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    The official Funny Pictures thread

    Sulphy replied to DrunknMunky's topic in Jokes & Funny Stuff

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    Replacing Windows 10 Gaming Laptop?

    Jose_49 replied to bikeman25's topic in Hardware Hangout

    Can you share the link? I think there's been pretty good deals with RTX machines lately. Edit: Something significant: ALWAYS check the reviews of every machine, even though they may seem to have the same specs. Nvidia began making power adjustments to each of their models a while back, and two laptops with, e.g., 4060s, one can perform better than the other due to wattage restrictions.
  5. sphbecker
    I hear you on MS adding more and more anti-consumer elements to Windows, but DOS wasn't some glory era either. Compared to UNIX, which very much did exist at the time, DOS was a pathetic toy. It is the shortcomings of DOS that ultimately lead to a lot of the stability and security issues in early versions of Windows, and also why those versions didn't let you dig deep in the OS (no Task Manager as an example). Windows ME was the last OS built on DOS, and it was very long in the tooth by then. Windows NT was a great upgrade for businesses in the mid 90s, but it wasn't until XP that home users finally got an operating system with a decent Kernal. Of course, the counter argument to this is that consumer hardware at the time was very memory starved, and DOS' simplicity allowed for it to have a lower memory footprint. Even into the Windows era, the main reason why MS didn't push NT or 2000 as a consumer platform is because of the system requirements. At a time when 4 MB was standard on a Best Buy display model, NT 4.0 Workstation required 16 MB. So while I agree that DOS was a necessary stepping stone to make consumer computers affordable, I definitely wouldn't point to it as an example of good software...only good enough software.
  6.    +devHead reacted to a post in a topic: Microsoft made $61.9 billion in revenue for fiscal Q3 2024, up 17 percent from a year ago
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  9. JezJ
    In addition to the above, the PC Game Pass version is missing creators club from the main menu altogether, so existing saves using this are broken.
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  11. bikeman25
    Hello all Debating on replacing Windows 10 Gaming Laptop with Windows 11 Compatible model. Bad idea or Good idea to consider an Asus Tuf AMD Ryzen based one, specs look like would meet all needs, 2 m.2 slots, standard 16gb of Ram, storage starting out at 512Gb. Desktop think gonna hold off doing major upgrade til Intel 15th Gen out Figured I'd maybe try my first ever Ryzen and if I like the experience maybe even convert desktop in future
  12.    M. Murcek reacted to a post in a topic: Microsoft made $61.9 billion in revenue for fiscal Q3 2024, up 17 percent from a year ago
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  18. adrynalyne
    It’s not as limited as you might think. MS needs a wake-up call. If enough people leave, maybe they will notice. I have a Windows VM and I find the need to use it is a lot less often than I expected.
  19. John Callaham
    The big Fallout 4 update has a number of bugs across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms by John Callaham On Thursday, Bethesda Game Studios and its owner Microsoft released the "next-gen" update for its post-apocalypse RPG Fallout 4. Among other things, it added native support for Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S and Sony's PlayStation 5 consoles, along with widescreen and ultra-widescreen display support for PC gamers and more. Unfortunately, it appears the update also comes with its share of bugs and other issues. The Xbox Series X and S update was supposed to add two different graphical modes; Quality Mode, (30FPS at 4K resolution with Ultra graphics settings) and Performance Mode (60FPS at 4K resolution with standard graphics settings). However, Eurogamer reports that the Xbox Series X|S update currently only has support for the Performance Mode. Attempts to run the game in Quality Mode do not work at the moment. The PC update, as expected, has caused a number of popular third-party mods for the game to break. If you play the PC version of Fallout 4 with one or more mods, you can head over to the NexusMods forums, where you can learn how to keep the update from being installed on your PC with Steam, GoG.com, and PC Game Pass. This update was also supposed to make the game verified for Valve's Steam Deck portable gaming PC. While that does indeed happen, the update has also done away with the game's launcher, which let users customize their graphics. The launch command of "SteamDeck=0 %command%" will restore the game launcher. Finally, PlayStation owners who have the game as part of their PlayStation Plus Extra subscription currently cannot get the next-gen update. Bethesda Game Studios has posted on its X (formerly Twitter) account that the update will be available for those members at some point, adding "Your patience is appreciated while the teams work on this." The Fallout 4 update was released in the middle of a resurgence of gamer interest in the entire Fallout franchise, thanks in part to the success of the Fallout live action TV show on Amazon Prime Video.
