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  1. Yeah there's nothing I want less than seeing Pinterest recommendations. That site is a massive garbage dump polluting search results.
    7 points
  2. package managers need update all the time too * shrugs *
    5 points
  3. This opinion is like a year late.
    4 points
  4. Project Reunion is Microsoft's new plan to unify UWP and Win32

    There won't be any UWP apps. There will be just apps. And as always some of them will be awsome, some will suck, and some will be pure evil (malware).
    3 points
  5. Virgin UWP versus Chad Win32.
    3 points
  6. Youtube, Microsoft, Google, all of them have become nothing more than Advertisements. Even Video games with there "online stores". It's getting overwhelming and ridiculous. Especially Youtube.
    3 points
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  8. In the grand scheme of things, whatever China are accused of doing isn't that bad. Besides, they've probably been spying on other countries for years and for what gain? Just like other countries spy on other countries. Plus, the US knowingly harbours murders. The wife of a Diplomat killed a UK teenager. She is claiming diplomatic immunity. And Trump thinks that's okay? (FYI, she goes anywhere outside the US, she gets arrested.) She killed someone and the US is protecting her. Who cares about property theft (from companies who can afford it anyway), when there's murderers about? The US lied to the world, invaded multiple countries, well over a million people are dead with several million more with no prospect of a future because their country has been obliterated and all based on lies with impunity and continues to do so after nearly 20 years. The guy who helped bring the truth to light is being charged with treason in a sham trial, despite not even being an American citizen. But let’s complain about China’s alleged spying by the biggest liars and hypocrites there are without seeing one piece of concrete evidence reviewed by an independent party. BTW, the property theft allegation doesn’t hold charge in China because by Chinese law companies that want to do business in the country are required by Chinese law to share intelectual property with them! Any company working there is doing it out of their own volition and interest!
    3 points
  9. Microsoft shows off its Edge browser running on Linux

    They were running Unix and Linux 20 years ago. Gates never had issues with Linux, Microsoft had issues with the restrictions of several open sources licenses that were too restrictive or took ownership of code that was not previously open source, aka GPL. Windows NT shipped with a full POSIX subsystem, Microsoft owned Xenix, and if it a Unix like model had been more advanced, it could have been used instead of creating NT. (Cutler never liked Unix, due to its limitations and simplistic model that was and is a glorified I/O manager, and not so much an OS technology. "Getta Byte, Getta Byte, Getta Byte" was something he said to make fun of Unix, being simplistic and outdated in the early 80s, let alone how outdated it was in 1990 or FFS it still is in 2020.) Microsoft had the SUA for a replacement to the POSIX subsystem, which they bought since they didn't want to spend time creating a Unix subsystem for NT. They did have test Linux builds running in a subsystem as well, but these were just in case Linux ever gained traction. Linux just isn't new for Microsoft, they fully support Linux on Azure and has been providing code to Linux specifically for over 25 years. At one time, Microsoft was one of the largest contributors to the Linux kernel, and this was like 15 years ago. They are still like the #1 or #2 contributor to OSS projects in the history of computing. I'm glad you brought this up, as Gates has always been about 'the best' technology being the most accessible. I could see him even writing Edge chromium code for Linux himself, as he didn't consider programming beneath him, like Jobs or other CEOs in the industry.
    2 points
  10. Mafia Trilogy includes a remake, a remaster, and a re-release

    This is exactly how you do a remake - not just slapping some high res textures, but a revamped engine, physics, visuals & audio. The story of the original Mafia was great, and given the age of the game, there are a lot of gamers who haven't played it because of how old it was. This is one remaster I will definitely be picking up.
    2 points
  11. Really? This is the best complaint you can find? Something that applies to literally every piece of software that receives updates online? It didn't say you had to re-link, compile, build, hand code, or write yourself in assembly. FFS - Trolling must be in high demand.
    2 points
  12. package managers need update all the time too * shrugs * There's a weird (the group, not the individuals) segment of the population who know just enough to be installing dev stuff, but not enough to understand that's just how these things are, and dev tools do not pack the same user experience as more consumer-oriented software.
    2 points
  13. I've gone as far as blacklisting Pinterest's domain in my adblocker for all the times I accidentally click a link to it from search results thinking I might get somewhere useful. "Pinterest integration" is the single worst phrase I have ever heard from Microsoft. Ever. There is literally nothing more exasperatingly awful they could say.
    2 points
  14. Project Reunion is Microsoft's new plan to unify UWP and Win32

