# Tech **URL:** https://www.sotonians.com/c/tech/21.md [Latest](https://www.sotonians.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.sotonians.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Tech category](https://www.sotonians.com/t/about-the-tech-category/428)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.sotonians.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 June 2018 22:01 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/about-the-tech-category/428 "2018-06-20T22:01:24Z")
Tablets, phones, computers and other non-gamey types of geekery --- ## [🤖 🧠 AI is Sentient a Buzzword and Very, Very Dangerous](https://www.sotonians.com/t/ai-is-sentient-a-buzzword-and-very-very-dangerous/6534)
**Author:** [@scotty](https://www.sotonians.com/u/scotty)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2026 12:17 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/ai-is-sentient-a-buzzword-and-very-very-dangerous/6534 "2026-10-30T12:17:45Z")
I know very little about the subject, but this is a fascinating read. https://cajundiscordian.medium.com/is-lamda-sentient-an-interview-ea64d916d917 --- ## [🗡 🎧 ⌚ Goaty Gadgets](https://www.sotonians.com/t/goaty-gadgets/1726)
**Author:** [@Goatboy](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Goatboy)\ **Replies:** 642\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2026 12:42 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/goaty-gadgets/1726 "2026-03-13T12:42:43Z")
I must confess to being somewhat of a gadget tart. I spend an inordinate amount of time reading reviews for shit I don’t really need and, after buying it, constantly feel the need to source an upgrade. Here are a coupl… --- ## [:saints::TV: SaintsPlayer IPTV](https://www.sotonians.com/t/saintsplayer-iptv/7118)
**Author:** [@FlipSider](https://www.sotonians.com/u/FlipSider)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2025 17:25 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/saintsplayer-iptv/7118 "2025-08-01T17:25:14Z")
Hi, New here and seen a previous post for Saintsplayer IPTV but I am unable to reply on that post. I am a subscriber to SaintsPlayer but I have lost access to the Telegram and also access to the channels as such. As I… --- ## [🖥 ⁉ Basic Online Techie Advice](https://www.sotonians.com/t/basic-online-techie-advice/6927)
**Author:** [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [15 December 2024 17:22 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/basic-online-techie-advice/6927 "2024-12-15T17:22:23Z")
I know there are several Techie Geeks on Sotonians and make their livings from it. I’ve used this section to solicit their advice on a few occasions and very helpful they’ve been…Ta. The other day I was trying to get m… --- ## [🖥 💾 Can I Allocate More Space](https://www.sotonians.com/t/can-i-allocate-more-space/6725)
**Author:** [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2023 12:55 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/can-i-allocate-more-space/6725 "2023-03-09T12:55:28Z")
Drive C is nearly out of space, can I reapportion storage from Drive D? Remember I’m not a geek so explanations have to be simple…Ta. :slightly\_smiling\_face: --- ## [Smart Speaker Recommendations](https://www.sotonians.com/t/smart-speaker-recommendations/5614)
**Author:** [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [5 July 2020 06:11 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/smart-speaker-recommendations/5614 "2020-07-05T06:11:29Z")
Looking to buy Lady Slowlane a Smart Alexa type thingey that will fill the gap when Chambers takes his once monthly day off. We don’t want to spend anything more than Chambers’ daily rate otherwise it make a nonsense of … --- ## [🖥 Desktop Goes Belly Up](https://www.sotonians.com/t/desktop-goes-belly-up/5134)
**Author:** [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2019 11:33 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/desktop-goes-belly-up/5134 "2019-06-30T11:33:06Z")
Desktop PC refuses to boot up…Hard Drive error sounds fatal to me. It is pretty ancient so now faced with the decision…replacement Desktop or a second Laptop. I like to mess with pictures sat infront of a large screen … --- ## [Password Software](https://www.sotonians.com/t/password-software/4597)
**Author:** [@CB-Saint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/CB-Saint)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2018 06:14 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/password-software/4597 "2018-09-10T06:14:32Z")
Having had my details thieved in the BA hack now getting a little concerned with online security. anyone else used password software like Last pass. Any recommendations --- ## [Geek orthodox humour](https://www.sotonians.com/t/geek-orthodox-humour/977)
**Author:** [@saintbletch](https://www.sotonians.com/u/saintbletch)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [13 July 2018 06:20 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/geek-orthodox-humour/977 "2018-07-13T06:20:24Z")
For those that juggle ones and zeroes, or for those that are in awe of those that do, post something that makes a a geek guffaw. --- ## [Windows 10](https://www.sotonians.com/t/windows-10/3380)
