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  1. 30,000 Macs are at threat from mysterious malware

    but but mac has no viruses
    7 points
  2. Or you know, how about apply the same broadcast regulations to social media as Radio\TV.
    6 points
  3. Slippery slope when you start controlling/regulating free exchanges of information...
    5 points
  4. 30,000 Macs are at threat from mysterious malware

    30,000 ? It's serious indeed as that's 100% market share. /j
    5 points
  5. Anyone know what their definition of "Fake News" is?
    4 points
  6. Something needs to be done and sitting by doing nothing but complaining isn't a solution.
    4 points
  7. They need to up it to 5 years and include feature updates to be competitive with Apple.
    4 points
  8. So, they're gonna shutdown themselves?
    4 points
  9. mIRC 7.64.4889 Beta

    Inb4 "This is still a thing?" comments.
    4 points
  10. Nice contidiction. "I've never had a single issue", then "problem with top USB ports" Either you did or you didn't. Seems like you have had problems, so why state you didn't? Odd.
    4 points
  11. apple used to false advertise/claim that they couldn't get viruses and that mindset has stuck with people ever sense
    3 points
  12. Agreed. This will quickly turn in a political battle of each side trying to silence their opposition.
    3 points
  13. BBC have expert understanding of misinformation. From the TV detector van stories they ran for years to instil fear into people to pay up, to the paedophile protection they granted Jimmy Savile and the rest of the scum there.
    3 points
  14. 30,000 Macs are at threat from mysterious malware

    I'm not worried, Macs don't get malware and viruses... it's impossible, its UNIX based!....
    3 points
  15. Should call this the 'Lucky Charms' defect.
    3 points
  16. Doesn't this just strengthen epic game's case for alternative app stores? Lol...
    3 points
  17. Daft Punk announce split after 28 years

    Image via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daft_Punk#/media/File:Daftpunklapremiere2010.jpg Daft Punk, who were responsible for some of the most influential dance tracks of all time, have announced their retirement after nearly 30 years. The duo broke the news in a typically-enigmatic video, titled Epilogue. In the clip, musicians Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, dressed in their iconic robot costumes, bid each other farewell in the desert, before one of them self-destructed. The band's longtime publicist confirmed the split to the BBC. Formed in Paris in 1993, the group brought the French underground house scene into the charts with hits like One More Time, Da Funk and Around The World. Their debut album, Homework, is considered a landmark in dance music; while they scored a worldwide hit in 2013 with the retro-disco single Get Lucky, featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers. The song was taken from their most recent record, Random Access Memories, which won the Grammy for album of the year in 2014. Read more https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-56158867
    2 points
  18. NASA Mars 2020 Rover (build and mission thread)

    This is so cool...
    2 points
  19. Daft Punk announce split after 28 years

    Damn. I was listening to them all those 28 years since I was 13 years old.
    2 points
  20. Are you familiar with the concept of diminishing returns? Apple could provide 10 years of updates but that would not be a factor in me switching. I have personally never keep a phone over three years which is the same for most people. Do you keep your phones for five years? Saying that... I am not against OEMs providing updates longer. a lot of people would keep phones for over 3 years if they received updates. An usual need for OS updates is so apps like banking/finance apps & corporate apps(Exchange, Authenticators, etc.) are supported, device is corporate policy compliant. a 5 year old, decently specced, phone would still be capable hardware to run basic apps. a short support period is basically planned obsolescence.
    2 points
  21. Many non-savy people actually says that.
    2 points
  22. T-Mobile introduces an unlimited data plan that's actually unlimited

    Why are they allowed to market them as Unlimited when they are not?
    2 points
  23. Huawei introduces the Mate X2 with an inner folding display

    google service is not essential, there are many alternatives. Huawei already have harmony OS dont need google service. Lots of users need Google services.
    2 points
  24. Apple starts taking countermeasures against new macOS malware strain

    You thought wrong...
    2 points
  25. Why? Fake news is easy to spot if you have a shred of common sense.
    2 points
  26. I thought Macs can’t get viruses?
    2 points
  27. People are probably plugging it in wrong.
    2 points
  28. TWIRL 1: SpaceX set to launch 60 Starlink satellites this week

