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We had orientation last week and technically started 2 classes. Now we're on day 3 of actual classes. I don't know how anybody is doing all of the reading. I get through 1-2 cases well before my brain needs a break and just can't focus anymore.

And when I say break, I mean done for the day. Is this normal?

That's a pretty big drop? Any way to increase battery life?

Bought a new LG Gram 15 from Amazon.

Charged it to about... 94% on Thursday.
Barely used it at all yesterday (opened it for 20 seconds, put back in bag)
Opened it this morning to 85%
Used it for 3.5 hours, dropped to 30%

This battery is supposed to support video playback for 18-19 hours?
All I was doing was casual web browsing (at times with 3 edge windows open, one of which had about 20 tabs).

I feel like that amount of battery drain for such small tasks ought to be concerning? Thoughts?

I just barely got this laptop and have only charged it one time so far. Maybe that's normal for the first time?

I have to purchase some textbooks for class. I've decided I just want to rely on eTextbooks, I don't want to carry around huge textbooks.

I am finding these eTextbooks available for purchase on Amazon, or on publisher websties (Aspen, CAP, etc), but they only allow you to view the book on their app or platform.

How am I supposed to get these books on my Supernote?

It arrived in lebanon, TN 8/6/26 at 3:24pm, hasn't gotten an update since. It's about.. 2 hours from Knoxville.

Could it come today? Or am I out of luck?

It's cheaper and has a full folio.. are there any major drawbacks to getting the A5x over the A5x2?

I love YT Music. I've been using Kreate as a workaround, but I don't like the interface as much. Just found out about Morphe; I know that YT Music requires Google Play Services, so it doesn't work on my degoogled Mudita Kompakt, but can Morphe make it work?

I was really excited for my Jelly Star, but it hasn't even arrived at the fulfillment center. When I ordered it, it said it would ship in 3-10 days and we're already approaching day 3.

Is this normal? Anything I can do to expedite? I won't even be at the address anymore by the time it gets here at this rate.

How soon did y'all receive yours after ordering?

Seems like the other companies give you like, 150 days to try it out, why such a small window on the Supernote?

EDIT: Jk, ReMarkable cut their window down to 50 days, and Supernote actually has a trial period of 45 days. Very reasonable.

I love YT Music. I've been using Kreate as a workaround, but I don't like the interface as much. Just found out about Morphe; I know that YT Music requires Google Play Services, so it doesn't work downloaded from Aurora store stock, but can Morphe make it work?

I'm starting law school in a couple weeks and I'd like to get an ePaper notebook device. Here are my use-cases:

1. Open, read and annotate large PDFs.
2. Take notes during class.
3. Read eTextbooks on it.

I've heard the reMarkable is snappy and write well, but it's hard to transfer files from it to a computer without paying a subscription.

I've heard the SuperNote Manta is crisp, more customizable, and more open-source allowing for seamless crossover between it and a computer, but it's slower and laggy.

So what do I do? What's everyone's experience been? Should I got for the Manta or a reMarkable device? or is there another I'm not considering?

(as a side note, I like that the device is not a full-fledged Android device and I can't put apps on it--limited functionality is a feature.)

About to start law school where I'll be reading large PDFs (or so I'm told), taking notes in class, and even reading eTextbooks on this thing.

My main concern is the lag. I'm hearing that it takes a long time to open pdfs and turn pages where the reMarkable does this seemless.

Thoughts?

Also, can you sideload android apps? I'd like to put Gospel Library on it if I can, but not a deal breaker.

Law school starts mid-august. I got a pretty good scholarship, and I was excited to go, but now I don't want to do anything. I don't even want to live anymore. I don't know what to do, it just feels like my entire world has been turned upside down.

EDIT: An important key to this puzzle that I've been able to figure out through all of the wonderful commenters is that the family I grew up in definitely permeated ableist ideology that became a loud voice in my head post-diagnosis, this is likely the cause of the anguish and emotional extremes. I've since separated those thoughts from my own which has helped.

I see a visible crack on my exhaust manifold that will need replaced. I'm hearing that it's a good idea to replace the engine mounts as well, is that true? How do I know if they're bad?

I'm not seeing any indication that my engine mounts are bad, I've tried pushing on it when it's off and accelerating and I'm not seeing any movement really. Do I need to replace engine mounts too?

I'm looking at some Clayton Homes Manufactured homes, and I'm wondering if the increased value of a double wide pencils out? Here's what I'm looking at:

The Hickory: ~$60,000
-3 bed, 2 bath
-869 sq. ft
-single-wide

The Maple: ~$80,000
-3 bed, 2 bath
-1264 sq. ft
-double-wide

Does that increased square footage and the fact that it's a double-wide increase the value by at least $20,000?

(This is for a new manufactured home purchase to be permanently attached to owned land)

I've recently been mentally out of the Church. I just couldn't take the pressure to be something I wasn't. I've struggled with depression for a while now and I'm getting help for that even though it will take time to overcome.

I'm struggling, though, because there was meaning to life in the Church, and now there doesn't seem to be any. I wake up, go to work, come home, get ready for bed. All for what? It all just seems so pointless.

Where and how have you found meaning?

27M, 6'0", 215lbs, White, USA (Utah)

Pre-existing conditions: Hemorrhoids (diagnosed), sinus infection (diagnosed via CT), possible TMJ (mentioned by doctor, not formally worked up)
Current medications: None. Past: Sertraline, Escitalopram (discontinued)
Duration: ~3 years, progressively worse over that time

I've got a growing list of symptoms that started small and have been systematically getting worse over the last 3 years. Individually, a couple have been diagnosed and treated (hemorrhoids, sinus infection), but the rest keeps getting dismissed and I can't get anyone to look at the whole picture. Hoping someone recognizes a pattern or can point me toward what to push for.

Symptoms:

• Forearm tingling/pain — worse when working at a computer or playing piano
• Hip pain — always worse on the left side, aggravated lying on either side
• Foot pain — on waking, and can't stand for long periods (wondering if plantar fasciitis)
• Chest pain — sometimes when lying down
• Neck pain at base of neck — neck cracks/pops when I stretch it
• Headaches — bad when sick, sleep-deprived, or dehydrated
• Persistent gravelly/hoarse voice — all day, every day
• Sinus pressure behind the eyes — CT-confirmed sinus infection
• Ear pressure — especially when opening my mouth wide; doctor suggested TMJ but no formal workup
• Bad breath/odor from teeth — started ~2 years ago. Seen 3 different dentists, all say gums look healthy, no cavities or gum disease found, no cause identified. Tried mouthwash, stannous fluoride toothpaste, and religious brushing — nothing has helped
• Hemorrhoids — not constipated; when they flare, the hemorrhoid physically blocks the passage so I can't pass stool even when it's loose/diarrhea

Nothing here feels acute/emergency on its own, but the fact that it's all progressively worsened together over 3 years makes me think there's a common thread I'm missing. Would appreciate input on what category of condition (autoimmune, connective tissue, hormonal, etc.) might tie this together, or what specific tests/specialists to ask for.