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WAN Show May 27, 2022


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  DEMO ALERT
Thanks, DEMO ALERT! amet laboris enim dolore do incididunt nisi velit laboris fugiat ea mollit ex consequat eu ipsum ea ullamco est aliquip esse nisi nostrud est reprehenderit ex exercitation cillum elit nulla voluptate irure culpa eu
  Ulincsys
Thanks, Ulincsys! Do you have plans to bring back the TechLinked hat? It was my favorite hat, and mine was stolen when my car got broken into recently 😔
 
Reply to Ulincsys
Reply @Ulincsys! We do sometimes release older designs, but it is rare... You can always ask @NickLMG on Twitter during the week!
  Foster L
Thanks, Foster L! Yoooooo one more shirt to add to my collection
  Miguel O
Thanks, Miguel O! Hello Bell, Luke, and Linus. Would you like to check out a custom-made WAN Show straw poll web app with an OBS widget? Yes? Details on your LinkedIn PMs.
  Michael D
Thanks, Michael D! Hey Linus and crew, I've noticed that LMG is hiring for a new writers. Are there any particular important types of people or talent that you're eyeing? Thanks for the amazing content
 
Reply to Michael D
Reply @Michael D! Check out LMG Clips, we released a video called "What do we look for in job applicants" where Linus talks more about exactly that!
  Michelle M
Thanks, Michelle M! As a fellow motorcyclist, lanyards are too long, when are jet tag key chains coming to ltt store? Hi, from Australia!
 
Reply to Michelle M
Reply @Michelle M! That'd be a question for @NickLMG on Twitter during the week! I don't believee we're working on it right now though
  Peter L
Thanks, Peter L! great job Linus, a stairway to heaven t-shirt :D Btw what's your address to send back the post cards? I would like to send mine back for the lab. thanks for your great work.
 
Reply to Peter L
Reply @Peter L! You can find us on Google! Linus Media Group
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! Hey guys love your stuff, keep it up!
  Nathaniel D
Thanks, Nathaniel D! Can you give advice of if I should upgrade my ram speed from 2400mhz to 3200mhz and could you make an updated video of this question.
 
Reply to Nathaniel D
Reply @Nathaniel D! We're working on a RAM video right now!
  Nathan B
Thanks, Nathan B! As someone who is planning on getting in the first run of backpacks (for first year of university) do you have anything in place to stop people from scalping them? Cause we have seen that people can and
 
Reply to Nathan B
Reply @Nathan B! We're still working on how selling them will work, we'll announce as soon as we've figured everything out!
  Asem B
Thanks, Asem B! It's not all to myself, I'm gifting the stickers to my friend. You're welcome Hamako <3
  Andrew A
Thanks, Andrew A! I bought a pair of wan sweats a couple weeks ago. Love em so much I'm buying another pair! Also Luke any update on your steam deck?
 
Reply to Andrew A
Reply @Andrew A! No updates yet!
  Charles-Etienne U
Thanks, Charles-Etienne U! LTT let me learn a lots of things related to computers that I now work in IT. Thanks for the knowledge and the motivation that you gave me! Would Linus be interrested in visiting a Assembly and Test fab located
 
Reply to Charles-Etienne G
Reply @Charles-Etienne G! Probably! Reach out to our email [email protected] with any info that we can pass onto the team!
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! Ordered a wan hoodie for my wife and I. Any updates on the screwdriver?
 
Reply to Anonymous
Reply @Anonymous! We hope to have updates soon™
  mutatedjellyfish
Thanks, mutatedjellyfish! Loved the vid abt 3DTVs-wanted to mention 1 othr method for watching 3D films: VR! Bigscreen & other apps support 3D videos, and it works great in VR. | work for BSVR & wld love to hear your thoughts!
 
