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Windows 10 is getting all-new icons in the File Explorer
matthiew and 9 others reacted to MS Bob 11 for a topic
Oh that's lovely. I like!! Tasteful and (at least for the special folder icons), helps to visually distinguish one folder from the other. Is not a pointless and ugly visual redesign.10 points -
Amazon delivery drivers must agree to hand over biometric data, or lose their job
xrobwx71 and 8 others reacted to JustonCheney for a topic
Another step in a concerning direction9 points -
Windows 10 is getting all-new icons in the File Explorer
cork1958 and 6 others reacted to spy beef for a topic
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Amazon delivery drivers must agree to hand over biometric data, or lose their job
Vishwal and 6 others reacted to cork1958 for a topic
Unfortunately, it's their business and their vans, so if you want the job, sign the contract. Almost makes you start wishing all this technology was never invented, doesn't it?7 points -
Windows 10 is getting all-new icons in the File Explorer
Elliot B. and 4 others reacted to d5aqoëp for a topic
This is really great. Anything would have been great compared to that listless MetroUI. Just waiting for tiles to disappear completely. For those who don't want to enroll in Insider Program but still want to try out the new build, https://m.majorgeeks.com/files...s/offlineinsiderenroll.html Enroll to Dev Channel, reboot and run Windows Update. If you don't like the build or Store Games like Forza Horizon 4 are not launching, revert back.5 points -
Windows 10 is getting all-new icons in the File Explorer
matthiew and 4 others reacted to shockz for a topic
Glad we're finally getting past the basic color schemes and metro UI design.5 points -
Google Chrome will default to HTTPS for incomplete URLs on Android and desktop
NewGuy123 and 4 others reacted to zikalify for a topic
If you don't use Https your browsing sessions can be hijacked by anyone on the same network as you. About a decade ago there was a sheep extension that let you intercept people's Facebook and use their account because it was using a http connection. https://www.neowin.net/news/fi...acebook-twitter-and-flickr/5 points -
Windows 10 is getting all-new icons in the File Explorer
Eric Biran and 3 others reacted to clutz2000 for a topic
oh my.. new icons.. can't wait (being sarcastic) Sure wish they would add tabs so I can quit using Clover. Cmon M$4 points -
Nvidia Ada Lovelace architecture might power the purported Switch 2021 revision
matthiew and 3 others reacted to Aaron44126 for a topic
Uh, no, I'd be pretty surprised if NVIDIA has secured enough 5nm manufacturing capacity for this — and even if they had, I'd be surprised if they would use it on Switch chips. When the Switch came out, it used the Maxwell architecture even though Pascal was available (they started a generation behind "current" ... they're going to move to a generation ahead?). It's probably derived from Volta (basically Turing without the ray tracing stuff). That has been previously rumored, and Volta has tensor cores which are what is needed to enable DLSS.4 points -
Google Chrome will default to HTTPS for incomplete URLs on Android and desktop
Jameswr and 3 others reacted to Jim K for a topic
Eh? This isn't one of those reasons to "dump Chrome." Maybe re-read the article?4 points -
Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 21343 to the Dev channel
Hackemate and 2 others reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
If anyone is interested in getting an ISO, https://www.uupdump.net/fetchu...p;ring=wif&build=latest3 points -
Google Chrome will default to HTTPS for incomplete URLs on Android and desktop
Jameswr and 2 others reacted to Kingv84 for a topic
What the heck are you blabbering about? If you are running a legit site, you would be using certificates to protect your site and users. Go read the article.3 points -
Google Chrome will default to HTTPS for incomplete URLs on Android and desktop
Jameswr and 2 others reacted to Usama Jawad96 for a topic
There are certainly reasons for some sites to enable HTTPS, and most likely those sites already have. Google has no business demanding every site confirm to their standards though. If I want to put up a special interest site somewhere, google has no right to interfere in how I want it presented, or to force me to use certificates to "make it secure". Just read the article 🤦3 points -
Google Chrome will default to HTTPS for incomplete URLs on Android and desktop
Jameswr and 2 others reacted to adrynalyne for a topic
There are certainly reasons for some sites to enable HTTPS, and most likely those sites already have. Google has no business demanding every site confirm to their standards though. If I want to put up a special interest site somewhere, google has no right to interfere in how I want it presented, or to force me to use certificates to "make it secure". We can tell you didn’t read the article.3 points -
