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The Government is SUING NVIDIA? - WAN Show December 3, 2021 Dec 07, 2021

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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 NOTE - Timestamps may be off due to sponsor change)

[0:00] Chapters.

[1:02] Intro.

[1:32] Topic #1: FTC sues Nvidia, stops Arm merging.

5:14 Linus's follow-up video idea.

7:09 Linus rants about Windows, discusses video notes.

11:32 RISC-V vs ARM.

[13:32] Topic #2: Pixel 6 refuses to charge via cheap cables.

[16:22] LTTStore's sweacket.

[17:58] Topic #3: Nvidia's rumored 40XX series in 2022.

21:24 Reported specs & wattage of the series.

22:35 Intel's Arc series rumors.

25:26 "New" microphone arms.

[26:31] LTTStore's sweacket shipping & MI newsletter.

[29:22] Topic #4: Interesting applicants for LMG.

[31:44] Sponsors ft more technical difficulties.

32:14 ID Agent's BullPhish ID agent.

33:23 TEAMGROUP's holiday sales & gaming PC giveaway.

34:06 MSI's MPG Z690 Carbon Wifi motherboard.

[35:22] Topic #5: Microsoft Edge's "Zip" payment.

39:06 Financing will not justify debt.

[40:12] Topic #6: Floatplane development issues on iOS.

[45:29] Topic #7: Halo Infinite release.

46:06 Linus's home work progress.

48:46 Progression system & cosmetics.

[52:10] Merch messages.

[1:28:44] LTTStore cloth like colors & hair scrunchies.

[1:39:04] Outro.

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PC Gaming is Officially the BEST! - WAN Show November 26, 2021 Nov 29, 2021

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Timestamps: (Courtesy of NoKi1119 - NOTE: Timestamps may be slightly off due to sponsor change)

[0:00] Chapters.

[1:29] Intro.

[1:59] Topic #1: PC wins Best Gaming Hardware.

3:32 Comparing PCs with consoles.

7:54 Dark Souls wins Ultimate Game of All Time.

11:55 Other candidates for the award.

17:06 Linus's & Luke's "best" of genres.

[29:34] Topic #2: Tesla records YOU.

31:33 Tesla using non-validated self-driving.

34:15 Inaccurate promises by Tesla.

[39:24] LTTStore Black Friday deals.

[40:42] Sponsors ft technical difficulties.

41:03 Ridge Wallet.

41:42 Secretlab chairs.

43:00 Humio dashboard logging.

[48:50] Topic #3: GPU prices increasing again.

51:00 Samsung's potential 3nm chips.

[53:24] Topic #4: iBuyPower & Gamers Nexus.

57:26 A terrible deal is NOT a lie.

58:54 Linus's experience with rebadged GPUs.

[1:03:05] Topic #5: Qualcomm's exclusivity deal ending in 2022.

1:05:09 Linux topic, Windows is better at gaming than Linux.

1:10:32 SteamOS 3.0 & arch-based distros.

1:14:53 The intended point of the series.

1:19:28 Candy Crush, PUPs in Windows.

[1:20:24] LTTStore leak #1: LTT backpack.

[1:24:46] Ayaneo 2021 Pro.

[1:28:24] Merch Messages.

[1:31:25] LTTStore leak #2: LTT stealth circuit deskpad

[2:01:28] Outro.

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Apple Can Still Screw This Up - WAN Show November 19, 2021 Nov 22, 2021

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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119 NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to sponsor change):

[0:00] Chapters.

[1:49] Intro.

[2:18] Early Merch Messages.

[3:02] Topic #1: Apple's Self Service Repair.

5:38 Summarizing new service.

7:16 Was Apple forced into R2R?

10:44 Expectations & reality.

12:05 Louis Rossmann's response.

13:11 LTTStore gift cards.

15:46 Would repairability increase buyers?

18:30 SteamOS 3.0 & Linux challenge.

21:24 Linus cheats back into Windows.

[22:52] Topic #2: Streamlabs & OBS controversy.

25:00 Streamlabs copying Lightstream.

29:56 Is OBS in the right?

[30:54] Sponsors.

31:06 Ekster smart wallet.

31:58 Squarespace site builder.

32:40 Secretlab gaming chairs.

[33:16] Topic #3: Mystery box reveal.

34:55 Page & pricing.

