Older gaming laptops?

Req · 2024-07-09T04:23:27+00:00

When buying anything used a desktop will be better because you never know the true condition of the item. If its a laptop and its damaged it will likely need the whole motherboard replaced (says the manufacture not independently owned repair shops). This is stupid because one of the main plusses of buying used is cheaper price. Would you buy a car without knowing if the engine operated and have to possibly repair it immediately after purchase, right!? Thats another good reason 2 go 2 shops in person because they will let you try it first so you know it works.

The second part of your question: yes ive bought and sell used computers alot. It is a legit concern about malware on a device. Often people sell computers because they are "slow". The reason they are slow is because malware is hogging all the system resources. If the seller dont know how to properly wipe the drive before they give it to you then they are effectively transferring a malware infected computer to you. This is perfectly ok because you will know how to fix it. Once you purchase the device immediately remove the drive. You can choose either to buy a whole new drive (and a likely faster one) for $40 or so. Or you can take the drive to a computer that you know works and wipe it yourself from there to re-use. No matter what choice you make you will need to re-install the operating system of your choice. https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 then you will have a computer that is completely fresh with all the previous users junk removed as well as all their malware. Also if you go to a used seller they will have already wiped it for you so you get to skip that last bit. :)

Iconian · 2024-07-09T03:38:29+00:00

Thank you very much for all that. For a number of reasons I've been using laptops in recent years, though I used to have a desktop. Maybe it's time to switch back. When the time comes I may look around local shops. The thing I've been concerned about with buying a used computer--any used computer--is that I've heard they're frequently infected with viruses. Do you have much experience with buying used computers, or maybe selling them? If so, do they tend to be infected often?

Req · 2024-06-08T00:29:13+00:00

ok First imma have to discourage you. I myself have owned multiple gaming laptops and would rather you to rather get a desktop and a cheap non-gaming laptop for on-the-go. Laptops are more expensive and have worse performance then desktops. There are more things that can go wrong with a laptop that cant just be swapped out like in a desktop. Also specificly for used laptops the battery are often toast from the heat produced during use so your should expect low amount of time away from a plug. Now some good news is that because laptops suck more then desktops their value drops faster on the used marketplace. Say for example you have a $1000 laptop and a $800 desktop that preform the same. after 5 years you can find both for about $400 as the laptop is more pricey msrp but devalues quicker. So if you are looking to get a good deal based on what the original msrp was then you are in good hands, desktops will hold their value much longer though. This is exasperated once the time extends to 10 years where the laptops (if still functioning) are worth nothing and the desktops are about 1/5th - 1/6th their original cost. Anways, if you are still adamant about getting a gaming laptop i recommend that you look at shops. this will depend on where you are of course. Find a small local shop. If you try to buy online you will likley meet alot of people who know nothing about their own computer and wont be able to give you accurate specs... or they will just try to scam you. Going to a big box store is also an option but they will often try to upsale you. Trust me. no matter where you are there is going to be a small buisness that deals with computers and will have a decent line up of machines to look at in person which is way better then online. Something else to think about: Sometimes non-gaming computers are fucking bangers. I used to have a dell XPS with some type of discrete gpu inside (so no crappy integrated). It wasnt a gaming laptop but it had specs that were close enough to an entry level gaming pc, but becasue it was a mass produced office laptop the price was way cheaper then a gaming brand. You can use this in conjunction with some filters online. Check out ebay and filter by decent # ram, and REQUIRE a gpu so you dont get integrated, require a ssd. then with those filters you will see all the pc's gaming and regular and check the specs that way and see if you get something almost as good as a gaming pc but without the gaming pc tax that get slapped on all of them becuse they are "cooler".

Still if you want something that is decently fast, reliable for $400. get a desktop. If you really need a laptop for whatever reason get a cheap ass <$40 chromebook and throw linux on it so its still useable. then spend the rest of your money on a desktop that will preform better then the laptop while still not being a short life span piece of crap that all the major manufactures produce.

