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UNIX / Linux General Discussion

Last post by Indiablo « Sun Oct 17, 2021 10:50 am
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by 765489 » Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:31 pm

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I'm gonna put Linux back on Betsy here and was wondering what distro people are now using ?

I used to use mainly Slackware on my home PC but I don't...

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Zorin OS 16 is really good and easy for beginners. Irish based team too.

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Sun Oct 17, 2021 10:50 am
Sky launches new streaming television

Last post by JONJO THE MISER « Sat Oct 09, 2021 4:28 pm
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by PureIsle » Fri Oct 08, 2021 12:21 pm

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European pay-TV company Sky has today announced a streaming television which puts its set-top box functionality into the device and is connected by...

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My problem with these services is the limitation on the number of devices that can be used concurrently.

Oh yeah I guess not good if you share...

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Last post by JONJO THE MISER
Sat Oct 09, 2021 4:28 pm
RIP Clive Sinclair

Last post by marhay70 « Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:34 pm
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by 95438756 » Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:41 pm

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What else can I say, as one time owner of the 48k rubber wonder ZX Spectrum. Where I did my first 'Hello Program' Played Elite. Space Harrier was a...

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Suppose because its there to do

I mean, why do people listen to Joe Duffy ?

Isnt riding an electric penny farthing much more...

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Last post by marhay70
Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:34 pm
Say something GOOD about Celeron processors

Last post by 490808 « Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:12 pm
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by 95438756 » Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:09 pm

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They are still on sale for the home market in 2021. In first world markets too.

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They're cheap and some are perfectly usable in some applications.

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Last post by 490808
Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:12 pm
Do you (still) mark you personal electronics?

Last post by Hairy-Joe « Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:06 pm
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by Norman Breaks » Wed Sep 29, 2021 4:02 pm

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Growing up my Ma used to mark up, scratch or label electronics in the house and encouraged us kids to do the same with things like calculators,...

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The only things that I recorded the serial numbers of are the cameras and lenses. I've a full frame DSLR and a selection of lenses........

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Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:06 pm
Consumer Electronics companies cutting corners being cheap and nasty on otherwise cool products

Last post by 95438756 « Mon Sep 20, 2021 12:56 pm

by 95438756 » Mon Sep 20, 2021 12:56 pm

I use TWO such products: The JVC (really vestel) 4k 40 inch telly - cool pic, but crap audio. Well, it's really made by Vestel I suppose.

My...

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Mon Sep 20, 2021 12:56 pm
Virgin Media speeds

Last post by Supercell « Wed Sep 15, 2021 7:54 am
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by esdras » Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:27 pm

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Does anyone here use Virgin Media?

I'm looking at their 250mb pack, and wondering how close to this normal service is?

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Has anyone tried the three.ie 5G Broadband service.
Its available at my location and the pro version is less than what i'm paying for my VM package....

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Wed Sep 15, 2021 7:54 am
The most serious internal component of a Dell HP Asus Acer pc you replaced on your own

Last post by 490808 « Sat Sep 11, 2021 6:45 pm
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by 95438756 » Sat Sep 11, 2021 6:43 pm

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This could be a motherboard , cpu, hard drive, add on like graphics card. Was it replaced under warranty or did you customize it. Did you have...

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The most serious internal component is the one that isn't working.

Whats the question?

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Last post by 490808
Sat Sep 11, 2021 6:45 pm
Broadband Provider Woes.

Last post by kadman « Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:06 am
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by Fann Linn » Sat Aug 07, 2021 4:39 pm

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Looking for Help🙏.

I'm currently with Eir on landline and ADSL broadband getting grand speeds for TV, printer, and all other family requirements....

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Does your eircode come up with broadband available in your area location.
Sounds to me there is an issue with eircode location. Do comreg have a map...

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Last post by kadman
Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:06 am
What Villain like Tony Montana would you like to feature in a new Console Game?

Last post by 95438756 « Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:40 am
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by 95438756 » Mon Aug 30, 2021 12:52 pm

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Scarface was a cool game back in the day but is a bit long in the tooth now.
You can also play a sith in some Star Wars Games, but that is becoming...

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Cenobite is released. Play either Pinhead or a victim.
The box is used as well.
Bit too much of a slasher only.

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Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:40 am
Zero Day Exploits / Interesting hacks

Last post by 765489 « Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:08 pm

by 765489 » Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:08 pm

Post any you find interesting.

This is handy if you forget your windows 10 admin password :) But you need to purchase a razor mouse :(

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Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:08 pm
Things Apple you won't touch, as an Apple Mac / iPhone Owner

Last post by PureIsle « Wed Aug 25, 2021 6:28 pm
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by 95438756 » Tue Aug 24, 2021 12:55 pm

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Presently, I own an i7 Mac Mini and will soon have no choice to get an iPad Mini - WiFi version only - for reason which will become clear for use in...

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Own a pixel so sorted in that regard.

The other Mac desktop annoyance is that I cannot fire it up and make an audio (just audio) recording straight...

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Last post by PureIsle
Wed Aug 25, 2021 6:28 pm
Arcade and Retro

Last post by Skerries « Wed Aug 25, 2021 8:14 am
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by o1s1n » Thu Aug 05, 2021 3:25 pm

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Just wanted to put the feelers out to see how many guys from the A&R boards forum have made it over here (I see you there, Andrew76!)

Currently in...

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Anyone interested in acquiring the A500mini?. Is the dead keyboard a turnoff?

I preordered but cancelled it after thinking about it and bought a...