    Wall-E is coming true.
    2 points
  29. Sure especially when there's no one to police Apple's irrational high prices of hardware, it's all fair game. I always get annoyed when people complain over "irrationally high prices of hardware". Based on what? So, how are your Android updates going 2 years after phone was launched? Not so "irrationally overpriced" anymore? Isn't this whataboutism? Both Apple and Android flagships are irrationally priced. Period.
    2 points
  30. Sure especially when there's no one to police Apple's irrational high prices of hardware, it's all fair game. I always get annoyed when people complain over "irrationally high prices of hardware". Based on what? So, how are your Android updates going 2 years after phone was launched? Not so "irrationally overpriced" anymore? My Android phone cost almost 1/4th of what the cheapest iPhone 12 (mini in this case) costs. 4*2 = 8
    2 points
  31. Sure especially when there's no one to police Apple's irrational high prices of hardware, it's all fair game.
    2 points
  32. when "Apple will tightening the noose around iDevices with 'irrationally high prices'"?
    2 points
  33. Translation: "We are charging irrationally high price for our devices, so to compensate and make our customers believe their device investment was worth it, we are requesting that you make your apps cheaper." Doesn't Apple believe customers can choose whether these apps provide the value they are asking for or not? Aren't they the ones claiming the free market regulates itself and regulations would harm the ecosystem when they are the ones being investigated?
    2 points
  34. NASA successfully lands Perseverance rover on Mars

    And here is a great look at the rover from the sky crane. Unbelievable! https://twitter.com/NASAPersev...1362825545227018240/photo/1
    2 points
  35. UK's Supreme Court says Uber drivers are employees

    Turns out Uber isn't a new and magical business model, it's just scam that tries to circumvent established businesses which have employees. It's easy to make more money than others if their rules don't apply to you.
    2 points
  36. NASA unveils Perseverance landing footage and Mars audio

    Wow, that's some amazing footage. Impressive how well the landing went and that they were able to capture it all on video. Let's find some signs of life!
    1 point
  37. Need to identify a cable

    According to APC, the cable is AP9827, and searching Amazon I find one, and also Ebay.
    1 point
  38. Need to identify a cable

    That just sounds like a serial connector cable; shouldn't be anything special unless it's using a custom pin layout. I find plenty of options on Amazon just searching "RJ11 to USB" https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rj11+to+usb+adapter&crid=11V6P0M4RT3H1&sprefix=rj11+to+us%2Caps%2C223&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_10 Example: https://www.amazon.com/Meade-Telescopes-Upgrade-Control-Console/dp/B07HVMKG8S/
    1 point
  39. because carriers are ass holes when it comes to loop holes. in most plans the amount of data is "technically" unlimited but they will throttle you after a certain point bringing your speeds way down and putting you lower on the bandwidth priority list. edit: they just have to state the boundaries of the above in their fine print and the laws unfortunately allow it Throttling is placing a limit on it. If you throttle them, there is a limit to what they can download in a month. And I know there is always going to be a limit on that, but this is a limit imposed by them, rather than a limit by virtue of the technology used. I agree with you but unfortunately that's the loophole I'm talking about. By law that doesn't matter because they're not "technically" stopping the data, just limiting the speed Well yes. The UK had an ASA ruling some years ago on it. Apparently, you're free to call it Unlimited as long as you stick an asterisk next to Unlimited and then *Fair Use Policy applies somewhere in your ad. I'm not sure why we can't just refer to the dictionary and say that if you impose limits on it, at all, it isn't unlimited by definition but here we are.
    1 point
  40. I wouldn't buy another HMD Nokia device for all the money in the world. Tacky hardware. No harware quality control. No software bug resolving. No customer service. It is much less of a headache to get a Pixel phone. and for the Pixel's I wish Google wasn't so headstrong about not including expandable storage support (aka microSD support)
    1 point
  41. T-Mobile introduces an unlimited data plan that's actually unlimited

    because carriers are ass holes when it comes to loop holes. in most plans the amount of data is "technically" unlimited but they will throttle you after a certain point bringing your speeds way down and putting you lower on the bandwidth priority list. edit: they just have to state the boundaries of the above in their fine print and the laws unfortunately allow it
    1 point
  42. Netflix's Downloads for You will save recommended shows automatically

