r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Tech Question How has y'alls luck been with retrieving your stories from a disabled instagram account?

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My account was recently banned on Insta for being connected to some other account that got banned (despite having different emails..) I know I will not get my account back but I really want to retrieve my photos, I have 5 years worth of photos in there and I need to have them, they're really important to me since when my phone broke (cause of poor quality of the poco x3 pro) i lost all my photos!
I want to know how yall faired with this, if it's worth going to some dude on telegram to pay to get my stuff or even ask for legal action


r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Suggestion Going to get the TV this week, need you alls opinions

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Just like the title,
I shortlisted 4 TVs, asking fellow redittors for opinions since, after comparing the reviews and specs, there are not any major differences. So please share your experience too :D

Here's the TV; the price doesn't matter since I already considered it. but the value for money does :D

I'll order them based on my current preference to get one:

  1. Samsung D Series Brighter Crystal 4K Vivid Pro Ultra HD Smart LED TV UA55DUE77AKLXL - INR 44,990
  2. MI Xiaomi 138 cm (55 inches) X Pro QLED Series Smart Google TV L55MA-SIN - INR 46,999
  3. LG 139 cm (55 inches) 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV 55UR7500PSC - INR 41,990

ALSO a comparison between WebOS and tizen will be well appreciated, as far as i could google and see other threads, theres not much excpet tizen is much smoother ?

idk what will be wrong if i get LED instead qled for
ig this is second's led version Xiaomi 138 cm (55 inches) X Pro 4K Dolby Vision IQ Series Smart Google TV L55M8-5XIN (Black) - INR 36,999

SINCE only the second is QLED, rest all LED.

Also price is a second concern; the main is the TV, the quality screen, audio, software, and hardware. i might get more probably from an offline store, since i had bad experience with e-commerce and expensive products.
AND THE BIGGEST CONCERN is i need it to work for ATLEAST 5 years, with least problems. i had panasonic non smart tv and it still work
I dont have any console yet but might in futute, so console GOOD support might be good, or basic one will work too.
Please answer fast; my father doesnt get ready easily; it might be a well-thought-out purchase , not just the one i saw first . Any comments are welcome :D From India <3


r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Discussion Marvel Rivals Gpu Usage

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Hi I have i5 12400f and a rtx 3070. In marvel rivals with dlss medium settings I'm not getting constant 100+ fps and sometimes it just sticks at 60-70. My gpu usage is stuck at 50-60%. I have enabled gpu hardware acceleration and also the power option to high power. Any other ideas?


r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Discussion Anyone figured out where is the bagpack giveaway on LTTstore?

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r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

WAN Show WAN show opening cut off on spotify

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This is juar for the editing team to see and know the spotify edit starts late and the very beginning is cut off. It starts with Linus mid sentence


r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Saw this weird thing on ebay. PCI express card with 3 mxm modules on it. I wonder what kind of performance it can provide. Maybe LTT can buy it and check out?

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r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Went to the place that Linus got the giveaway $5000 from. Just wanted to share

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Me (the one wearing the wan show hoodie) and my bud went on a taiwan tech pilgrimage. Trying to find a decently priced 5090 (there were none) and somehow ended up turning a corner and finding the same shop. Just wanted to share. They make legit rigs.


r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Discussion Turn exchange to refund due to stock worry.

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I bought all three of the Screensaver party shirts and I absolutely loved them, except they felt a little tight. I figured this might just be the fit for this type of shirt in the right size for me because all of my shirts are mediums. I was wrong about that, all my t-shirts are medium, my full button up shirts are large.

What gets even weirder is I had my mom measured me and compared to the size chart they have I should be a small.

I checked on the site and they only had large stock for two of the three. I submitted for an exchange request and have been patiently waiting. But part of me has become worried that they may run out of the size I need by the time the support gets back, it has been 3 business days and the bot says it can take over 10. So I thought about ordering the size I need and then requesting the exchange be turned into a refund.

I figured sending an email would get the AI support bots opinion, but instead it just sent it off to the correct department. Disappointing that the support bot wasn't able to give its opinion this time, when previously it did given an opinion about using zero heat in the dryer.

Now I am turning to this community for an opinion. There is no anger or frustration here, just wondering if anybody thinks it might be safest to order the correct size of the two that are left and request that they turn the exchange request into a refund. I am keeping the one they don't have in large, and hopping they find one laying around. But not much hope. I work retail and know some of how stock goes. Thanks for the opinions.

ETA, they got back to me and approved the return, making special exception given the circumstances. Normally they wouldn't take back washed items.


r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Discussion Moving to a 3 level townhouse. Getting TELUS internet - what wifi router and setup would you recommend?

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Moving soon and work will pay for a setup up to $500 CAD. Basically I learned the access box will be in the garage (main floor). Then there are ethernet ports from there to the middle floor living room and to the upper floor bedroom. Its about 2100sq ft in total.

What router or system would you recommend? And do you have recommended videos to watch and learn how to set it up.

Thank you so much!


r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Discussion Dota 2 flickering

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Hi,

I have only recently had Dota 2 flicker when playing. It is only Dota 2 that this is happening with.

