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This simple URL trick can help you block YouTube ads and bypass paywalls
jmc15john and 12 others reacted to +Dick Montage for a topic
I thought Neowin didn't discuss bypassing this sort of thing.13 points -
This simple URL trick can help you block YouTube ads and bypass paywalls
jmc15john and 5 others reacted to JaykeBird for a topic
This sounds like the kind of stuff that kids would tell each other/rumor about at recess lol. I've not given it a try, so I can't really say if it is really true or not, but it at least sounds like that type of thing!6 points -
Sony reveals the design of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and more
+E.Worm Jimmy and 4 others reacted to Fuelhandler for a topic
What a wonky design. Looks like a Big Mac mated with a Storm Trooper. At least it’s not a monolith that won’t fit in my entertainment rack like the XB Series X. Sony and MicroSoft if you’re listening; please just give us black boxes which fit in with our AV equipment... thanks.5 points -
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 leaked renders reveal a larger 120Hz display, dual rear cameras
Meduso and 3 others reacted to Tuskd for a topic
Because people want non-Apple tablets?4 points -
Linux Mint 20 beta arrives without Chromium browser
Geezy and 2 others reacted to zikalify for a topic
https://www.neowin.net/news/li...snapd-over-stealth-installs yes I've read that article which this one linked to but I still don't fully understand. for the average user being more locked down isn't necessarily a bad thing and for those tech gurus they usually install from source anyway so ... In a recent blog post they said: We also heard your queries on the topic of snapd. This is a topic which is important to us and we already explained our position last year: […] as you install APT updates, Snap becomes a requirement for you to continue to use Chromium and installs itself behind your back. This breaks one of the major worries many people had when Snap was announced and a promise from its developers that it would never replace APT. A self-installing Snap Store which overwrites part of our APT package base is a complete NO NO. It’s something we have to stop and it could mean the end of Chromium updates and access to the snap store in Linux Mint. A year later, in the Ubuntu 20.04 package base, the Chromium package is indeed empty and acting, without your consent, as a backdoor by connecting your computer to the Ubuntu Store. Applications in this store cannot be patched, or pinned. You can’t audit them, hold them, modify them or even point snap to a different store. You’ve as much empowerment with this as if you were using proprietary software, i.e. none. This is in effect similar to a commercial proprietary solution, but with two major differences: It runs as root, and it installs itself without asking you. First, I’m happy to confirm that Linux Mint 20, like previous Mint releases will not ship with any snaps or snapd installed. Second, to address this situation we’ll do exactly what we said we would: In Linux Mint 20, Chromium won’t be an empty package which installs snapd behind your back. It will be an empty package which tells you why it’s empty and tells you where to look to get Chromium yourself. In Linux Mint 20, APT will forbid snapd from getting installed. You’ll still be able to install it yourself and we’ll document this in the release notes, but by default APT won’t allow repository packages from doing this on your behalf. thank you for that more detailed post. That first part about overwriting APT is what I was missing from my understanding. Canonicle is a largely used base in a lot of Linux Distros; they keep making decisions like this of their own accord it feels like. IDK how there's not more backlash against them in the Linux community and why Distros aren't starting to move away from using Ubuntu as their base. Fedora makes a good base as does Arch. There's a reason Manjaro has become my go to Linux Distro for quite a few years now when I need/want Linux. Linux Mint do have the debian edition, i think sooner or later LM will break from Ubuntu and just go the debian route My only problem with debian is they're slower to update packages. But that's not necessarily a bad thing as it allows them to make sure they're stable. It's one of the reasons I prefer Arch because I like to stay more up to date with apps. Actually isn't Ubuntu technically based off of Debian too just with a more bleeding edge package repo? Ubuntu is based on debian testing I think, no reason Mint can't do that too3 points -
This simple URL trick can help you block YouTube ads and bypass paywalls
Steven P. and 2 others reacted to +DonC for a topic
You can avoid the Neowin paywall just by getting a subscription. It's so easy!3 points -
Sony reveals the design of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and more
Son_Of_Dad and 2 others reacted to forster for a topic
Fugly.3 points -
