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Title: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 08, 2007, 02:59:50 AM
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A new toy has been added to our front yard.  This windmill is fascinating to watch.
Unfortunately the camera seems to make it look like it's standing still when it's actually
spinning at a great speed while it tracks the wind.
Right now we have a wind speed of 20 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH
The windmill stands 7 ft tall and is securely anchored in cement.
I'm trying to figure out how I can adapt this toy to perform some useful task. ( Any suggestions ? )
As you can see, our Yucca is again blooming.

( I know this post is a little off-topic and can understand it's removal  :'( )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Vladimyr on June 08, 2007, 04:02:53 AM
Any oil or water underneath you that you could pump out?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on June 08, 2007, 07:09:20 AM
To generate electricity would be the obvious suggestion.

http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/generate_your_own_energy/types_of_renewables/microwind (http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/generate_your_own_energy/types_of_renewables/microwind)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on June 08, 2007, 08:18:24 AM
Hi bob3160,

You can also turn it into a corn mill, and bake your own bread.

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on June 08, 2007, 09:44:53 AM
Seems wind generators are quite a popular hobby:

http://www.otherpower.com/otherpower_wind_tips.html (http://www.otherpower.com/otherpower_wind_tips.html)

http://www.tlgwindpower.com/customer/custbuilt.htm (http://www.tlgwindpower.com/customer/custbuilt.htm)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on June 08, 2007, 09:53:56 AM
use it as a mini satellite dish maybe for cable tv ??? ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on June 08, 2007, 06:01:10 PM
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Along the line of some other suggestions, you could sink a shallow well beside it, use the windmill to turn a pump, and use this to supply water to an in-ground sprinkler system.    ;)

(This may not supply enough water pressure for the traditional type of sprinkler heads but you could place "soaker" hoses about 2 or 3 inches underground in a pattern to supply some water to your lawn, shrubs, garden plants, etc.)


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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 08, 2007, 10:59:06 PM
Quote
Along the line of some other suggestions, you could sink a shallow well beside it, use the windmill to turn a pump, and use this to supply water to an in-ground sprinkler system.     ;)
Hi Charley,
That would be great unfortunately we are located on a Mesa and digging a well usually requires digging down 250 to 300 feet.
A little more exercise than this old man can handle.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on June 09, 2007, 05:51:59 AM
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Sorry, Bob ... didn't realize y'all lived on top of a mesa. So, the other idea would be to use it to power those low voltage yard, garden, or path lights. A storage battery could be used for (what else ... lol) storing electricity when the lights are not in use. And, of course, you would need a small generator which would be turned by the windmill.

(Well, you may have solar powered lights of this type as I do, but if not, then the above idea could be of benefit.)    ;)

(For those of you who are not accustomed to southern US talk, y'all is a contracted form of "you all" which means all of you and in this case is Bob and Alice. Just a little FYI ... lol)


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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on June 09, 2007, 09:50:31 AM
thanks for the insight on southern talk Charley0 since that is the region where i live and bob lives over yonder and i live over here ::) ;D
you'all have a nice day you'hear 8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 15, 2007, 04:22:32 AM
We've made some changes but still nothing useful.  :)

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 19, 2007, 04:20:10 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/TheFuture.jpg)

The following site has an interesting timeline of what would become of our planet
starting from 50,000 years to 7 billion years from now.
http://thefutureofourworld.ytmnd.com/

Turn your speakers on !!!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 30, 2007, 05:50:09 PM
They Found Popeye's Mom
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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 07, 2007, 12:51:19 AM
just realized tomorrow my time is 07/07/07-how often does this happen ??? ::) ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on July 07, 2007, 01:39:44 PM
Hi Dan,

My lucky number is 8, so I have to wait until 08-08-08, what's another year?
You see this from the positive side, but for the pessimistic of heart, seven is a hatch number, so the meaning then reads "hatch hatch hatch".

Damian
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 09, 2007, 01:54:46 AM
I went out to do a little golfing but wound up
shooting some big game instead:

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on July 09, 2007, 07:47:15 PM
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At the course where I play golf, there is a rabbit that has been hanging around the green of hole #7 for a couple of years. It always hops away slowly as we approach the green.


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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 09, 2007, 08:03:47 PM
guess bob was having rabbit stew for supper ;D :D :o
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 09, 2007, 10:07:38 PM
I went out to do a little golfing but wound up
shooting some big game instead:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/Bunny.png)


Nope, I only hunt with my camera.  :)

Charley,
This golf course is part of my property... :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 10, 2007, 12:10:42 AM
Shot some myself yesterday at 05:10 a.m. the Heron patrolling the pond looking for goldfish for breakfast.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on July 10, 2007, 07:40:40 AM
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Nice, Bob    :D

A rabbit would be in grave danger on my property. As an example, back in Feb when my cat was still less than one year old, it brought me a present one day ... a full grown fox squirrel! Dead, of course.


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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: xiaochugang on July 10, 2007, 07:52:52 AM
funny... ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 10, 2007, 10:00:57 AM
Questions with no answers  ::) ??? 8) :o

Why is it called a TV set when there's only one?

If it's zero degrees outside today and it's supposed to be twice as cold tomorrow, how cold is it going to be?

Can a guy named Nick have a 'nick 'name?

If a person owns a piece of land do they own it all the way down to the core of the earth?

If an ambulance is on its way to save someone, and it runs someone over, does it stop to help them?

Do vampires get AIDS?

Why do people never say "it's only a game" when they're winning?

If you accidentally ate your own tongue, what would it taste like?

Are zebras black with white stripes, or white with black stripes?

Why do most cars have speedometers that go up to at least 130 when you legally can't go that fast on any road?

If Wile Coyote had enough money for all that Acme crap, why didn't he just buy dinner instead of chasing Road-Runner?

How can you hear yourself think?

If you had x-ray vision, but closed your eyes, could you still see?

If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?

When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?

Why isn’t the number 11 pronounced onety one?

If it’s true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?

If 4 out of 5 people suffer from diarrhea does that mean the fifth one enjoys it?

If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes?

If one synchronized swimmer drowns, do the rest drown too?

If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?

What's a question with no answer called?

Why is a square meal served on round plates?

Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up 10 times every hour?

If mars had earthquakes would they be called marsquakes?

Why is Charlie short for Charles if they are both the same number of letters?

How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?

Do Lipton employees take coffee breaks?

If it's tourist season, why can't we shoot them?

Can you cry under water?

If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 10, 2007, 10:08:44 AM
one of my favorite tv shows is now online...good luck 8) ??? ::)
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?
 Select one of 5 children as your teammate. Then select a category. After 2 rounds of answering the questions correctly, you will have to choose a new teammate.
Each teammate has a category in which they are knowledgeable. Select the correct answer and hit the red button to 'Lock In' your answer.
I must say it was a relieve to find out I'm smarter than a 5th grader ;D ??? http://www.fox.com/areyousmarter/features/index.htm
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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 12, 2007, 09:28:30 PM
1907 - One hundred years ago          (http://i17.tinypic.com/4kdxh82.jpg)

The year is 1907.  One hundred years ago.  What a difference a century makes!
Here are some statistics for the Year 1907 :
The average life expectancy was 47 years.

Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.

Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.

There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads.

The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.

The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower!

The average wage in 1907 was 22 cents per hour.

The average worker made between $200 and $400 per year .

A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, a dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.

More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME .

Ninety percent of all doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION!  Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press AND the government as 'substandard.'

Sugar cost four cents a pound.

Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.

Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.

Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.

Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason.

Five leading causes of death were:
1. Pneumonia and influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke

The American flag had 45 stars.

The population of Las Vegas, Nevada, was only 30!!!!

Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and ice tea hadn't been invented yet.

There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.

Two out of every 10 adults couldn't read or write.

Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.

Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores. Back then pharmacists said, 'Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health.' ( Shocking? DUH! )

Eighteen percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.

There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE ! U.S.A. !

Now I present this list to you (received from someone else) without typing it myself, and give it to you and others all over the United States,  Canada and the world in a matter of seconds!

Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years.
IT STAGGERS THE MIND, EH ?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 14, 2007, 04:44:16 PM
Play an online version of ABC's 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?'
http://dl.shoutfile.com/dqZpa4xD.swf
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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 14, 2007, 04:49:17 PM
http://symptoms.webmd.com/symptomchecker
Need information as you determine what to do about your symptoms? Get help figuring them out by answering a series of questions. To get started, click on male or female, find your age, then the part of the body that is troubling you. Use the Symptom Checker to select parts of the body where you are experiencing symptoms.

Remember, the Sympton Checker does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 17, 2007, 07:49:25 PM
world clock.... http://www.poodwaddle.com/worldclock.htm
note..the bug running around the screen is a visual effect-don't damage your monitor ::) ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 19, 2007, 07:25:29 PM
Wal-Mart Introduces “Bloat-Free” Budget Computer
Bloat-free seems to be a new trend these days, first with Dell offering an option to opt-out of some of the unnecessary “stuff” and now with Wal-Mart’s new budget computer. With back-to-school shopping season just around the corner, Wal-Mart’s decision to sell a PC for under $300 is simply smart.
Yep, that’s right, a computer for under $300. Of course this isn’t for the intensive user, it’s for the user who just needs a computer for word-processing, Internet access, and email. In other-words, this is one of the most affordable, basic options for a student.
The bloat-free computer is an Everex IMPACT GC3502 that will come with Windows Vista Home Basic installed, as well as OpenOffice.org version 2.2. I can’t think of a better way to introduce open source software than to put OpenOffice.org on a computer geared towards students.
Eugene Chang, Everex product manager said, “In creating the eco-friendly GC3602, our main focus was to build a no-compromise, back-to-school PC with all the software applications a typical student would require, without resorting to bundling frivolous trial versions or increasing prices 30 percent.”
Specs:

1.5 GHz VIA C7 CPU
1 GB of DDR-2 SD RAM
80 GB hard drive
DVD burner
I just checked Wal-Mart’s website, and the computer isn’t available quite yet, but it will be shortly
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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 19, 2007, 09:53:02 PM
3D Mailbox: So bad it's...bad....this is one for you tednelly ;D
It's hard to know where to start when trying to describe the new free email client 3D Mailbox. Even after finding ourselves slack-jawed at the website and the video of this software in action, we still wanted to reserve final judgment until we'd actually had a chance to get under the hood and check it out for ourselves. Although we were never able to actually get the software to work, despite trying it on four different PCs, it's probably just as well because what little time we did spend with 3D Mailbox had us reaching for our antacids faster than you can say, "Who thought this up
continue reading the rest of it...surely not gonna try :o  http://www.downloadsquad.com/2007/07/19/3d-mailbox-so-bad-its-bad/
http://www.3dmailbox.com/

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Happy-Dude on July 19, 2007, 11:00:04 PM
Heya guys, didn't know where to put this post, but I think this topic suits it well:

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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Your-Sleeping-Position-Betrays-Your-Personality-60016.shtml

The link is on a Softpedia news article on that the positions people take while sleeping may reflect on their personality.

Me, I sleep in a mix of the "yearner" position and the "freefall" position. I was surprised on that it does seem very close to being correct to me ...

EDIT-
Well, now that I really think of it, it seems that I am more closer to the yearner position than the log, and I still sleep in freefall, so I'll edit that.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 20, 2007, 02:51:26 AM
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Your-Sleeping-Position-Betrays-Your-Personality-60016.shtml
here's your link ;)
nice article-i don't know which one-closest one would be-Other subjects (5 %) said they had variable sleeping positions....

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 21, 2007, 01:49:24 AM
Flaming Cursor  ::) ;D
When you surf the Internet to much, too fast, and you click on every link possible, you know what's going to happen sometime?
Your cursor might get a little bit hot. http://www.flamingcursor.com/

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on July 24, 2007, 09:04:46 AM
Hi web forum members,

Want to keep that video: bookmark this: http://keepvid.com/

pol
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 24, 2007, 01:45:46 PM
(http://i10.tinypic.com/6h3up3m.png)  ??? ::) ;D

http://www.hallpass.com/media/thestupiditytest.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2007, 02:13:03 PM
guess bob was having rabbit stew for supper ;D :D :o
No rabbit stew and I guess he must like it here.  ;D
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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 24, 2007, 02:57:59 PM
where's the rest of the rabbit's family bob-already been in the stew pot ??? ;D
looks like he's scared or something-like someone is getting ready to chase him down :o

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2007, 11:23:48 PM
Have you greased your babies today? (http://members.shaw.ca/anabw/grease.htm)

( Turn on your Speakers )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 25, 2007, 10:16:38 PM
We Got Email......................

The Stranger

A few years after I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small Texas town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon brought the stranger to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around from then on.

As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family. In my young mind, he had a special niche. My parents were complementary instructors: Mom taught me good from evil, and Dad taught me to obey. But the stranger...he was our storyteller. He would keep us spellbound for hours on end with adventures, mysteries and comedies.

If I wanted to know anything about politics, history or science, he always knew the answers about the past, understood the present and even seemed able to predict the future! He took my family to the first major league ball game. He made me laugh, and he made me cry.

The stranger never stopped talking, but Dad didn't seem to mind.
Sometimes, Mom would get up quietly while the rest of us were shushing each other to listen to what he had to say, and she would go to the kitchen for peace and quiet. (I wonder now if she ever prayed for the stranger to leave.)

Dad ruled our household with certain moral convictions, but the stranger never felt obligated to honor them. Profanity, for example, was not allowed in our home... Not from us, our friends or any visitors. Our longtime visitor, however, got away with four-letter words that burned my ears and made my dad squirm and my mother blush.

My Dad didn't permit the liberal use of alcohol. But the stranger encouraged us to try it on a regular basis. He made cigarettes look cool, cigars manly and pipes distinguished. He talked freely (much too freely!) about sex. His comments were sometimes blatant, sometimes suggestive, and generally embarrassing.

I now know that my early concepts about relationships were influenced strongly by the stranger. Time after time, he opposed the values of my parents, yet he was seldom rebuked.. And NEVER asked to leave.

More than fifty years have passed since the stranger moved in with our family. He has blended right in and is not nearly as fascinating as he was at first. Still, if you could walk into my parents' den today, you would still find him sitting over in his corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures. His name?..............

We just call him, "TV." (http://i19.tinypic.com/61kf6mo.gif)

P. S. He has a wife now....We call her "Computer" (http://i19.tinypic.com/54d5q1k.gif) too much coffee damian ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on July 27, 2007, 08:07:48 PM
Hi webforum folks,

Looking for MP3, nice site: http://www.jimmyr.com/mp3.php

Also here Google your best friend. Go there until p2p gonna be phased out, they will find an excuse to do it.

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 27, 2007, 11:19:55 PM
If Oil Prices increase Further....... (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/GasPricesConsequences.htm)  ;D :'( ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on July 27, 2007, 11:36:58 PM
Yep, bob3160,

This is coming to Europe sooner, where we pay 65% tax on gas, and you cannot fill up with sunflower oil, while that is cheaper to buy. Your reality will come when oil prices equal those of champagne.

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 28, 2007, 12:21:50 AM
But I can live without champagne.  :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 29, 2007, 03:10:24 AM
As Seen on TV! Uncle Booger's Bumper Dumper
Hitch a portable toilet to your car's bumper. Patent pending!
The Bumper Dumper® is not just an accessory, it's a necessity. Whether you are a hunter, fisherman, camper, or off- roader, the Bumper Dumper is a great item for all outdoor enthusiasts. It's great to have on construction sites, traveling with kids,or at the beach. Anywhere you may need to go while on the go the Bumper Dumper® is a must have item. Just a trailer hitch receiver on the back of your vehicle with a Bumper Dumper®, and no more squatting in a bush, no more unstable, flimsy, rickety,under sized porta potty,and no more smelly unsanitary outhouses. Just plug the Bumper Dumper® into your hitch receiver and the comfort of home is there when nature calls....
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just what you need out in the wilderness of new mexico bob ;D
http://www.bumperdumper.com/bumper2.htm

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 08, 2007, 10:41:45 PM
Michelin's New Tires - See-through and air-less!
(http://www.ministryoftech.com/images/tweel.jpg)

http://www.ministryoftech.com/2006/10/14/michelin-tweel-is-the-airless-tire (http://www.ministryoftech.com/2006/10/14/michelin-tweel-is-the-airless-tire)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 11, 2007, 02:13:15 PM
*Two moon on 27 August*
Planet Mars will be the brightest in the night sky starting August.

It will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye. This will culminate on Aug. 27 when Mars comes within 34.65M miles of earth.
Be sure to watch the sky on Aug. 2 7 12:30 am. It will look like the earth has 2 moons. The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287.

Share this with your friends as NO ONE ALIVE TODAY will ever see it again.
 
Don’t miss it …….
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on August 22, 2007, 07:48:53 PM
on my next trip to saturn (http://i10.tinypic.com/6b8uvqo.gif) i'll get a few as spares ::)
Spaceship Batteries
If you're looking for a particular battery, Battery Bob is the guy.
For example, how about an oh-so-hard-to-find Inter-Galactic Spaceship battery? It's only $50 million.
http://www.batterybob.com/product.asp?intProdID=999901
Note: Do not confuse this with an Intra-Galactic Spaceship battery. Although they look similar, this $10 million item is good for only 1 million light years of travel.
http://www.batterybob.com/product.asp?intProdID=999902

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: szc on August 22, 2007, 09:29:08 PM
*Two moon on 27 August*
Planet Mars will be the brightest in the night sky starting August.

It will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye. This will culminate on Aug. 27 when Mars comes within 34.65M miles of earth.
Be sure to watch the sky on Aug. 2 7 12:30 am. It will look like the earth has 2 moons. The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287.

Share this with your friends as NO ONE ALIVE TODAY will ever see it again.
 
Don’t miss it …….


Unfortunately this is not true... (part about the size). The truth is that is will be closer than ever, but still it's going to be just one small red dot on the sky...  Just another urban legend circulating through emails. Read more about it here:

http://www.snopes.com/science/mars.asp (http://www.snopes.com/science/mars.asp)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on August 22, 2007, 09:52:42 PM
thanks for the info Sasha...maybe i will just make a trip to mars (http://i12.tinypic.com/505euqg.gif) and save on those batteries(from post on previous page) ;)
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The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287
let's see 58 now-how old will i be then ::) ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 22, 2007, 10:13:25 PM
*Two moon on 27 August*
Planet Mars will be the brightest in the night sky starting August.

It will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye. This will culminate on Aug. 27 when Mars comes within 34.65M miles of earth.
Be sure to watch the sky on Aug. 2 7 12:30 am. It will look like the earth has 2 moons. The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287.

Share this with your friends as NO ONE ALIVE TODAY will ever see it again.
 
Don’t miss it …….


Unfortunately this is not true... (part about the size). The truth is that is will be closer than ever, but still it's going to be just one small red dot on the sky...  Just another urban legend circulating through emails. Read more about it here:

http://www.snopes.com/science/mars.asp (http://www.snopes.com/science/mars.asp)
Thanks Sasha, I should have looked first.  :-[
Would you settle for this instead ?
Total Lunar Eclipse: August 28 2007 (http://www.hermit.org/Eclipse/2007-08-28/)

This is true.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 23, 2007, 04:37:28 AM


... Don't do anything just watch.

You have to wait a few moments before it starts. Just sit back and enjoy, no scrolling no clicking...


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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on August 23, 2007, 11:23:43 AM
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Don't do anything just watch
watch what bob ::) ??? this bug running around ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on August 23, 2007, 07:42:34 PM
Groaners.................


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent.
2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, "I'll serve you, but don't start anything."
3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted.
4. A dyslexic man walks into a bra.
5. A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm and says: "A beer please, and one for the road."
6. Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: "Does this taste funny to you?"
7. "Doc, I can't stop singing 'The Green, Green Grass of Home.'"
"That sounds like Tom Jones Syndrome."
"Is it common?"
"Well, It's Not Unusual."
8. Two cows are standing next to each other in a field. Daisy says to Dolly, "I was artificially inseminated this morning."
"I don't believe you," says Dolly.
"It's true, no bull!" exclaims Daisy.
9. An invisible man marries an invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either.
10. I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day but I couldn't find any.
11. A man woke up in a hospital after a serious accident. He shouted, "Doctor, doctor, I can't feel my legs!"
The doctor replied, "I know you can't - I've cut off your arms!"
12. I went to a seafood disco last week...and pulled a mussel.
13. What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh.
14. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. The one turns to the other and says "Dam!"
15. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft.. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.
16. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. "But why," they asked, as they moved off.
"Because", he said, "I can't stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer."
17. A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named "Ahmal."The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him "Juan." Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, "They're twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal."
18. Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him.... a super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.
19. DejaMoo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before.
20. ...And finally, there was the person who sent twenty different puns to his friends, with the hope that at least ten of the puns would make them laugh.
No pun in ten did.

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 23, 2007, 11:53:18 PM
Sorry guys it worked fine when I first posted it ???  ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on August 24, 2007, 04:34:33 AM
***

Bob, it was working for me yesterday after you posted it. But, it does not work now.


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on August 27, 2007, 04:00:25 PM
http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/LEmono/TLE2007Aug28/TLE2007Aug28.html extra info to bob's post on top ;)

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on August 27, 2007, 05:46:14 PM
duh ::)
Who says beauty contestants have no brains? The South Carolina Miss Teen USA answers a question.
http://xo.typepad.com/blog/2007/08/video-miss-sout.html
"I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uhmmm, some people out there in our nation don't have maps and uh, I believe that our, I, education like such as uh, South Africa, and uh, the Iraq, everywhere like such as, and I believe that they should, uhhh, our education over here in the US should help the US, uh, should help South Africa, it should help the Iraq and the Asian countries so we will be able to build up our future, for us."

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on August 28, 2007, 03:43:40 PM
A Nice Gesture  http://jeroenarendsen.nl/index.php

A Nice Gesture is a website by Jeroen Arendsen who is currently working on a gesture recognition project at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.
The language of gesture is rich in ways for individuals to express a variety of feelings and thoughts, from contempt and hostility to approval and affection. Every country in the world has its own set of gestures. The way people gesture is part of the culture of a country. A gesture which looks very normal to you might be offensive in another country.
When you meet someone for the first time in the Netherlands, you would start off by shaking hands. Generally you would remain at about the same distance as while still shaking hands. People tend to make eye contact, but while talking, one can look away occasionally in order to create a comfortable situation.
The Dutch are considered to be very direct in conversation. Foreigners often tend to interpret this Dutch directness as rudeness, yet the Dutch never realise that others might feel offended. This directness is a well-appreciated form of openness in the Netherlands.
In other words, we ask straight questions and we want straight answers. Oh, and when greeting someone of the opposite sex, it is customary to give three alternating pecks on each other's cheeks

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 28, 2007, 05:57:55 PM
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Oh, and when greeting someone of the opposite sex, it is customary to give three alternating pecks on each other's cheeks
Nice gesture but I hate all that bending over....... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on August 28, 2007, 07:09:43 PM
Motion Portrait: Talking heads on a creepy new level (http://i15.tinypic.com/4qgap7n.jpg)
Someone apparently thought there was plenty of room for innovation in the "Flash-driven creepy talking head ad" space, and Motion Portrait has certainly picked up the reigns. check out the real deal at Motion Portrait's site,"and be sure to move your mouse over her and ring the bell" ::)
The obvious advantage here is a stunning aesthetic boost; this digital secretary moves in a way no other talking head presentation has, even while talking. Still, hope to see this far more advanced tool used with restraint when it comes to advertising on the web (and let's face it: it will come to that). No matter how real or natural presentations like this may seem, they can still be a thorn in a site's experience and drive visitors away if they start blabbing immediately or simply won't shut up.
Motion Portraititip- hat's off to the impressive work you've done in the creepy talking head space. Let's just hope you can recommend some equally impressive advice on restraining the use of these to the marketers who come a'knockin'.
http://www.motionportrait.com/e/
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Nice gesture but I hate all that bending over.
no comment ;D
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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 29, 2007, 07:38:44 PM
Here are some statistics from my photobucket acct:

Account Dashboard

Total Pictures and Videos: 5452
Monthly Hits: 10000
Album Size:

384 MB (7%)
5 GB

Monthly Bandwidth: 184 MB
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on September 02, 2007, 11:29:37 AM
Google Earth Flight Simulator
Did you know there's a flight simulator embedded within Google Earth? Along with the latest update comes a hidden feature which is not to be found in the release notes.
You have to install the latest version of Google Earth, start it up and hit Ctrl+Alt+A. If you're running OS X it's Command+Option+A. At first it didn't work for me but when I pressed Ctrl+Windows key+A this dialog popped up-picture on left side....
The flight simulator comes with two aircraft options, a F16 Viper and the SR22 propeller airplane. You have the option of commencing the game from your current location in Google Earth or you can pick from a list of 27 pre-determined runways. Joystick support is availabl
A comprehensive description of this Google Earth feature can be found at Marco's Blog.
http://marco-za.blogspot.com/2007/08/google-earth-flight-simulator.html

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 04, 2007, 12:22:11 AM
An excellent time-waster  ;D
 
http://www.zefrank.com/byokal/kal2.html (http://www.zefrank.com/byokal/kal2.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on September 04, 2007, 02:12:22 AM
***

Thanks, Bob ... that was a great time waster. It's an amazing piece of programming.    :)
I have always enjoyed kaleidoscopes and have collected a few over the years.


***

EDIT:

The rest of www.zefrank.com/ should also be checked out as there are some very interesting things there.    :)


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on September 08, 2007, 01:07:59 AM
Back in February Firefox hit 300 million downloads, and now 7-months later it is rolling the counter over again as they hit 400 million downloads! Of course that is the number of downloads the browser has, and doesn’t actually represent the number of users. Actually Mozilla recently posted information regarding things they’re trying to do to improve their user retention rate, and the graph they provided implies that they have around 40 million users…just 10% of the number of downloads.
Now it is time to go onward and upward! April 15th, 2008 is my estimated date that Firefox will hit 1/2 billion downloads. And we should see 1 trillion downloads sometime in the year 8049 if their current growth rate continues.
Congrats to Mozilla and the Firefox team! Keep up the great work, and I’m looking forward to Firefox 3 which is expected later this year.
http://news.com.com/8301-13580_3-9773836-39.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-5

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on September 08, 2007, 11:43:23 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4vDClhnJjs WOT and phishtank safe....
Officials confirm that all online data has been lost after the Internet crashed and was forced to restart.
this is not for real ::) :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 11, 2007, 12:55:50 AM
The English Language
(And you thought it was easy  ;D )

Ode to plurals

We'll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes,
But the plural of ox becomes oxen, not oxes.
One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese,
Yet the plural of moose should never be meese.
You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice,
Yet the plural of house is houses, not hice.

If the plural of man is always called men,
Why shouldn't the plural of pan be called pen?
If I speak of my foot and show you my feet,
And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,
Why shouldn't the plural of booth be called beeth?

Then one may be that, and three would be those,
Yet hat in the plural would never be hose,
And the plural of cat is cats, not cose.
We speak of a brother and also of brethren,
But though we say mother, we never say methren.
Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him,
But imagine the feminine: she, shis and shim!

Let's face it - English is a crazy language.
There is no egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger;
neither apple nor pine in pineapple.
English muffins weren't invented in England.
We take English for granted, but if we explore its paradoxes,
we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square,
and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.

And why is it that writers write but fingers don't fing,
grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham?
Doesn't it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend.
If you have a bunch of odds and ends
and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it?

If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught?
If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?
Sometimes I think all the folks who grew up speaking English
should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane.

In what other language do people recite at a play and play at a recital?
We ship by truck but send cargo by ship.
We have noses that run and feet that smell.
We park in a driveway and drive in a parkway.
And how can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same,
while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites?

You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language
in which your house can burn up as it burns down,
in which you fill in a form by filling it out,
and in which an alarm goes off by going on.

And, in closing, if Father is Pop, how come Mother's not Mop?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on September 11, 2007, 01:49:32 AM
And for all of that, my admiration for all those posting in English when that isn't their first language.

Also, someone once said, America and Great Britain, people separated by a common language.

Buns in England taste nice, but you would get a strange look in America if you said your buns taste nice ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 11, 2007, 04:27:13 AM
Quote
Also, someone once said, America and Great Britain, people separated by a common language.
Very true David ... ;D
I've munched on some 'Buns' here that tasted pretty good... ;D  :-[  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 17, 2007, 04:42:17 AM
Here's your chance to create an adventure featuring your own Kids, Grandkids and, Great Grandkids.
http://www.myabcadventure.com/ (http://www.myabcadventure.com/)

This is the one I just created with one of my Grandkids as a star.  :)
http://www.myabcadventure.com/index.htm?movieid=B8CFD2AB-0B3B-45D6-972A-31E8C3607BA3 (http://www.myabcadventure.com/index.htm?movieid=B8CFD2AB-0B3B-45D6-972A-31E8C3607BA3)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 17, 2007, 04:22:39 PM
When I found this recipe, I thought it was perfect for people like me, who
just are not sure how to tell when poultry is thoroughly cooked, but not
dried out. Give this a try.

BAKED STUFFED CHICKEN

6-7 lb. Chicken
1 cup melted butter
1 cup stuffing (Pepperidge Farm is good.)
1 cup uncooked popcorn ( ORVILLE REDENBACHER 'S LOW FAT) Salt/pepper to
taste

_____________________________

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush chicken well with melted butter, salt,
and pepper. Fill cavity with stuffing and popcorn. Place in baking pan with
the neck end toward the back of the oven.

Listen for the popping sounds. When the chicken's butt blows the oven door
open and the chicken flies across the room, it's done.

And, you thought I couldn't cook.........
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on September 18, 2007, 03:04:04 AM
Advances In Shaving
This was invented in 1931, and I think Bob ;D still uses it: Clean Shaves With New Steam Pad.
(http://i9.tinypic.com/6fa8c4l.jpg)     

POSSIBLY THE VERY BEST CHICKEN JOKE EVER ;D
A chicken and an egg are lying in bed.

The chicken is leaning against the headboard smoking a cigarette, with a

satisfied smile on its face.

The egg, looking a bit pissed off, grabs the sheet, rolls over, and
says,

'Well, I guess we finally answered THAT question.'
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 21, 2007, 02:17:52 PM
Click on this link to bring back the memories.....

http://objflicks.com/CarsWeDrove.htm (http://objflicks.com/CarsWeDrove.htm)

Flash required and High speed internet access recommended.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 29, 2007, 03:31:17 AM
We had an unexpected dangerous visitor this afternoon.
I took a few pictures before we moved the Tarantula to a safe out of the way place.
Next time it shows up it might be as lucky.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/th_P1010007Small.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/P1010007Small.jpg)  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/th_P1010006Small.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/P1010006Small.jpg)

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                        Click on any picture to enlarge
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on September 29, 2007, 03:52:09 AM
Quote
I took a few pictures before we move the Tarantula to a safe out of the way place.
did you feed it first bob (http://i22.tinypic.com/2qd4jsg.gif)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 29, 2007, 04:10:33 AM
Quote
I took a few pictures before we move the Tarantula to a safe out of the way place.
did you feed it first bob (http://i22.tinypic.com/2qd4jsg.gif)
No just made sure I wouldn't become the meal.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on September 29, 2007, 04:18:04 AM
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No just made sure I wouldn't become the meal
he might of enjoyed a large size meal ;D
and a smoke after the meal (http://i24.tinypic.com/121zqcx.gif)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on September 30, 2007, 09:14:56 PM
Taskbar icon size

If you have many open programs, they may clutter your taskbar too much. With this plug-in, you can reduce the size each entry needs inside the taskbar.

Just enter the size, how big the items in your taskbar should be. A good value is "-285" which works for most computers and only shows the icons of the running programs (no text) but depending on your computer, you might even need to decrease this value (e.g. "-1000"). You must restart Windows for this change to take effect.

Generally, you should adjust this value to match your Taskbar size (trial and error may be necessary):

Taskbar size in pixel: 17   This value: -270
Taskbar size in pixel: 18   This value: -285
Taskbar size in pixel: 19   This value: -300
Taskbar size in pixel: 20   This value: -315
Taskbar size in pixel: 21   This value: -335
Taskbar minimum size:     This value: -450 (in my tests).

The Taskbar size can be changed from: Control Panel > Display > Appearance > Item: > Active Title Bar > push the up or down arrows and peek at the Size: box until it looks to your liking > click OK.

To restore the original size, just clear the field.

In Registry: HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics\MinWidth
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on October 01, 2007, 02:48:33 PM
So, this bird walks into a store…    (http://i21.tinypic.com/15qsmyx.gif)
… and he steals a bag of Doritos and walks out.
A seagull in Scotland has developed the habit of stealing chips from a neighborhood shop.
The seagull waits until the shopkeeper isn’t looking (so a camera was installed), and then walks into the store and grabs a snack-size bag of Doritos.
Once outside, the bag gets ripped open and becomes a feast, for other birds!
The seagull’s shoplifting started early this month, when he first swooped into the
store in Aberdeen, Scotland, and helped himself to a bag of chips.
Since then, he’s become a “regular”. He always takes the same type of chips.
Customers have begun paying for the seagull’s stolen bags of chips,… because they think it’s so funny!

Help Wanted-might be right for you damian ;D
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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 01, 2007, 06:38:59 PM
European Soccer Fans
Premier League Calendar for Outlook and Google. (http://www.theworldofmodernmen.com/outlook-google-calendars/premier-league-calendar-for-outlook-and-google/)

Never miss another game.... :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 02, 2007, 02:48:31 PM
Take me back to the Sixties (http://moreoldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheSixties.htm)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 05, 2007, 03:09:42 AM
Asteroid Named for Star Trek Star (http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/03/asteroid_spa.html?category=space&guid=20071003093030&dcitc=w19-502-ak-0000)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 06, 2007, 03:02:50 AM
What Engineers Do When They Retire (http://www.chilloutzone.de/files/player.swf?b=10&l=197&u=ILLUMllSOOAvIF//P_LxP92A42lCHCeeWCejXnHAS/c)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 06, 2007, 02:20:15 PM
According To The RIAA, We Are All Criminals (http://www.lockergnome.com/nexus/windows/2007/10/05/according-to-the-riaa-we-are-all-criminals)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 06, 2007, 03:25:16 PM
Well when the only one who is saying you are lunatics, they lock him away in a mental asylum, perhaps we should reserve a place for the RIAA ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 08, 2007, 02:34:26 PM
According to PCWorls, these are The 16 Greatest Moments in Web History (http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,137824/article.html?tk=nl_wbxcol)
Do you have any to add or substitute ?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on October 10, 2007, 07:35:00 PM
Today is the anniversary of PacMan. On October 10, 1979 this video game was first released in Japan and became a classic hit. The original game name for the US release was planned as Puck Man, but the distributors realized that many people would erase part of the first letter, so PacMan name was used instead, which became classic and virtually synonymous with video games.
                                                             
(http://i22.tinypic.com/t56gk7.jpg) (http://i23.tinypic.com/2u7x1fn.gif)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 16, 2007, 11:37:20 PM
The Best Positions In Bed (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/funny/BestPositionsInBed.html)  :-[ ;D :-[
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: TedNelly on October 17, 2007, 07:04:03 AM
The Best Positions In Bed (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/funny/BestPositionsInBed.html)  :-[ ;D :-[

One word "Excellent"
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on October 17, 2007, 06:44:29 PM
pass the head ;D
http://sheepfilms.co.uk/b3ta/headswap.htm

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 17, 2007, 10:32:54 PM
The Best Positions In Bed (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/funny/BestPositionsInBed.html)  :-[ ;D :-[

One work "Excellent"
Thanks.  I thought the little bit of work involved in turning that email into a web page was worth it
to be able to share the fun with lots of folks.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 19, 2007, 02:46:04 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/SeniorsHappyHalloween/clip_image009.gif)
It's almost that time of year again.
Here is A SENIORS HAPPY HALLOWEEN TOP 10 (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/Funny/SeniorsHappyHalloween.html) for all to enjoy.
If your one of the Seniors, like me, this'll hit home.  ;D ;D
Enjoy :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 19, 2007, 04:00:48 AM
Strange but interesting (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/Funny/GhostlyCarAd.wmv).
 
This is a car advertisement from Great Britain. When they finished filming the ad, the film editor noticed something moving along the side of the car, like a ghostly white mist. They found out that a person had been killed a year earlier in that exact same spot.
 
The ad was never put on TV because of the unexplained ghostly phenomenon. Watch the front end of the car as it clears the trees in the middle of the screen and you'll see the white mist crossing in front of the car then following it along the road.... Spooky!
 
Is it a ghost, or is it simply mist? You decide. If you listen to the ad, you'll even hear the cameraman whispering in the background about it near the end of the commercial.
 
A little creepy but pretty cool !    KIND OF AN EARLY HAPPY HALLOWEEN THING...

( If you have a heart condition, THIS IS NOT FOR YOU!!! )

If you have the heart and stomach to watch this let me know what you thought of this.  Thanks
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: roro on October 19, 2007, 09:55:40 AM
That certainly was something.  I am still shaking....  I had to use Nero Media Player to open the file, nothing else would do it. I just updated Windows Media Player to 11, and now it will play the wmv file.

Ro Ro (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d186/LuvlyLass/Smileys/36_2_39.gif)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 19, 2007, 01:47:37 PM
Hi roro,
You could also have used AlShow available from here (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/ALShow.exe)   (Free)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on October 19, 2007, 01:56:15 PM
Quote
This is a car advertisement from Great Britain. When they finished filming the ad, the film editor noticed something moving along the side of the car, like a ghostly white mist. They found out that a person had been killed a year earlier in that exact same spot.

Probably killed by some plonker driving on the wrong side of the road, then.  ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 19, 2007, 01:58:43 PM
Frank,
You have to see it to appreciate the significance of the story.  :) ;D :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on October 19, 2007, 06:13:17 PM
Quote
You have to see it to appreciate the significance of the story.

I did. I saw a car driving on the right. Which, if it was filmed in GB, means on the wrong side of the road.

I looked very carefully but I didn't see any ghosts.  ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: sanctuary24 on October 19, 2007, 06:23:43 PM
Guaranteed to wake you up :o
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on October 21, 2007, 07:42:01 PM
(http://i23.tinypic.com/2yo1xtw.gif) how true is this ::) ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 23, 2007, 03:04:01 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/BlueVista.png)
Music available from:
http://media.thechrispirilloshow.com/mp3/BlueVista.mp3

Enjoy :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 24, 2007, 04:06:34 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/NewYorker/clip_image009.jpg)
Once a New Yorker, always a New Yorker. (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/IAmANewYorker.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 24, 2007, 07:15:35 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/Wildfires.png)
A disaster of enormous proportions. (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=114250687465160386813.00043d08ac31fe3357571)
IMHO, this will also have major widespread effects of an environmental nature for many years to come.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 27, 2007, 04:01:16 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/HH.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: oldman on October 27, 2007, 04:26:46 AM
Thanks bob, I needed a laugh.

Mind if I borrow it?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 27, 2007, 04:42:11 AM
Thanks bob, I needed a laugh.

Mind if I borrow it?
Pass it along. Make someone else smile.  ;D
That's what I did. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 28, 2007, 03:20:47 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/HHH.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 28, 2007, 05:08:39 PM
I went to a Halloween party last night.
Here are a few pictures.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/Halloween01.png)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/Halloween02.png)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/Halloween03.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on October 28, 2007, 11:06:56 PM
Hi bob3160,

An alternative for your start menu: http://www.executor.dk/
Executor is not really easy, but so versatile web developers may love it, make all the sort of shortcuts you want.

pol
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 31, 2007, 02:29:47 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/Waiting.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 01, 2007, 01:20:35 AM
Happy Halloween to all your Ghost's and Goblins  ;D ;D ;D
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Halloween2007/?action=view&current=489665bf.pbw (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Halloween2007/?action=view&current=489665bf.pbw)
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 01, 2007, 11:59:52 AM
HERO (http://www.youtube.com/v/QZFkZiwMLZ4)
Keep watching until the last         
drop of paint is put in place. Make sure your sound is turned up.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 01, 2007, 12:10:52 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/Pete.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 06, 2007, 12:57:28 AM
N.J. man gets two years jail for AOL spam scam (http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6216799.html?tag=nl.e550)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 09, 2007, 01:45:50 PM
Black Friday Sales (http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/11/06/black-friday-sales/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 09, 2007, 11:40:51 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/Cookies.jpg)
Cookies (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/COOKIES.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 10, 2007, 01:52:51 PM
NEW WORDS FOR 2008  :

Essential vocabulary additions for the workplace (and elsewhere)!!!

BLAMESTORMING
Sitting around in a group, discussing why a deadline was missed or a project failed, and who was responsible.

SEAGULL MANAGER: A manager, who flies in, makes a lot of noise, craps on everything, and then leaves.

ASSMOSIS: The process by which some people seem to absorb success and advancement by kissing up to the boss rather than working hard .

SALMON DAY: The experience of spending an entire day swimming upstream only to get screwed and die in the end.

CUBE FARM : An office filled with cubicles.

PRAIRIE DOGGING : When someone yells or drops something loudly in a cube farm, and people's heads pop up over the walls to see what's going on.

MOUSE POTATO : The on-line, wired generation's answer to the couch potato.

SITCOMs: Single Income, Two Children, Oppressive Mortgage. What Yuppies get into when they have children and one of them stops working to stay home with the kids.

STRESS PUPPY: A person who seems to thrive on being stressed out and whiny.

SWIPEOUT: An ATM or credit card that has been rendered useless because magnetic strip is worn away from extensive use.

XEROX SUBSIDY: Euphemism for swiping free photocopies from one's workplace.

IRRITAINMENT: Entertainment and media spectacles that are Annoying but you find yourself unable to stop watching them.

PERCUSSIVE MAINTENANCE: The fine art of whacking the crap out of an electronic device to get it to work again.

ADMINISPHERE : The rarefied organizational layers beginning just above the rank and file. Decisions that fall from the adminisphere are often profoundly inappropriate or irrelevant to the problems they were designed to solve.

404: Someone who's clueless. From the World Wide Web error Message "404 Not Found," meaning that the requested site could not be located.

GENERICA : Features of the American landscape that are exactly the same no matter where one is, such as fast food joints, strip malls, and subdivisions.

OHNOSECOND: That minuscule fraction of time in which you realize that you've just made a BIG mistake. (Like after hitting send on an email by mistake).

WOOFS: Well-Off Older Folks.

CROP DUSTING: Surreptitiously passing gas while passing through a Cube Farm.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 10, 2007, 03:12:17 PM
I absolutely love the last one, Crop Dusting, I'm still smiling and laughing inwardly whilst writing this.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 11, 2007, 03:19:10 PM
Fight for Kisses (http://www.ffk-wilkinson.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 15, 2007, 04:13:07 AM
Restoring your monitors brightness (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/funny/RestoringYourMonitorsBrightness.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on November 22, 2007, 03:01:44 AM
Police Arrest Suspects in Natalee Holloway Case (again) Nov 21, 6:33 PM (ET) (http://apnews.myway.com/article/20071121/D8T2C1MG0.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 22, 2007, 02:21:50 PM
Black Friday is coming (http://bfads.net/)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 27, 2007, 02:08:29 PM
How poorly the Government safeguards you security isn't only a concern in the US as is
obvious by the following recent disclosure:
U.K. government reveals its 'biggest privacy disaster. (http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6219772.html?tag=nl.e550)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 27, 2007, 02:27:03 PM
The biggest that they have been caught out at that is, if they could possibly have kept this under wraps you bet we wouldn't have found out.

Interestingly I read in today's newspaper, that this, sending unencrypted CDs in the mail with zero tracking and the CDs lost has happened before from the same HMRC department. The subsequent enquiry said that this would never happen again (lessons learnt and all that) only for unencrypted CDs to go missing in the post and zero tracking again.

On the first occasion by all accounts it only involved about 25,000 records. So in the latest case they have surpassed themselves with 25 million records, 1000 times worse that the first security fiasco from the department that said this was a one off incident and would never happen again.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 29, 2007, 01:22:58 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/PandoraChristmas.png)

Classical Christmas      Listen Now (http://dbm.pandora.com/t?r=927&c=898390&l=37517&ctl=168E53C:C77675BAEA81A23B4B6B59BC7FD0E4BA050542759970026E)
Rockin' Holidays          Listen Now (http://dbm.pandora.com/t?r=927&c=898390&l=37517&ctl=168E53F:C77675BAEA81A23B4B6B59BC7FD0E4BA050542759970026E)
Swingin' Christmas     Listen Now (http://dbm.pandora.com/t?r=927&c=898390&l=37517&ctl=168E53E:C77675BAEA81A23B4B6B59BC7FD0E4BA050542759970026E)
Jazz Holidays             Listen Now (http://dbm.pandora.com/t?r=927&c=898390&l=37517&ctl=168E53B:C77675BAEA81A23B4B6B59BC7FD0E4BA050542759970026E)
Country Christmas     Listen Now (http://dbm.pandora.com/t?r=927&c=898390&l=37517&ctl=168E53D:C77675BAEA81A23B4B6B59BC7FD0E4BA050542759970026E)

Have a wonderful Holiday Season.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 30, 2007, 02:32:02 PM
Al Gore's Website Hit by Spammers (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/11/27/climate_change_hack/)

I wonder if you can blame this on "Global (s)Warming  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 30, 2007, 05:54:42 PM
I just found another Monitor Cleaner (http://home.versateladsl.be/bavertel/fun/swf_ani/monitor_cleaner.swf).
Hope you can use it.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 30, 2007, 07:23:35 PM
My screen was nice and clean now its covered in saliva ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Staind on December 01, 2007, 03:10:41 AM
Just to point out Pandora is only available in the USA.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on December 03, 2007, 04:46:22 AM
Google Immortal
I tell you, those Google people think of everything. Check out this new service: Google Immortal. http://retardouche.com/gmortal/overview.html
The loss of a loved one can be a troubling thing. The grief, inconvenience, and loneliness brought on by the sudden separation from a spouse, colleague, or even a casual acquaintance often causes a profoundly negative effect on productivity and quality of life. However, here at Google we have a solution: Google Immortal (or Gmortal). Gmortal allows you to continue making decisions, communicating with loved ones, and even maintain your blog long after you expire.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on December 04, 2007, 03:53:09 PM
A complete list of things caused by global warming
http://www.numberwatch.co.uk/warmlist.htm

(http://i8.tinypic.com/8f4ajhu.jpg) ::) ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on December 07, 2007, 01:55:16 PM
Flash-Matic Tuning
Does anyone use Flash-Matic Tuning (by Zenith)?
It seems like a pretty nifty idea. No wires or cords. I've got one of these on my hose, but I haven't tried it with the TV.
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1581781381&context=photostream&size=l

(http://i7.tinypic.com/6tn9gdg.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 08, 2007, 02:25:08 PM
Interesting stats.
Michael Jordan having "retired," with $40 million in endorsements, makes $178,100 a day, working or not. 
If he sleeps 7 hours a night, he makes $52,000 every night while visions of sugarplums dance in his head.
 
If he goes to see a movie, it'll cost him $7.00, but he'll, make $18,550 while he's there.  If he decides to have a 5-minute egg,
he'll make $618 while boiling it.
 
He makes $7,415/hour more than minimum wage.
 
If he wanted to save up for a new Acura NSX ($90,000) it would take him a whole 12 hours.
 
If someone were to hand him his salary and endorsement money, they would have to do it at the rate of $200 every second.
 
He'll probably pay around $200 for a nice round of golf, but will be reimbursed $33,390 for that round. 
He'll make about $19.60 while watching the 100-meter dash in the Olympics, and about $15,600 during the Boston Marathon. 
This year, he'll make more than twice as much as all U.S. past presidents for all of their terms combined.  Amazing isn't it?
 
However...
 
If Jordan saves 100% of his income for the next 500 years, he'll still have less than Bill Gates has at this very moment.
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on December 12, 2007, 05:47:52 PM
Roger's Jukebox

"I've always been twenty minutes ahead of my time."

Listen to some of Roger's greatest hits right now, from your computer.... with live intro's from Roger himself. You don't need a nickel but you do need the Flash player.

http://www.rogermiller.com/jukebox.html

"King of the Road" is my favorite, it's just a coincidence the song mentions my home town. ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 14, 2007, 02:33:39 PM
Commodore 64 turns 25 (http://www.cnettv.com/9742-1_53-31708.html?tag=nl.e404)
My start was the Commodore Vic 20 which was the 64's forerunner.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on December 16, 2007, 11:04:27 AM
***

I started with a Commodore 64! Well, at least for a home computer.    :)

C64 > C128 > A1000 > A500 > PC from 1995 on


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on December 16, 2007, 09:49:05 PM
Vudu
Vudu is a new product that brings movies right to your living room without the need of a computer. It means no trips to the movie store, no waiting for movies in the mail. All that’s required is a TV, a Vudu unit, and a broadband Internet connection.  Priced at $399, the Vudu could turn out to be the next “big thing” in movies. Especially with all of the HD content they offer
may get one if i see it at a lower price locally....
http://www.vudu.com/
http://speedtest.vudu.com/cdn1/

(http://i10.tinypic.com/6q08idi.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on December 17, 2007, 02:03:10 AM
http://j-walkblog.com/images/famouspeople.jpg     click on jpg to enlarge....

how many famous people can you recognize ::) ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 27, 2007, 02:15:16 AM
Red sky at night, Sailors delight.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/RedSkyAtNight.png)


I guess we can expect a nice day tomorrow.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 04, 2008, 02:40:08 AM
Korean Freestyle Slalom Rollerblading
http://www.glumbert.com/media/koreanfreestyle (http://www.glumbert.com/media/koreanfreestyle)

Simply amazing.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 04, 2008, 02:53:42 AM
Great Quotes From Great Leaders
http://www.greatquotesmovie.com/ (http://www.greatquotesmovie.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 05, 2008, 04:04:15 PM
(http://www.i4u.com/images/2007/sony-oled-tv-review.jpg)
TV on a diet
The Sony XEL-1 (http://www.i4u.com/article13251.html) is an 11 inch OLED display that is only 3mm thick.
Other stunning performance indicators include a dramatic 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and a low 45W power consumption.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 08, 2008, 02:35:44 PM
Highlights from CES 2008 (http://ces.cnet.com/)

Link not suggested for dial-up users.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: szc on January 08, 2008, 10:50:55 PM
Red sky at night, Sailors delight.

...
...
...

I guess we can expect a nice day tomorrow.  :)

Same image with few more details...  ;D

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 09, 2008, 12:11:27 AM
Very pretty Sasha but I saw that sky before you... ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: szc on January 09, 2008, 03:22:48 AM
True, true... but I saw these first  ;D All these were taken from my balcony... click on a thumbnail to see full size images.

(http://images6.theimagehosting.com/IMG_0448.3de.th.jpg) (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=IMG_0448.3de.jpg)

(http://images6.theimagehosting.com/IMG_0451.875.th.jpg) (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=IMG_0451.875.jpg)

(http://images6.theimagehosting.com/IMG_0457.e16.th.jpg) (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=IMG_0457.e16.jpg)

(http://images6.theimagehosting.com/Toronto_Sky.th.jpg) (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=Toronto_Sky.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 09, 2008, 01:48:47 PM
Very pretty. Thanks.  :)

Spyware free of charge at Sears and Kmart (http://www.infopackets.com/channels/en/windows/bills_links_and_more/2008/20080109_the_softer_side_of_spyware_from_sears_kmart.htm)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 13, 2008, 07:50:41 PM
Gas Prices Around The World (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/GasPricesAroundTheWorld.html)

Locally I'm paying $2.95 Per gallon.
How much are you paying ?   
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: micky77 on January 13, 2008, 09:11:45 PM
Gas Prices Around The World (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/GasPricesAroundTheWorld.html)

Locally I'm paying $2.95 Per gallon.
How much are you paying ?   
In the UK,its roughly £1 per litre. 4.5 litres = 1 UK gallon = £4.50 =$ 8.80 a gallon, plus a UK gallon = 1.2 US gallon.I make that just over $7 equivalent US gallon.I could be wrong. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 13, 2008, 09:47:09 PM
Just put some in and it was £1.049p per litre £4.76 for an 8pint Imperial gallon.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: TedNelly on January 14, 2008, 05:38:52 AM
$1.50 per litre in South Australia plus 4 to 8 cents Discount depending on where you buy your groceries 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 14, 2008, 03:07:12 PM
Amazon signs DRM-free MP3 deal with Sony (http://www.infopackets.com/channels/en/windows/gazette/2008/20080114_amazon_sony_deal_completes_mp3_sweep.htm)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on January 16, 2008, 02:16:07 AM
The MacWorld Expo is this week and Apple kicked it off with some new and updated products:

iTunes Movie Rentals:
http://www.macworld.com/article/131580/2008/01/itunesmovierentals.html

New (and  cheaper) AppleTV:
http://www.macworld.com/article/131582/2008/01/appletv.html

New iPhone FIrmware:
http://www.macworld.com/article/131581/2008/01/iphoneupdate.html

And the best of all:
The new MacBook Air, The world's thinnest laptop :P
http://www.macworld.com/article/131583/2008/01/macbookair.html


EDIT: Almost forgot Microsoft started Shipping Microsoft Office 2008 today for Mac :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on January 17, 2008, 12:45:04 PM
10 flagrant grammar mistakes that make you look stupid
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10881-6075621.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on January 17, 2008, 01:01:06 PM
Quote
They're for their for there

I worked for a short time in a bank in the UK and the internal emails that went around were quite shockingly illiterate: 'they're', 'their' and 'there' were all used interchangeably.

Fortunately these people were only required to cut and paste from canned answers were corresponding with the public.

There are some people on this forum who need to take note of #6, I'm afraid.  ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 30, 2008, 02:42:48 PM
FBI warns of rise in phone-based 'vishing' attacks (http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewarticlebasic&articleid=9057918&source=rss_news50)

Some sound advice:
Just because it looks like your bank, talks like your bank, and walks like your bank, no longer means that it is your bank.
The best way to be sure is to never deal with unsolicited incoming calls or click through to unsolicited emails.
If you receive an email or telephone call from "your bank", call them back by looking up the number on your own.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on January 30, 2008, 03:03:30 PM
FBI warns of rise in phone-based 'vishing' attacks (http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewarticlebasic&articleid=9057918&source=rss_news50)

Some sound advice:
Just because it looks like your bank, talks like your bank, and walks like your bank, no longer means that it is your bank.
The best way to be sure is to never deal with unsolicited incoming calls or click through to unsolicited emails.
If you receive an email or telephone call from "your bank", call them back by looking up the number on your own.

He He.

I get calls from my bank. They always start, "Just to confirm your identity, please could you tell me your date of birth?" "Sorry, I don't give out personal information over the phone", I reply, "and, anyway, how do I know you're who you say you are?" "We can't talk to you if you won't confirm your identity", they say. "You're the one who wanted to talk to me", I reply, "What did you want to talk about?" "It's just a courtesy call to let you know about some of our...." "No, thanks." Click. Brrrrrr.

Always pisses them off!

Banks are going to have to stop doing this cold calling trying to sell crap otherwise who's going to be able to tell the difference between a real bank asking for personal info and a spammer asking for personal info?

Of course one day I'm going to be in trouble when the bank phones up to ask me if I've just bought a plasma TV in Florida and I refuse to tell them my d.o.b.  ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 30, 2008, 03:49:20 PM
A great way to stop unsolicited calls from telemarketers is to do
the following:
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/audio/play/5848 (http://www.ebaumsworld.com/audio/play/5848)

I bet this telemarketer will never call this phone number again.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 06, 2008, 03:56:29 AM
For all of you who voted on Super Tuesday, I hope you followed this advice:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/VoteWisely.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on February 06, 2008, 01:22:51 PM
bob-you forgot to throw in a few cases of this ;D (http://i31.tinypic.com/25z1klw.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 12, 2008, 12:55:46 AM
My next computer (http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,141628/article.html)  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: TedNelly on February 12, 2008, 04:00:21 AM
My next computer (http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,141628/article.html)  :)

Gee you don't want much Bob  ;)

Aussies not allowed bugger!!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 12, 2008, 04:53:09 PM
My next computer (http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,141628/article.html)  :)

Make sure you inform the local power company so they can be ready for the power spike if you win it ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 14, 2008, 03:17:09 AM
We have a storm brewing.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/AngrySky2-13-08.png)

Can you tell ?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: TedNelly on February 14, 2008, 04:45:17 AM
We have a storm brewing.

Can you tell ?

No doubt created with the power in My next computer   ::)

Nice pic
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 14, 2008, 03:29:55 PM
We have a storm brewing.

Can you tell ?

No doubt created with the power in My next computer   ::)

Nice pic
I use an Olympus D-490 Zoom camera (http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D490/D49A.HTM) for all of my pictures.
I then view them using  IrfanView (http://www.irfanview.com/) and use the same program to shrink them to a reasonable size.
Once I've reduced the size, I use Snagit to capture the picture and send the finished picture to
PhotoBucket (http://photobucket.com/).

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/HAPPYVALENTINESDAY5.gif)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 15, 2008, 03:15:08 PM
Here's your chance to check out the inside of the Spacestation:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/th_InsidetheSpaceStation.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/?action=view&current=InsidetheSpaceStation.flv)

Click the image to start the video
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Aswami on February 15, 2008, 03:31:55 PM
Very Relaxing; thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 15, 2008, 04:39:39 PM
Here's your chance to check out the inside of the Spacestation:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/th_InsidetheSpaceStation.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/?action=view&current=InsidetheSpaceStation.flv)

Click the image to start the video

Thanks Aswami,
You're right, the music brings back some memories.

Welcome to the forum.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 17, 2008, 02:56:54 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/NPMoon.png)

A scene you will probably never get to see.
This is the sunset at the North Pole with the moon at its closest point.
You also see the sun below the moon.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Negeltu on February 18, 2008, 03:53:29 AM
Sorry bob that is a work of art.  It isn't a photo of what it says it is.  You can find it on the artists web site here http://nielsen.sp01.ab-webspace.de/gallery/details.php?image_id=63
It was created using Terragen.  You can tell it's fake because if the sun is visible along with the moon then what is behind the earth to cast earths shadow on the moon to make it a crescent?
It sure is beautiful though.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 18, 2008, 03:18:31 PM
Hi Negeltu,
Your correct. Maybe that's why the first sentence is:
"A scene you will probably never get to see."
It is actually a painting.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 19, 2008, 01:37:15 AM
(http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/images/lunareclipse/koehn_EST_strip.jpg)

Weather permitting, on Wednesday/Thursday you'll be able to enjoy the last total lunar eclipse until 2010.

According to NASA, the event should be visible "from South America and most of North America (on 20 February) as well as
Western Europe, Africa, and western Asia (21 February).
Partial eclipse kicks off at 8.43pm EST on Wednesday (1.43am GMT Thursday),
with total eclipse beginning at 10.01pm EST (3.01am GMT) and wowing the crowds for about 50 minutes.

The eclipse ends at 12.09am EST (5.09am GMT) on Thursday. NASA has a schedule for other timezones. (http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/13feb_lunareclipse.htm)

I hope to post some pictures here after the event.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Negeltu on February 19, 2008, 05:04:55 AM
Hi Negeltu,
Your correct. Maybe that's why the first sentence is:
"A scene you will probably never get to see."
It is actually a painting.  :)

Ah.. I thought the first sentence was because most of us will never ever see the north pole in person.  ;)  Anyway... she did a wonderful job.  I wasn't so good with Terragen.  I've used Bryce a lot though.  Do you know if she did a paint over?

Here is more of her work if anyone is interested.  http://www.zazzle.com/inganielsen
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on February 23, 2008, 02:52:17 AM
Something to amuse Bob. ;D
http://producten.hema.nl/

Wait for the cup to fall over. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 23, 2008, 03:24:35 AM
Something to amuse Bob. ;D
http://producten.hema.nl/

Wait for the cup to fall over. :)
Very cute :) Thanks  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 06, 2008, 11:23:51 PM
Top 5 Music Web Sites

    * Pandora (http://www.pandora.com/)
    * Last.fm (http://www.last.fm/)
    * AccuRadio (http://www.accuradio.com/)
    * Project Playlist (http://www.projectplaylist.com/)
    * Clear Channel Music (http://www.clearchannelmusic.com/)

Enjoy  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 08, 2008, 10:35:30 PM
Women In Film (http://glumbert.com/wii/view.php?name=womenfilm)

Flash and high speed access required.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 09, 2008, 02:43:12 PM
Here's a bit of nostalgia for you all... A 8080 / Z80 emulator. (http://www.schorn.ch/cpm/intro.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 14, 2008, 10:14:56 PM
First pictures of Enceladus (http://content.zdnet.com/2346-9595_22-192002-1.html) (Saturn Moon)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lady Leddy on March 15, 2008, 06:45:33 PM
Why not ask for the Off Topic forum to be re-opened?  Then these topics could be posted legally once more!    By the way, on my screen, almost all the postings here and on the Off Topic forum are dated yesterday morning; does anybody else see this?  Interesting!!!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 15, 2008, 07:04:19 PM
Why not ask for the Off Topic forum to be re-opened?
You're new here ;D
There are quite some users that would be happy if that occurs.
Alwil team seems not to be moving toward this direction.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lady Leddy on March 15, 2008, 08:00:40 PM
Well, is it OK then to post trivia occasionally on the general topics forum without being afraid of being reprimanded?  I get the feeling that Alwil team is looking the other way --- and so it seemed logical that there should be a forum for it --- maybe it could be called "Trivia", for example.   ::) ??? 
And do you know why all the dates on these old topics show yesterday's date ( at least on my page)?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lady Leddy on March 15, 2008, 08:07:54 PM
Not only those old posts have yesterday's date, my profile shows that same time as the time I registered and just about every place there is a time for anything, it is yesterday's date and the same time in the morning ---- what's going on?  ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 15, 2008, 08:42:10 PM
my profile shows that same time as the time I registered
Is your profile correctly set?
Is your computer time and date correct?

Well, is it OK then to post trivia occasionally on the general topics forum without being afraid of being reprimanded?
You'll see we talk about other softwares and hardwares from time to time... there are limits but they don't seem to interfere unless it very much off topic.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lady Leddy on March 15, 2008, 09:23:44 PM
I don't know what I'm doing that is not correct, but each time I go over it and type in the month and day, year, hour, minutes, seconds, and click change , it just sits there and that time is then on most posts all over the forums.  ??? :-\ :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 15, 2008, 10:02:02 PM
but each time I go over it
Where?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 15, 2008, 10:24:01 PM
I don't know what I'm doing that is not correct, but each time I go over it and type in the month and day, year, hour, minutes, seconds, and click change , it just sits there and that time is then on most posts all over the forums.  ??? :-\ :'(
Go to your profile information > Look and Layout Preferences and adjust according to your time difference.


Click picture to enlarge
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lady Leddy on March 15, 2008, 10:48:44 PM
Thanks, Bob!!!    I was typing in my time etc. and apparently it should be left blank ---
anyway, all dates have gone back to normal.  :)
And thanks for your input, Tech!!!  I took a screenshot of the profile change I was trying to do, but I can't find a way to post it --- couldn't copy and paste --- so now I don't need to post it anyway. :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 15, 2008, 11:00:45 PM
I don't need to post it anyway.
Click additional options and choose the screenshot file you've saved in your disk.
The size limit is 200kb.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 15, 2008, 11:02:55 PM
If you saved the screenshot in an image editor (like MS Paint) as a gif/jpg file then you can attach it to your posts.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lady Leddy on March 16, 2008, 12:21:15 AM
I saved it as a text file in my documents, and I opened additional options, browsed, clicked open, and then what?  It showed the file in the blank space for attach;, but I can't get a preview--- red letters say the message body was left empty --- am I supposed to put a message in the reply message body, and the attachment will post, too?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 16, 2008, 12:27:03 AM
I saved it as a text file in my documents
You can't save a picture as text file... you will lose it.
Choose any picture format that forums allow to upload.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 16, 2008, 12:58:23 AM
Success.  :) Very good
Here's another helpful link:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=8982.0 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=8982.0)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lady Leddy on March 16, 2008, 02:12:17 AM
But, Guys, this is not a picture; we are talking about the time, how to set it properly.  It is working now, but I am trying to learn how to copy my screenshot of the text in my profile just to figure out the system. First, I did the screenshot so it would show "WHERE" as Tech had asked, and I saved it as a text file in my documents, then found that there is no way to copy and paste it, so I am trying to find a way to post it so I'll know next time --- but it is all text, no picture. I see that it posted in an unreadable size, so now what? ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: oldman on March 16, 2008, 02:24:19 AM
A screenshot is a picture of yoour screen. Use paint(or similar) to save it as a jpg.

Click on the image you attached to your post.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lady Leddy on March 16, 2008, 02:41:26 AM
Absolutely fascinating!  Thank you very much!!!
And, Bob, I have been reading your link; I'll get this terminology down yet, but another day --- have to go ----
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 16, 2008, 03:08:16 PM
but I am trying to learn how to copy my screenshot of the text in my profile just to figure out the system.
You can use Gadwin PrintScreen to get a screenshot (http://www.gadwin.com/printscreen/) or the free version of WinSnap 1.1.10 (http://www.filehippo.com/download_winsnap/?2173).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 17, 2008, 01:11:51 AM
How good is your math (http://static.videoegg.com/ted/flash/fullscreen.html?v=/ted/movies/ARTHURBENJAMIN-2005&cid=/ted/movies) ???

Highspeed internet access and Flash required.

I had trouble keeping up with him with a calculator.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 19, 2008, 02:57:31 PM
Find out Where any Telephone Number is Physically Located
This free service works for numbers worldwide.
http://www.tp2location.com/ (http://www.tp2location.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lady Leddy on March 19, 2008, 10:10:40 PM
For Tech,   Thanks, have you ever checked out FastStone Capture?   It's free (or was when I downloaded it, anyway) and I get good quality screenshots.  My problem has dissolved now, but I was trying to copy from my documents and I couldn't find a way to copy; I didn't have a problem with getting a screenshot --- but it's all in the past now!   Thanks; you are apparently always available to offer help --- how do you (and the others) do it? ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 20, 2008, 12:12:05 AM
have you ever checked out FastStone Capture?
Yes, but I'd rather stay with the free version of WinSnap 1.1.10 (http://www.filehippo.com/download_winsnap/?2173).

you are apparently always available to offer help
Not all the times I'm logged I'm at the other side of the computer ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lady Leddy on March 20, 2008, 02:23:17 AM
Quote
Yes, but I'd rather stay with the free version of WinSnap 1.1.10 (http://www.filehippo.com/download_winsnap/?2173).
Is there a reason you would like to share with us on this side of the screen?  I'm always wanting to know "why ---"; maybe I haven't grown up yet !!!

