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Docs touchups: reset password flow, flashing page (#163)

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* Fixed typo, fixed Raspi 4 power supply amperage description.

* Typo fixes, links fixes, formatting fixes.

* Add poetry.lock

* FAQ Touchups Round 1

* Update Docs: Reset Password flow, dedicated flashing page

* More touchups to User Manual

* Navigation link fix

* Curate FAQ occurances of 'The Embassy', flashing & reset password pages.

* flashing, updating, iso github references

* Github links updates... again

* Link typo

* FAQ basic use - support wording

* Remove reference to image server

Co-authored-by: kn0wmad <kn0wmad@protonmail.com>
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I'm trying to migrate my old Embassy data, but the device won't boot. What do I do?
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Remove the external drive and sd card adapter if they are plugged in. Boot the device with just the new (16GB) sd card inserted. After you hear the start-up sounds, you may plug in the external drive and old (128GB) sd card.
Remove the external drive and sd card adapter if they are plugged in. Boot the device with just the new (32GB) sd card inserted. After you hear the start-up sounds, you may plug in the external drive and old (128GB) sd card.
I cannot reach embassy.local after hearing the start-up sounds from Embassy. What do I do?
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What if I have an unique network issue, for example, with a firewall?
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The Embassy is designed to work as simply as possible, for as many as possible, while providing the ability to self-host in a private manner. If you have an agressive or custom firewall, or other custom network settings, there is a good chance that addtional configuration may be necessary. We will continue to learn about custom networking issues, update our docs with resources, and help in the :ref:`Community Channels <contact>` to the best of our ability.
Embassy is designed to work as simply as possible, for as many as possible, while providing the ability to self-host in a private manner. If you have an agressive or custom firewall, or other custom network settings, there is a good chance that addtional configuration may be necessary. We will continue to learn about custom networking issues, update our docs with resources, and help in the :ref:`Community Channels <contact>` to the best of our ability.
Can I use my Embassy from behind a VPN, for example, if my router has a built-in VPN?
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While this is possible, it adds complexity, which may lead to problems. You will need to understand the setup of your router/VPN and how it supports (or doesn't support) Tor/LAN connections.
If you are having trouble with this, you might consider letting the Embassy out "in the clear," since everything is broadcast exclusively across the Tor network, offering a high level of privacy.
Why am I having trouble using my Embassy via the Brave browser?
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Unfortunately, Brave does not treat .onion addresses in a 'secure context.' This is a well-known issue in Brave that is being tracked `here <https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/issues/13834>`_.
If you are having trouble with this, you might consider letting Embassy out "in the clear," since all services are accessible over the Tor network, offering a high level of privacy.
Is it true that my device has some limited functionality in regard to Embassy?
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