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    harryk got a reaction from Bismut in Thread for Linus Tech Tips Video Suggestions   
    Scrapyard Wars idea:
    Go to an electronics recycling center. Not like Free Geek, where they intend to reuse/sell components, but an actual real scrapyard. No budget, just scavenging over a few days.
     
    I admit for this to succeed will be heavily dependent on finding a recycling center that will not only cooperate but also has a plentiful supply of working computers/components while still being an actual scrapyard. But IMO it would make a very different video than previous episodes as it would be a challenge in finding working parts, rather than hunting for the best deal. I would hope this would also result in some more creative/janky builds. Recent Scrapyard Wars episodes, and computer building in general, has become too modular and predictable. I want to see some old school knowledge put to the test in finding compatible parts. 
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    harryk got a reaction from Thenotsosanemax in Thread for Linus Tech Tips Video Suggestions   
    Scrapyard Wars idea:
    Go to an electronics recycling center. Not like Free Geek, where they intend to reuse/sell components, but an actual real scrapyard. No budget, just scavenging over a few days.
     
    I admit for this to succeed will be heavily dependent on finding a recycling center that will not only cooperate but also has a plentiful supply of working computers/components while still being an actual scrapyard. But IMO it would make a very different video than previous episodes as it would be a challenge in finding working parts, rather than hunting for the best deal. I would hope this would also result in some more creative/janky builds. Recent Scrapyard Wars episodes, and computer building in general, has become too modular and predictable. I want to see some old school knowledge put to the test in finding compatible parts. 
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    harryk reacted to DANK_AS_gay in First Water Cooled Mac Studio   
    And, there is no need to oversell the video as something that is more interesting than the video actually is. Letting this and other videos be interesting as a merit of the subject of the video, and not just because of some bright colors and vague wording.
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    harryk reacted to Spotty in Why is Scrapyard Wars dead?   
    Scrapyard Wars 8 was teams made up of other LMG employees. The general feedback from the season wasn't great from what I remember, but I don't think that was because other employees were part of the challenge. The way it was scored was stupid where the winner was determined by which team were the best gamers not who built the best PC or got the best deal.
    Scrapyard Wars 7 was also pretty heavily criticised for the excessive product placement they had with the woman in every shot holding up a nintendo switch. I can't remember anything else about that series other than that awful product placement.
     
    Aside from Linus being easily recognised, filming scrapyard wars is pretty disruptive to their filming schedule with them basically needing to shut down for a week to film it, plus a lot of time spent editing afterwards. If you film a series involving more of the staff from around the office then that just adds even more disruption.
    The format seems pretty tired by now and I don't think they were happy with the last few series. Ultimately what would a new scrapyard wars series bring to the table that they haven't already done in the past 8 series?
     
     
    I actually hope they don't do a scrapyard wars 9 because it'd just be made to appeal to current Youtube trends, which means it'll be #Shorts videos hacked up with editing done by a monkey on cocaine with text bouncing across the screen and an overexcited host yelling "WE'RE BACK WITH SCRAPYARD WARS 9 YEEEEEE BOIIIIII WE HAVE $420.69 TO SPEND LOL NICE! Each team will be given one LTT store screwdriver buy on lttstore.com to build their PCs with and to go out and buy parts they'll each be given an LTT backpack buy on lttstore.com backorders available now. Teams can only buy what pc hardware can fit inside their LTT backpack but there's a surprising amount of space inside the backpacks as I can demonstrate with showing how it fits our new 64oz lttstore water bottle buy now on lttstore.com and if you like the shirt I'm wearing it's available to buy on lttstore.com just like my underwear also available on lttstore.com... But first let me tell you about our video sponsor"
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    harryk got a reaction from powertoys in Should I take back my $225,000?   
    As cool as the Framework laptop is from a tinkerer and enthusiast standpoint, I still do not see real value in the upgradeability. 
     
    Right now Framework sells a full laptop with 12th gen i5 for $1049. They also sell an upgrade kit with the same 12th gen i5 for $538. So a hypothetical user with an existing Framework laptop could swap and upgrade their motherboard for $538. Or sell their current machine for $250 (made up number but seems reasonable if not low) and then purchase an entirely new machine for $1049. 
     