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 20, 2008, 02:41:58 PM
Quote
Yes, but I'd rather stay with the free version of WinSnap 1.1.10 (http://www.filehippo.com/download_winsnap/?2173).
Is there a reason you would like to share with us on this side of the screen?  I'm always wanting to know "why ---"; maybe I haven't grown up yet !!!
Do you mean why I keep WinSnap?
Well, it's free, saves the file automatically to the designed folder, take a lot of screenshot types (region, active window, etc.). It would be perfect if it takes timed (scheduled) screenshots (but some people will think it will become a spy tool...).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lady Leddy on March 20, 2008, 02:59:20 PM
Thank you; WinSnap does sound excellent.  If you have the time, would you please explain what "region" means? It may be a term related to photography, or?  It's probably really dumb of me, but I simply don't know what it means in this context.   ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 20, 2008, 03:55:27 PM
Hi Lady Leddy,
Region simply means a selected portion of your screen rather than the full screen.
Hope that helps explain the term.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 20, 2008, 08:12:09 PM
WinSnap options...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lady Leddy on March 20, 2008, 08:35:02 PM
Thank you, Bob, that was my guess --- glad you confirmed it.  FastStone is much the same, giving options of all kinds. It doesn't automatically save to a specific folder, allowing the user to decide what to do with the screenshot, but I like the options.  FastStone was recommended to me because of it's excellent quality shots --- by a really smart guy just like you and Tech and the other faithful helpers here on Avast ! ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 20, 2008, 11:17:07 PM
Your welcome Lady Leddy.  :)
Remember, the last Free version of FastStone Screnn Capture (version 5.3) is still available from MySharedFiles (http://home.comcast.net/~mysharedfiles/)
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=16922.msg269917#msg269917 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=16922.msg269917#msg269917)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lady Leddy on March 21, 2008, 04:34:41 AM
I'm happy to see that I have the last free version;  and now I also see that you guys know all about FastStone!  :) I haven't needed all the features it offers yet, but I'm glad they are there for any time in the future that I may need them!  I leave, shaking my head in wonder that you, Tech, are not impressed enough to use it!   ??? ::) ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 21, 2008, 04:19:33 PM
Quote
I leave, shaking my head in wonder that you, Tech, are not impressed enough to use it!
I've been using SnagIt (http://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.asp) for many years but it's not free.

If I didn't already own this great program, I would most likely be using FastStones's ScreenCapture program.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 21, 2008, 05:36:26 PM
Second one for the paid version of SnagIt currently on version 8.

Some time ago there was an offer of a free copy of an older version (worth watching out for) probably in the hope you will upgrade.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 21, 2008, 07:43:44 PM
Quote
Some time ago there was an offer of a free copy of an older version (worth watching out for) probably in the hope you will upgrade.
Unfortunately that offer has been "withdrawn by the manufacturer".  :'(

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 21, 2008, 08:22:46 PM
Very sad, I think once people try SnagIt they will stick with it and possibly upgrade.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 28, 2008, 02:28:17 AM
Golf 101 (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Smile/?action=view&current=golf-1_1.flv)

Should we call these "Tiger Rejects"  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: TedNelly on March 28, 2008, 04:24:24 AM
Golf 101 (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Smile/?action=view&current=golf-1_1.flv)

Should we call these "Tiger Rejects"  ;D ;D

Good laugh Bob......some of the situations look a tad familiar!!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 06, 2008, 11:56:39 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/Techsupport01.png)

No wonder so many people come here for help..... ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 10, 2008, 11:18:10 PM
The least expensive gas in your zip code
 
This is pretty cool. Yes, it even works in Hawaii ! 
Just enter your zip code in the site below, and it tells you which gas stations
have the cheapest prices (and the highest) on gas in your zip code area.
 
It's updated every evening.
 
http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx (http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on May 11, 2008, 05:46:24 PM
Hi bob3160,

Ever had a girl follow every move of your cursor with eyes. See for yourself here:
http://cubo.cc/

pol
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 11, 2008, 05:52:13 PM
Hi bob3160,

Ever had a girl follow every move of your cursor with eyes. See for yourself here:
http://cubo.cc/

pol
She's got the most bloodshot eyes of any one I've ever seen....  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on May 11, 2008, 06:03:01 PM
Hi bob3160,

What eyes would you have if you had to follow that amount of cursors through that site?

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 09, 2008, 04:32:31 PM
I remember when ...... (http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,146496/article.html?tk=nl_wbxsld)  ( I used to own one of these :) )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 10, 2008, 04:44:04 AM
A.A.A.D.D. (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/Funny/AAADD.html)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 16, 2008, 04:44:35 AM
Helpful hints…
==============================
 
A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a
Knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.
(hmmmmmm...)

============================================
Use empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords . It keeps them
Neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to. 
(Use paper towel rolls for large cords.)

============================================
For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put
Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't
Refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)

============================================
To remove old wax from a glass candle holder , put it in the freezer for
A few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside down. The
Wax will fall out.

=================================================
Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag, dipped
In baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease that is!).

====================================
Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt
BLUE!) use rubbing alcohol on paper towel.

=============================================
Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a pair of
Scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to throw
Away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that this would
Be much more economical. Now a box of S.O.S pads last me indefinitely!
In fact, I have also noticed that the scissors get 'sharpened'', too!!

=============================================
Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry!   Just pour a little hydrogen
Peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works
Every time! (Now, where to put the body?) LOL

======================================
Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal
For inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks.
Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't wash windows
On a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.

=======================================
Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a lovely
Light scent in each room when the light is turned on.

========================================
Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will
Smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels
And linen.

=======================================
Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3
Hours prior to burning.

=======================================
To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the
Flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt
And leave your artificial flowers looking like new!   Works like a charm!

=======================================
To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet , simply add a drop or
Two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to
A boil on stove top.

======================================
Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring
In tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.

=======================================
Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will
Keep for weeks.

=======================================
When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the
Corn's' natural sweetness.
                       <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
Another option for corn on the cob:   Remove about half the shucks!  Cut each end off the corn
and put corn (with shucks) in microwave.  Microwave about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per ear.
Remove from Microwave using a "hot mitt".  Continuing to hold with "mitt" - remove
Shucks - silks are easily brushed off.  Serve immediately.   Deeeeelicious!

.=====================================
Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on your
Forehead. The throbbing will go away.

=======================================
Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future
Use in casseroles and sauces ........ Left over wine? What's that? :)

=======================================
To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area
And you will experience instant relief.

======================================
Ants, ants, ants everywhere .. Well, they are said to never cross a
Chalk line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or where-ever ants
Tend to march. See for yourself.

======================================
Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still,
Leaves a lovely smell to the shine.

======================================
When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to
tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, and
then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.

==================================
Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer........
Clean a toilet.
Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and flush.
The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous  China.

=======================================
Clean a vase.
To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill with water
and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.

======================================
Polish jewelry.
Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse the
jewelry for two minutes.

=======================================
Clean a thermos bottle.
Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets, and let soak
for an hour (or longer, if necessary).

====================== ==============
Unclog a drain.
Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets down the
drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few minutes,
and then run the hot water.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 23, 2008, 10:51:58 PM
Broadband Providers Cap Monthly Usage (http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,146752/article.html?tk=nl_wbxblg)

Just another example of big business socking it to the public.
If the big Oil companies can get away with gauging profit margins,
why not let the big Telecommunication companies join the bandwagon.  :'( :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on June 23, 2008, 11:29:48 PM
A large number of UK ISP has a limit included in the package, some as low as 3GB some 5GB. There are however, some that purport to be unlimited, and some of those then pop-up the unreasonable use clause (what is unreasonable about using the supposed unlimited download they advertised) to ditch high bandwidth users.

The UK has only recently started offering broadband mobile where the user has a USB dongle to connect, most of these also start at a 3GB limit with an arm and a leg required should you go over that limit.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 25, 2008, 12:32:42 AM
Fill your car for $1.10 a gallon? (http://news.zdnet.com/2422-13748_22-191798.html?tag=nl.e550)

Hopefully I'll still be alive when this actually happens. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 25, 2008, 12:37:00 AM
The lightbulb of the future? (http://news.zdnet.com/2422-13748_22-192842.html?tag=nl.e550)
Luxim's plasma lightbulb
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 26, 2008, 01:59:53 AM
How does Apple get away with this badware behavior? (http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=1335&tag=nl.e622)
All of this just for a security update....... :o
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on June 26, 2008, 08:11:22 PM
How does Apple get away with this badware behavior? (http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=1335&tag=nl.e622)
All of this just for a security update....... :o
No Different than a program having Google or Yahoo toolbar checked by default ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on June 26, 2008, 08:42:21 PM
You're joking right, a bit different a toolbar (measured probably in KBs) to one or two full blown applications measured in the tens of MBs almost 95MB.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on June 26, 2008, 09:35:04 PM
You're joking right, a bit different a toolbar (measured probably in KBs) to one or two full blown applications measured in the tens of MBs almost 95MB.
Same idea. Wether its a tool bar, or a Full application such as Safari or Microsoft Silverlight.  Lots of companies use this tactic. Microsoft, Adobe, Sun, Google, etc. Apple is just joining the host of other companies already doing it.

We may not particularly like the way these companies do it, but its not hard to uncheck the box.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: lee16 on June 26, 2008, 10:13:40 PM
I must admit i am inclined to agree its not hard to uncheck a box, but then again for some it can be, most people won't know if they need it or not, or even how to use the programs properly.

But mac is right in saying alot of companies do it, we use norton anti-virus at work (yuck), and when i was renewing the subscription it turned out updating to version 2008 was cheaper so i went ahead, low and behold the next screen confirmed my purchase, i had to click NO to confirm it......
If i had done what most people had done and clicked yes (because lack of reading) it would of installed norton internet security at a bigger price....

So, apple is only playing alone, someone just put them in the spotlight recently.

--lee
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 27, 2008, 12:31:44 AM
Quote
We may not particularly like the way these companies do it, but its not hard to uncheck the box.
Tagging something as a security update and throwing in the kitchen sink isn't
exactly looking out for the consumer. It's big business at its worst.... IMHO
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on June 27, 2008, 06:39:44 AM
Quote
We may not particularly like the way these companies do it, but its not hard to uncheck the box.
Tagging something as a security update and throwing in the kitchen sink isn't
exactly looking out for the consumer. It's big business at its worst.... IMHO
If you look Apple is not tagging it as a security update. Its Clearly marked New Software.


(http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/images/apple_wasu.png)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 28, 2008, 03:09:27 AM
Quote
We may not particularly like the way these companies do it, but its not hard to uncheck the box.
Tagging something as a security update and throwing in the kitchen sink isn't
exactly looking out for the consumer. It's big business at its worst.... IMHO
If you look Apple is not tagging it as a security update. Its Clearly marked New Software.


(http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/images/apple_wasu.png)



This is the Applke Software Update Module.
What does NEW software have in common with an update of something you already have installed
on your system ???

Why not leave the items unchecked by default and give me the opportunity to check them if
I should want to also install the other products ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on June 28, 2008, 03:17:44 AM
Quote
This is the Applke Software Update Module.
What does NEW software have in common with an update of something you already have installed
on your system

Why not leave the items unchecked by default and give me the opportunity to check them if
I should want to also install the other products


You said Apple was tagging them as Security Updates, I posted the photo to prove that they are labeling them as new software and not updates.

As to why they are checking them by default? I don't Know, Why does Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Etc? Most likely they are thinking  some users will not notice, and then try the software and use it. Much like Adobe/MS/Google Etc.

Dirty Move? Yes. Is apple the First or the Only one Doing it? No.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 28, 2008, 03:22:42 AM
Quote
Dirty Move? Yes. Is apple the First or the Only one Doing it? No.
Fully agree with you Mac. 
It's dirty pool no matter which Company plays these tricks on their customers.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 04, 2008, 03:18:34 AM
The next time you receive some spam and have a little time on your hands,
try what this person did....
http://publishing.yudu.com/Freedom/Aih7i/DeleteAtYourOwnRisk/ (http://publishing.yudu.com/Freedom/Aih7i/DeleteAtYourOwnRisk/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on July 04, 2008, 09:56:37 AM
***

What Apple is doing is no different than Windows Update ... with one exception. Windows checks nothing and asks you to check what you want. Apple checks all and asks you to uncheck what you do not want.

How hard is either to do? Not hard at all as both are the exact reverse of each other. In both cases, it is not at a all hard to read, decide what you want or do not want, and make your choices. Why is it that no one complains that Windows Update makes you check what you want instead of doing it for your lazy butts? (By the way, please do not take that personally as it is not meant to be.)

I do not own nor use any Apple products but I feel it is unfair to accuse Apple of doing wrong when it is doing practically the same as too many other companies.


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 04, 2008, 05:04:24 PM
Quote
Why is it that no one complains that Windows Update makes you check what you want
Because they leave the choice of the downloads up to the consumer.
Without any action, nothing is downloaded. That's the way it should be.  :)
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on July 04, 2008, 08:52:34 PM
***

Quote
Why is it that no one complains that Windows Update makes you check what you want
Because they leave the choice of the downloads up to the consumer.
Without any action, nothing is downloaded. That's the way it should be.  :)
 


Which is part of the problem, Bob ... no one wants to be responsible for the actions taken. It is far easier to place the blame on others such as Apple, Windows Update, etc for downloads the consumer later did not want installed.

Each computer user, and especially those regulars on forums such as this, should be advocating the use of responsible actions for the security of our computers and of those who come here for help. It is each consumer's responsibility for the security of their computers as well as what is downloaded onto their computers no matter in what form the download is presented. The picture Tech posred clearly shows the difference in the downloads available. God forbid a consumer should have to read, think, and make a few mouse clicks to uncheck unwanted downloads that are clearly categorized.


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 05, 2008, 07:01:47 PM
I guess it's hard to understand:
if it's not checked, it wouln't be downloaded

If it's checked by default it will be downloaded

The first option (unchecked) can't do any harm to your system if you select the download
or update button.

The second option get's you the download and the junk you most likely didn't want.

This has nothing to do with Apple vs Microsoft.  It's all about looking out for the consumer not "Big Business"  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on July 06, 2008, 09:26:58 AM
***

Ok, Bob, you win. It's not hard at all for me to understand. I get your point but I guess you do not get mine nor the points the others posted. I'll not debate this subject anymore as this is my last post on the subject.


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 09, 2008, 04:23:00 PM
I seem to have run into a problem with my email.  ;D
Can any one help ???

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/NoEmailToday.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 09, 2008, 04:43:40 PM
Bob-is that cat a cousin of Garfields ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 10, 2008, 04:21:39 PM
I really don't know Dan. You know more about Garfield than I do.
Is there any family resemblance ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 10, 2008, 06:01:45 PM
Quote
Is there any family resemblance
none it looks like-except the cat is sleeping-which garfield does alot of and the cat is not fat like garfield who also eats alot ::) ;)

click on pic to 8) what happens ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 13, 2008, 07:12:29 PM
You Be The Driver
Do you have what it takes to be a BMW Sauber F1 team driver? Take on the three challenges of this online game - reaction, pit stop, and race - to determine if you have the nerves, precision and speed to compete in the world of F1.
You Be The Driver by Intel in cooperation with BMW Sauber. http://www.youbethedriver.com/

(http://i35.tinypic.com/2r38h20.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 15, 2008, 02:21:56 PM
A UPS Warning

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/UPS.png)

Careful, it's getting dangerous out there.  :( :(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 15, 2008, 04:17:26 PM
There is a Topic on the forums about a similar UPS thing a UPS Invoice, http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=37096.0 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=37096.0).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 30, 2008, 02:33:41 AM
This puts the Olympics' balance bar to shame.  Don't miss the final routine. 

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PRJxJdgc4Ng&feature=related (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PRJxJdgc4Ng&feature=related)

High Speed Internet access required.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 01, 2008, 03:11:34 AM
Internet Photos
 Fake or Real?
(http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/InternetPhotosFAKEorREAL.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 01, 2008, 03:26:07 AM
Got 7 wrong ;D I couldn't believe the Glass toilet cubical was real.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 01, 2008, 03:35:57 AM
Got 7 wrong ;D I couldn't believe the Glass toilet cubical was real.
Me neither and I have no intention of either using or watching it..... :) :-[ :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 06, 2008, 05:00:17 AM
Microsoft makes daring vulnerability sharing move (http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=1646&tag=nl.e539)
Will it make a difference ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on August 07, 2008, 03:35:03 AM
Microsoft makes daring vulnerability sharing move (http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=1646&tag=nl.e539)
Will it make a difference ???
Well it could have a big difference if it goes as planned. But if Malware writers get their hands on the information too(Insiders?), it would just give them advance notice too :-\
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Marc57 on August 07, 2008, 10:18:49 PM
Mozilla Looks Beyond Firefox With Aurora Browser

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2327333,00.asp

Wasn't Firefox 3 just released?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 07, 2008, 10:39:46 PM
If you sit and wait resting on your laurels others will pass you by. IE 8 is about to go into beta two and windows 7 (although not a browser) is in development and MS hasn't got the adoption of Vista that it would have liked.

IT is a fast moving business.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on August 07, 2008, 10:40:46 PM
Quote
The key components of Aurora include: natural interaction, continuity, multi-user applications, and context awareness.
Will it be only a browser or a suite of on-line applications? If the last is true, well, Firefox could stay there as a fantastic browser...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 08, 2008, 01:52:18 AM
11 free Windows Live services (http://microsoft.msn.com/Key=15797.Smn4.Q.CY.GMHyGf)
A Hotmail e-mail address, whether it's @hotmail.com, @live.com, or something else, is also called a Windows Live ID.     
   You can use your Hotmail address to sign into any free Windows Live service
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 24, 2008, 11:38:01 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/President.png)
Since I don't care for any of the choices in this years election,
I've decided to run for President. I hope I can count on your vote. :)
http://home.comcast.net/~MySharedFiles/Welcome to The Gostischa Family Online.htm (http://home.comcast.net/~MySharedFiles/Welcome to The Gostischa Family Online.htm)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: jerry12 on August 25, 2008, 01:01:34 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/President.png)
Since I don't care for any of the choices in this years election,
I've decided to run for President. I hope I can count on your vote. :)
http://home.comcast.net/~MySharedFiles/Welcome to The Gostischa Family Online.htm (http://home.comcast.net/~MySharedFiles/Welcome to The Gostischa Family Online.htm)
that was good Bob.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 25, 2008, 01:12:40 AM
Thanks, does that mean I can count on your vote ???   ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on August 25, 2008, 03:09:48 AM
Thanks, does that mean I can count on your vote ???   ;D

I will vote for the Senator from the State next to yours.

However, if you will make a campaign promise to reopen the off-topic forum.... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 25, 2008, 03:48:33 AM
Quote
However, if you will make a campaign promise to reopen the off-topic forum.... Grin Grin Grin
I don't control that and don't intend to promise something I can't fulfill.
I guess that's different from any of the candidates now running.... ;D

If you want off-topic, you could always go here (http://com2.runboard.com/bbob3160theforum/).  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: L. J. Kruidenier on August 26, 2008, 10:45:44 PM
I don't understand the articles. Can you help me please?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 27, 2008, 06:25:17 AM
I don't understand the articles. Can you help me please?
What articles ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 30, 2008, 12:24:15 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Smile/15033031.jpg)

Boycott-- this will work!!

Help me in boycotting Anheuser-Busch since they are sellouts to a foreign
country.

Drop your beer off at my house & I will dispose of it. We'll teach those sob's  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on August 30, 2008, 12:42:00 AM
Sorry Bob but i won't be able to drop these off at your doorstep ;)
Wonder if they are part of the buyout ::) ??? ;D
http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_airrunner/174915900/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 01, 2008, 10:07:12 PM
Clearly, politics is a game that is being played at our expense.
For that simple reason, it's always nice to be able to laugh at the political game. 
 
I ain't schmart enough to engage in all of the back and forth wordy rhetoric concerning the relative merits of the two candidates,
Odrama (the eloquent candidate that is an empty suit) and McCane (the old candidate that is a poster boy for term limits),
but the following web site (cut an paste it) says it all:
http://home.comcast.net/~MySharedFiles/VoteHere.htm (http://home.comcast.net/~MySharedFiles/VoteHere.htm)

If after you've seen this, you still can't decide who to vote for,
don't feel bad, I can't either.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 11, 2008, 12:55:20 AM
HEMA is a Dutch department store. Take a look at HEMA's product page.
You can't order anything ... and it's in Dutch -- but just wait a
couple of seconds and watch what happens.  Don't touch the mouse or
key arrows, it is all automatic!!  This company has a sense of humor
and a great computer programmer.  Turn on your sound!

click on or copy and paste:
http://producten.hema.nl/  (http://producten.hema.nl/)

Damien,
You could probably buy something from them since this is close to home. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on September 11, 2008, 05:48:07 AM
***

Hmmm ... that looks familiar, Bob.    ;)

See here ...

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg279510#msg279510


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 11, 2008, 06:47:45 AM
Good memory CharleyO  ;D
But we have added quite a few new users since then.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 28, 2008, 02:12:17 PM
I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG.
Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in
a We Deserve It Dividend.
To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000
bonafide U.S. Citizens 18+.
Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman
and child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up..

So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that equals $425,000.00.

My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a
We Deserve It Dividend.
Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.
Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.
That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.
But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket.
A husband and wife has $595,000.00.
What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?
Pay off your mortgage - housing crisis solved.
Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads
Put away money for college - it'll be there
Save in a bank - create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
Buy a new car - create jobs
Invest in the market - capital drives growth
Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health care improves
Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean - or else

Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks
who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company
that is cutting back. And of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.

If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do it...instead of
trickling out
a puny $1000.00 ( "vote buy" ) economic incentive that is being proposed by
one of our candidates for President.
If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out every adult U S
Citizen 18+!

As for AIG - liquidate it.
Sell off its parts.
Let American General go back to being American General.
Sell off the real estate.
Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.
Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.
Sure it's a crazy idea that can "never work."
But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!
How do you spell Economic Boom?
I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85 Billion
We Deserve this Dividend more than  the geniuses at AIG or the politicians in Washington DC   ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on September 28, 2008, 02:27:22 PM
Hi viewers of this particular thread,

Been at a page, don't wanna see it again, don't want the cookies of it, no memory of it in the history, just like I never been there, possible by downloading this add-on from here: http://site.voila.fr/closeforget/media/closeForget_0.5.0_fx.xpi
Further info at http://site.voila.fr/closeforget/index.html
Seems to me a nice add-on for our friend bob3160,

Damian
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on September 28, 2008, 02:36:24 PM
I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG.
Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in
a We Deserve It Dividend.
To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000
bonafide U.S. Citizens 18+.
Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman
and child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up..

So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that equals $425,000.00.

My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a
We Deserve It Dividend.
Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.
Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.
That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.
But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket.
A husband and wife has $595,000.00.
What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?
Pay off your mortgage - housing crisis solved.
Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads
Put away money for college - it'll be there
Save in a bank - create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
Buy a new car - create jobs
Invest in the market - capital drives growth
Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health care improves
Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean - or else

Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks
who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company
that is cutting back. And of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.

If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do it...instead of
trickling out
a puny $1000.00 ( "vote buy" ) economic incentive that is being proposed by
one of our candidates for President.
If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out every adult U S
Citizen 18+!

As for AIG - liquidate it.
Sell off its parts.
Let American General go back to being American General.
Sell off the real estate.
Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.
Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.
Sure it's a crazy idea that can "never work."
But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!
How do you spell Economic Boom?
I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85 Billion
We Deserve this Dividend more than  the geniuses at AIG or the politicians in Washington DC   ;D ;D
That all a$$umes that there is someone in charge that knows math and logic.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 28, 2008, 03:21:52 PM
Hi viewers of this particular thread,

Been at a page, don't wanna see it again, don't want the cookies of it, no memory of it in the history, just like I never been there, possible by downloading this add-on from here: http://site.voila.fr/closeforget/media/closeForget_0.5.0_fx.xpi
Further info at http://site.voila.fr/closeforget/index.html
Seems to me a nice add-on for our friend bob3160,

Damian
Most sites I go to require cookies.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on September 28, 2008, 07:55:39 PM
Hi bob3160,

Understand, you are not blocking cookies there, you clean everything out after you had enough of that page and do not wanna see it, just works like the cache cleaner but then for that particular site, you can go anywhere you want with this.
What you mention is when you do not accept cookies, or go there with Distrust add-on, but this is completely different,

pol
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on September 29, 2008, 07:39:15 AM
I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG.
Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in
a We Deserve It Dividend.
To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000
bonafide U.S. Citizens 18+.
Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman
and child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up..

So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that equals $425,000.00.

My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a
We Deserve It Dividend.
Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.
Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes.
That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam.
But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket.
A husband and wife has $595,000.00.
What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?
Pay off your mortgage - housing crisis solved.
Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads
Put away money for college - it'll be there
Save in a bank - create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
Buy a new car - create jobs
Invest in the market - capital drives growth
Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health care improves
Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean - or else

Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks
who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company
that is cutting back. And of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.

If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do it...instead of
trickling out
a puny $1000.00 ( "vote buy" ) economic incentive that is being proposed by
one of our candidates for President.
If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out every adult U S
Citizen 18+!

As for AIG - liquidate it.
Sell off its parts.
Let American General go back to being American General.
Sell off the real estate.
Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.
Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.
Sure it's a crazy idea that can "never work."
But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party!
How do you spell Economic Boom?
I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85 Billion
We Deserve this Dividend more than  the geniuses at AIG or the politicians in Washington DC   ;D ;D
That all a$$umes that there is someone in charge that knows math and logic.

The problem with that is the US is in huge debt: ever citizen owes a bundle of cash to people in all the other countries who lent them money. If the US government let AIG go bottom-up, AIG's international customers would lose out, and the rest of the world would come knocking on America's door, asking for their money back, and Bob would be looking at a demand for the personal repayment of a part of that huge debt, as would every US citizen, rather than dreaming of free money.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 29, 2008, 04:12:28 PM
Quote
Bob would be looking at a demand for the personal repayment of a part of that huge debt, as would every US citizen, rather than dreaming of free money.
No I would not. I didn't authorize this debt.  ;D
Had I made this loan, I would now have two choices.
1. Make arrangements to repay it or,
2. Declare bankruptcy if I couldn't pay it.

AIG has the same options so do all other Corporations.

Their mishandling of funds isn't my doing it's theirs so let them figure out how to resolve it.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: alanrf on September 30, 2008, 06:51:13 AM
Let's try to explain why AIG cannot be allowed to fail.

The whole financial sector exists based on a completely volatile and ill defined commodity called trust.

You and I deposit our money in a bank (because most folks think it is silly to stuff it in the mattress these days).  You and I trust that when we want our money again the bank will give it to us.

Meanwhile the bank takes our money and loans it to others.  The bank trusts that we (at not least all of us) will want all our money back at once and trusts that the loan will be repaid with the interest expected.

It is the interest from the loans (plus other fees they charge us for allowing them to hold our money) that makes the profits of the bank. 

Sometimes people do not repay their loans (remember it was our money that was loaned) so the law requires that banks make allowances for bad loans and keep enough liquid reserves to meet our needs when we want our money back.

Seeing the large pile of liquid assets that banks had sitting around the executives of the banks came up with an idea.  They could make a lot more money for the bank if they could loan out that money and get interest on it.  If they made a lot more money then the executives would get a lot more in bonuses and stock options.  What was the problem? The law.  The answer - let's buy the lawmakers (whose souls have been bought many times over by the corporate sector and are willing sellers to anyone with money).

So, the lawmakers were sold on the idea "if we get an insurance company to insure our loans so that if they are not repaid then the insurance company will cover the loss can we keep less money in liquid assets to pay our depositors?".  Having greased the palms of the lawmakers with silver it was made so. 

Guess which company is the insurer of choice for the loans of the major banks of the world?  None other than AIG.  Insurance too rests on trust.  People trust that the insurance company will pay up if needed.

If AIG goes under then so do the insurance policies on the loans of the major banks of the world.  Without those insurance policies almost all banks would become legally insolvent instantly and in the jurisdictions of most major economies would be required to be seized by local authorities and cease to carry out business (like Washington Mutual here in the US, almost like Wachovia today and like others in Europe).  Imagine a month end where virtually no company in the US and Europe could get the money to make payroll.

So that is why the government is running so scared and needs to bail out AIG.  It is the price we taxpayers pay for allowing our lawmakers and regulators to be bought and agreeing to companies continuing to exist that are "too large to fail".

By the way - you may think that institutions like the FDIC here in the US (and its equivalents in other countries) would take care of depositors.  Again the FDIC is an insurer - it is based on trust.  The simple fact is that the FDIC did not (and does not) have enough funds left in its (legally defined) limits to cover the potential of a Washington Mutual failure - which is why WaMu had to be sold instantly (and carry on business without involving the FDIC) and why Wachovia has been described legally as "not failing" (but was on the verge of doing so - and a couple more days of customers demanding their money would have done it).

The commodity that has failed so dramatically is trust.  Whatever happens next - it will take time to rebuild it - and where is there an FDR when we need one?       
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 30, 2008, 04:44:49 PM
Bailing out "fatcats" is never a good idea.
Beefing up FDIC if needed makes sense.
Donating funds to institutions who have made bad loans for the sole purpose of
being able to charge fat interest rates is NOT a good idea.
If you can't pay back your mortgage because it never should have been granted in the first pace,
then declare bankruptcy and let the bank hang.
Sorry, but if you and I took care of our finances in the same manner as all these business that are in financial
trouble, we would not get bailed out. 
Why should they?

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on September 30, 2008, 04:56:02 PM
Quote
Bob would be looking at a demand for the personal repayment of a part of that huge debt, as would every US citizen, rather than dreaming of free money.
No I would not. I didn't authorize this debt.  ;D
Had I made this loan, I would now have two choices.
1. Make arrangements to repay it or,
2. Declare bankruptcy if I couldn't pay it.

AIG has the same options so do all other Corporations.

Their mishandling of funds isn't my doing it's theirs so let them figure out how to resolve it.



I was talking about the US national debt:

http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/ (http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/)

AIG didn't make a loan: it insured some banks against home owners defaulting on mortgages. Those mortgages turned out to be duff.

Some of those duff mortgages were repackaged and sold to banks in countries outside the US- which are now suffering. AIG is an international company and if it went under, the world would suffer.

With the US hugely in debt, it can't risk pissing off the rest of the world, because it needs to borrow more, so sorry Bob, your pipe dream is never going to happen.

As Time said: They had a party, now you're going to pay...

http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1842123,00.html (http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1842123,00.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 30, 2008, 11:30:21 PM
Quote
because it needs to borrow more, so sorry Bob, your pipe dream is never going to happen.
All the more reason to say know and deny the bailout.
If you can't and wouln't bail out the little guy, then why treat the big boys any differently?
The other countries that bought these faulty loans also have no right to bailed out. "Sorry Charley"  ;D
Title: Installers Hall of Shame (Unwanted add-on)
Post by: Sesame on October 01, 2008, 02:38:40 AM
An interesting article from Calender of Updates (http://www.calendarofupdates.com/)

Installers Hall of Shame (Unwanted add-on) (http://www.calendarofupdates.com/updates/index.php?act=calendar&code=showevent&event_id=44514)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on October 01, 2008, 02:59:07 AM
Installers Hall of Shame (Unwanted add-on) (http://www.calendarofupdates.com/updates/index.php?act=calendar&code=showevent&event_id=44514)
Yeah... when you buy apples you could carry oranges to your home ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on October 01, 2008, 03:46:41 AM
 Apple Threatens to shutdown the iTunes Music Store (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/30/apple_threatens_to_shutter_itunes_over_proposed_royalty_hikes.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 01, 2008, 03:59:53 AM
Quote
"Apple may want to sell songs cheaply to sell iPods," he notes, "[but] we don't make a penny on the sale of an iPod."
I wonder if their greed will ever stop. Next they'll demand payment for their used toilet paper.....
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 01, 2008, 04:02:01 AM
Quote
Bob would be looking at a demand for the personal repayment of a part of that huge debt, as would every US citizen, rather than dreaming of free money.
No I would not. I didn't authorize this debt.  ;D
Had I made this loan, I would now have two choices.
1. Make arrangements to repay it or,
2. Declare bankruptcy if I couldn't pay it.

AIG has the same options so do all other Corporations.

Their mishandling of funds isn't my doing it's theirs so let them figure out how to resolve it.

I was talking about the US national debt:

http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/ (http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/)

AIG didn't make a loan: it insured some banks against home owners defaulting on mortgages. Those mortgages turned out to be duff.

Some of those duff mortgages were repackaged and sold to banks in countries outside the US- which are now suffering. AIG is an international company and if it went under, the world would suffer.

With the US hugely in debt, it can't risk pissing off the rest of the world, because it needs to borrow more, so sorry Bob, your pipe dream is never going to happen.

As Time said: They had a party, now you're going to pay...

http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1842123,00.html (http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1842123,00.html)
Having gone through a personal bankruptcy and still living with its consequences I think I would rather watch Homer Simpson and have Duff beer or two.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on October 01, 2008, 06:58:13 AM
Quote
because it needs to borrow more, so sorry Bob, your pipe dream is never going to happen.
All the more reason to say know and deny the bailout.
If you can't and wouln't bail out the little guy, then why treat the big boys any differently?
The other countries that bought these faulty loans also have no right to bailed out. "Sorry Charley"  ;D

Bob, the world has you personally by the nads to the tune of $32,637.80.

http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/

Where do you think that $425,000.00 you plan to award yourself would come from?

From the same people that lent you the $32,637.80.

Now if you tell those people to go whistle while AIG collapses, do you think they're more likely to...

a) happily lend you more money
b) refuse, scowl with an evil grin and apply a tightening grip to you previously mentioned nether regions?

 ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Marc57 on October 02, 2008, 12:52:31 AM
Infamous vendor of “AntiVirus XP” badware sued

http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=1980&tag=nl.rSINGLE
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 02, 2008, 01:26:20 AM
I think it should be a suspended sentence.






Hung by the neck until they learn not to do it again, but hopefully it will be a huge financial hit.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on October 02, 2008, 11:37:54 PM
Infamous vendor of “AntiVirus XP” badware sued

http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=1980&tag=nl.rSINGLE
I only missed avast into the recommended software there...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 07, 2008, 12:07:29 AM
Disguise Your Email Address in Newsgroups, Forums, Blog Comments, Chat

To avoid ending on a spammer's mailing list when you post to a web forum or a newsgroup, you can

    * disguise your email address by inserting something obvious into it.

If my email address is me@example.com, I can modify it to read me@EXAdelete_thisMPLE.com, for example. I will not get spam at that email address since all messages to it will bounce, but people who want to send me an email can still do so after they remove "delete_this" from the address.

Obscuring your email address does make sending mail a bit more difficult. But this is not always a disadvantage.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on October 07, 2008, 12:13:43 AM
You can use Spamavert Firefox extension...
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4533
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 07, 2008, 03:24:42 AM
Tech,
That only sets up a temp. email address.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on October 07, 2008, 03:26:58 AM
Tech,
That only sets up a temp. email address.
But you can't use it... instead, with Spamavert you can...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 07, 2008, 03:35:51 AM
Tech,
That only sets up a temp. email address.
But you can't use it... instead, with Spamavert you can...
Can't use what??? the email address I posted is an example of how to disguise your real email address
so that it's usable by a real person when following the instructions but, it's no good to a robot.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on October 07, 2008, 03:37:55 AM
It's no good to a robot.
Well... we're posting two different things... I'm telling about how to use a real email address (not yours) to receive a mail and do not reveal your own email to spammers...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 07, 2008, 04:07:51 PM
Tech,
I think your not understanding the post I made.  ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on October 07, 2008, 09:23:27 PM
Tech,
I think your not understanding the post I made.  ???
Never mind...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 10, 2008, 02:34:57 AM
Here's something else you can thank AIG and most of the banking industry for:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/HardTimes.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on October 10, 2008, 07:10:34 AM
Quote
US debt clock runs out of digits

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7660409.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7660409.stm)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 10, 2008, 12:04:57 PM
I wish I could figure out how to get the rounding off corrections to be forwarded to my bank account.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 10, 2008, 06:55:02 PM
Frank,
This economic crisis is world wide. It's not just something that effects us.
Your stock market is dropping as sharply as ours and the rest of the world is in the same pickle.
The bail out that was passed and approved by both our presidential candidates isn't doing a thing.
One of the reasons the majority of us called our legislators and told them not to pass it.
Even if you don't own any stocks, this will still effect you because your money isn't worth anything any more.


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on October 10, 2008, 09:48:02 PM
Imagine what a pickle we'd be in without the 'bailout'.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on October 10, 2008, 10:44:10 PM
Bob & Frank,

In 1973 a book was written about what is going on in the financial world today, it is titled The Vision (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0515032867/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all) by David Wilkerson.  You will be astonished by how accurate the book is!

The only answer to the mess we are in is 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."

The Senator from Illinois would lead us further astray than we are now!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on October 10, 2008, 11:23:54 PM
Hi rdmaloyjr,

Yes these are these days, read : http://heavenissoreal.info/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=5dfd0e20dd87e61f836011c91d2afa52&topic=3035.0
Will it not later be: "The great Babylon has fallen!"?
We live in exiting days. The only thing I can say is: "Have faith",

polonus

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on October 11, 2008, 12:34:15 AM
Hi Polonus,

Thank you for that link, you are a friend! :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 11, 2008, 01:06:10 AM
I hope Bayblon hasn't fallen as that is the forum theme I'm using ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on October 11, 2008, 01:12:54 AM
Hi DavidR,

Hopefully there is a difference between your 'Babylon' and "Babylon the Great".
Mind you that after her fall she still continues to be a lurking place for demons and uncleanness.
We find this to be true in false religion today where pagan demonic teachings are promoted
and where immorality runs rampant...

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 11, 2008, 01:21:52 AM
Imagine what a pickle we'd be in without the 'bailout'.
All the bailout does is blow up the balloon further so that when it finally explodes ( and it will) it will make
a greater bang.

Rescuing failed banks, insurance companies and, investment firms only leads us down a longer slippery slop.
They can't be rescued. Especially not with worthless paper.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on October 11, 2008, 01:41:11 AM
Hi bob3160,

It is the system that is failing now. When things are that far out of balance, what would you expect? This had to happen with all the production elsewhere (China etc.), and no real assets to back up the value of what money is pumped around. Now that people are aware of that being the situation, that's why we have this situation, and it is global...so they are seeking a global solution,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 11, 2008, 01:44:31 AM
Danien,
The global solution is to let it crash and start a new..... :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 11, 2008, 01:52:49 AM
Interesting 47 minute video:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9050474362583451279&hl=en
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 11, 2008, 01:59:00 AM
Lets see, 47 minute video @ 1min = xMBs * 47 = yMBs * dial-up @ 3.5-4.0 mins per MB = "oh my god it isn't that interesting" ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 11, 2008, 04:15:50 AM
Interesting 47 minute video:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9050474362583451279&hl=en

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/Balloon.png)

This nicely explains the expanding balloon that I talked about.
They keep blowing it up and up till it finally busts......
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: alanrf on October 11, 2008, 05:22:52 AM
I'm not sure what "Babylon the great" has to do with the current situation other than that human nature proves itself susceptible to perpetually repeating its mistakes over and again despite the warnings (or - rarely - the encouragement) of the accepted religion "du jour".

Of course the large banks and insurance companies will not be allowed to crash and burn - that is not at all in the interests of the corporate world that still controls the major economies of the globe. Most certainly here in the US they completely dominate the national legislature and the media. 

I have some hope that my vote for the senator from Illinois may, with a majority of my fellow citizens, make a slight difference to improve our lot.  I do not have the slightest doubt that very real change (as it always does) would happen if the banks and insurance companies were allowed to fail as suggested.  The resulting mass unemployment, mass deprivation and poverty would lead to a different structure.  It may even be a better one but let's not underestimate the pain and suffering that its birth would engender. 

The last time we went through such a cycle it took a global war to usher in the eventual real changes.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on October 11, 2008, 05:47:13 AM
Danien,
The global solution is to let it crash and start a new..... :'(

As I've pointed out before, the problem is that the people responsible for the reckless loans have passed the risk on to the rest of the world. The US cannot afford to let the rest of the world take the consequences of the failure of these loans because of its huge national debt- it needs credit and it's not going to get credit if it tells the rest of the world to go hang.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: alanrf on October 11, 2008, 06:04:40 AM
To follow on from the comments of FreewheelinFrank ,

the really really scary scenario is if the "rest of the world" for which read China, Japan and the oil rich kingdoms of the Middle East stop loaning to the US or worse yet want their money back.  The Iraq and Afghan wars have been largely financed by huge borrowing from the these sources rather than by increasing taxes here in the US (indeed there have been tax cuts here).  US military spending has doubled since the start of the current administration - the money has come from increasing the national debt rather than asking us to pay for it as we go.

If (Heaven forbid) the international community loses faith in US Treasury bonds as a reliable investment (as they have lost faith in just about every other available piece of paper) then we all might as well start looking for candles and learning survival techniques to see us through the next few years.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Marc57 on October 11, 2008, 08:44:07 AM
Lets see, 47 minute video @ 1min = xMBs * 47 = yMBs * dial-up @ 3.5-4.0 mins per MB = "oh my god it isn't that interesting" ;D

I think it's time we all pitch in and unchain David from his dial-up.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 11, 2008, 09:34:15 AM
Lets see, 47 minute video @ 1min = xMBs * 47 = yMBs * dial-up @ 3.5-4.0 mins per MB = "oh my god it isn't that interesting" ;D

I think it's time we all pitch in and unchain David from his dial-up.  ;D ;D ;D
Do you mean Give him a Loan
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: alanrf on October 11, 2008, 09:52:37 AM
Let's see if Iceland will give David a bailout for a move to broadband.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on October 11, 2008, 03:10:43 PM
Hi folks,

Cannot understand why DavidR did not choose the alternative of mobile Internet, stick in the modem USB that come free and pay per month for fa...ast(er) Internet connection, 21% of UK residents have this,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Marc57 on October 11, 2008, 03:25:20 PM
  Do you mean Give him a Loan


Nahh, I'll call GW and see if we can get him a piece of that 700 billion.  ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 11, 2008, 03:28:31 PM
Do you mean Give him a Loan


Nahh, I'll call GW and see if we can get him a piece of that 700 billion.

He needs high speed internet access not a balloon.   ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 11, 2008, 05:21:46 PM
Cannot understand why DavidR did not choose the alternative of mobile Internet, stick in the modem USB that come free and pay per month for fa...ast(er) Internet connection, 21% of UK residents have this,

I can:
a) with few exceptions, normal mobile communications aren't great in my area. I guess I'm not in the 21% ;D
b) mobile broadband (3G) communications are even worse.
c) assuming I could get a reasonable connection, cost (I don't need a load ;D I just hate being ripped off) high monthly charge and once they see how long I would be on-line etc. it isn't unlimited connection/downloads, etc.
So you would be likely to have to pay an even higher sum than the monthly charge.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on October 13, 2008, 02:51:11 AM
It is well that the people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning. ~ Henry Ford
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on October 13, 2008, 07:14:23 AM
***

It is well that the people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning. ~ Henry Ford

So very true !


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on October 14, 2008, 12:12:15 AM
Hi CharleyO,

This is how hard the financial crisis has hit Japan, monkeys are given jobs:
http://www.youtube.com/v/O1DBuFgt_Ug&hl=nl&fs=1

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 14, 2008, 12:26:23 AM
Do they belong to a union?   Do they have health care? etc. etc.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 14, 2008, 01:27:13 AM
Do they belong to a union?   Do they have health care? etc. etc.  ;D

A very powerful union, they have branches everywhere ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 16, 2008, 03:19:06 PM
Top 10 Websites to Download your Music legally for Free (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/10FreeWebsitesForLegalMusic.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on October 27, 2008, 01:04:49 AM
Australia to filter internet access: http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1399635276;fp;16;fpid;0


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 04, 2008, 01:54:24 AM
For all Americans, a reminder to vote tomorrow!!!

This is so cute, I promise you will love it.  It's totally non-partisan. Don't delete it till the very end, it's not that long.
LET IT RUN UNTIL THE FULL 1 MINUTE AND 8 SECONDS IS DONE.  I PROMISE YOU WON'T REGRET IT!

Click Here: Check out "YouTube - Vote True 2008" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svhq4C9HhUg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 10, 2008, 12:55:29 AM
Video of the 50 states (http://oldbluewebdesigns.com/mybeautifulamerica.htm)

(Turn your sound on.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on November 10, 2008, 02:29:16 PM
Video of the 50 states is nice and brings back memories.

We have The Trans Canada Highway that goes across the top of Lake Superior that is awesome and travels the seeming endless Prairie Provinces to be greeted by the looming Canadian Rockies just west of Calgary then a side trip to Lake Louise then through Revelstoke and Golden followed by the trip down to Vancouver and then up to Whistler/Blackcomb that I did one time way back. 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 10, 2008, 03:36:25 PM
64 Memories (http://www.pcworld.com/article/152528/article.html?tk=nl_wbxsld)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on November 11, 2008, 04:47:07 AM
iPhone surpasses RAZR as top selling handset (http://www.macworld.com/article/136696/2008/11/iphone.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 11, 2008, 03:12:57 PM
Your post doesn't mention the crucial bit, in the USA.

The RAZR is now a relatively old phone (first launched in 2004 with numerous updates along the way but still old) and new models will obviously take some of its market share and knock it of top spot, that is a fact of life. When I bought my new phone I checked out the latest RAZR and didn't really like it (http://www.mobilegazette.com/why-the-razr-is-killing-motorola-07x05x16.htm (http://www.mobilegazette.com/why-the-razr-is-killing-motorola-07x05x16.htm) and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_RAZR_V3 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_RAZR_V3)) and it didn't do too well in reviews. Personally I'm surprised it was in top spot to start with.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on November 11, 2008, 05:23:13 PM
Your post doesn't mention the crucial bit, in the USA.

The RAZR is now a relatively old phone (first launched in 2004 with numerous updates along the way but still old) and new models will obviously take some of its market share and knock it of top spot, that is a fact of life. When I bought my new phone I checked out the latest RAZR and didn't really like it (http://www.mobilegazette.com/why-the-razr-is-killing-motorola-07x05x16.htm (http://www.mobilegazette.com/why-the-razr-is-killing-motorola-07x05x16.htm) and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_RAZR_V3 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_RAZR_V3)) and it didn't do too well in reviews. Personally I'm surprised it was in top spot to start with.
The USA is where the vast majority of Apple Products are sold as Apple does not put nearly the mount of marketing effort  in international sales as it does US sales. About half of all iPhone sales are in the US for example.

RAZRs are everywhere and have been for years, the fact that iPhone is outselling them (and Blackberry) now is huge
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on November 11, 2008, 05:27:54 PM
I thought the title of this thread was 'interesting'.  ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on November 14, 2008, 01:04:59 AM
LCD Makers Express Regret over Price Fixing (http://www.macworld.com/article/136783/2008/11/lcd/article.html?lsrc=mwnws)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 14, 2008, 01:18:28 AM
Yes but the regret is having been caught and received heavy fines.

Hopefully the EU will jump on this band wagon and hit them with some heavy fines, like those imposed on MS.

I hate being ripped off.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 14, 2008, 11:56:26 PM
Did you know (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/DidYouKnow.wvx)

You need Windows Media Player for this.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 19, 2008, 04:26:16 PM
This is for all the pilots on this forum.
http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/Videos/Pilot.wmv (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/Videos/Pilot.wmv)
Happy Landing.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on November 21, 2008, 07:06:31 AM
***

Amazing Technology !

Quote


Emerging Technology Trends features technology that'll make you wish you were living in the next decade. But there are also some "advances" that you'll wish will never happened.



Read and see it here :

http://content.zdnet.com/2346-11422_22-249220-2.html


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 03, 2008, 02:35:12 AM
Red sky at night, Sailors delight.
I shot these pictures about 1 hr ago

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/th_RedSkythree12-02-08.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/RedSkythree12-02-08.png)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/th_RedSkyone12-02-08.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/RedSkyone12-02-08.png)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/th_RedSkytwo12-02-08.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/RedSkytwo12-02-08.png)

Click on the image for a full size view
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 03, 2008, 02:46:18 AM
I should chop those poles down they are ruining your photos ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 03, 2008, 03:28:44 AM
I should chop those poles down they are ruining your photos ;D
The neighbor might not like it if I did that.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: cod head on December 03, 2008, 10:58:22 AM
You could allways airbrush them out.I do mean airbrush and not hairbrush because if you are like me I have more hair on my chin than my head these days.I thought of having a facelift to pull the hair on my chin to the top of my head. ;D ;D ;D.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on December 03, 2008, 12:14:59 PM
I should chop those poles down they are ruining your photos ;D
The neighbor might not like it if I did that.  ;D ;D

My friend the Gimp says this is what Bob's view would look like if he chopped down the poles.

(Been playing with the clone and heal tools  ;D )

Apologies to Bob's neighbour for virtually cutting down his poles.

http://www.geocities.com/dontsurfinthenude/RedSkytwo12-02-08.png

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: TheSpirit on December 03, 2008, 02:46:21 PM
Deja vu or presque vu? Next step is to add a few nuclear missiles, making Bob a geopolitical superpower.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 03, 2008, 03:09:40 PM
I should chop those poles down they are ruining your photos ;D
The neighbor might not like it if I did that.  ;D ;D

My friend the Gimp says this is what Bob's view would look like if he chopped down the poles.

Now that looks much nicer, hard to see where they were ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on December 03, 2008, 04:26:01 PM
Deja vu or presque vu? Next step is to add a few nuclear missiles, making Bob a geopolitical superpower.


Done.

Pre-emptive strike launched before Bob's neighbour could complain about the missing poles.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: TheSpirit on December 03, 2008, 04:32:14 PM

Done.

Pre-emptive strike launched before Bob's neighbour could complain about the missing poles.  ;D

That's beautiful. I was thinking about Photoshopped missiles going the other way, Iranian style  ;D

Update: http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/07/iran-missile-ph.html (http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/07/iran-missile-ph.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 04, 2008, 04:09:42 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/RedSkytwo12-02-08fixed.png)


You could also use PhotoWipe (http://www.hanovsolutions.com/index.php?prod=PhotoWipe)  :)  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: cod head on December 04, 2008, 02:38:57 PM
Can yoy put the poles back bob,the birds have nowere to land. ;).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 04, 2008, 04:01:32 PM
Can yoy put the poles back bob,the birds have nowere to land. ;).

Here you go:

Red sky at night, Sailors delight.
I shot these pictures about 1 hr ago

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/th_RedSkythree12-02-08.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/RedSkythree12-02-08.png)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/th_RedSkyone12-02-08.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/RedSkyone12-02-08.png)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/th_RedSkytwo12-02-08.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/RedSkytwo12-02-08.png)

Click on the image for a full size view
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 05, 2008, 02:16:47 PM
Text2Music (http://p22.com/musicfont/)

Can you create a master piece Maestro ???  ;D

You'll find mine here (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/SoundFiles/Wishing.mid).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on December 05, 2008, 09:44:19 PM
***

Though it was not listed, I tried Text2Music with Opera. It worked but caused a problem with Opera in which Opera had to close.

Anyway, the program itself worked well as I let the music finish before clicking the box to send an error report to Opera.


***.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 06, 2008, 02:55:02 AM
13 Things Your Computer Person Won’t Tell You (http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/13-things-your-computer-person-wont-tell-you/article95455.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on December 06, 2008, 07:00:44 AM
13 Things Your Computer Person Won’t Tell You (http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/13-things-your-computer-person-wont-tell-you/article95455.html)
14. If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is.
15. Think.
16. Google it.  If it is in Google then you can read about it and make up your own mind.  If it is not then it is probably bad. 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on December 07, 2008, 03:22:53 AM
13 Things Your Computer Person Won’t Tell You (http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/13-things-your-computer-person-wont-tell-you/article95455.html)

I like this one:
Quote
10. If you want to see less of me, get a Mac. That's what we use. “Macs are actually a little bad for my business,” says Schildkraut.


Soooo True  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: TedNelly on December 07, 2008, 03:32:11 AM
Quote
10. If you want to see less of me, get a Mac. That's what we use. “Macs are actually a little bad for my business,” says Schildkraut.

Quote
I like this one:

What a surprise .: Mac :.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 07, 2008, 04:35:12 AM
Hi Mac,
It's nice to see that one of my posts was able to make you happy.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 08, 2008, 02:29:38 PM
Test Your PC With 10 (Mostly) Free Sites and Tools (http://www.pcworld.com/article/154726/test_your_pc_with_10_mostly_free_sites_and_tools.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on December 09, 2008, 08:57:29 AM
***

Thanks for that useful link, Bob.   :)


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 15, 2008, 02:18:20 PM
Wikipedia Censorship Sparks Free Speech Debate (http://www.pcworld.com/article/155156/article.html?tk=nl_wbxblg)

What's your take ?

I may be an old prude but naked pictures of underage kids shouldn't be allowed.
I personally don't consider it censorship but rather human decency.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: cod head on December 15, 2008, 02:39:38 PM
I definately do not think you a old prude.If you are I am to.Theres to many paedoes out there who look for things like this.I think you are spot on in not wanting it bob.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 18, 2008, 03:57:08 PM
MOUSE CALIBRATION (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/funny/MouseCalibration.html)

I've adjust mine and I can definitely say that my mouse is now smiling.

Let me know if you notice any difference.
Thanks  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on December 18, 2008, 07:46:44 PM
MOUSE CALIBRATION (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/funny/MouseCalibration.html)

I've adjust mine and I can definitely say that my mouse is now smiling.

Let me know if you notice any difference.
Thanks  :)

Its a long time since I cleaned my mouse ball and rollers.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on December 18, 2008, 07:51:07 PM
Bob, you've own me 5 seconds of loosing time ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hard_ROCKER on December 18, 2008, 08:39:26 PM
Lol ! Good one ! ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 18, 2008, 11:26:43 PM
Bob, you've own me 5 seconds of loosing time ;D
Tech,
Honestly, you can't really say that you didn't enjoy every bit of that 5 seconds.  :) ;D :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 20, 2008, 02:34:47 PM
Your comments, please. (http://www.runboard.com/bbob3160theforum)

Good, bad or indifferent. I can take it. ( I hope  ;D )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on December 20, 2008, 02:37:49 PM
Your comments, please. (http://www.runboard.com/bbob3160theforum)

Good, bad or indifferent. I can take it. ( I hope  ;D )
What about your other forums? Did you close them? I've registered in one of them if I'm not wrong...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hard_ROCKER on December 20, 2008, 02:49:41 PM
Your comments, please. (http://www.runboard.com/bbob3160theforum)

Good, bad or indifferent. I can take it. ( I hope  ;D )
What about your other forums? Did you close them? I've registered in one of them if I'm not wrong...

Wow i just realized that i am registered on this one. Sure been a long time since i visited ... ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 20, 2008, 03:06:27 PM
Your comments, please. (http://www.runboard.com/bbob3160theforum)

Good, bad or indifferent. I can take it. ( I hope  ;D )
What about your other forums? Did you close them? I've registered in one of them if I'm not wrong...

Wow i just realized that i am registered on this one. Sure been a long time since i visited ... ;D

To long maybe ???  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hard_ROCKER on December 20, 2008, 03:23:26 PM
Yeah i'll make some posts later Bob ... ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 29, 2008, 01:25:23 AM
POPCORN (http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/portable/video/x5odhh_pop-corn-telephone-portable-microon_news)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on December 29, 2008, 04:41:24 AM
POPCORN (http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/portable/video/x5odhh_pop-corn-telephone-portable-microon_news)

This is your brain:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl5gBJGnaXs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agT2GVNQjao <== do not sit in the back of a movie theater
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 30, 2008, 01:49:41 PM
E. Coli Engineered To Produce Important Class Of Antibiotic, Anti-Cancer Drugs (http://www.lockergnome.com/news/2008/12/29/e-coli-engineered-to-produce-important-class-of-antibiotic-anti-cancer-drugs/)
Just remember that there are always to sides to every discovery. This is the good side.
I wonder what other applications this new breakthrough will be used for ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 31, 2008, 12:09:35 AM
Click picture to enlarge
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/th_pt658.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/pt658.png)
Trailhead: PT Boat 658 - 5 min / 30 sec

During World War II PT Boats, wooden craft armed to the teeth, fought in all avenues of the war.
Years passed and they were slowly replaced or turned into motor yachts for civilians.
Now none exist in their wartime glory, save one. The journey from sunken and sullied PT grave
to restored and refurbished military splendor is one of dedication, donation, and determination.
Only the Greatest Generation could have pulled it off. Their goal was simple, their path was not.
This is their story.

Play the video: Trailhead: PT Boat 658 (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7693407296698216570&ei=3mPQSMCOIKO6gAP&cgsC)

DSL or Cable internet access suggested.  :)  Sorry Dave  :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on December 31, 2008, 12:33:50 AM
Hi bob3160,

These boats had very famous captains, like JFK, the remnants of this boat turned up at the Solomon islands in 2002, re: http://archives.cnn.com/2002/ALLPOLITICS/05/29/kennedy.boat/index.html

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on January 04, 2009, 06:03:02 AM
Some good news for a change
from Fred Thompson

http://www.silverbearcafe.com/private/12.08/goodnewa.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 04, 2009, 03:21:44 PM
Some good news for a change
from Fred Thompson

http://www.silverbearcafe.com/private/12.08/goodnewa.html
Wow, some one finally explained, in simple terms. how we got into this mess
and, how we should get out of this.
I now feel much better......  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 04, 2009, 05:33:33 PM
A Smile A Day Keeps The Doctor Away:
http://com2.runboard.com/bbob3160theforum.f1.t2 (http://com2.runboard.com/bbob3160theforum.f1.t2)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 07, 2009, 07:09:00 PM
I just received the following offer:
Quote
Today's Hot Deals Daily Summary:

  + Apple MacBook Pro 17" Notebook Pre-Order ($2799+

I have 2 questions:

1. Is this really a bargain ???

Last year I purchase a Dell 17" Notebook but it came with Vista and the cost was $799.00

2. Is a MacBook Pro really worth an additional $2000.00 ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on January 08, 2009, 03:52:46 AM
I just received the following offer:
Quote
Today's Hot Deals Daily Summary:

  + Apple MacBook Pro 17" Notebook Pre-Order ($2799+

I have 2 questions:

1. Is this really a bargain ???

Last year I purchase a Dell 17" Notebook but it came with Vista and the cost was $799.00

2. Is a MacBook Pro really worth an additional $2000.00 ???
Im betting your dell's hardware specs don't come close to whats in the MacBookPro. For example the LED panel in the MacBookPro is meant for Graphics professionals, it displays far more colors accurately than your average TN panel LCD thats in your Dell (although Dell does offer the option to upgrade your display when you are ordering). I would bet that just the screen of the MacBookPro costs over half of what you paid for that dell. I know that the processor that Apple is using costs almost half as much as your dell (the P9600 costs $348 in 1,000 unit quantities.) Does your Dell have integrated graphics or a discrete graphics processor?

You can not compare a budget laptop built on older chip technology to one thats built using the latest top of the line chips. Wither its a Mac or a PC.

EDIT: Just to compare I went to dells website and looked at their Studio 17 laptop. They dont even offer a processor option as high as whats in the MacBook Pro. The only graphics option is a 256MB Mobility Radeon HD 3650 with no way to increase the graphics memory. The Max amount of memory is 4GB, where the MacBookPro can hold 8GB. No Option for firewire 800 (does it have firewire at all?)

In Short its the hardware that makes the MacBookPro cost more, if you found a PC laptop (im sure they are out there) with specs clost to what Apple offers the price tag would be just as high.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: auslan on January 08, 2009, 05:32:22 AM
Well Bob it's a wonderful thing to have your own personal windmill. Everyone would like one i'm sure and they make great dinner time conversation pieces. Cheers Auslan.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 08, 2009, 03:36:12 PM
Whilst higher specs do cost more, but for it to be 3.5 times more expensive simply can't be justified. 32bit versions of Windows don't support more than 4GB and can virtually can't use over 3GB, so having the ability to have 8GB of RAM (not physically installed that would be extra), is of little use unless using a 64bit version of windows.

As far as a laptop goes, just how powerful a graphics (option, options, options, again, they cost extra on top of whatever the default) card or chip do you really need to support the 17" screen, it entirely depends on what you intend to use it for, or any such options are meaningless and cash wasted.

Firewire 800 is no deal breaker if you have firewire 400 or even USB2 if you don't have hardware hooked up that requires it, making a copy to external HDD, etc. that little bit quicker, is it worth the extra, just have a leisurely cup of coffee. I have an external HDD that supports eSATA and USB2 I had hoped to get the eSATA working as it is much faster, but even with a eSATA PCI-e card it won't work so USB2 only, but that really isn't any huge hassle when I do my backups to the external HDD. I have Firewire 400 on my PC but the external HDD doesn't support that so in my case firewire 800 would be as much use, none.

Bearing in mind this was sent to Bob as a so called Hot Deal, Pre-Order special, etc. etc. so I shudder to think what it would cost outside of this Hot Deal. I just can't see how this kind of price differential can justified, as this credit crunch bites harder the gap will have to close.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 09, 2009, 01:28:21 AM
Quote
I just can't see how this kind of price differential can justified, as this credit crunch bites harder the gap will have to close.
I'm still waiting to run their operating system on a dual boot. The tighter this crunch becomes, the greater my chances become.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on January 09, 2009, 04:23:24 AM
Whilst higher specs do cost more, but for it to be 3.5 times more expensive simply can't be justified. 32bit versions of Windows don't support more than 4GB and can virtually can't use over 3GB, so having the ability to have 8GB of RAM (not physically installed that would be extra), is of little use unless using a 64bit version of windows.

As far as a laptop goes, just how powerful a graphics (option, options, options, again, they cost extra on top of whatever the default) card or chip do you really need to support the 17" screen, it entirely depends on what you intend to use it for, or any such options are meaningless and cash wasted.

Firewire 800 is no deal breaker if you have firewire 400 or even USB2 if you don't have hardware hooked up that requires it, making a copy to external HDD, etc. that little bit quicker, is it worth the extra, just have a leisurely cup of coffee. I have an external HDD that supports eSATA and USB2 I had hoped to get the eSATA working as it is much faster, but even with a eSATA PCI-e card it won't work so USB2 only, but that really isn't any huge hassle when I do my backups to the external HDD. I have Firewire 400 on my PC but the external HDD doesn't support that so in my case firewire 800 would be as much use, none.

Bearing in mind this was sent to Bob as a so called Hot Deal, Pre-Order special, etc. etc. so I shudder to think what it would cost outside of this Hot Deal. I just can't see how this kind of price differential can justified, as this credit crunch bites harder the gap will have to close.

First David please remember that this is designed for graphics professionals not consumers, hence the high end graphics and display. Also while you do need a 64 bit version of windows to use more than 4GB of Memory you dont need to on the mac (it already supports more than 4GB).

Firewire 800 is Extremely important on this laptop as its for graphics professionals. Hi-Def Digital camera use firewire (most serious video cameras do) This laptop was never designed for most people to buy (thats why they make the $1000 macbook)

EDIT: Also look at the Mac Pro. Its is way more expensive than most people would ever pay for. It uses intel's Xeon processors so you know its considered a workstation class machine.

EDIT2:
Quote
Bearing in mind this was sent to Bob as a so called Hot Deal, Pre-Order special, etc. etc. so I shudder to think what it would cost outside of this Hot Deal. I just can't see how this kind of price differential can justified, as this credit crunch bites harder the gap will have to close.

$2799 is the retail price of the laptop, its not some special deal price. Apple does not run special deals except for Black Friday (Unless you are a Student or government employee).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 10, 2009, 12:50:46 PM
A Smile A Day Keeps The Doctor Away:
http://com2.runboard.com/bbob3160theforum.f1.t2 (http://com2.runboard.com/bbob3160theforum.f1.t2)

I really like:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/bob3160TheForum/Gas4.jpg
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 17, 2009, 01:02:07 AM
YoKenny,
I don't know if you or any one else has noticed but the prices are starting to climb again......

I just received this in an email notice:

"Hello IP-Adress.com member,

one hour ago we launched our brandnew Reverse IP tool.

Now you can find other hosts and websites on a web server
by entering a domain or IP address.

Check out your IP neighbours or any website, IP address or host.
This handy tool comes provides also tracing and whois functions in
the results. Here it is:

NEW: Reverse IP Search (http://www.ip-adress.com/reverse_ip) "
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 28, 2009, 01:40:44 PM
What Engineers Do When They Retire (http://www.chilloutzone.de/files/player.swf?b=10&l=197&u=ILLUMllSOOAvIF//P_LxP92A42lCHCeeWCejXnHAS/c)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 28, 2009, 04:51:30 PM
What Engineers Do When They Retire (http://www.chilloutzone.de/files/player.swf?b=10&l=197&u=ILLUMllSOOAvIF//P_LxP92A42lCHCeeWCejXnHAS/c)

Rube Goldberg would approve.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 31, 2009, 08:27:58 PM
Miracle On The Hudson (http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/miracle-on-the-hudson)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 05, 2009, 11:59:53 PM
Microsoft offers to just 'Fix it (http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-266236.html?tag=nl.e589)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 06, 2009, 04:24:05 PM
10 Most Amazing Google Search Tricks (http://techtracer.com/2008/01/06/10-most-amazing-google-search-tricks/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 12, 2009, 01:49:37 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/Picture25.jpg)

Miracle On The Hudson Update (http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/miracle-on-the-hudson-update)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on February 12, 2009, 02:41:21 AM
Miracle On The Hudson Update (http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/miracle-on-the-hudson-update)

Their goose was cooked:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Goose
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 16, 2009, 03:05:58 PM
Have you smiled yet today? (http://picks.lockergnome.com/t?ctl=1692113:57F5D8F0EFE1432D01F94842AAA97D95DECF19785874D84B&)
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 17, 2009, 11:34:55 PM
Why Comcast hates - and fears - the Internet (http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=397&tag=nl.e539)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 17, 2009, 11:43:46 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/ink-cost-calculator.jpg)
How much is your Ink Jet Printer costing you? (http://www.consumercalculator.org/printer_calculator.php?878afe68)

Sell the printers cheap - make the profit on the ink.

I've found sales where it's cheaper to replace the printer than it is to just replace the ink.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on February 18, 2009, 04:27:17 AM
Why Comcast hates - and fears - the Internet (http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=397&tag=nl.e539)
I though that Comcrap was its more common name.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on February 18, 2009, 04:31:15 AM
How much is your Ink Jet Printer costing you? (http://www.consumercalculator.org/printer_calculator.php?878afe68)

Sell the printers cheap - make the profit on the ink.

I've found sales where it's cheaper to replace the printer than it is to just replace the ink.
Island Ink-Jet is good:
http://www.islandinkjet.com
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: cod head on February 18, 2009, 02:10:29 PM
I bought a all in one printer,scanner,photocopier for £30-00p.Its a H.P.and your right Bob the inks cost that separate.I had ink allready installed and now buy Ry-man ink cartridges which are cheaper than H.P.and have three times as much ink in them. ;).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 18, 2009, 03:45:28 PM
I used to have an HP A3 printer and HP ink costs were horrendous.

For UK ink-jet cartridges you want to look at bonez.co.uk a weird name yes but my last batch of Cannon IP4000 cartridges worked out at much less than £1 each 15 cartridges for £12.35, delivery took that up to £20.34 or £1.36 each.

I wouldn't use them for photos but for all other print jobs fine.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: cod head on February 18, 2009, 04:31:03 PM
Thanks for that David,I will note this down for future use. :D.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 18, 2009, 05:05:43 PM
You're welcome, helpful when in a credit crunch and cash is tight.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on February 18, 2009, 06:38:01 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/ink-cost-calculator.jpg)
How much is your Ink Jet Printer costing you? (http://www.consumercalculator.org/printer_calculator.php?878afe68)

Sell the printers cheap - make the profit on the ink.

I've found sales where it's cheaper to replace the printer than it is to just replace the ink.

Thats why I switched to laser years ago. Currently using a HP LaserJet 1200 and I plan to get a Color LaserJet Printer when this one goes on me.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 19, 2009, 03:48:44 PM
Have a Product but can't find the Manual ???
OwnerIQ (http://owneriq.net/) helps you find it.
Locate hard-to-find user manuals,
discover new features, and realize the potential of the products you rely on.
OwnerIQ (http://owneriq.net/) pairs self-help and product information with a growing community of engaged product owners.

