Windows Is Cooked For Gaming

WAN Show May 30, 2025


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  Brad S
Thanks, Brad S! Hey LLD if and when a V2 backpack comes out what is one change or upgrade you each would like to see?
 
Reply to Brad S
Reply @Brad S! No plan for a V2 right now, as they try and get things right. Maybe like... 3 layer bottom. Not super exciting answer sorry.
  Chris C
Thanks, Chris C! Can we get more pool content? Looking to build one at my new house next year and would love to see more
 
Reply to Chris C
Reply @Chris C! When we got more stuff for his pool! It's just about pool season.
  Cody S
Thanks, Cody S! Hey Linus, Luke, and Dan! Love listening to the WAN show on my way to work. I was wondering if you had an eta on the Bit Storage.
 
Reply to Cody S
Reply @Cody S! Not right now!
  Joshua B
Thanks, Joshua B! Just got a promotion to Cybersecurity Analyst, what's your best CyberSecurity tip
 
Reply to Joshua B
Reply @Joshua B! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Brian D
Thanks, Brian D! Dear DLL, love the screwdriver and hoodie phone pocket. What was the most surprising video that did well, and what was the most surprising video that flopped?
 
Reply to Brian D
Reply @Brian D! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Michael K
Thanks, Michael K! Hello cast of the wan show, if I am only going to build a pc once maybe twice ever what is some tools still worth purchasing, I do already have all 3 versions of the screwdrivers
 
Reply to Michael K
Reply @Michael K! A really nice Phillips screwdriver.
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! To my future wife I can't wait to marry you in Portugal next year!
  Justin N
Thanks, Justin N! Hi Luke, Linus, and the Talent! Are any of you into Lego at all, and if so, what is your favorite set you've built? Love the show and thanks for making great products
 
Reply to Justin N
Reply @Justin N! Linus looooovvvessss his lego flowers. They are all over his house. I have no idea why, but it's a thing I guess.
  Caitlin R
Thanks, Caitlin R! Excited about my new LTT desk mat and I'm looking to upgrade my setup. What keyboards are you guys currently running?
 
Reply to Caitlin R
Reply @Caitlin R! I'm running a CODE keyboard with Cerakey BLANK white ceramic keycaps.
  Gregory A
Thanks, Gregory A! Have you ever done a hidden tech video before? Like putting an SFF PC inside a book on a shelf, camouflage a PC as a lawn-rock, disguising a foldable monitor or wifi hub as a light fixture etc etc
 
Reply to Gregory A
Reply @Gregory A! We stick computers into dumb stuff all the time. But those sound like great ideas and posts for the forum.
  Scott M
Thanks, Scott M! Fellas, whats the deal with Microcenter? Why dont they carry LTT mousepads or any Creator Warehouse products? It seams like a no brainer from a consumer perspective. Am I underestimating normies?
 
Reply to Scott M
Reply @Scott M! We aren't super set up for that sadly, but it's discussed a lot.
  Andrew B
Thanks, Andrew B! We need more DAN show, Linus black cargo pants when? Also hi Luke!
  Tim M
Thanks, Tim M! With the rise of SteamOS/Bazzite on the desktop, are there any plans at LTT Labs to include these OSes in their tests?
 
Reply to Tim M
Reply @Tim M! I really sure hope so. But they may be a smaller market.
  Garrett L
Thanks, Garrett L! Buying screwdrivers as Fathers Day gifts because my father and father in law keep coming and grabbing mine. Definitely winning favorite gift this year on both sides lol
 
Reply to Garrett L
Reply @Garrett L! You sounds like a great kid
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! Hi LLD, will the retro screwdriver be restocked and is a case for the bits planned? Thanks
 
Reply to Anonymous
Reply @Anonymous! I sure do hope so! Will have updates when we know more. Bit case is planned yes!
  Andrew S
Thanks, Andrew S! With SteamOS becoming more of a thing, would you do another gaming challenge where you and Luke switch to it as your main OS for a month, playing both newer games and older titles such as SupCom?
 
Reply to Andrew S
Reply @Andrew S! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Dustin S
Thanks, Dustin S! Would LMG ever consider developing a Password Manager? I feel like the LMG/FP team are the only ones who can make great password manager! Please???
 
Reply to Dustin S
Reply @Dustin S! I have asked Luke billions of times for this. I hate password managers so much.
  Dalon P
Thanks, Dalon P! Hello Linus, are LTT cables and ModMat still going to launch or has tariffs complicated those products.
 
Reply to Dalon P
Reply @Dalon P! We'll have updates when we can. But yes that is the plan.
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! Hello The Face, The Laugh, and The Heart. If the plus sizes are still soonTM, are 4XL+ shirts longer as well as wider? Hopefully avoiding the common trap. -A(not so)NanoMoose
 
Reply to Anonymous
Reply @Anonymous! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  James D
Thanks, James D! Thanks for the great content!
  Charles D
Thanks, Charles D! Hey LLD! What would be the best way to set up a home server for managing 3d print files?
 