    In summary: upgrade for $538, or completely new machine for $799.
     
    While upgrading is less expensive, personally I would likely spring for the new machine which likely includes other minor or major upgrades and no wear. Especially since a typical user likely upgrades every few years.
     
    Meanwhile, the old machine continues to be useful with a new user for at least a little while. Versus an orphaned motherboard which even if it can be repurposed as a mini PC, quite frankly is half a step away from being e-waste. IMO all this attention to upgradeability and repairability is misplaced and would be much better oriented towards developing methods for actually recycling e-waste which is going to be created no matter what. 
     
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    harryk got a reaction from LAwLz in Should I take back my $225,000?   
    As cool as the Framework laptop is from a tinkerer and enthusiast standpoint, I still do not see real value in the upgradeability. 
     
    Right now Framework sells a full laptop with 12th gen i5 for $1049. They also sell an upgrade kit with the same 12th gen i5 for $538. So a hypothetical user with an existing Framework laptop could swap and upgrade their motherboard for $538. Or sell their current machine for $250 (made up number but seems reasonable if not low) and then purchase an entirely new machine for $1049. 
     
    In summary: upgrade for $538, or completely new machine for $799.
     
    While upgrading is less expensive, personally I would likely spring for the new machine which likely includes other minor or major upgrades and no wear. Especially since a typical user likely upgrades every few years.
     
    Meanwhile, the old machine continues to be useful with a new user for at least a little while. Versus an orphaned motherboard which even if it can be repurposed as a mini PC, quite frankly is half a step away from being e-waste. IMO all this attention to upgradeability and repairability is misplaced and would be much better oriented towards developing methods for actually recycling e-waste which is going to be created no matter what. 
     
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    harryk got a reaction from Doug233 in Why is Linus talking about Elon Musk on every Wan show?   
    I'll give Musk credit for leading successful companies, but do not compare him to Edison who is several levels above Musk in many regards. Musk is arguably good at bringing together other skilled people and creating environments for them to be successful. But don't fool yourself, Musk himself is not an engineer or inventor. He may have novel ideas, but so do children. The difference is Musk has enough money to pay people to try to make his ideas reality.
     
    Also to set the record straight:
    Musk did not found PayPal. He is not even listed as a co-founder. Musk created a small competing website which merged during PayPal's early days. Then Musk was ousted before PayPal boomed in success. Musk benefitted from PayPal because he held a significant number of shares when the company released its IPO. Musk did not found Tesla Motors. He bought his way in during series A funding. Tesla has become successful under Musk's leadership and he deserves credit for that. Musk did found SpaceX. He can have credit for this one, and for leading it to success. 
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    harryk got a reaction from RoseLuck462 in Why is Linus talking about Elon Musk on every Wan show?   
    I'll give Musk credit for leading successful companies, but do not compare him to Edison who is several levels above Musk in many regards. Musk is arguably good at bringing together other skilled people and creating environments for them to be successful. But don't fool yourself, Musk himself is not an engineer or inventor. He may have novel ideas, but so do children. The difference is Musk has enough money to pay people to try to make his ideas reality.
     
    Also to set the record straight:
    Musk did not found PayPal. He is not even listed as a co-founder. Musk created a small competing website which merged during PayPal's early days. Then Musk was ousted before PayPal boomed in success. Musk benefitted from PayPal because he held a significant number of shares when the company released its IPO. Musk did not found Tesla Motors. He bought his way in during series A funding. Tesla has become successful under Musk's leadership and he deserves credit for that. Musk did found SpaceX. He can have credit for this one, and for leading it to success. 
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    harryk got a reaction from dalekphalm in Why is Linus talking about Elon Musk on every Wan show?   
    I'll give Musk credit for leading successful companies, but do not compare him to Edison who is several levels above Musk in many regards. Musk is arguably good at bringing together other skilled people and creating environments for them to be successful. But don't fool yourself, Musk himself is not an engineer or inventor. He may have novel ideas, but so do children. The difference is Musk has enough money to pay people to try to make his ideas reality.
     