Free Registration is required. Once you sign up, create an inventory of your manuals,
based on products you own. You’ll have detailed information about your possessions stored for you on the site.
If and when there are updates, recalls, or other information released about your products,
you will receive an email to alert you.
Check it out. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on February 20, 2009, 04:06:52 AM
Czech president compares EU to Soviet Union (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090219/ap_on_re_eu/eu_eu_czech_skepticism_1)

Quote
The European Union has turned into an undemocratic and elitist project comparable to the Communist dictatorships of eastern Europe that forbade alternative thinking, Czech President Vaclav Klaus told the European Parliament on Thursday.

The ALWIL Team of the Czech Republic has great alternative thinking....

avast! is the best alternative to any other antivirus. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 23, 2009, 11:10:35 PM
ShareTabs (http://sharetabs.com/) - The easy way to share your links as tabs.

Click here's to see an example (http://www.sharetabs.com/?bob3160)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 27, 2009, 01:49:19 AM
Memories (http://geeks.pirillo.com/video/2300301:Video:1675182)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on February 27, 2009, 04:50:02 AM
“If we are all in agreement on the decision - then I propose we postpone further discussion of this matter until our next meeting to give ourselves time to develop disagreement and perhaps gain some understanding of what the decision is all about.”  Alfred P. Sloan

Quote
The best business decisions are made after open debate that includes dissenting opinions and arguments. Only great leaders allow this type of decision making. Alfred Sloan led GM for over 30 years, retiring in 1956. GM’s profit in 1955 had reached $1.2 billion ($8 billion in today’s dollars). It was on top of the world.
http://financialsense.com/editorials/quinn/2009/0226.html

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: alanrf on February 27, 2009, 08:56:38 AM
Is not 19/55/56 ancient history to most of the forum members ... apart from us dinosaurs?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 05, 2009, 05:46:27 AM
PrintWhatYouLike (http://www.printwhatyoulike.com/) , an online tool that lets you easily block out items on a Web page that you don't want to print.
It's a neat idea, and it works most of the time. But if the page you're printing requires JavaScript to be enabled,
it might not work perfectly. Play around with the tool  and lemme know what you think.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 06, 2009, 12:08:51 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/MacOnDell.png)

http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=127661156-98ec0b9bf7e2843a2a0b58f2ad773e46-bf&brand=ZDNET&s=5 (http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=127661156-98ec0b9bf7e2843a2a0b58f2ad773e46-bf&brand=ZDNET&s=5)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on March 06, 2009, 03:27:48 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/MacOnDell.png)

http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=127661156-98ec0b9bf7e2843a2a0b58f2ad773e46-bf&brand=ZDNET&s=5 (http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=127661156-98ec0b9bf7e2843a2a0b58f2ad773e46-bf&brand=ZDNET&s=5)

Ive been waiting for a chance to post this:

http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/38350?ts0hb&story=ts_mssub

Touché
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 06, 2009, 03:39:36 AM
Mac,
What does your link have to do with the post your quoting ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on March 06, 2009, 04:02:50 AM
Mac,
What does your link have to do with the post your quoting ???

Well then let me say something about the Dell running OS X.

It is widely believed that every intel based Mac has a special Apple designed chip (some form of TPM chip or other custom designed chip). And we know that the soon to be released Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" will be a intel-only release (No more PowerPC Support).

Since all supported systems will now have the chip, Apple can make the OS require this chip to function (or actually some software code on the chip).

This should make it much harder for PC users to pirate Mac OS X and install it on non-Apple hardware (Which will be proven illegal in the Psystar case).

EDIT: Article: http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2137787/security-chip-block-non-macs
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 06, 2009, 04:08:52 AM
Quote
This should make it much harder for PC users to pirate Mac OS X and install it on non-Apple hardware
Funny but I didn't see any mention of any pirated software in that article. Did you ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on March 06, 2009, 04:23:28 AM
Quote
This should make it much harder for PC users to pirate Mac OS X and install it on non-Apple hardware
Funny but I didn't see any mention of any pirated software in that article. Did you ???
People download the hacked OS X image from BitTorrent websites to install on their PCs, therefore pirating. I highly doubt those people are paying Apple $129 for the leopard install DVD (because it wont run on PCs until its modified).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 07, 2009, 12:53:22 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/Maxtor.png)
I have a new toy and haven't figured out how best to utilize it.
Any and all ideas are welcome.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 07, 2009, 02:04:17 AM
I have a new toy and haven't figured out how best to utilize it.
Backup backup backup uh uh :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 07, 2009, 04:15:26 AM
I have a new toy and haven't figured out how best to utilize it.
Backup backup backup uh uh :)
That should take care of about 1/2 of the drive.
What about the other half ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: alanrf on March 07, 2009, 05:16:31 AM
Next week's backup?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 07, 2009, 01:45:26 PM
What about the other half ???
Copy of your DVD, Virtual Machines...
Or you can send me the half of the drive by mail ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 07, 2009, 04:21:04 PM
What about the other half ???
Copy of your DVD, Virtual Machines...
Or you can send me the half of the drive by mail ;D
I tried Tech but it's to big to attach to an email....  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 07, 2009, 04:22:05 PM
Google Chrome...bundled with RealPlayer?! (http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=130724480-98ec0b9bf7e2843a2a0b58f2ad773e46-bf&brand=ZDNET&s=5)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 07, 2009, 04:35:00 PM
Sheriff: Craigslist is "single largest source of prostitution" (http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=130724438-98ec0b9bf7e2843a2a0b58f2ad773e46-bf&brand=ZDNET&s=5)
And I thought this list was just used to find local bargains ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 07, 2009, 05:38:58 PM
Google Chrome...bundled with RealPlayer?! (http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=130724480-98ec0b9bf7e2843a2a0b58f2ad773e46-bf&brand=ZDNET&s=5)

For me that would be a killer as I have avoided realplayer like the plague that it is (IMHO). I use real alternative if I have any file types that would use it.

When are they going to stop bundling all this Cr*p and let users decide if they need or want it.
Quote
Google Operating System’s Alex Chitu reports that the latest version of Real Networks’ RealPlayer comes bundled with Google Chrome and, by default, installs the browser.

So we don't even know if there is an option not to install it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 07, 2009, 07:58:08 PM
David,
If you download Real Player (I wouldn't), then you get Google Chrome.

When you download Google Chrome, that's all you get.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 07, 2009, 08:00:10 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/justhearit.png)

If you like music, this is pretty neat! (http://justhearit.com/) :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on March 08, 2009, 05:49:42 PM
Browser Vulnerability Statistics (http://tech.yahoo.com/news/zd/20090306/tc_zd/237849)

I would not have expected Firefox to have the most vulnerabilities. Opera has the fewest with IE and Safari not far behind.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 08, 2009, 06:11:56 PM
I guess when you add this (ActiveX had the 366 reported vulnerabilities) to IE then it doesn't look quite so rosy for IE.

Quote

In terms of browser plug-in problems, ActiveX had the 366 reported vulnerabilities last year. Java had 54 security issues, followed by QuickTime with 30, Flash with 19, and Firefox Extension with one. The Opera Widget had no reported vulnerabilities.

But again historical data is just that history, speed of patching and keeping your browser up to date tell a different story, so again it is the old adage, lies, damn lies and statistics.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on March 11, 2009, 02:02:30 PM
How Much Ink is left in that dead Cartridge? (http://www.macworld.com/article/139311/2009/03/ink_cartridges.html)

Very surprising. Really makes me glad I use a laser printer.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 11, 2009, 02:44:26 PM
How Much Ink is left in that dead Cartridge? (http://www.macworld.com/article/139311/2009/03/ink_cartridges.html)
Dead link?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on March 11, 2009, 04:09:07 PM
Link works fine here Tech :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 11, 2009, 04:16:43 PM
It is working here also.

I have a Cannon Pixma iP4000 and when the software says they are empty, they are bone dry, so absolutely no waste there, but I tend to ignore the the ink level is low warning and wait for it to say it is empyt. My (compatible) cartridges are transparent so it is easy to check unlike some manufactures using opaque cartridges.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on March 11, 2009, 06:33:13 PM
It is working here also.

I have a Cannon Pixma iP4000 and when the software says they are empty, they are bone dry, so absolutely no waste there, but I tend to ignore the the ink level is low warning and wait for it to say it is empyt. My (compatible) cartridges are transparent so it is easy to check unlike some manufactures using opaque cartridges.

I used to have a Cannon S300 about 3 years ago and it would leave quite a bit of ink in the cartridge after it stopped printing. So I found a Used HP LaserJet 1200  and love it. Much less money spent on ink and HP has excellent Mac drivers.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 11, 2009, 06:42:02 PM
I abandoned all HP products years ago when my then expensive A3 professional ink jet printer didn't have a printer driver for XP and they had no intention of providing. So to continue using a windows driver I lost much of the functionality I had with win98se (you can see how long ago this is) reducing a perfectly good printer to scrap.

So I think there is two sides to the printer driver support, I swore I would never by another HP product and for over 6 years that has held true. I vote with my feet and cash, another to fall foul to this policy is Sony after the rootkit issue I haven't bought a singly Sony item and that isn't easy.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 11, 2009, 07:36:29 PM
A lot of HP printers do not have, yet, a Vista driver... it's a shame!
It's just a way to force to buy a new printer... shame, shame... on this bad support.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 12, 2009, 03:17:30 AM
A lot of HP printers do not have, yet, a Vista driver... it's a shame!
It's just a way to force to buy a new printer... shame, shame... on this bad support.
One of the reasons I stick with Epson. I still have a printer that must be at least 10 years old and still works
as a network printer.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 12, 2009, 03:22:50 AM
If you ever run into a printer problem, this might help :   ;D ;D ;D
http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/smile-printer-problems (http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/smile-printer-problems)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: alanrf on March 12, 2009, 05:30:06 AM
I still have my HP Laserjet 4L, now still on its second cartridge and - when I use it - printing like a champ well more than 10 years into its life (now on an XP system even though it started life attached to Win95).

The only other printer I have is a USB attached HP Inkjet 930C (my main printer) that I bought on some special offer in 2000.  After rebate it was free.  I do not print photographs, I sometimes print coupons to save money at my local supermarket, other than that ... why print? Almost any other print function can be converted to PDF for saving  ... ok if a recipe is complicated I may just print it. 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 12, 2009, 03:11:22 PM
What program do you use to print to PDF Alan ?

The only option I have is print to my Image Capture software SnagIt, but it doesn't capture it at the same resolution as the original web page. So it is huge and pretty much worthless.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 12, 2009, 03:51:01 PM
I use doPDF http://www.dopdf.com/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 12, 2009, 04:16:04 PM
Thanks Tech, I have been using my friend google and found CutePDF, since I previously used CuteFTP I thought I would give this one a go but will certainly check out the other one.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 19, 2009, 01:10:21 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/UnzipOL.png)

Unzip your ZIP files online (http://wobzip.org/).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 19, 2009, 03:30:50 PM
Thanks Tech, I have been using my friend google and found CutePDF, since I previously used CuteFTP I thought I would give this one a go but will certainly check out the other one.

Update: Having used CutePDF for a while, I installed the doPDF have been using it and I think it is better in that it gives the choice to set a default folder to save files too. That for me is very welcome.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 19, 2009, 04:19:59 PM
Thanks Tech, I have been using my friend google and found CutePDF, since I previously used CuteFTP I thought I would give this one a go but will certainly check out the other one.

Update: Having used CutePDF for a while, I installed the doPDF have been using it and I think it is better in that it gives the choice to set a default folder to save files too. That for me is very welcome.
Glad to know, yesterday was released a new version ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 19, 2009, 04:35:54 PM
Thanks, downloading it now.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on March 21, 2009, 12:51:55 PM
-= WinRAR.. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 21, 2009, 01:18:28 PM
-= WinRAR.. ;D
???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on March 21, 2009, 02:32:39 PM
Video: The Obama Deception (http://bullnotbull.blogspot.com/2009/03/obama-deception.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 21, 2009, 02:58:09 PM
Video: The Obama Deception (http://bullnotbull.blogspot.com/2009/03/obama-deception.html)

We'll have trouble with politics here... ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on March 21, 2009, 03:19:14 PM
Video: The Obama Deception (http://bullnotbull.blogspot.com/2009/03/obama-deception.html)

We'll have trouble with politics here... ::)
It's not politics, watch & you will see it's about the shenanigans of the rich businessmen.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 21, 2009, 03:32:01 PM
Sorry, I'm not English native and some videos are difficult to follow... I'm watched some minutes of the video but it's not easy for me to follow. I've thought it was political.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 21, 2009, 05:53:03 PM
Video: The Obama Deception (http://bullnotbull.blogspot.com/2009/03/obama-deception.html)

We'll have trouble with politics here... ::)
It's not politics, watch & you will see it's about the shenanigans of the rich businessmen.
It is politics and doesn't belong in this thread.
It might work in the Off-Topic forum.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on March 21, 2009, 07:06:24 PM
Video: The Obama Deception (http://bullnotbull.blogspot.com/2009/03/obama-deception.html)

We'll have trouble with politics here... ::)
It's not politics, watch & you will see it's about the shenanigans of the rich businessmen.
It is politics and doesn't belong in this thread.
It might work in the Off-Topic forum.  ;D
Bob,
Obviously you didn't watch it long enough to see it wasn't about politics.  It was about money, about the few who will have it all & the rest who will have little or none.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on March 22, 2009, 06:39:35 AM
-= WinRAR.. ;D
???

-= My favorite extractor.. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: alanrf on March 22, 2009, 07:18:11 AM
David,

sorry for being so long in replying in this thread ... yes the program I have long used is CutePDF too.

I tend to ignore this thread when it gets polluted by unwarranted political opinions.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 22, 2009, 02:00:15 PM
Quote
I tend to ignore this thread when it gets polluted by unwarranted political opinions.
It isn't the thread's fault.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 22, 2009, 04:15:33 PM
David,
sorry for being so long in replying in this thread ... yes the program I have long used is CutePDF too.
<snip>

Thanks Alan,
I was a little surprised at a) how basic it was with no tweaking options, etc. when compared with the rest of the Cute range, b) it also required a further download when I installed it.

Where as the DoPDF one at least lets you set the folder to save the files to, a nice touch for me is that it actually launches the FoxIt PDF reader (my default) and displays the saved pdf. I found this handy to ensure it actually captured what you wanted.

Might be worth a try.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 24, 2009, 04:04:12 PM
There is nothing like having full control over your URLs
Here's one way to create one link to several selected URLs (http://1link.in/)

You'll find an example of such a multi tabbed, single click, selected link here (http://1link.in/bvdgt)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 26, 2009, 11:03:01 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/FutureLightbulb.png)

The lightbulb of the future? (http://news.zdnet.com/2422-13748_22-192842.html?tag=nl.e550)
 Silicon Valley's Luxim has developed a lightbulb the size of a Tic Tac that gives off as much light as a streetlight.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 28, 2009, 12:05:55 AM
Spring is having a problem.

Click pictures to enlarge
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/th_Spring01.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/Spring01.png)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/th_Spring02.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/Spring02.png)
Our trees are starting to turn green but the white of winter doesn't want to let go.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 28, 2009, 02:12:33 AM
Spring is having a problem.
Our trees are starting to turn green but the white of winter doesn't want to let go.

The folks up in North Dakota sure wish it was a bit gentler:
http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/03/27/north-dakota-fargo-red-river-flooding.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 30, 2009, 04:41:18 PM
The next time you have a Mouse problem, try the following:
http://www.2pad.com/?hrsm6rbg (http://www.2pad.com/?hrsm6rbg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: onlysomeone on March 30, 2009, 05:24:56 PM
Spring is having a problem.

Click pictures to enlarge
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/th_Spring01.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/Spring01.png)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/th_Spring02.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/Spring02.png)
Our trees are starting to turn green but the white of winter doesn't want to let go.

wow, the pictures look great!
they remind me of some computer game...  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 08, 2009, 03:30:33 AM
I just received the following from HotMail:
Hotmail Team says "thank you" for being with us for 10+ years

That's right!

It's been roughly a decade since you registered your Hotmail® account, and we just want to say thank you.

You've witnessed many dramatic improvements to Hotmail since it launched. Just imagine what the next 10 years will bring!
Back around the time you started using Hotmail...

Windows® 98
Was the hot new operating system!
   

Titanic
Broke every box-office record imaginable.
   

The Spice Girls
Were rocking stadiums from London to LA!



How long have you had your hotmail account ???  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on April 08, 2009, 04:22:51 AM
Quote
Hotmail Team says "thank you" for being with us for 10+ years
No free hotmail watch or box of chocolates or nothing for being with them all that time Bob ;D
Never had a hotmail account ;)
Quote
Back around the time you started using Hotmail...
You were younger than too Bob ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 08, 2009, 02:40:29 PM
You were younger than too Bob ;D
Yes but not wiser  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on April 10, 2009, 07:34:42 AM
***

Have any of you used this search engine?

http://www.searchme.com/


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on April 10, 2009, 09:56:20 AM
-= Looks nice.. but the effects would probably slow down my browser's startup.. But I guess when I get a chance to add more RAM I'll put it as a homepage.. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: onlysomeone on April 10, 2009, 09:57:35 AM
***

Have any of you used this search engine?

http://www.searchme.com/


***

Its pretty cool, but not the fastest...
For my everyday search its not the best choice, but it has a very nice interface :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 15, 2009, 03:36:58 PM
Descriptions and Fixes of Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) crash errors (http://www.techmetica.com/howto/descriptions-and-fixes-of-blue-screen-of-death-bsod-crash-errors/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 15, 2009, 04:43:54 PM
Descriptions and Fixes of Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) crash errors (http://www.techmetica.com/howto/descriptions-and-fixes-of-blue-screen-of-death-bsod-crash-errors/)

Hi Bob you need to modify your link the closing bold tag is incorporated in the URL. I corrected the above quote, you were missing the closing ] bracket in the first URL tag before the url Name.

Nice find though.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on April 16, 2009, 02:51:57 AM
You have to watch and listen! :) :o ;D
Susan Boyle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 16, 2009, 06:51:12 PM
You have to watch and listen! :) :o ;D
Susan Boyle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY)


I already did.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 16, 2009, 06:55:56 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/posterous_logo1.png)  A new Toy Posterous (http://posterous.com/)  is the dead simple place to post everything including:
PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, Flash games, images, MP3s, documents, and videos in a variety of formats.

Here's a sample:
http://bob3160.posterous.com/

Thanks to Steve Bass (http://www.techbite.com/newsletter/24/posterous-a-cool-web-repository) for this great find.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 18, 2009, 06:07:29 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/9images.png)
Nine Firefox add-ons to try (http://content.zdnet.com/2346-9595_22-289082.html)
Let us know which ones tickled your fancy... :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 18, 2009, 07:55:23 PM
Not too impressed only one that I might have a play with FoxTab it was the only one I even got so far as to click on the more information link.

Quote from: Note: This is an "experimental" add-on in Mozilla's directory, so you must be registered there to download it.
Note: This is an "experimental" add-on in Mozilla's directory, so you must be registered there to download it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 18, 2009, 11:51:34 PM
Cooliris (http://www.cooliris.com/) which is the second featured add-on is one
that I liked.
It might not be good for those of you with 'dial-up'.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on April 19, 2009, 12:06:02 AM
Hi bob3160,

Ever read this magazine online? It is free: http://www.net-security.org/insecuremag.php

pol
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 19, 2009, 12:27:45 AM
Hi bob3160,

Ever read this magazine online? It is free: http://www.net-security.org/insecuremag.php

pol
Nope,  ;D that's more up your alley. Much too technical for my old brains...  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 19, 2009, 01:02:42 AM
Cooliris (http://www.cooliris.com/) which is the second featured add-on is one
that I liked.
It might not be good for those of you with 'dial-up'.

I have now had a look at the information now and I feel it may have the reverse effect as it would be trying to load tens, hundreds, thousands of 'small' images into the 3D wall and that would just swamp what little bandwidth available.

I think when they talk about speeding up searches on images, youtube clips, etc. they mean making it quicker to find what you actually want not quicker loading, etc.

The idea of the 3D wall is you see the small image so you can effectively ignore those that don't really match what you are looking for, effectively filtering out the dross, so you can o to those that are closer to what you want.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 19, 2009, 11:08:16 PM
10 Great Tips for 2009 (http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/smile-ten-great-tips-for-2009)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on April 21, 2009, 02:58:59 AM
The embarrassment of American broadband (http://www.macworld.com/article/140109/broadband_embarrassment.html?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a38:g2:r2:c0.187629:b24001842)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 23, 2009, 05:28:57 AM
The Sistine Chapel
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/th_TheSistineChapel.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/TheSistineChapel.png)
Click to enlarge
Use the displayed arrow keys to move around the chapel, don't forget to look at the ceiling. 
Also, click the end button to enlarge the image to full screen.  This is the most incredible scan I have ever seen. 
Absolutely wonderful and beautiful.  Go up and down and all around. 
And look at the ceiling from the various alcoves and aisles.  Click on web site link below:
http://photoartkalmar.com/Photoart%20Kalmar%20high%20res/Gigapixel/Piaristenkircheflash.html (http://photoartkalmar.com/Photoart%20Kalmar%20high%20res/Gigapixel/Piaristenkircheflash.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on April 23, 2009, 12:37:42 PM
The Sistine Chapel
I always wanted to visit there but I never got the chance but that visual tour is quite impressive.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on April 23, 2009, 03:31:17 PM
The Sistine Chapel
I were there once. Magnificent!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on April 24, 2009, 03:57:00 AM
The Sistine Chapel
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/th_TheSistineChapel.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/TheSistineChapel.png)
Click to enlarge
Use the displayed arrow keys to move around the chapel, don't forget to look at the ceiling. 
Also, click the end button to enlarge the image to full screen.  This is the most incredible scan I have ever seen. 
Absolutely wonderful and beautiful.  Go up and down and all around. 
And look at the ceiling from the various alcoves and aisles.  Click on web site link below:
http://photoartkalmar.com/Photoart%20Kalmar%20high%20res/Gigapixel/Piaristenkircheflash.html (http://photoartkalmar.com/Photoart%20Kalmar%20high%20res/Gigapixel/Piaristenkircheflash.html)

Impressive art, but the beauty or ugliness of a chapel is what is preached there.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 24, 2009, 04:00:01 AM
The beauty of anything is always in the eyes of the beholder.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on April 24, 2009, 04:07:20 AM
Click & maneuver.

http://pulsar.esm.psu.edu/Faculty/Gray/graphics/movies/AppleStore5_4800r.mov

Requires QuickTime.

QuickTime Alternative (http://www.filehippo.com/download_quicktime_alternative/) or QuickTime Player (http://www.filehippo.com/download_quicktime_player/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 25, 2009, 01:36:57 PM
(http://img2.pict.com/ce/1d/1a/b841f495b949f597d4760ffa3f/ADgB9/2a2520my2520shared2520files25202.png)

A new place to store your pictures, share pictures, create screenshots to share, etc
(http://img2.pict.com/2e/a5/2c/e8b9522f685d5e271af3ed07ab/6GmX7/pictlogo.png)   Pic.com (http://www.pict.com/)

More information can be found at:
http://blog.pict.com/ (http://blog.pict.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on April 26, 2009, 02:12:17 PM
Ixquick offers you Privacy! (http://www.ixquick.com/)

Ixquick does NOT record your IP address!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on April 27, 2009, 05:53:26 PM
Phishing email i got today through my POP3 account

Dear Insight Broadband online Email Account Owner,

Important notice, harmful virus was detected in your account which can be harmful to our subscriber unit.You are to enter your E-mail address and password here {____________, __________} to enable us set in an anti virus in your user account to clear up this virus. we do need your co-operation in this, Providing us with this information we enable us insert in your account an anti virus machine for clean up.

We are sorry for the inconveniences this might have cost you. Failure to do this, we are sorry to let you know that your account will be deleted immediately to prevent it from arming our subscriber unit.

Thank you for using Insight Broadband,
We are glad at your service,
Insight Broadband Webmaster online.

no thanks...not gonna get out any info ::) ::) ;)
insight isp here knows about the email
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Alan Baxter on April 27, 2009, 06:04:25 PM
arming our subscriber unit.

Wow! Is that in Insight's TOS?  Better do as they say.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 27, 2009, 06:27:41 PM
Careful, there really are enough mugs out there who just might do it ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on April 27, 2009, 08:41:39 PM
Thank you for writing to Insight's Fraud and Abuse Security Team (F.A.S.T.). Every effort is made to follow up on all reports in a timely manner. All complaints are taken seriously and investigated fully.

just got this from my isp....they are not happy with someone sending out phishing emails using their name and etc >:(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 30, 2009, 03:06:54 PM
If you have a file to share and that file is big and you want the general online population to be able to access it,
you’re probably going to have to consider hosting it somewhere. If you have your own server space, then you can do this very easily,
but if you don’t, you’ll likely just pick one of the free online file hosts.
Of course, why only pick one when you can use a good number of them all at once?

Gazup! (http://www.gazup.com/) distributes your files to other hosts without any fuss.

Here is an example:
(http://www.gazup.com/screenshots/9d20f3908ec3402894665d49f1ccfde2_thumb.jpg)(http://www.gazup.com/share-image/kkXrk/code/)
Download mirrors: http://www.gazup.com/kkXrk-firefox_setup_3.0.10.exe-download-mirrors/ (http://www.gazup.com/kkXrk-firefox_setup_3.0.10.exe-download-mirrors/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 05, 2009, 12:45:58 AM
Presto! In ten seconds, you've got an Internet desktop. (http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=195603639-98ec0b9bf7e2843a2a0b58f2ad773e46-bf&brand=ZDNET&s=5)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on May 05, 2009, 01:14:53 PM
Presto! In ten seconds, you've got an Internet desktop. (http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=195603639-98ec0b9bf7e2843a2a0b58f2ad773e46-bf&brand=ZDNET&s=5)

For $19.99 I'll pass as I'm not a busy traveller on the go.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 06, 2009, 02:00:03 AM
Need an alternative to YouTube ? Try fliggo.com (http://www.fliggo.com/)

Here's an example (http://video2go.fliggo.com/) and it only took a few minutes to set up.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on May 06, 2009, 02:11:22 AM
I can see you just edited your post so the links weren't togeather. ;D
Fliggo is partners with Feedback so I'm not going to use there product at least for now. :-\
Huh? What was that? ???
Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! :o

-->Lol, I can't continue the story, but, I just might... :P<--

Edit: NEVER! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 06, 2009, 04:56:20 AM
Quote
Fliggo is partners with Feedback so I'm not going to use there product at least for now.
An explanation would be welcome.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on May 06, 2009, 09:52:32 AM
***

The end of the Internet :

http://mdesmond.com/end-of-the-internet/


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on May 06, 2009, 02:02:03 PM
-= Hope you like it..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxM1cnphLpw
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 06, 2009, 02:35:49 PM
Some very Interesting, Informative and, Helpful Web Sites (http://www.lockergnome.com/windows/2009/05/04/interesting-sites-i-recommend-for-the-community/)

How many did you add to your favorites ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on May 06, 2009, 02:36:41 PM
-= Hope you like it..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxM1cnphLpw

I like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oKFl57Jmok
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 06, 2009, 11:38:30 PM
IP-Secrets - all Infos about your IP-Address and more (http://www.ip-secrets.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 07, 2009, 12:12:21 AM
The 'and more' is very interesting, just goes to show what can be see when running javascript by default. I wonder if there are other elements that can be checked which could expose you to possible exploit.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on May 07, 2009, 09:33:10 AM
-= Hidden level in minesweeper..?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CH-Kx2sl9c
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 08, 2009, 01:28:41 AM
Try ip-address.com's new IP to location database.
http://www.ip-adress.com/ (http://www.ip-adress.com/)

How close to home did they come? (My identified location matches the zip code.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 08, 2009, 02:21:09 AM
Well it doesn't give UK post codes, but it was two counties out (said Cambridge), but you actual IP address could be almost anywhere with the way the UKs ISP structure goes.

I doubt there are many with a local ISP. There are lots of different ISPs but most of them piggyback of one of the main service providers.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on May 08, 2009, 11:02:47 AM
***

They can't find me ... says my IP is in Georgia.


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on May 08, 2009, 12:45:31 PM
Mine shows up as Hickory, NC so they only missed it by about 40 miles. Im guessing that it shows hickory because that is where Charter's Plant for our area is.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on May 08, 2009, 07:46:32 PM
Try ip-address.com's new IP to location database.
http://www.ip-adress.com/ (http://www.ip-adress.com/)

How close to home did they come? (My identified location matches the zip code.)

Mine got London right, although the little house is in the wrong place but close enough :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 11, 2009, 03:16:14 PM
Teaching Mac OS X a Few Windows 7 Tricks (http://www.pcworld.com/article/164535/article.html?tk=nl_wvxnws)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on May 11, 2009, 04:16:09 PM
Teaching Mac OS X a Few Windows 7 Tricks (http://www.pcworld.com/article/164535/article.html?tk=nl_wvxnws)
Everyone is on a Anti-Apple role lately as windows 7 nears.  ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on May 11, 2009, 05:46:52 PM
Mac OS X Snow Leopard nears the Final Stretch (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/11/apple_freezes_snow_leopard_apis_as_software_nears_final_stretch.html)

Apple is not going to be outdone by Windows 7  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 12, 2009, 12:43:38 AM
Teaching Mac OS X a Few Windows 7 Tricks (http://www.pcworld.com/article/164535/article.html?tk=nl_wvxnws)
Everyone is on a Anti-Apple role lately as windows 7 nears.  ::)
Please tell me what makes this post "Anti-Apple".  ??? ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on May 12, 2009, 03:11:37 PM
A Brief History Of Geeks

A geek is considered a technically oriented person. It has typically implied a 'nerdy' or 'weird' personality, someone with limited social skills who likes to tinker with scientific or high-tech projects. The origin of the term dates back to the late 1800s.
Before smartphones, social networks, and other must-have tech, it wasn't a badge of honor to be called a geek.
Here's a look back at the evolution of the nerds.
http://www.pcworld.com/printable/article/id,164267/printable.html

(http://i39.tinypic.com/ih4qqp.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on May 12, 2009, 03:22:49 PM
My favorite Geek:
http://www.nbc.com/Movies_Specials_More/SNL_the_80s/gallery/10.shtml#photo
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 12, 2009, 05:25:52 PM
More Geeks (http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blog/list?pageSize=15)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on May 12, 2009, 05:35:02 PM
Nice self portrait of you Bob ;D
Dam-and i thought i was old being 60 :)

(http://i39.tinypic.com/24pe1dk.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 12, 2009, 05:37:11 PM
I'd say he has a lot on his mind ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on May 12, 2009, 05:46:38 PM
Wonder what he does with it after he turns it into urine ::) ??? ;D

(http://i39.tinypic.com/fn7pkm.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 13, 2009, 05:28:11 PM
Intel fined record $1.45 billion (http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-10532-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=64481&messageID=1199440)

Not that my opinion matters but to me this is typical EU Bull.
It certainly doesn't encourage being big in any field.
Free enterprise is a thing of the past.
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 13, 2009, 05:37:26 PM
On the same day Microsoft shipped a bundle of patches for gaping holes in its PowerPoint software,
Apple followed suit, dropping a monster Mac OS X update to correct 67 security vulnerabilities.
(http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=3373&tag=nl.e589)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 13, 2009, 05:40:23 PM
Intel fined record $1.45 billion (http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-10532-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=64481&messageID=1199440)

Not that my opinion matters but to me this is typical EU Bull.
It certainly doesn't encourage being big in any field.
Free enterprise is a thing of the past.
 

Well if this statement is correct then no bull but foul play, regardless of the size of the company.

Quote
Kroes said Intel had pursued a strategy aimed mainly at excluding AMD by paying computer makers and retailers to postpone, cancel or avoid AMD products entirely.

So your idea of free enterprise is fine to pay someone not to hold competitors products. I hold no torch for AMD, they are already between a rock and a hard place and currently not much of a threat to Intel. I would hate to see them go under as with no competition, we all lose, I remember just how expensive Intel processors used to be but competition brought that down.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Marc57 on May 13, 2009, 06:43:55 PM
Intel fined record $1.45 billion (http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-10532-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=64481&messageID=1199440)

Not that my opinion matters but to me this is typical EU Bull.
It certainly doesn't encourage being big in any field.
Free enterprise is a thing of the past.
 

I expect them to do the same crap to Microsoft just because they bundle IE with the OS. My question is, If they ship 7 without a browser, How are you suppose to go on line to download the browser of your choice? pure bull.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 14, 2009, 10:51:13 PM
Google falters; Packets lost in key cities (http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=18064&tag=nl.e589)


Update:

Google Says Outage Caused By Traffic Routing Error (http://www.pcworld.com/article/164904/google_says_outage_caused_by_traffic_routing_error.html?tk=nl_ddx_h_topnews)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 15, 2009, 02:03:40 AM
OpenWith.org (http://www.openwith.org/)   
Quote
OpenWith.org provides detailed information about most file extension and links to free programs
that can open and create each type of file. All of us at OpenWith.org have found ourselves helping our parents
and friends open obscure file types time and time again, and decided that this information was best shared with everybody.
There are plenty of great programs out there that will cost you hundreds of dollars to do what you need.
What you probably don't know is that there is usually free software that is just as good. You just don't know about it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 18, 2009, 02:48:34 PM
How to Give Your PC a Windows 7 Makeover (http://www.pcworld.com/article/164532/how_to_give_your_pc_a_windows_7_makeover.html?tk=nl_wvx_h_cbstories)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: iddawg717 on May 19, 2009, 02:17:47 AM
I did a search for "ip-atlas" and found the site. Then I click on locate me. According to what I saw on the map I in central Australia  when actually I'm in central Florida. I think they need to do some work on it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 23, 2009, 12:35:08 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/logo.png)
Interesting website for the Karaoke fans among us. (http://www.karaokeparty.com/)  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 26, 2009, 12:55:22 AM
(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/FeatherPaintings/th_ui2ikad3df3c036viewattth12172f3f24e.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/FeatherPaintings/?action=view&current=53aed7f9.pbw)
Feather Paintings (Click the picture to view the slideshow)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 30, 2009, 12:55:39 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/mcafee_dangerous_search_terms.jpg)
Dangerous search words. (According to McAfee)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 02, 2009, 01:07:26 AM
Cars We'll Never See Again (http://bob3160.blogspot.com/2009/06/back-in-days-when-cars-had-style-and.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on June 02, 2009, 02:56:53 AM
Cars We'll Never See Again (http://bob3160.blogspot.com/2009/06/back-in-days-when-cars-had-style-and.html)

What about the BMW Isetta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1957_BMW_Isetta_(300)_Door_Open_(Lane_Motor_Museum).jpg)?  There's one parked in the driveway of drhayden (http://www.drbukk.com/images9/cebina.jpg)'s trailer (http://www.gazzola.us/MTP/Images/home.jpg).

He drives it daily to his place of employment (http://www.gazzola.us/MTP/Images/yk2-pc.jpg).



Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dijidog on June 02, 2009, 03:54:22 AM
 8) charge batteries  8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 02, 2009, 10:29:37 PM
How to add some Bing to your browser (http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=knowledge_center&articleId=9133845&taxonomyId=1&intsrc=kc_top)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 03, 2009, 12:23:00 AM
How to adjust the User Access Control ( UAC ) in Windows 7

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/UACWin7.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on June 03, 2009, 02:52:33 AM
How to adjust the User Access Control ( UAC ) in Windows 7
Seems a good an necessary improvement...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Marc57 on June 03, 2009, 03:38:51 AM
How to adjust the User Access Control ( UAC ) in Windows 7
Seems a good an necessary improvement...

First thing I did was crank it up to full.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: cinchez on June 03, 2009, 03:56:25 AM
hahaha me too^^ ;D

-AnimeLover^^
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on June 03, 2009, 04:41:06 AM
-= So far, thanks to that, there is less annoying pop ups asking "Are you sure"; "Is that your final answer?"; " Do you want to continue?"; "Really?"..! What the heck.. My bad memories of Vista..
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on June 03, 2009, 02:31:53 PM
How to add some Bing to your browser (http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=knowledge_center&articleId=9133845&taxonomyId=1&intsrc=kc_top)

http://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/2009/06/03

Now I'm going to have to learn Windows 7
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 04, 2009, 05:56:54 PM
Quote
Now I'm going to have to learn Windows 7
It's called progress or, how to go broke in a few Windows versions.....  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on June 05, 2009, 01:00:06 AM
Quote
Now I'm going to have to learn Windows 7
It's called progress or, how to go broke in a few Windows versions.....  ;D
What me worry:
http://www.zazzle.com/obama_what_me_worry_tshirt-235572780605650696

I just received my Income Tax rebate and due to being audited last year they went back a few years and found out that the computer screwed up back in 2004 and overcharged me about $1000 and I remember complaining back then but how can you argue with a government employe that's backed up by a computer.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 05, 2009, 04:42:03 AM
Quote
Now I'm going to have to learn Windows 7
It's called progress or, how to go broke in a few Windows versions.....  ;D
What me worry:
http://www.zazzle.com/obama_what_me_worry_tshirt-235572780605650696

I just received my Income Tax rebate and due to being audited last year they went back a few years and found out that the computer screwed up back in 2004 and overcharged me about $1000 and I remember complaining back then but how can you argue with a government employe that's backed up by a computer.
But you have avast!    ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 05, 2009, 04:26:57 PM
Snow Leopard and Windows 7: Two flavors of the same GUI? (http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=4507)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on June 06, 2009, 05:16:22 PM
-= Uncyclopedia-- The content free encyclopedia (http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/IQ)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on June 07, 2009, 04:36:49 AM
Snow Leopard and Windows 7: Two flavors of the same GUI? (http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=4507)
Im actually really pleased with Windows 7's GUI. There is not a whole lot of similarities this time around like the blatant rip off that Vista was (other than what is carried over from Vista). And the performance of windows 7 is amazing, I am dual booting it on my Lenovo IdeaPad S10 and it runs quite well on a Atom processor. Overall I think Microsoft has a winner with Win 7 and they did it without using the photocopiers this time :).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 10, 2009, 10:41:08 PM
Create your own custom start page for your browser (http://start.io/about)
(Registration required)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/about-safari-settings.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 15, 2009, 04:29:49 PM
This may be a little Off-Topic but worth a look. :)

Best Computer Fix for 2009

After going through a virus attack, losing a hard drive,
fighting off hackers, upgrading all my software, installing fire-walls,
being threatened with being cut-off by my email provider,
and a host of other problems...

I have fixed my computer...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShellFTP/th_ui2ikad3df3c036viewattth121e0c32d07.jpg)

NOW it works exactly the way I want it to..
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on June 15, 2009, 05:26:52 PM
Is that Linux or Microsoft Beer, and how many gallons is the hard drive   :P  :o  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 15, 2009, 06:15:49 PM
Is that Linux or Microsoft Beer, and how many gallons is the hard drive   :P  :o  ;D
Looks more like Miller Light....
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 04, 2009, 06:19:32 PM
Happy 4th of July to All
(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Happy%204th%20of%20July/th_800x600_2009-07-03_123033.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Happy%204th%20of%20July/?action=view&current=02760aad.pbw)
Click Image to view the slide show.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on July 04, 2009, 11:29:12 PM
Happy 4th of July to All
(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Happy%204th%20of%20July/th_800x600_2009-07-03_123033.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Happy%204th%20of%20July/?action=view&current=02760aad.pbw)
Click Image to view the slide show.

Need some background music though:
http://4everfloyd.com

We had a wonderful Canada Day and even the weather cooperated after a week of rain and clouds.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 05, 2009, 03:35:17 AM
(http://i44.tinypic.com/33f54dw.jpg) Everyone :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 06, 2009, 04:43:57 PM
Five Best Online Image Editors (http://lifehacker.com/5307419/five-best-online-image-editors)

1. Sumo Paint (http://www.sumopaint.com/web/http://www.sumopaint.com/web/)

2. Adobe Photoshop Express (https://www.photoshop.com/express/landing.html)

3. Pixlr (http://www.pixlr.com/)

4. Picnik (http://www.picnik.com/)

5. Aviary Phoenix (http://aviary.com/tools/phoenix)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 07, 2009, 04:36:56 PM
Get Google Gears Up and Running in Firefox 3.5 (http://lifehacker.com/5308487/get-google-gears-up-and-running-in-firefox-35)
Not recommended for the faint of heart..... :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 07, 2009, 04:40:07 PM
Not recommended for the faint of heart
so i guess it's not recommended for you Bob because of your age ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 07, 2009, 04:58:50 PM
Not recommended for the faint of heart
so i guess it's not recommended for you Bob because of your age ;D
Age wasn't one of the cautions.... I don't faint and there isn't anything wrong with my heart. :)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 08, 2009, 11:16:49 PM
Want to listen to Dave Brubeck, Ahmad Jamal, or Michael what's-his-name? Stick the name into Fine-tune Player (http://finetune.com/wii/player.php) and start listening. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: epp on July 08, 2009, 11:23:33 PM
Want to listen to Dave Brubeck, Ahmad Jamal, or Michael what's-his-name? Stick the name into Fine-tune Player (http://finetune.com/wii/player.php) and start listening. :)

They even have Percy Faith, too!  Not bad!  :)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 08, 2009, 11:43:09 PM
Want to listen to Dave Brubeck, Ahmad Jamal, or Michael what's-his-name? Stick the name into Fine-tune Player (http://finetune.com/wii/player.php) and start listening. :)

They even have Percy Faith, too!  Not bad!  :)


They even have Liberace..... :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on July 09, 2009, 12:47:34 AM
Want to listen to Dave Brubeck, Ahmad Jamal, or Michael what's-his-name? Stick the name into Fine-tune Player (http://finetune.com/wii/player.php) and start listening. :)

They even have Percy Faith, too!  Not bad!  :)


They even have Liberace..... :)

I'll stick to Pink Floyd  :P

Now playing:
Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_bvT-DGcWw <== much better version
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: epp on July 09, 2009, 01:30:00 AM
Want to listen to Dave Brubeck, Ahmad Jamal, or Michael what's-his-name? Stick the name into Fine-tune Player (http://finetune.com/wii/player.php) and start listening. :)

They even have Percy Faith, too!  Not bad!  :)


They even have Liberace..... :)

Noticed your links to Comcast.  If you have the Music Choice Easy Listening channel (channel 539 here), I'm sure at some point, Liberace's music will be heard on it.  I've already heard Percy Faith's a few times.  :)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 09, 2009, 04:10:34 PM
Want to listen to Dave Brubeck, Ahmad Jamal, or Michael what's-his-name? Stick the name into Fine-tune Player (http://finetune.com/wii/player.php) and start listening. :)

They even have Percy Faith, too!  Not bad!  :)


They even have Liberace..... :)

I'll stick to Pink Floyd  :P

Now playing:
Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_bvT-DGcWw <== much better version
YoKenny,
Now I know who knocked down the Berlin Wall.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 09, 2009, 06:04:48 PM
Use OpenDNS to surf safely with these tricks (http://windowssecrets.com/2009/07/09/02-Use-OpenDNS-to-surf-safely-with-these-tricks)

An excellent tutorial on using this free and highly recommended service.
I haven't been without it since I first discovered and recommended this free service
almost 3 years ago (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=16849.msg185494#msg185494).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on July 09, 2009, 07:20:45 PM
Use OpenDNS to surf safely with these tricks (http://windowssecrets.com/2009/07/09/02-Use-OpenDNS-to-surf-safely-with-these-tricks)
+1

Quote
An excellent tutorial on using this free and highly recommended service.
I haven't been without it since I first discovered and recommended this free service
almost 3 years ago (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=16849.msg185494#msg185494).
Using OpenDNS is as easy as falling off a log only safer.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on July 09, 2009, 11:57:42 PM
I use OpenDNS (http://www.opendns.com/), but ScrubIT (http://www.scrubit.com/) looks like another good free dns choice.

I've never used ScrubIT, but maybe someone here has....
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on July 10, 2009, 12:52:52 AM
I use OpenDNS (http://www.opendns.com/), but ScrubIT (http://www.scrubit.com/) looks like another good free dns choice.
Can anybody compare OpenDNS with ScrubIT?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on July 10, 2009, 01:30:51 PM
Hi malware fighters,

Small sister mail client now also for Windows. Some users, as are journalists and such are not too happy with to-day's mail retainment policy. Therefore Small sister was developed where you cannot see what set to whom: http://smallsister.org/2009/07/08/a-windows-beta-available/
You do not want BigBrother to sit on all your mails for 6 months, use this mail client...
http://smallsister.org/2009/07/08/a-windows-beta-available/

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 11, 2009, 03:52:19 PM
Have you ever wanted to print a portion of a web page only to find out that
editing the website is almost impossible and it's not really printer friendly.

Printerfriendly.com (http://www.printfriendly.com/) can make both of these chores simple for most websites.

Here is an example (http://www.printfriendly.com/print?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhome.comcast.net%2F~bob03160%2F).

( Doing this makes me realize that it's time to do some work on my website. :) )

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 13, 2009, 06:39:29 PM
Juggling

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ui2ikad3df3c036viewattth12271739e6d.gif)

I know this is "Off Topic" but someone really knew what he/she was doing when they put this together. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: OrangeCrate on July 13, 2009, 06:50:17 PM
^,

That's pretty cool.

 :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on July 13, 2009, 10:03:34 PM
There should be another thread titled 'very interesting' for that post, Bob.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on July 13, 2009, 10:21:55 PM
Juggling

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ui2ikad3df3c036viewattth12271739e6d.gif)

I know this is "Off Topic" but someone really knew what he/she was doing when they put this together. :)

Yeah, giffing about.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 14, 2009, 04:29:04 PM
Draw Diagrams & Designs Online (http://creately.com/)
from Online Flowcharts & Computer Networks to Web Mockups & Sitemaps. Easy, Collaborative and Smart.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Avast%20Forum/th_creately.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Avast%20Forum/creately.png)
Click image to enlarge
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 18, 2009, 01:00:53 AM
Fliggo (http://www.fliggo.com/) easier than ever to use and setup.
A great alternative to display your videos (http://video2go.fliggo.com/)
Let me know when you get your site set up. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 18, 2009, 09:00:44 PM

How Many Forum Members Does it Take to Change a Light Bulb?
1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed
14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently
7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs
1 to move it to the Lighting section
2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section
7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs
5 to flame the spell checkers
3 to correct spelling/grammar flames
6 to argue over whether it’s “lightbulb” or “light bulb” … another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid
2 industry professionals to form the group that the proper term is “lamp”
15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that “light bulb” is perfectly correct
19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum
11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum
36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior,
where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best
for this technique and what brands are faulty
7 to post URL’s where one can see examples of different light bulbs
4 to post that the URL’s were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL’s
3 to post about links they found from the URL’s that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group
13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add “Me too”
5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy
4 to say “didn’t we go through this already a short time ago?”
13 to say “do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs”
1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Marc57 on July 18, 2009, 09:09:34 PM
And one to post a link to the benefits of using energy efficient bulbs VS standard bulbs.  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 18, 2009, 09:18:17 PM
And another one to show the benefits of standard bulbs V energy efficient bulbs (of which there are many ;D).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on July 18, 2009, 09:24:08 PM
And dont forget the one to post that bulbs by company A are better than ones by Company M  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Marc57 on July 19, 2009, 07:38:19 AM
And another to post a link to company M's new ads called "Lightbulb Hunters"  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/marc57/5lardh.gif)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on July 19, 2009, 01:18:45 PM
and so, the "lightbulb" issue begins..
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: pete319 on July 20, 2009, 08:26:11 AM
and so, the "lightbulb" issue begins..
What "lightbulb" Issue, mine has blown
I am in the Dark
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 21, 2009, 06:24:41 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/th_Computer_hardware_poster_1_7_by_Son.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Computer_hardware_poster_1_7_by_Son.jpg)
Click to enlarge
If you need to identify your computer parts,
this will certainly help.
(http://sonic840.deviantart.com/art/Computer-hardware-poster-1-7-111402099)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: timcan on July 21, 2009, 08:18:50 PM
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/security/the-great--wifi-robbery-police-to-patrol-down-your-street-20090721-drqb.html (http://www.smh.com.au/technology/security/the-great--wifi-robbery-police-to-patrol-down-your-street-20090721-drqb.html)

 ::)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on July 21, 2009, 08:26:49 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/th_Computer_hardware_poster_1_7_by_Son.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Computer_hardware_poster_1_7_by_Son.jpg)
Click to enlarge
If you need to identify your computer parts,
this will certainly help.
(http://sonic840.deviantart.com/art/Computer-hardware-poster-1-7-111402099)
I only care about:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/1/1132365_fd5c479ec1.jpg
http://forum.avast.com/index.php
http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?act=idx
http://msmvps.com/blogs/donna/default.aspx
http://forum.hosts-file.net

Sitting here avoding the rain listening to 4 Ever Floyd on Internet radio:
http://4everfloyd.com
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 22, 2009, 12:26:59 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/th_Computer_hardware_poster_1_7_by_Son.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Computer_hardware_poster_1_7_by_Son.jpg)
Click to enlarge
If you need to identify your computer parts,
this will certainly help.
(http://sonic840.deviantart.com/art/Computer-hardware-poster-1-7-111402099)
I only care about:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/1/1132365_fd5c479ec1.jpg
http://forum.avast.com/index.php
http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?act=idx
http://msmvps.com/blogs/donna/default.aspx
http://forum.hosts-file.net

Sitting here avoding the rain listening to 4 Ever Floyd on Internet radio:
http://4everfloyd.com
YoKenny,
How do the links you posted relate to my post which is what you're quoting ???  I'm puzzeled  ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on July 22, 2009, 02:49:01 AM
How do the links you posted relate to my post which is what you're quoting ???  I'm puzzeled  ???
I don't care about chips nor connectors nor sockets nor plugs nor ports nor hard drives.

Its all just stuff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on July 22, 2009, 03:14:53 AM
and so, the "lightbulb" issue begins..
What "lightbulb" Issue, mine has blown
I am in the Dark

Forgot about a confused user that asks again: How many Forum Members Does it Take to Change a Light Bulb? because he didn't read the thread :P
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 22, 2009, 03:37:34 AM
How do the links you posted relate to my post which is what you're quoting ???  I'm puzzeled  ???
I don't care about chips nor connectors nor sockets nor plugs nor ports nor hard drives.

Its all just stuff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvgN5gCuLac
Quote
If you need to identify your computer parts,
this will certainly help.
If it doesn't interest you, then please pass it by....... :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2009, 12:40:09 AM
Try These 14 Smart, Handy, and Free Web Sites (http://www.aweber.com/b/zNAE#smart)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on July 24, 2009, 03:21:52 AM
Try These 14 Smart, Handy, and Free Web Sites (http://www.aweber.com/b/zNAE#smart)
Currently blocked by hpHosts HOSTS file:
http://hosts-file.net/default.asp?s=www.aweber.com
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2009, 04:05:45 AM
Then I suggest you fix your host file.... :)
Steve Bass doesn't post anything to be afraid of.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on July 24, 2009, 05:49:10 AM
Then I suggest you fix your host file.... :)
Steve Bass doesn't post anything to be afraid of.

I recommend you contact Steven Burn the author of hpHosts HOSTS file as he does help to prevent things that you should be afraid of:
Please submit sites to be removed to this thread
http://forum.hosts-file.net/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1658

I see that aweber.com is an email marketing outfit so if you can convince Steven then I guess it will be OK.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2009, 02:52:06 PM
Then I suggest you fix your host file.... :)
Steve Bass doesn't post anything to be afraid of.

I recommend you contact Steven Burn the author of hpHosts HOSTS file as he does help to prevent things that you should be afraid of:
Please submit sites to be removed to this thread
http://forum.hosts-file.net/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1658

I see that aweber.com is an email marketing outfit so if you can convince Steven then I guess it will be OK.
Not all email marketing happens to be bad. The newsletter I receive from Steve Bass a well known computer guru, contains a wealth of
information.
There are times when all of these black list's think they control the airways. I do my own spam sorting and don't rely on
someone else's censorship.
This again boils down to simple users choice. If you don't want to look at the link I posted or think that the judgement of
some black list guru is better then mine, then simply avoid this post.
After all the years I've been on this forum, I really don't recall sending any one to anything I haven't enjoyed myself first. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on July 24, 2009, 10:36:28 PM
Not all email marketing happens to be bad. The newsletter I receive from Steve Bass a well known computer guru, contains a wealth of
information.
There are times when all of these black list's think they control the airways. I do my own spam sorting and don't rely on
someone else's censorship.
This again boils down to simple users choice. If you don't want to look at the link I posted or think that the judgement of
some black list guru is better then mine, then simply avoid this post.
After all the years I've been on this forum, I really don't recall sending any one to anything I haven't enjoyed myself first. :)
I think I'll just add this to my Favorites:
http://www.techbite.com/Archives.htm

Where I can see:
Try These 14 Smart, Handy, and Free Web Sites
http://www.techbite.com/newsletter/35/try-these-14-smart-handy-and-free-web-sites

I just don't like signing up for news letters.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: hlecter on July 25, 2009, 02:54:26 AM
Sorry for being a bit late, but I just saw this:


How Many Forum Members Does it Take to Change a Light Bulb?
1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed
14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently
7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs
1 to move it to the Lighting section
2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section
7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs
5 to flame the spell checkers
3 to correct spelling/grammar flames
6 to argue over whether it’s “lightbulb” or “light bulb” … another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid
2 industry professionals to form the group that the proper term is “lamp”
15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that “light bulb” is perfectly correct
19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum
11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum
36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior,
where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best
for this technique and what brands are faulty
7 to post URL’s where one can see examples of different light bulbs
4 to post that the URL’s were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL’s
3 to post about links they found from the URL’s that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group
13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add “Me too”
5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy
4 to say “didn’t we go through this already a short time ago?”
13 to say “do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs”
1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.

And I miss one very important information: It must depend on how many of them are Evangelists.

I don't know in which direction the number would go, but I have my guess. Have you?   :)

HL
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on July 25, 2009, 04:52:50 AM
Are you mean how many of the lightbulbs are evangelists?  ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on July 25, 2009, 06:36:32 AM
Are you mean how many of the lightbulbs are evangelists?  ???

 It must have been because Evangelists are, might suitably be described, "notorious" for debates?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on July 25, 2009, 07:32:22 AM
Quote
It must have been because Evangelists are, might suitably be described, "notorious" for debates?

and for detect, identify, remove, and protect from, insidious malware   :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: hlecter on July 25, 2009, 11:06:08 AM
Are you mean how many of the lightbulbs are evangelists?  ???

Well, none of them I hope.   ;)   

I didn't get answer to my question, so here is a new one:

How many of the Evangelists are 'lightbulbs'?    :o   Let them shine and enlighten others.

HL



Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on July 25, 2009, 11:13:12 AM
Quote
Let them shine and enlighten others.

 Diffuse Interreflection.

 Surprisingly, what I've learned from yesterday's physics class could be applied here. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on July 26, 2009, 12:02:20 AM
Then I suggest you fix your host file.... :)
Steve Bass doesn't post anything to be afraid of.

Steven Burn of hpHosts is on top of this and has informed me that aweber.com will be removed on the next HOSTS file update.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on July 26, 2009, 12:57:25 AM
I think this qualifies as interesting ;)

On August 7 , 2009  
At 12hr 34 minutes and 56 seconds on the 7th of August this year, the time and date will be  
12:34:56 07/08/09
 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 
This will never happen in your life again??!!!!

-Scott-
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 26, 2009, 01:09:48 AM
Then I suggest you fix your host file.... :)
Steve Bass doesn't post anything to be afraid of.

Steven Burn of hpHosts is on top of this and has informed me that aweber.com will be removed on the next HOSTS file update.
I'm sure it will make Steve Bass Happy.
This to me is one of the problems with all these Host Files and link checkers.
There seems to be no real control about adding a website to the list and it takes a genuine effort to have
that same website removed from the list.  :'(
I know, I speak from a personal experience.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on July 26, 2009, 01:33:34 AM
Then I suggest you fix your host file.... :)
Steve Bass doesn't post anything to be afraid of.

Steven Burn of hpHosts is on top of this and has informed me that aweber.com will be removed on the next HOSTS file update.
I'm sure it will make Steve Bass Happy.
This to me is one of the problems with all these Host Files and link checkers.
There seems to be no real control about adding a website to the list and it takes a genuine effort to have
that same website removed from the list.  :'(
I know, I speak from a personal experience.

It takes a genuine effort to stay on top of malware as I know, I speak from personal experience as well.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 30, 2009, 01:17:25 AM
Microsoft-Yahoo ink 10-year search pact. (http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=21890&tag=nl.e589)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 30, 2009, 01:29:41 AM
Here's some more on the MS Yahoo agreement:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10298303-56.html?tag=nl.e404 (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10298303-56.html?tag=nl.e404)

Now if Yahoo had only except MS's offer some time back, they would have been rolling in money.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Sesame on July 31, 2009, 06:59:56 AM
Now if Yahoo had only except MS's offer some time back, they would have been rolling in money.
Yahoo stock has obviously dropped (http://www.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=NASDAQ:YHOO) some time around the deal was announced.  It seems, some people, including stock holders, take it that Yahoo admitted its incompetence in offering innovations to the society and that they are attempting to fill the blank with politics.

Well, that's off topic and I came here to inform that Gmail finally allowed users to use SMTPs of other providers (http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/07/30/gmail-kisses-on-behalf-of-goodbye-enables-support-for-third-party-outbound-servers/), which is basically good news for those who integrate their mail accounts to gmail.  Unfortunately, in my case, I couldn't let it work for some reason.  I have already complained of it to the provider and I wish you'd have better luck.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on July 31, 2009, 12:38:43 PM
Considering the Microsoft-Yahoo Venture :)
Click on pic to enlarge
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 31, 2009, 03:20:31 PM
I have never liked the Yahoo search engine, even before Google I used many other search engines, dogpile, ixquick was a really good one that wasn't media intensive (ideal on dial-up) and collated the results of multiple engines.

When google came on the scene, that was it, very clean uncluttered home page and excellent results and I haven't looked back.

I also never liked the MSN search either for much the same reasons, medial heavy. So I can't imagine what MSN (A.K.A. windows search, windows live search, bing)/Yahoo will be like, but it really will have to go some to get me off google ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on July 31, 2009, 03:44:27 PM
It seems google have been around for longer than you think, back before computers...

Don't forget your stamp ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on August 01, 2009, 12:44:21 AM
Yahoo is okay with purely technical issues. Quite a good second opinion I have always found.

Dont know about MSN, Live, Bing as I only really bother if I'm on Microsoft website. I end up on one or the other sometimes, but have no idea what is going on amongst that lot. A9 seems to have linkd in there sometimes as well. But I knd of take what I'm given with that bunch.

Google search box - especially unadulterated - mean and lean. Always reach there first. My instant internet on most my computers. The online profile is igoogle + password.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 01, 2009, 02:25:36 AM
Top antispyware software (http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-10298828-12.html)

I think I managed to get a little plug in for avast! 5  - See reply #14. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on August 03, 2009, 11:26:50 AM
New False Positive/issue in Avira Products!!!

Intel website blocked as potentially dangerous website

http://forum.avira.com/wbb/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=95854
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 04, 2009, 11:48:33 PM
This is fairly close to my actual location:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/MyIP.png)

Where are you located ???
http://www.ip-adress.com/ (http://www.ip-adress.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on August 04, 2009, 11:54:10 PM
This is fairly close to my actual location:

http://sendstudio.ip-adress.com/link.php?M=59811&N=57&L=2&F=H

Where are you located ???
http://www.ip-adress.com/ (http://www.ip-adress.com/)
I guess it would not detect mine recently, because Iran has started 2 new data-center and Iranian users/clients don't connect to internet with their own IP anymore...

Iran is using these data-centers to have a more strong content filtering and all Iranian connect to internet with same IP!! what we have inside Iran is intranet connect to Iran data-center and then access to internet...

it's not matter and is good in some reason!! for example it's good because it would be more diffuclt for hackers to find my real IP and it's bad sometimes because it cause some problem during download files from free servers such as RapidShare because it detect all Iranian clients as a user and says you are currently downloading a file and without premium account we cannot download from that server.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on August 05, 2009, 01:07:54 AM
Do Computers Make Planes Less or More Safe? (http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/story?id=8236562&page=1)

A Look at Whether Increased Automation Means that Planes Will be More Dangerous
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Sesame on August 05, 2009, 06:13:51 PM
From release notes on Firefox 3.5.2 (http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-46.html).
Quote
Mozilla add-on developer and community member Wladimir Palant reported broken functionality on pages that had a Link: HTTP header when an add-on was installed which implemented a Content Policy in JavaScript, such as AdBlock Plus or NoScript. Mozilla security researcher moz_bug_r_a4 demonstrated that the broken functionality was due to the window's global object receiving an incorrect security wrapper and that this issue could be used to execute arbitrary JavaScript with chrome privileges.
I find this is an interesting case since some Firefox addons which normally considered as security enhancements can do the exact opposite.   :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Alan Baxter on August 06, 2009, 06:42:13 AM
Indeed.  At least it's fixed in Fx 3.5.2.

By the way, Secunia has listed a Highly Critical unpatched vulnerability in the latest version of Fx3.0.x, i.e. Fx 3.0.13.  http://secunia.com/advisories/36088/
Might be a good idea for users that haven't updated to Fx 3.5.2 to do that now.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Black3agl3 on August 06, 2009, 06:02:05 PM
Indeed.  At least it's fixed in Fx 3.5.2.

By the way, Secunia has listed a Highly Critical unpatched vulnerability in the latest version of Fx3.0.x, i.e. Fx 3.0.13.  http://secunia.com/advisories/36088/
Might be a good idea for users that haven't updated to Fx 3.5.2 to do that now.
If one does not use firefox, is one at risk if one does not update?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 06, 2009, 06:04:01 PM
Massacre Gmail Ads with These Two Sentences (and Some Tragic Words) (http://lifehacker.com/5330642/massacre-gmail-ads-with-these-two-sentences-and-some-tragic-words?skyline=true&s=x)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on August 06, 2009, 06:16:49 PM
Massacre Gmail Ads with These Two Sentences (and Some Tragic Words) (http://lifehacker.com/5330642/massacre-gmail-ads-with-these-two-sentences-and-some-tragic-words?skyline=true&s=x)

;D ;D

just be careful how/when you use them... ;)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on August 06, 2009, 07:24:55 PM
Indeed.  At least it's fixed in Fx 3.5.2.

By the way, Secunia has listed a Highly Critical unpatched vulnerability in the latest version of Fx3.0.x, i.e. Fx 3.0.13.  http://secunia.com/advisories/36088/
Might be a good idea for users that haven't updated to Fx 3.5.2 to do that now.
If one does not use firefox, is one at risk if one does not update?

I don't use Firefox so I don't worry.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 08, 2009, 11:07:22 PM
(http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/Z4J0fW7oRNA/default.jpg)
Quick fingers. :)
http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/Videos/TommyJohnsoBoogieWoogie.html (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/Videos/TommyJohnsoBoogieWoogie.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on August 09, 2009, 09:33:01 AM
http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/Videos/TommyJohnsoBoogieWoogie.html (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/Videos/TommyJohnsoBoogieWoogie.html)

 Here's my bet from our country.

 10 Year Old Enzo Plays Fantasie Impromptu (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQYYT3qlTu4)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: lee16 on August 09, 2009, 09:52:59 AM
Quote
Where are you located Huh
http://www.ip-adress.com/

Finds my correct town, is pretty impressive, if not slightly worrying that they can't spell "address" correctly  ;D

--lee
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Black3agl3 on August 09, 2009, 01:48:38 PM
[If the application is installed on your system then it should be kept up-to-date.
Thx for letting me know...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 09, 2009, 05:27:07 PM
National Geographic - Some of their Best
(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/National%20Geographic/th_ui2ikad3df3c036viewattth122ff6e6bbf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/National%20Geographic/?action=view&current=214ddbe9.pbw)
Click Image to view the slide show.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: pete319 on August 10, 2009, 11:58:20 AM
Thankyou bob3160

There is some amazing pictures there. Very glad you posted the link, image ;)

Pete
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 10, 2009, 04:25:37 PM
Five Best Video Players (http://feedblitz.com/r.asp?l=40352426&f=379971&u=18573523) ; according to lifehacker. :)

I still happen to like jetAudio (http://download.cnet.com/JetAudio-Basic/3000-2141_4-10013740.html) (Don't let the word audio fool you.)  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Sesame on August 10, 2009, 05:29:16 PM
As expected from Lifehacker, the taste is rather geeky.  Probably for their taste, JetAudio is more for mass market, if it's not from larger companies such as Apple.
I still happen to like jetAudio (http://download.cnet.com/JetAudio-Basic/3000-2141_4-10013740.html) (Don't let the word audio fool you.)  :)
Yes, it's all-round media player now...the name simply indicates that it has been around for quite a long time now.  I used to have it on my PC but nowadays I get rather "geekier."  ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on August 11, 2009, 01:19:18 PM
(http://i25.tinypic.com/24q1w82.jpg)
The world's most simple and inexpensive global position locator. Most systems cost hundreds of dollars and take a fair amount of time to learn and use. Ultra Easy Internet Locator does it all in seconds, with little or no learning curve and at a cost that can't be beat: free!
Ultra Easy Internet Locator uses a highly advanced global position locator algorithm known as 'Internet Global User Exact Specific Site.' Try it yourself.
http://www.darnay.com/iec/features/locator/index.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on August 11, 2009, 02:05:47 PM
very accurate  ;D  ;D so is this

http://www.themobiletracker.com/english/index.html   :o
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on August 11, 2009, 02:48:54 PM
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2vttzqw.jpg)
no thanks..
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on August 11, 2009, 03:52:39 PM
Linkscanner and siteadvisor is green......
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 12, 2009, 10:55:43 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/DSC_7260_610x405.jpg)
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10307239-54.html?tag=nl.e404 (http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10307239-54.html?tag=nl.e404)

At a $40,000. price tag, how many miles will you have to travel to make up the extra money spent
on the car for the expected fuel savings promised ???

Now even available on eBay (http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=22457&tag=nl.e539)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on August 15, 2009, 02:39:17 AM
Micro Soft might be hit were it hurts.

Quote
Updated: Microsoft is barred from selling any Microsoft Word products that can open XML files (.xml, .docx and .docm), according to a U.S. District Court ruling in favor of i4i, a small Canadian company that sued the software giant for patent infringement.
http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=22595

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on August 15, 2009, 10:03:26 AM
 After Microsoft, I'm wondering on how OpenOffice.Org might be doing now. ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 17, 2009, 01:22:44 AM
Cops at work. (http://meadowlakegazette.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on August 17, 2009, 01:32:57 AM
Cops at work. (http://meadowlakegazette.blogspot.com/)

Bob, what did you do this time...;)

It looked like the end of one of those police chases you see on tv...:)

The cop (with the gun?) at the end looked like he wasn't too happy you were filming too...Run Bob, run!!! ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 17, 2009, 01:44:35 AM
It was a drug bust!!!!
Actually, the state trooper was lucky that Alice was in the car or I would have pursued the issue.
Freedom of the press still prevails since I wasn't interfering in their activity.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on August 17, 2009, 01:49:45 AM
It was a drug bust!!!!
Actually, the state trooper was lucky that Alice was in the car or I would have pursued the issue.
Freedom of the press still prevails since I wasn't interfering in their activity.  :)


Weird...was just watching a programme about the DEA... :P

I imagine the state trooper would push the safety side of being in the car...just hand him the complaint departmant standard issue form (second image);D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 17, 2009, 01:54:26 AM
It was a drug bust!!!!
Actually, the state trooper was lucky that Alice was in the car or I would have pursued the issue.
Freedom of the press still prevails since I wasn't interfering in their activity.  :)


Weird...was just watching a programme about the DEA... :P

I imagine the state trooper would push the safety side of being in the car...
When I started shooting the pictures and the video, the only ones with guns where the police.
Maybe you're right....  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Black3agl3 on August 17, 2009, 06:33:01 PM
Found this in one of my e-mails... a little maths...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on August 17, 2009, 07:55:34 PM
Found this in one of my e-mails... a little maths...