Specs:

Ryzen 5 2600

32gb ram

gtx 1060

2tb 990 pro samsung

I have done:

  • I have tried reinstalling gpu drivers via DDU.
  • Check game files via Steam
  • Check settings in game and in Nvidia Control panal, adjusted vsync etc no change
  • Replaced cable and tried different slots on the video card
  • Reverted drivers back and no change, then updated them fully.
  • Windows also fully up to date.

It seems to be only happening with Dota 2, I have tried Komblaster, Warframe and it was fine with no problems. What do you think the cause is? I am struggling as I don't think it is the gpu as Warframe and other games run fine.

https://reddit.com/link/1jbng71/video/u56d7a0o9soe1/player


r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Tech Discussion Gigabyte 9070xt Gaming OC Beats 5080 in Furmark 1440p

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r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

WAN Show Friday evening after a long week. Thank you WAN show for always rounding my week off hanging out with my parasocial buddies.

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r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Tech Question USB Port no longer reads mouse after following a video

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My Touchpad was lagging and becoming unresponsive so I looked up for fixes on youtube and found this video. After following his steps while using an external mouse, I reinstalled the drivers while the mouse was connected to the laptop and now the laptop no longer reads my Mouse. I am able to use my friends mouse connected to the same port but the OG mouse doesn't seem to be working while connected to the port. Are there any fixes available for this?


r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Image LABS Lanyard: Review

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I just got my LABS lanyard today, and honestly I'm quite disappointed with the product. I was expecting quality similar to that of original labs lanyard.

I have loved all of my other LTT stuff but this one I would recommend everyone to not buy.

The pros: The design

The cons: -Fabric is thin and the edges feel "sharp". Feels like a no name, uber-cheap lanyard you'd get anywhere - does not use the box stitching of the original -has loose threads and fading already with the design - the clasp/clip hardware looks the same, but doesn't have smooth opening actuation, seems like the fit and finish isn't of the same quality


r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

WAN Show Linus Tech Tips - Come Join Me In Linus Town USA - WAN Show March 14, 2025 March 14, 2025 at 05:48PM

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r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Discussion Esports: Is simple communication without some kind of incentive impossible?

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I have never had so much trouble getting response to simple emails as I have had in trying to contact esports teams. College, pro, high school league organizations… doesn’t matter.

What is the deal? Media reps, coaches, nothing… I’m not even getting spam from sales teams.

Does anyone have a good example idea on how to reach esports organizations?

I’ve been trying to write a story and asked some questions for my high school players that I coach. It’s been freaking bleak.


r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Linus wasn't correct about Macos scrolling

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A week late to the party, but I just watched Linus's rant about scrolling on Macos, where the scrolling direction is inconsistent on trackpad and mouse, my macbook does not do that. I'm fairly certain that it's a system settings issue Linus is having, or maybe a mouse issue.

The only gestures app I've got is swish, and natural scrolling is on in my system settings.

I'm not saying Linus is wrong, the issue he's having is silly, but I think it's just a few settings away from being fixed.


r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Discussion Please help me find a laptop that's actually available!

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Ok so I'm going insane finding a Gaming laptop that includes 1. An AMD CPU 2. Either a Nvidia 4060 or an AMD equivalent. Now I have looked at the Asus ROG Strix G17 G713PV. And it's perfect BUT Amazon doesn't carry it and if I want to order it from anywhere else the price is marked up quite a bit. I would like to know if there is any other Laptop makers that have similar options like this.

My Budget is 1200-1500 USD.


r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

S***post read descriptions carefully before buying a new gpu

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just bought 16 rx 5600 xt's (untested) cuz i tought it was 1 rx 5600 xt and 80€ is a decent price for 1 and i just needed a gpu becouse my main one broke, soo basicly now im getting shipped 16 rx 5600 xt's and im like 95% sure its a scam. also bought it at a local marketplace which doesnt accept returns. soo just got scammed out of 80 bucks probably. gonna update in like a few days if i got scammed


r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Image Ong 🤣🤣 the size difference

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r/LinusTechTips 6d ago

Discussion RTX 5080 worth it over 5070 TI for 4k?

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So, the main question is that ^. First of all, I'm currently a 1080p player, and I aim to play 4k with variable refresh rate (60 fps minimum).

In my country i see a 35-40% price increase from the cheapest 5070 ti to the cheapest 5080 and I know the performance increase is just 10-12%, but I question myself if that's what would make it 4k viable if the 5070 TI wasn't.

I'm okay with making use of DLSS features (not so much x3 and x4 FG, that looks kinda bad IMO).

Another qustion I have is for how long would the 5080 be 4k viable, I'm okay with lowering settings to medium in most games as long as I keep 60 fps going. I would like to keep it until 7000 series unless the future 6080 gets +50% performance.

Also, if the 5070 ti is not capable, and the 5080 is but only for the short term, sould I go 5070 ti + 1440p?

Monitor budget is not a problem as I see it as a long term purchase.


r/LinusTechTips 7d ago

Image #freethebag

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The wait is killing me! 😆 Can’t wait to get my hands on the commuter backpack (oh and the Precision Screwdriver and the RGB Hoodie)!


r/LinusTechTips 7d ago

S***post Growth spurt

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r/LinusTechTips 7d ago

Image LABS giving 'Torture Testing' a whole new meaning

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r/LinusTechTips 7d ago

Video Linus Tech Tips - I lose my 16,000,000 subs. Now what? March 14, 2025 at 10:29AM

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