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Framework Laptop 13 Protective Bumper
The Framework Laptop is praised for its modular design and repairability, essential for travelers. Despite lacking existing protective cases, the author created a custom lid-bumper using TPU 98A material. After extensive revisions, two thickness options (6mm and 10mm) were evaluated for performance, with a focus on offering additional protection during travel.
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Retro Inspired Optical and Floppy Drive Case
The author shares a creative project of combining a DVD/CD RW drive with a floppy drive in a retro-inspired 3D printed case to declutter their desktop. They prefer easy, reversible assembly and use PETG for its durability. The design is accessible for others via downloadable CAD files, despite seeking better color matching.
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Thunderbird on KDE Plasma | Fine-Tuning File Dialogs
The author expresses frustrations with the GTK file dialog in Thunderbird, advocating for the use of KFileDialog instead. They provide detailed steps for adjusting settings in Thunderbird to enhance user experience, particularly highlighting the ease of KFileDialog. While usability issues persist on X11, the author finds the improvement beneficial.
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Configuring an External PDF Viewer in Thunderbird on Linux
The author highlights their dissatisfaction with Thunderbird’s built-in PDF viewer, which lacks essential features like annotations and easy window management. They prefer Okular for its robust capabilities. Despite some frustrations in adjusting settings, they appreciate Thunderbird’s flexibility and customization, making it an effective tool for their email and productivity needs.
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Unbricking an ESP8266 with esptool.py on Linux
The article offers a guide for unbricking an ESP8266 NodeMCU that has become unresponsive. It details the prerequisites like installing Python and pipx, setting USB permissions, connecting the board, and using esptool.py to erase the flash. Following these steps allows users to properly flash firmware, such as WLED.
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Tinkering with Dongles | Why Framework Needs the DongleHider+ Expansion Card
I am a Framework Computers enthusiast. My Laptop 13 is my daily driver has become a road-hardened, traveling partner, reliably working from home, at the office, in the airport and sits perfectly on the tray in the airplane when I am trying to hammer out some documentation, or queuing up a bunch of emails. It’s…
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Check if Your Password Has Been Compromised
It appears to me that data breaches are no longer an infrequent alarming event but rather, it has become a troubling trend in the digital world. If you are concerned about whether or not you password is strong enough or has appeared in a data breach here are some sources for you to check out…
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Fixing Firmware Update Issues on Framework Laptop 13
The author shares their experience troubleshooting firmware update failures on a Framework Laptop 13 equipped with an Intel Core Ultra processor. Despite multiple attempts and issues with left-side ports, they successfully resolved the update problem by using the UEFI shell on a USB drive and providing specific instructions. They express gratitude for Framework’s support.
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Gridfinity Large Screw Driver Rack
The author has utilized the Gridfinity system to organize their workbench and office due to its modular flexibility. However, the existing screwdriver storage solutions were inadequate, prompting the creation of a custom holder via OnShape. The new design accommodates larger screwdrivers and incorporates magnetic features, enhancing organization without limiting future adjustments.
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Epic Earbud Recovery | Earbud-Finder
I lost an earbud in the woods and with a little help from a website called earbud-finder.com, I was able to recover it.
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