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  22. dustojnikhummer
    Telegram isn't encrypted by default, and sure as hell not in group chats. I hate how many things (like XDA forums) moved to Telegram and Discord. Knowledge is not googleable anymore
  23. binaryzero
    Nice! Good on ya, John. You're the only one who posts interesting things relating to real world use. I'm completely over articles about TPM, start menu, installing Windows, and lame 3rd party tools.
  24. Good Bot, Bad Bot
    They are not that hard to obtain. You can go to any car show and depending on the size of it see dozens of cars that are older than a IBM PC XT.
  25. Good Bot, Bad Bot
    Wow! The first PC the family first purchased came with MS-DOS 4.00 with a free upgrade to 4.01 when it came out. A Northgate 286 machine with a 20MB HDD and of course the all important turbo button. Fun times! I don't recall this "multitasking" version Of MS-DOS.
  26. John Callaham
    Microsoft reveals Infra Copilot that uses GitHub Copilot to generate infrastructure code by John Callaham Microsoft's GitHub Copilot first launched in June 2022, before the company announced its commitment several months later to bring generative AI features to nearly all of its services. This week, Microsoft revealed a spinoff of sorts to GitHub Copilot that was created for a specific type of programmer and business field. In a blog post. Microsoft officially announced Infra Copilot, It was designed to use GitHub Copilot as the basis for a new generative AI tool that's made to help with the coding specifically for infrastructure systems. Microsoft stated: Infra Copilot harnesses the power of machine learning to interpret the intent behind prompts and swiftly generate precise infrastructure code. It understands the context of infrastructure tasks, allowing professionals to express their requirements in natural language and receive corresponding code suggestions. Microsoft says that programmers who use Infra Copilot to generate infrastructure code will be able to streamline the coding process so they can concentrate on higher-level activities. The tool is also designed to create standardized code snippets so that it works consistency across different environments. The new Infra Copilot tool should help cut down on the amount of development time for this kind of coding projects. It can also be an educational tool for programmers who may not be familiar with the specific needs of making infrastructure code. Infra Copilot is available now to programmers who have the latest Visual Studio Code version, and have a GitHub Copilot license, with either a personal free trial or access to their company's GitHub account. They can then install the Copilot extension, sign in from Visual Studio Code, and install the PowerShell extension to get started. Microsoft recently launched GitHub Copilot Enterprise which uses data from a company's own code repositories and knowledge base to generate code and answer questions. It's priced at $39 a month per user.
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  28. Accuphase
    Why, because of a little suggestion that you can turn off? Enjoy the limited software on Linux and macOS.
  29. domboy
    That's pretty cool they have a working IBM PC XT.
  30. Zeromus2003
    Let me know when Republicans really want to take the border issues seriously. They had decades and nothing. They even shot down the latest bi-partisan plan to help alleviate some of the issues. Of course this is nothing new from Republic#nts, as they have a history of killing their own bills even if it helps them. If you look at where history is going, Republicans (except for traditional ones) prove daily that they are becoming increasingly irrelevant, as they have no interest in actually doing their jobs. They honestly believe that compromising = weakness. Unfortunately this scorched earth approach does not work. Democrats are no saints, but most realize that compromise and good-faith negotiation is the way to get things done.