Reply to Charles D
Reply @Charles D! Something with octoprint
  Alex F
Thanks, Alex F! LLD I bought Star wars game the other day and went to play it is told me to create a Ubisoft account, | proceeded to
 
Reply to Alex F
Reply @Alex F! Oh my gosh yes that. Anything EA or Ubisoft that I BOUGHT WITH STEAM WHY
  Sebastian R
Thanks, Sebastian R! Hi LLD! Any tips how to avoid infodumping about a project you've been working on? I'm doing a presentation about my final project for my degree as an indudtrial electrician and think I might overdo it
 
Reply to Sebastian R
Reply @Sebastian R! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  KATRINA N
Thanks, KATRINA N! Hi DLL! I'm surprising my boyfriend with this present! Could you please greet Maverick a happy birthday? He has been a fan of LTT forever. P.S. He's waiting for the shortcircuit towel. Thanks!
  Joshua B
Thanks, Joshua B! Just got a promotion to Cybersecurity Analyst, what's your best CyberSecurity tip
 
Reply to KATRINA N
Reply @KATRINA N! Happy birthday Maverick! :D
  Payton H
Thanks, Payton H! Dan is THE MAN, ty for all you do dan
 
Reply to Payton H
Reply @Payton H! <3
  Capra E
Thanks, Capra E! Hey Luke, Linus, and Dan! Loving the Offsite bag. My work is looking for software to track the status of requests and send automated email updates. What software do you use internally? Much love-Capra
 
Reply to Capra E
Reply @Capra E! We use N8N and a generic email sender.
  Kyler J
Thanks, Kyler J! I order these for gifts for friends and family so they can have a superior screwdriver in their arsenal. Any new color ways anytime soon? Also, is the mod mat coming out still?
 
Reply to Kyler J
Reply @Kyler J! Not to my knowledge but there's always something that appears from being a secret. Updates on the mod mat when we can!
  Phillip S
Thanks, Phillip S! Hey Dan and guest hosts, do you have any sports tech tours lined up this year? Things like golf (MKBHD already did this) have heaps of tech which are fascinating. CAD messages are cheaper! :P
 
Reply to Phillip S
Reply @Phillip S! I would love us to but not to my knowledge.
  Krzysztof W
Thanks, Krzysztof W! I love you linus and happy birthday to patrick i have been watching your show for years and i can not get enough thank you linus
  Michael D
Thanks, Michael D! The plex update, are you aware it was all to do with separating music so it could become part of carplay and android auto?
 
Reply to Michael D
Reply @Michael D! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Iain B
Thanks, Iain B! Can't wait to add another screwdriver to the arsenal
  Yasin Z
Thanks, Yasin Z! Hi DLL. Looking to take a long overdue holiday abroad and I am looking to Canada as the place to go. Where would you recommend to visit and do? Haven't been skiing in years so might have another go.
 
Reply to Yasin Z
Reply @Yasin Z! Some of the east coast random tiny towns are absolutely world-class beautiful.
  Rob B
Thanks, Rob B! Woo random stuff. Quick question for Dan, have you had a chance to play with the Bambu Labs H2D at all, if so, what are your thoughts?
 
Reply to Rob B
Reply @Rob B! I don’t touch anything Bambu any more.
  Jean-manuel R
Thanks, Jean-manuel R! We need more Dan and Jake, when are we going to get more Dan and Jake!
  Kameron S
Thanks, Kameron S! Hey LLD, question for you all, insert investment disclosure for short man, what laptops do you recommend for engineering college student for 1000 dollars or less.
 
Reply to Kameron S
Reply @Kameron S! I'd ask the forum! There's way to many variables.
  David D
Thanks, David D! Hey LLD just wondering if you ever upgraded your video editing rigs at LTT to use the rtx5090 since in your live stream you said the rtx5080 didn't have enough vram?
 
Reply to David D
Reply @David D! We couldn't buy any... QAQ
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! hi :)
  Neil Z
Thanks, Neil Z! Hi DLL. Finally purchasing a screwdriver. Luke, did you figure out APIs for accessing pricing on the labs website?
 
Reply to Neil Z
Reply @Neil Z! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Tyler P
Thanks, Tyler P! Hello WAN! Are there any games left on Windows that y'all play that aren't on SteamOS yet? If they all became available on SteamOS, would you switch?
 
Reply to Tyler P
Reply @Tyler P! Not to my knowledge. The library is insane right now. I'm excited to turn my livingroom pc into a SteamOS monster.
  nicholus d
Thanks, nicholus d! when are you going to update the intro video again i thought they were supposted to ® be easy to make so you could change them all the time
 
Reply to nicholus d
Reply @nicholus d! Bad for engagement.
  Kyle B
Thanks, Kyle B! Greetings from LWood
  Robert G
Thanks, Robert G! What is the best level of compression to use when streaming from a home server to your phone (assuming a high quality phone).
 