Nice, didn't think of that.

You might enjoy these as well. ;)

First Video
http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/friday-math-movie-got-math/1632

Second Video (a.k.a I Will Derive)
http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/friday-math-movie-i-will-derive/1272
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Black3agl3 on August 19, 2009, 07:33:44 PM
Don't know... the first link would not play... ???
The second was not bad...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on August 19, 2009, 10:14:28 PM
Don't know... the first link would not play... ???
The second was not bad...

Your right. It use to work.. now it doesn't even on mine. The first video had a nice excerpt from Family Guy in which Chris talks to his dad (Peter) about how math is important in order to function in the real world. Real funny situation.  ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 21, 2009, 02:47:29 AM
Today, Stephen Wolfram is sharing an update on some of the
advances and improvements we've made to Wolfram|Alpha in his blog
post, "What We've Been Doing This Summer," available here:
http://blog.wolframalpha.com/2009/08/20/what-weve-been-doing-this-summer (http://blog.wolframalpha.com/2009/08/20/what-weve-been-doing-this-summer)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on August 21, 2009, 01:51:46 PM
***

Thanks for the update link on this, Bob.   :)


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 23, 2009, 06:10:46 PM
Your welcome CharleyO. :)

(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/lifehacker/2009/08/340x_cd-bagel-holder.png)
Bagels, with their central fitting holes and wheel-like shape, are an improvisational thinker's kind of sandwich bread.
Rodrigo Piwonka's Flickr stream shows off a CD spindle bagel holder MacGyver would totally dig, and it might just inspire
you to reuse your own Memorex/FujiFilm/Kodak spindles for culinary transport purposes. Angus would probably also note that,
turned upside-down, the round plastic cylinder that caps the spindle works great for holding your salad.
More Tricks available here (http://lifehacker.com/5342899/top-10-tricks-macgyver-would-be-proud-of)

I can attest to the bagel trick. :)  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on August 23, 2009, 06:19:12 PM
Thanks bob.

no more paper lunch bags for me.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 23, 2009, 06:49:48 PM
Thanks bob.

no more paper lunch bags for me.  ;D
If you use the 100 disc sleve, you should be able to get 4 bagels into it.... ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on August 24, 2009, 02:02:26 PM
SuperF4 kills the foreground program when you press Ctrl+Alt+F4   ;)

http://code.google.com/p/superf4/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Black3agl3 on August 24, 2009, 02:04:20 PM
Microsoft, Yahoo Join in Opposing Google Books Deal

 SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft Corp and Yahoo! Inc are joining a group of opponents to a class action settlement that gives Google Inc the right to digitize millions of books, the companies said on Friday.

The companies are becoming part of the Open Book Alliance, made up of nonprofits and libraries that have raised a red flag against Google's plan to digitize books and put them on the Internet.

"Yes, we've agreed to participate in the coalition," a spokesman for Microsoft said. A Yahoo spokeswoman said they had also signed on.

Amazon.com Inc has also reportedly joined, but a spokeswoman said: "We don't comment on rumor or speculation."

Critics say the deal gives Google the unimpeded ability to set prices for libraries, once they scan books and put them on the Internet. If the service becomes a necessity for libraries they would face monopoly pricing, Google's opponents say.

They also say it would also allow Google -- and only Google -- to digitize so-called orphan works, which could pose an antitrust concern.

More  here (http://www.newsmax.com/science/google_digital_books/2009/08/24/251502.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 24, 2009, 04:36:39 PM
SuperF4 kills the foreground program when you press Ctrl+Alt+F4   ;)

http://code.google.com/p/superf4/

Well windows does that already surely with the simple two key option Alt+F4, the window in focus (foreground ?) is closed.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on August 24, 2009, 09:07:09 PM
Facebook cannot prevent rouge apps from appearing...
I hate rouge apps as they make me bush:
http://www.dictionary.net/rouge

I dislike rogue apps even more:
http://www.answers.com/topic/rogue
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on August 24, 2009, 10:54:59 PM
Quote
Quote from: pondus on Today at 12:02:26 PM
SuperF4 kills the foreground program when you press Ctrl+Alt+F4   

http://code.google.com/p/superf4/


Well windows does that already surely with the simple two key option Alt+F4, the window in focus (foreground ?) is closed.

What SuperF4 basically does, is kill the process of the foreground window when you press Ctrl+Alt+F4. You might think, doesn't Alt+F4 do this? Well, it's a bit different. When you press Alt+F4, the program can refuse to quit. Windows essentially only asks the program to quit, and lets it decide for itself what to do (almost always it behaves just as if you would have pressed the × in the upper-right corner).

http://code.google.com/p/superf4/wiki/About
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 24, 2009, 11:04:40 PM
I've never had one refuse to quite before and for those that might (if ever) there is the task manager to end the process.

I tend to keep away from installing a program just to do something which is well catered for already. As they say if it isn't broke don't fix it ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Black3agl3 on August 25, 2009, 02:07:23 PM
Solving a pc problem...
http://lifehacker.com/5344702/tech-support-cheat-sheet-reveals-the-secrets-of-troubleshooting
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 25, 2009, 04:43:24 PM
Normally what is a ROGUE?_?
You need to learn how to use a dictionary:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/rogue

If you use firefox you can have it as a right click option with an add-on called DictionarySearch, very handy, just highlight the word you want right click, select Search Dictionary for "your text"
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 26, 2009, 04:52:18 AM
(http://uneasysilence.com/media/2009/07/Snow-Leopard-Prowl-150x150.jpg)
Grab Mac OS X Snow Leopard's Wallpaper for Your Desktop - Download The New Desktop Pictures Full Resolution (http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2009/07/14293/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Black3agl3 on August 26, 2009, 09:27:13 AM
Stop multitasking...
(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/lifehacker/2009/08/multitasking.jpg)

Self-Proclaimed Multitaskers Aren't That Good at Multitasking (http://lifehacker.com/5345091/self+proclaimed-multitaskers-arent-that-good-at-multitasking)

OfficeTab Adds Tabs to Microsoft Office (http://lifehacker.com/5345338/officetab-adds-tabs-to-microsoft-office)
(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/17/2009/08/500x_sshot-2009-08-25-14-32-48.jpg)
How Fast is Your Internet Connection? (http://lifehacker.com/5345301/how-fast-is-your-internet-connection)
(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/lifehacker/2009/08/Speakeasy_-_Speed_Test.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on August 26, 2009, 03:14:24 PM
OfficeTab Adds Tabs to Microsoft Office (http://lifehacker.com/5345338/officetab-adds-tabs-to-microsoft-office)
Fantastic tool... Many many thanks!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hard_ROCKER on August 26, 2009, 06:39:31 PM
NASA suggests teaming up with Russia for Mars flight

"MOSCOW, (RIA Novosti) – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has invited Russia to carry out a joint manned flight to Mars, the head of NASA’s Moscow office said on Tuesday."

http://spacefellowship.com/2009/08/25/nasa-suggests-teaming-up-with-russia-for-mars-flight/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Black3agl3 on August 27, 2009, 07:54:37 AM
OfficeTab Adds Tabs to Microsoft Office (http://lifehacker.com/5345338/officetab-adds-tabs-to-microsoft-office)
Fantastic tool... Many many thanks!
No problem... ;)

Save ur brain: do not eat in excess... (http://lifehacker.com/5346298/obesity-significantly-shrinks-and-ages-brain-tissue-study-says)
(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/lifehacker/2009/08/brains.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on August 31, 2009, 12:01:41 PM
Novicorp WinToFlash

http://wintoflash.com/home/en/

What is WinToFlash
WinToFlash is a software for transfer your Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 2008, Windows 7 setup from CD or DVD to flash in some mouse clicks. This is about you can install your Windows from flash card, USB stick, HDD, etc to your computer or netbook.

And this is not all it can do. WinToFlash can transfer your live CD/DVD to flash card, for example, BartPE. After all you can erase your Flash card and format it with you Windows for every day use.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 01, 2009, 12:10:10 AM
Shopping utilizing Bing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfpdBe-jiWU&feature=player_embedded) might put a hurt on Google's search engine.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 01, 2009, 12:29:22 AM
Why Macs Can't Beat PCs with Windows 7 (http://www.pcworld.com/article/170789/why_macs_cant_beat_pcs_with_windows_7.html?tk=nl_wbx_h_crawl1)
What's your take on this article? ( I already know Mac's answer.....  ;D )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on September 01, 2009, 04:56:54 AM
Why Macs Can't Beat PCs with Windows 7 (http://www.pcworld.com/article/170789/why_macs_cant_beat_pcs_with_windows_7.html?tk=nl_wbx_h_crawl1)
What's your take on this article? ( I already know Mac's answer.....  ;D )
Everyone is entitled to their Opinion. I have the Snow Leopard DVD on my desk Waiting for me to install (backing up files right now) and I have Windows 7 on pre-order. From what I have seen of the Win 7 RC its a good OS. Its all about Personal preference.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Marc57 on September 01, 2009, 05:11:19 AM
Hey Mac, Long time no see. Glad to see you around.

You might want to check this out: http://www.businessweek.com/the_thread/techbeat/archives/2009/08/snow_leopard_pr.html

I guess there are some compatability problems with some printers and Snow Leopard. ( Which is normal for any new OS)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on September 01, 2009, 01:19:59 PM
Hey Mac, Long time no see. Glad to see you around.

You might want to check this out: http://www.businessweek.com/the_thread/techbeat/archives/2009/08/snow_leopard_pr.html

I guess there are some compatability problems with some printers and Snow Leopard. ( Which is normal for any new OS)

Yeah there are some software thats incompatible too. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3258
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on September 02, 2009, 12:35:49 AM
Why Macs Can't Beat PCs with Windows 7 (http://www.pcworld.com/article/170789/why_macs_cant_beat_pcs_with_windows_7.html?tk=nl_wbx_h_crawl1)
What's your take on this article? ( I already know Mac's answer.....  ;D )

Thanks for the article Bob. I found it very balanced. (the author doesn't strike me as being a Win fanboy... pardon the term)

I'm exited to finally see the final win 7 release but I'm worried it might turn out to follow in the foot steps of Vista. I recall a very popular tv show that had the RC I think for vista, or had seen it at a technology show , and they were enthusiastic about it. However the final product ended up lacking some components and being slower than what they originally showed. This was on TV so all I have to go on is memory. If this is wrong please tell me.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on September 02, 2009, 12:48:21 AM
As a Windows 7 user I find it is great:  
Windows 7 Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jsx-gf-z2U <== 15:08 minutes

I see he has SpeedFan as well.  8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 02, 2009, 01:16:57 AM
Quote
I'm exited to finally see the final win 7 release but I'm worried it might turn out to follow in the foot steps of Vista.
Not a chance. :) I've been using Windows 7 since early beta and even then it was better than Vista and has only matured.
If you have a problem with Vista then the simple cure is to upgrade to Windows 7.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on September 02, 2009, 11:24:12 PM
Quote
I'm exited to finally see the final win 7 release but I'm worried it might turn out to follow in the foot steps of Vista.
Not a chance. :) I've been using Windows 7 since early beta and even then it was better than Vista and has only matured.
If you have a problem with Vista then the simple cure is to upgrade to Windows 7.  :)

If Win 7 lives up to your praises bob then I won't be surprised if Vista "vanishes" in the next 2-3 years. My Vista will go before that. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 02, 2009, 11:47:54 PM
It's already history in my house. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on September 06, 2009, 09:33:06 PM
Not sure whether Bluescreenview has already featured on the thread -

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,80367/description.html?tk=rss_downloads_weekly_null

I have not download as yet. Nor can I provide the ideal download site.
But looks promising.



 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 06, 2009, 09:54:29 PM
Not sure whether Bluescreenview has already featured on the thread -

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,80367/description.html?tk=rss_downloads_weekly_null

I have not download as yet. Nor can I provide the ideal download site.
But looks promising.





 

Full details and download:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html (http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html)

Also available for download at:
http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/bluescreenview_setup.exe (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/bluescreenview_setup.exe)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on September 06, 2009, 09:58:15 PM
Thanks Bob. I've downloaded it to my flash drive. Looks like a useful addition.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 06, 2009, 10:56:43 PM
On my computer, I have no BSD's so there isn't anything to view.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on September 07, 2009, 12:35:21 AM
Likewise. But the utility is there ready on my flash drive for when the time comes. I havent read the documentation yet but just a thought - I guess Im going to need to load in Safe Mode or on command line after the event, or perhaps load prior whenever I think there is a possibility of a BSOD. I have some old mainboards around which I could maybe use to generate one - but the time involved. I think a code 10 is what I need - faulty hardware - maybe an old cd player on later model PC would do the trick. Im sure somehow or another I will get the chance to test the utility.


Edit - create a dump file of course. Where was I? probably got my code wrong as well. I dont know a lot about minidump so I guess I need to put some time aside.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on September 07, 2009, 01:39:46 AM
On my computer, I have no BSD's so there isn't anything to view.  :)

[AOL]
Me too
[/AOL]
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on September 07, 2009, 03:38:20 PM
It only reads minidumps, not the kernel (full) dumps... it's a pity.
Sometimes only the full dump is useful, but this application does not read it.
I wish there is a "simple" application that could analyze the memory dump.
Nowadays, you need to be a technician to analyze it...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on September 07, 2009, 08:26:47 PM
Thanks for input Tech. Memory dump is topic area new to me something new to learn.
This utility might provide a start point for me when I find time.

Meanwhile those still using Windows XP might find this explanation of error codes interesting -

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310123

Generally I will look to Windows first for resolution of problem areas because more often than not I find that is where the problem lies. 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 07, 2009, 08:47:11 PM
Thanks for input Tech. Memory dump is topic area new to me something new to learn.
This utility might provide a start point for me when I find time.

Meanwhile those still using Windows XP might find this explanation of error codes interesting -

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310123

Generally I will look to Windows first for resolution of problem areas because more often than not I find that is where the problem lies. 
This might also come in handy:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=16849.msg160638#msg160638 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=16849.msg160638#msg160638)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on September 07, 2009, 09:50:00 PM
Cheers Bob. That utility will begoing on the flash drive as well.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on September 07, 2009, 09:58:36 PM
It's too old for me... 1995... Wouldn't the error messages changed since then?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on September 08, 2009, 01:35:55 AM
Unsure 1995  ??? Error messages more for hardware, and on older stuff at that - like you say Tech.

I just clean installed XP Pro to a CUSI M (bout 2000 vintage I think), 733Mhz cpu, 512 sd ram, 20GB HDD, but with 2008 DVD/R - IE8, Chrome, SP3, and so on. This machine is an antique but still runs a storm. Owner seems happy enough.  :)

Still - no error messages or bluescreens, so dont know if those utilities will see much if any use 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on September 08, 2009, 06:38:57 PM
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According to it's web page, EMW was last updated May 22nd, 2005. Still, this is quite old and I have found that some error numbers are not in EMW. I wish the author would update EMW because it use to be very useful. 


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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on September 08, 2009, 10:13:44 PM
Perhaps the whole Windows errors thing could now be approached from a broader perspective taking in browser activities and associated changes that have may impacted on desktop usage.

I dont see carting Event ID or some intuitive guess across to Help and Support and then trawling through the leads that are retuirned as a very inspiring way to deal with an error situation. Takes a bit of effort. Always feel not to bother, so often wont go there.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 09, 2009, 12:05:59 AM
You aren't alone mkis.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on September 09, 2009, 12:33:06 AM
google search seems a lot closer  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 11, 2009, 04:16:33 AM
Meadow Lake, NM (http://bob3160.jalbum.net/Meadow%20Lake%20Old/slides/MeadowLake06.html?show_param=3) which is the community I live in, at one time, actually had a lake.

After many years of neglect and a change in the community, that same lake has turned into this (http://bob3160.jalbum.net/MeadowLakeCurrent/slides/jim%20lane%202009%20024.html?show_param=3).

A group of us have now started on a project to resorect that area. Although it will never be a lake again,
it is our intention to turn it into a wetlands and park area and again enjoy an area all can be proud of.
Some of what we hope to accomplis can be found here (https://sites.google.com/site/mlpaassociation/).

(The website is still under construction just as avast! 5 :) )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on September 11, 2009, 01:36:08 PM
I wish you all the best with project Bob.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 11, 2009, 01:50:09 PM
I wish you all the best with project Bob.  :)
Thank you mkis,
I hope I live long enough to see it happen. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on September 11, 2009, 02:02:57 PM
Indeed a beautiful place to be resurrected ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on September 11, 2009, 04:14:25 PM
Indeed a beautiful place to be resurrected ;)

Yes, I agree, I hope it goes well :)


You used the same theme as me, nice :P
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hard_ROCKER on September 11, 2009, 08:48:27 PM
Yes i agree aswell, hope you folks from Meadow Lake succeed in your mission Bob ! ;) :)

Cheers !

Mikey
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on September 12, 2009, 03:24:45 PM
The project seems colossal to say the least but you don't strike me as the kind that gives up. ;D
I wish you all the best luck in your endeavor. 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on September 12, 2009, 03:30:51 PM
All the best Bob.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 12, 2009, 10:51:48 PM
Thanks everyone for your responses. :)

Here is your reward: :)

It will drive you nuts!! Have fun!
The object of the game is to move the red block around
Without getting hit by the blue blocks or' touching' the black walls.
If you can go longer than 18 seconds you are phenomenal. It's been
Said that the US Air Force uses this for fighter pilots. They are
Expected to go for at least 2 minutes.
Air Force Test (http://members.iinet.net.au/~pontipak/redsquare.html) <--------click here
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on September 12, 2009, 11:51:25 PM
Thanks everyone for your responses. :)

Here is your reward: :)

It will drive you nuts!! Have fun!
The object of the game is to move the red block around
Without getting hit by the blue blocks or' touching' the black walls.
If you can go longer than 18 seconds you are phenomenal. It's been
Said that the US Air Force uses this for fighter pilots. They are
Expected to go for at least 2 minutes.
Air Force Test (http://members.iinet.net.au/~pontipak/redsquare.html) <--------click here

I found this on the ipod app store a while ago, and haven't stopped since...SO addictive...(they even called it 'most addictive game' ;))
It's a bit harder on the ipod though, as your finger obscures the square, so you kinda have to look at it from the side...

My best score is 21.78 seconds...not too bad I think...:)

-Scott-


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 29, 2009, 02:43:52 PM
LIVE on the Internet.....  ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwTxlIcGXyQ&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwTxlIcGXyQ&feature=player_embedded)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 29, 2009, 04:06:13 PM
Turn Your Windows 7 PC Into a Wireless Hotspot (http://lifehacker.com/5369381/turn-your-windows-7-pc-into-a-wireless-hotspot)
If you've ever wanted to get your iPod touch, iPhone, or other wireless device connected, but all you've got is a wired network at work, school, or elsewhere,
Windows 7 makes this process trivial.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on September 30, 2009, 05:50:44 PM
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Wow ... what a nice little lake it use to be!

I hope y'all can get it back to a pretty lake again.

Good luck with the project, Bob !


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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 01, 2009, 02:29:26 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Smile/wtf.png)
Tired of being the butt of jokes, the organization changed its name
to the Tourism Federation of Wisconsin.


Thanks Steve Bass for that smile included in your informative News Letter (http://www.techbite.com/)  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on October 01, 2009, 02:43:23 PM
Lol :)
I really can't imagine who give the first name of it ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on October 04, 2009, 04:39:26 PM
Windows Vista Pearl Sound Scheme Remix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=344LCM4oj7g&feature=related)

 Just for fun. Or not.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on October 04, 2009, 04:51:03 PM
Windows Vista Pearl Sound Scheme Remix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=344LCM4oj7g&feature=related)

 Just for fun. Or not.

sounds good.. i love the hang sound.. which sounds like "dung!!!" (the one which plays in the background when you try to end an avast process)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 04, 2009, 06:32:15 PM
I prefer this one. :)
http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/AvastForumNostalgia/1AvastSong.mp3 (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/AvastForumNostalgia/1AvastSong.mp3)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on October 04, 2009, 07:30:08 PM
I prefer this one. :)
http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/AvastForumNostalgia/1AvastSong.mp3 (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/AvastForumNostalgia/1AvastSong.mp3)

lol  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on October 05, 2009, 06:46:24 AM
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Nice Avast song, Bob.   :)


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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 05, 2009, 02:05:42 PM
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Nice Avast song, Bob.   :)


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It's been around for a long time. Eddy put it together some years back.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on October 05, 2009, 07:14:49 PM
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Thanks to Eddy for putting it together, then.   :)


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OOPS ... corrected above.


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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 06, 2009, 06:28:58 AM
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Thanks to Frank for putting it together, then.   :)


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Eddy (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?action=profile;u=2179)   not frank.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 07, 2009, 03:27:42 AM
A little bit of COUNTRY
Hear New Music On '004Jim Reeves Radio' <Listen Now (http://broadcaster.pandora.com/t?r=927&c=901594&l=38280&ctl=17B0B90:C77675BAEA81A23BC9E297BB7E2AF59A050542759970026E&)>
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 07, 2009, 05:28:49 AM
A little bit of COUNTRY
Hear New Music On '004Jim Reeves Radio' <Listen Now (http://broadcaster.pandora.com/t?r=927&c=901594&l=38280&ctl=17B0B90:C77675BAEA81A23BC9E297BB7E2AF59A050542759970026E&)>
When I quit listening to country my dog came back, my pickup started to run, the divorce lawyer dropped charges and my wife apologized for all she did.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 07, 2009, 02:56:19 PM
A little bit of COUNTRY
Hear New Music On '004Jim Reeves Radio' <Listen Now (http://broadcaster.pandora.com/t?r=927&c=901594&l=38280&ctl=17B0B90:C77675BAEA81A23BC9E297BB7E2AF59A050542759970026E&)>
When I quit listening to country my dog came back, my pickup started to run, the divorce lawyer dropped charges and my wife apologized for all she did.
Maybe you didn't know when you were well off.... ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on October 08, 2009, 06:08:21 PM
Has anyone seen this : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQmz6Rbpnu0

please watch.

nmb
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on October 09, 2009, 12:46:19 AM
A little bit of COUNTRY
Hear New Music On '004Jim Reeves Radio' <Listen Now (http://broadcaster.pandora.com/t?r=927&c=901594&l=38280&ctl=17B0B90:C77675BAEA81A23BC9E297BB7E2AF59A050542759970026E&)>
Thanks!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 09, 2009, 04:27:21 AM
A little bit of COUNTRY
Hear New Music On '004Jim Reeves Radio' <Listen Now (http://broadcaster.pandora.com/t?r=927&c=901594&l=38280&ctl=17B0B90:C77675BAEA81A23BC9E297BB7E2AF59A050542759970026E&)>
Thanks!
See YoKenny, some people do have good taste..... ;D :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Sesame on October 09, 2009, 05:31:43 AM
Has anyone seen this : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQmz6Rbpnu0

please watch.

nmb
Everybody there seemed to be scold by a twelve year old girl.   ;D  In case you are wondering what is going on, it's a famous (Well...to be honest, I didn't know that) speech by Severn Cullis-Suzuki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severn_Cullis-Suzuki) at Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.

However, I'm wondering how much this speech is affective since US seems to have begun to be tired of Obama's seemingly empty idealism while even Neo-Con, who was once silenced by the economic recession, regaining its power.  Obama became the US president probably in the worst time in these decades since US may be at the edge of paying their swollen dept now that it appears to have lost the power as the world's biggest consumption power with the high unemployment rate and thus losing its throne as the mother country of a key currency.  I'm wondering if US is shifting from escapist idealism to escapist nationalism...I hope this will be proven wrong.  :-\
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 09, 2009, 09:28:43 AM
Has anyone seen this : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQmz6Rbpnu0

please watch.

nmb
Everybody there seemed to be scold by a twelve year old girl.   ;D  In case you are wondering what is going on, it's a famous (Well...to be honest, I didn't know that) speech by Severn Cullis-Suzuki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severn_Cullis-Suzuki) at Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.

However, I'm wondering how much this speech is affective since US seems to have begun to be tired of Obama's seemingly empty idealism while even Neo-Con, who was once silenced by the economic recession, regaining its power.  Obama became the US president probably in the worst time in these decades since US may be at the edge of paying their swollen dept now that it appears to have lost the power as the world's biggest consumption power with the high unemployment rate and thus losing its throne as the mother country of a key currency.  I'm wondering if US is shifting from escapist idealism to escapist nationalism...I hope this will be proven wrong.  :-\
Her father David Suzuki presents one of my favorite shows:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nature_of_Things

I think that we humans feel we can control the climate and the global warming situation but a million years from now things will be the same except for that asteroid that still has to find us.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Sesame on October 09, 2009, 10:06:10 AM
Her father David Suzuki presents one of my favorite shows:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nature_of_Things
Didn't know that...sounds interesting.

I think that we humans feel we can control the climate and the global warming situation but a million years from now things will be the same except for that asteroid that still has to find us.
If you are talking of theories around global warming, the opinion is even divided among people with more scientific knowledge and the output tends to be too political to be judged by purely scientific viewpoints.  However, I agree that human beings have the tendency of seeing things in favor to themselves.  Then, again, that can be said from both political sides.
Quote
And He spoke a parable to them: “Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into the ditch?  A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher.  And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the plank in your own eye?  Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the plank that is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck that is in your brother’s eye (Luke 6:39-42).

At least, here, she was speaking of what are really happening such as pollutions, war and starvation, which can be seen through our own eyes if we go to some places on this planet, rather than something abstract like theories around global warming.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 09, 2009, 02:43:59 PM
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global warming.
What Global Warming ??? I'm sitting here with a sweater on and the heat is going.
Remember, I'm in New Mexico and it's only October.  ;D So why is it in the 40's outside ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 09, 2009, 02:58:55 PM
Snap, or should that be 'cold snap' I'm freezing my ass off, 47f outside and not much warmer inside. I guess I will have to contribute to global warming and switch the heating on :P
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 09, 2009, 03:22:58 PM
It was a beautiful sunny Fall day yesterday but today its rainy now and 10C with the same forcast for the next couple of days making my arthritis in my back ache like mad.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Sesame on October 09, 2009, 03:49:22 PM
Quote
global warming.
What Global Warming ??? I'm sitting here with a sweater on and the heat is going.
Remember, I'm in New Mexico and it's only October.  ;D So why is it in the 40's outside ???
bob3160, please read my whole post.  It should be very clear that I haven't taken either side about theories around global warming.  Or should I quote myself again?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 09, 2009, 04:05:46 PM
Quote
It should be very clear that I haven't taken either side about theories around global warming.
I never said you did.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Sesame on October 09, 2009, 04:30:17 PM
I never said you did.  :)
I see.  I guess I have posted too many posts about politics today.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 09, 2009, 11:12:02 PM
Safelock (http://jdadesign.net/safelock/)
A biometric, pressure-sensitive, keyboard-based user authentication algorithm.

Even if I know your Pass Word, I still can't access your information. Pretty interesting project. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 10, 2009, 07:56:17 PM
Click for a link to 12 Fall Wallpapers 1280X960 (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Wallpaper/)   

(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Wallpaper/th_00388_fallintennessee_1280x960.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Wallpaper/?action=view&current=fb095ba3.pbw)
Click image for a slideshow
Of these Wallpapers


Thanks to an article in lifehacker :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on October 11, 2009, 02:49:05 PM
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Thanks for the wallpaper link, Bob.   :)


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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 11, 2009, 03:35:17 PM
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Thanks for the wallpaper link, Bob.   :)


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Your Welcome Charley. Hope you had a good flight home. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on October 11, 2009, 04:14:25 PM
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Thanks ... I did get home safely though it was one of the worse flight experiences I've ever had.

Nothing bad with the airplanes, thankfully.   :)


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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 11, 2009, 05:04:50 PM
As long as you made it home safely that's what counts. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 13, 2009, 04:54:48 PM
CrimeReports Maps Out Local Crimes (http://crimereports.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 16, 2009, 10:23:47 PM
For all the Golfers

FreeCaddie - Golf GPS Rangefinder (http://freecaddie.com/Default.aspx)

Do you play golf? Does your phone have GPS?
Then you need FreeCaddie, the golf rangefinder for your mobile device!
FreeCaddie - Golf GPS Rangefinder (http://freecaddie.com/Default.aspx) gives you distance to the front, center and back of each green!

I might have to get a new cell phone.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on October 17, 2009, 05:46:42 PM
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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on October 17, 2009, 09:28:33 PM
Fed up of all those wires that you use to charge things, are they always getting tangled?

Well, say no more...

www.powermateu.com/pm_uk

Finally the technology has arrived so that we can begin to get rid of wires altogether...

Granted, it is limited to a select few products, but it is a start. I have seen a video somewhere of a T.V. powered with the same tecnology...

I want the ipod touch one, but at about £100 for the base and a ipod receiver, I don't think so just yet :'(

-Scott-
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on October 20, 2009, 08:23:06 PM

Now, even Apple's mouse is multi-touch

(http://images.betanews.com/media/3966.jpg) (http://www.betanews.com/article/Now-even-Apples-mouse-is-multitouch/1256057754)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 20, 2009, 10:52:15 PM

Now, even Apple's mouse is multi-touch
 (http://www.betanews.com/article/Now-even-Apples-mouse-is-multitouch/1256057754)
That's an expensive mouse
Quote
The Magic Mouse costs $69 and requires OS X 10.5.8 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 20, 2009, 10:58:07 PM
Even more so as you also have to buy a Mac and have osx 10.5.8, so the chances of me using that mouse are nil ;D

I really can't see the point (excuse the pun) in this, might as well buy a trackpad/tablet, etc. many of which already does this.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on October 20, 2009, 11:07:00 PM
ok, so in continue to my last post:

Apple declares war on the entire PC industry (http://www.betanews.com/joewilcox/article/Apple-declares-war-on-the-entire-PC-industry/1256063102)


That's an expensive mouse
Quote
The Magic Mouse costs $69 and requires OS X 10.5.8 
10 bucks more than mine, I think 69-70 is good if it really works nice
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 21, 2009, 05:22:32 PM
Ashampoo On Line Speed Test (http://www.pcwelt.de/ashampoo-speedtest/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on October 21, 2009, 09:49:02 PM
Ashampoo On Line Speed Test (http://www.pcwelt.de/ashampoo-speedtest/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 21, 2009, 10:54:12 PM
Ashampoo On Line Speed Test (http://www.pcwelt.de/ashampoo-speedtest/)
Ashampoo bogus

Speedtest not:
(http://www.speedtest.net/result/598913209.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 23, 2009, 06:20:30 PM
Don't know what you meant by your remark Kenny but here's something worth checking out:
http://ninite.com/ (http://ninite.com/)
This might come in very handy when doing clean installs of Windows 7 :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on October 23, 2009, 06:26:56 PM
good one Bob, thanks.  :)

nmb
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 25, 2009, 10:00:46 PM
I've decided to get  back on TV:
(http://i34.tinypic.com/bfl11k.jpg)

You can try it here:
http://photofun.pirillo.com/ (http://photofun.pirillo.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on October 26, 2009, 12:20:11 AM
Make your desktop 3D, and customizable.

 PREVIEW: YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0ODskdEPnQ)
 DOWNLOAD: CNET (http://download.cnet.com/BumpTop/3000-2072_4-10912219.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on October 26, 2009, 05:45:28 PM
The Master List of New Windows 7 Shortcuts

http://lifehacker.com/5390086/the-master-list-of-new-windows-7-shortcuts

did it help?

nmb
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 29, 2009, 04:45:00 PM
 New Videos from Google
Google Music Search Feature (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV24RBmy-2I&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
The Google Story (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28eBTvvT0HA&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Google Maps Navigation (Beta): car dock mode (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni4FU8D1-DU&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Google Maps Navigation (Beta): Street View (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SYoBHbt8NY&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Google Maps Navigation (Beta): satellite view (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS1fj8Wyt6I&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Google Maps Navigation (Beta): search along route (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h86f1L8RT8c&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Google Maps Navigation (Beta): traffic view (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxB7bqkmXtI&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Google Maps Navigation (Beta): search by voice (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLXZ5BHeDFg&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Google Maps Navigation (Beta): search in plain English (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DSQgDLe2Ic&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Google Maps Navigation (Beta) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGXK4jKN_jY&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Voicemail, the Google way (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua9Q5frlQ2M&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Google Earth Hero: Save The Elephants (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M8iZxJ-sfY&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Google Earth Hero: BOS, Borneo rain forest (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JhcRKlGuCA&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Google Earth Hero: Chief Almir and the Surui tribe of Amazon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQGk9gXbWtE&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Google Earth Hero: Project Kaisei (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf9W3VDf9Bk&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Google Earth Hero: Appalachian Voices (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzmrohA0aNc&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
How Google Social Search works (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlpTjP6h6Ms&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)
Social Search demonstration (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqWJxgp-_mU&feature=sdig&et=1256826550.71)

Enjoy :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on October 29, 2009, 04:54:52 PM
 :) exactly what I'll be doing with this lot Bob.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 30, 2009, 10:32:40 PM
We held a little Trick or Treat for the Head Start kids in Meadow Lake today (http://picasaweb.google.com/bob3160/HolloweenInMeadowLake2009#)

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_YQECJlDP3bE/SutP2JsET_E/AAAAAAAAEdI/oHH7qdo8t6E/s144-c/HolloweenInMeadowLake2009.jpg) (http://picasaweb.google.com/bob3160/HolloweenInMeadowLake2009#)

Happy Halloween Every one. !!! :)  Don't east too much candy.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on November 02, 2009, 10:21:29 AM
What do AV Products do and how are they tested?
http://blog.avast.com/2009/10/31/what-do-av-products-do-and-how-are-they-tested
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Sesame on November 02, 2009, 03:46:59 PM
What do AV Products do and how are they tested?
http://blog.avast.com/2009/10/31/what-do-av-products-do-and-how-are-they-tested
Sorry for drafting toward being off topic but who's this cat?  ::)
(http://blog.avast.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/103109_1540_WhatdoAVPro22.jpg)
(http://blog.avast.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/103009_1057_DennisTechn2.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on November 02, 2009, 03:59:51 PM
@Rumpel

Look at the blog post author Vincent Steckler.

Could be his cat.
Cute cat though. 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Sesame on November 02, 2009, 04:03:00 PM
@Rumpel

Look at the blog post author Vincent Steckler.

Could be his cat.
Cute cat though. 

Yea...I'm a total sucker for small animals...  :P  Again, sorry for putting this to off topic area.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 02, 2009, 11:42:02 PM
ScreenDash which is a nice Screen Capture program.
Get it for free today only!
http://home.comcast.net/~mysharedfiles/ (http://home.comcast.net/~mysharedfiles/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 07, 2009, 03:16:01 AM
Another new service from Google:
http://www.google.com/lbc (http://www.google.com/lbc)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 11, 2009, 06:58:12 PM
Google Offers Free Wi-Fi at Airports During the Holidays (http://www.freeholidaywifi.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on November 11, 2009, 07:04:14 PM
ScreenDash which is a nice Screen Capture program.
Get it for free today only!
http://home.comcast.net/~mysharedfiles/ (http://home.comcast.net/~mysharedfiles/)
Where? ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on November 11, 2009, 07:12:52 PM
ScreenDash which is a nice Screen Capture program.
Get it for free today only!
http://home.comcast.net/~mysharedfiles/ (http://home.comcast.net/~mysharedfiles/)
Where? ???

It was a givawayoftheday thing he had on it I think...obviously gone now...
http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/screendash/

His little way of getting more people on his site ;D ;D ;D  :P
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 12, 2009, 02:23:33 AM
ScreenDash which is a nice Screen Capture program.
Get it for free today only!
http://home.comcast.net/~mysharedfiles/ (http://home.comcast.net/~mysharedfiles/)
Where? ???

It was a givawayoftheday thing he had on it I think...obviously gone now...
http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/screendash/
I partnered with givawayoftheday a long long time ago. :)

His little way of getting more people on his site ;D ;D ;D  :P

MysharedFiles (http://home.comcast.net/~mysharedfiles/) and Giveawayoftheday have been partners for a very long time. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 12, 2009, 05:00:33 PM
Posterous (http://posterous.com/)
Think you find a lot of great stuff online? You should try sharing it with people using Posterous (http://posterous.com/).
The user experience for this curation and blogging tool is remarkable, a real model for other app makers to check out.
Posting by email, iPhone and a web bookmarklet are all really easy.
My Posterous is here. (http://bob3160.posterous.com/)

Why not show me yours ???  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 12, 2009, 07:09:19 PM
Get Extra Gmail and Picasa Storage Real Cheap (http://feedblitz.com/r.asp?l=42277564&f=379971&u=18573523&c=2882101)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on November 12, 2009, 07:40:18 PM
Get Extra Gmail and Picasa Storage Real Cheap (http://feedblitz.com/r.asp?l=42277564&f=379971&u=18573523&c=2882101)

Easier way, create another gmail account...not that I'd ever fill gmail anyway... ;D

Bob, what was with the quote above? nothing is written...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 12, 2009, 11:32:23 PM
Scott,
The post has been amended. :)
__________________________________________________________________

It's that time of year again
Go ElfYourself (http://www.elfyourself.com/)

Here is mine:
http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/JzOeYR9IBIO34Ur9hvNq (http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/JzOeYR9IBIO34Ur9hvNq)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on November 15, 2009, 03:28:00 PM
How Lord of the rings should have ended?

check it here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yqVD0swvWU and many more by HISHEdotcom  ;D

has anyone seen this before.

nmb
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 17, 2009, 02:52:19 PM
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_YQECJlDP3bE/SwKpmtB3jPI/AAAAAAAAEfk/DuW_ZYs3824/PingTest.jpg)

Are you ready for Your ping test (http://www.pingtest.net/)  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on November 17, 2009, 02:58:58 PM
Are you ready for Your ping test (http://www.pingtest.net/)  :)

(http://www.pingtest.net/result/3628100.png) (http://www.pingtest.net)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Shiw Liang on November 17, 2009, 02:59:50 PM
My internet scored 2.0 why is it so?
@bob is it same to put your IP Address?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on November 17, 2009, 03:06:35 PM
Are you ready for Your ping test (http://www.pingtest.net/)  :)

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=49468.0
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on November 19, 2009, 05:14:22 PM
check this out :

Facebook trick: Press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Enter key then right click Then press up & down & Magic circles will appear! The only way to stop it is to log off or reload the page.

it seriously worked!

nmb
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on November 19, 2009, 06:34:35 PM
Haha that looks like a  cheat for one of my xbox games...can't try it though, no facebook...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 19, 2009, 11:50:21 PM
(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/lifehacker/2009/11/gift_cards.jpg)

Hone Up on Gift Card Tricks and Traps for the Holidays (http://lifehacker.com/5407383/hone-up-on-gift-card-tricks-and-traps-for-the-holidays)

The holidays (and Crooks) are right around the corner.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 21, 2009, 06:29:10 PM
Customize The Start Menu?s Power Boot Option In Windows 7
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Windows%207/CustomizeStartMenu.png)
By default, Windows 7 displays the Shut Down button on the Start menu.
If you frequently restart your computer, it may be more useful if the power boot option
on the Start menu is changed to Restart, instead of Shut Down.

To change the Start menu's power button in Windows 7:

Right click the Start button.
Click Properties.
Set the Power boot action to Restart.
Click OK.
The power boot option on the Start menu is changed to Restart.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on November 21, 2009, 07:18:37 PM
Customize The Start Menu?s Power Boot Option In Windows 7
By default, Windows 7 displays the Shut Down button on the Start menu.
If you frequently restart your computer, it may be more useful if the power boot option
on the Start menu is changed to Restart, instead of Shut Down.

To change the Start menu's power button in Windows 7:

Right click the Start button.
Click Properties.
Set the Power boot action to Restart.
Click OK.
The power boot option on the Start menu is changed to Restart.
I like my system to Shutdown when I press the power button.

If I want to Restart go to Start then Shut down >  Restart
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on November 22, 2009, 12:22:20 AM
Customize The Start Menu?s Power Boot Option In Windows 7
By default, Windows 7 displays the Shut Down button on the Start menu.
If you frequently restart your computer, it may be more useful if the power boot option
on the Start menu is changed to Restart, instead of Shut Down.

To change the Start menu's power button in Windows 7:

Right click the Start button.
Click Properties.
Set the Power boot action to Restart.
Click OK.
The power boot option on the Start menu is changed to Restart.
I like my system to Shutdown when I press the power button.

If I want to Restart go to Start then Shut down >  Restart

YoKenny,

You might like CCleaner's Shutdown (http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?s=8836e9769d0ced219edfdfc6b3fa352c&showtopic=16551&hl=shutdown).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 01, 2009, 04:48:03 PM
Music according to your Mood or, let the music put you in the Mood (http://www.stereomood.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on December 01, 2009, 04:50:57 PM
Music according to your Mood or, let the music put you in the Mood (http://www.stereomood.com/)

check the picture  :o

nmb
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 01, 2009, 05:31:14 PM
Music according to your Mood or, let the music put you in the Mood (http://www.stereomood.com/)

check the picture  :o

Not a problem here and I use OpenDNS, so I would suggest you look at your personal settings as something you have changed is the reason for the block (Adult Themes). See image as there are some moods that are of adult themes.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on December 01, 2009, 05:36:41 PM
Thanks for the support sir DavidR.

I haven't changed the settings except that I have disabled the stats & logs and added a few sites to whitelist.

have you enabled adult themes filtering?.

thanks
nmb
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 01, 2009, 05:52:40 PM
Thanks for the support sir DavidR.

I haven't changed the settings except that I have disabled the stats & logs and added a few sites to whitelist.

have you enabled adult themes filtering?.

thanks
nmb
I also use openDNS and hace no problems with that site or, I never would have posted it. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on December 01, 2009, 05:58:23 PM
I cannot use OPENDNS because I live in an Islamic country where they force us to use a proxy.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 01, 2009, 06:09:18 PM
Thanks for the support sir DavidR.
I haven't changed the settings except that I have disabled the stats & logs and added a few sites to whitelist.
have you enabled adult themes filtering?.

That wasn't meant to be support, but stating it isn't always true that it is blocked.

If you take one of the default sensitivity levels in dashboard then adult themes could well be blocked. I hate default settings and have mine set to Custom and only have security related issues and a very few others blocked, not adult themes as a) I'm an adult and the filter really is too loose to flag/block something like this site and b) no one else sharing this PC.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on December 01, 2009, 06:32:12 PM
I too hate to use default settings. in fact I use custom settings(both are same ;D). I am the only one who uses this computer. will think of removing the filter, thanks

nmb
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 01, 2009, 07:15:21 PM
You're welcome.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 02, 2009, 03:34:55 PM
Apple, Psystar reach partial settlement (http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=502741192-98ec0b9bf7e2843a2a0b58f2ad773e46-bf&brand=ZDNET&s=5)
So besides the lawyers, who really wins ???  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 02, 2009, 03:39:52 PM
How about a bio-degradable battery (http://www.smartplanet.com/business/blog/smart-takes/new-thin-flexible-light-battery-could-bring-intelligence-to-wallpaper-clothing/2366/) :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 02, 2009, 04:07:57 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Windows%207/Windows7CompatibilityCenterSearch.png) (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/Search.aspx?type=Software&s=avast!&compat=certified&os=32-bit)
To see the results, click the image. :) ( Did you have any doubts ??? )

To check out Windows 7 Hardware and Software compatibility, click HERE (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx) and then enter your product information.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 07, 2009, 01:07:16 AM
Long Live The Queen

(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/LongLiveTheQueen/th_ui2ikad3df3c036viewattth1255658dab8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/LongLiveTheQueen/?action=view&current=3fb88098.pbw)

Please Click on the image to view the slideshow.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on December 07, 2009, 09:23:31 PM
Long Live The Queen

(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/LongLiveTheQueen/th_ui2ikad3df3c036viewattth1255658dab8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/LongLiveTheQueen/?action=view&current=3fb88098.pbw)

Please Click on the image to view the slideshow.

Ehhhhh Bob, What image? ??? ???

EDIT: Sorry about the post.... My Firefox did not load the pictures at first. Again my appologies
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 19, 2009, 06:29:51 PM
2009 Edwards AFB Open House (http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/Edwards09/Edwards09.html)
If you like jets, it's a treat. David, I hope it doesn't take to long to load for you. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on December 19, 2009, 07:18:45 PM
2009 Edwards AFB Open House (http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/Edwards09/Edwards09.html)
If you like jets, it's a treat. David, I hope it doesn't take to long to load for you. :)


I would love to go there...
My favourite is he blackbird...the spy plane so fast,  that if  fired upon from the the ground, would simply follow it's standard evasive technique...accelerate away... 8) cool.

Thanks Bob :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 19, 2009, 07:51:30 PM
2009 Edwards AFB Open House (http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/Edwards09/Edwards09.html)
If you like jets, it's a treat. David, I hope it doesn't take to long to load for you. :)

I like all aviation related stuff.

It is plodding away now, it will take some time, from the little that has been loaded I think it will be worth the wait ;D

Hard to say which would be my favourite, probably the A10 for its ground support and pure grunt, the SR71 is up there too; I remember when it flew over for the Farnborough Air show (I wasn't there though), it overshot and by the time it turned round it reached Paris ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 19, 2009, 08:35:58 PM
2009 Edwards AFB Open House (http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/Edwards09/Edwards09.html)
If you like jets, it's a treat. David, I hope it doesn't take to long to load for you. :)

It took about 40 minutes to load, some really nice shots though, I skipped the sound effect files ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on December 19, 2009, 08:38:08 PM
Apple, Psystar reach partial settlement (http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=502741192-98ec0b9bf7e2843a2a0b58f2ad773e46-bf&brand=ZDNET&s=5)
So besides the lawyers, who really wins ???  ;D

Apple.http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/12/15/apple_wins_permanent_injunction_against_clone_mac_maker_psystar.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on December 19, 2009, 08:40:52 PM
Yeah, the A10 is pretty cool to...like you David, I find all of it interesting. I think it is because it seems as though
they are doing the impossible by flying...I know the physics behind it, but it still amazes me..:
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on December 19, 2009, 08:41:49 PM
The A10 "Warthog" is ugly as sin, but an awesome machine packing a lot of wallop.  It can withstand a lot of battle damage and still return to base safely.  A hard "bird" to kill!

I remember seeing an SR71 coming in for a landing when I lived on Okinawa.  Awesome!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on December 19, 2009, 08:48:56 PM
Long Live The Queen

(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/LongLiveTheQueen/th_ui2ikad3df3c036viewattth1255658dab8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/LongLiveTheQueen/?action=view&current=3fb88098.pbw)

Please Click on the image to view the slideshow.

Ehhhhh Bob, What image? ??? ???

EDIT: Sorry about the post.... My Firefox did not load the pictures at first. Again my appologies

No problem with the images so Firefox may be the problem.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omega40 on December 19, 2009, 08:54:20 PM
Photobucket sure has gotten fancy now, huh?  ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on December 19, 2009, 08:55:02 PM
Apple, Psystar reach partial settlement (http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=502741192-98ec0b9bf7e2843a2a0b58f2ad773e46-bf&brand=ZDNET&s=5)
So besides the lawyers, who really wins ???  ;D

Apple.http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/12/15/apple_wins_permanent_injunction_against_clone_mac_maker_psystar.html

I should leave this alone knowing how passionate .: Mac :. is on the subject, but I'm anticommunist in that I don't feel we should be told (or should I say ordered) what software or operating system we can have on our computers.

The injunction should be against Apple banning our freedom of choice.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Alan|Cvette on December 19, 2009, 08:55:43 PM
Oooo A-10  :)  :)  :) I love them.

A bit slow making it vulnerable to AA, but if you're smart you daren't mess with it either way. I had the pleasure of watching one do a GAU run on some fake targets at our airshow a few years ago. No words can describe it lol.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: pinnacle on December 19, 2009, 08:58:42 PM
ahh my favorite is the grippen very lethal
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on December 19, 2009, 09:06:49 PM
2009 Edwards AFB Open House (http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/Edwards09/Edwards09.html)
If you like jets, it's a treat. David, I hope it doesn't take to long to load for you. :)


Thanks for sharing, I like it
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on December 19, 2009, 10:07:45 PM
A10 - Warthog videos
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=a10+warthog+in+action&search_type=&aq=0&oq=a10
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on December 19, 2009, 11:08:21 PM
2009 Edwards AFB Open House (http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/Edwards09/Edwards09.html)
If you like jets, it's a treat. David, I hope it doesn't take to long to load for you. :)


For DavidR and the others in this thread that like jets you will like http://www.hulu.com/watch/24197/fighter-pilot-operation-red-flag  , but I believe this is only available in the USA.  Maybe you can "change your location", that is fool hulu somehow if not in USA. 8)  It might be on youtube ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 19, 2009, 11:12:19 PM
Long Live The Queen

(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/LongLiveTheQueen/th_ui2ikad3df3c036viewattth1255658dab8.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/LongLiveTheQueen/?action=view&current=3fb88098.pbw)

Please Click on the image to view the slideshow.

Ehhhhh Bob, What image? ??? ???

EDIT: Sorry about the post.... My Firefox did not load the pictures at first. Again my appologies

No problem with the images so Firefox may be the problem.
I guess you didn't read hie EDIT ??? :
EDIT: Sorry about the post.... My Firefox did not load the pictures at first. Again my appologies
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 19, 2009, 11:13:07 PM
2009 Edwards AFB Open House (http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1a/Edwards09/Edwards09.html)
If you like jets, it's a treat. David, I hope it doesn't take to long to load for you. :)


Thanks for sharing, I like it
Your welcome.
David I'm glad you finally succeeded. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 23, 2009, 12:03:24 AM
Diabetes News (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/Flash Presentations/DiabetesNews.html)
Medicine, and Nano Technology  combining to help those of us who suffer from Diabetes.
I'm one person who hopes this still happens in my lifetime. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 01, 2010, 01:06:39 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Animator.jpg)
Animator VS Animation
We've watched this before but it's been improved:
http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs13/f/2007/077/2/e/Animator_vs__Animation_by_alanbecker.swf (http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs13/f/2007/077/2/e/Animator_vs__Animation_by_alanbecker.swf)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 01, 2010, 03:33:57 AM
Blue Moon over New Mexico
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/th_BlueMoon12-31-09.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/BlueMoon12-31-09.jpg)
Click image for full view

More available here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rhqPExH06Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rhqPExH06Y)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 01, 2010, 04:18:10 PM
Quote
Safe Computing Tips For All
December 30th, 2009

A lot of people are unaware of how they get their computer infected. Also, as I realized recently, a lot of people don’t know much about computers at all. So first, let’s review the type of users we will be talking about
http://blogs.paretologic.com/malwarediaries/index.php/2009/12/30/safe-computing-tips-for-all

I'm a 3- but not into gaming nor online dating
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 01, 2010, 10:57:34 PM
Ashampoo is celebrating 2010 with a big $10.00 Sale:
http://www2.ashampoo.com/webcache/html/1/home_2_USD.htm (http://www2.ashampoo.com/webcache/html/1/home_2_USD.htm)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: fredvries on January 01, 2010, 11:00:51 PM
This was my first computer: the ZX Spectrum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX_Spectrum).

That makes me a '3' too I suppose. ;D

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 02, 2010, 12:20:59 AM
This was my first computer: the ZX Spectrum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX_Spectrum).

That makes me a '3' too I suppose. ;D

The first PC that I worked on had 5¼-inch floppys with PC-DOS   ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on January 02, 2010, 08:24:23 AM
OSAMA  BIN LADEN'S FAMILY

(http://earlytoday.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/binladenfamily_thumb.jpg?w=439&h=308)

Unbelievable that he turns out to be WORLDS MOST WANTED

Read here

http://earlytoday.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/osama-bin-ladens-family-in-iran-new-strain-on-saudi-iran-ties/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 02, 2010, 10:34:08 AM
Ten Gadgets That Defined the Decade 
Quote
As 2009 winds down and we try to come up with new and clever ways of referring to the early years of this century, there's really only one thing left to do: declare our ten favorite gadgets of the aughts and show them off in chronological order. It's arguable that if this wasn't the decade of gadgets, it was certainly a decade shaped by gadgets -- one which saw the birth of a new kind of connectedness. In just ten years time, gadgets have touched almost every aspect of our daily lives, and personal technology has come into its own in a way never before seen. It's a decade that's been marked the ubiquity of the internet, the downfall of the desktop, and the series finale of Friends, but we've boiled it down to the ten devices we've loved the most and worked the hardest over the past ten years. We even had some of our friends in the tech community chime in with their picks on what they thought was the gadget or tech of the decade -- so join us for a look back at the best (gadget) years ever!
http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/30/ten-gadgets-that-defined-the-decade

I have 2:
digital camera
Windows XP

I liked the RAZR and Microsoft guy in Apple adverts though.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 04, 2010, 03:44:12 PM
Rolltop or Laptop (http://geeks.pirillo.com/video/laptop-or-rolltop) ???

What will your next Laptop look like ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 04, 2010, 06:12:54 PM
Rolltop or Laptop (http://geeks.pirillo.com/video/laptop-or-rolltop) ???

What will your next Laptop look like ???

I'll buy it if it is delivered by special delivery.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 04, 2010, 07:07:42 PM
Rolltop or Laptop (http://geeks.pirillo.com/video/laptop-or-rolltop) ???

What will your next Laptop look like ???

I'll buy it if it is delivered by special delivery.
Buy what?
The Laptop or the person who's picture you posted ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on January 04, 2010, 09:38:30 PM
***

I have 3 and have not cared too much about the rest of the 10.

XP

netbook

digital camera


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 05, 2010, 12:11:26 PM
Evolution 2009
Quote
Crushing Debt
2009 Darwin Award WINNER
   
Double Darwin!

(26 September 2009, Belgium) The city of Dinant is the backdrop for this rare Double Darwin Award. Two bankrobbers attempting to make a sizeable withdrawal from an ATM died when they overestimated the quantity of dynamite needed for the explosion. The blast demolished the building the bank was housed in. Nobody else was in the building at the time of the attack
http://www.darwinawards.com/darwin/darwin2009-09.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 22, 2010, 11:39:05 PM
(http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/17/2010/01/500x_docs_upload_anything.jpg)

Google Docs Now Allowing Any Type of File Upload (http://lifehacker.com/5453744/google-docs-now-allowing-any-type-of-file-upload)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 23, 2010, 03:52:23 PM
Get out and get some fresh air:
http://www.mamselle.ca/images/error_doc.gif
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on January 23, 2010, 07:51:52 PM
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^ ^ ^  Good one, YoKenny   :)


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on January 24, 2010, 12:05:43 AM
Get out and get some fresh air:
http://www.mamselle.ca/images/error_doc.gif

Quote
404 error message spoof
Some questionable sites associated with the Winigard family of rogue security products pulls it from this location, which appears to belong to a graphic designer in Canada.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 24, 2010, 01:07:40 PM
Get out and get some fresh air:
http://www.mamselle.ca/images/error_doc.gif

Quote
404 error message spoof
Some questionable sites associated with the Winigard family of rogue security products pulls it from this location, which appears to belong to a graphic designer in Canada.

What is your point?

Haven't had enough fresh air lately?

What does it have to do with WinGuard?

It is a humorous spoof that's all.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on January 24, 2010, 02:27:40 PM
What is your point?

Haven't had enough fresh air lately?

What does it have to do with WinGuard?

It is a humorous spoof that's all.

I'm sorry YoKenny  :-[, It was a wrong comment (http://boelectronic.blogspot.com/2010/01/404-error-message-spoof.html).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 24, 2010, 05:09:37 PM
I actually didn't think it was funny and had nothing to do with the post.  :(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 25, 2010, 03:37:36 PM
When you enter an address you will see a picture of that place. 
There's a little map with a little man on it - you can move the little man
up and down the block if you need to. 
I just looked at my home!

http://www.vpike.com/ (http://www.vpike.com/)

For me this came up across the street but since I'm familiar with Google Map,
it took very little effort to tun it around and here is the result:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/ui2ikad3df3c036viewattth12665db463b.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on January 25, 2010, 03:42:27 PM
Little confused Bob...doesn't google do this anyway? What advantages does it have over google...

(And I'm pretty sure it is just for the US...where google is more global - I can look at my house if I want...)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 25, 2010, 04:10:51 PM
This starts right off at street level unlike the Google map,
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on January 25, 2010, 04:14:57 PM
Quote
I'm pretty sure it is just for the US
 ;D
works everywhere in the EU  ::) you said yourself you could see your house in the UK ... or were you just mentioning Bob's link ?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on January 25, 2010, 04:19:53 PM
Oh I see, it already incorporates the streetview without having to choose it...I had NS blocking it before...
still just a couple fewer clicks really...

Quote
I'm pretty sure it is just for the US
  ;D
works everywhere in the EU  ::) ... or were you just mentioning Bob's link ?

:D no I just meant bobs link...I'm looking at my house now with google...a little disconcerting actually... :-\
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on January 25, 2010, 04:25:21 PM
Oh I see, it already incorporates the streetview without having to choose it...I had NS blocking it before...
still just a couple fewer clicks really...

Quote
I'm pretty sure it is just for the US
 ;D
works everywhere in the EU  ::) ... or were you just mentioning Bob's link ?

:D no I just meant bobs link...I'm looking at my house now with google...a little disconcerting actually... :-\

just a tip: if you see anything on the pic that can identify you or your friends, like a car plate number not blurred, you can email them and they'll change that. Also, be aware that those views will be regularly updated.
 There was a funny story about that: a man whose face wasn't blurred coming out of a sex shop, and his wife saw it or something  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on January 25, 2010, 04:27:57 PM
Yeah, I know, though there's noting like that...I just find it a little weird though...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on January 25, 2010, 04:29:22 PM
I edited my post... (also, forum is crawling again)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 25, 2010, 04:35:43 PM
This starts right off at street level unlike the Google map,

Its amazing except its views are on a sunny day unlike today with 6C and rain.  :(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on January 25, 2010, 10:46:56 PM
Quote
I'm pretty sure it is just for the US
 ;D
works everywhere in the EU  ::) you said yourself you could see your house in the UK ... or were you just mentioning Bob's link ?

Most of eastern EU is not covered. So it's not really all of EU. (EU is European Union right?... because in french EU is Etats Unis or United States which are covered almost completely)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on January 25, 2010, 10:57:26 PM
Quote
Most of eastern EU is not covered
... yeah I've thought afterward this could be the case, and yes EU stands for European Union, we're on an English forum I'd never post EU for Etats Unis  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Jtaylor83 on January 26, 2010, 07:30:53 PM
When you enter an address you will see a picture of that place. 
There's a little map with a little man on it - you can move the little man
up and down the block if you need to. 
I just looked at my home!

http://www.vpike.com/ (http://www.vpike.com/)

For me this came up across the street but since I'm familiar with Google Map,
it took very little effort to tun it around and here is the result:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Pictures/ui2ikad3df3c036viewattth12665db463b.png)

Sorry but I think Google Street View can be used to spy on someone's privacy. Google has been criticized (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Street_View#Privacy_issues) by many countries as a privacy issue. Use it at your own risk.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 26, 2010, 08:15:04 PM
Criticised, but not blocked or made illegal, with the exception of a few cases. You can by all accounts have your address view removed, but that may just draw attention to it as in what have they got that they don't want us to see.

You actually using it carries no risk the risk is it being used by burglars to case the joint, before breaking in.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on January 26, 2010, 08:59:10 PM
I found my house via Google Earth and thank God that there is no street view!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on January 26, 2010, 10:02:51 PM
Sorry but I think Google Street View can be used to spy on someone's privacy. Google has been criticized (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Street_View#Privacy_issues) by many countries as a privacy issue. Use it at your own risk.

emmm, this does not look wise...! with street view you see same you see in street... so why it's bad?! is it privacy issue if you come to street (what is a public place!!) and look at my house or my car that I've parked in front of my house?! it would be privacy issue if it picture what's inside my room!! ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on January 26, 2010, 10:10:28 PM
why not leave a web cam in front of your door then, pointing to your house ?  ;D Goggle Street View brings privacy issues, no need to demonstrate anything there, not even mentioning that Google cars will be back soon or later for an update, no kidding, they're doing that all year long, without anybody's permission...oh of course it's legal, governments gave their OK  ;D Sorry I don't like that.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 27, 2010, 03:25:20 AM
I personally love it. It makes it easy to find an address since you can actually see what the house looks like.
If you expect privacy, you should have lived 50 years ago. Privacy was lost in 1984 didn't you read the book ???
Logos, do you know if they are hiring drivers for those cars??? I wouldn't mind that job.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on January 27, 2010, 10:02:13 AM
I personally love it. It makes it easy to find an address since you can actually see what the house looks like.
If you expect privacy, you should have lived 50 years ago. Privacy was lost in 1984 didn't you read the book ???
Logos, do you know if they are hiring drivers for those cars??? I wouldn't mind that job.  ;D

please Bob, don't come back every time with the same argument, ie privacy was lost anyway, so what does it matter if and if, we're all compromised so why not just let go...this is so misleading, privacy still exists  ;D and should be preserved as much as possible, well at least for those of us who think that it matters. Otherwise yes, they're hiring sometime next month, I'll let you know, a good opportunity to visit France and be paid by Google at the same time (just kidding, no intent to offend  ;) )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 27, 2010, 03:27:24 PM
(http://mp3cut.net/i/logo.gif)

mp3cut (http://mp3cut.net/) is service that allows you to cut mp3 files on-line.
From now on you don't need difficult programs to cut and create
a melody for your cell-phone. Three simple actions and your melody is ready!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on January 27, 2010, 04:34:13 PM
I won't be surprised if any Terrorist use Google Maps to plot an attack  :-X :-X
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 27, 2010, 04:53:07 PM
Why bother with google maps which I believe are restricted in the display of various sites. That doesn't show security, etc. and that requires boots on the ground to check it out for themselves, so for that purpose it isn't great.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on January 28, 2010, 01:41:01 PM
Quote
Ubuntu Firefox shuns Google for Yahoo! search
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/01/27/ubuntiu_bags_google_for_yahoo_search/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on January 28, 2010, 11:43:29 PM
Hi malware fighters and admins,

The quality open source Notepad version with some extra's is Notepad++
Just the tool to have for the droodling website afdmin: http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/nl/site.htm
It is the source code editor for the developer....

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on January 29, 2010, 11:29:16 AM
Hi Pol,

I use the Portable version (http://portableapps.com/apps/development/notepadpp_portable) a lot :)
I like how you can set the language, and it will highlight things, like in html it will highlight the different things...

-Scott-
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 30, 2010, 01:09:08 PM
Quote
Top 5 worst downloads of 2009

CNET Download's Seth Rosenblatt just dug himself out of the avalanche of software that his team reviews every year. And in his hand was a list of the worst downloads of the year.
http://cnettv.cnet.com/8301-13415_53-10440859-11.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody

Play the CNET video and see what is #1

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 30, 2010, 06:08:17 PM
Get Google Toolbar's Features Without the Toolbar (http://lifehacker.com/5458509/get-google-toolbars-features-without-the-toolbar)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 02, 2010, 11:50:45 PM
The Toyota Fix - Is it designed to save Lives or Money (http://geeks.pirillo.com/forum/topics/the-toyota-fix-is-it-designed)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on February 03, 2010, 05:29:09 PM
the US fix:

http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lemonde.fr%2Fameriques%2Farticle%2F2010%2F01%2F29%2Fa-port-au-prince-le-ravage-des-amputations_1298384_3222.html&sl=fr&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8

http://english.cri.cn/6966/2010/02/03/1781s547697.htm
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 03, 2010, 05:37:23 PM
It figures that this would come from ....   No sense starting WW III 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 05, 2010, 02:31:15 PM
I received an interesting email this morning
and wanted to share the wealth with all of you:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ShareTheWealth.png)

I didn't want to be the only one to start my day with a smile.  :)  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on February 05, 2010, 04:42:18 PM
Hi bob3160,

Nice site: http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-vista-tweaks.htm

Damian
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 06, 2010, 07:41:43 PM
If you're outside of the US and sick of not being able to see good TV online or just tired of waiting for Hulu to get your favorite shows,
you'll want to check out TVGorge (http://tvgorge.com/) and its huge archive of shows.
Enjoy  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: anothermack on February 06, 2010, 10:34:24 PM
Thanks for the link, Bob.

These shows can be viewed for free?  How do they do it...

brgds
mack
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on February 06, 2010, 11:03:09 PM
Want the fastest DNS-server in your vicinity?

Hi, you can install this little program I’ve been using to automatically pick a DNS provider from a pre-configured list.
The program is called DNS Helper, and here's what it does:
'DNS Helper Is a small tool that will backup your current DNS address and then switch it to Google Public DNS for a faster, safer, more reliable internet experience. It runs in the system notification area and provides a popup menu to switch your DNS servers in a single click.'
It's likely at least one of the programs pre-configured DNS servers (other than Google) will be in your benchmark results.
The programs pre-configured DNS servers are Google, OpenDNS, Comodo DNS, DNS Advantage, Cisco System and ScrubIT.
Note: Some DNS providers, such as OpenDNS, have some protection built in, usually through Web content filtering and anti-phishing capabilities. To configure a router, go to the manufacturer’s website for directions specific to your router.
DNS helper
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/Google-DNS-Helper-Download-146519.html
DNS-benchmark
http://www.grc.com/dns/benchmark.htm
Google namebench:
http://code.google.com/p/namebench/

That's it for now,

polonus

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on February 06, 2010, 11:17:34 PM
Quote
DNS-benchmark
http://www.grc.com/dns/benchmark.htm

that's my favorite, really nice  ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 07, 2010, 03:57:21 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Umbrella-1.png)
http://www.doineedanumbrella.com/ (http://www.doineedanumbrella.com/)

I was told no even though we are in a winter storm warning.  ;D  Time will tell. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 10, 2010, 01:03:03 AM
(http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/17/2010/02/500x_sshot-2010-02-08-_11-43-28_-_1_.jpg)

The Complete Guide to Windows System Restore (It's Better than You Remember) (http://lifehacker.com/5466794/the-complete-guide-to-windows-system-restore-its-better-than-you-remember)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on February 12, 2010, 01:41:37 AM
Howdy bob3160,

Interesting link: http://www.pctools.com/guides/security/

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 12, 2010, 01:52:05 AM
Looks like a security related post. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 12, 2010, 10:50:14 PM
Aardvark (http://blog.vark.com/?p=361) has just been acquired by Google !
 
Aardvark will remain fully operational and completely free, providing quick, helpful answers to all of your questions. 
For more information about how the acquisition affects Aardvark users, check out the FAQ (http://vark.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ca35bf2e62b8db59a1126782&id=25e0ec0783&e=a4bb510347)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on February 13, 2010, 02:11:01 AM
Aardvark (http://blog.vark.com/?p=361) has just been acquired by Google !
 
Aardvark will remain fully operational and completely free, providing quick, helpful answers to all of your questions. 
For more information about how the acquisition affects Aardvark users, check out the FAQ (http://vark.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ca35bf2e62b8db59a1126782&id=25e0ec0783&e=a4bb510347)

It helps their image I guess ??? ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 13, 2010, 03:34:53 AM
It's also pretty interesting.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on February 13, 2010, 12:16:36 PM
It's also pretty interesting.  ;D

I have the vark now.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 13, 2010, 06:24:02 PM
It's also pretty interesting.  ;D

I have the vark now.
Just don't ask me to many questions...  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 13, 2010, 06:24:26 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/th_WeatherMap.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/WeatherMap.png)
(click Image for Full Size)
Full Screen Weather (http://www.wunderground.com/auto/wxmap/),
It's truly a Pleasure. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on February 14, 2010, 01:09:15 PM
***

Hey Bob,

I hope their weather reports are better than their thinking.