  31. John Callaham
    Get the Razer Kaira HyperSpeed wireless gaming headset for Xbox and PC at its lowest price by John Callaham If you are looking for a wireless gaming headset for your Microsoft Xbox console, or for your gaming PC rig, Razer currently has lowered the price of one of its headsets to a new all-time low amount. For a limited time, you can get the Razer Kaira HyperSpeed wireless gaming headset for $89.99 at Amazon. That's not only a new all-time low price for the product, but it's also $40 off its $129.99 MSRP. The Razer Kaira HyperSpeed headset is officially licensed to work with Microsoft's Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S consoles. It includes a 2.4 Ghz USB C wireless dongle you can connect to the console, or your PC, to experience low latency audio when playing games. The headset also has Bluetooth wireless hardware so you can use it when playing games, or listening to songs, on your smartphone or tablet. The headset has two 50 mm drivers that use titanium-coated diaphragms so it can offer a superior audio experience. It also has a bendable cardioid microphone for when you want to chat with your friends online. It has also been designed to cut down any background noise from the back and sides. The ear cushions use flowknit memory foam material so you can keep wearing your headset during hours-long gaming sessions. You will be able to get up to 30 hours of use with the headset on one battery charge. Razer Kaira HyperSpeed wireless gaming headset for $89.99 ($40 off MSRP) This Amazon deal is U.S. specific, and not available in other regions unless specified. Make sure you also browse through Amazon US, Amazon UK, and Newegg US to find some other great tech deals. Also, check the Deals section of our articles to see if there's anything we've posted in the past few days that could be of interest. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases
  32. Zeromus2003
    Back when Microsoft really was pushing development boundaries and succeeding...... unlike the mess we have today where they just want multiple avenues to push ads and marketing junk in our OSes. I say this as a huge Microsoft fan too.... I hope for a better Win 11 or 12 but I'm not sure it will happen.
  33. Copernic
    Advanced Renamer 3.95: Faster, more accurate file renaming by Razvan Serea Advanced Renamer is a program for renaming multiple files and folders at once. By configuring renaming methods the names can be manipulated in various ways. It is easy to set up a batch job using multiple methods on a large amount of files. The 14 different methods enables you to change the names, attributes, and timestamps of files in one go. Free for personal use. You can download and use Advanced Renamer for FREE for any personal use. If you use Advanced Renamer for a business you can download and try it out for free. To continue using it, you need to buy a life time license. Image files This mass file renamer is a great utility for organising digital pictures for both professionals and beginners. The thumbnail mode lets you display thumbnails directly in the file list giving you maximum control of the renaming process. With this program you can rename all your photos in a snap. GPS data If your image files contain GPS data you can add the name of the city and the country where the picture was taken. Coordinates are used to lookup city, country, and state names from a database containing more than 100,000 cities around the globe. Music files MP3 and other music files often have messed up names and contain weird characters. With Advanced Renamer you can change the names of your favourite music files to more suitable names using the built-in ID3 functions. Video files Ever wanted to add the codec or the resolution of a video to the filename? With the video tags you can add various information about video and audio content to the names. TV shows Add episode title or airdate to video files containing TV Shows after importing show information from the tvmaze.com website. Advanced Renamer 3.95 changelog: New program icon New statusbar layout Changes to the Date Taken image EXIF metadata to better reflect the values seen in File Properties window in Windows Explorer. This is now the default behavior for new installations Added fallback values for Img Author, Img Copyright, Img Subject, and Img Title Fixed a problem where jpeg-metadata would be extracted multiple times Test Names button added to the menu when Auto Test is turned off Settings window: New options "Show image preview in file info panel", Default: On Changed visual appearance of Last Result panel to horizontal orientation Fixed Folder Panel not being able to resize before restart when not active at startup Changed program font