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  1. L0neW0lf

    I tried to get into MechWarrior 5: Clans as a newcomer, but it’s for the fans

    I remember multiplayer, first on 386DX and then on 486, with SoundBlaster Pro. SMC ISA LAN cards using RG-58 coax. The graphics may have been nothing to write home about, but the voice audio and the gameplay were great. If someone could re-create that, but with more Mech options, modern (even...
  2. L0neW0lf

    T-Mobile, AT&T oppose unlocking rule, claim locked phones are good for users

    Its just like the Russian ministers speaking for Putin. They all know what bullshit it is, but they’re either benefiting via gobs of cash or they get to keep their neck —or both.
  3. L0neW0lf

    Feds open their 14th Tesla safety investigation, this time for FSD

    It's not so much as a hate for radar as much as a love for profits, user-safety-be-damned.
  4. L0neW0lf

    Student was punished for using AI—then his parents sued teacher and administrators

    They don't have to be rich to behave like this, but usually the process of hiring a lawyer and bringing it to court involves real money. Otherwise, some parents just bitch that "the system is out to get their kid" to anyone who will listen, but it never gets past the school walls, board...
  5. L0neW0lf

    How to upgrade to Windows 11 whether your PC is supported or not

    Sadly, my greatest problem is attempting not to install, but to upgrade, virtual machines on VMWare ESXi (mainly 7.x) from an earlier (now unpatched) Windows 11 build to 23H2 or 24H2. I have tried every option I can think of. Editing registry keys, creating ISOs with Rufus, none of them work...
  6. L0neW0lf

    Ward Christensen, BBS inventor and architect of our online age, dies at age 78

    The BBS era was perhaps the best time of my life in many ways. RIP to someone who brought tech into my world into one of the most positive ways, enabling friendships I would never have had.
  7. L0neW0lf

    General Motors is ditching Ultium branding for its EV batteries

    That's all fine and good. But GM wanting to remove Apple CarPlay-Android Auto from EVs and to monetize me through a SaaS-style infotainment stack that will have unpredictable support at best will mean I can wait until they make additional better decisions.
  8. L0neW0lf

    Connected car failure puts kibosh on sale of 3,300 Fisker Oceans

    As usual, nobody thinks they'll need the technical staff --until they do. The real problem is, this should no longer be a thing, because they always do.
  9. L0neW0lf

    SCOTUS denial ends saga of Shkreli’s infamous 5,000% drug price scheme

    Obviously he didn't offer to take Justices Alito and Thomas on some primo vacations.
  10. L0neW0lf

    Hurricane Milton becomes second-fastest storm to reach Category 5 status

    No, but I'm sure he's working on making sure teachers can't tell their students about them.
  11. L0neW0lf

    Streaming industry has unprecedented “surveillance,” “manipulation” capabilities

    PiHole or AdGuard DNS in one's router are the only way to go these days. Whatever goes out of my network or back in is filtered.
  12. L0neW0lf

    County clerk who tried to prove Trump’s claims gets 9 years for voting-system breach

    I don't know whether to be satisfied that justice was served, or angry that January 6th rioters were punished far more leniently.
  13. L0neW0lf

    Toxic chemicals from Ohio train derailment lingered in buildings for months

    And of course, what is the aftermath? Nothing. Between lobbyists and those who are easily lobbied, nothing's getting done. https://apnews.com/article/east-palestine-train-derailment-safety-regulations-railroad-4db52c68daf68da05425b5b70363fb0a
  14. L0neW0lf

    Dell says sales team must work on-site 5 days a week to drive productivity

    That's precisely Dell's goal. The negatively impacted, well, Dell hopes they'll quit, so no unemployment and and easy budget cut.
  15. L0neW0lf

    Indicted NYC mayor to FBI: I, uh, forgot my phone’s passcode

    Oh, this is just an NYC/Chicago mayor/gubernatorial thing. You wouldn't understand. (/s)
  16. L0neW0lf

    Tesla workers complain about “culture of fear” at German factory

    Oh no. He only expects that of the little people, not himself. Hello Mister Musk, I wasn't aware that you frequented our little forum.
  17. L0neW0lf

    Flaw in Kia’s web portal let researchers track, hack cars

    FYI and unrelated but Hyundai just had its 2024 H2 maps update for multiple generations of vehicles; I'm sure Kia is similar. Release notes say that more EV charging stations are noted, and there are several fixes. Older systems, you update via USB key or the onboard SDHC card. Newer systems...
  18. L0neW0lf

    In rare move from printing industry, HP actually has a decent idea

    Once upon a time (with respectful homage to Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard) I loved HP. With them unfortunately long gone and passed away, HP could create world peace and I wouldn't trust them not to try and sell it to me in 24-hour time blocks.
  19. L0neW0lf

    White supremacist woman gets 18 years for plotting to destroy Baltimore power grid

    Clendaniel confirmed that she was 'determined to do this' and stated she would have done something earlier on her own if she had not lost her rifle 'a few months ago.'" ELI5, but how do you just "lose a rifle"? I mean, not sure you should have legally been in possession of one, your earlier...
  20. L0neW0lf

    iPhone 16 and 16 Pro review: Camera features headline a mature product

    I think the 16/16 Plus are a sweet spot that can't be ignored; but for what they're charging, I think they should split the difference and go with a 90Hz display. I understand needing some differentiation, but we're past 60Hz at this price point. Throw the non-Pro users a bone here and give...