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Dec 20, 2021 • 2h 38min

TikTok Is a Restaurant Now... - WAN Show December 17, 2021

Try FreshBooks free, for 30 days, no credit card required at https://www.freshbooks.com/wan Enter EK Waterblocks' holiday AIO giveaway at: https://gleam.io/vi9fO/ekwb-aio-giveaway Check out the WAN Show & Podcast Gear: https://lmg.gg/podcastgear Check out the They're Just Movies Podcast: https://lmg.gg/tjmpodcast 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 13, 2021 • 1h 32min

YouTube Rewind is Back and You CAN'T Dislike It! - WAN Show December 10, 2021

Find the right charger series you need from Anker at https://ankerfast.club/32QXO83  Try FreshBooks free, for 30 days, no credit card required at https://www.freshbooks.com/wan Start your build today at https://www.buildredux.com/linus  Check out the WAN Show & Podcast Gear: https://lmg.gg/podcastgear Check out the They're Just Movies Podcast: https://lmg.gg/tjmpodcast 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 7, 2021 • 1h 38min

The Government is SUING NVIDIA? - WAN Show December 3, 2021

Join in TEAMGROUP's Holiday giveaway today at: https://bit.ly/3xmOvI7 Test drive Comet Backup with a 30-day free trial and get $50 in free credit when you signup with code WAN at https://www.cometbackup.com Check out the WAN Show & Podcast Gear: https://lmg.gg/podcastgear Check out the They're Just Movies Podcast: https://lmg.gg/tjmpodcast 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 29, 2021 • 2h 1min

PC Gaming is Officially the BEST! - WAN Show November 26, 2021

Get a 60-day free trial of stress-free shipping by going to https://shipstation.com  Don't forget to click on the microphone at the top of the page and type in "WAN"! Check out the WAN Show & Podcast Gear: https://lmg.gg/podcastgear  Check out the They're Just Movies Podcast: https://lmg.gg/tjmpodcast 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 22, 2021 • 1h 49min

Apple Can Still Screw This Up - WAN Show November 19, 2021

Save up to 40% site-wide on Ekster wallets with their Black Friday sale at: https://shop.ekster.com/wanshow Check out TEAMGROUP's Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals at: https://lmg.gg/TEAMGROUPBlackFriday Check out the WAN Show & Podcast Gear: https://lmg.gg/podcastgear  Check out the They're Just Movies Podcast: https://lmg.gg/tjmpodcast 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 15, 2021 • 1h 34min

YouTube Made a Huge Mistake - WAN Show November 12, 2021

Check out TEAMGROUP's Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals at: https://lmg.gg/TEAMGROUPBlackFriday Listen to ARM Viewpoints today at: https://lmg.gg/vDQly Try FreshBooks free, for 30 days, no credit card required at https://www.freshbooks.com/wan Check out our other Podcasts: They're Just Movies Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/theyrejustmovies 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 8, 2021 • 2h 19min

We Messed Up - WAN Show November 5, 2021

Get 50% off list price: https://spanning.com/linus/  Learn more about MSI's SPATIUM M470 SSD at https://lmg.gg/m470 Save 10% at Ridge Wallet with offer code WAN at https://www.ridge.com/WAN Check out our other Podcasts: They're Just Movies Podcast: https://anchor.fm/theyrejustmovies 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 59min

We're Changing Our Name - WAN Show October 29, 2021

Check out Secret Lab at https://lmg.gg/SecretLabWAN Save 10% at Ridge Wallet with offer code WAN at https://www.ridge.com/WAN Try Pulseway for free and start remotely monitoring and managing your server or PC at https://lmg.gg/Ktd7Z Check out our other Podcasts: They're Just Movies Podcast: https://anchor.fm/theyrejustmovies 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 25, 2021 • 2h 7min

Apple is Tempting me... - WAN Show October 22, 2021

Test drive Comet Backup with a 30-day free trial and get $50 in free credit when you signup with code WAN at cometbackup.com Get a 60-day free trial of stress-free shipping by going to https://shipstation.com  Don't forget to click on the microphone at the top of the page and type in WAN Try FreshBooks free, for 30 days, no credit card required at https://www.freshbooks.com/wan 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 18, 2021 • 1h 18min

Best Buy Scalping PS5s?? For SHAME!! - WAN Show October 15, 2021

Check out LG's UltraGear Gaming Speaker GP9 below: [US] https://bit.ly/LGUltraGearGamingSpeaker_GP9_WAN_US [UK] https://bit.ly/LGUltraGearGamingSpeaker_GP9_WAN_UK Get Live Patching for your open source databases with TuxCare DatabaseCare at https://hubs.ly/H0YbbJ_0 Try FreshBooks free, for 30 days, no credit card required at https://www.freshbooks.com/wan Check out our other Podcasts: They're Just Movies Podcast: https://anchor.fm/theyrejustmovies 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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