    Also to set the record straight:
    Musk did not found PayPal. He is not even listed as a co-founder. Musk created a small competing website which merged during PayPal's early days. Then Musk was ousted before PayPal boomed in success. Musk benefitted from PayPal because he held a significant number of shares when the company released its IPO. Musk did not found Tesla Motors. He bought his way in during series A funding. Tesla has become successful under Musk's leadership and he deserves credit for that. Musk did found SpaceX. He can have credit for this one, and for leading it to success. 
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    harryk got a reaction from tkitch in Why is Linus talking about Elon Musk on every Wan show?   
    I'll give Musk credit for leading successful companies, but do not compare him to Edison who is several levels above Musk in many regards. Musk is arguably good at bringing together other skilled people and creating environments for them to be successful. But don't fool yourself, Musk himself is not an engineer or inventor. He may have novel ideas, but so do children. The difference is Musk has enough money to pay people to try to make his ideas reality.
     
    Also to set the record straight:
    Musk did not found PayPal. He is not even listed as a co-founder. Musk created a small competing website which merged during PayPal's early days. Then Musk was ousted before PayPal boomed in success. Musk benefitted from PayPal because he held a significant number of shares when the company released its IPO. Musk did not found Tesla Motors. He bought his way in during series A funding. Tesla has become successful under Musk's leadership and he deserves credit for that. Musk did found SpaceX. He can have credit for this one, and for leading it to success. 
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    harryk got a reaction from Middcore in Why is Linus talking about Elon Musk on every Wan show?   
    I'll give Musk credit for leading successful companies, but do not compare him to Edison who is several levels above Musk in many regards. Musk is arguably good at bringing together other skilled people and creating environments for them to be successful. But don't fool yourself, Musk himself is not an engineer or inventor. He may have novel ideas, but so do children. The difference is Musk has enough money to pay people to try to make his ideas reality.
     
    Also to set the record straight:
    Musk did not found PayPal. He is not even listed as a co-founder. Musk created a small competing website which merged during PayPal's early days. Then Musk was ousted before PayPal boomed in success. Musk benefitted from PayPal because he held a significant number of shares when the company released its IPO. Musk did not found Tesla Motors. He bought his way in during series A funding. Tesla has become successful under Musk's leadership and he deserves credit for that. Musk did found SpaceX. He can have credit for this one, and for leading it to success. 
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    harryk got a reaction from LAwLz in Why is Linus talking about Elon Musk on every Wan show?   
    You are correct. I misread/misunderstood the explanation on Wikipedia.
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    harryk got a reaction from Origami Cactus in Am I worrying too much ?   
    A good teacher, and I mean a properly good teacher is quite rare. You absolutely should not expect every teacher to be good, or even adequate. And you should use outside resources (books, YouTube, tutors...) even if the teacher for a given course is good. Independent learning and knowing how to find resources on your own is a skill more valuable than any physics or engineering topic. Learn how to learn. 
     
    However, if you have recourse to submit complaints or request a different teacher, then utilize those options. It might not go anywhere but at least let your voice be heard. You don't have anything to lose.
     
    Unfortunately, failing to respond to communications is an extremely common trait of academia. Many are too lazy, too distracted, too scatter-brained, too overwhelmed to respond to the quibbling questions of a student. Like I wrote above, learn how to answer your own questions, it will take you far in life. But also don't give up on asking your teachers. If they fail to respond, send the question again. Go to their office. Ambush them in the hall. Do whatever you need to to get their attention.
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    harryk got a reaction from RockSolid1106 in Am I worrying too much ?   
    A good teacher, and I mean a properly good teacher is quite rare. You absolutely should not expect every teacher to be good, or even adequate. And you should use outside resources (books, YouTube, tutors...) even if the teacher for a given course is good. Independent learning and knowing how to find resources on your own is a skill more valuable than any physics or engineering topic. Learn how to learn. 
     
    However, if you have recourse to submit complaints or request a different teacher, then utilize those options. It might not go anywhere but at least let your voice be heard. You don't have anything to lose.
     
