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My Epic Linux Troubleshooting Journey!

I feel pretty good about this as I have only had Linux installed as my daily driver since late October 2025. This machine is the only exposure to Linux I get, as I work as a Windows sysadmin. I run openSUSE LEAP 16.0 with KDE and while I can't say I'm comfortable or even within spitting-distance of being comfortable with it, I feel like today moved the needle a bit more towards that.

This started a few days ago with my three displays. I run an LG 34" curved display as my main monitor and two 27" CRUA curved displays on the sides of it. Previously, I had experienced no issues with this setup when using Bricklink Studio 2.0 via wine. However, on Thursday night I quit Studio and boom, my side monitors wouldn't stay on or detect a signal, and my main display kept freaking out and blinking every 5-7 seconds. I could get one of the two side monitors to work, but not both with the main monitor.

Long story short (DP->HDMI adapter swaps, cable changes, port arrangements with the graphics card, etc.), I used DuckDuckGo searches (lots of the results came from the Arc forums, my consolences) and was pointed toward log files for kwin. I used the Logs app on my machine to check the important logs that would appear when I tried to have both monitors plugged in. That showed me that it was having trouble finding or removing some reference object. I looked in the Display Configuration settings and noticed the monitors would pop up, last for about 5-7 seconds, then get disconnected within the same time frame as the logs. I also noticed that when they would be visible, the 'Enable' checkbox would be unchecked.

So with my trusty vertical mouse in hand, I studied the placement of the buttons and checkbox and after a few fails, successfully selected the checkbox to enable one of the displays, apply the change, and select keep before it could fully disconnect the monitor. Boom! The monitor turned back on and stayed on. I had to adjust it's position in the layout, but after that, it had no issue being on! I repeated this for the other monitor and now, I am happy to say, all three of my monitors are on and my system is running exactly as before!

I really appreciate the openness to information that I see in many of the Linux communities, and thank you to those of you who have contributed, or will contribute to that knowledge. Because of people keeping that information open and available, a complete and utter Linux-n00b like myself can take a shot at investigating and fixing my own system woes.

Best regards!

P.S. I have a theory about what happened with wine and why the issue wouldn't happen with one of the side monitors plugged in, and only happen when both were. But I'll save that for a comment if someone asks.

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Good distro for touch screen / pen support?

Hey there folx, I'm getting ready to go back to school and I was curious of any distro that have good pen support. The basic use see is likely just reading studies and being able to highlight in the PDF.

I'm looking at either a new framework12 or trying to find a surface to meet these needs. Likely won't be until next year I'm in school so I have time to tinker and troubleshoot.

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Il répond au nom de Bardella - Les Goguettes (en trio mais à quatre)
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On sait que c'est plus trop la mode de se moquer de l'extrême-droite, mais que voulez-vous : on est resté un groupe à l'ancienne. Avec une pensée pour le procès en appel de Marine Le Pen... #soutien

À Bobino tous les lundis du 9 mars au 27 avril 2026 !
Réservations : Goguettes.lnk.to/bobino

Et en tournée dans toute la France ! Toutes nos infos, dates de tournée et réservations : www.lesgoguettes.fr

Il répond au nom de Bardella
Sur les cheveux il met de la Gomina
Il a un joli sourire comme ça
On dirait une publicité pour Signal

Il répond au nom de Bardella
C’est le king de Tik tok c’est le boss d’insta
Pour s’entraîner à paraître sympa
Rien qu’en coaching ça lui a coûté un bras

Du FN au RN c’est du pareil au même
De Jean-Marie à Marine, toujours la même rengaine
Hier ils étaient honnis, maintenant ils font des petits
D’Eric Ciotti à Retailleau

Galvanisés, propulsés par Bolloré
C’est une bande organisée qu’il faudrait canaliser
Qui braque les caisses de l’UE tout en critiquant l’UE
Faut croire qu’ils nous mènent en bateau

Mais quand je le vois
Flamber comme ça
J’aimerais retirer la chaise sur laquelle il s’assoit
C’est pas malin
Ça sert à rien
Mais ça fait plaisir c’est humain

Il répond au nom de Bardella
Il sort un nouveau bouquin tous les 6 mois
Il est plus efficace qu’une IA
Mais pas beaucoup plus humain rassure toi

Il répond au nom de Bardella
Sur Cnews et sur Europe 1 c’est le roi
Qu’est-ce qui s’est passé dans les médias
Pour qu’on en soit arrivé à ce point là

La réforme des retraites pour lui c’était prise de tête
D’abord il veut l’abroger puis il veut plus l’abroger
Puis il veut la reporter et final’ment l’abroger
J’crois qu’ils sont deux dans son cerveau

Socialement c’est l’arnaque, dès que le beau vernis craque
On voit que dans extrême-droite, y’a extrême et puis y’a droite
Limiter le RSA, privatiser les médias
J’crois pas qu’ça aide le populo

Mais quand je le vois
Chez Cultura
J’ai comme une envie de vomir qui monte en moi
J’me sens pas bien
Ça m’coup’ la faim
Du coup j’me refais un refrain

Il répond au nom de Bardella
On aimerait lui dire faut qu’tu t’barr’s de là
Tu fais que mettre le bordel là
A part pour les jeux d’mots y’a pas besoin d’toi

Il répond au nom de Bardella
Mais bien sûr que non il n’est pas candidat
Tant que Marine survit en tout cas
Mais reposez lui la question dans 6 mois

Il part en TGV rencontrer les vrais français
Qui sont pas déconnectés surtout pas trop basanés
De Fréjus à Perpi on ne voit que lui
Mais où est-ce qu’il trouve toute cette énergie

Sur les plateaux télé il récite son couplet
On l’voit qui s’met à buguer dès qu’il se fait bousculer
C’est qu’on l’a plutôt habitué, à se faire dorloter
De Cnews jusqu’à LCI

Mais quand je le vois
S’planter comme ça
Je me dis qu’on est quand même tombé bien bas
Et que si demain
Ce mec devient
Notre chef on aura l’air malin

Il répond au nom de Bardella
Un jour il aime Trump le lend’main il l’aime pas
Cherche les brebis galeuses dans ses candidats
Y’a encore un p’tit peu de boulot je crois

Il répond au nom de Bardella
Bon moi je crois que je vais m’arrêter là
Toute façon j’ai plus de rime en A
Et j’en peux plus de chanter avec cett’ voix

On va se taper ce mec eh eh
Bête comme ses ieps eh eh
En 2027 eh eh
Si rien ne l’arrête eh eh

De Marine c’est le iench eh eh
De Marine c’est le iench eh eh
C’est dur les rimes en iench eh eh
Dur les rimes en inch eh eh

Allez ce soir on guinche eh eh
Pas vrai les aminches eh eh
Même si j’ai mal à la hinche eh eh
Allez j’arrête c’est ianch eh eh

Ça me prend la tête eh eh
Faut qu’on arrête eh eh
Cette goguette eh eh
Et qu’on entende plus parler de Bardella

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DATI BLUES - Les Goguettes (en trio mais à quatre)
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En cette période électorale, avez-vous le Dati Blues ?
Ouiiiiii ?
Pour accompagner Rachida Dati dans sa course à l’hôtel de ville, il fallait employer les grands moyens alors une fois n’est pas coutume, on a recruté une chorale, un chien et une poubelle !

Et si vous voulez venir chanter en chœur avec nous, il reste quelques places à Bobino tous les lundis jusqu’au 27 avril 2026 ! Réservations : Goguettes.lnk.to/bobino

Et en tournée dans toute la France ! Toutes nos infos, dates de tournée et réservations : www.lesgoguettes.fr

À Paris je suis une idole
Je rêvais de virer cette gauche folle
Tout le monde me dit c’est toi qu’a ce rôle
Casseroles

Je suis trempée dans pas mal d’affaires
Corruption, magouilles financières
Même moi je comprends rien, de quoi j’ai l’air ?
LR

Oh Dati, Oh Dati Dati Blues,
Oh Dati Blues
Oh Dati Dati

Paraît qu’avec le secteur gazier
J’aurais des conflits d’intérêt
Si c’est le cas ça va me faire suez
Faire Suez

Et j’ai pas déclaré c’est ballot
Des bijoux et autres joyaux
Quel malheureux improglio
Proglio

Oh Dati, Oh Dati Dati Blues,
Oh Dati Blues
Oh Dati Dati

Ne croyez pas ceux qui prétendent
Que l’ex-ministre de la culture truande
Ce ne sont que des mauvaises Jack Lang
Jack Lang

Et j’ai mis du temps je le reconnais
À quitter le gouvernement, c’est vrai
Mais mieux vaut Qatar que jamais
Qatar que jamais

Oh Dati, Oh Dati Dati Blues,
Oh Dati Blues
Oh Dati Dati

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Guide to configuring Arch Linux like Manjaro with Cinnamon desktop?
I’m planning to switch from Manjaro to pure Arch, but I really like the easy setup Manjaro provides. Are there any guides, wikis, or personal tips to replicate that setup on a fresh Arch install? Looking for something that covers the essential packages, configurations, and tweaks to get a similar out‑of‑the‑box feel. Thanks in advance!
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Pure Arch isn't going to give you what you want. EndeavourOS is probably a better option. Nice installer, a relatively kind and helpful community on their forums, and you can use the Arch wiki to fill in the gaps.

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Two-way file sync, no remote agent needed

Today Synchi is finally public! It's designed for syncing files between two locations (local or over SSH). It detects conflicts, and lets you decide what to do.

Why not rsync/Unison/Syncthing?
- rsync has no memory between runs and is one-way
- Unison needs to be installed on both sides
- Syncthing requires always-on daemons

Synchi runs on demand, works over SSH, and only transfers what actually changed.

I use it daily for syncing a shared folder between my machines and an android phone. Works great in combination with Tailscale/WireGuard so that you can sync files remotely.

GitHub - jakobkreft/synchi: Efficient two-way sync between local and remote roots.

Efficient two-way sync between local and remote roots. - jakobkreft/synchi
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Synchi - Two-way file sync

cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/44815211

Two-way file sync, no remote agent needed

Today Synchi is finally public! It's designed for syncing files between two locations (local or over SSH). It detects conflicts, and lets you decide what to do.

Why not rsync/Unison/Syncthing?
- rsync has no memory between runs and is one-way
- Unison needs to be installed on both sides
- Syncthing requires always-on daemons

Synchi runs on demand, works over SSH, and only transfers what actually changed.

- GitHub: github.com/jakobkreft/synchi
- Docs: jakobkreft.github.io/synchi/

I use it daily for syncing a shared folder between my machines and an android phone. Works great in combination with Tailscale/WireGuard so that you can sync files remotely.

GitHub - jakobkreft/synchi: Efficient two-way sync between local and remote roots.

Efficient two-way sync between local and remote roots. - jakobkreft/synchi
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In my head canon, there is a timeline where Gobolinux took off in a big way, and radically transformed the Linux filesystem structure as we know it.
Not that it matters much, ultimately it's about becoming familiar with where stuff is put, even if it's in a weird grab bag of /usr, /var, /etc/etc/etc. Still, I can't help but check out Gobolinux from time to time.
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thingsiplay

First time I hear about Gobolinux. A quick websearch for comparison between Nix and Gobolinux brought me this article from 2011: sandervanderburg.blogspot.com/… . An interesting system.

An evaluation and comparison of GoboLinux

In this blog post, I'm going to evaluate deployment properties of GoboLinux and compare it with NixOS . Both Linux distributions are uncon...
sandervanderburg.blogspot.com
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Four_mile_circus

Could these devices be used to, say, teach coding to kids? Or network to let kids with these devices chat with one another? Or play games?

I mean, you give it to a child, and then what does the child do with it?

Civil disobedience works by provoking a disproportionate, generally violent, government response against peaceful acts of protest - think of cops killing civil rights protesters in the '60s, or ICE killing civil rights protesters earlier this year.

You give this device to a child, the child doesn't have anything to use it for it, the child shoves it in a drawer and forgets about it. And the government of California ignores it because it's a petty technical violation of the law that doesn't matter.

Now, you give these devices to kids, and kids actually use them to access the internet without age restrictions, that gets closer to actual functional civil disobedience. "We're distributing tiny free Linux computers to teach poor kids to code and the government is all up in our privacy" lol.

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Sprite Fright Weekly #35 -- 26th Feb 2021
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You're watching a weekly of Sprite Fright's crew as they discuss Blender's new Open Movie, coming this October. For more weeklies, as well as inspiration, tips, tricks and downloadable assets, check out Sprite Fright's production logs on Blender Cloud: cloud.blender.org/films/sprite…

0:00 Start
0:04 Hjalti
2:09 Met
4:59 Andy
9:50 Julien
13:57 Pablo F
15:10 Simon
19:06 Sybren
20:29 Vivien

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This Week in Plasma: Time Zone Offsets and Type-Ahead on the Desktop

This Week in Plasma: Time Zone Offsets and Type-Ahead on the Desktop

Welcome to a new issue of This Week in Plasma! This week several new features landed, in addition to a number of user interface improvements and some nice performance improvements and bug fixes. Check ‘em out:
KDE Blogs

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what do you think hypervisor cracks will do to linux gaming?

for those who dont know. in the piracy communties there are new cracks for denuvo that use hypervisor. they often crack it day one now.

so i suspect denuvo will become a hypervisor itself to stop piracy,as a result it will need windows driver that proton wont be able to translate. thus making any denuvo game with these new protections not run on linux.

what do you think?

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The Engineer Who Tried to Put Age Verification Into Linux

The Engineer Who Tried to Put Age Verification Into Linux

Dylan, useful idiot with commit access, pushed age verification PRs to systemd, Ubuntu & Arch, got 2 Microslop employees to merge it, called it 'hilariously pointless' in the PR itself, then watched Lennart personally block the revert.
Sam (Sam Bent)

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Shakira - Empire [4K REMASTERED]
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🇬🇧 "Empire" is a dramatic, anthemic pop-rock ballad by Shakira with sweeping strings, towering vocals and cinematic production; the music video uses stark, moody visuals and emotive performance shots to match the song’s intense, yearning lyrics. The track showcases Shakira’s vocal range and a contemporary rock-influenced sound distinct from her dance-pop singles.

Note: Shakira was 37 when "Empire" was released in 2014.

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🇪🇸 "Empire" es una balada pop-rock dramática y épica de Shakira, con cuerdas amplias, voces potentes y una producción cinematográfica; el vídeo presenta imágenes sobrias y emotivas que acompañan la intensidad de la letra. La canción destaca la amplitud vocal de Shakira y un sonido influenciado por el rock contemporáneo, diferente a sus éxitos más bailables.

Nota: Shakira tenía 37 años cuando se lanzó "Empire" en 2014.

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Take off all of your skin, I′m brave when you are free
Shake off all of your sins and give 'em to me
Close up, let me back in
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And my heart beats

Like the empires of the world unite, we are alive
And the stars make love to the universe
You′re my wildfire every single night, we are alive
And the stars make love to the universe
And you touch me
And I'm like, and I'm like

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And I′m like (whoo)

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I am, baby, I'm bound to you and do you know?
Closer, pull me in tight
I wanna be yours, wanna be your hero
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Like the empires of the world unite, we are alive
And the stars make love to the universe
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I′m just gonna raise my head
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And I′m gonna fall
(And the stars make love to the universe)
I'm just gonna raise my head
And hold you close

Like the empires of the world unite, we are alive
And the stars make love to the universe
You′re my wildfire every single night, we are alive
And the stars make love to the universe
And you touch me
And I'm like, and I′m like

And I'm like (whoo, whoo)
And I′m like (whoo, whoo)
And I'm like (whoo, whoo)
And I'm like (whoo)

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Album Artist: Shakira
Album(s): Shakira (2014)
Written by: Shakira Mebarak Ripoll, Steve Mac, Ina Wroldsen (and production collaborators)
Music genre(s): Pop-rock, pop ballad
Released: 2014
Decade for first release: #2010sMusic

Chart notes: "Empire" charted modestly in several European and Latin markets and received radio play as a promotional single; it did not reach the same commercial peaks as Shakira’s biggest international hits. Specific peak positions varied by country.

#popRock #Shakira #2010sMusic #Ballad #loveSongs #LatinPop #femaleSinger #musicaLatina #femaleVocalist #musicaLatina

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How they make it hard to fix this heater
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These motherfuckers put some weird screws on this electrical heater so you cannot open it unless you have a very specific screw driver. Absolutely criminal behavior. But I understand it. You have to trade in this world in order to survive and thrive, and so these tactics can create advantages for you: the heater breaks, people buy a new one. Done. More profit.