35:28 Live unboxing.

43:04 Linus's overspending habits.

[48:22] Topic #4: TheNFTBay NFT piracy.

50:07 Showcasing website.

[51:54] Topic #5: Halo Infinite is back.

[1:02:33] Topic #6: The fall of Activision Blizzard.

[1:05:45] LTTStore newsletter.

[1:07:46] Merch Messages.

[1:10:13] Topic #7: Linus's house video discussion.

[1:21:00] LTTStore socks & WAN joggers.

[1:28:06] More Merch Messages.

[1:47:50] Outro.

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YouTube Made a Huge Mistake - WAN Show November 12, 2021 Nov 15, 2021

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Timestamps: Courtesy of NoKi1119 (NOTE: Timestamps may be off due to change in sponsors)

[0:00] Chapters

[1:44] Intro

[2:13] Topic #1: Dislike count changes.

3:07 Reasons to justify the change.

6:20 Discussing comments moderation.

8:45 What YT could do better.

9:06 Different usages of dislikes.

14:06 Linus's take on dislikes moderating.

[33:16] Sponsors.

[--] Cont. Topic #1: Dislike count changes.

35:27 Linus will call to discuss the change.

[38:12] Topic #2: Linux challenge update.

42:06 Game compatibility.

45:08 "Windows: from the perspective of a Linux user" video idea.

48:10 OpenVPN on Linux VS Windows.

49:58 Issues with Xbox & Windows gaming.

[54:50] Topic #3: AMD's data center architectures.

[55:58] Topic #4: Microsoft "SE".

[56:45] LTTStore party shirt & newsletter.

[59:35] Merch Messages.

[1:05:28] Linus leaving.

[1:06:06] Merch Messages ft Luke.

[1:31:26] Outro

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We Messed Up - WAN Show November 5, 2021 Nov 08, 2021

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Timestamps (courtesy of unzi)

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:04 - Topic #1: Intel's Embargo a.k.a. The Big Oops.

00:02:26 - Typical video scheduling, release and promotion.

00:04:15 - Quick summary and new approach.

00:05:00 - Topic #2: Intel's 12th gen processors.

00:05:42 - Controversy on evaluation methods and performance.

00:10:25 - Controversy on DDR5 RAM.

00:19:03 - Further performance and temperature technical info.

00:22:46 - Take on competition (prices, vs AMD, etc.)

00:26:05 - Perspective on PCIe Gen5.

00:34:03 - Sponsors Time.

00:34:12 - Spanning.

00:35:14 - MSI.

00:36:04 - Ridge Wallet.

00:36:51 - LTT merch

00:36:52 - New item: (Sample) backpack. (Princing guidance on 01:57:55)

00:39:39 - Luke's First time... with the LTT screwdriver.

00:42:09 - New dynamic: Buy merch, send a message (Superchats-like style, jump to 01:37:39)

00:42:46 - New item: Bananas for scale.

00:43:02 - Latest newsletter.

00:43:40 - Topic #3: Linus's First Time... on D&D.

00:46:07 - What D&D is?

00:48:30 - Linus "new" opinion on D&D.

00:51:04 - Video on Demand (VOD) info.

00:52:28 - Topic #5: Linux stuff.

00:52:29 - Latest on Linus's experience.

00:53:15 - Latest on Luke's experience (also, past experiences).

00:56:52 - GPUs are the problem?

00:57:50 - Series in the making: Linux challenges.

01:06:15 - Why Bing is the superior search engine.

01:06:58 - Quick take on gaming user experience.

01:08:02 - There are dumb things about Windows too.

01:08:55 - Command-Line Interface and Graphic User Interface (CLI / GUI).

01:13:23 - Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance Forever (FAF) experience on Linux.

01:17:03 - Take on (non-gaming) user experience.

01:18:40 - (Little off-topic) Previous "controversies"/techtubers with similar video ideas.

01:20:33 - Final thoughts: Distros, hardware, etc.

01:22:30 - Nick off-camera appearance. (P.S. We can hear him)

01:22:53 - Luke's take on "bleeding edge" distros and its updates.

01:25:04 - Unofficial Topic #1: EVGA (literally) lost a truck full of GPUs.

01:26:11 - Unofficial Topic #2: Facebook plans to shut down Facial Recognition System.

01:28:16 - Unofficial Topic #3: Side-loading apps.

