The WAN Show I'm Changing My Name - WAN Show May 5, 2023
Discord Username Confusion
- Linus found Discord's number tags confusing initially but now uses Discord proficiently.
- He questions the need for change, citing successful use of similar systems elsewhere.
Unnecessary Change
- Discord's proposed change aims for shareability, but users often add numbers/symbols to usernames anyway.
- Remembering four digits isn't difficult; the change might cause unnecessary disruption.
Discord's Potential
- If Linus owned Discord, he'd focus on profitability within the existing gaming niche.
- He'd fork the platform, creating a professional version with a paid model and streamlined interface.
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of Andrew :)) - Note timing may be off due to sponsor change:
0:00 Start
0:05 Topics
1:22 Intro
1:49 Topic 1: Discord Usernames
2:08 Background
5:00 This doesn't make sense
8:37 Counter argument
10:51 How would you run it?
13:24 Discord vs Slack/Teams
15:51 Why is this happening?
19:03 Topic 2: OBS supports AV1 Streaming
19:58 Why this is important
23:15 H264 vs AV1
25:59 Floatplane AV1 and updates
33:00 LTT Store Update
33:29 New t-shirts
34:42 Cyber Stats Mousepad
36:55 Merch Messages 1
37:00 Future of Handheld Gaming
44:03 LTT's Audiences
53:14 Topic 3: EA Woes
55:22 Ultra settings in games
57:15 Dubious claims
58:13 Topic 4: Pixel Fold
1:00:24 Phone stats
1:01:04 Foldable phone woes
1:10:07 $1700
1:17:12 Sponsors
1:21:31 Proposal Pt 1
1:25:10 Merch Messages 2
1:25:13 Biggest crowd mishap
1:28:00 Favorite South Park episode?
1:29:02 Young vs old in tech
1:31:46 Justice for Dan's christmas album
1:33:08 Topic 5: Open Source AI
1:39:12 The problem with rumors
1:44:20 Topic 6: AMD 7040u
1:46:40 Chip specs
1:47:56 Microsoft Hardware
1:54:41 Proposal Pt 2
1:58:25 Topic 7: Biofire's Smart Weapon
1:59:59 Luke's gripes
2:01:25 Linus' smart weapon idea
2:02:12 WAN Show: After Dark
2:03:17 Private chef
2:07:08 8 gigs of VRAM
2:11:21 Computing Competition
2:12:39 Bird Seed
2:13:01 Liability
2:15:28 Licensure in tech
2:17:40 LTT products flops vs tops
2:21:13 Future tech
2:23:44 Parrot video calls
2:25:21 WAN show format
2:27:54 New channel ideas
2:29:53 Big and tall LTT store
2:30:31 Windows File Explorer
2:32:10 Workplace communication
2:35:25 Linus' 10 points for good videos
2:42:06 Sponsor disclosure
2:43:12 Big business
2:45:30 History of tech changes
2:46:15 Speakers practicality
2:47:26 Gaming now vs then
2:50:40 HR software
2:52:02 Custom screwdrivers
2:52:46 Videogame soundtracks
2:55:21 Roast of Linus
2:55:55 Leadership skills
2:57:19 Ultrawide monitors
2:59:09 Windbreaker variations
2:59:47 Folding phone woes
3:00:02 Bigscreen Beyond
3:01:34 WAN Show: Rapid Fire!
3:04:26 Outro
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