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Last post by Skerries
Wed Aug 25, 2021 8:14 am
For Serious YouTubers: Some Tips on Vimeo

Last post by CelticRambler « Sun Aug 22, 2021 10:40 pm
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by 95438756 » Sun Aug 22, 2021 9:48 am

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Did'nt expect to find this nugget but it's too late for me as a YouTuber

Worth the trouble of perusing through with a mug of your favourite...

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His name is Derek Muller though, CGP grey is a different guy ...

Dohhh! :oops:

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Last post by CelticRambler
Sun Aug 22, 2021 10:40 pm
Irish Patreon creators?

Last post by Séimhe « Sun Aug 22, 2021 1:29 pm
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by Séimhe » Sun Aug 22, 2021 11:20 am

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After paying for some great Documentaries on Patreon (JCS unlisted youtube videos). They were so good and I'd never have found them on YouTube...

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Makes sense. Thanks for the reply.

Garda interrogations don't seem to make it online either.

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Last post by Séimhe
Sun Aug 22, 2021 1:29 pm
Tv good deals.

Last post by PogMoThoin « Sat Aug 21, 2021 7:13 pm
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by JONJO THE MISER » Sat Aug 14, 2021 11:32 am

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In the market for a new tv, I see the price of many has gone up the past few months.
Anyone know of any good deals on offer or will there be a sale...

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up close is bad for your eyes. i know we've come a long way from the au cathode ray tube which murdered your eyeballs but still.

Nope, that's a...

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Last post by PogMoThoin
Sat Aug 21, 2021 7:13 pm
Starlink your experience so far.

Last post by 490808 « Sun Aug 15, 2021 4:39 pm
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by 490808 » Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:00 pm

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I'm posting this out of interest, I don't have a starlink connection but I have recommended it to people out in the sticks struggling with 3G,4G and...

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afaik and can see you get the same gear.

Only difference is the number of satellites over Ireland (more to come) and base stations. Move of both...

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Last post by 490808
Sun Aug 15, 2021 4:39 pm
PureTelecom

Last post by esdras « Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:42 pm
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by PureIsle » Tue Aug 10, 2021 4:20 pm

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Is anyone using PureTelecom as a broadband provider?

I would like to hear opinions on service and how close the actual speed is to the contracted...

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That must be new then. It was the Huawei one when I signed up 18 months ago.

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Last post by esdras
Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:42 pm
HUAWEI 5G CPE Pro 2 - Wrong Monthly data usage displayed

Last post by Yggr of Asgard « Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:59 pm

by Yggr of Asgard » Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:59 pm

Does anybody have a HUAWEI 5G CPE Pro 2 H122-373 with firmware 11.0.2.7?

Mine for some reasons shows extremely high Monthly data usage in the...

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Last post by Yggr of Asgard
Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:59 pm
Scanning documents: Is there much between IOS Notes and a flatbed scanner?

Last post by Séimhe « Fri Aug 13, 2021 10:47 am
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by Séimhe » Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:56 pm

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Just curious if anyone has tried both. I like the idea of being able to use a phone instead. Although it's very possible the current technology is...

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I never found that an app can replicate the clarity of a document scanner. Saying that, the answer depends on who will be reading the files you send...

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Last post by Séimhe
Fri Aug 13, 2021 10:47 am
Core mesh?

Last post by Hodors Appletart « Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:09 am
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by Breezin » Mon Aug 09, 2021 5:40 pm

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We have terrible wifi coverage in our house because it is old, with super-thick walls. Plug-in wifi boosters are a dead loss.

I recently came across...

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ah it's really easy

am partial to a Rum coffee meself

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Last post by Hodors Appletart
Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:09 am
Can anyone recommend some cheap earphones?

Last post by 490808 « Thu Aug 12, 2021 10:55 pm
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by 490808 » Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:52 pm

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The reason I don't need anything really expensive is that I only l listen to Audiobooks. The audio range of the recordings is often very low anyway....

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Too late to edit my last post but I'll update on the earphones I bought.

Wore the new ones for about 4 hours today under ear defenders while...

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Last post by 490808
Thu Aug 12, 2021 10:55 pm
Dell T5500

Last post by kadman « Thu Aug 12, 2021 6:09 pm
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by kadman » Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:22 pm
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PSU in my T5500 has just gone kaputt. Is this going to be tricky to source a replacement, preferably a new one,
or is there an alternative.
Thanks

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Where is the goto place for computer parts in Ireland, so that I dont have to wait weeks and pay customs ect for my PSU

Thanks
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Last post by kadman
Thu Aug 12, 2021 6:09 pm
Anybody using Lightnet for broadband?

Last post by Séimhe « Thu Aug 12, 2021 2:48 pm
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by Séimhe » Mon Aug 09, 2021 10:55 am

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Waiting on fibre to be connected in the coming weeks and I like the idea of going with an Irish company and they came well recommended from a friend....

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I'm tethered to my phone. No internet at all here yet as its a new build.

Edit: I also haven't had broadband in several years - it's always been...

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Last post by Séimhe
Thu Aug 12, 2021 2:48 pm
Google Pay support on Wear OS is coming

Last post by Supercell « Thu Aug 12, 2021 2:40 pm
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by PogMoThoin » Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:30 pm

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As it stands, Google Pay only supports a handful of countries for contactless payments on Wear OS. Google is now adding Ireland to the list

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I use my kbc card on my Garmin watch all the time, dead handy out and about and dont have your wallet with you.
Great to see this type of payment...

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Thu Aug 12, 2021 2:40 pm

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