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Bob

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Feb 13, 2024, 3:39:15 AMFeb 13
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https://www.howtogeek.com/replacing-your-pc-with-your-smartphone-is-amazing-heres-why/

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badgolferman

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Feb 13, 2024, 10:08:35 AMFeb 13
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Bob <an...@anon.com> wrote:
> https://www.howtogeek.com/replacing-your-pc-with-your-smartphone-is-amazing-heres-why/
>

That is the most annoying web page ever! Every time I try to scroll a video
pops up!

I don’t think phones will replace laptops or desktops. The power of the
mouse and keyboard tandem when working on spreadsheets or anything else
can’t be replaced by the phone.

I replaced our desktop at home with a laptop and still struggle with the
screen size. I’m right on the verge of needing a monitor so I don’t see how
a phone will be any better.

Bob

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Feb 13, 2024, 11:21:19 AMFeb 13
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badgolferman <REMOVETHISb...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Bob <an...@anon.com> wrote:
>> https://www.howtogeek.com/replacing-your-pc-with-your-smartphone-is-amazing-heres-why/
>>
>
> That is the most annoying web page ever! Every time I try to scroll a video
> pops up!

On both android and iPad, my browser is set to ignore the add videos on
that URL. (But I can’t remember exactly how or when I did that) At least I
can say it can be done.

>
> I don’t think phones will replace laptops or desktops. The power of the
> mouse and keyboard tandem when working on spreadsheets or anything else
> can’t be replaced by the phone.

I started using BT keyboard and mouse years ago, leaving laptop hardwired
to TV.
On occasions have connected dual boot Linux/windows by Wifi ok.
Although I haven’t bothered for years, am confident could connect
BT/cast/TV with tablet or phone if I wanted.

>
> I replaced our desktop at home with a laptop and still struggle with the
> screen size. I’m right on the verge of needing a monitor so I don’t see how
> a phone will be any better.
>
>

If you’re not addicted to TV, why not use the TV for your laptop too? (I
have been known to switch rapidly between live TV and laptop ;-)
Surely even a spare TV with BT mouse/kb would be cheaper than a new
monitor?

Nevertheless, I’m sure today’s kids could sort their IT out sans computer
much faster than I ever could. :-)

Sharx335

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Feb 13, 2024, 11:43:42 AMFeb 13
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On 2024-02-13 1:39 a.m., Bob wrote:
> https://www.howtogeek.com/replacing-your-pc-with-your-smartphone-is-amazing-heres-why/
>

I have NO patience for those phone fanatics who expect to do everything
on their tiny screens. Phones are for phoning, desktops and laptops are
for computing.

Bob

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Feb 13, 2024, 11:55:10 AMFeb 13
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Crikey, Dave!
Do you really think today's kids should respect the impatience of old farts
like you?

Sharx335

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Feb 13, 2024, 12:06:00 PMFeb 13
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We have a desktop attached to a 27 inch monitor and a laptop with a 15.5
inch screen. Great combo. But when the 2016 vintage desktop bites the
dust it is likely to be replaced with another laptop.

Sharx335

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Feb 13, 2024, 12:07:37 PMFeb 13
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I could give a flying fart WHAT they respect--just listen to their music
and remember--they, too, have a vote. GAWWWD.

Dexter

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Feb 13, 2024, 10:23:08 PMFeb 13
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and they'll continue to vote, even after you're dead.

Dexter

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Feb 13, 2024, 10:25:05 PMFeb 13
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Bob wrote:

>
https://www.howtogeek.com/replacing-your-pc-with-your-smartphone-is-amazing-heres-why/
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Neither of my nephews, mid 30s, have laptops at home. They do
everything on their iPhone. One uses a desktop at work.

Sharx335

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Feb 14, 2024, 1:23:35 AMFeb 14
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Indeed they will but at least my ears will be deaf to their naive,
ignorant bullshit.

Sharx335

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Feb 14, 2024, 1:25:12 AMFeb 14
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What's the biggest screen on an I-phone? I rest my case. Why would
anyone make their life difficult by forcing themselves to deal with such
a small screen? Face it...I can wait til I get home before Googling a
whole lot of stuff.

