Piracy Is "Dangerous And Harmful" - WAN Show October 10, 2025

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Timestamps (courtesy of NoKi1119):
0:00 Chapters
1:20 Intro
2:15 Topic #1: Spaceinvader One's ErsatzTV
4:47 Linus on LTT's "Windows for free" video & why YT doesn't care
11:08 Maybe they got a C&D? De-Google your life
14:06 Topic #2: Microsoft removes local accounts when setting up Win11
19:52 Why not Linux? Compatibility layer, virtualization
24:49 Windows revenue, Luke wishes Microsoft to die
30:16 Things MS actively does makes it worse, "X" & UI buttons
34:04 Clipchamp, change to default, updates & other irks
41:22 Linus's 2013 Steam machine
42:34 Vessi
43:51 Proton
44:42 Linus showcases his Steam machine, SteamOS commitment
52:16 Linus on customizing his machine, Luke wants to power it on
59:28 FP's Sarah Week, FP exclusive designosaur t-shirt
1:01:26 10% off digital cards, merch messages horrors
1:04:06 MM: Did Luke tour ESA while in Germany? ft. It's Linus's fault
1:12:14 Topic #3: Synology reverts their verified HDD policy
1:13:14 HexOS's Q3 2025 blog update
1:17:05 Topic #4: Logitech Pop's EOL
1:20:28 Topic #5: ParkMobile's data breach $1 settlement
1:27:02 Linus's "would you pick this $1" scenarios, crazy Dan
1:34:48 Topic #6: Qualcomm acquires Arduino
1:37:09 Topic #7: Prusa's video on LTT screwdriver with Kyle
1:38:31 Where would LTT be today if it wasn't for the screwdriver?
1:39:54 Topic #8: Ford blocks navigation behind a paywall
1:40:22 Chevy Bolt, Linus is daily driving a Toyota with Comma AI
1:45:21 Ford's $120CAD annual subscription, other cars examples
1:48:12 Chevy Volt's high used price, Luke's brake line story
1:51:29 Linus on Taycan's depreciation, Comma AI
1:55:03 Topic #9: Microsoft says new Xbox hardware is coming
2:07:02 Steam Deck's "success" despite the low sales
2:14:15 Topic #10: South Korea loses 858TB of data due to fire
2:19:45 Topic #11: YouTube no longer permanently bans users
2:22:26 Linus on David's Farm ban
2:25:32 Squarespace
2:26:52 Ubiquiti
2:28:08 Dan fixes & shows the Steam machine, Linus drops the drive
2:36:42 MM: What makes the Joseph Musical special to Linus? ft. It's alive!
2:40:06 Considered brand naming for clothing out of LTTStore?
2:42:12 Thought of making boots & FR clothing?
2:44:59 Is Apple's double standards ethically defensible?
2:47:18 Steam's ASRock BIOS
2:48:32 Daily driving AirPods 3's update?
2:53:22 Black screen of death
2:53:52 Luke's Linux distro of choice & his experience with it?
2:56:26 What game is Luke playing? Did he finish BG3?
2:59:40 Biggest news you discussed on WAN Show?
3:04:54 Thoughts on Arc discrete cards?
3:05:32 Does Linus dream much? ft. Luke the bird, Linus sleeping on planes
3:10:39 Best part of The Dome Vancouver? ft. LTT content
3:16:22 Did you enjoy Tragically Hip's music & performance?
3:19:04 Most complex thing Luke did with Godot?
3:21:47 Advice to those struggling to succeed with ADHD?
3:26:01 Alabaster Dawn sequel demo
3:28:42 Linus's favorite color?
3:29:08 Did you preorder the Pebble?
3:29:54 Why do certain FP VODs cast at a lower quality?
3:31:39 Zipper idea for the AI-designed leather jacket?
3:40:28 Outro