to match Windows design guide lines Better support for UTF-8 characters when integrating with ExifTool Audio based tags and columns renamed from ID3 or ID3/MP3 to Audio. Old tag names still work for backwards compatibility DirName tag renamed to FolderName for added naming consistency. Old tag name still work for backwards compatibility Tag Exe ProductVersion renamed to Exe Version. Also added Exe VersionMajor and Exe VersionMinor Functionality to remove items by special properties in the right click menu. New options are: "Remove unchanged items", "Remove unmarked items", and "Remove by pattern" When using "Mark by pattern" and counterparts, patterns had to match exactly if no asterisk (*) was used for pattern matching. Changed so that asterisk is automatically added in front and back of pattern if none are used Buttons to quickly show and hide file info panel New information error code when name collision rule has altered the filename Fixed bug in Remove By Pattern when not adding a asterisk to the pattern When adding files, the last result panel will hide automatically. Added button in statusbar to toggle last result panel Show data in file info panel for selected item when closed panel is opened Some controls were not scaled correctly on high resolution displays When saving the list to a .txt the program will now use UTF-8 for encoding Download: Advanced Renamer 3.95 | Portable ~14.0 MB (Free for personal use) Link: Advanced Renamer Home Page | Advanced Renamer Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
  34. Sagar Naresh
    Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is in the works, spotted in UK carrier EE's database by Sagar Naresh The FE edition (Fan Edition) of Samsung phones, which brings some features of the premium S series phones, at a lower price, has proven to be a hit among the masses. Last year, the Korean giant launched the Galaxy S23 FE, which proved to be a hit. Now, that the Galaxy S24 series has been on the market for a while, rumors about the Galaxy S24 FE have started surfacing. Notably, according to the latest report by RootMyGalaxy, the Galaxy S24 FE was spotted in the UK carrier EE's database. The purported Galaxy S24 FE bears the model number SM-S7210U in the region, possibly for the version sold through the carrier. It also suggests that the phone could launch in the UK in the future. The new findings also hint that Samsung is indeed working on a FE model of its flagship Galaxy S24 series. Initial rumors suggest that the Galaxy S24 FE could debut in the summer of 2024. However, according to GalaxyClub NL, Samsung could launch the Galaxy S24 FE in late 2024 or early 2025. Given these speculations, it makes the most sense for the phone to be released in the summer of 2024, between June and August. A later release, as proposed by GalaxyClub NL, would result in a debut close to the Galaxy S25 series. This maynot be a good option from Samsung's standpoint because it can result in price band overlap, similar to the mistake made with the Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy S22 series launch. It is speculated that the Galaxy S24 FE could come with a 6.1-inch AMOLED display and 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. It is rumored to come in 128GB and 256GB storage options and be powered by a 4,500 mAh battery. While rumors have started pouring in for the Galaxy S24 FE, its appearance in the UK's EE database at least gives us a positive sign that the affordable flagship is on its way.
  35. Copernic
    Google Chrome 124.0.6367.92 (offline installer) by Razvan Serea The web browser is arguably the most important piece of software on your computer. You spend much of your time online inside a browser: when you search, chat, email, shop, bank, read the news, and watch videos online, you often do all this using a browser. Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier. Use one box for everything--type in the address bar and get suggestions for both search and Web pages. Thumbnails of your top sites let you access your favorite pages instantly with lightning speed from any new tab. Desktop shortcuts allow you to launch your favorite Web apps straight from your desktop. Chrome has many useful features built in, including automatic full-page translation and access to thousands of apps, extensions, and themes from the Chrome Web Store. Google Chrome is one of the best solutions for Internet browsing giving you high level of security, speed and great features. Important to know! The offline installer links do not include the automatic update feature. Download web installer: Google Chrome Web 32-bit | Google Chrome 64-bit | Freeware Download: Google Chrome Offline Installer 64-bit | 110.0 MB Download: Google Chrome Offline Installer 32-bit | 98.3 MB Download page: Google Chrome Portable Download: Google Chrome MSI Installers for Windows (automatic update) View: Chrome Website | Release Notes Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
