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The original was posted on /r/linustechtips by /u/blahtean on 2024-12-31 23:45:33+00:00.

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Over the weekend, Wendover Productions and Business ingredients (Ali Spagnola's production company) teamed up with Devin Stone (LegalEagle) and hired a law firm to represent them in a potential class action lawsuit against PayPal for the anti-creator practices of Honey.

For those unfamiliar, Megalag posted a video that resurfaced concerns about browser extension Honey (owned by Paypal) and it's intentional hijacking of creator affiliate codes (the way Sam gets paid when you sign up for GroundNews). While the scam isn't entirely new, Megalag was far more explicit about how the scam worked and the intentional deception Honey appears to use to stop users from realizing they are no longer supporting a creator.

There could be a consumer class action suit, given Honey also intentionally withheld offers from customers while promising the best deal, but unsurprisingly the creator industry were first to file suit.

Waiting for the LegalEagle/Wendover video on "The Logistics of Class-Action Lawsuits"...

Link to Megalag's video exposing the details of the scam:

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Link to court proceedings (thanks u/PikachuFloorRug for the link):

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The original was posted on /r/linustechtips by /u/Darkrevenge7 on 2024-12-31 18:20:03+00:00.

Just wanted to share a few words of appreciation for the recent editing of video's. Nick Lights's AMD Upgrade is a great example of an editor throwing in small jokes, adding small meme soundbites/clips (Gottem, no footage of gift laptop) etc.

Noticing that on other recent video's making them feel more engaging and just fun to watch. It add's a level of banter from the editor POV which is just great.

Happy holidays LTT team!

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The original was posted on /r/linustechtips by /u/kronckers on 2024-12-31 12:37:16+00:00.

Nick doesn't expect to actually get a battery backup or a Rivian, he was just joking...

A DIY battery backup video hasn't been ruled out though ;)

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I’ve been researching the best VPN providers and want to know, what does Reddit think is the best VPN in 2025? I know free VPNs can be good for some things, but I’ve heard paid ones are usually better for speed and security. I’ve done quite a bit of digging and found some popular paid VPNs, but I’m still unsure which one to pick. Here’s what I’ve come across so far:

1. NordVPN: A popular VPN with lots of servers around the world. It’s known for being fast, secure, and a solid option for streaming.
2. Mullvad: A straightforward VPN that doesn’t require much personal information. It’s focused on privacy and has a pretty transparent setup.
3. Surfshark: A newer VPN that’s been getting attention lately. It’s affordable, lets you connect unlimited devices, and seems to work well for most users.
4. ProtonVPN: Created by the team behind ProtonMail, it’s all about privacy and security. They offer a free version, but the paid plan has extra features.
5. Private Internet Access (PIA): Known for its large server network, PIA works across different devices and is a reliable option for keeping things private.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on these:

What’s the best VPN according to Reddit?

Best Free VPN in 2025?

Best VPN for torrenting?

Even though I’m mainly looking at paid options, if you know of an outstanding free VPN, I’d like to hear about that too. Looking forward to your recommendations!

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The original was posted on /r/linustechtips by /u/Round-Arachnid4375 on 2024-12-30 14:51:10+00:00.

Clicking on the YouTube Shopping link on the ShortCircuit video unveiling the commuter backpack no longer gives you the discount at checkout.

The price is now $149.99 and there are still backpacks in stock at the time of writing this, 9:50 AM Eastern Central Time.

Below is the link with the affiliate cookie already baked in (no pun intended):

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The original was posted on /r/linustechtips by /u/Round-Arachnid4375 on 2024-12-30 18:00:30+00:00.

Step 1: Linus builds a server and makes a video about it. Step 2: The video goes viral, so Linus hires a team of people to help him make more videos. Step 3: Linus needs to build another server to keep all his employees online. He makes a video about it. Step 4: Rinse and repeat.

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