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Every week Linus and Luke discuss the most current happenings in the technology universe.
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Nov 8, 2021 • 2h 19min
We Messed Up - WAN Show November 5, 2021
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Timestamps (courtesy of unzi)
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:04 - Topic #1: Intel's Embargo a.k.a. The Big Oops.
00:02:26 - Typical video scheduling, release and promotion.
00:04:15 - Quick summary and new approach.
00:05:00 - Topic #2: Intel's 12th gen processors.
00:05:42 - Controversy on evaluation methods and performance.
00:10:25 - Controversy on DDR5 RAM.
00:19:03 - Further performance and temperature technical info.
00:22:46 - Take on competition (prices, vs AMD, etc.)
00:26:05 - Perspective on PCIe Gen5.
00:34:03 - Sponsors Time.
00:34:12 - Spanning.
00:35:14 - MSI.
00:36:04 - Ridge Wallet.
00:36:51 - LTT merch
00:36:52 - New item: (Sample) backpack. (Princing guidance on 01:57:55)
00:39:39 - Luke's First time... with the LTT screwdriver.
00:42:09 - New dynamic: Buy merch, send a message (Superchats-like style, jump to 01:37:39)
00:42:46 - New item: Bananas for scale.
00:43:02 - Latest newsletter.
00:43:40 - Topic #3: Linus's First Time... on D&D.
00:46:07 - What D&D is?
00:48:30 - Linus "new" opinion on D&D.
00:51:04 - Video on Demand (VOD) info.
00:52:28 - Topic #5: Linux stuff.
00:52:29 - Latest on Linus's experience.
00:53:15 - Latest on Luke's experience (also, past experiences).
00:56:52 - GPUs are the problem?
00:57:50 - Series in the making: Linux challenges.
01:06:15 - Why Bing is the superior search engine.
01:06:58 - Quick take on gaming user experience.
01:08:02 - There are dumb things about Windows too.
01:08:55 - Command-Line Interface and Graphic User Interface (CLI / GUI).
01:13:23 - Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance Forever (FAF) experience on Linux.
01:17:03 - Take on (non-gaming) user experience.
01:18:40 - (Little off-topic) Previous "controversies"/techtubers with similar video ideas.
01:20:33 - Final thoughts: Distros, hardware, etc.
01:22:30 - Nick off-camera appearance. (P.S. We can hear him)
01:22:53 - Luke's take on "bleeding edge" distros and its updates.
01:25:04 - Unofficial Topic #1: EVGA (literally) lost a truck full of GPUs.
01:26:11 - Unofficial Topic #2: Facebook plans to shut down Facial Recognition System.
01:28:16 - Unofficial Topic #3: Side-loading apps.
01:28:25 - Craig Federighi (Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering) statement.
01:28:52 - User experience and other nuances.
01:32:07 - Topic #4: Switch modder vs Nintendo case.
01:32:11 - Context.
01:33:25 - Opinions.
01:34:14 - Unofficial Topic #4 - SQUID crypto was a scam.
01:34:34 - Unofficial Topic #5 - NFTs and blockchain games.
01:35:40 - Anthony's rant, read by Luke.
01:36:43 - Valve/Steam and Epic Games takes on it.
01:37:39 - Merch messages.
01:38:44 - How to clean the spout lids?
01:41:18 - Floatplane weird thing, Twitch and VOD.
01:42:48 - Newsletter archive or blog?
01:44:24 - Themed-pins or badges.
01:47:01 - Deskpad configurator. (Video on 01:54:53)
01:51:42 - Bad-time, same bad-channel explanation.
02:03:40 - T-shirt long-term goals.
02:17:41 - Farewell.
02:17:46 - Same bad-time, same bad-channel.
02:17:51 - BYE!
02:17:52 - Outro.
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Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 59min
We're Changing Our Name - WAN Show October 29, 2021
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Timestamps (courtesy of NoKi1119):
[0:00] Chapters
[1:33] Intro
[2:02] Topic #1: Meta is the NEW Facebook
4:31 Meta rebranding, Zuckerberg's statement
7:54 "Project Cambria" VR headset and Meta Quest
13:22 Thoughts on the change
[18:08] Topic #2: Intel's "Alder Lake"
18:48 "TDP" renewal
21:15 Competitive charts not accurate
24:52 Are faster CPUs needed for gaming?
