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  1. I hear that this news surprised many gamers, they didn't think speeds could get any slower.
    4 points
  2. Apple may resume physical store operations in the first half of April

    They should start with said executives visiting each opened location.
    3 points
  3. Microsoft is pausing optional Windows 10 updates in May

    No but it does highlight your unfamiliarity with the definition of a virus. 🙃
    3 points
  4. Microsoft throttles some its services due to high demand

    Did you know what you are talking about? AWS doesn't appear to have these issues.
    3 points
  5. Guess that azure system doesn't match up to aws after all then, can't even cope with the demand of their own in-house services.
    3 points
  6. UK gov't begins sending stay at home alerts by text message

    You do know there are more android users out there than iOS, right? Not to mention there isn’t an API to hook into to blast messages via Apple. Every single time you get a text from an automated system, it’s SMS.
    3 points
  7. UK gov't begins sending stay at home alerts by text message

    If there was a national emergency, wouldn't you want to be annoyed and woken up? And not like these things happen often. Text: "Country is being invaded"... Citizen: "Don't bother me, I am sleeping" I also cannot remember the last time, or if, I got a msg from the Government about a national emergency.
    3 points
  8. Samsung fans petition for the company to stop using Exynos processors

    Radical idea. Maybe they should vote with their wallet and not buy the S20.
    3 points
  9. qBittorrent 4.2.2

    "ATTENTION WINDOWS USERS: There's a "qBittorrent" app on the Windows Store which costs money. It isn't an official release nor it is coming from us. The person publicizing it doesn't have permission to use the qBittorrent name/logo." I assume they are referring to this... https://www.microsoft.com/en-u...e/p/qbitorrent/9nlcd0qxd3ss
    2 points
  10. Resuming operations during the early phases of a pandemic just to allow the money to trickle back in. Seems like a terrible idea, and I honestly don't understand how ANY person would be willing to drop considerable money at any store right now.
    2 points
  11. More greasy fingerprints on the area that should be clean, what a brilliant move!
    2 points
  12. Huawei's Mate 40 might add a touch display around the camera

    Seems like there are better ways to go about this. Camera zoom? Yeah that won't be awkward to control at all.
    2 points
  13. YouTube switching its stream to SD quality worldwide

    Welcome to the Stone Age!
    2 points
  14. Ubisoft is giving away Child of Light on Uplay

    You can use Uplay to play your games! He may be one of those "Steam or pass" folks; we have a few of those here on Neowin. (I have never had a problem with uPlay, and have used it for years.)
    2 points
  15. Ubisoft is giving away Child of Light on Uplay

    You're such an intelligent person; I wish I could be like you for even a moment
    2 points
  16. New Surface Go 2 benchmarks show a Pentium Gold 4425Y

    Well this is disappointing.
    2 points
  17. UK gov't begins sending stay at home alerts by text message

    Um, yeah. You know what, in this day and age I expect the government to be able to communicate vital information to the public in a simple and efficient manner. I don't care if a few people get annoyed because it disrupted their beauty sleep. BTW, I got the message this morning on Three. My phone was on mute because I'm in the office (work from home starts tomorrow), and I wasn't disturbed. So your FUD seems to be unfounded.
    2 points
  18. UK gov't begins sending stay at home alerts by text message

    'Unfortunately, the government had to work with mobile carriers to get its message out because it doesn’t have an emergency alert system set up, despite successful trials in 2014' What's unfortunate about that? BBC trying to spread yet more nonsense. All you hear from people about the canadian/american emergency alert systems is they're incredibly annoying, un-mutable, wake people up, etc. Thank goodness we didn't have that trash added here.
    2 points
  19. I quite liked the original - fun game
    2 points
  20. i sold my Samsung Note 9 and i'm not going to buy any Samsung phones if they don't use Snapdragon chips for my region... i bought Xiaomi Mi 9T pro instead. Btw this video https://bit.ly/2UvQdnF shows exactly what's going on with newly released phones by Samsung the snapdragon version of new phones is completely another phone imo, Samsung phones with Exynos Chip are half the phone with full price. you got to be stupid to pay for it especially with new phones.
    2 points
  21. I don't care which is better -- I care that it means the same device has two unpredictably different levels of support for the life of the product depending on where you are. When a customer experiences a bug and finds out it "only affects the snapdragon models", Samsung is doing something wrong. It's not just a pain for the consumer, it's gotta be an unwelcome, seemingly pointless hassle for their own developers and customer support services. If they want to use Exynos, cool. Use it -- everywhere. If they want to use Snapdragon, cool. Use it -- everywhere. If one of the two can't be used in all regions for some reason, and the other can, you've got your answer. It doesn't need to be more complicated than that.
    2 points
  22. I guess I'll never know the story around how Combines were around early in the story... There is no way in hell I'm gonna spend hundreds of € on headsets that'll be usable for this one (probably amazing) game and then it'll be collecting dust in some corner. I'll rather get a graphic card with ray tracing capability for that money and enjoy that in a lot of games instead of this VR that's still so overhyped and with literally no traction even after years now...
    2 points
  23. Samsung's Galaxy S20 5G and S20+ 5G are $200 off on Amazon

