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  1. Comment on Are there any communities for selling used computers within Canada? in ~tech

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    Yea, unfortunately FB Marketplace seems to have taken over here.

    Yea, unfortunately FB Marketplace seems to have taken over here.

    1 vote

  2. Comment on Are there any communities for selling used computers within Canada? in ~tech

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    Free Geek seems like a great cause. I probably won't donate this laptop to them but I will keep them in mind for the other tech I have piling up. Thanks!

    Free Geek seems like a great cause. I probably won't donate this laptop to them but I will keep them in mind for the other tech I have piling up. Thanks!

    2 votes

  3. Comment on Are there any communities for selling used computers within Canada? in ~tech

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    What province are you in? I'm in BC and I don't see a ton of activity on Kijiji. Craigslist was great up until just a couple years ago.

    What province are you in? I'm in BC and I don't see a ton of activity on Kijiji. Craigslist was great up until just a couple years ago.

    3 votes

  4. Comment on Are there any communities for selling used computers within Canada? in ~tech

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    Oh that's a great idea, thank you

    Oh that's a great idea, thank you

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Are there any communities for selling used computers within Canada? in ~tech

  6. Are there any communities for selling used computers within Canada?

    ~tech Ask (recommendations)
    I have a Starlabs Labtop in great shape that I would like to sell. Problem is, I can't garner much interest on Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace. Are there any computer Buy/Sell sites in Canada such...

    I have a Starlabs Labtop in great shape that I would like to sell. Problem is, I can't garner much interest on Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace. Are there any computer Buy/Sell sites in Canada such as Pinkbike.com for used bicycles?

    9 votes

  7. Comment on Where do you buy/order computer peripherals in Canada? in ~tech

  9. Comment on Don’t publish your podcast only on Spotify in ~tech

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    If a podcast is only available on Spotify, I just won't be hearing it unfortunately, regardless of how intriguing it is.

    If a podcast is only available on Spotify, I just won't be hearing it unfortunately, regardless of how intriguing it is.

    19 votes

  10. Comment on Lego Island has been recompiled in ~games

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    Oh darn, do you know how it compares to Vanadium? That's the graphene OS browser.

    Oh darn, do you know how it compares to Vanadium? That's the graphene OS browser.

  11. Comment on Lego Island has been recompiled in ~games

  12. Comment on How Red Hat just quietly, radically transformed enterprise server Linux in ~comp

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    Do I want to use SliverBlue on my new Framework Laptop? I like the thought of the security it offers. The laptop will be used for general browsing and photo management.

    Do I want to use SliverBlue on my new Framework Laptop? I like the thought of the security it offers. The laptop will be used for general browsing and photo management.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on Rumors of new tiers/prices for Game Pass, next Xbox(es) will be Windows based, will include Steam/Epic + full Xbox library emulation and backwards compatibility in ~games

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    How far did you get with Linux on it? Sounds exciting Wondering if I could turn an old PS4 into a media machine/ retro gaming machine

    How far did you get with Linux on it? Sounds exciting

    Wondering if I could turn an old PS4 into a media machine/ retro gaming machine

  14. Comment on I hate phone updates in ~tech

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    Have you ever dabbled with Lineage OS? I dont know if it is compatible with your Samsung phone, but might be a good alternative to avoid all that AI bloatware

    Have you ever dabbled with Lineage OS? I dont know if it is compatible with your Samsung phone, but might be a good alternative to avoid all that AI bloatware

    6 votes

  15. Comment on LocalSend: a free, open-source, cross-platform app to share files to nearby devices in ~tech

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    Right, my bad, I meant to say without the necessity of being on the same network

    Right, my bad, I meant to say without the necessity of being on the same network

  16. Comment on LocalSend: a free, open-source, cross-platform app to share files to nearby devices in ~tech

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    Its too bad it can't work device to device directly. I think that is the big drawback for people that can't send files other than by WhatsApp/SMS

    Its too bad it can't work device to device directly. I think that is the big drawback for people that can't send files other than by WhatsApp/SMS

  17. Comment on LocalSend: a free, open-source, cross-platform app to share files to nearby devices in ~tech

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    Is this intended for transfers between people or meant more for transfers between one person's devices?

    Is this intended for transfers between people or meant more for transfers between one person's devices?

    2 votes

  18. Comment on Is anyone else frustrated with the eBay buying experience? in ~tech

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    Yea that bothers me too that they hold personal details about me but refuse to add proper 2FA support.

    Yea that bothers me too that they hold personal details about me but refuse to add proper 2FA support.

    3 votes

  19. Comment on Is anyone else frustrated with the eBay buying experience? in ~tech

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    Swappa is for used electronics or new as well?

    Swappa is for used electronics or new as well?

    1 vote

  20. Is anyone else frustrated with the eBay buying experience?

    ~tech Ask (survey)
    I've used eBay for many years. It seems to me their support is just getting worse and worse, and their buying experience is beyond confusing. Most recently, I've been getting an invoice for items...

    I've used eBay for many years. It seems to me their support is just getting worse and worse, and their buying experience is beyond confusing.

    Most recently, I've been getting an invoice for items that I never committed to buy, I merely asked the seller if combined shipping was a possibility on these items. eBay support first told me that I made a bid on the items. I responded that is incorrect because the items weren't even up for auction, it was a fixed price. They responded with "oh sorry, I see you did not bid, but you did send an offer and if the seller accepts, you must pay the amount". But I never sent any monetary offer, I didn't even request a shipping price.

    This is the most recent of a few experiences that just seem beyond confusing to me. Is anyone else having these kind of experiences?

    25 votes