# Tech Talk **URL:** \ **Category:** Technology\ **Created:** [February 13, 2016, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821 "2016-02-13T13:26:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 86
**Author:** ![JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jasonf/32/349220_2.png) [@JasonF](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JasonF)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1721 "2023-03-03T03:04:44Z")
> **[Oh dear, Windows 12 might have just been leaked... by Microsoft and Intel](https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/techandscience/oh-dear-windows-12-might-have-just-been-leaked-by-microsoft-and-intel/ar-AA187nvd?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U5)** > > Windows 12 may be coming soon Hardware leaker @leaf\_hobby, which was reported on by [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/1/23618276/microsoft-windows-12-intel-hints), revealed details on Intel’s Meteor Lake desktop platform. According to those details, Intel reportedly mentioned that its upcoming CPUs will support Windows 12. Since then, the tweet has been deleted and both Microsoft and Intel have declined to comment to The Verge on the validity of this report and other rumors. There’s also a rumor that Windows 12 might be the [first cloud-based OS](https://www.techradar.com/news/could-windows-12-become-microsofts-first-cloud-based-operating-system), which doesn’t sound particularly far-fetched. If this is true, it could be hosted off-device and bundled with computing and storage as part of a subscription package ---
**Author:** ![Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/radiohead/32/21429_2.png) [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1722 "2023-03-03T08:12:23Z")
> [@JasonF](#): > > There’s also a rumor that Windows 12 might be the [first cloud-based OS](https://www.techradar.com/news/could-windows-12-become-microsofts-first-cloud-based-operating-system), which doesn’t sound particularly far-fetched. If this is true, it could be hosted off-device and bundled with computing and storage as part of a subscription package I don’t like the idea of a cloud based OS or subscription. I like the option of working off line and owning something for a fixed fee. I might need to upgrade to Windows 11 (currently on 10) and/or look at alternatives down the track. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Laverty](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Jack\_Laverty](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Jack_Laverty)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1723 "2023-03-03T09:13:58Z")
> [@JasonF](#): > > There’s also a rumor that Windows 12 might be the [first cloud-based OS](https://www.techradar.com/news/could-windows-12-become-microsofts-first-cloud-based-operating-system), This doesn’t surprise me one bit. ---
**Author:** ![webguy](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/webguy/32/4778_2.png) [@webguy](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/webguy)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2023, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1724 "2023-03-03T11:02:23Z")
> [@Radiohead](#): > > I like the option of working off line That would have to still be a feature. Maybe just with additional processing power in the cloud. ---
**Author:** ![Tejas57](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tejas57/32/70710_2.png) [@Tejas57](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Tejas57)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1725 "2023-03-27T23:36:26Z")
Apple music classical released overnight [https://www.xda-developers.com/apple-music-classical/](https://www.xda-developers.com/apple-music-classical/) ---
**Author:** ![Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/radiohead/32/21429_2.png) [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2023, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1726 "2023-03-30T02:37:14Z")
My 2018 Tower PC (Dell Inspiron) is on the way out and have been considering replacements. I already have a 2021 iPad Pro which has the vaunted M1 processor which should have plenty of grunt to run things like Photoshop and light gaming at 4K on an external monitor. But it looks like I’m limited to running 2 devices eg. full sized keyboard, mouse, SSD storage via USB C adaptor and ioS doesn’t appear to support transfer of CD/DVD content to an iPad. Am now looking at a Windows laptop or another Tower PC. Am leaning towards a laptop due to the smaller form factor and portability (as I could use that on the kitchen table for when I want to do something quickly and the potential for a dual screen set up with my 4K monitor). And as these days power, performance and connectivity etc isnt much different to a Tower PC. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2023, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1727 "2023-04-03T11:07:01Z")
Today marks the 50th birthday for the first mobile phone call and the barcode. > **[Barcode invention that revolutionised the global retail industry](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11931501/The-barcode-invention-revolutionised-global-retail-industry-celebrates-50th-birthday.html)** > > From his deckchair in Miami, while soaking up winter sun, inventor Joe Woodland came up with an idea that was to transform everything - from teabags to trains and beggars to bumblebees. > **[Mobile phone inventor made first call 50 years ago](https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-65112048)** > > Marty Cooper, who made the first mobile phone call in 1973, says modern devices are "suboptimal". ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Laverty](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Jack\_Laverty](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Jack_Laverty)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2023, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1728 "2023-04-04T04:08:46Z")
