Ic it wasn’t obvious already, don’t use chargers with damaged cables. Even if the shocks aren’t bd enough to get you to stop, the fire risk of sending 180W through a damaged cable is probably not worth it.
If you buy a cheap, off brand charger, keep an eye on it while it’s plugged in. I’ve seen several models catch fire. This was a problem in the 60W charger era, and it’s only gotten worse.
Some laptops allow faster charging than what the charger they came with can provide, and their chargers can usually power more than other models need. The 180W charger that came with your laptop is enough, no need to spring for the 240W. Unfortunately, at the time this laptop came out, there was no way for a standard like USB to provide this much power, so you’ll have to stick with a Dell charger. You can try buying similar “for parts” laptops off the internet if you want to get a good deal.
When I doubt about compatibility, you can always check the online manual for recommended part numbers, or call Dell to ask. I don’t think there’s that much variety in Dell chargers these days.
If you want to be sure not to get shocked again, buy a new one and be careful not to damage it. Hard to tell what state second hand chargers are in.
They're not even chargers. Laptops have proper external PSUs that directly power them (with or without the battery). Very dangerous (deadly) internals - even unplugged and not something you want to sway away from the exact model that the manufacturer provides.
Disable secure boot. The EFI partition ran out of space while installer was executing a command related to secure boot, disabling it may let you get past that error and complete install.
I’m currently reading The Idiot by Dostoevsky. It’s a lot more readable than I was expecting, though keeping track of all the character’s names is tricky at times (especially when they have multiple nicknames and alternate between referring to their first and middle names, and surname). I’m about a third of the way through; it feels like I’m yet to get to the ‘meat’ of the story. So far it has involved a naïve Prince getting to know various people in Russia, and invariably getting muddled up in their affairs. I’m fascinated to see where things go though!
Getting pizza from a chain seems to me to be the complete antithesis to what pizza is supposed to be. Unfortunately in Germany it has been my experience that you can either have a good pizza restaurant or a pizza restaurant that delivers. When I asked my favourite place why they don’t offer delivery he answered that he doesn’t have the necessary space and staff to support that. They would get overwhelmed with orders.
Support your local economy and buy local takeaway. When you spend money at a local shop, that money stays local instead of being sent off to some other region where an executive or investor lives. This keeps your local economy healthy by recirculating money within your area. It might cost a bit more, but if it helps your neighbor pay their mortgage or car payment or school tuition, it’s worth it.
Also, talk to your local business owners. They’re your neighbors, and having them is better than a faceless corporation.
I bounce back and forth between 2 local places. With a simple food like pizza, the little differences in the ingredients and how they’re prepared come through moreso than in a complicated dish.
The one place has a chewier crust, the other has a breadier crust. One has a sweeter sauce. The place I originally went to when I came here made a more well done crust that I didn’t like, but it’s one of the more popular places in town, so some people definitely prefer it. With local places you’re not stuck with a single flavor or style and you can get what you’re in the mood for that day.
With that said, sometimes Domino’s or Pizza Hut takes me back to childhood memories, which helps out the flavor there. I never had Pappa John’s as a kid, so I didn’t like it much as an adult, but the other 2 remind me of being a kid. They’re probably not arbitrarily better than Pappa John’s, but they get the nostalgia bonus.
Clarifying: are you asking if downloading the Proton Mail app through the Google Play Store gives Google access to your Proton account? If so, the answer is no.
Over time I found local delivery restaurants. I rarely ever order food from any of the common franchises around here. The local stores are just so much better!
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