    Thanks to Covid-19, all has drop the prices (Except of toilet paper ) just kidding
    2 points
  24. @kalkal ...to follow up (now that I'm at my computer) ... if the powercfg -lastwake doesn't give you an answer ... it very well could be Windows Update. This is under task scheduler > Microsoft > Windows > UpdateOrchestrator It could also be another program/task scheduler entry ... you can run the following in Powershell (run as Admin) which will give you a listing of all Task Scheduler entries which will "wake to run" Get-ScheduledTask | where {$_.settings.waketorun} You will get something like... Anyway ... hope one of these things help you find your issue.
    1 point
  25. Exactly, just like Facebook lowering the quality of their videos/streams.
    1 point
  26. Slimmer lite version of Opera News launches in 40 countries

    There shouldn't be a "lite" version. This should be the standard. Sadly, the business model is to develop bloated apps on purpose to get you to buy new hardware.
    1 point
  27. New Surface Go 2 benchmarks show a Pentium Gold 4425Y

    If it had a Core M at the current price it would be an awesome tablet! But you are paying 700 Euros (with a keyboard) for an Atom based tablet, a Windows tablet at that. But I do understand interest from companies
    1 point
  28. New Surface Go 2 benchmarks show a Pentium Gold 4425Y

    I've seen reports of organizations adopting the Surface Go because of its size, pen support, and portability. While all those things remain the same if Microsoft switched to an ARM processor, I'd imagine x86 support was a major factor in organizations choosing the Go. The Go has a niche. Probably not the niche Microsoft wanted but it is what it is. Switching to ARM now might dramatically harm sales. What Microsoft needs is a Go 2 and a Go X with ARM.
    1 point
  29. for drivers I use the free version of IObit Driver Booster for software I recommend PatchMyPC
    1 point
  30. UK gov't begins sending stay at home alerts by text message

    Hopefully keep track of them by phone too. And if they are seen leaving for anything besides a grocery store, pharmacy, doctors office, or some other essential activity that necessitates leaving the home the cops go after them. It is a country use to surveillance after all. I wish the U.S. would implement such strict measures. We aren't going to flatten the infection curve with disparate policies between states and no central/federal lockdown. US is probably gonna end up being worse than Italy less than a week from now because of tepid to nonexistent leadership among those tasked with governing. We got carnival barkers as politicians that value the stock market more than human lives. Once the horrific videos of major US hospitals come out of people being denied care for serious things because of a lack of beds, doctors, and nurses and super critical having to be prioritized over kinda critical it's going to be a rude awakening for all the people complaining that they can't get drunk at the bars or dine in or go to movie theaters. As well as the people complaining about the economy and saying the response to this pandemic is overblown. It's going to be a major jolt to the system for a lot of Americans that have their head in the sand. The 'it's just the flu, bro' people will slink away and hide in shame by the end of the week.
    1 point
  31. I wouldn't mind the frequent messages as long as it is effective in keeping people inside
    1 point
  32. I'm shocked it's not global already. Fair play!
    1 point
  33. UK gov't begins sending stay at home alerts by text message

    I mean these are exceptional circumstances. If there was something like this happening, I'd want to know as soon as possible and would not mind being "bothered" by a text
    1 point
  34. Dell Mobile Connect now lets you transfer files from your iPhone to Windows 10

    From what people have said, it's not Microsoft who aren't moving on Your Phone for iOS. They want to get it running there, but Apple isn't playing nice. And yet dell got it working
    1 point
  35. Longhorn Explorer Beta 2