01:28:25 - Craig Federighi (Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering) statement.

01:28:52 - User experience and other nuances.

01:32:07 - Topic #4: Switch modder vs Nintendo case.

01:32:11 - Context.

01:33:25 - Opinions.

01:34:14 - Unofficial Topic #4 - SQUID crypto was a scam.

01:34:34 - Unofficial Topic #5 - NFTs and blockchain games.

01:35:40 - Anthony's rant, read by Luke.

01:36:43 - Valve/Steam and Epic Games takes on it.

01:37:39 - Merch messages.

01:38:44 - How to clean the spout lids?

01:41:18 - Floatplane weird thing, Twitch and VOD.

01:42:48 - Newsletter archive or blog?

01:44:24 - Themed-pins or badges.

01:47:01 - Deskpad configurator. (Video on 01:54:53)

01:51:42 - Bad-time, same bad-channel explanation.

02:03:40 - T-shirt long-term goals.

02:17:41 - Farewell.

02:17:46 - Same bad-time, same bad-channel.

02:17:51 - BYE!

02:17:52 - Outro.

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We're Changing Our Name - WAN Show October 29, 2021 Nov 01, 2021

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Timestamps (courtesy of NoKi1119):

[0:00] Chapters

[1:33] Intro

[2:02] Topic #1: Meta is the NEW Facebook

4:31 Meta rebranding, Zuckerberg's statement

7:54 "Project Cambria" VR headset and Meta Quest

13:22 Thoughts on the change

[18:08] Topic #2: Intel's "Alder Lake"

18:48 "TDP" renewal

21:15 Competitive charts not accurate

24:52 Are faster CPUs needed for gaming?

[26:52] LTTstore purchase banners & message

[30:20] Topic #3: Linux challenge update

37:49 Linus's & Luke's experience

43:35 Streaming, Dolphin & Linux issues

52:00 Linus's take on GUIs

56:22 Linux's impact on socializing

59:42 Good & bad package managers

[1:04:10] Sponsors

1:04:18 Secretlab chairs

1:05:06 Ridge Wallet

1:05:40 PulseWay Remote Monitoring

[1:06:37] Topic #4: Nintendo's N64 subscription

[1:12:13] Topic #5: YT demonitizes bad kid content

[1:14:26] Team Seas

[1:16:11] Topic #6: USCO and right to repair

[1:19:58] LTTStore merch messages

[1:51:05] Screwdriver, newsletter

[1:57:20] Outro

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Apple is Tempting me... - WAN Show October 22, 2021 Oct 25, 2021

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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119)

[0:00] Chapters.

[1:20] Intro.

[1:49] Topic #1: Intel's Alder Lake CPUs available?

4:16 Reviewers are important for brands.

6:22 This might not be Intel's fault.

9:49 Linus is frustrated.

14:57 Press should have the correct info.

[23:38] Topic #2: Apple's new "MacBook Pro."

26:55 Performance & specifications.

28:24 Pricing & configurations.

30:12 Ports of the new Mac.

35:58 Is HDMI 2.0 enough nowadays?

38:16 The notch

46:36 Editing on M1x.

48:58 LMG changing cameras.

51:51 New AiriPods.

54:03 Apple Music Voice Plan.

[54:44] Sponsors.

55:02 Corsair's Xeneon Monitor.

57:01 Ridge Wallet.

57:38 Altium PCB design software.

[59:47] Topic #3: Linux challenge updates.

1:00:05 Linus called out for using Windows for VR.

1:03:00 Debating distro-hopping.

1:04:11 Luke's issues with lagging.

[1:06:54] Topic #4: Facebook's Oculus Go unlocked.

[1:13:45] Topic #5: EA & FIFA's contract expiring.

[1:16:52] Topic #6: Governor Parson suing over "F12".

[1:22:02] Topic #7: Alder Lake leaks, clashes with DRM.

[1:25:57] LTTstore gift cards.

[1:26:44] Topic #8: Linus's on-camera persona, acting & jokes.

[1:48:24] Superchats.

[2:06:32] Outro.

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Best Buy Scalping PS5s?? For SHAME!! - WAN Show October 15, 2021 Oct 18, 2021

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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119)

[0:00] Chapters.

[1:14] Intro.

[2:01] Topic #1: Best Buy scalping PS5.