Reply to mutatedjellyfish
Reply @mutatedjellyfish! Watching movies in VR is GREAT.
  Andrew S
Thanks, Andrew S! Hey Linus! I joined you in plug-in hybrid ownership. I figured I'd join you in LTT lanyard ownership. TPlug-Ins are great! This is the way!
  David R
Thanks, David R! Long time fan, Girlfriend and I watch you guys a lot and love your channels. To EVERYONE in LMG, keep up the great work! My girl loves Ivonne, wants to know if we will see her doing more solo stuff? Love
 
Reply to David R
Reply @David R! Yvonne's pretty busy being the CFO, AND an awesome mom/wife, but make sure you leave lots of love on her SC and she'll probably show up more!
  Alex B
Thanks, Alex B! With mobile gaming being as big as it is, why don't we have a line of phones like the Xperia Play? I have a Razer Kishi but it doesn't work with a case.
 
Reply to Alex B
Reply @Alex B! There are a LOT of gaming phones now and most are actually pretty good! The ROG phones have been pretty popular and their air triggers are decent!
  D_licious
Thanks, D_licious! I think this shirt is a sign to finally get myself my first open back headphones. Would you recommend the HD 599 or would you have better recommendations for classical, rock, and heavy metal music,
 
Reply to D_licious
Reply @D_licious! We're not super knowledgeable in headphones, but the 599s are pretty nice!
  Edison L
Thanks, Edison L! Hi, Linus and Luke, I was wondering what your opinion on the dell XPS 13 plus is. Also love the channel.
 
Reply to Edison L
Reply @Edison L! The XPSs are SUPER popular around the office here. I know Alex is a fan.
  Charles K
Thanks, Charles K! Hey I just turned 18 two days ago I have bean watching since I was 14 and I love watching your content, but I have a question about the water bottles. Can I put powdered lemonade packets in it?
 
Reply to Charles K
Reply @Charles K! You can, but we only recommend putting water in so you don't get any lasting taste from other drinks that were in it
  Alejandro M
Thanks, Alejandro M! Do you have any update on the backpack situation? Thank you!
 
Reply to Alejandro M
Reply @Alejandro M! Should have more info soon..!
  Matt G
Thanks, Matt G! Since you bought that expensive Pantone kit for your creator team I think they deserve a proper challenge. See if they can make a shirt colored Pantone 448 C look good. That color has its own wikipedia
 
Reply to Matt G
Reply @Matt G! I think it kinda looks nice...
  Elizabeth S
Thanks, Elizabeth S! My husband and I are long time viewers! I joke he's more interested in LTT than in me! Our first child was just born, when it's time to watch LTT we tell her it's time to watch Uncle Linus! Take care!
 
Reply to Elizabeth S
Reply @Elizabeth S! <3
  JoshuaCarol
Thanks, JoshuaCarol! Hey Linus and Luke, what's the worst product (except Jasco) in tech that you have ever spent your money on? Over the past 15 years that you guys have been in tech, what according to you has been a truly
 
Reply to JoshuaCarol
Reply @JoshuaCarol! Check out the LMG Clip "Our favourite retro tech" for some more info! Both of them are super into VR and Linus loves his foldable though!
  lars K
Thanks, lars K! Linus if your CHEVROLET VOLT battery ever goes bad go to a battery refurbishing companie. i have a opel ampera and the computer in the battery dead and you cant buy a new one .... i hear a new right to repair
 
Reply to lars K
Reply @lars K! Great idea!
  Daniel J
Thanks, Daniel J! Awesome shirts! Cool bananas!
  Nich P
Thanks, Nich P! Hey Luke, I have an idea for an app that I don't think exists yet but have basically zero knowledge in coding, any help as to where I should start?
 
Reply to Nich P
Reply @Nich P! Start learning or find a friend! You can always try fiver as well, but...
  Joshua B
Thanks, Joshua B! First time watching live, on floatplane, on a plane! Huge fan, love the show. Do you think that "matter" will make a difference in this landscape and bring the home automation industry to the next stage of
  Alejandro M
Thanks, Alejandro M! Do you have any update on the backpack situation? Thank you!
 
