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Microsoft reveals why new Surface devices don't come with a physical webcam cover
matthiew and 7 others reacted to greensabath for a topic
MS - "Our products need to be super secure so we don't support Thunderbolt/Removable RAM for the 1% case of someone having physical access to your device." Also MS - "We don't care about hackers actually hacking your device without physical access to it, because obviously that case is less than the 1% above."8 points -
Microsoft reveals why new Surface devices don't come with a physical webcam cover
matthiew and 7 others reacted to felrefordit for a topic
Mr. Bathiche is fatally mistaken here. Because the lack of a physical shutter or switch does not hinder bad actors in spying at you. It merely allows you to realize this after the fact, or more during the act - but even that only if you're paying attention to it. And if you didn't, they not only could take picture of footage of you, of your home, etc. but you wouldn't even know it. Whereas a shutter or switch would have hindered them in abusing your camera in the first place.8 points -
Facebook's new web experience is now available to everyone
robertwnielsen and 5 others reacted to j3r3my1976 for a topic
no change my end still same old design6 points -
Google Store accidentally shipped ten Pixel 4 units to buyer who ordered just one
AnOutsider and 4 others reacted to jesseinsf for a topic
hearing this, I think I'll keep everything if Google sends me extra. It's not worth the trouble and headache. Plus it looks like google isn't worried.5 points -
Microsoft admits spontaneous Surface Laptop 3 screen cracking, offers free repair
aphanic and 3 others reacted to Anima The Aeon for a topic
Good to see them admit to issues and rectify it instead of pretend it's not happening or cover it up.4 points -
Apple will reopen stores in four US states starting next week
Tuskd and 3 others reacted to Brony for a topic
Please, don't forget to lick everything.4 points -
Microsoft reveals why new Surface devices don't come with a physical webcam cover
Atlantico and 2 others reacted to neufuse for a topic
we get shutters for cameras, but where's our disable microphone physical switch?3 points -
Microsoft reveals why new Surface devices don't come with a physical webcam cover
matthiew and 2 others reacted to zhangm for a topic
The explanation makes sense and the physical design of the system, hard-wiring the LED indicator into the camera power circuit is sensible. However, that isn't the issue for people asking for a shutter - they don't trust the indicators in the first place, so explaining how they work may not help much to ease their minds. Tape's an ugly hack and probably doesn't help much with the mic, but at least it's easy to get and costs about nothing at all. If MS put in a shutter, I'm sure it would raise the unit cost by another 10 - 15$ and it would be yet another moving component that could break after years of use.3 points -
Google Store accidentally shipped ten Pixel 4 units to buyer who ordered just one
Squirrelington and 2 others reacted to runningnak3d for a topic
I like to think I am a good person, and I would have contacted them about the mistake. However, my goodness ends there. The minute they asked for a picture, I would have hung up and threw the other 9 up on eBay. Life is too short. If you try to do the right thing and get flack over it -- time to move on and not waste your time.3 points -
Google Store accidentally shipped ten Pixel 4 units to buyer who ordered just one
Nogib and 2 others reacted to ninja502 for a topic
if they put me on hold 3 times and then ask me to send them proof of there screw up , i would be like well check the out going shipping weight from the tracking number and then say thank you google for the free extra phones3 points -
Next-generation Apple Watch could be capable of detecting panic attacks
Tuskd and 2 others reacted to ZipZapRap for a topic
don't get it wrong, and cause the person a panic attack about a non-existent panic attack....3 points -
Microsoft will likely be able to learn from Apple's ARM MacBook
quikmantx and 2 others reacted to Mobius Enigma for a topic
Sounds like you think from a Windows perspective. Maybe it's odd then, but once you commit it shows that most hot keys are much more logical (to me they are (and I am a former Windows user)). Print screen options are much more complex because you can do much more than on Windows. That's why it is dedicated. That's why there is not just one button that does not do what you want it to do because it is not flexible (paste to Paint??). It is a perspective thing; however, you also seem to be locked to a specific view. You can't do more on Apple products, even though the key combinations are more complex. WinKey+Shift+S is itself comparable, add in WinKey+PrintScreen combinations along with the old school Alt-PrtScr and PrtScr copy features. I think it is natural for everyone to fall into a perspective of what they are using and becoming more familiar with using. The problem is when features advance outside what we use, which leads to bad assumptions. This can even become self defeating when we use outdated comparisons for future choices in products.3 points -
Microsoft admits spontaneous Surface Laptop 3 screen cracking, offers free repair
matthiew and 2 others reacted to n_K for a topic
Surface line: multiple battery issues, power issues, 2x screen issues, dock issues. I still can't understand why people buy these overpriced products.3 points -
Microsoft will likely be able to learn from Apple's ARM MacBook
