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  1. TangoEchoAlpha

    Hardware specs for a new unRAID server??

    Get something recent with plenty of cores, so you can pin cores/threads to the game dockers. I run a 5600X with 32GB of DDR4 memory in my Unraid server. I'd want something with more cores/threads for your use case.
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    Smart phone for elderly parent…

    I asked a very similar question previously, in the end I put Graphene OS on the device (to remove as much Google as possible) and then this as the launcher (following suggestion of a custom launcher in my previous thread): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tct.simplelauncher...
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    Custom ROM for my dad's mobile - or alternatives for an 82 year old?

    That is fantastic, thanks. If you you do remember the one you installed, please let me know :)
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    Custom ROM for my dad's mobile - or alternatives for an 82 year old?

    Thanks. My dad hates change and I think the idea of moving networks would be too much for him. Appreciate the reply though.
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    Custom ROM for my dad's mobile - or alternatives for an 82 year old?

    I think most service providers are switching off 3G nowadays, if not already they are planning to.
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    Custom ROM for my dad's mobile - or alternatives for an 82 year old?

    That's a really good idea, thanks. Any launcher recommendations?
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    Custom ROM for my dad's mobile - or alternatives for an 82 year old?

    That's a possibility, as is just getting a new Doro flip phone. I have a Pixel 4a 5G, in an ideal world I can avoid e-waste and spending more cash, if I can find a suitable custom ROM for it. Maybe Graphene OS or Lineage OS, either pared down as much as they can be, might do the job.
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    Custom ROM for my dad's mobile - or alternatives for an 82 year old?

    My dad (82) used to use a Doro 6520 flip phone which we had to replace due to ID Mobile switching off 3G in the future. We have tried a Nokia 105 4G due to them being extremely cheap, but he doesn't get on with it. The Nokia screen is too small, he finds the interface cumbersome and the basic...
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    Samsung S20+ to Pixel 7 Pro or S23+

    Can you stretch to the S23 Ultra with the current £250 discount?
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    **** The Official Samsung Galaxy S23 Family Thread ****

    Must have missed it, as it's removed due to being "against publication rules"
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    **** The Official Samsung Galaxy S23 Family Thread ****

    I've been looking for a decent S23 deal, preferably S23 Ultra. Can't find any deals for a handset alone (don't need nor want a new contract). Kinda coped for better deals in run up to Black Friday and as you say, S24 imminent.
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    USB Storage to store family pictures

    If you are going to burn the data to optical media, take a look at DVD Disaster - https://github.com/speed47/dvdisaster I use it on Linux, but there is a version available for WIndows. You can burn the ECC data to the DVD itself, or burn it to a separate file. For the drive, I'd recommend...
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    How are MSI motherboards?

    Always had excellent experiences with MSI boards, got a X470 Gaming Pro Carbon in my Unraid server that has been on 24x7 for several years. Currently have a X670E Carbon Wifi in my main PC - wasn't planning on buying X670E but found that with the B650/B650E there were some very strange...
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    Is Mint still the best user-friendly desktop?

    Having a separate partition for /home is definitely a good idea, although I prefer having it on a separate drive if at all possible. As you say, you can then preserve that drive / partition and change the /home mount point on any new distro you install.
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    Mint MATE : Desktop Icons?

    On Cinnamon they are under Preferences -> Desktop but not sure about MATE.
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    Ubuntu GPU check

    I seem to recall having to install a 'steamdevices' package on Pop OS to get a controller working. May or may not be your issue.....
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    Debating a custom loop!

    Here's a list of random thoughts from me: Stick with flexible tubing to start with - arguably cheaper, easier to cut and work with. Don't bother with pastel / opaque coolant - from what I understand, most are really intended for 'show use' and to be in the loop a limited time. Get a simple...
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    Check Your 4090's 12vhpwr Connectors To Make Sure They are in Pristine Condition

    Thanks for posting that update, I am hoping that SeaSonic offer a free/discounted cable for those who have purchased a Vertex recently.
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    IMPORTANT: Members Market access

    Please, tell us what you really think :D
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