When I clicked on "We think you are here", I got the map below.   :)


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 14, 2010, 08:05:21 PM
***

Hey Bob,

I hope their weather reports are better than their thinking.

When I clicked on "We think you are here", I got the map below.   :)


***
Unless you've moved very recently, I know that's not home for you. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 14, 2010, 08:06:39 PM
(http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/17/2010/02/500x_google_settings_splash.jpg)

Top 10 Google Settings You Should Know About (http://lifehacker.com/5470671/top-10-google-settings-you-should-know-about)
10 privacy, convenience, and annoyance fixers you should know.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: L' arc :. on February 15, 2010, 12:25:41 AM
Real or not. This is just awesome.

Sneak peek of new Adobe Photoshop CS5 technologies - www.CS5.org (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BShE_jS8jLE)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on February 15, 2010, 03:31:05 AM
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***

Hey Bob,

I hope their weather reports are better than their thinking.

When I clicked on "We think you are here", I got the map below.   :)


***
Unless you've moved very recently, I know that's not home for you. :)

No, I have not moved and when I put in the correct location, I do get the correct map and weather info.   :)


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 18, 2010, 02:58:41 PM
(http://www.pcmuseum.ca/misc/twitter.gif)
http://www.pcmuseum.ca/twitter.asp (http://www.pcmuseum.ca/twitter.asp)

The Commodore Vic20 was the first "new" Personal Computer that I bought.
( Just a few years ago.  ;D )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 19, 2010, 01:20:40 AM
The next time your screen gets dirty, try this (http://www.raincitystory.com/flash/screenclean.swf).   ;D
 It works best if you click F11 for full screen mode in your browser.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 19, 2010, 01:27:31 AM
Yuck now my screen is covered in dog slobber ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on February 19, 2010, 01:51:18 AM
Hahahha Thanks Bob, Im broadcast this to my Facebook friends.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 19, 2010, 03:26:24 AM
David,
I made the mistake and placed my glasses up against the screen..... They didn't get clean either.  ;D

mkis,
Don't know if your facebook friends would enjoy getting their faces washed....  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 21, 2010, 03:32:17 PM
See what happens when you
Invite An Artist Into Your Kitchen (http://bob3160.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!994C4775D200B11A!733.entry)  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 26, 2010, 10:58:48 PM
A Geography Lesson (http://bob3160.spaces.live.com/blog/)

How many of these facts did you know ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 05, 2010, 02:09:34 PM
Windows Activation Technologies: an unauthorized inside look (http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=1803&tag=nl.e539)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 05, 2010, 02:42:00 PM
Windows Activation Technologies: an unauthorized inside look (http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=1803&tag=nl.e539)
So Microsoft is going after pirates.  ::)

Windows Product Activation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Product_Activation
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on March 05, 2010, 04:33:09 PM
Hi malware fighters,

Nice to play during a weekend:
http://kayin.pyoko.org/iwbtg/

pol
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on March 05, 2010, 04:50:51 PM
***

Here's another little game designed in the old style.

http://www.digital-eel.com/sais/


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on March 05, 2010, 09:17:46 PM
Hi malware fighters,

You have had it with the XP search function, then try this - Everything Search Engine -
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,77775/description.html

Enjoy,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 11, 2010, 04:44:29 PM
(http://www.aviastar.org/image/head.gif)

If it flies, you'll find it here (http://www.aviastar.org/index2.html). :)

David, this is something you might be interested in.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 11, 2010, 05:22:05 PM
Yes, Bob I do find it interesting and it isn't so heavy on the media side for dial-up until you select a particular aircraft.

This is the first aircraft type I jumped from in early 1968, note the age of the aircraft type built in 1934, it was twice as old as me ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 11, 2010, 05:24:13 PM
I'm sure the dual wing feature makes jumping a little easier.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 11, 2010, 05:29:58 PM
Yes step out of the door on the left side on to the lower wing, hanging on to one of the cross struts until given the command to jump followed by a sharp tap in the ribs ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on March 11, 2010, 06:19:54 PM
***

Thanks for the aircraft link, Bob !   :)


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 11, 2010, 08:11:42 PM
Thanks for the aircraft link Bob

Canada's biggest blunder:
Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow
http://www.aviastar.org/air/canada/canada_arrow.php
by John Diefenbaker:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Diefenbaker#Prime_Minister_.281957.E2.80.931963.29
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 12, 2010, 10:11:37 PM
Popular Science on Google books:
Jan 2000 to Mar 2009
http://books.google.com/books?id=qR8DAAAAMBAJ&source=gbs_all_issues_r&cad=2&atm_aiy=2000#all_issues_anchor
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: hayc59 on March 12, 2010, 10:17:53 PM
Very Very Cool Thread, Thank You
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on March 13, 2010, 03:49:19 PM
***

I always did like Popular Science magazine.

Thanks for the link, YoKenny.   :)


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on March 13, 2010, 04:40:34 PM
Yup  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 14, 2010, 01:27:44 AM
A storm moving in

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/TheMeadowLakeGazette/th_MeadowLakeStorm3-08-10.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/TheMeadowLakeGazette/?action=view&current=MeadowLakeStorm3-08-10.flv)
Click image to start video
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 14, 2010, 09:13:31 AM
Google is honoring Pi Day today
Quote
Pi Day and Pi Approximation Day are two holidays held to celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi) (in the mm/dd date notation: 3/14); since 3, 1 and 4 are the first three digits of π. March 14 is also the birthday of Albert Einstein and the two events are sometimes celebrated together.
http://www.google.com
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on March 14, 2010, 05:02:16 PM
***

Happy Pi Day, everyone!


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on March 14, 2010, 05:05:44 PM
Google shows Mothers Day for me...and TBH I see enough of Pi at school during the week :)

Happy Mothers Day :)

-Scott-
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 14, 2010, 09:29:04 PM
@ spg SCOTT

In Canada, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, every year, similar to that in USA. :)

Have some of this pie instead.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on March 14, 2010, 09:50:06 PM
@ spg SCOTT

In Canada, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, every year, similar to that in USA. :)
...

I didn't know that...ours is today...

I definitely prefer pie over 3.14.... any day :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on March 15, 2010, 04:12:03 AM
when you do the division cos you dont know anything about algebra, is quantum theory the 1 that is left over?  ;D

In New Zealand, Mother's day is second Sunday in May.

http://www.kiwifamilies.co.nz/Topics/Festivals/Mothers+Day.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on March 16, 2010, 03:25:10 PM
Analyze Malware Behavior with Joebox Online Sandbox

Quote
Here is another another online sandbox called Joebox to add in to the list of file behavior analyzers.

Joebox (http://joebox.org/submit.php)

[via raymond.cc (http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2010/03/16/analyze-malware-behavior-with-joebox-online-sandbox/)]

nmb
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on March 17, 2010, 12:09:36 AM
Peruvian surfer Domingo Pianezzi rides a wave with his alpaca, Pisco, at San Bartolo beach in Lima, Peru, on March 16. Pianezzi has spent a decade training dogs to ride on the nose of his board, and now he is the first to do so with an alpaca.
(http://www.csmonitor.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/csm-photo-galleries-images/photos-of-the-day-images/2010/0316/01/7578810-1-eng-US/01_full_600.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on March 17, 2010, 12:29:08 AM
hey  :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on March 17, 2010, 01:01:53 AM
Peruvian surfer Domingo Pianezzi rides a wave with his alpaca, Pisco, at San Bartolo beach in Lima, Peru, on March 16. Pianezzi has spent a decade training dogs to ride on the nose of his board, and now he is the first to do so with an alpaca.

 :o ;D
Ceci a fait ma soire (mes excuse pour mon francais... Ca fait un bon but de temps depuis quand j'ai ecrit la dernier fois.)

This made my evening (my apologies for my french... It's been a while since the last time I wrote)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 19, 2010, 01:04:52 PM
Google TV is coming (http://blogs.zdnet.com/home-theater/?p=2912&tag=nl.e539)

Are you ready for it ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 20, 2010, 03:42:38 PM

Speed Up Windows 7 Taskbar Navigation with a Registry Hack
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/340x_click-to-cycle.jpg)

Launch regedit.exe (Win+R, then paste regedit.exe)
Navigate in the left tree control to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
Go to Edit->New->DWORD (32-bit) Value
Name the value LastActiveClick
Hit enter to assign the value and change it to 1
Restart Explorer and you're good to go.

To restart Explorer without rebooting, open the Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and end the Explorer.exe process. Then create a new task (under "File") and paste "explorer.exe".

(From a post in lifehacker (http://lifehacker.com/5497021/speed-up-windows-7-taskbar-navigation-with-a-registry-hack))
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 20, 2010, 04:00:17 PM
Winters last Hurray
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zMjxMHqVl8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zMjxMHqVl8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 20, 2010, 06:02:42 PM
Winters last Hurray
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zMjxMHqVl8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zMjxMHqVl8)

My sky:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD6GCm1-tlc
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 20, 2010, 06:24:38 PM
At the rate those clouds are moving, they wouldn't be around for long.   :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 20, 2010, 06:32:30 PM
At the rate those clouds are moving, they wouldn't be around for long.   :)
There are lots of them:
http://weather.weatherbug.com/Canada/Toronto-weather/local-radar/doppler-radar.html?zcode=Z5831
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on March 21, 2010, 10:47:24 AM
Texting teen faces surgery on both wrists after sending 100 messages a day

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1259243/Teenager-develops-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-sending-4-000-text-messages-MONTH.html

If you spend too much time on your keyboard then watch out for

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What is this?

(http://www.srcpt.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/carpal-tunnel.gif)

How does it feel?

It can show up a variety of ways. Some folks get tingling, nerve pain in their 3,4, and 5th fingers. Other people may just get a weakness, some people get pain in other areas of their arm. There are simple tests that can diagnosis this problem. Western medicine often deals with cortizone or surgery as the main treatment or best of all stop the repetive stressors that are causing it. But often times alternative medicine may help, everything from massage, to acupuncture or even B vitamins. I would recommed exhausting alternative treatments before getting surgery since it is harder to fix many problems after surgery and the surgery is not always successful.

One Day before surgery?

(http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5022730/196624-main_Full.jpg)

After surgery?

(http://artofbalancedliving.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/400129136_7952d815d1.jpg)

It is always better to Learn From Larry an ex-AVG programmer who is sitting in front of his webcam trying to connect with Avast forum members.

(http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/twi/lowres/twin265l.jpg)

BEWARE!

DON'T SPENT MUCH TIME ON KEYBOARD

ASK YOUR BOSS TO INCLUDE THIS IN YOUR INSURANCE

Lol  ;D

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 21, 2010, 11:00:13 AM
My nerve pain is due to a bad car crash I was in back in '96 when the car I was in was rear ended and the seat I was in colapsed backwards and I ended laying flat on my back looking up at the car roof.

Its really bad in rainy weather like now.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on March 21, 2010, 11:07:36 AM
I am thinking of buying a new Keyboard because I am scared  :-[
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 21, 2010, 11:13:26 AM
The keyboard won't help but proper posture and a good workstation layout will.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on March 21, 2010, 11:16:01 AM
Then I don't really need to fear  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on March 21, 2010, 03:28:43 PM
E-mail error ends up on road sign

(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45162000/jpg/_45162744_-2.jpg)

The English is clear enough to lorry drivers - but the Welsh reads "I am not in the office at the moment. Send any work to be translated."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/7702913.stm
Title: Re: Interesting - MicroMart review Internet Security Suites
Post by: DavidR on March 22, 2010, 12:43:47 AM
Short review of a number of Internet Security Suites had avast5 Internet Suite as Runner Up in the 18-24 March 2010 issue 1098 of MicroMart (micromart.co.uk), a UK weekly magazine.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on March 22, 2010, 04:12:47 PM
Electromagnetic Field Protection

There are many devices that protect us from EMF that are generated by the electronics around us.

We often fail to understand the benefits of protecting ourselves.

Here are some devices

EMF protection devices protect you against EMF radiation produced by computers, cell phones, etc.

(http://www.q-linkproducts.com/UserMods/images/ci-bg-banner-slide8.png)

Get this here

http://www.qlinkproducts.com/Scripts/products.asp


Please do a Google search and find the necessary products that you like

Some Links

http://www.emfblues.com/EMF-Protection-EMF-Devices-EMF-Products-EMF-Harmonizer-Neutralize-%20Electromagnetic-Pollution-EMF-Protectors-EMF-Health-EMF-Safe.html

http://www.blockemf.com/

http://www.shieldemf.com/

Edited

Note: I am not sure if how can a bead protect from EMF

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on March 22, 2010, 04:24:47 PM
...
Note: I am not sure if this EMF thing is really so ???
...

How do you mean?

Every current carrying wire creates an electrical field (EM)

Although, to be honest, I cannot see how a bead (http://www.emfblues.com/Crystal-Catalyst-Bead-EMF-Protection-EMF-Jewelry-Protection-Jewelry.html) can prevent this...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on March 22, 2010, 06:12:53 PM
I meant what you said.

Edited

I was just asking myself. How come a bead can protect against EMF?

 ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 22, 2010, 07:02:32 PM
I meant what you said.

I was just asking myself. How come a bead can protect against EMP?

Don't forget the tin foil hat.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 22, 2010, 07:22:19 PM
I meant what you said.

I was just asking myself. How come a bead can protect against EMP?

Careful with your use of abbreviations as the one I associate with EMP, is Electro Magnetic Pulse in connection with nuclear explosions, I think you would need more than a bead or YoKenny's tin foil hat to combat that ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on March 23, 2010, 12:56:19 AM
Malware delivered by Yahoo, Fox, Google ads
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20000898-245.html

Quote
Malware that exploits holes in popular applications is being delivered by big ad delivery platforms including those run by Yahoo, Fox, and Google, according to Prague-based antivirus firm Avast.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on March 23, 2010, 01:22:24 AM
Hi mkis,

You can request a search query here for malvertising activities: http://www.anti-malvertising.com/ResearchEngine
I performed it for this Chinese site: http://bbs.ngacn.cc/ (game site for e.g. World of Warcraft)
and got the following results:
http://www.google.com/cse?cx=002208759246055724436%3Aw7urz92c-5e&ie=UTF-8&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbbs.ngacn.cc%2F&sa=Search

Nice to have this Investigative Research Engine for Malverstising bookmarked for specific investigation

Also gave that in for knownsec and got this: https://webmon.knownsec.com/report?id=7700
That is all green but the dubious advertisers there are not beyond suspicion,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on March 23, 2010, 02:15:58 AM
Yes thank you, I now have the address bookmarked.

I believe advertising channels will increasingly become targeted for malware dissemination, especially those channels that are available for broadcast to mass audience. In which case we will need some tool like this on hand even when reading the local newspaper online. ;D

But seriously, some parts of the web are intensively advertising top-heavy - our computer industry being one of the worst culprits when it comes to setting  pages with hidden or deliberately misleading iframes, which redirect to seller sites. There will all hell to play if the malcreants get to run amok in these channels.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on March 23, 2010, 11:54:29 AM
I meant what you said.

I was just asking myself. How come a bead can protect against EMP?

Careful with your use of abbreviations as the one I associate with EMP, is Electro Magnetic Pulse in connection with nuclear explosions, I think you would need more than a bead or YoKenny's tin foil hat to combat that ;D

Thanks for pointing this out. I edited it

I am Double-minded sometimes ::)

Electromagnetic pulse may be the greatest strategic threat that we face because without adequate preparation its impact would be so horrifying that we would basically lose our civilization in a matter of seconds.

EMP bursts can literally “fry” electronic components in everything from our cell phone and car ignitions, to the electric power grid, satellites and air traffic control.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: anjandavid on March 23, 2010, 12:14:19 PM
Taiwan recently finished construction on a solar-powered stadium that will generate 100% of its electricity from photovoltaic technology Designed by Toyo Ito, the 50,000-seat arena will officially open later this year to welcome the 2009 World Games which features many sports not included in the Olympics Such as parachuting, tenpin bowling and rugby sevens
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 23, 2010, 12:35:34 PM
Malware delivered by Yahoo, Fox, Google ads
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20000898-245.html

Quote
Malware that exploits holes in popular applications is being delivered by big ad delivery platforms including those run by Yahoo, Fox, and Google, according to Prague-based antivirus firm Avast.

This is I believe related to the avast blog article, http://blog.avast.com/2010/02/18/ads-poisoning-%e2%80%93-jsprontexi/ (http://blog.avast.com/2010/02/18/ads-poisoning-%e2%80%93-jsprontexi/). I think there was also another not so technical piece on the avast web site (not the blog) about this also. Edit: found it - This is the one, http://www.avast.com/pr-online-ads-put-web-users-at-risk (http://www.avast.com/pr-online-ads-put-web-users-at-risk).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on March 23, 2010, 01:32:56 PM
yes, you will be right David. There has been quite a few articles conveying much the same message over last year or so. Not exactly a steady stream, but suffice to say, reminders enough that the issue of 'big ad delivering platforms' unwittingly conveying malware, is still with us (and may always be).

I took some time out to read through my igoogle feeds this morning, something I do about once a month. In which case, the reminder often comes not from a media article, but rather from not being able to go back a page without having to clamber through a whole bunch of hidden iframes.
And this in an IT publication!!  ???  I wont bother to  name the magazine
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 25, 2010, 03:12:20 PM
20 PC Shortcuts You Need to Know
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/explore/20-pc-shortcuts.aspx

I'll have to try them on my XP Pro system.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on March 26, 2010, 01:49:32 AM
20 PC Shortcuts You Need to Know
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/explore/20-pc-shortcuts.aspx

I'll have to try them on my XP Pro system.

Quote
What you'll need:

Windows 7
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 26, 2010, 02:19:00 AM
20 PC Shortcuts You Need to Know
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/explore/20-pc-shortcuts.aspx

I'll have to try them on my XP Pro system.

Quote
What you'll need:

Windows 7
List of the keyboard shortcuts that are available in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/301583
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 26, 2010, 04:38:00 AM
For more windows key  shortcut combinations, go to:
http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/TipsTricksFreeware/WindowsKeyShortcuts.html (http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/TipsTricksFreeware/WindowsKeyShortcuts.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 26, 2010, 11:03:29 PM
(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/NationalGeographicBestPhotos2009/th_ATT000151.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/NationalGeographicBestPhotos2009/?action=view&current=b93fa418.pbw)

Click the picture to see all 31 pictures. (Slide Show)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 27, 2010, 02:03:32 PM
Music any one (http://blip.fm/bob3160) ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 27, 2010, 02:53:59 PM
Music any one (http://blip.fm/bob3160) ???

I prefer videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_bvT-DGcWw
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on March 27, 2010, 03:08:59 PM
GREEN INVESTMENT

CHINA LEADS  ???

BY STEALING TECH  ;D

(http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim//2010/03/24/Pewenergydata.JPG)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on March 28, 2010, 04:42:14 AM
Hitler's Britain (http://www.hulu.com/hitlers-britain)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 28, 2010, 12:30:32 PM
Hitler's Britain (http://www.hulu.com/hitlers-britain)
I would invoke Godwin's law:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on March 28, 2010, 07:46:25 PM
Are you ready for the toilet of the future? (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35787518/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/) ;D


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 28, 2010, 11:35:25 PM
I think I'd feel more comfortable doing my communication in a different surrounding.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on March 30, 2010, 05:44:33 PM
***

A cartoon about browsers that is too close to the truth.    ;D

http://technabob.com/blog/2010/03/30/web-browsers-illustrated/


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Jahn on March 30, 2010, 06:24:42 PM
‘Skinput’ turns body into touchscreen interface (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35708587/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/?GT1=43001)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 01, 2010, 12:33:02 AM
Tumbleweed (http://www.lockergnome.com/bob3160/)
Yes  No or Maybe ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on April 01, 2010, 10:35:12 PM
Hi malware fighters,

Folder Web Debugger, free tool: http://www.fiddler2.com/fiddler2/
Fiddler is a Web Debugging Proxy which logs all HTTP(S) traffic between your computer and the Internet,

pol
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 06, 2010, 04:29:54 PM
We had a water main break yesterday. (http://meadowlakegazette.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 21, 2010, 02:34:11 PM
Government Internet Filtering (http://www.smartplanet.com/business/blog/smart-takes/infographic-which-nations-filter-internet-access-and-how-much/6163/)
How freely you can express yourself on the internet pretty much depends on where you live.  :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 22, 2010, 02:22:15 PM
(http://draw.to/static/i/logo-blk.png?v=85a10)
Draw it and share it. (http://draw.to/new)

I'm sharing the following with you.
(http://draw.to/static/d/1XGx8U.png?v=24ef2)
To interact or change it go to:
http://draw.to/D1XGx8U
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 25, 2010, 02:50:57 PM
Remember ???

(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Remember/th_viewerattid0.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Remember/?action=view&current=0cc64c71.pbw)

Click to watch slide show
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on April 27, 2010, 04:04:06 PM
Police Raid on Gizmodo Editor's House

Remember the leaked iphone 4G!

Apple has gone MAD


http://www.pcworld.com/article/195035/iphone_prototype_web_reacts_to_police_raid_on_gizmodo_editors_house.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 07, 2010, 05:53:13 PM
(http://www.pibmug.com/files/1989puter.jpg)
(Monitor not included)
That should teach all of us that sometimes inflation doesn't apply.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on May 07, 2010, 06:03:20 PM
I thought I'd keep it as my magic card, i.e. if I haven't sold it in September, I will include the monitor in the deal, for the same price :)...I mean Bob, let's be honest, that's a bargain ;)

........................................
........................................
........................................
 ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on May 10, 2010, 02:12:49 PM
@ Bob
Sorry to inquire but when is the article from?

@logos
really? never new people bought old (Sorry, strike that... ancient) computers.  ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on May 10, 2010, 02:32:22 PM
don't be a "Confused Computer User" all the time, I was so obviously joking, no, I'm not the seller ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 13, 2010, 03:18:01 PM
HTC sues Apple over patent infringment (http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/htc-sues-apple-over-patent-infringement/34362)
Quote
HTC said today that it has filed suit against Apple for patent infringement and has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to "halt the importation and sale of the iPhone, iPad and iPod
Ouch  :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on May 13, 2010, 06:49:45 PM
HTC sues Apple over patent infringment (http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/htc-sues-apple-over-patent-infringement/34362)
Quote
HTC said today that it has filed suit against Apple for patent infringement and has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to "halt the importation and sale of the iPhone, iPad and iPod
Ouch  :'(


They are all arguing at the moment...apple, adobe, HTC and probably some more... ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on May 13, 2010, 06:55:36 PM
HTC sues Apple over patent infringment (http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/htc-sues-apple-over-patent-infringement/34362)
Quote
HTC said today that it has filed suit against Apple for patent infringement and has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to "halt the importation and sale of the iPhone, iPad and iPod
Ouch  :'(


They are all arguing at the moment...apple, adobe, HTC and probably some more... ::)

exactly, they're like mafiosi trying to take control of an area, but instead of using guns they're using patents and tribunals ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 14, 2010, 12:21:59 AM
Quote
exactly, they're like mafiosi trying to take control of an area, but instead of using guns they're using patents and tribunals
You might consider some of the judges presiding over these cases as the Godfather.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omega40 on May 14, 2010, 09:45:25 AM
Remember ???

(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Remember/th_viewerattid0.png) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Remember/?action=view&current=0cc64c71.pbw)

Click to watch slide show

Yes, the good old days were indeed good. Miss them.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 14, 2010, 02:23:14 PM
LimeWire ruling changes game, should deter illegal file sharing (http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/limewire-ruling-changes-game-should-deter-illegal-file-sharing/34409?tag=nl.e539)
Quote
A federal judge in New York has delivered a precedent-setting decision around the controversial act of online file-sharing,
ruling in favor of the recording industry and sending a message to anyone who facilitates or otherwise enables sharing of copyrighted materials
that they will pay - and pay dearly.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on May 14, 2010, 11:52:47 PM
Google grabs personal info off of Wi-Fi networks (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100514/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_google_privacy;_ylt=A0wNdOYtvu1LkHgBjBqyBhIF;_ylu=X3oDMTJtMWxpNTVzBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwNTE0L3VzX3RlY19nb29nbGVfcHJpdmFjeQRjcG9zAzMEcG9zAzgEc2VjA3luX3RvcF9zdG9yeQRzbGsDZ29vZ2xlZ3JhYnNw)

Click on above to read article.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 16, 2010, 08:58:59 PM
Google grabs personal info off of Wi-Fi networks (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100514/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_google_privacy;_ylt=A0wNdOYtvu1LkHgBjBqyBhIF;_ylu=X3oDMTJtMWxpNTVzBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwNTE0L3VzX3RlY19nb29nbGVfcHJpdmFjeQRjcG9zAzMEcG9zAzgEc2VjA3luX3RvcF9zdG9yeQRzbGsDZ29vZ2xlZ3JhYnNw)

Click on above to read article.


If you don't secure your wifi, it's fair game IMHO. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on May 16, 2010, 09:23:15 PM
Google grabs personal info off of Wi-Fi networks (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100514/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_google_privacy;_ylt=A0wNdOYtvu1LkHgBjBqyBhIF;_ylu=X3oDMTJtMWxpNTVzBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwNTE0L3VzX3RlY19nb29nbGVfcHJpdmFjeQRjcG9zAzMEcG9zAzgEc2VjA3luX3RvcF9zdG9yeQRzbGsDZ29vZ2xlZ3JhYnNw)

Click on above to read article.


If you don't secure your wifi, it's fair game IMHO. :)
If you do not secure your wifi then you are a sitting duck.  :o
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 16, 2010, 09:46:42 PM
Google grabs personal info off of Wi-Fi networks (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100514/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_google_privacy;_ylt=A0wNdOYtvu1LkHgBjBqyBhIF;_ylu=X3oDMTJtMWxpNTVzBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwNTE0L3VzX3RlY19nb29nbGVfcHJpdmFjeQRjcG9zAzMEcG9zAzgEc2VjA3luX3RvcF9zdG9yeQRzbGsDZ29vZ2xlZ3JhYnNw)

Click on above to read article.

If you don't secure your wifi, it's fair game IMHO. :)

I certainly wouldn't consider it fair game, what they are doing is breaking the law in many countries and I expect they will get their fingers rapped.

When the whole idea of their actions was meant to detect 'secured wifi hot spots' they not only recorded all wifi connections secured or otherwise and by all accounts 'took' data, information.

I absolutely believe you should secure your wifi, but there are huge numbers that don't know this and are none the wiser. If you happen to leave your front door unlocked you don't expect people to enter and walk off with your property. In fact if you did that in the good old US of A your likely to get shot, not that I'm suggesting google gets shot ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on May 16, 2010, 09:49:56 PM
it's been advertised everywhere that WEP wasn't secure, so if people get spied or hacked because they still don't feel the need to switch to WPA or WPA2, they shouldn't complain. One thing though, WEP should be technically banned from all wi-fi routers, this would solve the problem once for all.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on May 18, 2010, 11:10:18 PM
Symantec may buy VeriSign unit for $1.3 bln: WSJ

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/symantec-may-buy-verisign-unit-for-13-bln-wsj-2010-05-18
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on May 20, 2010, 05:11:28 PM
Download 5 New Wallpapers Released by Microsoft
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AskVG/~3/S0YFZK6JwZQ/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 21, 2010, 01:01:47 AM
An article worth a look and possible a rebuttal (http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2010/05/13/the-state-of-pc-security/)
Quote
PC Pitstop Research analyzed 50,258 computers and found the following:

23% of computers have no active security protection.
14% of the computers had some sort of high level threat.
Spyware is the most common malware threat followed by Rogue Security Software.
Kaspersky protects the best against Rogue Security Software and Trend Micro is the worst.
Symantec protects against spyware the best, and Kaspersky the worst.
Trend protects the best against keyloggers and Avast fares the worst.
Kaspersky protects against viruses the best, and Symantec tails the pack.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on May 21, 2010, 02:53:15 PM
An article worth a look and possible a rebuttal (http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2010/05/13/the-state-of-pc-security/)
Quote
PC Pitstop Research analyzed 50,258 computers and found the following:

23% of computers have no active security protection.
14% of the computers had some sort of high level threat.
Spyware is the most common malware threat followed by Rogue Security Software.
Kaspersky protects the best against Rogue Security Software and Trend Micro is the worst.
Symantec protects against spyware the best, and Kaspersky the worst.
Trend protects the best against keyloggers and Avast fares the worst.
Kaspersky protects against viruses the best, and Symantec tails the pack.

Its a site that wants you to get you to buy its products by offereing Free scans.

Read the comments
Quote
Bill Says:
May 20th, 2010 at 6:10 am
How stastically accurate can this be? Probably not too accurate, based on 1 billion in the world this survey covers .005%. Even assuming 20% of these are in the western world – it covers .01% of the world's computers.
I would treat the results with a shaker of salt.
http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2010/05/13/the-state-of-pc-security/#comment-16032

It does not show what version of avast! was used nor any of the other anti virus applications.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on May 21, 2010, 03:27:26 PM
Its a site that wants you to get you to buy its products by offereing Free scans.
+1

It does not show what version of avast! was used nor any of the other anti virus applications.
Conclusion: not reliable.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 21, 2010, 03:45:24 PM
Tech and YoKenny,
I suggest you read the entire article before jumping to quick conclusions.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on May 21, 2010, 05:57:06 PM
Tech and YoKenny,
I suggest you read the entire article before jumping to quick conclusions.  :)
It's not quick...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on May 21, 2010, 10:40:06 PM
Tech and YoKenny,
I suggest you read the entire article before jumping to quick conclusions.  :)
It's not quick...
Its not that I jumped to a quick conclusion as I use PC Pitstop's Optimize and it works as advertised but is not worth the 3.0 1-year subscription now for $29.99. ::)
http://www.pcpitstop.com/store/optimize.asp

Now I have to figure out how to cancel that automatic annual renewal on my credit card.  :o
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 24, 2010, 04:58:35 PM
Weird (http://soundcloud.com/bob3160/weird-al-yankovic-dont-download-this-song)
Nice new music service. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on May 25, 2010, 12:57:30 PM
ZoneAlarm® Free Firewall 2010 does a silent makeover

(http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim//2010/05/21/zonealarm_free_9_main_540x384.png)


http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/zonealarm-pc-security-free-firewall.htm
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on May 25, 2010, 06:19:50 PM
Flattr : A groundbreaking micropayment service

Quote
At the end of the month, your flat fee gets distributed evenly between all of the creators you've "Flattrd." If you clicked just five buttons, it gets divided by five; if you clicked a hundred, it gets split into a hundred equal tiny parts.

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2010/05/25/flattr-is-a-groundbreaking-micropayment-service/

nmb
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on May 25, 2010, 07:44:43 PM
AT&T offers free Wi-Fi in New York City

New Wi-Fi Hotzone Prototype to Help New Yorkers and Visitors Stay Connected in 'America's Crossroads,' One of the Busiest Locations in the World

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/att-launches-pilot-wi-fi-project-in-times-square-94815759.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 26, 2010, 03:38:08 AM
AT&T offers free Wi-Fi in New York City

New Wi-Fi Hotzone Prototype to Help New Yorkers and Visitors Stay Connected in 'America's Crossroads,' One of the Busiest Locations in the World

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/att-launches-pilot-wi-fi-project-in-times-square-94815759.html
They are afraid of the Google WIFI project.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 26, 2010, 04:20:16 AM
Fix the Web's Biggest Annoyances with Google Chrome (http://lifehacker.com/5547211/fix-the-webs-biggest-annoyances-with-google-chrome)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 26, 2010, 04:43:23 AM
I just received the following from Comcast:
Quote
Dear Comcast High-Speed Internet Customer,

We are pleased to announce the pilot launch of the Comcast Usage Meter in your area.
This new feature is available to Comcast High-Speed Internet customers and provides an easy way
to check total monthly household high-speed Internet data usage at any time. Monthly data usage is the amount of data,
such as images, movies, photos, videos, and other files that customers send, receive, download or upload each month.
Comcast measures total data usage and does not monitor specific customer activities to determine data usage.

Wonder what comes next...  ??? ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 26, 2010, 05:05:49 AM
The bill for all that bandwidth or a supposed fair use policy or bandwidth limitation; why else would you need to know how much you are using.

Over here in the UK I'm still surprised how they get away with a supposed 'unlimited' bandwidth and promptly give a limit on your monthly usage or the catch all 'fire use policy,' fair for whom.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 26, 2010, 02:22:19 PM
The bill for all that bandwidth or a supposed fair use policy or bandwidth limitation; why else would you need to know how much you are using.

Over here in the UK I'm still surprised how they get away with a supposed 'unlimited' bandwidth and promptly give a limit on your monthly usage or the catch all 'fire use policy,' fair for whom.
David,
as long as you're still using dial-up, I wouldn't worry about any limitations they may impose.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 26, 2010, 03:44:04 PM
I'm not bothered with bandwidth, I haven't got any ;D

I'm just pointing out my thoughts on your posts 'they don't do these things for nothing' or without a purpose, me being a trusting sort NOT.

Plus the devious/underhand/deceitful policies of some ISPs and my surprise UK Trading Standards hasn't stepped on this so called unlimited having a limit.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 26, 2010, 04:59:22 PM
I checked my account and apparently it hasn't been enacted since
it still states unrestricted for the type of access and the usage meter is no where to be found.  ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 01, 2010, 12:37:27 AM
If you've got a few hours to waste:
http://test.lockergnome.net/ (http://test.lockergnome.net/)    :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 04, 2010, 05:22:35 PM
4 Principles of Effective Threat Protection – How can you make them a reality?
This presentation will begin on June 24, 2010 at 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time.
If your interested, Sign up here (http://whitepapers.zdnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1741845&promo=539&tag=nl.e539&cval=wit2.zdnet&ctype=default)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on June 06, 2010, 05:47:31 PM
Bletchley Park WWII archive to go online

10,000 people worked to decode encrypted German messages.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk/10239623.stm
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Marc57 on June 10, 2010, 02:03:40 AM
URLVOID: Suspicious url scanner

Urlvoid (beta version at the moment) is a free service that scan suspicious websites with multi engines to check if the site is safe to browse.

Scanner list used by urlvoid:

McAfee SiteAdvisor, McAfee Trusted Source, PcTools Browser Defender, Norton SafeWeb, MyWOT, Threat Log, MalwareDomainList, hpHosts, ZeuS Tracker, Google Diagnostic, PhishTank, Project Honey Pot, ParetoLogic, Spamhaus, URIBL, Malware Patrol, SURBL, SpamCop, TrendMicro Web Reputation, Web Security Guard.


http://www.urlvoid.com/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 10, 2010, 05:00:24 AM
Marc,
Apparently the search engine isn't very up to date.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Marc57 on June 10, 2010, 08:39:33 AM
Marc,
Apparently the search engine isn't very up to date.

Hey bob, Yeah, it's still in beta. Hopefully it will get better.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 11, 2010, 01:01:21 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/simao_gettyimages_1653399g.jpg)

World Cup Streaming Live: Where to Watch:

ESPN 3 (http://espn.go.com/espn3/) is the online streaming version of the popular sports network in the U.S.A. Their upcoming live streaming schedule includes the kick-off on June 10th, the opening ceremonies on June 11th followed by the FIFA World Cup matches. According to the NY Times, ESPN 3 will be streaming all 64 games.

ESPN Mobile TV (http://proxy.espn.go.com/mobile/products/product?id=3242441) will be streaming the kick-off, opening ceremonies and 56 world cup matches including semifinals and final to Sprint customers on the new HTC EVO smartphone, according to MarketWatch.

CBC Sports (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifaworldcup/) is Canada’s national public broadcaster. The CBC Sports website states “Between June 11th and July 11th 2010 watch every game streamed LIVE on CBCSports.ca”.

Optus (http://www.optus.com.au/) is the #2 Australian telecommunications carrier and will be live streaming 2010 World Cup matches for free to customers with compatible 3G mobile devices.

TVU Networks (http://www.tvunetworks.com/) is a live streaming Internet TV platform and, according to Ask MetaFilter, should be carrying the 2010 World Cup.

BBC Sport (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/) states that “All BBC matches will be available to watch live online in high quality video” according to this article, which also contains a schedule of which matches are on the BBC and which will be on iTV.

iTV (http://www.itv.com/sport/football/fifaworldcup/live/) is the biggest commercial television network in the UK. According to their FIFA World Cup Live description they will have select content from all 64 games, and be broadcasting live any matches that iTV carries.

FIFA 2010 World Cup Schedule
To find out when your team is playing, check out the Official World Cup Soccer Schedule (http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/index.html) on FIFA’s website.

Regional Restrictions on Live Streaming
Many of these live streaming video sites are infamous for using geographical restrictions to lock out certain viewers. The BBC will almost definitely be blocking anyone not located in the UK, and other sites may have similar policies.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 14, 2010, 06:04:25 PM
Smile - Critters

(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Smile/th_ui2ikad3df3c036viewattth128501b6697.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Smile/?action=view&current=c860b964.pbw)
Click image to view Slideshow
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on June 17, 2010, 06:49:52 AM
Lee Koo on cnet presents question for this week -
Why does my Windows 7 system freeze after it sits inactive for a while?

http://forums.cnet.com/5208-19411_102-0.html?threadID=395384

A little tedious working through the answers but they do cover a lot of ground in terms of computer maintenance and repair
Perhaps some relevance to the following thread -

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=60756.30

Edit - sorry, I read a few posts where there were comparisons with Vista and XP, but overall relevant solely to Win 7. sorry bout that.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on June 17, 2010, 11:48:28 AM
Quote
Why does my Windows 7 system freeze after it sits inactive for a while?

never noticed that
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on June 17, 2010, 12:54:41 PM
Quote
Why does my Windows 7 system freeze after it sits inactive for a while?

never noticed that
+1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on June 17, 2010, 12:59:05 PM
I get it sometimes with XP.
Power schemes set to Never. hibernate turned Off.

When it happens I disconnect from internet, then Restart the computer and all is fine again.

Edit - sorry, not a freeze in my case, but unable to open a web page - times out instead.

I mainly post these general query articles to underline that most computer problems are not in fact on account of the AV that is  running but on other common hardware or software deficiencies - plus you often have answers like the following one, which make handy references

http://forums.cnet.com/5208-19411_102-0.html?messageID=3315792&tag=forums06;posts#3315792
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on June 17, 2010, 01:24:49 PM
adding: power management in Seven is one of the best achievements in Windows ever, like resuming from sleep mode takes about 2 seconds, with instant connection to the Internet (except in my case when AIS firewall was running ;D >>> fixed since I removed it).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on June 17, 2010, 01:34:32 PM
I never had that or any other problem when testing AIS firewall - I think occurs with 64bit if I recall correctly

Edit - mind you, that was quite a while ago

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 17, 2010, 03:22:09 PM
Can you guess what is being unloaded here?
     
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/OldHD.jpg)
Hint: picture was  taken in 1956...

It's a hard disk drive back in 1956... with 5 MB of storage. 

In September 1956 IBM launched the 305 RAMAC, the first 'SUPER' computer with a hard disk drive (HDD).
The HDD weighed over a ton and stored a 'whopping' 5 MB of data.

 Do you appreciate your 8 GB memory stick or flash drive a little more now?

To put that into better perspective, that 8 GB has a capacity of 1600 times what could be stored on the drive pictured above.
I believe the IBM drive sold close to one million dollars and that was back when a dollar was worth a lot more than it is today!
That works out to over 1.5 billion of today's dollars for something we can now purchase for less than $15!
We live in an amazing world. Imagine what will be around in another 54 years!! Wow!!
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 17, 2010, 03:29:17 PM
Interesting Website:
http://www.ofzenandcomputing.com/ (http://www.ofzenandcomputing.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on June 17, 2010, 03:43:07 PM
@ bob3160

I actually saw a 305 RAMAC HDD when I worked at IBM.
http://www-03.ibm.com/ibm/history/exhibits/storage/storage_PH0305.html

It was replaced by a 2305 fixed head storage unit that offered up to 11.2 million bytes per module:
http://www-03.ibm.com/ibm/history/exhibits/storage/storage_PH0305.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on June 18, 2010, 01:42:02 PM
Can you guess what is being unloaded here?
     
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/OldHD.jpg)
Hint: picture was  taken in 1956...

It's a hard disk drive back in 1956... with 5 MB of storage. 

In September 1956 IBM launched the 305 RAMAC, the first 'SUPER' computer with a hard disk drive (HDD).
The HDD weighed over a ton and stored a 'whopping' 5 MB of data.

 Do you appreciate your 8 GB memory stick or flash drive a little more now?

To put that into better perspective, that 8 GB has a capacity of 1600 times what could be stored on the drive pictured above.
I believe the IBM drive sold close to one million dollars and that was back when a dollar was worth a lot more than it is today!
That works out to over 1.5 billion of today's dollars for something we can now purchase for less than $15!
We live in an amazing world. Imagine what will be around in another 54 years!! Wow!!
 


 :o :o :o
OMG...
When I got my first computer (in the 90's) the HDD was 2GB. Talk about progress  ;D
Now I'm up to 225 GB largest HDD.

What was the price tag on these machines by the way?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 29, 2010, 03:44:15 AM
http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=cf1969f7-64e9-4a45-8204-d5cc711580c9&m=false&i=0:0:0&c=0:0:0&z=811.450165484069&d=-1.20630488468173:-1.19848032981839:-1.20819440130624&p=0:0&t=False (http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=cf1969f7-64e9-4a45-8204-d5cc711580c9&m=false&i=0:0:0&c=0:0:0&z=811.450165484069&d=-1.20630488468173:-1.19848032981839:-1.20819440130624&p=0:0&t=False)
I recently listed Microsoft Image Composite Editor (ICE) in FreeWare Collected From The WWW (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=16922.msg516783#msg516783).
The above link is a picture constructed with that software.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 29, 2010, 05:01:02 AM
Here is one more and larger Panorama.
This one was taken on 06-26-2010
http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=0d79547a-4827-4660-bd48-da7ff3114619&m=false&i=0:0:0&c=0:0:0&z=662&d=-1.14542257569407:-1.14526831245699:-1.24868431615781&p=0:0&t=False (http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=0d79547a-4827-4660-bd48-da7ff3114619&m=false&i=0:0:0&c=0:0:0&z=662&d=-1.14542257569407:-1.14526831245699:-1.24868431615781&p=0:0&t=False)

Comments appreciated. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Gargamel360 on June 29, 2010, 05:16:22 AM
Nice shots. :)  The southwest is supposed to be great for photography.
I will check this out, I can think of a few great places near my home for pictures that this program would go great with.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on June 29, 2010, 02:03:05 PM
 :o
Looks amazing. How many shots did it take to create the panorama, and what was the resolution of each shot?
I'll try this out once my courses are over.
Thanks in advance.

Edit:
Never mind.... I did a few quick snap shots with my 2 Megapixel Web Cam and I can't believe how fast that worked. Exported the end result as a JPEG and I can't believe my eyes.... That's absolutely amazing how fast that was done.

Just putting this out there, but with a tripod, if i took a set of shots and created on panorama, and then shift the tripod to the right 2-3 cm and create a secondary panorama of the same surroundings, I could create a 3-D panorama (with the help of Paint NET).

By 3-D I mean something along the lines of:
http://www.coryi.org/images/CCAFS3D.bmp

Thanks for the program Bob. When I really have a lot of spare time, I'll try the 3-D Experiment.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 29, 2010, 03:29:57 PM
I was also impressed in the speed in which ICE produced it's amazing stitchery.
The second Panorama was comprised of 12 shots using a 10 MP Cannon camera.
I'm actually looking forward to creating a great many more of these Panoramas. :)

This also proves that some products from MS are great even for free.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hard_ROCKER on June 29, 2010, 03:33:11 PM
I'm actually looking forward to creating a great many more of these Panoramas. :)

Please do ! It looks awesome ! :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on June 30, 2010, 09:27:49 AM
***

Very nice, Bob, and thanks for sharing.   :)

If any of you try scrolling in and out on those photos, you'll see interesting results.


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 30, 2010, 04:05:18 PM
Thanks Charley,
The scrolling in and out is only good if the photo has a lot of defenition.
These pictures where all taken with a 10 mega pixel camera so there's a lot of detail available.   :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 01, 2010, 03:30:16 PM
It sure has been hot here lately. This picture from my neighbors dog gets the message across:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/HotInNM.jpg)

Damien mentioned it's also been hot in Holland.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 02, 2010, 12:49:47 AM
Here is another Panorama. This one is a full 360 deg. Of the project I and quite a few others are currently
working on in my community of Meadow Lake.  :)
http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=ac63194a-c7c8-4bab-9c15-36d89cd77f47&lc=1033 (http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=ac63194a-c7c8-4bab-9c15-36d89cd77f47&lc=1033)

Your comments are still appreciated and, there's more coming unless you've all had enough.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 02, 2010, 01:14:45 AM
This one concentrates more on the Lake bed itself but it's another 360 deg. Panorama.
http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=1d1960fb-24a1-496f-b355-5879d5729dee&lc=1033 (http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=1d1960fb-24a1-496f-b355-5879d5729dee&lc=1033)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 02, 2010, 02:51:56 AM
Here is the last Panorama created from the pictures I took while I was at the MLPAA property.
This one shows off The Manzano Mountains of NM.
http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=ba55030f-e4e1-44a9-96e9-13fa18d85103&lc=1033 (http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=ba55030f-e4e1-44a9-96e9-13fa18d85103&lc=1033)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on July 02, 2010, 11:06:04 AM
compelling, Bob, timeless, unbearable lightness of being
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on July 02, 2010, 01:53:17 PM
It sure has been hot here lately. This picture from my neighbors dog gets the message across:
Damien mentioned it's also been hot in Holland.

Europe has had a rought time with heat in the last few years but now it seems to be pooring cats and dogs in certain places.

Some of the photos are a bit deselot. I'm refering to the lake bed one specifically.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 02, 2010, 04:17:17 PM
Quote
Some of the photos are a bit deselot. I'm refering to the lake bed one specifically.
Confused Computer User,
If you take a look at the MLPAA website (http://mymeadowlake.org) and then compare what the "Lake" looked like when we first started on this
project, I think you'll have to agree that there is a vast difference.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on July 03, 2010, 03:26:30 AM
Quote
Some of the photos are a bit deselot. I'm refering to the lake bed one specifically.
Confused Computer User,
If you take a look at the MLPAA website (http://mymeadowlake.org) and then compare what the "Lake" looked like when we first started on this
project, I think you'll have to agree that there is a vast difference.  :)

True... But please don't asume my comments were meant to minimize your work :-[
I looked at some of the Photos of before and after and job well done. It's just sad to see an ecosytem bite the dust.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 03, 2010, 03:31:02 AM
Quote
It's just sad to see an ecosytem bite the dust.
Agree which is why all the effort is being put into this project to return the former lake
to a pristine wildlife refuge and a place the whole county can be proud of  and enjoy.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 08, 2010, 04:11:58 PM
Quote
Some of the photos are a bit deselot. I'm refering to the lake bed one specifically.
Confused Computer User,
If you take a look at the MLPAA website (http://mymeadowlake.org) and then compare what the "Lake" looked like when we first started on this
project, I think you'll have to agree that there is a vast difference.  :)

I was interviewed about our community project and it was on the news last night. :)
http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S1642657.shtml?cat=11687 (http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S1642657.shtml?cat=11687)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on July 08, 2010, 05:39:24 PM
Quote
The Meadow Lake Partnership Ltd. plans to donate the land to the Meadow Lake Parks Area Association
Now that is news indeed. One step forward in the preservation of a wonderful man made ecosystem.  :D

Congratulations on the interview Bob as well as the continued work dedicated to restoring the lake. Media exposure should help generate more support from the larger local community. 8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 10, 2010, 06:48:11 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/GoogleDoodle.jpg)

                                                         Google Doodles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP_EAUg8Frw)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on July 10, 2010, 07:07:21 PM
                                                        Google Doodles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP_EAUg8Frw)
Honor a great one  8)
Code: [Select]
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=po0jY4WvCIc
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 10, 2010, 07:11:11 PM
                                                        Google Doodles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP_EAUg8Frw)
Honor a great one  8)
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=po0jY4WvCIc

Correct link is : http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=po0jY4WvCIc (http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=po0jY4WvCIc)

I just don't know what's so great about him ??? Granted, he was a great entertainer and that's about all the good I can say about him.  :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 20, 2010, 11:19:30 PM
Official Weather for Meadow Lake NM:
(from my weather station at home)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/MeadowLakeWeather7-20-10.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 23, 2010, 03:41:13 AM
You are all invited:
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=1kgDTFaLBj_tLE2VNucU40l9GByms5MXqOagnh2tlWtqCvGbhCxPp3_6lwiV_&hl=en (https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=1kgDTFaLBj_tLE2VNucU40l9GByms5MXqOagnh2tlWtqCvGbhCxPp3_6lwiV_&hl=en)
The big day is Aug. 21st so you have plenty of time to clear your calendar.   ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 28, 2010, 02:03:27 PM
Browser Blowout 2010
IE vs. Firefox vs. Chrome vs. Safari vs. Opera:
PCWorld's lab tests reveal which browser is the fastest, the safest, and the most powerful tool for the Web.
In short, here are their findings:

BEST INTERFACE: Chrome
BEST SECURITY: Chrome
BEST EXTENSIONS: Firefox
BEST JAVASCRIPT HANDLING: Chrome
BEST PAGE LOADING: Chrome

You can get the detailed analysis here:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/200963-1/browser_blowout_2010.html (http://www.pcworld.com/article/200963-1/browser_blowout_2010.html)

You may not agree as many others also didn't. I personally think they made the right overall choices.
( I use Google's Chrome as my default browser and have for quite some time. :) )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on July 28, 2010, 02:13:24 PM
thanks for that link Bob ;)

edit: they're wrong about one thing, the sunspider test (for javascript performance) >>> Opera is actually now faster than Chrome, I've tested it a few times.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on July 28, 2010, 03:10:29 PM
Quote
Google Develops a Facebook Rival
(gaming oriented)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703292704575393531040685308.html?mod=djemalertTECH

I heard the rumor already a few days ago, seems confirmed here.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: disPlay on July 28, 2010, 03:47:40 PM
Quote
Google Develops a Facebook Rival
(gaming oriented)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703292704575393531040685308.html?mod=djemalertTECH

I heard the rumor already a few days ago, seems confirmed here.


I really doubt that the 100 million active users in facebook will drop it to go to the google (social network)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on July 28, 2010, 10:33:24 PM
Quote
Google Develops a Facebook Rival
(gaming oriented)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703292704575393531040685308.html?mod=djemalertTECH

I heard the rumor already a few days ago, seems confirmed here.


I really doubt that the 100 million active users in facebook will drop it to go to the google (social network)
Logos is imbibing too much French wine to even know how to use Facebook.  ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on July 29, 2010, 12:09:26 AM
Quote
Google Develops a Facebook Rival
(gaming oriented)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703292704575393531040685308.html?mod=djemalertTECH

I heard the rumor already a few days ago, seems confirmed here.


I really doubt that the 100 million active users in facebook will drop it to go to the google (social network)
Logos is imbibing too much French wine to even know how to use Facebook.  ;)

 http://thebsreport.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/middle-finger.jpg
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on July 29, 2010, 12:20:38 AM
Riding on bicycles makes you impervious to pain
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on July 29, 2010, 12:24:34 AM
Quote
Google Develops a Facebook Rival
(gaming oriented)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703292704575393531040685308.html?mod=djemalertTECH

I heard the rumor already a few days ago, seems confirmed here.


I really doubt that the 100 million active users in facebook will drop it to go to the google (social network)
I don't know about that. Since Facebook stinks and the Google one is gaming oriented, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people move.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on July 29, 2010, 12:37:06 AM
on a side note, I never said anything about who would move or how many...no speculation. But what I did say and do insist on saying is telling kenny yo to **** off, once again, you bastard. You're the worse sort of jerk that I ever met on a forum dude; you're always popping up with an insulting comment towards me, and now you're fighting back because I reacted...you're a freakin' psycho hey.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on July 29, 2010, 01:07:30 AM
Browser Blowout 2010
IE vs. Firefox vs. Chrome vs. Safari vs. Opera:
PCWorld's lab tests reveal which browser is the fastest, the safest, and the most powerful tool for the Web.
In short, here are their findings:

BEST INTERFACE: Chrome
BEST SECURITY: Chrome
BEST EXTENSIONS: Firefox
BEST JAVASCRIPT HANDLING: Chrome
BEST PAGE LOADING: Chrome

You can get the detailed analysis here:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/200963-1/browser_blowout_2010.html (http://www.pcworld.com/article/200963-1/browser_blowout_2010.html)

You may not agree as many others also didn't. I personally think they made the right overall choices.
( I use Google's Chrome as my default browser and have for quite some time. :) )
I certainly don't agree. I think Chrome's interface is the ugliest and clunkiest of all the browsers. If you read the report about speed, it says they're all pretty much the same and IE8 actually won 5 of the 8 page loading tests. What I get from the report is that all of the browsers are good and the choice is strictly a matter of personal preference.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: disPlay on July 29, 2010, 01:12:06 AM
Browser Blowout 2010
IE vs. Firefox vs. Chrome vs. Safari vs. Opera:
PCWorld's lab tests reveal which browser is the fastest, the safest, and the most powerful tool for the Web.
In short, here are their findings:

BEST INTERFACE: Chrome
BEST SECURITY: Chrome
BEST EXTENSIONS: Firefox
BEST JAVASCRIPT HANDLING: Chrome
BEST PAGE LOADING: Chrome

You can get the detailed analysis here:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/200963-1/browser_blowout_2010.html (http://www.pcworld.com/article/200963-1/browser_blowout_2010.html)

You may not agree as many others also didn't. I personally think they made the right overall choices.
( I use Google's Chrome as my default browser and have for quite some time. :) )
I certainly don't agree. I think Chrome's interface is the ugliest and clunkiest of all the browsers. If you read the report about speed, it says they're all pretty much the same and IE8 actually won 5 of the 8 page loading tests. What I get from the report is that all of the browsers are good and the choice is strictly a matter of personal preference.


Java script on Opera is better handled in my opinium, I don't know what they are referring to Best page loading.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on July 29, 2010, 01:26:28 AM
As it's already kind of a topic here, this maybe is interesting...
asyn

Facebook crawler collects more than 170 million data sets
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Facebook-crawler-collects-more-than-170-million-data-sets-1046910.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 29, 2010, 05:11:13 AM
Dch,
You seem to enjoy saying "black" any time I say "white or white when I say black.
I thought I made my post very clear.  ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on July 29, 2010, 06:18:29 AM
Dch,
You seem to enjoy saying "black" any time I say "white or white when I say black.
I thought I made my post very clear.  ???
You said we might not agree and all I did was say why I didn't. What's wrong with that?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on July 30, 2010, 07:25:53 AM
HuH?????
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 02, 2010, 03:38:44 AM
On July 30, 2010 we went to Sky City near Acoma Pueblo, NM.
Here are some pictures of the decent from Sky City via the stairs.
(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Sky%20City/th_IMG_1285.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Sky%20City/?action=view&current=d2b0e4a2.pbw)
(Click image to view a slideshow)

You can find many more pictures from our outing at:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Sky%20City/ (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Sky%20City/)

How many of you have been to Sky City ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 06, 2010, 03:42:44 AM
Prague, the home city of avast! is also famous for the following:
Andrew Fleming makes an impossible Frisbee catch during the Quarter Finals of the World Ultimate Club Championships in Prague 2010. (http://www.flixxy.com/ultimate-frisbee-catch.htm)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on August 06, 2010, 03:46:00 AM
Prague, the home city of avast! is also famous for the following:
Andrew Fleming makes an impossible Frisbee catch during the Quarter Finals of the World Ultimate Club Championships in Prague 2010. (http://www.flixxy.com/ultimate-frisbee-catch.htm)

Good catch! 8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on August 09, 2010, 02:45:38 PM
At 6mins and 7secs after 5 o'clock on Aug 9th 2010, it will be 05:06:07 08/09/10. This won't happen again until 3010.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 09, 2010, 03:54:20 PM
Sorry Dan,
I missed it. I must have been asleep. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 09, 2010, 04:13:17 PM
I was only just in the land of nod, only went to bed at 04:30 am, had I known I might have stayed up ;D

I guess I'm going to miss the next one as well ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on August 09, 2010, 06:05:31 PM
Not quite David, remember over here in blighty we use a different date format so that date and time posted above would be read as the 8th september over here...so some time yet :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: modati on August 09, 2010, 06:29:50 PM
No wonder I randomly woke up early this morning.  It was a phenomenon in multiple aspects of reality.  The fact I was up and number sequence :P
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on August 09, 2010, 06:56:30 PM
Hi forum friends,

Plantago major was found about 4000 year ago in Europe for the first time. It was spread all over Europe by the swift feet of the Roman legionnaires and therefore is found on the side of the roads.
Plantain then was spread from Europe throughout the whole world. The Indians called the plant "the footstep of the white", because it  was found where Europeans went. They then knew Europeans had been around.

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: modati on August 09, 2010, 08:39:20 PM
Hi forum friends,

Plantago major was found about 4000 year ago in Europe for the first time. It was spread all over Europe by the swift feet of the Roman legionnaires and therefore is found on the side of the roads.
Plantain then was spread from Europe throughout the whole world. The Indians called the plant "the footstep of the white", because it  was found where Europeans went. They then knew Europeans had been around.

polonus

Gotta love the Indians they are geniuses.  So much more in tune with the earth.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on August 09, 2010, 08:57:39 PM
Hi modati,

But other old cultures also had their ways that are impressive for us. The old Scots called the plant "Slan-lus" (Gaelic) because it was a healing plant, and the antique Chinese sailors used the leaves on wounds, first the coarse side onto it and then the other side. Here in Holland children rubbed the leaves onto their skin when burnt from nettles, and because the old grandmother knew a lot about this natural herb lore, in Poland the plant is called "babka",

polonus

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: modati on August 09, 2010, 09:37:46 PM
Indeed.  I wish I knew more myself.  They really don't teach you natural ways to heal yourself in America.  They will definitely tell you what pill to take.  I remember getting burned really bad on a grill when I was a kid.  Took some pills from the doctor.  Everything is synthetic :(.  I'm taking some botany courses at UNI next year.  Maybe they will bestow the knowledge of the earth on me.  All I really know how to do is start a fire now and filter water haha.  At least that's something!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on August 12, 2010, 03:07:54 PM
Indeed.  I wish I knew more myself.  They really don't teach you natural ways to heal yourself in America.  They will definitely tell you what pill to take.  I remember getting burned really bad on a grill when I was a kid.  Took some pills from the doctor.  Everything is synthetic :(.  I'm taking some botany courses at UNI next year.  Maybe they will bestow the knowledge of the earth on me.  All I really know how to do is start a fire now and filter water haha.  At least that's something!

Synthetic is based on natural. I recall having read a couple of times about pharmaceutical companies going to the Amazon forest to get patents on plants that are old healing remedies, in order to develop new commercial medicine.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on August 12, 2010, 10:52:52 PM
Indeed.  I wish I knew more myself.  They really don't teach you natural ways to heal yourself in America.  They will definitely tell you what pill to take.  I remember getting burned really bad on a grill when I was a kid.  Took some pills from the doctor.  Everything is synthetic :(.  I'm taking some botany courses at UNI next year.  Maybe they will bestow the knowledge of the earth on me.  All I really know how to do is start a fire now and filter water haha.  At least that's something!

Synthetic is based on natural. I recall having read a couple of times about pharmaceutical companies going to the Amazon forest to get patents on plants that are old healing remedies, in order to develop new commercial medicine.
All they do with a lot of synthetics is analyze the chemical makeup of what's found in nature and then duplicate it in a lab. Like the way the replicator worked in Star Trek, Next Generation. They just had to have a reserve of each chemical element and then they could synthetically create anything they wanted and it would be exactly the same as the original. I'm not saying we are at that point yet but it's basically the same process.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on August 12, 2010, 11:26:15 PM
forum friends,

Posting taken off by poster because of an attempt of topic derailment...


polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: modati on August 13, 2010, 01:39:21 AM
Indeed the affects of attempting to mimic natural chemical compounds always has unforeseen consequences.  It is quite disconcerting in using medicine.  I agree Polonous we depend on other people's inventions as opposed to our own abilities to derive the same information from our surroundings.  We rely to much on everybody but ourselves.  I also totally agree with a necessary balance between the two.  We weigh business need and efficiency over our own personal well-being as a whole a majority of the time.

The whole medicine deal... if they are mimicking natural occurring things to produce synthetic medicine.  Why not just provide the natural occurring chemical? ...Oh wait nobody profits off that.  Your body can process a naturally occurring substance much more accurately than a synthetic substance made to mimic it more often than not.  It's kind of like all of the preservatives and hormone enriched food that we eat in USA causes issues.  Especially with the development process of the body, as you said.  It not only affects us but the livestock that we consume.  None of the livestock we eat can naturally reproduce anymore.  It all has to be done by machine... sadly.

We may see it as a benefit because it can be processed on a very large scale to feed millions of people.  However it negatively affects both sides, the consumer and the consumed.  As smart and convenient as we claim all of this is.  It has only been around for a very short period of time compared to Earth in the form we know it.  We base everything on very short tests and profitability (in USA).  We have genetically altered ourselves, the mammals we consume and a lot of the produce we consume as well.  All in the name of chemicals and convenience.  Most people don't even ask questions about it they just consume and keep doing it.  A huge majority don't know how to grow their own food, go buy it at the grocery store.  A huge majority couldn't raise a farm, go buy meat at the grocery store.  I'm not saying I could, it's just kind of strange in my eyes.  I'm making steps to process everything myself ... even water.  I live near a creek and have invested in a decent sized hand-cranked water filter.  Call it crazy I just want to be more in touch with nature... as I type on a computer :).  It's all about the balance.  I'm trying to learn stuff like you posted original Polonus about plants you can use to heal yourself.  I think it's all very interesting... technology and nature.  Everything is wonderful in moderation!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 18, 2010, 04:03:05 PM
DeviantArt brings free illustration tools to your HTML5-ready browser running on your laptop, desktop, iPad, or Android tablet with Muro (http://muro.deviantart.com/)---no plug-ins required.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 18, 2010, 04:08:54 PM
DeviantArt brings free illustration tools to your HTML5-ready browser running on your laptop, desktop, iPad, or Android tablet with Muro (http://muro.deviantart.com/)---no plug-ins required.


Here's a sample created by a very talented artist: :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/th_Sample.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Sample.png)
(Click image for full size)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on August 19, 2010, 12:13:27 AM

The whole medicine deal... if they are mimicking natural occurring things to produce synthetic medicine.  Why not just provide the natural occurring chemical? ...Oh wait nobody profits off that.  Your body can process a naturally occurring substance much more accurately than a synthetic substance made to mimic it more often than not.  It's kind of like all of the preservatives and hormone enriched food that we eat in USA causes issues.  Especially with the development process of the body, as you said.  It not only affects us but the livestock that we consume.  None of the livestock we eat can naturally reproduce anymore.  It all has to be done by machine... sadly.
Many of the naturally occurring beneficial substances are present in very low concentrations and would have little if any effect if used in the natural form. Extracting the substances from the plants and concentrating them to an effective dosage level would be very costly, time consuming, and not eco-friendly. Many times, producing the compound synthetically makes more sense in every aspect. Take aspirin as an example.
 
I also don't think it's gotten to the point where livestock can't reproduce naturally. It just isn't left up to their whims and urges so insemination is done artificially to step up production levels. It doesn't have to be done by machine, it's just more efficient that way. There's also the fact that with beef cattle, very few of the male animals remain unneutered and there is only a small pool that is used for breeding purposes.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on August 22, 2010, 06:21:46 PM
Odd But True!

http://www.draac.com/laughin/oddtrue.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on August 23, 2010, 01:40:15 PM
Odd But True!

http://www.draac.com/laughin/oddtrue.html

Thanks for the link. Made my morning. ;D

My favorite:
Quote
You are more likely to be killed by a champagne cork than by a poisonous spider
Maybe true, but depends on location. It's stretching the truth a bit.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 24, 2010, 03:30:22 AM
The Meadow Lake Parks Area Assn (http://mymeadowlake.org) had it's 1st Open House on 08-21-2010
More than 600 people attended the event. We all had a great time. Some of us where just a bit
more tired than others. :)
Click on the following picture to view a slideshow.
(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/MLPAA/MLPAA_Open_House_08-21-2010/th_100_0541.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/MLPAA/MLPAA_Open_House_08-21-2010/?action=view&current=d7d864c9.pbw)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on August 24, 2010, 05:49:55 AM
***

I am glad to know it was a success, Bob.   :)


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 25, 2010, 05:24:44 PM
(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/PencilArt/th_00fagq4e.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/PencilArt/?action=view&current=41121a19.pbw)
(Click Image to see a slideshow)

I'll never look at a pencil as just a pencil again.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: cakedoer2 on August 25, 2010, 06:22:06 PM
lol pencil art
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 25, 2010, 07:59:00 PM
Wow, that is intricate, Whilst there are many that are excellent works of miniature art, I thing image 7 is the most intricate (if not the most artistic) having even engraved what appears to be the date and other wording on the lead pieces.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on August 25, 2010, 08:00:06 PM

I'll never look at a pencil as just a pencil again.
You have way too much time on your hands. ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 26, 2010, 03:18:10 PM
Make and receive calls in Gmail (http://googlevoiceblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/make-and-receive-calls-in-gmail.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on August 26, 2010, 03:22:08 PM
Make and receive calls in Gmail (http://googlevoiceblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/make-and-receive-calls-in-gmail.html)
I see its for US Gmail users now. ;)
Quote
We’re rolling out this feature to U.S. based Gmail users over the next few days, so you’ll be ready to get started once “Call Phones” shows up in your chat list (you will need to install the voice and video plug-in if you haven’t already).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 26, 2010, 03:25:17 PM
Make and receive calls in Gmail (http://googlevoiceblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/make-and-receive-calls-in-gmail.html)
I see its for US Gmail users now. ;)
Quote
We’re rolling out this feature to U.S. based Gmail users over the next few days, so you’ll be ready to get started once “Call Phones” shows up in your chat list (you will need to install the voice and video plug-in if you haven’t already).
(I'm still waiting for the app to show up on my email account.)
Yes, you should be next and calls are free throughout the US and Canada.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 26, 2010, 11:47:04 PM
More Information (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFGJRfoK9xQ&feature=player_embedded)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/GmailFreeCalls01.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/GmailFreeCalls02.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/GmailFreeCalls03.jpg)                                                                 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on August 26, 2010, 11:53:21 PM
bob3160,

“Call Phones” is already in my gmail account. 8)

Once again, thanks for the invite to gmail. :)

It's strange that you gave me the invite to gmail,

but I got “Call Phones” first.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 26, 2010, 11:59:16 PM
bob3160,

“Call Phones” is already in my gmail account. 8)

Once again, thanks for the invite to gmail. :)

It's strange that you gave me the invite to gmail,

but I got “Call Phones” first.

I don't know when  mine arrived since I've been out all day. It was waiting for me when I got home.  :)
The pictures are from screenshots taken from my laptop.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Gargamel360 on August 27, 2010, 12:49:20 AM
Apparently up to 1million calls on the first day, before it was even available on everyone's accounts.