Slack rolls back ability to send custom messages with DM invites due to harassment
hellowalkman and one other reacted to Steven P. for a topic
This and Google rolling out an Android WebView update a few days ago that crippled many Android apps in Chromebooks is another example of how a proper quality assurance unit is a necessity. Companies rely far too much on public beta testers, and because there are so many of them, important bugs or missed issues like these get ignored.2 points -
Windows 10 is getting all-new icons in the File Explorer
kazerrrt and one other reacted to Chay Meredith for a topic
Hideous, who wants these random, distracting colors.2 points -
Windows 10 is getting all-new icons in the File Explorer
NeoComment and one other reacted to Marujan for a topic
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Windows 10 is getting all-new icons in the File Explorer
matthiew and one other reacted to PUC_Snakeman for a topic
That can be changed by turning "Compact Mode" back on in File Explorer options. It's unclear whether the new default will be set to Off or not, though.2 points -
Windows 10 is getting all-new icons in the File Explorer
matthiew and one other reacted to George P for a topic
I agree, the fact they have different colors helps since you can find the one you want quicker now.2 points -
Windows 10 is getting all-new icons in the File Explorer
+Dick Montage and one other reacted to greensabath for a topic
They need to push out the icon releases independently, allowing for faster releases because there will be minimal to no testing needed. This would also allow them to pump out multiple icon pack releases to allow more user choice. Tying limited icon updates to a Windows feature release causes them to lose priority and has been the problem with the mess that is multiple icon styles existing, even from Windows 3.1.2 points -
Transition from Firefox to Microsoft Edge
Digitalfox and one other reacted to Neyht for a topic
https://www.separator.mayastudios.com/index.php I can't really help you with the padding though.2 points -
Amazon delivery drivers must agree to hand over biometric data, or lose their job
+Dick Montage and one other reacted to UnnDunn for a topic
This is designed to solve a major fraud problem where drivers (Amazon employees) will pay other people (non-Amazon employees) to drive for them, pocketing the difference and doing no work. Amazon pays its drivers $15/hr (I think). Their drivers can then pay someone else minimum wage or even less to actually drive the van and do the deliveries. The Amazon driver pockets the difference and gets 8hrs of free time to do whatever they want. These measures are designed to ensure that the person who drives the van is the same person Amazon is paying to drive the van.2 points -
Amazon delivery drivers must agree to hand over biometric data, or lose their job
AmazingRando and one other reacted to +SOOPRcow for a topic
Unfortunately, it's their business and their vans, so if you want the job, sign the contract. Almost makes you start wishing all this technology was never invented, doesn't it? It's actually a bit more complex than that. They're not Amazon vans and you don't even technically work for Amazon. You work for one of their local distribution partners. These distribution partners contract with Amazon and either lease the vans from Amazon or own there own vehicles out right. https://logistics.amazon.com/ With all that said, yeah, its a complex situation and it isn't all that different from how FedEx drivers are treated and work. UPS drivers are better unionized and don't have these problems. I personally believe UPS provides better service because of it. Also, Amazon Flex delivery service is a different service that you can work for but that is just straight up gig economy job and has a whole other layer of complexity to it all.2 points -
Microsoft Teams will get reply to messages, create signed documents and more
+Legendary and one other reacted to Bern@rd for a topic
Well it’s about time! I was off the workforce for more than a year, and was surprised to know reply-to messages still hadn’t found its way into Teams when I came back, given it’s something a lot of us have wanted for a long time.2 points -
NASA Mars 2020 Rover (build and mission thread)
xrobwx71 and one other reacted to Jim K for a topic
Ingenuity update: ...just a little over 117 years after the Wright Brothers first flight....2 points -
Xbox Live is changing names to "Xbox network"
Skyfrog and one other reacted to Thrackerzod for a topic
MSN Bing Xbox Network Live 365 @ hotmail.com2 points -
The world's first diamond-based quantum accelerator to be deployed in Perth
xrobwx71 and one other reacted to Ryster for a topic