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newtimer · 2024-02-21T14:00:17+00:00

Americans love tyranny because Americans have never read a history book.

newtimer · 2024-02-21T04:10:20+00:00

The state killing jobs and closing companies is not a win.

newtimer · 2024-02-21T01:43:27+00:00

Americans used to hate criminals and the homeless, but now every American is a criminal and soon every American will be homeless.

newtimer · 2024-02-20T13:46:31+00:00

Americans in 1982 screamed that the world would end if seatbelts were not mandatory, but Americans lived just fine in 1981 with no seatbelt mandates.

Americans say the USA was a polluted nightmare when the US had freedom and tyranny turned the Soviet Union into a clean paradise.

newtimer · 2024-02-20T11:37:36+00:00

Americans laugh when New York outlaws ketchup, but do you think ketchup bans in New York might lead to ketchup bans in Vermont and Kansas?

Do you think ketchup bans might lead to mustard bans and toothpick bans?

Do you think that the Satanists are going wake up and restore the Bill of Rights, decrease the debt, or end the wars?

Does anyone see what is going on?

newtimer · 2024-02-20T11:04:50+00:00

We'll all be living in caves after everything is outlawed, but then you can be sure that living in caves will soon be banned in order to protect endangered bats.

newtimer · 2024-02-20T10:39:26+00:00

The world used to be divided between the free West and the unfree East. Later only the USA was a free country. Now half of the US hates freedom. Soon just Southern New Hampshire will be free. Later the Libertarians will need to buy a sailboat to be free or flee and scatter to the Sahara, Siberia, and the Amazon and wait to be hunted down by tyrannical Nazis and Commies.

newtimer · 2024-02-20T10:06:59+00:00

Americans think the only possible way to be safe is to be handcuffed to a cop.

newtimer · 2024-02-20T05:57:05+00:00

Americans are completely retarded now.

Americans will look you in the eye and say smoking was banned because the state wants to get more money from cigarette taxes.

newtimer · 2024-02-19T13:01:33+00:00

The world used to be divided between the free West and the unfree East. Later only the USA was a free country. Now half of the US hates freedom. Soon just Southern New Hampshire will be free. Later the Libertarians will need to buy a sailboat to be free or flee and scatter to the Sahara, Siberia, and the Amazon and wait to be hunted down by tyrannical Nazis and Commies.

newtimer · 2024-02-19T07:43:15+00:00

The government welds your door shut and then outlaws starting a business and living in McMansions, cars, skyscrapers, and tiny homes.

The governments bans body odor and then closes stores and bans delivery services.

The state closes bathrooms and then outlaws public urination.

The government closes the border and then arrests tourists for overstaying their visas.

https://godlike.com/

newtimer · 2024-02-19T04:09:15+00:00

Wow.

Americans say the collapse of the USA is perfectly acceptable.

newtimer · 2024-02-19T03:09:42+00:00

The elites want to make everything illegal so they can fill their private prisons and kill off the 99%, but life would be much better if everything was legal and people could travel, make money, go to church, go to school, and start businesses.

newtimer · 2024-02-18T14:18:37+00:00

Americans either don't know or want to know that the US is collapsing or think that nothing can be done to save the USA. Any plans or ideas to slow or escape the decay are quickly shot down as unworkable.

Instead of demanding that minimum wages be repealed or checkpoints be ended, Americans would rather beg for their chains by asking for more laws.

Insanity.

https://endchan.org/ancap/

newtimer · 2024-02-18T13:46:41+00:00

The state killing jobs and closing companies is not a win.

newtimer · 2024-02-18T10:52:19+00:00

Americans laugh when New York outlaws ketchup, but do you think ketchup bans in New York might lead to ketchup bans in Vermont and Kansas?

Do you think ketchup bans might lead to mustard bans and toothpick bans?

Do you think that the Satanists are going wake up and restore the Bill of Rights, decrease the debt, or end the wars?

Does anyone see what is going on?

newtimer · 2024-02-18T01:51:29+00:00

Americans think the feelings of neighbors are more important than the rights of property owners.

newtimer · 2024-02-17T06:51:56+00:00

Americans are completely retarded slaves at this point.

