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Elon Musk's new song has a bit of everything - EDM, Mars, and the Cybertruck
tomasse and 5 others reacted to Geezy for a topic
lol this guy is living his best life, good for him6 points -
Your Phone PC app now uses your phone's background image as its own for some users
oddMLan and 3 others reacted to Steven P. for a topic
Your Phone has been broken on my system for ages, I can't even remove a phone I no longer have, when I start to try and pair my note9 the Pixel 3 is added back, and I don't even have it anymore and it is removed from my devices in my Microsoft Account. Long live untested software! We are all beta testers! /s4 points -
Microsoft is shutting down its Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps
MFH and 3 others reacted to Jameswr for a topic
UWP is dead, period and this shutting down is the reason for it4 points -
Microsoft is shutting down its Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps
alex_d2w and 2 others reacted to redfish for a topic
So, you're saying the Steam store is going to get shut down, too? I am saying that Microsoft Store has no future. Yea, but... your argument was that desktop environments don't benefit from stores at all. That would include game stores like Steam, etc. As a user, I like things about app stores, including that I can do one-click installs instead of going through a whole installation routine, and when I switch to a new computer, I can have everything automatically re-install instead of searching for every app I used site-by-site. I also don't like 15 different update managers working in the background, its better to have one. I also like access to a software database; before store platforms, people would just search sites like cnet or what have you. Yes, most stuff is crapware, like it is on phones, just less good stuff on the Microsoft store because they never got adoption, plus the MS store is just poorly implemented.3 points -
Microsoft is shutting down its Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps
MFH and 2 others reacted to n_K for a topic
I think you've not understood the article at all. The Microsoft Store is not closing down They will close it, they are already removing Store app from Windows for certain SKUs. It is coming. I doubt it will close, yes it may change from it's current form, but certainly won't close it UWP was boasted because you could develop for windows 10 mobile, windows 10 PC and xbox. W10M is dead, I haven't ever seen anything notable come from the xbox side so that just leaves the desktop version of windows. My experience of the MS store is it's full of crap, a lot of it. The store itself is awful, full of bugs and unreliable operation. Not saying they're going to scrap it but it is undoutably one of the least useful parts of windows 10. I just opened the store and it opened with a 'check your internet connection', I've had internet since I powered my laptop on hours ago, clicked refresh and it loaded, yet another bug... I then searched for the company I work for, it shows games and movies first, which is odd considering I searched for the company name - why doesn't it show any exact matches first? At the bottom are 3 applications, my company's application is last, the first two are some VR thing and a bible? The word is unique to my company. Honestly the worst store application I've ever used.3 points -
Is it worth upgrading my build to an i7-9700K from i5-9600K?
+hedleigh and one other reacted to forster for a topic
Like I said... your mileage may vary - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-BX80684I79700K-I7-9700K-3-60GHZ-SKT1151-Noir/dp/B07HHN6KBZ I'm not trying to catch you out dude. Prices vary from region to region, god forbid anyone is trying to build a PC in Australia, Id have to remortgage my house2 points -
Is it worth upgrading my build to an i7-9700K from i5-9600K?
