It seems that there's an issue ootb with popOS!
The fix is here:

I'll have to try this to see if it still works, but it looks interesting.
BTW this video is speeded up.

But only if you own them already.

We are all wondering about the meaning of life at some time or another in our lives. Sometimes in exasperation. Like what's the fucking point? We've all been there.

So what is the meaning of life? It's actually really really simple.
I was sat in an ambulance yesterday, and instead of worrying about my illness (urine infection and yes I was seriously that poorly I called an ambulance), I pondered...

Cool scientific gadgets you know you want right now. Why wait for Christmas

So the last ad-pocalypse made me install ublock origin, and it's worked a treat. Until 30 minutes ago.
So to keep ad's off youtube videos, use ANYTHING but Google Chrome, to be fair, you're a numpty if you use Chrome.
I prefer Firefox and ublock origin.

Click on ublock Origin, click settings (the 3 gears icon) and click/disable uBlock filters - Quick Fix.
Save and try again, it should be fine...

EMP Preparedness Guide
Preparing for an EMP at Zero Cost
1. Build a Knowledge Base

Understand EMP Risks: Learn how an EMP could affect critical infrastructure like power, water, and communication.
Learn Survival Basics: Focus on skills like starting a fire, purifying water, cooking without electricity, and basic first aid.
Offline Guides: Download survival PDFs and guides while you still...

Want a tutorial for this lovely calming time-sink?
This video covers almost everything so far.

I downloaded a copy last night, I've yet to have a real play with it, but I did line up some old school anthems and just let it create a mix. I doubt it will be any good, but lets have a listen.
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The software goes Way way beyond mixing, it also lets you edit the mixes to perfection, and it breaks tracks down into stems, then play with those stems to...

I'll have to try this one.

For windows 10 and Windows 11.
Stop Microsoft snooping on all your data and networks.

It's a lengthy watch but it VERY detailed.

GG Energy Drink Lean and lean caffeine free. Also know as Gamer fart 9000
Pulled from sale due to the secret service.

Talk about the Streisand effect.
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Not strictly video gaming, but it's the same sort of theme. PCMR!!!!
NZXT are releasing fans in a single easy fit block. 240mm or 2x 120mm fans in on block, 280mm or 2x 140mm fans in a block, and 360mm or 3x 120mm fans in a single block.
Like this
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First up you'll need Raspberry Pi OS Raspberry Pi OS Lite Bookworm 64bit
Set it up and enable SSH (makes life easier later).

LOL
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Crossfader have made a video tutorial that is almost complete, it certainly covers all the basics, some intermediate techniques and moves on to a couple of advanced tips and tricks.
It's worth an hour of your time.

All the images from the introduction sequence of The Big Bang Theory, every single one!
No, there is no penis! Not even on Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian man, sorry ladies.

It's a little unfair to the ladies and gents who spend time and money, learn skills and earn money and respect from doing cosplay.

Me, I'm not complaining.

Yeah they're AI generated. I don't care.

The world today is full of amazing AI generated art, here's some cyberpunk AI generated gorgeous pixels.
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Now cyber punk is VERY forgiving, so it's perfect for AI art, these are just a few picture I found with a very very short search, I'm sure I can find a LOT more if I spent a little more time looking, but reality is eroded and...