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Help me navigate the world of debloated/custom Windows 11 Installs in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

I haven't had the laptop long enough to know what happens after updates. However, if Microsoft wants to reset any of the changes or reinstall software or features, they will regardless of what methods or tools you've used to debloat. I like this tool because it's easy to run and can be done periodically (like after major updates) without much hassle. And it's open source on GitHub which I very much appreciate.

Help me navigate the world of debloated/custom Windows 11 Installs in c/technology@lemmy.world
[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 10 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Here's a really nice script to debloat a new Windows install. I bought a new Windows 11 laptop and this made it super easy:

https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat

Any good Linux Tablet recommendations? in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Check out the "Screen Rotate" gnome extension (by shyzus). It adds a button in the gnome quick settings menu that allows you to disable auto rotate, and has the option to add a button to manually switch between portrait or landscape rotation.

Adding TV to bedroom without using mainstream smart device in c/technology@lemmy.world
Something resets my monitor colour calibration when I log in in c/linux@lemmy.ml
I made a plain text Linux cheat sheet as a reference and for beginners. in c/linux@lemmy.ml
New to Linux? Ubuntu Isn’t Your Only Option in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 6 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Why isn't KDE Neon ever recommended? It seems like it would be a solid option.

New laptop time. Thinkpad recommendations? in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Where did you buy it? Looking for something similar for myself.

Use work laptop as personal device by dual booting on a separate internal drive? in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 2 points 9 months ago

Quite interesting. Thank you for the information!

Use work laptop as personal device by dual booting on a separate internal drive? in c/linux@lemmy.ml
Use work laptop as personal device by dual booting on a separate internal drive? in c/linux@lemmy.ml
Use work laptop as personal device by dual booting on a separate internal drive? in c/linux@lemmy.ml
[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 3 points 9 months ago (7 children)

From a technical perspective I'm curious - how would they know a drive has been added without physically inspecting the laptop?

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Use work laptop as personal device by dual booting on a separate internal drive? (lemmy.one)
submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by StorageB@lemmy.one to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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I currently have a Dell laptop that runs Windows for work. I use an external SSD via the Thunderbolt port to boot Linux allowing me to use the laptop as a personal device on a completely separate drive. All I have to do is F12 at boot, then select boot from USB drive.

However, this laptop is only using 1 of the 2 internal M.2 ports. Can I install Linux on a 2nd M.2 drive? I would want the laptop to normally boot Windows without a trace of the second option unless the drive is specified from the BIOS boot options.

Will this cause any issues with Windows? Will I be messing anything up? For the external drive setup, I installed Linux on a different computer, then transferred the SSD to the external drive. Can I do the same for the M.2 SSD – install Linux on my PC, then transfer that drive to the laptop?

Any thoughts or comments are welcome.

Edit: Thank you everyone! This was a great discussion with a lot of great and thoughtful responses. I really appreciate the replies and all the valuable information and opinions given here.

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What are some interesting devices powered by Linux? (lemmy.one)
 

Here's a few that I know of. What other things are commonly running Linux that most people may but be aware of?

  • Ingenuity (helicopter drone on Mars)
  • Smart TVs and streaming devices (Samsung's TizenOS and Roku devices)
  • Smart appliances (Samsung's smart refrigerator)
  • Digital signs and billboards
  • My car stereo (Sony XAV-AX6000)
  • The Large Hadron Collider
  • FAA Air traffic control and radar systems
  • Self driving cars
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