Reply to Robert G
Reply @Robert G! Whatever your speed and decoding hardware can handle.
  Benjamin G
Thanks, Benjamin G! Howdy partners, what is you guys favorite early internet meme?
 
Reply to Benjamin G
Reply @Benjamin G! DuckRoll
  Ryan B
Thanks, Ryan B! If Apple takes advantage of enterprice EOL for Windows 10 do you think there will be an uptick of MacOS in the workplace?
 
Reply to Ryan B
Reply @Ryan B! Absolutely not.
  Brian D
Thanks, Brian D! Dear DLL, love the screwdriver and hoodie phone pocket. What was the most surprising video that did well, and what was the most surprising video that flopped?
  Matthew R
Thanks, Matthew R! Hi DLL, I've recently been promoted to team lead of the team I've been apart of for the last 4 years. Do you have any leadership advice or book recs? How did you handle transitions to managers?
 
Reply to Matthew R
Reply @Matthew R! The Phoenix Project is kinda fun.
  Shivas P
Thanks, Shivas P! Amazing show tonight, I built two gaming towers thanks to you all. How probable is it that discrete GPUs will become irrelevant soon with the evolution of AMD's new AI NPU Chipsets?
 
Reply to Shivas P
Reply @Shivas P! I doubt it, but is always something weird that might happen. The heat output and size of them is just... pretty insane. I'd love to see like a Grace Hopper stuff.
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! Hi dienus, nuke and man. With the new elden ring out, im curious; have you ever played a souls game? If Would you consider a linus v luke gaming challenge, featuring a dark souls game among others
 
Reply to Anonymous
Reply @Anonymous! I'am not gud... But I did enjoy the amount of Elden Ring I managed to survive. I think L&L just finding time to play games is a souls-like
  Dexter L
Thanks, Dexter L! @LUKE I got a 2016 acura ilx and a gig as a network engineer in Huntsville AL. When can we have playlist functionality and disable auto-play [for when I just want to read comments] on floatplane?
 
Reply to Dexter L
Reply @Dexter L! One day man... one day...
  Keith B
Thanks, Keith B! Linus, have you watched the Anno 117 trailer? It looks like they may be bringing land combat back like we had back in 1602.
 
Reply to Keith B
Reply @Keith B! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Nathan A
Thanks, Nathan A! Hi LLD. What happened to the mod mat close to release?
 
Reply to Nathan A
Reply @Nathan A! Updates when we can!
  Tyler K
Thanks, Tyler K! Hi Lyre, Lute, and Dündún! Any new pet products on the horizon? Also, when will socks and cables be available? Any roadblocks?
 
Reply to Tyler K
Reply @Tyler K! We're always working on new stuff. Socks are just... super super complicated especially with Darn Tough being so good. Cables are soonTM
  pedro g
Thanks, pedro g! Long time listener, first time caller! Should I buy a Sony Mirrorless Camera to use as a webcam?
 
Reply to pedro g
Reply @pedro g! I use a 90D. Kinda based tbh
  Justin S
Thanks, Justin S! What AMD CPU would you recommend if I got a 5080? Building a new PC end of this year. Love the content shorty!
 
Reply to Justin S
Reply @Justin S! Best to ask the forum!
  Jason F
Thanks, Jason F! I'am a larger guy. Any hope on getting clothing larger than 3x1?
 
Reply to Jason F
Reply @Jason F! Big and tall are coming if my understanding is correct.
  Asif A
Thanks, Asif A! Nothing to add, just glad to have another sfrewdri
  Shane V
Thanks, Shane V! Hey DLL, how do creators cover the significant hours and cost to get to Computex? Are most on comped flights
  Shane V
Thanks, Shane V! Hey DLL, how do creators cover the significant hours and cost to get to Computex? Are most on comped flights and hotel or chancing that views+sponsor will cover it? Seems like a significant outlay.
 
Reply to Shane V
Reply @Shane V! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Justin W
Thanks, Justin W! Hi DLL. How often does LMG have to cancel big projects? How do you know when to throw in the towel compared to pushing through?
 
Reply to Justin W
Reply @Justin W! Oh it's very frequently. Lots of time a detail just kinda gets bad. Sometimes overcoming that issue is not worth it for the output of the video but it SUCKS.
  Brice C
Thanks, Brice C! Hey LLD! Thanks for the driver bits! I'm wondering what the difference is between the LABS blank t-shirts and the normal blank t-shirts? Also, cargo shorts when?
  Brice C
Thanks, Brice C! Hey LLD! Thanks for the driver bits! I'm wondering what the difference is between the LABS blank t-shirts and the
 
Reply to Brice C
Reply @Brice C! LABS has a tag that says labs on it so we can do some trademark thing I think.
  Christopher B
Thanks, Christopher B! Discussion topic: What do you think is the best provider of cloud service in 2025 ? Thank you LTT for the WAN Show, I have been watching for years !
 
