How We Did The April Fool's Office Prank

Thanks, David B! Hey dll. Love the April fools pranks every year. Does the entire office look forward to April fools as much as Linus does

Thanks, Max B! Who got pranked more on April Fools? The Viewers or the LMG Staff?

Thanks, Kevin M! I spent my Backpack coupon on a pair of merino wool underwear and it was a terrible mistake. They're so crazy comfortable I don't want to go back to normal underwear and now I have to buy more.

Thanks, Josh S! Hey CVO CTO and CDO just curious if you have heard about Edison Motors Diesel electric hybrid semi trucks? Would love to see a short circuit checking them out!

Thanks, Joshua S! hey ltt crew, any opinions on Apple finally allowing emulators on the app store, any idea why they decided now?

Thanks, Anonymous! Hola, Dan's familia. QuickBits for Linus: Update for LINAS/LTT sound insulation/the movie L&L involved/precision drivers? And segway to our sponsors.

Thanks, Ryland N! I wrote in a while ago that I was interviewing to be a park ranger. I start the job on Monday! Throughout your careers, were there any specific days that you were really excited for beforehand?

Thanks, Dennis P! LTT store.com magnetic cable management is the best thing since sliced bread plushie! ... That's all thank you

Thanks, Clayton H! Hello to the Three Wansketeers! Yall have talked a lot about communication being complex as companies grow. Do you think AI could be used to make communication more efficient?

Thanks, Jimmy G! Dear Dan and future me, I've been wondering if you could us an upgrade for show time management/message/sponsers display, like an E-Ink display or two hooked up with esp and raspberrypis?

Thanks, Nathan H! Should bring back scrapyard wars

Thanks, J W! Hi DLL! When are water bottles expected to be back on the store? Mine got stolen so I'm saving this gift card until I can buy a new one!

Thanks, Dylan T! Not currently watching but "come on, Fhqwhgads"

Thanks, Jonathan S! Hey .dll I was thinking about getting a ROG Ally, but there are rumors that another version will be out later this year. What pc handheld (windows based) would you get for travel this summer?

Thanks, Brennan S! Hey DLL, love the show. What are your favorite qualities in a pet?

Thanks, Rick W! Did you catch the recent MoistCritikal drama with idiots claiming his giveaway streams are actually about tax writeoffs? Sigh. So many dumb people out there.

Thanks, Will T! Dear Linus, I work as a video editor for online accounting courses, and whenever the actor says "one million dollars" I put my pinky to the corner of my mouth. I'm glad to see that you do the same!

Thanks, Daniel C! Would a collab with brand and/or Jerry rig everything ever be considered for cat scanned phone/laptop skins?

Thanks, SHANE B! Hey LLD if you were to wake up tomorrow 15 again Would you still go down the same life path?

Thanks, Matt F! Hey L, L, and Dan the Man! Whats your opinions on the trend of retro-consumerism and it's effects on technology developments/regressions??

Thanks, Tyler P! Any news on the slim backpack or messenger bag? Were they sidelined for another project for now?

Thanks, Michael C! WAN.dll: LAN party in the back of a semi? It could be an excellent tax write-off. Also, when can we expect a restock on water bottles?

Thanks, Robert L! This years Aprils fool video was probably top 3 favorite for me. How far out do you start planning, writing, and shooting the April Fools videos? Like 6 months before April 1st?

Thanks, Jesse D! Hey DLL, any plans to do a streaming service quality comparison video? Recently got a QD OLED and noticed quality varies drastically by service. HBO is easily the worst and Disney is the best.

Thanks, Arin H! Hey DLL, the April fools joke seemed like a lot of work. What was the most difficult thing to pull off the stunt? Also loved to

Thanks, Anonymous! Hi DLL I just got into servers thanks to you. got any tips and tricks for a beginner. You guys have great customer

Thanks, Rylee G! Hey wan crew. What was an impulse buy that you thought you were going to regret after hitting "checkout" but ended

Thanks, Benzion S! Hey normal name Linus, normal name Luke, and normal name Dan. What do you guys think of no-code or low-code

Thanks, Erik A! Hey DLL, how do you think AI will expand over the next few years in regard to IT work. I was thinking about getting

Thanks, Matt M! Dan, if you're healthy and not being tortured, share this merch message on stream

Thanks, Mike M! free Sarah

Thanks, Valérie S! Have you ever thought doing a secret shopper for manufacturers RMA ?? I do return often and some companies are awful.

