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Hi LLD, Hoping you are all having a great start to 2024! Shout out to my fellow bloo colour appreciating friend iono, order on the way wohoo!
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My wife and I are getting a pair of the lounge pants. She's not into tech but loves Monk and I let her know when he shows up in techlinked :) what's an upcoming product you're really excited about?
Thanks, Christopher C!
Hey LLD, I have a serious question for all of you: What is your fav/go-to snack? Salty or sweet? Nuts and fruit? or just junk food?
Thanks, Garren O!
Hey DLL! I was about to buy the Alienware AW3423DWF, but after seeing the video over the AW2725DF, I am caught right between. Which would you choose? Is there something else around the corner?
Thanks, Max B!
Hey WAN.DLL Finally using Holiday Gift Cards since friends listened and gave me them. Are there any places you ask Gift Cards for or want items for when people want to give you gifts
Reply @Max B!
I never want a gift card! They always feel a little wasteful and like a burden. Now I have to remember I have one and need to go to a place and complicated.
Thanks, William S!
Are there any plans for the lab to test digital art tools like drawing tablets and pens? It's pretty niche but I can't think of any review outlets that can test these devices on the level of the lab.
Reply @William S!
Mostly going to be targeting the big consumer spaces, but I hope it would be happening in the future and I'm sure we'll move into more spaces.
Thanks, Jedd R!
Love the WAN headphones!! Will there be an LTT x Wicked Cushions collab coming soon? I've been using them on my M50s for years and they're great!
Thanks, David M!
Hey DLL, any updates on the bad mitten/LAN center court cameras. Is there ever a chance we'll ever get a black shaft back for the screwdriver? And Luke is Floatplane developed with/on Square Space?
Thanks, Gavin C!
Hi Luke and Linus! I love the ltt screwdriver, I have both full size and stubby. You should think about making a 1/4in ratchet / bit driver with the same ratcheting mechanism as the screwdriver.
Thanks, Katie B!
Using my backpack discount code to finally buy a screwdriver. thank
you all for putting on this show week. how quicky do you think voice
assistants will shape up because of the Al wave.
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I remember there was supposed to be a qna with the new ceo, obviously I imagine he is very busy, but is that still expected to happen at some point?
Thanks, Chuck Z!
Hey LLD, thanks for the years of content and keeping me company on
my way to work every day! Any chance that a messenger style laptop
bag/ tech sack might be in the works?
Thanks, Hassan A!
Hello guys, I enjoy the show, especially when it goes on tangents. That being said, got any book recommendations? I want to back into reading.
Thanks, SCOTT S!
Hey WAN.exe, question on the sticklocks, will they fit over thumb sticks that have grip covers installed? Have a Steam Deck with grips installed and was wondering if they would still fit
Thanks, Lev W!
Hello LLD! I love my screwdriver but find it hard to reach some screws due to recessed placement which the shaft is too thick to reach down, will there be an extended shaft for the precision driver?
Thanks, Makayla R!
Linus, I'm planning a 3D printed dumpster pc. Planning to just throw everything in as is. Any tips to make this work? Suggestions for power buttons?
Thanks, John U!
Hello LLD and future me! I am a Google Podcasts listener (RIP), but it often feels like parts of the show need video to make sense. Do more people watch or listen, and does it affect what you do?
Reply @John U!
More people watch at least live, but I feel like the podcast seems to have more staying power. We do release the video on Spotify too, but it's a different group completely.
Reply @Albin B!
Not really! SolidWorks does prefer you use a qualified GPU, but it's not required. Depends on the size of your assemblies. 1000s of parts or simulations might chug.
Thanks, Joshua B!
Hello DLL. I'm loving the backpack and had to come back for more merch. What is a purchase you've made that stands out in quality that made you want to buy more things from a company?
Thanks, Alexander G!
Luke once said "how can a computer be art?" In reference to the apple computer linus bought from the mom and pop shop. My question is: what do you consider art? I think anything can be art.
Thanks, Ryan M!
My local university in Albany, NY will host the first High NA EUV research center in North America (and the only publicly owned one). IBM and Micron will be some of the first to use it as partners.
