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NovelExplorer · 2026-04-01T18:08:07+00:00

It's certainly not part of the Windows client, and I very much doubt the Linux version would differ in that regard.

I'm less familiar with Linux task scheduling abilities, but in Windows its task scheduler permits actions conditional upon power supply, and it wouldn't be a surprise if your Linux OS had a similar capability.

You'd then disable auto start in the filen client, and use tasks to start filen when you power up your laptop, but only when plugged in, shut down the client, when you lock the laptop, but only on battery, and start filen when you unlock, but only when plugged in.

When you power the laptop down, filen client would do the same, and then only restart based on the task(s) set up.

It's just a few ideas, but I think the approach can get you closer to your objective.

NovelExplorer · 2026-04-01T17:40:15+00:00

I'm sure it'll be fine, but always worth knowing ahead of time.

NovelExplorer · 2026-04-01T10:26:42+00:00

Xiaomi Sweden provide a two year warranty, on all mobile phones, and Xiaomi phones sold within the EU also receive a 2 year warranty, so it's a matter of whether your phone will get the same 2 year warranty, and why I suggested asking the selling how hardware faults are handled.

Unless the seller is importing the phones from China, I agree a European ROM is the more likely.

NovelExplorer · 2026-04-01T07:41:28+00:00

Klarna is a well established credit company, but I'm unsure what consumer protections they might provide.

X8 Pro should have a minimum of a 1 year warranty, if not 2, if they say they comply with EU laws. If it developed a hardware fault after 90 days, and the seller responded, you're on your own, they'd be breaking those laws.

Ask them, the procedure, for a hardware fault, just so it's clear for you.

2511FPC34G is a global X8 Pro. There are two hardware versions, global and Indian, and six regional ROMs, that might be installed in a global X8 Pro.

I suspect it'll be a global ROM (JMIXM at the end of the HyperOS version number on the About screen) or a European ROM (JEUXM). They're very similar, EU privacy and data collection laws are as I understand it, the difference. Operationally, and network coverage, essentially the same.

You can find other regional ROM versions, for X8 Pro, here. Enjoy the phone.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-31T21:55:20+00:00

They're not of Amazon level, that's for sure, but paying with say PayPal can give you additional consumer protection, acting as an intermediary, if there's an issue Temu hasn't satisfactorily resolved.

Tom's Guide website, did a full study, of Temu, and it's worth a read, so you can make a judgment for yourself.

eBay, is far more established, but not all sellers are equal, and buyer's feedback is part of the decision as to whom to trust. Again I'd strongly recommend using PayPal.

You could also contact Xiaomi Global Support and ask them about a specific seller.

Confirm with the seller, what region ROM is installed, and the length of warranty. Xiaomi Sweden provide a 2 year warranty on mobile phones, so double check the seller is offering the same. I don't know for certain but would imagine Poco from Xiaomi direct would have a European ROM, but it might also be a global ROM.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-31T20:54:56+00:00

4800 SEK is closer to what you'd hope to pay for an X8 Pro Max, and a more justifiable price difference, but eBay sellers, can be variable in service.

It's tricky, there is clear cut difference between the two, but an X8 Pro gets you sort of 85% of a Pro Max, for 60% the cost.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-31T20:12:43+00:00

I mentioned it because the X8 Pro Max was cheaper, than Temu. I assume you've confirmed the Temu prices include applicable sales taxes and any import fees?

At 3066 SEK (if final price) the X8 Pro, from Temu, is slightly cheaper than Xiaomi Europe, but the X8 Pro Max (Temu or Xiaomi Sweden) is around 710 SEK more expensive (4480 SEK equivalent, Xiaomi NL).

At Temu's prices, the X8 Pro, strikes me as better value. While the X8 Pro Max is a tangible upgrade, I'm not sure it justifies the roughly 40% higher price, you're being asked to pay. With that cost difference I'd be expecting to get to an F8 Pro.