Tarrant64 and 2 others reacted to excalpius for a topic
Apple's already done a very good job of killing off their professional and prosumer markets. This ARM approach makes it clear that this was deliberate. I don't think Microsoft wants to learn anything from Apple in this regard...3 points -
Microsoft reveals why new Surface devices don't come with a physical webcam cover
dustojnikhummer and one other reacted to AltecXP for a topic
I find these covers just a sign of "I'm a ######ing PC idiot". If a hacker has access to your camera, they have already been logging every login you've used for banks, retirement funds, credit accounts, social media, full access to the files on your drive also. By that point, the camera is the LEAST of your concerns. They already have access to your life.2 points -
Facebook's new web experience is now available to everyone
Buckchoi and one other reacted to LCallaghan84 for a topic
Don't have it either. same old basic design for me too2 points -
Longhorn Explorer Beta 2
+BudMan and one other reacted to Nick H. for a topic
I don't like this argument. Anti-vaxxers say similar things. "It's my choice, it doesn't harm anyone else." Except that it does harm others. By leaving yourself open to attacks by running a system that isn't being updated you are providing a way for others to become affected. The only time such a system should be used is in a VM, and definitely disconnected from the Internet.2 points -
Next-generation Apple Watch could be capable of detecting panic attacks
wingliston and one other reacted to Mindovermaster for a topic
trust only a dog. Don't make technology do what other things can do better. (not the hornets, though...)2 points -
Next-generation Apple Watch could be capable of detecting panic attacks
dead.cell and one other reacted to Tjarboe for a topic
I wouldn't be able to wear one If it detects panic attacks. It would never shut up! LOL.2 points -
Microsoft admits spontaneous Surface Laptop 3 screen cracking, offers free repair
n_K and one other reacted to dead.cell for a topic
They're also being sued on a class action I believe for all the Xbox controllers that feature drift, and have been continually seeing this for years (especially now that Nintendo came under fire recently). They really need to put their foot down on their QC... We actually gave up buying the docking stations.2 points -
Microsoft admits spontaneous Surface Laptop 3 screen cracking, offers free repair
Raa and one other reacted to erikpienk for a topic
no problems here with SP... even in my old SP devices, gen 1 and 3 MS has an outstanding service, never have they failed me or denied my warranty.2 points -
Microsoft will likely be able to learn from Apple's ARM MacBook
Atlantico and one other reacted to Mobius Enigma for a topic
Right now, NVidia is a more stable and full featured GPU technology. However, AMD's big GPU year is 2020 and RDNA2 could do to NVidia what AMD's CPUs did to Intel in 2019. Don't discount the upcoming AMD GPUs based on the current, rather unimpressive products. There is also a good chance NVidia's new Ampere will also be impressive. TLDR; Try not to form any preconceptions before we see the products later this year.2 points -
Microsoft will likely be able to learn from Apple's ARM MacBook
quikmantx and one other reacted to Mobius Enigma for a topic
Google use of 'Open' is more marketing than actual participation or progressing 'open' concepts. Microsoft is the largest contributor to OSS, and yet you think Google does it better. Marketing, pure marketing, and it works.2 points -
Microsoft admits spontaneous Surface Laptop 3 screen cracking, offers free repair
FunkyMike and one other reacted to Raa for a topic
I've had no such issues with the Surface devices i've owned.2 points -
Microsoft admits spontaneous Surface Laptop 3 screen cracking, offers free repair
FunkyMike and one other reacted to Closed account for a topic
because nobody else builds anything competent like them. They do have issues, my sp7 is overheating, but what else am i gonna buy? some 16:9 dell tablet? An ipad? nope, it's surface pro or nothing.2 points -
Cops With Guns Drawn Takedown Crying Girl in Stormtrooper Costume Outside Star Wars-Themed Restaurant
spikey_richie and one other reacted to +Warwagon for a topic
What were they so worried about? Storm troopers are lousy shots, they can't hit anything.2 points -
Microsoft reveals why new Surface devices don't come with a physical webcam cover
chaos mage reacted to Fleet Command for a topic
When it comes to security, I don't mess around. When I leave my laptop unattended, I either power down the wireless network adaptor or put the whole device to sleep, so bad actors cannot look at my white, blank ceiling through my webcam. When I am using it, a good personal firewall is already protecting me. Real threats today are the ransomware, not horny hackers trying to catch a glimpse of your bare skin while you are undressing. Hence, please forgive my bluntness, but the camera cover is for idiots.1 point -
Microsoft reveals why new Surface devices don't come with a physical webcam cover
excalpius reacted to anmol112 for a topic
Not really. Hackers usually use webcams just to spy not to mention that laptop webcams are easy to hack without tipping the victim.1 point -
OPPO's 40W fast charging degrades battery capacity to 70% in same cycles as 15W would to 90%
+E.Worm Jimmy reacted to +Warwagon for a topic
I prefer to just charge my phone at night on a slow charge and have it ready by morning.1 point -
Network Keeps Dropping off
Mindovermaster reacted to dipsylalapo for a topic
