benelbow

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Tetrachromacy in c/wikipedia@lemmy.world
[–] benelbow@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Wonderful post, thank you.

What are the best options for computers that explicitly support linux operating systems? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
[–] benelbow@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

To answer your initial question with a personal success story I can recommend a supplier in Spain called Slimbook.

https://slimbook.com/en/

I bought one of their Evo 14 models with Mint installed for a mate and everything worked straight out of the box.

I'm in the UK so delivery was very good but as expected with customs etc. Comms & service from Slimbook were excellent.

The machine is excellent and works flawlessly. Configuration on their site is a doddle. There are a few reviews of their machines around.

(I've used Linux on various machines for twenty years - currently a mini PC, an old MacBook and three HP Streams; I've installed linux for friends & customers.)

https://slimbook.com/en/shop/product/evo-14-amd-ryzen-7-8845hs-1492?category=62

I'll either buy a Framework or Slimbook next. Hope that helps.

Tell me your age bracket without telling me your age bracket. in c/ask@lemm.ee
[–] benelbow@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Yes! Sorry about that... Although there was a grey/brown/sludge colour that was worse than avocado. Real avocados though were rarer than avocado bathroom suites.

Tell me your age bracket without telling me your age bracket. in c/ask@lemm.ee
[–] benelbow@lemm.ee 16 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Sweets were rationed when I was born. Sometime later I sold avocado bathroom suites...

Any close alternatives for green and red Tabasco? in c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk
[–] benelbow@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Pleasure! You've inspired me to change my habits & look beyond Tabasco too.

Any close alternatives for green and red Tabasco? in c/buyeuropean@feddit.uk
'Novocaine' Leads Miserably Slow Box Office With $8.5 Million Opening in c/movies@lemmy.world
[–] benelbow@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Okay. The glasses might have been a stretch - it seems special screenings are occasionally offered. More info... https://www.yourlocalcinema.com/explain.html

Still interesting, thanks.

'Novocaine' Leads Miserably Slow Box Office With $8.5 Million Opening in c/movies@lemmy.world
'Novocaine' Leads Miserably Slow Box Office With $8.5 Million Opening in c/movies@lemmy.world
[–] benelbow@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I did not know that! Thanks.

Even in the UK... https://yourlocalcinema.com/

Add a pair of these and I'm set! ))

https://www.protek-ppe.gr/system/uploads/asset/data/1116/4.0045-EAR-MUFFS-EP-106.jpg

'Novocaine' Leads Miserably Slow Box Office With $8.5 Million Opening in c/movies@lemmy.world
[–] benelbow@lemm.ee 12 points 1 year ago (5 children)

No volume control. No sound channel EQ. No subtitle option compared to home DVD or some streaming.

As a hearing aid wearer the turned-up-to-eleven sound level combined with unequal balance between voice and music/effects is borderline unbearable.

Max bass, max reverb, max audio compression, plus muttering and whispering by so many actors being recorded at low levels, combine to make cinema visits something to be endured.