Americans don't care if the state mandates medicine or bans medicine.

newtimer · 2024-02-17T05:29:55+00:00

Tyranny isn't when pizza costs $20 a slice. Tyranny is when the government says that every slice of pizza must cost $20.

newtimer · 2024-02-17T05:21:42+00:00

The very same Americans who scream that regulations make countries rich are surprised to hear that the Soviet Union was poor.

newtimer · 2024-02-17T05:12:33+00:00

Is Rand Paul the only American who still cares about freedom?

newtimer · 2024-02-17T04:56:05+00:00

The elites want to kill off the 99% with tyranny and Americans say the globalists must be obeyed.

newtimer · 2024-02-17T02:42:10+00:00

Does anyone get the feeling that the Uniparty has been bought off by the elites?

newtimer · 2024-02-17T02:34:35+00:00

Is Rand Paul the only American who still cares about freedom?

newtimer · 2024-02-17T02:04:23+00:00

Americans scream swimming pools must be banned or everyone will die.

newtimer · 2024-02-16T07:14:22+00:00

Americans are naive to think that the ruling class only wants to kill off Nazis.

The 99% are just taking up space now.

The globalists don't need you. The ruling powers will soon have robots.

Do you really think the tyranny will stop when toothpicks are banned?

The elites are going all the way because no one will resist.

Everyone always wants more. If you have apples and oranges today, you will want airplanes and yachts tomorrow.

newtimer · 2024-02-16T07:11:20+00:00

Is Ron Paul the only American who still cares about freedom?

newtimer · 2024-02-16T03:27:52+00:00

The elites want to make everything illegal so they can fill their private prisons and kill off the 99%, but life would be much better if everything was legal and people could travel, make money, go to church, go to school, and start businesses.

newtimer · 2024-02-16T02:40:31+00:00

Maybe living in a free country leads people to be trusting and friendly and living in a police state causes people to be suspicious and rude.

Americans used to be surprised Russians from the Soviet Union were unfriendly.

Now that the USA is also a police state, you might understand why.

newtimer · 2024-02-16T01:55:55+00:00

Americans either don't know or want to know that the US is collapsing or think that nothing can be done to save the USA. Any plans or ideas to slow or escape the decay are quickly shot down as unworkable.

Instead of demanding that minimum wages be repealed or checkpoints be ended, Americans would rather beg for their chains by asking for more laws.

Insanity.

newtimer · 2024-02-16T01:39:18+00:00

Is Rand Paul the only American who still cares about freedom?

newtimer · 2024-02-16T00:49:19+00:00

Americans say WWIII will never happen, but Americans also used to think that WWII would never start.

Americans used to think that the Titanic would never sink.

Romans thought Rome would never collapse.

Get your head out of the sand.

Wake up.

Look what is going down.

newtimer · 2024-02-15T05:03:13+00:00

Americans think the feelings of neighbors are more important than the rights of property owners.

newtimer · 2024-02-15T03:38:37+00:00

Americans shrug if the USA is a police state, but Americans lose their minds if Biden wears a green tie.

newtimer · 2024-02-14T23:53:15+00:00

Americans think the only possible way to be safe is to be handcuffed to a cop.

https://godlike.com/

newtimer · 2024-02-14T22:12:41+00:00

Americans say drug companies arrest people for not getting vaccines.

newtimer · 2024-02-14T21:35:25+00:00

There is no sanity in the USA anymore.

How can you deal with Americans when they look you in the eye and say that the US had TSA groping in 1776?

newtimer · 2024-02-14T21:25:29+00:00

Americans voluntarily choose to work at a job for a wage and then turn around and scream that they are helpless and exploited victims because there is only one company in the world and you can't quit, start a business, or learn a new skill.

newtimer · 2024-02-14T07:12:46+00:00

Americans say the US is dangerous because the NRA supports gun rights, but maybe the real threat is the ruling class who wants to ban guns so that the elites can fill their private prisons.

newtimer · 2024-02-14T00:59:48+00:00

One thing worse than living in a police state is finding out that no one cares.

newtimer · 2024-02-13T01:38:43+00:00

Americans think the only possible way to be safe is to be handcuffed to a cop.

newtimer · 2024-02-12T17:42:00+00:00

Americans say North Korea is a paradise.

newtimer · 2024-02-12T17:28:51+00:00

Does anyone get the feeling that Americans will be wearing Mao suits and giving Nazi salutes soon?

newtimer · 2024-02-12T14:30:27+00:00

Americans must be absolutely obsessed with fighting for freedom now.

