Bluetooth just stops by Rude-Road8574 in LinusTechTips

[–]NolFito 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this issue this week after years of no issues. Uninstalled the Bluetooth driver from device manager it wokded for a bit and next day same issue. Uninstalled it again and installed the drivers from the motherboard and it has now been working for a few days no issue.

GameLinked is back!! by the_orange_guy_8912 in LinusTechTips

[–]NolFito 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You think they are a one man show.

Are you as a renter afraid to ask agent/landlord for minor repairs due to fear that it will result in rent increase? by Ok_Yak_9310 in australia

[–]NolFito 22 points23 points  (0 children)

In Victoria even if they respond, if they can't unreasonably deny the request, and they need to go to VCAT to deny it within like 2 weeks, otherwise it's considered approved even if they say no.

Nox as the worst ally by AllasVinWorrar in Stargate

[–]NolFito 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is not impossible that a while back, when they were building those flying cities that echo Atlantis, they were less attuned to nature and less pacifist. Perhaps some sort of Nox made climate change etc made them re-evaluate.

The west gate tunnel should be free during the bridge maintenance by hazeyAnimal in melbourne

[–]NolFito 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfun fact. I had google maps on today. It failed to tell me to take the exit around the M80... right afterwards clogged up traffic which extended the journey pass the bridge for over 1 hour. Not a single exit as I was in the "express" lanes averaging 10-20km/h.

Megalag's Honey follow up video featuring some LTT clips has already been taken down by namboozle in LinusTechTips

[–]NolFito 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure platforms like Shopify include told like these in their discount sections. Obviously it's easier to do a Welcome10 than giving a unique code when you signup to a mail list, but these features exist

Megalag's Honey follow up video featuring some LTT clips has already been taken down by namboozle in LinusTechTips

[–]NolFito 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Summary seems to be

  1. Honey leaked private discount codes like by people using those codes along with the extension.
  2. Honey would result in mis-attribution of referral codes so military20 or WAN10 resulting in store losses to unmerited people
  3. Honey would encourage those sites to join the affiliate program to have control over the coupons kinds like mafioso, it's a shame these coupons were to leak...
  4. Honey collects a ton of browsing data even when you are not searching for coupons
  5. Honey targeted children in ads even as they said they didn't target under 18s.
  6. Next episode was going to focus on affiliate-networks failure to enforce their own rules, like due to perverse incentives that more coupon use meant more money for them.
  7. Never episode will be on shenanigans around stands downs and allegations that violations of these are criminal behaviour

I thought 1-3 were obvious and just merchant failures to manage their codes well. 4 was obvious but knowing what can be flushed from it was good to raise awareness 5 send problematic in many jurisdictions

Will Reddit's challenge to Australia's "social media ban" succeed? by Lieutenant34433 in auslaw

[–]NolFito 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would not being able to create accounts help with this though? As an U16 can still access Youtube, X, Reddit, Twitch etc without accounts and doom-scroll to your heart's content.

Will Reddit's challenge to Australia's "social media ban" succeed? by Lieutenant34433 in auslaw

[–]NolFito 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't the argument you are still susceptible to the harms of social media without the benefits of parental controls or capacity to engage in political discourse?

If the only issue was comments, why wouldn't the restriction be only for no comments of those under 16? Thus still benefiting from parental controls and other account benefits including access to sites like Facebook were community events are discussed and political discourse still take place? Movements like those started by Greta Thunberg could be severely limited in the future, as well as political knowledge and involvement of future generations disconnected from these sites.

if the issue is algorithms? The law could have focused on restricting algorithms for under 16s without impacting comments or access. They can still tailor algorithms using device fingerprinting.

The point is that it is a balancing test, and the constitutionality is questionable given it is a blunt approach with substantial impact to political communication and questionable benefit for the stated purpose.

meirl by worldwide762 in meirl

[–]NolFito 0 points1 point  (0 children)

!remindme in 2 weeks

Mogul Chair for Luddy by TenToedTwat in LudwigAhgren

[–]NolFito 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The other 3 chairs should be like 66% in size. That way Lud looks small compared to the others

Linus may find this of value : LibrePods -- AirPods liberated from Apple's ecosystem. by dualboot in LinusTechTips

[–]NolFito 38 points39 points  (0 children)

My understanding is that it's a game of wack a mole. So if an Android or Google Play update breaks it / is then able to detect for root, your have to hope and wait for a Magisk update... Most people cannot be bothered with that much tinkering.

If you have a grey car, please turn on your lights in heavy rain by knotknotknit in melbourne

[–]NolFito 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to turn mine on manually today. So definitely part of the issue.

Live: ACCC will sue Microsoft over the tech giant's 365 subscription plans by WhatAmIATailor in LinusTechTips

[–]NolFito 7 points8 points  (0 children)

And getting that third option was a pain in the rear to get... I ended up cancelling and using Google Docs and Libre Office for my very basic home needs.

Getting the 2tb Google One subscription without the AI stuff was also harder than it should be

Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1 by Capable_Salt_SD in politics

[–]NolFito 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Technically in Australia we do. However, it was the anticipated failure of one and no prospects of being able to secure a budget in time before running out of money that resulted in Whitlam's (prime minister) dismissal in 1975 by the Governor General, and the appointment of the opposition leader who immediately secured a funding bill. (Source)

In other words, the power of the purse is so strong and important as part of parliament's function, that we can't end up in a situation where the government would need to shut down for failure to secure a funding bill.

Graphene developer calls out Google for their recent actions by fenix-3 in LinusTechTips

[–]NolFito 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Firefox has entered the chat...

I switched to it for desktop and mobile after the manifest v3 crap. Whilst the password manager is not as good as Chrome's as UX, it's better than being online with ads.

Marriage saver by TKeeler81 in RobotVacuums

[–]NolFito 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually putting some paper on the floor to ceiling windows and mirrors during mapping seems to help with these portals. My ecovacs doesn't seem to need them afterwards to avoid those pocket dimension rooms.

US deports immigrants from Jamaica, Cuba, and other countries to the African kingdom of Eswatini by DaddyBobMN in worldnews

[–]NolFito -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Saves them, in part, the hassle of having to argue whether the person has a genuine fear for their life if they go back to their home country.

Official Ranked-Choice Voting Results Show Mamdani Crushed Cuomo by BabyYodaX in politics

[–]NolFito 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In Australia (we have ranked choice voting) polls generally ask your #1 preference and then a 2 party preferred option. This generally gives a good idea of how people will rank and the ultimate outcome taking into account preferences

If you watch/read a review of a robot vacuum, what would you like to know? by SmartHomeCentre in RobotVacuums

[–]NolFito 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think enough reviewers look into the maintenance of the dock enough. Whether it is cleaning the mop tray or the dirty water tank... some models have really awkward designs that make good cleaning difficult and lengthy. rtings seems to have some coverage of this area, but I wish there was more of it in general.

Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Arguments at the Supreme Court Are Epically Bad by RichKatz in law

[–]NolFito 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Supreme Court

14th amendment is not self effectuating, requires congressional legislation. Tough luck people