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HAHAHAH.... I could read these things all day!!
 
I've had a few clients "shocked" when they dropped or hit their laptop and I informed them that their HDD has quit. My granny doesn't know what the internet is(to be fair, we live in the mountains of WV). Also, I've received multiple requests to build a laptop(ya know, like a custom PC). Without them, though, most of us wouldn't have jobs. Cheers to all.

So there are plenty of reasons to hate on windows, especially the way they are aggressively pushing their products.
 
And it’s sad! Windows can be such a powerful tool for people that produce things!
 
Please, if you want to hate on windows, make another topic called “Why you don’t use windows” and post there. I just want this topic to be about the positive aspects of Windows that get overlooked by the average user. Like I said, there are PLENTY of reasons to hate windows and that's fine; just keep things civil.
 
Also, if you know of any useful programs that extend the windows shell, or tools that make cool registry hacks, please post them!
I know some of you may feel editing the windows registry is sketchy, and this is justifiable to some extent; but it’s not a big deal if you pay attention. The windows registry is just Windows’ settings broken into a series of “hives”. Always backup your registry before making edits. And if possible, look at what is being changed before running a .reg file.
The Windows registry is actually far more efficient than people would have you believe. Also, avoid using “registry cleaning software” unless something is genuinely wrong (even CCleaner). They generally remove more than they should and cause more problems than they fix. Reducing the size of your registry doesn’t have as much of an effect as you think.
 
Folder Icons
I love things like Plex when I want to watch movies in my living room, or on an iPad. But if I have access to a PC, I would rather use MPC (lets be real, plex sh!*s the bed anytime there is even a tiny amount of corruption in a file...and when there isn't any). But the best part of Plex is scrolling through Movie Posters and having media information pulled from the internet! Well, just look at my media library:

 
I don’t need anything but windows to browse my Movies/TV Shows. And if I want to search for a movie by actor/actress, genre, etc…I just use windows search because I tag all my media files using MetaX (see useful programs below).

 
The best part is, if I have access to my media server, this will work on pretty much any version of Windows since it done with a uniform “desktop.ini” file:
[ViewState] Mode= Vid= FolderType=Videos Logo=FolderIcon.ico [.ShellClassInfo] IconResource=FolderIcon.ico,0  
Another benefit, it helps things like Plex find the correct meta information online.

Useful Tools
MetaX (http://www.danhinsley.com/metax/metax.html) – A POWERFUL video tagging tool with a great GUI (this product is worth the $10, trust me)  
Context Menus
In my opinion, the windows context menu system is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal (when leveraged correctly). You see some programs take advantage of this, like 7-Zip. Right click on a zip file and you are presented with a whole new context menu just for handling compressed files.
But have you ever created your own context menu? It can make your life a whole lot easier. Take my media library from an earlier example. It is actually somewhat complicated to add a movie to my library. I have to use MetaX to tag the movie and output the movie poster. Then I have to convert the poster to an icon, copy in my “desktop.ini” template, and make the folder a system file. So I created a context menu for “.jpg” files that calls a script that does all that for me. It only took a few minutes to code, but it saves me so much time:
F:\Projects2\ConvertToIcon\ConvertToIcon.vbs:
OPTION EXPLICIT CONST HIDDEN = 0 DIM shell SET shell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell") shell.Run "%comspec% /c F:\Projects2\ConvertToIcon\ConvertToIcon.bat """ & WScript.Arguments.Item(0) & """ > ""F:\Projects2\ConvertToIcon\log.txt""", HIDDEN, FALSE SET shell = NOTHING  
F:\Projects2\ConvertToIcon\ConvertToIcon.bat:
@echo off echo Convert %~d1%~p1%~n1%~x1 to %~d1%~p1%~n1.ico echo convert file convert "%~d1%~p1%~n1%~x1" -matte -background none -resize 2048x2048^ -gravity Center -extent 2048x2048 -define icon:auto-resize "%~d1%~p1FolderIcon.ico" echo check if desktop.ini exists IF NOT EXIST "%~d1%~p1desktop.ini" echo F| xcopy "M:\_Template\desktop.ini" "%~d1%~p1desktop.ini" /H /K set PARENTFOLDER=%~d1%~p1 IF %PARENTFOLDER:~-1%==\ SET PARENTFOLDER=%PARENTFOLDER:~0,-1% echo make parent folder a system folder (%PARENTFOLDER%) attrib +S "%PARENTFOLDER%" /D echo make desktop.ini a hidden system file attrib +S +H "%~d1%~p1desktop.ini" :: If you are having to delete Thumbs.db every time, uncomment the following ::timeout 3 ::echo check if Thumbs.db exists ::IF EXIST "%~d1%~p1Thumbs.db" del /F /A:HS "%~d1%~p1Thumbs.db" echo Done.  
F:\Projects2\ConvertToIcon\ConvertToIcon.reg:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\SystemFileAssociations\.jpg\shell\ConverttoIcon] @="Convert to Icon" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\SystemFileAssociations\.jpg\shell\ConverttoIcon\command] @="wscript.exe \"F:\\Projects2\\ConvertToIcon\\ConvertToIcon.vbs\" \"%1\""  
But let’s take an example from something I’ve seen Linus rant about: the “Up Directory” button while viewing search results. In Windows 10, if you open a directory from a search result then click the “Up Directory” button, it returns you to the search results page (even if you right click and open in a new window). It is the most infuriating thing in the history of mankind! So let’s fix it and add 3 new context menus entries:

