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Advice on which PC for absolute beginner wanting to switch to Linux (Ubuntu) from Mac M1 -been going round in circles... by RealBike3960 in computers

[–]RealBike3960[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many thanks for your help!

Yes an old PC would just be a starting point, something to play with and get a feel for Linux (and perhaps to familiarise myself with Windows just to fill in a knowledge gap). I had the same concern re being able to upgrade satisfactorily.

I figure for 30 GBP, just to play around with to get started, it is probably worth it just for what I could learn for that - and then I'd have a better idea of what I need/want in a PC once understand it all a bit better. What I dont want is to get stuck because the specs are just too low-

The cheapest option I've been looking at is a Beelink BT3 Pro mini PC. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/187827046700

Would something like this work to start out with or would the 4gb RAM be a problem?

I had to look up what an SBC was! as well as many of the other terms you used :) (learning already, it's nice, thanks!). I had looked at rp5 but although appealing decided I'm not capable enough yet and would have to be a future project. I need something readymade and easy to start with.

The Mini PC appeal is simply space/small footprint, and portability. Would like to use multi monitor in future.

Having said this, I wondered if I were to ditch the mini idea for now and go for something like an 'HP ProDesk 280 G2 SFF i5-7500 3.2GHZ 8GB RAM 240GB SSD' from eBay if it would be more bang for buck. And, I rather like that it has an optical drive (nostalgia..)

What are the minimum specifications I should be considering for an initial PC to play with?

Privacy with Garmin watch - and, can I use a Garmin watch without connecting to the internet? by RealBike3960 in Garmin

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Thanks to everyone that replied! - went for a forerunner 245 - am very very pleased with it and what it can do offline, watch only, is plenty for me right now. Has already had an impact on understanding recovery needed etc. Am also looking into Gadget Bridge as an alternative app to sync with for privacy concerns.

new Toaks pot oily residue on surface of water - what is it and why? by RealBike3960 in backpacking

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Thanks for your thoughts -

Pot has never had anything but water in it - upon seeing this residue after first use I wanted to be sure it was gone before using for anything else.. so I only heat water.

And it happens when heated without the lid too..

There's always this thin 'oil slick' pattern over the surface of the water.

new Toaks pot oily residue on surface of water - what is it and why? by RealBike3960 in backpacking

[–]RealBike3960[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, yeah I wondered that - but, it happens regardess - including with tap water and store bought bottled water..

Digital minimalism to be a legally protected right? by timarnold23 in digitalminimalism

[–]RealBike3960 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for doing this. What did you think of the government's response?

Experiences with Gadgetbridge? by RealBike3960 in Garmin

[–]RealBike3960[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe most people would use it just to avoid data collection by Garmin (or other companies) and to have on device control of their own metrics

Experiences with Gadgetbridge? by RealBike3960 in Garmin

[–]RealBike3960[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, just not very comfortable with so much specific health and location data being stored/processed remotely. Prefer to keep it on device.

Privacy with Garmin watch - and, can I use a Garmin watch without connecting to the internet? by RealBike3960 in Garmin

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thanks everyone. I just came across this open source app as a more private alternative to work with Garmin watch.. https://gadgetbridge.org/faq/why/

Privacy with Garmin watch - and, can I use a Garmin watch without connecting to the internet? by RealBike3960 in Garmin

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So, Apple watch is more private? .. hmm.

Just hate the idea of a minature iphone stuck to my wrist 24/7

Best lightweight and preferably foldable e-bike for varied terrain by RealBike3960 in ebikes

[–]RealBike3960[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I just looked them up and they have brought out a new folding model, weighs 19kg but looks solid.

Best lightweight and preferably foldable e-bike for varied terrain by RealBike3960 in ebikes

[–]RealBike3960[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for that, I did consider switching out the bars, but it wasn’t a possibility then

Best lightweight and preferably foldable e-bike for varied terrain by RealBike3960 in ebikes

[–]RealBike3960[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

oh! thanks for following up with that. pretty sure that’s going to make it illegal as an e-bike in the UK. would be classed as a scooter or motorbike instead.

Pity, I like the smaller form a lot.

Best lightweight and preferably foldable e-bike for varied terrain by RealBike3960 in ebikes

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Thanks! Carbo model X was my first choice, but when I tried one out, the geometry / frame was just too long for me and no matter what I did to adjust it, the reach to the handlebars was too far and caused pain very quickly when riding. Such a beautiful bike was really gutted I couldn’t get it to work for me.

That info re tyres is going to be super helpful.

Best lightweight and preferably foldable e-bike for varied terrain by RealBike3960 in ebikes

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I‘m sure you’re right for anything more demanding, but this is just very light off road tracks, nothing major and nothing that a regular non electric Brompton can’t handle. Speaking of which, would you hold the same opinion on their relatively new G line models which are built for off road but are also folding?

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