Thanks, Keyara A!
Hey DLL, I was wondering why there aren't straw versions of the lids? I would pay $10 for one made by you guys. One of the reasons I have been holding off tbh. Is there a particular problem?
Thanks, Evelyn M!
Hihi wan.dll! Now that we're well into the current console generation, what generation of consoles is now considered classic? I would consider PS3/Xbox 360 classic, but I want your takes.
Thanks, Remington R!
How has Nintendo influenced you? (Emotionally inspirationally or connected with somebody) And What do you think about the company now?
Thanks, Billy S!
Hi WAN.dlLexe.bread. How much time did you spend researching parts for your first PC build? How long would it take now? Seems like I could spend days researching...
Reply @Billy S!
Used to be constrained by budget. Now I'm constrained by a nebulous
desire for it to operate perfectly. Can be days, weeks, or mins when it's
just "hey I got this" and then done.
Thanks, Adam B!
Hi DLL, about 7 months ago I left a message about having twins on the way and the use of AI in raising them. Luke suggested ChatGPT sources. Reporting back: it's helpful! Food allergies, age benchmrk
Thanks, Daniel C!
I have been using a LG OLED TV for a few years now and have been
thinking of upgrading. For someone wanting a larger display would you
recommend a real monitor or a TV?
Thanks, Joseph E!
Hey L.D.L. What headphones do you like to use for music, is the lab testing? And do you like a DAC and or AMP like topping A90 or D90 anything good at CES?
Thanks, Mike D!
Hi LLD, hope you're well. Question: we always see the cool stuff from a show like CES. What is a piece of tech you've seen at a show that you felt was a huge disappointment?
Thanks, Max R!
For Luke: I noticed lttstore web servers are hosted in Canada, but floatplane's are hosted in the US. Any particular reason why you chose one over the other? Is there a difference in performance or $?
Thanks, Marielle v!
Hi DLL.exe, Clothes are too good, help lol. What upgrade did you recently do that was worth all the money you spent and not live without again.
Thanks, Badar K!
Hey Linus, I got the impression from LTT coverage of CES that the focus of this year was display tech, I would have thought it was going to be AI tech. What are your thoughts?
Thanks, Gabriel L!
Hi LLD, If given the chance, would you go back in time to see E3 in the days when it was *the* big gaming event? As a kid I had dreamed about going one day and it's crazy to see the show gone now.
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LLD, can I have a shout-out? I'm a senior electrical engineering student and I just landed a job with Seagate as an Interface engineer, It's a dream come true.
Thanks, David S!
Im a former drug addict, now studying psychology to do research
into how psychedelic drugs can help mental health care. What
negative trait/experience have you turned into something positive?
Thanks, Chirag P!
If you have any pull at Asus, can you tell them to make the ROG Swift 48" in a QD-OLED version? I'd like very much to throw my money at them for one.
Thanks, James M!
Hey DLL, what are your thoughts on the Microsoft Kinect being at the wrong time and place? It has always seemed like a missed opportunity to be coupled with VR.
Thanks, Kyle B!
Hey Luke, Linus and Lieutenant Dan. Would there ever be a bundle deal with the LTT backpack that would include other miscellaneous LTT gear like a water bottle, Deskpad, or even....A SCREWDRIVER?
Thanks, Jason T!
I've heard that there were lots of AR stuff at CES. Linus, what was your favorite thing you saw in this space? I'd love AR to become a bigger thing.
Thanks, Anthony D!
Hey DLL! Windbreaker got me called a storm trooper at Disney by Kylo Ren. It and Backpack were PERFECT for the parks with slight rain. Any plans for more light/medium weight water resistant clothing?
Thanks, Joseph H!
Love LTT! Been watching since i first got DSL how to build a PC. Have
gone though school and college now work in IT and built my first PC
and have fiber now. Listen every night for bed. THANKSLMG!
Thanks, Eric R!
Just bought my first house and I was wondering after setting up some cameras and smart thermostats what should be my next tech house upgrade? Perhaps an AI hot tub?
Thanks, Jacob M!