    Unfortunately, failing to respond to communications is an extremely common trait of academia. Many are too lazy, too distracted, too scatter-brained, too overwhelmed to respond to the quibbling questions of a student. Like I wrote above, learn how to answer your own questions, it will take you far in life. But also don't give up on asking your teachers. If they fail to respond, send the question again. Go to their office. Ambush them in the hall. Do whatever you need to to get their attention.
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    harryk got a reaction from AzzaNezz in Why is Linus talking about Elon Musk on every Wan show?   
    I'll give Musk credit for leading successful companies, but do not compare him to Edison who is several levels above Musk in many regards. Musk is arguably good at bringing together other skilled people and creating environments for them to be successful. But don't fool yourself, Musk himself is not an engineer or inventor. He may have novel ideas, but so do children. The difference is Musk has enough money to pay people to try to make his ideas reality.
     
    Also to set the record straight:
    Musk did not found PayPal. He is not even listed as a co-founder. Musk created a small competing website which merged during PayPal's early days. Then Musk was ousted before PayPal boomed in success. Musk benefitted from PayPal because he held a significant number of shares when the company released its IPO. Musk did not found Tesla Motors. He bought his way in during series A funding. Tesla has become successful under Musk's leadership and he deserves credit for that. Musk did found SpaceX. He can have credit for this one, and for leading it to success. 
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    harryk got a reaction from Needfuldoer in Why is Linus talking about Elon Musk on every Wan show?   
    I'll give Musk credit for leading successful companies, but do not compare him to Edison who is several levels above Musk in many regards. Musk is arguably good at bringing together other skilled people and creating environments for them to be successful. But don't fool yourself, Musk himself is not an engineer or inventor. He may have novel ideas, but so do children. The difference is Musk has enough money to pay people to try to make his ideas reality.
     
    Also to set the record straight:
    Musk did not found PayPal. He is not even listed as a co-founder. Musk created a small competing website which merged during PayPal's early days. Then Musk was ousted before PayPal boomed in success. Musk benefitted from PayPal because he held a significant number of shares when the company released its IPO. Musk did not found Tesla Motors. He bought his way in during series A funding. Tesla has become successful under Musk's leadership and he deserves credit for that. Musk did found SpaceX. He can have credit for this one, and for leading it to success. 
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    harryk got a reaction from Anghammarad in What is the name of this car cover part on the bumper?   
    Headlight washer cover
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    harryk got a reaction from RoseLuck462 in Theory on why the Apple Studio Display power cable is 'non-removable'   
    There is much ridicule of Apple's design decisions regarding the new Apple Studio Display and its power cable. However after thinking about it, there is more to this design decision than many are considering.
     
    According to the official documentation on Apple's website, "the power cord is not removable."
     
    However, as posted on twitter by The Verge's Nilay Patel, and subsequently tested on last night's WAN show, the power cable is in fact removable. Albeit it requires significant force to remove and is clearly not intended to be removed by the consumer. After removing, you can see that Apple utilized a custom three pin connector.
     
    So why did Apple design it this way? It comes down to consumer product regulations. The power cable is carrying 120V AC power and thus any plug or connector must follow international standards for AC power and plugs. Specifically in this case the IEC 60320 standards which specify the types and dimensions of AC connectors for household consumer products. This set of standards specifies the popular C13/C14 connector which is ubiquitous for computers and displays.

    The full IEC 60320 specifications are behind a paywall, but here is an exemplary dimensioned drawing for the C13/C14 plug which I assume follows the regulations. See that the plug depth itself is 17 mm, and including the surrounding structure and electrical connectors requires at minimum 20 mm of space. 
     

     
    Now look at the Apple Studio Display dimensions. The actual display thickness is not specified but subtracting the VESA mount from the noted 3.1 cm, I estimate the display thickness as 20 mm.

     
    There is simply not enough room in the Apple Studio Display to include the standard C13/C14 connector, or I'm guessing any other IEC specified AC connector. Sure they could've made the display 50% thicker, or added a bump, or angled the connector to plug in vertically like many other displays. But this is Apple, and like it or not, design aesthetics are a major priority.
     
    Without enough room for a removable AC connector, Apple really only had two options: use an external power brick and a small DC power connector (like they did with the iMac), or make the AC cable non-removable. I suspect many companies would go with the cheapest option which is to solder the AC cable and make it truly non-removable. Apple found a middle ground though. They designed a custom plug which is difficult enough to remove, such that it is considered 'non-removable' but is still technically and easily replaced if necessary. 
     