    I don't watch Netflix on my phone but why would anyone turn this on? Thank God it's WiFi only.
    1 point
  43. Still can't reliably run two monitors on on my Mac mini. I had an intel i7 2018 model-- literal static on one monitor after coming back from sleep. And yes, I've reset with all the little apple cheat codes and key combos at boot. Swapped cables, tried different monitors, etc... I fixed the issue permanently by axing HDMI cables and got two USB c to HDMI cables. Fast forward to my M1, the same issue persisted. This time though I couldn't run both monitors with usb c, and of course, the HDMI one was the one with static. I ended up getting an LG ultra wide, not because of the issue, but because I've been wanting one... so I'm back down to one monitor now and don't have to worry about getting two displays to work correctly. It's laughable how terrible external monitor support is with Macs, particularly with two external monitors. Haven't had the pink square issue yet. Actually, scratch that, yes I have. After I went to USB c for my monitor, I haven't saw it since.
    1 point
  44. Since when BBC is not fake news?
    1 point
  45. Hey Apple how about looking at the price of your hardware.. Start there!
    1 point
  46. Bill Gates says there needs to be an Elon Musk in every sector

    Oh god. Read a book. You're so ignorant it's sad. Climate change/global warm is settled by everyone in the scientific community and general civilized world. You're just wrong and you need to accept it or be quiet. This isnt even something where it needs to be debated. The debate ended a decade ago and anyone who still denies this basic stuff is just a fool. "Climate change/global warm is settled by everyone in the scientific community..." I think you will find that statement is not accurate. There is no 100% consensus. " you need to accept it or be quiet" Why would you say that? Do you not believe in freedom of speech? Mankind can only progress with civilized and open debate. Don't agree with something someone has to say - show them why you don't agree. Perhaps it will get them thinking differently. "This isnt even something where it needs to be debated" Of course it does. If people do not question geopolitical / social / economic motivations of scientific studies or endeavors you can not possibly have the whole picture. Many scientists have had there careers destroyed by questioning the status quo. It is often career suicide. If it were not for some scientists throughout history throwing their careers on the line our world may not have progressed as far as it has. Bill Gates is a hypocrite - The world has to reduce it's carbon footprint, well except for me because I can afford to "offset" mine Would it not be 1000 times better if he didn't have such a huge footprint in the fist place, less wasted resources and such? 99% not enough for you? civilized debate only happens when both sides are debating in good faith and agree on some basics like facts. The maga people do not. They’re just wasting everybody’s time now and intentionally causing damage. If this so called global warming was such a big deal, how come countries like China & India, some of the WORST in terms of pollution, are let off the hook? This global warming crap is just more money redistribution. Taking from the wealthy and giving to the poor. Instead of bring up the lower countries, we punish the achievers. "Achievers" lol. The top 1% are born into wealth and exploit those below them. Why are you so intent on defending them...you're not one of them and there's no chance of you becoming one of them. Secondly, China is investing heavily into green technologies, so is India. So again, they're not off the hook, we just dont have influence over them...but they know they have to do it hence why they're doing green projects on massive scales. Again, learn something before embarrassing yourself. You're repeating fox news misinformation and its old, tired, and long disproven.
    1 point
  47. Bill Gates says there needs to be an Elon Musk in every sector