Reply to Alejandro M
Reply @Alejandro M! Should have more info soon.!
  Matt G
Thanks, Matt G! Since you bought that expensive Pantone kit for your creator team I think they deserve a proper challenge.
 
Reply to Dryw W
Reply @Dryw W! Most enclosures are still pretty expensive, but the Razer Core X is pretty decent. We don't have a ton of experience with them, unfortunately!
 
Reply to lars K
Reply @lars K! Great idea!
  Daniel J
Thanks, Daniel J! Awesome shirts! Cool bananas!
  Nich P
Thanks, Nich P! Hey Luke, I have an idea for an app that I don't think exists yet but have basically zero knowledge in coding.
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! With 1440p still being the ideal resolution for gaming, do you think we will eventually see OLED monitors that are not 4k?
 
Reply to Anonymous
Reply @Anonymous! With QD OLED hitting monitors, I could definitely see 1440p OLED becoming a thing as the space evolves
  Anthony L
Thanks, Anthony L! With things opening back up, have you had the opportunity to drive to the U.S for videos or anything?
 
Reply to Anthony L
Reply @Anthony L! Linus doesn't like to do a ton of travelling anymore, but we do have some travel videos planned!
  Lyndsey W
Thanks, Lyndsey W! These shirts are the most comfortable ones that I have! :)
  Steven B
Thanks, Steven B! Long time listener, first time caller. If you were to build/buy something to preload Netflix, Disney+, or even play video files for watching when weather turns foul when camping and your confined to a tent or
 
Reply to Steven B
Reply @Steven B! for camping with risk of rain/water, a cheap android tablet!
  Peter B
Thanks, Peter B! Do these waterbottles have updated firmware?
  Michael A
Thanks, Michael A! I am honorable!
  Nicholas S
Thanks, Nicholas S! So I scored a Sonos Play1 for $15 at a thrift store LOL Is a full house sonos still viable or is there a better option? Couldn't find the WAN with your thoughts after they reversed first gen's EOL decision.
 
Reply to Nicholas S
Reply @Nicholas S! Sonos is pretty great...
  Alexander J
Thanks, Alexander J! This is the excuse I needed to get the largest pillow!!!
  mike b
Thanks, mike b! Been waiting for an reason to get these
  Husain J
Thanks, Husain J! Been thinking about making this order for many months. Today is my b'day so using that as an excuse to make the order now. Will be looking out for when the screwdriver is ready and available.
  Roderick W
Thanks, Roderick W! Howdy Guys, Here's some Cash support for kewl new projects. Now about a new only fans for Linus.....
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! Have you guys looked at Shelly products for home automation switches? Work perfect with HA and they're wifi! https://shelly.cloud/
  Brian T
Thanks, Brian T! Does Linus ever admit to being wrong?
 
Reply to Brian T
Reply @Brian T! Yes
  Cody C
Thanks, Cody C! I looove the headphone design. Are speakers next? DACs, EQ, and Amps? Any thoughts about doing certain designs in different colors?
 
Reply to Cody C
Reply @Cody C! We've got plenty of ideas ;)
  Franklin M
Thanks, Franklin M! I saw the Eva 01 bottle in the video preview and immediately bought it. So cool!
  Maxime H
Thanks, Maxime H! Can't wait for the LTT Screwdriver as an IT I'm in need of a real good screwdriver.
  Jonas S
Thanks, Jonas S! Thanks for making so many peoples days more fun educative.
  Joseph A
Thanks, Joseph A! Linus do you have any experience with the Sonos Amp and speakers, and is there an alternative you would prefer for whole house zone control?
 
Reply to Joseph A
Reply @Joseph A! You /can/ do it with the Google Home app with various speakers and devices, but honestly there aren't a ton of viable options
  Kyle M
Thanks, Kyle M! Getting in on that honor discount. Would love to see a round-up of standalone wifi 6e access points. There's not always good reviews for standalone access points so it makes buying new hardware a bit of a
  Patrick R
Thanks, Patrick R! I am so excited to have lost enough weight that I now fit a 3XL LTT shirt!!!
 
