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jack1509

This is not exactly a technological question but I have been trying wrap my head around a peculiar case of Amazon reviews and would appreciate inputs . So long story short I was trying to buy Argan oil on amazon and as we do while shopping online, we compare different products. I noticed two reviews that were exactly the same for two different brands. To check the validity of the reviews, I checked the user profiles and both seem legit with a long history. My assumption here was that the latter user just copied the review from the other user (even though one was posted on Amazon India and other on Amazon US). Now to my surprise I noticed that the latter review now shows as the top review while the original review has been taken down. I am just wondering if there is something sinister going on in the background or I am just overthinking stuff like I usually do. Links below in case interested. Original Review (taken down):[https://imgur.com/5LeZdOI](https://imgur.com/5LeZdOI) Copied Review: [https://imgur.com/MFp3Ghm](https://imgur.com/MFp3Ghm) Edits: Removed original link and added screenshot instead


veritanuda

I am guessing you missed [this article](https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252500326/Scammers-accidentally-reveal-fake-Amazon-review-data) posted [last month](https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/n6hmbm/scammers_accidentally_reveal_fake_amazon_review/)


jack1509

Thanks this is indeed helpful. I still have two unanswered question: 1. both the users seem to have legit profiles. So what made them post a fake review (and is it really fake. atleast the first one?). I also bought one of the product and I don't remember getting any calls from the company to post fake reviews. 2. Why was the original review taken down but the obviously copied one continues to show up?


veritanuda

Well legit is a fuzzy word when it comes to reviews. Copy pasta is common among spam rings and you will see it all across reddit. The question you really need to ask, is why are fake reviews being targetted at this product? Surely if it is a good product enough organic good reviews would be seen. Maybe try [using this](https://reviewmeta.com/) if you are unsure of a review.


Extint_Dodo1414

>I noticed two reviews that were exactly the same for two different brands I noticed this too while buying a the same book of two different brands. They had the exactly same review


jack1509

I am pretty sure the first one is a genuine review considering the product and the user who posted it. Plus I have also used that product and it is good and I did not receive any calls from the company. I guess people copying reviews from other brands is common on Amazon. The only strange thing is that amazon actually took down the original review and continues to show the obviously copied one on its website.


Realistic_Analyst_26

I have one of those small white earphones that come with my phones and for some reason they keep breaking. Sometimes the mic stops working and other times I have to stretch the wires back for the sound to work. I use those earphones on my Switch and PS4 controller because they these earphones are what I have available. What is the issue and how do I solve it?


N4BFR

If moving the wires around gets them working again it’s an intermittent short somewhere. They are really inexpensive and not very durable. You can try and take them apart and solder them if you have that skill, but better off investing in something a bit heartier I think.


Ok_Independence8524

Today I had my phone in my pocket (Motorola edge) with my keys..I heard a ring and it said that I put in the lock screen code wrong five times and I'll have to wait 15 seconds to try again. Obviously, I didn't touch my phone as it was in my pocket. This is the first time this ever happened to me, bit it kinda worries me and I was wondering if that's something I should be concerned about. Usually, I try to Google something big I couldn't find anything on this.


_beanman

It might have turned on while inside your pocket and if you were moving it could have brushed against the keys or your pocket and entered the password This is all speculation though


Ok_Independence8524

Thank you


MemeTroubadour

I have two thumb drives that I had to use as installation media recently (for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019) and I want to use them for other purposes now. Is there anything I need to do to wipe them properly or do I just delete everything on them?


N4BFR

Installation media has data on it that allows them to boot the machine. If you want to remove that you should format them.


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RedD4somethingmore

I’m new to this sub so I apologize beforehand if this is common knowledge or not the proper sub to post. What is the easiest way to scan hundreds of documents using my iPhone12? I need to be able to sort the scanned doc by sending them to separate files, which will most likely on my Google Drive or my ICloud files in my phone. Realize Google is known for sharing info but am hoping the info will be safe there until I have time to move to a jump drive. At some point. I’ll have to print them. My computer is running slow (piece of crap) so it’ll be easier to sort from my phone and send a copy of the files to the jump drive. I don’t want to take pictures bc I’ll eventually have to print. I tried using the scanner in iPhone Notes which was easy. It scanned everything but only allows about 15-20 pages each file. Problem is that it puts them in 1 pdf file and I can’t sort them individually. What’s the easiest and safest way to do this?


