Staying ahead of the baddies is like an exciting puzzle. It was even better playing single screen multiplayer with a buddy.

    Does anyone know of anything that scratches a similar itch?

    Side Note: in searching around I found this modernized version of Lode Runner Online: The Mad Monks' Revenge. Should be a blast on the steam deck.

     

    Hopefully I'm in the right place.

    This is what I remember. The book is set in outer space some time after an intergalactic war with an alien species. Large ships were built during the war. One such ship was placed on the very edge of the known universe, which was where the aliens came from, as an outpost/watchtower of sorts. They keep watch over the edge for any sign of the aliens returning. Anyways, the characters in the book realize that the universe is contracting back in on itself and destroying everything in its path. Over the course of the book they must figure out what is going on while staying ahead of the contraction.

    Please help.

    submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by to c/homeimprovement@lemmy.world
     

    We have a standing shower with a strange leak. It was built with a small tiled wall/step that the frame-less glass shower wall panel sits on. I noticed water pooling outside the door after a shower. At first I thought it was the door seal but upon closer inspection it is coming out of the grout. See pics (right where the arrow is pointing). The shower was already in the house when we bought it so I don't know anything about how it was constructed.

    How should I proceed trying to fix this leak? Do I need to re-do the grout? Should I just use grout sealer? Any help appreciated.

    Update #1: Thanks for the help everyone. Do ya'll have any thoughts on where the water could be entering from? The silicone caulking was recently redone. My thought was that I have a hairline crack along the grout somewhere that is allowing water to wick in and and along to the outside.

    Update #2: It's Fixed! Thanks everyone for the suggestions and advice. My working theory was that water was wicking down under the bottom frame and finding its way into the frame attachment holes. This appears to be what was happening. I ended up pulling out all the caulk around the inside of the shower on that side and replaced it with fresh silicone. That seems to have done the trick. Bingo, no more water on the ground!

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