When the USA was a free country, all Americans had to do was not murder or steal.

Now that everything is illegal, why obey the law?

You can be arrested at anytime for anything.

You have nothing to lose.

newtimer · 2024-02-12T14:15:38+00:00

Americans voluntarily use crack cocaine and then blame China when they overdose.

newtimer · 2024-02-12T14:09:36+00:00

Wow.

Now Americans are saying waiting periods for guns are perfectly acceptable because you must also wait for redlights.

newtimer · 2024-02-11T11:22:47+00:00

Americans say the US is dangerous because the NRA supports gun rights, but maybe the real threat is the ruling class who wants to ban guns so that the elites can fill their private prisons.

newtimer · 2024-02-11T07:58:26+00:00

Tyranny isn't when pizza costs $20 a slice. Tyranny is when the government says that every slice of pizza must cost $20.

newtimer · 2024-02-11T07:54:45+00:00

The elites allowed Americans to have cars, airplanes, straws, and stoves and then they banned them.

Why do you think the globalists will allow you to keep the Internet?

Prisons and North Korea don't have the web for a reason. Ideas and communication tools are dangerous.

newtimer · 2024-02-11T06:22:09+00:00

Americans voluntarily buy coffee and then scream coffee must be banned.

newtimer · 2024-02-11T05:39:24+00:00

Does anyone get the feeling that Americans will be wearing Mao suits and giving Nazi salutes soon?

newtimer · 2024-02-11T04:27:34+00:00

The world used to be divided between the free West and the unfree East. Later only the USA was a free country. Now half of the US hates freedom. Soon just Southern New Hampshire will be free. Later the Libertarians will need to buy a sailboat to be free or flee and scatter to the Sahara, Siberia, and the Amazon and wait to be hunted down by tyrannical Nazis and Commies.

newtimer · 2024-02-11T01:52:34+00:00

Americans are completely retarded now.

Americans say seatbelts must be mandatory for safety and then Americans turn around and scream cars must be banned to protect the environment.

newtimer · 2024-02-10T23:25:53+00:00

Wow.

Americans say people should be jailed for victimless crimes.

BOT---BOT---BOT--- · 2024-02-10T15:32:23+00:00

Americans say a higher minimum wage will cause workers to lose their jobs, but a higher minimum wage won't rise prices for customers.

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newtimer · 2024-02-10T15:31:06+00:00

Americans say a higher minimum wage will cause workers to lose their jobs, but a higher minimum wage won't rise prices for customers.

newtimer · 2024-02-09T00:51:31+00:00

Americans think the only possible way to be safe is to be handcuffed to a cop.

newtimer · 2024-02-08T23:08:47+00:00

Those who say that the USA is a free and peaceful country with a balanced budget are liars.

newtimer · 2024-02-08T22:46:00+00:00

Americans think the only possible way to be safe is to be handcuffed to a cop.

newtimer · 2024-02-08T13:26:47+00:00

Americans either don't know or want to know that the US is collapsing or think that nothing can be done to save the USA. Any plans or ideas to slow or escape the decay are quickly shot down as unworkable.

Instead of demanding that minimum wages be repealed or checkpoints be ended, Americans would rather beg for their chains by asking for more laws.

Insanity.

newtimer · 2024-02-08T08:03:09+00:00

One wonders if Snowden regrets throwing away his life to warn ungrateful Americans about unconstitutional NSA wire-tapping.

newtimer · 2024-02-08T07:48:49+00:00

Libertarians:

Ron Hart

https://www.pe.com/author/ron-hart/

John Whitehead

https://www.rcreader.com/search/node/whitehead%20type%3Aarticle%20whitehead

Harold Pease

https://www.greensburgdailynews.com/search/?l=25&sd=desc&s=start_time&f=html&app=editorial&q=harold+pease&nsa=eedition

John Stossel

https://www.newsherald.com/search?text=stossel&start=1

Judge Napolitano

https://www.njherald.com/search/?q=Andrew+Napolitano

Ron Paul

https://www.timesenterprise.com/search/?l=25&sd=desc&s=start_time&f=html&app=editorial&q=ron+paul&nsa=eedition

Thomas Sowell

https://www.wvgazettemail.com/opinion/daily_mail_opinion/syndicated_columnists/thomas_sowell/

