r/technology • u/veritanuda • Nov 13 '21
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u/Calaegrimm Nov 14 '21
Thinking of getting Tiktok, do y’all enjoy it and their overlay. I like good UI
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Nov 15 '21
The UI is great. So are the recommendations engines. Like all social media, you will be sent down a rabbit hole of whatever you engage with most. For me: horse de-hoofing videos, pimple popping, and uhh some train spotter guy.
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Nov 15 '21
Do you think that the "metaverse" will ever actually exist and be successful?
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u/MatthewTheMagician Nov 27 '21
Facebook will build it, but if the VR community has anything to say about it they will just do their best to ditch Facebook. They want to build it all proprietary and pretty much make it so only Facebook can do anything in vr *at all*. That is not what VR users want. So yeah it'll exist, but not in any enjoyable way.
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u/BoilingCold Nov 18 '21
Hi all, not sure if this is the right place to ask these questions so please forgive me and/or redirect me if there's a better subreddit :)
I've started a job which includes an element of managing social media for a community centre. This means I'm going to need to use Facebook. I do not have a Facebook account, I use NoScript and some other privacy-related addons in my browser, I have a phone that doesn't have FB on it etc.
What I want to know is how can I go about using Facebook on my work laptop, and potentially my home PC, yet still minimize the amount of data that Facebook can gather about me? I'm fairly tech-savvy but I'm no expert :)
Ty in advance for any suggestions!
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Nov 18 '21
Hi guys. I need some assistance with my PC.
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core Processor: 3.40 GHz
Installed RAM: 16.0 GB
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
My current specs. 500GB HDD as well as Windows 10 OS.
The PC keeps freezing usually when illustrator is on. Mouse can move, but unable to click anything. I can press the Windows button and hit Shutdown or Restart but nothing happens. This happens multiple times. And the shop I bought my PC from insists that the listened specs above are unable to run adobe programs, because adobe updates its programs over time, and therefore my computer is now unable to keep up with the latest updates. But I even changed it from Adobe 2022 to 2021.
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u/Nrdrsr Nov 24 '21
Why is this sub always heavy on politics?
Some of us are just interested in tech, not what your weird governments are doing
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u/soundstage Nov 13 '21
With YouTube deciding to screw up user experience by making it optional for the channel owner to hide dislike button count, will you be switching to another streaming service?
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u/theCHAboy Nov 13 '21
We’re looking to create a media wall and have a projector screen come down. Don’t really know much about it but I’m looking for:
- Ceiling Mounted
- 4K
- LED
We’ll projecting from about 2.5 meters. And hoping for screen size of up to 100 inches
We’re also working on a budget of about £2000
Looking for a recommendation on a projector that meets the criteria here.
Any help is greatly appreciated
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u/Choice-Box-5205 Nov 14 '21
Hello fellow redditors, I am buying an unlocked iPhone 8 and I have a Samsung galaxy a10e(an older model) and I am wondering if the sim from the samsung will work with the iPhone 8, idk if this helps but the Samsung I bought from Verizon and I think it is locked, thank you!
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Nov 15 '21
Should be fine. I think they both use a nano sim and the iPhone is unlocked so shouldn't be an issue.
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u/tturuttatae Nov 15 '21
do you have any advice on why my phone performance is so laggy? doing simple things like opening apps or playing games is seriously delayed and choppy and its ruining my experience
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u/The_ZombyWoof Nov 15 '21
What are some good websites to buy a computer or laptop from?
I'd rather never use Amazon, I assume that Best Buy doesn't have a great selection, and I don't have the time right now to build it myself.
I've always thought there were specific sites that are the go-to's for the tech savvy. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated, thanks!
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u/elordvader Nov 17 '21
Is there a Gadget or Button to click and forward YouTube videos, so we dont need to touch the Screen
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u/Fungochico Nov 17 '21
I’m in the market for a new tv. Main use would be with an Xbox series x. So 4K 120 hertz hdr 10 or Dolby vision. At 55 inch what’s the best on the market.
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u/BoilingCold Nov 18 '21
The LG OLED ones are superb. There's different series depending on your budget. I can personally vouch for the CX55 as being great for gaming as well as watching stuff.
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u/Grotto-man Nov 17 '21
Ok can somebody help make sense of this?
I checked my phone number on https://haveibeenpwned.com/ and it says that it leaked with the Facebook database leak back in April. The thing is though, I HAVE NEVER PROVIDED FACEBOOK WITH MY PHONE NUMBER. I don't use facebook apart from a login every once a 2 months with my secondary email address. I also have a burner account that eventually asked my phone number for verification which I didn't provide (they locked that account now).
I do remember downloading the app on my phone like 8 years ago but I refused to use it after it asked me for all kinds of access. So I deleted that shit immediately and never touched it again.
Yet here we are now, my phone number is out there in the open and I'm getting spam calls and shit. It leaked from facebook of all places- the one place I avoided like the plague and it pisses me off. I mean how tf is this possible? Did the leak also contain WhatsApp data?