Reply to Patrick R
Reply @Patrick R! Congrats!
  Roman S
Thanks, Roman S! Im sorry for not having honor, but at least I shopped for more then 100$ c:
  Matvey O
Thanks, Matvey O! Meow
  Trenton T
Thanks, Trenton T! Every thought about doing movie size posters on lttsrore.com? Would love to add a WAN show style poster to my collection.
 
Reply to Trenton T
Reply @Trenton T! It's possible! Try pinging @NickLMG on Twitter during the week!
  GreatestWolfe
Thanks, GreatestWolfe! Hi Hi, replacing a lanyard that got lost at a festival. Taking the awesome opportunity to switch up my colours.
  Jarod P
Thanks, Jarod P! Some cash flow for the backpack and screwdriver I'm very excited for.
  Matthew S
Thanks, Matthew S! A friend recently lost most of his vision due to a rare cancer. I'm helping him get reconnected with tech (including Home Assistant). Is there any tech you'd recommend for the visually impaired? Would you consider
 
Reply to Matthew S
Reply @Matthew S! Great question, but unfortunately we don't have a ton of experience or anyone who would really be an expert in that area. Try finding a specialty YouTuber
  Zachary K
Thanks, Zachary K! Hey LTT Team, thank you for your first Intel tour video. It helped me land a job at one of their fabs by giving me info that I could take into the interview. I bought a water bottle to show my thanks. Keep up the great
  Philip M
Thanks, Philip M! Would someone that has experience flight & lab testing planes, worked on future tech, and is a die hard tinkerer perfect for LTT labs :P Thanks for being awesome, nerding out big time on Labs! Long live
 
Reply to Philip M
Reply @Philip M! Sounds good to me ;)
  Luke M
Thanks, Luke M! I got you guys, I'll stick to the honor code.
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! Hey Luke, for the floatplane positions is there any possibility of being flexible timewise initially?
 
Reply to Anonymous
Reply @Anonymous! We'll try to make things work for the right applicant!
  Ghuze
Thanks, Ghuze! I know my boss watches the show, so I'll be swapping his mousepad for the sad Linus one. Hopefully he thinks it's funny. If he doesn't I may have less money to spend on LTTstore.com. Cheers
  Tim K
Thanks, Tim K! I bought bananas
 
Reply to Tim K
Reply @Tim K! b-a-n-a-n-a-s
  JoshuaCarol
Thanks, JoshuaCarol! Hey Linus, Luke & Bell, what is your opinion on the new StarWars and Marvel shows and how do you guys see them in comparison to the movies? And Luke, could we have a units LEFT IN STOCK for LTTStore...
 
Reply to JoshuaCarol
Reply @JoshuaCarol! Lots of ?s lol. None of us really watch the marvel shows, Noted, update coming soon, I love the WAN Show!
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! Get better soon Luke :)
  Shawn-Michael W
Thanks, Shawn-Michael W! Hey Linus, Pimax makes thicker face pads that might help with your headset. Also, any plans for more VR gear reviews? Yaw has a new motion simulator, KatVR has a 2nd gen treadmill on Kickstarter,
 
Reply to Shawn-Michael W
Reply @Shawn-Michael W! There's a chance, VR is pretty niche though
  Jorge R
Thanks, Jorge R! Linus would you ever considering doing more kid merch, I'm looking forward to getting the Kid book for my future kid. Maybe some bibs?
 
Reply to Jorge R
Reply @Jorge R! Kid merch requires a lot of insurance and extra work which can be challenge
  joe p
Thanks, joe p! You should get a LTT artisan keycap
 
Reply to joe p
Reply @joe p! that'd be dope
  zeph e
Thanks, zeph e! Hello, Linus and luke hope you having a great day. What is your advice for new YouTubers looking to get into the tech space? I've started my own youtube channel and am looking for advice. TY have a great day.
 
