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Friendly Microsoft Windows Thread 2016-11-27 21:49:19 Post No.57721796
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Welcome to /fmswt/ - Friendly Microsoft Windows Thread.
Previously >>57700997 →
Users of all levels are welcome to ask questions about Microsoft Windows and share their experiences.
*** Please be civil, notice the "Friendly" in every Friendly Microsoft Windows Thread. ***
Before asking for help, please check our list of resources[*].
If you would like to try out Microsoft Windows you can do one of the following:
0) Buy a device with Microsoft Windows
1) Install Microsoft Windows in a Virtual Machine.
2) Dual boot Microsoft Windows of your choice along with Mac or GNU/Linux.
3) Go balls deep and replace everything with Microsoft Windows.
* Resources:
Microsoft Developer Network <msdn.microsoft.com>
Microsoft Community <answers.microsoft.com>
Microsoft Support <support.microsoft.com>
Your friendly neighborhood search engine:
Try to use a search engine like Bing.
Check the Wikis
https://answers.microsoft.com
https://support.microsoft.com
What edition should you choose?
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compare
Learn more about Microsoft:
https://www.microsoft.com
Try Microsoft Devices:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/devices
Friends:
>>>/t/ - /t/'s Games
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How do I easily sync 2 folders in W10? I need to have my meme and music folders synced between PC and phone (also W10)
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>>57721796
Can Win10 run winXP programs?
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>>57721796
Any opinions on Spybot Anti-Beacon - is it really enough to stop Microsoft spying?
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Does anyone else wish we could have 80s or 90s technology and internet culture but with modern cpu, gpu, etc power?
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yes
stupid big companies and shitty consumers
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>>57721318
the reason the culture has gone to shit since then is because we have all those powerful, modern things. Computing power, network access, bandwidth, storage space, the reason why the masses invaded is because these things stopped being scarce.
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>>57722379
This.
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Screentearing in Linux 2016-11-27 20:16:01 Post No.57720310
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Why is screentearing such a problem in Linux? Is it because Xorg and Xconfig are antiquated now?
Also Compiz or Compton?
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>>57720310
I don't know I was actually just having that problem myself. I get it a lot with HTML5 videos and canvas in browsers.
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Because you're using an hobbyist OS developed by amateurs.
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>>57720310
same here im running gnome and this is my second install. I think i'll go back to regular ubuntu if i cant figure it out
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ITT:
we make the worst phone ever.
I'll start:
TNpanel
7"
mediatek single core 1ghz
800*600
Android 2.3
512mb ram
4gb rom
no sd card slot
comes with google assistant
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>>57720247
1080p display
no SD card slot
no headphone jack
3GB RAM
slow, laggy operating system
broken notifications
can only install apps from proprietary app store
cannot change default apps
no widgets
planned obsolescence through OS updates
16GB base storage at $800
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no file browser
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Explain to me why the GPL is evil, /g/.
The GPL has saved code time and again from being sacked by corporations. The GPL gives you the possibility to defend yourself if someone takes your code without publishing their own. That is something that BSD does not provide - there are so many projects out there that use BSD code, and the programmers are not even given feedback about it. They are being ripped off while the FreeBSD-Foundation has to ask for donations.
Some two-bit company wants to use your GPL code, but does not want to negotiate with you for re-licensing it. They can tell you to suck dick, and they can just go ahead and develop their own code. Apple did that with Samba, which is GPL3. And now we can all laugh at Apple and the idiots who keep buying Apple products because their code base is a train wreck filled with security holes (and don't even try to deny that; just take a look at their track record: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202253).
So, please explain to me why you think that the GPL is evil. Because I do not understand it.
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>>57720007
Any references about what those "evil GNU lawyers" are doing to those programmers? I want arguments, not comic strips that don't explain anything.
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>>57719989
What is allwinner?
>>57720039
>I want arguments
Holy shit!
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/sqt/ Stupid Questions Thread 2016-11-27 19:44:39 Post No.57719844
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/sqt/ Stupid Questions Thread
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Old Thread: >>57706571
Post your simple/small/stupid questions here
take at least 10 seconds to google first
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how do I download private/copyrighted videos
there has to be a better way than using a screen recorder, but everything google turns up looks sketchy and fake
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>>57719906
>download private/copyrighted videos
from where? in what method?
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>Pluto is a planet!
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/pcbg/ - PC Building General - Drakeposting Edition 2016-11-27 19:41:09 Post No.57719787
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/pcbg/ - PC Building General - Drakeposting Edition
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2016-11-27 19:41:09
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Post your component list, rate other anons', ask questions in general.
Always state the purpose of your PC, your budget, AND YOUR COUNTRY if outside the USA.
If you are asking for improvements, clarify whether you want to lower price or to improve specs or build quality.
>Assemble your parts list with price comparisons by vendor and compatibility filter.
https://pcpartpicker.com
>Gaming builds based on purpose or display resolution / Hz
>To activate the Description, select build from sidebar then click on the title over the parts list
>Description contains notes, other options, and build skeleton for easy customization / cost savings
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/pcbg/saved/
>Have a budget, but don't know where to start? This will recommend you a parts list based on price.
>Consider substituting an i5 6500 for an i3 in any RX470/480 or GTX 1060 tier build
>Consider stock fan+heatsink for any i3 or locked i5 build
>Consider a B150 mobo for any i3 build
>Add a 240GB SSD to the "Great" tier build
http://www.logicalincrements.com/
>General build advice including chipset compatibility, power supply advice, Windows activation information.
http://pastebin.com/9Pbm4nHL (embed) (embed) (embed)
>Information about how to assemble a PC, how to select components, etc.
