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  1. Zoom removes SDK in its iOS client that sent user data to Facebook

    Zoom is malware. https://protonmail.com/blog/zoom-privacy-issues/
    4 points
  2. SpaceX rival, OneWeb, files for bankruptcy due to COVID-19

    More of a "survival of the wealthiest"
    2 points
  3. SpaceX rival, OneWeb, files for bankruptcy due to COVID-19

    I understand that the current issues migh eventually bankrupt a lot of companies. However, probably a fair number will use it as an excuse to file for bankrupcy, get out of some payments, and eventually buy the same assets under a different corporation...
    2 points
  4. SpaceX rival, OneWeb, files for bankruptcy due to COVID-19

    It's just one of many bankruptcies to come this year. Someone will possibly hoard so many valuable assets on the cheap.
    2 points
  5. What about the Android and Windows client?
    2 points
  6. What's baffling, this isn't something new. It's amazing how ignorant and clueless people are on this matter. Everyone outraged for this one app for some reason. Guess what, ALL apps on app stores are riddled with this garbage. Facebook Graph, Facebook Connect, Google Analytics, Google Crashlytics and bunch of other analytics and telemetry components in apps and no one states anything about their presence or any control over it to turn it off. It's just there, hidden in basically all apps and people simply don't know about it. Where is outrage for the rest of them? Eh? If you run Blokada on Android or Disconnect Privacy Pro and you'll be amazed how much of this crap tries to call "home" from all the apps we use. I have NextDNS blocking setup on my devices and the amount of blocked junk is insane. All my logs are filled with Google and Facebook and I don't even use ANYTHING from EITHER. That's insane and shouldn't exist. I'm amazed how loud Apple is about privacy and constantly dictates how things should be done on their app store yet don't care about the analytics and telemetry crap in all apps hosted on App Store. Basically no app gives control over this and most don't even state whether they have such components. And even if they do, it's not like you have any options when all of them have this junk inside.
    2 points
  7. OnePlus will finally add always-on display to its phones

    Pixels have had it since Oreo; same with the Galaxy S - both allow it to be turned off. (It is in custom ROMs, too; LineageOS has it as of LineasgeOS 16, and is retained in the current 17.1.) In other words, I've had it in my last two phones - what is OnePlus' excuse for NOT having it?
    2 points
  8. Coronavirus - Share your thoughts!

    Doing ok myself. I had a little issue with a coworker being out sick and coming in contact with his GF would tested positive for COVID. Luckily he tested negative and after 4 days or so, I was able to go back to work today. Luckily I can work remotely and my income was not changed. My job is considered essential. Currently I am watching over my 95 year old grandfather. I shop for him, take care of his household needs as well. My dad came back from TN a week ago after helping to rebuild after a tornado. They had COVID down there so he is isolating himself for 2wks. 1wk to go. So I am doing what I can for my parents as well as siblings who are without jobs or had their hours/pay cut. I buy what I need and a little extra. That is it. I am more than happy to give what I need to those who need it more. And like I said in the other COVID thread, I encourage everyone here to do what they can for their friends, family, or just someone you see who needs assistance. Only way to get through this tough time is to come together and ignore the negativity and pessimism being spread around. Take care, be safe, and watch out for yourself and others.
    2 points
  9. Still not many companies would do this.....
    2 points
  10. 1. They expect something in return. 2. They feel guilty for not paying their fair share of taxes.
    2 points
  11. 2 points
  12. Thanks. Might come handy on long flights... If/when we can fly again....
    2 points
  13. Thing is, you still have 4K. But at lower bitrates. Yes, it sucks, I agree. I'm just saying, Netflix can use this argument as defense against these types of complaints. Ok so let say for example they say after all this, let's keep this bitrate and charge customers the same? Would you be ok with that? This goes to both you and @Steve121178 [Junk] I paid for a particular service, I expect that service. If the product changes for the better or worse then I'm happy to pay accordingly. I don't keep going to a restaurant every week expecting the same meal for the same price and all of a sudden they remove the sides but keep the price the same. I don't want to hear their excuses about the flu v2.0. They have the bandwidth, counties/ISPs have it too. If not, then they should upgrade their equipment/backhaul. This is just a knee jerk reaction to save a couple of bucks, plain and simple. Same as Facebook and YouTube etc. For gods sake...cry me a river. This is due to something WORLDWIDE. Stop blabling If this is freaking you out and you're mad about it....man, I really don't know what to say than there are other important things in life considering this is only for a moment. If it is a big deal..decide with your wallet. Stop whinning, take action , you're a grown man in a capitalist world. Don't pay for it...simple as that. Jesus, you just don't get it. It's a matter of principle. They provide a service for a set price. Don't alter it and charge the same. Sounds like you'd be fine if they just cut the quality in half and keep charging you the same account. GG capitalist world *ROLLS EYES* Obvious solution of course, is to complain on Neowin, instead of canceling.
    2 points
  14. Motherboard won’t read graphics card