Thanks, Julian W! Happy Friday DLL! What has surprised you the most as far as tech or tech related news this year? Thanks for the desk pad

Thanks, Anonymous! IWHBYD

Thanks, Blaine A! Will capacitor water bottles be back? I lost both of mine on a business trip, and I'd really like to get new ones.

Thanks, Jennifer D! Hi LLD you should make more color block hoodies i love them

Thanks, Oskar K! Hello Lanus, Valinus, and Linussy! It's currently 5 A.M., so excuse me if my question is idiotic. Question for Lube: would you ever sell or distribute the merch message service to other creators?

Thanks, Rares S! Hey DLL Can you share any updates on the NAS software you invested in? LTT Socks soon™? Can you share how you

Thanks, Jake S! Hey guys! I work at a makerspace at a university where we manage 3D printers, a CNC machine, VR lab, etc. Having similar spaces at LTT, any advice on ways to improve a space like this for our campus?

Thanks, Dan J! I'm watching WAN broadcast over VHF CH13 on a bunch of CRTs around my house! Thanks guys!

Thanks, Deion S! Hey LLD, I never thought I would cry during a WAN show, my sister at year old over came cancer but was the hardest time for my family. Years later, she is doing GREAT. Thank you for your help!

Thanks, Crystal F! Hey LLD! Linus, what's more valuable: a full view in the first hour on YT from a premium user, or a view on Floatplane? Trying to figure out which to do. April Fools was great, love y'all!

Thanks, Anonymous! Are there any plans for alternate color ways for the stubby screwdriver upcoming?

Thanks, David S! Hi From Montreal Quebec, Great show , we want more of French Linus

Thanks, Melina R! I'm hoping y'all read this to tell my husband happy anniversary. He watches this show every week so I would appreciate the shoutout to 5 years. Love you, Ian.

Thanks, Tyler K! From +20 to -5 and snow here, hows the weather for y'all?

Thanks, Jeoffrey M! Hi LDL, when will the LTT water bottles be available? :D

Thanks, MJ R! Hi LDL! Duke Luke, I'm sure by now you've heard of the xz backdoor. What do you think about the method of injection (inserted into the build proces) rather than classic malicious src code? Love the

Thanks, Brad C! Hey dLL,jiff, recent CS graduate here struggling to find work & motivation thanks to many rejections. How should I find projects to keep my resume fresh & skills when nothing is appealing to work on?

Thanks, Shawn-Michael W! Congrats on another great April Fools video. The endless sponsor segues video a few years ago was great, but this one

Thanks, Geran P! Have you heard Ross from Accursed Farms is trying to stop games as a service from being shut down without ability of playing offline? He's running campaigns in multiple countries: stopkillinggames.com

Thanks, Gabriel W! Hey DLL, I just remodeled my bosses office and hidden cable ties everywhere. Is there any video planned to redo/style Terrens Office? Need my yearly Terren appearance soon!

Thanks, Anonymous! Hey Dinus, Duke, and Lan! Do you have any tips for someone struggling to stay disciplined? Whether it be for work or a hobby.

Thanks, Ashley S! Hey Linus, Luke, and Dan! What happened to the Yard Tech series? Just got our first yard and super excited to learn what's out there. Thanks for all you guys do!

