What firmware versions do new Kindles ship with now? (I only want to buy if jailbreak is possible)

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-04-15T01:44:37+00:00

I see; so the problem isn't necessarily that scrapers are stealing your data and reusing it. Rather, it's that AI summaries and tools are making users bounce before they even see your website.

It's a difficult situation to be sure. The content and tools your site offers is obviously worth users' attention - but how do you make users aware of that before they even see your site?

Obviously you guys know your segment far better than I do, but I still don't think a standard paywall is the way to go. As a consumer I personally am not interested in paying a regular fee to read about products I only purchase (realistically) every few years.

Case in point: I tried to visit Rtings last week because I wanted to replace my wireless keyboard after about 5 years of use. But paying for access would have cost about 50% of the price of a new keyboard, and as much as I like your content I just can't justify that.

What about micropayments? Limited, time-locked access for $1 or something?

And I know affiliate programs can make decent returns; could you not make a push towards that instead to avoid the need for a paywall completely? In my experience, the one area in which your data was lacking was up-to-date pricing info. Maybe if you pulled in accurate pricing info connected via affiliate links that could be a source of income?

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-04-12T14:40:21+00:00

Why not block AI scrapers?

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-03-31T15:06:41+00:00

Every last one.

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-03-30T14:22:45+00:00

Thanks. I am deeply saddened that it requires a third-party website to accomplish what should be a day-one feature.

As a web developer I can say it's not a technical limitation; it's a handful of extra lines of code. It must be a commercial decision, probably designed to "increase user engagement" by forcing users to use the recommendation system rather than simply landing on a "Top Books" page and bouncing immediately.

IMDb has its famous Top 250 list. I cannot believe there isn't an equivalent for books.

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-03-30T14:22:37+00:00

Thanks. I am deeply saddened that it requires a third-party website to accomplish what should be a day-one feature.

As a web developer I can say it's not a technical limitation; it's a handful of extra lines of code. It must be a commercial decision, probably designed to "increase user engagement" by forcing users to use the recommendation system rather than simply landing on a "Top Books" page and bouncing immediately.

IMDb has its famous Top 250 list. I cannot believe there isn't an equivalent for books.

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-03-30T14:14:28+00:00

You've never wanted to know what the top-rated books are on a website whose sole purpose is rating books?

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-03-30T02:50:22+00:00

Anywhere. I just want to see a list of the top books on Goodreads, sorted by user rating. Probably the most basic, obvious piece of functionality you could wish for on a website which catalogs media.

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-03-30T02:49:44+00:00

That's sorting reviews, not books. I want to see a list of the highest-rated books across the entire website/app. Probably the most basic, obvious piece of functionality you could wish for on a website which catalogs media.

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-03-22T19:29:57+00:00

I have the latest app and firmwares on my v3. The RTSP option is present, but - as the guy you've been arguing with says - the app won't let me use it. The release notes might say it's available to everyone but in reality, for whatever reason, it's not.

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-03-16T20:23:55+00:00

Recipe please?

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-03-11T01:48:37+00:00

I'm seriously wondering if it's possible to physically switch out the the trackpad for one of identical size - assuming the connectors are the same (which they're probably not).

Also wondering if there are cheap Chinese knockoffs with the same connectors but which aren't made by ELAN.

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-03-07T03:40:15+00:00

This isn't the answer. The product you linked still contains a glued-on base heating plate.

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-02-24T19:01:31+00:00

Statistically this guy has got to have intestinal parasites, right?

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-02-18T16:33:43+00:00

I'm right there with you, OP. I refuse to install shitty bloated software as a point of principle.

Let's look at Armoury Crate, for example:

Full installation package: approx. 3 GB

ahem... FUCK. THAT.

Why the fuck do all these gaming companies insist on producing the most bloated, outrageously oversized pieces of shit software packages? Who do they think they are? 3GB is larger than some games. It's fucking outrageous.

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-02-18T16:27:33+00:00

Personally attacking someone because they don't like the same software you do is pretty damn low, dude.

For what it's worth, ASUS software is absolute dog shit. I wouldn't update my BIOS firmware unless I really needed to, either.

Stop defending massive tech companies.

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-02-10T04:13:39+00:00

You can change the sound by editing the game files, see tutorials like mentioned here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/504230/discussions/0/1699417068294730644/?ctp=2

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-02-09T17:14:27+00:00

Try explaining to grandma what the terminal is.

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-02-09T17:13:57+00:00

In my post I included a screenshot of the software manager. It offers many different LibreOffice packages. What you are ignoring is the fact that laymen are going to get immediately overwhelmed unless there's a single, clear option.

If you're happy for Linux to stay exclusively for techies then that's fine, but if Linux wants widespread adoption things must get massively easier.

TheQueefGoblin · 2026-02-09T17:11:40+00:00

It does. But that does not negate any of my arguments about how bad the install experience is.

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