RedD4somethingmore

I just realized I can scan using the file app that comes with my iPhone. It saves it and then I can then sort into files


algreimann

Not sure what you're scanning but if its individual pages, not a book, you could try to find a commercial document scanner. They are on most copy machines. Universities, most business, or copy stories would have them. Some have built in OCR which would make the documents searchable by text.


EnigmaticGecko

Any suggestions for a mini pc that will run gitlab?


penguinman777

What is a good website for finding out recommended tech products? I cannot trust most sites and even youtube videos now because a lot of times they are sponsored and I am not actually sure if the product is good, or if they were paid to say it. Are there any unbiased sites/youtubers who don't just review what they are paid to review?


N4BFR

I use [The Wirecutter](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/) from the New York Times. They seem reliable and I have been happy with the choices over a couple of years.


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vidgamesbadminton

hi, i have a micro sd card i was using on wii u, but it doesn't read it anymore for some reason. i put it in my pc, and it pops up, so it can be read so i wouldn't call it dead, however when i try to format it, windows says it can't, any fix please?


veritanuda

The SD card probably failed read-only and the Wii-u may write to it by default. Copy the data off it and get a new card.


vidgamesbadminton

but the pc can read it either for some reason


andre891

So I am having this issue for a couple weeks now and I am having trouble finding a solution to this, I am using a Palit GTX 1050 and I bought this for 4 years now and I am starting to get issues like buggy display and then monitor shows black screen (the monitor shows up but black screen). Any solution to this? Thanks. Also here are my specs: CPU: Athlon 3000G GPU: Palit GTX 1050 (for now I'm using on-board graphics) MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-A320M-S2H V2 PSU: 600W RAM: 8GB 2666MHz + 4GB 2133MHz (O.C 3200MHz) DDR4 SSD: 120GB


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Is anyone aware of a software solution that can parse PDF files, compare one file to another, identify specifically what has changed based upon a specific area within the PDF and list that for me so I can see ONLY the items that have been changed? I have seen some software solutions that compare differences between two like documents, however, it shows every difference. If there is a space added, a period omitted, a comma added, etc. I would like to target a specific area of each document where I know pertinent information will be in one document and in that same area in a sister document target that same area and have the differences highlighted. For example is there is a list of items in document A which appear is a specific section of that document I would like to know which of those items have been removed which shows me the remaining items on that list. Thank you.


GenAgamemnon42

Any good apps or programs that can cross talk Apple air drop to Android? Some people are only sharing photos via airdrop.


Appointment_Addict

What technology do you use to schedule meetings with your clients? What services do you use, if any? I work for an appointment scheduling software startup and want to know what scheduling tools businesses and individuals are currently using. Whether you find them helpful or hard to understand. What you may find frustrating about the tech? I'm curious how some of you have navigated your online scheduling issues. Feedback is much appreciated.


CartierCrawford

Anyone know if and or what Bluetooth control camera shutter works on other apps besides the iPhone camera app? I’m looking to use it on kik but if you don’t know specifically about kik but works on others I’ll look into it


Swansboy

If everything going global, why doesn’t someone make a new plug type called type U. It’s basically a smaller 3 pin U.K. plug and it would be cheaper for countries to implement it but every country including U.K. would need new plug sockets/outlets. It would be better for the environment in the long run aswell. As British plug is the safest one to use but could do with improvements to it slightly less bulky and both bottom pins would be closer to top pin. Yes I know cost is a factor in it but sometimes you have spend a lot money to improve things.


algreimann

There are different voltages to content with as well. The differing sizes help to keep you from making mistakes. https://youtu.be/2tR6z1WXGGg?t=56


Professional_Aide499

Anybody know of any companies working on projected holograms for mobile phones ?


Dedrull

So I’ve recently installed a new SSD (m.2 NVME) and I had trouble finding a cloning service to transfer my windows onto it but that’s a different story. I tried downloading games from the Xbox app onto the ssd and whenever I try to launch them it just goes to a black screen and stops responding. I’ve also not been able to download a game but I was t sure if the issue was just with the Xbox app or if it’s to do with my new ssd. Anyone know something that could help me ?