Reply to zeph e
Reply @zeph e! Just keep trying! Production value can be secondary to great and passionate content
  Jake B
Thanks, Jake B! Just finished watching "Press 1 for Tech Tips" again. Do you think LMG would ever expand to customer support or software/hardware help in the future? Or are you happy with what the current state of things are?
 
Reply to Jake B
Reply @Jake B! We never say never, but probably not. Most people here at LMG are in person because lots of the work requires it
  Gabriel L
Thanks, Gabriel L! I have been looking at the Floatplane dev positions currently open on the LMG website and I was wondering what your current work from home policy is like? How is integration with the team like (considering
 
Reply to Gabriel L
Reply @Gabriel L! Most people here at LMG are in person because lots of the work requires it. We are allowed to WFH a few days a week though!
  Gregory V
Thanks, Gregory V! Any updates on the chungus sized water?
 
Reply to Gregory V
Reply @Gregory V! Not yet..!
 
Reply to Joseph A
Reply @Joseph A! You /can/ do it with the Google Home app with various speakers and devices, but honestly there aren't a ton of viable
  Kyle M
Thanks, Kyle M! Getting in on that honor discount. Would love to see a round-up of standalone wifi 6e access points.
  Patrick R
Thanks, Patrick R! I am so excited to have lost enough weight that I now fit a 3XL LTT shirt!!!
 
Reply to Patrick R
Reply @Patrick R! Congrats!
  Roman S
Thanks, Roman S! Im sorry for not having honor, but at least I shopped for more then 100$ c:
  Remco v
Thanks, Remco v! keep up the great work
  Ben L
Thanks, Ben L! Greetings from the other side of the country (NL)! I'm out on the east coast of the island for the summer in a tiny 500 pop town, the best internet here is 50Mb/s. Have either of you ever lived somewhere very
 
Reply to Ben L
Reply @Ben L! I grew up on Salt Spring Island which was something else. We had dial up and no cellphone signal for about 5 years past when that was phased out lol
  Christopher P
Thanks, Christopher P! Finally upgrading to Threadripper! My Intel Pillow needs company.
  Griffin S
Thanks, Griffin S! Have you heard the news about DuckDuckGo allowing Microsoft to access tracking data?
 
Reply to Griffin S
Reply @Griffin S! It's apparently just for their browser which I guess is slightly better...
  Kyle F
Thanks, Kyle F! Right needed some new shirts, don't have a couch for a pillow, so I tossed in a pillow and a half of stuff for free shipping. Fair? :P
  Colton S
Thanks, Colton S! Long time listener, first time caller. Question since your situation is similar. What is the best way to be able to play PC games together in one household without having to buy each player their own game?
 
Reply to Colton S
Reply @Colton S! Play old games! Emulators are great
  Will M
Thanks, Will M! Hey Linus and Luke, big fan of y'all! I have tons of respect for you Linus when it comes to your management style and transparency with LMG and everything you do. Any recs for a monitor arm for two 27" curved
 
Reply to Will M
Reply @Will M! That's a tough one. We don't really use a ton of arms here at the office so we don't have a ton of recommendations, unfortunately
  Parshant B
Thanks, Parshant B! dang my order is just $89.98
  Alex G
Thanks, Alex G! Here's your cash flow Mr. Tech tip
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! Cherry Garcias!
  Maixence C
Thanks, Maixence C! hey guys I love the merch! one question for Linus (or Luke): as someone living in Vancouver, I found it very expensive that shipping to the same city is still 10USD and takes nearly a week... a chance of lower-cost
 
Reply to Maixence C
Reply @Maixence C! We hear ya! We're always looking to reduce shipping for inter/intranational folks, but have no updates yet
  Cameron S
Thanks, Cameron S! water go glug glug glug
  Brandon C
Thanks, Brandon C! I can now say I have a threadripper CPU! gotta love the honor system.
  Anonymous
Thanks, Anonymous! First order, waiting on screwdriver now! Good show and love the Channel.
  Andres C
Thanks, Andres C! Hello Linus. I have enjoyed watching clips from the cool clip channel. How do you feel about how that channel is doing and where it should go?

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