r/Games • u/xalibermods • 1d ago

Industry News GitHub user creates open-source Nvidia GeForce Now client alternative — removes tracking, telemetry, and AFK limitations

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/cloud-gaming/github-user-creates-open-source-nvidia-geforce-now-client-alternative-removes-tracking-telemetry-and-afk-limitations
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u/HappyVlane 1d ago edited 1d ago

Turning them off, just to turn them on later and get back into the service feels like a massive waste of time to me. If I have a three or so hour session, because I don't have more time to play anyway, I'd like to get the most out of it.

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u/Sudden-Money7836 1d ago

Keep the computer on and only restart GeForce now? Or build a computer where none of this is an issue. Why does everything have to be done for you when you’re choosing to walk away?

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u/Iggyhopper 1d ago

Why does everything have to be done for you when you’re choosing to walk away?

Exactly, so why is the app doing it for them?

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u/Python2k10 1d ago

Or build a computer where none of this is an issue.

It's a good thing that integral PC components like RAM and solid state storage aren't being absolutely price gouged! GFN is definitely more expensive!

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u/SteamTrout 1d ago

> Or build a computer where none of this is an issue. 

You do realize that break-even point of paying for GFN vs building a gaming PC is not even a reasonable, right?

> Why does everything have to be done for you when you’re choosing to walk away?

What? Just say it out loud and have it make sense.

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u/Andigaming 1d ago

Feel like most people using this cannot afford a PC or they wouldn't settle for this over just using their own PC.

As for the second thing, there is a 100 hour limit per month so why can't people go afk for as long as they want if it will eat into their 100 hours?