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And I have a bunch of questions.

First, should I do xubuntu or ubuntu and then install xfce, or it doesn't matter? I kinda got impression that they're not quite the same? Does xubuntu have LTS? Can I install xfce on ubuntu easily? How are both with anydesk?

My main reasons for such switch is that I need to support them from abroad, so ubuntu's LTS after corona experience looks much better than Fedora's short cycles, especially since I can't upgrade to newer Fedora remotely, better said, I don't dare to do so - because if it doesn't boot, it's a nightmare to try to debug that remotely. My parents are in their 70s, so at most they're just typists, but their hand isn't steady to get clear pi

I found out all about fees' amount, so that part I understand. However what I can't find is WHEN the fees apply.

So, do they check and open EVERY package, so their 16 chf +3% fee will be billed for every package (UK), or they open on random + those where they suspect declaration is wrong?

And if they do random opening checks, and value is aligned with declaration, do I still have to pay those 16+ chf for opening fees?

Basically I'm trying to figure out if I should do several smaller orders to keep the limit below 65 for each, or it could end being more expensive if I have to pay additional 16+ chf per package no matter the package value.

It's uk seller, jacksonsart.com so I expect de

Inspired by this thread I'm wondering if there are similar options in Switzerland and how would the process go?

https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/y0kzbr/cheapest_burialbody_disposal/

So, people in USA can make donation to medical school, which then takes care of cremation and such. Some even manage to find schools for specific issues, eg someone with some cancer find a school that works on that research and donate body to them to help with further research. Or they just give to medical doctors training schools.

Some said it's even possible to both be an organ donor and cadaver donor.

Anything like that here? How it works?

I've came in October 2021, and first akonto bill came in January, next in May, then August. First one was paper bill, others are e-bill, so I don't think some bill got lost and unpaid, but I still find it weird that we didn't get anything for the last quarter of 2021.

What is the common rhytm? Or everyone has their own based on the move in date?

Based on this, does anyone has any idea when I can expect the first yearly bill to see the real consumption and the amount I have to pay, since I expect their estimate was low.

If something looks off to you, then I guess it would be wise for me to call EKZ, or I don't need to worry, and they'll reach out to me eventually if something is/was wrong

Does anyone know if there is any store of such type here? Americans have dollar tree and similar, Germans have mäcgeiz and few more I've forgot the names of... One might be xenos

Are ikea and hornbach/jumbo/obi the only ones you can find some organisation containers, and other plastic items for house or is there something cheaper available?

Not deco, but functional stuff is what I'm interested in. Especially in boxes currently, drawer and shelf organisers, not big storage ones.

Also where to look for office supplies?

ZH canton and neighbouring ones or online is fine, thanks!

Reading this article: https://www.srf.ch/news/schweiz/geoblocking-enorme-preisunterschiede-bei-grenzpaket-shops

about geoblocking issues and I've seen this part:

Auf der anderen Seite ist uns bekannt, dass es zum Beispiel in Konstanz ein Unternehmen gibt, welches sich auf die Endkunden Verzollung spezialisiert hat. Mit dem grossen Unterschied, dass hier offiziell eine GmbH in Deutschland die gesamte Ware einkauft, und verkauft diese an eine AG in der Schweiz. Es wird also keine Einzelverzollung pro Endkunde vorgenommen, sondern eine Sammelverzollung von einem Unternehmen zum anderen.

Does anyone know which company is that?

It looks interesting that they are the one buyi

https://www.srf.ch/news/schweiz/so-schuetzen-sie-sich-der-telefonbetrug-hat-hochkonjunktur-opfer-verlieren-millionen

So, police in Zürich reports of ca 60 cases with 2.4 million of total damage. That's huge. That's what, 40k of value per case? Swiss people are definitely rich :D

I guess more valuable are those with 'you're tagged as burglar target' than those 'I'm your family member, I need money urgently', but still... It seems that people who are gullible are very generous. I wouldn't send 100 chf to family member from new number without bunch of checks to prove they'are who they claim they are 😂

Anyhow, one part I'd like to know more about is from the tips. Translated in English it sa

Does anyone have it, what are your experiences?

I found them, they look interesting by having ability to cancel monthly, and are good price, but I just can't find any reviews or anything, so hoping someone here at least heard about them?

I'm still on the verge if I need that at all... Like, if I go with tenant's association, they'll advice about those stuff anyway and I'm not sure if they might be better solution than legal insurance or not?

Only other thing that could remotely be helpful is if there was a traffic accident so that they take it over, but I guess, if I'm not guilty, then any lawyer will happily take over and spare me the hassle with other person's insurance.

What else is l

So, my friends are coming, from EU country and they have EHIC card. However, they like hiking, so they'll be all around.

EHIC card ensures same care as residents.

However, ambulance and helicopter transport if needed, for us here in basic insurance is only covered up to 50% and up to 500 chf for ambulance and 5000 chf for helicopter per year, so at least 250/2500 chf we have to pay out of own pocket if I understood correctly.

Following that logic and EHIC rules, then guests will also have to pay half?

One way around this for residents is getting suplemental insurance, however, guests can't do it. Plus supplemental insurance won't cover people with preexisting conditions.

Another way is

When I was in Germany I've discovered libby app for overdrive service, and I managed to make a library card completely online and use the app without even knowing in which library I've paid my membership into :D

I've discovered that libby/oberdrive is also available here in Switzerland, however, I'm just baffled how to sign up in a same way, so, do everything online.

I've checked several sites but I'm no smarter :/ granted, I'm not sure how would signing for that even offline work.

Overdrive.com/librarires shows a bunch of school ones in e-thek system whatever that is, then there's zentralbibliothek pura, which is just overdrive magazines (I want regular english ebooks), and bibnetz Ve

Basically the title, is there a reason to have both of them, does one have what other doesn't? Android phone.

So far I'm a bit lost in using both, so I'm trying to see if I can focus only on SBB if they're providing completely the same stuff for ZH region.

Thanks!

Edit: thanks everyone for the contributions, I've learnt a lot now :)

Title basically describes it :)

If you’re comfortable, sharing size, budget and general area would be nice

And anything else about experience, like how crowded viewing was, did something bizarre happened (like you got told you'll get it, you send paperwork and then got rejected) and similar war stories :)

So far I'm hearing things that range from weeks to years, so I'd like to put things in perspective (especially since that information isn't precise in any way, eg I don't know even Canton folks referred to), and I'm interested to hear more about situation in ZH Canton :)

I'd like to hear more for 'not in ZH city', but I believe city information will be valuable for others, so share wh