Right click a folder -> Open folder in a new window:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\Open Target] @="Open Target in New Window" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\Open Target\command] @="Explorer.exe \"%V\\\""
Right click the background of a folder -> Open its parent folder:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Open Parent] @="Open &Parent" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\Open Parent\command] @="Explorer.exe \"%V\\..\\\""
Right click anything -> Open parent folder in a new window:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\OpenTargetParentFolder] @="Open Target's Parent Folder" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\OpenTargetParentFolder\command] @="Explorer.exe /select,\"%V\""
 
Boom! Problem Solved!
 
A more advanced way to generate dynamic context menus. I don’t want to get too into this, but here is a great place to start: CppShellExtContextMenuHandler (https://code.msdn.microsoft.com/CppShellExtContextMenuHandl-410a709a). So let’s say you have media files that don’t have public meta information for MetaX to use, but you still want to tag things like actors/actresses, genre, etc…(let’s say you are naughty and have a lot of pr0n and want to make it easier to search ? I’m not saying I created a context menu for this reason…it’s just an example….don’t tell my mom). Now you can create an elaborate where you can tag media files easily, by generating menus based on things like folder path, existing tags on the file, recently used tags, etc…
 
Really the limit is your imagination.
 
Useful Tools
Default Programs Editor (http://defaultprogramseditor.com/) – An amazing program that allows you to edit everything from file extension context menus (by extension and by class), to file extension icons/descriptions. One of the best programs available for creating/editing Windows context menus. ShellNewHandler (https://sourceforge.net/projects/shellnewhandler/) – A great program for clearing out your “New” context menu. Let’s be real, have you EVER used the context menu to create a new “Contact” file? No. No you have not. In fact, you’ve never used 90% of the other default options in that menu. So get rid of them and add some useful ones. ShellExView & ShMnView (http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.html) – Great tools for clearing out unwanted context menu items.  

Trusted "Registry Cleaner' software....yadda yadda yadda, installed a fresh OS minutes later.

I don't know how to overclock. So I don't. 

"If you can cool it, don't refuse it!"
 
#Overclocking2K16

Stock speeds:
Overclocked:
 

the fact that an 4ghz pentium  4 gets blown out of the water by an 1.3ghz sempron 
 
old quadcore (C2Q) < new dual core (i3 or 5)
 
the fact that you cant have a 30m usb cable 
 
a fancy case makes the pc not a tik faster (red stripes tho , those give your more fps , i swear by me mum)
 
FX 8350 + HD 5450 makes for a shit workstation (mainly bc of the 5450)

Hello all,
 
During the creation of Linus Forum Tips (my unofficial LTT app) and several others, I've been wondering what the best way to monetize an app or game is.
 
Please fill out this form linked below.
 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ8o_CaEqDmpiCY4NdWkhZmhT4kSXPslMrdtZSSYdq8INcOQ/viewform
 
Thanks a lot. Your feedback will translate into real world results.
 
EDIT: To give some background.
 
I am seeking to monetize some apps I've made because I'd like a return on my investment and because I'd like to explore other opportunities with these apps and this would be expensive/impractical for me.