4:39 Thoughts about BB's membership.

7:08 Memberships are not illegal.

13:05 Retailers & scalpers.

14:33 National registry proposal.

25:11 Nvidia TPM struggle with chipset pricing.

29:52 PR issues at Intel.

37:05 Enthusiasts conflicted about brand loyalty.

[39:21] Sponsors.

39:40 LG's UltraGear Speaker GP9.

40:57 TuxCare QEMU & KVM patching.

41:42 Freshbooks accounting.

[42:45] Topic #2: Google's Pixel Pass subscription.

45:18 Leaked Pixel 6 page, specification.

46:25 Pixel uses Tensor, Qualcomm's upset.

[50:09] Topic #3: HasanAbi's PC build controversy.

53:55 Trying not to get cancelled.

54:58 Donald Trump's PC build.

56:48 Linus not backing down, will upload on YT.

[59:48] LTTStore newsletter, behind-the-scenes.

[1:06:30] Topic #4: Vive's "Flow" VR headset.

[1:07:53] Superchats.

[1:16:11] Outro.

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I Have MORE to Say About Steam Deck - WAN Show October 8, 2021 Oct 11, 2021

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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119)

[0:00] Chapters.

[2:02] Intro.

[2:46] Topic #1: Valve's Steam Deck teardown.

4:18 Linus called out in the reaction video.

9:12 Thoughts on what Valve can do better.

11:31 Right to repair, battery challenges.

19:23 Valve does not recommend SSD swapping.

[20:47] Topic #2: Linux challenge update.

22:27 Linux dictionary is overwhelming.

27:37 Rules of the challenge.

31:50 Gaming, driver & hardware issues.

37:53 Steam's Big Picture experience.

40:02 Linus predicts hate comments for his video.

44:04 The good & the bad, compared to other OSs.

52:56 File extension & oddity with Github & Linux guides.

1:00:12 Gen Z does not know where to find files.

[1:04:43] Sponsors.

1:05:04 Honey Promo Codes.

[1:05:37] Linus rants about haters, devs & right to repair.

[--] Sponsors Cont.

1:12:16 Seasonic's Ultra Titanium PSUs.

1:12:54 Squarespace website builder.

[1:13:51] Topic #3: Microsoft agrees to study for right to repair.

1:19:21 Corporates versus right to repair.

[1:21:06] LTTStore new merch.

[1:22:55] Topic #4: Twitch data leaked.

1:27:46 Twitch's "Vapor" game streaming service.

[1:38:56] Topic #5: Facebook, Insta, WhatsApp down for 6 hours.

[1:39:49] Topic #6: Nintendo's Switch OLED Model.

[1:44:11] Topic #7: Feud with TeamViewer.

1:50:50 TeamViewer Support's response.

[1:56:07] Superchats.

[2:05:38] Nick calling about LTT-sponsored UFD Tech stream.

[2:13:43] Outro.

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Pre-Built PCs Are About to get MUCH Worse - WAN Show October 1, 2021 Oct 04, 2021

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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119)

[0:00] Chapters.

[1:21] Intro.

[1:51] Topic #1: Windows 11 VBS harms gaming performance.

3:18 Virtual machine & hardware issues.

7:46 Affected games & change in performance.

9:52 VBS is not mandated on custom builds.

13:03 Switching to Linux challenge.

17:32 Issues with daily driving Linux.

20:15 Polling which distro to use.

[25:23] Sponsors.

25:27 TuxCare QEMU & KVM patching.

27:01 Graphus anti-phishing cloud software.

28:22 Savage Jerky.

[32:27] Topic #2: Valve's "Deckard" VR headset.

35:11 Going standalone in the VR market.

37:46 Pricing of Valve products.

42:37 Poll: Which Distro should Linus use?

45:22 Tim Cook meeting with EU competition chief.

[46:48] Topic #3: Amazon's "Astro" house robot.

48:24 Criticism towards the robot.

48:52 Pricing & specs.

[52:06] LTTstore new merch & site redesign.

[52:56] Superchats.

[57:20] Topic #4: Asus's RTX 3070 with Noctua fans.

[58:20] Topic #5: Silicon Lottery closing.

[59:14] Topic #6: Steam disables downloading older builds.

[1:00:27] Topic #7: Dune Case has not shipped yet.

[1:01:04] Outro.

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