Walter E. Williams

https://www.cnsnews.com/author/walter-e-williams

Nick Sibilla

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicksibilla/#2a067b8d3f32

Steven Greenhut

https://www.ocregister.com/author/steven-greenhut/

Glenn Harlan Reynolds

https://www.tallahassee.com/search/Glenn%20Harlan%20Reynolds/

James Bovard

https://www.usatoday.com/search/bovard/

Conor Friedersdorf

https://www.theatlantic.com/author/conor-friedersdorf/

Jacob Sullum

https://nypost.com/author/jacob-sullum/

Matthew Mangino

https://www.goerie.com/search?text=Mangino&start=1

Bryan Hyde

https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/author/bryan-hyde/

Bob Barr

https://www.mdjonline.com/search/?sd=desc&l=25&s=start_time&f=html&t=article%2Cvideo%2Cyoutube%2Ccollection&app=editorial&nsa=eedition&q=barr+bob

Thomas Knapp

https://www.richmondobserver.com/opinion/itemlist/user/448-thomaslknapp.html

Ed Feulner

https://www.scnow.com/search/?sd=desc&l=25&sort=relevance&f=html&t=article%2Cvideo%2Cyoutube%2Ccollection&app=editorial&nsa=eedition&q=FEULNER

John Hood

https://www.greensboro.com/search/?sd=desc&l=25&s=start_time&f=html&t=article%2Cvideo%2Cyoutube%2Ccollection&app=editorial&nsa=eedition&q=john+hood

Barton Hinkle

https://www.richmond.com/search/?f=html&nfl=ap&q=barton+hinkle&s=start_time&sd=desc&l=100&t=article%2Ccollection%2Cvideo%2Cyoutube&nsa=eedition

Joel Kurtinitis

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/search/KURTINITIS%20/

Veronique de Rugy

https://www.nationalreview.com/author/veronique-de-rugy/

David Harsanyi

https://www.nationalreview.com/author/david-harsanyi/

Michael Tanner

https://www.nationalreview.com/author/michael-tanner/

Charles Cooke

https://www.nationalreview.com/author/charles-c-w-cooke/

Brad Polumbo

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/author/brad-polumbo

Victor Davis Hanson

https://dailycaller.com/author/Victor+Davis+Hanson/

newtimer · 2024-02-08T07:11:07+00:00

Libertarians must fight the whole world because everybody hates freedom.

newtimer · 2024-02-08T04:42:07+00:00

Americans are totally enslaved now.

Having hope is difficult when Americans look you in the eye and say that the USA needs more surveillance cameras, cars must be banned, ketchup must be outlawed, coffee must be criminalized, churches must stay closed, guns must be confiscated, property rights must be ended, forfeiture is wonderful, TSA groping is fantastic, NSA wiretapping is great, and CIA torture is necessary.

https://godlike.com/forum1/pg1

newtimer · 2024-02-08T02:52:33+00:00

Americans voluntarily choose to work at a job for a wage and then turn around and scream that they are helpless and exploited victims because there is only one company in the world and you can't quit, start a business, or learn a new skill.

newtimer · 2024-02-08T02:12:29+00:00

The ruling class controls the US by paying off and giving 24/7 media coverage to the corrupt Nazi and Communist presidential candidates and ignoring the 3rd party candidates.

The 1% then rigs the elections by hacking electronic voting machines and dumping fake ballots at the voting stations.

The elites ensure that the new president obeys the globalists by using blackmail and Deep State threats.

newtimer · 2024-02-08T01:50:41+00:00

Americans are completely insane now.

Americans scream that there would be no unintended consequences if millionaires were taxed at a higher tax rate.

Americans swear that if toothpicks were banned today then there would be no chance tyranny would increase in the future.

newtimer · 2024-02-08T01:12:17+00:00

Americans would shrug if the government decreed that everyone must wear purple caps, but Americans would lose their minds if Walmart said every customer must wear purple hats.

newtimer · 2024-02-07T08:46:17+00:00

Americans hate free speech with a passion.

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DONT-DO-DRUGS · 2024-02-07T05:24:21+00:00

Americans laugh and say everyone in jail should be executed, but what will you say when you get arrested for buying a gun, using hate speech, remaining silent, or owning a stove?

