Laptop Thread
| No effort! Effort BAD! Put your files on ‘the cloud’ then replace the M2.
| >>1068904
>it would be a hassle to reinstall the OS and redownload everything
just dd or clonezilla it?
| >>1068906
I do store some of my favorite or important files in MEGA and USB Flash drive.
>>1068915
I never tried cloning before, but I have considered it while researching about having a new SSD. Though I kind of want to have clean blank slate of an SSD, where I could start over and install programs and software I actually need, as of right now I have a messy SSD. But I will consider cloning.
| to reinstall all installed software
on os 1:
dpkg --get-selections > packages.txt
on os 2:
sudo dpkg --set-selections < installed_packages.txt
sudo apt-get dselect-upgrade
rpm can do the same with -qa and install $(cat packages.txt).
if you run nix or some other hyperautistic snowflake os, idk figure it out
| Do you bring your laptop around? Because a SATA reader that connects to USB is cheap and sold pretty much everywhere and also works perfectly well. Might be a hassle to bring around though.
| >>1068932
I bring my laptop outside 4x a week. Unfortunately, I already have a mouse and an external keyboard (certain keys no longer work) plugged in to two of my USB ports, adding in with a USB Hub feels a bit cluttered. I like the idea though.
| use bluetooth
| I will upgrade my dad's 128GB SSD with a 500GB variant because he ran out of storage (can't even update windows anymore). I will be using "Macrium Reflect Home" to first clone the drive and then "extend" the partition. All you need is a cheap m.2 usb enclosure for this procedure. I know you can do it too OP!
| Kill yourself.
| Macron reflect worked for me when I did it! I hope it goes well nice gurl!
| >>1068920
I get it, a fresh install feels so nice but backing up some stuffike your Firefox profile might be worth the hassle of having to reinstall all add-ons and bookmarks.
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| Just random topics about laptops.
I've been planning on expanding my storage to 1TB, should I replace my M.2 NVMe? I only have 1 slot, and it would be a hassle to reinstall the OS and redownload everything. Or should I go for a SATA SSD instead? Problem about his is that my laptop doesn't have a SATA connector or cable, and finding the right one is going to be hard.