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Ubuntu 22.04 Review: It's GOOD again! + Kubuntu, Xubuntu, MATE, Budgie...
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This new theme is really more of an adaptation of the new GNOME 42 libadwaita style. In the shell, you don't get these little arrows pointing to the element you clicked on, you get fully rounded menus.

The purple Aubergine color is now gone as well in the shell, replaced by the traditional Ubuntu Orange.

In the settings, you can still go dark mode, in the Appearance tab, but there's also a nice new change: accent colors!

Oh, and there's the new logo. At startup, and in the About page. I like it, I know a lot of people don't. It would probably look less weird if it wasn't that tall. There's also a new wallpaper, which I find really nice. I love these geometric renderings of animals, and at least it keeps the purple tones.

The apps grid is WAY more responsive, scrolls horizontally, and lets you rearrange icons as you please, into folders, or not.

You also get horizontal workspaces, which are bigger, easier to use, easier to drag your windows or your app icons into. They still keep the dock on the left side, and it now holds the trashcan, and it also displays all removeable media and network devices.
You can also move it to any side of the screen, and make it look like a real dock, without it extending from screen edge to screen edge.

From GNOME 42, you also get the new screenshot UI, which isn't a dedicated app anymore, but more of an overlay.

The Ubuntu Software store finally started to catch up to the default GNOME Software, with nicer app pages, more space for screenshots, more legible information about download size, safety, and update notes.

Kubuntu 22.04 gets the latest KDE Plasma, version 5.24, with its new overview effect much inspired by the GNOME Activities view, the newer notification system, the new Breeze theme, and the accent colors as well. Apart from that, you also get the latest releases of Thunderbird, Firefox and LibreOffice, and all KDE frameworks are up to date.

Ubuntu MATE uses MATE 1.26.1 with full compatibility with the Yaru theme, including all accent colors. There's also full support for the dark theme, some interesting AI generated wallpapers, and there are a lot of improvements to the MATE Tweak tool with better reliability for desktop layout switching.

Ubuntu Studio still uses KDE Plasma, version 5.24 this time, with all the same changes that Kubuntu 22.04 brings. It also moves to pipewire by default.

Lubuntu 22.04 won't be using LXQT 1.1.0, unfortunately, so it's going to be stuck on 0.17.

As per Xubuntu 22.04, it gets XFCE 4.16, just like 21.10, but there's initial support for GTK4 and libhandy in the default greybird theme, which means that GTK4 apps from GNOME shouldn't look horrible.

Ubuntu Budgie uses version 10.6 of that desktop, with better support for ayatana indicators and notification tray icons, and Evolution and Thunderbird can now integrate with the desktop notification system. The GNOME Control Center is replaced by the Budgie Control Center which gives you all options to configure your desktop how you like it.

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GNOME 50 is released, and it's a massive update
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Thunderbird shares their roadmaps
blog.thunderbird.net/2026/03/i…

Playstation 5 runs Linux now
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https://nitter.net/theflow0/status/2030011206040256841

DLSS 5 gets massively bad reactions
arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/03…

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Is it safe to assume that all apps from the software store (Discover in my case) are safe?

Hi, there!

Newbie question here: basically, the title. Perhaps what I'm asking is pretty obvious, but I'd like to double-check with the community on this.

I use Discover on my Debian KDE Plasma set-up, with Flatpaks enabled (but not Snaps). Sometimes, I come across apps (I did just yesterday, searching for translation apps to replace DeepL), that have according to its page, an unknown author and, sometimes, even an unkown licence, but which do require access permission to the whole system (this latter requirement applying specifically to Deb packages, from what I've seen).

Under these circumstances, is it safe to assume that such apps will still be safe because of the fact that they appear listed on Discover (in other words, is Discover a guarantee of safety for the apps it shows, as in, some type of checked or proved content), or should I still be wary of potentially malicious software included on it?

Thank you very much in advance 😀

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lemmyreader

With Deb packages you're safe. With Flatpak I would be a little careful because with Debian apps that have been abandoned get some maintainer love or will be removed, while with Flatpak you can install apps that have not been updated for years, not very often but I've seen a few of them. Because of that I prefer to check the Flathub page of a Flatpak app before installing.
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First-party stuff from your system package manager (things you install from the official repos with APT) are pretty much guaranteed to be safe. But the Snap Store (which uses snaps instead of flatpaks and is not installed by default on Debian) has unknowingly allowed and distributed malicious apps before. Flathub with flatpaks (which I think is enabled by default on Debian) hasn't had such issues to this day AFAIK, but I would still be skeptical of stuff I install from there, and just not install apps with the Unverified badge on Flathub.

In the case of flatpaks, Flathub shows what permissions an app requests and gives it a kind of arbitrary safety level on its page:

You can click on it to see more information:

You can also use Flatseal to disallow any flatpak app from having certain permissions that you think it doesn't deserve having.

Install Flatseal on Linux | Flathub

Manage Flatpak permissions
Flathub

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Natasja - Gi' mig Danmark tilbage
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Ey danmark, hvad sker der for dig?
Jeg savner dig, jeg vil ha′ dig tilbage,
ligesom i de gamle dage hvor en spa'e var en s. YO!
Jeg vil ha′ dig tilbage,
ligesom i de gamle dage hvor en fri fugl var fri,
og hvor man mente hvad man sae'.

Ey Danmark, jeg savner dig.
Jeg freaking f*cking savner dig.
Du skræmmer mig,
jeg vil ha dig tilbage, for jeg græmmer mig.

Jeg kan se det ske, det' ak det′ ve.
Det′ Satan og han lægger kræfterne i,
Det' nat over dag. Det′ bæ over ble.
Det' død over liv. Det′ træl over fri
Det' kød på kniv. Det′ råb, det' skrig.
Det ligner en krig, og det' spild af politi.
Det′ dødeligt giftigt, min urtete,
Og det′ noget de kan li' i det danske parti,
Helt f*cked up på sne. ...
Woow, sagde jeg det?

Meget skal man høre, Gud bevare mit humør.
Så ta′ lidt luft. Kom til fornuft, og prøv og fat det.
At Staden den var fin, og de vil aldrig ku' erstat den.
Hele folket blev til grin fra den dag da de besat′ den.
Nu' det værre end det vilde vest, det ku′ vi ha' fortalt dem.

Så gir de ungdomshuset væk til en fanatisk sekt,
med et kors i røven, hvor er det frækt.
Gi' mig mit land tilbage, ligesom i de gamle dage.
Gi′ mig frisindet igen, der lurer under byens tage.
Gi′ mig København igen, min farverige gamle ven.
Gi' mig ungeren igen. Vi vil ha ungeren igen!

Fjern heroin fra Istedgade og la′ Staden være staden.
Hvis du strammer garnet, yo, så be'r du om ballade.

Det′ snak, det' snik. Det′ top retorik.
Det' ik politik. Det pis og polemik.
Her kører det fedt, så vi keder os lidt.
Vi har indsigt, hvad med et U-lands kick.
Yo, flåden er slidt, børn er fallit
Tro mig i Danmark der har vi det fint.
Så ufatteligt godt at det er vores pligt,
At gøre noget godt, der hvor det' skidt
Verden er vor fremtid men vi fatter det ik.
Vi har for travlt med at forpurre vores egen butik.

Så gi′ mig Danmark tilbage, ligesom i de gamle dage.
Gi′ mig frisindet igen, der lurer under byens tage.
Gi' mig København igen, min farverige gamle ven.
Gi′ mig ungeren igen. Vi vil ha ungeren igen!

Fjern heroin fra Istedgade og lad Staden være staden.
Hvis du strammer garnet, yo, så be'r du om ballade. Ey!

En helt unik energi.
Men se økonomi er ganske fri for empati, har ingen pli.
Ekshippier, skabsrygere der vælger at tie.
Kom nu i gang i har vidst noget i skal sige.
Rødvin og piller,
hele f*cking landet chiller, ungdommen bli′r vildere.
Flere og flere sniffer sniffer kokain fra Cap Horn til Berlin.
Yo, et junkfrit røgmarked er en rimelig sjælden ting.
Men vi havde et.

Meget skal man høre, Gud bevare mit humør.
Tror de selv at de kan lægge byen tør?
Se toppen fatter ik' en dør af hvad de gør.
Sådan vil det være, sådan har det altid været før. Ey!
Det sprog vi taler hedder kroner og ører.
Og en grådig mand har aldrig været svær at forføre.
Se grådighed går hånd i hånd med magt.
Og større vil ha større, mere vil ha mere.
Staten er jo helt op′ og køre.
Ta' lidt luft. Kom det fornuft og prøv og fat det.
At Danmark har det fint, og USA ka' ik′ erstat′ det.

Gi mig' ungeren igen, vi vil ha ungeren igen.
Gi′ mig København igen, min farverige gamle ven.
Gi' mig frisindet igen, vi vil ha frisindet igen.
Gi′ mig Danmark tilbage ligesom i de gamle dage.
Få lidt styr på Istedgade og la' Staden være staden.
Hvis du strammer garnet, yo, så kvæler du jo barnet.

Jeg savner dig jeg vil ha′ dig tilbage,
Ligesom i de gamle dage hvor en spa'e var en s. yo!
Jeg vil ha dig tilbage ligesom i de gamle dage,
Hvor en fri fugl var fri og hvor man mente hvad man sagde.
Ey, gi mig mit Rabalderstræde og få styr på Istedgade.
Arh, kom nu for fanden!

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Explained: Tilt!
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Nudging and various other save moves are part of pinball. Those are always made against the limitations of the tilt bob, skilled players managing to pull insane moves without even getting a warning from the machine.

So let's take a closer look of how the tilt mechanism works. Note that this is completely different beast than the slam tilt, which ends the whole game. Think of normal tilt as a yellow card, the slam tilt being the red!

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Inkscape downgraded to system version
Inkscape downgraded to system version and refuses to launch the flatapak.
I've tried anything , fixed updates , upgraded the shit out of it (my desktop is fire 😛) . I downloaded 3 different app managers , extensions , even installed it from the terminal and tried to run it.
I give up thinking to format and reinstall FEDORA .
It all started 2 days ago by disabling system fonts and reinstalling them after messing up my whole system . Also playing with the bleach app 😛
At my last attempt a notification said that this version won't run in my laptop because my screen is too big -_-
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tom42

I downloaded 3 different app managers , extensions , even installed it from the terminal


At first you need to clean up I guess.

If something like Inkscape does not work, the first thing you should do is to analyze what is wrong. The system's log files are your assistant and friend. journalctl -ef is a good start into the rapid hole.

There you will be provided with the information what is not working properly und what needs to be fixed.

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drewaustin

I’m trying to work out the logic in the meme. It seems like it argues against itself somewhat.

A requires B to function

Divided C lowers difficulty of exploitation C. The two lines seems to imply the that exploiting C is required for the functioning of B.

Having something easier does not normally indicate it is a requirement. Typically tha is especially so if there are multiple ways to make something easier.

This meme seems lazy in its argument. But then I’m very very far from a logician.

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JillyB

It is a bit lazy. But it's also a meme and not a thesis. If the purpose is mass communication, resonance is more important than rigor.

More to your point, I don't think capitalism requires racism but it does require some sort of superiority dynamic within the working class. The more, the better. This takes form in misogyny, racism, ageism, ableism, and pretty much any other discrimination you can think of. All will be propped up by the inherent incentives of capitalism in order to keep the attention of the working class off of the business owners actually causing the problems.

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Olofboost and the rule
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For a bit of context, this is a reference to a 2014 Counter Strike major tournament where the team Fnatic used an unknown boost to get an unfair advantage over the other team. From their spawn point, they were able to use 3 different players to get a view over half of the map, allowing the pro player Olofmeister to snipe them unawares. They were 13 points down and about to be knocked out of the tournament, but the boost allowed them to win the game and (theoretically) move onto the semi finals. The other team had been using less powerful boost positions against them earlier in the game, and there weren't hard rules against using such strategies, so they felt comfortable using it.

However, the outcry from across the esports world was enough for them to forfeit the match, allowing the other team, LDLC, to progress and eventually win the tournament. It has thus become an iconic moment in esports that shaped both professional standards and Counter Strike map design going forward.

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dandelion (she/her)

amazing, but if the other team were using boosts too, I don't see why they should have forfeited - it feels less like cheating and more like creatively exploiting the map to me 🤔

but I'm not an esports person, and I really enjoyed learning how to glitch and exploit maps like this in various games - so my perspective might be biased 😅

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Lunar

i don't know, i just noticed my volume control applet pavucontrol switched to GTK 4 when i updated to debian 13 recently and now it uses more resources than your typical shitty electron app (a volume slider!) and won't respect my system theme.

this has been the trend for a lot of software on linux, both GTK and to an extent Qt with stuff like kirigami and i'm liking my overall experience with desktop linux a lot less than i used to because of it.

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A Noob Friendly Guide for installing Photoshop 2021 on BazziteOS using Lutris

To be completely frank, i created this guide for myself using an LLM, by using this guide that i found on reddit as a starting point. It was completely indecipherable to a new bazziteOS user like myself, but the guide worked! I am posting it here hoping it will be just as helpful for someone else 😁

1. Install the basic tools


You need three main things: Lutris, ProtonUp-Qt, and some Proton-GE builds.

1.1 Enable Flatpak (usually already enabled on Bazzite)


Open a terminal and run:

flatpak remotes

If you see flathub in the list, you’re good. If not:
sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
1.2 Install Lutris and ProtonUp-Qt
flatpak install flathub net.lutris.Lutris
flatpak install flathub net.davidotek.pupgui2

2. Install GE-Proton and a vanilla Wine via ProtonUp-Qt


  1. Open ProtonUp-Qt (look for “ProtonUp-Qt” in your app menu).
  2. At the top, there’s a “Target” selector:
    • Set it to “Lutris”.


  3. Click “Add version”:
    • For GE-Proton:
      • Type: GE-Proton
      • Pick a recent version (e.g. GE-Proton9-XX or similar).


    • For Wine (vanilla):
      • Type: Wine-GE or Lutris-Wine or similar “vanilla-ish” Wine build.
        (You just need a normal 64‑bit Wine version, not Proton, to create the prefix.)



When done, ProtonUp-Qt will have installed:
- One vanilla Wine build for prefix creation.
- One GE-Proton build for running Photoshop.

3. Get the patched Wine from the guide (OP’s tar.gz)


From the guide you quoted, there’s a patched Wine tar.gz file. Do this:

  1. Download that wine-...tar.gz file into your Downloads folder.
  2. Right-click → Extract Here (or use your file manager’s extract option).
  3. You should end up with a folder that contains something like bin/wine inside.
    Note the full path to that folder (for example:
    /home/yourname/Downloads/wine-op-patched/).

We’ll point Lutris to that later.

4. Prepare a folder for the Photoshop prefix


This is where your “fake Windows C: drive” will live.

  1. Create a folder, for example:


mkdir -p ~/Games/photoshop2021-prefix

Remember this path: ~/Games/photoshop2021-prefix.

5. Create a new Lutris entry for Photoshop


  1. Open Lutris.
  2. Click the “+” button → “Add locally installed game”.
  3. In the Game info tab:
    • Name: Adobe Photoshop 2021
    • Runner: choose Wine.


  4. Click Save once to create it, then right-click the new entry → Configure.

6. Step 1 in the guide: create a 64‑bit prefix with vanilla Wine


In the Configure window for Photoshop:

6.1 Runner options


Go to the “Runner options” tab:

  • Wine version:
    Choose the vanilla Wine you installed via ProtonUp-Qt (it will appear in the list, often with a name like wine-ge-... or lutris-fshack-...—pick the one that is not GE-Proton if you installed both).
  • Enable DXVK/VKD3D/etc: leave defaults for now.


6.2 Game options


Go to the “Game options” tab:

  • Executable:
    Point this to your Photoshop 2021 installer (e.g. /home/yourname/Downloads/Photoshop2021/setup.exe).
  • Wine prefix:
    Set this to the folder you created:
    ~/Games/photoshop2021-prefix


6.3 Make sure the prefix is 64‑bit


Lutris usually creates 64‑bit prefixes by default, but to be explicit:

  1. Go to the “System options” tab.
  2. In Environment variables, add:
    • Key: WINEARCH
    • Value: win64


Click Save.

6.4 Initialize the prefix


Now, with vanilla Wine selected:

  1. In Lutris, right-click Adobe Photoshop 2021 → Wine console (or Run EXE inside wine prefix if available).
  2. If there’s an option like “Run EXE inside wine prefix”, choose something harmless (or just run the game once).
    The goal: let Wine create the prefix at ~/Games/photoshop2021-prefix.

