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Mike2thel73

Member Since Jan 2017

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    These d-bags who run the company are stupid & greedy. TOO LITTLE TOO LATE. 4-5 years too late.The reason

    Posted 3 months ago on Report: Netflix Wants to Invest in Fewer, Better Originals – 32 Comments

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    And when is windows 11 support coming? I know I know….baby steps (win 10 first) but if there is no plans fo

    Posted 4 months ago on Windows 10 Can Now Be Installed on Valve’s Steam Deck – 8 Comments

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    I wonder what realistic battery life is going to be.

    Posted 4 months ago on Windows 10 Can Now Be Installed on Valve’s Steam Deck – 8 Comments

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    I really hope Microsoft pulls this plug before the next update goes mainstream. I’ve become part of the App

    Posted 4 months ago on Microsoft is Experimenting With Ads in the Windows 11 File Explorer – 58 Comments

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    While I agree this took longer than it should have; better late than never. I almost didn’t buy an iPhone b

    Posted 4 months ago on Apple Releases iOS 15.4 with Mask Support in Face ID – 15 Comments

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    I despise 2-in-1's. No matter who tries it's always a compromise.

    Posted 5 months ago on Report: Apple is Working on a New 20-inch Foldable Device – 10 Comments

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    I bought last year's Galaxy book pro as a gift for a family member. On black friday I paid $900 before tax fo

    Posted 5 months ago on Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro Series Brings Secured-Core Capabilities to Consumers – 2 Comments

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    This requirement crap is about 2 things:1. Microsoft's partners nudging microsoft to issue a new OS to drive

    Posted 5 months ago on Microsoft Tests New Warnings for Windows 11 PCs Not Meeting Minimum Specs – 41 Comments

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    I had a 3 month special Disney bundle (all 3) for 11.99 end. I paid for ESPN+ for a year and getting a discou

    Posted 6 months ago on Disney+ Now Has 130 Million Subscribers – 6 Comments

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    Paul, something to keep in mind regarding masks and face ID:. For iOS 15.4 beta apple is implementing an extra

    Posted 6 months ago on Apple iPhone 13 Pro Review – 51 Comments

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    Hopefully this actually happens. Unlike the conjob that Apple & Foxconn announced a few years ago about o

    Posted 6 months ago on Intel to Invest $20 Billion on New Chip Factories in Ohio – 21 Comments

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    As long as there is a president from the democratic party and either the Senate or House of representatives is

    Posted 6 months ago on U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Curb Big Tech – 16 Comments

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    Apple TV+ is the best. For me quality over quantity.Netflix has some good stuff still but nothing like they h

    Posted 6 months ago on Netflix Now Has 222 Million Paid Subscribers – 5 Comments

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    Netflix = quantity over quality.They cancel shows way too quickly. I left Netflix 3 years ago and have not lo

    Posted 6 months ago on Netflix Raises Prices Again – 32 Comments

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    As someone who ditched pixel for iPhone this past cycle, I knew there would be things that I would have to sac

    Posted 6 months ago on Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs. Google Pixel 6 Pro: One More Data Point – 35 Comments

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    He needs to join ballmer, sinofsky, gates and whoever else from old Microsoft and get together & have Micr

    Posted 6 months ago on Former Exec: Microsoft Should Spin Off Windows and Office – 28 Comments

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    I agree with wright. Google didn't come to an agreement to license these specific patents so they took the ri

    Posted 7 months ago on With Defeat to Sonos, Google to Remove Smart Speaker Functionality – 44 Comments

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    Google screwed themselves during the very early stages of Android when they decided to make Android open sourc

    Posted 7 months ago on Google Launches Assault on Apple’s iMessage Abuses – 149 Comments

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    OnePlus doesn't offer anything worthwhile anymore. Their pricing is not noteworthy cheaper compared to Samsun

    Posted 7 months ago on OnePlus Previews the OnePlus 10 Pro – 8 Comments

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    As someone who has been assembling my own desktop computers for 25 years I would normally echo your sentiment,

