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  1. That's why you let the early adopters beta test for a few months first before buying it yourself.
    9 points
  2. The front camera on the Surface Pro X. It looks like only Surface devices have decent webcams in the entire PC industry. On every other laptop, they suck.
    4 points
  3. I dont think this is talking about manual OC, these cards made to automatically OC when there's enough power. This is where the problem comes in.
    3 points
  4. The front camera on the Surface Pro X.
    3 points
  5. Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online

    Yes. _NOTNSAKEY
    3 points
  6. Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online

    This source code looks suspiciously close to the source code my own OS I am working on.
    2 points
  7. Nvidia RTX 3080 crashes could be linked to AIB partners using cheap capacitors

    Cheaper, yes, but 'cheap' sounds a bit harsh. Remember they were built to NVidia's specifications, and the OEMs that this was affecting early on, took time to find the issue. (See EVGA's statement for example.) Also keep in mind how close to the chest NVidia holds the OEMs, they often cannot even push or fully test the cards because NVidia withholds drivers from them until the last minute to prevent leaks. (Often people like myself can obtain drivers before the OEMs, let that sink in.) Let the OEMs fix this, they can and will. Many already revised their boards, and now they issue has been highlighted, they can also potentially issue a firmware fix by adjusting voltage when the cards hit the upper frequencies. With even the firmware type fix, at worst users might see their card only clock to 1925 instead of 1975 - which is not even the margin of error in terms of performance. Also remember the boards by definition and design are only guaranteed to hit the upper boost clock, which is usually 1700-1800 on even the highest end editions - well under the point that this issue pops up. So, don't freak, and don't worry about your card. At worst, you can return or RMA it, and get a card that has the revised capacitor design.
    2 points
  8. Stop, just stop.
    2 points
  9. GNU/Linux Desktops Thread: 3Q 2020

    My asp.net+ReactJS dev environment/casual gaming MBP running Fedora. Gnome's stock Adwaita theme is actually pretty clean and easy to work with all day every day vs a lot of custom GTK themes so I stick with it now. Shame about the big light title bar on VS Code though 😆 Wallpaper here https://i.redd.it/egg27e85knl51.png Visual Studio Code theme: Gloom, VS Code font: JetBrains Mono.
    2 points
  10. I noticed this UI change on my FireTV stick over a week ago, and I gotta say, I really HATE the change.. It now takes about 4 remote clicks to like or dislike a video... Also, yeah... The ads are ridiculous.
    2 points
  11. I think Epic would be a good candidate to create a new app store on Android. Epic is the last company that you should ever trust to do anything.
    2 points
  12. Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online

    Discussions involving warez, cracks, security circumvention, using torrents for downloading copyrighted or illegal material is strictly prohibited. This includes music files or other unauthorized software. The whole freaking page discusses it!
    2 points
  13. I hardly call a 5.4 inch display "mini." Maybe "midi?" I agree with samw61 that, hopefully, there will be a trend to smaller phones. Presently, the phone size war has gotten totally out of hand--to the point of being ridiculous. It is supposed to be a phone, not a small-size tablet.
    2 points
  14. Falcon 9: USSF GPS 3 SV04

    Time: 2155-2210 Eastern (0155-0210 GMT)
    1 point
  15. Greetings

    Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. I found Neowin while watching laptop reviews on YouTube, I think it was some asus device. When I saw that they we’re giving away a Legion 5i I decided to create and account and try my luck. I hope I can win that, however I’m excited to become part of this community.
    1 point
  16. Indian Government says it has no intention of reversing the PUBG Mobile ban

    Nope until every single software goes through the same scrutiny
    1 point
  17. Error when trying to login to YouTube with FF

    Using FF 81.0, but since I disabled the inject scripts option in my AV, it is working fine.
    1 point
  18. Microsoft has really come through with their launcher. It's easily my second choice after Nova Launcher now.
    1 point
  19. It's amazing how they turned that app around, it used to be really clunky and everything just felt "off" compared to lawnchair and similar launchers. Now it's easily one of the best options for a modern launcher. Kudos.
    1 point
  20. Lenovo Legion Phone Duel review: A beast of a gaming phone

    This should be compard with ASUS ROG phone.
    1 point
  21. Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online

