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Microsoft expected to patch a serious security bug affecting all Windows versions today
SteveL and 11 others reacted to Jim K for a topic
*software12 points -
Windows 7 is no longer supported beginning today
darkpuma and 3 others reacted to forster for a topic
I quite liked Windows XP and used it for years, Windows 7 just felt like a breath of fresh air and I dont think it was ever really surpassed by Windows 8 and 8.1.4 points -
Apple is apparently working on a Pro Mode for MacBooks to make them faster
n_K and 3 others reacted to warrenrumak for a topic
So they're finally implementing power plans, like Windows has had for almost 20 years?4 points -
Microsoft will support Edge on Windows 7 for at least 18 months [Update]
Raa and 3 others reacted to Brandon H for a topic
Windows 7 has had a good run but it's time to put it to rest. It's over 10 years old now. Windows 10 is a completely viable OS even if you don't personally like it.4 points -
GCHQ: It's time to ditch Windows 7 if you want to stay safe online
adrynalyne and 3 others reacted to ToneKnee for a topic
facepalm4 points -
Windows 7 is no longer supported beginning today
adrynalyne and 2 others reacted to Brandon H for a topic
have fun slowly becoming less and less secure on that machine as the paid extended support is only offered to businesses I believe.3 points -
U.S. warns the UK off including Huawei in its mobile network, describing it as “madness”
n_K and 2 others reacted to Brandon H for a topic
really wish our country wasn't run by paranoia. The US NEVER provided any actual proof to their claims that Huawei will act maliciously. Hopefully the UK ignores our government's pitiful whining. We really need to get the baby that is Trump out of our office. He's giving this country a worse name/reputation than it already has.3 points -
Comcast's insisting on an upgrade.
Barney T. and 2 others reacted to +BudMan for a topic
So your renting their equipment.. And they want to upgrade your device... Then have them come out and do it.. I am unclear on the issue here? I personally hate all in one devices.. And for $12 a month in a year or so you would pay for your own equipment for sure... Even with buying a kick ass modem and router.. 2 Different devices..3 points -
Apple is apparently working on a Pro Mode for MacBooks to make them faster
Meduso and 2 others reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
Wait, what? Macs don’t have power plans?? Power management is automatic and you don't need to micro-manage it like in Windows. You can still adjust things that makes sense as a user. Not that you don't need, you can't3 points -
The latest Kindle Paperwhite is up to $50 off on Amazon
ad47uk and 2 others reacted to freedonX for a topic
For reading, there is nothing like e-ink. Not even the comparision of mobile phone's LCD screen. Unless you expected color and/ or reading like it was a webpage or a huge monitor, eink is like reading a book. Very different technologies. E-ink is designed to avoid eye strain, at least reduce it by a large margin. I don't have that many PDF on my machine, most were bought from Kindle store.3 points -
Apple is apparently working on a Pro Mode for MacBooks to make them faster
suni08 and 2 others reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
MBP 16 has much improved thermals.3 points -
Apple is apparently working on a Pro Mode for MacBooks to make them faster
Neotist and 2 others reacted to Slackerr for a topic
Yay, the "TURBO" button from the 90s is coming back!3 points -
Microsoft will support Edge on Windows 7 for at least 18 months [Update]
+Warwagon and 2 others reacted to OldGuru for a topic
They should extend Windows 7 support in general for 18 months as well.3 points -
Yes indeed: 3.0 is the multi platform rewrite. Supported on Windows and Linux. Theoretically also on Mac. Although someone else would have to build and test it (as I don't own a Mac). I'm interested too. I haven't done all the research yet. But seeing as web technologies have a lot of multi-media capabilities, I see a promising future for Dopamine. With version 2.0 out of the way, development on 3.0 should get a boost. Edit: Dopamine code and issues were moved to https://github.com/digimezzo/dopamine-windows This is the Dopamine 3.0 GitHub: https://github.com/digimezzo/dopamine For all feature requests, please log an issue over there. I don't always guess right how people like to listen to their music. So if anyone has suggestions, don't hesitate to create issues via GitHub.2 points
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Windows 10 Mobile is dead ... again
alex_d2w and one other reacted to Liberi_Fatali for a topic
Still think they should have focused on "Windows Phone 7" or at least never released 7 and jumped straight to 8. you prefer windows phone 7? No, tbh I never used anything past 6.5. The issue is they recreated windows mobile/WinCE for Windows Phone 7, so people developed apps based on that, adapting with the new interface and such, then microsoft dropped the whole platform, recreating WP8 off of WinNT instead of WinCE.2 points -
Windows 7 is no longer supported beginning today
+Warwagon and one other reacted to zikalify for a topic
