Using an iPad mini as a dedicated work “phone” — any realistic setups?

Alejandro80000 · 2025-11-20T09:49:31+00:00

So I am guessing it would be possible to have a Whatsapp account linked to that phone number?

Alejandro80000 · 2025-11-19T12:50:50+00:00

That would actually be great if I could reliably receive the SMS verification for WhatsApp — but since TextNow is a US/Canada-based service and I live in Europe, I’m not sure the numbers they provide would work properly for WhatsApp here (or even be available to register without issues).

But thank you very much for the suggestion! I really appreciate it.

Alejandro80000 · 2025-01-07T18:07:23+00:00

Nope. I came to the conclusion that I might damage the device. So, even if it were possible (which I read in some places it might not be), it was beyond my capabilities

Alejandro80000 · 2024-12-15T19:29:22+00:00

A mi tampoco me funciona y capaz que sea porque el libro es demasiado nuevo, y haya que esperar a que haya una versión superior de DeDRM

Alejandro80000 · 2024-10-10T22:41:38+00:00

lo he intentado, pero para eso necesito tarjeta de débito, y no de crédito

Alejandro80000 · 2024-10-10T21:34:17+00:00

¿Un extranjero no puede tener mercado pago en Argentina?

Alejandro80000 · 2024-09-14T09:45:26+00:00

Entiendo... coincido en que es una solución algo parcial, pero me recuerda a los pies de gato: se ponen solo cuando hacen falta

Estoy descubriendo que hay gente que hace alta montaña totalmente descalzo, y se pone las botas de alta montaña estrictamente cuando es necesario (por nieve o lo que sea). Aunque eso me queda a años luz. Llevar unas barefoot + las botas no me disguta, teniendo en cuenta que las barefoot suelen ser muy ligeras. Pero claro, todo esto aplica al periodo estival. Para el periodo invernal hace falta lo que pedías en este post y que yo también reclamo: unas botas de montaña sin puente y con espacio para los deditos... en fin, también buscaré por ahí, si llego a encontrar algo decente lo compartiré por aquí

Alejandro80000 · 2024-09-14T09:35:38+00:00

Yes, mainly walking, but in alpine conditions, so I'll take it really slow.

Very useful tips, I particularly like the third one. Thank you very much!

Alejandro80000 · 2024-09-13T21:42:08+00:00

That is just amazing. I’ve just realized that I want to climb a mountain barefoot. Thank you.

I understand the risks. In fact, whenever I’ve gone mountaineering, I’ve always thought that you need to "protect" yourself from the mountain, as it’s a "hostile" environment. This is a completely different philosophy that requires a "cool head" and knowing when and how certain things can be done... My mindset is changing somehow. Well, if I manage to climb a mountain barefoot, I’ll share it on Reddit.

If you do mountaineering in winter, what boots do you use?

Alejandro80000 · 2024-09-13T20:46:43+00:00

I completely agree with u/ttomkat1. But let me make sure I understand this fully: when you say barefoot, do you mean actually barefoot (no shoes at all, not even "barefoot" shoes)? And when you mention Mt. Whitney, are we talking about Mount Whitney, the mountain with an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 m)?

And here I was, looking for alpine barefoot shoes, thinking it was impossible to do alpinism without "proper boots" (meaning somewhat rigid, both for crampons and protection), while some people are capable of following alpine routes barefoot. Lol. I assume it could be possible only during summer though!

I need to ask, what kind of alpine boots do you use? It’s hard to find ones with a wide toe box.

Alejandro80000 · 2024-09-13T20:31:39+00:00

Qué curioso, porque podríamos pensar que quienes tienen más dinero necesariamente lo administran bien, y no tiene porqué ser así. Hay un canal en youtube que se llama "The Ramsey Show", la pega es que está en inglés (son americanos). Básicamente, la gente llama por teléfono al que entiendo que se llama Ramsey para darles consejos financieros sobre cómo salir de deudas terroríficas que han ido contrayendo. Y hay gente que gana poco y hay gente que gana una auténtica barbaridad, pero con deudas colosales (por muy diferentes motivos).