If it asks to install Mono or Gecko, accept.

Once that’s done, the 64‑bit prefix is initialized.

7. Step 2: switch to OP’s patched Wine for the actual install


Now we follow the “Wine for creating prefix → patched Wine for install” part.

  1. Right-click Adobe Photoshop 2021 in Lutris → Configure.
  2. Go to “Runner options”.
  3. For Wine version, choose “Custom” (or similar wording).
  4. There should be a field like “Custom Wine executable” or “Use system/custom Wine”:
    • Point it to the wine binary inside the patched tar.gz folder, e.g.:
      /home/yourname/Downloads/wine-op-patched/bin/wine


  5. Make sure Wine prefix in Game options is still:
    ~/Games/photoshop2021-prefix.
  6. Make sure Executable is still your Photoshop installer.

Click Save.

Now run the game entry in Lutris (double-click it).
This should launch the Photoshop 2021 installer using the patched Wine.

  • Go through the installer like on Windows.
  • Install into the default path (usually C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop 2021).

When the installer finishes, close it.

8. Step 3: switch to GE-Proton to run Photoshop


Now we follow the last part: “GE-Proton for running the app”.

  1. Right-click Adobe Photoshop 2021 → Configure.
  2. Game options:
    • Change Executable from the installer to the actual Photoshop EXE inside the prefix, something like: 
      /home/yourname/Games/photoshop2021-prefix/drive_c/Program Files/Adobe/Adobe Photoshop 2021/Photoshop.exe


  3. Runner options:
    • Wine version: choose the GE-Proton build you installed via ProtonUp-Qt (e.g. GE-Proton9-XX).


  4. Keep Wine prefix as ~/Games/photoshop2021-prefix.

Click Save.

Now double-click Adobe Photoshop 2021 in Lutris.
If everything went right, Photoshop should start.

9. Quality-of-life tweaks (optional but helpful)


  • Fonts & UI issues:
    If text looks weird, you can install corefonts and other components via Winetricks (Lutris → right-click game → Winetricks).
  • Performance:
    In Runner options, you can enable DXVK, Esync, Fsync if they aren’t already.

10. If something breaks


Because you’re new to Linux, a few tips if it doesn’t work:

  • If the prefix gets messed up, you can:
    • Close Lutris.
    • Delete ~/Games/photoshop2021-prefix.
    • Recreate it and repeat from Step 6.


  • When asking for help online, mention:
    • Distro: BazziteOS (Fedora-based)
    • Runner: Lutris
    • Wine version: which vanilla Wine, which patched Wine, which GE-Proton version
    • Any error messages from Lutris logs.


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Eggymatrix

With all respect to the impressive work, I am still convinced that if someone really really needs photoshop over gimp, they should pay it and accepta windows as a necessary evil.

Honestly 90% of those convinced they actually really really need it are just reluctant to learn gimp. Which is understandable, because they don't have the time. But in that case they also don't have the time to do all of this.

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bad1080

it lists multiple tmpfs:
tmpfs on /run type tmpfs (rw,nosuid,nodev,noexec,relatime,size=1616504k,mode=755,inode64)  
tmpfs on /dev/shm type tmpfs (rw,nosuid,nodev,inode64)  
tmpfs on /run/lock type tmpfs (rw,nosuid,nodev,noexec,relatime,size=5120k,inode64)  
tmpfs on /run/credentials/systemd-journald.service type tmpfs (ro,nosuid,nodev,noexec,relatime,nosymfollow,size=1024k,nr_inodes=1024,mode=700,inode64,noswap)  
tmpfs on /run/credentials/systemd-resolved.service type tmpfs (ro,nosuid,nodev,noexec,relatime,nosymfollow,size=1024k,nr_inodes=1024,mode=700,inode64,noswap)  
**tmpfs on /tmp type tmpfs (rw,noatime,inode64)** (i am guessing it's this one)  
tmpfs on /run/user/1000 type tmpfs (rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime,size=1616500k,nr_inodes=404125,mode=700,uid=1000,gid=1000,inode64)  
tmpfs on /run/snapd/ns type tmpfs (rw,nosuid,nodev,noexec,relatime,size=1616504k,mode=755,inode64)

i hope these are all as konsole doesn't seem to have a search function in kubuntu, why?
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dennajort

You are correct this is the one mounted on /tmp.

Everything under /run and /dev is normal to be on tmpfs and should not be changed.

In Linux, a lot of internal systems and devices are considered as files even if they are not really a file in the usual sense of it. For example what is in /dev is usually not really taking up RAM space but more of a representation of the devices (internal and external) that are attached to your system. You can programatically read and write to these "files" to communicate with the devices.

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bad1080

thanks! but it's unclear how to tell it lives in RAM...
Filesystem      Size  Used Avail Use% Mounted on
tmpfs           1,6G  2,2M  1,6G   1% /run
tmpfs           7,8G  1,5G  6,3G  19% /dev/shm
tmpfs           5,0M  8,0K  5,0M   1% /run/lock
tmpfs           1,0M     0  1,0M   0% /run/credentials/systemd-journald.service
tmpfs           1,0M     0  1,0M   0% /run/credentials/systemd-resolved.service
tmpfs           7,8G  236M  7,5G   3% /tmp
tmpfs           1,6G   11M  1,6G   1% /run/user/1000
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Strit

Unless your company's IT department specifically setup the drives on the local network to be accessible from other OS's then Windows, you won't be able to connect to them, without setting up Samba/CIFS.

As others have status, if you are allowed to use Linux as a company device, ask your IT department how to access the company stuff.
If you are not really allowed and are just doing, you probably won't have access to much that is not a webapp.

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Sprite Fright Weekly #67 - 15th October 2021
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You're watching a weekly of Sprite Fright's crew as they discuss Blender's new Open Movie, coming this October. For more weeklies, inspiration, and downloadable assets, check out Blender Cloud: cloud.blender.org/

0:00 Start
0:02 Matthew
1:48 Hjalti
6:42 Andy
12:22 Rik
15:55 Beau
19:44 Julien
24:06 Pablo
25:22 Paul
29:20 Simon

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Mobile Sand Production Line Installation Checklist: Tools, Equipment, and Timeline

The orchestration of a mobile sand production line is a logistical endeavor that demands meticulous forethought, for its very mobility implies a transient existence—it will arrive, assemble, produce, and eventually decamp to the next quarry face or project site. Unlike a fixed plant bolted to concrete plinths for decades, a mobile system must be designed for rapid deployment and disassembly, making the installation phase a critical test of project management acumen. A successful installation hinges not merely on the machinery itself, but on the coordinated arrival of specialized tools, the availability of heavy lifting equipment, and a rigidly adhered-to timeline that accounts for the inevitable quirks of site conditions. Overlooking a single hydraulic torque wrench or misjudging the ground-bearing pressure for outriggers can cascade into costly delays. This checklist serves as a guide through that intricate dance, ensuring that when the first stone is fed into the hopper, every preceding step has been executed with precision, transforming a collection of modules into a finely tuned, aggregate-producing symphony.

Essential Tooling and Calibration Equipment for Assembly


Before a single bolt is turned, the installation crew must verify the presence of specialized tooling that goes far beyond a standard mechanic's set. The assembly of [mobile crushers](aimixgroup.com/stone-crusher-p…

) and screens relies heavily on high-torque hydraulic tightening equipment to achieve the precise pre-load specifications on critical structural fasteners, particularly those securing the jaw or impact crusher base frames to the chassis. A calibrated hydraulic torque wrench set, complete with appropriate sockets and a reliable pump, is non-negotiable for preventing bolt fatigue under the dynamic loads of crushing. Additionally, the team requires laser alignment tools or precision levels to ensure that conveyor drives are perfectly coaxial and that screen boxes are mounted without torsional stress, which would drastically shorten bearing life. For the electrical integration, a comprehensive set of insulated tools, a multimeter capable of checking phase rotation and voltage, and a megohmmeter for testing motor winding insulation resistance are imperative before energizing the system. This preparatory phase also demands an inventory of rigging gear: nylon slings protected from sharp edges, shackles of appropriate tonnage, and spreader bars to lift delicate components like screen media without damage.

Heavy Lifting and Site Preparation Prerequisites


The physical placement of a mobile sand making machine plant is a ballet of heavy machinery that demands the site itself be prepared as a willing partner. Prior to the arrival of the low-loaders delivering the plant modules, the ground must be assessed and prepared. A geotechnical evaluation of the pad area is wise; the bearing capacity must support not only the static weight of the fully assembled plant but also the dynamic, vibrating loads it will impose during operation. Once confirmed, mobile cranes of suitable capacity—often ranging from 50 to 150 tonnes, depending on the largest module—must be positioned on stable, compacted ground, sometimes requiring the use of steel crane mats to distribute the immense point loads. The sequence of lifts follows a predetermined logic: the primary crusher unit is typically set first, establishing the anchor point, followed by the positioning of screens and then the intricate network of transfer conveyors. During this phase, the chosen mobile crane must have the boom length and radius to reach over partially assembled structures to place subsequent components safely, a choreography that requires clear communication between the crane operator and the rigging crew, often relying on hand signals or radio comms to navigate blind lifts.

Phased Timeline from Foundation Work to First Material


Condensing the installation into a predictable timeline requires breaking the process into distinct, sequential phases, each with its own milestones. The initial phase, encompassing site survey, pad preparation, and crane mobilization, typically consumes the first two to three days, contingent on weather and ground conditions. The subsequent mechanical assembly phase follows, a period of intense activity where the major modules are craned into place and mechanically connected. This includes installing crushers, bolting screen decks, and connecting conveyor sections—a process that, for a standard two-stage mobile plant, might occupy four to five full days with a crew of six. The third phase involves the meticulous work of belt lacing on all conveyors; this is a critical path item, as improperly vulcanized or mechanically fastened belts are a primary source of early downtime. Following mechanical completion, the electrical and hydraulic commissioning begins. This involves terminating control cables, programming the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), and testing all safety interlocks. A prudent timeline reserves two full days for this, followed by a day of "dry runs" without material to verify rotation directions and system responses. Only then does the plant see its first feed, a cautious start-up where material is introduced slowly to "bed in" the belts and allow operators to make initial tracking adjustments, marking the culmination of roughly two weeks of concerted effort from pad preparation to the first rumbling of processed sand.

Sand Making Machine - Fine Crushing - Good Granularity

Sand making machine is excellent sand shaping equipment, which can provide satisfactory sand and gravel aggregate for many fields, click in!
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Beyond Burning: Plastic Pyrolysis Oil as a Chemical Goldmine

For years, the narrative around plastic pyrolysis has been dominated by fuel. The vision was simple: take non-recyclable plastic waste, heat it up, and turn it back into the oil it came from. But as the technology matures, a more sophisticated and economically compelling question is emerging: Why burn it when you can break it?

While burning pyrolysis oil in boilers or engines generates energy, using it as a chemical feedstock unlocks a completely different level of value. We are moving from the kilowatt-hour to the molecule. In the world of materials, molecules are worth far more than calories.

  1. The Naphtha Replacement Theory
    To understand the potential of plastic pyrolysis oil (often called "py-oil") as a feedstock, we have to look at the front end of a modern refinery: the steam cracker.

Today, steam crackers primarily consume feedstocks like naphtha (from crude oil) or natural gas liquids (ethane, propane) to produce the building blocks of the petrochemical industry—ethylene, propylene, butadiene, and BTX (benzene, toluene, xylene). These are the molecules that become plastics, synthetic rubber, fibers, and solvents.

Plastic py-oil, particularly from polyolefins (like polyethylene and polypropylene, which make up the majority of packaging waste), is chemically very similar to naphtha. It is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons that, if cleaned up, can be dropped directly into a steam cracker.

This concept is known as chemical recycling or feedstock recycling. Instead of downcycling plastic into a lower-quality product, you are returning it to its molecular origins to make new virgin-quality plastics. This creates a true circular economy for plastics.

  1. The Cracking Potential: What’s in the Mix?
    Not all pyrolysis oil is created equal. Its value as a chemical feedstock depends entirely on its composition. When analyzing a sample of plastic py-oil, we look for three key fractions:
  2. The Olefinic Gases (C1-C4):
    Even within the liquid oil, there are light ends that are gaseous at room temperature. These include methane, ethane, ethylene, propane, and propylene. In a fuel application, these might be burned to heat the reactor. In a feedstock scenario, these are high-value monomers. Recovering ethylene and propylene from the oil stream allows you to directly recycle the building blocks of plastic.
  3. The Naphtha Range (C5-C10):
    This is the sweet spot. This fraction contains the molecules that steam crackers are designed to process. It includes paraffins, isoparaffins, olefins, naphthenes, and aromatics. A high-quality py-oil will have a high concentration of this naphtha-range material, making it an excellent substitute for fossil naphtha.
  4. The Heavy Residue (C11+):
    Heavier waxes and tars. While they have fuel value, they are less desirable for cracking. These heavy ends can cause coking and fouling in a steam cracker. Therefore, the purification process often involves distillation to separate this heavy fraction from the light and middle distillates.
  5. The Aromatic Advantage: BTX from Plastics
    Beyond the simple olefins, pyrolysis oil is a treasure trove of aromatics, specifically Benzene, Toluene, and Xylene (BTX). These are some of the highest-value basic chemicals in the world.

When plastics like Polystyrene (PS) are pyrolyzed, they tend to revert to their monomer, Styrene, which is a direct precursor to valuable polymers. Similarly, other plastics and the catalytic degradation of polyolefins can yield high concentrations of BTX.

The advantage here is significant. Producing BTX from fossil naphtha in a refinery requires complex catalytic reforming processes. Extracting BTX directly from plastic waste via pyrolysis simplifies the supply chain. It turns a waste stream directly into a high-purity chemical stream after appropriate separation and hydrogenation.

  1. The Purity Problem: The Gatekeeper to the Cracker
    This is where the rubber meets the road. A steam cracker is a sensitive piece of equipment. It operates at extreme temperatures and relies on precise catalysis. Contaminants are its enemy.

Raw plastic pyrolysis oil from plastic to oil machine comes with a host of impurities that must be removed before it can be considered a "drop-in" feedstock:

Chlorine: From PVC plastics, even in small amounts, chlorine creates HCl acid, which corrodes the cracker and poisons catalysts.

Nitrogen: From nylons or other engineering plastics, nitrogen leads to NOx emissions and catalyst deactivation.

Sulfur: While sometimes present, sulfur can also be a catalyst poison.

Solid Residue: Char and ash particles from the pyrolysis process must be filtered out to prevent erosion and fouling.

Diolefins: These are highly reactive molecules that can polymerize in the pre-heater of a steam cracker, forming gums and fouling the equipment.

Therefore, the "pyrolysis oil as feedstock" model requires a pretreatment unit. This typically involves hydrogenation (mild hydrotreating) to saturate the diolefins and remove heteroatoms like Cl, N, and S, followed by distillation to cut the oil into the desired fractions.

  1. The Economic Reality: Fuel vs. Feedstock
    Why would a company go through the trouble of purification instead of just selling the oil as industrial fuel?

The answer lies in the value pyramid. Burning pyrolysis oil treats it like a commodity—you get paid for its energy content (BTUs). Selling it as a feedstock, however, ties its value to the oil price, but with a significant premium.

Fuel Market: Pyrolysis oil competes with heavy fuel oil or coal. The price is low, and the margins are thin.

Feedstock Market: Refined py-oil competes with naphtha. Naphtha prices are generally higher than fuel oil. Furthermore, in a world demanding circularity, "circular naphtha" commands a green premium. Brands are willing to pay more for plastics made from recycled waste because it helps them meet sustainability goals.

Conclusion: The Molecule Economy
The future of plastic pyrolysis lies in its integration with the petrochemical industry. As major chemical companies like BASF, Shell, and SABIC invest in chemical recycling, they are not looking for fuel; they are looking for molecules.

They want the ethylene to make new food-grade packaging. They want the benzene to make styrene for synthetic rubber. They want the propylene for automotive parts.

By viewing plastic pyrolysis oil not as a low-grade fuel substitute, but as a liquid feedstock of high-value hydrocarbons, we shift the paradigm. We stop simply managing waste and start mining it for the chemical building blocks of the modern world. In this new paradigm, the value isn't in the flame—it's in the formula.