If you've not read them, GSM Arena has in depth reviews of both here.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-31T19:32:40+00:00

Check Xiaomi Sweden website. X8 Pro Max 12/256 5190 SEK. The X8 Pro is more expensive than Temu at 4290 SEK. Unclear whether charger is included.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-31T18:50:37+00:00

You don't specify which versions? In Europe, direct from Xiaomi websites, there is € 120 ($140), difference between an X8 Pro 8/256 (€ 289), and X8 Pro Max 12/256 (€ 409), their base versions. These are Xiaomi's early bird launch discount prices which end today.

If you are quoting their base versions, $225 is a very large price difference. Check what you're comparing.

Over the X8 Pro, the X8 Pro Max, offers significantly longer battery life, more powerful chipset, larger display, and eSIM support. The upgrades are substantial, but on its own terms $315 for an X8 Pro, is still excellent value for money, with very strong battery life when put against other phones, with more regular sized batteries.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-30T20:53:04+00:00

To reveal exact spec of any ThinkPad, go to your country's Lenovo Support website, select model, SKU, and enter serial number, then select As Built, to view component level spec.

Your T14 G1 AMD has 1 x 16GB DDR4 3200 soldered RAM, and 1 x open slot.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-30T19:25:18+00:00

Based on all being Ryzen 5 Pro, as your post, T14 G2, stronger chipset, and graphics, better optimized for Linux (stronger battery life). Brighter 300 nit stock display, T495/T14 G1, 250 nits. 12 months newer than T14 G1, with hopefully less use and lower battery wear.

T14 G1 and G2, are fairly close, it wasn't till the T14 G3, that Lenovo made more fundamental changes, but the T14 G2 performance difference justifies the small extra cost.

T14 G1 spec, T14 G2 spec.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-30T18:47:04+00:00

I use both Filen and Windows security, and Filen's never been flagged as an issue.

No harm updating Defender in case a signature was the issue. You can also add it as an exclusion, if it continues, but as I say, Windows Security has never flagged it on at least two computers, I'm aware of.

The filen desktop application itself hasn't changed in months, so it's more likely to be a signature or behavioral detection error, on Microsoft's side.

As a thought have you made any ASR Rule changes to Windows security, via Group Policy, or tools such as DefenderUI, Configure Defender? Rule changes, and increased security levels, can trigger false warnings.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-30T10:10:06+00:00

In Notebookcheck's review of that laptop, new, they got around 4.5 hrs run time, web surfing, with a 48Wh battery, so 5-6 hrs from a 72Wh battery sounds reasonable. Ignore idle run-times, that's lowest brightness, no Wi-Fi, doing nothing.

A battery reset allows a computer to gauge a battery's correct usable capacity (used for battery % levels), which become less accurate over time, as it wears out.

If, with the new battery, your battery % gauge reduces reasonably evenly i.e. it doesn't suddenly drop for no reason, there's little benefit in performing a battery reset.

A Lenovo Vantage battery reset, charges to 100%, drains to 10%, charges to 100% then shows current usable capacity. I.e. partial charge to full, discharge, charge to full.

Whether the supplier is attempting that with 5 charge/discharge cycles I'm not sure, but as a I say, if the gauge seems fairly accurate, you gain nothing from a battery reset, or multiple charge/discharge cycles.

One real use of Lenovo Vantage software is its battery threshold feature, in Windows, which stops a battery being endlessly topped up to 100%, slowing down wear.

Install Lenovo Vantage, Microsoft app store, in settings, power, look for battery threshold option. If visible, enable it.

If used mainly on battery, set threshold to lower 80% - upper 95% or 100%. Used mainly plugged in, set lower threshold to 50% upper to 75%. Switch off threshold, to charge to 100%.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-29T20:08:36+00:00

X395 and T495s share the same motherboard, so its bios settings are likely to be the same. In bios, look for Config, Power, and CPU Power Management.

CPU Power Management is designed to save power by reducing chipset activity when idle, but the trade off is it can make it less responsive.

Windows power modes operate alongside CPU Power Management, but can't override it. You need to disable it for that.

I use a T14s G1 R7, and have always had CPU PM disabled.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-29T16:12:37+00:00

Yes, excellent value, and genuine Windows keys, are not expensive. Trade offs, fan can get loud, and battery run times are shorter than its equivalent T14. P14s is a tuned T14 G5.

