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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 -
OPPO's 40W fast charging degrades battery capacity to 70% in same cycles as 15W would to 90%
theslam08 reacted to KaoDome for a topic
What I would like to see is actual data out of postmortem analysis on batteries from controlled tests. There are way many variables and very little data published. For example, it is known that heat isn't very kind on lithium-ion chemistries, fast charging technologies that rely on higher voltage instead of higher currents lead to more heat; how do they compare at the same charging power? Do they degrade the battery at the same rate or is one of them more damaging than the other? The ones that can likely do those tests on the batteries are battery manufacturers, they already have access to batteries of the same batch and if they can use potent microscopes (e.g. SEMs, AFMs) they could see what happens to the inner layers after repeated charging sessions under X conditions. Different chemistries have different properties after all and some may have increased dendrite formations than others, but even if they preserved their expert knowledge and trade secrets on how to build them best, it would be beneficial to know authoritatively what kind of degradation we could expect at the different charging speeds.1 point -
OPPO's 40W fast charging degrades battery capacity to 70% in same cycles as 15W would to 90%
Nogib reacted to RejZoR for a topic
One of reasons why Apple so stubbornly insisting on 5W or up to mere 18W charging. They know people keep the phones for long time. May suck sometimes, but it helps battery life. I wish phones had 3 options when plugging them on charger: - Regular charge to 100% - Regular charge to 80% - Fast charge This way you could decide how to charge phone when plugged in. For full capacity because you won't have charger at hand for longer time and you're not in a hurry. Up to 80% at regular speed for day to day charging and Fast charge when in rush. It's an annoying routine to manually stop charging at 80% to extend battery life. iOS 13 has adaptive charging up to 80% over night, but it doesn't seem to work for me and doesn't work anytime during the day.1 point -
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 -
Network Keeps Dropping off
dipsylalapo reacted to Mindovermaster for a topic
Glad you got it sorted, bro!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 -
Microsoft admits spontaneous Surface Laptop 3 screen cracking, offers free repair
zhangm reacted to Cask1 for a topic
Our SP4s had issues with WiFi cards I recall. I feel like that's when they quality took a shift because the SP3s we had were flawless, including the old style docking stations. Mileage may vary of course, but all but 2 of our SP4s had issues by comparison... and we only bought like 10! Issues like this with the screen tend to come from the same batch in most cases. Probably the same with other issues that match on the same device. One little slip at some point in the production would have that type of effect. So far I think this screen issue is limited to a small number, probably the same batch/production run. If it was a design issue from the start it'd have a larger impact. I've had laptops out of the box with issues, bad GPUs or screen issues where it starts to come apart at the hinge. It happens, OEMs just try to keep it to whatever the legal requirement is for defects, I think it's under 3% but it could be different between countries. Man, I sure hope it's just bad batches in regards to e-waste. I know one of our SP4's had the SSD go out within 3 months. Microsoft took care of it, but it was a totally different unit, which leads me to wonder what/how they recycle the rest of those components. It's disgusting if they're not reused somehow and makes me want to avoid products like the thin Macbook Airs, Surface lineup, and pretty much any laptops that can't really be taken apart. It is my understanding all the failed models you turn in are used as spare parts to create refurbished units.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 -
Scarlet Nexus and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 will be coming to PlayStation 5
Osiris reacted to George P for a topic
And they won't be exclusives to Series X either. MS Said there won't be any exclusive titles for the console. There's really no big deal to this, people seem to want to make it one but the PC has been fine supporting a wide range of hardware old and new and developers have had no problems. In many cases I think we'll see stuff where the series x games load faster, have ray tracing and just run smoother while anyone who wants to play it on a one x/s will lose out on performance and so on. Really no dif from running a PC game with everything at high or running it with a mix of high/mid and maybe low. MS wants to sell games and game pass subs, they're not in it just for hardware.1 point -
Cops With Guns Drawn Takedown Crying Girl in Stormtrooper Costume Outside Star Wars-Themed Restaurant
waysidesc reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
You said nothing of pointing at someone, you said nothing of intent. You said, no brandishing laws. Zip. You were wrong, regardless of how you want to define brandishing. You are even contradicting yourself. Are you going to sit there and tell us that when you said brandishing, you meant it in a way that other states besides Michigan do? While you yourself live in Michigan, under MI law? Sure. 🙄 Edit: found this. http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(aktwbqyxmo1lh2iiwja3x1h4))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-750-222 c) "Brandish" means to point, wave about, or display in a threatening manner with the intent to induce fear in another person. Pretty open to interpretation. Someone walking across the street with an unholstered firearm in their hand can easily be construed as threatening and as for intent, that’s one word against another. Not that it matters how it’s defined or interpreted, you said no brandishing and are now backpedalling. Man up, own your mistake, then move on.1 point -
Next-generation Apple Watch could be capable of detecting panic attacks
300z reacted to RejZoR for a topic
This. So annoying you buy the product and it's biggest selling point next to AlwaysON display doesn't even work yet because I happen to live in "wrong" country...1 point -
Next-generation Apple Watch could be capable of detecting panic attacks
300z reacted to bobsled for a topic
It'd be nice if Apple actually bothered applying for ECG approval where they sell these watches. Still waiting, 18 months later...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 -
Microsoft will likely be able to learn from Apple's ARM MacBook
quikmantx reacted to Mobius Enigma for a topic
I was hoping for some new and compelling arguments and ideas. Maybe I am missing the point. Apple isn't doing anything better outside of tighter lock-ins, fewer features, and technology restrictions. For example, they have the ability to control developers and push them to build new native software builds because they have a smaller and tighter OS X software market. Eventually, Apple will face blowback with their control of their ecosystem, especially in performance markets where Macs are already getting hit hard with Apple trying to force Metal and lack of NVidia support. I trust that Apple will do better with ARM and user adoption than Microsoft has, but this will be the result of marketing and customer ignorance of technology. Their success will not be because they are doing things better and it also probably will not be by offering a better path or technology. This is what Apple does well, they provide basic technologies and make people feel good when using them. Apple sells a discount economy car for the price of a luxury car, and then convinces their customers they don't need or want the features or advantages of a real luxury car. Which sadly, works, and the market often follows, and luxury cars one day no longer exist.1 point -
Twitter might soon allow users to schedule tweets
wotsit reacted to Brony for a topic
How about to order tweets by 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
waysidesc reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
There is nothing for MS to learn here that they haven't already. Weird article.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 -
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 -
Google could replace Chromecast with an Android TV-based product
derekaw reacted to shockz for a topic
I was surprised when they pulled the google set top box years ago, right as Roku and AppleTV were really ramping up. Chromecast has no appeal to me, even as a Pixel owner, as I do not want to use my phone to cast Netflix or whatever else to it. I much prefer to just be able to use a remote, pick what I want directly to the tv, and go.1 point -
Multiple external IP addresses on a FRITZ!Box 7530
blizeH reacted to +BudMan for a topic
^ exactly that is how the instructions read... If you want to do natting and give your devices a rfc1918 address, then your isp devices would need to support vips and how suggested it "could" work earlier in the thread.. Which is a common way of doing it..1 point -
Are TV Series Re-Watchable?
SierraSonic reacted to Draconian Guppy for a topic
sure, some! Seinfeld for one!1 point