So I think I've resolved it. I did some Googling and changed the DTIM period from 1 to 3. Not something that I'd changed or has been a problem before, but it seems to have resolved the issue. The 18 or so devices that I have connected seem to be holding steady. Something that hasn't happened all day. Bizarre. Edit - @BudManPlease stand down 😉1 point -
Facebook's new web experience is now available to everyone
Buckchoi reacted to xMorpheousx416 for a topic
Not sure how Facebook defines "everyone" ... but if we're using the term Web Platform to mean, launching Chrome or Firefox (for example) and heading to their website.. it's not showing up for me either. Still the same old design. Even cleared all browser settings to reload the cache. Nothing.1 point -
HP Elite Dragonfly G2 review: It's still an incredible convertible
adrynalyne reacted to zhangm for a topic
This boils down to trust, right? With a physical shutter that you can see blocking off the optics of the camera, you know that it can't see anything (well, unless the cam sensor can see IR and the shutter actually passes those long wavelengths ). With a physical switch that electronically disconnects the camera (and mic?) you could examine the circuit to confirm, but it's harder to just look at it and know that the camera is disabled.1 point -
Google Store accidentally shipped ten Pixel 4 units to buyer who ordered just one
runningnak3d reacted to +Warwagon for a topic
I would have given one to myself, one to my mom, one to my dad one to my gf kept one as a spare .. hmm would have had some left.1 point -
Twitter tests warning users when they write potentially offensive replies
dead.cell reacted to mudslag for a topic
The company who's service people choose to use, that's who. You are acting like there is an alternative for Facebook, Twitter or Youtube. Spoiler alert: There is not. 2 points. First being, there are alternatives, these sites are used for communicating and none of them hold a monopoly on communication. The second is that again these are private companies who offer services that you choose to use. You are not obligated or forced to use any of them. By using their services, you are agreeing to whatever rules they decide what's best for their company. You could make this same argument for ISPs and phone carriers, and it's all fine and well, until the options continue to dwindle as big corporations like Facebook eat up WhatsApp and Instagram, providing less viable options. Realistically, it's not about just communication, but how people are communicating. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram alone hold a lot of influence when you run a business for example. Honestly, I'm just not a fan of this mentality when you have big corporations controlling their own interests, be it personal, political, or answering to their shareholders and advertisement media. The reality is, there has ALWAYS been forms of censorship on these sites, and let's be honest, everywhere else too. I'll agree with you on that, but with a caveat that it doesn't mean we can't express anger towards those policies. There's been a number of rules on Neowin for example that many people have expressed anger towards as well, such as adblock discussion and so on where it helped the community and management thereof to come to a more agreeable decision. In fact, I don't think many people are in disagreement of a website having rules for that matter. It's the execution of those rules and how they're applied that's really come under fire. Same goes with when they talked about being able to hide comments, simply because a corporation can then post something shoddy and hide criticisms of said product. A lot of these systems are truly prone to abuse, which is what makes these tools so hard to have. If what is deemed "offensive" on Twitter is determined by 100 people reporting it, then it just means those who brigade (left or right) will be controlling content. I agree people can express their anger but make sure it's genuine. When people start screaming about their Constitutional rights are in jeopardy, that's not being genuine.1 point -
Google Store accidentally shipped ten Pixel 4 units to buyer who ordered just one
wingliston reacted to Adam1V for a topic
If you pay peanuts....1 point -
Twitter tests warning users when they write potentially offensive replies
dead.cell reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
The company who's service people choose to use, that's who. You are acting like there is an alternative for Facebook, Twitter or Youtube. Spoiler alert: There is not. 2 points. First being, there are alternatives, these sites are used for communicating and none of them hold a monopoly on communication. The second is that again these are private companies who offer services that you choose to use. You are not obligated or forced to use any of them. By using their services, you are agreeing to whatever rules they decide what's best for their company. You could make this same argument for ISPs and phone carriers, and it's all fine and well, until the options continue to dwindle as big corporations like Facebook eat up WhatsApp and Instagram, providing less viable options. Realistically, it's not about just communication, but how people are communicating. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram alone hold a lot of influence when you run a business for example. Honestly, I'm just not a fan of this mentality when you have big corporations controlling their own interests, be it personal, political, or answering to their shareholders and advertisement media. The reality is, there has ALWAYS been forms of censorship on these sites, and let's be honest, everywhere else too. I'll agree with you on that, but with a caveat that it doesn't mean we can't express anger towards those policies. There's been a number of rules on Neowin for example that many people have expressed anger towards as well, such as adblock discussion and so on where it helped the community and management thereof to come to a more agreeable decision. In fact, I don't think many people are in disagreement of a website having rules for that matter. It's the execution of those rules and how they're applied that's really come under fire. Same goes with when they talked about being able to hide comments, simply because a corporation can then post something shoddy and hide criticisms of said product. A lot of these systems are truly prone to abuse, which is what makes these tools so hard to have. If what is deemed "offensive" on Twitter is determined by 100 people reporting it, then it just means those who brigade (left or right) will be controlling content. Yes. The issue is not the rules or the censorship itself (Not 100% at least). The issue is how they are not applied equally to everyone. Yes, Silicon Valley censors the center and right more than Left. "Blue twitter checkmark" is not a stereotype.1 point -
Facebook's new web experience is now available to everyone
dustojnikhummer reacted to quikmantx for a topic
I hope they bring back the Windows 10 Facebook app with all these cool features. They did a revamp on Facebook Messenger for Windows 10 in February and it's really nice to use now.1 point -
Facebook's new web experience is now available to everyone
tmaxxtigger reacted to Closed account for a topic
Since leaving Facebook and all other social networks 2 years ago I'm flabbergasted people still use them.1 point -
Cops With Guns Drawn Takedown Crying Girl in Stormtrooper Costume Outside Star Wars-Themed Restaurant
hamslammer reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
Except it’s Canada. Read the article next time.1 point -
Microsoft will likely be able to learn from Apple's ARM MacBook
GSDragoon reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
Apple give users choices? 🤣1 point -
Microsoft will likely be able to learn from Apple's ARM MacBook
dead.cell reacted to excalpius for a topic
They already are. It's called iPadOS and killing off the MacOS entirely. Replacing/killing the laptop market with these ARM tablet combos and just ignoring the professional OSX desktop is obviously the plan going forward.1 point -
Microsoft will likely be able to learn from Apple's ARM MacBook
dustojnikhummer reacted to MateerL for a topic
Apple makes some of the best ARM chips, and if they can partner with AMD for the x64 compatibility, they can move off macbook(non dGPU versions) to ARM chips with hardware x64 emulation. A13 anA13 already compete with Intel U series chips, at a much lower TDP - if apple can scale that to 15-28watt and get x64 emulation, they can actually merge iPad & macOs lines.1 point -
Cops With Guns Drawn Takedown Crying Girl in Stormtrooper Costume Outside Star Wars-Themed Restaurant
+hedleigh reacted to Jim K for a topic
Canada? This has nothing to do with open carry. If this happened in an open carry state ... and _if_ that had been a real gun ... the cops could have (and legally) considered it brandishing/unlawful display/etc (pointing, waving and/or displaying a firearm with intent on causing fear). Open carry != doing whatever you want with your weapon out in public. Of course, the cops in this video are idiots....1 point -
Cops With Guns Drawn Takedown Crying Girl in Stormtrooper Costume Outside Star Wars-Themed Restaurant
TheLaughingMan reacted to DocM for a topic
In an open carry state someone walking around with a weapon wouldn't be a reason for cops to do this. Cities like Birmingham MI have paid huge lawsuit settlements when their cops did something like this; a young man was carrying his shotgun to a gunsmith's shop. Judge reamed the cops a new one.1 point -
Mac Mini advice?
Niseldy cruz reacted to Mindovermaster for a topic
Maygbe just their old brands, OK...1 point -
Twitter tests warning users when they write potentially offensive replies
adrynalyne reacted to +Dick Montage for a topic
Always amuses me when people cite a work of fiction without even fully grasping its allegories.1 point -
Cops With Guns Drawn Takedown Crying Girl in Stormtrooper Costume Outside Star Wars-Themed Restaurant
hamslammer reacted to shockz for a topic
Sounds like a nice lawsuit to me.1 point -
‘Murder Hornets’ in the U.S.: The Rush to Stop the Asian Giant Hornet
bguy_1986 reacted to Steven P. for a topic
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Should I upgrade my Ryzen 3 1200 CPU?
Zoea reacted to nhjay for a topic
This is an older thread at this point, but following up as I did just finally upgrade my CPU. Though I was initially targeting the 2600 back in Dec, I pulled the trigger on the 3600, and it was well worth it. Performance has increased dramatically. GTA5 for instance used to pin my 1200 at 100%, but now with the 3600, it runs an average of 25%.1 point -
Multiple external IP addresses on a FRITZ!Box 7530
blizeH reacted to Riggers for a topic
Budman will correct me if I`m wrong [or hopefully say I`m right] but don`t you have to manually assign the IP`s out of the block you pay for to each device you wan`t to have a public facing IP. The IP you gave is internal/private only. You`ll have been given a block of 8 IP`s say 111.2.231 - 111.2.3.2-.......................up to 111.2.3.8 These are the static IP`s to give the client computers, just not the one assigned to the router.1 point