    Oh god. Read a book. You're so ignorant it's sad. Climate change/global warm is settled by everyone in the scientific community and general civilized world. You're just wrong and you need to accept it or be quiet. This isnt even something where it needs to be debated. The debate ended a decade ago and anyone who still denies this basic stuff is just a fool. "Climate change/global warm is settled by everyone in the scientific community..." I think you will find that statement is not accurate. There is no 100% consensus. " you need to accept it or be quiet" Why would you say that? Do you not believe in freedom of speech? Mankind can only progress with civilized and open debate. Don't agree with something someone has to say - show them why you don't agree. Perhaps it will get them thinking differently. "This isnt even something where it needs to be debated" Of course it does. If people do not question geopolitical / social / economic motivations of scientific studies or endeavors you can not possibly have the whole picture. Many scientists have had there careers destroyed by questioning the status quo. It is often career suicide. If it were not for some scientists throughout history throwing their careers on the line our world may not have progressed as far as it has. Bill Gates is a hypocrite - The world has to reduce it's carbon footprint, well except for me because I can afford to "offset" mine Would it not be 1000 times better if he didn't have such a huge footprint in the fist place, less wasted resources and such? 99% not enough for you? civilized debate only happens when both sides are debating in good faith and agree on some basics like facts. The maga people do not. They’re just wasting everybody’s time now and intentionally causing damage.
    1 point
  48. Bill Gates says there needs to be an Elon Musk in every sector

    Nothing triggers a conservative more than Bill Gates talking about sustainability. Well, maybe the sight of a windmill.
    1 point
  49. NASA successfully lands Perseverance rover on Mars

    You do know that man have walked on the moon....right? There are currently active missions there? There are other future missions planned for the moon? You do know all off this right? "I mean they never tested this equipment on the moon" --Which equipment? Be specific. Yeah we were all told we went to the moon. I remember. We're all suppose to repeat it because we told that what's happened. After all, our TVs told us right? They SHOWED us that was real lol.. Anyway, specifically the impossible "Sky Crane" and the maneuver it performs. You would test that on the moon before you risk billions sending it billions of miles away and rely on beeps and boops to tell you it worked. I'm not surprised we buy this stuff. People are getting anal swabbed for respiratory virus and still wearing masks. Aaaah. So you're in the "I do not understand it...so it must not be true" crowd. Why would they test the skycrane on the moon anyway ... vs. here on earth through simulations, tests in the lab and the work of very smart people? The moon and Mars are least in common with each other than the earth and Mars. Side note: Mars isn't "billions" of miles away. C'mon Jim, I thought you were smarter than this? The fabrication is clear. Notice how there is no reference to the moon's lunar cycle until 15,000 years ago? That's when they made it a hologram. People started to notice the sticker in the sky didn't change and they got concerned, so they made the hologram that was easier to change. And all those people that have watched these space ships lift off. It's just been a really big firework. Once it's out of view NASA know that there's no way for anyone to confirm what's happening, so they've just let it blow up while people are asleep. Then they pay actors to say that they were onboard the ships, that they went to the moon. Originally Armageddon was going to be a "real" mission, but then Bruce Willis was told he wouldn't be able to act again (y'know, since he wouldn't be able to appear in anything afterwards since he would have to pretend to be really dead) and he threatened to blow the whole thing wide open, so they released it as a film instead... Where was I going with this? Oh right! Yeah, it's all just the government trying to control you. They want you to believe their space nonsense so that you don't see what's really going on: caterpillars.
    1 point
  50. NASA successfully lands Perseverance rover on Mars

    You do know that man have walked on the moon....right? There are currently active missions there? There are other future missions planned for the moon? You do know all off this right? "I mean they never tested this equipment on the moon" --Which equipment? Be specific. Yeah we were all told we went to the moon. I remember. We're all suppose to repeat it because we told that what's happened. After all, our TVs told us right? They SHOWED us that was real lol.. Anyway, specifically the impossible "Sky Crane" and the maneuver it performs. You would test that on the moon before you risk billions sending it billions of miles away and rely on beeps and boops to tell you it worked. I'm not surprised we buy this stuff. People are getting anal swabbed for respiratory virus and still wearing masks. Aaaah. So you're in the "I do not understand it...so it must not be true" crowd. Why would they test the skycrane on the moon anyway ... vs. here on earth through simulations, tests in the lab and the work of very smart people? The moon and Mars are least in common with each other than the earth and Mars. Side note: Mars isn't "billions" of miles away.
    1 point