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    ScratchCat reacted to Lurick in Gamers Nexus alleges LMG has insufficient ethics and integrity   
    "We can't spend a few hundred bucks to make sure we're not irreparably damage a companies reputation"
    Seriously? To make 100% sure before you fuck over a startup you can't spend an hour or two to double check your results?
    And then you SOLD the block at an auction causing them to be stalled as they no longer have their best prototype! What the absolute fuck????
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    ScratchCat reacted to YoungBlade in Gamers Nexus alleges LMG has insufficient ethics and integrity   
    GN did actually offer returns, even after months, to anyone affected.
     
    Here's GN's response to that issue - I started the video where they explain the situation.
    1. They immediately marked the mat as "Out of Stock" so that no on else would buy them.
    2. They attempted to find a means to fix the issue by correcting the mats and failed to find one.
    3. They created pinout cards to send to affected customers, which include not only the correction, but additional pinout info. They also made metal pins featuring the corrected pinout. Anyone affected was sent an email where they could get a kit featuring these. Anyone who didn't want a kit was allowed to return the mod mat for a refund instead.
    4. They did then decide to sell the remaining mod mats, however, with the full correction kit, and with complete transparency on their website about what you were getting.
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    ScratchCat reacted to D13H4RD in Microsoft is Forcing me to Buy MacBooks - Windows Modern Standby   
    The thing is though, some of us put our laptops to sleep not necessarily because we can't sit through 5-10 seconds of booting up. A lot of us put it to sleep because we want to keep our session in the exact state it was in so that we can quickly resume work when we go back to use the machine.
     
    It's because of this, and the mess with Modern Standby, that I pretty much have to set the system to hibernate when closing the lid, which seems to be the "ideal compromise" at this point. Didn't really have to think much about that with my MacBook Pro, but it's not infallible as well, which is why they did the thing Microsoft somehow undid, which is to allow the user to easily tweak the sleep behavior.
     
    My point still stands though. This is something Microsoft needs to fix, even if it's something simple as allowing the user to easily tweak the sleep behavior.
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    ScratchCat reacted to Sauron in [Mini] Youtube testing 5 unskippable ads   
    Firefox is maintaining blocking webrequest so adblockers and other privacy extensions should continue to work as intended on it.
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    ScratchCat reacted to tikker in Ethereum finally goes POS, marking the end of gpu mining era   
    Because it doesn't? The "If X is so good why doesn't everything use it?" reasoning never goes far. If proof of work is so good why are alternatives even explored?
    The biggest, if not only, reason Bitcoin is reasonably secure against that I'd say is because of how large the network is at this point compared to the required work, not because proof of work is inherently secure against it. Anyone with enough money, or a government entity, could also just build a massive farm to gain a majority hashrate. Even Bitcoin "only" costs ~$800,000 an hour money-wise to 51%-attack at the moment according to Crypto51. The cryptosphere is not new to these worries:
     
    Earlier this year there were worries about Monero: https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2022/02/15/mining-pool-controls-44-of-monero-hashrate/
    There were worries about Bitcoin in the early days: https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/184427-one-bitcoin-group-now-controls-51-of-total-mining-power-threatening-entire-currencys-safety
    Eye's were on Bitcoin a few years ago again when Bitmain's pools got close to a majority: https://bitcoinist.com/bitmain-51-percent-bitcoin-hashrate/
    In other words, no perfect method exists and everything has drawbacks. There is also no fundamental value to any crypto. Its value comes from a combination of its use, rarity and people's interest. Even the fiat money we spend daily does not have any fundamental value other than being defined to allow you to pay taxes for the amount that is written on the coin or bill.
     
    Or differently, that was how people could avoid responsibility and doing their due diligence on what (speculative) investing and risk actually mean. Selling the hardware to recoup cost is nothing more than risk management. If it feels too risky if that option is not there, then the investment is not for you.
  6. Informative
    ScratchCat reacted to LAwLz in USB Promoter Group Announces USB4® Version 2.0   
    @Jito463 @RONOTHAN## @Eigenvektor
     
    The names like USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 were not meant to be used on consumer facing products.
    USB 3.1 and USB 3.2, and the other USB X.X names all refer to the specifications. You can think of it as a word document that contains the details about how a USB device should be built.
    When they went from USB 3.1 to USB 3.2, they basically went "okay, now we will allow more lanes to be used". So they opened the old USB-3.1.docx file on their computer, added a few paragraphs about how manufacturers are allowed to use more lanes, and then saved the document as USB-3.2.docx.
    Since they didn't really touch any of the old words in the document, they only added more, devices built using the blueprints in the old USB-3.1.docx file also adhere to the description in the USB-3.2.docx document. As a result, they could be relabelled as USB 3.2 complaint.
     