Just thought I would get everyone’s thoughts on this, I noticed the other day that Google has started running ads promoting Chrome web browser and trying to boost users by claiming it has its own malware protection. Now I don’t know how good it would be and I can’t really talk given I haven’t completely switched over to edge browser yet, but I just found it funny that the ad was running now given all the bad press Google chrome has had recently. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2023, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1729 "2023-04-26T04:47:46Z")
> **[Telstra customers hit by outage: ‘Apologise for the inconvenience’](https://7news.com.au/technology/telstra-outage-affects-countless-mobile-users-across-australia-c-10461594)** > > It is unclear what the cause of the outage is. ---
**Author:** ![ando9185](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/b9bd4f/32.png) [@ando9185](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ando9185)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1730 "2023-04-26T21:50:19Z")
My Starlink kit arrived yesterday. Just sitting on the back lawn for the moment and have had speeds ranging from 80Mb/s to 270Mb/s but usually around 160+ No drop outs noticeable so far but haven’t fully put it through the paces, my NBN connection was around 25Mb/s but getting multiple dropouts so the family was just getting frustrated and NBN said I was getting the max speeds that I’d be capable of getting. Moved house in January and that’s probably been the worst aspect of it. ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/2/c/f/2cfeb3e32e51da27025eef8b56efdfd15d5f8f49.png) ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/b/9/e/b9e72d2a428c67d413595c13c995aacdc9089dda.png) ---
**Author:** ![Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/radiohead/32/21429_2.png) [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1731 "2023-04-27T00:55:56Z")
> [@ando9185](#): > > my NBN connection was around 25Mb/s but getting multiple dropouts That’s the worst aspect of the NBN for me, I get probably 4 dropouts per day, which i believe is considered “normal”. And they often occur at the most inconvenient times! ---
**Author:** ![ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/elcapitancranky/32/531872_2.png) [@ElCapitanCranky](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/ElCapitanCranky)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1732 "2023-04-29T07:35:55Z")
Anyone tried Uberduck? I had a go of getting some British actors to read out the Wartime Broadcasting Service announcement. Some sounded like they were having a breakdown… [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1P3yKYauGfdzk1RvhZ2Xy4w3Nj7nvH8Ac?usp=share\_link](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1P3yKYauGfdzk1RvhZ2Xy4w3Nj7nvH8Ac?usp=share_link) ---
**Author:** ![Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/radiohead/32/21429_2.png) [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1733 "2023-04-29T07:52:15Z")
Didn’t know it existed, but good to know! ---
**Author:** ![Tejas57](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tejas57/32/70710_2.png) [@Tejas57](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Tejas57)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1734 "2023-05-04T21:59:08Z")
> **[‘Feel bad’: New AFL video game roasted as issues force developer into quick fix](https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/feel-bad-new-afl-video-game-roasted-as-issues-force-developer-into-quick-fix/news-story/165acc1a1eb38416303b9eddf66ed811)** > > ‘Feel bad’: New AFL video game roasted as issues force developer into embarrassing scramble I got this yesterday. ive not been able to complete a full game without a crash. its being returned to JB today ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1735 "2023-05-08T21:59:07Z")
> > **[Telstra customers hit with major nationwide outage](https://7news.com.au/technology/telstra/telstra-working-urgently-to-fix-national-outage-affecting-calls-c-10589125)** > > Technicians are working to fix the national problem and restore the network. ---
**Author:** ![Mullet](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/mullet/32/358721_2.png) [@Mullet](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Mullet)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2023, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1736 "2023-05-08T23:23:38Z")
> [@Tejas57](#): > > I got this yesterday. ive not been able to complete a full game without a crash. its being returned to JB today So glad I decided not to buy it. I had problems with the other one I released a few years ago. Their Cricket game from 2020/2021 was flawless. Perfect in every way. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1737 "2023-05-09T01:16:52Z")
> **[Millions of Android owners warned over malicious apps](https://7news.com.au/technology/millions-of-android-owners-warned-over-malicious-apps--c-10590546)** > > Android users are urged to delete these 11 seemingly innocent apps immediately. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1738 "2023-05-11T02:10:12Z")
> **[Google’s Bard AI launches Down Under as new Pixel phone, tablet announced](https://www.theage.com.au/technology/google-s-bard-ai-launches-down-under-as-new-pixel-phone-tablet-announced-20230508-p5d6po.html)** > > The tech giant unveiled a number of new gadgets to kick of its annual I/O conference, along with a look at where its chatbot is headed. Note the new Google Pixel Fold phone won’t be available in Australia. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2023, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1739 "2023-05-11T04:35:34Z")
For tin foil hat wearers > ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2023, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821/1740 "2023-05-29T11:53:32Z")
> **[Review: Qantas international WiFi](https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/qantas-international-wifi-review)** > > Selected Qantas flights to and from Asia offer fast free WiFi, but only for part of the journey... > Passengers on most Qantas flights to and from Singapore, Bali, Jakarta and Manila will be able to enjoy fast free WiFi from Tuesday May 30 when Qantas launches international inflight Internet. [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821.md?page=85) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/tech-talk/821.md?page=87)