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Linus Tech Tips
Every week Linus and Luke discuss the most current happenings in the technology universe.
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Dec 20, 2021 • 2h 38min
TikTok Is a Restaurant Now... - WAN Show December 17, 2021
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:18] Intro.
[1:48] Topic #1: TikTok's virtual restaurants.
4:56 LTT LAN Center, discussing LAN gaming.
16:14 TikTok's "trending dishes."
18:42 Linus mom's lettuce story, LinusLunchTips.
[24:20] Topic #2: HDMI 2.0 was actually 2.1.
25:14 HDMI pulled a USB with as much confusion.
27:54 HDMI 2.1 features, responses from media.
33:45 Renaming cables & certification, LTT lab.
36:42 Linus ignores awards.
[37:53] Sponsors.
[40:01] LTTStore new merch.
[41:41] Topic #3: Dell's Concept Luna.
42:56 Summarizing the project.
46:16 Dell's purpose, device blueprints.
50:56 Luna is a concept, not a guarantee.
53:08 Extra discussion, ease of upgradability.
[55:56] Topic #4: Microsoft teaming up with iFixit.
58:55 Microsoft ghosting Linus.
[1:01:22] Topic #5: TikTok Live uses OBS code.
[1:04:55] Topic #6: Them necklaces are BAD.
[1:09:32] Topic #7: Dislike add-on.
1:12:42 Linus's usage.
[1:18:30] Merch Messages.
[1:47:22] Topic #8: Floatplane iOS app released, Google Play rant.
[1:56:29] Topic #9: Luke abandoned on a mountain during HighLANder.
[2:09:41] More Merch Messages.
[2:37:49] Outro.
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Dec 13, 2021 • 1h 32min
YouTube Rewind is Back and You CAN'T Dislike It! - WAN Show December 10, 2021
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119)
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:11] Intro.
[2:11] Topic #1: Nvidia's RTX 2060 12 GB paper launch.
3:06 Availability, pricing comparisons & performance.
[8:05] Topic #2: The Game Awards 2021.
10:32 Awards given with titles mentioned.
13:16 Linus's take on It Takes Two.
25:02 Best multiplayer game.
28:48 Game of the Year.
[33:29] Sponsors.
33:42 Freshbooks accounting.
34:32 Build Redux PC builder.
35:06 Anker's "right gift" quiz.
[43:26] The Lab renovation.
[49:00] Topic #3: Matrix Awakens on Unreal Engine 5.
[50:02] Topic #4: Ubisoft's NFT Quartz video unlisted.
51:48 Dislikes discussion & extension.
[52:32] Topic #5: Escape2021, YouTube Rewind live alternative.
55:44 Suspicious timing of dislikes removal.
57:18 Dislike extension relying on cached data.
[59:41] Merch Messages.
[1:30:06] Outro.
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Dec 7, 2021 • 1h 38min
The Government is SUING NVIDIA? - WAN Show December 3, 2021
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 NOTE - Timestamps may be off due to sponsor change)
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:02] Intro.
[1:32] Topic #1: FTC sues Nvidia, stops Arm merging.
5:14 Linus's follow-up video idea.
7:09 Linus rants about Windows, discusses video notes.
11:32 RISC-V vs ARM.
[13:32] Topic #2: Pixel 6 refuses to charge via cheap cables.
[16:22] LTTStore's sweacket.
[17:58] Topic #3: Nvidia's rumored 40XX series in 2022.
21:24 Reported specs & wattage of the series.
22:35 Intel's Arc series rumors.
25:26 "New" microphone arms.
[26:31] LTTStore's sweacket shipping & MI newsletter.
[29:22] Topic #4: Interesting applicants for LMG.
[31:44] Sponsors ft more technical difficulties.
32:14 ID Agent's BullPhish ID agent.
33:23 TEAMGROUP's holiday sales & gaming PC giveaway.
34:06 MSI's MPG Z690 Carbon Wifi motherboard.
[35:22] Topic #5: Microsoft Edge's "Zip" payment.
39:06 Financing will not justify debt.
[40:12] Topic #6: Floatplane development issues on iOS.
[45:29] Topic #7: Halo Infinite release.
46:06 Linus's home work progress.
48:46 Progression system & cosmetics.
[52:10] Merch messages.
[1:28:44] LTTStore cloth like colors & hair scrunchies.
[1:39:04] Outro.