    Why not make a brand new document and keep the old one? Because if they did that, it would be very complicated to design a USB device because of things like backwards compatibility. Manufacturers would have to look through like 10 different documents, they would have to make sure different documents didn't conflict with each other (since sometimes they do go back and slightly change things in the "old text" when adding new text), different standards may have different testing procedures so it would become a mess in that regard... Let's just say there are very good reasons for why things are done the way they are.
     
    So how should consumers know what speed their USB ports run at? The USB-IF through of that...
    The official name for a USB port that can do 10Gbps is.... SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps.
    The official name for a USB port that can do 20Gbps is.... SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps.
    And so on and so forth. Extremely simple to understand and doesn't require someone to know that "the 20Gbps mode was introduced in the 3.2 update of the spec".
     
     
     
    If you want a different analogy, think of this as a game update.
    Let's say I play a free to play MMO. I got a level 60 character and the game is in version 1.0.
    I stop playing the game because I find it boring, but shortly after I stop playing the game, the developers release patch 1.1 which extends the level cap to 70.
    My account is not stuck at version 1.0, right? My account continues to be compatible with the game even after it was updated to 1.1. I don't have any of the new fancy stuff, and my level is just 60 rather than 70, but it's not like I am not allowed to say my account is compatible with version 1.1 of the game right?
    Same deal with USB specs.
    It would be crazy to tell people my account was "only 1.0 compatible, it doesn't work in version 1.1" just because you didn't have any of the new stuff. Version 1.1 contains all the stuff from 1.0, so any 1.0 character is inherently also part of 1.1. Same with USB.
     
     
     
    Official statement from USB-IF:
     
    As I said in a different thread:  
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    ScratchCat reacted to Stahlmann in Gamers Nexus calling out Linus for monetizing on his own controversy   
    After the recent backpack warranty controversy Gamers Nexus re-evaluated where LTT stands as a company and decided to not treat them as a friend anymore, but as a company like MSI, EVGA, etc. As a result he called out Linus' behavior during the whole warrany controversy. I personally found it rather funny that he put in clips of Luke's expressions when Linus talks about it, showing that Luke had a much better understanding of the whole situation while Linus only cared about the T-shirts he sold because of it.
     
    GN has again earned my respect for setting a friendship aside for a moment to report objectively.
    I wonder if Linus can do the same thing and take this criticism to heart or if he'll dig himself a hole 🤔
     
    Here is the video: (The LTT segment goes on until 15:35)
     
    So what's your take on this?
    Do you respect GN for going this route or do you think they only did it to cause more controversy for clicks?
     
    For me LTT has lost an incredible amount of credibility purely because of their CEO's public behavior during the last year.
     
    It was a couple of WAN shows ago that Linus talked about how companies are not your friend, not even LTT. Now he's shown that it's not just LTT who doesn't care about their community, but also their CEO who prefers T-shirt sales over a good relationship with his own community.
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    ScratchCat reacted to darknessblade in Almost EVERYONE is Wasting Money on Dash Cams.   
    Anyone else wants linus to make his own dashcam based on a "raspberry pi zero 2 W "
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    ScratchCat got a reaction from Morris_lee_9116 in Is there anything that can make my new build cheaper?   
    $124 for a 500GB SSD is extremely high. You can get a 500GB 980 (non-Pro) for half that price.
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    ScratchCat got a reaction from Spotty in Is there anything that can make my new build cheaper?   
    $124 for a 500GB SSD is extremely high. You can get a 500GB 980 (non-Pro) for half that price.
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    ScratchCat reacted to RejZoR in Popular Windows tweak/privacy/debloat tool turned out to be a trojan.   
    This wouldn't have happened if OS wasn't so full of absolute trash no one asked for. This is literally problem that Microsoft itself created with their arrogance and incompetence.
  12. Funny
    ScratchCat reacted to Needfuldoer in (Sorry, but Not SORRY. Microsoft AMA about much wanted features) Tali Roth, Says Moving the taskbar is not worth the effort to implement   
    Hey, someone in Redmond worked really hard on building that void for us to shout into. 😞
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    ScratchCat reacted to Spotty in Non-Fungible Tech Tips - NFT Announcement   
    We are proud to announce that the Linus Tech Tips forum will be offering iconic forum posts as NFTs in a collection titled "Non-Fungible Tech Tips".
     
