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    Why is Windows better than Linux-Desktop for 70-year-olds?

    in IT and Computers

    Posted

    On 3/21/2024 at 5:17 AM, Lemsta69 said:

    Windows beats Linux because even though it sucks, Linux sucks worse for the average user. And yes, I have used Linsux many times and not just as a casual user.

     

    I'm not going to provide any examples because the last time I did you came up with a flippant response along the lines of "Linux is easily customisable" when is is in fact not, unless you are a computer programmer.

     

    Hint: it was about how after hours of searching I couldn't come up with a simple Linux equivalent of Core Temp.

     

    You failed to provide a solution other than "Linux is good, mmmkay?".

     

     

    Ever thought of making your Desktop-PC dual-bootable? 

    Then youd'd have a choice between Windows and Linux every time you start your PC. 

    Why is Windows better than Linux-Desktop for 70-year-olds?

    in IT and Computers

    Posted

    On 3/21/2024 at 5:17 AM, Lemsta69 said:

    Windows beats Linux because even though it sucks, Linux sucks worse for the average user. And yes, I have used Linsux many times and not just as a casual user.

     

    I'm not going to provide any examples because the last time I did you came up with a flippant response along the lines of "Linux is easily customisable" when is is in fact not, unless you are a computer programmer.

     

    Hint: it was about how after hours of searching I couldn't come up with a simple Linux equivalent of Core Temp.

     

    You failed to provide a solution other than "Linux is good, mmmkay?".

     

     

    Ever thought of making your Desktop-PC dual-bootable? 

    Then youd'd have a choice between Windows and Linux

    Great Bangkok Sois

    in Bangkok

    Posted

    On 12/18/2023 at 8:57 AM, KhunLA said:

    Y'all need to leave the tourist ghettos.   Finding good areas for food is easy.  Hop the rail line to popular station; Ari is a good one, use Gmap for local restaurants.  Pick a spot, and zoom in/out and refresh "search this area" and you get more options.  Pick the ones with most reviews, w/menus & photos.

     

    You want halal, vegan, pick one of the large Mosques, and explore the sois near them.

     

    Just get out & explore ... too easy, too much fun., and if wanting a beer to wash down your munchies, just pop into a 7-11.  Use a Yeti to be discreet and keep it cold.  Can even take it into a restaurant with you, just make sure you order water with any food.

     

    One thing Krung Thep is good for, almost impossible to be bored there ... though you do have to leave the barstool.  

     

    Also a few floating/canal side markets worth a visit, though avoid weekends, or not.  Accessible by rail and or bus, if not wanting to drive.  I don't when in town, unless I know I can park at a mall.  Then hit the streets, means it's not a late night, which never are anyway.

     

    Stayed at iCheck Inn/Sathorn a few weeks back (since pet friendly), and decent street around the corner there with some good munchies.  Had Mexican, OK, a little pricy, and there's a Charlie Brown's there for the 'non experimental' types.  At night the street vendors showed up.  Just OK, though TBH, didn't explore too much, as just hanging out with daughter, she's a bit lazy.

    I still like Soi Rambuttri and Khao San Road. 

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    Big Joke caught partying with leading online gambling operator

    in Thailand News

    Posted

    On 9/26/2023 at 10:51 AM, bob smith said:

    The loudest one in the room is usually the one with the most dirt under his fingernails.

     

    The fact that big joke claims to be this whiter than white knight in shining armor is a huge red flag.

     

    He should have stayed out of the spotlight and worked in the shadows if he truly wanted to fight crime in a meaningful, productive way. His big mouth and public persona may now be coming back to bite him hard on the behind.. 

    Hang on, even Big Joke has a right to privacy.

    When you're old & lonely

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

    Posted

    2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

    NZ does not do that. Everyone gets the pension worked or not as long as lived in NZ for the required number of years depending on age. Two required blocks which I don't remember specifics of, but a certain number of years before a certain age and more years after.

    Then they probably take off the money from your taxes. 

    When you're old & lonely

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Bobthegimp said:

    That's a horrible story. Most guys would be testing out their homemade wing suit from the top of a Viewtalay building, yet here you are. Where there's life, there's hope. 

     

    Most Western countries have some sort of pension available at 65 or so, can you get one of those? 

    You have to pay into a Social Security Funds in order to get a pension. Many just didn't care when they were young, and then got shocked when they got old. 

    Would you cover for your grandson?

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

    Posted

    11 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

    Would you lie for your kids?

    Would you cover up for them?

     

    You know this case got me thinking about morals .

     

    Last night I was watching the News in Sydney to see a alleged case of a car with teenagers in it last weekend high speed and crash into another car killing the 2 people inside.

     

    Video footage of it by bystanders see the 3 teenagers get out of the crashed car and run off leaving the dying people inside the car they hit 

     

    Now the car driven by the teenagers was apparently the Grandad's car 

     

    Next watching the news a elderly man with a walking stick is arrested by police ,they allege he is the grandfather of the teenager responsible for driving the car that killed the people and he was arrested because he claimed it was STOLEN by someone and his grandson was with him when this accident happened, effectively lying for his grandson.

     

    Now as he was leaving the court the reporter said to him ..."don't you have any morals ?

     

    Now it got me thinking , I don't blame him , I would possibly lie to protect my son or grandson too 

     

    How far would you go ....you don't know , but you would I guess ,we all would,I don't blame him ,he seemed to be a hurt man 

     

    Aren't you disappointed in your grand son asked the reporter when the old was leaving court looking sad 

     

    Some of you won't even leave to move to Thailand because of your children 

    Fortunately (or due to birth control) I don't have any children in the West. 

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    De facto wife

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    3 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

    It seems a couple of mongers are struggling with the idea that not everyone bin's their partner in lieu of banging prostitutes....:whistling:

     

     

    Exactly as DrJack54 wrote - the provision more info will yield better advice. 

     

    i.e. is your Partner planning on living in Thailand full time or visiting for a few months at a time etc.

     

     

     

     

     

    The first question should be if his wife is Thai. If she is she could use her Thai passport and wouldn't need any visa at all. 

    Health Agent needed.........................

    in Bangkok

    Posted

    17 hours ago, Makoshark said:

    Just returned to Bkk.  I am 73 and looking for an agent familiar with LMG, AXA, and Pacific Cross.  I used to use Luma but I am too old to qualify

     

    I live Sukhumvit Soi 28.  Looking to purchase 3 million worth of insurance.  

     

    Any help appreciated.  

    Try WRLIFE. 

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