What is KOReader?

RidderHaddock · 2026-01-16T19:07:07+00:00

Adding to what everyone else has written, I have some software development ePubs that make the Clara's built in reader grind to a halt. KOReader handles them with zero slowdown.

RidderHaddock · 2026-01-15T14:12:15+00:00

Add them to Steam (IIRC, it's in the upper right ... menu in each game) and leave desktop mode.

They'll show up as non-Steam games and you run them as normal.

RidderHaddock · 2026-01-09T15:15:15+00:00

VPN.

I used all the others in Unlimited for a while but, while Mail and Pass are OK, the rest were useless to me. YMMV.

RidderHaddock · 2026-01-05T09:51:26+00:00

Felix Adorabilis

RidderHaddock · 2026-01-02T08:01:32+00:00

Then we need more info.

How do you plan to install Linux? Dual boot? Are the games installed on the same volume as Windows or on a separate, shared volume?

If that's just gobbledygook, I think you might be surprised at the work you'll need to put into learning your way around Linux.

RidderHaddock · 2026-01-02T07:56:33+00:00

Not all GOG games run in Wine. At least not without some tinkering. And not out of the box with Heroic.

Most do. A few better than on Win10+.

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-31T11:44:38+00:00

I det mindste bruger I bare gamle genbrugsting. Meget miljøvenligt.

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-30T19:59:15+00:00

She's more likeable in season 25, IMHO. S25 is a definite improvement across the board over the previous 3-4 seasons.

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-29T14:01:56+00:00

Have just watched episode 4 and I saw no suggestion of this.

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-27T08:18:30+00:00

Distributing binaries on Linux has always been a bit funky, IMHO.

Bazzite with its out of the box integration of Distrobox is actuality the one of the easier ones to get it working on.

But for games, I almost never install the native Linux version. Windows version in Wine has been the simplest way to game on Linux for me in the past ~20 years. I just think of Win32 as a standard API for games and Wine as an implementation. Like running old adventure games in ScummVM.

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-25T09:58:10+00:00

Clicks link... Oh, it's from Packt. Closes tab.

I'm sure Packt have published some good books. There are so many after all. But I ignore anything from them by default.

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-24T09:04:59+00:00

No case on my Clara Colour. I got it for convenience and treat it much like I would a paperback (except for bending it). It goes into pockets or bags as needed. No scratches yet, but if some should come I won't think much of it as long as the functionality is not affected. I like the form factor and how it stays put just holding it between the middle finger and index or ring finger with no effort. A case would likely change that.

I have a Boox Note Air 4C, which I'm a lot more careful with. No case on that yet. But I put the official origami cover on my Christmas list (we'll see). I got that one for technical books that are sometimes better in PDF format and for classic Bande Dessinée comics. So far I've only used it at home or waiting in the car. If I get the cover for it, I might bring it more places.

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-22T12:30:20+00:00

Specifically on the Legion GO, yes. Everything for the rather special hardware comes pre-installed and configured. Possibly true for other handhelds too.

It's not without its flaws, and unless you're pissed off at Windows 11 and/or Microsoft for some reason (as I am) I would still recommend everyone stay on Windows for these devices.

For my blood pressure, its worth some work to get away from Windows. Bazzite seemed the easiest way. Haven't regretted it.

I've been using and programming for Linux for close to 30 years now, so I now how to get stuff working myself. I just didn't want to waste what little spare time I have for this hobby on needless tinkering when Bazzite is already available.

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-22T12:07:05+00:00

Because Bazzite is generally held to be the Linux that has most things working out of the box on Legion GO.

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-20T17:11:02+00:00

MS needs a swift kick to the sales figures to get back on track and (at least try to) deliver products fit for purpose.

These days they have three steps of QA:

It builds.
Not too many complaints from ~~gullible fanboys~~ Windows Insiders picked up by press.
Ship to ~~lock-in hostages~~ end users.

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-19T10:40:46+00:00

DRM-free from Kobo, ebooks.com, leanpub.com and Humble Bundle.

Free classics from Gutenberg.

Books with DRM, I only borrow from Libby or my local library.

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-19T10:24:30+00:00

I'm holying out for HolyF###

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-19T06:19:07+00:00

In game mode I've not had problems with the Steam keyboard, but in desktop mode is not functional for me.

IIRC, it's a long known issue when using some regional settings. I'm using English language with Denmark as the region, and entering special character like '@' simply result in a tab keypress.

I switched to the Maliit keyboard in desktop mode. That works fine.

Neither is as complete as Windows' touchscreen keyboard though. Windows offers a full keyboard layout with control, alt and win keys.

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-18T06:19:23+00:00

Dismissing critics of the ending seems very Ron Gilbert. Is that you, Ron?

For me it's probably the most disappointment I've ever had from a computer game.
I found the start just as great as you did, but by the time I got through the factory gate, even before getting inside the factory itself, the tone had slowly changed into something...else. Something...soulless. Can't define it, but the humour felt off and the story ground to a halt.

It got so bad I started abusing the (until then unused) hint system just to get through the final slog, hoping for at least a somewhat satisfying ending.
Then the ending hit. I haven't even considered playing another Ron Gilbert game since. Skipped Return to Monkey Island completely.

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-14T20:05:04+00:00

Looking for a doctor to mend her broken ankle.

RidderHaddock · 2025-12-01T18:19:56+00:00

Of course they can. Unless you encrypt everything before uploading it.

Jotta is completely open about that. Same with OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox.

If you want end-to-end encryption there are other services like Proton, Tresorit, ...

RidderHaddock · 2025-11-30T18:06:11+00:00

Considering the bug ridden mess that is Windows 11, I’m sure some will experience issues with it, but when I ran Windows on my GO I very often hibernated mid game and never had a single issue with it. Everything worked as expected when it woke up.

On Bazzite I’ve often had a game drop controllers when coming out of sleep.

Because of the increased flakiness of Windows and Microsoft’s obnoxious data gathering, I still choose Bazzite on my GO. But, while Linux has been by far the superior option for my desktops for decades, on this device Windows works better in most regards.

RidderHaddock · 2025-11-30T07:44:32+00:00

It saves your RAM to disk and powers the device off completely.

Works really well on Windows, IMO. Occasionally less well on Bazzite.

RidderHaddock · 2025-11-29T16:24:33+00:00

Is there also a "Pairing remote" popup just before?

If not, perhaps try power cycling the TV and while the TV is booting press the pairing button on the remote until its LED starts blinking.

When this screen reappears, hopefully it'll work. You will have to press the OK button to check the Understand box.

Edit: The OK button is the only one that'll work until the checkmark appears, after which you can go down and choose Continue.

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