    This is how Windows NT was designed, and at times has been a cleaner segregation. The reason it doesn't look that way, is that Win32 has remained the primary subsystem running on NT, and with the UI/GUI core working through the Win32 subsystem, this has kept it as the main subsystem, and essentially the visible part of NT for end users. Moving to an agnostic subsystem as the main subsystem, and pushing Win32 to a secondary role will make things look cleaner and properly layered for future technologies that should not be related to Win32. This full move to a non-Win32 subsystem as the main subsystem is more test and rumor right now, but hopefully it will be the eventual way forward. This would also allow UWP and DirectX to be branched/decoupled from Win32 being their host and underlying subsystem as they are now. Years ago MinWin was taking Win2K/XP code and layering it properly, as there were kernel and driver and subsystem and upper application layer all being mixed together. These properly layered changes in Vista and Win7 are one reason things became more stable and more secure along with a honoring more of the modular nature of the original NT design.
    2 points
  15. Project Reunion is Microsoft's new plan to unify UWP and Win32

    I agree, somewhat... Microsoft integration and consolidating the frameworks and UI technologies has been a hot mess trying to adapt to the crazy 90 and 180 degree application layer changes. Note though, you are conflating a few things that are just not related and don't require any work for legacy software support or merging the technologies forward. For example there is no bringing forward DOS/Win16 age anything. Also the 32bit and 64bit frameworks are essentially identical, requiring nothing old being brought forward. Just cause Win32 development sounds like it is 32bit, it isn't. The original design of NT used the Win32 subsystem and framework, which was replaced with a 40bit and 64bit version on the Dec Alpha in the 90s and Windows XP 64bit editions for AMD64 and now dead IA64 platforms. Windows' Win32 has been a fully 64bit framework for nearly 20 years, meaning there is no additional work to deal with 32bit code. See SysWow64 to understand how this works and how 32bit and 64bit co-exist on Windows x64.(On AMD/Intel this is additionally transparent with binary transparency to the OS, due to how AMD64 works. Even on ARM, 32bit x86 binaries run in a similar manner, but through the translation layer.) There is no need to kill Win32, Windows doesn't carry the weight with it that a similar technology does on other OSes. Win32 can live on forever and still work, even if its subsystem is fully separated. However, even now portions of DirectX and UWP still run inside the Win32 subsystem. Hopefully this will change, but even then, Win32 just becomes a secondary Subsystem, and like the Linux subsystem can just run if needed, without adding any work or resource consumption when it is not actively being used. In summary... WinUI is the latest in a series of messes at Microsoft, and I agree with that sentiment completely; however, the legacy transition of the existing frameworks won't be the issue if they ever can settle on a true path forward - maybe this is it, even though it has changed a couple times since November 2019.
    2 points
  16. Wasn't MS planner and MS project supposed to be this Trello/Asana alternatives? They actually needed to merge them than come up with a new product. What they really should go for is Atlassan Smartsheet like offering.
    2 points
  17. Windows has definitely needed a good package manager for ages. Chocolatey did a decent job, I wonder what the new one brings to the table.
    2 points
  18. "Fifth-most-powerful-supercomputer-in-the-world" BuT cAn It rUn ChRoMe?
    2 points
  19. Sidebar search is great to have, I've been opening new tabs for now, which is a pain because they take up space, I have to close them when done and they toss me off from my original page. Good stuff overall.
    2 points
  20. Dell's new Precision mobile workstations are smaller and more powerful