Plastic to Oil Machine: Sustainable Solution to Plastic Waste

Learn how the plastic to oil machine offers a sustainable solution for managing plastic waste by converting it into valuable fuel oil.
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(1995) Cyber Surfin' - Internet for the Rest of Us
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Unicast Technology Corporation; Tsunami Productions, 1995 ( VHS )

Via OCLC: "Introduces novices to all aspects of the Internet including: hardware and software needs, terminology, shareware, the Web, history of the Internet, evaluating service providers and more."

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  • Eh, I don't see the point. It seems Void already has a TUI installer you can use, then afterwards you just gotta Install your DE of choice.
  • Void is a smaller distro, and as such you might not find as much help for it online compared to other distros, so I think think it'd be best for you to use it directly and do things the "manual" way first so you can gain familiarity with its inner-workings, so you can better serve yourself/fix issues you encounter.
    Jumping directly into a "niche of a niche" distro that does everything for you doesn't sound like a good idea if you don't already have familiarity with the base system, IMO.
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Why does Discover offer me to "update" GNOME if I'm using KDE Plasma?
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Does this even make sense to you? I acknowledge I am not an experienced Linux user yet, but this seems most weird to me; why would KDE Plasma offer me to update GNOME?

For context, I am using Debian 13 Stable, which I installed just with KDE Plasma - so I'm not running more than one DE, nor did I install more than this.

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unwarlikeExtortion

All the "App Store" apps like Discover are merely frontends for your system's underlying package manager (apt for Debian and derivatives, dnf for Fedora and its derivatives).

The underlying package manager does the updating of packages: if you've installed it through the package manager (which is usually most stuff on an install) - it'll get updated.

Discover just gives you a nice, user-friendly way of interfacing with the package manager(s) on your system so you don't need to bother with the CLI if you don't want to (that's what "frontend" means - a nice, friendly UI for underlying services).

And yes, you can have multiple - for example apt and Flatpak. Discover and friends should update all.

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What is really likely to happen to you if you use an OS that doesn't comply with age verification laws.

Okay you are ready to take a stand for freedom!

You are going to use an OS that isn't going to bend the knee and comply with age verification laws. I solute you, comrade!

Here are the likely consequences of your choice:

The Feds aren't coming after you. You aren't going to be out on a watch list.

What will likely happen is that if you try to log into your Facebook account you will get a message that says "Your Operating System is not currently supported. Your user experience will be limited to Groups labeled "Everyone"."

That's basically it. Your personal user experience will be limited to "kid friendly" areas of the Internet. (Same with apps and games.)

That's the real driver of these laws. Facebook and other app producers know that the days where they can just shrug off child predators using their products is coming to and end. Regardless of your opinion on age verification is as a solution, child predators are a real world problem and it's not just the parents fault. The platforms have some responsibility too.

Which is exactly what Facebook and the others specifically don't want -responsibility for their own platforms. That's why they are pushing for these laws that off load their responsibility onto the OS makers. Then they can just say "Oh, we don't have any responsibility for this child being abused in our platform. We asked the OS what the user's age was and the OS reported 18+. What else could we have done?"

So, that's the consequence if you choose to use an OS that refuses to comply. You'll just be relegated to the kid friendly version of website, games, and applications.

(On the other hand, if your OS chooses to falsely report to a website or an app an age for a child that is abused, then the OS should also be held responsible. But at that point you can go ahead and blame the parents too for letting their child use an OS that isn't safe for them to use.)

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What will likely happen is that if you try to log into your Facebook account you will get a message that says "Your Operating System is not currently supported. Your user experience will be limited to Groups labeled "Everyone"."

That's basically it. Your personal user experience will be limited to "kid friendly" areas of the Internet. (Same with apps and games.)


Well, that makes no sense because that means that using an unvetted machine is more beneficial for groomers and predators than a vetted one. Meaning they'll be incentivized to use that, instead of some perfect system where they'd be easily trackable and held accountable.

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1dalm

The problem the predators would have if they are relegated to the "kid friendly" sectors is that those sectors are much better policed by users and the corporations.

It's not really the public content that is the problem, the problems really come when a predator can lure a child into a private chat. That's when the predator can start their process of grooming that eventually leads to blackmailing the child (grooming is a process and it's damn evil and damn sinister). By relegating the users to "kid friendly" areas, the opportunity to pull kids into private spaces is greatly diminished.

Now, will the predators stop being predators? No. But if the platforms have strong child protection policies that make it more difficult for the predators, then they will move on to a website that has weaker policies. Which is just about the best an organization or platform can do, make the predators uncomfortable enough that they go hunt someone else's kids.

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Réunion de quartier


 Réunion Mairie-"Les Garrigues" du 12 décembre 2019

" Cécile Duflot a fait une erreur en portant l’obligation faite aux communes d’avoir 25 % de logements sociaux sur leur territoire.
En effet 25 % ce n’est pas assez pour les grandes métropoles urbaines qui ont un nombre important d’ouvriers ou de personnes à faibles revenus, mais c’est trop pour les villages ruraux tel que le notre.
Rendez vous compte, je n’ai pas assez de demandes de bédarridais pour répondre à l’offre de logements prévus !"

C’est à peu près en ces termes et en guise d’introduction que s ‘est exprimé l’adjoint à l’urbanisme lors de la réunion d’information sur les logements sociaux du quartier des Garrigues.

Et de poursuivre, la bouille désolée :
" Alors nous allons accueillir des personnes étrangères, qu’on ne connaît pas, qui n’ont pas les racines ni la culture bédarridaise au risque de voir notre village devenir un village dortoir. »[Comme s’il ne l’était déjà !]"

Voilà l’audience rassurée, elle qui n’avait rien demandé, d’autant plus assure-t-il, qu’ils vont rester vigilants sur l’attribution des demandes.

Devant de tels propos, je me suis pincé. Non, je ne rêve pas !

Discrimination, exclusion, repli sur soi et un racisme sous-jacent sont bel et bien présents dans notre beau village ou du moins dans l’esprit de ceux et celles qui le dirigent.

Changeons, vite !

Loi relative à la solidarité et au renouvellement urbains — Wikipédia

Contributeurs aux projets Wikimedia (Fondation Wikimedia, Inc.)
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bruce965

As far as I understand, audio cards hold a buffer of the audio that should be played at any time. If the CPU can't keep up producing new audio, it will loop to the beginning of the buffer. My guess is that when you suspend, the CPU stops producing new data before the audio card stops consuming it. And that's why you hear the last part for a short instant.

It also happens on my devices, and it's always happened on all my previous devices as far as I can remember.

Disclaimer: this is based on my understanding + a lot of suppositions. It might not be accurate.

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vortexal

I wont be using it but something I want to say is that it's weird that it took this long. The normal version of Opera has been available on Linux for a very long time now, I don't know exactly how long but it's been at least since prior to May 15, 2001, from what I could find (I saw a claim that it was released for Linux in Dec 31,1997, but there's no proof). Ever since the release of Opera GX, there was a lot of discussion about when/if GX would be available for Linux and, from what I understand, a lot of the people who used Opera on Linux wanted GX. I just don't understand why it took them this long to release a Linux version.

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power-profiles-daemon vs autocpu-freq vs tlp, which is better?
Currently I have only one laptop, I use it for everything and it has an nvidia gpu and a 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-11800H. I have a mode which disables the GPU which i use when i am out and about. However I want to minimize battery use to a significant degree, so which out of the three should I have on? power-profiles-daemon or autocpu-freq or tlp, which is better for battery performance? I know ppd is configurable via desktop, so i have kde set to power saving mode, but I still want better if possible, is there something more i can be doing with ppd or would autocpu-freq or tlp work better?

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Artix isn't going to comply with age-gating.

Per the very first reply on their thread discussing it in their forums, which I linked directly to for the post title:

We'll NEVER require any verification or identification from the user.


However, what's gonna happen should the attempts to age-gate the XDG portal screw over alt-init distros like Artix too? My guess is maybe they start blocking regions which force age gating like Arch Linux 32 is doing.

THAT law and it's copies here and abroad

forum.artixlinux.org
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I built a minimalist SPA tool using eBPF/XDP to keep ports invisible. First project in Go!

Hi guys,
I wanted to share a project I’ve been working on called xSpa. It's an implementation of Single Packet Authorization that works at the XDP level.

I built this because I wanted something faster and more DDoS-resilient than traditional port-knocking or SPA tools that rely on userspace processing or iptables. Here, the "drop-all" logic happens right at the driver level.

Key bits:

 L1 verification (SipHash) in kernel space.

 L2 (ChaCha20-Poly1305) in Go userspace.

 It uses the eBPF ring buffer for communication.

This is my first Go project and my first shot at Open Source. I’m still a bit of a noob when it comes to kernel-level programming, so I’d love to get some feedback on the architecture and security. If anyone has time to check the code, I’d love to hear your thoughts on how to make it better.

GitHub - kilkamesh/xSpa: High-performance, minimalist Single Packet Authorization (SPA) based on eBPF/XDP. Keeps your ports invisible to scanners and resilient to DDoS attacks by filtering traffic at the driver level.

High-performance, minimalist Single Packet Authorization (SPA) based on eBPF/XDP. Keeps your ports invisible to scanners and resilient to DDoS attacks by filtering traffic at the driver level. - ki...
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‘American Doctor’ Review: An Unflinching Chronicle of Three Courageous U.S. Physicians Who Volunteered in Gaza

January 23, 2026

It’s hard to make a documentary about the war in Gaza that does not feel overtly political. And yet director Poh Si Teng’s unflinching new exposé, American Doctor, is first and foremost a humanitarian story — one in which medicine and moral decency take precedence over partisanship.

Which isn’t to say that this very hands-on look at three American physicians volunteering in Gaza isn’t also a political statement. By its very existence — and in what it reveals about the IDF’s killing, maiming and wounding of Palestinian civilians over the past few years — the film is a condemnation both of Netanyahu’s far-right war machine and the U.S. government’s steadfast support of it.

‘American Doctor’ Review: An Unflinching Chronicle of Three Courageous U.S. Physicians Who Volunteered in Gaza

Director Poh Si Teng followed a trio of doctors who performed surgeries at the Nasser Medical Complex while the war raged on, risking their lives to save others.
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BananaTrifleViolin

Few options off the top of my head:

  • Open a terminal (e.g. Ctrl+Alt+T) and type "firefox -p &". The & operator runs the process in the background so it will continue to run even when the terminal is closed

OR

  • Use your desktops equivalent to windows "run". So for example, on KDE use Krunner (Alt+F2 or Alt+Space usually launches it) and type in "firefox -p"; it usually defaults to running a command. There is also a dedicated "Run Command" plasmoid that can be added to your desktop. On Gnome, I think the "run a command" dialogue will do the same (also Alt+F2 I believe).

OR

  • Add an app entry to your desktops menu for Firefox Profile Manager. On KDE if you type Profile, "Profile Manager - Firefox" already exists as a Krunner action; so you can easily get it from your menu or krunner just typing Profile. If it doesn't exist then you can use your desktop's menu editor to copy the firefox entry and add the -p as the command line argument. On KDE that done most easily by right clicking on the menu icon and selecting "edit applications..." or search for menu editor. Other desktops will be very similar.
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GNOME 50: a MASSIVE release that delivers what users asked for!
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Blort™ 🐀Ⓥ🥋☣️

As a big KDE fan-blort, I want to say congratulations to all the Gnome contributors. This looks great! Personally I'm still very jealous of how clean and free of excessive borders Gnome has.

I hope that they'll expand the parental controls are expanded to include self restriction that can be incredibly useful for ADHD and other neurotypical folks to avoid excessive use of particular apps / features.

#Gnome #Gnome50 #ParentalControls #ADHD #KDE

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jokeyrhyme

this new anti-systemd sentiment reminds me of anti-TPM and anti-SecureBoot sentiment

having TPMs and SecureBoot on Linux machines has only ever empowered device owners to ensure that the software on their devices has not been tampered with

there's never been a case where these technologies were used against Linux device owners

likewise, I predict that Linux device owners may find the age field useful for certain opt-in parental controls, but we'll otherwise look back on this and shrug at the extreme paranoia

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What Linux File Manager project would be interested in adding more features ?

Windows File Explorer is the best in terms of features, most Linux File managers lack basic functionality.

If someone dares to point that on redit they get "Then go use windows" (Linux is not a religion). or it's opensource go do it yourself.

Is there a File Manager project that would like to implement features, there are many projects that allow feature request but don't act on it.

I got many ideas.

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do u think apple will kill somehow Asahi Linux in future?

personally think it will be like iphone soon and not with new machine but with firmware update
because is new capitalist trend like chinese companies hard locking bootloaders on phones like on iphone and more
i personally use mbp14 on NixOS and its awesomeeee soo much
and yes i deleted macos ignoring asahi team "you will dont get firmware updates"(for what? to get a brick because apple make new rules? to get slower machine because tim wants to you buy new M963773 Pro Max Ultra Plus) etc etc "how you will repair if something broke" (recoveryOS terminal just exist)

my next laptop will be framework if macbook die
linux works many times better than tim bloatware

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utopiah

I like risky sports (relative for some people it might be boring) but when I have to work or even play I want stuff that just works. I can't imagine using a laptop and wondering every day if this is the last update to my OS I might get.

Sure Apple laptops might be great hardware, you might love the design, etc but just the fact that this question exists make it impossible to consider such hardware.

TL;DR: I don't know and I don't want to care. Please support OEMs who are not making money by selling locked hardware.

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First time "rice"
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Manjaro/KDE Plasma I made a window that I can idle on because I like pretty things.

I spent all day writing that freaking clock in Python lol. It's pretty sweet though. You can select different fonts and colors including an RGB effect with adjustable speed. I also made a config file in fastfetch that lets me add a gif (and yes it works) in place of the distro logo. The other two are Btop and Cava. I'm pretty happy with it 😀

Edit: I'm using Kitty terminal emulator

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Systemd preparing to comply with age verification laws

Fork time? Maybe all the anti-systemd zealots were right all along...

Edit: To address whether it is likely that this change will affect users: Gnome is planning a stronger dependence on userdb, the part of systemd where this change is being implemented.
blogs.gnome.org/adrianvovk/202…

Final Edit: The PR has been merged into main.

userdb: add birthDate field to JSON user records by dylanmtaylor · Pull Request #40954 · systemd/systemd

Stores the user's birth date for age verification, as required by recent laws in California (AB-1043), Colorado (SB26-051), Brazil (Lei 15.211/2025), etc. The xdg-desktop-portal project is addi...
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jokeyrhyme

love to hear some examples of the issues you've seen

for years, i've always completely wiped the trusted CAs and enrolled my own SecureBoot keys, and only use Linux

there have been vulnerabilities in SecureBoot, sure, but only for folks that don't wipe the "trust Microsoft" keys away first

tell me how user-enrolled keys cements Microsoft's ownership over my device please 😀

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Kaban — Catálogo de soluciones para la industria del corte

En daserglobal.com se muestra un compendio de equipos y sistemas diseñados para optimizar procesos industriales en materiales como aluminio, PVC, acero y madera. Bajo este catálogo, Kaban aparece como palabra clave referente a una propuesta de productos orientados a la precisión y la automatización: máquinas de corte, centros de mecanizado y líneas que facilitan la integración robotizada en talleres y plantas de producción.

El portal permite navegar por las distintas familias de maquinaria, consultar fichas técnicas y contactar con el equipo comercial para asesoramiento personalizado. Además, incluye enlaces a recursos digitales, presencia en redes sociales y la opción de descargar la app de la compañía para acceder a información y soporte desde dispositivos móviles. Con una oferta pensada para reducir tiempos de fabricación y mejorar la repetibilidad de las operaciones, Kaban se presenta en este catálogo como una alternativa para empresas que buscan combinar fiabilidad y eficiencia en su parque de maquinaria.

DASER GLOBAL - Catálogo de Productos

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Jonas Nordwall - Toccata on God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
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From 2018, Jonas Nordwall playing Toccata on God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen at First United Methodist Church in Portland, Oregon. It is one of those slow builds with an impressive finish.
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Cerrajero Quito: Resolviendo Emergencias con Eficiencia

En momentos de apuro, un cerrajero quito especializado es crucial para solucionar problemas de cerrajería de manera ágil. Cerrajeros 24/7 se establece como una opción líder en la ciudad, brindando un servicio rápido y profesional que se ajusta a las necesidades de cada cliente.

Esta empresa está disponible todos los días del año, garantizando que su ayuda esté siempre al alcance cuando surgen contratiempos, ya sea que hayas quedado fuera de casa o del coche. Su equipo, formado por técnicos expertos, emplea técnicas no destructivas para abrir cerraduras y vehículos sin dañar las propiedades.