**Author:** [@pap](https://www.sotonians.com/u/pap)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [4 June 2018 16:17 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/windows-10/3380 "2018-06-04T16:17:56Z")
Windows 10. Out tomorrow, free for Win7/Win8 users. http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jul/28/windows-10-launch-10-things-you-need-to-know Anyone doing the upgrade? It’s only free for a year poll --- ## [Legal challenge to selling "Fully-loaded" KODI boxes](https://www.sotonians.com/t/legal-challenge-to-selling-fully-loaded-kodi-boxes/3322)
**Author:** [@BTripz](https://www.sotonians.com/u/BTripz)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [11 April 2018 18:35 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/legal-challenge-to-selling-fully-loaded-kodi-boxes/3322 "2018-04-11T18:35:49Z")
I see there is a legal challenge coming up for “fully loaded” KODI boxes http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37474595?ocid=socialflow\_twitter I guess people who know KODI know what KODI can do, however KODI on it’s ow… --- ## [Twitter](https://www.sotonians.com/t/twitter/2641)
**Author:** [@Goatboy](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Goatboy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [2 March 2018 18:24 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/twitter/2641 "2018-03-02T18:24:49Z")
I admit to being a bit partial to Twitter though have no desire to up my followers or give a shite about who is popular on there. Interesting take here though: https://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/escaping-twitters-… --- ## [Video of myself for a job application. Help!](https://www.sotonians.com/t/video-of-myself-for-a-job-application-help/2612)
**Author:** [@Bucks](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Bucks)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2018 09:10 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/video-of-myself-for-a-job-application-help/2612 "2018-02-23T09:10:22Z")
I am applying for a position in a small business which is entirely non-tech. The owner wants applicants to send in five minute videos of themselves setting out why you have the right skills, why you would be a good fit e… --- ## [Making the move away from Apple](https://www.sotonians.com/t/making-the-move-away-from-apple/3452)
**Author:** [@Spudders](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Spudders)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [27 December 2017 14:38 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/making-the-move-away-from-apple/3452 "2017-12-27T14:38:23Z")
I’ve had iphones for several years now, in fact my last 4 mobiles have been iphones. I’ve often thought about making the move to something different but have always ended up sticking with what I know. Anyway, the latest… --- ## [Cool New Stuff](https://www.sotonians.com/t/cool-new-stuff/1853)
**Author:** [@Goatboy](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Goatboy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2017 20:35 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/cool-new-stuff/1853 "2017-09-20T20:35:30Z")
Stuff you’ve just discovered that seems like a good idea: https://twitter.com/ValaAfshar/status/855768645175324673 Think I’ll get a redwood and rhino horn box to keep mine in. --- ## [Bit Defender Vs. AVG Anti-Virus](https://www.sotonians.com/t/bit-defender-vs-avg-anti-virus/1886)
**Author:** [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [7 January 2017 16:32 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/bit-defender-vs-avg-anti-virus/1886 "2017-01-07T16:32:01Z")
I’ve run AVG anti-virus on my Desktop and Notebook computers for several years without complaint. I’ve always been a belt and braces user when it comes to online security and have only had one virus infection when I was… --- ## [Virtual Reality](https://www.sotonians.com/t/virtual-reality/1099)
**Author:** [@TheCholulaKid](https://www.sotonians.com/u/TheCholulaKid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [15 November 2016 02:59 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/virtual-reality/1099 "2016-11-15T02:59:16Z")
I got a Samsung Gear VR headset at the weekend. I’ve seen the future. It’s all fucked up. And full of porn. Seriously though, give it 5 years when everyone’s streaming 4K content through their phones - VR will be awesom… --- ## [Anti-malware](https://www.sotonians.com/t/anti-malware/1782)
**Author:** [@Sadoldgit](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Sadoldgit)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2016 06:45 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/anti-malware/1782 "2016-10-13T06:45:41Z")
Can anyone please point me in the direction of some decent, free malware protection? Thanks! --- ## [Free Server Cabinet](https://www.sotonians.com/t/free-server-cabinet/2727)
**Author:** [@captaintim](https://www.sotonians.com/u/captaintim)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2016 11:28 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/free-server-cabinet/2727 "2016-10-07T11:28:40Z")
I am trying to give away a server cabinet. It is black powder coated stainless steel with a glass door. It has a fan, and it has locks with keys. It is approximately 55 x 55 x 48cm deep. It is perfectly useable, and I a… --- ## [Amazon Echo?](https://www.sotonians.com/t/amazon-echo/952)