Reply to Christopher B
Reply @Christopher B! I'm going with AWS for now
  Matthew N
Thanks, Matthew N! I recently nearly got my Steam account hacked they actually gained access but couldn't hijack it. I was extremely impressed with the level of Steam account safeguards that managed to save me.
 
Reply to Matthew N
Reply @Matthew N! Omg those guys are world class.
  Michael L
Thanks, Michael L! Hi Dynamic Trio! Will you guys do a show on Retro Handhelds anytime soon?
 
Reply to Michael L
Reply @Michael L! I hope so
  Zachary S
Thanks, Zachary S! teef are for chumps
 
Reply to Zachary S
Reply @Zachary S! chomps
  Jacob P
Thanks, Jacob P! Hell yea!
  Yousef H
Thanks, Yousef H! Hi Duke, Lan and Nilus! Given that AMD Z2E is just a Ryzen AI HX 370 with NPU chopped off, do you anticipate substantial price hikes for next gen gaming handhelds like Legion Go 2 or Ally 2?
 
Reply to Yousef H
Reply @Yousef H! Oh yeah things are probably going to get a bit spicy
  Aaron J
Thanks, Aaron J! I love Steam OS! How long do you think it will be before anti cheats will be adapted to linux do to the popularity of steam OS?
 
Reply to Aaron J
Reply @Aaron J! I really hope soon. But there's not a huge incentive. I mean, AC barely works on windows... lmao
  Samuel D
Thanks, Samuel D! I hopping to get a gray/purple for my wife for our 1 year wedding anniversary, it fits her style perfectly and she bought me one for a wedding gift 🎉 💍 I have my box so that's good
  Levi W
Thanks, Levi W! Luke mentioned Forza Horizon 5 earlier and it made me wonder what was everyone's favorite racing game ever? Personally Gran Turismo for PS1 had me hooked for hours at a time.
 
Reply to Levi W
Reply @Levi W! Gran Turismo 4 my beloved. These days I spend all my time in AC.
  Ilidio P
Thanks, Ilidio P! Hi DLL! Any chance to redo the mineral oil cooled computer but with up-to-date LTT jank standards? Keep up the great content.
 
Reply to Lidio P
Reply @Lidio P! Probably not for a long while.
  Martin M
Thanks, Martin M! Beyond the LTT Store and your own designs, what are some of your favourite "tech wear" clothing pieces (pants, shoes, jackets, hats, etc..)
 
Reply to Martin M
Reply @Martin M! Some of the weird tech streetware stuff is kinda neat. Otherwise fanny packs are fun
  Stephen L
Thanks, Stephen L! Will sticklocks be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2?
 
Reply to Stephen L
Reply @Stephen L! We'll let you know more details soon.
  Charles B
Thanks, Charles B! As a fan and customer who is partially blind, I'd love to see LTT continue to be successful by making accessibility a bigger priority. Thanks for all the awesome merch and work you do!
 
Reply to Charles B
Reply @Charles B! Absolutely!
  Matt M
Thanks, Matt M! Planetary T-Shirts planned to come back?
 
Reply to Matt M
Reply @Matt M! Might have been limited.
  Menahem Mend...
Thanks, Menahem Mend... My siblings sent gift cards to the store for my bday so I'm here with my first purchase! Would love a small desk pad
 
Reply to Menahem Mendel H
Reply @Menahem Mendel H! We used to carry tiny ones. Maybe message support and get more info!
  Caleb B
Thanks, Caleb B! Camping...(Starlink to the rescue), need a screwdriver...Realized my retro LTT screwdriver is at home. NEW ONE FOR
  Bailey C
Thanks, Bailey C! <insert merch message here>
 
Reply to Bailey C
Reply @Bailey C! { reply: "response" }
  Alexander B
Thanks, Alexander B! Team Chop off my Dick and Get Elon's money here
 
Reply to Alexander B
Reply @Alexander B! 10/10
  Erik H
Thanks, Erik H! Hey DLL- am I the only one tired of Mfrs naming products things that are impossible to search? The latest in the ag world is JD's AccuRate meters, which is nigh impossible to "accurate"ly query
 
Reply to Erik H
Reply @Erik H! Omg they suck at it and I make fun of them the WHOLE time.
  Charles R
Thanks, Charles R! Hey DLL, I was attaching my monitor arm to my vesa mount and torched the screw head too hard with a drill and broke the head of the screw off. Need to grab some drill bits to do it by hand next time
  Howell C
Thanks, Howell C! Hey folks, nice to catch up with the show. Don't know if anyone ever ask but, have LTT ever thought about designing a LTT suitcase? Being using both LTT backpack and the commute backpack loving it.
 
