Beehaw
  • Communities
  • Create Post
  • search
    Search
  • Login
  • Sign Up
rosatherad ( rosatherad@kbin.social )  to Technology@kbin.social · 3 years ago

Google suggesting a garbage sellout article with bad advice. Not like it's hard enough for newcomers to learn about tech or anything.

media.kbin.social

message-square
21
link
fedilink
90

Google suggesting a garbage sellout article with bad advice. Not like it's hard enough for newcomers to learn about tech or anything.

media.kbin.social

rosatherad ( rosatherad@kbin.social )  to Technology@kbin.social · 3 years ago
message-square
21
link
fedilink
alert-triangle
You must log in or # to comment.
  • dairokkan ( dairokkan@kbin.social ) 
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    11
    ·
    3 years ago

    It’s funny how the author calls a ZenBook 14X as a gaming laptop, complains that the fan is too loud and he has to turn down the settings, and still claims it is a better alternative to a PC into which he failed to install an i9 into because he forgot to read the documentation. Massive cope

  • Brkdncr ( Brkdncr@kbin.social ) 
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    7
    ·
    3 years ago

    Tom’s guide has been at the top of google search results for years now. They should write an SEO article.

  • thatdukeluke ( thatdukeluke@kbin.social ) 
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    7
    ·
    3 years ago

    Whenever my friends who are new to PC gaming or just PCs in general ask me about building a PC I tell them it’s like building with really expensive Legos. Just take your time, be patient and make sure to watch some guides before and during the build. If they really need help I just go over and help walk them through it.

  • !ozoned@lemmy.world ( ozoned@beehaw.org ) 
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    6
    ·
    3 years ago

    But if you learn then you can’t depend on more garbage articles!

    I build.my own PCs and laptops are NOT worth the price per power. You want a laptop like device for gaming? Steamdeck.

    • rosatherad ( rosatherad@kbin.social ) OP
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      7
      ·
      3 years ago

      I own a gaming laptop and I agree. For that price, a desktop is objectively far better for gaming in terms of comfort, customizability, and power. If I had a choice, I’d have a laptop for work/school, and a custom pc for gaming at home.

      That said, I still like my gaming laptop. It’s a pretty good fit for my current needs.

      • dairokkan ( dairokkan@kbin.social ) 
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        3 years ago

        deleted by creator

    • zahel ( zahel@beehaw.org ) 
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      3 years ago

      Agreed!

  • awoo ( awoo@lemmy.kemomimi.fans ) 
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    5
    ·
    3 years ago

    I feel so fucking privileged that I don’t have to write crap like this for a living.

  • popekingjoe ( popekingjoe@kbin.social ) 
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    4
    ·
    3 years ago

    What a shite article. Spend $3000 on a laptop or about $2200 for a similar desktop with more power? Yeah I’ll take the desktop. The portability isn’t worth $800.

  • VulcanSphere ( VulcanSphere@kbin.social ) 
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    3
    ·
    3 years ago

    It seems that Future Publishing paying a lot for suggested news on Google News.

    Mostly, Vulcan have seen Tom’s Guide, Techradar, PC Gamer, and Creative Bloq.

    • dairokkan ( dairokkan@kbin.social ) 
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      4
      ·
      3 years ago

      Future Publishing somehow consistently manages to convert every good tech news site into SEO-optimized crap with the most boring UI known to man. I do not trust any of those sites anymore

      • VulcanSphere ( VulcanSphere@kbin.social ) 
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        edit-2
        3 years ago

        They are good at buying magazines and tech website companies, especially under last CEO.

        Imagine Publishing (in the UK), Purch Group (Tom’s Hardware, Anandtech), NewBay Media (this one is for business-to-business titles), Bauer Media and nextmedia consumer technology titles (in Australia), TI Media (formerly Time Inc. UK/IPC Media) , GoCompare, Dennis Publishing…

        And somehow proceeded to ruin their acquired assets with homogenised websites and SEO-sanitised contents…

        (Certain NewBay Media assets were later resold to another companies, like MCV/Develop (this one was probably for competitive reasons, because owning consumer magazines and business-to-business magazine about video games would run afoul of competition rules).

    • serendipitytea ( serendipitytea@kbin.social ) 
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      2
      ·
      3 years ago

      Why do you refer to yourself in 3rd person

      • VulcanSphere ( VulcanSphere@kbin.social ) 
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        2
        ·
        3 years ago

        Stylistic choice :)

        • rosatherad ( rosatherad@kbin.social ) OP
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          2
          ·
          3 years ago

          Doesn’t bother me any, so it’s all okay in my books :)

  • RosalynKirk ( RosalynKirk@kbin.social ) 
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    3
    ·
    3 years ago

    If you need a mobile gaming computer, buy a gaming laptop. If you don’t, don’t. “Trust me”.

  • z2k_ ( z2k_@lemmy.nz ) 
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    2
    ·
    3 years ago

    But he said to trust him

  • wave_walnut ( wave_walnut@kbin.social ) 
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    2
    ·
    3 years ago

    Wanna use more reliable news app. Anyone knows?

  • dairokkan ( dairokkan@kbin.social ) 
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    1
    ·
    3 years ago

    deleted by creator

Technology@kbin.social

tech@kbin.social

Subscribe from Remote Instance

Create a post
You are not logged in. However you can subscribe from another Fediverse account, for example Lemmy or Mastodon. To do this, paste the following into the search field of your instance: !tech@kbin.social

This magazine is dedicated to discussions on the latest developments, trends, and innovations in the world of technology. Whether you are a tech enthusiast, a developer, or simply curious about the latest gadgets and software, this is the place for you. Here you can share your knowledge, ask questions, and engage in discussions on topics such as artificial intelligence, robotics, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and more. From the impact of technology on society to the ethical considerations of new technologies, this category covers a wide range of topics related to technology. Join the conversation and let’s explore the ever-evolving world of technology together!

Visibility: Public
globe

This community can be federated to other instances and be posted/commented in by their users.

  • 1 user / day
  • 1 user / week
  • 1 user / month
  • 1 user / 6 months
  • 375 local subscribers
  • 377 subscribers
  • 1.16K Posts
  • 5.6K Comments
  • Modlog
  • mods:
  • BE: 0.19.15
  • Modlog
  • Legal
  • Instances
  • Docs
  • Code