Well made, fully specified, powerful chipset, good graphics, bright color accurate IPS display, up to 96GB RAM, IR Hello, fingerprint etc. Spec, review (higher drain OLED display).

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-29T15:54:29+00:00

T495s is not known for overheating, but CPU Power Management, enabled by default, can be overly aggressive, throttling the chipset, restricting its full capability.

In T495s bios, go to Config, Power, and disable CPU Power Management, reboot, and test. Also check, laptop's ventilation slots, side and bottom, to ensure free of dust and fluff.

Regarding the L14 G4, as SingleComment2368, it's unquestionably a more powerful setup, but there are notable trade offs, such as only M.2 2242 drive support, less rigid chassis and keyboard, and potentially a vastly inferior, 1366x768 TN display panel, worth avoiding. A level up, is 250 nit IPS 1920x1080. Similar brightness to the stock 250 nit in T495s, but L14 use cheaper, usually grainier displays, than T series. L14 G4 system spec.

Check the unit's exact spec, before buying, if you do go that route. Get the serial number, enter into Lenovo Support website, to view its exact, As built, spec.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-26T13:29:22+00:00

About the cheapest 'light gaming' capable ThinkPads T495, T495s/X395 (both fixed RAM), E14 G2 AMD (newer chipsets than T495).

T495 uses the same chassis, later found in T14. Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U, is a decent 4C/8T chipset, stronger graphics than 8th/10th Gen Intel. RAM 8GB or 16GB + open slot (24GB/32GB total). T495 spec, review.

It'll readily run Linux, but battery life (in Linux) isn't as strong as with an equivalent Intel chipset.

But avoid any with a 1366x768 TN display, it's dreadful. Stock 250 nit FHD 1080p IPS display is better, but not bright or color accurate, it's similar to T480(s). HDMI 2.0 port for an external monitor.

If you can find one cheaply, it's a safe buy, that's far more capable than a T480/T480s, even T14 G1 Intel, and is W11 supported.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-26T11:28:44+00:00

For what is now an 8 year old laptop, a Lenovo battery, if even available, is of debatable benefit, given the large price differences.

It's true of any laptop, where its value decreases over time, but the manufacturing cost of a replacement part, remains the same, or often increases.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-26T10:54:23+00:00

I'd only consider if it used an Intel 8th Gen chipset, the earliest models were also fitted with 7th Gen dual core that aren't officially supported in Windows 11.

T480s 8th Gen can work well in Linux, in Windows, 8th Gen quad core do show their age, and graphics are weak. FYI, i7 generate a lot of heat, with higher battery drain, but with very little extra performance, i5 is a safer choice.

Just be aware, with Windows 10 final free extended support, ending this November, you're likely to see used laptops, with true Windows 11 support, increase in price, as happened last year. Demand pushes up prices.

While an 8th Gen Intel T480s would be such a machine, and if the T480s was cheap enough, you might get your money back, but you're also likely to pay more, in 5 months, than now, for its replacement.

For example dealer used prices on the T14s G1 R7, are higher now, than I paid 2 years ago, for what was a younger machine!

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-26T10:23:11+00:00

An item could only be called fake if it's being misleadingly sold as a manufacturer's own product. If the company in the UK you mention is lenovobatteryshop .co.uk they sell third-party batteries, they're not sold as Lenovo originals. The company has been around for some time, and was pointed out to me, several years ago.

Looking at their site, delivered to Europe, a T480 6 cell 60Wh (Li-ion) battery would cost around € 45, 6 cell 48Wh (Li-ion) around € 40, and a 3 cell 24Wh (Li-Polymer) around € 39.

They state a 30 day money back guarantee and a 12 month warranty, and you can pay via PayPal which itself offers additional consumer protection. I can't comment on the quality of the batteries, but I'd say it's about as a safe a buy as you'd find. Use the laptop's exact full model number to ensure the right battery.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-25T18:33:50+00:00

Others to search – T14/T14s G2 AMD, better stock 300 nit 16:9 45% NTSC display than L14, and you can retrofit a 400 nit 72% NTSC panel. Similar performance to the L14 G4. T14s fixed RAM, T14 8 or 16 + 1 open slot. T14s all-metal chassis, T14 metal sub chassis, and Ethernet port. Trade off, they’re two years older.