Xenon and one other reacted to Peresvet for a topic
Don't know what you mean there. It's a marginal +5% effective speed improvement at the cost of €300-400.2 points -
Elon Musk's new song has a bit of everything - EDM, Mars, and the Cybertruck
+E.Worm Jimmy and one other reacted to ZipZapRap for a topic
Amen. Upvote for the positivity2 points -
Microsoft's Surface Hub 2X is reportedly delayed, and possibly canceled
mip and one other reacted to ZipZapRap for a topic
Doesn’t sound dead at all. Just sounds as if they’re going to change it based on feedback.2 points -
Microsoft's Surface Hub 2X is reportedly delayed, and possibly canceled
JUANMAS7ER and one other reacted to George P for a topic
The 2X had a new OS version, if you will, WCOS, it had a new UI and so on. Businesses in their typical snail pace and reluctance to change software their workers know how to use already, probably didn't want that. Like it says, they wanted the 2S but with a few specific things. That would make the 2X not needed at this time. The Hub is a very specific device for a specific business/education market. If that market isn't in a rush to buy a 2X 2020 model and are perfectly fine with the 2019 2S and just want some teams updates, then why force it to market?2 points -
Microsoft is shutting down its Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps
LunarShadow and one other reacted to derekaw for a topic
It's not that the PC needs store for apps, the platform needs a streamline method to stay profitable. If the app was a success it would have been easier for them to promote 10X and newer generation of platform easily. But the store was a mess and was more of a trouble than solution, so eventually it will wind down I guess. They wanted to be Apple/iOS and failed.2 points -
Microsoft is shutting down its Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps
dontbeevil and one other reacted to Ready2018 for a topic
I think you've not understood the article at all. The Microsoft Store is not closing down2 points -
Microsoft is shutting down its Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps
MFH and one other reacted to OldGuru for a topic
Told you so. At some point in the past some idiot thought that PC needs store for apps. The only reason store was ever created for iPhone and later for Android Phones is due the nature of device itself and store made sense to do app deployment to such devices. Anything past that, as I said you have to be an idiot to think it is a good thing. I was saying this on first day Windows 10 was released, 5 years ago if I am not mistaked, and said that UWP and Store is Dead on Arrival Platform. And here we are...and for all those calling me names and saying I am stupid and this or that...oh well. The only thing which ever made sense on Windows is Win32/Win64 applications. I hope Microsoft kills 32bit flavor of Windows for good. Store, UWP Apps -> will all be removed from Windows. After that UI is next big thing Microsoft is going to redo. And then maybe they can reshape Windows to what truly Windows 7 successor should have been from day 1.2 points -
Is it worth upgrading my build to an i7-9700K from i5-9600K?
forster reacted to Mockingbird for a topic
With prices like that, no wonder that AMD is outselling Intel by 6:11 point -
Is it worth upgrading my build to an i7-9700K from i5-9600K?
Daniel F. reacted to Steven P. for a topic
Yes they tend to hold their price far better than other components, but they do come down.. ANYWAY my decision has been made, instead of a CPU upgrade I ordered an NVIDIA Shield (2019) because I am fed up of constant streaming issues with Plex on my Xbox One X, which even Microsoft Devs have confirmed as a bug multiple times but they keep pushing new builds that break it. From one evening to the next after my Xbox seemingly updated I can no longer stream 1080p content without it buffering every 5 mins. My setup is fine, the Plex app on Xbox isn't.1 point -
Skagen Falster 3: The most beautiful Wear OS smartwatch
dead.cell reacted to Son_Of_Dad for a topic
The lugs are bloody ugly. Apart from that it's a cylinder, wow the design world is going CRAZY in 2020!1 point -
Microsoft's Surface Hub 2X is reportedly delayed, and possibly canceled
shockz reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
In a decade we'll all be docking our android and iOS devices into a hub if we need a larger screen and keyboard. Or if by Linux, you mean Chromebooks, sure, otherwise no. Microsoft has been a services company, and outside of last year, the continuing dwindling of pc sales is only more writing on the wall. Outside of Enterprise and gamers who don't want a console, Windows will be an after thought for most people. You know this, we know this, they know this, subscriptions for Office365 and Azure will be what drives them forward. I am seeing more and more customers I support opting for an iPad Pro or a Chromebook. I've also migrated to an iPad Pro and sync via iCloud and OneDrive and honestly haven't needed to use my desktop since I've purchased it. Putting that all aside, Windows 10 in 2030 will no doubt be as refined and as advanced then as it is now, but only used in corporate environments, and probably as a legacy system or IT. Maybe in a decade we'll finally only have one Control Panel. lol We won't be docking Android cause that Android device won't have 64 core ThreadRipper in it. PC is not going away in fact it will make some other devices obsolete. Nice strawman you built there. He didn’t say the PC was going away. He was pointing at the dwindling demand For most consumers and there is factual evidence to support it.1 point -
Is it worth upgrading my build to an i7-9700K from i5-9600K?