  36. Copernic

    FileZilla Server 1.8.2

    Copernic posted a topic in Front Page News

    FileZilla Server 1.8.2 by Razvan Serea FileZilla Server is an FTP server that supports FTP and FTP over SSL/TLS. FTP over SSL/TLS provides secure encrypted connections to the server. FileZilla supports SSL, the same level of encryption supported by your web browser, to protect your data. When using SSL your data is encrypted so that prying eyes cannot see it, and your confidential information is protected. It also supports on-the-fly data compression, which can improve the transfer rates. Unfortunately, the compression setting can have mixed results, so it is advised to use it with care. It is possible for files that are already compressed to be transferred over the network using more than their original data size. FileZilla Server 1.8.2 changelog: Fixed vulnerabilities FileZilla Server now requires that the configuration directory is owned either by the operating system user account the server runs under, or a more privileged user (SYSTEM, Amdministrators, TrustedInstaller on Windows, root elsewhere) MSW: Mount points are now case-insensitive so that restrictions on sub mounts cannot be bypassed by a change of character case Bugfixes and minor changes Fixed a potential deadlock during transfers FTP: Fixed potential crash if the session gets closed Download page: FileZilla Server 1.8.2 | 5.0 MB (Open Source) View: FileZilla Home page | Installation and Setup Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
  37. Geezy
    You mean the SN30Pro they gimped so it can only be used with xCloud? Yes, it has a better layout. They should have made it compatible with the consoles too.
  38. Steve121178
    As an example, OneDrive on the web doesn't play ball with NordVPN, at least with UK based servers. No idea if Microsoft have blacklisted other countries or all UK based IP's that NordVPN own, but it's an inconvenience to say the least.
  39. hellowalkman
    Microsoft explains how you can run MS-DOS 4.00 that it officially open sourced today by Sayan Sen Recently, we have been covering quite a lot of retro stuff for Windows which shows how modern apps have their roots in the '90s. In early March, we reported on an interesting experiment which demonstrated the excellent backward compatibility of Windows 11 with the help of Office. A similar experiment was done by a YouTuber but on a much grander scale, where he ported “thousands of apps” to Windows 95. We also covered the interesting tale of the engineer who added Zip support to Windows but nearly got fired for it too. If you are a fan of the bygone era of Windows, you are likely to be delighted about the latest announcement. Microsoft, in collaboration with IBM, has announced that it is open-sourcing MS-DOS 4.00 as the two worked together on the underlying code. MS-DOS or Microsoft Disk Operating System was first released in 1981, which was 43 years ago. Later, in 1986, MS-DOS 4.00 was announced and it was designed with preemptive multi-tasking in mind such that specially written programs were able to run in the background. Interestingly though, this initial release, referred to as "Multitasking DOS," was not released widely as a result of the lack of interest shown by OEMs of that time, including IBM itself. Thus the final MS-DOS 4.00 release version from 1988 was not the multi-tasking OS it was once originally intended to be. Did you know? In 1986, Microsoft released a version of MS-DOS which supported preemptive multitasking for compatible applications. This version was called MS-DOS 4.0 and is completely unrelated to the proper, widespread version of MS-DOS 4.0 from 1988! pic.twitter.com/H0brGcFmjL — BetaWiki (@BetaWiki) April 25, 2024 Microsoft says it successfully ran MS-DOS 4.00 on an IBM PC XT inside PCem (a Windows 95/98 emulator) as well as an 86Box emulator (an IBM PC emulator). Internet archivist and enthusiast, Jeff Sponaugle, who, among others, helped image the original disks (photo above), published a YouTube video today of DOS 4.00 Multi-tasking running on an IBM PC XT: The source code is available on GitHub for those who wish to try it. You can learn more about the story on the source links below. Source: Microsoft via Scott Hanselman
  40. felrefordit
    Maybe if this would "automatically" result in 5-10 years of jail time, companies wouldn't do that. Until it does not, expect them to break the law and the delete all evidence for that.
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