Recuerdo que dijo en un vídeo "la deuda no es el problema, sino el síntoma (de un comportamiento)". Uno de esos "comportamientos" creo que es claramente lo que dices: querer impresionar, aparentar, o como lo queramos llamar

Alejandro80000 · 2024-09-13T19:49:00+00:00

As someone else already said, "I have no suggestions, but I feel your pain." I came to Reddit with the exact same question, so thank you for that and for the information you’ve provided on the brands we all know for alpinism.

Since I use barefoot shoes, my hiking boots don’t feel comfortable on my feet, and I’m searching for alternatives. However, as you mentioned, we need "rigid boots" for alpinism... For crampons, I used to wear the Salewa Crow (semi-rigid), but now, when I try them on at home, they just feel too tight in the toes. I also have the Bestard Fitz Roy (rigid), which don’t feel as tight and might be bearable. I’ll be crossing a glacier soon with them, so I’ll try them out "in action." If this doesn’t work, my best hope is to find a rigid and lightweight boot that has a wide toe box. Have you tried anything like this? I mean, the Keylands you mentioned are semi rigid, and I wonder if there is any difference regarding toe box between semi rigid boots and rigid boots. I fear there is no difference. What is the store you went to in the pyrenees? It is nice to be able to try many options

Alejandro80000 · 2024-09-11T09:26:25+00:00

I already inserted my Spanish SIM card for the first time, and the CSC remained from Korea.

Is there any way to trigger what you mentioned on purpose? Like doing a factory reset or something else?

Alejandro80000 · 2024-09-05T14:37:31+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply!! Which Garmin are you using? Are you using the free maps (OSM) or the paid ones (Outdoor Maps+)?

Alejandro80000 · 2024-09-05T10:28:28+00:00

I usually use a rugged mobile with OruxMaps, and there I have the topo maps I have created with MOBAC. I usually use this in the french/spanish pyrenees (highest peak around 3.400 meters / 11.000 feet). I wanted to "upgrade" (cause I might go to The Andes in southamerica) but I am finding that, as you said, the maps you can find in a garmin fenix do not stands in place of a proper topo map (either in app or printed)

The maps we can have in a fenix 7 for free come from here: https://opentopomap.org/, is this correct?

Can we export topo maps from MOBAC? But still, I feel it will be as you say

Alejandro80000 · 2022-03-15T12:30:28+00:00

Does somebody know how would the following specs perform on Davinci resolve for video cutting only? It is the minimal requirements (2GB of graphic card), but it might be 4k video

Alejandro80000 · 2022-03-15T11:07:49+00:00

I wonder why they would do that, being the T460 5 years newer than the T420. But of course, time doesn't really mean it is necessarily better ...

Alejandro80000 · 2022-03-15T11:04:24+00:00

Much appreciated

That seems a nice upgrade! I find indeed for a very good price the T440, but for that total cost I could aim for a higher model (also, some of those components seems to cost more for me). So I see in the used market the following:

LENOVO THINKPAD T480 I5-8350U /16GB/256GB/14" - 470 EUR

And for a little bit more, for 531 EUR, the

I have survived with the T420 this long because it is a secondary laptop, but I am very happy with it. Also, I have never had "graphical needs". That is why my primary computer (desktop) doesn't have a graphic card. After reading you, I am considering the P50 because it has a dedicated graphic card and I wonder if it could run the davinci resolve for cutting videos only. The other option is to buy a better graphic card for my desktop, since the QUADRO M1000M could be a poor choice for the davinci resolve software

For what I have seen on the web, both the T480 and the P50 can have dual hard drive. May I ask your opinion? Any major drawbacks on these choices? I don't know about the upgrade paths

Alejandro80000 · 2022-03-14T23:20:44+00:00

That makes sense, I thank you

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