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Nov 29, 2021 • 2h 1min
PC Gaming is Officially the BEST! - WAN Show November 26, 2021
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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - NOTE: Timestamps may be slightly off due to sponsor change)
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:29] Intro.
[1:59] Topic #1: PC wins Best Gaming Hardware.
3:32 Comparing PCs with consoles.
7:54 Dark Souls wins Ultimate Game of All Time.
11:55 Other candidates for the award.
17:06 Linus's & Luke's "best" of genres.
[29:34] Topic #2: Tesla records YOU.
31:33 Tesla using non-validated self-driving.
34:15 Inaccurate promises by Tesla.
[39:24] LTTStore Black Friday deals.
[40:42] Sponsors ft technical difficulties.
41:03 Ridge Wallet.
41:42 Secretlab chairs.
43:00 Humio dashboard logging.
[48:50] Topic #3: GPU prices increasing again.
51:00 Samsung's potential 3nm chips.
[53:24] Topic #4: iBuyPower & Gamers Nexus.
57:26 A terrible deal is NOT a lie.
58:54 Linus's experience with rebadged GPUs.
[1:03:05] Topic #5: Qualcomm's exclusivity deal ending in 2022.
1:05:09 Linux topic, Windows is better at gaming than Linux.
1:10:32 SteamOS 3.0 & arch-based distros.
1:14:53 The intended point of the series.
1:19:28 Candy Crush, PUPs in Windows.
[1:20:24] LTTStore leak #1: LTT backpack.
[1:24:46] Ayaneo 2021 Pro.
[1:28:24] Merch Messages.
[1:31:25] LTTStore leak #2: LTT stealth circuit deskpad
[2:01:28] Outro.
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Nov 22, 2021 • 1h 49min
Apple Can Still Screw This Up - WAN Show November 19, 2021
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119 NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to sponsor change):
[0:00] Chapters.
[1:49] Intro.
[2:18] Early Merch Messages.
[3:02] Topic #1: Apple's Self Service Repair.
5:38 Summarizing new service.
7:16 Was Apple forced into R2R?
10:44 Expectations & reality.
12:05 Louis Rossmann's response.
13:11 LTTStore gift cards.
15:46 Would repairability increase buyers?
18:30 SteamOS 3.0 & Linux challenge.
21:24 Linus cheats back into Windows.
[22:52] Topic #2: Streamlabs & OBS controversy.
25:00 Streamlabs copying Lightstream.
29:56 Is OBS in the right?
[30:54] Sponsors.
31:06 Ekster smart wallet.
31:58 Squarespace site builder.
32:40 Secretlab gaming chairs.
[33:16] Topic #3: Mystery box reveal.
34:55 Page & pricing.
35:28 Live unboxing.
43:04 Linus's overspending habits.
[48:22] Topic #4: TheNFTBay NFT piracy.
50:07 Showcasing website.
[51:54] Topic #5: Halo Infinite is back.
[1:02:33] Topic #6: The fall of Activision Blizzard.
[1:05:45] LTTStore newsletter.
[1:07:46] Merch Messages.
[1:10:13] Topic #7: Linus's house video discussion.
[1:21:00] LTTStore socks & WAN joggers.
[1:28:06] More Merch Messages.
[1:47:50] Outro.
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Nov 15, 2021 • 1h 34min
YouTube Made a Huge Mistake - WAN Show November 12, 2021
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Timestamps: Courtesy of NoKi1119 (NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)
[0:00] Chapters
[1:44] Intro
[2:13] Topic #1: Dislike count changes.
3:07 Reasons to justify the change.
6:20 Discussing comments moderation.
8:45 What YT could do better.
9:06 Different usages of dislikes.
14:06 Linus's take on dislikes moderating.
[33:16] Sponsors.
[--] Cont. Topic #1: Dislike count changes.
35:27 Linus will call to discuss the change.
[38:12] Topic #2: Linux challenge update.
42:06 Game compatibility.
45:08 "Windows: from the perspective of a Linux user" video idea.
48:10 OpenVPN on Linux VS Windows.
49:58 Issues with Xbox & Windows gaming.
[54:50] Topic #3: AMD's data center architectures.
[55:58] Topic #4: Microsoft "SE".
[56:45] LTTStore party shirt & newsletter.
[59:35] Merch Messages.
[1:05:28] Linus leaving.
[1:06:06] Merch Messages ft Luke.
[1:31:26] Outro
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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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