Daily Tech News 26 June 2022

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Say, whatever happened to that fancy Asus "Space Edition" laptop? Did it ever make it to market?

Yep. (Amazon)

On the one hand, kind of expensive.

On the other hand, with an i9-12900H it's nearly three times as fast as the laptop I'm using right now.

On the third hand, Amazon's spec sheets are maintained by idiots. This one states the laptop weighs 9.9lbs.

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If leaked specs of next-generation video cards are correct, your next PC might need a 1000W power supply so here's one from Gigabyte. (AnandTech)

Temperatures have been below freezing here in New House City the last four nights so this currently doesn't seem like such an extravagance. Play Minecraft on an i9-13900K / RTX 4080 system and keep the house warm at the same time.
Italy has banned Google Analytics, declaring it illegal under the GDPR. (Simple Analytics)

This is terrible. I'm out of popcorn.
Shocking everyone, a report finds that Robinhood lied throughout the Gamestop debacle last year. (Yahoo Finance)

And in fact was only kept alive by an unexplained liquidity waiver.
The SEC has proposed new regulations to deal with "meme stock" situations like this. (Yahoo Finance)

As described, they do not look terrible. Let's wait for the other shoes to drop though.
Is this ridiculous overpriced digital water bottle with its accompanying iPhone app worth it? No. (9to5Mac)

The promised "deep dive" is garbage and doesn't evaluate much of anything, but such is the tame Apple press.

Disclaimer: Rodents of unusual size? I don't believe they exist.

Posted by: Pixy Misa at 04:40 AM

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1 Hello Pixy

Posted by: Golfman at June 26, 2022 04:49 AM (hOMhY)

2 Good morning

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 04:49 AM (vd8XM)

3 On the third hand, Amazon's spec sheets are maintained by idiots. This one states the laptop weighs 9.9lbs.

Fat computing and Gainzz all in one

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 04:51 AM (vd8XM)

4 Fat fingers.

Fast computing

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 04:55 AM (vd8XM)

5 I'm still here.

Posted by: Ciampino - It's not true that the rain falls mainly on the plain. at June 26, 2022 04:55 AM (qfLjt)

6 I ordered an Antipodean gluten-free pizza for Pixy from Papa Johns.

You can check the order status by hacking AWS.

Posted by: Miklos tries, he really does, now Yayleen wants an Australian Green Card at June 26, 2022 04:58 AM (thbCK)

7
g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at June 26, 2022 05:00 AM (ENBF0)

8 This one states the laptop weighs 9.9lbs.

Yes...it's a water-cooled laptop!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 26, 2022 05:02 AM (PoZiW)

9 I ordered an Antipodean gluten-free pizza for Pixy from Papa Johns.

You can check the order status by hacking AWS.
Posted by: Miklos

It'll be delivered upside down

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 05:02 AM (vd8XM)

10 6 I ordered an Antipodean gluten-free pizza for Pixy from Papa Johns.

You can check the order status by hacking AWS.

Posted by: Miklos tries, he really does, now Yayleen wants an Australian Green Card at June 26, 2022 04:58 AM (thbCK)
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Does it have authentic kangaroo roadkill or is it really wombat meat?
Did you order him a bottle of those Aussie wines reviewed by that guy Monty Python? (curious name for a bloke that)

Posted by: Ciampino - and its not monsoon season. at June 26, 2022 05:04 AM (qfLjt)

11 This one states the laptop weighs 9.9lbs.

Yes...it's a water-cooled laptop!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

With integral .30 cal?

Deal.

Posted by: Water and booze cooled Miklos at June 26, 2022 05:04 AM (thbCK)

12 that guy Monty Python? (curious name for a bloke that)
Posted by: Ciampino

I will refer that to Corporate

Posted by: Miklos, with a bouquet like an aboriginie's armpit at June 26, 2022 05:07 AM (thbCK)

13 9 I ordered an Antipodean gluten-free pizza for Pixy from Papa Johns.
Posted by: Miklos

It'll be delivered upside down

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 05:02 AM (vd8XM)
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Well according to people that live in the Southern Hemisphere, as I did for 40+ years, it's us here that get our pizza upside down.

Posted by: Ciampino - and its not monsoon season. at June 26, 2022 05:07 AM (qfLjt)

14 Fuck

Just been referred to an "Internal Review Panel" of the University of Wollamaloo

Et tu, Bruce?