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Build_a_PC
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Man, I love drake posting
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>>57719817
>EK
>Koolance
>Swiftech
Whose shit should I be buying for a new full loop? Already have a water block, but need everything else. Pump, fittings, radiators, reservoir, etc. Should I be mixing components from each? First time I've done this.
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https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16820147466
Once again what do you think of this for my SSD will the higher read and write speeds be worth it or would I be better off with something slower with higher capacity?
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Will Android ever be able to compete with iOS? What it looks like right now, they cannot cope with the device fragmentation and the operating system lacks thereof.
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>>57718536
3.
saged.
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>>57718536
3 and 4?
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>>57718536
if there is no suction between 3 and 4, then 3. if there is suction between 3 and 4, then 4.
now regarding your other question: there are different reasons for someone to use the one or the other. i used to be an iOS user, but the filesharing between programs and over networks was so minimal that i could not use it, so i went with android.
android fragmentation is not really an issue, from kitkat on most system stuff became 'dynamic'
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Yo nerds what's the best way to run bash and ssh on windows 7 that doesn't look like absolute shit?
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>>57718432
install gentoo nerd
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>>57718432
Install gentoo
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>>57718432
Install gentoo
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Is there a more brilliant man in tech?
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>>57718177
this! he won the US presidential medal of freedom!
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/tpg/ - ThinkPad General 2016-11-27 17:11:47 Post No.57717463
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Previous thread: >>57693747
IRC: #/tpg/ on irc.rizon.net
Other business laptops are also welcome in /tpg/ (e.g. Dell Latitude/Precision, HP EliteBook/ZBook).
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If you're looking for purchase advice, READ THE BUYERS GUIDE FIRST. Then post, stating budget and requirements (e.g. size and performance).
Don't buy anything OTHER THAN T, X AND W/P SERIES if you want the Real ThinkPad Experience™
Recommended models:
T420 - 14", normal size
X220 - 12.5", ultraportable
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Why ThinkPad? (also applies to other business laptops)
>Used machines are plentiful and cheap.
>Excellent keyboards - tactile feel and quiet.
>Great durability: chassis uses a magnesium rollcage for structural integrity, with high quality plastic body panels.
>Utilitarian design: e.g. indicator LEDs, 7 row keyboard layout on older models.
>Docking stations that easily turns your laptop into a desktop.
>Easy to repair, upgrade and maintain thanks to readily available service manuals for every model. Spare parts are easy and cheap to obtain.
>The best trackpoint (that red thing in the middle of the keyboard). Great for those who type a lot or hate swiping their fingers all over a touchpad.
>Excellent GNU/Linux & *BSD support.
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Used ThinkPad buyers guide:
http://ktgee.net/tpg
xsauc buyers guide:
http://www.dankpads.com
EPP discount for new ThinkPads (USA & Canada only, usually 15%+ off):
http://pastebin.com/JVwVGVTW
Helpful links and resources (Wiki, lookup tools and wallpapers):
http://pastebin.com/DYjEnVq1
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Reposting my comment from the last thread before we got moved here :)
Is anything in the current ThinkPad lineup worth buying? I'm looking specifically at the T460, T560, or X260.
Would be used primarily for working from home (Excel, Adobe, online databases etc.) and possibly some light gaming (Skyrim, TF2, WoW etc.)
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>>57717495
None of those laptops have a decent GPU.
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>>57717524
Ah, so it would be better relegated to work purposes only then I suppose?
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I can understand Linux or BSD.
But why would you use ANY (any) Windows other than Windows XP?
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>>57717418
XP is deprecated as fuck. Try installing a new browser in XP and see what error message you get.
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>>57717418
>lack of support for most common softwares
>no more security updates which implies security flaws that will be discovered in 2 years
>directx 9 (not really important desu)
>managing shared folders and network on xp is a mess
>You can install Tiny7 on a toaster
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>>57717418
Meh.
Most Linux distros are going to exceed the functionality of it as well as offering a shitload more security.
dx9 is easily doable in wine these days as well.
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What VPN does /g/ use?
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>>57716758
I won't tell you because my VPN provider is fast and I don't want you degenrates to slow it down with your fucking anime file sharing
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Oh look another vpn thread
Check the fucking archive
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Ivacy has a deal right now for $36 for 2 years
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Radios and Radio Accessories 2016-11-27 14:59:28 Post No.57715960
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Radios and Radio Accessories
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Post your favorite radio and radio accessories!
Also, Is the Baofeng UV-5R an overhyped radio, or does it promise what people have said about it? I need a radio for going hiking as well as communicating with my friends on the go.
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>>57715960
It broadcasts on harmonics quite a bit.
Included antenna is a piece of shit, but the NA-771 or NA-701 are a cheap decent improvement.
Programming in a repeater offset and tone is a pain in the ass because the menus suck.
If the price is right though.
Also, are you a ham? If not the value of the radio goes down a significantly because aren't a lot of frequencies you can legally use this guy on.
Using it on frs/gmrs frequencies won't piss anyone off enough to start trying to locate you.
Spoilers: Hams with nothing better to do hide and locate transmitters for fun.
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>>57715960
>Is the Baofeng UV-5R an overhyped radio
The hype is not because they're good.
The hype is because they're cheap and often good enough.
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So let me get this straight, I can't just tune into frequencies and listen in without being a licensed operator? How do they find me if I do t say anything, does their hardware show how many connected users or something.
t. Bought a baofend for 50 dollarydoos
>RIP INTEL
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That's nice buddy, but single-threaded performance is still the name of the game.
Kaby Lake is gonna set new records in single-threaded benchmarks, while it matches a 6-core in multi-threaded with only 4 cores.
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>>57715155
>Kaby Lake is gonna set new records in single-threaded benchmarks
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>>57715003
$150 non-used i7 when?