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/google-more-than-1-million-calls-through-gmail-in-24-hours/38500 (http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/google-more-than-1-million-calls-through-gmail-in-24-hours/38500)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 05, 2010, 04:27:00 PM
(http://carolynspreciousmemories.com/elvis/mrsongman_files/msmain.jpg)
For the Elvis fans on here (http://carolynspreciousmemories.com/elvis/sitemap.html).
I've found Opera to work best with this website. :) Chrome was terrible.  :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on September 05, 2010, 09:03:17 PM
(http://carolynspreciousmemories.com/elvis/mrsongman_files/msmain.jpg)
For the Elvis fans on here (http://carolynspreciousmemories.com/elvis/sitemap.html).
I've found Opera to work best with this website. :) Chrome was terrible.  :'(
IE8 works great.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: disPlay on September 05, 2010, 10:54:11 PM
(http://carolynspreciousmemories.com/elvis/mrsongman_files/msmain.jpg)
For the Elvis fans on here (http://carolynspreciousmemories.com/elvis/sitemap.html).
I've found Opera to work best with this website. :) Chrome was terrible.  :'(
IE8 works great.

Just like in my FF 3.6.8
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on September 05, 2010, 11:00:18 PM
IE8 works great.
+1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 08, 2010, 11:31:50 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ManzanoView.jpg)
Early Morning over The Manzano's (http://ulocal.koat.com/_Early-Morning-over-The-Manzanos/photo/10571681/62902.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CharleyO on September 09, 2010, 07:08:37 PM
***

That's a very nice photo, Bob   :)


***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 09, 2010, 11:11:12 PM
Thanks Charley. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 10, 2010, 04:50:24 PM
(http://imgboot.com/img/imgboot-sponsored-152x44.png)
For those of you still looking for a place to store your images and certain video types (http://www.imgboot.com/faq.php). :)
As you'll notice they claim unlimited storage space even for their free accounts.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: timcan on September 10, 2010, 11:50:31 PM
(http://imgboot.com/img/imgboot-sponsored-152x44.png)
For those of you still looking for a place to store your images and certain video types (http://www.imgboot.com/faq.php). :)
As you'll notice they claim unlimited storage space even for their free accounts.

Hi bob3160,  :) have you used this site yet ? I got the free account but can't upload any images.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 11, 2010, 12:32:01 AM
(http://imgboot.com/img/imgboot-sponsored-152x44.png)
For those of you still looking for a place to store your images and certain video types (http://www.imgboot.com/faq.php). :)
As you'll notice they claim unlimited storage space even for their free accounts.

Hi bob3160,  :) have you used this site yet ? I got the free account but can't upload any images.

Yes I have. A picture is always worth 1000 words.  :)

(http://imgboot.com/thumbs/bob3160/9112001remembered.jpg) (http://imgboot.com/image.php?u=bob3160&i=9112001remembered.jpg)
(Click to enlarge)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 12, 2010, 03:06:37 AM
Tell a chicken what to do:
http://www.bk.com/en/us/campaigns/subservient-chicken.html (http://www.bk.com/en/us/campaigns/subservient-chicken.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Gargamel360 on September 12, 2010, 03:23:36 AM
LOL ;D ;D

"Contacting Chicken".......priceless
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: timcan on September 14, 2010, 02:07:27 PM
Chattanooga utility offers Internet service that's among world's fastest

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100914/BUSINESS01/9140322/Chattanooga+utility+offers+Internet+service+that+s+among+world+s+fastest (http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100914/BUSINESS01/9140322/Chattanooga+utility+offers+Internet+service+that+s+among+world+s+fastest)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 14, 2010, 02:24:07 PM
Interesting debate:
http://help.lockergnome.com/general/AVG-Free-problems--ftopict64262.html (http://help.lockergnome.com/general/AVG-Free-problems--ftopict64262.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on September 14, 2010, 11:47:22 PM
Hi bob3160,

Interesting, autocomplete your writing with this Google service: http://scribe.googlelabs.com/

Damian
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 15, 2010, 12:51:12 AM
Thanks but for something Google can't help.
The following is one such example:
http://ulocal.koat.com/_Sunset-in-Meadow-Lake/photo/10645970/62902.html (http://ulocal.koat.com/_Sunset-in-Meadow-Lake/photo/10645970/62902.html)
(Right place, right time and a camera.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on September 15, 2010, 01:23:18 AM
Nice picture Bob, it would make a fine desktop wallpaper; at last able to take a look at some of your pictures now ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 15, 2010, 01:45:50 AM
DSL or Cable does have it's advantages.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on September 15, 2010, 01:48:41 AM
It certainly does ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 16, 2010, 04:09:52 PM
Featured on Lockergnome's Pirillo's Picks:
http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/talk-like-a-pirate-day (http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/talk-like-a-pirate-day) :)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on September 16, 2010, 08:36:05 PM
Featured on Lockergnome's Pirillo's Picks:
http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/talk-like-a-pirate-day (http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/talk-like-a-pirate-day) :)
I see
Quote
Fatal error: Class 'StaticFile' not found in /apps/socialnetworkmain/widgets/index/lib/helpers/Index_CustomFileHelper.php on line 55
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 16, 2010, 11:02:19 PM
Sorry YoKenny but the link is working just fine:
http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/talk-like-a-pirate-day (http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/talk-like-a-pirate-day)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on September 17, 2010, 12:21:06 PM
Sorry YoKenny but the link is working just fine:
http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/talk-like-a-pirate-day (http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/talk-like-a-pirate-day)
Ahoy matey. 
She be workin' fine now.  ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 23, 2010, 02:24:10 PM
(http://download.windowssecrets.com/images/wsn/W20200923-Wacky.jpg)
Error messages can make beautiful music (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTU-pyQ_anQ)
Sometimes called the XP Error Symphony.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on September 25, 2010, 12:59:04 AM
Hi bob3160,

Not everyone can Photoshop, see here, hilarious results: http://www.topstrange.com/ultimate-photoshop-disasters-716

Damian
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on September 26, 2010, 03:26:32 AM
http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKN259750420100925

I agree with the Czech president.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on September 26, 2010, 03:34:09 AM
http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKN259750420100925

I agree with the Czech president.

The UN is a huge talking shop, which has a poor record of achievement in much of what it does. God help us if they ever did have a role/an increased UN role in global economics.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 26, 2010, 03:42:06 PM
We don't need any help from the UN. Our government is already doing a
bang up job of screwing thing up.  :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on September 26, 2010, 05:27:25 PM
United Nations Human Rights Council is a big MoB

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Human_Rights_Council

Quote:

According to human rights groups, the council is controlled by a bloc of Islamic and African states, backed by China, Cuba and Russia, who protect each other from criticism.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on September 26, 2010, 05:33:08 PM
British boy gets US ban for calling Obama a ‘prick’

http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/68659,people,news,british-boy-banned-from-us-for-life-after-calling-obama-prick-luke-angel

But this man always gets a VISA to New York

(http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Everyone%20Else/images-2/Mahmoud-Ahmadinejad-un-speech.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 26, 2010, 06:58:32 PM
I prefer the following pictures and subject.  :)  ;)
Sunrise:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=26241&id=100001306803262&l=3248c9f447 (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=26241&id=100001306803262&l=3248c9f447)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on September 26, 2010, 08:29:30 PM
I prefer the following pictures and subject.  :)  ;)
Sunrise:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=26241&id=100001306803262&l=3248c9f447 (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=26241&id=100001306803262&l=3248c9f447)

If my memory is correct, it looks like the mountains near your house
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 26, 2010, 09:05:31 PM
I prefer the following pictures and subject.  :)  ;)
Sunrise:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=26241&id=100001306803262&l=3248c9f447 (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=26241&id=100001306803262&l=3248c9f447)

If my memory is correct, it looks like the mountains near your house
Good guess and memory. They are the Manzano Mountains (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manzano_Mountains). The shot to the east from the old Lake is of the Sandia Mountains (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandia-Manzano_Mountains)
Just a little geography lesson for the day.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 27, 2010, 02:17:31 PM
The 17 Most Dangerous Places on the Web (http://www.pcworld.com/article/206107/the_17_most_dangerous_places_on_the_web.html?tk=nl_wbx_h_crawl2)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on September 27, 2010, 02:25:59 PM
The 17 Most Dangerous Places on the Web (http://www.pcworld.com/article/206107/the_17_most_dangerous_places_on_the_web.html?tk=nl_wbx_h_crawl2)

Bob, that's interesting, I mean it, but this should have been posted in a security related thread instead. People who might indeed need to read all the details contained in the page you refer to won't notice it here.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 27, 2010, 02:28:32 PM
The 17 Most Dangerous Places on the Web (http://www.pcworld.com/article/206107/the_17_most_dangerous_places_on_the_web.html?tk=nl_wbx_h_crawl2)

Bob, that's interesting, I mean it, but this should have been posted in a security related thread instead. People who might indeed need to read all the details contained in the page you refer to won't notice it here.
Then maybe they need to learn to read this thread ???  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on September 27, 2010, 02:32:47 PM
The 17 Most Dangerous Places on the Web (http://www.pcworld.com/article/206107/the_17_most_dangerous_places_on_the_web.html?tk=nl_wbx_h_crawl2)

Bob, that's interesting, I mean it, but this should have been posted in a security related thread instead. People who might indeed need to read all the details contained in the page you refer to won't notice it here.
Then maybe they need to learn to read this thread ???  ;D

oh come on, this is purely security related, and this pcw article is actually very well done. The thread here is full of topics that have nothing to do with security. Don't get me wrong, I don't care who posts what here, but this article in pcw deserves, if referred to, to be inserted in another section, especially on Avast forums ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on September 27, 2010, 02:53:53 PM
Nothing to stop you posting it in that topic.

There is no specific section/forum on security, just a topic and there is no rule saying that you must use it. Whilst posting in the topic you suggest would make it easier to find all security related items.

This 'Interesting' topic has been going for some considerable time (June 2007) and has a great deal of activity, so it is always high up the chronological list of the topics on the General forum. So for those regular forum browsers they would be likely to see the new activity as you and I obviously did.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 27, 2010, 05:14:42 PM
(http://www.google.com/logos/2010/googbday10-hp.jpg)
Google celebrates 12th birthday: a timeline (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/8027168/Google-celebrates-12th-birthday-a-timeline.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 28, 2010, 01:59:19 AM
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.downloadsquad.com/media/2010/09/6431.image2-custom.png)
Minnesota, powered by Microsoft, becomes first US state to move into the cloud (http://www.downloadsquad.com/2010/09/27/minnesota-powered-by-microsoft-becomes-first-us-state-to-move/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 28, 2010, 03:48:15 PM
Microsoft is bailing on LiveSpaces and sending blogs to WordPress (http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2010/09/27/welcome-windows-live-spaces-bloggers/)
"Over a six month period, beginning today, Windows Live Spaces users will have the option to move their blogs to WordPress.com."
I've already migrated to:
http://bob3160.wordpress.com/ (http://bob3160.wordpress.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on September 28, 2010, 03:51:47 PM
Microsoft is bailing on LiveSpaces and sending blogs to WordPress (http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2010/09/27/welcome-windows-live-spaces-bloggers/)
"Over a six month period, beginning today, Windows Live Spaces users will have the option to move their blogs to WordPress.com."
I've already migrated to:
http://bob3160.wordpress.com/ (http://bob3160.wordpress.com/)

Interesting indeed!

Maybe they are going to buy up Wordpress?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: drhayden1 on September 28, 2010, 05:01:07 PM
Today is “Ask a Stupid Question Day”

No, really, it is.  Ask a Stupid Question Day
http://www.gone-ta-pott.com/national_ask_a_stupid_question_day.html
Here are some examples of stupid questions:

    * Why does your gynecologist leave the room when you undress?
    * Why can’t woman put their mascara on with their mouth closed?
    * Why is it called alcoholics anonymous when the first thing you do is stand up and say
      “Hi, my name’s Bob. I’m an alcoholic”?
    * If you mated a Bulldog with a Shitsu would you get a Bullshit?
    * Why are they called stairs inside but steps outside?
    * Why is there a light in the fridge but not in the freezer?
    * Who was the first person to look at a cow and say “I think I’ll squeeze these dangly things here and drink what comes out”?
    * Why does Goofy stand on two legs when Pluto remains on four? They’re both dogs.
    * Why is a person who handles money called a broker?
    * If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests?
    * If a man is walking in a forest and no women is there to hear him is he still wrong?
    * Why is it that when someone tells you that there’s billions of stars in the universe, you believe them. But if they tell you there’s wet paint somewhere you have to touch it?
    * Why do you call it an asteroid when its outside the hemisphere, yet call it hemorrhoid when its in your ass?
    * Who was the first person to go up to a chicken and say, “I’m going to eat the first thing this chicken poops?

(http://i54.tinypic.com/de7dpe.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on September 28, 2010, 11:50:57 PM
   * If a man is walking in a forest and no women is there to hear him is he still wrong?
A. Yes.
Because she can remememer everything you did wrong since you were born and will bring it up to win every argument.
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 29, 2010, 12:55:31 AM
   * If a man is walking in a forest and no women is there to hear him is he still wrong?
A. Yes.
Because she can remememer everything you did wrong since you were born and will bring it up to win every argument.
 
Only if you marry the wrong woman.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 30, 2010, 06:26:36 PM
(http://www.google.com/logos/2010/flintstones10-hp.jpg)
Google celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Flintstones (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knp9-GY6fHE).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on September 30, 2010, 09:25:35 PM
RANKED #1

 ;D

(http://uploadpic.org/storage/originals/nuu8ujfnne9njklnf8jlf2s9n2.png)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Aethec on September 30, 2010, 10:49:27 PM
RANKED #1
;D
(http://uploadpic.org/storage/originals/nuu8ujfnne9njklnf8jlf2s9n2.png)

Social networking protection? Did they find a way to prevent ID-10-T errors?  ;D
...on a more serious note, isn't this kind of thing illegal unless they have evidence to back it up?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Gargamel360 on September 30, 2010, 10:55:35 PM
I can say it is legal in U.S., don't know for sure elsewhere.

They call it "Puffery".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puffery (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puffery)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on September 30, 2010, 11:02:56 PM
RANKED #1

 ;D
AVG #1 ::)

See:
Memory Use:
Reboot Time Increase:
Application Launch Time
Overall 'System Impact Score'
http://www.antivirusware.com/testing/performance
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 30, 2010, 11:40:49 PM
I can say it is legal in U.S., don't know for sure elsewhere.

They call it "Puffery".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puffery (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puffery)
No wonder it rhymes with trickery and mockery.
It's as accurate as saying that 1+1=11  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on October 01, 2010, 01:10:47 AM
Spray-on clothes?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1316371/Spray-clothes-revolutionise-fashion.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on October 01, 2010, 06:50:43 PM
See:
Memory Use:
Reboot Time Increase:
Application Launch Time
Overall 'System Impact Score'
http://www.antivirusware.com/testing/performance

Do you trust this test? I feel something is not like what I've seen  :-\
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on October 01, 2010, 07:49:15 PM
Do you trust this test? I feel something is not like what I've seen  :-\
Why?
Because Avira performed bad in some of them? Or because the winner is you-know-who?
Do you suspect it is a paid test?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 02, 2010, 07:07:11 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/BalloonFiesta.png)
Albuquerque NM 39th Annual Balloon Fiesta (http://www.balloonfiesta.com/)
Come on and see over 5000 Hot Air balloons
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on October 02, 2010, 07:23:51 PM
Do you trust this test? I feel something is not like what I've seen  :-\
Why?
Because Avira performed bad in some of them? Or because the winner is you-know-who?
Do you suspect it is a paid test?
no, it's fair result about Avira, but about other vendors... I don't know! I'm not expert
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on October 02, 2010, 07:56:01 PM
no, it's fair result about Avira, but about other vendors... I don't know! I'm not expert
Thanks Omid. I'm not an expert on other antivirus either :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 02, 2010, 08:12:07 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/BalloonFiesta.png)
Albuquerque NM 39th Annual Balloon Fiesta (http://www.balloonfiesta.com/)
Come on and see over 5000 Hot Air balloons
Sorry but this was wiped out by the last 2 post.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 05, 2010, 01:53:54 PM
What truths have you learned as an adult?
http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/smile-truths-for-mature (http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/smile-truths-for-mature)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Confused Computer User on October 05, 2010, 11:15:07 PM
Quote
I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to.

Not funny.Had that happen twice. :-\ (what is up with that?)  ??? 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 06, 2010, 12:20:32 AM
Quote
I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to.

Not funny.Had that happen twice. :-\ (what is up with that?)  ??? 
If you've made no changes, answer no - if you did, answer yes.
It's simply a way to make sure you don't leave your document without saving any changes.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on October 06, 2010, 12:56:43 AM
Quote
I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to.

Not funny.Had that happen twice. :-\ (what is up with that?)  ??? 
If you've made no changes, answer no - if you did, answer yes.
It's simply a way to make sure you don't leave your document without saving any changes.

Exactly, Notepad does the same thing as do many other programs.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 06, 2010, 03:01:17 PM
The success of Apple (A picture is worth 1000 words.)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/0011111.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 06, 2010, 03:08:56 PM
The success of Apple (A picture is worth 1000 words.)

My favorite
(http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2008-07-14-IWontWatch.PNG)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on October 06, 2010, 05:54:30 PM
@ Bob3160

I can see steve trolling. ha ha.. I loved the imat thing. :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 06, 2010, 08:52:02 PM
@ Bob3160

I can see steve trolling. ha ha.. I loved the imat thing. :D
Does it cope with Cappuccino spills ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on October 06, 2010, 09:06:25 PM
Four months jail for refusing to disclose password
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-11479831
asyn
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 07, 2010, 02:06:57 PM
What can you learn from a Texan?
http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/smile-things-ive-been-told-by (http://geeks.pirillo.com/profiles/blogs/smile-things-ive-been-told-by)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 07, 2010, 04:16:46 PM
Quote
Videos for IT Managers
Explore product features, common applications, usage scenarios, then enhance your IT skills around tasks such as deployment, administration, and management.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/itmanagement/ff742808.aspx
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on October 20, 2010, 09:23:48 AM
Crypto challenges for puzzle fans
http://www.mysterytwisterc3.org/
asyn
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on October 20, 2010, 10:20:37 PM
Is this a joke or something?

(http://imgur.com/TgTj0.gif)

You can find the updated image by just going to Prevx website and scrolling down
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 21, 2010, 12:16:19 PM
Is this a joke or something?

You can find the updated image by just going to Prevx website and scrolling down

Prevx is a joke:
Prevx's ill-conceived idea
http://blog.stopbadware.org/2010/10/18/prevxs-ill-conceived-idea

Key comment
Quote
Therefore, it's hard to believe the real goal isn't to make its competitors look bad
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 21, 2010, 02:43:09 PM
YoKenny,
What your quoting and the answer you supplied, aren't related.  ??? ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on October 21, 2010, 03:50:26 PM
Are You Smarter Than John?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB7X7QOzJ_k (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB7X7QOzJ_k)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 21, 2010, 05:58:38 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20101021-zczz-28kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20101021-zczz-28kb)
Google's going dizzy over Dizzy Gillespie would would have been 93 today! (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2371208,00.asp)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 21, 2010, 08:29:40 PM
Are You Smarter Than John?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB7X7QOzJ_k (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB7X7QOzJ_k)
John needs to watch The Simpsons more as he needs a DOH award.

Maybe John need an Edison Bulb ???
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/10/101021-energy-edison-light-bulb-leds
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on October 22, 2010, 01:57:12 PM
Red Hat CEO: Software vendor model is broken

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2010/102010-red-hat-ceo-software-vendor.html?hpg1=bn

Which he would say of course
And which vendor problem we avast users are fortunately not saddled with

Interop - what a great name for a Software conference
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on October 23, 2010, 02:37:00 PM
(http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/7334/stevejobsandbillgatesjo.th.jpg) (http://img181.imageshack.us/i/stevejobsandbillgatesjo.jpg/) (http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4033/stevebillmba1.th.jpg) (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/stevebillmba1.jpg/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 26, 2010, 02:18:25 PM
Before this month ends, here's an interesting fact about October 2010:
 
This October has 5 Fridays,
5 Saturdays and
5 Sundays, all in 1 month.
It happens once in 823 years.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 30, 2010, 07:08:10 PM
Starting A New Career At Age 70 (http://bob03160.livejournal.com/50565.html)
I'm going to enjoy this.   :) :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on October 30, 2010, 07:14:04 PM
Starting A New Career At Age 70 (http://bob03160.livejournal.com/50565.html)
I'm going to enjoy this.   :) :)

Good on you :)

Aha I had a feeling this would be you, from the moment it was posted ;)
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=65291.0

Another thing this does is just prove that older (read wiser ;)) people know a thing or two about computers, as opposed to the view taken by most people around my age :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 30, 2010, 08:45:27 PM
Starting A New Career At Age 70 (http://bob03160.livejournal.com/50565.html)
I'm going to enjoy this.   :) :)

Good on you :)

Aha I had a feeling this would be you, from the moment it was posted ;)
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=65291.0

Another thing this does is just prove that older (read wiser ;)) people know a thing or two about computers, as opposed to the view taken by most people around my age :)
Thanks for the good wishes Scott,
Remember, I wasn't always "old" and I'm still as curious as I was when computers where first invented.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on October 31, 2010, 07:56:07 AM
Starting A New Career At Age 70 (http://bob03160.livejournal.com/50565.html)
I'm going to enjoy this.   :) :)

Congrats to your new job, Bob..!!
I know you will do well. Good luck and enjoy..!! :)
asyn
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on November 05, 2010, 11:13:22 AM
South Korea to make 1GB per second Internet connection common by 2012

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/9093991.stm
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 12, 2010, 04:23:56 AM
Starting A New Career At Age 70 (http://bob03160.livejournal.com/50565.html)
I'm going to enjoy this.   :) :)
I'm keeping my strength up getting ready for my first presentation:
http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/YPfOWoRJfQ3NSKNh (http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/YPfOWoRJfQ3NSKNh)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on November 27, 2010, 03:59:56 PM
Little Elephant’s Story (http://www.weirdpalace.com/little-elephants-story/)

That'll teach him to go poking his nose into other people's animal's business!

Good lesson for people, too. ;D

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on November 27, 2010, 09:46:13 PM
This may be an ongoing issue for Windows

UAC in Vista and Windows 7

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9198158/_Nightmare_kernel_bug_lets_attackers_evade_Windows_UAC_security 


edit out error - http://forum.avast.com/index.php
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 27, 2010, 11:59:23 PM
Sorry but I don't follow.
What is this link supposed to show me ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on November 28, 2010, 05:23:34 PM
It just takes me to the starting forums page. What's with that?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mkis on November 29, 2010, 12:55:49 AM
hey sorry about that, I've corrected the link which I thought may turn out good conversation point

here it is again:
UAC in Vista and Windows 7
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9198158/_Nightmare_kernel_bug_lets_attackers_evade_Windows_UAC_security

I've been doing loads work offline so I'm rushing in and out of the forum, and obvious being bit careless about presentation
Thanks guys for noting the errors

Other stuff keeping me busy
- setting up my own Windows 7 system (probably run avast!free) - test on different hardware builds at the mo, and maybe look at home-desk /laptop hardware profile
- now on ADSL (naked connect - wire connection minus phone line) average approx 9Mbps - had hoped for twice that speed, but there you go...
- a home network will follow (probably avast!internet security x 3PCs - likely to become the standard package we promote for families)
- revamping my xp pro 64bit, taken to the internet first occasion since this time 2006 (loaded avast!internet security trial version)

And of course things can change...

Edit - all done except with avast!Internet Security only on one PC on home network (trial version on 64bit XP)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on November 29, 2010, 02:15:50 PM
Four Reasons Why Malware Loves E-Shopping
http://www.avast.com/pr-four-reasons-why-malware-loves-e-shopping

Be careful when doing Christmas shopping.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 30, 2010, 02:48:49 PM
Starting A New Career At Age 70 (http://bob03160.livejournal.com/50565.html)
I'm going to enjoy this.   :) :)

It's off to Arizona - Hope to be in Mesa late this afternoon.
My first avast! Security Seminar (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=65291.0) is scheduled for Wednesday, 12/01/10
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on November 30, 2010, 02:51:37 PM
It's off to Arizona - Hope to be in Mesa late this afternoon.
My first avast! Security Seminar (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=65291.0) is scheduled for Wednesday, 12/01/10

Good luck, Bob..!! I keep my fingers crossed.. :)
asyn
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on November 30, 2010, 05:54:22 PM
Cablegate: Clinton allegedly told diplomats to spy
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Cablegate-Clinton-allegedly-told-diplomats-to-spy-1144587.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on December 12, 2010, 12:09:19 AM
Oops, the mute button opens IE, what ???

http://spgscott.wordpress.com/2010/12/11/oops-the-mute-button-opens-ie/

Aren't I clever ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 12, 2010, 09:41:33 PM
Home away from Home

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/HomeAwayFromHome.jpg)

This has been home for me since Dec. 1st and will be home till the 21st while I'm here in Arizona
delivering the avast! Security Seminars to about 33 computer clubs.
I've made quite a few new friends for avast! and new people to communicate with on my own.  :)

It almost has all the comforts of home except for Alice.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on December 13, 2010, 11:14:47 AM
Ascent - Commemorating Shuttle

45:25 minute video commemorating the Shuttle rendered in the highest definition possible, this
production is a tribute to the dozens of men and women of the Shuttle
imaging team and the 30yrs of achievement of the Space Shuttle Program.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2VygftZSCs
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 15, 2010, 02:00:50 PM
Yahoo has apparently decided to close it's video service.
Here's a portion of an email I just received:

Dear Yahoo! Video user,

After careful consideration, we will be removing all general user-generated content upload capability and user-uploaded video from Yahoo! Video. As a result, your videos, user profiles, ratings, favorites, and playlists will no longer be available after March 14, 2011. User video content from Yahoo! Video that remains embedded on third party sites will no longer be playable after March 14, 2011.
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on December 15, 2010, 04:23:22 PM
Quote
AVAST wins a VB100 award and a free weekend

PRAGUE, Czech Republic, December 9, 2010 - avast! Free Antivirus won another VB100 award for detecting 100 percent of the in-the-wild virus sample, proving that antivirus protection can be free, good – and easy on your weekend “away from the computer” plans.
http://www.avast.com/pr-avast-wins-a-vb100-award-and-a-free-weekend
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 16, 2010, 11:19:54 PM
Mozilla pays premiums for reports of vulnerabilities
https://www.mozilla.org/security/bug-bounty-faq-webapp.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on December 16, 2010, 11:58:03 PM
Yahoo to shut down several products, including Yahoo Buzz and Traffic APIs, in the coming months as part of restructuring, the internet portal said Thursday. "Part of our organizational streamlining involves cutting our investment in underperforming or off-strategy products to put better focus on our core strengths and fund new innovation in the next year and beyond," Yahoo said in a statement. All Things Digital reported that MyBlogLog, Yahoo Picks, AltaVista, Yahoo Bookmarks, and Delicious will also be closed.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/yahoo-to-shut-down-several-products-2010-12-16-1743250
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 17, 2010, 04:08:21 AM
Yahoo to shut down several products, including Yahoo Buzz and Traffic APIs, in the coming months as part of restructuring, the internet portal said Thursday. "Part of our organizational streamlining involves cutting our investment in underperforming or off-strategy products to put better focus on our core strengths and fund new innovation in the next year and beyond," Yahoo said in a statement. All Things Digital reported that MyBlogLog, Yahoo Picks, AltaVista, Yahoo Bookmarks, and Delicious will also be closed.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/yahoo-to-shut-down-several-products-2010-12-16-1743250
Look up you'll see it mentioned. :)
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg569694#msg569694 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg569694#msg569694)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 18, 2010, 04:44:45 PM
MasterCard willing to cut off pirate sites
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31001_3-20025879-261.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on December 22, 2010, 02:27:10 AM
USA

PEOPLE: 308,745,538

DEBT: $13,868,461,000,000

http://www.drudgereport.com/

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101221/ap_on_bi_ge/us_census2010_count
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Gargamel360 on December 22, 2010, 03:34:19 AM
USA
PEOPLE: 308,745,538
DEBT: $13,868,461,000,000
http://www.drudgereport.com/
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101221/ap_on_bi_ge/us_census2010_count
The national debt is not "Interesting"...it is "Depressing", but there is (thankfully) no thread for that.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 23, 2010, 10:58:22 AM
CIA launches W.T.F. (WikiLeaks Task Force)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/21/AR2010122104599.html

Interesting acronym..! ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 23, 2010, 02:47:51 PM
Especially since it's the CIA that originally got 'fkd'  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on December 23, 2010, 10:05:29 PM
OK Bob...the $64,000 question. I won one of the AIS free keys...should I dump Kaspersky (KIS 2011) for a while and give it (AIS) a shot? I do like to compare but I'm a novice geek...still learning so I am leaning on my New Mexico neighbor for guidance!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 23, 2010, 10:43:56 PM
OK Bob...the $64,000 question. I won one of the AIS free keys...should I dump Kaspersky (KIS 2011) for a while and give it (AIS) a shot? I do like to compare but I'm a novice geek...still learning so I am leaning on my New Mexico neighbor for guidance!
Hello Rompin Raider
My simple reply to you is "Yes" I've been using avast! since 2003 and am now traveling all over this great country telling other why properly protecting your computer is a must and why I believe that avast! is the cornerstone of that protection.
I just returned from a 3 week speaking engagement in our neighboring state of Arizona where I presented the avast! Security Seminar to 28 clubs and almost 1300 members and the overwhelming majority of them where extremely impressed.
Remember, I only spoke to them about the benefits of using avast!5 Free.  You have an opportunity to use the AIS version which includes add-ons that aren't available in the free version. All the more reason to find out first hand what so many of us are so excited about.
When you are ready to make the change, please follow the instructions I've pass on to all the clubs I've visited regarding the proper removal of your current anti virus program:

How2RemoveYourAntiVirusProgram.html - https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B-vSic0iJgyeYTY4MGZlOWUtMTJkOS00NDNkLTgzMWUtOWZiM2NhNTE5YjRk&hl=en (https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B-vSic0iJgyeYTY4MGZlOWUtMTJkOS00NDNkLTgzMWUtOWZiM2NhNTE5YjRk&hl=en)

Enjoy avast! 5 Internet Suit and congratulations on winning a free key.  :)

Let us know what you thing of AIS once you've made the changeover.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on December 23, 2010, 10:47:15 PM
Thanks...I had an idea you might say that and I will do so...probably in the morning. Taking my son (home from college) to a hockey game in a few minutes (Dallas Stars). I hope you have a great Christmas and I will be back after making the switch!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 23, 2010, 10:54:20 PM
OK Bob...the $64,000 question. I won one of the AIS free keys...should I dump Kaspersky (KIS 2011) for a while and give it (AIS) a shot? I do like to compare but I'm a novice geek...still learning so I am leaning on my New Mexico neighbor for guidance!

Why bother to enter if you have no intention to do just that ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on December 23, 2010, 11:05:58 PM
I didn't expect to win to be honest...but I was eager to try it....I use the free Avast on another PC and it works fine.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on December 23, 2010, 11:07:07 PM
And besides, Avast has the best forum! That, I am certain of!!!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on January 25, 2011, 01:32:54 PM
Discovered a new search tool, that uses some of the popular ones and puts it into a more graphical look :)

spacetime3D.com

Since it is called spacetime, I had to search for a related subject, I am a physicist after all ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 25, 2011, 06:21:57 PM
Donate Life Texas
https://www.donatelifetexas.org/
There is a critical shortage of organs, tissues and eyes available for donation. There are more than 96,000 patients in the United States awaiting transplantation—more than 7,000 are Texans.

Every 13 minutes, a new name is added to the national transplant waiting list. Every day, 17 people die waiting for a life-saving organ transplant.

The Glenda Dawson Donate Life – Texas Registry is the official state organ, tissue and eye donor registry.

Historically, while signing a donor card and placing the "donor" sticker on your driver license served as an important symbol of your intent, it did not place you on any official list or registry.

In 2005, Texas joined 40 other states in the country by creating its own state donor registry.

Registering to become an organ, tissue and eye donor helps ensure your wishes will be carried out after you die.

You have the power to donate life. Sign up today to become an organ, tissue and eye donor. Your generosity can save up to eight lives through organ donation and enhance another 50 through tissue donation.

As many of you know, my wife Alice received her liver transplant at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas Tx.
On April 17th, she will be celebrating her 5th birthday since receiving her gift of life.
We will again attend the annual Transplant Reunion at Baylor on April 17, 2011.

If you aren't yet an organ or tissue donor, please consider becoming one.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on January 30, 2011, 03:57:02 AM
LIVE STREAM...

http://english.aljazeera.net/watch_now/2007829161423657345.html

Egypt in the news

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on January 30, 2011, 04:37:52 AM
"It's a first in the history of the Internet," Rik Ferguson, an expert for Trend Micro, the world's third biggest computer security firm, told AFP.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110129/tc_afp/egyptpoliticsunrestitinternettelecoms
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on January 30, 2011, 05:18:45 AM
"It's a first in the history of the Internet," Rik Ferguson, an expert for Trend Micro, the world's third biggest computer security firm, told AFP.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110129/tc_afp/egyptpoliticsunrestitinternettelecoms

I would hate to think of the implications to Egyptian businesses (especially financial institutions) come monday if the internet access is not restored :(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on January 30, 2011, 06:57:47 AM
You might want to gas up your car tomorrow...may see a spike for a few days@
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 01, 2011, 02:42:58 PM
Instant Headline News
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/InstantHeadlineNews.png)

Just put your mouse on a city anywhere in the world and the newspaper headlines pop up... 
    Double click the dot and the page gets larger - you can read the entire paper

http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/flash/ (http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/flash/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 02, 2011, 03:10:26 AM
A newsletter worth reading:
http://gary.stanley.net/cyber_news.htm (http://gary.stanley.net/cyber_news.htm)
I met Gary Stanley while I was about to do my 1st
avast! Security Seminar in Arizona. As a matter of fact,
he and I did a double performance that day since through no fault of any one,
Gary and I had both been booked as the speaker of the day.
Gary at that time was a brand new convert by switching from AVG to avast!.
I'm happy to say, he still endorses avast! Free as his recommended antivirus program.
Thanks Gary for being a fiend and hope this brings you a few additional readers. :)
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 03, 2011, 02:10:55 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ISS_ComesTogether.jpg)

International Space Station Comes Together (http://i.usatoday.net/tech/graphics/iss_timeline/flash.htm)

I had no idea it had gotten this big.  :o
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on February 03, 2011, 03:16:38 PM
International Space Station Comes Together (http://i.usatoday.net/tech/graphics/iss_timeline/flash.htm)

I had no idea it had gotten this big.  :o
The Canadarm helped a lot.  8)
http://randomproject.wordpress.com
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 03, 2011, 04:28:07 PM
I woke up this morning and found that my water pressure was almost non existent.
After calling the water company, at 6:00 AM, I was assured that someone would check into the matter.
At 8:00 AM I was informed that no one in Meadow Lake had any water since the pump house was completely frozen.
The representative from the water company said that they had no idea how long we would be out of water.
New Mexico just isn't equipped to handle -10 deg. Fahrenheit with a wind chill temp of -23 F.
Having no water isn't any fun, it's hard to flush the toilet without water. It's impossible to take a bath or
a shower.
The worst is that you need water to make coffee....  :'( :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on February 03, 2011, 06:55:28 PM
The worst is that you need water to make coffee....  :'( :'(
I had that happen and it was not even Winter.  ;)

A construction worker hit the water mains to my bulding with a backhoe and the only way I knew was that I could not make my usuall morning coffee.  :'(
I went to a local 24 hours milk store and purchased a 12 pack of bottled water and was able to make my coffee. ;D
I now keep at least 3 bottles of water handy for such an emergency. 8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on February 05, 2011, 01:03:03 AM
Quote
The worst is that you need water to make coffee.... :'( :'(
+1

Life before coffee is impossible!  

Folgers Breakfast Blend is my choice.

I'm a drug-addict, I'm addicted to caffeine. ;D ;D ;D

Coffee is my drug of choice. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on February 05, 2011, 04:26:15 AM
Also addicted to caffeine, but not coffee, Sun Drop  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 05, 2011, 04:49:19 AM
I also like Folgers but prefer the Green can.
Remember, Green is in.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 05, 2011, 12:53:35 PM
Never cared for Folger's, it's too bitter. I prefer Maxwell House but lately I've been buying the Master Chef brand at Walmart. It's put out by the Sara Lee Company and is much cheaper than even the Great Value brand. It's not bad tasting at all either. I get the big can here for $4.98.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on February 05, 2011, 01:11:58 PM
Never cared for Folger's, it's too bitter. I prefer Maxwell House but lately I've been buying the Master Chef brand at Walmart. It's put out by the Sara Lee Company and is much cheaper than even the Great Value brand. It's not bad tasting at all either. I get the big can here for $4.98.
I like Maxwell House instant ;)
One level teaspoon in a cup of hot water from the microwave that has a little milk added makes me instantly happy.  ;D   
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 14, 2011, 02:54:24 AM
Visiting San Francisco for the RSA Convention.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/avastEvangelistMeeting2011/San%20Francisco/th_IMG_2244.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/avastEvangelistMeeting2011/San%20Francisco/IMG_2244.jpg)
Click picture to enlarge

Here's a small video of a Cable Car on Market Street:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/avastEvangelistMeeting2011/San%20Francisco/th_SF_Cablecar.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/avastEvangelistMeeting2011/San%20Francisco/?action=view&current=SF_Cablecar.mp4)
Click the picture to start the video
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 16, 2011, 11:41:22 PM
From the RSA Convention in San Francisco

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110216-vsim-68kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110216-vsim-68kb)
Thank you Symantec for allowing me to use your digital wall
to paint this picture and imprinting it on a canvas shopping bag.
It makes a nice keepsake.

You don't need to be an Einstein to know that avast! is the best. 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 21, 2011, 08:03:24 PM
Updated
http://bob03160.livejournal.com/50565.html (http://bob03160.livejournal.com/50565.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 28, 2011, 03:05:54 PM
This will probably add a few more users. :)
http://www.askvg.com/avast-free-antivirus-5-0-released-compatible-with-windows-7/ (http://www.askvg.com/avast-free-antivirus-5-0-released-compatible-with-windows-7/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 28, 2011, 04:24:36 PM
Possibly more if he got the folder name correct avast-free-antivirus-6-0-released-compatible-with-windows-7/ ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 28, 2011, 08:13:08 PM
Possibly more if he got the folder name correct avast-free-antivirus-6-0-released-compatible-with-windows-7/ ;D
Totally agree and looked at that also but, the article itself talks about avast! 6. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 02, 2011, 02:16:48 PM
Did you know ???

This year July has 5 Fridays 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. 
This apparently happens once every 823 years.

I hope to be here the next time it happens.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: SpeedyPC on March 02, 2011, 02:19:01 PM
Did you know ???

This year July has 5 Fridays 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. 
This apparently happens once every 823 years.

I hope to be here the next time it happens.  ;D

 ??? ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 02, 2011, 03:32:00 PM
On the security side, with Avast 6 fresh out of the gate and CNET's opinion on record,
it's time to ask you which of the many free security suites available is your favorite.
The big three on Download.com are AVG, Avast, and Avira, although it will be interesting to see
if the download counts are reflected in popularity. We aimed to have all the major players represented.
Vote now in our poll and tell us your favorite. (http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-20036621-12.html)
Have you voted yet ??? I did:
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 02, 2011, 04:02:28 PM
What I can't believe is the number voting for ad-aware free internet security, I wouldn't give ad-aware hard disk space. No accounting for taste or experience ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 02, 2011, 04:59:59 PM
What I can't believe is the number voting for ad-aware free internet security, I wouldn't give ad-aware hard disk space. No accounting for taste or experience ;D
All internet polls depends on the cookie... If removed, a new vote could be collected.
You can rely on them...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on March 02, 2011, 09:35:01 PM
Also they have spread the word about vote sooner than us, they acted adware like to ask users for vote!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 02, 2011, 09:50:56 PM
The gap is narrowing ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 03, 2011, 05:15:51 AM
if all 140,000,000 users would vote just once,
we should come out a resounding 1st.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 03, 2011, 02:14:27 PM
Krebs on Security
Renewal Buddy: Comparison Shopping for Anti-Virus Software
http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/03/renewal-buddy-comparison-shopping-for-anti-virus-software/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+KrebsOnSecurity+%28Krebs+on+Security%29

Key comment
Quote
Many Windows users will no doubt be perfectly happy using a free anti-virus offering. I have a ridiculous number of computers in my office and around the house, and have free anti-virus on three of the six Windows-based systems. One is running Avast Free Antivirus, another Comodo Internet Security, and the other one has Microsoft Security Essentials. Out of those three, I vastly prefer Avast, which seems the speediest and least resource-intensive.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 03, 2011, 02:57:48 PM
Quote
I vastly prefer Avast, which seems the speediest and least resource-intensive.
I always tell the people who attend the avast! Security Seminars that
avast! has made a vast difference on my computer and it can do the same for theirs.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 09, 2011, 01:45:42 PM
(http://media.askvg.com/articles/images2/IE1.png)   (http://media.askvg.com/articles/images/MS_IE_9_RC.png)
Microsoft Internet Explorer Through The Years: From Version 1.0 to 9.0 (http://www.askvg.com/microsoft-internet-explorer-through-the-years-from-version-1-0-to-9-0/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AskVG+%28AskVG%29)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 09, 2011, 02:05:12 PM
Microsoft Internet Explorer Through The Years: From Version 1.0 to 9.0
IE9 64bit is awsome.
Quote
SMBR
Looks Like
 GoogleChrome + Mozila Firefox = IE9
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 09, 2011, 07:47:02 PM
Space Shuttle Discovery: Final Flight in Pictures
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/03/pictures/110309-space-shuttle-discovery-last-landing-final-mission-science-nasa/?now=2011-03-09-00:01
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: my2cents on March 11, 2011, 08:37:58 PM
mandala coloring pages (http://www.mandalacoloringpages.info)halloween coloring pages (http://www.halloweencoloringpages.net)
Hey that windmill is pretty cool. I've always wanted to get one. What can you do with it though- really? 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 12, 2011, 02:16:58 PM
(http://dotwhat.net/dwfiles/images/template/dotwhatLogo.png)
DotWhat.net (http://dotwhat.net/) provides you with detailed information on file extensions and formats.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 30, 2011, 04:45:51 PM
(http://guru.googlelabs.com/res/guru-logo-sm.png)
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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 01, 2011, 04:54:44 PM
(http://th00.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/090/6/4/aero_lite_for_7___update_5_by_thepanda_x-d3bo380.png)

Download Leaked Windows 8 Metro Inspired “Aero Lite” Theme for Windows 7 (http://www.askvg.com/download-leaked-windows-8-metro-inspired-aero-lite-theme-for-windows-7/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AskVG+%28AskVG%29)

Thanks to AskVG.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 01, 2011, 06:19:11 PM
I have never gotten excited over nice graphics over functionality, so I will be waiting some real information on functionality.

Most hopefully a more configurable and user friendly UAC module, as right now even on its lowest setting is still a pain in the rear.

So I guess I will have to wait for beta and public reviews to find out more on functionality.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 02, 2011, 04:03:21 AM
(http://w74.imtp.me/1eec01bu8.jpg)

Share screenshots & photos in seconds (http://hxxp://www.imtoolpack.com/)

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110402-4gun-47kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110402-4gun-47kb)

Check this one out and give some feedback please.
(I'm still playing with it and will decide what to do with it after testing)
After Playing with this little toy for a while, I've decided that
Jet Screenshot (http://www.jetscreenshot.com/) is much better and it doesn't try to add anything else to your system
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on April 02, 2011, 01:52:54 PM
Donna Buenaventura talks about avast! Internet Security:
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/smb-security/reviews/112570.aspx

She does not like SafeZone's use of Google Chrome browser
Quote
• SafeZone – It’s a virtualized environment in which you can browse the Internet using the Google Chrome browser only. It’s not impressive because not every user in the world wants to use Chrome browser only and it is not allowing you to browse for files or run other applications on your computer while in SafeZone mode. Note that Avast Internet security will not install standalone Google Chrome browser that you can access anytime but it is only accessible when using SafeZone mode. It only means that Chrome browser is integrated now in Avast Internet security program that I personally don’t like especially if Microsoft has stopped integrating their browser to newer operating systems.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 02, 2011, 02:58:59 PM
The Safe Zone was never meant to be your all around browser.
It's simply meant to keep you safe when you do your online Banking and Shopping. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: igor on April 02, 2011, 03:24:15 PM
The important point here is that it's not just the Chrome you download from web - it's been modified, e.g. the add-ons have been removed, to make it suitable for the SafeZone (safer).

Maybe it will be possible to run custom browsers inside the SafeZone in the future, but it's not possible now - and even if it were, not providing a safe default in avast! installation would be rather... unfortunate. What's the point of using the SafeZone if your browser is vulnerable, or even already compromised?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on April 03, 2011, 12:45:28 PM
Ice cream sundae celebrated with a Google Doodle: top 10 things you need to know about the dessert
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-10s/2011/04/03/ice-cream-sundae-celebrated-with-a-google-doodle-top-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-dessert-115875-23035353
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on April 05, 2011, 01:25:51 PM
About avast! 6.0: video interview with Ondřej Vlček, CTO at AVAST Software.
Recently we took pleasure in hosting journalists at our Prague HQ. Among them were Wojciech Kowasz and Jakub Pawlak from dobreprogramy, Poland‘s most popular download site. avast! Free Antivirus is Poland‘s top downloaded software, with over 14,000,000 downloads!

https://blog.avast.com/2011/04/04/about-avast-6-0-video-interview-with-ondrej-vlcek-cto-at-avast-software

Meet our team and see the AVAST Software HQ (in English, with Polish subtitles): http://www.dobreprogramy.pl/avast-6-bez-tajemnic-wywiad-z-Pragi,Wideo,24119.html
Its 23:31 minutes long and well worth watching
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on April 05, 2011, 02:25:22 PM
@Yokenny I think you should have started a new thread in the general topics section for this...that's an interesting video deserving more than one entry in this thread ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on April 05, 2011, 02:30:49 PM
@Yokenny I think you should have started a new thread in the general topics section for this...that's an interesting video deserving more than one entry in this thread ;)

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=75465.0
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=75503.0
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on April 05, 2011, 02:31:40 PM
@Yokenny I think you should have started a new thread in the general topics section for this...that's an interesting video deserving more than one entry in this thread ;)

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=75465.0
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=75503.0


oh okay, thanks Asyn ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on April 05, 2011, 02:34:25 PM
oh okay, thanks Asyn ;)

NP Logos. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 05, 2011, 04:52:53 PM
That now makes 4 entries (or is it 5)  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on April 05, 2011, 04:58:35 PM
That now makes 4 entries (or is it 5)  ;D ;D ;D

3, afaik. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 05, 2011, 07:05:59 PM
If you like Firefox4 but are used to the layout of Firefox 3,
try the following:
http://www.askvg.com/how-to-make-mozilla-firefox-4-0-look-like-firefox-3-0/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AskVG+%28AskVG%29 (http://www.askvg.com/how-to-make-mozilla-firefox-4-0-look-like-firefox-3-0/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AskVG+%28AskVG%29)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on April 05, 2011, 09:50:25 PM
I can see why some people will not like the change, but I do prefer it. Now, I only have the tab bar and the address bar on mine. When maximised, the firefox button merges with the tab bar so I actually have more space with 4 (I think)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 05, 2011, 11:10:53 PM
Well you don't have to maximize FF4 for the firefox button and tab bar to merge, if you have tabs on top it merges no matter what the window size is.

See image 1022pix wide when I have 1920 available (top) and maximised (bottom).

Though I don't like having Tabs on top, for me it looks disjointed when they are separated from the actual page content.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on April 05, 2011, 11:37:26 PM
Mine doesn't seem to do that...

As for the disjointed thought, it doesn't look like it is here. But that may just be the way you have it set up, with the bookmark toolbar that you have
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 06, 2011, 12:56:49 AM
That toolbar is invaluable for me as you can tell a lot of it is forum related. Not that FF4 is here there is probably a more convenient way to do it than with FF3.6. But for now I'm in no rush to investigate, lazy I guess ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on April 06, 2011, 01:00:27 AM
Yeah I did have a similar toolbar, but now I have tab groups instead :) I find it much quicker to get to the page I want.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: doktornotor on April 06, 2011, 09:57:58 AM
Mine doesn't seem to do that...
As for the disjointed thought, it doesn't look like it is here. But that may just be the way you have it set up, with the bookmark toolbar that you have

Right-click on the the toolbar and click on Tabs on Top (or whatever it exactly is in your language).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Zyndstoff (aka Steven Gail) on April 06, 2011, 11:39:12 AM
Right-click on the the toolbar and click on Tabs on Top (or whatever it exactly is in your language).

I did that, "tabs on top" is checked, but it doesn't merge unless maximised...  ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on April 06, 2011, 11:49:42 AM
I can't believe you guys are discussing a topic that's never been an issue on hundreds of Minefield builds since June last year... there's never been any issue switching from new to old UI style... happens in two clicks... no tutorial needed lol  ;D ... + one magic click to make the status bar appear or not, yeah that's three ... and askvg managed to make a tuto for that :D

ps: an advanced "extra" (  :D ) tip: press alt to make the file menu temporarily appear while in new UI mode. There use to be an extension for that during the beta testing, now it's integrated.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on April 06, 2011, 11:50:47 AM
Right-click on the the toolbar and click on Tabs on Top (or whatever it exactly is in your language).

I did that, "tabs on top" is checked, but it doesn't merge unless maximised...  ???

that's normal ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Zyndstoff (aka Steven Gail) on April 06, 2011, 11:57:34 AM
Right-click on the the toolbar and click on Tabs on Top (or whatever it exactly is in your language).

I did that, "tabs on top" is checked, but it doesn't merge unless maximised...  ???

that's normal ;D

Not necessarily: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg625008#msg625008 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg625008#msg625008)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on April 06, 2011, 12:00:04 PM
Right-click on the the toolbar and click on Tabs on Top (or whatever it exactly is in your language).

I did that, "tabs on top" is checked, but it doesn't merge unless maximised...  ???

that's normal ;D

Not necessarily: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg625008#msg625008 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg625008#msg625008)

don't know what the behavior's on XP, for me on Seven, tabs and ff button merge only when maximized. That's a design thing.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on April 06, 2011, 12:18:21 PM
... but I still got the disjointed FF button and tabs (on top) when FF maximized, ie not exactly aligned. Might (just a guess) be a matter of whether you use a personas skin or a "classic" skin, or a matter of screen resolution.... yeah that's most likely after all.

ps: on a side note, very few classic skins are available for FF4, as they got to work with both old and new UI style, and the only available ones are absolutely ugly.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 06, 2011, 03:07:42 PM
Right-click on the the toolbar and click on Tabs on Top (or whatever it exactly is in your language).
I did that, "tabs on top" is checked, but it doesn't merge unless maximised...  ???
that's normal ;D
Not necessarily: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg625008#msg625008 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg625008#msg625008)
don't know what the behavior's on XP, for me on Seven, tabs and ff button merge only when maximized. That's a design thing.

Well it is the same for me in both XP Pro and win7 netbook:
My firefox setup is pretty much the same, I have the status bar (or what they are now calling the Add-on Bar) enabled and I use the Nuvola 1.10 theme is is a compact theme, so it may or may not force the tab bar and firefox button merging even in non-minimised mode.

... but I still got the disjointed FF button and tabs (on top) when FF maximized, ie not exactly aligned. Might (just a guess) be a matter of whether you use a personas skin or a "classic" skin, or a matter of screen resolution.... yeah that's most likely after all.

ps: on a side note, very few classic skins are available for FF4, as they got to work with both old and new UI style, and the only available ones are absolutely ugly.

I don't use Personas now tried them in 3.6 and wasn't that impressed, preferred themes that worked in all areas.

I also use these two add-ons which may or may not have an effect, Tab Mix Plus (though don't think so) and Colourful Tabs 4.8.1.6.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 11, 2011, 05:45:01 PM
A search engine that doesn't track you. (http://duckduckgo.com/)
tartup search engine DuckDuckGo (DDG for short) spells it out,
right on their front page: "We don't track you!" And they're serious about that.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on April 11, 2011, 05:50:51 PM
A search engine that doesn't track you. (http://duckduckgo.com/)
tartup search engine DuckDuckGo (DDG for short) spells it out,
right on their front page: "We don't track you!" And they're serious about that.


yeah not the first time such an engine comes out of nowhere and claims the no-tracking thing... I don't question that it's probably true. But such engines get forgotten very quickly, as they have little to no chance to compete with Google (even Bing can't)... let alone that the tracking - to some extend - is necessary to improve search engines' efficiency.

 But yeah, that's interesting ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on April 11, 2011, 07:32:38 PM
A search engine that doesn't track you. (http://duckduckgo.com/)
tartup search engine DuckDuckGo (DDG for short) spells it out,
right on their front page: "We don't track you!" And they're serious about that.
It does not show WebRep ratings like Google nor Bing.  ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on April 12, 2011, 12:09:31 PM
National Geographic News:
The Civil War Sesquicentennial
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/04/110407-civil-war-sesquicentennial
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on April 15, 2011, 08:12:05 PM
Google celebrates Charlie Chaplin’s birthday with an animated doodle
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/technologylive/post/2011/04/google-celebrates-charlie-chaplins-birthday-with-an-animated-doodle/1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Ashish Singh on April 16, 2011, 06:12:31 AM
I wonder what the actual mission of this thread was...? ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 16, 2011, 01:39:07 PM
I wonder what the actual mission of this thread was...? ???
If you go back several pages, and start reading this thread, you might get the general idea.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on April 16, 2011, 06:33:48 PM
Italian Butcher Arrested for Selling Decade-Old Meat

http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpps/news/offbeat/italian-butcher-arrested-for-selling-decade-old-meat-dpgonc-20110415-to_12775721
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: pcclean3453 on April 19, 2011, 12:08:51 AM
I wonder what the actual mission of this thread was...? ???
This should be in the off-topic board. :(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 19, 2011, 12:41:48 AM
I wonder what the actual mission of this thread was...? ???
This should be in the off-topic board. :(

Hardly as it has been closed for years :P
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 21, 2011, 01:38:57 AM
(http://www.cloudme.com/images/rebrand/celebration.jpg)
icloud is now CloudMe (http://www.cloudme.com/en/rebranding)

Here's what my CloudMe desktop looks like:

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110420-rj93-276kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110420-rj93-276kb)
Click image for full view.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on April 21, 2011, 10:59:38 AM
lol so let me get this: first it was called iCloud, with a clear reference to Apple iDevices, and now it's called CloudMe, with yet another reference to Apple's MobileMe (that includes cloud features) ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 21, 2011, 03:46:39 PM
Absolutely horrible name anyway.

I wouldn't have thought it worth changing, unless the rotten Apple are trying to copyright/trade mark 'i' in front of anything and threaten legal action as they have tried in so many other occasions.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 21, 2011, 06:54:55 PM
(http://chris.pirillo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/emPower.jpg)

Will electronic eyeglasses work for you? (http://www.pixeloptics.com/pages/electronic_eyewear.html)

I hate bifocals and trifocals are even worse.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 21, 2011, 07:04:27 PM
Bobsled by T-Mobile: Providing Free, One-Touch Calling Within Facebook (http://blog.t-mobile.com/2011/04/19/bobsled-by-t-mobile-providing-free-one-touch-calling-within-facebook/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 04, 2011, 02:03:53 AM
Windows 7 Transformations

Transform Windows 7 into Mac OS X Lion Using “Lion Skin Pack” (http://www.askvg.com/transform-windows-7-into-mac-os-x-lion-using-lion-skin-pack/)

Transform Windows 7 into Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal Using “Ubuntu Skin Pack” (http://www.askvg.com/transform-windows-7-into-ubuntu-11-04-natty-narwhal-using-ubuntu-skin-pack/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Zyndstoff (aka Steven Gail) on May 05, 2011, 09:58:30 PM
google.maps.de:

Route from San Francisco, Ca. to Tokio, Jp.: see screenshot.

;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on May 06, 2011, 07:58:37 AM
google.maps.de:

Route from San Francisco, Ca. to Tokio, Jp.: see screenshot.

;D

LOL ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Zyndstoff (aka Steven Gail) on May 06, 2011, 08:00:48 AM
I'm just wondering... why do I have to travel to Seattle first...? SF is a coastal city too.  :o
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on May 06, 2011, 08:02:54 AM
I'm just wondering... why do I have to travel to Seattle first...? SF is a coastal city too.  :o

You have to rent the kajak there. ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Zyndstoff (aka Steven Gail) on May 06, 2011, 10:21:30 AM
New York Times:
Last known WW I Veteran dies at age of 110 (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/06/world/europe/06choules.html)

"He went to fight wars, for his country and his king,
of his honor and his glory, the people would sing."

(Emerson, Lake and Palmer, "Lucky Man")

May he rest in peace.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 06, 2011, 02:26:01 PM
After going through a virus attack,
Losing a hard drive,
Fighting off hackers,
Upgrading all my software,
Installing fire-walls,
And a host of other problems...
I have fixed my computer...
And NOW it works exactly the way I want it to!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ScreenDASH/th_13046846831908718629.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ScreenDASH/13046846831908718629.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on May 09, 2011, 03:51:47 PM
Brand Global Top 100
Apple is No. 1 with a brand value of $153.3 billion. Apple became the world’s most valuable brand last year.
Google ranked No. 2 the second most valuable global brand with a Brand Value of $111.5 billion, after spending 4 years at the top.

http://www.millwardbrown.com/BrandZ/Default/Categories.aspx
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on May 09, 2011, 03:53:50 PM
After going through a virus attack,
Losing a hard drive,
Fighting off hackers,
Upgrading all my software,
Installing fire-walls,
And a host of other problems...
I have fixed my computer...
And NOW it works exactly the way I want it to!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ScreenDASH/th_13046846831908718629.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/ScreenDASH/13046846831908718629.png)

cool 8) done the same here (beta testing with wine instead right now ;) )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on May 09, 2011, 03:56:09 PM
Another player in the yard... ???
CMC Antivirus free edition
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=290013
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on May 09, 2011, 04:17:23 PM
Another player in the yard... ???
CMC Antivirus free edition
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=290013

I'd be happy if you test it first ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on May 09, 2011, 04:31:28 PM
I'd be happy if you test it first ;D
I have enough problems in my life ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 11, 2011, 12:24:12 AM
(https://blog.avast.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG_0024.jpg)

avast! TEAM in the Prague International Marathon (https://blog.avast.com/2011/05/09/avast-team-in-the-prague-international-marathon/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Ashish Singh on May 11, 2011, 03:40:05 AM
I don't know whether to post it or not but its worth reading

http://www.prisonplanet.com/top-us-government-insider-bin-laden-died-in-2001-911-a-false-flag.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on May 11, 2011, 08:52:50 AM
I don't know whether to post it or not but its worth reading

http://www.prisonplanet.com/top-us-government-insider-bin-laden-died-in-2001-911-a-false-flag.html
I don't believe a word of it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: SpeedyPC on May 11, 2011, 09:01:23 AM
I'd be happy if you test it first ;D
I have enough problems in my life ;D

Why? It's that because you done have enough women in your life for you to be happy and busy ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Zyndstoff (aka Steven Gail) on May 11, 2011, 09:53:52 AM
I don't know whether to post it or not but its worth reading

http://www.prisonplanet.com/top-us-government-insider-bin-laden-died-in-2001-911-a-false-flag.html

Bulls..t.


Of course it was a false flag attack: it was Elvis who planned and did that, together with some help from Area 51 aliens, held prison at the studio grounds where they faked the moon-landings...  ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on May 11, 2011, 11:45:00 AM
our local anti-US militant is striking again ::) may be time to stop drawing on that joint "ashish"  ???

ps; aren't these Guantanamo detainees ???
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg643718#msg643718

 ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 11, 2011, 02:56:02 PM
I don't know whether to post it or not but its worth reading

http://www.prisonplanet.com/top-us-government-insider-bin-laden-died-in-2001-911-a-false-flag.html
This thread isn't meant for a political discussion.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Zyndstoff (aka Steven Gail) on May 11, 2011, 03:16:07 PM
I don't know whether to post it or not but its worth reading

http://www.prisonplanet.com/top-us-government-insider-bin-laden-died-in-2001-911-a-false-flag.html
This thread isn't meant for a political discussion.

This is not a political discussion Bob. That would prerequisite a serious political topic. I can't see that.  8)
Or do you think the conspiracy-theory is a political plot...?  ;D  It's more a brainless yellow press like patter.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on May 13, 2011, 12:19:03 AM
Interesting to see the kind of hits that my "site" generates...I know that there isn't much on it, but the top two posts pretty much each day are the avast tutorials, with them swapping between 1st and 2nd on different days...

I was actually a little surprised by the boot-time scan one to be honest...I suppose some people appreciate things being explained, rather than stumbling through maybe...


Everything else is ignored ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Ashish Singh on May 13, 2011, 01:40:47 PM
Johny Depp would record Pirate talk. avast is in process...

Hope this is interesting
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Ashish Singh on May 16, 2011, 06:08:02 AM
With windows 8 you will never loose your data as claimed by Microsoft.

Here is some screenshot of Windows 8 (its ribbon)

Windows 8 has a factory restore option, it will keep all private data if you reinstall it in case of any crash or whatever you only have to install application from Microsoft store
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on May 16, 2011, 09:31:28 PM
Interesting fact about IE9

I tested Chrome on this XP machine and IE9 on the Vista machine with the SunSpider javascript benchmark and IE9 was the winner. Chrome came in at 676.2ms and IE9 at 474.

I realize the OS may make a difference and the Vista machine has faster memory but only a 1.6ghz processor as opposed to 1.8 ghz on this one. IE8 on this machine gave a dismal 10230ms :-(  but it doesn't seem that much slower than Chrome on most pages. Only my fantasy baseball page is noticeably faster with Chrome.

I'll have to test Chrome on the Vista box. (If I can manage to sneak it on there and off again without the ladyfriend noticing) ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 16, 2011, 09:57:35 PM
That is the problem, they all claimed to be faster at one time or at one thing, but the time differences really are a joke and unlikely to mean much in real life browsing.

Who is going to notice differences in the milliseconds, given the various failings of the internet how many servers you have to pass the data through and if they are suffering and load issues. They are all much closer in real life than what each browser would like you to think.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on May 17, 2011, 12:02:07 AM
That is the problem, they all claimed to be faster at one time or at one thing, but the time differences really are a joke and unlikely to mean much in real life browsing.

Who is going to notice differences in the milliseconds, given the various failings of the internet how many servers you have to pass the data through and if they are suffering and load issues. They are all much closer in real life than what each browser would like you to think.
I totally agree with you. If I could have IE9 on this machine, I'd be using it instead of Chrome. Even the "experts" are now saying there's very little difference between the 3 major browsers now.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 17, 2011, 12:33:22 AM
The default browser you now use is a matter of your own preference.
As long as what you use is always up to date, it really doesn't matter
much any more. They are all pretty much equal in speed and security.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on May 17, 2011, 12:47:01 AM
Hi bob3160,

Interesting site to test the strength of your current password: https://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/password-checker.aspx?WT.mc_id=Site_Link (do not check existing passwords, why - well see reply posting below by DavidR)

Damian
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 17, 2011, 12:51:54 AM
I'm never happy with these type of sites, you would/should never check existing passwords, I'm a trusting sod NOT and there are some that I trust even less ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on May 17, 2011, 01:04:16 AM
Hi DavidR,

Good reaction.
Then if this is so, and thinking it through, I have to agree with you, then it is a good thing we started the subject.
That is why I added the exclusion on existing passwords if you should test any...
For the same reason as you gave, I will never have my browser etc. remember accounts and/or passwords, nor have them stored,
and again will give them in every new session,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 17, 2011, 02:13:38 AM
Well if those saved passwords are a) encrypted, b) controlled by a master password and c) you have to actually logon to your OS account it limits the potential for those to be harvested.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 17, 2011, 02:52:33 AM
Hello Damien,
I happen to like LastPass. It's great to help keep track of all those
passwords to all the forums and other things where I travel.
I happen to like my head to remember those passwords to places that I consider
important. Like banks and PayPal and shopping sites.
As a backup for those important passwords, I rely on something secure like
my refrigerator. Cyber crooks can get into my computer but they will never
get into my refrigerator.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: .: Mac :. on May 18, 2011, 01:46:21 PM
Hello Damien,
I happen to like LastPass. It's great to help keep track of all those
passwords to all the forums and other things where I travel.
I happen to like my head to remember those passwords to places that I consider
important. Like banks and PayPal and shopping sites.
As a backup for those important passwords, I rely on something secure like
my refrigerator. Cyber crooks can get into my computer but they will never
get into my refrigerator.  :)

Good thinking Bob. Another good reason to remember you important passwords is what happens when the program is gone? I have seen users who rely on password managers get very upset when their hard Drive fails and they do not remember any of their own passwords  :o
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 19, 2011, 12:40:46 AM
THIS IS THE ONLY TIME WE WILL SEE AND LIVE THIS EVENT
Calendar for July 2011
Money bags

This year, July has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. This happens
once every 823 years. This is called money bags. So, forward this to
your friends and money will arrive within 4 days. Based on Chinese
Feng Shui. The one who does not forward.....will be without money.


This year we're going to experience four unusual dates.

1/1/11 , 1/11/11 , 11/1/11 , 11/11/11 and that's not all...

Take the last two digits of the year in which you were born - now add
the age you will be this year,

The results will be 111 for everyone in whole world. This is the year of
the Money!!!

The proverb goes that if you pass this along to eight good friends money will
appear in next four days as it is explained in Chinese FENGSHUI.

( If money starts showing up at my house in the next few days, I'll let you know so you can all claim your share. :) )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on May 19, 2011, 01:00:10 AM
Take the last two digits of the year in which you were born - now add
the age you will be this year,

The results will be 111 for everyone in whole world. This is the year of
the Money!!!
Not everyone, only those born before 2000 will get the result of 111. The youngsters will only get 11.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on May 19, 2011, 01:08:12 AM

Take the last two digits of the year in which you were born - now add
the age you will be this year,

The results will be 111 for everyone in whole world. This is the year of
the Money!!!


That is basically giving the number of years since 1900 really...and next year it will give you 112... ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 22, 2011, 02:38:01 AM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110522-gwrm-38kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110522-gwrm-38kb)

My prediction was correct!
(It didn't happen)  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on May 22, 2011, 08:36:16 AM
My prediction was correct!
(It didn't happen)  ;D

That was the second time, that this guy was wrong. (also in 1994)
He should find another job. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: SpeedyPC on May 22, 2011, 08:40:29 AM
My prediction was correct!
(It didn't happen)  ;D

That was the second time, that this guy was wrong. (also in 1994)
He should find another job. ;D


Wait until we reach the 21-12-2012 if this is going to happen.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on May 22, 2011, 08:45:23 AM
My prediction was correct!
(It didn't happen)  ;D

That was the second time, that this guy was wrong. (also in 1994)
He should find another job. ;D

As a Christian myself it always amazes me how these guys can claim to be getting this stuff from the Bible when it clearly says in there that no man will know the day or time when the Apocalypse will begin. Anyone who claims they know the date is by definition, a false prophet.  There is no date given in the Bible.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 28, 2011, 01:46:31 AM
PayPal sues Google over mobile plans, trade secrets (http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/paypal-sues-google-over-mobile-plans-trade-secrets/49534?tag=nl.e539)
"Well that didn’t take long. Just hours after Google made its mobile payment plans public
eBay’s PayPal unit sued the search giant and two key executives."
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 03, 2011, 02:41:31 AM
(http://i.bnet.com/blogs/jetpack.jpg)
Video: Jetpack flies among the clouds, shatters all sorts of records
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/thinking-tech/video-jetpack-flies-among-the-clouds-shatters-all-sorts-of-records/7296?tag=nl.e660 (http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/thinking-tech/video-jetpack-flies-among-the-clouds-shatters-all-sorts-of-records/7296?tag=nl.e660)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 10, 2011, 02:26:00 AM
(http://media2.abc15.com//photo/2011/06/09/fire5_20110609105459_640_480.JPG)

The recent ,as of now still uncontrolled, fire in the eastern part of Arizona (http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/World/20110608/arizona-fire-110608/)
Is also effecting us here in Central New Mexico and beyond.
As you can tell from the following photo just taken a few minutes ago, The Manzano Mountains are almost obscured
by the smoke coming all the way from Arizona. Those with breathing problems are starting to feel the effects.  :'(
We came fairly close to this area on our way back from San Diego (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.0)

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110610-omad-26kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110610-omad-26kb)
(click image to enlarge)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 10, 2011, 02:39:00 PM
How talented are you ???
Are you any better than this ???
http://goo.gl/doodle/FLlqF (http://goo.gl/doodle/FLlqF)

If you are, add the link to your creation and lets have a contest.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on June 28, 2011, 03:58:02 AM
The U.S. Government Asks For Data On Google Users More Than Other Country
Brazil comes on second. India on third.