Do u think we'll see more uses of Steamdecks in industrial/military roles in the future? The Ukrainian military already uses them to control stationary machine gun turrets along the trenchlines.
Thanks, CJ C!
Hey LLD, is there any tech from 10/20 year that fell out that you wish we could give a second chance with todays tech, or are their things that you wish you could put back in the oven?
Reply @CJ C!
I want consoles back in the oven. I want them to play games and not serve me ads. They play games and also do other stuff, not both on the same level. Fix it.
Thanks, Anthony E!
Hey, DLL! Excited for the bidet! I'm a senior software engineer and gamer whose hands always get cold while at my computer. I just bought typing gloves. Would you consider making typing/gamer
Thanks, Philip K!
LTT, I built a computer back in 2015 based on information from the channel and I am still gaming on it today (with a few graphics card upgrades). Thank you for all of the care that you have given us.
Thanks, Anonymous!
DLL I got the bomber jacket a couple months ago, I keep finding new pockets, is there going to be a matching cargo or paratrooper pants with an equal amount of pockets?
Thanks, Hector C!
Dear DLL, do you have a piece of tech that critics panned but you like it anyway? For example, I do enjoy my Flow Z13, even though it does not excel at anything in particular
Thanks, Lynn W!
Buying a second screwdriver so I don't have to risk wrecking the one I got at LTX. Pink/Purple too pretty. Toss in a shirt for the hubby, a pin and a keychain and I'm now broke. Canadian but not sorry
Thanks, Andrew R!
Hi DLL, In your opinion what is the right age to start teaching kids about good cyber security / safety practices? Also will you be getting the cargo shorts back in stock?
Thanks, Steve R!
Hey DLL, good evening from Gatineau (from la belle province).
Technology wise, what scares the hell out of you for the near future
(within 5 years)? Thanks and keep up the good work :-)
Reply @Steve R!
Obviously it's all this AI stuff. It's already getting concerning, but I'm worried about how capitalism is twisting it in a way. I'm concerned how it's going to impact BCI.
Thanks, Niq H!
Thanks for inspiring me and countless others to pursue dreams we didn't know we had. My company will enter its 5th year and we will finally be able to afford our own content.
Thanks, Robert R!
HI DLL, question. would it be worth replacing thermal paste on a 4 year old laptop, it come with liquid metal from the factory; what should i be wary of if i do?
Thanks, Jonathan M!
Long time viewer, first time merch messenger! I am a student at the U
of Cincinnati, inventors of Co-Op! How many Co-Op students have you
guys had, and what role do they usually have at the company?
Thanks, Sean C L!
My girlfriend and I love your clothes! The additional pockets are great for a person with a disability and keeping organised. Why is the credit card prouch/compass card/bus pass pouch on left sleeve?
Thanks, Issey A!
Hi LLD! For me, "freedom of movement" is one of VRs biggest barriers.
Why arent we seeing more innovation in the VR treaadmill space, like
somthing in "ready plauyer one"? Thanks!
Reply @Issey A!
VR is already a tiny market segment, and those who want to run around is an even smaller slice. Give it enough time though. Personally I don't really mind the lack of a treadmill.
Thanks, Gregory A!
How many years will pass before the R3/I3 processor becomes the new Athlon or Pentium standard, because 2 cores are fun and all for experiments but cmon. $50+ for dual cores. Thank you
Reply @Gregory A!
They are just gunna change the names anyway, and it's pretty bad.
Times shift honestly, and software bloats to fit the power available.
Thanks, Brad Z!
Hey DLL, we use RFID name tags for computer access in healthcare all the time, what do you think about this being more popular in the consumer space? Also Al in the ER is CrAzY for diagnostics
Thanks, Donald W!
How come no one decides to do something cool with AI voices, like having characters in game address a player by name with their voice? The rest doesn't need to be generated, that alone is awesome.
Thanks, Ace A!
Will we get an LTT review of the cybertruck? or any upcoming BEVs? if not BEVs I know linus likes PHEVs, would be nice if we could push for more of those!
Thanks, Kieran M!
Use the screwdriver for field repair of critical safety equipment in emergency response, love it. Will the upcoming bit case support standard 25mm insert bits in addition to the 20mm LTT bits?