Sony reveals the design of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and more
DJGM and 2 others reacted to Tidosho for a topic
YEUCK! What a horrible looking console. Looks like the Fiat Multipla of consoles. Even if the Xbox is plain and black, at least THAT will blend in with black equipment, and not stand out looking like something white that melted in a house fire! The PS5 looks like a melted X1S! And that controller. No, just no. What is it with ugly Japanese stuff? The modern Civic, the Quashqai, Juke, and their consoles, what next? At least their women are still cute as heaven <3 Playstation Design Fails: PS1: Industrial machine PS2: Industrial heatsink PS3: Casket PS4: Industrial heatsink/2 slabs of wonky liquorice slapped on top of each other PS5: BLEURGH/Melted XB1 S/God knows what!3 points -
Grand Theft Auto V is coming to Xbox Series X and PS5 with exclusive content
NewGuy123 and 2 others reacted to FloatingFatMan for a topic
Screw online, I want more single player content!3 points -
Sony reveals the design of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and more
Skyfrog and 2 others reacted to ad47uk for a topic
Yuk, looks awful, it is certainly not going to fit in with the living room for people who have their games consol there. I don't know what is wrong with a normal box type thing. Oh well, I expect people will buy it.3 points -
Sony gives a look at the PlayStation 5 exclusive Horizon Forbidden West
dustojnikhummer and 2 others reacted to spy beef for a topic
More likely November 2020.3 points -
Sony reveals the design of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and more
trojan_market and 2 others reacted to Ryster for a topic
Where you see hate, I see people offering their opinion. Just like you.3 points -
Sony reveals the design of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and more
suni08 and 2 others reacted to Jose_49 for a topic
Why the hate? I like the way this console looks. Kind of futuristic and stands out. I hope they are using vapor chamber and that it doesn't suffer overheating issues.3 points -
Fourth major global navigation system set to be completed this month
exotoxic and one other reacted to byu1 for a topic
profession of killing people ??? where ? who ??2 points -
Adobe launches a free Photoshop Camera app with tons of filters
JaredFrost and one other reacted to devHead for a topic
Adobe - they can go take a flying leap.2 points -
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 leaked renders reveal a larger 120Hz display, dual rear cameras
SikSlayer and one other reacted to Sonyboyj for a topic
Because people want non-Apple tablets? Exactly, I can't stand Apple let alone iOS Currently have the Tab S3, and I'm excited for this one. Finally an iPad pro competitor and it's Samsung no less.2 points -
Linux Mint 20 beta arrives without Chromium browser
alex_d2w and one other reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
Because for distros like that upholding their principles matters to the small community they actually do have. Chromium is breaking that trust.2 points -
Linux Mint 20 beta arrives without Chromium browser
Geezy and one other reacted to Brandon H for a topic
https://www.neowin.net/news/li...snapd-over-stealth-installs yes I've read that article which this one linked to but I still don't fully understand. for the average user being more locked down isn't necessarily a bad thing and for those tech gurus they usually install from source anyway so ... In a recent blog post they said: We also heard your queries on the topic of snapd. This is a topic which is important to us and we already explained our position last year: […] as you install APT updates, Snap becomes a requirement for you to continue to use Chromium and installs itself behind your back. This breaks one of the major worries many people had when Snap was announced and a promise from its developers that it would never replace APT. A self-installing Snap Store which overwrites part of our APT package base is a complete NO NO. It’s something we have to stop and it could mean the end of Chromium updates and access to the snap store in Linux Mint. A year later, in the Ubuntu 20.04 package base, the Chromium package is indeed empty and acting, without your consent, as a backdoor by connecting your computer to the Ubuntu Store. Applications in this store cannot be patched, or pinned. You can’t audit them, hold them, modify them or even point snap to a different store. You’ve as much empowerment with this as if you were using proprietary software, i.e. none. This is in effect similar to a commercial proprietary solution, but with two major differences: It runs as root, and it installs itself without asking you. First, I’m happy to confirm that Linux Mint 20, like previous Mint releases will not ship with any snaps or snapd installed. Second, to address this situation we’ll do exactly what we said we would: In Linux Mint 20, Chromium won’t be an empty package which installs snapd behind your back. It will be an