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simplexion··on MacBook Pro
I wasn't a fan of it about 3 years ago before I had to work with them daily at my job. Now when a user brings in a laptop that doesn't have a touchscreen I tend to smudge the display because touchscreens are so damn useful.
simplexion··on MacBook Pro
Apple under Steve Jobs didn't innovate... they advertised.
simplexion··on MacBook Pro
While your dragging your finger across the touchpad to click on that thing you need to click on... everyone with a touchscreen is already on to the next task.
simplexion··on Microsoft Surface Studio
A not very good SSD is going to be better than an SSHD.
simplexion··on Xiaomi unveils concept phone with near bezel-less display
"Once we went to slabs with the original LG Prada all our phones have generally looked the same."
simplexion··on Google Pixel: the Android iPhone you've been waiting for
"That said, it had a significantly better user experience than contemporary competitors, but that's mostly because MP3 players back in 2001 were universally horrible."

I love how people forget devices like Creative NOMAD, Archos Jukebox, etc. when recalling the past of Apple changing everything in personal media players. It is the same with ignoring the LG Prada when talking about the iPhone. Just stop it.

simplexion··on It is now a federal crime to bring a Galaxy Note 7 onto an airplane
This is still a massive over-reaction for a device with a manufacturing defect that affects less than 0.01 percent.
simplexion··on The Effect of State Marijuana Legalizations
As long as you ignore the whole tax revenue part.
simplexion··on Computer Vision Syndrome
This sounds like you are diagnosing yourself with something that may not exist.
simplexion··on V86 – An x86-compatible CPU and hardware emulator
Firefox shot first.
simplexion··on Microsoft aren't forcing Lenovo to block free operating systems
I'm just going to update the BIOS on my Smartphone then.
simplexion··on Microsoft aren't forcing Lenovo to block free operating systems
You mean UEFI. Not BIOS.
simplexion··on iPhone 7
Where are you looking? aliexpress is the way to go.
simplexion··on Termination of YouTube Service on 2012 BRAVIA TVs
I agree with this. There was a time where smart TVs were useful but it is dying out. The other big issue with Smart TVs is they try to put the lowest powered SoC in that they can and tiny amounts of RAM.

They should all just be monitors now. The cost of a Chromecast, Raspberry Pi, or Apple TV is so low that it makes Smart TVs redundant. I actually don't understand why these manufacturers haven't moved to making their own versions of casting/streaming devices. I remember when I bought my Bravia a long time ago it didn't come with WiFi but you could buy their wireless USB device for AUD$80 (they blocked all others). Why don't they do that but instead a Chromecast like device (without blocking out 3rd parties)?

simplexion··on Google+ Redesigned
My monitor in portrait orientation looks great :)
simplexion··on Gene Wilder Has Died
How is it more faithful to the book?

I also really like both of the films but I don't see how either is more or less faithful to the book.

simplexion··on De La Soul’s Legacy Is Trapped in Digital Limbo
I loved how they were just zips of files downloaded from a torrent. They didn't even rip them themselves!
simplexion··on The History of Email
This is all wrong! If you search "Inventor of email" on Google you are shown the one-true email god is VA Shiva Ayyadurai. Stop denying him the title of inventor of email with all this propaganda.

Seriously though... I thought Google was going for accuracy in their search results. It's amazing that this idiots website is listed at the top when searching for this information.

simplexion··on LastPass autofill exploit
Definitely should have mentioned it. Encryptr is excellent.
simplexion··on MSI SteelSeries Keyboard LED Controller for Linux
Ahh... the AAA games. The games I am told are the best because reasons. If you can't play the AAA games you aren't really gaming.

You say you don't have a bias and then finish off by saying you are biased against Linux because it only has certain games. You only like games that are "great" because they hold an imaginary title of AAA.

I admit I am biased towards gaming on Linux. The main reason being I don't like being forced to purchase and upgrade to a slightly different OS to receive the "best" gaming experience. A gaming experience that can be had on the older systems but is deliberately crippled by the software. Hooray for Direct X!

simplexion··on MSI SteelSeries Keyboard LED Controller for Linux
Where have you been living the past few years? I only game on Linux.
simplexion··on Ars Technica founder on the AR-15
"Also, yes, I’m sure your gun-penis is very large. Here’s a cookie…" ~Jon Stokes
simplexion··on Ars Technica founder on the AR-15
“What I am not for are bullshit arguments and lies. ‘Fuck off, I like guns.’ It’s not the best argument. But it’s all you’ve got.” ~Jim Jeffries
simplexion··on Check out English version of the official newspaper of North Korea
Kim Jong Un looking at things: http://www.rodong.rep.kp/en/index.php?strPageID=SF01_01_02&i...
simplexion··on Learn the ways of Linux-fu, for free
Don't teach people ifconfig! It's all about ip now.
simplexion··on Welcome to Magenta – Google music AI project
I can't wait for the AI pop charts!
simplexion··on Amphetamine use in America's workforce
Link to full article: http://jme.bmj.com/content/38/10/579.long
simplexion··on Music World Bands Together Against YouTube, Seeking Change to Law
Definition of musician: a person who writes, sings, or plays music.

If their work is only a recording they can make money off of donations. This is how it works in my example of Hoodie Allen. He was directly telling his fans they could download his album for free and they were still paying for it.

I truly don't see how anything you have said here detracts from what I said.

simplexion··on Music World Bands Together Against YouTube, Seeking Change to Law
Yep. They should be paid by the musicians. Not sure of the problem here.
simplexion··on Music World Bands Together Against YouTube, Seeking Change to Law
I think you need to read my comment again.
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