it's more for the age of the hardware on some windows 7 machines; some are up to a decade old as mentioned and may not support some of the nicer or required feature sets in 10 If your hardware is that old then sure, I'd be looking to change the whole system. But at the same time there seem to be plenty of mentions of Windows 10 running well, if not better, on limited hardware compared to Windows 7. I was just thinking out loud. At the end of the day I don't mind what the reasoning is for the suggestion, so long as people finally get off their butts and move to something better...or at least, more secure. Still no excuse to throw out old computers! Linux Mint 19.3 Cinnamon runs decently on my Thinkpad X61s (although it gets a bit hot, I'm not sure if the fan is doing its job properly!), and my Sony Vaio from around 2006/2007. Granted they're a bit slow by today's standards but not bad for some light tasks; I wrote a fair few articles for Neowin on the Thinkpad in 20172 points -
Windows 7 is no longer supported beginning today
wingliston and one other reacted to waysidesc for a topic
"breath of fresh air" is so appropriate given the default Windows 7 wallpaper, hehe.2 points -
Windows 7 is no longer supported beginning today
MS Bob 11 and one other reacted to OldGuru for a topic
Cause it works good.2 points -
Google AI model outperforms traditional methods of weather prediction
waysidesc and one other reacted to Jameswr for a topic
anything you comment about google article its hard to even take it seriously because of your comment history2 points -
Adobe Flash Player 32.0.0.314
Brandon H and one other reacted to cork1958 for a topic
Hate to rush time, but will almost be glad when December rolls around again and this thing dies, even if I do still have a few sites that use it.2 points -
Microsoft expected to patch a serious security bug affecting all Windows versions today
SteveL and one other reacted to BigBoy for a topic
The question is not if issues are found. The question is if you get a fix for it, when it's found.2 points -
Microsoft expected to patch a serious security bug affecting all Windows versions today
Max Norris and one other reacted to neufuse for a topic
nothing is ever secure software wise, get over this MS bias... it doesn't mater what it is, eventually someone will find a flaw in the design... even going way down low to basic stdio.h calls in C++ have had flaws which affected basically every piece of software written in C++......2 points -
Apple is apparently working on a Pro Mode for MacBooks to make them faster
Meduso and one other reacted to ZipZapRap for a topic
Wait, what? Macs don’t have power plans?? Power management is automatic and you don't need to micro-manage it like in Windows. You can still adjust things that makes sense as a user. You don't need to micro-manage in Windows either. You can if you want to though, at least there's a choice.2 points -
Apple is apparently working on a Pro Mode for MacBooks to make them faster
dead.cell and one other reacted to Figure 8 Dash for a topic
iBlast processing. Apple does what Windon't.2 points -
GCHQ: It's time to ditch Windows 7 if you want to stay safe online
alex_d2w and one other reacted to +Warwagon for a topic
correct. If you upgrade first. But you can also jump to a clean install by just using the windows 7 key on the side of the computer.2 points -
Apple is apparently working on a Pro Mode for MacBooks to make them faster
dead.cell and one other reacted to hagjohn for a topic
MBP 16 has much improved thermals. Which is a good start.2 points -
Apple is apparently working on a Pro Mode for MacBooks to make them faster
Gungel and one other reacted to cleverclogs for a topic
But didn't that decrease clock speed in half, for backward compatibility? Yes... that was the idea. It was to slow down your blazing 486 to play a game written for a 386. And it worked! I remember some games going crazy in Turbo Mode... but I'd press the button and all was well. Mine had a LED number display that showed the switch from 25 to 33 Mhz. WoooHoooo!2 points -
Grand Theft Auto IV isn't being sold on Steam because of Games for Windows Live
Nogib and one other reacted to sagum for a topic
There is a crack for that.2 points -
Microsoft will support Edge on Windows 7 for at least 18 months [Update]
domboy and one other reacted to yepp for a topic
The upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 is still free for all users. Get it right now: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209 💪2 points -
The OnePlus 8 will have a 120Hz display [Update]
MS Bob 11 and one other reacted to Closed account for a topic
I could literally not care any less about high refresh rates on a phone.2 points -
GCHQ: It's time to ditch Windows 7 if you want to stay safe online
adrynalyne and one other reacted to Steve121178 for a topic
What malware are you talking about?2 points -
GCHQ: It's time to ditch Windows 7 if you want to stay safe online
alex_d2w and one other reacted to cork1958 for a topic
Nope, leave it for Linux Mint Xfce, as suggested in article. Why do they say Windows 7 is dead after tomorrow? Tomorrow is patch Tuesday, which Windows 7 will receive, so sort of technically, it's still good for another month.2 points -
Microsoft releases Launcher Preview, a pre-release version of the Microsoft Launcher
samw61 and one other reacted to excalpius for a topic