Reply to Howell C
Reply @Howell C! Super niche. Most of us travel with just the backpack hah
  Charles R
Thanks, Charles R! Question for Dan. Did you ever get the air table automation done (I think thats what it the software was), or is it still making you hit your head against the wall?
  Charles R
Thanks, Charles R! Question for Dan. Did you ever get the air table automation done (I think that's what it the software was), or is it still
 
Reply to Charles R
Reply @Charles R! Yes there are now many! I have so many bot children.
  Isaac W
Thanks, Isaac W! Hey LLD, love the stuff I've gotten over the years. I find Labs equipment to be super interesting. Any new testing equipment coming soon or is the focus on dialing in the existing test suite?
 
Reply to Isaac W
Reply @Isaac W! There's some REALLY neat stuff planned but I actually can't talk about it which is super lame. Super lame. It's a sphere though. Potentially.
  Robert D
Thanks, Robert D! Luke and Linus, Thank you for all the amazing videos—I use them in my classroom, and they've been incredibly valuable! Also, to my fellow teachers: We survived. Summer of freedom is upon us. Huzzah!
  Dillon H
Thanks, Dillon H! I can't think of one, I don't know what to say - my wife
  Z D
Thanks, Z D! Hi WAN! Linus - For WiFi sharing on planes, I've got a small GL-INet travel router than can run off a USB-C battery pack. Worked great on default settings, and runs OpenWRT if tinkering is needed
  Ezra T
Thanks, Ezra T! I've been looking to get a Framework laptop for a few years now. Do you still carry a Framework around? will you do a review of the framework 12? Also as a PC Linux gamer, it's been seamless
 
Reply to Ezra T
Reply @Ezra T! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Justin S
Thanks, Justin S! Hope all is well up North. If any of you were to donate would you engage more with a charity that provides reasoning and shows where they spent the donation to the penny or rather donate and forget?
 
Reply to Justin S
Reply @Justin S! I know we support the BC Children's Hospital Foundation.
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! I've been watching since I was 12... Now I'm 28 with 2 kids. Let that sink in...
 
Reply to Anonymous
Reply @Anonymous! Oh boy.......
  Filip R
Thanks, Filip R! Couldn't decide which to get, so I bought your whole shop. If Apple made the exact same product as Framework, would the tech community still support it as hard?
 
Reply to Filip R
Reply @Filip R! Oh heck yeah you know it.
  krug n
Thanks, krug n! This is for Luke, with his new obsession with westaboos, have you seen or heard of cowboy action shooting. to participate you are required to dress up and have a cowboy nick name. its cosplay with gun
 
Reply to krug n
Reply @krug n! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Eli L
Thanks, Eli L! You've done some fire truck coverage, how about how large fire alarm / life safety systems work? I'm sure the CFAA (or CFAA podcast) would be ecstatic to help.
 
Reply to Eli L
Reply @Eli L! That sounds sick tbh
  Matthew C
Thanks, Matthew C! Hi DLL - any board games you are playing right now?
 
Reply to Matthew C
Reply @Matthew C! Twilight Imperium.
  Nick M
Thanks, Nick M! Good evening Dan & "The Talent"! Question for you three..what job would you want to do at any of the LMG businesses if you couldn't do your current job anymore?
 
Reply to Nick M
Reply @Nick M! I think I'll move to accounting.
  Theodore S
Thanks, Theodore S! Big Fan of the Big Nerd Gaming squad. Cant wait to rep the crew when this comes in!
  Anthony S
Thanks, Anthony S! Hi gang, do you think we will ever see sub 200mm GPUs for anything above 60 class? I recently bought an AsRock DeskMeet X600 and would love to put something like a 5070 in it.
 
Reply to Anthony S
Reply @Anthony S! They getting HUGE. Maybe one day
  Andrii B
Thanks, Andrii B! We want more t-shirt colors! I would buy all of them. Awesome quality, thanks!
  Daniel L
Thanks, Daniel L! Thoughts on ai-2027? I just saw a vid about it and read the paper it was based on...and I'm kinda worried now :)
 
Reply to Daniel L
Reply @Daniel L! All of this is very scary. I wish the world the best in the coming few years.
  Shakir T
Thanks, Shakir T! Hello good sirs, do you think Nvidia is hiding a big drop in their gaming segment with Nintendo's Switch 2 orders from their latest earnings report? Also, any plans for a video on offloading PhysX? Ty
 
Reply to Shakir T
Reply @Shakir T! Oh they are gunna be fine focusing on enterprise I think.
  Alexander L
Thanks, Alexander L! Linus, do your kids think your job is cool? or is dad's job always by default "uncool" to kids even if it's a successful youtuber?
 