    Posted 7 months ago on Report: Apple Has Big iPhone and Mac Plans for 2022 – 55 Comments

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    They used to sell a MacBook air 11" and I was seriously considering it in 2013 but I ended up with the bigger

    Posted 7 months ago on Report: Apple Has Big iPhone and Mac Plans for 2022 – 55 Comments

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    My time with the 2021 Samsung Galaxy book pro before wrapping it up and giving it to the intended party for Xm

    Posted 7 months ago on Top Story of 2021: Windows 11 – 16 Comments

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    If it wasn't for Google's implementation of the in-screen fingerprint reader I would be rocking a pixel 6 non-

    Posted 7 months ago on Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs. Google Pixel 6 Pro: An Update – 80 Comments

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    What everyone is forgetting when it comes to these disputes is that the advertisers are also in the middle and

    Posted 7 months ago on YouTube TV Might Lose Disney’s Channels (Updated) – 19 Comments

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    Sinclair who owns the bally sports regional networks is in the process of creating a streaming service for it'

    Posted 7 months ago on YouTube TV Might Lose Disney’s Channels (Updated) – 19 Comments

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    Sports is the only thing keeping live tv relevant period. Whether it's old school tv broadcasting stations, c

    Posted 7 months ago on YouTube TV Might Lose Disney’s Channels (Updated) – 19 Comments

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    I use them all: chrome, edge, Firefox (focus on mobile), Vivaldi, Safari, Opera, (stable & beta's) & o

    Posted 7 months ago on Vivaldi: Microsoft is Up To Its Old Tricks Again – 29 Comments

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    This would be great for windows but that annoying same old question comes back everytime we hear about another

    Posted 8 months ago on Google is Bringing Play Store Games to Windows – 12 Comments

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    No thanks I'll "PASS"

    Posted 8 months ago on Microsoft Rebrands Xbox Game Pass for PC – 11 Comments

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    Too little too late.Some people might think better late than never but in Google's case it's too late.With tha

    Posted 8 months ago on Google Announces Android 12L Beta 1 – 6 Comments

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    I am unable to upgrade any of my laptop/desktop devices from windows 10. My hardware pre-dates Skylake.Yes I

    Posted 8 months ago on Microsoft Confirms It Could Update Windows 11 Before October 2022 (UPDATED) – 41 Comments

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    This just another PR stunt to try and keep governments from holding them truly accountable.They did a similar

    Posted 8 months ago on Apple to Open iPhone to Self-Repair in 2022 – 26 Comments

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    I had originally planned to purchase an iPhone 13 max pro right after it was announced. Apple then released t

    Posted 9 months ago on Google Pixel 6 Pro: Problems in Paradise? – 61 Comments

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    Too little too late, Google's own apps are better on iOS & iPadOS than they are on their own platform. Co

    Posted 9 months ago on Android 12L is Google’s iPadOS Moment – 38 Comments

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    ALL OF YOU ARE WRONG.All the companies previously mentioned are all abusers.....Microsoft, Google, Amazon....R

    Posted 9 months ago on Google is Pulling YouTube from Roku – 42 Comments

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    The watch is another expense....the only iPhone I would consider buying is the max with the middle level stora

    Posted 10 months ago on Apple Announces iPhone 13, Watch Series 7, New iPads – 77 Comments

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    Apple had a huge opportunity to get even more Android users like myself to switch. If it wasn't for this mask

    Posted 10 months ago on Apple Announces iPhone 13, Watch Series 7, New iPads – 77 Comments

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    if the oneplus 9 supports wireless charging....how are they getting away with the plastic finish? Did they fo

    Posted 1 year ago on OnePlus 9 vs. OnePlus 9 Pro – 17 Comments

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    In reply to Winner:this reply is also to paul thurrott in regards to why companies still are sticking with gla

    Posted 1 year ago on OnePlus 9 vs. OnePlus 9 Pro – 17 Comments

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    In reply to lvthunder:.You are right in that hbo max wasn't "officially" available to fire tv in the begi

