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I only still use the fan control. I have 2019 versions of all 4 apps. Probably not the latest available version each. But i can upload them for you. @zex4 You got PM.

2.4.9. is the latest. My machine is from Obsidian. It's a shame they don't build laptops anymore. Fantastic build, no issues since 2017.

I have one of these hated BGA machines. It's from 2017 and currently triple-booting 2xLinux and Win11. Running like day one. No need to upgrade.

I went to large store for travel gear yesterday and got this one with a discount: https://www.packeasy.ch/en/collections/handgepaeck-trolleys/products/genius-business-trolley-schwarz Hard case. It was the one used for testing out with no obvious scratches and i got it for 200€.

Has anyone experience with taking his gaming laptop on business trips? Do you use a backpack or a suitcase? I have a sports bag where i put the machine on top of the clothing as additional padding. I think that a trolley would be best, but i am not sure about the size. The gaming machines are often a little larger and thicker than typical 17,3" laptops. I have found the Wenger Patriot and Samsonite GuardIT 2.0 for now, that also offer great quality.

32", UHD, 240Hz, KVM Switch with USB-PD. First reviews praise the perfect allround capabilities for gaming and office. f.e. https://tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg32ucdm I think one of this gen will be my new monitor.

I had a couple of days to brood about the situation and the longer i think about it, it makes less sense. The improvement for my current situation would be minimal. It would make more sense to invest in a display upgrade with an integrated USB-C hub or KVM switch. Most of these already support USB PD up to 65 or 100W. There are even gaming displays on the market with these specs. Time to think some more about it. 😭

Holy moly. https://www.store.level1techs.com/products/hardware They have some switches meeting my criteria, but these start at 600$. Whew.

I now know that this only works properly with a KVM switch. To simplify the search a little, I have shortened the minimum requirements; all KVM switches should fulfil the rest: 2x USB-C host connection (1x with at least 60W PD) At least 1 additional USB-C port 1x DP (4K/120+Hz ready) 1x RJ45, 1Gbit is sufficient

As mobile working has been getting more important for me, I would like to free the setup on my desk from a few cables. I have a Surface Pro 7+ fro work and a Clevo gaming laptop (see signature), which are currently connected to a 32" 4K@60Hz display via HDMI+DP. The Surface has a USB-A and a USB-C port (both 5Gbit, USB-C with PD), the gaming laptop has 2 USB-A and 2 USB-C 10Gbit ports. Connection preferable via USB-C in each case. I would like to be able to connect both laptops at the same time. Input devices run via Bluetooth. A camera, printer (USB-A) and an external USB-C hard drive are mandatory USB devices. 1Gbit ethernet too, of course. The Surface should be chargeable via USB-C PD (60+W), the gaming laptop has its own 200W power supply. Then I don't need the Surface power supply anymore. I've only ever used docking stations for individual devices, which is why I'm asking what the right product is for switching between the laptops? In the medium/long term, it might not be a bad idea if the docking station supports 4K@120Hz in case I ever buy a monitor with a higher frequency. Any advice?

I am running Ubuntu and TuxedoOS, both are running flawless with Steam.

i am trying to get Garuda Grub to use my external display. Normally there is a key combination to activate an external display. Fn+F8 or else. I think, that all Clevo laptops (with numpad) have the same or very similiar layout. Which symbol should be the correct one? No Fn+ combinations are working at the moment for my display issue, but if i know the correct key, maybe i can work sth out.

Come on, is nobody cleaning their keyboards from time to time?

Since i am using my machine as a DTR with an external display, my laptop keyboard is rarely in use. To be honest, it's only mobile when on business trips. I now have found a couple of keys a little unresponsive - they are not sticky or getting stuck, but i have to push them harder to get them to function than ever before. Whar is your preferred way of cleaning such a keyboard? Or should i inspect single keys first?

Sounds like, if you don't really need mobility, go always big for more screen size, better cooling and more connectivity options?

This is more of a general recommendation, i don't need a laptop in the next couple of months. My current machine is a 17,3" Clevo, that is sitting 99% of the time closed on my docking stand connected to 32" 4k display. The GTX1060 is still fine for 4k gaming - with rather older games - and i only use it open when on business trips for FHD gaming. As long as it is enough for my current games and still "just works" i won't need a new one. But if...what would you recommend in regards to size? The use case won't change. Just take again a 17"+ to cover all bases, since there is no "too big" when used mobile that rare? I am pretty sure, that 15,6" will include enough performancewise, but i don't have any experience if gaming is any fun with this display size.

Proton 8 has further enhanced and stabilized my gaming experience with Steam. Everything runs as good as with Windows. 😎

Google Authenticator has been marked as a security risk for syncing data in plain text without encryption. https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2023/04/googles-new-two-factor-authentication-isnt-end-to-end-encrypted-tests-show/ Is there a way, that we use another app, because it's mandatory in here at the moment?

Which brand do you use, that doesn't trigger incompatibility warnings everytime you change the ink?

Oh my. I did miss this thread when i did start using Linux. I currently have huge issues with Steam and Crossover regarding the only game i play. Out of the blue, Lord of the Rings Online started stuttering even on the login screen. I tried several Proton builds, no change at all. Then i tried Crossover (which is using Wine) and installed the game with a WIndows 10 64bit bottle. After logging in, the game doesn't load further. I had to go back to my Windows installation - running on an external SSD, since both of my internal SSD are used for my main Linux distro and distro testing - to play LOTRO. No issues at all, so the game seems not to be the culprit. And a more general question: What do you prefer for gaming on Linux? Steam, pure Wine, Crossover or PlayOnLinux?

I think, this is a more general Clevo or even laptop question. I have been using an USB DAC for a couple of years now. There are some issues with it regarding music playback under Linux right now and i wanted to try out the Soundblaster X-Fi that comes with my Clevo P670. But the card doesn't show up in any hardware list. With Linux and Windows. Just Realtek/Nvidia and the DAC are visible. Windows: The equipment is not disabled in the device manager. I have read somewhere, that the Soundblaster has not it's own chip, but is a software enhanced version of the Realtek audio. Can someone shed light on it or help out to get the Soundblaster running? I know, that the series has been discontinued for a couple of years and there are no new drivers available, but i don't think it's a driver issue in the first place. I am just doing it wrong how to enable/install it. The Clevo P670 has an AMI BIOS, so no fancy options in the BIOS to accidentally disable the chip.

Their OS seems to be very interesting as well. KDE Plasma as default environment and good implementation of Nvidia drivers. Maybe i will give this a try as well.

Got it running and it does a perfect job so far. No interference with energy management of Pop!OS.

Come on. Someone surely is running Linux with a fan control software in here.

I am looking for a replacement of my great Obsidian fan control, since there is only a Windows version available and it isn't developed anymore. I only need to set 3 speeds for different threshold temperatures. The fans are constantly running with Linux, even with temperatures <45°C. Nothing sophisticated for benchmarking or similar needed. Running Pop!OS with KDE Plasma