    Due to COVID-19 the only open tech store or repair is micro center
    1 point
  15. Acer Swift 5 SF514-54T-76PY review: Dazzling and delightful

    Is this the model number or the CD key? Model. New laptops that shipped with Windows 8 and now windows 10 no longer have CD keys. Plus if you were to google SF514-54T-76PY you would see it's the model.
    1 point
  16. Wifi vs wired connection

    So something like this could work https://www.amazon.com/710661-001-Intel-Wireless-ac-7260-Pci-express/dp/B00PDLCFL8 This would be a replacement internal card that could do AC.. Keep in mind you need to validate it will work with your laptop.. Some makers blacklist in bios, but quick google shows that should work with HP laptops..
    1 point
  17. Wifi vs wired connection

    Well no your never going to get 100/100 with that 72 mbps connection both rx and tx.. Your card is only connected at 2.4 your on channel 11.. So no there is no way you will see 100 mbps with that connection.. That your seeing 50 is amazing.. I would say more like 43 would be good at 60% phy... You need to get new wireless card for your laptop, either a new internal one.. Or some usb stick - see the one I linked too.
    1 point
  18. Wifi vs wired connection

    Yes you can see, you have to do it from a cmd prompt.. run the cmd first so you get the pretty box.. How is people don't know how to get a cmd prompt? click windowkey + r you get the run box In that pretty black box you get, then do the netsh wlan show interfaces
    1 point
  19. Star Trek: Picard (CBS All Access)

    They could have used the Borg ship as fodder against the Romulans instead of inserting a macguffin to pull off a duplicating ship illusion. It was there the whole time and the writers overlooked it.
    1 point
  20. Zoom removes SDK in its iOS client that sent user data to Facebook

    I assume Neowin will now be removing the Facebook like tracking button too then?
    1 point
  21. That is not the definition of malware. Agreed. It might be privacy invading but it's exactly as they explain in the terms and conditions. Maybe people should RTF T&C before installing software or signing up for things?
    1 point
  22. UK: Pay Monthly Vodafone customers to receive free unlimited data

    Company does something nice for free, people still complain!
    1 point
  23. Google : 800M Intel: 6M
    1 point
  24. What was the last movie you watched? 2020 Edition

    The xXx series, not really, cheap popcorn flicks. I'm more of a fan of the Riddick series and have been waiting for a new movie for ever. Instead we get these other little popcorn flicks. Bloodshot is xXx level IMO.
    1 point
  25. I had never heard of Zoom before the current crisis. This and the info recently published on BBC is worrying. I won't be using it for sure. I wonder why it has become so popular considering the better options out there... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52033217
    1 point
  26. That is not the definition of malware.
    1 point
  27. OnePlus will finally add always-on display to its phones

    Always on & wireless charging - they're competing against flagships again
    1 point
  28. Motherboard won’t read graphics card

    Well ... this would be the second card he has tried. Resetting CMOS didn't help. Light stays lit by "VGA" on the board indicating an issue. So...unless he is incredibly unlucky and got two bad cards: Maybe the PCIe slot on the board is bad? Try the other PCIe slot. Sure, it is only x4 speed ... but that will help rule out video card vs. motherboard. If you get video move it back to the PCIe x16 ... if you don't get video RMA the motherboard. If no video on either PCIe slots ... guess it might be time to RMA that video card ... third time is a charm. The obligatory ... could be a PSU issue.
    1 point
  29. Coronavirus - Share your thoughts!