empty package which tells you why it’s empty and tells you where to look to get Chromium yourself. In Linux Mint 20, APT will forbid snapd from getting installed. You’ll still be able to install it yourself and we’ll document this in the release notes, but by default APT won’t allow repository packages from doing this on your behalf. thank you for that more detailed post. That first part about overwriting APT is what I was missing from my understanding. Canonicle is a largely used base in a lot of Linux Distros; they keep making decisions like this of their own accord it feels like. IDK how there's not more backlash against them in the Linux community and why Distros aren't starting to move away from using Ubuntu as their base. Fedora makes a good base as does Arch. There's a reason Manjaro has become my go to Linux Distro for quite a few years now when I need/want Linux. Linux Mint do have the debian edition, i think sooner or later LM will break from Ubuntu and just go the debian route My only problem with debian is they're slower to update packages. But that's not necessarily a bad thing as it allows them to make sure they're stable. It's one of the reasons I prefer Arch because I like to stay more up to date with apps. Actually isn't Ubuntu technically based off of Debian too just with a more bleeding edge package repo? Ubuntu is based on debian testing I think, no reason Mint can't do that too I thought so. So yeah if I were a distro builder I'd just start skipping the middle man that is Ubuntu and base directly off Debian Testing branch then2 points -
Linux Mint 20 beta arrives without Chromium browser
Geezy and one other reacted to Brandon H for a topic
https://www.neowin.net/news/li...snapd-over-stealth-installs yes I've read that article which this one linked to but I still don't fully understand. for the average user being more locked down isn't necessarily a bad thing and for those tech gurus they usually install from source anyway so ... In a recent blog post they said: We also heard your queries on the topic of snapd. This is a topic which is important to us and we already explained our position last year: […] as you install APT updates, Snap becomes a requirement for you to continue to use Chromium and installs itself behind your back. This breaks one of the major worries many people had when Snap was announced and a promise from its developers that it would never replace APT. A self-installing Snap Store which overwrites part of our APT package base is a complete NO NO. It’s something we have to stop and it could mean the end of Chromium updates and access to the snap store in Linux Mint. A year later, in the Ubuntu 20.04 package base, the Chromium package is indeed empty and acting, without your consent, as a backdoor by connecting your computer to the Ubuntu Store. Applications in this store cannot be patched, or pinned. You can’t audit them, hold them, modify them or even point snap to a different store. You’ve as much empowerment with this as if you were using proprietary software, i.e. none. This is in effect similar to a commercial proprietary solution, but with two major differences: It runs as root, and it installs itself without asking you. First, I’m happy to confirm that Linux Mint 20, like previous Mint releases will not ship with any snaps or snapd installed. Second, to address this situation we’ll do exactly what we said we would: In Linux Mint 20, Chromium won’t be an empty package which installs snapd behind your back. It will be an empty package which tells you why it’s empty and tells you where to look to get Chromium yourself. In Linux Mint 20, APT will forbid snapd from getting installed. You’ll still be able to install it yourself and we’ll document this in the release notes, but by default APT won’t allow repository packages from doing this on your behalf. thank you for that more detailed post. That first part about overwriting APT is what I was missing from my understanding. Canonicle is a largely used base in a lot of Linux Distros; they keep making decisions like this of their own accord it feels like. IDK how there's not more backlash against them in the Linux community and why Distros aren't starting to move away from using Ubuntu as their base. Fedora makes a good base as does Arch. There's a reason Manjaro has become my go to Linux Distro for quite a few years now when I need/want Linux. Linux Mint do have the debian edition, i think sooner or later LM will break from Ubuntu and just go the debian route My only problem with debian is they're slower to update packages. But that's not necessarily a bad thing as it allows them to make sure they're stable. It's one of the reasons I prefer Arch because I like to stay more up to date with apps. Actually isn't Ubuntu technically based off of Debian too just with a more bleeding edge package repo?2 points -
Linux Mint 20 beta arrives without Chromium browser
alex_d2w and one other reacted to Geezy for a topic
I'm happy Mint is looking out for their users. I'm happy to be running it.2 points -