Posted by: Miklos, another boozy beggar who could think you under the table at June 26, 2022 05:09 AM (thbCK)

15 11 This one states the laptop weighs 9.9lbs.

Yes...it's a water-cooled laptop!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

With integral .30 cal?

Deal.

Posted by: Water and booze cooled Miklos at June 26, 2022 05:04 AM (thbCK)
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But do you have USB 3.1C compatible cartridges?

Posted by: Ciampino - the Sun must be shining somewhere at June 26, 2022 05:10 AM (qfLjt)

16 But do you have USB 3.1C compatible cartridges?
Posted by: Ciampino

I will consult with the software development team at Palmetto State Armory.

If they hire one.

Posted by: Miklos, unconcerned at June 26, 2022 05:13 AM (thbCK)

17 I dropped 80 pounds over the last few years. Honestly it has been about 90 pounds. When people ask me how I did it, I Legite don’t have an answer. Sure I have my views.

1. Stop snacking, drinking, and fing around.

2. Eat foods with all the colors on the plate. Eat protein, carbs, vegetables and fruits. We all know what is legit. It is not ad if this is difficult.

I have legit lost 80 pounds over the last two years. This was during Covid. What stood out to me was how easy it was.

Posted by: Quint at June 26, 2022 05:15 AM (jZZoG)

18 I have legit lost 80 pounds over the last two years. This was during Covid. What stood out to me was how easy it was.
Posted by: Quint

We could have used that

Posted by: C-A-R-B-S Carbs for kids C-A-R-B-S Carbs for kids , at June 26, 2022 05:23 AM (thbCK)

19 Looking at the Robinhood link another article caught my eye.

Germany Pushes for G-7 reversal on Fossil Fuels in Climate Blow.

...Germany is pushing for Group of Seven nations to walk back a commitment that would halt the financing of overseas fossil fuel projects by the end of the year, according to people familiar with the matter. That would be a major reversal on tackling climate change as Russia's war in Ukraine upends access to energy supplies.

I guess that solar panels and windmills aren't the best answer to energy needs all.

Damn Putin

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 05:28 AM (vd8XM)

20 Australia has humongous rodents, don't let him fool you

Posted by: Skip at June 26, 2022 05:28 AM (2JoB8)

21 I do remember once in Rockford, IL working really late in a university office on network upgrade, CAT2 to CAT5, and I left just before 10pm. I didn't know that most eating places shut anywhere from 9pm to 10pm. As I cruised all the fastfood places I realized my ignorance of local customs but was lucky to find a pizza lace almost in the act of closing. The proprietor, who looked Italian, was kind enough to make me a pizza. I took this hot box and drove to my hotel. At my door I was lumbered with a heavy laptop case, my overnight bag and the pizza and door key. As I tried opening the lock, the pizza box slid to a vertical position momentarily and when I got inside and went eat it, all the toppings had slid to one end. That would never have happened with a home-made pizza. It was still edible though to a hungry person and it was pretty good. (part 1)

Posted by: Ciampino - now I'm hungry for pizza at June 26, 2022 05:29 AM (qfLjt)

22 (part2)
Home-made pizza: the flattened dough is dimpled with fingertips and coated with olive oil, then tomato (pealed or crushed or sauce from a can) is spread over that, then the cheese, then anchovies/ mushrooms/salame or whatever is next and finally cook it. That topping is now glued to the dough and it won't slip. One can also start with the tomato and finish with the oil.

Posted by: Ciampino - now I'm hungry for pizza at June 26, 2022 05:29 AM (qfLjt)

23 Well according to people that live in the Southern Hemisphere, as I did for 40+ years, it's us here that get our pizza upside down.
Posted by: Ciampino

I guess we here in the Northern Hemisphere never developed a taste for cheesey cardboard.

Unless you like Dominos

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 05:31 AM (vd8XM)

24 all the toppings had slid to one end.

Not being Catholic, I do not know who is the Patron Sint of Pizza.

Posted by: The Blessed Miklos at June 26, 2022 05:33 AM (thbCK)

25 >>Posted by: Ciampino - now I'm hungry for pizza at June 26, 2022 05:29 AM (qfLjt)

Mmmm. It's always a good time for pizza

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at June 26, 2022 05:34 AM (Z/jzm)

26 18, my view is to eat a wide palate of carbs protein fiber and fats. I have dropped 80 pounds over the last three years and kept it off. Not saying I have the answer. But I do know what has worked for me.