    They're kind of two different animals at this point with vastly different specs depending on how old your SB is. Would you opt for a touchscreen version or anything like that or do you just not need what the SB can already do anymore? I've considered an upgrade, but it would be for the new SB3 regardless of cost just due to the functionality of it as a detachable tablet and the pen works phonically. I still have my 1st gen Surface Book. It's certainly getting slow for today's standards but does OK for most things (i7/512gb/dgpu model). My Surface Book is 1st gen, same specs as yours. I've owned Surface RT, Surface 3, Surface Pro 3, and this Surface Book (and the dock) and I'm kind of over the premium price. I rarely detach it-- when I do its for very briefly using the pen to sketch up some UI and send to someone. I'm a software developer and have multiple instances of SQL Server running, multiple Visual Studio instances running, Azure emulators, etc... and my Surface Book is starting to show its age. I'd get the touch screen XPS 15 though because when I demo apps on it it's nice to just use the finger to point as a demonstration.
    2 points
  21. Dell's new Precision mobile workstations are smaller and more powerful

    Really tempted to pull the trigger on the new XPS 15 w/ 64GB RAM to replace my Surface Book. Waiting for SB3 reviews, but I don't think there is enough there for me to stick with Surface any longer.
    2 points
  22. Microsoft Surface Hub 2S now available for purchase in India

    Are you sure you understand what you are saying??
    2 points
  23. Epic Games rolls out self-service refunds for eligible purchases

    This all sounds good to me.
    2 points
  24. If you create a meeting and guest users join trough the link, you can set up the lobby/waiting room for them
    2 points
  25. Wait a second, the most advanced spy nation in the planet since WW2 didn't know China was using slave/forced/child labor all these decades? Why don't US companies pull out now instead of sanctioning Chinese companies? Also, since when did the US start giving any f's about other countries' citizens?
    2 points
  26. "As usual, sales of these Pride Edition watch bands help support organizations that work for the LGBT community, including GLSEN, PFLAG, The Trevor project, and more." Isn't that more than Nike themselves ever did for the black community? I could be wrong, but they made a buncha money off Colin Kaepernick to sweep their sex scandals and sweat shops under the rug pretending to be "woke". Goes to show marketing works I guess. Anyway, I'm glad the white band looks at least decent than the blatant "throw a rainbow on it" strategy.
    2 points
  27. Samsung Galaxy Note20+ could ship with a 108MP camera

    Dude, these phones are just overspec'd and not worth the money. I'd rather wait 6 months after the price drops a few hundred dollars. At least then I won't feel bad about buying a spec-bump phone.
    2 points
  28. And it requires a google account for all participants. No thanks. Don’t want you tracking me on yet another service google!
    2 points
  29. Not to mention the ability to "pop out" chats too, which also arrived today.
    2 points
  30. People who want their lives to go back to normal, and people who have cut through the fog of misinformation and learned how contact tracing actually works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D__UaR5MQao
    2 points
  31. Samsung Galaxy Note20+ could ship with a 108MP camera

    FFS, megapixel count is a very small part of the camera quality puzzle. I regret buying the Samsung S10. Their cameras are sub-par, equivalent to a phone from 2013. Except this one will take really large 108MP sub-par images, so you need to buy more storage. Should have got a Pixel 3a.
    2 points
  32. Hey, people spend money on MAGA hats.
    2 points
  33. Samsung Galaxy Note20+ could ship with a 108MP camera

    6.53% faster than note 10... GIVE me your 2k$ now !
    2 points
  34. Huawei says survival at stake following US export ban on chips

    In the grand scheme of things, whatever China are accused of doing isn't that bad. Besides, they've probably been spying on other countries for years and for what gain? Just like other countries spy on other countries. Plus, the US knowingly harbours murders. The wife of a Diplomat killed a UK teenager. She is claiming diplomatic immunity. And Trump thinks that's okay? (FYI, she goes anywhere outside the US, she gets arrested.) She killed someone and the US is protecting her. Who cares about property theft (from companies who can afford it anyway), when there's murderers about?
    2 points
  35. Samsung Galaxy Note20+ could ship with a 108MP camera