Reply to Alexander L
Reply @Alexander L! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Vincent S
Thanks, Vincent S! Hey Long Dill Lupus, How do you manage career advancement through management adversity
 
Reply to Vincent S
Reply @Vincent S! I believe if it's that bad you basically move jobs lmao
  Joshua A
Thanks, Joshua A! Thanks to Dan, Luke, & Plouffe for signing congratulations to Dr. Sparky at CES. Best wishes to all!
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! How many t-shirts do I have to buy for Linus to fight a bear?
 
Reply to Anonymous
Reply @Anonymous! 1
  Richard S
Thanks, Richard S! Excited for the mystery sweater! Will you ever make a fidget toy? My precision screwdriver is now my favorite fidget toy but a proper one would also be fun.
 
Reply to Richard S
Reply @Richard S! I know we were working on some CPU ones but it might have fallen flat.
  Remy F
Thanks, Remy F! Hi guys! A few weeks ago a saw a video about a Bosch dishwasher needing cloud connection for accessing a few modes. What Infuriating and/or useless mandatory cloud connection have you seen?
 
Reply to Remy F
Reply @Remy F! Like.... home temperature controllers. Thermostats are insane.
  Weipeng L
Thanks, Weipeng L! Greetings WAN.DLL. After all these years showered by Micro Center ads, finally they opened one within 2hr drive. Lining up to get a parking spot rn. Is there a shop you really want but no avai nearby?
 
Reply to Weipeng L
Reply @Weipeng L! Yeah In-N-Out inside a Microcenter.
  Kenneth B
Thanks, Kenneth B! Question for all three of you guys: As people of above-average intelligence, how do you educate or correct people without sounding like an arrogant know-it-all? I have yet to figure it out.
 
Reply to Kenneth B
Reply @Kenneth B! Treat them like a petulant cat and spit on them. Then try and find an angle that they understand that the topic can be broken down into. There's always a way to explain something.
  Matthew R
Thanks, Matthew R! Hey Linus, Luke, or Dan, do any of you have any experience with live theatre tech or their control systems e.g. lighting/sound boards, EOS, DMX, Dante? Would you do a video on them? PS Check out LDI.
 
Reply to Matthew R
Reply @Matthew R! I do! All the above. We did some Floatplane videos about the Dante system I designed for Smash Champs. We also use DMX around the office for lighting control.
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! I'm interested in getting my first NAS but I've heard that security is a concern when connecting off of the local network (eg. accessing photos on my phone). What is the best way to mitigate this?
 
Reply to Anonymous
Reply @Anonymous! Lots of them have pretty good security but it might be something to talk to our forum about depending on your needs.
  Matthew P
Thanks, Matthew P! DLL: (PHIL major here) Considering Gabe + Elon's investments in brain chips, how augmented must humanity be to become inhuman? On the other end, how lacking must a human be to become inhuman?
 
Reply to Matthew P
Reply @Matthew P! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Nathan M
Thanks, Nathan M! I got my screwdriver taken by TSA over the weekend. They said 7in was the limit. That extra inch made it a real weapon apparently...
 
Reply to Nathan M
Reply @Nathan M! Yep... stubby + extension is the play. Please check the regs before you fly.
  Nathan Z
Thanks, Nathan Z! Hello DLL, long time alcoholic, first time public urinator! Linus, do you ever miss your folding phone? I got a Fold 6 from work earlier this year, and have been loving it, especially for multitasking
 
Reply to Nathan Z
Reply @Nathan Z! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Jacob P
Thanks, Jacob P! Thanks guys for all you do. Finally grabbing a screwdriver! And I'm sure my cats will love the pet cave
  Spencer C
Thanks, Spencer C! Hello functional members. What would is the funniest Wifi name?
 
Reply to Spencer C
Reply @Spencer C! RCMP Surveillance Horse
  Stefan S
Thanks, Stefan S! I have all your bags, now i need an everyday shoulder sling type of a bag for my wallet, keys, etc to match. Would love to provide some ideas and feedback.
 
Reply to Stefan S
Reply @Stefan S! I think we were doing one of those
  Carl H
Thanks, Carl H! Why not force all devices ship with a QR code (or just an easy to type link) that goes and finds the latest drivers for the product? It makes it easier than look up the wrong "ASUS taichi” by mistake
 
Reply to Carl H
Reply @Carl H! Now the URL can't change
  James J
Thanks, James J! Hey Linux, Loot, and Danta, what are your thoughts on an all-season work jacket with a pen holder in the sleeve? You've got the cargo pants, so why not this? Gift card's riding on it. Let's go!
 
Reply to James J
Reply @James J! Let support know your suggestion!
  Alex B
Thanks, Alex B! Hopefully the retro screwdriver doesn't come back anytime soon. I got too impatient, looking forward to use this in my new position.
  Alexander H
Thanks, Alexander H! First Merch Message! Hello to LLD and future me (When I listen to the VOD) I play games on Friday Nights with friends and realised the WAN was live and decided to tune in while we were setting up.
  Joshua A
Thanks, Joshua A! Moved my Microsoft MFA to Proton earlier this week - and used the LTT link to sign up for the service.
  Marc S
Thanks, Marc S! Cheers, DLL. I realized today that I have been a subscriber and near daily watcher for a decade this month. Thanks for the lulz, and quality memes. And for the Tech Tip, I guess. But just the tip.
 
