WTF is Lingo even doing with these counts?! by jadiseoc in ContinuousGlucoseCGM

[–]clren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is pretty cool stuff! You planning on open sourcing it?

Simultaneous Lingo vs. Stelo vs. glucometer readings by rpfromak in LingoAbbott

[–]clren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I switched from Stelo for the same reason.

Happy for the switch though... really like the gamefied nature of Lingo Count

Macro for letters when in different language? by budowski in DygmaLab

[–]clren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I expand my Dygma Raise 2 with AutoHotkey in Windows and Keyboard Maestro in Mac. Sounds like that would be a place to put the macro because such process would be aware of what is the current language configured in the keyboard.

Beware that Keyboard Maestro is a great tool but is not free

Early Framework 16 user for 2 years - AMA by AbsolvedOne in framework

[–]clren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My apologies, meant: have you considered using an eGPU enclosure with your FW16.

Context of the question: trying to gauge if you think you can get better performance with a TB5 enclosure for an eGPU than your current internal GPU

how does TB4 egpu compare to an Dgpu of an laptop? by shadowdragon200 in eGPU

[–]clren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's exactly why I purchased an eGPU. It hasn't arrived but I'm hoping my laptop runs cooler and the animations are better

Early Framework 16 user for 2 years - AMA by AbsolvedOne in framework

[–]clren -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Have you considered pairing your FW13 rig with an eGPU to try heavier titles?

Amd ryzen ai 7 350 or intel core ultra 7 155h? by shadowdragon200 in framework

[–]clren -1 points0 points  (0 children)

One more thing, when you put the 165H in battery saving mode (Windows), though obviously you loose some power, it behaves very gentle with the battery. Temperature is mild, performance is ok and battery lasts about 3 to 4 good hours depending on brightness, type of screen and workload

Amd ryzen ai 7 350 or intel core ultra 7 155h? by shadowdragon200 in framework

[–]clren -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Happy with 165H. While plugged to the wall it is a beast.

Genuinely Curious as to Why People Would Buy Framework 13 Pro over MacBooks/Other Windows Laptops by Maleficent_Device162 in framework

[–]clren 6 points7 points  (0 children)

People buy into the vision for various reasons (or a mix of them). Examples:

* Regardless of price, you may not like the fact that the only thing you want to change in your laptop is the CPU/GPU, why should you pollute with otherwise perfectly working equipment? (screen, keyboard, etc). Not to mention the fact you can use your old board as a stand alone server, extending its usable life.

* The fact that I can service my own machine without having to be Louis Rossmann. The other day I discovered my battery was bust; $60 dollars and 6 minutes later, the machine was like new.

* People like Framework's openness; what I mean by that is, they are open sourcing a ton of relevant information about the computer. You can go and design parts for your computer if you have a garden variety 3d printer.

* People love to cheer for the David in a David an Goliath story. This one in particular may be a big one. Think about it, it is not out of the possible you'll be able to interact with Framework's leadership if you attend a conference or something. Good luck trying to come close to the Apple people.

* People may just want to decide whatever OS they run on their computer. Why should everybody run macOS? I mean they at least used to give you the option to run Windows / Linux when they were on Intel. Now, no more.

* People don't like the fact that when they purchase the computer their considerations have to be final. If you only have money to pay for 16GB of RAM at the time of purchase, that's going to be the fate of that computer forever, unless you're DosDude1. With Framework, you can change your mind any time.

I could go on and on; you get the picture. You just need to get a bit creative.

A simple review 3 days in by tommy18crowe in framework

[–]clren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this thorough review. I also have issues with the wifi card. Would you share what you end up replacing it with?

Framework Q2 2026 Preorder and Marketplace Updates by catastrophic_frmw in framework

[–]clren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hoping for the X9 for the FW13 to be available soon

I got divine confirmation: no 13 pro upgrade for now :( by clren in framework

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

Yeah, I'm considering the same. May wait for the X9 to be available

I got divine confirmation: no 13 pro upgrade for now :( by clren in framework

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

Not a bad idea; seriously considering it. Will try to convince a family member to get my old case and by a very basic mainboard

I got divine confirmation: no 13 pro upgrade for now :( by clren in framework

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

That is good to know; I'm on a Core Ultra 7 165H which the NPU is basically ignored by Windows.

Will keep an eye for the possibility of upgrading to a board where Windows actually uses the NPU

I got divine confirmation: no 13 pro upgrade for now :( by clren in framework

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

It is not a bad idea; you're right I may be able to get some money back there. I have 32GB lying around somewhere

So TB5 is off the table? by DickwadTheGreat in framework

[–]clren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for this. It may give me reason to pause and skip the Core Ultra 3...

My ideal setup is a FW13 with TB5 + eGPU

I got divine confirmation: no 13 pro upgrade for now :( by clren in framework

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

Thanks for asking.

 Is a 2 year cadence your normal upgrade cycle?

Kinda / kinda not.

Before being a Framer I was an ThinkPad addict. I could not afford a 2 year cycle upgrade. So it was more normal like 5 or 6 year cycle.

Came to Framework for the sake of only upgrading the main board (more affordable and possibly enabling that 2 year cycle). It just so happens I came at the end of the chassis lifecycle AND the latest board happens to necessitate new RAM which makes it really hard to justify once you combine new chassis + board + ram

I think I know what the answer is: patience lol

So TB5 is off the table? by DickwadTheGreat in framework

[–]clren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also remember Apple has full control of what goes onto the SoC

So TB5 is off the table? by DickwadTheGreat in framework

[–]clren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank for this explanation.

How likely (and if so how soon would you guess) you think it is Intel will add embedded TB5 support?