Linux Mint 20 beta arrives without Chromium browser
Geezy and one other reacted to zikalify for a topic
https://www.neowin.net/news/li...snapd-over-stealth-installs yes I've read that article which this one linked to but I still don't fully understand. for the average user being more locked down isn't necessarily a bad thing and for those tech gurus they usually install from source anyway so ... In a recent blog post they said: We also heard your queries on the topic of snapd. This is a topic which is important to us and we already explained our position last year: […] as you install APT updates, Snap becomes a requirement for you to continue to use Chromium and installs itself behind your back. This breaks one of the major worries many people had when Snap was announced and a promise from its developers that it would never replace APT. A self-installing Snap Store which overwrites part of our APT package base is a complete NO NO. It’s something we have to stop and it could mean the end of Chromium updates and access to the snap store in Linux Mint. A year later, in the Ubuntu 20.04 package base, the Chromium package is indeed empty and acting, without your consent, as a backdoor by connecting your computer to the Ubuntu Store. Applications in this store cannot be patched, or pinned. You can’t audit them, hold them, modify them or even point snap to a different store. You’ve as much empowerment with this as if you were using proprietary software, i.e. none. This is in effect similar to a commercial proprietary solution, but with two major differences: It runs as root, and it installs itself without asking you. First, I’m happy to confirm that Linux Mint 20, like previous Mint releases will not ship with any snaps or snapd installed. Second, to address this situation we’ll do exactly what we said we would: In Linux Mint 20, Chromium won’t be an empty package which installs snapd behind your back. It will be an empty package which tells you why it’s empty and tells you where to look to get Chromium yourself. In Linux Mint 20, APT will forbid snapd from getting installed. You’ll still be able to install it yourself and we’ll document this in the release notes, but by default APT won’t allow repository packages from doing this on your behalf. thank you for that more detailed post. That first part about overwriting APT is what I was missing from my understanding. Canonicle is a largely used base in a lot of Linux Distros; they keep making decisions like this of their own accord it feels like. IDK how there's not more backlash against them in the Linux community and why Distros aren't starting to move away from using Ubuntu as their base. Fedora makes a good base as does Arch. There's a reason Manjaro has become my go to Linux Distro for quite a few years now when I need/want Linux. Linux Mint do have the debian edition, i think sooner or later LM will break from Ubuntu and just go the debian route2 points -
Linux Mint 20 beta arrives without Chromium browser
Nas and one other reacted to zikalify for a topic
https://www.neowin.net/news/li...snapd-over-stealth-installs yes I've read that article which this one linked to but I still don't fully understand. for the average user being more locked down isn't necessarily a bad thing and for those tech gurus they usually install from source anyway so ... In a recent blog post they said: We also heard your queries on the topic of snapd. This is a topic which is important to us and we already explained our position last year: […] as you install APT updates, Snap becomes a requirement for you to continue to use Chromium and installs itself behind your back. This breaks one of the major worries many people had when Snap was announced and a promise from its developers that it would never replace APT. A self-installing Snap Store which overwrites part of our APT package base is a complete NO NO. It’s something we have to stop and it could mean the end of Chromium updates and access to the snap store in Linux Mint. A year later, in the Ubuntu 20.04 package base, the Chromium package is indeed empty and acting, without your consent, as a backdoor by connecting your computer to the Ubuntu Store. Applications in this store cannot be patched, or pinned. You can’t audit them, hold them, modify them or even point snap to a different store. You’ve as much empowerment with this as if you were using proprietary software, i.e. none. This is in effect similar to a commercial proprietary solution, but with two major differences: It runs as root, and it installs itself without asking you. First, I’m happy to confirm that Linux Mint 20, like previous Mint releases will not ship with any snaps or snapd installed. Second, to address this situation we’ll do exactly what we said we would: In Linux Mint 20, Chromium won’t be an empty package which installs snapd behind your back. It will be an empty package which tells you why it’s empty and tells you where to look to get Chromium yourself. In Linux Mint 20, APT will forbid snapd from getting installed. You’ll still be able to install it yourself and we’ll document this in the release notes, but by default APT won’t allow repository packages from doing this on your behalf.2 points -