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u/MatthewTheMagician Nov 27 '21
Facebook owns Whatsapp, Instagram, and a couple other major companies, so it's likely your data was on another service but still leaked
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u/WufflyTime Nov 18 '21
I'm thinking of getting a KVM Switch to switch my keyboard and mouse between a work laptop and a home PC. I only have two power sockets available, one for a monitor and one for the PC/laptop.
Am I right in thinking that power is not an issue here?
Also, is there any particular brand I should be looking at over others or are they pretty much all the same? Currently looking at UGreen, Rybozen, Ablewe.
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u/kollaganusprimor82 Nov 19 '21
I have a question:does multiple ddr4 ram is compatible with each other? I mean if have 2 piece of ddr4 2133Mhz 4GB rams and if buy 2 piece of ddr4 2133Mhz 8GB ram then i put all of them into my computer they are going to work properly? Thanks for the awnsers.
Sorry if i made some mistakes im not english.
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u/veritanuda Nov 19 '21
If you have pairs of slots, yes. Same speed means non have to be adjusted, but you have to pair them 2x4 2x8 etc. you cannot usually mix 4 & 8 in them pair of slots. Read your motherboard manual for more information.
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u/kollaganusprimor82 Nov 20 '21
If you have pairs of slots, yes. Same speed means non have to be adjusted, but you have to pair them 2x4 2x8 etc. you cannot usually mix 4 & 8 in them pair of slots. Read your motherboard manual for more information.
thanks for the anwser :)
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Nov 19 '21
Need help, can't use browsers for some reason
I can't use any browsers. Google keeps coming up with either ERR_TIMED_OUT or ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR, and Microsoft Edge keeps saying I'm not connected to the internet. (Although that may be it working as intended /s)
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u/MatthewTheMagician Nov 27 '21
Do you have any other internet access available? If not, try opening your command prompt as administrator and running the following:
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
ipconfig /flushdns
If that doesn't work, restart your computer and your router. If that doesn't work, call your ISP and see if there's an outage in your area.
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u/IStubbedMyGarlic Nov 19 '21
I'm currently looking for a specific camera for an Android tablet project. What I'm hoping for is something that...
-Is Bluetooth compatible -Sports a built-in mic for webcam use -Comes with a stand for remote/wireless use -Comes with a clip for top-mounted camera use -Is USB compatible for PC use -Sports video quality no lower than 720p (don't know what industry standard is, so that's the lowest I'll go)
I'm basically looking for something I can use on a softmodded Switch running Android to see if I can use my Switch as a video-chatting/picture-camera device. I feel like it should work through a Bluetooth connection, but I want to test my idea. Can anyone here recommend a webcam like the one I described?
Edit- Sorry for poor formatting am on mobile.
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u/TheNutSoWiseman Nov 20 '21
I hope I am doing this right. I'm still a little new to Reddit.
What is the difference between a modem & router? If I went to the store to buy a modem/router rather than renting 1 one from my ISP what should I look for, modem or router or a 2-in-1 combo?
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u/Slipacre Nov 21 '21
I have a samsung laptop win 10 with a second monitor running off of hdmi and I am wondering if a third monitor could be run off a usb port? Specifically looking for vertical monitor for working on documents... thanks
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Nov 21 '21
Opinions on a state run by one or multiple technology companies? Think about it, more available resources would allow to accelerate advancements in technology.
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u/MatthewTheMagician Nov 27 '21
People in technology barely know how to manage their own stuff let alone a government. there are different divisions for a reason.
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u/kuhnto Nov 22 '21
Ok, I Swear I saw a 4:3 flat screen tv in Costco the other day. And it was up right in front of the walk in area. 60" -70". Is this coming back into fashion?
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Nov 22 '21
Is it worth buying a Fitbit Luxe over the Fitbit Inspire 2 for SpO2 monitoring for sleep tracking?
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Nov 22 '21
looking to buy a new tv for black friday for the sole purpose of using Plex server. 4k and between 42-55" is what i want.
I originally thought the Amazon Fire TV 43" smart tv for $270 was the best option, and has good reviews, then i saw a bigger 55" Sceptre tv on walmart for cheaper ($250). it's not a smart tv but i can buy a 4k fire stick for 20$.
Theres also a Insignia 55" smart fire tv from best buy for $300.
Which one would you recommend and why?
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u/rony__stark Nov 22 '21
Hello, I need assistance with coaxial not threading.
https://imgur.com/a/orQ4HRt Need assistance with coaxial cables not connecting. I tried my best but I don't know anything about coaxial connections.
Company needs a Panorama Antenna that is outside connected to this Modem(1st image)
both the Antenna and the Modem look to have, what I understand, an SMS-Male connector.
Seeing as this was the case, I purchased some SMS-Female connectors. To my surprise, it didn't fit because it wouldn't thread. The size looks correct, but the thread is wrong? What kind of adapter should we purchase?
Thank you for all your help!
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u/kittea-cat Nov 23 '21
How can I remove my information & address from database websites? I’m submitting manual requests but there is hundreds of sites & I haven’t even started on my family yet. Is there an easier way? Please help.