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Cerrajeros 24/7 es conocido por su respuesta rápida, llegando a cualquier punto de Quito en un tiempo récord. Su compromiso con la excelencia y la atención al detalle los convierte en el aliado perfecto para resolver cualquier urgencia de cerrajería en la capital ecuatoriana. Si necesitas asistencia inmediata, este cerrajero en Quito te ofrece confianza y soluciones efectivas.

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ExtremeDullard

What I meant was Blender is very bad at degrading gracefully to work fairly well with older OpenGL versions. As soon as your stuff is just a tad older than Blender supports, that's it. You're left out in the cold.

I have very modest Blender needs (mostly I need to rework prosthesis models for 3D-printing), my GPU is fairly recent but very low spec, yet sufficient for what I need. But the driver only implements OpenGL 3.0, so essentially I'm stuck with Blender 4.0.2 if I want to make use of hardware acceleration.

Any higher version and Blender simply pukes out a message saying that my GPU doesn't have the features it requires. Or I have to degrade to software GL, which is not acceptable.

Blender has always been like that. The Blender developers assume their audience is mostly professionals with endless resources to throw at their software project, and they just don't give a rat's ass about making their stuff usable for people with older hardware.

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ProdigalFrog

Not to minimize your plight there, but that sounds like a fairly uncommon situation. The last version of OpenGL 3 was released in 2010, which was 16 years ago, so if you have a recent card that's unable to use a version newer than that, then your driver is strictly to blame, not Blender (If Blender supports OpenGL 4.0, which was also released in 2010, that would mean it still supports 16 year old cards, such as a Geforce GTX 460, which would be pretty spectacular support and backwards compatibility. IMHO, the opposite if expecting users to constantly upgrade).

May I ask what card you have that suffers from this issue?

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Advice for Linux media center

Hi everyone!

In the next year or so, my project is to rip all my blurays and put them on a 4tb external USB hard drive. I've already done it for all my DVDs, but I still have to buy an external bluray player in order to finish the job. My budget for the bluray player is CHF 75.- used, so around 75$. All this is done through MakeMKV.

Then, I'd want to have a small Linux PC that I'd use as a media center. My budget is under CHF 100.-, so around 100$. I've noticed that you can get 2014 MacMinis with i5 or i7 for that budget, but I'm open to any other brand.

What I'd want the PC to do:
-Play all my movies stored on my external USB drive. I don't think I have 4k movies, but I can't exclude that some of my Blurays will be 4k in the future
-Display my family pictures and videos stored on kDrive (a cloud by Infomaniak) through Firefox and WebDav
-Play my music on my Yamaha Amplifier through Firefox and Tidal
-Use the wifi for updates, browser based stuff, etc..

The PC would probably not be used for anything else for now, but it needs to be able to become a desktop PC again in the future if needed.

I'd want to operate the PC with a bluetooth mouse and only have to use a keyboard from time to time.

I've heard about Jellyfin, Libelec, Kodi and other stuff but I don't really know what they are.

Thanks in advance for your advice!

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doodoo_wizard

here’s someone who installed linux on one.. If you need WiFi make sure you understand how to add the Broadcom module into the kernel.

The 2014 minis are all dual core haswell CPUs so don’t bother with the hotter i7 versions. You can’t upgrade the ram so buy what you need.

If you’re in Europe often the hp elitedesk is a used pc of note. The elitedesk 800 g4 specifically may be a better option since the sff ones can already have bd drives built in, can take extensive internal storage upgrades (2x nvme, 2x 3.5, 1x 2.5) and will have a four core eighth generation intel processor 99% of the time which makes 4k within reach.

Kodi is the media system package used by a lot of linux systems. Libreelec is a linux distribution that focuses on running kodi.

If your stereo has hdmi you can just plug one into the other and hear movies and tv sound through the stereo, if not then you’ll will need to do some kind of input switching to listen to music using the 3.5mm jack and movies using sound over hdmi.

E: don’t worry about power efficiency. Even the 2014 Mac you’re looking at is able to turn stuff off at the processors clock tree and idles at a low enough draw to not worry about.

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Dariusmiles2123

I read your article and it was interesting.

I didn’t know the RAM on the 2014 MacMinis wasn’t upgradeable. Thanks for letting me know.

Also what did you mean by don’t bother with the hotter i7 version as I saw a lot of them for quite cheap? Are they bad or just too powerful for what I’d do?

As for the Broadcom module, I’ve done it on my 2012 upgraded MacBook Pro and it was easy in Fedora. Don’t know about other distros though..

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djdarren

The RAM is upgradable on the 2018 mini, though the storage isn't. The ability to upgrade the RAM is a big part of why those ones have kept their value.

I actually use a 2014 mini as my general purpose home server.

The interesting thing about that model is that they were offered with a Fusion drive: so basically, some have a small SSD for installing the OS on, with a larger spinning HDD for everything else. If you do pick one up and it doesn't have the adapter for an M.2 drive, you can buy them on eBay for less than £10.

So mine now has a 250GB M.2 SSD and a 1TB SATA SSD. When I installed Debian, I put /root on the M.2 and /home on the SATA, which works perfectly. The OS can have as much space as it needs without eating into the space my stuff needs. And I have an external 1Tb HDD connected too.

But yeah, as mentioned elsewhere, the wifi can be a pain on those Macs. Personally, I didn't bother with it as it's hooked up with Gigabit ethernet anyway.

edit to add: Mine is an 8GB model and I honestly haven't found myself wishing it had more (for what I use mine, that is).

Mine runs Jellyfin, Navidrome, Mealie (a recipes app), pihole, and Booklore, and doesn't give me any trouble.

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Dariusmiles2123

Thanks for your answer! I only realized now that since it’s gonna be near my router, an Ethernet cable can do the job in case RPM Fusion and installling the Broadcom drivers isn’t enough.

Just put an offer on an auction site for a MacMini with 16Gb of Ram, an i7 and a 265gb SSD. We’ll see if I get it for less than 100.-🤞

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Architectural Stability through a House Feng Shui Consultation

The residential property sector in 2026 has witnessed a significant shift towards integrating classical spatial wisdom with modern architectural requirements. Many homeowners now recognise that the alignment of a building with natural energy patterns is a strategic necessity for long-term stability rather than a mere aesthetic choice. Engaging with professional geomancy involves a methodical, data-driven analysis that examines the relationship between physical structures, temporal cycles, and the unique energetic profiles of the occupants. This process moves beyond simple decorative changes, offering a structured roadmap to transform any property into a supportive environment. By understanding the specific phases of a comprehensive audit, individuals can make informed decisions about how to optimise their surroundings for health, wealth, and general harmony.

Key Takeaways:

  • Professional audits prioritise the command position for bed and desk placement to enhance security and focus.
  • Strategic mapping of internal energy sectors helps to identify the best rooms for academic and career growth.
  • External landform analysis protects the household from negative environmental stressors and urban noise.
  • Technical reports provide a clear roadmap for furniture orientation without the need for religious objects.
  • Selection of auspicious timings ensures that spatial changes are activated under the most favourable conditions.

Architectural Stability through a House Feng Shui Consultation

Technical Foundation and Occupant Destiny Analysis


The initial phase of a reputable property audit begins well before the practitioner sets foot on the premises. This stage focuses on the collection of architectural floor plans and the precise birth details of every primary resident to facilitate a detailed Bazi chart reading. By analysing the temporal data of the inhabitants, the specialist can determine which elemental influences—such as wood, fire, earth, metal, or water—are required to support each individual's well-being. This ensures that the house feng shui consultation provides personalised recommendations that align the home's energy with the specific destiny of its residents.

Once the personal profiles are established, the practitioner uses the floor plans to perform a process called sectoring, where the home is divided into eight cardinal and intercardinal zones. This allows for a precise cross-reference between the building's inherent energetic chart and the residents' elemental needs. By identifying which areas of the house are naturally suited for restorative rest or high-activity work, the consultant can prepare a bespoke strategy for the physical inspection. This level of technical preparation distinguishes high-tier services from amateur advice, as it treats every property as a unique intersection of geography and human potential.

Assessing External Urban Landscapes and Macro Energy Flow


When the on-site portion of a professional audit commences, the focus usually begins with the world outside the building walls. In traditional practice, the external environment is estimated to contribute approximately seventy per cent of a property's total energetic potential. This energy, known as Qi, is gathered from the surrounding landscape and filtered into the home through apertures such as the front door and windows. The practitioner carefully evaluates the surrounding urban topography, including neighbouring structures, road alignments, and nearby water features, to ensure they do not create negative influences aimed at the residence.

For those living in high-rise developments, the audit also covers the flow of energy through common areas, lift lobbies, and corridors. The practitioner evaluates the "Bright Hall"—the open space in front of the building entrance—to ensure it allows positive energy to settle and gather before entering the specific unit. If this intake is blocked or cramped, it can impede the household's ability to attract and retain new opportunities. By understanding these external factors, the consultant can recommend micro-adjustments within the internal layout to filter or enhance the energy as it crosses the threshold, securing a more prosperous foundation for the family.

Internal Spatial Configuration and Compass Precision


Once the external influences have been catalogued, the consultation moves into the interior of the property to examine the flow of internal energy. This phase requires the use of a Luo Pan, a traditional magnetic compass, to take highly accurate measurements of the building's orientation. These readings are critical because a variance of just a few degrees can result in a completely different energetic chart for the home, affecting everything from health to financial prospects. The master typically scrutinises three primary areas: the main entrance, the master bedroom, and the kitchen stove.

The main entrance is assessed as the primary intake for energy, requiring it to be clean, bright, and free from obstructions to allow positive Qi to circulate. In the master bedroom, the placement of the bed is checked to ensure that the residents are in a "command position," which offers strong support and a clear view of the room's entrance. Simultaneously, the stove's position in the kitchen is verified as it represents the "treasury" of the household and its ability to retain wealth. By accurately measuring these internal zones, the consultant can suggest practical adjustments to furniture placement that align with the building's specific energetic signature.

Personalised Alignment through Individual Destiny Insights


The true value of a professional audit lies in the bridge established between a physical structure and the people who live within it. This is achieved by explaining how different sectors of the property interact with family members based on their personal birth details. For example, a student might find that their desk is located in a sector that conflicts with their personal academic potential. By making precise adjustments to the layout or introducing specific elemental balances, the energy of the room can be adjusted to better support their focus, concentration, and cognitive clarity.

This synergy between the environment and the individual's destiny is a core component of high-tier audits. Knowing how to read destiny chart information allows the practitioner to prescribe remedies that feel natural and practical for the occupants to implement. Rather than relying on static rules or the placement of obvious symbols, this approach ensures that the energy of the home is actively working to support the unique goals of every person in the household. This personalisation transforms a general property review into a meaningful strategic plan for collective well-being and personal development.

Optimising Home Offices for Professional Success


As hybrid working becomes a permanent fixture of modern professional life, the home office has become a primary focus of spatial audits. A consultant identifies the most auspicious sectors for productivity and focus based on the property’s permanent energy chart and the resident’s favourable directions. Placing a desk in a "Nobleman" or "Academic" sector can significantly improve concentration and enhance one's professional reputation. This strategic use of space ensures that the effort invested in work yields the highest possible return, as the environment is configured to support the user's specific career objectives.

The practitioner also evaluates the command position for the workspace, ensuring the occupant has a clear view of the door and a solid wall behind them for support. This psychological and energetic setup reduces distractions and fosters a sense of authority and confidence. If a resident is seeking a promotion or a career pivot, specific areas of the house can be activated to attract the right professional opportunities. By aligning the work environment with classical principles, the home becomes a powerful tool for career advancement, allowing the occupants to thrive even in a highly competitive job market.

Final Deliverables and Strategic Implementation Timing


The final stage of a comprehensive consultation is the delivery of a detailed written report that serves as a practical manual for the property. A professional firm provides a clear document outlining which areas are suitable for active use and which sectors should remain quiet to avoid disturbing negative energy. It also provides specific instructions on where to introduce certain elemental balances—such as metal, wood, or water features—to harmonise the energy of each room. This report ensures that the homeowner has a clear, actionable roadmap for implementing the recommended changes correctly.

A critical but often overlooked component of the post-audit phase is the selection of auspicious dates, known as Ze Ri. The master provides specific dates and times for the occupants to move furniture, commence renovations, or officially move into the home. This ensures that the new energy of the space is activated at a moment when the cosmic environment is most supportive. Choosing the correct time can accelerate the manifestation of positive outcomes and ensure that the transition is smooth and free from unexpected obstacles. By following these structured steps, families can transform their homes into supportive environments that foster long-term health, wealth, and happiness.

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Trustworthy Linux forums recommendations?

Could you recommend some trusted Linux-related forums? For troubleshooting assitance, discussion and what-not.

Obviously, a good place to start would be your distro's user forum, such as those of Debian, Mint, etc.; as well as your DE's, such as that of KDE. Also, I trust this one here on Lemmy as well.

But, searching on the web, I also came across some generally-focused Linux forums that I wasn't sure were as trustworthy. I mean, perhaps they were, but, being a newbie to this world, I'd rather hear from you guys what places you go when having an issue with your system or things of the like.

Thank you and have a nice Tuesday!

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z3rOR0ne

Usually your distro's forums are good enough, and even searching not your distro's forums can lead to some insights into your issues/questions.

Otherwise Arch Wiki, Gentoo Wiki, Arch Forums, Gentoo Forums, Debian User Forums, Ask Ubuntu, Linux Questions, Linux Mint Forums, even Manjaro Forums can be helpful. Always do as much search and research you can before asking your question on a forum and mention what you've done already. A lot of the times, your issue has already been raised and already has an answer. If not, ask away and mention what you've done already.

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allywilson

FreeIPA (IdM on RHEL clones) is similar in some functionality (you join the domain, you allow certain users/groups can run certain commands [like controlling sudo'ers], etc.) and it's also a CA).

For configuration management I lean towards Ansible (Puppet, Salt, Chef I think all use a Ruby syntax, Ansible is YAML), and for deployment well Terraform, Kickstart and cloud-init - without knowing your environment it's difficult to be more precise. There's also Pyinfra which I've been meaning to give a whirl but not had a chance.

You've also got Keycloak if you need OIDC or SAML functionality (for SSO).

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solrize

What do you mean by large? For up to a few hundred the typical orchestration tools like puppet, ansible etc. are likely enough. Plus you need monitoring. The old school system was nagios. IDK what the cool kids use now.

For 1000+ servers you probably have to know what you're doing, and you'll have gotten the knowledge from running smaller clusters. I get the impression that this is the level where Kubernetes starts to be worth the complexity, but I haven't dealt with it myself.

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CHARGE Blender Open Movie - Online Premiere Party
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Watch the film now: youtu.be/UXqq0ZvbOnk

Hang out with the Blender Studio team, before the online release of the CHARGE open movie.

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The Best Laptop of 2026 was Made in 2016
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I’m sitting here in 2026 runnin Fedora 43 on a laptop from 2016, and honestly? It’s smoother than it has any right to be. My entire workflow lives in Brave and Obsidian, and this "old" i5 handles it like a champ. There is something deeply satisfying about taking a "boring" enterprise machine, slapping GNOME on it, and watching it run circles around modern hardware,It’s actually fuckin depressing that a 10-year-old laptop has better utility than 99% of the "pro" hardware being sold today.have a native Ethernet port and a full SD slot. Imagine that shit No $60 Amazon adapters dangling off the side like life support just to get a stable connection 🙄that's what I call good hardware built to last.#r/Linuxmasterrace

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"Une guerre barbare et suicidaire" : Trump prend le monde en otage
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Alors, nous y voilà. C’est le plongeon fatal dans l’abîme que les puissances occidentales ont obstinément creusé au fil des dernières décennies. Le cap de la barbarie est définitivement franchi, avec l’insouciance meurtrière de ceux qui ne comprennent pas bien le chaos historique qui se prépare. L’ancien ordre qui faisait le pari du droit contre la force brute, vient brutalement d’achever de s’effondrer sous nos yeux en 2026. Cette nouvelle guerre est celle de trop : par son ampleur et sa nature, elle annonce un tournant majeur dans l’histoire des relations internationales. Denis Robert reçoit pour ce Zoom arrière sous les bombes, le fondateur et directeur de la rédaction d’Elucid suite à la parution cette semaine d’une enquête longue, fouillée et dissonante sur la guerre « suicidaire » menée par Trump et Netanyahu en Iran et au Liban. Une heure et demi, le temps d’un film de guerre, pour entendre et voir ce que jamais vous ne verrez sur les chaînes mainstream où l’on semble vivre dans le monde imaginaire de Donald Trump. Un monde où les gentils sont d’un côté et les méchants de l’autre. Un monde où la guerre ne durera qu’une petite semaine et tout reviendra dans l’ordre du grand Sam, un monde où l’Iran sera libéré des mollahs, etc, etc… un monde où l’Europe et la France ne seront pas vraiment impactés. Et la réalité nous montre chaque jour davantage qu’il se passe diamétralement l’inverse. L’Iran résiste, Trump nous a menti, Israël tire les ficelles. Et l’avenir s’assombrit. Autant rester lucide et regarder le vrai monde en face.

