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framework 13 AMD... yay or nay?
  • I don’t have problems with high DPI ... only problems I’ve come across is ... I DID have scaling problems with Wayland

    This is exactly my point. You did have problems with high DPI. You had to fix some random config and avoid Wayland.

    I don't want to deal with this. I want to be able to use whatever software I want and have it work with minimal or no extra "fixing". I value this over slightly neater pixels.

  • framework 13 AMD... yay or nay?
  • Here's a screenshot I just took from my Framework 13. Notice how some of the text is clear, but the entire menu to the right is blurry.

    Common "fixes" are "move to Fedora" or "just enable some experimental flag in some random config". This all misses the point though: I don't want to have to do any of that. I just want a system that works with the most amount of apps.

    Of course, it depends on what you specifically value. For me, I value broader software compatibility over slightly neater pixels. Some people might like it the other way around. That's fine, but it's something important to know.

  • What's a good email provider?
  • ... I'm not a purelymail user or know much about it... But, I guess I am old now...

    I'm guessing the service being in beta for 6 years is a joke. It's a reference to Gmail being in beta forever.

  • I love systemd
  • Oooooh, wait. Does Quadlet let you run containers via systemd unit files??

    Quadlet is a tool for running Podman containers under systemd in an optimal way by allowing containers to run under systemd in a declarative way.

    https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/quadlet-podman

    That's cool! Thanks! TIL!

  • framework 13 AMD... yay or nay?
  • Minor gripe about the trackpad sticking intermittently

    Aaaah!!! It's not just me! I used a track pad on another computer and realized the Framework's stickiness wasn't just in my head!

  • framework 13 AMD... yay or nay?
  • I currently own a Framework 13... and... after daily driving it for a year, I decided I don't like it.

    The deal beaker for me is the high dpi display. Linux just isn't 100% compatible with hpi displays. I'm tired of my apps either having blurry fonts or tiny text. Ironic because hi dpi displays are supposed to look better.

    With Framework, you'll be pushed into using Fedora (it doesn't solve all the scaling issues) or pushed to stop using apps you like because they're using older GTK (some times there are no alternatives). You'll also have to dive into debugging scaling issues.

    I just switched back to my Dell XPS 13 9310 FHD and it was a breath of fresh air having everything just work. Any distro, any apps, no scaling debugging, text is readable and crisp, app UI elements look properly sized.

    I only ever switched out the modular ports once, but honestly it would have been better to buy a dongle instead because that would work on any computer.

    Oh, and I tried the higher resolution screen. It didn't fix the scaling issues.

    Oh, and, I actually had a display fail on me! After like 8 months, half the display went black. Thankfully, they were nice enough to send me a free replacement, but it definitely left me feeling like the Framework isn't that sturdy or durable.

    The shell also dents easily. I dropped a small music player from desk height onto the top lid and it left a small dent. (I have like 3 dents on the lid.)

    Repairability is the one feature that the Framework beats everyone else on, but to me the cons outweigh the pros.

  • I am in the US and its gotten very political but as pretty much a peon do I just tune the stuff out thinking its fear mongering? Or should I closely pay attention to it?
  • Personally, I'm tunning it out. The only time I dive into it is around elections so I can make an informed vote. But, after that it seems like I'm utterly powerless to change anything.

    I used to think being informed would come in handy to change people's minds, but that never happens. People have to change their own minds.

    See also: https://lemmy.today/post/22524765

  • Lemmy selfhost hints
  • Shortcut: use Tailscale to create your own private network and avoid hosting on the big, bad Internet. Otherwise, you really have to be careful on how you protect your services.

    Minor downside (or upside) is that you'll have to install the Tailscale app on each device you want to make part of the network.

    This made hosting at home a lot easier for me.

    Update: Ah! I misread the post. Tailscale doesn't make sense for this use case. My bad! 😅

  • Is there a way to have a less depressing Lemmy experience?
  • True actually. Browsing Subscribed is better than All. Although, you have to venture out into All to find new communities to subscribe to.

    I also found switching between Hot and Active sorts mixes things up.

  • Diamonds lose their sparkle as prices come crashing down
  • Lab-grown rocks

    When I was getting married a few years ago, I remember thinking fuck real diamonds lab-grown are literally the same thing. I remember getting some push back from some weirdos about how "real" diamonds are some how better or how people will think I'm a cheapskate or how people will feel bad for my wife...

    Well, fast forward a few years and literally nobody cares, thinks about, or has said anything negative about my wife's ring. We are both 1000000% happy and satisfied with the decision to buy lab grown.