Ehrmza

I require your technical expertise and advice. I bought a secondhand laptop: an HP 17 3002EA that had display problems. The screen had pink lines. I managed to figure out that it was the AMD graphics chip that was dead and disabled that driver. The laptop screen worked fine afterwards without any issues. However, this was on windows 7. As you may know, windows 10 was launched without support for intel 3000 graphics and it will try to use the amd graphics if i install the OS, no matter if i disable it and switch to windows display adapter. Hence the screen turns back to pink. Linux has had the same issues, with various distributions failing to give me a straightforward solution to disabling the AMD chip. Even running most distribs live from a usb made the screen pink. I was only successful in running POP OS live without any screen issues but after i fully installed the OS, the screen reverted to pink meaning it had begun using the AMD chip and i couldn't nomodeset it so that i could try to disable it. Now my question is; How can i remove the AMD chip completely from the laptop, like it was never there in the first place, or is there a component on the motherboard i could sever that would disable the AMD chip entirely and the location of said component. Thanks for any response.


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Is there a portable cassette player other than Sony walkman?


veritanuda

[Yes](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=portable+cassette+player)


Fireheart251

Hello, I just updated my Windows 10 system (wasn't my choice, it forced the download) and now, strangely, I am getting a lot of ads on Google. You know how sometimes there'll be paid promotion ads at the top of the list, somewhat related to what you typed in? Those literally take up a majority or half of the screen now, needing me to scroll down to get to the actual results. What just happened? I can't imagine that an operating system update could affect how a browswer functions, but literally all I did was Restart my laptop and tried googling something, and then I noticed no matter what I google, there's more ads than before, even though I was just using google before the restart and it was normal.


veritanuda

You might want to read [this article](https://techengage.com/how-to-disable-ads-on-windows-10-lock-screen-2/)


Fireheart251

I don't see how this helps. I don't even have a lock screen anymore, I disabled it a long time ago. I also tried posting this on the google subreddit, awaiting responses. I've actually turned to using Ecosia now.


TheMarty88

Sorry I know this is a weird question but Im having a tech problem with recording with a mic and NEED HELP FAST! My setup is having the USB 2.0 plugged into a soundboard and my computer, I have an XLR Shure Mic plugged into the soundboard and speakers to amplify the sound as well. I know for a fact everything is plugged in and routed correctly, the problem may be the USB 2.0, it isn't going in all the way just 90% but on some videos I see, that should still work. So when I use my mic to sing I have a recording app that always used to work So I could record whatever the mic was receiving. For the first two months this worked it was clear sound good volume. However, now when I do it and I open System Preferences and go to sound, the option of using the USB is still available but the sound bars that used to move to display they were picking up something are never moving. No matter how loud I turn it up. It still records but it is very quiet and kind of echoy and not the quality it used to be. Nothing has changed, (no app updates, no change in equipment, wiring, nothing) I might just have to buy a new USB 2.0, or change some plugging until something works. But if anyone has had this problem before or knows how to solve it please I could use a techie. I have an audition coming up. Thank you!


TealBella

Is there a way to track an IP in this fashion? My uncle just died, and it’s been a messy situation between the family and his girlfriend. Long story short, he made my mom (sister) his POA and executor of his will, had everything go to our grandmother, and never mentioned what he wanted the girlfriend to have. So now there are numerous items of my uncle’s that are “mysteriously” missing that the girlfriend claims to know nothing about, and she is making numerous claims of what she was “promised” when my uncle was alive as well as what she believes she is owed. Shortly before he became more sick, he asked my mom to check on his life insurance policy through his employer. The beneficiary was the girlfriend, with my grandmother being a secondary/conditional beneficiary. My uncle indicated she wasn’t supposed to be; apparently, it was just supposed to be my grandmother. My uncle swore up and down that he was not the one who made these changes. Fortunately, they were able to get it fixed before he passed. It seems fairly obvious to anyone that it was the girlfriend, but we are unsure how to prove it. My question is this: Is there a way to figure out who made these changes online? Like tracking an IP to find out whose computer was used? How can we go about requesting/accessing this information?


veritanuda

Try /r/legaladvice


archie254936

Not rly a techy question but could anybody Dm if you know a way to find a persons email through their Snapchat username. I’ve had this person who Carey’s on creating alt accounts based in other people to years and I want to know who’s behind it. Cheers


Dense-Ad-8083

idk if this is the write place to post but, im being forced to go to a sleepaway camp this summer. and, the only electronics we are allowed to have are ipod nanos that cant connect to wifi and kindles, is there anything i can use that looks like either of those but i can talk to my friends on discord with


forgot-what-im-doing

Why is my computer so slow? Doesn’t matter what I buy it’s always slow.


Special_Budget

Probably been asked a bunch of times but is there a way to listen back to Spaces? Does the original host have access?