Posted by: Quint at June 26, 2022 05:35 AM (jZZoG)

27 all the toppings had slid to one end.

Fold it over and you got a calzone.

There's an extra charge for that though

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 05:35 AM (vd8XM)

28 Home-made pizza: the flattened dough is dimpled with fingertips

Nipples

You'll know the difference

Posted by: Il Miklosio at June 26, 2022 05:35 AM (thbCK)

29 But I do know what has worked for me.
Posted by: Quint

So do I. But my body keeps talking me out of it....mmmmm french fries/

Congrats on the weight loss. I'm starting again tomorrow after my birthday weekend.

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 05:38 AM (vd8XM)

30 Hiya MLiiGRAM !

Happy Sunday !

Posted by: JT at June 26, 2022 05:38 AM (arJlL)

31 26 18,
Not saying I have the answer. But I do know what has worked for me.

Posted by: Quint at June 26, 2022 05:35 AM (jZZoG)
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Just have a bypass operation. I lost over 50 pounds and only got back some over several years. Apparently common experience amongst us cracked thoraxes.

Posted by: Ciampino - now I'm still hungry for pizza at June 26, 2022 05:39 AM (qfLjt)

32 Hey JT !

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at June 26, 2022 05:39 AM (Z/jzm)

33 Happy Birthday Bruce !

Posted by: JT at June 26, 2022 05:40 AM (arJlL)

34 amongst us cracked thoraxes.
Posted by: Ciampino

Sounds like a race of people on a Star Trek planet.

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 05:40 AM (vd8XM)

35 Happy Birthday, Bruce!

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at June 26, 2022 05:40 AM (Z/jzm)

36 Thanks JT

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 05:40 AM (vd8XM)

37 JT

Posted by: your car extended warranty has expired at June 26, 2022 05:42 AM (thbCK)

38 Happy Birthday!

Posted by: Bruce, Bruce, Bruce and Bruce (no Pooftahs) at June 26, 2022 05:43 AM (thbCK)

39 Miklos !

Posted by: JT at June 26, 2022 05:44 AM (arJlL)

40 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.

Posted by: olddog in mo at June 26, 2022 05:45 AM (CG7Tt)

41 Happy Birthday Bruce!

Posted by: Skip at June 26, 2022 05:45 AM (2JoB8)

42 Two: This here's the wattle, the emblem of our land. You can stick it in a bottle, you can hold it in your hand.
Bruces: Amen!

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 05:46 AM (vd8XM)

43 Thanks for the birthday wishes.

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 05:47 AM (vd8XM)

44 Cracked thoraxes?

The stuff of nightmares for Thranx.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 26, 2022 05:47 AM (MEfIi)

45 The other day I mentioned that I had a system reboot of my new HP laptop. I suspect the SSD. Now wheher related or not, notepad.exe got corrupted. There are several copies within the various Windows subdirs but the one pointed to by the Registry had 0kb length. Several other entries in that folder were set to 0kb too.
I tried all the methods found online but to no avail. So I used Windows to uninstall notepad.exe then went to the Microsoft store and used the 'get' button to fetch a copy and install it. Fixed. BTW that button wasn't there until I uninstalled the software.

Posted by: Ciampino - now I'm still hungry for pizza with anchovies at June 26, 2022 05:49 AM (qfLjt)

46 Correction: This model's weight was incorrectly listed as 9.9 pounds. It is, in fact, 9.9 kilograms.

Posted by: Epobirs at June 26, 2022 05:50 AM (uNrGf)

47 Miklos !
Posted by: JT

"Miklos" is mere social construct

Posted by: Mikleuse Decartes at June 26, 2022 05:50 AM (thbCK)

48 G'morning, all.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 26, 2022 05:51 AM (1n+EO)

49 Not 9.9 stone now, right?

Posted by: Skip at June 26, 2022 05:51 AM (2JoB8)

50 And lo, there was noodage.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at June 26, 2022 05:52 AM (AQr0G)

51 Happy Breakfast Day Skip!

Posted by: Mammy's of Myrtle Beach, since 1954 at June 26, 2022 05:52 AM (thbCK)

52 I dropped 40 pounds since last March. 280 to 240, with slow improvement from there with any luck.

This was the depression diet, where I ate little or nothing on some days, and much less than usual the rest of the time. My depression is lessening this month but the weight loss has slowed to a crawl. So being completely dysfunctional and wishing I had an off switch wasn't entirely without its merits.

