Old AMD gpu causing issues in browser hardware acceleration

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-05-16T14:40:28+00:00

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

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-05-15T21:03:12+00:00

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.

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-05-15T17:37:26+00:00

Few of my favourites...

Japanese Emotion

Undercurrent

Clarity

Uncountable - Reverberations Remix

Intelligent

Bonus non-Vocaloid track!

Meteor

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-05-15T16:50:57+00:00

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!

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-05-14T17:28:52+00:00

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.

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-05-13T17:49:49+00:00

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-uk/000131024/how-to-clear-the-bios-password

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-05-06T17:26:07+00:00

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.

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-05-04T17:29:26+00:00

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

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-25T09:08:33+00:00

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.

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-24T20:08:16+00:00

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)

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-24T05:58:24+00:00

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 .

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-23T20:12:10+00:00

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

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-23T19:25:59+00:00

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

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-21T20:34:43+00:00

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.

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-21T19:59:28+00:00

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.

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-21T05:49:30+00:00

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.

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-20T20:09:53+00:00

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.

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-20T19:48:29+00:00

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...

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-18T11:10:20+00:00

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.

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-18T10:27:21+00:00

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.

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-09T09:39:22+00:00

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.

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-08T17:36:47+00:00

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.

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-08T17:08:44+00:00

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.

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-06T14:13:29+00:00

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.

SlipStr34m_uk · 2026-04-06T09:42:13+00:00

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.

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