Bob

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Feb 14, 2024, 5:13:09 AMFeb 14
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On 14/2/24 4:25 pm, Sharx335 wrote:
>On 2024-02-13 8:25 p.m., Dexter wrote:
>> Bob wrote:
>>
>>>
>> https://www.howtogeek.com/replacing-your-pc-with-your-smartphone-is-amazing-heres-why/
>> -------------------------------------
>>
>> Neither of my nephews, mid 30s, have laptops at home. They do
>> everything on their iPhone. One uses a desktop at work.
>>
>What's the biggest screen on an I-phone? I rest my case. Why would
>anyone make their life difficult by forcing themselves to deal with such
>a small screen?

You ask why?
Dave, the topic here pertains to kids, as distinct from narcissistic old
farts.

Were you not so hasty to concoct a conclusion, you could have actually read
the cited blog to discover why most anyone (along with the kids of today)
is now free to choose to use a small screen, cast to their TV when it
suits, and because their doing so can eminently exemplify the thrift we're
accustomed to hearing you preach; you never even had a case to put, let
alone a case to rest.

Pluted Pup

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Feb 15, 2024, 12:29:58 AMFeb 15
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phones are heavily promoted while laptops are not.

What's that aphorism, "advertising is always true"?


Dexter

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Feb 15, 2024, 11:28:13 AMFeb 15
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Now, I couldn't agree more. On so many levels.

Dexter

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Feb 15, 2024, 11:29:35 AMFeb 15
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Thrift? Do you know what an iPhone costs these days?

Bob

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Feb 15, 2024, 7:53:22 PMFeb 15
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iPhone? :-)
Crikey, Dexter!
Do you imagine you’re so open-minded that you didn’t even need to read the
article?
I usually post here from an ancient android tablet that, way back when I
bought it, was about half the price of iPhone *earbuds*!

Sharx335

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Feb 16, 2024, 1:17:00 AMFeb 16
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I sure do. Even a good Android is not cheap. That's why I still cling to
my Samsung flip phone, vintage about 2012, using the 3G network in
Canada which is good for at least another 18 months.

Mark Warner

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Feb 16, 2024, 8:13:23 PMFeb 16
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On 2/13/24 10:08 AM, badgolferman wrote:
> Bob <an...@anon.com> wrote:
>> https://www.howtogeek.com/replacing-your-pc-with-your-smartphone-is-amazing-heres-why/
>>
>
> That is the most annoying web page ever! Every time I try to scroll a video
> pops up!

Install the uBlock Origin addon in your browser. It's a game changer.
You will thank me.


--
Mark Warner
MX Linux KDE
Registered Linux User #415318
...lose .inhibitions when replying

Sharx335

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Feb 17, 2024, 3:06:15 AMFeb 17
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On 2024-02-16 6:13 p.m., Mark Warner wrote:
> On 2/13/24 10:08 AM, badgolferman wrote:
>> Bob <an...@anon.com> wrote:
>>> https://www.howtogeek.com/replacing-your-pc-with-your-smartphone-is-amazing-heres-why/
>>>
>>
>> That is the most annoying web page ever! Every time I try to scroll a
>> video
>> pops up!
>
> Install the uBlock Origin addon in your browser. It's a game changer.
> You will thank me.
>
>

Just tried that link. Worked just fine once I disabled my adblocker plus.

badgolferman

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Feb 17, 2024, 11:20:06 AMFeb 17
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Mark Warner wrote:

>On 2/13/24 10:08 AM, badgolferman wrote:
>>Bob <an...@anon.com> wrote:
>>>https://www.howtogeek.com/replacing-your-pc-with-your-smartphone-is-amazing-heres-why/
>>>
>>
>>That is the most annoying web page ever! Every time I try to scroll
>>a video pops up!
>
>Install the uBlock Origin addon in your browser. It's a game changer.
>You will thank me.

I've installed it and will check it out over time. Thank you now.
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