Thanks, Michael S!
Mari, I love you with all my heart. Thank you for being my wife and giving me our beautiful children. I'm so lucky to have found someone that can tolerate me. Sorry for all the gas.
Thanks, Anonymous!
With GTA 6 so far out, what are your thoughts on the effects of games being announced and delayed compared to keeping it hidden longer. For example, Sea of Thieves (8 years) vs Fallout 4 (5 months)
Reply @Anonymous!
Start running out of money. Announce game. Get preorders. Get money. Delay game because it wasn't ready. Already have money. Why spend more? Release. Keep money. Everyone sad.
Thanks, Daniel V!
Hi LLD! Did you guys play with LEGO growing up? Would you say it had
an effect on you, your interests, or how you approach problem solving?
P.S. Dans rule
Thanks, Anonymous!
Hey DLL, Got a new job and I can finally watch WAN live. Since we're talking so much about AI, when can we get a video on Homelab AI projects? What uses do normal people have for AI?
Reply @Thomas S!
I've always wanted to get into watch repair. Personally I wear a digital one now, but I've just not found a mechanical one I like enough.
Thanks, Stephen M!
aaaa! as soon as you said the short circut hoodies are going away i had
to buy another one! i love this hoodie and wear it daily. sad to see its
going away.
Thanks, Joel O!
Hi LLD, do you think we'll see tools for detecting LLM generated responses in schoolwork or is there no hope for teachers grading essays?
Thanks, Anonymous!
Good evening LLD, outside of the obvious (backpack, screwdriver) what are your favourite pieces of LMG merch, would you consider bringing back some of the original products with your new standards?
Thanks, Justin L!
idea for a PC setup, what can you build for the price of an Oled Switch, Xbox Series X, and PS5 combined as a gaming setup. Talking Tower, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse for the same price?
Thanks, Alex J!
very upset this is coming off the store--I have two and rotate them very regularly. It's my favorite hoodie, hands down. I had been wanting to ask about unprinted ones/custom printed for DJ shows
Thanks, Chris E!
Hello .DLL! I received a Steam Deck Oled LE as a Christmas gift and I am absolutely in love. Do you have any suggestions for must have accessories?
Thanks, David H!
I love my WAN Hoodie and the thumb-hook "thingy". When I have my thumbs engaged I can't easily check my smart watch. Have you ever considered a flap/zipper opening to look at your watch?
Thanks, Christian J!
Linus, Mark of the Beast refers to the numbered mark on the head or hand that would be required for buying/selling in Revelations. RFID implants can be concerning. Also, cable management soon please!
Thanks, Clark J!
Hey DLL! Any news if you guys are still working on a LTT screwdriver ratchet fidget toy? I keep finding myself fidgeting with my screwdriver countless times and while writing this merch message.
Thanks, Nick H!
hi guys i recently had to RMA my new GPU and ended up buying a replacement card since it has been gone for so long what is your worst experience with an RMA?
Thanks, Elliot N!
Hey DLL, I just graduated with a bachelors degree in computer science with a minor in Aviation Management! What is the best way to get a job.
Thanks, Aidan S!
Howdy DLL! The Xreal Air 2 Ultras just released at CES. Do you think this
could be the final leap to viable Augmented Reality for every day users?
Thanks, David H!
Hi DLL, do you think that these layoffs are a result of leaders making poor financial decisions, then passing the consequences on to the employees? That's what it feels like to me.
Thanks, ADAM R!
Hi WANfam.DLL Linus spoke a few weeks ago of a badminton racket
gift that happen to land based on preferences. What are your racket
specs and how do you get high end rackets in Canada
Thanks, Daniel M!
Hello, Danny and the Jets! Was recently out to dinner with coworkers at
a sports lounge/bar and they had a SuperChexx! Didn't get a chance to
play but it looked amazing! Which model do you have Linus?
Thanks, Kenneth R!
My wife wanted a WAN hoodie like mine so YAY! Can we get a full
preview of the precision screwdriver "kit?" Coming to Vancouver soon,
wish I could pick up some mersh while I'm there!