Quantum computing for defence, gives me shudders after watching Terminator2 points -
Microsoft is in talks to acquire Discord for more than $10 Billion
neo158 and one other reacted to +DonC for a topic
Microsoft are pro-privacy in general. What? They have telemetry in everything that cannot be turned off. There's no end to end encryption in ANY of it either. How is that pro privacy? lol Get news about MS from other sources that Neowin. This is hilarious, someone needs to go and open the teams electron package up. There's about 10 different telemetry options in the configuration... Guess what happens if you turn them off by adjusting the file? They turn themselves back on again. Guess what happens if you make the file read only? Teams will not open. MS invade the crap out of anyone using their services and/or software Non-issue. The privacy options in that file are set from elsewhere and so it's not surprising that the file gets overwritten or if you make it read only that it causes problems. See https://docs.microsoft.com/en-...ams/policy-control-overview2 points -
Xbox Live is changing names to "Xbox network"
+Dick Montage and one other reacted to JustGeorge for a topic
Microsoft is to branding what Google is to app development.2 points -
Microsoft is in talks to acquire Discord for more than $10 Billion
matthiew and one other reacted to devHead for a topic
While you're at it, maybe find a new site to spew all your nondescript "I hate everything Microsoft does" messages.2 points -
Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 21343 to the Dev channel
MS Bob 11 reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
This is probably ok, but... This is also one of the best ways to jam malware into computers. People might want to avoid installing something like an OS from any location that is not officially Microsoft. There is always one guy like you... Except this pulls straight from Microsoft's servers.1 point -
Amazon delivery drivers must agree to hand over biometric data, or lose their job
Brony reacted to TsarNikky for a topic
Just what biometric data is Amazon wanting to "capture." Facial images, blood tests for presence of controlled substances, and fingerprints, okay. Anything else; such as DNA, pee and poop samples, no. These do NOT need some type of ultra-high government security clearance.1 point -
Amazon delivery drivers must agree to hand over biometric data, or lose their job
xrobwx71 reacted to timster for a topic
And, just how often does that happen? Please provide multiple sources to back up any claims.1 point -
Transition from Firefox to Microsoft Edge
Digitalfox reacted to Steven P. for a topic
I agree with you there, even in Windows 10, many different styles are used for the menus and they can't be edited anywhere like they used to be with classic themes manager.1 point -
Google Chrome will default to HTTPS for incomplete URLs on Android and desktop
theslam08 reacted to Tim W for a topic
Great news for everyone ... and I'm surprised actually that this wasn't already happening. I wonder how many trillion unnecessary redirects will be saved per day by this. And it sounds like they're putting in sensible fallbacks for sites that don't have a working https version; all good.1 point -
Clubhouse for Android is a couple of months away
Jazmac reacted to xav3 for a topic
Clubhouse is great, with at this moment lots of great topic experts. I learned a lot since I am on clubhouse. However, I doubt that if they abandon the invite only, it might become another social network with a lot of trolls. I also don’t think that Facebook and telegram have the same appeal as clubhouse.1 point -
Microsoft is in talks to acquire Discord for more than $10 Billion
matthiew reacted to Mobius Enigma for a topic
Microsoft are pro-privacy in general. What? They have telemetry in everything that cannot be turned off. There's no end to end encryption in ANY of it either. How is that pro privacy? lol Get news about MS from other sources that Neowin. What? You think machine data anonymized is a violation of Privacy? People need to really learn about telemetry and stop buying the story Google was pushing about Windows 10 'telemetry' . Using that basic level of understanding conflating telemetry and user data/privacy is dangerous. Example: Google reading your GDrive or Gmail and using it for their own gain is NOT the same as collecting Freaking bug reports. The only 'user' telemetry is opt in for handwriting, voice, etc, just like it was in Vista. The difference with Windows 10 - Google was trying to get people to think MS was as ######ed up as they are, and it just has never been true. Microsoft has a ton of faults, but reading and using your data or violating your privacy is not one. They are the only large tech company that continues to fight for user privacy in the US courts, often against companies like AT&T or Google.1 point -
What are you playing?