    ... i am not sure why you would ever need this ... as Windows Vista itself had all of the necessary functionality ... surpassing that of which this is capable ... ... but it is available at DeviantArt ... and you will need to register for a free account if you do not already have one ... https://www.deviantart.com/sucxces/art/LongHorn-Explorer-405091307
    1 point
  36. But I'm in Europe, and if I want full warranty and support (which I would want to for such an expensive device), importing isn't a realistic option
    1 point
  37. Longhorn Explorer Beta 2

    Yikes - over a decade ago! It's a long shot, but here's the Wayback Machine archive of that page. https://web.archive.org/web/20080927054713/http://arkmage2.longhornfusion.net/blog/?p=49 If you follow the projects link, the author has an email address - maybe you could get ahold of them and they still have the files around?
    1 point
  38. The page turn button is one of the big pluses of the Oasis, but the cost difference is HUGE.
    1 point
  39. It's weird that you say that. I remember when we had computers with very without 3d cards, then they saw quake running... and people were like not spending just for games! then 3dfx took over and the rest was history. Now, like yourself, just see 3d card as a thing you buy. VR is a different experience, but unlike 3d cards, you can't see it on a flat screen. You really do have to experience it, and you might have but a lot of people haven't and that's causing problems with the uptake of headsets and thus developers getting into vr only games... instead of tacking on VR to a flat screen game. Think about it, can you imagine any fps games you play having a non 3d part to it? so the people who didn't buy a 3d card could play it? your 3d games would be pretty limited. Thats he same problem VR has, and why valve (could not have) hasn't released a keyboard and mouse port of it. It just doesn't work that way for the type of game they're trying to provide in VR. Hopefully, like with Quake, this changes what it means for VR. Its just a shame the majority of people can't see what VR feels like via their monitors.
    1 point
  40. Android Advanced Protection now limits non-Play Store app installs

    Why would you enrol development devices in Advanced Protection?? What if I told you...not all testers are using development devices? That's bad practice then. If someone so clearly disregards best practices (of everything) what do they want with Advanced Protection? Advanced Protection is for people who want to follow security best practices. Its not worth arguing with you. So much ignorance flying around here these days. I am a security professional and you are obviously not. I'm not the ignorant one. Let me make it clear if it wasn't: you are complaining that by activating a strict security setting, you are not allowed to use unsecure options. A security professional that knows f all about software development, especially when it comes to mobile and testing. Also, I didn’t complain about anything. Are security professionals taught to read? Developers have been left for too long on their own, "unbothered" by security (requirement, policies, etc), and that's obvious by reading posts like these. But "we've" realized that already, and there is a much bigger focus on security conscious development practices now (like SecDevOps). If' you ask me, there's not enough happening there, but we are on the right way. LOL, Apple AND Google are setup for and designed their developer process and dashboards around the testing I am referring to. Just stop. You really have no clue what you are talking about and you are arguing a moot point about security which in this case it has nothing to do with it (hence my original comment). *Sigh* I said I wasn’t going to waste my time arguing with you and here I am. I do know what I'm talking about. But if we look at your original comment, you don't. It's not something you can turn off, it's something you need to turn on actively, and get two physical security keys first (I'm not sure if physical is still a hard requirement now). And testing on production devices is never a good thing. If you are someone who does it alone at home, maybe no one tells you not to. But if you are working at a company, that's not ideal. Woosh. Someone has never heard of beta testers lol. Almost makes you wonder what the beta release channels are for under Google and Test Flight for Apple. I guess you know better, of course. I’ll give you a hint: they aren’t using development devices 🤣 bah ... far be it from me, adrynalyne, but ... just ignore him. that is what i am doing. i mean ... he is a 'security professional' yet he asked you why developers would want advanced protection ... ... just ignore him. Developers can or should have Advanced Protection on their private and (production) work devices. They shouldn't have it on their test devices (because they won't be able to test on them then). Make fun of this if you'd like to, but that just shows that you are not professionals. Just because having security is not obvious in the developer community doesn't mean that it's not a must have. Some companies already realized that, hopefully everyone will realize it not too soon. http://www.commitstrip.com/en/...-too-expensive-try-a-hack/" rel="external nofollow">http://www.commitstrip.com/en/...expensive-try-a-hack/" rel="external nofollow">http://www.commitstrip.com/en/...expensive-try-a-hack/" rel="external nofollow">http://www.commitstrip.com/en/...-too-expensive-try-a-hack/" rel="external nofollow">http://www.commitstrip.com/en/...y-too-expensive-try-a-hack/ Oh; I am not making fun of any thing—I am flat out saying it. You are the one who asked the question. ... And now you bash adrynalyne ( and myself, about whom you especially do not know a thing ). You are the one who asked adrynalyne why a developer would enroll a development device in a security feature. You got caught up in the incongruity of that question and your assertion of being a 'security professional' and now you bash both him and I as not being 'professionals' which, if i have to drive this home is completely ironic since you were the one who asked that question ! 'Developers can or should have Advanced Protection on their private and (production) work devices. They shouldn't have it on their test devices (because they won't be able to test on them then). Make fun of this if you'd like to, but that just shows that you are not professionals.' That is ... cute. It is also completely contradicted by the question you asked adrynalyne : 'Why would you enrol [sic] development devices in Advanced Protection??'. by development devices I've obviously meant test devices. Yes, why would you actively enable a feature that stops you from using that device for what you intended it to be used and then complain that it stops you. As long as you are using test devices only for testing (sideloading unpublished apps) Advanced Protection is not for you. If you are using production devices for testing unfinished / sideloaded apps, then we are back at what we discussed, at an irresponsible behavior. ... There was no such distinction in your post; you cannot ... shove that toothpaste back in the tube. Regardless, it would not alter the invalidation of your other commentary ... particularly the reason for your writing ... 'Yes, why would you actively enable a feature that stops you from using that device for what you intended it to be used and then complain that it stops you.' adrynalyne did not do this—not once. Not only that, you took his initial comment to discharge details and thoughts irrelevant to the comment—to make a arbitrary distinction(s) and a arbitrary inference(s) about some thing he did not even write ... in an apparent effort to lecture him.
    1 point
  41. Dell Mobile Connect now lets you transfer files from your iPhone to Windows 10