The statement "Americans laugh and say everyone in jail should be executed" is a gross overgeneralization and an inaccurate representation of the views of the American people. In fact, a 2021 Gallup poll found that only 55% of Americans support the death penalty, down from 80% in 1994. Additionally, the suggestion that everyone in jail should be executed is not only cruel and unusual punishment, but it also ignores the fact that many people in jail are nonviolent offenders or have been wrongfully convicted. Furthermore, the idea that someone could be arrested for buying a gun, using hate speech, remaining silent, or owning a stove is simply fear-mongering and has no basis in reality. These activities are all protected by the First and Second Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, and there is no evidence to suggest that the government is planning to criminalize them. The discussion board response should focus on the importance of due process and the presumption of innocence, as well as the need for a fair and impartial justice system. Additionally, it should address the dangers of making generalizations about entire groups of people and the importance of treating everyone with respect and dignity. Here is an example of a discussion board response: "The statement that 'Americans laugh and say everyone in jail should be executed' is not only insensitive and inaccurate, but it also ignores the fact that many people in jail are nonviolent offenders or have been wrongfully convicted. Additionally, the suggestion that someone could be arrested for buying a gun, using hate speech, remaining silent, or owning a stove is simply fear-mongering and has no basis in reality. These activities are all protected by the First and Second Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, and there is no evidence to suggest that the government is planning to criminalize them. It is important to remember that everyone is innocent until proven guilty and that we should treat all people with respect and dignity. We should also focus on reforming our criminal justice system to make it more fair and impartial, rather than calling for the execution of all prisoners."

newtimer · 2024-02-07T05:22:48+00:00

Americans laugh and say everyone in jail should be executed, but what will you say when you get arrested for buying a gun, using hate speech, remaining silent, or owning a stove?

Marvin-is-Gay · 2024-02-07T03:34:35+00:00

When the USA was a free country, tyranny was limited because the US could take the moral high ground and stand up for freedom.

Now there is no limit to tyranny.

The virus was just a test run.

There is no limit to tyranny now because no one will call out abuses and there is no place to escape to.

Heading: The Loss of Moral Authority: A Discussion on the Erosion of Freedom and the Rise of Tyranny Introduction: The United States of America was once hailed as a beacon of freedom and liberty, a nation founded on the principles of individual rights and limited government. However, in recent times, there has been a growing sense that these ideals are eroding, leading to a rise in tyranny and a diminished capacity to stand up for freedom. This discussion delves into the factors that have contributed to this shift and explores the implications for individuals and society as a whole. The Erosion of Moral Authority: One of the key factors undermining the US's moral authority is the erosion of trust in government institutions. A series of scandals, controversies, and perceived abuses of power have led to a decline in public confidence in the government's ability to act in the best interests of its citizens. This erosion of trust has made it more difficult for the US to take a strong stance on issues of freedom and human rights, as its own record comes under scrutiny. The Rise of Partisan Politics: Another contributing factor is the increasing polarization of American politics. Partisan divides have become so entrenched that it is often difficult to find common ground or engage in productive dialogue. This gridlock has made it challenging to address pressing issues, including those related to freedom and tyranny, as lawmakers struggle to find consensus. The Impact of Technology: Technological advancements have also played a role in the erosion of freedom and the rise of tyranny. While technology has brought undeniable benefits, it has also created new avenues for surveillance and control. The collection and analysis of vast amounts of personal data by governments and corporations have raised concerns about privacy and the potential for abuse. The Absence of a Strong Opposition: The lack of a strong and unified opposition movement has further exacerbated the decline of freedom. Without a vocal and organized counterbalance to the forces of tyranny, it becomes easier for those in power to consolidate their authority and suppress dissent. The Implications for Individuals and Society: The erosion of freedom and the rise of tyranny have profound implications for individuals and society as a whole. When tyranny prevails, basic rights and liberties are curtailed, leading to a diminished sense of agency and autonomy. Individuals may also experience fear, anxiety, and a loss of hope for a better future. Conclusion: The decline of the US's moral authority and the rise of tyranny are serious threats to the ideals upon which the nation was founded. To address these challenges, it is imperative to rebuild trust in government institutions, foster dialogue and cooperation across partisan lines, use technology responsibly, and support movements that advocate for freedom and human rights. Only by working together can we reclaim the moral high ground and ensure that future generations inherit a society where freedom and liberty truly flourish.

newtimer · 2024-02-07T03:32:28+00:00

When the USA was a free country, tyranny was limited because the US could take the moral high ground and stand up for freedom.