    Given the constraints, what is more consumer unfriendly?
    - Soldering the AC cable in place, effectively making it impossible to remove without complete disassembly 
    - Using a DC power connector and external power brick requiring you to replace it if it becomes damaged
    - Using a non-consumer-removable AC cable which is replaceable, even it requires going to the Apple for replacement (though I predict we will see these cable available from third parties)
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    harryk got a reaction from Justaphysicsnerd in Theory on why the Apple Studio Display power cable is 'non-removable'   
    There is much ridicule of Apple's design decisions regarding the new Apple Studio Display and its power cable. However after thinking about it, there is more to this design decision than many are considering.
     
    According to the official documentation on Apple's website, "the power cord is not removable."
     
    However, as posted on twitter by The Verge's Nilay Patel, and subsequently tested on last night's WAN show, the power cable is in fact removable. Albeit it requires significant force to remove and is clearly not intended to be removed by the consumer. After removing, you can see that Apple utilized a custom three pin connector.
     
    So why did Apple design it this way? It comes down to consumer product regulations. The power cable is carrying 120V AC power and thus any plug or connector must follow international standards for AC power and plugs. Specifically in this case the IEC 60320 standards which specify the types and dimensions of AC connectors for household consumer products. This set of standards specifies the popular C13/C14 connector which is ubiquitous for computers and displays.

    The full IEC 60320 specifications are behind a paywall, but here is an exemplary dimensioned drawing for the C13/C14 plug which I assume follows the regulations. See that the plug depth itself is 17 mm, and including the surrounding structure and electrical connectors requires at minimum 20 mm of space. 
     

     
    Now look at the Apple Studio Display dimensions. The actual display thickness is not specified but subtracting the VESA mount from the noted 3.1 cm, I estimate the display thickness as 20 mm.

     
    There is simply not enough room in the Apple Studio Display to include the standard C13/C14 connector, or I'm guessing any other IEC specified AC connector. Sure they could've made the display 50% thicker, or added a bump, or angled the connector to plug in vertically like many other displays. But this is Apple, and like it or not, design aesthetics are a major priority.
     
    Without enough room for a removable AC connector, Apple really only had two options: use an external power brick and a small DC power connector (like they did with the iMac), or make the AC cable non-removable. I suspect many companies would go with the cheapest option which is to solder the AC cable and make it truly non-removable. Apple found a middle ground though. They designed a custom plug which is difficult enough to remove, such that it is considered 'non-removable' but is still technically and easily replaced if necessary. 
     
    Given the constraints, what is more consumer unfriendly?
    - Soldering the AC cable in place, effectively making it impossible to remove without complete disassembly 
    - Using a DC power connector and external power brick requiring you to replace it if it becomes damaged
    - Using a non-consumer-removable AC cable which is replaceable, even it requires going to the Apple for replacement (though I predict we will see these cable available from third parties)
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    harryk got a reaction from ImServs in Best video editor for someone with poor vision?   
    Final Cut does generally have larger and simpler UI elements compared to Adobe Premiere Pro. Though I can't say if it's going to completely solve your issues because there are still many small symbols and icons. I did just check and they all scale as expected with the computer's UI scaling settings.
     
    I wouldn't often recommend it, but you should consider iMovie. It lacks the typical editor UI and many see this as a detriment, but for this reason it may fit your use case nicely.
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    harryk got a reaction from wolverine104 in Theory on why the Apple Studio Display power cable is 'non-removable'   
    If I had the choice between a 300 W power brick and proprietary connector, or a simple AC cable which I had to go to the Apple Store to replace (or likely find on eBay soon), I'd definitely choose the latter. But that's just me I suppose.
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    harryk got a reaction from wolverine104 in Theory on why the Apple Studio Display power cable is 'non-removable'   
    This is AC line voltage, not some 12V data cable. The regulations are much stricter and harder to change. I don't recall ever seeing a custom AC power cable. The cable on the Studio display takes significant force to remove. So much that many didn't even think it was removable. I think that puts them safely within consumer product regulations to call it 'non-removable.'
     
    The M1 iMac has a 143 W power brick, and power pass through is limited to 15 W, hardly comparable to the 96 W from the Studio Display. 
     
     
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