Posted by: Epobirs at June 26, 2022 05:53 AM (uNrGf)

53 That strange to me brand of SSD:
kioxia KBG40ZNV 128 ssd
Some sort of Toshiba reject? Anyone know?

Posted by: Ciampino - I've been declared sane today. at June 26, 2022 05:55 AM (qfLjt)

54 31. My all time high was 310. My average over the last 20 years is 280. I am now at 225 and in many ways it has been easy. I wish I could explain the plan in detail. Someone here gave me legit shit and that was not In any way helpful. I was shocked how legit help was shit upon. Some go for bs.

It is easy to lose a lot. I did intermittent fasting; cutting calories, and lower carb. In the end, the thing that has lasted years is not snacking. In the end it is not a diet at all.

Btw ask me about low carb. I wish I had the answers but min my opinion that is no fix.

Posted by: Quint at June 26, 2022 05:57 AM (jZZoG)

55 49 Not 9.9 stone now, right?

Posted by: Skip at June 26, 2022 05:51 AM (2JoB

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Next it will be corrected to boulders or fluid gallons.
We could do troy pounds or even bushels.

Posted by: Ciampino - I've been declared sane today, wait.... insane? at June 26, 2022 06:00 AM (qfLjt)

56 NOOOOD!

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 06:05 AM (vd8XM)

57 I decided to lose weight to hopefully solve some chronic issues. Lost 35 + lbs just by eating healthier. I started with salad greens with fruits and veges for lunch. I included kale. (I know, I know, but it really only tastes like lettuce.) After a few days it stopped my cravings for sweets. Always eat some protein every day, but seldom eat after 5pm. Now after a year, I eat pretty much anything in moderation, and I haven't gained back any weight. Did it help the chronic pain issues, you ask? Somewhat, but not as much as I had hoped. But I'm pretty sure dropping the weight helped overall

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at June 26, 2022 06:07 AM (Z/jzm)

58 54 52
I went from 180 to just under 130 after that bypass.
I have almost zero fat left under my skin and do get cold when my kids say it's hot.
The answer, from my experience and that of others, is cut down on food. Everything else then one is fooling oneself. Less fuel less fat and more fat already there gets burnt. Just don't starve to death.

Posted by: Ciampino is getting a bit tired at June 26, 2022 06:08 AM (qfLjt)

59 When they first started to include POC in commercials back in the 70's, the POC were men and usually playing basketball which I thought was a bit racist.

Now I noticed with the super inclusion of POC, they have them dancing one way or another, which I think is a bit racist.

Sam Jackson is of the I MUST TALK VERY LOUD and annoy me school of announcer, along with Kevin Hart.

Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 06:32 AM (vd8XM)

60 That laptop is only 9.9 lbs when the 32Gb of RAM is full. Before you fill it up, it's only about 2.2 lbs.

Posted by: Kevin at June 26, 2022 07:00 AM (O7o4Q)

61 3 On the third hand, Amazon's spec sheets are maintained by idiots. This one states the laptop weighs 9.9lbs.

Fat computing and Gainzz all in one
Posted by: Bruce at June 26, 2022 04:51 AM (vd8XM)

LOL Bruce

Posted by: m at June 26, 2022 07:21 AM (YtnN4)

62 "The SEC has proposed new regulations to deal with "meme stock" situations like this."

Does it preclude hedge funds from borrowing more stocks than are in existence?

Posted by: JSchuler at June 26, 2022 07:53 AM (g69k+)

63 Thanks for the GME update. That shit's sooper important

Posted by: Draki at June 26, 2022 09:04 AM (UYViq)

64 I suppose that water bottle is good for people with some medical condition that requires them to monitor water intake and need reminders. What medical condition would that be? No idea.

Posted by: SamIam at June 26, 2022 09:07 AM (oasF3)

65 Does it preclude hedge funds from borrowing more stocks than are in existence?
Posted by: JSchuler

No, but they do protect Maxine Waters from future losses

Posted by: Mildly Citrusy at June 26, 2022 11:55 AM (Hx84d)

66 That strange to me brand of SSD:
kioxia KBG40ZNV 128 ssd
Some sort of Toshiba reject? Anyone know?
Posted by: Ciampino - I've been declared sane today. at June 26, 2022 05:55 AM

Kioxia is just Toshiba. They renamed the company.

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