    Well. It seems people have even stopped commenting on Neowin. Maybe it really is the end of the world.
    1 point
  30. Monument Valley 2 is currently free to download on the Google Play Store

    This game is fun. I miss puzzlers like this. Thanks again for posting it
    1 point
  31. 800mil.....Good on Google.
    1 point
  32. NOD32 works well on Linux.
    1 point
  33. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2's ECG feature rollout delayed

    Yeah, I think the same. They are just waiting for people to forget about this feature. I'm not going to forget. I'm disappointed because I bought an Active 2 for this reason. I know this, I won't buy another Samsung watch unless the feature set is complete. Now it seems they just flat out lied. Happens. Never buy tech today with the promise of features/fixes tomorrow.
    1 point
  34. Motherboard won’t read graphics card

    @Steven P.I tried both ram sticks on there own nether booted the pc
    1 point
  35. Star Trek: Picard (CBS All Access)

    So, if I understood what they told Picard, Did I miss anything?
    1 point
  36. There's no way you can make this claim. Covid is slowing down sales of everything and has been for some time. But true it is also an overpriced phone with the ultra model having a broken camera auto focus that still isn't fixed.
    1 point
  37. Agreed in part. I just purchased a s10 (waiting on it to arrive) even though it's more phone than I really need, but it's $400aud less than the lowest s20. It's still twice the cost on any phone I've ever owned though.. But with Covid-19 crippling economies around the world, and with daily job losses mounting up, why would anyone in their right mind spend thousands on a phone with this uncertainty? Even a Pixel 3a will be beyond most peoples budgets after this all blows over.
    1 point
  38. Star Trek: Picard (CBS All Access)

    1 point
  39. Have just installed it. Thanks for the heads up!
    1 point
  40. This is not because of COVID . This is because it there is little reason. To get it over s10. Calling it s20 instead of s11 did not work and smart people bought s10 on sale when s20 came out
    1 point
  41. Apple may bring the notch and Face ID to MacBooks

    It’s either fake or exaggerated for purposes of differentiating in the image. iMacs haven’t had bezels like that in forever.
    1 point
  42. Apple may bring the notch and Face ID to MacBooks

    Been waiting for this. My HP Spectre w/ Windows Hello face scanning is really convenient. I was waiting on Apple to do two things before I could get a Macbook: - Fix the keyboard (which it looks like they've done with the most recent Macbook Air) - Add FaceID
    1 point
  43. Facebook removes multiple white supremacist accounts, groups, and pages

    Found the Nazi.
    1 point
  44. Same should happen to misandrist, anti-white, anti-religion accounts, groups, and pages but of course it won't happen. Hypocrisy at its best again as usual and no one will say anything.
    1 point
  45. The UI in the first screenshot look sophisticated
    1 point
  46. What was the last movie you watched? 2020 Edition

    Sonic the Hedgehog Maybe it was my excessively low expectations going in, but I thought it pretty good.
    1 point
  47. What was the last movie you watched? 2020 Edition

    Contagion - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1598778/ ...because why not.
    1 point
  48. Netflix: Altered Carbon

    It gets mildly better, and then gets way better in the last two episodes. They could have done better.
    1 point
  49. What was the last movie you watched? 2020 Edition

    Parasite - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6751668/ Really enjoyed it. Nicely filmed, well acted and a story that felt new to me. I find that of all Scorcese's films - there feels like a lot that could be trimmed in the later acts.
    1 point
  50. What was the last movie you watched? 2020 Edition

    Ford v Ferrari - 5/5
    1 point