For users of older phones, note that while the released Microsoft Launcher requires Android 4.2+, the pre-release version requires Android 7.0+.2 points -
Here's what's new in the final updates for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008
DeusProto reacted to waysidesc for a topic
ESUs bring me much comfort. i get warm fuzzy feeling that Windows 7 is not only used out there by businesses and users but will be supported, even if only to a relative few number until 2023. but... voting machines running Windows 7 in the u.s. also receive updates until the 2020 elections are over! Windows 71 point -
Windows 7 is no longer supported beginning today
wingliston reacted to waysidesc for a topic
these posts are always so bittersweet. i will not give up such a pure os!1 point -
Windows 7 is no longer supported beginning today
DConnell reacted to byu1 for a topic
windows 7 is ancient old. why users still using that ?1 point -
U.S. warns the UK off including Huawei in its mobile network, describing it as “madness”
dead.cell reacted to forster for a topic
So does Britain and Germany for that matter, with Germany sniffing through any traffic that comes through Frankfurt to fight terrorism. That's the big problem, isn't it? You say terrorism and you get a free pass to do what you want, whether it's the Patriot Act in the US or abroad. Yep, it's like a 'hide the sausage party' and there's no lube... or sausage, it's a camera and microphone and we're all f'cked.1 point -
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U.S. warns the UK off including Huawei in its mobile network, describing it as “madness”
300z reacted to forster for a topic
America says China is spying..... Mmmkay, good job America never spies on anyone. I'm a british guy and would like to welcome whichever future overlord wins WW3 and asserts it's dominance.1 point -
Epic Games confirms the weekly free games promotion will last another year
Elliot B. reacted to trag3dy for a topic
108m customers huh? How many of those "customers" are just accounts that were created to claim free games? How many of them actually spent money on the store? How many were fortnite accounts before EGS was a thing? And how many were created for people who were completely unaware of that fact? That 108 million is extremely misleading to say the least. And it's nice to see that they can't be bothered to talk about how they plan to improve their store. Nope... just more freebies to lure suckers in and exclusives to take away choice.1 point -
Google AI model outperforms traditional methods of weather prediction
n_K reacted to sagum for a topic
This focuses on 0-6 hour forecasts, which, and hear me out, are pretty crap. You get a good idea of that timeframe by looking at the clouds outside the window generally. The actually hard side of weather prediction is days in advance, e.g. the met office's 7 day prediction which is generally wrong all the time, but of course they didn't test their system on that did they because it would have likely flat out failed harder than Michael Fish... Maybe that's part of the AI. They have webcams looking outside at one of those weather stones. https://i.imgur.com/gj03CjH.jpg1 point -
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra to feature a 108MP camera, 16GB of RAM
naap51stang reacted to Geezy for a topic
Nice specs, and the battery to back them up. Let's see the price though, because in 6 months Xiaomi will probably be putting out the same thing for $400.1 point -
Grand Theft Auto IV isn't being sold on Steam because of Games for Windows Live
matthiew reacted to RaidenX for a topic
There's a patched xlive.dll to fix that. I use it to play Dirt 2.1 point -
Grand Theft Auto IV isn't being sold on Steam because of Games for Windows Live
Nogib reacted to LauRoman for a topic
Effing DRM. Pirated versions probably work fine.1 point -
Everything You Need to Know About 5G
ad47uk reacted to freedonX for a topic
Ozzy Osbourne spot on 5 years ago... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blK-vLirmGo1 point -
The latest Kindle Paperwhite is up to $50 off on Amazon
ad47uk reacted to Brandon H for a topic
you can look on your amazon account for the device email and email PDFs to it; super easy that way https://www.amazon.com/gp/sendtokindle/email edit: one of the main advantages to kindles is their e-ink displays; no glare in the sun if trying to view outside.1 point -
GCHQ: It's time to ditch Windows 7 if you want to stay safe online
alex_d2w reacted to testman for a topic
This is nonsense. It's getting patches tomorrow, for the last time though. Tomorrow will be no different from any other time, except that the risk will get higher over time because there will be no more patches after tomorrow. So in reality, the risk will be higher than any other time after February's 2nd Tuesday of the month (when patches that would normally be delivered to Windows 7 won't be).1 point -
GCHQ: It's time to ditch Windows 7 if you want to stay safe online
Jim K reacted to dontbeevil for a topic
please tell me how many windows xp users we had after 5 years of windows 71 point -
GCHQ: It's time to ditch Windows 7 if you want to stay safe online
The Dark Knight reacted to spy beef for a topic
Nah, I'm just going to unplug my Ethernet cable tomorrow instead.1 point