[26:52] LTTstore purchase banners & message
[30:20] Topic #3: Linux challenge update
37:49 Linus's & Luke's experience
43:35 Streaming, Dolphin & Linux issues
52:00 Linus's take on GUIs
56:22 Linux's impact on socializing
59:42 Good & bad package managers
[1:04:10] Sponsors
1:04:18 Secretlab chairs
1:05:06 Ridge Wallet
1:05:40 PulseWay Remote Monitoring
[1:06:37] Topic #4: Nintendo's N64 subscription
[1:12:13] Topic #5: YT demonitizes bad kid content
[1:14:26] Team Seas
[1:16:11] Topic #6: USCO and right to repair
[1:19:58] LTTStore merch messages
[1:51:05] Screwdriver, newsletter
[1:57:20] Outro
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Oct 25, 2021 • 2h 7min
Apple is Tempting me... - WAN Show October 22, 2021
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119)
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:20] Intro.
[1:49] Topic #1: Intel's Alder Lake CPUs available?
4:16 Reviewers are important for brands.
6:22 This might not be Intel's fault.
9:49 Linus is frustrated.
14:57 Press should have the correct info.
[23:38] Topic #2: Apple's new "MacBook Pro."
26:55 Performance & specifications.
28:24 Pricing & configurations.
30:12 Ports of the new Mac.
35:58 Is HDMI 2.0 enough nowadays?
38:16 The notch
46:36 Editing on M1x.
48:58 LMG changing cameras.
51:51 New AiriPods.
54:03 Apple Music Voice Plan.
[54:44] Sponsors.
55:02 Corsair's Xeneon Monitor.
57:01 Ridge Wallet.
57:38 Altium PCB design software.
[59:47] Topic #3: Linux challenge updates.
1:00:05 Linus called out for using Windows for VR.
1:03:00 Debating distro-hopping.
1:04:11 Luke's issues with lagging.
[1:06:54] Topic #4: Facebook's Oculus Go unlocked.
[1:13:45] Topic #5: EA & FIFA's contract expiring.
[1:16:52] Topic #6: Governor Parson suing over "F12".
[1:22:02] Topic #7: Alder Lake leaks, clashes with DRM.
[1:25:57] LTTstore gift cards.
[1:26:44] Topic #8: Linus's on-camera persona, acting & jokes.
[1:48:24] Superchats.
[2:06:32] Outro.
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Oct 18, 2021 • 1h 18min
Best Buy Scalping PS5s?? For SHAME!! - WAN Show October 15, 2021
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119)
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:14] Intro.
[2:01] Topic #1: Best Buy scalping PS5.
4:39 Thoughts about BB's membership.
7:08 Memberships are not illegal.
13:05 Retailers & scalpers.
14:33 National registry proposal.
25:11 Nvidia TPM struggle with chipset pricing.
29:52 PR issues at Intel.
37:05 Enthusiasts conflicted about brand loyalty.
[39:21] Sponsors.
39:40 LG's UltraGear Speaker GP9.
40:57 TuxCare QEMU & KVM patching.
41:42 Freshbooks accounting.
[42:45] Topic #2: Google's Pixel Pass subscription.
45:18 Leaked Pixel 6 page, specification.
46:25 Pixel uses Tensor, Qualcomm's upset.
[50:09] Topic #3: HasanAbi's PC build controversy.
53:55 Trying not to get cancelled.
54:58 Donald Trump's PC build.
56:48 Linus not backing down, will upload on YT.
[59:48] LTTStore newsletter, behind-the-scenes.
[1:06:30] Topic #4: Vive's "Flow" VR headset.
[1:07:53] Superchats.
[1:16:11] Outro.
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Oct 11, 2021 • 2h 15min
I Have MORE to Say About Steam Deck - WAN Show October 8, 2021
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119)
[0:00] Chapters.
