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[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

I haven't had the laptop long enough to know what happens after updates. However, if Microsoft wants to reset any of the changes or reinstall software or features, they will regardless of what methods or tools you've used to debloat. I like this tool because it's easy to run and can be done periodically (like after major updates) without much hassle. And it's open source on GitHub which I very much appreciate.

[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 10 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Here's a really nice script to debloat a new Windows install. I bought a new Windows 11 laptop and this made it super easy:

https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat

[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 2 points 7 months ago

The lump sum payout for the $1.3 billion was $621 million. Lottery winnings are taxed as income putting the winner in the 37% federal tax bracket leaving $391.2 million. After taking out Oregon state taxes, the winner would be left with $329.8 million.

https://www.usamega.com/powerball/jackpot/2024/4/6

[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)
[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

The after tax amount for an Oregon winner selecting the cash payout would be $329.8 million.

https://www.usamega.com/powerball/jackpot/2024/4/6

[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Check out the "Screen Rotate" gnome extension (by shyzus). It adds a button in the gnome quick settings menu that allows you to disable auto rotate, and has the option to add a button to manually switch between portrait or landscape rotation.

[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 6 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Why isn't KDE Neon ever recommended? It seems like it would be a solid option.

[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Where did you buy it? Looking for something similar for myself.

[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 2 points 9 months ago

Quite interesting. Thank you for the information!

 

I currently have a Dell laptop that runs Windows for work. I use an external SSD via the Thunderbolt port to boot Linux allowing me to use the laptop as a personal device on a completely separate drive. All I have to do is F12 at boot, then select boot from USB drive.

However, this laptop is only using 1 of the 2 internal M.2 ports. Can I install Linux on a 2nd M.2 drive? I would want the laptop to normally boot Windows without a trace of the second option unless the drive is specified from the BIOS boot options.

Will this cause any issues with Windows? Will I be messing anything up? For the external drive setup, I installed Linux on a different computer, then transferred the SSD to the external drive. Can I do the same for the M.2 SSD – install Linux on my PC, then transfer that drive to the laptop?

Any thoughts or comments are welcome.

Edit: Thank you everyone! This was a great discussion with a lot of great and thoughtful responses. I really appreciate the replies and all the valuable information and opinions given here.

 

Here's a few that I know of. What other things are commonly running Linux that most people may but be aware of?

  • Ingenuity (helicopter drone on Mars)
  • Smart TVs and streaming devices (Samsung's TizenOS and Roku devices)
  • Smart appliances (Samsung's smart refrigerator)
  • Digital signs and billboards
  • My car stereo (Sony XAV-AX6000)
  • The Large Hadron Collider
  • FAA Air traffic control and radar systems
  • Self driving cars
 

I know the correct answer is to stop using Facebook, but there's a couple communities I follow for certain updates I can't get anywhere else.

Is there a good third party open source app for Android?

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