    The Non-Fungible Tech Tips collection will be released on January 1st 2023 in celebration of the forum's 10th anniversary and will be made up of the top posts on the forum over the past 10 years. The Non-Fungible Tech Tips collection provides us with a unique opportunity to look back on and celebrate the iconic forum posts that made us think, made us laugh, brought us together, as well as some of the most divisive and controversial posts. This collection is not just a celebration of the top posts but a love letter to the community that forums create.
     
    For owners of Non-Fungible Tech Tips NFTs the iconic post(s) will be displayed at the top of your forum profile to allow you to show off your collection of Non-Fungible Tech Tips. The forum username of the NFT holder will be displayed alongside the iconic post allowing the NFT holder to be associated with some of the most iconic and memorable posts on the forum. By owning any Non-Fungible Tech Tip NFT you will also receive a unique NFTT badge displayed on your forum profile and alongside your forum posts. Forum posts included in the Non-Fungible Tech Tips collection will be highlighted on the forum with an orange glow.
     
    Proceeds from the sale of NFTs part of the Non-Fungible Tech Tips collection will be used to maintain the Linus Tech Tips forum and to ensure the forum can continue to operate for the next 10 years and beyond.
     
     
    In light of this announcement we would like to share the first post selected for the Non-Fungible Tech Tips collection is LinusTech's Welcome to the Linus Tech Tips Forum post from 2013. We believe this is a truly iconic post marking the start of the Linus Tech Tips forum and the perfect post to include in the Non-Fungible Tech Tips collection.
     

     
    We are also pleased to announce we will be giving away the Welcome to the Linus Tech Tips Forum post, #1 of 69 in the Non-Fungible Tech Tips collection with a current estimated value of 420 ETH.
    In order to enter the giveaway share on Twitter which forum post you would like to see as part of the Non-Fungible Tech Tips collection along with the tag #NonFungibleTechTips
    The winner will be chosen and announced on January 1st 2023. Please note the winner selected must have at least 5000 followers across all social media platforms.
     
     
    We know that it's a little early to be announcing this project since it doesn't release until January 2023 but we ask you be patient with us, we want to take our time to do it right. Today's forum update added a lot of the back-end necessary for the forum integration with the NFTs which allows us to move forward with the project. This is something we've been quietly working on for some time and we're very passionate about bringing this NFT opportunity to our community. We're hoping to get the community involved in this project as much as possible as it is the community which makes the forum. Without you none of this would be possible.  Please share any feedback or suggestions you have.
     
     
    FAQ
    How many NFTs will be available?
    The Non-Fungible Tech Tips collection will include 69 of the most iconic posts available as NFTs.
     
    How will posts be chosen?
    Posts will be selected from groups of posts with high reaction count, high view count, and high reply count. Posts will be curated by the forum moderation team.
     
    My post has been chosen to be made an NFT, do I get anything for it? Can I opt out?
    No. All posts made to the forum are property of Linus Media Group.
     
    Does owning an NFT of a post grant me ownership of that post, the ability to edit that post?
    No. By purchasing an NFT you only own the NFT of that post, not the post itself.
     
    Why make forum posts available as NFTs?
    With Web 3.0 approaching NFTs provide us with a unique opportunity to memorialise and highlight the best that our forum has to offer.
     