Reply to Marc S
Reply @Marc S! Only the best tips for you Marc S. Your outie would be very proud of you.
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! Have you guys been on a cruise before? There are Alaska ones that leave out of Vancouver.
 
Reply to Anonymous
Reply @Anonymous! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Kyle D
Thanks, Kyle D! Will the CPU pillow be making a comeback at all?
 
Reply to Kyle D
Reply @Kyle D! Prolly not
  Edward T
Thanks, Edward T! Been using my LTT driver daily since launch (black shaft, very weathered now) and the ratchet is skipping occasionally. Would you want it for F.A. if/when it becomes unusable? Also, account is borked
 
Reply to Edward T
Reply @Edward T! We'll let you know more details soon.
  Eric E
Thanks, Eric E! Hi DLL, will the sweat shorts be restocked?
 
Reply to Eric E
Reply @Eric E! Hopefully!
  Andre P
Thanks, Andre P! There's a lot of talk about saving older Windows 10 PC's with Linux. How old do you think a computer or laptop can be before even Linux can't save it from the e-waste bin?
 
Reply to Andre P
Reply @Andre P! All computers can run linux. :)
  Matthew A
Thanks, Matthew A! Always looking for a mysterious Canadian box ❤️
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! 4th and 5th Screwdrivers purchased great gift for the tool users in your life. :P
  Josiah K
Thanks, Josiah K! Hi Hobby Painter, Floatplane Maestro, and who the F is Dan Besser, to what extent is the Trust me Bro warranty good for denting and leaky LTT 400z water bottles? I have 3 that have issues. Love U WAN.
 
Reply to Josiah K
Reply @Josiah K! We'll follow up with you soon.
  Jacob B
Thanks, Jacob B! Hey y'all, what are some underrated games you've played recently?
 
Reply to Jacob B
Reply @Jacob B! Underrated? Molek-Syntez should probably be a little higher.
  Ohm S
Thanks, Ohm S! Really a question for anyone, quick thoughts on Chicago?
 
Reply to Ohm S
Reply @Ohm S! Your pizza is one I've not had. I've also heard it's not pizza.
  Jean-Sébastien R
Thanks, Jean-Sébastien R! I run 11 tech retail stores. Love tech... but some days I just want to raise goats off-grid. DLL — ever feel that way, or am I one Windows update away from snapping?
 
Reply to Jean-Sébastien R
Reply @Jean-Sébastien R! I actually say that super frequently. Never heard anyone else echo the sentiment. "I should have been a goat farmer."
  Quade S
Thanks, Quade S! Hey LLD, what's the best way to test a used handheld pc when trying to buy off marketplace/ crai
 
Reply to Quade S
Reply @Quade S! Run a Cinebench or a Furmark. Or both.
  Robert J
Thanks, Robert J! Hey linus and Luke, I've been watching since middle school and am now a college senior. As a trans person in a
  Robert J
Thanks, Robert J! Hey linus and Luke, I've been watching since middle school and am now a college senior. Ad a trans person in a hateful environment i have always appreciated the friendliness of your channel. Thanks.
 
Reply to Robert J
Reply @Robert J! <3
  Kaden S
Thanks, Kaden S! Hey guys! Fist merch message here. With Steam 0S on the way, and Valve Deckard on the horizon. Do you think the operating system will be similar enough that you can use desktop apps in VR?
 
Reply to Kaden S
Reply @Kaden S! Oh my gosh that would be very cool to have a more native VR os. Oh heck oh jeeze.
  Jason T
Thanks, Jason T! How will we know when the winners are picked for the ROG upgrade contest? Want to build a new PC soon if I don't win.
 
Reply to Jason T
Reply @Jason T! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Isai B
Thanks, Isai B! Dear LLD, why isn't the Jerry rig everything knife sold anymore? And will we ever see it or other creator merch on the store?
 
Reply to lsaï B
Reply @lsaï B! Linus cut himself or something
  David F
Thanks, David F! The world is scary and complicated and the internet doesn't help.
 
Reply to David F
Reply @David F! mood
  Robert B
Thanks, Robert B! WEN MOD MAT?
 
Reply to Robert B
Reply @Robert B! Updates when we can!
  Logan R
Thanks, Logan R! Hello LLD, been watching since grade 8 (over 10 years ago now) just finished rewatching scrap yard wars season 3. What do you think of having special guest's for nex
 
Reply to Logan R
Reply @Logan R! No spoilers
  Alexander J
Thanks, Alexander J! The video for a clean windows install was great, but do you think Microsoft will ever lose the current market share they have with windows?
 