During the second half of last year, Google received 14,201 requests for data on its users and it complied with 76% of those requests, according to its Transparency Report.

The U.S. government asks for user data more than any other country, with 4,601 requests. Of that, Google complied fully or partially 94% of the time.

The data requests are normally related to criminal investigations.

http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-google-government-agencies-user-data-requests-2011-6
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 28, 2011, 04:31:51 AM
Good for Google. I hope the information they supplied helps in the conviction of those guilty of a crime. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on June 30, 2011, 12:34:25 AM
The Fall Of MySpace and the arise of Facebook (http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-the-fall-of-myspace-2011-6)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on July 02, 2011, 01:32:04 AM
Just discovered a setting in Firefox, not really sure how long it has been there, but I've only just noticed it trying to change a setting.

Thanks to google I found this:
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/how-do-i-stop-websites-tracking-me

At first, I thought great, then...

Quote from: kb article
When you turn on the Do-not-track feature, Firefox tells every website you visit (as well as their advertisers and other content providers) that you don't want your browsing behavior tracked. Honoring this setting is voluntary — individual websites are not required to respect it. Websites that do honor this setting should automatically stop tracking your behavior without any further action from you.

So it may not be as useful as I first thought...though something to have checked, for those that will  honor it.

Anyone know when it was introduced?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on July 02, 2011, 04:48:44 AM
Anyone know when it was introduced?

In version 4, Scott.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on July 02, 2011, 08:57:17 AM
Anyone know when it was introduced?

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=66267.msg622337#msg622337
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on July 02, 2011, 12:03:15 PM
... better off with adding this to your AB+ subscriptions:
https://easylist-downloads.adblockplus.org/easyprivacy+easylist.txt

... this way, whether sites do comply or not, they're screwed ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on July 02, 2011, 04:30:21 PM
I have that filter already ;)

Just thought it was interesting, although Asyn beat me to it ;D

Shame it isn't as useful as it could be really...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on July 09, 2011, 01:26:35 AM
Space shuttle Atlantis in historic final lift-off
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-14077893

The last ever space shuttle to make the journey into space.

One of my favorite engineering feats that I think will not be bettered for a while (if at all)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 09, 2011, 02:27:14 AM
Thanks for posting. I missed it this morning.
Haven't learned how to be in two places at the same time yet.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 10, 2011, 09:06:18 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110710-qlko-20kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110710-qlko-20kb)

A valid point.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on July 10, 2011, 11:01:36 PM
A valid point.  ;D

LOL ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on July 10, 2011, 11:28:58 PM
Dunno...I hear FTW a lot ;) ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 10, 2011, 11:37:18 PM
Dunno...I hear FTW a lot ;) ;D
If I don't know what it is, I woudn't .... it.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on July 10, 2011, 11:44:39 PM
For the Win...a gaming thing... ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on July 11, 2011, 12:12:22 AM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110710-qlko-20kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110710-qlko-20kb)

A valid point.  ;D

lol brilliant ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: pcclean3453 on July 12, 2011, 01:58:17 AM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110710-qlko-20kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110710-qlko-20kb)

A valid point.  ;D
Hahaha! :D I see what that stands for.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: BruceMo on July 12, 2011, 11:46:22 AM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110710-qlko-20kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110710-qlko-20kb)

A valid point.  ;D
Hahaha! :D I see what that stands for.

hahahahah.

It is awesome! I must send it to one of my friend who works as a FB admin or something like that.

hahahahah againnnnnn, I cannot believe it :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 13, 2011, 12:05:34 AM
(http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/17/2011/07/0800-chrome-my-laptop-whitson.jpg)
How To Turn Your Netbook Into a Chromebook with Chromium OS (http://lifehacker.com/5820358/how-to-turn-your-netbook-into-a-chromebook-with-chromium-os?utm_source=Lifehacker+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a0e77ad976-UA-142218-1&utm_medium=email)
If I didn't already have a cr-48, I might be very tempted to try this.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 13, 2011, 12:59:00 AM
This makes a nice home page:
http://www.wdyl.com/#avast! (http://www.wdyl.com/#avast!)

(logos sent me the original Google link http://www.wdyl.com/ (http://www.wdyl.com/) )

You can also use it to set up something else that you love (like) as your home page.  :) :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on July 13, 2011, 02:46:51 AM
This makes a nice home page:
http://www.wdyl.com/#avast! (http://www.wdyl.com/#avast!)

(logos sent me the original Google link http://www.wdyl.com/ (http://www.wdyl.com/) )

You can also use it to set up something else that you love (like) as your home page.  :) :)
I feel like a fanatic with it ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 13, 2011, 03:40:25 AM
This makes a nice home page:
http://www.wdyl.com/#avast! (http://www.wdyl.com/#avast!)

(logos sent me the original Google link http://www.wdyl.com/ (http://www.wdyl.com/) )

You can also use it to set up something else that you love (like) as your home page.  :) :)
I feel like a fanatic with it ;D
At this time of the night Tech, you can probably be a fanatic without anything.....  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on July 13, 2011, 12:22:23 PM
[img width=640 height=360]http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/17/2011/07/0800-chrome-my-laptop-whitson.jpg[/img]
How To Turn Your Netbook Into a Chromebook with Chromium OS (http://lifehacker.com/5820358/how-to-turn-your-netbook-into-a-chromebook-with-chromium-os?utm_source=Lifehacker+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a0e77ad976-UA-142218-1&utm_medium=email)
If I didn't already have a cr-48, I might be very tempted to try this.

Haha, I saw that and knew that would interest you.
I think I will see if I can give it a go in a VM at some point.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2011, 03:33:23 AM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110724-f5rq-74kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110724-f5rq-74kb)

A picture worth sharing. I took this just a few minutes ago from my house.
Facing due west with the Sun on it's way down. Sometimes the clouds help to make a nice picture.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2011, 04:32:58 AM
(https://www.evernote.com/shard/s20/res/54ac9add-a885-4275-8056-efe97fd6b115.jpg)
Printing in 3D (http://youtu.be/ZboxMsSz5Aw)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on July 24, 2011, 04:32:13 PM
Printing in 3D (http://youtu.be/ZboxMsSz5Aw)

Haha, so this was where this came about ;D ;D
Love xkcd.
http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/3d_printer.png


Quote
[img]https://www.evernote.com/shard/s20/res/54ac9add-a885-4275-8056-efe97fd6b115.jpg[/img]


I don't think this is possible...only linking to the note, not an image...that is the way the shared notes work.

So, that begs the question, when did you find evernote ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2011, 05:26:17 PM
Printing in 3D (http://youtu.be/ZboxMsSz5Aw)

Haha, so this was where this came about ;D ;D
Love xkcd.
http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/3d_printer.png


Quote
[img]https://www.evernote.com/shard/s20/res/54ac9add-a885-4275-8056-efe97fd6b115.jpg[/img]


I don't think this is possible...only linking to the note, not an image...that is the way the shared notes work.

So, that begs the question, when did you find evernote ;)
To answer your question, 10/19/09    just haven't used it that much.
(This might just change)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on July 24, 2011, 05:36:47 PM
I have only recently discovered it, but now I use it almost daily.

It makes life so much easier for me. I can access it (and what ever I store there) pretty much anywhere, in various ways. Even simple notes, that I may have written down or just written in notepad and saved somewhere random are all collected together so it is almost impossible to lose anything.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2011, 05:44:20 PM
I have only recently discovered it, but now I use it almost daily.

It makes life so much easier for me. I can access it (and what ever I store there) pretty much anywhere, in various ways. Even simple notes, that I may have written down or just written in notepad and saved somewhere random are all collected together so it is almost impossible to lose anything.

I used it yesterday since that seemed to be the only way for me to save and reprint the picture.
Once I took another look at my account, I also found the other things I had save ready to again access.
Great addition and it will be used more often.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 24, 2011, 05:51:35 PM
I visited the site and had a very brief look at the Learn More page and in all honesty it turned me off. It seemed totally lacking in detail on how to use it, just what are more like death by bullet point short paragraphs.

So it didn't excite me that much as something that I could use over my own basic method of working so I can find what I have saved/captured without need for an application to do it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2011, 06:55:03 PM
I visited the site and had a very brief look at the Learn More page and in all honesty it turned me off. It seemed totally lacking in detail on how to use it, just what are more like death by bullet point short paragraphs.

So it didn't excite me that much as something that I could use over my own basic method of working so I can find what I have saved/captured without need for an application to do it.
Nothing is better than using something that works.  :)
What works for each of us is what makes us individuals.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 24, 2011, 08:02:43 PM
Yes, as you say if what you have works, a replacement has to be easier or better than what you have or it is just introducing duplication/redundancy.

Unfortunately for me with utilities like this my interest has to be sparked to make it worthy of at least a try, as they say you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.

I even went back for a second look and delved deeper and I just don't get it, if anything it bored the socks of me. I just couldn't get into it, like some books where you never got past the first few pages, this just wasn't a page turner for me.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on July 24, 2011, 08:35:35 PM
(https://www.evernote.com/shard/s20/res/54ac9add-a885-4275-8056-efe97fd6b115.jpg)
Printing in 3D (http://youtu.be/ZboxMsSz5Aw)
That is absolutely amazing.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 27, 2011, 07:50:54 PM
Interesting article. Doesn't hurt Avast either.  :)
http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2011/07/20/what-is-the-best-free-anti-virus-program-to-meet-consumer-needs/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nexus%2Fall+%28LockerGnome.com+Blogs%29 (http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2011/07/20/what-is-the-best-free-anti-virus-program-to-meet-consumer-needs/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nexus%2Fall+%28LockerGnome.com+Blogs%29)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 27, 2011, 10:37:32 PM
(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Avast%20Security%20Seminar/PhotosFromConnecticut2011/th_IMG_3062-1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Avast%20Security%20Seminar/PhotosFromConnecticut2011/?action=view&current=67e061ec.pbw)
Click image for a Slideshow
I took a little drive around my temporary neighborhood her in
Ridgefield CT. Sure is some pretty countryside up here. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on July 29, 2011, 10:45:41 PM
GMAIL MAN  ;D


Microsoft Rips Google With Gmail Man


http://mashable.com/2011/07/29/microsoft-gmail-man/

(http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2011/07/28/Screen_Shot_2011-07-28_at_2.35.38_PM_610x341.png)

Watch here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrkAuwaoFGg
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 30, 2011, 12:26:12 AM
I guess Office 365 is innocent....  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on July 30, 2011, 12:50:30 AM
I guess Office 365 is innocent....  ;D

I guess so  ;D

I found another interesting thing. I am not sure if this is Google's response to Microsoft.

http://www.emailintervention.com
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on July 31, 2011, 07:35:30 PM
The Many Faces of Mountains
http://www.moillusions.com/2011/07/the-many-faces-of-mountains.html 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on August 03, 2011, 08:47:50 AM
lol

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110727/12544415289/uk-appeals-court-agrees-that-clicking-link-opening-website-is-infringing.shtml

Quote
The Appeals Court has allowed the lower court ruling to stand, meaning that anyone doing news aggregation in the UK may have to start paying newspapers for the "privilege" of linking to them
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on August 04, 2011, 01:47:22 PM
Quote
DOE Announces Philips as First Winner of the L Prize Competition

On August 3, 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that Philips Lighting North America has won the first award under the Department's Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize (L Prize) competition. DOE's L Prize challenged the lighting industry to strive to develop super high-performance, energy-saving replacements for conventional light bulbs that will save American consumers and businesses money.
http://www.lightingprize.org/philips-winner.stm
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on August 11, 2011, 02:03:19 PM
Quote
Photos: Multicolored Auroras Sparked by Double Sun Blast

Dancing Sky

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/08/pictures/110810-auroras-northern-lights-space-science-sky-night-borealis/?now=2011-08-10-00%3A01&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ng%2FNews%2FNews_Main+%28National+Geographic+News+-+Main%29#/august-2011-aurora-borealis-bright-canada_38786_600x450.jpg
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: nmb on August 14, 2011, 05:25:56 AM
Identifying unknown files by using fuzzy hashing

http://lvdeijk.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/identifying-unknown-files-by-using-fuzzy-hashing/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 16, 2011, 01:37:10 AM
Have a lot of links to share in Google's Chrome,
Tabulate (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/klhheoejnijomhdjilifdbjeholikpnb#) can put all of your opened links into one simple link to pass on to others.

Here's a sample of the finished url for the tabs that I had open at the time I invoked the add-on
http://bridgeurl.com/bqjupb/all (http://bridgeurl.com/bqjupb/all)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 16, 2011, 02:32:51 AM
Comcast seems to have gotten faster:

(http://www.speedtest.net/result/1434562361.png) (http://www.speedtest.net)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DanielW on August 16, 2011, 10:33:30 AM
Hi Bob,
I totally new here and you gave me great idea for my new hobby. I'll try to build my own windmill. Hope that will work after I finish construction, because I'm one of people which main skills and connected with internet, not with hand work. Thanks for idea.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 16, 2011, 03:44:16 PM
Hi Bob,
I totally new here and you gave me great idea for my new hobby. I'll try to build my own windmill. Hope that will work after I finish construction, because I'm one of people which main skills and connected with internet, not with hand work. Thanks for idea.  ;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/At%20Home/P1010084.jpg)
Yes my windmill has been around for some time. I've had to change the head (the part that spins) a few times.
Since we have a constant breeze here in Meadow Lake (https://sites.google.com/site/mlpaassociation/), windmills don't last for ever.
Post a picture of your windmill here once it's finished.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 18, 2011, 05:35:49 PM
(http://webtrickz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/18082011022102.jpg)

A Windows 7 theme for the gamers who like Gears of War 3:
http://webtrickz.com/tag/themes/ (http://webtrickz.com/tag/themes/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on August 18, 2011, 08:35:33 PM
Waiting (im)patiently for that game...Didn't know you were a gamer, Bob ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 18, 2011, 08:40:38 PM
Waiting (im)patiently for that game...Didn't know you were a gamer, Bob ;)
I'm not but know from the presentations and this forum that many people are.
At the presentations, the gamer's in particular are always happy to hear about
the Gaming Mode in avast!. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 19, 2011, 03:16:02 AM
Now that I'm back home for a while, I can also pursue one of my hobbies.
Taking selected pictures of animals and giving them a voice - sort of.  ;D

Here's a sample:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Smile/Smile-Critters-Inflation.jpg)

I've been doing this for quite a while:
http://bbob3160theforum.runboard.com/t2,offset=210 (http://bbob3160theforum.runboard.com/t2,offset=210)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on August 24, 2011, 12:02:52 AM
Quote
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
FEMA Blog: Quake in D.C. Serves As Reminder To Get Prepared

According to United States Geologic Survey, the mid-Atlantic Region of the United States experienced a 5.9 magnitude earthquake this afternoon. Along with the entire federal family, we are closely monitoring the situation and are in close contact and coordination with our federal and state partners in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland and the surrounding areas.
 
There are no initial reports of significant damages, but we will continue to coordinate closely with our state and local partners to assess their needs.
http://blog.dhs.gov/2011/08/fema-blog-quake-in-dc-serves-as.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on August 25, 2011, 03:24:45 AM
Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple
http://www.pcworld.com/article/238736/steve_jobs_resigns_as_ceo_of_apple.html#tk.hp_new
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on August 26, 2011, 08:49:27 AM
Time for the XP users to move on http://betanews.com/2011/08/24/do-a-good-deed-today-uninstall-windows-xp/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 26, 2011, 01:04:42 PM
Does anyone think that tosh is going to make any XP user uninstall, plonkers. They have their reasons for retaining it and that won't change because of this. What a joke, uninstall XP and make the malware attackers pick another OS to target, pathetic.

The XP market share is also reported as just having dropped below 50%, not the 42/43% in their chart; so I don't know where StatCounter get their stats from.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on August 26, 2011, 01:06:17 PM
Does anyone think that tosh is going to make any XP user uninstall, plonkers. They have their reasons for retaining it and that won't change because of this. What a joke, uninstall XP and make the malware attackers pick another OS to target, pathetic.

+1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on August 26, 2011, 01:25:58 PM
I knew that post would make the xp die hards bite the hook like a marlin  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 26, 2011, 01:30:04 PM
I knew that post would make the xp die hards bite the hook like a marlin  ;D ;D

I thought this was meant to be an Interesting topic rather than a Trolling one :P
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on August 26, 2011, 01:31:28 PM
I knew that post would make the xp die hards bite the hook like a marlin  ;D ;D
I agree with DavidR!  ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on August 26, 2011, 02:07:16 PM
I knew that post would make the xp die hards bite the hook like a marlin  ;D ;D

I thought this was meant to be an Interesting topic rather than a Trolling one :P
I like the pun David, good play on words  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 28, 2011, 02:04:56 AM
An interesting and true statement:
"TODAY  IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN,
YET THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE,
SO ENJOY  THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS."
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on August 30, 2011, 07:32:32 PM
(http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/17/2011/07/0800-chrome-my-laptop-whitson.jpg)
How To Turn Your Netbook Into a Chromebook with Chromium OS (http://lifehacker.com/5820358/how-to-turn-your-netbook-into-a-chromebook-with-chromium-os?utm_source=Lifehacker+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a0e77ad976-UA-142218-1&utm_medium=email)
If I didn't already have a cr-48, I might be very tempted to try this.

See
Quote
Samsung Drops Prices for Google Chromebooks

Chromebooks went for sale in June and in this short period of time, Samsung has already dropped the price of their Google Chrome OS laptops by as much as 10%.
 
The Wi-Fi only Series 5 Chromebook is now selling for $399.99, down from $429.99, while the 3G + Wi-Fi Chromebook is available for $449.99, down 10% from the original $499.99. The prices for Acer Chromebooks are however unchanged.
 
While a price drop is always welcome, I am still not convinced why would anyone prefer a stripped-down Chrome OS based laptop over these netbooks that are much more versatile.
http://www.labnol.org/gadgets/samsung-chromebook-price-drop/20046
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on August 30, 2011, 08:14:18 PM
Quote
How to Enjoy the New Web Speed Boost from Google DNS and OpenDNS

If you use Google's Public DNS server or OpenDNS as your DNS server, you may notice starting today that YouTube videos load faster and other web content comes in quicker. If you're using your ISP's DNS server as the default, now's a good time to try Google's or OpenDNS.
http://lifehacker.com/5835775/google-dns-and-opendns-users-are-getting-a-web-speed-boost
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on August 30, 2011, 08:52:24 PM
Quote
How to Enjoy the New Web Speed Boost from Google DNS and OpenDNS

If you use Google's Public DNS server or OpenDNS as your DNS server, you may notice starting today that YouTube videos load faster and other web content comes in quicker. If you're using your ISP's DNS server as the default, now's a good time to try Google's or OpenDNS.
http://lifehacker.com/5835775/google-dns-and-opendns-users-are-getting-a-web-speed-boost
Thanks for that link Ken, the time it takes for pages to open has really improved for me with OpenDNS, im quite surprised actually, much better than norton's dns speed.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 30, 2011, 11:08:23 PM
I also just changed back to openDNS. It makes a difference.  :) Thanks for the heads up YoKenny.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on August 31, 2011, 02:22:48 AM
I've tested them all and the fastest ones for me are the ones from my ISP so I stick with them.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on August 31, 2011, 04:18:42 AM
For DNS testing and automatic changing: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Other-Internet-Related/Dns-Jumper.shtml (very good tool).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Shiw Liang on August 31, 2011, 05:10:16 AM
Quote
How to Enjoy the New Web Speed Boost from Google DNS and OpenDNS

If you use Google's Public DNS server or OpenDNS as your DNS server, you may notice starting today that YouTube videos load faster and other web content comes in quicker. If you're using your ISP's DNS server as the default, now's a good time to try Google's or OpenDNS.
http://lifehacker.com/5835775/google-dns-and-opendns-users-are-getting-a-web-speed-boost
Mine is still slower with OpenDNS IP :(
I prefer to use DNS from my ISP fastest at the moment ^^
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on August 31, 2011, 02:18:03 PM
For DNS testing and automatic changing: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Other-Internet-Related/Dns-Jumper.shtml (very good tool).
I like Domain Name Speed Benchmark
http://www.grc.com/dns/benchmark.htm

It shows that OpenDNS is the fastest for me.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 31, 2011, 08:40:27 PM
Reserved for us old folks (http://www.oldiestelevision.com/) and maybe those that hope to get there one day.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 31, 2011, 11:36:49 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/AtPeace.jpg) (http://youtu.be/zf8zqdu3TtA)
If not, clicking on the image may help you learn to feel all those positive things.  :)

This was only one of many interesting links I found in this month edition of
Gary Stanley's Cyber News (http://gary.stanley.net/cyber_news.htm).
Gary and I met last year in Arizona and he also recommends avast! free to all of his readers.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 01, 2011, 02:09:11 AM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110901-b8qo-29kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110901-b8qo-29kb)


(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110901-snod-39kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110901-snod-39kb)

Some Nasty weather rolling in.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on September 04, 2011, 03:28:01 AM
I also just changed back to openDNS. It makes a difference.  :) Thanks for the heads up YoKenny.  :)

Bob,

I bought a laptop so I could take it with me and hopefully connect to free WIFI.

I noticed that OpenDNS (I had OpenDNS setup in my laptop) wasn't working wherever I got connected.

Sometime ago, somebody posted here in our forums a long list of DNS servers that weren't up to date and unsecure.

Use of the Norton DNS client will force any WIFI to use Norton DNS, merely configuring Norton DNS in your computer or router isn't enough.

Norton DNS is kept up to date and secure, I want to be sure of my connection. http://client.nortondns.com/nortondns-win-current.exe
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 04, 2011, 03:35:35 AM
I've changed back to openDNS because I've found it to be faster.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on September 04, 2011, 10:09:25 AM
I've changed back to openDNS because I've found it to be faster.
Me too, alot faster than Norton and just as up to date.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hard_ROCKER on September 04, 2011, 05:05:09 PM
Interestingly OpenDNS is still slower from my location than Norton DNS(testing with Steve Gibson's DNS Benchmark software) with Google Public DNS still the fastest for me. TBH all 3 are very very close in speed for me. With my internet connection being quite decent, speed alone is not the main determining factor for me choosing Norton DNS over others. I am more interested in malware and phishing site blocking, that is why i use what i use. ClearCloud(unfortunately this one is being discontinued) and Norton DNS are the best at this imho.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 10, 2011, 06:36:13 PM
(http://lazarus.interclue.com/data/_uploaded/file/restore-form-submenu.png)

Ever had one of those “oh $*#@” moments when you've finally finished filling out a long form,
and hit submit only to see an error message? And when you hit the back button, the form was blank...
If so, you know you need Lazarus. And if not, you have a chance to install Lazarus before disaster strikes!
http://lazarus.interclue.com/ (http://lazarus.interclue.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on September 10, 2011, 06:48:37 PM

Ever had one of those “oh $*#@” moments when you've finally finished filling out a long form,
and hit submit only to see an error message? And when you hit the back button, the form was blank...
If so, you know you need Lazarus. And if not, you have a chance to install Lazarus before disaster strikes!
http://lazarus.interclue.com/ (http://lazarus.interclue.com/)
Lazarus 3 only works with Chrome, Safari and Firefox:
http://lazarus.interclue.com/download
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 10, 2011, 06:52:36 PM

Ever had one of those “oh $*#@” moments when you've finally finished filling out a long form,
and hit submit only to see an error message? And when you hit the back button, the form was blank...
If so, you know you need Lazarus. And if not, you have a chance to install Lazarus before disaster strikes!
http://lazarus.interclue.com/ (http://lazarus.interclue.com/)
Lazarus 3 only works with Chrome, Safari and Firefox:
http://lazarus.interclue.com/download
What else is there ???  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on September 10, 2011, 06:59:50 PM

Ever had one of those “oh $*#@” moments when you've finally finished filling out a long form,
and hit submit only to see an error message? And when you hit the back button, the form was blank...
If so, you know you need Lazarus. And if not, you have a chance to install Lazarus before disaster strikes!
http://lazarus.interclue.com/ (http://lazarus.interclue.com/)
Lazarus 3 only works with Chrome, Safari and Firefox:
http://lazarus.interclue.com/download
What else is there ???  ;D
I think you will have to get Jesus to resurect Lazarus from the dead:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on September 16, 2011, 08:46:39 PM
Quote
Belkin’s Got a Crazy Half-Off-Everything Sale Today (Updated)

Networking and accessories vendor Belkin is about to make your Friday spendtastic. Through September 30, you can get 50% off everything at Belkin.com with no minimum purchase.
http://gizmodo.com/5841057/belkins-got-a-crazy-half+off+everything-sale-today
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 17, 2011, 12:09:10 AM
Something new from Google:

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110916-yyvl-17kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110916-yyvl-17kb)

To try it out, go here (http://www.google.com/flights/) or watch the video here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC2bUYVkjrY&feature=digest_refresh_fri).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: kyuuketsuki_kurai on September 18, 2011, 01:15:35 AM
Something new from Google:

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110916-yyvl-17kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110916-yyvl-17kb)

To try it out, go here (http://www.google.com/flights/) or watch the video here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC2bUYVkjrY&feature=digest_refresh_fri).

It doesn't support airports outside the US, yet.  :(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Debora167 on September 18, 2011, 07:37:57 PM
it sucks that it doesnt support the airports outside us. i ve been looking for a flight from düsseldorf to the usa. :(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 18, 2011, 08:15:18 PM
it sucks that it doesnt support the airports outside us. i ve been looking for a flight from düsseldorf to the usa. :(

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110918-bka7-72kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110918-bka7-72kb)

Patience, anything worthwhile is usually worth waiting for.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on September 18, 2011, 08:51:58 PM
It doesn't support airports outside the US, yet.  :(
:'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 23, 2011, 03:13:56 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110923-dmbd-76kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110923-dmbd-76kb)

Wonder how long it will take fore someone to hack this ???
I can just imagine being away from home and some crook hacks the garage door opener to gain access to my house.  :'(

On the bright side, it would be nice to allow someone access without having to give them a key. Especially in case of an emergency.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on September 23, 2011, 08:58:15 PM
Why would anyone want to open their garage door from thousands of miles away?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on September 23, 2011, 09:31:44 PM
Why would anyone want to open their garage door from thousands of miles away?
Because bob3160 usually is thousands of miles away and he wants to help his wife.  ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on September 24, 2011, 12:05:31 AM
Why would anyone want to open their garage door from thousands of miles away?
Crapware being sold :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 24, 2011, 12:12:53 AM
You could always release your pit bulls from a distance.
Probably only of any use if you've left your remote somewhere
and the manual way of opening the garage door isn't working.
Same principal as the app on your cell phone to start your car remotely or,
unlock the doors remotely. 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 26, 2011, 06:33:10 PM
Since it's Monday, I thought a   :) smile :) might be in order:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Smile/Smile-Critters-BodyLift.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on September 26, 2011, 07:26:19 PM
Thanks for the smile you just gave me Bob  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on September 27, 2011, 01:54:16 PM
Quote
Google hits 'terrible teenage' years; Mixed bag to celebrate
By Zack Whittaker | September 27, 2011, 4:30am PDT

Summary: Google celebrates its thirteenth birthday with a plasticine cake and global search dominance. But party guest Facebook threatens to derail the whole day.

Google celebrates its 13th birthday today with a low-key doodle, which can be found on display on the front page of the main search site.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/google-hits-terrible-teenage-years-mixed-bag-to-celebrate/59036
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 28, 2011, 03:39:06 AM
A Pretty Sunset doesn't happen every evening and when you've got a video camera handy,
saving it for posterity is always a good option.

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20110928-vu1b-39kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20110928-vu1b-39kb)

http://youtu.be/GYYxErks0Zg (http://youtu.be/GYYxErks0Zg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on September 28, 2011, 03:49:20 AM
Bob... Some of your photos makes me full of envy, or proud, or both :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on September 28, 2011, 04:31:37 AM
Great shot Bob......keep them coming!
RR
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 30, 2011, 04:37:07 PM
(http://webtrickz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/logo.png)

Extract Text from Images Online with Free OCR and OCR Terminal (http://webtrickz.com/extract-text-from-images-online-with-free-ocr-and-ocr-terminal/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 02, 2011, 04:12:19 PM
I just heard about this site: www.spokeo.com (http://www.spokeo.com)
I always knew I wasn't very invisible, but never realized just how much free stuff is available and,
how cheap it is to find out a whole lot more about myself or any one else.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 03, 2011, 06:33:46 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111003-6fxh-20kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111003-6fxh-20kb)

This year I'll have to rely on the live cam for my Balloon Fiesta Coverage:
http://www.koat.com/balloon-fiesta-extended-coverage/feature.html (http://www.koat.com/balloon-fiesta-extended-coverage/feature.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 04, 2011, 03:00:08 PM
Quote
National Cyber Security Awareness Month Kicks Off Today With Extensive Activities Across U.S. Throughout October

Nationwide Effort to Increase Awareness of Online Safety and Security Includes New Focus Areas for Law Enforcement, Small Business, and Professional Development

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a non-profit public-private partnership focused on cyber security awareness and education for all digital citizens, today marks the beginning of the 2011 National Cyber Security Awareness Month, building upon an expansive agenda targeting new audiences and partnerships both in the U.S. and overseas. In addition to traditional awareness themes such as cyber security practices at home and in schools, this year's National Cyber Security Awareness Month will explore how cyber security impacts and affects small businesses, law enforcement, the nation's workforce, and professional development. 
  http://staysafeonline.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=84

Canadian version:
http://www.getcybersafe.ca
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 04, 2011, 03:07:07 PM
Quote
National Cyber Security Awareness Month Kicks Off Today With Extensive Activities Across U.S. Throughout October

Nationwide Effort to Increase Awareness of Online Safety and Security Includes New Focus Areas for Law Enforcement, Small Business, and Professional Development

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a non-profit public-private partnership focused on cyber security awareness and education for all digital citizens, today marks the beginning of the 2011 National Cyber Security Awareness Month, building upon an expansive agenda targeting new audiences and partnerships both in the U.S. and overseas. In addition to traditional awareness themes such as cyber security practices at home and in schools, this year's National Cyber Security Awareness Month will explore how cyber security impacts and affects small businesses, law enforcement, the nation's workforce, and professional development. 
  http://staysafeonline.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=84

Canadian version:
http://www.getcybersafe.ca

As you can see in the following link, avast! is well represented for this National event:
http://www.scvpcg.org/ (http://www.scvpcg.org/)
This is one of 7 presentations I'll be doing in California.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 09, 2011, 02:33:52 AM
A trip to the park (Yosemitie National Park)

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111008-gokz-122kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111008-gokz-122kb)

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111008-hknr-158kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111008-hknr-158kb)

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111008-ow0w-84kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111008-ow0w-84kb)

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111008-bkud-104kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111008-bkud-104kb)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on October 09, 2011, 02:58:00 AM
A trip to the park (Yosemitie National Monument)
Yosemite... I have a lot of pictures from there. It's a pity that it is only by pictures.
Enjoy it :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 09, 2011, 04:44:43 AM
Thanks Tech.

Here's a slideshow. Just click on the picture to view it:

(http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Yosemite/th_IMG_3545.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Yosemite/?action=view&current=fef7e592.pbw)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on October 09, 2011, 06:18:31 AM
I have always wanted to see Yosemite and Yellowstone but haven't made it to either one yet. my latest excursion was to Fort Ticonderoga here in NY.
(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k370/Dch48/DonsPics055.jpg)
(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k370/Dch48/DonsPics051.jpg)
(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k370/Dch48/DonsPics048.jpg)
(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k370/Dch48/DonsPics056.jpg)


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on October 09, 2011, 08:10:41 PM
Thanks Bob.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on October 10, 2011, 05:47:09 PM
In the last pic of mine, that hilltop in the background is the one from which the British forced us to surrender the fort without a shot being fired. They had placed an artillery battery up there and the Commander of the fort determined that "resistance is futile" and surrendered.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 10, 2011, 11:04:52 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111010-l08l-87kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111010-l08l-87kb)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 20, 2011, 01:41:24 AM
Things aren't always as they appear:

http://youtu.be/AQxgxiBtark (http://youtu.be/AQxgxiBtark)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on October 20, 2011, 02:52:40 PM
Things aren't always as they appear:

http://youtu.be/AQxgxiBtark (http://youtu.be/AQxgxiBtark)
That was really funny. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 20, 2011, 09:15:12 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111020-ewrf-66kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111020-ewrf-66kb)

The wildlife refuge reconstruction is finally in full swing.
The Bulldozer (1968 vintage) is finally running.
Forming of the 5 ponds planned for the Meadow Lake Parks Area Assn. (https://sites.google.com/site/mlpaassociation/) is now under way.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 27, 2011, 06:32:16 PM
(https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=ad3df3c036&view=att&th=133461ca85b01cb9&attid=0.1.1&disp=emb&zw)

Chinese Numerology
https://www.evernote.com/shard/s20/sh/9fbc9522-f456-473c-9d13-d617e5459d5a/321573137e98a8f4b713febfeab80a89 (https://www.evernote.com/shard/s20/sh/9fbc9522-f456-473c-9d13-d617e5459d5a/321573137e98a8f4b713febfeab80a89)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on October 27, 2011, 07:40:08 PM
(https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=ad3df3c036&view=att&th=133461ca85b01cb9&attid=0.1.1&disp=emb&zw)

Chinese Numerology
https://www.evernote.com/shard/s20/sh/9fbc9522-f456-473c-9d13-d617e5459d5a/321573137e98a8f4b713febfeab80a89 (https://www.evernote.com/shard/s20/sh/9fbc9522-f456-473c-9d13-d617e5459d5a/321573137e98a8f4b713febfeab80a89)
Your pushing the boundries for spam there Bob  ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 27, 2011, 09:36:50 PM
(https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=ad3df3c036&view=att&th=133461ca85b01cb9&attid=0.1.1&disp=emb&zw)

Chinese Numerology
https://www.evernote.com/shard/s20/sh/9fbc9522-f456-473c-9d13-d617e5459d5a/321573137e98a8f4b713febfeab80a89 (https://www.evernote.com/shard/s20/sh/9fbc9522-f456-473c-9d13-d617e5459d5a/321573137e98a8f4b713febfeab80a89)
Your pushing the boundries for spam there Bob  ???
??? I am  ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 27, 2011, 09:41:15 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111027-iyyt-22kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111027-iyyt-22kb)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on October 27, 2011, 11:06:10 PM
Hi bob3160,

Well after all this time here you should know how some feel about "chain letters". Chain letters are frowned upon in anti malware land, and I think you at least should have mentioned that when presenting this particular link in your thread -1465,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 27, 2011, 11:28:46 PM
Hi bob3160,

Well after all this time here you should know how some feel about "chain letters". Chain letters are frowned upon in anti malware land, and I think you at least should have mentioned that when presenting this particular link in your thread -1465,

polonus
I didn't realize I sent you an email ???   Am I missing something ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on October 27, 2011, 11:35:42 PM
Hi bob3160,

This has nothing to do with sending e-mails. It is the chain-letter character of the message in that posting you see as you click that link. Part of it reads
Quote
the proverb goes that if you send this to eight good friends,
. That is chain letter lingo, and I think we are not to propagate the use of it. Users could start to send the link to eight persons in the hope to get money within four days time. And what if they don't get it  :D  ;D

polonus  
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 28, 2011, 12:05:43 AM
Hi bob3160,

This has nothing to do with sending e-mails. It is the chain-letter character of the message in that posting you see as you click that link. Part of it reads
Quote
the proverb goes that if you send this to eight good friends,
. That is chain letter lingo, and I think we are not to propagate the use of it. Users could start to send the link to eight persons in the hope to get money within four days time. And what if they don't get it  :D  ;D

polonus  
The lingo is gone - The interesting information is still there. :) ( Now just send the link onto 8 people....  ;D ;D ;D )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 04, 2011, 02:18:05 PM
(http://media.askvg.com/articles/images3/Do_a_Barrel_Roll_Google_Easter_Egg.png)
Google Barrel Roll (http://www.askvg.com/new-google-easter-eggs-do-a-barrel-roll-z-or-r-twice-askew-and-tilt/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AskVG+%28AskVG%29)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 05, 2011, 01:08:06 AM
If memory serves me right, 11/5/2011 is the day when Facebook is supposed to be attacked and wiped out.
Wonder if any of you in Australia have lost your ability to reach Facebook ???


I'll see for myself in the morning.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: RZPogi on November 05, 2011, 08:53:51 AM
If memory serves me right, 11/5/2011 is the day when Facebook is supposed to be attacked and wiped out.

It is already 4pm here the Phils. (8:00 UTC) and still I can log in to my account. Maybe fb is preparing for this.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on November 05, 2011, 02:09:54 PM
If memory serves me right, 11/5/2011 is the day when Facebook is supposed to be attacked and wiped out.
No problem here in Canada and I am looking at the avast! Facebook announcement right now.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 05, 2011, 03:02:37 PM
My Facebook is still alive and kicking.
Chalk this one up to all the other gloom and doom predictions that didn't happen this year.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 05, 2011, 03:06:54 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111105-3i9o-3kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111105-3i9o-3kb)

The all-new Avast forum on CNET , which was built just for you.
If you are currently a customer of Avast security products or contemplating using the company's products,
this is the destination to go to discuss, troubleshoot, or get advice on all things related to Avast.
In addition to our community members, Avast reps will be present in the forum to help with any questions you may have.
Check it out. (http://forums.cnet.com/avast-forum/)

( This came to me through one of my email subscriptions this morning. :) )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 05, 2011, 03:25:12 PM
I would log that under not-interesting, personally I will have nothing to do with Cnet and that unfortunately would include this forum. I don't like all of the associated baggage that comes with Cnet, just looking at my firefox NoScript and RequestPolicy add-ons I see the number of 3rd party sites and cross site scripting in Cnet.

I have already made my feelings known about this as I believe it spreads support even further away from the official avast support forum. This dilution may well mean people don't get as fast a response and that doesn't look good.

Edit: as soon as you start adding exceptions the list grows or other 3rd party sites involved.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: ady4um on November 05, 2011, 03:25:59 PM
The all-new Avast forum on CNET

IMHO, very bad news :'( :( >:(.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on November 05, 2011, 04:22:19 PM
I would log that under not-interesting, personally I will have nothing to do with Cnet and that unfortunately would include this forum.

+1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on November 05, 2011, 04:29:31 PM
Is the avast forum really that hard to find?

Who are the "avast staff" then?
It will be disappointing if they spend more time there than here... :(

EDIT: Maybe this needs it's own thread...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 05, 2011, 05:21:37 PM
Quote
EDIT: Maybe this needs it's own thread...
Why, there aren't any restrictions about posting replies in here.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on November 05, 2011, 05:43:35 PM
It isn't that, just that probably deserves it's own thread...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on November 05, 2011, 06:13:46 PM
I would log that under not-interesting, personally I will have nothing to do with Cnet and that unfortunately would include this forum.

+1
+2
No way will I contribute to the Cnet forum as the best experts are here already!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on November 05, 2011, 09:44:53 PM
Now there's something wrong with CNET? I'd like to know what it is since I've always found it useful and have a registered account there. I don't see anything wrong with the forum there either. If it exposes more people to the product, that's a plus in my opinion.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 05, 2011, 09:56:26 PM
You clearly haven't heard about their new practice of wrapping downloads in their download manager. Supposedly to make downloads easier, whilst at the same time bundling crapware with it, e.g. toolbars, etc.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on November 05, 2011, 10:06:28 PM
You clearly haven't heard about their new practice of wrapping downloads in their download manager. Supposedly to make downloads easier, whilst at the same time bundling crapware with it, e.g. toolbars, etc.
So? You just uninstall the manager afterwards. I don't see the problem.

I just went there and downloaded both Avast and Winrar. When I double clicked on both of them they went directly to the application's own installer and there never was any mention of any download managers or toolbars. Nothing got installed on my system either.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 05, 2011, 10:53:01 PM
You don't have the option, the manager controls the download of the program you actually want and at the same time bundles the crapware. This is all over the various blogs, etc. about this practice.

Not all programs are included in this, but it is the thin end of the wedge.

If I want to download something, I only want to download that, not what they think I might want and I don't want to have to clean house after a download to get rid of the crap. So for me Cnet is history.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on November 05, 2011, 11:23:34 PM
I posted in one of the threads at CNET saying that Avast was lighter on resources than MSE but I also added that if people want the full information and help for Avast, they'd be better off coming here. That part got deleted by a moderator.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 05, 2011, 11:58:17 PM
I posted in one of the threads at CNET saying that Avast was lighter on resources than MSE but I also added that if people want the full information and help for Avast, they'd be better off coming here. That part got deleted by a moderator.
Recommending another forum is against their rules. :)

Quote
So? You just uninstall the manager afterwards. I don't see the problem.
It's a lot easier to use another server that doesn't add any crap in the first place.  ;D

I notice that if you're logged in (provided you've signed up) you never see the toolbar or download manager.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 06, 2011, 12:11:46 AM
I posted in one of the threads at CNET saying that Avast was lighter on resources than MSE but I also added that if people want the full information and help for Avast, they'd be better off coming here. That part got deleted by a moderator.

Yes I noticed that there was distinct lack of any mention of the 'official avast forum' in the Avast Resources section on the left column.

Almost like being treated as the poor cousin, are they are ashamed of us :P
Or more likely don't want to be compared with the support given here.

@ Bob
I can't see there being a problem referring to the official avast support forum from what is meant to be the avast sub forum of Cnet. This to me just puts another nail in the coffin as this was one of the very things that I mentioned, avast not being in control of what is meant to be its forum.

Quote
In honesty, I think it would dilute the support given on the official forums. Not only that here we have some control over what is posted and I don't believe that control would be present in a third party forum. I also see this additional visibility as a double edged sword, if it is poorly supported (people just don't have time to devote to multiple forums), people will get a bad impression. So there is a risk if it isn't well supported and the official avast forums by comparison to many other forums are lightning fast and I wouldn't like to see that diluted.

Didn't take that chicken long to come home to roost ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 06, 2011, 01:14:10 AM
David,
I agree with you to get from there to this forum, you need to go through
quite a few clicks and, if you know what your looking for, you might even find
this forum.  :(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on November 07, 2011, 01:51:46 PM
Quote
PRIZES to Thank you for your support

Happy Birthday Scotty!


On November 19th, 1997 the first release of WinPatrol was made public and generated 1252 downloads. This year is the 14th anniversary of WinPatrol and we'd like to celebrate it with a bang and plenty of prizes.
http://billpstudios.blogspot.com/2011/11/prizes-to-thank-you-for-your-support.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 07, 2011, 02:35:33 PM

Quote
PRIZES to Thank you for your support

Happy Birthday Scotty!


On November 19th, 1997 the first release of WinPatrol was made public and generated 1252 downloads. This year is the 14th anniversary of WinPatrol and we'd like to celebrate it with a bang and plenty of prizes.
http://billpstudios.blogspot.com/2011/11/prizes-to-thank-you-for-your-support.html


Scotty (WinPatrol) and I go back a long way. His birthday is 2 days before mine.  ;D
Granted, I'm a few years old and might even have a louder bark.
I can't remember ever having and IBM compatible PC that didn't have WinPatrol installed and,
Scotty on guard.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on November 07, 2011, 02:41:25 PM
Scotty (WinPatrol) and I go back a long way. His birthday is 2 days before mine.  ;D
Granted, I'm a few years old and might even have a louder bark.
I can't remember ever having and IBM compatible PC that didn't have WinPatrol installed and,
Scotty on guard.
I even have the custom 1 GB WinPatrol wristband that I carry with me when I help people with computer problems.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 12, 2011, 02:35:07 AM
When I'm not out on the road visiting Computer Clubs and doing the presentation,
I'm busy working on the Meadow Lake Parks Project (http://mymeadowlake.org).

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111112-z525-193kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111112-z525-193kb)

We are now busy forming the Ponds and doing other grading work. It's slow and tedious but something that has to be done. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 12, 2011, 03:33:03 AM
Slow and tedious is doing it with a shovel.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on November 12, 2011, 04:54:33 AM
One thing about Bob...he knows how to relax on his days off!!!! ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 17, 2011, 01:24:41 AM
Red Sky At Night..... Sailors Delight!

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111117-0dhl-34kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111117-0dhl-34kb)

All we need is a place to launch the boat.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on November 18, 2011, 05:51:12 PM
Quote
Google Doodle Honors Photography Pioneer Louis Daguerre

Google's Friday homepage doodle honors the 224th birthday of Louis Daguerre, widely considered to be one of the founding fathers of photography.

The Google logo is set inside a picture frame, with the letters serving as the heads of people posing for an old timey, black-and-white family photograph.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2396589,00.asp
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 18, 2011, 11:26:49 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111118-dkjw-65kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111118-dkjw-65kb)

How often do you have a question related to either your Microsoft Operating system or a Microsoft Product ???

Why not search for the problem on MicrosoftAnswers (http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us)? Who knows, you might even get the right answer. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on November 18, 2011, 11:36:06 PM
Why not search for the problem on MicrosoftAnswers (http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us)? Who knows, you might even get the right answer. :)
I was asked to answer a 10 to 15 minute survey!  ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 18, 2011, 11:41:20 PM
Why not search for the problem on MicrosoftAnswers (http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us)? Who knows, you might even get the right answer. :)
I was asked to answer a 10 to 15 minute survey!  ::)


(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111118-dkjw-65kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111118-dkjw-65kb)

How often do you have a question related to either your Microsoft Operating system or a Microsoft Product ???

Why not search for the problem on MicrosoftAnswers (http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us)? Who knows, you might even get the right answer. :)

Asked and Forced are two totally different things.  ;D You have the right to decline.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 22, 2011, 11:52:21 PM
Facebook's phone (http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/facebooks-phone-oversharing-to-go/64030?tag=nl.e539), just what we need.
Privacy issues personified.   ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 24, 2011, 02:50:43 AM
The easy way to do your Black Friday Shopping:

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111124-qkuo-73kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111124-qkuo-73kb)
http://www.allmyfaves.com/ (http://www.allmyfaves.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on November 24, 2011, 11:26:00 AM
Google Now Censors The Pirate Bay, isoHunt, 4Shared and More
http://torrentfreak.com/google-now-censors-the-pirate-bay-isohunt-4shared-and-more-111123
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 26, 2011, 03:46:56 PM
Google Now Censors The Pirate Bay, isoHunt, 4Shared and More
http://torrentfreak.com/google-now-censors-the-pirate-bay-isohunt-4shared-and-more-111123
I wouldn't exactly call it Censoring.  You simply need to input the full title before you can search for those sites.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on November 27, 2011, 02:44:59 PM
Quote
1. password
18. passw0rd

http://features.techworld.com/security/3319808/worst-passwords-of-2011/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 29, 2011, 08:54:31 PM
Since I enjoy technology of all types, I've decided to invest in the future.

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111129-sh7e-44kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111129-sh7e-44kb)

To see what this is all about, go here (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/50581889/the-bridge-the-first-truly-universal-remote?ref=email)

If this all works out, I'll be able to get rid of a lot of the remotes and controllers I currently
have all over my house.
Wish me luck on staying alive till next August.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 29, 2011, 10:56:56 PM
(http://cdn.webtrickz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/icsandroid.png)

How to Install and Run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Emulator on Windows (http://webtrickz.com/how-to-install-and-run-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-emulator-on-windows/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Webtrickz+%28WebTrickz%29)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 04, 2011, 11:07:09 PM
We woke up to some snow this morning:

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111204-yvve-16kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111204-yvve-16kb)

To see a short video, go to:
http://youtu.be/24Wyx-qHE1k (http://youtu.be/24Wyx-qHE1k)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on December 05, 2011, 06:29:59 AM
We woke up to some snow this morning:

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111204-yvve-16kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111204-yvve-16kb)

To see a short video, go to:
http://youtu.be/24Wyx-qHE1k (http://youtu.be/24Wyx-qHE1k)

Brrr....it's headed our way tonight! 8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on December 05, 2011, 06:33:43 AM
We had 8.5 inches here about 10 days ago but 4 days later it was all gone.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on December 05, 2011, 01:41:10 PM
We woke up to some snow this morning:
I'm just getting lots of rain.  8)

And Has Google Now Killed Off Firefox Completely By Pulling The Plug On Its Toolbar Deal?
http://www.linkedin.com/news?actionBar=&articleID=958098831&ids=0VdP4VejASdjAIcjcUe3AMe3kVb3gPdj4Td3AQeiMPejkRcz8Qd3AIcz8Rd38TdzgV&aag=true&freq=weekly&trk=eml-tod2-b-ttl-3&ut=1vrVRXcWKhuB01
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 05, 2011, 01:49:10 PM
We woke up to some snow this morning:

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111204-yvve-16kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111204-yvve-16kb)

To see a short video, go to:
http://youtu.be/24Wyx-qHE1k (http://youtu.be/24Wyx-qHE1k)

Here's today's forecast:

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111205-q4n0-27kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111205-q4n0-27kb)

Maybe I should move back east. I hear they are in the 60's
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on December 05, 2011, 02:17:07 PM
Here's today's forecast:
Today's forcast
7°C Light Rain
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 05, 2011, 03:36:08 PM
The difference is you temp. is Celsius and mine is Fahrenheit.  ;D 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on December 05, 2011, 05:10:14 PM
Here is the weather where I am: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=23669
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 05, 2011, 05:28:48 PM
Here is the weather where I am: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=23669
Nice wish I was there. Here they have closed all the schools and most of the local Government
offices are also closed for the day. All the Senior Centers are also closed so no ping pong for
today.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on December 05, 2011, 05:34:39 PM
49ºF here at 11:30AM and I'm only 30 miles from the Canadian border.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on December 05, 2011, 05:42:50 PM
Since where all discussing the weather here'e mine, strange thing is that it's supposed to be summer with normal temp's of around 35c to 40c, not this year  ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 05, 2011, 06:18:50 PM
Well as they say Winter drawers on. We had a relatively warm November. December is starting to bite, but it is still not bad for December.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on December 05, 2011, 11:01:48 PM
The difference is you temp. is Celsius and mine is Fahrenheit.  ;D 
At least rdmaloyjr and DaviR understand Celsius temperatures.
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on December 05, 2011, 11:37:22 PM
All this talk of Celsius and Fahrenheit...I work in Degrees Kelvin. 277K here, supposedly...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on December 06, 2011, 04:03:31 AM
Deleted post, i stuffed up  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on December 06, 2011, 04:11:08 AM
The difference is you temp. is Celsius and mine is Fahrenheit.  ;D 
At least rdmaloyjr and DaviR understand Celsius temperatures.

YoKenny,
 
I live in the USA and use Fahrenheit, I don't understand Celsius.

It takes 212° to boil water in the USA, but only 100° in Canada. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 06, 2011, 04:15:34 AM
All this talk of Celsius and Fahrenheit...I work in Degrees Kelvin. 277K here, supposedly...
Sure your in the UK Scott and not Antarctica ? thats minus 46.2 celsius  :o

No its not it is a little under 4 degrees Celsius.

http://www.onlineconversion.com/temperature.htm (http://www.onlineconversion.com/temperature.htm)

A very useful site I find for all sorts of conversions.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on December 06, 2011, 04:27:08 AM
All this talk of Celsius and Fahrenheit...I work in Degrees Kelvin. 277K here, supposedly...
Sure your in the UK Scott and not Antarctica ? thats minus 46.2 celsius  :o

No its not it is a little under 4 degrees Celsius.

http://www.onlineconversion.com/temperature.htm (http://www.onlineconversion.com/temperature.htm)

A very useful site I find for all sorts of conversions.
So it is, i accidently typed 227 instead of 277  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on December 07, 2011, 12:24:00 AM
Obama Now Blames The Internet For Job Losses

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2011/12/06/obama_now_blames_the_internet_for_job_losses.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on December 07, 2011, 12:25:59 AM
Hi rdmaloyjr,

High time for starting to hire on clickworkers,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on December 07, 2011, 01:37:06 AM
Hi rdmaloyjr,

High time for starting to hire on clickworkers,

polonus
naaa....you have Trojans that can do that work....for free 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on December 07, 2011, 03:50:02 AM
The Security Suite market is very competitive!

Norman Security Suite free for 4 years. Promotion valid from Dec 07, 2011 to Dec 11, 2011.
http://www.norman.com/downloads/special/dnbnor_inst/en

I'll stay with avast!  The only way I'll leave avast! is if MSE gets updates like avast! and a support forum as good as this one.

I don't think either will happen. ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 08, 2011, 12:09:42 AM
                                 (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111207-vwxw-6kb.jpg)

"Desktop PCs are sexier than ever..." Scientists from Argentina have discovered that WiFi
can damage mens' ability to produce sperm and released details in a thorough study.
Keep that laptop off your lap, or electromagnetic radiation may damage your DNA.

Read more: http://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(11)02678-1/abstract (http://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(11)02678-1/abstract)
This isn't any skin off my back... ;D but, I thought some of the younger readers
should be aware of the dangers
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 08, 2011, 12:13:14 AM
Scientists from Argentina have discovered that WiFi can damage mens' ability to produce sperm and released details in a thorough study. Keep that laptop off your lap, or electromagnetic radiation may damage your DNA.

ROFL... ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 08, 2011, 12:15:44 AM
Scientists from Argentina have discovered that WiFi can damage mens' ability to produce sperm and released details in a thorough study. Keep that laptop off your lap, or electromagnetic radiation may damage your DNA.

ROFL... ;D
Consider it a cheap vasectomy.  ;D ;D It's also painless.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 08, 2011, 12:17:17 AM
Scientists from Argentina have discovered that WiFi can damage mens' ability to produce sperm and released details in a thorough study. Keep that laptop off your lap, or electromagnetic radiation may damage your DNA.

ROFL... ;D
Consider it a cheap vasectomy.  ;D ;D It's also painless.  :)

Yep, I try to remember, if need be. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 08, 2011, 01:10:04 AM
Just keep wearing the tinfoil pants.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on December 08, 2011, 01:28:29 AM
Macy's fires Christian for protecting women's dressing rooms from cross-dresser

http://secure.afa.net/afa/activism/TakeAction.asp?id=415
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 08, 2011, 01:36:44 AM
Macy's fires Christian for protecting women's dressing rooms from cross-dresser

Well, (even for this topic) this is way OT, imo.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on December 08, 2011, 01:49:42 AM
I thought my forum brothers and sisters would make use of our computers for a noble cause by sending an email speaking out against an injustace.   
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on December 08, 2011, 05:41:04 AM
Macy's fires Christian for protecting women's dressing rooms from cross-dresser

Well, (even for this topic) this is way OT, imo.
+1 there should not be any posts that have reference to any religious sect's views "AFA"
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 08, 2011, 11:56:32 AM
Anything relating to Politics, Religion, Sexuality, etc. (two out of three) generally deteriorates rapidly and I think should be avoided in the General forum, If you wish to talk about it no doubt there are many sites dedicated to such material.

If I received such an email it would be despatched as spam to the bit bucket in the sky, so I feel the same way in the forums.

The fact that we have a large degree of leeway in the General forum I think this is way OT.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 08, 2011, 03:07:10 PM
Have to agree with David.
I was half tempted to discuss removing the post. because it
infringed on the religious aspect of the do's and don'ts.
A joke is fine if it's in good taste. This has all the earmarks of
a cause which has many sides and when that happens, a fight ensues.
My agreeing or disagreeing with you on the merits of what you posted have
nothing to do with why this post should not be here.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on December 08, 2011, 11:04:40 PM
The only mention of religion is in the title. Nothing is said about it at all otherwise. I would have read the email if I would have gotten it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on December 09, 2011, 12:43:23 PM
Democracy and Human Rights in Asia
Sunday, December 11, 2011, 10.00–12.00
Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague, Large Hall
http://www.forum2000.cz/en/projects/democracy-and-human-rights-in-southeast-asia
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on December 12, 2011, 10:41:07 AM
How your IT guy could be spying on you at work

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57340980-71/how-your-it-guy-could-be-spying-on-you-at-work/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on December 12, 2011, 03:45:27 PM
Yep, Chris Thomas,

And how would the IT guy know what you have been downloading, want to find out, then go here: http://www.youhavedownloaded.com/
This is a new search engine made just for the fun of making it. But I think big industry has been doing this to us for years now,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 12, 2011, 04:16:02 PM
WOT doesn't like the site and reading some of the comments I have to doubt its accuracy.

http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/youhavedownloaded.com (http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/youhavedownloaded.com)

EDIT: Seeing this is an IP based list, it is going to be inaccurate in that for most people are goint to be dynamically assigned an IP address. Whilst this may change infrequently, it does change unless you pay for a fixed IP address. Not to mention the use of anonymous proxies.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on December 12, 2011, 05:19:03 PM
Hi DavidR,

I know why you frown upon that link. This just to get an idea of what people may generally download. These guys just wanted to develop a crawler that would cost them less than 300 bucks.

pol
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 12, 2011, 05:28:15 PM
Not me that frowns on it, just noting WOT doesn't like it and that the comments are generally based on the inaccuracies of it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on December 12, 2011, 05:45:02 PM
Hi DavidR,

Understood, but that is only the WOT webrep report,
because webutation holds quite another view:  http://www.webutation.net/go/review/youhavedownloaded.com
Spamcheck gives it as safe, Google Safe Browsing also safe as well as Unmasked Parasites.
The webserver there gives details away via "X-Powered-By" HTTP Header" which is a small minus,
but then that is up to the webmaster(s) there.
BitdefenderTrafficLight has a green, M86 security gives also green for this site.

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on December 12, 2011, 10:48:45 PM
Yep, Chris Thomas,

And how would the IT guy know what you have been downloading, want to find out, then go here: http://www.youhavedownloaded.com/
This is a new search engine made just for the fun of making it. But I think big industry has been doing this to us for years now,

polonus



Interesting but I you need a static IP :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 13, 2011, 04:03:03 PM
Where am I ???

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111213-4efw-18kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111213-4efw-18kb)

Short video and a full explanation:
http://youtu.be/-lKBdaX-6Nw (http://youtu.be/-lKBdaX-6Nw)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 21, 2011, 03:43:51 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111221-snb3-19kb.jpg)
Another weather update:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA10HQX80BU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA10HQX80BU)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on December 22, 2011, 11:59:57 AM
I wish I had a thread for NOT interesting...

Facebook will include advertising
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/facebook-news-feed-ads-how-many-is-too-many/13957
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 22, 2011, 12:07:24 PM
I wish I had a thread for NOT interesting...

LOL ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on December 22, 2011, 12:17:05 PM
Where am I ???

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111213-4efw-18kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20111213-4efw-18kb)

Short video and a full explanation:
http://youtu.be/-lKBdaX-6Nw (http://youtu.be/-lKBdaX-6Nw)

That's not pea soup, that's light mist.

You can see your feet, can't you?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 22, 2011, 12:23:14 PM
I wish I had a thread for NOT interesting...

Facebook will include advertising
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/facebook-news-feed-ads-how-many-is-too-many/13957

I'm finding the world of android smart phones and free apps having adverts NOT interesting.

I have been looking for a good weather app that doesn't take up acres of screen space (without ads). So far no joy.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on December 22, 2011, 05:03:17 PM
Good luck with that...pretty much all free apps on android/iOS come with ads...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on December 23, 2011, 06:16:49 PM
http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/12/who-knows-what-youhavedownloaded-com/

Quote from: KrebsonSecurity
In many ways, the technology behind the site merely recreates in a publicly searchable way what the entertainment industry has been doing for years: It tracks and records information that users share when they download and upload files on public peer-to-peer file-trading networks. But the free service does have the potential to make people think twice about downloading pirated movies, games and music, because it shows how easily this information can be discovered and archived.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on December 23, 2011, 11:22:47 PM
www.americansdeserveprivacy.com (http://www.americansdeserveprivacy.com/index.php)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on December 24, 2011, 11:27:56 PM
Script Kiddies Have Awesome Tools
http://dow.ngra.de/2008/11/04/script-kiddies-have-awesome-tools/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on December 27, 2011, 12:44:51 AM
What All This MD5 Stuff Actually Means
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/md5-hash-stuff-means-technology-explained/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 27, 2011, 03:07:40 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111227-78y1-95kb.jpg)

It looks like New Years Day will finally be a nice "warm" day.  :) ;D :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on December 27, 2011, 03:15:11 PM
I wish it was going to be that warm here. Check this out:

We did have a semi white Christmas. It snowed Christmas day and left about a half inch on the ground.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 27, 2011, 03:17:53 PM
The cold weather we have had and are still having right now is just moving over to you.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 29, 2011, 01:42:32 AM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111229-vonw-43kb.jpg)

Need to know more about a drug ???
DrugCite (http://www.drugcite.com/) Tells you the side effects of nearly any medicine.

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20111229-ajud-15kb.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on December 29, 2011, 03:35:02 PM
Drugs? You're almost fired up as spam Bob! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 29, 2011, 03:46:25 PM
Drugs? You're almost fired up as spam Bob! ;D ;D
Not a place to buy or sell just to get information....  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on December 29, 2011, 04:39:51 PM
That looks like a useful site. Personally, I guess I'm lucky being 63 and not taking any prescription medications. I've never even taken a prescription pain killer. I had a scrip for Vicodin once but I never filled it. One or two Ibuprofen did the trick just fine. Many new wonder drugs wind up having disastrous side effects. Like the acne drug that wound up destroying young people's colons. When you listen to the commercials sometimes it's like "And doctors really prescribe this stuff?". The one that really gets me is the asthma medication that says it can INCREASE the possibility of asthma related death.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on December 29, 2011, 06:45:25 PM
Rainbows JavaScripts Library
http://rainbow.arch.scriptmania.com/scripts/index.html

Various example javascript coding to color your sites! ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rdmaloyjr on December 30, 2011, 09:36:57 PM
Cool video ;D  Best at HD 1080p.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cNVslA7T2q8
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 08, 2012, 04:57:04 PM
If you're tired of the Windows 7  look,
you can now change it to look like Windows 8 (Metro)

(http://cdn.webtrickz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/08012012200123.jpg)

Details: http://webtrickz.com/download-windows-8-transformation-pack-brings-win-8-look-to-windows-xp-vista-7/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Webtrickz+(WebTrickz) (http://webtrickz.com/download-windows-8-transformation-pack-brings-win-8-look-to-windows-xp-vista-7/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Webtrickz+(WebTrickz))

or, a Mac Lion

(http://cdn.webtrickz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ltp.jpg)

Details: http://webtrickz.com/lion-transformation-pack-for-windows-7-vista-and-xp/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Webtrickz+(WebTrickz) (http://webtrickz.com/lion-transformation-pack-for-windows-7-vista-and-xp/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Webtrickz+(WebTrickz))

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 10, 2012, 01:25:32 PM
A nice little toy for every good little girl or boy.  ;D

(http://windowsteamblog.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Blogs-Components-WeblogFiles/00-00-00-59-33-metablogapi/3426.clip_5F00_image001_5F00_thumb_5F00_693A665E.jpg)

If you've been good, get your toy here! (http://www.zeptolab.com/ctr/)


*** When you pin Cut the Rope to your Windows 7 taskbar IE9 takes on the look and feel of the game and unlocks unique levels not found in any previous versions of Cut the Rope, giving you a full Om Nom candy eating experience. ***
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 13, 2012, 12:07:16 AM
(http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/01/09/MakerBot_Replicator_610x407.jpg)

The MakerBot Replicator makes anything! (http://ces.cnet.com/8301-33372_1-57355399/makerbot-replicator-3d-printer-beams-in/?tag=mncol%3bcontentBody.3)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 13, 2012, 11:05:41 PM
(http://images2.crackle.com/creative/newsletter/images_hero/animax_hero_816x312.jpg)
For you Anime fans, you might want to check out the following:
http://www.crackle.com/c/Anime (http://www.crackle.com/c/Anime)

(Registration ans sign in required to use their service.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 13, 2012, 11:13:06 PM
(http://cache.lifehacker.com/assets/images/17/2012/01/7e38f6e21b4cdbc65d95b16ae5d186e2.jpg)

How to Use Your Smartphone to Remotely Send Downloads to Your Home Computer (http://lifehacker.com/5875743/how-to-use-your-smartphone-to-remotely-send-downloads-to-your-home-computer?utm_source=Lifehacker+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1ff68ed7a9-UA-142218-1&utm_medium=email)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 13, 2012, 11:49:30 PM
The True Indian is making vast use of Google
(http://blog.mocality.co.ke/files/2012/01/both.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 13, 2012, 11:53:04 PM
The True Indian is making vast use of Google
(http://blog.mocality.co.ke/files/2012/01/both.png)
And how or why is that interesting ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 14, 2012, 12:12:57 AM
The True Indian is making vast use of Google
(http://blog.mocality.co.ke/files/2012/01/both.png)
And how or why is that interesting ???
Better ask true indian as he asks stupid questions:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=91207.0
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 14, 2012, 12:19:42 AM
The True Indian is making vast use of Google
(http://blog.mocality.co.ke/files/2012/01/both.png)
And how or why is that interesting ???
Better ask true indian as he asks stupid questions:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=91207.0
Something that belongs in the Evangelist forum for discussion or send him a PM to discuss it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 14, 2012, 12:34:57 AM
Something that belongs in the Evangelist forum for discussion or send him a PM to discuss it.
He is not an avast! Evangelist yet thank &Deity as he is only a Sr. Member now and can not view the Evangelist area of the forum.

Here is another topic he started:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=89985.0
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 14, 2012, 12:40:46 AM
Something that belongs in the Evangelist forum for discussion or send him a PM to discuss it.
He is not an avast! Evangelist yet thank &Deity as he is only a Sr. Member now and can not view the Evangelist area of the forum.

Here is another topic he started:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=89985.0
As I said before, it doesn't belong in here and certainly can't be considered Interesting.
Take it up with him if you have a problem or discuses it with other Evangelists in the appropriate forum.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 14, 2012, 06:18:16 PM
A nice little toy for every good little girl or boy.  ;D

(http://windowsteamblog.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Blogs-Components-WeblogFiles/00-00-00-59-33-metablogapi/3426.clip_5F00_image001_5F00_thumb_5F00_693A665E.jpg)

If you've been good, get your toy here! (http://www.zeptolab.com/ctr/)


*** When you pin Cut the Rope to your Windows 7 taskbar IE9 takes on the look and feel of the game and unlocks unique levels not found in any previous versions of Cut the Rope, giving you a full Om Nom candy eating experience. ***
Play it on-line in your favorite browser:
http://www.cuttherope.ie/ (http://www.cuttherope.ie/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 14, 2012, 06:29:52 PM
Play it on-line in your favorite browser:
http://www.cuttherope.ie/ (http://www.cuttherope.ie/)
You need IE9 to play this so that lets IE8 out.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on January 14, 2012, 07:56:35 PM
Play it on-line in your favorite browser:
http://www.cuttherope.ie/ (http://www.cuttherope.ie/)
You need IE9 to play this so that lets IE8 out.