This simple URL trick can help you block YouTube ads and bypass paywalls
+Warwagon and one other reacted to techbeck for a topic
You can avoid the Neowin paywall just by getting a subscription. It's so easy! Neowin to political. Used to pay when the site was more tech focused.2 points -
This simple URL trick can help you block YouTube ads and bypass paywalls
naap51stang and one other reacted to techbeck for a topic
Only if it is about Neowin. Since it is YouTube, free game.2 points -
Grand Theft Auto V is coming to Xbox Series X and PS5 with exclusive content
NewGuy123 and one other reacted to d5aqoëp for a topic
Milk it baby!!!!! Milk it till it is drier than Atacama Desert.2 points -
Grand Theft Auto V is coming to Xbox Series X and PS5 with exclusive content
+Dick Montage and one other reacted to Mobius Enigma for a topic
5 years is now a decade?2 points -
Grand Theft Auto V is coming to Xbox Series X and PS5 with exclusive content
Jose_49 and one other reacted to dead.cell for a topic
Hey, maybe they can take advantage of their "super SSD" tech so loading times are improved. Seriously, even as a PC player, the load times for GTAV are utter trash.2 points -
Sony reveals the design of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and more
ubersicko and one other reacted to Skyfrog for a topic
First thing I thought of was an old wireless router from the early 2000s and reading around it seems I'm not the only one. I don't care for the design, looks cheap and tacky and nothing like a game console.2 points -
Launch 2020 brings a few new Windows 10 apps to the Microsoft Store
margrave and one other reacted to dead.cell for a topic
I was just gonna say I love posts like these. I love discovering new software, and I feel like the whole software news section just sits gathering dust because it's largely off the front page. Just a thought though, thanks for posting!2 points -
Sony reveals the design of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and more
trojan_market and one other reacted to calimike for a topic
wifi router2 points -
Sony reveals the design of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and more
Son_Of_Dad and one other reacted to jrolson for a topic
I would be to embarrassed to have this in my home...2 points -
Sony reveals the design of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and more
dead.cell and one other reacted to Scar for a topic
Beautiful.2 points -
Sony reveals the design of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and more
margrave and one other reacted to Cnónna for a topic
the playstation file binder and the Xbox waste bin2 points -
Microsoft won't sell facial recognition technology to police
DeusProto and one other reacted to Jazmac for a topic
Yes, Don't. They are already militarized to the point of a Gestapo,2 points -
Mozilla starts charging for Firefox Private Network browser extension
+Dick Montage and one other reacted to Fleet Command for a topic
Your linked article doesn't mention the CEO's salary. It mentions the chairperson Mitchell Baker, who is the highest-paid person and gets $1m per annum. And it mentions Tim Cook, who receives $102m per annum! Aside from that, there is a minimum salary law. And nobody is going to cut the salary of a CEO just because you enjoy being a freeloader.2 points -
HBO is killing off its HBO Go and HBO Now brands
drjekel_mrhyde reacted to RichardK for a topic
The HBO Max app replaced the HBO Now app on my Apple TV devices when it first launched, not sure why they feel the need to announce it now, weeks later.1 point -
HBO is killing off its HBO Go and HBO Now brands
spikey_richie reacted to neufuse for a topic
and in 6 months re-brand as HBO Extreme then re-brand as HBO WTF... then rebrand as HBO Whats Our Name again?1 point -
HBO is killing off its HBO Go and HBO Now brands
wingliston reacted to Ccl Ncc for a topic
The parent company is so greedy they still have three streaming service! They just want to milk the general public.1 point -
Android 11 removes the archaic 4GB cap on video recordings
VWW reacted to Rosyna for a topic
A 4GB file limit is a file system limitation or an API limitation, not a memory limitation. Video recordings are steamed to storage so don’t have a memory limitation. (Otherwise you couldn’t even get close to 4GB as active RAM would run out)1 point -
Fourth major global navigation system set to be completed this month
naap51stang reacted to nhjay for a topic
Well, if you are sending a missile to take out (insert name), the more accurate you are, the less damage to nearby buildings/people. I'm just waiting for the day that a missile knocks on your door, uses AI to see if that is the intended target, then goes BOOM! LOL. So, rather than a missile, it's Arnold Schwarzenegger showing up at the door as the Terminator?1 point -
