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I don’t know if this was already mentioned in this thread, but everyone should watch Rossmann’s response to Linus’s comment. IMO he does a much better job at breaking down the problem of blocking ads than the self-righteous way that Linus does. Basically, Linus is wrong to say ad blocking is exactly the same thing as piracy, because it is literally not. Maybe it is similar in *some* ways, but they are still two very different things. The important distinction is that piracy is more concerned about the illegal distribution of content rather than just downloading the content. In ad blocking this “illegal distribution” part does not exist, as your content still comes directly from the original distributor, so it is essentially a different thing. Another interesting thing that Rossmann mentions is whether it is fair for content creators to receive money for ads that their users play but don’t actually watch (e.g., go to the bathroom while the ad plays). Sure, playing the ad is good for the content creator as they get paid, but the advertiser gets screwed because they pay for an ad that somebody didn’t watch. In that case, for the advertiser it might be better if people who are not interested in ads use Adblock, so that they don’t need to pay the content creators for essentially useless ad views. The last point is very much playing the devils advocate, but this is the discussion we must have if we want to assign moral or ethical values to blocking/watching ads, and/or compare it to something like piracy. Sure, in reality the content creator loses money if people use ad block. However, does that money belong to the creator in the first place? The user who uses Adblock clearly has no interest in buying any ad products, so they would never generate any profit for the company to which the ad belongs, who is actually the one paying for the ad in the first place. And if the creators don’t want to loose the money from ads, maybe they shouldn’t upload their videos for free on some stupid notion of a “implied contract of watching an ad”. Instead, they should charge their content consumers 0.001$ for each view, or however much one view is worth in terms of ad money. In that case, if someone rips the content and distributes it for free, then it would be “exactly the same as piracy”.

I have a similar question but regarding the Intel side. I noticed that most Intel 10th gen processors (10400, 10600K, 10700K, 10900K) support only 16 PCIe lanes (as per the Intel product page). If the GPU in the PCIe x16 slot uses 16 lanes, and the M.2 connector in PCIe x4 mode uses 4 lanes, does this mean that on an Intel platform the GPU will only run in x8 mode if a M.2 NVME SSD is connected to the M.2 PCIe x4 slot?

The OP only has 1 post? This is a blatant ad and should be deleted.

*rant about barrel plugs in 2020, micro SD readers, and generally IO ports* Why do manufacturers STILL put the proprietary barrel chargers onto their 2020 laptops? Sometimes (like in this case) they even include a USB-C port that already supports charging! Is a USB-C port and charging accessories so much more expensive compared to a barrel plug? I just don't understand who makes these decisions at big companies like LG. Also, why do some Windows machines still only have a single USB-C port? This is making the transition to USB-C impossibly slow. I am blaming the barrel ports here for the wasted space. Also is the Micro SD slot useful for anything else but Android phones and the Nintendo Switch? Last time I checked almost every single camera apart from the GoPro still uses regular SD cards, which is much easier to adapt to Micro SD than the other way around. At least they've put a full size HDMI in there...

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I guess I have a cynical point-of-view, but "selling out" can be seen as synonymous to "making decisions for the benefit of the business", because literally the sole purpose of a business is to MAKE MONEY. If Linus decides to focus purely on profits and growing his company, then it is not entirely unreasonable to say he sold out, per se. As for LinusTechTips as a channel, they never were technical experts, so seeing them focusing on entertainment is a very understandable choice. Unfortunately, entertainment and catering to a wider audience naturally means more clickbait and more technically shallow videos. That is the reality of LTT now - it's an more of an entertainment rather than a tech channel. How you feel about it, well that's personal. This may not be a bad thing. It is great for LTT and all of their employees. It's great for people who want light content. I still occasionally watch LTT, but I have been slowly moving away towards other YouTube tech channels that cater better for my tastes. EDIT: The one thing that DOES frustrate me is the clickbait on LTT. I get it why they do it. But they don't HAVE to do it. It looks so bad an cheap. Plenty of other YouTubers like Marques Brownlee do away with the clickbait and have professional looking thumbnails. But I guess LTT is sticking to their creative style of... whatever it is right now.

Seems like Apple is replacing the non-TouchBar version of their 2016-2017 MacBook Pros with the new MacBook Air. To be honest, this is a very natural progression to their products, as the nTB MBP could have been called the new MBA from the beginning. If you look closely, it is essentially the same product. The only thing that has changed is the the (even more) low-power processor in the new MBA, which should give a somewhat longer battery life despite a thinner and lighter chassis (only lighter by 120g though) and, hence, a smaller battery. Oh... And they finally bundled Touch ID without the stupid TouchBar. I wish they could have done it two years ago, but then there would have be even fewer reasons to buy a 13" TouchBar versions of the MBPs... It is only a shame that Apple is sticking with TouchBar's on their Pro line-up, but not the Air or the 12" MacBook. I am afraid there will be even less incentive for software developers to continue TouchBar integration on MacOS, which really doesn't help support the legitimacy of the TouchBar, which is already commonly regarded as a gimmick. ...also the new iPad Pro looks sick. I really see no good alternatives from competitors any time soon for people who just want a tablet experience.