Steven P. reacted to forster for a topic
You just pre-empted my suggestion of the 9900, not worth the leap for the performance difference! In day to day you probably wouldnt notice much of a difference at all. Intel will have new chips out this year so grab a 9900k once the new chips are out for a discount1 point -
Skagen Falster 3: The most beautiful Wear OS smartwatch
dead.cell reacted to forster for a topic
Not sure it's beautiful, looks a bit basic to me. It has a very pretty backside though, that you'll never see1 point -
Is it worth upgrading my build to an i7-9700K from i5-9600K?
goretsky reacted to Steven P. for a topic
Thanks guys.. I might max out this board later this year with an i9-9900K if those prices come down, seems it would be better to wait for that 😛1 point -
[Official] Doctor Who Thread
BritBronco reacted to margrave for a topic
It could be an alternate dimension thing like they did with the new Star Trek movies. The new female might be the doctor, but that doesn't mean the little boy wasn't the real doctor too. This new doctor might just be a form before the original first doctor. Who knows how many regenerations the doctor may have actually had at this point? Remember the Master did say that everything the Doctor knows is really a lie. Although the Master might not be telling the truth. So out of character, I know.1 point -
Is it worth upgrading my build to an i7-9700K from i5-9600K?
Steven P. reacted to trag3dy for a topic
It's probably not worth it going by cost alone but if you were to turn around and sell the 9600k to further mitigate the price then maybe.1 point -
A Quiet Place Part II - March 20, 2020
jasondefaoite reacted to Jim K for a topic
Don't know about you all ... but I really enjoyed the first one. Looking forward to this one.1 point -
Fast And Furious 9 - Vin Diesel + many more movie - date TBD
George P reacted to trag3dy for a topic
Not quite yet, there is at least one more movie that has been announced already. My only hope is that now that both Bloodshot and F&F9 are done that Vin Diesel will finally get to make the next Riddick movie.1 point -
Elon Musk's new song has a bit of everything - EDM, Mars, and the Cybertruck
Geezy reacted to dead.cell for a topic
Amen. Upvote for the positivity Agreed. Can't get better if you don't put something out there anyway! I personally like EDM with more dramatic rise and drops, something like Seven Lions or Mr. FijiWiji.1 point -
Your Phone PC app now uses your phone's background image as its own for some users
wingliston reacted to PGHammer for a topic
And it using the phone's background is surprising *why*? Don't all other such apps (linking to another device) use the linked device's background? (It has certainly been the case for me, going back to Windows NT.)1 point -
Microsoft's Surface Hub 2X is reportedly delayed, and possibly canceled
alex_d2w reacted to dead.cell for a topic
It's really hard to make an assessment of this, without knowing what kind of sales figures we're talking about here...1 point -
Elon Musk's new song has a bit of everything - EDM, Mars, and the Cybertruck
Sensi reacted to mcborge for a topic
Sounds like 90's acid techno.1 point -
Microsoft's Surface Hub 2X is reportedly delayed, and possibly canceled
lexp reacted to shockz for a topic
In a decade we'll all be docking our android and iOS devices into a hub if we need a larger screen and keyboard. Or if by Linux, you mean Chromebooks, sure, otherwise no. Microsoft has been a services company, and outside of last year, the continuing dwindling of pc sales is only more writing on the wall. Outside of Enterprise and gamers who don't want a console, Windows will be an after thought for most people. You know this, we know this, they know this, subscriptions for Office365 and Azure will be what drives them forward. I am seeing more and more customers I support opting for an iPad Pro or a Chromebook. I've also migrated to an iPad Pro and sync via iCloud and OneDrive and honestly haven't needed to use my desktop since I've purchased it. Putting that all aside, Windows 10 in 2030 will no doubt be as refined and as advanced then as it is now, but only used in corporate environments, and probably as a legacy system or IT. Maybe in a decade we'll finally only have one Control Panel. lol1 point -
Microsoft's Surface Hub 2X is reportedly delayed, and possibly canceled
LunarShadow reacted to OldGuru for a topic
Microsoft focus is Azure, in couple years we will be all running Linux on our home computers.1 point -
Star Trek: Picard (CBS All Access)
