[–] 2 points 4 hours ago

I've been looking into ways to do funky things with graphical sessions and am considering switching to a setup based on GNOME Remote Desktop and headless mode to have multiple sessions at the same time (although that differs from what OP is looking for)

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  • [–] 0 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

    Phones like these have features that power users love like headphone jack, expandable storage, removable battery, and repairability improvements. They also have really good software support too and a lot of OS options, such as both mainline Linux support and Android. And on top of that, a 10+ year support lifetime so you can really get the most out of your hardware. It might be $1000+ USD more expensive than the alternatives, but the freedom, added functionality, and longevity it gives you makes it really worth it!

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  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago*

    FYI they have a limited free version now where you can get more usage out of it by clearing cookies, but it might behave differently on different IP addresses

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    I live in Boise metro area (USA) and use a Lectric XPedition cargo ebike.

    Basically I'm trying to figure out a better way to carry things for commuting to work:

    • Laptop - Needs protection from weather/sprinklers and bumps. Earlier my laptop got bashed up from all the bumps and I suspect that contributed to or caused its death, and its pointy corners put holes in my waterproof pannier that I guess I need to patch somehow. I bought another laptop and wrapped it in a sweatshirt for more protection but now it is destroying my sweatshirt. So I definitely need something better, and if it's less expensive than my laptop then it's worth it.
    • Other electronics - needs to go in a weatherproof container similar to my laptop
    • Lunch/snacks - I want this to be separated from my electronics
    • Rain clothes - Also needs to be separated from my electronics
    • Emergency bike tools

    Right now I have two waterproof Ortlieb panniers but they don't fit on the XPedition so I have to attach it to a basket in a wonky way but one is what I put my electronics in right now. I also have backpacks that aren't waterproof which I wear one and carry my lunch/tools in it. And two panniers designed for the ebike but neither are waterproof so I'm not using them for this.

    I am most concerned about my laptop obviously and I think a cheap workaround is buying a sleeve off Amazon/Aliexpress but it's still a chaotic and poorly secured setup. I saw that there seems to be panniers and backpacks designed for this which I am considering but there are a lot of options. So I'm wondering how other people carry their valuables and items.

    EDIT: I just saw that Ortlieb has an insert for carrying a laptop which looks like a decent option but a better way to attach the pannier to the bike would be nice.

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