Thanks, Robert P!
Hey guys! Linus, my Bigscreen VR headset has finally got a label and is ready to ship! how has your headset held up so far? Any dead pixels or such?
Thanks, daniel p!
Love the banter Lads. I bought asus g15 based on your positive views. It came with a mediatek wifi 6e card 7922 which is horrible. Been told to switch 2 ax210. Online shopping for it a maze help
Thanks, Bradley J!
Hello Luke, Dan, & TechTips Man! My favorite part of LTX 2023 was the
live WAN Show. With the LAN center coming, does that mean we may
get some more live WAN shows in the future?
Thanks, Anonymous!
It seems like it's getting to the point that data breaches are so common
anymore that they aren't really even reported on that much.
Thanks, Anonymous!
Hi WAN.DLL. Bought 5950X to upgrade my AM4 to make it home server,
only to find out AM4 lacks support for WinServer. As AMD devil's
advocate, can you make up a reason that other than just go buy epyc?
Thanks, Louis P!
Hey DLL, I'm a self-taught software developer that has mainly done personal projects and open source work. The tech layoffs make me worried I won't be able to find a job. Any wise words to share?
Thanks, David W!
Hey Dinus, Duke, and Lan! | am running for U.S. house of reps in 2026.
we need more tech literate people in government (see tiktok hearings)
If you could make/repeal any laws, what would you guys do?
Thanks, Aiden M!
Just jumped from 100mbps to 1 gig and - oh my. I've been missing out.
There's a lot of signal clutter, but that's where my hundreds of feet of
CAT6 and cable running experience comes into play.
Thanks, Luis Raul G!
Got a Swacket as a mystery item, it is so gooood, it is sad to see that
you are not going to keep it in stock, would you launch another product
similar to the current swacket??? Greetings from Mexico!
Thanks, Justin G!
With the problems I and many other have had with the Netgear Nighthawk R8000/R8000P, I'm leery of getting another Nighthawk. What is a good home router model or band that doesn't break the
Thanks, Bharath S!
Hey LLD, how's feel the Mac Address channel doing in terms of value to
LMG and the ability to cover Apple products given your relationship
with them?
Thanks, Myles H!
hello DLL! as a recent cs grad who landed a good job ive found that
managing my finances is much more involved now with more money
than ive ever had. Do you have any tips on how to managing money
Reply @Myles H!
Write down literally everything. Spreadsheet it. Don't hide from how
you're spending your money. Keep visibility and charts of every single
penny you have, and spend, when, and why
Thanks, Nick M!
LLD! Is CES still as fun as it was 5-10 years ago? How has your experience with it changed as you've...ripened in age, particularly having seen so many iterations of innovation? Never stop WAN-ing!
Thanks, John W!
Hey DLL, With a baby on the way in March, any tech advice for a new parent. Maybe best thing you had for your kids when they were infants.
Reply @Nick M!
No! Hardware releases used to come a lot faster... Look at the gap between GPU Generations these days... There was a lot more new stuff back then. -LL
Thanks, Jeremy L!
LTT must guard its competitive edge, but would Linus ever host classes or content on his guidelines/lessons learned for writing, ppl management or workflows? Tech-adjacent Tips always interest me
Thanks, jeremy b!
Hi linus and Luke, great CES coverage this year alot of awesome products. Long time viewer, any idea if we might get more joggers like the old versions? The new ones feel uncomfortable material/cut
Thanks, Jay H!
Picking up some extra bits with my BP credit after winning a screwdriver on FP! Any exciting Floatplane features on the horizon? (Still waiting for iOS background play personally)
Thanks, Anonymous!
Hey LLD, enjoy the kids book! Just got a 2nd one to donate to our local library. Linus, would y'all ever consider doing a series or channel dedicated to emerging tech and associated parental concerns?
Thanks, William T!
Hi Linus & Luke, first time merch message here. What do you think about Samsung oneUI's clipboard that logs every copy you did even when using other keyboard and has no expire time? Love the show!
Thanks, Tyler K!
Random question for y'all. I normally watch/listen to the VOD's and have been reviving a lot more mid roll ads. I was wondering if there is any noticeable difference in revenue. Much love from AB.