HAHAHAH.... I could read these things all day!!
 
I've had a few clients "shocked" when they dropped or hit their laptop and I informed them that their HDD has quit. My granny doesn't know what the internet is(to be fair, we live in the mountains of WV). Also, I've received multiple requests to build a laptop(ya know, like a custom PC). Without them, though, most of us wouldn't have jobs. Cheers to all.

I've been following Linus for what seems years now, but I am new to the forums. Fortunately, this forum is awesome and you all have a new permanent member. Thank you all for the welcome and conversation!!

I wore them in school, but lost that habit once I graduated. I do, however, maintain ground with whatever is within reach. Obviously there are scenarios in which static can destroy your day, but simple awareness has been sufficient for my experiences.

thank you for responding =D

Malwarebytes is portable. 
 
Take this as single use. If you use the same instance after months of not updating it, you might aswell not waste your time on a scan.

Download malwarebytes on a usb drive, plug into computer, scan.

Don't buy a book.
I'm speaking from experience as a well versed programmer - books suck. I would recommend using online resources (i.e W3Schools, or simply googling "<language> beginner tutorial").
 
As for low level stuff like logic gates and binary, you might want to familiarize yourself with binary code and assembly.
 
I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ASSEMBLY AS A FIRST LANGUAGE.
 
Assembly is extremely hard to pick up and requires a vast knowledge of how computers process data. If you're specifically trying to learn assembly, then I don't want to crush your dreams though - go for it. Just heed my warning when I say (and I speak for all programmers out there), assembly sucks and should not be learned as a first language.
 
If you'd like to learn some basic stuff for robotics (sounds like what you're trying to do), then I recommend learning python (a fantastic first language) and buying an arduino board.
 
Good luck ;3

Again - arduino ;P
 
Assembly sucks. Use python and a pre-built board. Assembly sucks crack as a first language, and even as a 54th language.
Usually, Assembly is used to write bootloaders - a minuscule (<1kb) program that calls an OS's kernel (which is almost never written in assembly).

Wendell's side
http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sp25er
Summary: wendell don't want to be in a leadership role in tek syndicate anyone and whether he stops making content remains to be seen. He had disagreements with Logan on his statements about money and is frustrated with the lack of communication.
 
Logan's side
http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sp29to
Summary: he will try to communicate better and be more transparent. He contributes this situation to poor communication because they are all in different cities making communication harder. And he apologises for acting mean.
 
Admins can lock this thread if they want to to prevent it from getting out of hand but there is a lot of rumors flying around about what's happening and hopefully this can clear some of those up.

Ninja Ice cream. By far the best.

Chocolate, or vanilla with chocolate.

Anything with Caramel. Mmm.... Caramel.

I just had an amazing idea for a video, what if you could remove the temp limit of a video card and run if maxed out without cooling to see if it could set on fire. That would be the coolest video ever. Maybe like an older card would be able to do this. Please can we try get this idea through to Linus. 

Thought it would be fun to make a topic about, all of our experiences with all the people, who doesn't really understand all the tech.
Note: Don't make this too harsh on them. You need to help them, not yell at them.
I'll go first:
So my mom has a daycare. And one day I am sitting on the floor with my laptop. And one of the kids, with real dirty hands come and put his hand on the screen. Guess he thought it was a touch screen. Still haven't gotten it off, and it was 3 months ago.
My grandmother is scared of getting rid of the computer, because she thinks it will cut the power to her house.

I used to work at a computer shop for IT support and service. Whenever something is wrong with the machine, they'll always ask if it's a virus or not. If the shortcut on the desktop is gone, they would think all of their data on the computer are gone.
My mum isn't non-techy but she just double clicks on EVERYTHING she wants to open. That includes links and buttons on the web browser. She would double click on the Google searches to open them too and I got really annoyed watching her using the computer at some point of my life.
I have another one but it's not really non-techies. My friend is a photographer but not much of a computer guy so he bought a netbook(yes, those 10-inches) and brought it to college. Apparently he actually used that netbook to edit photo and do his work. I remember him posting a comment which he thinks tiny computer are less powerful(true to some extent).

I like the Xbox Franchise, but damn, the consoles are fucking unreliable. (I'm on my second 360 and it just red ringed)

Have you tried the DS4 controllers?
They're much better than the DS3 and i prefer them to the XB360 gamepad.