Linux Mint 20 beta arrives without Chromium browser
Geezy reacted to Brandon H for a topic
https://www.neowin.net/news/li...snapd-over-stealth-installs yes I've read that article which this one linked to but I still don't fully understand. for the average user being more locked down isn't necessarily a bad thing and for those tech gurus they usually install from source anyway so ... In a recent blog post they said: We also heard your queries on the topic of snapd. This is a topic which is important to us and we already explained our position last year: […] as you install APT updates, Snap becomes a requirement for you to continue to use Chromium and installs itself behind your back. This breaks one of the major worries many people had when Snap was announced and a promise from its developers that it would never replace APT. A self-installing Snap Store which overwrites part of our APT package base is a complete NO NO. It’s something we have to stop and it could mean the end of Chromium updates and access to the snap store in Linux Mint. A year later, in the Ubuntu 20.04 package base, the Chromium package is indeed empty and acting, without your consent, as a backdoor by connecting your computer to the Ubuntu Store. Applications in this store cannot be patched, or pinned. You can’t audit them, hold them, modify them or even point snap to a different store. You’ve as much empowerment with this as if you were using proprietary software, i.e. none. This is in effect similar to a commercial proprietary solution, but with two major differences: It runs as root, and it installs itself without asking you. First, I’m happy to confirm that Linux Mint 20, like previous Mint releases will not ship with any snaps or snapd installed. Second, to address this situation we’ll do exactly what we said we would: In Linux Mint 20, Chromium won’t be an empty package which installs snapd behind your back. It will be an empty package which tells you why it’s empty and tells you where to look to get Chromium yourself. In Linux Mint 20, APT will forbid snapd from getting installed. You’ll still be able to install it yourself and we’ll document this in the release notes, but by default APT won’t allow repository packages from doing this on your behalf. thank you for that more detailed post. That first part about overwriting APT is what I was missing from my understanding. Canonicle is a largely used base in a lot of Linux Distros; they keep making decisions like this of their own accord it feels like. IDK how there's not more backlash against them in the Linux community and why Distros aren't starting to move away from using Ubuntu as their base. Fedora makes a good base as does Arch. There's a reason Manjaro has become my go to Linux Distro for quite a few years now when I need/want Linux.1 point -
Adobe launches a free Photoshop Camera app with tons of filters
wingliston reacted to +InsaneNutter for a topic
My OnePlus 5T is not officially supported, however it seems to work fine by sideloading the APK from APK Mirror: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/...hotoshop-camera-1-0-release (APK Mirror is safe for anyone who's wondering, they check the APK signatures to ensure they are signed by the actual devs, not someone pretending to be them. Read more in their FAQ)1 point -
Gran Turismo 7 unveiled, along with a small glimpse at gameplay
Geezy reacted to Tidosho for a topic
Project CARS 3 is in the works from what I can gather....1 point -
Microsoft won't sell facial recognition technology to police
domboy reacted to Mindovermaster for a topic
WTF is a slowflake? Snowflake A term for someone that thinks they are unique and special, but really are not. It gained popularity after the movie "Fight Club" from the quote “You are not special. You're not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You're the same decaying organic matter as everything else." (was curious)1 point -
Microsoft won't sell facial recognition technology to police
wingliston reacted to Marujan for a topic
it should be free for police, protect me from bad guys. i know bad guys always seating in MCDonalds1 point -
Sony reveals the design of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and more
margrave reacted to wingliston for a topic
Looks like some ugly Alienware design.1 point -
Sony reveals the design of the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and more
suni08 reacted to Tuskd for a topic
Polarizing design, but makes its presence known in the living room. That's for sure.1 point -
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Files UWP is a new modern file explorer app for Windows 10
wetworker reacted to Laurentiu A. for a topic
Tabbed folder explorer, this is what Microsoft should have done first. Ease of use. Now please add a Total Commander view to it aswell. T1 point -
How to mirror the screen of your Android to a PC
naap51stang reacted to spikey_richie for a topic
I'll stick to AirDroid.1 point