Think if you'll need to spend a lot of money in the near future - car, college, etc - and set that aside. If you have anything left over, feel free to buy a gaming PC. But keep in mind that you can get a very good system for under $2000. Another reason for buying a PC now - if you're 17 and living with your parents, you probably have a lot of free time to game. This time will be decreasing as you get older due to things like moving out and getting a social life, going to college, working a full-time job...

Full-naked here. I don't baby-sit my phone, but I'm not reckless either and have never broken a phone - or even cracked a screen. I stopped using screen protectors with newer phones as their glass screens do a good enough job of resisting day-to-day pocket-scratches. As for cases, I only use one when it is needed - exercising, workshop, outdoor activities. Otherwise, I prefer the feeling of a naked phone. In my opinion, the looks-oriented phone cases are just disrespectful to the phone designers. What is the point of buying a premium device made out of carefully engineered glass and metal, and then proceed by putting it into a cheap plastic case? EDIT: Mind you, going naked means that your phone WILL accumulate some odd scratches and maybe small dents if you drop it. How much will depend on how careful you are. But honestly - it's just a phone.

I totally understand you! It's so annoying to spot a small imperfection, especially on a brand new machine! I take care of my computer and other devices to a reasonable degree, but I used to be somewhat obsessive. What makes me feel better is knowing that there will ALWAYS be some scuffs and scratches after enough time. So worrying about it is just a waste of time and energy. Enjoy the overall experience and let the small scuffs and scratches be a sign that you're just a clumsy human.... or whatever comforts you.

Have you tried using a different browser/machine to see if the results are the same? Otherwise, it's most likely the fault of the server that you're trying to download from.

Weird connectors... USB-C dongles, 3.5mm dongles. ? Also any Nintendo system before the Switch. God I hate the proprietary chargers (and the link cables) of old Gameboys.

Bought my first iPhone (3GS) when Android wasn't really a thing yet. Nokia and its Symbian OS was all the rage. While Nokia smartphones had great specs and the customisability of Symbian was truly impressive even by todays standards, it was riddled with bugs and poor quality control. Every single Nokia I owned had to be serviced at some point due to some inexplicable hardware or software failure. For example, slider phones would always develop an incredibly annoying wobble over time, or, in one particular case, opening the camera's mechanical shutter would cause the whole phone to crash... It was so frustrating! Cue some day in 2009 when the iPhone 3GS was released, the first iPhone with video recording. That was the feature that finally convinced me to go to an Apple Store and try out the iPhone in person. And oh my god! The sensitivity of the capacity touch-screen and the smoothness of the iOS navigation simply blew me away when compared to the offerings from competitors. Bought my first iPhone a few weeks later. An iPhone 4S and 5S after some more time... Currently still rocking a maxed out iPhone 7. And, what is more surprising, in the 9 years of iPhone ownership, I never had the iPhone give me any major problems. No hardware failure (aside from the worn out batteries) in 9 years! And the few software hick-ups I did have, I was able to resolve by restoring the firmware. There were a couple of times were I was considering going Android due to the cost factor, but every time I try the Android flagship in a store - even something like an S9 - the OS experience never feels as smooth as the iPhone. Android is definitely closing the gap, especially in the last few years. But I'm not sure if it's the software optimisation, or animation differences, but I just don't like how the UI navigation feels on Android. My only problem with Apple is that recently the prices keep inflating with very little new features. Would like to upgrade my 7 soon, but neither the iPhone 8, X, or the XS seem like a very big technological jump, especially for the price. My previous upgrades of 3GS -> 4S, 4S -> 5S, and 5S -> 7.... I could feel the difference between the phones every time, whether it be the screen, camera, processing power, design, or something else. But I can't feel any significant difference between the newer iPhones and my old 7. Honestly, the new X series is just awkward and bulky in the hand, and... well... boring. And I'm not too keen to shell out $1500 (!!!) for a phone like that just yet... EDIT: grammar

Hello, I'm looking for an affordable (sub $1000) portable laptop for writing documents, streaming, and perhaps some light photo editing. My criteria are: 1. 13" or 14" light form factor. 2. Good battery life (7+ hours) 2. Good screen (+1080p, IPS, preferably good sRGB coverage and colour accuracy) 4. OK build quality. Are there any popular laptops in this category besides the likes of XPS 13 or Asus Zenbooks? I like the lower end XPS 13 9360 or UX430UA for their nice screens and batteries, but perhaps there are other (and cheaper) options. There are so many different brands and models that it's quite hard to compare everything. The performance isn't that important as long as it isn't sluggish and can handle more than a few browser tabs. I already have a workstation laptop Acer VN7-591G (i7-4710HQ and GTX 860M) and despite being a few years old it's still doing well. However, it is slightly inconvenient due to its size, weight (2.2kg + power brick), and poor battery. I'd appreciate your comments!