    Look at ReactOS and/or WINE for something you can wrap your head around more easily and legally. Learning to contribute to these projects will teach you a lot about Windows and is experience you can actually add to your resume. While WINE is legal but it uses it's not. Microsoft is specific about what files (such as libraries) could be distributed and what not. For example, WINE could run .net applications but for that, the user needs the net framework and it is illegal to install it in Linux. It happens the same with VC++ applications. I feel like you have no idea how WINE handles this. They aren't redistributing any MS files. When you install an application on Wine, then you usually are installing many libraries that you can't install in Linux. It is the reason why WINE is legal but it's usage commonly it's not. If you install Vc++ redist or any application that includes one of those libraries on Linux then you are a pirate, as simple like that. Some distro of WINE includes installers for frameworks and libraries (Winetricks). WINE does not includes those libraries, but it allows us to install them from the Internet, so WINE is not legal but it is allowing others to install it illegally. Show me in the terms and conditions of the VC++ redistribuable installer the exact clause that wine is breaking and explain how: Did you read the EULA? You can google it. But lets me explain how it works. * First, you can't distribute it separately, and sometimes you can't even allow sharing the download from other sources. Does it sound fine? Well. If you want to share a single library of the package, then you must agree with all, and download from the original source (Microsoft). * Then, the whole EULA is mostly "you can use for free", however with several catches, one of them is that you can accept all or nothing but also that the EULA is over top each different license, so some of those files included in the distribution could have a different license. The installation of the package doesn't grant you that you can use it all of them. Classic examples of it are codecs and fonts. * But you can say, "but my application doesn't play video or use those fonts," but it is when you need so must deal with the all-or-nothing. Windows users don't have a problem with them because they are already licensors of such libraries or assets, but Linux doesn't. * Even more, some cryptography libraries include have special requirements and licensing (Microsoft gives some crypto libraries as open-source but not all of them). It is the reason why most commercial applications don't distribute their applications in WINE and most port the applications from Windows to Linux. When they do it, it is usually marked as "unsupported" or "on your own". It’s not being distributed by anyone than MS. Why is this a difficult concept for you? Downloading using a script or any other means is not distributing. Do a little research. https://github.com/Winetricks/winetricks" rel="external nofollow">https://github.com/Winetricks/winetricks" rel="external nofollow">https://github.com/Winetricks/winetricks" rel="external nofollow">https://github.com/Winetricks/winetricks" rel="external nofollow">https://github.com/Winetricks/winetricks Here are a couple snippets. helper_directx_dl() { # February 2010 DirectX 9c User Redistributable # https://www.microsoft.com/en-u...nload/details.aspx?id=9033" rel="external nofollow">https://www.microsoft.com/en-u.../details.aspx?id=9033" rel="external nofollow">https://www.microsoft.com/en-u.../details.aspx?id=9033" rel="external nofollow">https://www.microsoft.com/en-u...nload/details.aspx?id=9033" rel="external nofollow">https://www.microsoft.com/en-u...wnload/details.aspx?id=9033 # FIXME: none of the verbs that use this will show download status right # until file1 metadata is extended to handle common cache dir w_download_to directx9 https://download.microsoft.com...directx_feb2010_redist.exe" rel="external nofollow">https://download.microsoft.com" rel="external nofollow">https://download.microsoft.com" rel="external nofollow">https://download.microsoft.com.../directx_feb2010_redist.exe f6d191e89a963d7cca34f169d30f49eab99c1ed3bb92da73ec43617caaa1e93f DIRECTX_NAME=directx_feb2010_redist.exe } # Filelist at ./misc/filelists/directx-jun2010.txt helper_directx_Jun2010() { # June 2010 DirectX 9c User Redistributable # https://www.microsoft.com/en-u...nload/details.aspx?id=8109" rel="external nofollow">https://www.microsoft.com/en-u.../details.aspx?id=8109" rel="external nofollow">https://www.microsoft.com/en-u.../details.aspx?id=8109" rel="external nofollow">https://www.microsoft.com/en-u...nload/details.aspx?id=8109" rel="external nofollow">https://www.microsoft.com/en-u...wnload/details.aspx?id=8109 w_download_to directx9 https://download.microsoft.com...directx_Jun2010_redist.exe" rel="external nofollow">https://download.microsoft.com" rel="external nofollow">https://download.microsoft.com" rel="external nofollow">https://download.microsoft.com.../directx_Jun2010_redist.exe DIRECTX_NAME=directx_Jun2010_redist.exe } Wanna explain how that is piracy or distribution? If you have something concrete, speak up. So far you have given no evidence of what you claim. Or you could download it manually but it doesn't not grants you all the licenses for every library and assets of it AND IT IS THE CATCH. Whether you download it manually or with a script makes no difference. They aren’t reverse engineering it, they are using it to run Windows apps which, surprise, is what it’s licensed