Demonmariner

joined 2 years ago
[–] Demonmariner@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

More likely zinc or brass.

[–] Demonmariner@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Cook isn't handling it like solid gold though (it looks too light). I bet it's 24 karat gold plated zinc.

[–] Demonmariner@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I play Skyrim SE on Linux (Via Steam) and currently have about 30 mods on it, and it runs fine. I have run Oblivion Remastered (no mods) and have experienced occasional crashes, but it is at least playable.

[–] Demonmariner@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Not a problem for me. All the software I need is either available as native Linux or runs ok under Wine.

I'm ready to ditch Windows entirely at this point. I just need to find the best way to do that, without having to rebuild the Linux side of my dual boot PC.

 

I have a PC currently configured to dual boot Windows 10 and Linux Mint. I don't need Windows anymore, but Mint is working just fine and I'd rather avoid wiping the whole thing and starting over. Is there a safe way to just get rid of Windows?

[–] Demonmariner@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Of course, it's often a scam. But application fees can be legit. The key is how they are administered.

The fee should not be non refundable, just not refunded under certain specific circumstances.

[–] Demonmariner@lemmy.world -1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

It's not fraud if you tell the applicant what the rental criteria are and what happens to the money if they are turned down.

In ancient times, I was a small time landlord. On a couple of occasions I asked for an application fee. I followed these rules, which I explained to the applicant:

  1. The application fee was refunded if I turned down the applicant, provided the background check did not disclose a lie on the application.
  2. The application fee was applied to the security deposit if I granted the rental.
  3. The application fee was not refunded if the background check found a lie on the application, or if I granted the rental and the applicant changed their mind and declined to rent.

It costs money to do background checks. I wasn't going to be out of pocket if an applicant was dishonest with me.

[–] Demonmariner@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I have considered an e-bike. I believe I might be safe on one in some situations, but not as a daily driver. As mentioned, my balance is very poor. I can manage a stand up scooter for short distances. But the penalty for a fall at my age is far too high, and so anything on two wheels is really not going to be acceptable. Thanks for the thoughts though.

[–] Demonmariner@lemmy.world -2 points 6 months ago (6 children)

Try this when you are in your 70's and come back and we'll chat. And bring a cure for my chronically poor balance on your way over.