[2:02] Intro.
[2:46] Topic #1: Valve's Steam Deck teardown.
4:18 Linus called out in the reaction video.
9:12 Thoughts on what Valve can do better.
11:31 Right to repair, battery challenges.
19:23 Valve does not recommend SSD swapping.
[20:47] Topic #2: Linux challenge update.
22:27 Linux dictionary is overwhelming.
27:37 Rules of the challenge.
31:50 Gaming, driver & hardware issues.
37:53 Steam's Big Picture experience.
40:02 Linus predicts hate comments for his video.
44:04 The good & the bad, compared to other OSs.
52:56 File extension & oddity with Github & Linux guides.
1:00:12 Gen Z does not know where to find files.
[1:04:43] Sponsors.
1:05:04 Honey Promo Codes.
[1:05:37] Linus rants about haters, devs & right to repair.
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1:12:16 Seasonic's Ultra Titanium PSUs.
1:12:54 Squarespace website builder.
[1:13:51] Topic #3: Microsoft agrees to study for right to repair.
1:19:21 Corporates versus right to repair.
[1:21:06] LTTStore new merch.
[1:22:55] Topic #4: Twitch data leaked.
1:27:46 Twitch's "Vapor" game streaming service.
[1:38:56] Topic #5: Facebook, Insta, WhatsApp down for 6 hours.
[1:39:49] Topic #6: Nintendo's Switch OLED Model.
[1:44:11] Topic #7: Feud with TeamViewer.
1:50:50 TeamViewer Support's response.
[1:56:07] Superchats.
[2:05:38] Nick calling about LTT-sponsored UFD Tech stream.
[2:13:43] Outro.
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Oct 4, 2021 • 1h 2min
Pre-Built PCs Are About to get MUCH Worse - WAN Show October 1, 2021
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119)
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:21] Intro.
[1:51] Topic #1: Windows 11 VBS harms gaming performance.
3:18 Virtual machine & hardware issues.
7:46 Affected games & change in performance.
9:52 VBS is not mandated on custom builds.
13:03 Switching to Linux challenge.
17:32 Issues with daily driving Linux.
20:15 Polling which distro to use.
[25:23] Sponsors.
25:27 TuxCare QEMU & KVM patching.
27:01 Graphus anti-phishing cloud software.
28:22 Savage Jerky.
[32:27] Topic #2: Valve's "Deckard" VR headset.
35:11 Going standalone in the VR market.
37:46 Pricing of Valve products.
42:37 Poll: Which Distro should Linus use?
45:22 Tim Cook meeting with EU competition chief.
[46:48] Topic #3: Amazon's "Astro" house robot.
48:24 Criticism towards the robot.
48:52 Pricing & specs.
[52:06] LTTstore new merch & site redesign.
[52:56] Superchats.
[57:20] Topic #4: Asus's RTX 3070 with Noctua fans.
[58:20] Topic #5: Silicon Lottery closing.
[59:14] Topic #6: Steam disables downloading older builds.
[1:00:27] Topic #7: Dune Case has not shipped yet.
[1:01:04] Outro.
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Sep 27, 2021 • 47min
Valve Did the IMPOSSIBLE... Anti-Cheat on Linux - WAN Show September 24, 2021
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Timestamps (courtesy of NoKi1119 - NOTE: Timestamps will be off by a couple of minutes due to change in sponsors)
[0:00] Chapters
[0:57] Intro
[1:32] Topic #1: Valve's anti-cheat on Linux.
2:30 Supported games.
4:57 Steam Deck's effect on the market.
11:22 Discussing true identification.
15:12 Issues with the validation.
20:41 Supported AC does not guarantee games working.
21:17 Linux installation competition video idea.
[24:32] Sponsors.
[26:50] Topic #2: EU enforcing USB-C on devices.
28:51 Apple Watch 7 has 60.5 GHz wireless transfer.
32:01 Is wireless charging the end of cables?
[35:41] Topic #3: Microsoft's Surface laptop Studio.
37:32 Specifications.
38:58 New Surface Duo 2.