**Author:** [@Barry-Sanchez](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Barry-Sanchez)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2016 20:29 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/amazon-echo/952 "2016-09-17T20:29:48Z")
Looks good and am very tempted, could make shopping a thing of the past. --- ## [How do Spam Bots Get Their Email Lists?](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-do-spam-bots-get-their-email-lists/794)
**Author:** [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2016 06:48 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-do-spam-bots-get-their-email-lists/794 "2016-08-01T06:48:41Z")
I got a couple of Spam emails this morning, supposedly from my Missus. They were sent out from two different addresses, one from dot com dot AU and another from dot com dot BR. I know they haven’t hacked my wife’s accou… --- ## [How to Upgrade from Vista on PC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-to-upgrade-from-vista-on-pc/2347)
**Author:** [@ericofarabia](https://www.sotonians.com/u/ericofarabia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2016 21:06 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/how-to-upgrade-from-vista-on-pc/2347 "2016-05-14T21:06:01Z")
I’ve had my HP Touchscreen for a fair while now and everything is fine except that it has Vista Home, and there isn’t a straight forward online way to upgrade to a newer version of Windows. I can no longer use Google Ch… --- ## [Are friends electric?](https://www.sotonians.com/t/are-friends-electric/3014)
**Author:** [@Bathsaint](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Bathsaint)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2016 09:22 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/are-friends-electric/3014 "2016-04-01T09:22:09Z")
Would you (or do you already own, perhaps?) a Tesla car. We stopped off at a services on the motorway at the weekend to be astonished by a bank of Tesla charging points, lined up close to the entrance to the services. W… --- ## [Peeple app](https://www.sotonians.com/t/peeple-app/3389)
**Author:** [@pap](https://www.sotonians.com/u/pap)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [8 March 2016 12:19 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/peeple-app/3389 "2016-03-08T12:19:34Z")
Humanity, eh? A complex species full of emotion, contradiction and mystery. Right? Right?!!! Not so, according to Peeple, a new app that lets you rate people from 1 to 5 stars. A bit like TripAdvisor, but actually reduc… --- ## [Southampton Uni to save the world?](https://www.sotonians.com/t/southampton-uni-to-save-the-world/3103)
**Author:** [@pap](https://www.sotonians.com/u/pap)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2016 12:29 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/southampton-uni-to-save-the-world/3103 "2016-02-23T12:29:06Z")
Boffins at Southampton University will be presenting a new storage format this week. Able to store vast amounts of data for billions of years, it’s possible that the format will be used to record what we know about the w… --- ## [Gravitational Waves from Black Hole Detected](https://www.sotonians.com/t/gravitational-waves-from-black-hole-detected/1365)
**Author:** [@BTripz](https://www.sotonians.com/u/BTripz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2016 09:30 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/gravitational-waves-from-black-hole-detected/1365 "2016-02-12T09:30:55Z")
By the LIGO team in the US, link here Now I know a lot of you are very meh about space stuff (and the money that is psent on it) but this is pretty groudbreaking and proves something theorsied by Einstein 100 years ago! … --- ## [Ultra High Definition (4K)](https://www.sotonians.com/t/ultra-high-definition-4k/2286)
**Author:** [@pap](https://www.sotonians.com/u/pap)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2016 21:23 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/ultra-high-definition-4k/2286 "2016-02-10T21:23:04Z")
Invested in a 4K set the other day. There isn’t a great deal of content available for these screens yet; my purchase was largely driven by the PC I bought before Christmas. Oddly enough, it’s mostly streaming services su… --- ## [Lenovo z500 issues](https://www.sotonians.com/t/lenovo-z500-issues/2880)
**Author:** [@Barry-Sanchez](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Barry-Sanchez)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2016 21:08 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/lenovo-z500-issues/2880 "2016-02-09T21:08:06Z")
Yesterday my laptop was locked in a loop of automatic repair 8.1, I pressed the lenovo button and did a one key recovery and started again after using the external hard drive , today windows stated I needed an update to … --- ## [PS4 Gaming party teenage disputes which I don't understand and is causing my son to be sad](https://www.sotonians.com/t/ps4-gaming-party-teenage-disputes-which-i-dont-understand-and-is-causing-my-son-to-be-sad/3447)
**Author:** [@anal1](https://www.sotonians.com/u/anal1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 January 2016 16:54 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/ps4-gaming-party-teenage-disputes-which-i-dont-understand-and-is-causing-my-son-to-be-sad/3447 "2016-01-28T16:54:42Z")
I’m hoping someone can offer some help to me as my son is kicking off and I think there may be a technical solution to what seems to be a spat amongst his mates. We get on great normally and we have a big connection wit… [Next page](https://www.sotonians.com/c/tech/21.md?page=1)