Thanks, Andrew Y! Howdy, wan.dll. I love the flannels. I'm finding they're the only thing keeping me warm at work. I already have a red one. Apathetic of the gray or purple. Plans for more colors? Maybe green or orange

Thanks, Isaac K! Hey DLL! 2024 sticker pack when? Also, PLEASE implement a warning if we didn't add something from the bonus bin. Drunk me will appreciate it. I bet it would reduce customer service requests too! <3

Thanks, Jacob H! Hey Dee, EL, and EL, do you have a Favorite Expletive? I dropped my large capacitor 64oz water bottle on the cap and broke it, so I need a new one. I also collect pins!

Thanks, Frank M! Hey LLD, When you set a goal for yourself and find life getting in the way, what habits or methods do you employ to keep yourselves on track? (I love the screwdriver and backpack!!)

Thanks, Eric L! Hey DLL, you've talked about waiting to gage the Stubbys success before considering new colorways. Has it gotten enough traction for new colors to be in the works?

Thanks, Aaron W! Any update with the NAS investment? Popular NAS software do not provide comprehensive GUI backup and restore for individual apps (Plex/NextCloud) data. TrueNas default restore all apps not just one.

Thanks, Andrew Q! Sup DLL Geek Squad got gutted with layoffs this week, I got the axe the same day you dropped your PC repair video. Gave me a karmic lol

Thanks, tristan W! Hello Wan.DLL (pronounced dill), I'll be starting my 1st home lab soon and would like some advice on security. What's some ways I can keep my family safe while they use my services (such as jellyfin)?

Thanks, Jonathan H! Hey, why do you think 1440p 27" monitors are rare. Especially HDR configs. I'm mainly a single player gamer and I would rather have the HDR feature than the 200hz+ refresh rate that appears more often

Thanks, Elle N! mm Cookie! om nom nom nom nom! Have a nice weekend, all! Thanks LLD and team! <3

Thanks, Josiah K! Hi Bosshog, Basement-Man, & Closet-Dan, Any updates on the open- source server software? I just installed my 1st 10tb Exos HD and now I'm planning on constructing a cheap NAS? Also cable managing RN <

Thanks, David D! What up gamers, what dystopian aspect of our lives do you find jarring that people seem to be okay with?

Thanks, AARON D! My backpack is finally on its last thread after getting me through 10 years of college. Now to get a better one in preparation for the largest AV conference this summer!

Thanks, Victor M! When can we expect precision screw driver, I just dissemble my iFixIt screw driver while using it (I tend to apply high torque on tools) Is LTTs at least as durable? should I keep the tips I have?

Thanks, Cameron J! I'm a T2 IT tech whose company has transitioned from work from home to 4 days in office. I see career growth potential here but I have reservations. Any advice on weighing pros and cons here? TY - Cam

Thanks, Andrew K! Good evening, controversy_magnets.dll! Have there been any sponsored products/services that you actually used and loved, but had an ethical obligation to stop using after a controversy?

Thanks, Jevonne C! Linus, would you ever consider buying the old Langly house and opening up a museum? (Random shower thought) :)

Thanks, Nicholas L! Hi Linus and Luke, What do you think of Ross Scott's call to action against Ubisoft killing "The Crew"? Do you think we have any chance of preventing future video games from being destroyed? NICK (:

Thanks, Anonymous! Hey LLD, is there a reason why 256 characters is the default max path on NTSF still? We run into this on my work NTSF server and its infuriating, especially bc some apps don't serve proper errors.

Thanks, Kenneth M! When will Backpacks with the new zipper pulls start shipping?

Thanks, Joseph M! Why do "subscription" games become less valuable over time?

Thanks, Brandon K! Good evening dll. Question for you three or who ever answers. Ivory towers are very prolific in manufacturing companies DoD subcontractors included. How do we better guard against detached

Thanks, Jeff A! How do you make money when half the time you send me the wrong length pants and you have to resend? More write off sale tactics?

Thanks, Anonymous! DLL, SUP!!! From Pensyl-tucky!! -- Dom

Thanks, Anonymous! Build Linus Town in Vancouver Washington next year... it is the way.

Thanks, Anonymous! Can't wait for my wife to not wear these!

Thanks, Layton K! I will be up for the 3Dripper giveaway trip next weekend. What's the name of the Indian restaurant Luke always talks about?

