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[Joe0815]

Hi, I am an engineering and science guy. Started with C64 and programming in assembler and moved through almost any computer generation afterwards (Atari, Amiga, PC). Worked with Macs in the 90s which, I think, this led to my preference of Windows, Linux and Android till now. I don't like closed systems and take care of IT security by myself. Over the years I did some programming in alternating languages (Fortran, Pascal, C, VBA, JS, TS, Python). I also played games on all plattforms mentioned above and finally arrived (8 years ago) in VR which I cannot go back from. I also did some hardware development for my science projects.

 

[Sandman6472]

Am a retired government worker who is retired and got my first computer about 25 years ago. Since I knew nothing about computers, gave my kids a piece of paper with the words "turn on" and "turn off" and had them write the instructions on how to use the computer. I first got a Windows computer and an android smartphone. Most of the kids were into Apple products so I transitioned into the Apple world around 2016 or so. I know have a 2019 MacBook Air as my main computer, the latest iPad from 2023 and a 2015 iPhone ProMax and enjoy using them all.
I'm still not that great with tech so run to the kids whenever I have an issue and they're always happy to help. Since they all grew up with computers, this stuff all come so easily to them. Just amazed at how much tech and the internet has taken over our lives though. But since it's here to stay, might as well learn as much as I can from it and thought this site might be a good way to learn.

 

[Wikiwide]

Hello all,

I hope you don't mind me preferring to introduce myself as Wikiwide. I am a fan of retro technology, such as mobile telephones with hardware keyboard sliding (or swiveling) out - and running Linux (such as Maemo 5 Fremantle). Unfortunately, finding a pocketable mobile phone with capacitive+resistive touchscreen, sliding out qwerty/T9 keyboard with RGB LED backlight, 5G connectivity and running Maemo 7 Leste is impossible. So for now I have settled for trying to transition from ancient Nokia 1.3 to HMD Fusion. Which will probably involve getting a 3D printed case for HMD Fusion, at some point.

 

[Aritao]

im rey somera aka aritao an AI enthusiast and i read about comparing CHAT GPT and GEMINI
7 things as TOM stated and "this is my view maybe in writing they have differences but to me CHAT gpt is wider in scope why one example is LLM cht gpt have a wide range of languages which GEMINI cant do limited thats 1advantage of cht gpt 2. cht gpt converts file or data into 1. word docx, excel and ppt . As user of CHAT GPT, chat gpt is more easier to use depends command prompt, gpt is also conversationalist. In comparison to me CHAT GPT is more useful tool than gemini "UNLESS" money involved thats why the one who review favor's gemini advance rather CHAT GPT. why not try chat gpt on LLM and you will be surprise it can generate and answer you in other language you want to prove it. Ergo CHATGPT IS BETTER.

 

[COLGeek]

im rey somera aka aritao an AI enthusiast and i read about comparing CHAT GPT and GEMINI
7 things as TOM stated and "this is my view maybe in writing they have differences but to me CHAT gpt is wider in scope why one example is LLM cht gpt have a wide range of languages which GEMINI cant do limited thats 1advantage of cht gpt 2. cht gpt converts file or data into 1. word docx, excel and ppt . As user of CHAT GPT, chat gpt is more easier to use depends command prompt, gpt is also conversationalist. In comparison to me CHAT GPT is more useful tool than gemini "UNLESS" money involved thats why the one who review favor's gemini advance rather CHAT GPT. why not try chat gpt on LLM and you will be surprise it can generate and answer you in other language you want to prove it. Ergo CHATGPT IS BETTER.

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[COLGeek]

Retired fighter pilot and flight simulator (the real ones) integration, test, and project engineer. Android, PC, and Quest2 (mostly PCVR) user, try to stay away from Apple but the wife and daughter use those 🙄. Interested in VR/AR, have been a Linux user both at home and work, DOS through Windows 11. Doing some piddly Arduino/ESP32 stuff for fun. Been a Tom's Guide lurker for many, many years.

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[Micki1]

Hi there and thx for letting me join the community. My name is Mikael and I am from Sweden.
Going to celebrate my 60th birthday later this month, and started to play video/pc games as late as 3 1/2 years ago,and have to say that I am hooked. 🫢
Have been fiddling around with computers for some years,but is not a wiz in any way,but love to build/rebuild them..for my self or for friends. I have heard about Angel snapping and would like to try it, but I can't for the life of me find the settings. I am using Logitech G502 Lightspeed and G-hub, but either I just need a new prescription for my lenses or there is NO settings to activate Angel snapping in G-hub/G502.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Regards,
Mikael.

 

[wedit]

Hi! I've used Windows and Android all my life, but I recently bought a MacBook for my wife and I'm impressed. I'll probably be an Apple owner soon too!

 

[benbazz]

Hello!

Thank you for your interesting and informative site. The articles have been regularly arriving in my newsfeed for a long time and it is often my preferred source of information for TV and tech.

It's been many years since I've signed up for a forum. The last one in which I was actively involved was Ninjavideo - I wonder if there's anyone out there who remembers it?!

I'm a pretty normal middle aged father of three with a huge interest in technology of all sorts but without the budget to allow me to buy all the toys I would like!

Everything in my home is android and most products are Samsung or Google. A mix of high end to mid-range mobiles and smartwatches, lots of google nest minis & chromecast devices (and loads of smart plugs and smart lights), other random smart devices (like the microwave), and most recently a smart TV.

I want a smart kettle but can't justify the cost. I have a whole load of nfc tags from many years ago that I would love to find something to do with. And I have a brand new 55" crystal UHD Samsung TV with a shattered screen. The company replaced it but didn't take the old one so my 15 year old son wants to take it apart, primarily for the speakers. He also wants to find a use for our old router. If I find the right forum, here or on tomshardware, then I might ask for ideas to help guide him.

I've got lots of time ahead of me staring at screens as I start radiotherapy and chemotherapy on Monday for an aggressive but hopefully curable cancer. I've stocked up on ebooks and used tom's guide to get some good TV and movie choices ready for the coming months.

Finally, I was an Octochamp last year on Countdown. (I won all 8 of my appearances on a quaint English TV show about letters and numbers!)