    Posted 1 year ago on HBO Max is Coming to Roku – 11 Comments

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    Roku finally added bluetooth support to their decaying hardware pucks but when launched no hbo Max.Twice this

    Posted 1 year ago on HBO Max is Coming to Roku – 11 Comments

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    Too little too late.What most of the online reporting outlets are not making a big enough stink about is the f

    Posted 1 year ago on Google, Qualcomm Moving to Four Years of Android Support – 17 Comments

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    In reply to krusador:I've had roku devices in my home for almost 10 years now.They will no longer be a pr

    Posted 1 year ago on HBO Max is Coming to Fire TV Tomorrow – 12 Comments

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    Paul, what planet have you been living on?I side loaded the HBO max android tv app 3 months ago and have been

    Posted 1 year ago on HBO Max is Coming to Fire TV Tomorrow – 12 Comments

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    I did something like this with the pixel 3. The only problem is the discount provided for the device is count

    Posted 1 year ago on Google Offers Pixel 4a to Fi Subscribers for Just $216 – 3 Comments

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    same ol same ol google.they really need to stop making devices period.their own apps come out faster and are b

    Posted 1 year ago on Google Pixel 5 Suffers From Alarming Build Quality Problem – 46 Comments

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    In reply to brduffy:You can sideload the hbo max app (android tv version) from apkmirror.comI already had the

    Posted 1 year ago on Hands-On with Chromecast with Google TV – 42 Comments

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    My only issue with any of the sticks (the latest chromecast that Paul just reviewed, any fire tv stick version

    Posted 1 year ago on Hands-On with Chromecast with Google TV – 42 Comments

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    Amazon is out of their friggin minds. They want us "to pay to be a beta tester" AND charge us for the controll

    Posted 1 year ago on Amazon Announces Luna, Its Cloud Streaming Game Service – 10 Comments

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    Paul,. Thank you for posting this.

    Posted 1 year ago on Tip: Install Windows 10 Version 20H2 Right Now (Updated) – 31 Comments

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    Paul, l like your thorough reviews generally speaking.But as far as this one is concerned, you're incorre

    Posted 1 year ago on Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Review – 32 Comments

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    Paul, does mint allow you to turn off data maximizer (or whatever it's called these days) so that I can s

    Posted 1 year ago on Mint Mobile Launches Its First Unlimited Plan – 35 Comments

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    In reply to Pbike908:It's about time! ; however, it's still not enough to get me to come back to Sam

    Posted 2 years ago on Microsoft, Samsung Extend Partnership Again – 28 Comments

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    If we're still going to have leftover icons because of legacy program compatibility, then this will be al

    Posted 2 years ago on Microsoft Previews New Windows 10 Icon Design – 60 Comments

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    In reply to spacein_vader:you're being petty. Since google owns nest they can make that statement. Goog

    Posted 2 years ago on Amazon, Apple, and Google Partner to Standardize the Smart Home – 36 Comments

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    @Paul, you mean "last" not "latest in that last sentence?

    Posted 2 years ago on Google Fixes Problems, Brings Pixel 4 Features to Older Pixels – 5 Comments

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    The ads on Roku don't bother me. Paul and a few who post here are making it seem like Roku is acting lik

    Posted 2 years ago on Hands-On: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K – 29 Comments

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    In reply to Mike2thel73:On second look it reminds me of the eMachines logo from the early-to-mid 2000's

    Posted 2 years ago on Microsoft Reveals New Logo for Microsoft Edge – 59 Comments

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    I like the colors but my first reaction was an "almost ripoff" of Firefox.I'm glad the internet explorer/

    Posted 2 years ago on Microsoft Reveals New Logo for Microsoft Edge – 59 Comments

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    "But Amazon has come under fire from the erratic U.S. president"Paul keep your opinions about Trump to yoursel

    Posted 2 years ago on Microsoft Wins $10 Billion Pentagon Contract – 84 Comments

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    The pixel 3a officially supports this The pixel 3 does not. The Android 10 beta did have it turned on for the

    Posted 2 years ago on Pixel 4 is First to Use Google Fi Dual Connect Technology – 10 Comments