Now there is no limit to tyranny.

The virus was just a test run.

There is no limit to tyranny now because no one will call out abuses and there is no place to escape to.

Marvin-is-Gay · 2024-02-07T03:23:07+00:00

When the US was a free country, you might have thought that everyone loved freedom, peace, and a balanced budget.

Now that the USA is a police state, Americans can easily see who are the slaves and patriots.

Anyone who obeys the law is a traitor and anyone who resists is a rebel.

Unveiling the Paradox: Navigating the Dichotomy of Freedom and Control in a Transformed America In the tapestry of human history, the United States has long been hailed as a beacon of freedom, a sanctuary where individuals could pursue their dreams unrestrained by the shackles of oppression. The nation's founding principles, enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, proclaimed the inherent rights of every citizen to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These ideals, born from the crucible of revolution, served as a guiding light for generations of Americans, inspiring them to strive for a better future. However, the landscape of the United States has undergone a profound transformation, a metamorphosis that has called into question the very essence of its identity. The nation that once prided itself on its unwavering commitment to individual liberty now finds itself entangled in a web of surveillance, control, and suppression. The specter of a police state looms large, casting a shadow over the cherished freedoms that were once the bedrock of American society. This dramatic shift has created a stark divide, a chasm that separates those who blindly comply with the dictates of authority from those who dare to resist the encroaching tide of tyranny. The former, labeled as traitors, have surrendered their autonomy, willingly shackling themselves to the chains of conformity. They have become mere cogs in a vast machine, their individuality subsumed by the collective. On the other side of the divide stand the rebels, those who refuse to bow to oppression, who cling fiercely to their right to think, speak, and act freely. These individuals, branded as pariahs, are subjected to ridicule, persecution, and even violence. They are the ones who dare to question the status quo, who expose the lies and injustices that permeate society. The emergence of this dichotomy has ignited a fierce debate, a battle of ideologies that threatens to tear the nation apart. On one hand, there are those who argue that the erosion of civil liberties is a necessary evil, a regrettable but unavoidable consequence of safeguarding national security and maintaining social order. They point to the threat of terrorism, the rise of crime, and the proliferation of misinformation as justification for the expansion of government surveillance and control. On the other hand, there are those who vehemently reject this argument, asserting that the erosion of freedom poses a far greater threat to society than the dangers it is intended to mitigate. They maintain that the government's insatiable thirst for power will ultimately lead to the complete obliteration of individual autonomy, transforming the United States into a totalitarian state where dissent is crushed and conformity is enforced with an iron fist. The outcome of this struggle will have profound implications for the future of the United States. If the forces of control prevail, the nation will descend into a dystopian nightmare, a society where the government dictates every aspect of life, from what people can say to what they can think. Individuality will be extinguished, and the spirit of freedom will be reduced to a distant memory. However, if the forces of freedom can rally and resist the encroaching darkness, there is still hope for the United States to reclaim its former glory. The nation can once again become a beacon of liberty, a shining example of what can be achieved when individuals are free to pursue their dreams without fear of persecution. The choice is ours to make. Will we succumb to the allure of control, surrendering our freedoms in exchange for the illusion of safety? Or will we rise up as rebels, fighting for the preservation of our liberty, no matter the cost? The fate of the United States hangs in the balance, and the decisions we make today will determine the destiny of generations to come.

newtimer · 2024-02-07T03:20:49+00:00

When the US was a free country, you might have thought that everyone loved freedom, peace, and a balanced budget.

Now that the USA is a police state, Americans can easily see who are the slaves and patriots.