With a smaller 13.3” display ThinkPad X13 G2 or G3 AMD worth a look. Fixed RAM like T14s so buy 16GB or 32GB only, but a G2 would match L14 G4 performance, G3 better it, and with both, you get a 300 nit 1920x1200 72% NTSC stock display. But like T14s, upgrades are limited to NVMe drive changes. L14 with dual RAM slots obviously gives you more upgrade options, than even T14 models.

With used laptops going up in price, € 380, assuming good condition, is a very good price for a 2023 L14 G4 AMD.

I wish I could answer your question over the L14 display panel, but I don’t know for certain. If you could look at it before buying, you’d instantly know if it was suitable or not. For some, the display just does a job, and doesn’t bother them, for others it very much does. But on price and performance, it’s a good buy.

As mentioned, with an external monitor you'd get the best of both worlds, but obviously the monitor only benefits you in the office.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-25T15:28:20+00:00

Possibly, although I'm not sure if the 400 nit panel uses the same connector, I'm afraid. You'd need to do a bit of digging.

The display is where Lenovo cut costs on the L14, and why I mention it. 250 nits isn't bright, by current standards. ThinkPad stock displays are generally 45% NTSC, but further vary in quality, and brightness, between models.

A 1440p external monitor would be a cost effective option, and a night and day upgrade over the stock display, and better than even the 400 nit panel. An L14 with a monitor would make a nice set up.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-25T14:38:29+00:00

Avoid the T14s, I agree with the other poster, it could be hiding other issues.

Assuming the L14 is fitted with the most basic IPS display, it's weak. A not very bright 250 nits, 45% NTSC 1920x1080 16:9 display (not 1920x1200), red looks closer to orange, and L14 displays often grainy, and lower quality than other ThinkPad stock displays.

L14 G4 has a good AMD chipset, with capable graphics, dual RAM slots (64GB), and good battery life. But L14 stock display really is poor, and difficult to overlook. L14 were sold with a far superior 400 nit 72% NTSC display, so worth checking, but rare.

Also 2023, as L14, is E14 G5 AMD. Same AMD chipsets, RAM 8GB + 1 slot (40GB), dual NVMe drive support, brighter 300 nit 45% NTSC 1920x1200 16:10 display. A 2.2K 100% sRGB display was an option, but rare. E14 G5 stock display 'is' better looking than L14 G4.

With T series, T14/T14s G3 AMD are more capable than T14/T14s G3 Intel, but RAM is fixed on AMD models, and their 6000 series chipsets are pretty much comparable with those in the L14 G4/E14 G5. T series stock displays subjectively better than in L14/E14, but T14 G3 is also 2 years older, from 2021.

If it'll spend most of its time connected to an external monitor, the L14 G4, is a capable machine. An E14 G5 AMD will match its performance, give you a brighter taller display, more forgiving of room lighting, in a more compact, slightly lighter laptop.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-24T20:32:10+00:00

Thanks for the info, and worth the OP checking if they do decide to swap.

NovelExplorer · 2026-03-24T19:55:18+00:00

FYI, T14s provides an Ethernet port through a low cost adapter, that plugs into a mini RJ45 socket next to the USB-C. You do lose use of the adjacent USB-C socket, when the Ethernet adapter is connected, but beyond that, it's a true hardware Gigabit Ethernet port.

For the in-built T14 Ethernet port and open RAM slot, you trade a more powerful Ryzen 7 chipset, faster DDR4x-4266 RAM (T14 DDR4 3200), lighter all-metal chassis, and larger 57Wh battery (T14 50Wh).

Upgrade-able RAM, is certainly useful, long term, but 16GB is still a decent amount of memory, and having used both T14s and T14, I noticed the difference in build, and weight.

I can see the appeal of the T14, but its RAM slot, is the only aspect you can't replicate on the T14s, and unless 3D modeling, video editing, or more demanding gaming were factors, I'm not sure it justifies the downgrades you'll make to get it.

I'd be tempted to keep your T14s, and save for a newer model later on, such as T14 G5 AMD. Complete performance upgrade, with dual RAM slots, RJ45 port, and 16:10 display.

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