spacelordmaster reacted to FloatingFatMan for a topic
Reasoning accepted!1 point -
Microsoft is shutting down its Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps
MFH reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
I love the idea of a store. Gutted it’s failed I miserably. Yup. Execution of the entire UWP platform was horrible.1 point -
Microsoft is shutting down its Ad Monetization platform for UWP apps
Geezy reacted to Atlantico for a topic
"Still, it's a major blow for those on the "UWP isn't dead" side of the argument. Over the last couple of years, Microsoft has been focusing on its Universal Windows Platform less and less, with a renewed emphasis on Win32." Well, sadly this isn't going far enough - UWP is dead, to Microsoft - but so is Windows, Win32 and all. There's been no emphasis or development of Win32, it's just in maintenance mode. Nadella has declared that he does not see Windows as a core part of the future of Microsoft. There is or has been denial with people who claim UWP isn't dead, it is dead - but that's just not going far enough. Windows is dead, as much as Cortana and everything else that Microsoft doesn't see as a core part of the company going forward.1 point -
Elon Musk's new song has a bit of everything - EDM, Mars, and the Cybertruck
suni08 reacted to RejZoR for a topic
Windows/Linux/Mac have global volume controls too you know...1 point -
Microsoft's Surface Hub 2X is reportedly delayed, and possibly canceled
alex_d2w reacted to Atlantico for a topic
Another Microsoft product bites the dust, because reasons. Even Windows has been put on the backburner. Might face the axe sooner than we anticipate, the way things are going at Microsoft these days. If anybody has any vision there, it's being kept firmly under wraps.1 point -
Star Trek: Picard (CBS All Access)
+Dick Montage reacted to FloatingFatMan for a topic
Just putting this out there, purely as my own opinion... Those synths didn't rebel... they were hacked.1 point -
Microsoft's Surface Hub 2X is reportedly delayed, and possibly canceled
+EvilWalnut reacted to spy beef for a topic
I'm not really surprised given Microsoft's track record for canning projects.1 point -
Elon Musk's new song has a bit of everything - EDM, Mars, and the Cybertruck
Tuskd reacted to margrave for a topic
Nope. Not good. Don't quit your day job. And don't listen to that weird girl of yours either.1 point -
Nintendo Switch has sold over 52 million units worldwide, overtaking the SNES
dead.cell reacted to Cask1 for a topic
Travelling a lot lately, everytime at security I see at least a couple of Switches being put on their basket to go through the gate.......and in most flights I see at least a couple.1 point -
Microsoft is shipping its redesigned dashboard for the Xbox One in February
neo158 reacted to Fedr0 for a topic
Same here.1 point -
Huawei says it won't return to Google services, even when the ban lifts [Update]
alex_d2w reacted to +Warwagon for a topic
Huawei is giving everyone the big "F-U"1 point -
Huawei says it won't return to Google services, even when the ban lifts [Update]
alex_d2w reacted to George P for a topic
That's fine, if they feel like they can make due on their own and build up their own app store or flat out OS, go for it.1 point -
Debotnet 0.5.2 [Update]
GSDragoon reacted to strotee for a topic
It's not technically open source since the developer refuses to provide source code for debotnet.exe. Be warned.1 point -
Google's Nest thermostats can now help you discover problems with your heating
+Dick Montage reacted to shockz for a topic
That’s not what this does. If it usually takes your house 20 minutes to drop 2 degrees when the AC turns on, and then gradually takes 23, 25, 30, etc.... it’s supposed to alarm you and indicate their may be a problem. Easier to nip things early as opposed to having the entire thing fail.1 point -
Star Trek: Picard (CBS All Access)
+Dick Montage reacted to +BudMan for a topic
Just because they are available doesn't mean you have to binge them, you can watch 1 a week if you want hehehe1 point -
Google Translate app for Android is getting a real-time transcription feature
dvb2000 reacted to MS Bob 11 for a topic
Probably by "live", they mean you won't have to press the Speaker icon after every sentence. More like a conversation mode like Google Assistant allows? I wish they would show the web translate some love. It can't OCR and translate other language text in images.1 point -
Got invited to first college party
Adam1V reacted to Lewism for a topic
Loads of beer and chicks making out. Ahhh college was awesome.1 point