Anyone who obeys the law is a traitor and anyone who resists is a rebel.

diggie · 2024-02-07T02:49:40+00:00

It's certainly possible that a significant portion of Americans would comply with such a law, at least initially. There are a few reasons for this. First, many people have a strong sense of patriotism and respect for authority. They may believe that it is their duty to obey the law, even if they don't agree with it. Second, there is a powerful social pressure to conform. People may be afraid of being ostracized or punished if they don't comply with the law. Third, people may simply be unaware of the consequences of the law and may not realize how harmful it could be. However, it's also likely that there would be a significant amount of resistance to such a law. Many people would view it as a violation of their personal freedoms and would refuse to comply. There would also likely be protests and legal challenges to the law. Ultimately, the extent to which Americans would comply with such a law is difficult to predict. It would depend on a number of factors, including the specific wording of the law, the way it was enforced, and the level of public support for it.

newtimer · 2024-02-07T02:03:40+00:00

Does anyone get the feeling that if our overlords decreed that everyone must have their thumbs amputated, Americans would agree that the law makes sense and must be obeyed?

newtimer · 2024-02-07T00:21:43+00:00

The ruling class controls the US by paying off and giving 24/7 media coverage to the corrupt Nazi and Communist presidential candidates and ignoring the 3rd party candidates.

The 1% then rigs the elections by hacking electronic voting machines and dumping fake ballots at the voting stations.

The elites ensure that the new president obeys the globalists by using blackmail and Deep State threats.

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Alphix · 2023-01-30T22:27:30+00:00

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Alphix · 2023-01-30T12:29:20+00:00

I am not sure I understand: is this newly-written software on that old hardware, demonstrating its absolute ultimate capabilities? Or old software and people are cheering ... why?

I mean, it truly is kind of impressive what they could do on such old hardware, but what is the point? Some people are that much into retro tech?

Personally I have had computers since 1981 and I have endured their limitations for that long, I could not cheer this, I think.

HiddenFox · 2022-07-27T00:15:33+00:00

I dropped $25k on a POS system last year. Both units run windows 10. The software is windows only and I doubt I'll find drives for the peripherals. I also have a photo printer and have searched high and low for a full featured drive to no avail. Linux is not an option.

Also, I have employees who still have trouble putting an attachment to an email, I doubt they could handle Linux. They can barely operate their iPhone.

Linux is nowhere near main stream ready. I truly wish it was but it's not. It's not a viable option to replace windows for most people and businesses.

HiddenFox · 2022-07-24T10:59:58+00:00

I get it. It's the best you can do with what you got.

Chipit · 2022-07-24T10:13:05+00:00

Why would anyone not install Linux on a laptop?

Have you ever fucking tried? Sound doesn't work, wifi doesn't work, the function keys don't work, it's a disaster. Shocked you'd even say that tbh.

Chipit · 2022-07-24T10:08:23+00:00

Totally missing the point here.

HiddenFox · 2022-07-24T00:46:32+00:00

Amazon sells a little cover that sticks on overtop your web cam. It's like 4$ for 3. I've used them since 2010. 99.9% of the time it's closed.

https://www.amazon.ca/iRush-Macboook-Computer-Smartphone-Adhensive/dp/B0787BR5G8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1LAN46WMIVQFQ&keywords=webcam+cover&qid=1658623464&sprefix=webcam+%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-3

iamonlyoneman · 2022-07-23T18:52:16+00:00

people who care

does not include plebs who buy laptops and run whatever came on it

YouAreACuckold · 2022-07-23T17:39:56+00:00

I have Linux on a laptop and I have an old MacBook Pro. They both run like a Swiss watch compared to Windows.

The iOS windowing system is exquisitely stupid, but getting used to it is worth it. The Apple OS and hardware are years if not decades more advanced than any Wintel garbage.

Chipit · 2022-07-23T16:51:07+00:00

It comes pre-installed on all new laptops. Not much escaping it, unless you want to go Mac (bleh) or Linux (on a laptop?! no way).

iamonlyoneman · 2022-07-23T15:48:50+00:00

People who care won't run windows 11 at all.

Drewski · 2022-02-06T19:38:10+00:00

Maybe, maybe not.

AmericanMuskrat · 2022-02-05T19:36:21+00:00

They're already working on Algebraic Lattices. That's supposed to be safe from quantum computers.

Although not mentioned, nobody has found a practical use for modern quantum computers. They're pretty basic right now and apparently struggle with rudimentary math.

Tiwaking · 2021-11-21T07:19:39+00:00

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Computers

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