George P reacted to dipsylalapo for a topic
Completed Arkham City over the weekend and picked up another game that I was part way through, Ace Combat 7. It's amazing how much variety they can create for a fairly simple concept. Really enjoying the game so far.1 point -
Microsoft, Google, and others join forces to improve browser compatibility
matthiew reacted to n_K for a topic
Yeah, I have no idea how anyone is using Safari. They are fairly far behind on any measurement of standards compliance...HTML5 Test, Can I use, and now this. Well on iOS you are forced to use that garbage browser, and it can't be updated independently of the OS. Horrible design, horrible browser I hate Safari just like the next person, however I don't think you're forced to use it. I use Edge on my iPhone SE quite happily, makes it much easier! Sadly I still need to use IE on my work computer for a few things, but I seem to be one of the few in the office with Chromium Edge, which again is my default. I am so keen for those final websites to be updated to be usable with a browser made in the past decade. You're not using edge, you're using a safari webview. Same with all iOS web browsers, it is against apple app store T&C to have a web browser on iOS that does NOT use the in-built safari webview1 point -
Fedora 34 beta released with major GNOME desktop upgrade
Good Bot, Bad Bot reacted to chaos mage for a topic
so like Windows with WSS, DirectSound, WASAPI, xAudio, Windows.Media.Audio, OpenAL, ASIO... Stuff changes over time.1 point -
Microsoft is in talks to acquire Discord for more than $10 Billion
neo158 reacted to dustojnikhummer for a topic
Teams is for business.1 point -
Qualcomm is reportedly working on an Android-powered Switch lookalike
Sensi reacted to George P for a topic
the people who push xcloud are the same who pushed windows phone, they don't understand what people want and they want to enforce their ###### vision to everyone, result: nintendo will sell even more console, and xcloud will fail to make profits because not enough users to justify the insane cost of the bloated azure infrastructure Your "vision" is tired and played out. It doesn't matter what you think, streaming is the natural evolution of media. It's happened for music, it's happened for video, it's going to happen to games. Keep being in denial all you want. You keep talking about switch sales this, switch sales that. It's peanuts compared to the overall size of the phone market. Give those people the chance to stream games to their phones over 5G with ease and they'll sign up.1 point -
The OnePlus 9 series is only certified for U.S. 5G on T-Mobile
naap51stang reacted to Marujan for a topic
i didnt find any words about Oneplus (BBK company) collaboration on Hasselblad website https://www.hasselblad.com/collaborations/ https://www.hasselblad.com/press/press-releases/1 point -
Zapata and KAUST team up to accelerate fluid dynamics research using quantum computers
Ather Fawaz reacted to +Warwagon for a topic
That's going to be a Quantum Leap!1 point -
OnePlus announces the OnePlus 9 series with Hasselblad cameras
naap51stang reacted to Joshie for a topic
What are you expecting from a flagship phone that isn't in this phone? My limited reading comprehension suggests the commenter's point has nothing to do with flagship functionality and everything to do with being overpriced.1 point -
OnePlus announces the OnePlus 9 series with Hasselblad cameras
naap51stang reacted to nekrosoft13 for a topic
What are you expecting from a flagship phone that isn't in this phone? more bloat1 point -
Xbox Live is changing names to "Xbox network"
wingliston reacted to matt74441 for a topic
I'm impressed, they showed a ton of restraint with the naming. I'm surprised they didn't go with MSN Bing Xbox network or something.1 point -
Xbox Live is changing names to "Xbox network"
+Dick Montage reacted to Sadelwo for a topic
Microsoft needs to contract a marketing company to develop their naming schemes. The past 12 years has been ridiculous with the naming and renaming.1 point -
Cross Browser Website testing
kimchowa reacted to Brian Miller for a question
BrowserStack is fairly expensive. Is there an alternative free version?1 point -
Untangling the Tale of Ada Lovelace: Her 200th Birthday!
