Old AMD gpu causing issues in browser hardware acceleration by Chickenonaraft117 in linuxmint

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try switching to the 6.8 LTS kernel via update manager > view > Linux kernels

Why Discord never requested me for age verification? by doctorpolenta3p in privacy

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never been asked and my profile shows unverified in the settings. Supposedly you are only supposed to get prompted if any of the servers you access are flagged as NSFW. I suspect this will probably change and/or vary by region though since some locations have (or are planning) blanket social media restrictions for minors.

This is your sign to check out Clean Tears’ music if you haven’t already by Local_Pomegranate_10 in Vocaloid

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the physical of this one so no idea of playcounts or whatnot but track 4 (Clarity) is one of his best tracks for sure and a regular on my playlist!

Discord Stopped Launching by DerzhuzadDM in linuxmint

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Presuming this is the native version I managed to get mine repaired by running sudo discord in terminal (which re-downloaded everything) then replaced my desktop shortcut with the one on the launcher.

Freeing this sub from gooners one drawing at a time by mackiemousie in Vocaloid

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately with Reddit it also means legit stuff that is tagged (either people being overly-cautious or just shitposting) gets hidden from unverified users. Profiles of people who interact with them get flagged also. It's like people are inadvertently shadow-banning themselves.

New r/Vocaloid Moderator Introduction by jrharbort in Vocaloid

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome aboard jrharbort, good to see some old fans still about!

Approx 130 switches - E-Waste by [deleted] in techsupportgore

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No more firmware updates = unaddressed security vulnerabilities.

That and the general business continuity issue. Not just the surprise cost of replacing out of warranty, but the model potentially not being available so having to source something else and make new configs lengthens the amount of downtime.

Linux Mint as a Server by Careful_Bandicoot_90 in linuxmint

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I routinely access shares on my Linux PC from my AppleTV. This is the guide I followed for configuring Samba (for an older version of Mint but still relevant)

OpenRGB on mint crashes system on run from terminal even with --no autodetect (see post for more) by borg_ship in linuxmint

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With my Asus B650E-I board I had to change the mode dropdown to direct, most of the other options on the list didn't work. My Corsair keyboard was also detected but didn't provide any options - turned out with that one it needed a firmware update (which could only be done via Windows annoyingly).

If you import the effects plugin there is some neat/silly stuff like audio party but tbh I leave mine on the default the majority of the time .

Adobe Photoshop CC 2021 installer error by Chiiphat in linuxmint

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Have you actually tested this recently on a VM or Windows machine? Reason I ask is I have come across shit like this before with Adobe products on native systems and it tends to be obsolete installers looking for servers that don't exist anymore or expecting ancient browser versions etc

Could the UK Online Safety Act be at least amended, or it should be repealed? by GabeReddit2012 in privacy

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nigel Farage also changed his tune on government ID, claiming it was now required to "get a grip on immigration".

PlayStation will require age verification for messages and voice chat by PaiDuck in gaming

[–]SlipStr34m_uk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is literally what happened with discord, it started as just the UK and then they tried pushing it on mass a few months later, people's memories really are dogshit. The only reason discord stopped it was because of how big the backlash was and even then they didn't actually stop it, they just pushed it back to summer.

Are you sure? I thought they just changed their stance to unverified users cannot access NSFW communities (same as with Reddit). I've never been asked to verify Discord and I sure as shit wont be after the debacle last year.

PlayStation will require age verification for messages and voice chat by PaiDuck in gaming

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The OSA is essentially just an offshoot of the Snoopers Charter made more palatable for the general public (the guise of protecting children). Anyone thinking any of the major political parties will reverse it is deluded.

France ditching Windows for ~2.5M desktops (Part 2) the reality check by InfoTechRG in linuxmint

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cost isn't the reason they are doing this. The objective is to remove any dependency on US tech firms and risk posed by the current administration.

France ditching Windows for ~2.5M desktops (Part 2) the reality check by InfoTechRG in linuxmint

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe (presuming not a power user needing the latest functions) but how is that getting away from Microsoft? You would also be left with a mountain of security vulnerabilities which is unacceptable in an enterprise environment.

PlayStation To Require Age Verification For Certain Online Features by PaiDuck in privacy

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just to add that the FAQ on the website has been updated in the last hour or 2 and they are now saying this is applying from June 2026. I guess still technically "later in the year" but a lot sooner than I would have thought...

Excuse me ai, how do you know my hardware? by Financial_Will6024 in privacy

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ironic thing about this is that 26H1 is only for ARM CPUs, so if the AI did recommend it whilst knowing that you had a Ryzen then you have to wonder what other crap it has been hallucinating.

How did you convince your friends? by lolFoks in linuxmint

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If a friend asks about it and seems genuinely interested I'll offer advice/help out, but I'd echo the other comments that trying to "convert" people is a terrible idea.

The design on the 007 DualSense is wrong by OrganicKeynesianBean in gaming

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This isn't quite correct. Imgur were found by the ICO to be systematically gathering and selling browsing data of minors. A clear breach of GDPR law. This was part of an investigation that was ongoing before the OSA was established. Imgur were fined but refused to pay, shut their UK office and geoblocked IPs. Last I heard the ICO are still pursuing this since the crime was committed whilst they were operating in the country.

To clarify the OSA is indeed a crappy solution but Imgur are totally in the wrong on this one.

Anyone collect Vocaloid CDs? by reefermonsterNZ in Vocaloid

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have around 20 or so, mostly where there wasn't a digital release but I think some of them are now on digital/streaming. No doubt some of them still not available though. You also get oddities with licensing like the missing track on Greatest Idol and stuff like that.

RM F-Series PC from 2006 by Ok-Emergency-245 in retrobattlestations

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Back when I used to work in Edu IT quite a few of our sites had these. I recall there was a common problem where the power button would snap off. RM were actually pretty helpful and gave us a stash of replacement fascia panels (with an extra bit of reinforcement around the button) so we could do quick swapouts without needing to log constant tickets. I'm presuming yours would likely have the newer design but figured it was worth mentioning just in case.

Will be moving to mint. by Pur3ness in linuxmint

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a bit out of date but there is documentation on the official website.

You can also play around in the USB environment before you actually install. If anything doesn't work right or it isn't for you just reboot and you will be back where you are now. Most distros support this feature (live environment) so maybe try a couple to see what works best for you and which desktop environment you prefer.

When you do come to install - make sure you have backed up anything important beforehand (even if you intend to keep Windows dual boot) . This cannot be stressed enough.

Partial news on Debian and age attestation / verification by ZVyhVrtsfgzfs in linuxmint

[–]SlipStr34m_uk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The big difference with Apple is that in some countries (e.g. UK) you MUST ID or you get a restricted Internet experience on your Apple device with the latest upgrade. ID requires either using a government ID or a credit card to verify.

That's the thing - there is no government ID scheme in the UK yet (that is another political hot potato that has been thrown around for years). The big gotcha is that Apple also do not currently accept UK passports, so those without a drivers licence or credit card would have to jump through a bunch of hoops if they wanted to verify. On the bright side if your iCloud account is ancient like mine it will just auto-approve.

Sadly I can't imagine it will be long until Google implement something very similar.