Thanks, Jonathan W! Thanks for the Backpack. Going to use it on our family's long overdue trip to visit family in the Philippines; we have too many iPads to take with us.

Thanks, Liam S! Hi LLD. Is there ever a time we would see ROG rig reboot back again?

Thanks, Karandeep S! sup ltx nas software when?

Thanks, Andrew F! I have a Ryzen 7 3700X RTX 3060 32GBs of 3200MT RAM Im doing Ultra Wide 1080p gaming i want to go to 4K what upgrade move should i make?

Thanks, Christopher P! Got upset with CS because I had a bad week, I emailed them but wanted to apologize live as well.

Thanks, Samuel L! Are Secret Lab chairs worth it? Best chair for work / gaming with good support?

Thanks, Liam M! Hey Fire Truck Review man and Luke. First merch I ever bought and just wanted to say a huge thank you for inspiring so many people like me to get into pc building. Shoutout to my dad who watches too.

Thanks, Drew B! I'm getting married this summer & I'm working on live streaming the wedding from a iPhone or iPad with a battery bank. I'd love to hear ways you'd do that.

Thanks, Anonymous! Two questions. 1 with power connectors getting a much needed update are we seeing a renaissance of pc hardware? 2 Can you make a video of the best setup from ISP box to desk?

Thanks, Nick G! can you please do bigger runs of the RBG pins? went to buy saturday last week and they were already all gone (incl bonus bin). really wanted to collect them all and it sucks they disappear in 1 day :(

Thanks, Ryan K! Have you ever thought of doing junkyard wars for a home theater systems (tv, gaming, audio, etc.)? I feel like there is a lot of room for budgeting, creativity and themes.

Thanks, Christian S! Just wanted to let you know the LTT screwdriver is doing it's civic duty in the states. I work as an Evidence Tech and comes super handy when it's time to dispose of Evidence no longer needed.

Thanks, Anonymous! I asked support about 4 days ago if waterbottles and cable ties were coming back in stock. Does anyone know? Also bit holder when?

Thanks, Luke R! Good evening LLD, I'm an industrial controls tech and have been considering starting a YouTube channel in the industrial controls space. Do you have any suggestions on how to start?

Thanks, Jared L! Hey guys love the show, would love to see more like the HA server video. Cheers!

Thanks, IGOR R! Hello from Brazil! I'm organizing the 1st Lan Party in my City, we already got the place, food and fast internet secured. What are the little details one might forget when organizing a LAN event?

Thanks, Jeffrey G! Was the April Fools video posted on March 31st on purpose?

Thanks, Aaron J! Hey DLL! I am dealing with "AI" at work, specifically MS's copilot suite. Writing and debating policy has been killing me

Thanks, Johnny P! Linus, when are you going to take advantage of the inevitable warming of the planet and sell me a LTT tank top?

Thanks, Max A! Hi wan.dll! What are some fun domain names you bought and never used? It seems like businesses, especially with

Thanks, Martin M! My boss absolutely hates the 2FA and 16+ digit passwords and other stringent rules my college has after a recent ransomware attack. So I'm looking forward to giving her the 2FA pin from the bonus bin.

Thanks, Michael B! Last week I request the MCM Arches with VHB Tape, was told not possible and missed the Tax Loophole shirt because I didn't want to make such a small order. Now this week the VHB tape option exists -_-

Thanks, Michael W! Hey lld do you think Nvidia will continue to dominate or should I switch to Intel or amd for my next upgrade

Thanks, Alex W! Hey DLL, cant wait to use these arches to make my cable management top tier. Have any of the staff gone from chaotic spiderweb of wires to sleek and organized after getting there hands on these?

Thanks, Evan C! What headphones are you guys using? Those ear pads are sick looking

Thanks, David S! Linus, would you be open to a collab with someone like Dr. K from the healthy gamer channel? You've been pretty open about your experiences and seem tuned in to yourself I think itd be a cool collab

Thanks, Cole B! Was going to buy the 1200mm x 500mm LTT Northern Lights Desk Pad, do you know when I will be able to buy this?