    I have an Alienware m51, ostensibly a "modern Dell PC", and I get "This app is not compatible with this device" from the Microsoft Store.
    1 point
  42. Samsung's Galaxy S20 5G and S20+ 5G are $200 off on Amazon

    The bubble of jacked up Galaxy pricing starts to bursting up
    1 point
  43. Here's hoping everyone stays in F@H after this whole thing is over. Alzheimer's and cancer patients need love too!
    1 point
  44. SInce I bought my first Kindle, being the 2018 Paperweight edition. I've read more books than before. From an amazin 1-2 per year...I'm now 7-8. At least from my standard, it's a huge improvement!
    1 point
  45. Google announces Stadia Makers program to help indie developers

    might help indie dev's but wont help Stadia
    1 point
  46. Why is Amazon bad? Never had an issue and anything I needed to returned, no issue there either. More than once I've gotten items that were clearly used when sold as new. Worst amazon experience: Last year we ordered a Samsung Soundbar (sold directly from Amazon, as new), received item, opened it up and the bar was literally bent in the middle, and would not lay flat. Finger prints, marks near the ports. We needed it working the next day, as we were hosting a superbowl party. Went to Best Buy, got the exact same model (on sale actually, for $40 bucks less), opened it up and we could tell how used the one from Amazon was... all the shrink wrap, sticky tape covering the plastics, etc... were not on the bar like they were from the one BestBuy had. I frequently receive items that were clearly opened, returned from them. When it comes to expensive electronics, I'll usually get it from Best Buy or Micro Center. Huh, never had that issue on Amazon. You asked why amazon was bad, I provided an example. I got it. I just never had that issue and do not know who has. AT least Amazon's return policy is really good.
    1 point
  47. Longhorn Explorer Beta 2

    OP has not been active on the forums since 2012 so it's unlikely you'll find a working download link here. I apologize.
    1 point
  48. Have there been features removed? Serious question. According to this: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-...dows-10-deprecated-features ...and this: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-...windows-10-removed-features ...nothing shows with respect to 2004. As far as I know ... the only real change (removing features) is the Downloads folder has been removed from Disk Cleanup (thankfully). I asked seriously as well, thanks for pointing that out, looks like nothing drastic is out this time!
    1 point
  49. Longhorn Explorer Beta 2

    Hello? The link is broken. Is there any way to download this thing?
    1 point
  50. No active noise cancelling, no thanks.
    1 point