Comment on Life pro tip for friends of pharmacists
pivot_root@lemmy.world 2 days ago“OK, I unplugged the computer. … No, I still hear the fans. … What? You mean the footrest? Why would I unplug that?”
Comment on Life pro tip for friends of pharmacists
pivot_root@lemmy.world 2 days ago“OK, I unplugged the computer. … No, I still hear the fans. … What? You mean the footrest? Why would I unplug that?”
ivanafterall@lemmy.world 2 days ago
"I would try Linux, but I’m not some command-line hacker type. I like a nice GUI and Linux just can’t compete with the big guys on that front with all the “packages” or whatever bloating up your knock-off OS.
DeltaWingDragon@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
Are you trolling?
ivanafterall@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I don’t think so? I know people here love Linux. That’s great. I just have to assume those folks aren’t gamers/power users, because why would I pick an OS that doesn’t support those things? It’s crazy to me. It feels like the people at Linux are trying to lock me out of my own computer, which I own! And I can’t imagine someone’s little hobby coding project is very secure!? Correct me if I’m wrong! I just don’t get it.
DeltaWingDragon@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
Oh OK, you’re not trolling.
You must be joking!
(I’ve got a MIRV correction missile fueling up in my silo now, ready to launch in case you’re not. That’s why I’m asking for so much confirmation, 'cause those things are expensive!)
FudgyMcTubbs@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Man… I get it. I’ve changed at least five windows machines to Linux in the past. This past fall, I was switch my HP spectre to Linux and bricked the fucking thing.
All of the security windows shit meant a bunch of bios changes, then out of nowhere it wouldnt charge the battery.
No idea how to fix it now that the battery and/or laptop won’t recognize the power plugged into any of the usbc ports. Ive tried different chargers, different outlets, and leaving it plugged in for 24 hours, but no life at all. No power means I cant restore to default bios, and Linux wouldnt install because once I was done fucking with the security, i didnt have enough battery to complete the install.
It’s fucking embarrassing.
I then gave up and upgraded to a gaming laptop with a 5070ti, but I’d love to resurrect that old one if anybody has any tips.
Eheran@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Resetting the BIOS involves removing the internal CR2032 battery. Not a charged (main) battery.
FudgyMcTubbs@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Is that a fact? Well, maybe i’ll give that a shot if it’s easy enough.