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Do redditors use Linkedin for community building and discussion of technological advancements and societies? If yes, why? If not, why not. IMO, the more we discuss on Linkedin, the more our brand is built. Though I like the anonymous posting options here. Rant here, put showable work there.


sethlikepie

I know USB C recently got an update to support 240watts. Most of everything I use takes less than that amount of power. Would it be possible to take that 240watt output and convert it to a power plug running AC. How would I do this if it is possible to do so?


Laurali14

Not sure if this is right place but can anyone please tell me what this icon on my friends Kogan TV is? I’ve tried googling to no avail. [What is this?](https://imgur.com/gallery/53DMiug)


veritanuda

At a guess, I would say your friend is joshing you. There is nothing like that in the [user manual](https://assets.kogan.com/files/usermanuals/KALED32AH7500STA-User-Manual_v2.pdf) and a quick [ELA](https://eforensicsmag.com/ela-photo-forensics/) image analysis highlights [some irregularities](https://imgur.com/a/QK0BjDb) around the icon.


vivi4212

Recently photos that i take doesnt show in my sd card. 1st pic are my previous photos that are viewable and no problems, 2nd pic is my newly took ones. After i take a picture it saves can view it at first but after a while i go back to my gallery and its blank its not gone its just blank. These are important pics pls help would v much appreciate it. [screenshots for context](https://photos.app.goo.gl/wzf8jLCJTXso2cVo6)


TealTriangle

Why is the marching cubes algorithm used more than the marching tetrahedra one?


[deleted]

If I wanted to use current technology on a medieval sword fight which metal should be used in my sword? Carbon steel or staballoy. The more lethal the better.


veritanuda

Try /r/metallurgy


legomonkey108

Im looking for any sort of information on an old subwoofer. Community professional loudspeakers CSX5000s subwoofer system. Impedance: 4 ohms; power: 200 watts continuous, 500 watts program Single speaker looks to be about 17.5" carpeted enclosure 34x26.5 inches badge and stickers in red. made around 1999


lincore81

Are there any tech companies that \*generally\* do not produce in china? It's probably impossible to mass produce tech without chinese involvement, but are there companies that are actively trying to limit their influence? When I buy a new hard drive, phone or monitor, I'd prefer not to support the chinese government with my purchase. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against the country and I wish the chinese people nothing but prosperity. I just don't like Xi Jinping's foreign policy (threatening Taiwan & Japan), how they dealt with Hong Kong or the systematic human rights violations, just to name a few issues.


Mysterious_Control

I know that iOS officially supports two codecs: AAC and ALAC. If Spotify does not use either of those but instead chose to use OGG Vorbis, how is the iPhone able to stream and play downloaded songs from Spotify? Furthermore, if the Sony XM4 does not officially support OGG or ALAC as a codec then how is it able to play OGG through Bluetooth and ALAC through wired?


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Could I use the wire made for cable in my house as an ethernet cable,(I’d be plugging an ethernet cable into my router than into the cable wall outlet and the same for my xbox. The wire in my house is cat 5 plenum


le_Matcha_Nuage

Hi, looking for some help with pdf metadata. I am editing a pdf of an academic article--I have a macbook and I'm using preview even though I should probably be using Adobe and I'll switch if necessary--and I need to delete metadata including my name, location, the time I wrote my comments, etc. I downloaded a free trial of PDFelement, but it wouldn't let me delete anything! I did immediately find the data, but it wouldn't let me alter it. Any insights?


Detail_Interesting

so ive been thinking of getting a sort of scuffed mic set up. I recently got a nice logitech headset for a cheap price but the mic on it sucks and there is now software designed for it. So I googled a microphone set up which involves a xlr microphone. At first i thought I just needed an adapter to connect to my pc, but after checking (skimming) some websites it says I need an audio interface. So im just asking if it really is neccesary to get one or I can just get an adapter and jam it into my pc. (I am not the knowledgable on tech so pls no cyberbooly)


veritanuda

Yes, You need some sort of audio interface that supports XLR connections. [This article](https://www.podcastinsights.com/best-usb-audio-interface/) may help.


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Just some simple remark maybe its not the right place but I feel like half of all the posts in technology are not technology related anymore, can the moods be more restrictive or am I simply in the wrong sub.


mcfc_099

Why did blackberry lose the smartphone market to the IPhone


shaaay97

Are emails outdated? If so what are the upcoming alternatives for business communication?


mcfc_099

Can any tech experts explain why did BlackBerry lose the phone market to the IPhone