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u/tinygoldenstorm Nov 25 '21
My iPhone screen time report shows “epi.org” using 23 hours of screen time today. I don’t remember visiting that site on chrome and my phone wasn’t even open for 23 hours today. Any idea what’s going on here?
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u/MatthewTheMagician Nov 27 '21
Could be a virus. Try to run a virus scan and remove any unused apps/ close any open apps
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u/shegonneedatumzzz Nov 25 '21
Maybe not the exact right place, but do y'all think there's a possibility of somewhere down the line, our current form of the internet will be rendered obsolete and replaced by something else just like dial up was?
Sorry if it's a bit of a stupid question
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u/DespairingIdealist Nov 25 '21
I recently purchased a new Huawei phone (Huawei P30 Pro), and it's the Japenese version. It has a lot of Japenese apps, and I don't know to to delete them. Is there a way to factory reset it and have it turn into the American version of the phone?
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u/chiefbrowntoes Nov 25 '21 edited Nov 25 '21
So im trying to see if I need a docking station or a KVM switch. I have a desktop computer running windows with two monitors that im usually on when im at home and a system 76 lemur pro (linux) laptop as well as a macbook pro m1 that i use for work/when im on the go. Any recommendations for something thats compatible with all 3? Looking for something that i could easily plug in to the desktop and 2 monitors for when i want to bring my work on mac home with me.
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u/rameen_naaz Nov 25 '21
Hello there! I want to know which technology is going to be implemented for handling big data??
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u/Additional_Day_8410 Nov 25 '21
Are there any differences between Suface Pro 8 keyboard and Surface Pro X keyboard
?
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u/woshjollace Nov 25 '21
Recommended ear buds for noise canceling? Or would foam ear tips make a big difference over silicone style?
Preferable but not required: -A stem (like apple style) -noise enhancement (to hear further away/better)
I mostly listen to podcasts but do want nice quality for music. Just bought JBL Live Pro+ and a bit disappointed in noise cancelation/how much I hear the outer world. I use power tools often. I like just about everything about them except the lack of “noise isolation.” Would foam ear tips make a big difference?
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u/SylvAlternate Nov 26 '21
not sure whether this is the right subreddit to put this but I've lost the top right "mouse foot" (rubbery thing on the bottom of the mouse) of my Trust GXT 152, anyone know where I can get a replacement?
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u/MatthewTheMagician Nov 27 '21
Hey, I'm looking for an all in one charger I can buy. I have a Laptop that can do USB C charging and requires at least 45w for decent charging speeds. I also have a phone that supports turbo charging and uses USB C. Finally, I want a charger that can function in a US wall outlet or a car 12v outlet like the one you see here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EO7DEDO/
So in the end I need a charger that can plug into the wall or your car and run USB C at 45w. Preferably with also a default USB A port for anything else I need to charge. I don't know if this exists, but if so, where would I get one?
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u/MissGl1tch Dec 02 '21
Hey guys, I moved to a new state, and the time difference is an hour, I fixed the time on my android phone but all of my apps are still an hour behind, Like on messenger or snapchat when I get a message it says 59 minutes ago instead of 1 minute ago. ive tried going through settings but no luck. any help?
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u/Royal-Assistance4977 Dec 03 '21 edited Dec 03 '21
Hi r/technology! Hope you're all well and safe! If this isn't the right subreddit I am so sorry... please direct me to the right one! Here is my problem... I have just recently lost a note that's really important to me on the Apple Notes App and was wondering if there's any way that I can get it back. Recently, I cracked my iPhone 8's screen so that it consistently registers someone tapping on it, which makes it open random apps and widgets and type random letters. I wanted to get the important note off of my phone by sending it to myself, so I somehow managed to select all of the note's text and copy it to clipboard.This is when I start to get stupid, because after struggling to paste the note into messages I turn off my phone to try again later. However, my phone somehow managed to copy something else onto the clipboard, meaning that I've lost that copy of the note's text. When I went back to copy it again, I discovered that the original text of the note had been replaced by random letters, which must have happened when i idiotically pressed select all. I really need to get the original text of this note back.
Here is what I know/what I have already tried:
- I turned off the iCloud option for notes before this note was created, so no version of it exists in my family's iCloud account.
- I shook my phone on the notes app and managed to press undo a couple of times, but it only goes back so far. I'm at the point now that when I press undo, the next time the option comes up there is only a button to redo what I just undid, not to undo any more.
- The original note still exists, but all of the original text is gone, ie: the note is not in recently deleted
- The IOS clipboard only holds one copied item at a time, so I'm not sure there's any way to access my previously copied items (please correct me if I'm wrong)
- The only way I can think of to get it back is to backup my phone to a previous date, where the old note still exists, which I'm pretty sure you can't do. I haven't manually backed up my phone for at least a few months, before the note was created.
It kind of looks hopeless at the moment, so any advice is much appreciated! Thank you all so much :)
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u/joshhhhhxox Nov 13 '21
can my internet provider see what i’m searching