    Is a forum account required to own an Non-Fungible Tech Tip NFT?
    A forum account is not required to purchase a Non-Fungible Tech Tip, however a forum account is recommended to enable access to the full features of Non-Fungible Tech Tip ownership. Forum account registration is free https://linustechtips.com/register/
     
    I purchased an NFT but it isn't working. What can I do?
    Your only option is to purchase a new one, as no replacements are available for the specific NFT you bought, none of our authorized help centers can fix the issue because it is impossible, and we do not permit you to troubleshoot any issues yourself, as you are not a trained professional. We care deeply about our customers so we have adopted these policies for your safety and security as well as the safety and security of innocent children.
     
    Which marketplace will the NFTs be available on?
    Non-Fungible Tech Tips NFTs will be available for purchase exclusively through lttstore.com
     
    Which blockchain will the NFTs use?
    Non-Fungible Tech Tips NFTs will use the Linus Coin blockchain, currently under development by LTT Labs
     
    What are NFTs?
    NFTs are the futuristic way to scam people. For further information on NFTs please see this video
     
  14. Agree
    ScratchCat reacted to jagdtigger in Windows 11 - Feature Update 1 - Out Now! - Here is everything you need to know:   
    They actually do, respond to a clear call for a certain feature MS ignores. BTW calling what w10 and 11 has design is pretty far fetched. Its an unusable amalgamation of UI's going as far back as XP (or possibly oven further back).
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    ScratchCat reacted to LAwLz in Botherations, You’ll need a Microsoft account to set up future versions of Windows 11 Pro   
    No you don't.
     
    Most people don't have bitlocker enabled, certainly not people who need private help with their computers. Although it should be enabled...
     
    All of those things assume they use their Microsoft account to sync those things. I think that what you will find is that most people use their Google accounts for those things.
     
    Last time I checked, barely anyone used the store, and you didn't need a Microsoft account to use the store anyway.
     
    That's because Google and Apple gives users the choice to make an account or to not (you don't need a Google account to use Chrome, Android etc) but people choose to do it because they see the benefit.
    With Microsoft, it's the reverse. People don't use those accounts because they don't see the benefit, and as a result Microsoft are now forcing it.
     
     
    See that big "skip" button in the corner? That's what makes the popup you're showing okay, but what Microsoft doing not OK.
     
     
    This whole post reads like someone who is extremely deep into the Microsoft ecosystem, and doesn't understand why people are upset when people who aren't and don't want to be are now forced into it.
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    ScratchCat reacted to Helpful Tech Witch in Move the LTT Official forum group to below the "The Hub" group   
    The new ltt official forums are above the hub, and its frustrating because i use those often, and I don't want to untoggle this section just to have the hub at the top
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    ScratchCat reacted to Spindel in Meta threatens to pull Facebook and Instagram from Europe if it can't target ads   
    You sound exactly like old people have always sounded. 
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    ScratchCat reacted to Somerandomtechyboi in FloCing Topics - Google drops FLoC after widespread opposition, pivots to “Topics API” plan   
    Why the hell dont they just go back to advertising based on the site that you are looking at? Cause theres gotta be a reason you are on that site and providing ads based on the sites content will prob draw your attention more than a completely unrelated ad anyways
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    ScratchCat got a reaction from ebprince the computer nerd in Mastercard makes a deal with Coinbase to let customers buy NFT’s with Mastercards   
    There is a difference between using modern programs on a hard drive and programs written when practically all computers used a hard drive. Windows XP is reasonably smooth even on a two decade old laptop while Windows 10 is practically unusable for a good 15 minutes after start up if installed on a HDD. The control panel on a Celeron M is more responsive than the settings app on a R7 4800U.
     
    The same goes for websites. Have a look at some simple, javascript free webpages and try open them on old devices. It won’t be as instant as on newer hardware but it isn’t slow by any means. 
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    ScratchCat reacted to iLikeBananas in Hate Windows 11? Try this.   
    Implying Microsoft wouldn't have removed those features anyway.
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    ScratchCat reacted to orbitalbuzzsaw in Hate Windows 11? Try this.   
    I'm stickin to 10 till the day I die. I definitely understand the win7 hardliners now.
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    ScratchCat reacted to Arika in Craig Federighi ; side loading is a cybercriminal’s best friend   
    Hey Apple, there are stupid people that say the same thing about encryption, are you going to ban encryption on your iphones too?
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    ScratchCat reacted to RONOTHAN## in Facebook shutting down it's Face Recognition system   
    So Facebook no longer has its book of faces?
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