Managing XenForo on mobile only ?

[Old Nick]

Do you think this is possible?
(I no longer have a PC and I don't think I'll get a new one anytime soon).

I had a little fun with a demo and for now the only small drawback found is the identification of Less elements that I could do thanks to the browser development tools and that seems impossible to do on mobile.

Do you see anything else that could be penalising in managing XenForo only on mobile? (in a classic, basic way).

It would be a Cloud version of XF.
Thanks !

 

[Paul B]

It wouldn't be my first choice but yes, it's possible, with the limitation you have already mentioned regarding the browser tools.

 

[woody]

I do everything on a Chromebook, and they are plenty cheap.

 

[Old Nick]

It wouldn't be my first choice but yes, it's possible, with the limitation you have already mentioned regarding the browser tools.

Yeah, probably that the initial configuration and stylisation could be a little restrictive but once everything is settled on a daily basis I don't really see what could complicate management.

I'm looking but I can't find a red flag at this level.

 

[Old Nick]

I do everything on a Chromebook, and they are plenty cheap.

I probably wouldn't have the opportunity or the comfort of buying even a cheap PC, I've been living in Senegal for 12 years in a fairly remote region and in a few weeks I could still isolate myself a little...

So I wonder if my faithful iPhone 12 would do the job for everything that is "online", In particular, what would have to do with XenForo.

I already have more or less the answer and I think yes it's possible but I wanted to avoid myself the day when: "Oh damn I didn't think about that at all!!”

 

[Paul B]

Why don't you try the demo for a few days.

Other than not being able to install add-ons, it should give you a good idea of whether it's doable.

 

[Old Nick]

Yep !

I had a little fun with a demo

And for the moment nothing hinderance…
Maybe I would find a way to configure the forum (creation of nodes, user groups, permissions, etc.) on PC because it is true that even if it remains possible on mobile it is quite tedious.

 

[MentaL]

a tablet or a samsung galaxy ultra would be more than enough, i use the ultra for my primary work on the go. Xen is pretty capable as it stands without a dedicated mobile app.

 

[Old Nick]

@Paul B, If I have the payment made by a friend in France, will you apply VAT knowing that the end user (me) is in Senegal where it is not applicable?

 

[MySiteGuy]

Even a cheap refurbished Amazon 10" Fire HD is going to be more than fast enough for browsing. Install the Google Play store, download Chrome or Brave and connect to the Internet via the iPhone's hotspot.

 

[James]

@Paul B, If I have the payment made by a friend in France, will you apply VAT knowing that the end user (me) is in Senegal where it is not applicable?

Most likely as I'd imagine vat is charged based on the country of origin of the cardholder.

Otherwise everyone will be dodging vat saying they're actually based elsewhere!

 

[Old Nick]

@MySiteGuy, true. But…

…my previous forums I only manage them via PC and I cared about the appearance only via PC while 70% (or more maybe) only visit the web by mobile device. And I think it was a mistake and even wasted time to worry about how a widget is displayed on PC when it is most often displayed on a mobile screen.

Since I no longer have a PC, I thought it would be an opportunity to focus on using a forum like the vast majority of visitors.

Yes, there are inexpensive solutions to find wider and more comfortable screens for the back-end but if I can do without them then I would. And it seems highly playable so...

 

[Old Nick]

Otherwise everyone will be dodging vat saying they're actually based elsewhere!

Obviously… thanks.

(Even if I take a picture of myself at the foot of a baobab?)

 

[James]

Even a cheap refurbished Amazon 10" Fire HD is going to be more than fast enough for browsing. Install the Google Play store, download Chrome or Brave and connect to the Internet via the iPhone's hotspot.

Or a second-hand Intel compute stick straight into the TV with a wireless mouse and keyboard if you need PC-like functionality.

 

[MentaL]

Most likely as I'd imagine vat is charged based on the country of origin of the cardholder.

Otherwise everyone will be dodging vat saying they're actually based elsewhere!

God forbid having an account somewhere with a 0% tax rate like Panama.

 

[Old Nick]

Or a second-hand Intel compute stick straight into the TV with a wireless mouse and keyboard if you need PC-like functionality.

I think you can't imagine what a remote region in Senegal in Africa means... With well water, solar panels, the first health station several hours away, goats and cows... among others...

The last thing I would have there is a TV!
I swear!

 

[BassMan]

I think you can't imagine what a remote region in Senegal in Africa means... With well water, solar panels, the first health station several hours away, goats and cows... among others...

The last thing I would have there is a TV!
I swear!

It sounds like I would enjoy myself there.

 

[Paul B]

Most likely as I'd imagine vat is charged based on the country of origin of the cardholder.

Otherwise everyone will be dodging vat saying they're actually based elsewhere!

^ That

 

[Old Nick]

It sounds like I would enjoy myself there.

It would be a pleasure to invite you there one day Mr BassMan

 

[BassMan]

I'll bring a cold beer.