Thanks, Eric S! Screw Driver Screw Driver Screw Driver i'm talking about the drink.

Thanks, Levi T! Hello lLD.naW, First merch message, Do you think wireless laptop chargers could exist? If so, how complicated could it be for companies to implement?

Thanks, Blake W! Hello, DLL, I'm Buying a new cap already after dropping my water bottle about thirty times already in three months. How many times has Linus dropped his water bottle?

Thanks, AJ O! Question for all of you. When you guys get your new PCs, do you still bother actually taking the time to overclock your CPU/GPU? Also Linus, how many of those 24gb sticks from Micron do you have?

Thanks, Sebastian R! Hey guys, what are your thoughts on the German minister of defense planning to set up a fourth military branch (apart from army, navy and air force) that specializes in cyber warfare and defense?

Thanks, Tyler F! My first pin and t-shirt from LTT let's gooo! Love the show, I dont usually see it live but I love listening while at work.

Thanks, Dmitriy B! Linus, have you reached an agreement with the local government regarding hosting LAN parties at the badminton center? I want to celebrate my 50th birthday there next summer!

Thanks, Jesus B! What item did you buy personally that you know it's going to be cheap but you bought it anyways?

Thanks, Parker M! Please don't ever go public. I'm a registered investment advisor/broker in all US states and territories. You'll lose (nearly) all creative freedom and control. This is a bell you can't “un-ring". ❤️

Thanks, Ryan C! As the CTO of SERHANT. the world's most followed real estate brand, I'm in charge of the DR plan for over 1PB of media. What do you do for long term archival. Tape? Cloud only?BackBlaze loves our $

Thanks, Idris D! Good Evening DLL! This is more of question for Dan but why is audio mixing so difficult? Also have you heard of Mixline and if you have what do you think?

Thanks, Justin O! Thoughts on more neutral colors for the scrunchies? I am a man that wears them for my long and flowy hair and would love at least an all black set. Would love more non-hat/beanie headwear/wraps too <3

Thanks, Jaxyn H! Hey LaDLe, I totaled up my purchase history with LTTStore and it crossed $500; Was there ever a time you spent more than you thought on something that wasn't necessary to do your work or live?

Thanks, Anonymous! Hello Dan & the Talent, as someone with autism, seeing LMG's inclusiveness with the recent video with Jessica made me feel seen. Have any of you noticed if neurospicy people gravitate towards tech?

Thanks, Dylan R! message for linus, as an avid motorcycle rider all weather, i think ive heard on the show that you're a motorcyle rider aswell, what model of bike do you ride and where do you ride/ do you ride towork

Thanks, Nikolaos K! Hey, I'm the guy who bought half a dozen of the old black hats. Got a couple of the pro hats recently and love the

Thanks, Braiden J! Gday. With AI, how do you think about disclosure of use of AI in your content? Should there be a consistent policy? Should we even care as viewers? Love your work

Thanks, john s! Would you ever consider doing a video where people blind listen to tower or bookshelf speakers? I would love to see a blind listen test with your staff for low, medium, high, and extreme budget optns.

Thanks, Tony C! Hi guys! I was just wondering if you have any thoughts/opinions on FOMO (fear of missing out) when it comes to limited time items in games, or a product from a company? Hope you guys had a nice day!

Thanks, Jerrison H! Love the content, do yall think the ltt screw driver will hold up to industrial maintenance? (I also build pcs as a hobby)

Thanks, Eric B! Hi Big Luke), have you tried a virtual challenge (such as The Conqueror) on your fitness journey? My girlfriend just

Thanks, Bryan of T! Hey DLL. Luke if you were the chief vision officer of LMG would you have started Labs knowing the immediate return on investment and why?

Thanks, Anonymous! Hi DLL! Big fan of y'all. Luke, a few weeks ago you mentioned Mattermost having it's own issues as a service, could you elaborate? I work for gov org that plans on using it for secure messaging.