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Lets_Disco

I think the thing that will really push it into this kind of territory is if a company sells their desktop PCs with Linux already installed.

Similar to how Steam used Linux for the Steam Deck and how that allowed far, far more people to experience Linux.

Similar to how Linux (Android) has a huge market share on phones - because it came pre-installed!

Like most normal people, outside of tech probably haven't even heard of Linux. Some people arent even aware there are more options other than Windows.

So yeah, I think the more that big companies start selling their products with Linux pre-installed, the closer we get to 20%!

(Side note I think Linux might be closer to 10% already, although theres no real way to tell. Most estimates we have are massive underestimates since most people simply turn off telemetry on their Linux installs where possible, we Linux users are not usually the type to allow our data to be harvested so easily lol)

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Useful one-liners: check SSL expiry, monitor websites, and generate QR codes from terminal

Some handy CLI tricks I use daily:

Check SSL certificate expiry:

echo | openssl s_client -connect example.com:443 2>/dev/null | openssl x509 -noout -dates

Monitor a webpage for changes:
watch -d -n 300 "curl -s https://example.com/ | md5sum"

Generate a QR code from terminal:
qrencode -t UTF8 "https://your-url.com/"

Quick JSON formatting:
echo "{\"key\":\"value\"}" | python3 -m json.tool

Decode a JWT token:
echo "your.jwt.token" | cut -d. -f2 | base64 -d 2>/dev/null | jq .

If you want these as quick web tools (useful when SSHd into a box without these packages), I threw together a free API toolkit that does all of this over HTTP: JSON formatting, JWT decoding, QR generation, UUID gen, hashing, etc.

What are your go-to one-liners?

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How to diagnose a complete system freeze (no REISUB, no mouse/kb, have to hard reset)?

Hey everyone,

I'm running into a frustrating issue and could use some guidance on how to pinpoint the faulty component.

My system completely locks up every few hours. It's not just a DE crash; the entire machine becomes unresponsive. The mouse and keyboard are completely dead (no cursor movement, Caps Lock key doesn't toggle). I've tried waiting 10-15 minutes to see if it recovers, but it never does.

REISUB does not work. Holding Alt + SysRq and pressing the keys in order does nothing. The only way out is a hard reset using the case button.

The last time this happened, I ended up buying components for a new computer and replaced them one by one until I found the faulty one. I'd rather try a more targeted approach this time. Though if it takes too much effort, I do have another computer I can fall back on.

Any advice on how to diagnose this efficiently? Logs to check, stress tests to run, or hardware to suspect first?

Thanks in advance!

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Same distribution, but different DE. Wifi works in one, but not in the other.

Hi everyone!

I've been enjoying Gnome for the last 5 years, mainly in Fedora Workstation. Lately, I've been feeling a scratch to try something else after a few annoyances with notifications or the file manager.

I've also been using KDE in Steam OS on my Steam Deck, but something doesn't feel right even if I managed to reproduce my Gnome workflow in it.

I thought that Cosmic could be the perfect middle ground and I wanted to dual boot it alongside Fedora Workstation on my second computer, an upgraded Mac Book Pro from 2012. As I enjoy Fedora, I downloaded the Fedora Cosmic Atomic version.

On this computer, you normally have to enable RPM fusion to get the broadcom drivers for the wifi. I followed the instructions related to os-tree based systems with no luck. Then I thought, let's just download the normal Fedora Cosmic as I don't need an immutable distro and the commands should be the same as for Workstation.

Despite, managing to get the Broadcom drivers, I never managed to get the wifi working in Fedora Cosmic.

I might be stupid, but I don't understand why as it's the same distro and just a different DE. Doe's anyone have an explanation?

It might be a sign that I should just live with the minor annoyances I get in Gnome, but some things looked really good in Cosmic and I'd love to dual boot it for a while..

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devtoolkit_api

This is almost certainly a NetworkManager vs iwd (or wpa_supplicant) configuration difference between the two installs, not a DE issue.

Here is how to debug it:

  1. Check which WiFi backend each install uses: 
    # On the working install:
nmcli general status
systemctl status NetworkManager
systemctl status wpa_supplicant
systemctl status iwd

    Do the same on the broken one and compare.
  2. Check if the WiFi adapter is even detected: 
    ip link show
rfkill list

    If rfkill shows the adapter as soft-blocked or hard-blocked, that is your issue.
  3. Check firmware: 
    dmesg | grep -i firmware
dmesg | grep -i wifi
dmesg | grep -i iwl  # if Intel

    Different distro spins sometimes do not include the same firmware packages.
  4. The most likely fix: If Fedora Workstation works but another spin does not, you probably just need to install the firmware package: 
    sudo dnf install linux-firmware

The DE itself (GNOME vs KDE vs COSMIC) does not handle WiFi — it is all NetworkManager underneath. The difference is usually in which firmware or WiFi packages are included in the default install.

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Strange brightness bug on Debian/Ubuntu/Mint
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Good day, folks!

I hope you won’t mind helping me with some troubleshooting.

I currently run Debian 13 Stable with KDE Plasma (Wayland). I have an Asus laptop with an AMD Vega integrated GPU and an Nvidia 2060 Mobile dedicated GPU.

Error shown in the attached GIF. Had to shorten it, but the flickering repeats non stop.

~~First of all, I’m sorry I can’t provide you with a video; I tried attaching it to the post but won’t let me attach any other than photos.~~

This issue shows up at random: when closing the lid and thus leaving the system suspended, I later open it up to continue using it and the bug manifests. The screen brightness ‘flashes’ and increasing or decreasing brightness manually doesn’t solve it. Most times, it suffices with closing the lid and opening it up again for the issue to disappear and, for the times it doesn’t work, a reboot is needed.

Now, one might think that this is an Nvidia driver-related issue. While I currently haven’t installed the proprietary driver and, thus, I suppose the open source Nouveau driver is in place instead, what makes me discard that possibility is that, prior to Debian, I tried Ubuntu and Mint (based on the former), in both of which I did install such Nvidia drivers, and the exact same issue occurred.

As far as I know, the AMD drivers are included with the Linux kernel, so that shouldn’t be the issue (?)

It doesn’t seem to be a Wayland issue either, since I’ve tried both X11 and Wayland, the issue showing up on both.

Finally, if it’s worth mentioning, this issue didn’t happen back on Windows. Not that I am planning on going back, rest assured.

I am thus out of ideas as to what might be causing this or what else try to do. I appreciate any clues you could provide me with.

Thank you in advance 😀

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Brickfrog

Some ideas:

  • You could try changing some of the power save settings when you close your laptop lid to see if it helps. I have a spare laptop that used to get stuck with a scrambled display when going into suspend then waking up, it ended up being easier just to disable suspend altogether.. I think for whatever reason Hibernate actually behaved better than suspend in my specific case. Granted its been a while since I retested all that against the current Debian version. Take a look through wiki.debian.org/Suspend for some ideas
  • It's possible Nouveau is still a bit buggy with suspend/resume, plus maybe when paired with hybrid/optimus graphics mode? I don't have a solid solution for that but it could be worth experimenting with the regular Nvidia driver, Debian has a pretty detailed how-to on setting it up wiki.debian.org/NvidiaGraphics… .. in particular take a look at enabling NVreg_PreserveVideoMemoryAllocations (see wiki.debian.org/NvidiaGraphics…) to help with suspend/resume, maybe the driver along with that setting will do the trick? The big caveat here is that same Debian page mentions


Warning: enabling NVreg_PreserveVideoMemoryAllocations will cause the driver to malfunction on laptops with Optimus hybrid graphics.


and it does sound like you have some sort of hybrid graphics setup, so I can't say if enabling it would be helpful or very bad in your case. :/

  • I wonder if the issue is manifesting due to the hybrid graphics? I haven't played around with one of those type of configurations but maybe you could go into your laptop's BIOS and try disabling one of them so you're always using the Nvidia graphics, or the AMD graphics?
  • Speaking of BIOS, kind of a longshot but you could double-check if your BIOS is up-to-date. Power saving issues could just be due to buggy firmware particularly with laptops. But sometimes you'll just have to look for workarounds if the firmware itself quite right and the laptop vendor never fixes it.

NvidiaGraphicsDrivers - Debian Wiki

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Hi, and thank you for your detailed reply. You brought up a few interesting points I hadn't considered.

While I haven't had time today to look into all your suggestions, I've focused on the last two related to the BIOS:

First of all, aparently, my BIOS does not have, or at least I have not found, an option to disable either GPU. Perhaps I'm missing something but, going to the advanced settings, this is all that shows up:

Secondly, I have run the "inxi -Faz" command and it tells me my BIOS version is from January 2021. According to my laptop's manufacturer website, the latest BIOS driver available for my system dates from March 2021, so I'm not sure it would make a great difference, but I will still look into how it could be updated without using Windows (which I no longer have lol).

As soon as I have the time, I'll take a look at your other suggested points as well.

Thank you and have a nice evening!

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Community distros can absolutely be stable long-term. Some concrete examples:

Community distros that have lasted 20+ years:
- Debian (1993) — The gold standard. Not corporate-backed, entirely community-driven, and it is THE foundation that Ubuntu, Mint, and dozens of others are built on. If Debian ever disappeared, we would have way bigger problems.
- Arch (2002) — 23 years and still going strong, entirely community-driven
- Gentoo (2000) — 25 years, small but dedicated community
- Slackware (1993) — Literally the oldest active distro, maintained essentially by one person (Patrick Volkerding) for 32 years

Corporate distros that actually died or pivoted:
- CentOS — Red Hat killed it (converted to Stream)
- Mandrake/Mandriva — Company went bankrupt
- Scientific Linux — Fermilab discontinued it

The takeaway: corporate backing is not a guarantee of stability. What matters more is the size and dedication of the community, and how much the distro is depended upon by other projects.

For your situation, Debian Stable is probably the safest bet. It is conservative, well-tested, and has the largest community behind it. You can run the same Debian install for a decade with just dist-upgrades.

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Orion for Linux released in Early Beta
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The Early Beta Build of Orion for Linux is Now Available!


We know many of you have been eagerly waiting for a chance to try Orion Browser on Linux, and we’ve been hard at work to make progress behind the scenes. After months of building the foundations, we’re excited to share this early beta with you. It’s our first opportunity to let you get hands-on with the new features we’ve been developing.

What’s included in this early beta

Browsing made smoother


The core of Orion is fully connected to the Linux UI, and basic browsing is ready: you can navigate pages, use back, forward, and refresh actions, and start exploring multiple tabs. This milestone lays the groundwork for a more flexible and powerful tab system.

Staying organized and secure


We’ve added password management, history tracking, and Dark Mode and Focus Mode, giving you more control over your browsing experience. Custom search engines can be defined in Settings > Search, making it easy to search directly from the address bar.

Stability and polish


This early beta also brings several fixes that improve reliability - from preventing crashes when closing pinned tabs to resolving freezes in Website Settings, and ensuring new installations allow creating new tabs without issues.

Note:

Kagi Sync and webKit Extensions are still in development and not supported in Beta

✴ Try the Early Beta ✴


You can download the Flatpak build of Orion Browser for Linux here:
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What’s next


This early beta is just the beginning. Over the coming weeks, we’ll continue refining tab management, expanding WebExtension support and improving stability and usability.

We’d love to hear from you


As always, your thoughts, questions, and suggestions are welcome. They guide us in shaping the future of Orion on Linux, and we’re excited to have you on this journey with us.
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My first big win on W99 and how I hit a x118 multiplier

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I decided to log into the platform last Thursday, March 12th, at exactly 10:15 PM. I had about $150 sitting in my account from a small deposit I made earlier that week, and I was feeling like testing out a game I had seen in a few forum threads recently. I landed on the path-based multiplier game because the visuals looked different from the usual spinning reels I play.

The Mechanics of the Adventure
The game is essentially a survival run. You control a small adventurer character who runs down a path divided into three distinct lanes: left, middle, and right. As the character moves forward, a multiplier at the top of the screen starts climbing. It starts at x1.0 and goes up rapidly. The catch is that there are obstacles that appear randomly. You might see a giant rolling boulder, a pit of fire, or a collapsing bridge. If your character hits an obstacle, the round ends and you lose your stake.

Pro Tip: I spent the first fifteen minutes just watching the "History" tab. I noticed that the middle lane seemed to have the most frequent "crash" moments where the character would hit a stone wall at a low multiplier like x1.2 or x1.5.


I started my session with a very conservative $10 bet. I chose the left lane and watched as the multiplier ticked up: x1.5, x2.2, x3.0. I got nervous and clicked the cash out button at x3.5, netting a clean $35. It felt good to start with a win, even a small one.

Finding the Rhythm
After a few more rounds of small wins and two losses where I hit a fire pit at x1.8, I decided to change my strategy. I had noticed that W99 Australia has a very responsive interface, so switching lanes mid-run is actually possible if you are quick enough.

My Win History from the Session

TimeBet AmountMultiplierTotal Payout
10:35 PM$25x4.2$105.00
10:50 PM$50x1.8$0.00 (Loss)
11:05 PM$15x15.0$225.00
11:20 PM$50x118.0$5,900.00

The big moment happened at 11:20 PM. I put down $50 and decided I was going to let it ride past the x10 mark no matter what. The character sprinted through the first section of the jungle. The multiplier hit x10, then x25, and then the screen turned gold, signifying a high-tier run. My heart was thumping against my ribs. At x80, I saw three other players in the live side-bar cash out. I waited. When it hit x118, I slammed the button. Just two seconds later, a giant dragon breathed fire across all three lanes, ending the round for everyone else.

Perks and Loyalty Rewards
One thing I didn't expect was the progression system. Because of that $5,900 win, my account level shot up from Bronze to Silver almost instantly. The site has a loyalty program where you earn points for every $1 wagered.

  1. Bronze: The starting point for everyone.
  2. Silver: Unlocks at 5,000 points. I got a $25 "level up" bonus.
  3. Gold: Requires 25,000 points and offers 10% weekly cashback.
  4. Platinum: This is for the high rollers with custom gift rewards.

The Silver tier also gave me access to a dedicated chat room where people share their highest multipliers of the day. It is a nice touch that makes the experience feel less isolated.

Final Thoughts on the Experience
By 11:45 PM, I decided to call it a night. My total balance was $6,340. I initiated a withdrawal for $6,000, leaving $340 to play with over the weekend. The process was incredibly straightforward. I didn't have to navigate through endless menus to find the cashier button. I received an email confirmation at 11:52 PM stating my request was being processed. By the time I sat down for breakfast at 8:30 AM the next morning, the funds were already visible in my bank statement. If you like high-tension games where you have some control over the outcome by choosing lanes and timing your exits, this path game is definitely worth a few rounds. Just remember to watch the patterns before you go all in.

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Why 15-minute sessions work best for me on MethMeth

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I used to be the kind of player who would sit in front of a screen for three or four hours straight. I honestly thought that to win big, you had to put in the serious time. I would grab a coffee, settle into my chair, and prepare for a marathon. But lately, my entire approach at MethMeth Australia has changed. Now, I strictly stick to what I call the 15-minute sprint. It all started back on February 20th. I had about $55 in my account and decided to play a few quick rounds of the path-based games before heading out to dinner. In less than ten minutes, I had doubled my balance and felt completely refreshed instead of exhausted.

The logic of the short burst

When I play for hours, I notice that my decision-making gets sloppy. After the first hour, my $5 bets slowly turn into $25 bets because I am bored or trying to force a "big moment" to happen. In a short session, every single click feels like it actually matters. I usually focus on the Crash game or the Mines because they are built for speed.

Pro Tip: The secret is setting a hard exit multiplier before you even start the round. I usually aim for a modest x1.85 or x2.10 and I never look back once I hit it.