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    I'm sorry Paul but I'm sticking with my pixel 3. I was never seriously considering to make a pixel

    Posted 2 years ago on Google Pixel 4 XL First Impressions – 22 Comments

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    If I wanted iPad or iPhone apps I'd by those respective devices.I was never a fan of the windows store or

    Posted 2 years ago on MacOS Catalina’s Best New Feature is Off to a Rough Start – 28 Comments

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    In reply to obarthelemy:not only are those xiaomi phones not available, if you are lucky enough to find one th

    Posted 2 years ago on OnePlus 7T Review – 45 Comments

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    What I want to know is if it does come to the US how much are they going to sell it for and is it going to rep

    Posted 2 years ago on Details of Apple’s Affordable New iPhone Emerge – 20 Comments

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    In reply to James_Rainey:You can make audio only default in youtube music. I used to share your opinion prior

    Posted 2 years ago on YouTube Music Replaces Google Play Music in Android 10 – 30 Comments

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    @Paul,the one plus 7T has no cons other than one plus doing security updates every other month or being 3 week

    Posted 2 years ago on OnePlus 7T: The Morning After – 44 Comments

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    In reply to CaedenV:I own a pixel 3. I've had it for 4-5 months. Battery life has been terrible.I'

    Posted 2 years ago on OnePlus 7T: The Morning After – 44 Comments

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    meanwhile I can get this for free (don't worry I'll throw the dude a couple of bucks) on chrome, Fir

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    In reply to Pbike908:which is why I think there is a possibility that if Google gives him the right number of

    Posted 3 years ago on Google Rumored to Partner with Dish on New Wireless Carrier – 6 Comments

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    I enjoyed this review (as I did your previous ones). I would add "curved glass edges" to your con list.They mi

    Posted 3 years ago on OnePlus 7 Pro Review – 20 Comments

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    Microsoft is making waves switching to chromium....so these little birdies are yelling for more food.

    Posted 3 years ago on Opera Web Browser is Reborn – 13 Comments

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    I was watching Andrew Schulz on the Joe rogan experience podcast. I know those guys are comedians which obvio

    Posted 3 years ago on No, Netflix is Not Joining New Apple Video Service – 14 Comments

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    Surface Headphones

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    Office 365

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    Office 365

    Posted 3 years ago on [CLOSED] Microsoft’s Windows Weekly Giveaway: Office 365 Home and Xbox Game Pass – 491 Comments

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    Paul, Google has pretty much stopped selling the pixel 2 (NON XL). The original reports say they went out of

    Posted 3 years ago on Pixel 2 XL is Now Discounted, But Not the Pixel 2 – 8 Comments

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    good luck getting the monthly updates. what a joke.

    Posted 4 years ago on OnePlus 5T: The Morning After – 37 Comments

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    In reply to Spineless:i'm not sorry you don't like caps.

    Posted 4 years ago on Essential Has Allegedly Only Sold 5,000 Phones – 35 Comments

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    In reply to Pierre Masse: I wasn't yelling. I was just talking loud.

    Posted 4 years ago on Essential Has Allegedly Only Sold 5,000 Phones – 35 Comments

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    by the way the 3t justified it's existence because of the updated S.o.C. The 5T is what the 5 should ha

    Posted 4 years ago on OnePlus 5T First Impressions – 39 Comments

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    i'm sorry but oneplus is keeping up with the times like all the other oem's raising their prices bec

    Posted 4 years ago on OnePlus 5T First Impressions – 39 Comments

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    Besides the camera app, my PH-1 suffers from bad touchscreen response and poor cell reception (compared to nex

    Posted 4 years ago on Android 8.0 Arrives for the Essential Phone as a Beta – 6 Comments

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    THE BIGGEST PROBLEM WITH THIS PHONE IS THE PRICE.NOW WHILE $700.00 IS CHEAPER THAN THE NOTE 8, IPHONE 8 PLUS,

    Posted 4 years ago on Essential Has Allegedly Only Sold 5,000 Phones – 35 Comments

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