hellowalkman reacted to Thomas the Tank Engine for a topic
Ada Lovelace was born 200 years ago today. To some she is a great hero in the history of computing; to others an overestimated minor figure. I’ve been curious for a long time what the real story is. And in preparation for her bicentennial, I decided to try to solve what for me has always been the “mystery of Ada”. It was much harder than I expected. Historians disagree. The personalities in the story are hard to read. The technology is difficult to understand. The whole story is entwined with the customs of 19th-century British high society. And there’s a surprising amount of misinformation and misinterpretation out there. But after quite a bit of research—including going to see many original documents—I feel like I’ve finally gotten to know Ada Lovelace, and gotten a grasp on her story. In some ways it’s an ennobling and inspiring story; in some ways it’s frustrating and tragic. It’s a complex story, and to understand it, we’ll have to start by going over quite a lot of facts and narrative. The Early Life of Ada Let’s begin at the beginning. Ada Byron, as she was then called, was born in London on December 10, 1815 to recently married high-society parents. Her father, Lord Byron (George Gordon Byron) was 27 years old, and had just achieved rock-star status in England for his poetry. Her mother, Annabella Milbanke, was a 23-year-old heiress committed to progressive causes, who inherited the title Baroness Wentworth. Her father said he gave her the name “Ada” because “It is short, ancient, vocalic”. Ada’s parents were something of a study in opposites. Byron had a wild life—and became perhaps the top “bad boy” of the 19th century—with dark episodes in childhood, and lots of later romantic and other excesses. In addition to writing poetry and flouting the social norms of his time, he was often doing the unusual: keeping a tame bear in his college rooms in Cambridge, living it up with poets in Italy and “five peacocks on the grand staircase”, writing a grammar book of Armenian, and—had he not died too soon—leading troops in the Greek war of independence (as celebrated by a big statue in Athens), despite having no military training whatsoever. Annabella Milbanke was an educated, religious and rather proper woman, interested in reform and good works, and nicknamed by Byron “Princess of Parallelograms”. Her very brief marriage to Byron fell apart when Ada was just 5 weeks old, and Ada never saw Byron again (though he kept a picture of her on his desk and famously mentioned her in his poetry). He died at the age of 36, at the height of his celebrityhood, when Ada was 8. There was enough scandal around him to fuel hundreds of books, and the PR battle between the supporters of Lady Byron (as Ada’s mother styled herself) and of him lasted a century or more. Ada led an isolated childhood on her mother’s rented country estates, with governesses and tutors and her pet cat, Mrs. Puff. Her mother, often absent for various (quite wacky) health cures, enforced a system of education for Ada that involved long hours of study and exercises in self control. Ada learned history, literature, languages, geography, music, chemistry, sewing, shorthand and mathematics (taught in part through experiential methods) to the level of elementary geometry and algebra. When Ada was 11, she went with her mother and an entourage on a year-long tour of Europe. When she returned she was enthusiastically doing things like studying what she called “flyology”—and imagining how to mimic bird flight with steam-powered machines. But then she got sick with measles (and perhaps encephalitis)—and ended up bedridden and in poor health for 3 years. She finally recovered in time to follow the custom for society girls of the period: on turning 17 she went to London for a season of socializing. On June 5, 1833, 26 days after she was “presented at Court” (i.e. met the king), she went to a party at the house of 41-year-old Charles Babbage (whose oldest son was the same age as Ada). Apparently she charmed the host, and he invited her and her mother to come back for a demonstration of his newly constructed Difference Engine: a 2-foot-high hand-cranked contraption with 2000 brass parts, now to be seen at the Science Museum in London: Ada’s mother called it a “thinking machine”, and reported that it “raised several Nos. to the 2nd & 3rd powers, and extracted the root of a Quadratic Equation”. It would change the course of Ada’s life. Read the rest: http://blog.stephenwolfram.com/2015/12/untangling-the-tale-of-ada-lovelace/1 point