My session history from last Friday

  1. I started the session at 7:00 PM with exactly $140.
  2. I set my auto-cashout on the Crash game to x2.25.
  3. I played exactly 6 rounds with a flat bet of $15 per round.
  4. Round 1: Win ($33.75 return).
  5. Round 2: Loss ($0 return).
  6. Round 3: Win ($33.75 return).
  7. Round 4: Win ($33.75 return).
  8. Round 5: Loss ($0 return).
  9. Round 6: Win ($33.75 return).
  10. Total Profit: $45 in exactly 8 minutes of play.

Mechanics of the path games

The path games are where this strategy really shines for me. On this platform, you see a grid or a series of lanes. You pick a spot, and the multiplier grows as you progress. If you hit a red block or a mine, the round ends instantly. I love the visual of the "crash" because it is a clear signal to stop. Here is how the multipliers usually scale in the tower-style games:

  • Level 1: x1.22
  • Level 2: x1.58
  • Level 3: x2.10
  • Level 4: x3.95
  • Level 5: x8.20
  • Level 6: x16.50

I rarely go past Level 3. The jump from x1.58 to x2.10 is the perfect "take profit" moment for a short session. On March 4th, I managed to hit Level 5 three times in a row, turning a $10 starting bet into over $80 in about three minutes.

Why I avoid the marathon sessions

In a long session, the house edge has more time to grind down your bankroll. In a 15-minute window, you are looking for that one lucky streak or a simple x15 multiplier hit. Last Sunday, I hit a x12.5 multiplier on a $4 bet within the first two minutes of logging in. I ended the session immediately with a $50 total balance increase. If I had stayed for another hour, I know for a fact I would have given that profit back.

Comparing session styles

FeatureShort Burst (15-20 min)Long Session (2+ hours)
Focus LevelExtremely HighDeclines after 40 mins
Typical Profit Target$25 - $60$250+ (High Risk)
Risk of Emotional BettingVery LowExtremely High
Frequency2-3 times per dayOnce every few days

The Loyalty and Bonus Factor

One thing I really appreciate is that these short, frequent sessions still count toward the loyalty program levels. I am currently sitting at Level 5 in their VIP system. Even though I only play for 15 minutes at a time, the total volume of my bets adds up over the month. This earns me a 10% weekly cashback which is great for covering those small losses. They also have a 100% deposit match up to $500, which I used to boost my initial bankroll when I first joined.

The interface is very clean, which helps with the "quick in, quick out" philosophy. There are no distracting pop-ups or long loading screens. When the game fails, you see a sharp red flash or an explosion animation, and you can immediately decide to go again or close the tab. I chose to close the tab more often than not. Staying disciplined is much easier when you know you are only going to be there for a quarter of an hour. It keeps the game fun and prevents it from feeling like a second job. If you haven't tried timing your sessions with a stopwatch, I highly recommend it. It changed my results completely.

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Mastering Pokies: My Demo Mode Strategy at Sugar96

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I used to think demo mode was a complete waste of time. Why play for fake credits when the whole point of visiting a site is to win real cash? But after losing a $50 deposit in about ten minutes on a high-volatility game, I changed my mind. I decided to head back to Sugar96 Pokies and actually learn how these new path-based games work before putting more of my hard-earned money down.

The game I was looking at is one of those modern progression multipliers. You aren't just spinning reels and waiting for symbols to align. You are making active choices. You have a character that has to walk across a bridge or climb a series of platforms. Each successful step increases your multiplier. For example, the first step is x1.20, the second is x1.50, and by the time you reach the tenth step, you are looking at x25.00 or even x88.00. But if you step on a broken tile or a trap triggers, the round ends and you lose the stake.

My Strategy Testing Session

I opened the demo version with a $1,000 fake balance. My goal was to see if cashing out early was a sustainable way to play or if I should always push for the big x100 wins. I spent about 45 minutes just testing different exit points to see how the math felt.

  1. The "Safety First" Tactic: I cashed out at the third step (x1.80) every single time. Out of 20 rounds, I failed 4 times. I ended up with a small profit of $44 in demo credits.
  2. The "Aggressive Growth" Tactic: I pushed for the seventh step (x8.50). This was much harder. I failed 15 times out of 20. My balance dropped by $135.
  3. The "Middle Ground": I aimed for x3.50. This felt like the sweet spot for my playstyle.

Transitioning to Real Stakes

After feeling confident, I made a fresh deposit of $120. The site gave me a 100% match bonus, so I had $240 in my account to play with. I went straight back to that path game. I used the "Middle Ground" tactic I practiced in the demo.

Pro Tip: Never chase a x50 multiplier on your first five rounds. The math usually favors the house on long streaks. Aim for x2 or x3 to build a small cushion before you take a big risk.


In my first real session, I placed $5 bets. On the eighth round, I got a bit lucky and hit a x15.00 multiplier because I decided to take one extra risk when I felt a "hot" streak. That single round paid out $75. By the end of the hour, my $240 balance had grown to $385.

Why Practice Matters

The mechanics of these games are all about timing and knowing when to walk away. At Sugar96, the path games have a very clear "Cash Out" button that flashes when you reach a new level. In demo mode, I learned to ignore the flashing light and focus on my pre-set goal. If my goal was x4.0, I didn't care if the screen was turning gold and telling me I could win x100.

  • Starting Balance: $120 (+$120 Bonus)
  • Total Bets Placed: 45
  • Highest Multiplier Hit: x22
  • Lowest Multiplier Cashed: x1.5
  • Final Balance: $412

It is much easier to stay calm when you have already seen the "Game Over" screen fifty times in demo mode. You realize that losing is just part of the cycle. When I hit a streak of three losses in a row, I didn't panic and double my bet. I stayed at $5 because my demo practice showed me that streaks usually break after the fourth or fifth round.

The visual style of the site helps too. Everything is very clean and the performance is smooth on mobile. When you are in the middle of a path game, the background changes colors. It starts blue, then goes purple at x5, and turns bright red when you pass x20. It creates a lot of tension, but because I had practiced, I knew the red screen didn't mean I was guaranteed to win. It just meant the stakes were higher.

I also spent some time in the demo mode for the classic 5-reel pokies. I wanted to see how often the bonus rounds actually triggered. I ran 100 spins at $1 each. I hit the free spins feature twice. Once it paid out x45 and the other time it was only x12. This taught me that the bonus round isn't always a "mega win," which helped me manage my expectations when I switched back to real money.

Final Thoughts on Demo Play

If you are new to the site, do not sleep on the free play option. It is the best tool you have to understand the volatility of a specific game. It lets you see the "burn" animations and the "crash" moments without it costing you a cent. Once you know the patterns and the frequency of the traps, the real games feel much more manageable. I’m currently sitting on a $500 balance and planning my next session for Friday night.

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My journey to bigger wins using group strategies

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I jumped into the lobby with a modest $85 balance on March 10. I was not expecting much, just a bit of fun after a long shift at the warehouse. I headed straight for the path-based games because I love the control you get over the risk levels compared to standard reels. In these games, you are not just spinning a wheel; you are picking lanes and trying to avoid the obstacles that end the run. I started with $3 bets, aiming for a consistent x2.5 multiplier to build a base.

Learning the ropes from the regulars

While I was playing, I noticed a group of guys talking about their patterns in the chat. One guy, who had reached the Diamond loyalty tier, suggested focusing on the left lane during the first four steps of the progression. He claimed the crash rate was significantly lower there during the late-night hours. I was skeptical but decided to give it a shot. I upped my stake to $10 and followed his lead.

The key is not just luck; it is knowing when the multiplier growth curve starts to steepen and when to bail out before the crash happens.


After following the advice, I hit a x15 multiplier within fifteen minutes. That turned my $10 into $150 instantly. I felt the rush, but I stayed disciplined. The community emphasized that greed is the biggest obstacle to long-term success. We talked about the 400% welcome bonus that many of us used to build our initial bankrolls. I remember depositing $150 and getting $600 in bonus funds, which gave me a massive cushion to test these strategies without stressing over every single loss.

Breaking down the session results

I decided to track my progress over the next three hours. It is amazing how much data you can gather when you actually pay attention to the multipliers instead of just clicking buttons. Here is a quick look at how that specific afternoon went:

  • Session start: 10:15 PM
  • Initial Deposit: $85
  • Strategy: Lane-switching based on group tips
  • Biggest single win: $880 (from an $8 bet at x110)
  • Final balance: $1,240
  1. Step one: Use the low-risk lane until you hit x2.0.
  2. Step two: Switch to the high-risk lane for two steps to push past x8.0.
  3. Step three: Cash out immediately if an obstacle appears on the adjacent lane.

The power of the community

We started discussing the raffle prizes that happen every week. One player mentioned winning a $300 cash prize just for being active in the Gold tier. I am currently at the Silver level, but I am pushing for Platinum by the end of May. The benefits, like the weekly cashback, really help when you have a rough patch. I once got back 15% of my weekly losses, which was about $60, and used that to trigger a $450 win on a high-volatility game the next day.

Avantgarde Australia is where I usually hang out to find these types of insights. It is not just about the games; it is about the collective knowledge of people who have seen every pattern imaginable. For example, we found that the progression mechanics in the path games tend to favor those who wait for a series of four low-multiplier failures before placing a larger bet.

Multiplier progression table

I put together this table to show the risk-to-reward ratio we discussed in the group.

Step NumberMultiplierRisk LevelStrategy
1-4x1.1 - x1.8LowSteady bets
5-8x2.5 - x6.0MediumLane hopping
9-13x8.0 - x25.0HighCash out 50%
14+x30.0 - x150+ExtremeLet it ride

The feeling when you hit that x88 multiplier is hard to describe. Your heart hammers against your ribs as the path clears and the numbers climb. I saw one user hit a x180 on a $20 bet, walking away with $3,600 in a single minute. That is the dream, right? But even the smaller wins, like the $40 or $75 hits, add up over a long session.

Final thoughts on the experience

By 1:30 AM, I was up by over $1,100. I decided to withdraw $1,000 and leave the rest for my next session. The community tips were the real game-changer. Without that advice about the lane patterns and the specific timing for the path games, I probably would have blown my deposit in twenty minutes. It pays to listen to people who have spent hundreds of hours analyzing the mechanics. Whether it is the weekly raffle or the loyalty points, there is always a way to maximize the value of every dollar spent. I am looking forward to the next big tournament on the 20th.

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How I stay sharp for those big x150 multipliers

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I logged in at 9:30 PM last Tuesday with a balance of $115. My goal was simple but tough: reach the fifth level of the loyalty program while maintaining my starting capital. Long sessions are where most people lose their edge. I have found that after the 45-minute mark, my decision-making starts to slip. I begin chasing losses or cashing out way too early on a hot streak. To counter this, I developed a specific focus routine that revolves around the path-based games I usually play.

The game I spent most of my time on involves a character moving through a grid. You have three lanes to choose from. The left lane is the "Steady Path" where you see small multipliers like x1.2, x1.3, and occasionally x1.8. The middle is the "Growth Path" with x5 and x10 rewards. The right lane is the "High Stakes" zone where you can hit x88, x100, or even x250, but the obstacles are much more frequent.

My Lane-Switching Strategy

I don't just pick a lane and stay there. I use a 5-2-3 cycle to keep my brain engaged. It works like this:
1. Five rounds in the left lane to build a small buffer.
2. Two rounds in the right lane to test the volatility.
3. Three rounds in the middle lane to stabilize.

During this session, I was betting a flat $4 per round. After the first cycle, I was up by $12. It wasn't much, but it kept me in the game. The real test came at 10:45 PM. I had been playing for over an hour and was starting to feel that familiar itch to just max out my bet on the right lane. Instead, I stood up, drank a glass of water, and looked away from the screen for exactly three minutes.

Pro Tip: If you feel your heart rate increasing after a loss, your focus is gone. Take a 180-second break immediately.


When I sat back down, I noticed a pattern I had missed. The red blocks—the obstacles that end your run—were appearing in the middle lane every four rounds like clockwork. I adjusted my strategy. I played the left lane for three rounds, then jumped to the right lane on the fourth round. On my third attempt at this, I bypassed two red blocks and hit a massive x142 multiplier. My $4 bet suddenly turned into $568.

Session Results and Stats

I kept track of my progress in a small notebook next to my keyboard. Here is how the mid-session peak looked:

  • Round 45: $2 bet, Left Lane, x1.5 win ($3)
  • Round 46: $2 bet, Right Lane, x0 loss (-$2)
  • Round 47: $5 bet, Middle Lane, x12 win ($60)
  • Round 48: $5 bet, Right Lane, x142 win ($710)

By the time 11:30 PM rolled around, I had reached the Level 4 Loyalty milestone. This triggered a $25 bonus and an extra 15 free spins on the side pokies. I used those spins on a classic 5-reel setup and managed to squeeze another $42 out of them. It is all about the "Cash Out" moment. In the path games, you can see your multiplier growing in real-time. The temptation to wait for x200 is huge, but I have a strict rule: if I hit x50, I cash out 50% of the bet and let the rest ride.

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I ended the night at 12:15 AM with a total balance of $842. I had started with $115, meaning a net profit of $727 over nearly three hours. The key wasn't luck; it was the discipline to stick to my lane cycles and taking those mandatory three-minute breaks. When you play these high-multiplier games, the math is against you if you play tired. Stay sharp, watch the patterns of the red blocks, and don't be afraid to take the safe x1.2 lane when you need to recalibrate your nerves.

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My journey from small bets to a massive multiplier

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I decided to log in last Tuesday, March 10th, around 8:45 PM. I had exactly $65.50 left in my account from a previous session. I wanted to try something different from the usual spinning reels, so I opened a path-based multiplier game. The rules are so simple that even someone who has never played before can figure them out in thirty seconds. You just choose one of three paths for each step. One path is safe, one is a trap, and one sometimes gives a small bonus. Each successful step increases your total multiplier. I started with a modest $2.50 bet to test the waters.

The game is all about the "Cash Out" moment. You see your character climbing a steep mountain. If you hit a trap, the screen flashes a deep red and a giant boulder crushes the path, meaning you lose your stake. If you succeed, the multiplier climbs from x1.2 to x5.0 and all the way up to x500. It is a classic risk-versus-reward scenario. I noticed that the jump between step 5 and step 10 is where the real tension starts.

Understanding the Multiplier Progression

The game uses a progressive risk system. The higher you go, the fewer safe spots there are. I usually set a target multiplier before I start. For example, I often tell myself I will cash out at x4.0 no matter what. If I do that five times successfully with a $10 bet, I have a solid profit. It sounds easy, but the temptation to reach for that x100 or x500 is always there.

My Session History from March 12th

Round NumberBet AmountFinal MultiplierResult
1$2.50x1.00Loss
5$5.00x4.80$24.00
12$15.00x12.50$187.5
18$3.00x88.00$264.0

That x88 win was the highlight of my week. I was down to my last $20 when I decided to go for a high-risk path. I chose the center lane every single time. By the eighth step, the multiplier was already at x45. My hands were shaking. The screen was glowing blue, indicating a "heat streak." I clicked one more time, and it hit x88. I didn't push my luck further and hit the button immediately.

Pro Tip: Never chase a loss with a huge jump in bet size. Stick to a percentage of your balance. I usually keep my bets at 3% of my total wallet to ensure I can play for at least an hour.


The platform has a great way of rewarding consistent play. Since I started playing regularly in January, I moved up from the Bronze tier to the Gold tier. This gave me access to a 12% weekly rebate. Last Monday, I received a $54 rebate which I used to play the Oz2win Pokies collection. It is a nice safety net when you have a cold streak.

The visual feedback in these games is vital. When you win, there are gold coins exploding across the interface. When you lose, the "crash" is represented by a dark cloud or crumbling rocks. It makes the rules feel very physical. You aren't just looking at numbers; you are watching a story. I also noticed that the game mechanics change slightly during "Power Hours." Between 7 PM and 9 PM, the bonus tiles seem to appear more frequently. These tiles don't increase the multiplier, but they give you a "shield" for one mistake. Having a shield is a game-changer when you are at the x50 level.

I finished my session with a total balance of $512.00. I withdrew $350.00 and left the rest for my next session on Friday. The withdrawal was processed quickly, and I saw the funds in my bank account by Thursday morning. The simplicity of the rules combined with the high stakes of the path-based mechanics makes it my favorite way to spend an evening. Just remember to watch the multipliers and know when to walk away with your winnings.

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My strategy for hitting x100 multipliers on path games

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I spent my Saturday evening testing out some specific strategies on path-based games. I usually stick to the standard reels, but the way these multipliers build up in the newer games is actually pretty wild if you know when to walk away. I started the night with a $65 deposit. I decided to focus entirely on the games where you have to navigate a character through different lanes to build up a win.

