I did the same last year, but a bunch are back. Not all twelve years worth, but half of them. Gonna make another run at it....
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IODD makes some. I had the older HDD version that stopped working after it got dropped, so now I use this one:
https://www.iodd.shop/IODD-SSD-drive-with-mini-USB-30-with-secure-256-bit-encryption
Agree! I do merch and patreon for the channels I frequent.
I run UBO, SponsorBlock on FF. I have many t-shirts and hats from youtoobers. Someone was asking about my hat, I said it's a youtube channel, then they asked about my shirt and I said it's another youtube channel. I then thought of all the t-shirts I have in my drawer at home. I'd say well over half of them are youtube channel shirts. Made me think I am too deep down the youtube hole, but there is a ton of good content and I like supporting the ones I watch and enjoy. So merch is how I do it so I can be their advertisement. I may not even wear it much, but I'll buy to support them and to tell others about their channel.
So, I have this issue as well. The working solution for me appears to be simply: Go to bed an hour earlier.
Didn't stop my mobile game support group from implementing it. I provide clear input on an issue and I receive a polite automated answer that is completely wrong. It only improves once a human gets involved.
The olde ones are nice. Not sure about the newer ones. I have two T420s and one T430. The 420 was the last of the chicklet keys I think. Can swap CPU/RAM as well. The 430 has the CPU soldered in like most major brand laptops do meow.
I see that you too ascribe to the Magic Eightball life philosophy.