Yeah. I’m trying to find more about how the Linux VM on Android is setup, but idk if the Pixel 6a is able to run a GUI/window manager for that VM.

Well, the Linux VM on Android uses a loopback and does not work while a VPN is on. So it won’t route the VM through it as it just doesn’t open with a VPN on.

It will work from the Private Space, but then that doesn’t share a VPN connection so no VPN for the VM unless one is opened through the Private Space.

And this was just an experiment to see if the new CLI beta for ProtonVPN would work in the VM, as the OpenVPN config method for ProtonVPN does seem to work, but likely as it doesn’t depend on any GUI related actions or programs.

Would you be able to share why you wouldn’t recommend running a VPN in the VM on Android?

I’ve read that dual booting Windows and Linux can have temperamental quirks and I’ve had my share of them.

Now, if I’m doing that, Windows fs gets isolated and I refuse to even connect it to the internet. But, outside of a legacy automotive shop program meant for XP, I’ve not needed Windows for a couple years.

Oh…shit… what do I do with this confetti

Anything?

There is a line of sight, which is only slightly obstructed by very thin bushes/branches. Someone posted about some TP-Link type brand of bridges with a range in multiple miles; so much further than is needed but would certainly do the job. Though, I saw some single devices from the same brand, OMA…something?, with stated ranges of 300-600 ft.

So, as long as; the very sparse branches don’t impede that range much; I can place it outside or it reaches through the external wall of the house AND the external wall of the small desired building; then I may get away with just the one additional device and the original device (if the Google pod doesn’t fight the use of a non-google extender as it’s link to the main network, which I suppose isn’t a guarantee).

I’ve informed her the network speed at the secondary building would be slower than inside the house after linking through each connection, but the desire to keep it simple for her and whoever she has come by to troubleshoot it in the future is more of a preference for her.

After talking with her today she is also not interested in drilling holes in any walls. So, confirmation there.

I’m not sure about digging or running lines.

I mentioned to the owner that the straightforward simplest solution is to run a secondary line to the house from their service provider. But that it’s an additional monthly cost as that provider will bill for a separate line of service, not to mention the recurring or initial cost of a modem. They weren’t wanting that and I mentioned I wouldn’t usually recommend it either because of that extra cost of almost $100 a month.

She is also 80 years old so I’m trying to find something which is as basic, and serviceable/replaceable as possible for whoever might come out to help her with it in the future, with the assumption it may be a less than technologically familiar person.

And it’s unlikely she’ll agree to drilling a hole in a wall for a cable as she’s a widow and the house was her husband’s dream home project. So, limited in options and trying to find some electrically powered device[s] to keep it simple.

Thank you for the recommendation.

I’ve been looking into the Lenovo T14s since your comment. Was there a particular generation you were considering?

Does anyone have an idea how these programs work? Is it just public profiles/posts they can see?

Thank you.

Those are very expensive machines, but certainly would be capable of the work. I’m not sure I can afford it.

NPUs are meant to offload specific tasks, those which CPUs do less well than GPUs, but while using less electricity than both. So far as manufacturers say.

Thanks for the tips!

That’s fair. I suppose I took their marketing statements for NPUs closer to face value than what feasibly works.

I was hoping for something entry level to work with/recreate/train smaller models to avoid additional investment in extra services. But, outside of simply running the apps the companies are pushing into their devices, and some other community ones, local maybe doesn’t have much use without massive hardware.

Wdyt?

From what I’ve seen, AMD only has compiling models on Linux, Intel has some OpenVINO or something which allows usage of models. But I might be wrong.

Otherwise, NPU use seems limited to mostly Windows currently.

Edit: I just found this. https://github.com/amd/gaia

Though, still limited. Just wanted to put it out there for people.

Sorry. I don’t have any idea how to get those. 😬

Could you clarify what type of instructions I should search for to direct me on that?

Thank you!

I’m still getting to the other responses and trying to check on their recommendations or statements, but my thoughts for Android were a situation like a custom recovery environment which I’ve found to have the option of creating a backup for the phone.

Any corrections anyone has for whether that was a valid understanding or not is highly welcomed.

If you can find it, ‘wood vinegar’ works as an herbicide at higher concentrations, but then supposedly dilutes throughout the soil/with rain to a level which is a type of soil amendment.

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That’s my worry as well. The last thing I want is to set off some alarm or whatever.

Thank you very much. That’s really good to know.

Though, I’m unsure of a few things.

So, the machine physically CAN copy this type of key, you’re just not supposed to?

And, additionally, I wonder how it copies a key type if it doesn’t have the key template in it’s inventory.

Unless it either has those templates and just tells people to use the honor system, or it somehow copies keys in a way which somewhat disregards the specifics of templates?

Also, unless the manner in which it copies keys is capable of duplicating various security features, this wouldn’t work for say the more secure ‘Best Cormax’ key (which would give the shower access)?

Do you know if this includes the ‘Best Cormax’ type keys?

It’s the one that would provide the shower access, so hoping to find a solution for it.

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

Have you ever gotten a ‘Best Cormax’ key duplicated?

I can search for locksmiths or maybe even self-service kiosks (from another comment here), but I’m not sure about that more secure Cormax key, which gives the shower access.

Yeah, that’s a good idea, I’ve considered trying this.

Though, the key that would give access to the shower is a ‘Best Cormax’. So, hoping to find a solution for that if I can.