Understanding the Path Mechanics

The game I spent most of my time on uses a vertical path system. You have three lanes to choose from: left, middle, and right. Every time you move forward without hitting an obstacle, your multiplier increases.

  • Step 1: x1.20 multiplier
  • Step 2: x1.85 multiplier
  • Step 3: x2.50 multiplier
  • Step 4: x5.00 multiplier

I noticed a pattern where the obstacles usually appeared in the middle lane twice in a row before switching to the sides. I started with small $2 bets to get a feel for the rhythm. After about 20 minutes, I had increased my balance to $88. The visuals are very clean; you see a small neon avatar running through a digital tunnel. When you hit a block, the screen flashes red, and you lose the current stake. The trick is knowing when to hit the "Collect" button.

The Bonus Round Breakthrough

The real turning point happened when I triggered a special bonus feature. I had moved my bet up to $5 per round. I hit a sequence of five successful jumps, reaching a x12 multiplier. Instead of cashing out, I landed on a "Bonus Gate" symbol. This moved me into a separate screen where the stakes were much higher.

Pro Tip: In the bonus round, the multiplier does not reset if you miss one jump. It stays at the current level for the next three attempts.


This was huge. I was sitting at a x15 base. I had 10 free attempts to move further up the path. By the seventh attempt, I had managed to dodge the energy walls and reached a x55 multiplier. I could feel my heart racing because my $5 bet was now worth $275. I decided to push it one more time. I chose the left lane, the avatar zoomed forward, and I hit the x88 mark. I clicked the collect button immediately.

My Loyalty Program Experience

I have been playing on this platform for a few weeks now. One thing that keeps me coming back to GDay77 is how the loyalty levels actually impact the gameplay. I recently moved up to the Silver tier after hitting 1,000 points.

  1. Silver Tier: Gives you a 7% weekly cashback on any losses.
  2. Gold Tier: Increases the cashback to 10% and adds a personal manager.
  3. Diamond Tier: Offers custom withdrawal limits and exclusive tournament entries.

Last Tuesday, I received a $42 cashback payment which I used to explore the live dealer section. It is a nice safety net when you have a rough session.

Final Results of the Session

By the end of my two-hour session, my initial $65 had grown significantly. I had one more lucky run on a crash-style game where I jumped out at x18 with a $10 bet, adding another $180 to the pot.

  • Starting Balance: $65
  • Highest Multiplier: x88
  • Total Bonus Wins: $440
  • Final Cash Out: $712

I find that the best way to use bonus rounds to your advantage is to be aggressive only when the "safety" mechanics are active. If you are in a standard round, cash out at x3 or x5. But when you hit those free spin gates or persistent multiplier zones, that is the time to aim for the x50 or x100 targets. It takes patience, but seeing that balance jump from double digits to triple digits makes the wait worth it. I am planning to go back in next weekend to see if I can hit the Gold loyalty tier for that extra cashback percentage.

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Controlling the urge to chase big multipliers

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It was exactly 8:45 PM on a Tuesday evening, March 10th, when I sat down at my desk with a cup of coffee and a clear goal. I had $125 in my account, which included a bit of a boost from the 100% welcome bonus I claimed earlier in the week. My plan was simple: play for ninety minutes and walk away regardless of the outcome. In the past, I struggled with knowing when to stop, but lately, I have developed a system that keeps me grounded while enjoying the thrill of the games.

Starting with Sports Strategy
I began my session by looking at the cricket section. There was a match starting soon, and I decided to place a $30 bet on the underdog with odds of 2.15. I like sports betting because it requires a bit of research rather than just pure luck. While waiting for the match to progress, I moved over to the casino section to try some of the more fast-paced options. The interface is very responsive, making it easy to switch between the sportsbook and the live gaming lobby without any lag or delay.

Navigating the Path Games
One of my favorite types of games involves choosing a path. You have a character moving forward—usually a neon-lit runner—and you have to decide which lane to take to avoid obstacles like falling blocks or energy barriers. Each successful move increases your multiplier. I started with $5 bets. On my first attempt, I made it through four obstacles, reaching a x2.40 multiplier. I felt the urge to go for the fifth one, which would have bumped me to x3.80, but the visual of a crumbling wall ahead made me nervous. I clicked the collect button and took my $12.

Pro Tip: The visual cues in path games are there to build tension. Do not let the animations rush your decision. Take a breath and remember your target multiplier. It is better to cash out early than to watch your progress disappear in a flash of light.


The Intensity of Crash Mechanics
Next, I moved to the crash game. This is where most people lose their cool. You see a line ascending, and the multiplier numbers start spinning faster and faster. x1.10... x1.50... x2.00... x5.00... It is incredibly tempting to wait for those massive x20 or x50 payouts that you see other players hitting in the sidebar. However, I have seen the game crash at x1.02 too many times to be reckless.

I stuck to a strategy of auto-cashout at x1.85 for three consecutive rounds with $10 stakes.
1. Round 1: Cashed at x1.85 (Win $8.50 profit)
2. Round 2: Cashed at x1.85 (Win $8.50 profit)
3. Round 3: Crashed at x1.15 (Loss $10.00)

Even with one loss, I was still up by $7. It is all about the math. If you hit x1.85 twice and lose once, you are still ahead. Most people fail because they try to make up for a loss by doubling their next bet. I refuse to do that. I checked my progress on Winx96 and saw that my loyalty points were slowly accumulating. These points are great because they eventually lead to higher cashback percentages, which is a nice safety net for any regular player.

Using the Loyalty Safety Net
One thing that helps me stay calm is knowing there is a daily cashback system. If I have a bad run, I get a small percentage, usually around 5% to 10%, back into my balance the next day. This takes the sting out of a losing streak and allows me to play with a bit more confidence. During this session, I was actually doing quite well. By 10:00 PM, my balance had grown to $198.

A Detailed Look at the Session Results

Game TypeInitial BetFinal MultiplierResult
Cricket Match$30.002.15Win ($64.50)
Path Game$5.002.40Win ($12.00)
Crash Game$10.00x1.85Win ($18.50)
Path Game$10.00CrashLoss ($0.00)
Crash Game$20.00x3.10Win ($62.00)

Knowing When to Walk Away
The final win of the night came on a crash round where I got lucky and cashed out at x3.10 with a $20 bet. My balance hit $255. This was $5 over my mental limit for the night. The adrenaline was pumping, and I really wanted to try one more round to see if I could hit $300. But I recognized that feeling. It is the same feeling that leads to losing everything. I closed the browser, took a deep breath, and felt proud of my discipline.

The key to longevity in this hobby is treating it like a game of patience and probability. Whether you are betting on a major cricket match or watching a multiplier climb on a crash screen, the cash out button is your best friend. Use it often, use it early, and never let greed dictate your next move. I have found that by being satisfied with x1.5 or x2.0 wins, I enjoy the experience much more than I did when I was chasing x100 dreams. It is about the session, not just the score. Staying smart and sticking to a plan makes every win feel better. Keeping that perspective is what keeps the game fun.

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My $50 turned into a $1400 road trip fund

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I started my Friday evening with a simple $50 deposit. I wasn't looking for a life-changing jackpot, just some entertainment after a long week at the office. I logged into my favorite platform Spin96 and decided to try my luck on a few different titles. The interface was smooth, and I immediately saw the various promotions available for active players. Since I already had an account, I was mostly interested in the 10% daily cashback, which is a great safety net for anyone who plays regularly.

My first stop was a path-based multiplier game. If you haven't played these, the mechanics are straightforward but very intense. You watch a small character or a line move across a grid. Every step forward increases your multiplier, but at any moment, an obstacle can appear and end the round. You have to decide whether to cash out early or risk it for a bigger win. I started with small $2 bets. On my fourth round, the multiplier climbed steadily: x1.5, x3.2, x8.0, and then it hit a massive x45 surge. I cashed out just before a boulder blocked the path, pocketing $90 instantly. It was a great start and gave me the confidence to explore other options.

Moving to the High Stakes
Feeling a bit bolder, I moved over to a popular slot game known for its high volatility and cascading reels. I set my bet to $5 per spin. For about ten minutes, nothing much happened. I saw a few small returns of $2 or $3, which kept my balance hovering around the $120 mark. Then, the scatter symbols finally aligned. I triggered a free spin round with 15 spins. This is where the magic really happened.

The Big Win Breakdown
1. Round 3: Multiplier symbols of x10 and x5 dropped simultaneously, totaling a x15 multiplier on a $12 win.
2. Round 7: A massive cascade cleared almost the entire board, adding $120 to my balance in a single sequence.
3. Round 12: A rare x100 multiplier landed on a winning line of purple gems, which was the highlight of the night.

By the time the free spins ended, my balance had jumped from $115 to $745. I couldn't believe my eyes. Usually, I would stop there and withdraw, but the 10% daily cashback gave me a bit of extra cushion. I felt comfortable trying one last game before calling it a night.

The Final Push
I decided to try a crash game. This is all about timing and nerves. You place your bet and watch a multiplier rise from 1.00x upwards. The goal is to hit the collect button before the multiplier crashes to zero. I put down a $50 bet. The number climbed: 1.5x... 2.0x... 3.5x... 5.0x... my heart was racing as the numbers turned from green to gold. I held out until 8.4x and clicked collect. That single click added $420 to my total balance.

Pro Tip: In crash games, don't always wait for the x10 or x20 multipliers. Consistent wins at x2.0 or x3.0 build your bankroll much faster than chasing one huge multiplier that might never come.


I took a final look at my total balance: $1425. I started with just $50. That is a x28.5 return on my initial money. I decided to call it a night and hit the withdrawal button. The process was fast, and I started planning a trip to the coast for the weekend. I booked a nice hotel for $450, set aside $300 for high-end seafood dinners and drinks, and still had plenty left over for my savings account.

It isn't just about luck; it is about knowing when to walk away. The platform offers a $20,000 weekly prize pool for active players, which is a huge incentive, but for me, the daily cashback is the real hero. Even if I had lost that $50, getting $5 back the next day would have allowed me one more shot at a lucky run. The total payout of $1425 was enough to transform a boring weekend at home into a luxury getaway. I spent the next two days lounging by a pool and eating fresh oysters, all thanks to a lucky Friday night session. If you are going to play, always set a strict limit. I knew $50 was my max for the night, and sticking to that allowed me to enjoy the wins without the stress of losing more than I could afford.

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Understanding the path to x15 multipliers on a Friday

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I started my session last Friday around 7:45 PM with a balance of $120. I had been looking for something straightforward because I didn't want to spend an hour reading a manual. I decided to use a 100% match bonus that I saw on the promotions page, which bumped my starting bankroll up to $240. The first game I opened was a path-based multiplier game where the rules are actually quite simple once you see the grid in front of you.

How the path mechanics work

The game is set up as a series of rows, usually five or six. Each row has three different tiles you can click on. Before you start, you set your bet amount. I started with a modest $5 bet to get a feel for the rhythm. Your goal is to move from the bottom row to the top without hitting an obstacle.

  • Row 1 gives a x1.23 multiplier.
  • Row 2 jumps to x1.95.
  • Row 3 offers a x3.10 return.
  • Row 4 hits x5.40.
  • Row 5 reaches a high of x12.80.

The tension comes from the fact that you can cash out at any time. After I cleared the first two rows and saw my $5 turn into $9.75, my mouse hovered over the collect button for a solid ten seconds. I decided to push to the third row. I clicked the middle tile, it turned green, and suddenly I was looking at $15.50.

The crash game alternative

After a few rounds of the path game, I switched over to a crash-style game. This is even simpler but much faster. You place a bet, and a multiplier starts growing from x1.00. You have to click "Cash Out" before the line disappears or "crashes."

Pro Tip: I found that setting an auto-cashout at x1.50 is a great way to build a steady balance without the heart-pounding fear of losing everything in the first two seconds.


I watched the screen as the multiplier climbed: x1.10, x1.40, x1.80... then suddenly, it turned red at x1.84. I had cashed out at x1.50, so I walked away with a $7.50 return on my $5 bet. It sounds small, but doing this twenty times in a row adds up quickly.

My biggest win of the night

Around 10:30 PM, I felt a bit bolder. I went back to the path game and increased my bet to $25. I cleared the first row (x1.23) and the second row (x1.95) easily. When I got to the fourth row, the potential payout was $135. My heart was racing. I picked the left tile. It stayed green. I was at x5.40. Instead of cashing out, I took a risk on the final row for that x12.80 multiplier. I clicked the right-hand tile, and the screen flashed gold. I turned that $25 into $320 in less than a minute.

  1. Always check the multiplier table before you start.
  2. Use the Vegas Stars Casino interface to set your limits early.
  3. Don't chase a x50 multiplier if you can win five x2.0 multipliers in a row.

By the time I finished at 11:15 PM, my total balance was $542. Since I started with $120 of my own money, that was a profit of $422. The visuals in these games are very helpful for beginners. When you lose, the tile usually turns into a red cross or an explosion icon, so you know exactly why the round ended. When you win, the path lights up. It is very intuitive.

I also noticed that the loyalty program kicked in. I reached Level 2, which gave me an extra $15 in rewards the next morning. It is a simple system where you earn points for every dollar you wager. If you are looking for a way to play without complex paylines or confusing symbols, these path and crash games are definitely the way to go. Just remember to keep an eye on that cash-out button, as the jump from x2 to x10 happens faster than you think.

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How I learned to play and win in just 5 minutes

I was bored on a Wednesday night, March 11, sitting in my apartment in Melbourne with nothing to do. I had seen a few ads for different sites, but I wanted something that didn't look like a mess of neon lights and confusing buttons. I found Tsars Casino and liked the clean, blue-sky design immediately. It felt fresh, almost like I was looking at a travel site instead of a gaming platform. I decided to put in $120 just to see what the hype was about.

I am not a professional player by any means. I usually get confused by complicated rules and paylines that look like spider webs. But what surprised me was how fast I figured everything out. It really took me less than 5 minutes to go from a total beginner to seeing my first profit.

Getting started with the basics

The first thing I noticed was the massive welcome package. They offer up to $3,000 and 200 free spins across your first four deposits. For a new guy like me, that felt like a huge safety net. I didn't take the whole thing at once, but even the first bit was enough to get me going. I headed straight for the "Crash" games because I heard they were the easiest to learn.

My first session in the clouds

I picked a game that looked like a simple flight path. The mechanics are incredibly straightforward:

  1. You place a small bet, like $10.
  2. A multiplier starts at 1.00x and begins to climb.
  3. You watch the number grow: 1.5x, 2.0x, 3.5x...
  4. You must hit the "Cash Out" button before the line "crashes" or the plane flies away.
  5. If you cash out at 2.00x, your $10 becomes $20 instantly.

On my first try, I was too nervous. I clicked the button at 1.45x and made a tiny profit of $4.50. On the second try, I waited until 2.10x and doubled my money. By the third minute, I was starting to see the rhythm. I saw the multiplier hit 15x while I was just watching, and my jaw dropped. If I had stayed in for that $10 bet, I would have walked away with $150 in about thirty seconds.

Pro tip: Don't get greedy. Cashing out at 1.5x or 2.0x consistently is much better than waiting for a 50x that might never come.


The rewards that kept me going

What I really liked about the experience was that it didn't feel like I was just throwing money into a void. There are actual incentives to keep playing. For example, they have a Wednesday Mystery Bonus. Since I was playing on a Wednesday, I got a random notification for some extra spins that I wasn't even expecting.

The Welcome Package Breakdown

I took some notes on how the bonus structure works because it is quite generous for Aussie players:

Deposit LevelBonus PercentageMaximum Bonus Amount
1st Deposit100% + 100 FSUp to $450
2nd Deposit50% + 100 FSUp to $450
3rd Deposit40%Up to $600
4th Deposit25%Up to $1,500

By the end of my first 5-minute learning curve, I had turned my initial $120 into $215. It wasn't a life-changing jackpot, but for five minutes of clicking a button on my phone, it felt amazing. The interface is so smooth that I never felt lost. Even the weekend reload bonus, which gives you 30% up to $500 plus more free spins, is clearly labeled so you don't miss out.

I also noticed they have a daily reward system. Every day you play, you get something back, which makes you feel valued as a regular user. I spent the rest of my night exploring some of the Megaways slots, where the multipliers can go even higher. I saw one game where the potential win was over 10,000x the stake. I haven't hit that yet, but after my quick success with the crash games, I feel a lot more confident. If you want a place that is easy to navigate and actually treats you well, this is definitely worth a look.

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