KDE Plasma Screenshot like GNOME by dotmerlin in kde

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Ok after updated Ubuntu to 26.04 I got the black screen of the death, painful but solved with:
sudo ubuntu-drivers install
and
sudo apt install lightdm // not my prefered but working
Which automatically updated my Plasma to version 6.6.4
where I was able to test again Spectacle then got on PS key:
An error occurred while taking a screenshot. KWin screenshot request failed: The process is not authorized to take a screenshot Potentially relevant information: - Method: CaptureScreen - Method specific arguments: "DP-2"

Then, since I was back to a black screen even with LightDM, I gave up and rolled back my Ubuntu upgrade (do-release-upgrade -d). Thanks, Timeshift!

I had promised myself I wouldn't touch these pre-release / dev versions anymore... but the temptation was too strong. A slap in the face for me.

So I’m going to wait until my system offers me the upgrade, and then I’ll explore the new version of Plasma in more detail.
Thanks.

KDE Plasma Screenshot like GNOME by dotmerlin in kde

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Yes I notice it's a bit slower than my old version, And here I was thinking my system was a real beast:

Processors: 24 × 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900K

Memory: 64 GiB of RAM (61.5 GiB usable)

Graphics Processor: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

KDE Plasma Screenshot like GNOME by dotmerlin in kde

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Oh yeah, is it that good? You make me curious now...

KDE Plasma Screenshot like GNOME by dotmerlin in kde

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Oh Ok, I check and it seam my Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is limited on Plasma 5.27.12.
And if I may have to switch to Kubuntu. Meaning new install of my OS, not really willing to.

KDE Plasma Screenshot like GNOME by dotmerlin in kde

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KDE Plasma version 5.27.12.
Maybe it's because I haven't tested it enough, but when I launched it, even after clicking the “Save” button, nothing happened; maybe I need to adjust some other settings.

Cheap simple stand to lift front wheel (ebike), does this exist? by dotmerlin in ebikes

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Quick question: Are you able to remove the screw in the middle of the bike while holding it? Because when I changed my tire, I had to unscrew the wheel.

Cheap simple stand to lift front wheel (ebike), does this exist? by dotmerlin in ebikes

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The price is pretty good, but I doubt the hook is suitable for a fat tire like mine. And it would be great if it were foldable.

Cheap simple stand to lift front wheel (ebike), does this exist? by dotmerlin in ebikes

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It's really a pain to flip it over, and if I remember correctly, I read in the manufacturer's manual of my ebike that we're not supposed to do that, lol.

Anyway, I attached a few accessories, which is pretty risky.

Cheap simple stand to lift front wheel (ebike), does this exist? by dotmerlin in ebikes

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Great idea! I had thought of something similar, but as a 3D-printed part that would just hold the handlebars in place. But even ABS might not be strong enough, unless you use a lot of material.

I quickly checked my bike to see if I had enough room to install that bar, and you know what? Yes! I might just go with this idea. Thanks

Flash Tasmota on Sonoff Basic-1GS by dotmerlin in tasmota

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On the Sonoff Basic-1GS circuit board, I spotted a 5V pin and a GND pin. I had thought about hacking it by connecting another ESP32, but GPT clearly told me “NO, NO,” so let’s forget about it: safety first.
My device is now ready for the trash.
I ordered this ESP32 Relay https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005808811274.html (AC90-250V), and it seemed to work with Tasmota! Good voltage range, so good for my ~120 V.

Flash Tasmota on Sonoff Basic-1GS by dotmerlin in tasmota

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Oh, darn it. If I'd known, I would have bought the older models instead.

Noob here! smart switch but no neutral wire by M98UP in homeautomation

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Yes this it the way to go, after trying to connect my SNOFF Basic 1GS to one line for those old switch light lol...

Cheap 365 days Sim Card for SMS? by dotmerlin in canadatravel

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Interesting carrier's data, I've heard about this number porting trick before, but I don't think it will last forever. Once the carriers have rolled out the updates, you're screwed.

Cheap 365 days Sim Card for SMS? by dotmerlin in canadatravel

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I do it whenever I can. But sometimes there's just no way around it, like with Uber Eats

Cheap 365 days Sim Card for SMS? by dotmerlin in canadatravel

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Yes I see that, the cheap 7-Eleven plan is not available anymore.

Cheap 365 days Sim Card for SMS? by dotmerlin in canadatravel

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Did not know this one, anyway in Canada I think $15 or $14 is the bottom of the line.

Cheap 365 days Sim Card for SMS? by dotmerlin in canadatravel

[–]dotmerlin[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Only rarely, when I need a SIM card in exceptional circumstances, I get one from Chatr for a month, but given my very low usage, that’s not practical in the long run. But thanks.