[40:45] Topic #4: Super Mario Brothers movie & voice-over cast.
[42:58] Topic #5: China bans cryptocurrencies, BTC value drops.
[46:00] Superchats.
[48:05] Wrapping up.
[48:10] Outro.
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Sep 20, 2021 • 1h 28min
Did Apple Just Prove the iPhone Could be Cheaper? - WAN Show September 17, 2021
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - NOTE: Timestamps are off by a couple of minutes due to sponsor change.)
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:31] Intro.
[1:56] Colton blames Geoff for no sponsors.
[4:06] Topic #1: Apple's annual September event.
5:57 A15 specs & Geekbench result.
9:35 ProRes enabled on iPhone 13 Pro.
13:56 iPhone & iPad Mini improvements.
15:22 Lightning vs USB C.
17:36 iPad Mini is a bigger iPhone.
20:33 iPad 9th Gen & Apple Watch Series 7.
21:34 Apple sued for "Sherlocking" apps.
29:34 Issues with OLED displays on Windows.
[36:26] Sponsors.
36:40 Seasonic's Ultra Titanium PSUs.
37:51 Honey Promo Codes.
38:50 Ridge Wallet.
[40:04] Topic #2: LG 325-Inch 8K "Whole Wall" TV.
41:32 DVLED Home Theater Cinema TV.
44:20 LG's peak watt usage & other specs.
49:38 Different modules for TV models.
55:14 Responding to chat regarding purchases.
1:00:20 AirBnB & other leisure renting.
[1:04:55] Topic #3: FloatPlane early-access REMOVED.
[1:07:07] LTTstore new merch.
[1:08:18] Topic #4: Sennheiser's new HD 8xx.
[1:11:38] Superchats & discussing Framework.
[1:30:35] Wrapping up.
[1:31:23] Outro.
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Sep 13, 2021 • 1h 21min
Apple WON... but also Lost - WAN Show September 10, 2021
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[0:00] Chapters.
[1:20] Intro.
[2:10] Topic #1: Apple VS Epic suit is FINALLY over.
6:26 Tim Sweeney's reaction.
9:37 Epic's developer Apple account.
11:02 Effects on the developers and consumers.
[17:26] Topic #2: ProtonMail is not really private.
23:10 Changes and securing your mail.
[25:30] Sponsors.
25:34 Jumpcloud Cloud Active Directory.
28:21 TuxCare Open Source Linux Support.
29:21 Freshbooks Accounting.
[30:36] Topic #3: The Matrix Resurrections Trailer.
34:05 Linus criticizes the movie, genre & its' MMO.
40:51 PS Showcase & Star Wars remake.
43:12 Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced Edition delayed.
[44:31] Topic #4: Facebook smart glasses.
46:02 Pricing and specs.
49:19 Better POV videos.
51:27 Comparing to Google Glass.
[53:28] Topic #5: Valorant anti-cheat & TPM 2.0.
[1:04:47] TechIngredient's thermal paste.
[1:05:36] LTTstore new merch.
[1:07:35] Superchats.
[1:19:06] Wrapping up.
[1:19:51] Outro.
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Sep 6, 2021 • 1h 16min
China Just Ruined 100M Childhoods - WAN Show September 3, 2021
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119)
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:20] Intro.
[1:50] Topic #1: China limits time for gaming.
7:32 Arm China goes rogue.
15:07 How the ban might help with monitoring.
[21:47] Topic #2: Red-dit banning subred-dits.
[31:59] Sponsors.
32:07 Backblaze cloud storage.
33:05 Ridge wallet.
34:24 Squarespace website builder.
[35:27] Topic #3: The origin of Floatplane.
[46:39] LTTstore new merch.
[49:18] Topic #4: SK bills against Apple and Google.
51:10 Apple links paying OUT of App Store.
55:30 Apple CSAM delayed due to backlash.
[58:24] Topic #5: A day off Twitch.
[1:10:16] Topic #6: New gameshow - PC or NO PC.
[1:11:15] Superchats.
[1:16:26] Wrapping up.
[1:17:12] Outro.
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