    I stopped buying these useless, over priced devices back in 2016. Looks like I am not missing out anything.
    2 points
  36. Project Reunion is Microsoft's new plan to unify UWP and Win32

    Hojo's really branching out.
    1 point
  37. Project Reunion is Microsoft's new plan to unify UWP and Win32

    Reunion? Scary... if you've played Final Fantasy VII. I hope it does not lead to a cloud strife. 🤣
    1 point
  38. I'm interested to see if anything comes out of this, they already have the beginnings of this in Windows 10X by allowing it to run Win32 apps by giving them a container so this seems like a step up from that.
    1 point
  39. At a time when people are doing everything they can to eliminate all advertising in their lives...
    1 point
  40. Windows Terminal 1.0 is now generally available

    Nah, the author of this article posted the readme and not a link directly to the repo. https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/ Which leads to here in instructions: https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/releases
    1 point
  41. Windows Terminal 1.0 is now generally available

    You can download it from the Microsoft Store.
    1 point
  42. Gesture based input on a mobile phone has always been a dumb idea.
    1 point
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  44. Sunday fun day - Cleanup an old gateway computer.

    Such an innocent face, yet such a mad man behind it lol
    1 point
  45. In the grand scheme of things, whatever China are accused of doing isn't that bad. Besides, they've probably been spying on other countries for years and for what gain? Just like other countries spy on other countries. Plus, the US knowingly harbours murders. The wife of a Diplomat killed a UK teenager. She is claiming diplomatic immunity. And Trump thinks that's okay? (FYI, she goes anywhere outside the US, she gets arrested.) She killed someone and the US is protecting her. Who cares about property theft (from companies who can afford it anyway), when there's murderers about? Good old whataboutism, what would we do without it. It isn't whataboutism, it is global politics. US accusing China/Huawei is indeed pot calling kettle black.
    1 point
  46. Huawei says survival at stake following US export ban on chips

    It would have been valid statement if the founder of Huawei didn’t have undeniable and tight relationships with communist party in charge of Chinese government and wasn’t involved in numerous cases of intellectual property theft and it’s CTO who is his own daughter bypassing US sanctions to help Iranian government arresting and spying on their street protesters
    1 point
  47. Unboxing the 1.92-pound Dynabook Portégé X30L-G

    Tell the UK that; the US got the system of measurement we use from them. (The UK still uses it.) You seem to be of the opinion that "you MUST convert - or else"; neither the UK or US (or most of the UK Commonwealth, for that matter) bought that argument. And it isn't that we haven't tried (either the UK or US); both nations did. (Two Interstates - 17 and 19 - were signed and built entirely using the metric system - fat lot of good it did either.) While the UK still has a few outdated measurement systems around (miles for transport speed/distance, stone/lbs for body weight, ft/in for body height, pints [not US pints] for milk/beer) the majority of measurements have adapted to the superior metric system long ago. If we were measuring the weight of a product (e.g. a laptop) in the UK it would be in grams/kilograms, like the rest of the world.
    1 point
  48. China asks the United States to stop suppression of firms

    A cynic would say that China is asking to make it easy as before to steal US tech. But as the Chinese have said many times, they don't do that and of course they never lie.
    1 point
  49. The CPU choice doesn't bother me. The RAM doesn't bother me. Android bothers me.
    1 point
  50. The OnePlus 8 Pro's color filter camera can see through plastic objects

    Sony released a video camera in the early 2000s that had a "super IR" feature for better visibility in low light. I bought said video camera for my nephew to use at my wedding. Turns out, if you used the feature in daylight, it could see through certain layers of fabrics. So, this yielded unusable video because: 1) It was all green-tinted akin to a light nightvision effect 2) You could see which ladies opted to not have a visible panty-line
    1 point