Reply to Alexander J
Reply @Alexander J! Only when more software is built for Linux too.
  Andrew S
Thanks, Andrew S! With SteamOS becoming more of a thing, would you do another gaming challenge where you and Luke switch to it as your main OS for a month, playing both newer games and older titles such as SupCom?
  Riley P
Thanks, Riley P! Hi Dan! You guys do an awesome job.
  Yan X
Thanks, Yan X! Huge fan of the quality and love you put into your products! Owner of Screwdriver, Stubby Screwdriver, Backpack, Commuter Backpack, Tech Sack, and now the Offsite Laptop Bag! Keep up the amazing work!
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! Hello The Face, The Laugh, and The Heart. If the plus sizes are still soonTM, are 4XL+ shirts longer as well as wider? Hopefully avoiding the common trap. -A(not so)NanoMoose
  Sebastian R
Thanks, Sebastian R! Hi LLD! Any tips how to avoid infodumping about a project you've been working on? I'm doing a presentation about my final project for my degree as an indudtrial electrician and think I might overdo it
  Rogelio S
Thanks, Rogelio S! Hi Dan Duke & Dinus, you guys have a mac studio as an Al server at ltt, but what are the actual Al workloads that you guys are doing because i dont know what other than Al slop you can do with Al
 
Reply to Rogelio S
Reply @Rogelio S! Really good for like, just getting past the blank canvas. But honestly we do not utilize it as much as we want to. It's kinda sad but Luke and I are trying to fix that.
  Michael D
Thanks, Michael D! The plex update, are you aware it was all to do with separating music so it could become part of carplay and android auto?
  Neil Z
Thanks, Neil Z! Hi DLL. Finally purchasing a screwdriver. Luke, did you figure out APIs for accessing pricing on the labs website?
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! Hi Dan, you're great! hello Luke you're great2. Also, Linus, how do you feel about the future of a one Canada economy? Also my player 2 watching WAN for the first time lol.
  Zachary M
Thanks, Zachary M! Keep seeing it on all the videos f*** it send it and get one.
  Keith B
Thanks, Keith B! Linus, have you watched the Anno 117 trailer? It looks like they may be bringing land combat back like we had back in
  Shane V
Thanks, Shane V! Hey DLL, how do creators cover the significant hours and cost to get to Computex? Are most on comped flights and hotel or chancing that views+spansor will cover it? Seems like a significant outlay.
  Abdulrauuf E
Thanks, Abdulrauuf E! Hello link, luck, and dozer. I just watched a Wan where someone asked what has been your biggest regret with LMG, my question is what do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment with LMG.
 
Reply to Abdulrauuf E
Reply @Abdulrauuf E! Being here right now for this long. Prolly getting to the point of the lab
  Christian C
Thanks, Christian C! Are you still torturing yourself with the bubblies in the fridge, or on a new drink?
  Michael D
Thanks, Michael D! Plex separating , I think you have underestimated, basically Spotify from you NAS. Don't you think this should be celebrated?
  Ezra T
Thanks, Ezra T! I've been looking to get a Framework laptop for a few years now. Do you still carry a Framework around? will you do a review of the framework 12? Also as a PC Linux gamer, it's been seamless
  krug n
Thanks, krug n! This is for Luke, with his new obsession with westaboos, have you seen or heard of cowboy action shooting. to participate
  Dan F
Thanks, Dan F! My Opa was a milkman. Worked 4 days a week. He supported a family of 4. Newer-ish cars and a cottage. Never again 🤖
  Alexander L
Thanks, Alexander L! Linus, do your kids think your job is cool? or is dad's job always by default "uncool" to kids even if it's a successful youtuber?
  Matthew P
Thanks, Matthew P! DLL: (PHIL major here) Considering Gabe + Elon's investments in brain chips, how augmented must humanity be to become inhuman? On the other end, how lacking must a human be to become inhuman?
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! Quick question for Luke are you still planning on attending open sauce?
 
Reply to Anonymous
Reply @Anonymous! Your message was curated! We will answer it later in the show.
  Austin-Lee S
Thanks, Austin-Lee S! Good evening! When can we expect new stickers? Or more older stickers? We want stickers.
 
Reply to Austin-Lee S
Reply @Austin-Lee S! SoonTM
  Nathan Z
Thanks, Nathan Z! Hello DLL, long time alcoholic, first time public urinator! Linus, do you ever miss your folding phone? I got a Fold 6 from work earlier this year, and have been loving it, especially for multitasking
  Xu Y
Thanks, Xu Y! Hi Dan, could you ding Linus randomly until he catches on?
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! Have you guys been on a cruise before? There are Alaska ones that leave out of Vancouver.
  Jason T
Thanks, Jason T! How will we know when the winners are picked for the ROG upgrade contest? Want to build a new PC soon if I don't win..

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