Thanks, Anonymous!
I work in experimental radio astronomy and this screwdriver is gonna save me soooo much time assembling my millikelvin cryostat! Your product is doing cool (pun intended) space stuff :)
Thanks, MATTHEW N!
Thank you to all who contributed to Carpool Critics/TJM. I was introduced years ago to LMG through David/Riley/James. (Cats Episode #20, perfection, give it a listen and enjoy)
Thanks, Anonymous!
Hey DLL! I work for a large airline, specifically in the area of Avionics/Aircraft engineering. Do you have any interest in the use of tech/AI etc in the field of aviation?
Thanks, Bill P!
Has any megacorp (like Microsoft, recent login issue) ever responded
to you chastising them on camera for annoying long term bugs they
never seem to fix that affect us all?
Thanks, Keith G!
Hey “D-double hockey sticks,” What's a good way to tell your co-workers that you're leaving them for another team? I like them, but will be leaving them short handed. :/
Reply @Keith G!
It's tough... The best thing is to focus on what you DO rather than what
you say. Try to stay in touch and be a source of support or sounding
board if you can manage it -LS
Thanks, Amory S!
Hey LLD, I saw Linus review of the Pixel 8 on Short Circuit and it has made me consider swapping back to android. I saw that the photos looked great in the video, how much has Lukes exp reflected this
Thanks, Anonymous!
Linus, you mentioned you are daily driving a foldable (dual screen)
Laptop. What model are you testing and what are your thoughts on so
far?
Thanks, Paul L!
The mark is where ONLY THOSE WITH IT can buy and sell. Imagine if only those owning Apple iPhones could buy/and sell. Android? No mark, no 666, no tap to pay. Source: Bible degree.
Thanks, Grant M!
Hi Wan.dll (specifically Luke) do you have any thoughts on the growing saturation in the SWE industry? As a 2nd year college student, it is seeming to get more and more bleak.
Thanks, George E!
Hi, WAN.DLL! Mind blown seeing Thunderbolt share! Assuming it's specific to blue CPU+GPU, but do you think this will be the push Intel's GPUs need? What are implications for industry and businesses?
Thanks, Jonathan G!
In your AW2725DF review you shocked with how much better you were tracking in Halo. Were you aware that Halo added aim assist for mouse? Do you think this is a good thing for the future of FPS games?
Thanks, nathaniel c!
hello DLL was wondering what your thoughts on the difference of tier one prebuilds(nzxtbld) and boutiques(digitalstorm) are such as what you have built for XQC ect. are they wroth the extras you get?
Thanks, Alex L!
What's up WAN dudes!! Fellow Volt owner here, we bought a Volt because you talk so highly of yours. What's the largest item you have fit into your Volt? We are surprised about the amount of storage.
Thanks, Richard M!
You guys have been wearing those new headphone pads now for awhile. How are they holding up? I have noticed that Linus has been playing with his abit but that maybe normal.
Reply @Richard M!
It's a LOT better than usual. Most headphones are not especially comfortable for me because they push my earrings into my head (my 600s have bigger cups) but it's <<<stock -LS
Thanks, Joshua C!
Hey wan.png, How have you all been able to enjoy tech for what it is, and not like instantly start thinking about how you would script it into a new video?
Thanks, Simon W!
Hi WAN.dLL, its 6 Am in denmark and my SO is annoyed i got out of bed just to send this message. What are some dreams or wishes that you have for yourself or loved ones - any longTerm goals perhaps?
Thanks, Jon H!
Hey DLL! What is 1 non-tech skill you are proud of having? What is 1 non-tech skill you wish you had? I enjoy playing musical instruments, but I always wished I had more visual artistry skills.
Thanks, Liam F!
Hello DLL! Do you guys think that VR and AR headsets becoming more popular will bring back 3D movies at home? I know 3D TVs were probably the final nail in the coffin, but I prefer to be optimistic.
Thanks, Riley A!
Hi DLL.exe (pronounced X-Ee) Thanks for being awesome! @Luke Do you think there is a benefit in ITIL certification if looking to pivot careers into IT?