for. On Windows with an active Windows license. (Everyone keeps missing this part or pretending it doesn't exist.) You talk a lot, but I'd like to see you back up your nonsense for once. See below for .net and directX EULAs. NEITHER specify "On Windows with an active Windows license." Got anything to say for yourself? https://www.microsoft.com/web/...la/net_library_eula_enu.htm https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=35 Here is the one for DirectX: MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS MICROSOFT DIRECTX END USER RUNTIME These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation (or based on where you live, one of its affiliates) and you. Please read them. They apply to the software named above, which includes the media on which you received it, if any. The terms also apply to any Microsoft * updates, * supplements, * Internet-based services, and * support services for this software, unless other terms accompany those items. If so, those terms apply. BY USING THE SOFTWARE, YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THEM, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE. If you comply with these license terms, you have the rights below. 1. INSTALLATION AND USE RIGHTS. You may install and use any number of copies of the software on your devices. 2. SCOPE OF LICENSE. The software is licensed, not sold. This agreement only gives you some rights to use the software. Microsoft reserves all other rights. Unless applicable law gives you more rights despite this limitation, you may use the software only as expressly permitted in this agreement. In doing so, you must comply with any technical limitations in the software that only allow you to use it in certain ways. You may not * work around any technical limitations in the software; * reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the software, except and only to the extent that applicable law expressly permits, despite this limitation; * make more copies of the software than specified in this agreement or allowed by applicable law, despite this limitation; * publish the software for others to copy; * rent, lease or lend the software; * transfer the software or this agreement to any third party; or * use the software for commercial software hosting services. 3. BACKUP COPY. You may make one backup copy of the software. You may use it only to reinstall the software. 4. DOCUMENTATION. Any person that has valid access to your computer or internal network may copy and use the documentation for your internal, reference purposes. 5. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. The software is subject to United States export laws and regulations. You must comply with all domestic and international export laws and regulations that apply to the software. These laws include restrictions on destinations, end users and end use. For additional information, see http://www.microsoft.com/exporting. 6. SUPPORT SERVICES. Because this software is “as is,” we may not provide support services for it. 7. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement, and the terms for supplements, updates, Internet-based services and support services that you use, are the entire agreement for the software and support services. 8. APPLICABLE LAW. a. United States. If you acquired the software in the United States, Washington state law governs the interpretation of this agreement and applies to claims for breach of it, regardless of conflict of laws principles. The laws of the state where you live govern all other claims, including claims under state consumer protection laws, unfair competition laws, and in tort. b. Outside the United States. If you acquired the software in any other country, the laws of that country apply. 9. LEGAL EFFECT. This agreement describes certain legal rights. You may have other rights under the laws of your country. You may also have rights with respect to the party from whom you acquired the software. This agreement does not change your rights under the laws of your country if the laws of your country do not permit it to do so. 10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. THE SOFTWARE IS LICENSED “AS-IS.” YOU BEAR THE RISK OF USING IT. MICROSOFT GIVES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES OR CONDITIONS. YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL CONSUMER RIGHTS UNDER YOUR LOCAL LAWS WHICH THIS AGREEMENT CANNOT CHANGE. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER YOUR LOCAL LAWS, MICROSOFT EXCLUDES THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. 11. LIMITATION ON AND EXCLUSION OF REMEDIES AND DAMAGES. YOU CAN RECOVER FROM MICROSOFT AND ITS SUPPLIERS ONLY DIRECT DAMAGES UP TO U.S. $5.00. YOU CANNOT RECOVER ANY OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL, LOST PROFITS, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. This limitation applies to * anything related to the software, services, content (including code) on third party Internet sites, or third party programs; and * claims for breach of contract, breach of warranty, guarantee or condition, strict liability, negligence, or other tort to the extent permitted by applicable law. It also applies even if Microsoft knew or should have known about the possibility of the damages. The above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you because your country may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or other damages.
    1 point
  22. Lenovo Legion Phone Duel review: A beast of a gaming phone

