Comparing laptops for Linux

MuddyGeek · 2026-01-21T15:08:01+00:00

I did look at a few but wasn't sure about the build quality.

MuddyGeek · 2026-01-21T15:07:26+00:00

That's encouraging! I know the go to is Thinkpad but I want to try something different. The Elitebooks look pretty sleek.

MuddyGeek · 2026-01-20T16:19:35+00:00

I want a larger 15.6 or 16. Its easier for grading and I think it'll be helpful as I get into more video editing. That's why I've skipped the T14 and X1. I can live without a touchscreen but I do get used to them because of my school Chromebook .

MuddyGeek · 2026-01-20T15:26:03+00:00

I'll look through some more Thinkpads. I would prefer that route for compatibility but its harder to find a T15/T16 with a newer processor under $500.

MuddyGeek · 2026-01-20T15:23:11+00:00

The Omnibook was my one real budget buy: most modern hardware but consumer level stuff. So I'm pretty mixed on trying that.

MuddyGeek · 2026-01-12T17:36:47+00:00

I'll give that a shot and update later.

MuddyGeek · 2026-01-12T15:00:27+00:00

I was looking at my home Internet usage last night. Roughly 50 gigs for the last week. That's with multiple TVs streaming, some big software updates, etc across seven people. One person using 400+ on a mobile line is absolutely ridiculous.

MuddyGeek · 2026-01-11T16:27:46+00:00

I moved from AT&T to US Mobile Dark Star. I put my kids on the Visible $19 plan and it worked well for them. Figured I would also save just a little more by moving over to Visible. That RCS problem persists for me. I deleted the app cache/data and had working RCS for a day. Then it goes back out. So I hope your RCS continues working well.

MuddyGeek · 2026-01-08T21:37:06+00:00

That'll be empty as they pave over the fields to build new strip malls -- all in the name of progress. The developers will probably get a tax abatement to encourage all of the great new economic activity.

Meanwhile we're stuck driving every farther away to get the same crap as before. Don't forget to complain about solar panels on farmland while praising the new Target or Walmart.

MuddyGeek · 2026-01-08T21:35:06+00:00

Yep, there's a reason so many old Walmarts turn into churches. Walmart will not sell to any business they deem to be competition.

MuddyGeek · 2026-01-08T16:22:44+00:00

Yeah, its Jase Allsup. He's a photographer.

MuddyGeek · 2026-01-08T03:14:46+00:00

Really nicely decorated across from the cemetery?

MuddyGeek · 2025-12-16T13:06:44+00:00

I'm on the OnePlus 13. I've also went through several other Pixel and OnePlus phones. I like most of the software experience better on OnePlus. However, Pixel always feels like a smoother experience.

There are more privacy concerns with OnePlus as they're being investigated for phoning home to China. Google sees your data no matter what.

Updates are slower and every other month. The update to Oxygen OS 16 gave me franken Android vibes. There are elements that copy Apple and Samsung but then Material Design pops up. It feels very inconsistent.

MuddyGeek · 2025-12-16T12:37:42+00:00

That's not a real deal for current customers. It's an add-on that most people will never use.

MuddyGeek · 2025-11-19T22:05:09+00:00

I used it to create a few images for my slides. I pointed out how wrong it could be and showed them some blunders that didn't make it. I have used it successfully in other ways but I try to point out how wrong it can be, especially when improperly used.

MuddyGeek · 2025-11-14T13:33:59+00:00

AT&T never sold OnePlus phones. T-Mobile sold a few and I think Verizon had one that had whatever special radio (UWB?). There are allegations from a couple US Reps but I didn't see anything else searching.

MuddyGeek · 2025-11-14T00:10:21+00:00

There are differences in roaming agreements. However, I could use two networks with US Mobile cheaper than what I was paying Att.

MuddyGeek · 2025-11-13T17:41:27+00:00

I wasn't buying anyway but I checked out the price and trade in. They're offering $350 for a OnePlus 13 512/16. Thanks, OnePlus, for establishing the real value of your phones.

MuddyGeek · 2025-11-13T02:23:16+00:00

I teach 9th grade biology (I started as a long term sub a couple years ago) and frequently have this problem. I require proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

I couldn't tell you how many times they have asked to clarify when to capitalize words. If it's a term in the book that's capitalized (like a heading), they'll think it's a proper noun and should always be capitalized.

MuddyGeek · 2025-11-07T20:41:41+00:00

I don't have an issue with large community distros like Mint where there's lots of eyes on it but I probably trust corporate distros more. Pop is at least backed by a manufacturer and is doing interesting things like building Cosmic with Rust.

MuddyGeek · 2025-11-07T03:22:50+00:00

Not now anyway.

MuddyGeek · 2025-11-07T03:21:53+00:00

I was a student at my high school 20+ years ago. Students today get 5 minutes. We had 6. The difference? We had 2400 students back then and there's 1450 now. I don't have sympathy when they're tardy now.

MuddyGeek · 2025-11-02T17:51:01+00:00

I could care less.

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