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SD cards become read-only on insertion
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SD cards become read-only on insertion

One of  the most annoying features on standard SD cards is the write protect tab. This tab often seems to get caught and pushed into the “read only” position when one inserts an SD card into a card reader or camera. Thus rendering the card “read only”. It seems a particular issue with the slots…

Clevo N150CU at night running KDE NEeon GNU/Linux c/w modified "Ghost" theme
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Clevo N150CU running GNU/Linux

Seems it’s time to buy another laptop. My trusty old Thinkpad has seen better days. Worse, a company with somewhat ironic name of “PCSpecialist” made a total pig’s breakfast of repairing my new Clevo N141ZU I had purchased from it earlier. “PCSpecialist” also lost my hard disk, then denied having it. And what “PCSpecialist” laughingly…

My cheap new Amazon Basics photographic rucksack
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My cheap new Amazon Basics photographic rucksack

A couple of days ago, I purchased an “amazon basics” camera+laptop rucksack, for the princely sum of £ £35.49. delivered. Well it just arrived. So time to check it out, and move in. I have to say  I’m actually quite impressed. This model also has a built-in laptop carrier too that comfortably holds a 40…