    gaming phones make zero sense.
    1 point
  23. I'm not sure I understand this bit. How would you get the link that would not launch Skype? Meet Now > Join a meeting > (browser window opens - third screenshot in the post) > Paste link in the field > Meeting starts in the same browser window Open browser > paste the link in address bar > Meeting starts in Skype
    1 point
  24. Think you got that backwards. Go and watch the social dilemma on Netflix and you'll see the power of social ads. It's the ads that are interfering with the election, not the tech giants
    1 point
  25. Makes sense to have a quick access to this now that so many people are WFH, and probably still will be even when the pandemic finally dies down for good.
    1 point
  26. Amazon warns Xbox Series X preorders might get delayed

    I don't know when I'll get mine either but like you I have enough to play through so I can wait.
    1 point
  27. Amazon warns Xbox Series X preorders might get delayed

    I think you have no idea what the demand is, nor how many they're making Smartas read the comment again... I said i think!! i never stated anything to convince you i know what the demand is.
    1 point
  28. Ocenaudio 3.9.2 [Update]

    RAW, WAV, MP3, M4A, FLAC, PCM, APE, OGG, CAF etc., free image hosting site
    1 point
  29. Amazon warns Xbox Series X preorders might get delayed

    I think you have no idea what the demand is, nor how many they're making
    1 point
  30. Not enough... Let's join forces with epic resistance
    1 point
  31. Microsoft's new Xbox app is now available in beta for iOS devices

    At this point, would anyone be surprised if Apple forces MS to remove it, until they can review all the users games installed on their Xbox.
    1 point
  32. Alphabet to shell out $310m to settle Google sexual misconduct lawsuit

    How often is it that shareholders have a stronger moral compass than the corporation itself that purports to be doing what they do for the interest of the shareholders. (This is telling, and gross on top of what was already disturbing.) Hmm.
    1 point
  33. Apple's motto: Monetize everything that moves in the app store!
    1 point
  34. should be under $1000 , i'll get it as i have the A70 an i dont need a top of the Range Phone when i dont use all of its Features anyway.
    1 point
  35. The gender gap between genders accused of sexual misconduct has to be closed. #balanceforbetter
    1 point
  36. “This time is different”. “Believe us, plebs!”
    1 point
  37. Reminds me of the movie "Europa report"
    1 point
  38. I am guessing this is in response to appfairness.org. They just don't want big names piling up on there.
    1 point
  39. The worst part being it's usually the same ad on repeat more than 5 times in a row on some occasions. I am getting to the point where instead of using the FireTV, I will just plug a computer into the display port and play from the computer with adblock. I dropped TV because of the ads, and I am not about to lose YouTube to the same thing! I've done this. Just turned my laptop into a dedicated YouTube player.
    1 point
  40. No idea where you're from, but I bet it's somewhere that only copies what West does.
    1 point
  41. You're being extremely disingenuous when you boil the services they provide down to "hosting and distribution".
    1 point
  42. Same ads over and over, and some videos up to 5 ads that play during the video. Even the app on iOS prompts me every freakin day to get Youtube Red. I've said no thanks 50+ times, it aint happening.
    1 point
  43. Except its more than that. Using the Apple or Google Play appstores gives developers access to a potentially huge customer base that they may not otherwise have if they opted to use some sort of alternate distribution mechanism. To be clear, I'm not saying a 3rd party store is a bad thing, just that it could take quite some time to build up to the same sort of active customer base that the Apple and Play stores already have.
    1 point
  44. 30% for hosting and distribution are you guys %#%# kidding! US and their capitalistic companies . Devs and consumers really needs to unite and accept 3rd party store!
    1 point
  45. I think we could use that argument for a lot of apps, including many US ones, I doubt we want to go that route lol.
    1 point
  46. I hope this starts a new trend of smaller premium device, I have flipping huge hands but most phones are still a stretch for me these days. Bring back the 3.7" screens of the HTC Desire S (or make a phone that size with a full sized screen)!! Edit: If the HTC Desire S was a modern phone, it would have a 5" screen, so Apple aren't too far off the money here! #regretbuyingasamsung
    1 point
  47. Windows XP source code has allegedly leaked online

    It is in limetorrents if you want to look at it. Anyways, It looks suspiciously small 339mb But also, there is a file called "ms_patents.7z" (27gb) The file is protected by a password and it doesn't give the password, some guy tried with a rainbow dictionary and he was unable to crack it. So it smells to a troll. Also, other files are around conspiracy, tutorials, and stuff like that.
    1 point
  48. YouTube expands voting information to help inform users

    Let me guess....it'll say to vote for Biden? No thanks!
    1 point
  49. Maybe they think that the only people who would buy that phone over similar but cheaper ones from other brands are their fans.
    1 point
  50. Mouse pointer

    I will apologise in advance if I answered totally out of context. If you already have your hands on the ready on your keyboard then type(using Windows) "ctrl+l" 'l' as in Leo - this will put of course only highlight your adressbar, but if you use Google as your search engine in Chrome then you will automatically search using the Google search engine.
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