FF 9.0.1 works
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on January 14, 2012, 07:59:23 PM
Something that belongs in the Evangelist forum for discussion or send him a PM to discuss it.
He is not an avast! Evangelist yet thank &Deity as he is only a Sr. Member now and can not view the Evangelist area of the forum.

Here is another topic he started:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=89985.0
I see nothing wrong with that topic at all since it spurred an interesting and informative discussion.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 14, 2012, 08:02:56 PM
FF 9.0.1 works
I don't use FF but Cut the Rope works in Google Chrome
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 14, 2012, 08:34:35 PM
I’m certain most of you know about The Beatles, and have probably at some point in your life seen the album cover where they walk across the Abbey Road. The original image of the Beatles on the crossing has become one of the most famous and imitated in recording history. One such spoof was recently done featuring the Peanuts’ gang Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy, Woodstock, & Marcie. Check it out below! The most interesting part is how the anamorphic chalk drawing appears when seen from a side.
(http://www.moillusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/abbeyroad2.jpg)

http://www.moillusions.com/2012/01/abbey-road-meets-charlie-brown.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on January 15, 2012, 01:21:47 AM
To me, Abbey Road is the greatest album ever done by anyone. It was also the last studio album they made as a group. They sure went out with a bang.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rickz on January 15, 2012, 03:37:26 AM
+1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 18, 2012, 01:08:07 AM
                (http://www.ultraspectra.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/google-app.jpg)
Going Google-Free: The Best Alternatives to Google Services on the Web (http://lifehacker.com/5876794/going-google+free-the-best-alternatives-to-google-services-on-the-web?utm_source=Lifehacker+Newsletter&utm_campaign=73c9d62506-UA-142218-1&utm_medium=email)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on January 18, 2012, 01:51:38 PM
I hope you see the irony of you posting that Bob ;D :P

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 18, 2012, 02:33:15 PM
I hope you see the irony of you posting that Bob ;D :P


Not really. I didn't say that I was looking for an alternative.
I happen to be very Pro Google and use a lot of their very nice and free services.

I'm simply passing along information for those that may not feel the same way.

It's all about freedom of choice.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 30, 2012, 10:34:10 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Avast%20Security%20Seminar/avast%20At%20Sea/PANO_20120125_043202.jpg)

I recently had the privilege of doing a Presentation aboard the Norwegian cruise line's Sky (http://c3270052.r52.cf0.rackcdn.com/reviews/ships/norwegianskymain.jpg) for Avast Software on the topic of Protecting Yourself and Your Identity Online (http://bob3160.blogspot.com/). The presentation was done for the FACUG Technology Cruise (http://www.facug.org/Conference/2012/2012conference-Reg2.asp).
Every one learned something and we all had a great time.
Here are the pictures and videos that I took from the time I left home till I returned home 10 days later.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Avast%20Security%20Seminar/avast%20At%20Sea/ (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Avast%20Security%20Seminar/avast%20At%20Sea/)

Your comments are welcome. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on January 30, 2012, 10:43:52 PM
hey Bob nice shots ;)... sounds like you had a wonderful trip didn't you ... see how cool it can be to do an online security presentation ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Gargamel360 on January 30, 2012, 11:05:02 PM
Nice, could not have asked for a better locale for the wintertime. 

Although you will never catch me that far out over water, cant swim at all :-[


LoL@Towel Animals  ;D
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Avast%20Security%20Seminar/avast%20At%20Sea/?action=view&current=IMG_3912.jpg
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on January 30, 2012, 11:12:38 PM
That brings back memories Bob...except I saw those picturesque views through a periscope but breath taking none the less! Good memories! I hope you had a great time!! :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on January 31, 2012, 12:01:39 AM
bob3160 will be able to shout at his Windows 8 system:
http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2012/01/your-first-windows-8-laptop-might-have-a-kinect-sensor.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 31, 2012, 12:03:01 AM
hey Bob nice shots ;)... sounds like you had a wonderful trip didn't you ... see how cool it can be to do an online security presentation ;D
What "on-line" ??? ??? This was an "up close and personal" presentation.  ;D

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 31, 2012, 12:19:23 AM
(http://neighbors.whitepages.com/images/header_neighbors_left.png?1327963735)

This is interesting.   Maps of your neighborhood that show the names and phone numbers
of your neighbors and a satellite view of the house location.  Amazing! Check it out!
 
Go to website: http://neighbors.whitepages.com (http://neighbors.whitepages.com)
Enter your address, and up comes a map of your area...and a list of most neighbors
and their phone numbers!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 31, 2012, 11:11:47 PM
I was at my local Senior Center for lunch today when out in front
of the place there was such a clatter,
I rose from my seat to see what was the matter.

When to my wondering eyes should appear
NO, it wasn't a reindeer.

Parked next to my car I found a strange car,
The Google Street View Mapping Car had come from afar.

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120131-lvaf-131kb.jpg)

I Never expected to see it here since this is just a small community
But I guess Google doesn't miss any opportunity.

Wonder how long it will take till this new info makes it to the net ?
Sure it will be long after I go to bed.

As you can tell it caught me by surprise,
I still don't believe my eyes.

 ;D ;D ;D
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on January 31, 2012, 11:49:29 PM
lol I've never caught one in action so far ;D ... but yeah, they're everywhere I tell you :D

http://youtu.be/ZnI2i6Bx2OI
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 01, 2012, 08:52:47 PM
Bob, it's because they read your posts about not caring if they track you. They decided to take you up on that more actively.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 01, 2012, 10:42:41 PM
How Not to Screw Up Your PC with Windows Optimization Tools (http://www.lockergnome.com/blade/2012/01/31/how-not-to-screw-up-your-pc-with-windows-optimization-tools/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 01, 2012, 10:45:33 PM
I was at my local Senior Center for lunch today when out in front
of the place there was such a clatter,
I rose from my seat to see what was the matter.

When to my wondering eyes should appear
NO, it wasn't a reindeer.

Parked next to my car I found a strange car,
The Google Street View Mapping Car had come from afar.

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120131-lvaf-131kb.jpg)

I Never expected to see it here since this is just a small community
But I guess Google doesn't miss any opportunity.

Wonder how long it will take till this new info makes it to the net ?
Sure it will be long after I go to bed.

As you can tell it caught me by surprise,
I still don't believe my eyes.

 ;D ;D ;D
 
Bob, it's because they read your posts about not caring if they track you. They decided to take you up on that more actively.

I guess that's also why they sent me the CR-48 to beta test.  :)
It's still going strong and still the fastest way to get productive on-line.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: spg SCOTT on February 02, 2012, 12:51:39 AM
Sorry Bob, which car was yours again? That one with the funny paint and the joystick on the top? :P
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on February 02, 2012, 01:09:23 AM
I think we need to get Bob a nationally syndicated TV Show since he lives the "exciting life" and this way he can share it with us "live"!  ;D ;D  Nice wheels!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 02, 2012, 01:09:46 AM
Sorry Bob, which car was yours again? That one with the funny paint and the joystick on the top? :P
You guessed right.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 02, 2012, 01:17:37 AM
I think we need to get Bob a nationally syndicated TV Show since he lives the "exciting life" and this way he can share it with us "live"!  ;D ;D  Nice wheels!
You'll find some more of my "wheels" here:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=85679.msg736385#msg736385 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=85679.msg736385#msg736385)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on February 03, 2012, 08:17:34 AM
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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 05, 2012, 10:51:27 PM
Gamestop got a new partner called Symantec.

(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/Donovansrb10/gamestop-nortonAD.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 05, 2012, 10:53:28 PM
Gamestop got a new partner called Symantec.

(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/Donovansrb10/gamestop-nortonAD.png)
Since Norton products play very well with games and gaming, it's a good fit. Their gaming mode works extremely well.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 06, 2012, 01:00:13 AM
Bet I know why the forum is S L O W :

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120205-nigh-83kb.jpg)

S U P E R   B O W L  4 6
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 06, 2012, 01:05:42 AM
Bet I know why the forum is S L O W :

<snip>

S U P E R   B O W L  4 6

Yeah, I'm already hyped up for S U P E R   B O W L  4 7

(http://www.gnosports.com/xlvii/xlvii300.gif)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 06, 2012, 02:31:44 AM
What's so good about 64-bit computers?
Why do I have a folder called sysWOW?
I thought this was a 64-bit, not 86-bit. What's up with that?
Why can't my favorite av run on 64-bit?
Why is the sys32 folder for 64-bit files and likewise?
Why is x86 often considered 32-bit?
What does WOW64 and x86 mean?



All of these questions are answered here:
http://www.samlogic.net/articles/32-64-bit-windows-folder-x86-syswow64.htm

 ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on February 06, 2012, 03:17:21 AM
Bet I know why the forum is S L O W :

<snip>

S U P E R   B O W L  4 6

Yeah, I'm already hyped up for S U P E R   B O W L  4 7

(http://www.gnosports.com/xlvii/xlvii300.gif)

Amen to that....Saints and Texans next year!!! ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on February 06, 2012, 07:57:42 PM
Bet I know why the forum is S L O W :

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120205-nigh-83kb.jpg)

S U P E R   B O W L  4 6

GIANTS!!!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 06, 2012, 09:43:32 PM
I fell asleep right after half time and,
didn't find out till this morning that the Giants had won.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 06, 2012, 10:14:02 PM
Well I was up until a little after 3am watching it and popping on the forums during the many time-outs, quarter breaks and the massive 30 min half time break.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 06, 2012, 10:50:09 PM
Well I was up until a little after 3am watching it and popping on the forums during the many time-outs, quarter breaks and the massive 30 min half time break.
Got to get those commercials (http://www.superbowl-commercials.org/) in.....   that's what makes the money.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 07, 2012, 12:32:26 AM
I watched everything except the half time show. From what I've read, I didn't miss anything. Madonna and some other jerk who gave the audience the finger. Not my idea of entertainment.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on February 07, 2012, 12:51:34 AM
Hi Dch48,

A giant sports event for your nation. We here in my country wait for an additional couple of nights of real biting frost (now minus 13 degrees Centigrades), so we can have our Frisian Eleven Towns Ice-skating Tournament. Sometimes we have to wait a couple of years for the right ice conditions for it to be held. There is a chance we could have it in the coming days. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elfstedentocht

Damian
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on February 07, 2012, 04:06:43 AM
I watched everything except the half time show. From what I've read, I didn't miss anything. Madonna and some other jerk who gave the audience the finger. Not my idea of entertainment.
Careful...Bob may be a Madonna fan! You think? ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 07, 2012, 06:20:57 AM
I'm actually far more of a baseball fan than football but the game was a good one. The 2 teams are very evenly matched and always play each other tough.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Mayflower on February 07, 2012, 09:14:59 AM
Hackers wanted $50,000
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57372308-83/hackers-wanted-$50000-to-keep-symantec-source-code-private/?tag=mncol;topStories
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 07, 2012, 01:28:56 PM
Hackers wanted $50,000
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57372308-83/hackers-wanted-$50000-to-keep-symantec-source-code-private/?tag=mncol;topStories
This should be in the Security Warnings thread.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on February 07, 2012, 03:24:50 PM
Charles Dickens' 200th Birthday Marks First Google Doodle as Promotional Vehicle
http://searchenginewatch.com/article/2144354/Charles-Dickens-200th-Birthday-Marks-First-Google-Doodle-as-Promotional-Vehicle
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 10, 2012, 12:15:50 AM
Hackers wanted $50,000
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57372308-83/hackers-wanted-$50000-to-keep-symantec-source-code-private/?tag=mncol;topStories
This should be in the Security Warnings thread.
But it's also interesting. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 10, 2012, 01:51:23 AM
Konami Digital Entertainment Shows Its Winning Hand of Yu-gi-oh! Trading Card Game Products at American International Toy Fair

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/konami-digital-entertainment-shows-its-winning-hand-of-yu-gi-oh-trading-card-game-products-at-american-international-toy-fair-2012-02-08
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 10, 2012, 01:55:11 AM
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2012 Could Be For The 3DS

http://www.revogamers.net/noticias/nintendo-3ds/yu-gi-oh-nintendo-3ds-podria-ser-world-championship-2012-7949.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 10, 2012, 02:36:16 AM
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2012 Could Be For The 3DS

http://www.revogamers.net/noticias/nintendo-3ds/yu-gi-oh-nintendo-3ds-podria-ser-world-championship-2012-7949.html
The only reason I know anything about Yu-Gi-Oh! is because my Grandson is a fan and has hundreds of not thouthands of cards.
I some time back mad a screensaver for his computer consisting of Yu-Gi-Oh! pictures.  :)

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=7579.20;wap2 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=7579.20;wap2)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on February 10, 2012, 07:28:45 AM
http://www.revogamers.net/noticias/nintendo-3ds/yu-gi-oh-nintendo-3ds-podria-ser-world-championship-2012-7949.html

Ah, but I can't read Spanish.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on February 10, 2012, 03:51:43 PM
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2012 Could Be For The 3DS

http://www.revogamers.net/noticias/nintendo-3ds/yu-gi-oh-nintendo-3ds-podria-ser-world-championship-2012-7949.html
The only reason I know anything about Yu-Gi-Oh! is because my Grandson is a fan and has hundreds of not thouthands of cards.
I some time back mad a screensaver for his computer consisting of Yu-Gi-Oh! pictures.  :)

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=7579.20;wap2 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=7579.20;wap2)

That link is dead Bob
Quote
An Error Has Occured!

The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 10, 2012, 06:29:20 PM
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2012 Could Be For The 3DS

http://www.revogamers.net/noticias/nintendo-3ds/yu-gi-oh-nintendo-3ds-podria-ser-world-championship-2012-7949.html (http://www.revogamers.net/noticias/nintendo-3ds/yu-gi-oh-nintendo-3ds-podria-ser-world-championship-2012-7949.html)
The only reason I know anything about Yu-Gi-Oh! is because my Grandson is a fan and has hundreds of not thouthands of cards.
I some time back mad a screensaver for his computer consisting of Yu-Gi-Oh! pictures.  :)

http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=7579.20;wap2 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=7579.20;wap2)

That link is dead Bob
Quote
An Error Has Occured!

The topic or board you are looking for appears to be either missing or off limits to you.


Here's the content:


"bob3160[/size]: [/size]Eddy[/size]My youngest grandson just had his 7th b'day. He likes Yu-Gi-Oh so for his birthday I made him a special screensaver of his favorites with music and the works.He called us to let us know how proud he is of his screensaver on his new computer. (Protected with avast! home.) ;DI have to admit it really turned out well and outside of gathering all the materials, it was extreamly easy to use."
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 11, 2012, 02:39:10 PM
17-year-old devises potential cure for cancer (http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/17-year-old-devises-potential-cure-for-cancer/12152?tag=nl.e662)
It works on mice - will still take years to test on humans but, looks promising.
Now the next question is, will we ever see it ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 11, 2012, 02:40:06 PM
http://www.revogamers.net/noticias/nintendo-3ds/yu-gi-oh-nintendo-3ds-podria-ser-world-championship-2012-7949.html

Ah, but I can't read Spanish.

Ah, that's why we have Google Translate. ;)

http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.revogamers.net%2Fnoticias%2Fnintendo-3ds%2Fyu-gi-oh-nintendo-3ds-podria-ser-world-championship-2012-7949.html&act=url (http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.revogamers.net%2Fnoticias%2Fnintendo-3ds%2Fyu-gi-oh-nintendo-3ds-podria-ser-world-championship-2012-7949.html&act=url)


People will do anything to see this kind of news. :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 11, 2012, 02:52:47 PM
17-year-old devises potential cure for cancer (http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/17-year-old-devises-potential-cure-for-cancer/12152?tag=nl.e662)
It works on mice - will still take years to test on humans but, looks promising.
Now the next question is, will we ever see it ???

I'd love this to happen.

This girl is a born genius. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 11, 2012, 08:24:18 PM
17-year-old devises potential cure for cancer (http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/17-year-old-devises-potential-cure-for-cancer/12152?tag=nl.e662)
It works on mice - will still take years to test on humans but, looks promising.
Now the next question is, will we ever see it ???

That is amazing, especially coming from a 17 year old. Let's hope it proves to work in Humans as well.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 12, 2012, 02:04:45 AM
Get Event Level 70 Mewtwo Download While You Can!  Two Week Special Event That Can't Be Missed!
http://www.nintendogal.com/2012/02/07/mewtwo-returns-as-a-download/

(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/Donovansrb10/Pokemon_Black-White_Mewtwo-EVENT_FEB11-TO-MAR6-2012.png)
(Screenshot from Serebii.net)


(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/Donovansrb10/150.gif)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 13, 2012, 12:32:23 AM
Get Variable Changes In JavaScript

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1759987/detect-variable-change-in-javascript
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: iroc9555 on February 13, 2012, 03:05:12 PM
Wouldn't you like to have a pad like this ?

http://www.20min.ch/ro/videotv/?vid=229483&cid=138

I wish I could understand what the lady is asking. Look at her face  :o Does she really believe it is for real ?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 13, 2012, 03:14:02 PM
I want one of those tablets.
Didn't see the avast! Mobile Security (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity&hl=en) App on it though.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: iroc9555 on February 13, 2012, 03:20:08 PM
I want one of those tablets.
Didn't see the avast! Mobile Security (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity&hl=en) App on it though.  ;D

Yes, I suppose the cooky head was igor's and the leg belong to pk, and the nuts... well I do not know ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 13, 2012, 03:33:08 PM
But who has the yellow ball ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: iroc9555 on February 13, 2012, 03:48:46 PM
But who has the yellow ball ;D

He, he.. I forgot the yellow ball  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 15, 2012, 04:40:11 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120215-sr9i-9kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120215-sr9i-9kb)
I woke up to some snow this morning.


You can see more here. (https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=994c4775d200b11a&resid=994C4775D200B11A!1310&parid=root)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 16, 2012, 01:09:45 AM
         (http://img.gawkerassets.com/post/17/2012/02/5538036288_cd5400a545.jpg)

A Handbook to Being a Model Internet Citizen (http://lifehacker.com/5885282/not-being-a-troll-isnt-enough-a-handbook-to-being-a-model-internet-citizen?utm_source=Lifehacker+Newsletter&utm_campaign=c63e4fa79c-UA-142218-1&utm_medium=email)


(http://img.gawkerassets.com/post/17/2012/02/duty_calls.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 16, 2012, 02:03:18 AM
Wow, that guy is never going to get to bed if he looks any further.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 16, 2012, 02:31:00 AM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120215-sr9i-9kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120215-sr9i-9kb)
I woke up to some snow this morning.


You can see more here. (https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=994c4775d200b11a&resid=994C4775D200B11A!1310&parid=root)


Followed by a beautiful Sunset in the evening:


(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aBfVLWm_GcE/TzxVVh3ttGI/AAAAAAAALQM/ZEhtc-hqLP8/w402/PANO_20120215_180031.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 16, 2012, 08:00:50 PM
The sunset picture doesn't show. I just get a placeholder.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on February 16, 2012, 09:18:29 PM
The sunset picture doesn't show. I just get a placeholder.

It did show earlier today, either removed or a server issue..??
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 16, 2012, 09:29:19 PM
The sunset picture doesn't show. I just get a placeholder.

It did show earlier today, either removed or a server issue..??


How about "Operator" error.


(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aBfVLWm_GcE/TzxVVh3ttGI/AAAAAAAALQM/ZEhtc-hqLP8/w402/PANO_20120215_180031.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 17, 2012, 03:52:50 PM
A New Addition:
(http://www.eye.fi/files/2011/04/p-X2_angle_mobile-rgb.png)
Instant uploads from your camera wherever you are –
that’s the power of the Eye-Fi Mobile X2 wireless memory card.
Since I very often need to upload pictures from my camera,
to post here (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg735264#msg735264) and on other parts of the forum, etc
this will be a real time saver. :)
And who ever said that "Old Folks" are afraid of new technology ??? ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on February 17, 2012, 04:04:42 PM

Heres the link to there site, i like how you can also send the photo's straight to your Android or iphone with the app.

http://www.eye.fi/products/mobilex2
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 17, 2012, 04:15:56 PM
A New Addition:
(http://www.eye.fi/files/2011/04/p-X2_angle_mobile-rgb.png)
Instant uploads from your camera wherever you are –
that’s the power of the Eye-Fi Mobile X2 wireless memory card.
Since I very often need to upload pictures from my camera,
to post here (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg735264#msg735264) and on other parts of the forum, etc
this will be a real time saver. :)
And who ever said that "Old Folks" are afraid of new technology ??? ;D
Heres the link to there site, i like how you can also send the photo's straight to your Android or iphone with the app.

http://www.eye.fi/products/mobilex2 (http://www.eye.fi/products/mobilex2)


I'll be able to upload directly to Photobucket from my camera or with the Android app, feed it directly to Google+. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 17, 2012, 04:21:43 PM
A New Addition:
(http://www.eye.fi/files/2011/04/p-X2_angle_mobile-rgb.png)
Instant uploads from your camera wherever you are –
that’s the power of the Eye-Fi Mobile X2 wireless memory card.
Since I very often need to upload pictures from my camera,
to post here (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg735264#msg735264) and on other parts of the forum, etc
this will be a real time saver. :)
And who ever said that "Old Folks" are afraid of new technology ??? ;D
It's not compatible with my camera  :'( . I have a 3.2 mp Canon A70 Powershot that uses the Compact Flash type card.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 17, 2012, 06:26:15 PM
A New Addition:
(http://www.eye.fi/files/2011/04/p-X2_angle_mobile-rgb.png)
Instant uploads from your camera wherever you are –
that’s the power of the Eye-Fi Mobile X2 wireless memory card.
Since I very often need to upload pictures from my camera,
to post here (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg735264#msg735264) and on other parts of the forum, etc
this will be a real time saver. :)
And who ever said that "Old Folks" are afraid of new technology ??? ;D
It's not compatible with my camera  :'( . I have a 3.2 mp Canon A70 Powershot that uses the Compact Flash type card.
Time to update  to a new camera.  They have become quite reasonable.   
My first one was an Olympus 2.1 MP and cost over $500.00  The replacement is another Olympus 10 MP and cost less than $100.00 :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 18, 2012, 01:02:12 PM
No, I like mine. It has many different shooting modes other than full automatic, a 4X true power zoom, not digital zoom, macro functionality, and many other things including automatic and manual focus, exposure, shutter speed, etc.  I paid $275 for it on line about 8 years ago when it was going for $399 in Walmart.  It is still classed as a point and shoot camera even though it has all the advanced features available to you. It is powered by 4 AA batteries which to me is a plus over other models that use special camera batteries. I use rechargeables in it so the cost is almost nothing.

Canon also stands behind their products to a level unmatched by anyone else I've dealt with. About 4 years ago, the sensor in the camera went bad. I checked Canon's site for service options since it was out of warranty. A search revealed that I could send the camera in for a free replacement of the sensor along with a cleaning and tune up. Free also included the shipping both ways. They acknowledged that they had used a defective run of sensors that would fail after a while. It made no difference what the warranty status of the camera was. I printed their return shipping label, sent it in, and had it back less than 10 days later. About a year after that the same thing happened to my ladyfriend's cheaper model which was also long past the warranty period and they fixed that one for free as well. The 3.2 mp resolution is more than good enough for any pictures I take. I'm of the opinion that nobody really needs anything over 5mp and the ones with more are overkill for marketing purposes.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 18, 2012, 02:35:08 PM
Quote
I'm of the opinion that nobody really needs anything over 5mp and the ones with more are overkill for marketing purposes.
Some of us like to stay up-to-date and take advantage of the new technology that's available and that's pretty much what this last post is all about.


The more MP, the greater the magnification of  the picture and, still see a picture and not just dots. There are many reasons why higher MP
make sense.


If you're just shooting local scenery, maybe what you have is fine even if it's not capable of taking advantage of the product I describe and can't wait to put to use.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 18, 2012, 06:35:18 PM
Find out why your javascript isn't working!
http://www.javascriptlint.com/online_lint.php
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 19, 2012, 05:10:36 AM
Quote
I'm of the opinion that nobody really needs anything over 5mp and the ones with more are overkill for marketing purposes.
Some of us like to stay up-to-date and take advantage of the new technology that's available and that's pretty much what this last post is all about.


The more MP, the greater the magnification of  the picture and, still see a picture and not just dots. There are many reasons why higher MP
make sense.


If you're just shooting local scenery, maybe what you have is fine even if it's not capable of taking advantage of the product I describe and can't wait to put to use.  :)
3.2 mp is more than sufficient for prints up to 8 X 10 and how many people ever print anything larger than that? The size of the file gets exponentially larger with a higher mp count and your software has to  downsize it even more to display the whole thing. Even 3.2 mp pictures are ridiculously huge at the full resolution on a monitor screen.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 19, 2012, 01:14:26 PM
Quote
I'm of the opinion that nobody really needs anything over 5mp and the ones with more are overkill for marketing purposes.
Some of us like to stay up-to-date and take advantage of the new technology that's available and that's pretty much what this last post is all about.


The more MP, the greater the magnification of  the picture and, still see a picture and not just dots. There are many reasons why higher MP
make sense.


If you're just shooting local scenery, maybe what you have is fine even if it's not capable of taking advantage of the product I describe and can't wait to put to use.  :)
3.2 mp is more than sufficient for prints up to 8 X 10 and how many people ever print anything larger than that? The size of the file gets exponentially larger with a higher mp count and your software has to  downsize it even more to display the whole thing. Even 3.2 mp pictures are ridiculously huge at the full resolution on a monitor screen.
It isn't good enough when you're doing something like the following:
http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=ac63194a-c7c8-4bab-9c15-36d89cd77f47 (http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=ac63194a-c7c8-4bab-9c15-36d89cd77f47)


It was this panorama that allowed us to zoom into some of the areas of the park that still required cleanup.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 24, 2012, 11:34:43 PM
A New Addition:
(http://www.eye.fi/files/2011/04/p-X2_angle_mobile-rgb.png)
Instant uploads from your camera wherever you are –
that’s the power of the Eye-Fi Mobile X2 wireless memory card.
Since I very often need to upload pictures from my camera,
to post here (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg735264#msg735264) and on other parts of the forum, etc
this will be a real time saver. :)
And who ever said that "Old Folks" are afraid of new technology ??? ;D
Heres the link to there site, i like how you can also send the photo's straight to your Android or iphone with the app.

http://www.eye.fi/products/mobilex2 (http://www.eye.fi/products/mobilex2)


I'll be able to upload directly to Photobucket from my camera or with the Android app, feed it directly to Google+. :)


The toy (Eye-Fi card) has arrived.
I've set it up and here's the first test shot:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/2012-02-24/IMG_3951.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 25, 2012, 03:29:59 PM
Madden 2012 Tornament To Be Held In America, New York City, New York!
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/Donovansrb10/GameStop-Challenge_Series-2012-NYC.png)
http://virgingaming.com/tournaments/challenge-series-live/

BTW, I got an exclusive link for being a GameStop member that I can't share with anyone else. Sorry!
However, it's 18+......I'll have to find a way to sneak in. ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 25, 2012, 07:58:55 PM
Madden 2012 Tornament To Be Held In America, New York City, New York!
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/Donovansrb10/GameStop-Challenge_Series-2012-NYC.png)
http://virgingaming.com/tournaments/challenge-series-live/

BTW, I got an exclusive link for being a GameStop member that I can't share with anyone else. Sorry!
However, it's 18+......I'll have to find a way to sneak in. ::)
Wow, a gamer looking for ways to bend the rules. That's unheard of  ;D.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 25, 2012, 09:03:40 PM
Madden 2012 Tornament To Be Held In America, New York City, New York!
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/Donovansrb10/GameStop-Challenge_Series-2012-NYC.png)
http://virgingaming.com/tournaments/challenge-series-live/

BTW, I got an exclusive link for being a GameStop member that I can't share with anyone else. Sorry!
However, it's 18+......I'll have to find a way to sneak in. ::)
Wow, a gamer looking for ways to bend the rules. That's unheard of  ;D.
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Sneak-into-Large-Events/

But maybe I can get one of my relatives to go with me so that I can participate. :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Jesant13 on February 25, 2012, 09:25:41 PM
Homeland Security let a same-sex couple know that they aren't legally married on the federal level. The URL is http://crooksandliars.com/susie-madrak/homeland-security-warns-vermont-same-.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 25, 2012, 09:37:05 PM
Hardly think this qualifies as something for this thread.  :(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 25, 2012, 09:48:37 PM
Hardly think this qualifies as something for this thread.  :(
I agree, I almost responded but then realized it would most likely provoke a firestorm so I refrained.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Jesant13 on February 25, 2012, 10:47:35 PM
Hardly think this qualifies as something for this thread.  :(

I don't understand. The title of this topic is "Interesting", and I think some people will think what I posted is interesting.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on February 25, 2012, 10:51:29 PM
Hardly think this qualifies as something for this thread.  :(
I agree, I almost responded but then realized it would most likely provoke a firestorm so I refrained.

+1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Jesant13 on February 26, 2012, 02:09:40 AM
I still think what I posted is fine. On February 18, someone posted in this thread about something that wasn't currently being discussed. There were no responses that I could see to that post. I don't understand why I got the response I did when the other post didn't get a response (again, from what I could see.)

I have decided to share the URL to a story that I read today. Google will be testing some cars in Nevada that can drive themselves. The URL is http://mashable.com/2012/02/24/google-to-test-driverless-cars-on-nevada-roadways/.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 26, 2012, 05:51:09 AM
I still think what I posted is fine. On February 18, someone posted in this thread about something that wasn't currently being discussed. There were no responses that I could see to that post. I don't understand why I got the response I did when the other post didn't get a response (again, from what I could see.)

I have decided to share the URL to a story that I read today. Google will be testing some cars in Nevada that can drive themselves. The URL is http://mashable.com/2012/02/24/google-to-test-driverless-cars-on-nevada-roadways/.
Now that one is perfectly acceptable. The other one is much too politically and religiously charged and that's why it's inappropriate. Some may agree with what was said, others won't and we don't need those kinds of arguments going on here.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Jesant13 on February 26, 2012, 09:46:13 PM
I think I understand. If I had known that a post like that wasn't acceptable I wouldn't have posted it in this topic.

According to Engadget, Samsung has a phone called the Samsung Galaxy Beam. It has a projector in it, which is located at the top. The URL is http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/26/samsung-galaxy-beam-hands-on-at-mwc-2012/.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on February 27, 2012, 12:20:25 PM
Wikileaks begins publishing Stratfor emails
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Wikileaks-begins-publishing-Stratfor-emails-1443254.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: iroc9555 on February 28, 2012, 12:57:16 AM
This was posted in DeLL Virus & Spyware Discussions Forum. Test yourself

I won't say my score  :-X pitifull  ;D

http://www.infoworld.com/d/security/are-you-cyber-sleuth-test-your-malware-iq-187066
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 28, 2012, 01:41:29 AM
This was posted in DeLL Virus & Spyware Discussions Forum. Test yourself

I won't say my score  :-X pitifull  ;D

http://www.infoworld.com/d/security/are-you-cyber-sleuth-test-your-malware-iq-187066
I got half right.  That was better than I thought I would do.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: iroc9555 on February 28, 2012, 02:05:07 AM
This was posted in DeLL Virus & Spyware Discussions Forum. Test yourself

I won't say my score  :-X pitifull  ;D

http://www.infoworld.com/d/security/are-you-cyber-sleuth-test-your-malware-iq-187066
I got half right.  That was better than I thought I would do.

Me too.  ;D. Back to the drawing board.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 02, 2012, 05:16:25 PM
Microsoft Releases Free to Play Version of “Microsoft Flight” Game (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AskVG/~3/CB2jgCU5UmU/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email)


(http://media.askvg.com/articles/images3/Microsoft_Flight_Free_Game.png)



Good news for PC game lovers. Microsoft has released a free to play version of "Microsoft Flight" game.
Microsoft Flight is packed with new features including state-of-the-art aircraft, new gameplay elements,
new mission types, and gorgeous vistas. According to Microsoft, whether you are a casual gamer who has always wanted to fly or an...
Read rest of this article at AskVG.com
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on March 03, 2012, 01:53:59 PM
Pokemon Black and White 2 To Be Released June (Japan) for the DS!
Pokemon Gray Could Be Scrapped! Or Is It Waiting for 2013?
http://www.timeslive.co.za/entertainment/gaming/2012/02/28/pokemon-black-white-2-won-t-leave-ds-owners-behind
http://ds.ign.com/articles/121/1219903p1.html
http://ds.ign.com/articles/121/1219726p1.html
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/Donovansrb10/Pokemon_Black-White-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on March 07, 2012, 06:30:55 AM
Hackers Deface Panda Security's Website Following Arrests

Thats one good security company with an unsecure website

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251412/hackers_deface_panda_securitys_website_following_arrests.html

All their passwords and usernames here

http://pastebin.com/LM9vdNWy

Quote :


"hello friends!
pandasecurity.com, better known for its *@#$%* ANTIVIRUS WE HAVE BACKDOORED, has earning money working with Law Enforcement to lurk and snitch on anonymous activists. they helped to jail 25 anonymous in different countries and they were actively participating in our IRC channels trying to dox many others. Aside how clueless they are and how disgusting they look sucking police tiny **** and even how much fun we got when they are trying to sell IT security services xD that only helps to endanger people even more; they contribute to bring activist to jail. activists, not even hackers. common people who are trying desperately to denounce the injustices happening on their countries right now "
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on March 08, 2012, 01:59:32 AM
The Mysterious Duqu Framework: Look Familiar?
http://www.securelist.com/en/blog/667/The_Mystery_of_the_Duqu_Framework
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/Donovansrb10/6741.png)
(Polonus PMed me the link and I liked it, so I'm sharing it with you. ;D)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on March 08, 2012, 02:05:01 AM
Remember THIS? http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg738184#msg738184

Well, Symantec got ANOTHER partner! Guess Who? Our very own PhotoBucket!

See what I was greeted to when I visited PhotoBucket!
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/Donovansrb10/photobucket-nortonAD.png)

 :o


They are really desperate, are they not?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on March 08, 2012, 02:13:31 AM
Hi iDonovan,

Remember, you are an avast evangelist before all else,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 08, 2012, 02:29:43 AM
It's not what I see.  ;D ;D


(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120308-cblq-68kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120308-cblq-68kb)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 11, 2012, 05:53:46 PM
Touring Arizona March 2012 (https://sites.google.com/site/bob3160/touring-arizona-march-2012)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 17, 2012, 12:42:51 PM
(https://www.google.com/logos/2012/stpatricksday11-hp.jpg)
Happy St Patrick's Day !
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 18, 2012, 06:24:18 PM
(http://windowsteamblog.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Blogs-Components-WeblogFiles/00-00-00-59-33-metablogapi/8078.image8_5F00_7AA3971B.png)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DbgiOCTQts&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DbgiOCTQts&feature=player_embedded)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: YoKenny on March 18, 2012, 06:51:54 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DbgiOCTQts&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DbgiOCTQts&feature=player_embedded)
I thought you were a Google Chrome devotee?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC0Pk8Cxsu4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC0Pk8Cxsu4)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 18, 2012, 07:11:10 PM
What total hog wash ;D

MS shot themselves in the foot by restricting IE9, so it won't get a look in on my XP Pro system. Whilst I have it on my win7 system (only because of the OS integration), but I have been singularly unimpressed with it, beautiful my ass. When I do on the very rare occasion fire it up all it wants to do is have me disable add-ons to speed up browsing. I still don't like its interface and that opinion hasn't changed since IE6.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on March 18, 2012, 07:53:37 PM
Also with browsers there's no accounting for taste. People have different opinions. I was a longtime adherent of firefox and still have it on, as I had flock as long as it lasted. But with the right combination of add-ons I have come to like-like Google Chrome. Click&Clean add-on in it is great!
OK our treating Big e is as with Spyware Blaster you have it because it comes integrated to your OS and for memory's sake, and yes recently I  even felt a timid   urge to do a search-up using BING. As I said it is as with cauliflower, some like the taste and others go for broccoli,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on March 18, 2012, 07:58:29 PM
When I do on the very rare occasion fire it up all it wants to do is have me disable add-ons to speed up browsing.
You can use the drop down from that popup David to extend the time for add-on's, i increased mine from .20 to .30 and no more popup :) but you probably cant be bothered with it anyway  ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on March 18, 2012, 09:02:06 PM
(http://windowsteamblog.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Blogs-Components-WeblogFiles/00-00-00-59-33-metablogapi/8078.image8_5F00_7AA3971B.png)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DbgiOCTQts&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DbgiOCTQts&feature=player_embedded)
As an almost exclusive IE user since the days of Win 98SE and IE4, I give this a huge thumbs up. All the versions have been good and better than their competition at the time (can you say Netscape?) and IE9 is simply the best.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 18, 2012, 09:03:52 PM
When I do on the very rare occasion fire it up all it wants to do is have me disable add-ons to speed up browsing.
You can use the drop down from that popup David to extend the time for add-on's, i increased mine from .20 to .30 and no more popup :) but you probably cant be bothered with it anyway  ;)

You're right, I just told it to sod off and not bother me again, or words to that effect in the drop down list.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 19, 2012, 12:52:58 AM
Quote
and IE9 is simply the best.
That's a true statement when it's compared to IE 8 or 7 or 6


It certainly is only your personal opinion when it's compared to Chrome or Firefox.  :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: TedNelly on March 19, 2012, 10:15:53 AM
Quote
and IE9 is simply the best.

Darn cute cat?  Had to put my dog (FoxFire!) through similar therapy; hes kinda fond of cute cats as well ::)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on March 19, 2012, 03:59:34 PM
(http://windowsteamblog.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Blogs-Components-WeblogFiles/00-00-00-59-33-metablogapi/8078.image8_5F00_7AA3971B.png)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DbgiOCTQts&feature=player_embedded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DbgiOCTQts&feature=player_embedded)
As an almost exclusive IE user since the days of Win 98SE and IE4, I give this a huge thumbs up. All the versions have been good and better than their competition at the time (can you say Netscape?) and IE9 is simply the best.

Hadaway an' shite.

I seem to remember IE6 was a stinky turd, and Firefox and Opera versions at the time were far better.

If IE9 is better now, it's because of the competition from Firefox and Opera.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 19, 2012, 04:30:10 PM
Chrome might also have had something to do with it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on March 19, 2012, 04:40:46 PM
Chrome might also have had something to do with it.

Nah.

Chrome came on the scene at the end of 2008.

Microsoft started to pick up its game with IE7 back in 2006.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on March 19, 2012, 05:04:07 PM
Hi FwF,

And what do you think of the influence from the growing Google environment experience?
We are slowly moving away from conventional laptops, notebooks etc. to other mobile solutions with the Google OS on it.
I guess MS is feeling the heat there most.
Being on GoogleChrome with Abine's Do not Track Plus for some time now, Fx somehow feels like differently.
Seems to have tweaked Chrome launched via Chrome Privacy Guard to my likings now with:
Malware Script Detector, Web bug detector and Malware Search extensions, to name just some,

polonus

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on March 19, 2012, 06:21:36 PM
Hi FwF,

And what do you think of the influence from the growing Google environment experience?
We are slowly moving away from conventional laptops, notebooks etc. to other mobile solutions with the Google OS on it.
I guess MS is feeling the heat there most.
Being on GoogleChrome with Abine's Do not Track Plus for some time now, Fx somehow feels like differently.
Seems to have tweaked Chrome launched via Chrome Privacy Guard to my likings now with:
Malware Script Detector, Web bug detector and Malware Search extensions, to name just some,

polonus

Hi Polonus,

I use Opera on Android- it's really good. The stock browser is OK but crashes regularly for some reason.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 22, 2012, 07:19:06 PM
Do you remember ???
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120322-wqvm-75kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120322-wqvm-75kb)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on March 22, 2012, 08:25:56 PM
I can see it's a chev but cant make out the name  ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on March 22, 2012, 10:44:07 PM
Looks like it says Bel Air on the wheel. Yes I do remember because my first car was a 1957 Chevy Bel Air with the straight 6 engine and the 2 speed Powerglide automatic transmission with the shifter on the column just like in the picture but in black. I paid all of $130 for it in 1966 and traded it in a year later for $150 because the dealer wanted it for the body.

To this day, on my 6th car now, I have never owned one with a standard shift. I went from the '57 to a '61 Oldsmobile F-85, to a '75 Audi Fox, to a '81 Honda Civic (the only one I bought new), to a '83 Chevy Cavalier wagon, and now my '94 Saturn SW2 wagon.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 01, 2012, 03:22:43 PM

(https://www.google.com/images/logos/chrome_logo.gif)

Multitasking is a slightly different way. (https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/multitask.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 01, 2012, 04:24:46 PM

(https://www.google.com/images/logos/chrome_logo.gif)

Multitasking is a slightly different way. (https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/multitask.html)

Ah April 1st has come around again.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 01, 2012, 05:19:37 PM
Gmail Tap: Google Announces Morse Code Keyboard Alternative (https://mail.google.com/mail/help/promos/tap/index.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: RZPogi on April 01, 2012, 05:42:01 PM
Gmail Tap: Google Announces Morse Code Keyboard Alternative (https://mail.google.com/mail/help/promos/tap/index.html)


Try the 8bit mode on Google Maps.
http://maps.google.com/ (http://maps.google.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 01, 2012, 05:59:08 PM

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120401-xfzq-21kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120401-xfzq-21kb)


(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120401-8nex-11kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120401-8nex-11kb)


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 03, 2012, 03:38:14 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120403-pizo-35kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120403-pizo-35kb)




A temperature in the mid to upper 70's was nice but, Mother Nature decided that winter wasn't over.
This is what's happening this morning 4/3/2012:
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120403-men6-65kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120403-men6-65kb)   (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120403-ioew-72kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120403-ioew-72kb)


(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120403-t3a9-107kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120403-t3a9-107kb)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 06, 2012, 10:39:06 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120406-kfws-43kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120406-kfws-43kb)



Screenshot from within a video.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 11, 2012, 04:55:09 PM
Another good online service that's closing it's doors

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120411-rgzz-35kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120411-rgzz-35kb)
If you have any pictures stored at the picnic website (http://www.picnik.com/). it's time to retrieve them.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on April 11, 2012, 05:09:59 PM
Another good online service that's closing it's doors

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120411-rgzz-35kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120411-rgzz-35kb)
If you have any pictures stored at the picnic website (http://www.picnik.com/). it's time to retrieve them.
Looks like im moving on to PicMonkey, same dog different leg action ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 11, 2012, 05:31:55 PM
Another good online service that's closing it's doors

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120411-rgzz-35kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120411-rgzz-35kb)
If you have any pictures stored at the picnic website (http://www.picnik.com/). it's time to retrieve them.
Looks like im moving on to PicMonkey, same dog different leg action ;D



That's exactly what I did. http://www.picmonkey.com/ (http://www.picmonkey.com/)


Does a nice job hope it sticks around for a while.


Before:
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120411-z0rk-42kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120411-z0rk-42kb)


After:
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120411-pli7-73kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120411-pli7-73kb)


It's pretty dramatic and persuasive  reason to give it a try.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on April 11, 2012, 06:34:26 PM
Huge improvement in contrast and sharpness, i like it ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on April 11, 2012, 11:23:38 PM
I like Irfanview and use that almost exclusively.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 13, 2012, 04:43:53 PM
Are you (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120413-hizd-16kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120413-hizd-16kb)



Maybe this will cheer you up. (http://www.beautyoftheweb.com/bored2death/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 13, 2012, 04:46:43 PM
Not that bored ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on April 13, 2012, 11:48:48 PM
Are you (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120413-hizd-16kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120413-hizd-16kb)



Maybe this will cheer you up. (http://www.beautyoftheweb.com/bored2death/)
I wasn't bored until I tried it. It took almost 5 minutes to load and after that it doesn't even work. It says to press punch or kick to start. I did and nothing happens.

Hmm, it works in Chrome but does nothing in IE9. There isn't even any sound in IE.

Well a few days later and now it does work in IE. To quote Monty Python however, "Tis a silly place".
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 17, 2012, 12:47:59 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120417-88s2-21kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120417-88s2-21kb)



The five best emergency toolkit apps to have in the field. (http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/the-five-best-emergency-toolkit-apps-to-have-in-the-field/1131?tag=content;siu-container)
(Not designed for the novice.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 19, 2012, 08:26:25 PM
Transplant Reunion 2012 at Baylor Medical Center Dallas, TX
      (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/TransplantReunion/2012/th_P4150045.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/TransplantReunion/2012/?action=view&current=f0e28944.pbw)
(Click Image to view Slideshow)
Alice just returned from the annual reunion. This is her 6th post transplant reunion. The reunion took place on 4/15/2012
Since I was in California, she made the trip by herself and brought back some pictures.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 06, 2012, 07:08:32 PM
A new video of some of the pictures I took during my March trip to Arizona.

I used Windows Live Movie Maker and let it do it's magic.
I simply supplied the pictures and the music.
If it's your kind of music, it's even nice to just have it pay all 9 minutes in the background.  ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL0UaeOSix4&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL0UaeOSix4&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 12, 2012, 10:45:42 PM

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120512-db8w-50kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120512-db8w-50kb)

It's nice to be back home again.
Had a great day with the neighborhood kids at the Lake Property:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/116622969170071590263/posts (https://plus.google.com/u/0/116622969170071590263/posts)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on May 12, 2012, 10:48:17 PM
Welcome home Bob! You deserve it :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 13, 2012, 03:00:02 PM
A tribute to all the Mom's on Mothers Day



(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcREjUbQARw8oZtmcB0tfJ1jAiZ3heqo5_A8q1-a-Y_Rpf8cS_o_MNt4O7VLyw)
Before I was a Mom, 
I never tripped over toys
or forgot words  to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not
my plants  were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.   


Before I was a Mom,
I  had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.. 
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind
and my  thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom,
I  never held down a screaming child
so doctors could do  tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes  and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple  grin.
I never sat up late hours at night
watching a  baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom, 
I never held a sleeping  baby just because
I didn't want to put her down.
I  never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I  couldn't stop the hurt.!
I never knew that something so  small
could affect my life so much.
I never  knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I  would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom,
I  didn't know the feeling of
having my heart outside my  body..
I didn't know how special it could feel
to feed  a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond
between a  mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so  small
could make me feel so important and happy. 
Before I was a Mom,
I  had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10  minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known  the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache, 
the wonderment
or the satisfaction of being a Mom. 
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
before  I was a Mom .
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 13, 2012, 10:56:12 PM
We're expecting some severe thunderstorms during the next 6 hours


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/20120513_ThunderstormWarning_144745.jpg)
(click image to Enlarge)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 15, 2012, 07:02:24 PM

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120515-tpmd-48kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120515-tpmd-48kb)


How secure is your data stored at Google ?

This video gives you a good idea! (http://youtu.be/1SCZzgfdTBo)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 17, 2012, 05:40:26 PM
A New Addition:
(http://www.eye.fi/files/2011/04/p-X2_angle_mobile-rgb.png)
Instant uploads from your camera wherever you are –
that’s the power of the Eye-Fi Mobile X2 wireless memory card.
Since I very often need to upload pictures from my camera,
to post here (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg735264#msg735264) and on other parts of the forum, etc
this will be a real time saver. :)
And who ever said that "Old Folks" are afraid of new technology ??? ;D



UPDATE
Sad to say that this is a great idea but in it's actual use, this has turned out to NOT perform as well as expected or advertised.
Slow, and not always reliable. The camera is forced to remain on for much too long and the picture transfer doesn't always happen.

For me this has become an expensive 8 gig X@ memory card.  :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 17, 2012, 05:50:53 PM
I had wondered how effective it would be given its size and when the card is inside the camera trying to battle its way out of a sturdy camera body.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 19, 2012, 02:21:27 AM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120519-fykl-21kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120519-fykl-21kb)

Today's Google Doodle
Would be nice for Avast matee!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 21, 2012, 09:40:10 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120521-cahv-13kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120521-cahv-13kb)



Improved search results within your Gmail:
Now when you type something into the Gmail search box, the autocomplete predictions will be tailored to the content in your email,
so you can save time and get the information you want faster than ever before. For example, you might now get lax reservation or lax united
as predictions after typing "lax" if you have received an email with a flight confirmation for your trip to Los Angeles in your inbox recently.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on May 23, 2012, 07:55:46 PM
FakeAV Pages In-Depth

http://research.zscaler.com/2012/04/details-of-fake-av-page.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 23, 2012, 08:16:18 PM
FakeAV Pages In-Depth

http://research.zscaler.com/2012/04/details-of-fake-av-page.html (http://research.zscaler.com/2012/04/details-of-fake-av-page.html)

This is a month old and my only question is ??? Does avast! now block this. ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on May 23, 2012, 08:39:49 PM
FakeAV Pages In-Depth

http://research.zscaler.com/2012/04/details-of-fake-av-page.html (http://research.zscaler.com/2012/04/details-of-fake-av-page.html)

This is a month old and my only question is ??? Does avast! now block this. ???
I know it is a month old, but it is still interesting, is it not? After all, you questioned it. ::)

avast! can only block so much. New malware is made before the analyst can analyze.
See: http://research.zscaler.com/2012/05/follow-up-on-top-blacklisted-sites.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 23, 2012, 08:46:00 PM
<snip>

avast! can only block so much. New malware is made before the analyst can analyze.
See: http://research.zscaler.com/2012/05/follow-up-on-top-blacklisted-sites.html (http://research.zscaler.com/2012/05/follow-up-on-top-blacklisted-sites.html)

Sorry, but if there where others that blocked it a month ago, then I don't see any reason for avast! by now
not blocking it. (For all I know, it already does.) I'd just like a confirmation.  ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on May 23, 2012, 08:53:40 PM
Hi !Donovan & bob3160,

To keep up with the latest, look here from time to time: http://sucuri.net/global

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 23, 2012, 08:57:57 PM
Hi !Donovan & bob3160,

To keep up with the latest, look here from time to time: http://sucuri.net/global (http://sucuri.net/global)

polonus

Unfortunately that still doesn't answer my question.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on May 23, 2012, 09:24:44 PM
Hi bob3160,

Google safebrowsing will protect you with a warning and block you from going to these sites. This for instance: hxtp://totalpad.com/  (Fake AV)
-> http://www.webutation.net/go/review/totalpad.com
You get a message"This site can harm your computer" and "Take me back to safety, please!".
Had been infected through: http://safebrowsing.clients.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site=infoitpoweringgatheringit.com/&client=googlechrome&hl=nl
So when you are surfing Chrome you won't even go to these sites,
here iy is not detected: http://vscan.urlvoid.com/analysis/31d012903d1169d0d2251d4a3df190b3/aW5kZXg=/
No alert from avast Networkshield either when I go there with Mozilla,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 23, 2012, 09:32:37 PM
Thanks for the explanation. I always knew using Chrome was a good idea.  ;) :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on May 24, 2012, 02:51:59 PM
Hi bob3160,

Well another recent example of what we encounter here. This scam had not yet been added to avast detection scandsk.exe
(9 of 42 vendors only detected this a week ago) , VT detection results see: https://www.virustotal.com/file/2fb27e8b107a91bfbf8455fe0bead948be15654fdbfc86a90f4f65037afabaca/analysis/1337207361/

Read description of this threat: -http://research.zscaler.com/2012/05/follow-up-on-top-blacklisted-sites.html (link author Julien Sobrier)

Also read what Google Safebrowsing further will protect you from: http://cyberinsecure.com/category/malware/

So indeed, bob3160, a good idea for both you and me and those that read our postings,
because Opera and IE users will miss this specific Google Safebrowsing protection,
as webmasters are oh so reluctant in cleansing their own sites
despite of the total number of Fx and GoogleChrome visitors diminishing all the time,
because of the blocking page they get shown,
the infection of  visitors to these pages goes on and on,

Stay safe and secure,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 24, 2012, 10:30:00 PM
Here comes Yahoo's own Web browser -- Axis (http://axis.yahoo.com/)

Has any one tried this ??? I personally don't understand the hoopla.



Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on May 24, 2012, 10:53:43 PM
The ability to continue your browsing on another device and the quick-search-result-view in images would be really handy. I'm wondering what the result screen would be (if any) if the website's picture could not be received for whatever reason.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 24, 2012, 11:31:30 PM
Here comes Yahoo's own Web browser -- Axis (http://axis.yahoo.com/)

Has any one tried this ??? I personally don't understand the hoopla.

Yes it would be handy if what you were working on/interested in at home on your desktop, you could continue when away from home. Essentially this is just some sort of sync tool for what you are doing if you used Axis on your desktop system. Given this is to connect to an ipad/iphone, I just wonder if the home desktop had to be a mac.

I certainly haven't and somehow don't believe I will be, since it is only compatible ipad and iphone no android app.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 24, 2012, 11:49:51 PM
It's actually a plug-in app for your browser. Since it doesn't support android, I also can't really find a use for it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on May 25, 2012, 05:02:25 AM
Here comes Yahoo's own Web browser -- Axis (http://axis.yahoo.com/)

Has any one tried this ??? I personally don't understand the hoopla.

http://nikcub.appspot.com/posts/yahoo-axis-chrome-extension-leaks-private-certificate-file
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on June 08, 2012, 11:14:53 PM
Alternative To Frames In HTML5 Using CSS3 and JavaScript For Compatibility In Any Browser
http://fu2k.org/alex/css/frames/
-> http://www.doxdesk.com/software/js/fixed.html
--> http://www.doxdesk.com/file/software/js/fixed.html

Enjoy! :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 09, 2012, 12:16:19 AM
Alternative To Frames In HTML5 Using CSS3 and JavaScript For Compatibility In Any Browser
http://fu2k.org/alex/css/frames/ (http://fu2k.org/alex/css/frames/)
-> http://www.doxdesk.com/software/js/fixed.html (http://www.doxdesk.com/software/js/fixed.html)
--> http://www.doxdesk.com/file/software/js/fixed.html (http://www.doxdesk.com/file/software/js/fixed.html)

Enjoy! :)
How does using javascript improve or enhance the security ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on June 09, 2012, 12:50:59 AM
How does using javascript improve or enhance the security ???
???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on June 11, 2012, 05:03:33 PM
Using Variables For Variables In JavaScript Without Eval!

Source Code Attached!

Resources:
http://24ways.org/2005/dont-be-eval
http://www.dev-archive.net/articles/js-dot-notation/
http://www.jibbering.com/faq/faq_notes/square_brackets.html
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/592862/javascript-variable-variables

Enjoy! :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Marc57 on June 13, 2012, 04:59:49 AM
The Antivirus Era Is Over

"Conventional security software is powerless against sophisticated attacks like Flame, but alternative approaches are only just getting started. Flame is just the latest in a series of incidents that suggest that conventional antivirus software is an outmoded way of protecting computers against malware."

http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428166/the-antivirus-era-is-over/

Could this be true? Flame was around for over two years and no A/V company found it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 13, 2012, 12:45:47 PM
The Antivirus Era Is Over

"Conventional security software is powerless against sophisticated attacks like Flame, but alternative approaches are only just getting started. Flame is just the latest in a series of incidents that suggest that conventional antivirus software is an outmoded way of protecting computers against malware."

http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428166/the-antivirus-era-is-over/ (http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428166/the-antivirus-era-is-over/)

Could this be true? Flame was around for over two years and no A/V company found it.
Already brought out in the Security Warnings Thread:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=52252.msg792088#msg792088 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=52252.msg792088#msg792088)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 21, 2012, 04:33:30 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120621-c79q-47kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120621-c79q-47kb)
Full details:
http://www.opendns.com/news/home/062012/?utm_source=nl0612&utm_medium=em&utm_campaign=home#5 (http://www.opendns.com/news/home/062012/?utm_source=nl0612&utm_medium=em&utm_campaign=home#5)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 26, 2012, 10:50:28 PM
A Rose by any other name, is still A Rose:
even if the picture was taken by Alice. :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/th_NnmTsIDGcCAn5Ze-aMDPKFUxa0VCv1dU2AwNM_BFdArGQlRGh1csw_ek3rY8NCDsNVYhxQZIds0.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/NnmTsIDGcCAn5Ze-aMDPKFUxa0VCv1dU2AwNM_BFdArGQlRGh1csw_ek3rY8NCDsNVYhxQZIds0.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/th_uBamP3W3QiyNwqbYeJ1hZvzI6cYlBHSaCRm0Md3CuoRBFvxOXeRnp5_p_bvkev-rOoxJM_zsDmg.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/uBamP3W3QiyNwqbYeJ1hZvzI6cYlBHSaCRm0Md3CuoRBFvxOXeRnp5_p_bvkev-rOoxJM_zsDmg.jpg)
                         (click image to ENLARGE)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on June 30, 2012, 03:56:50 PM
JavaScript Objects in-depth:
http://helephant.com/2008/08/17/how-javascript-objects-work/


One of the best examples out there. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 01, 2012, 11:14:49 AM
Something new from Google:
(http://www.panoramio.com/img/glass/components/logo_bar/panoramio.png)
Here's what it's all about (http://www.panoramio.com/photo_explorer#view=photo&position=0&with_photo_id=74661397&order=date_desc&user=7015739)


To start your own, go here:
http://www.panoramio.com/?no_redirect (http://www.panoramio.com/?no_redirect)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 03, 2012, 03:36:18 AM
Another interesting picture captured by Alice:
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120703-vfni-44kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120703-vfni-44kb)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on July 03, 2012, 07:12:30 AM
Another interesting picture captured by Alice:
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120703-vfni-44kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120703-vfni-44kb)
I don't know about you guys, but I always put the mustard on the top of the hot dog  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 03, 2012, 09:52:42 AM
Another interesting picture captured by Alice:
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120703-vfni-44kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120703-vfni-44kb)
I don't know about you guys, but I always put the mustard on the top of the hot dog  ;D
I don't use any but in this case, mustard on the top sure would make driving impossible.  :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 07, 2012, 01:47:50 AM
Something new from Göögle.  ;D


(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120706-bh1x-19kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120706-bh1x-19kb)
http://www.google.com/inputtools/ (http://www.google.com/inputtools/)


इ कैन एवें टाइप इन हिंदी
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 08, 2012, 10:25:23 PM

(https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQTlYQ_hDlccbKz05isug4TWPqJFc4kObbqI-HNqkXSecwmPE5w)
For those of you that have a Galaxy Nexus, the OS has just been updated to 4.0.4
To see why upgrading if available is a good idea, take a look here:
http://youtu.be/DHATGib5jlQ (http://youtu.be/DHATGib5jlQ)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on July 08, 2012, 10:55:27 PM
the OS has just been updated to 4.0.4
Just ;D
Quite some months ago :)
For the update paranoids like me, it's an eternity :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 08, 2012, 11:10:05 PM
the OS has just been updated to 4.0.4
Just ;D
Quite some months ago :)
For the update paranoids like me, it's an eternity :)
Yes it was released some time ago but, the update wasn't available till just now.....  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 09, 2012, 12:23:10 AM
the OS has just been updated to 4.0.4
Just ;D
Quite some months ago :)
For the update paranoids like me, it's an eternity :)
Yes it was released some time ago but, the update wasn't available till just now.....  ;D

Strange that as Tech said it was released some time ago and my phone update automatically some time ago.

Do you periodically check for an update, I did when I only had 4.0.0. I also turn the phone off on occasion and I believe my auto update coincided with a restart after having shut it down.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 09, 2012, 01:04:17 AM
I check quite often and turn the phone off whenever I'm flying someplace which is quite often.
I've also had to do a few hard restarts because the camera was misbehaving but didn't see the
update till today. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 10, 2012, 01:46:23 AM
I've got some nasty weather heading my way.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/PANO_20120709_173119.jpg)


Click picture to Enlarge
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on July 10, 2012, 09:41:02 PM
Bob that picture reminds me of when I was stationed at The Yuma Proving Grounds outside Yuma, AZ back in 1970. It only rained about 3 times a year but when it did, the ground was so dry and hard that the water did not soak in and ran off everywhere causing flooding. The road from town out to the post crossed the Gila "river" which most of the time was just a dry gorge. They didn't even bother to bridge the gorge but instead built the road right across it , down into and back up out of it. One time there was an exceptionally heavy rain and of course the dry gorge became a flowing torrent. A woman tried to drive across it in a VW beetle and wound up floating and being borne down the river. She was rescued by (get this Get Smart fans), two cops in a rowboat.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on July 11, 2012, 08:42:58 PM
Gotta use what you have around.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 20, 2012, 09:53:51 PM
Someone like my tip :)


http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2012/07/20/shortcut-to-gmail-shortcuts/?tip-gmailshortcuts= (http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2012/07/20/shortcut-to-gmail-shortcuts/?tip-gmailshortcuts=)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 26, 2012, 04:20:07 PM

Cable Companies Shouldn’t Fear Google—Yet
(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/business/2012/07/5473039199_037722af82_b-660x496.jpeg)


(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120726-pfag-7kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120726-pfag-7kb)


http://www.youtube.com/user/Google?feature=g-all-lss&v=6uZVqPuq81c (http://www.youtube.com/user/Google?feature=g-all-lss&v=6uZVqPuq81c)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on July 26, 2012, 04:27:15 PM
1 GB broadband speed should be amazing. Here its already Fiber optics everywhere but the maximum speed is 32MB.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 26, 2012, 04:59:29 PM
A little surprise last night:
http://youtu.be/0LQa0aH521k (http://youtu.be/0LQa0aH521k)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: AdrianH on July 26, 2012, 05:01:59 PM
Windows 8 a 'catastrophe' for gamers.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18996377
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 26, 2012, 05:19:10 PM
Windows 8 a 'catastrophe' for gamers.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18996377

I think it isn't just gamers that are going to find the walled garden approach (like apple) of windows 8 a pain in the rear.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on July 26, 2012, 05:25:43 PM
A little surprise last night:
http://youtu.be/0LQa0aH521k (http://youtu.be/0LQa0aH521k)
Sux that we can never get to the end of that dammed rainbow to collect our little pot of gold ;D

Nice video Bob :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: AdrianH on July 26, 2012, 05:46:28 PM
Windows 8 a 'catastrophe' for gamers.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18996377

I think it isn't just gamers that are going to find the walled garden approach (like apple) of windows 8 a pain in the rear.


I suspect this could lead to the EU and Microsoft doing the tango in court yet again.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 26, 2012, 05:54:46 PM
A little surprise last night:
http://youtu.be/0LQa0aH521k (http://youtu.be/0LQa0aH521k)
Sux that we can never get to the end of that dammed rainbow to collect our little pot of gold ;D

Nice video Bob :)
Thanks, and I found that pot of gold:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=101949.msg816728#msg816728 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=101949.msg816728#msg816728)


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on July 27, 2012, 12:31:14 AM
Windows 8 a 'catastrophe' for gamers.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18996377
I was just about to post about this. Here's another link about it.

http://www.zdnet.com/valve-windows-8-is-a-catastrophe-for-pcs-7000001634/

I think that, coming from such a massively popular gaming source, that this could be the final nail in the coffin for Win 8 as far as the gaming community is concerned.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on July 27, 2012, 12:42:39 AM
Hi Dch48,

I carefully paid attention of what DavidR had to say about his appreciation of Win8 and you sort of confirming what he has said.
On the other hand, bob3160 sounds quite enthusiastic and wholeheartedly seems to have made the transition to Win8.

Well I am not quite convinced and not eager to switch.
It is the strength of this forum that we can evaluate all + & - points, and this in a very unbiased way.
Love these forums for that.

Dch48, thaks for reporting, my friend. Very informative link you provided us with,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 27, 2012, 01:13:11 AM
" Newell's opinion should be considered through a gaming lens, as Valve is a popular portal that allows customers to download games and link their accounts to the cloud through Steam."
I know that there have been some problems with Steam and avast! so maybe this same "gamer" want's us also to stop using avast! ???
Remember that the person originally writing this article isn't totally unbiased.
There are always three sides to every story:  Yours, Mine and somewhere in the middle you'll usually find the truth.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on July 27, 2012, 01:14:55 AM
I completely understand Bob's enthusiasm for Win 8 because it fits very well for the way he uses his computers and other things. For me however, it looks like a bad fit.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 27, 2012, 01:34:37 AM
I was very enthusiastic about the forthcoming windows 8 (when it was touted to be much lighter (small kernel, etc.)) having skipped Vista completely, hadn't been too impressed with win7 when released. But not really being able to do much about it, I was stuck with it on my net win7 netbook and I'm still not overly impressed with win7.

So from the initial hype I really was looking forward to win8, but the more reviews I have read the less impressed I am about it as a large screen Desktop PC OS solution.

So I may have to wait for the next incarnation of windows (win9) if there is one or take the best of a bad lot and get win7 before I get a new desktop, looks like that may be some time.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 27, 2012, 01:35:15 AM
A little music from my front porch (http://youtu.be/M_OWxakupmQ)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on July 27, 2012, 01:39:40 AM
Hi Dch48 and DavidR,

That is why I appreciate it when both sides of the coin and also the third side is being discussed. Maybe bob3160 better fits the computing that is foreseen for the average Win8 user. Well I hope win8 is not like the mythical procrustean bed and you later find your feet gonna stick out,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on July 28, 2012, 03:31:46 PM
Who has come to Jitsi from Skype? Some recommend using this instead of Skype. What is your experience?
https://jitsi.org/

polonus

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 28, 2012, 04:06:29 PM
Who has come to Jitsi from Skype? Some recommend using this instead of Skype. What is your experience?
https://jitsi.org/ (https://jitsi.org/)

polonus
Sorry Damien but this may replace Trillian (http://www.trillian.im/). It is not a replacement for Skype.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on July 29, 2012, 09:52:29 PM
jEdit ~ Built With Java, Supports 200+ Languages
Official Site: http://www.jedit.org/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 31, 2012, 10:24:25 AM
(http://windowsteamblog.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer-Blogs-Components-WeblogFiles/00-00-00-59-36-metablogapi/1588.epidemic_2D00_outside_2D00_top_2D00_1_2D00_550_5F00_thumb_5F00_07CD163A.jpg)


Looks like a nice project (http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/extremewindows/archive/2012/07/30/pdxlan-20-epidemic-custom-pc-by-jon-hansz.aspx)  ;)  Think I'll put this one on my Christmas wishlist. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on July 31, 2012, 01:13:14 PM

Looks like a nice project (http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/extremewindows/archive/2012/07/30/pdxlan-20-epidemic-custom-pc-by-jon-hansz.aspx)  ;)  Think I'll put this one on my Christmas wishlist. :)
I think you could put that one on the christmas tree :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on July 31, 2012, 01:18:30 PM

Looks like a nice project (http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/extremewindows/archive/2012/07/30/pdxlan-20-epidemic-custom-pc-by-jon-hansz.aspx)  ;)  Think I'll put this one on my Christmas wishlist. :)
I think you could put that one on the christmas tree :)

Why not put it in the fridge, no need for the fans anymore. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 31, 2012, 01:19:28 PM
The guy has got to be colour blind, or perhaps it is one of those remote control helicopter thingys.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 31, 2012, 02:38:37 PM
The guy has got to be colour blind, or perhaps it is one of those remote control helicopter thingys.
He needs all the fans to launch the computer and make it "cloud based"  :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on July 31, 2012, 02:40:57 PM
The guy has got to be colour blind, or perhaps it is one of those remote control helicopter thingys.
He needs all the fans to launch the computer and make it "cloud based"  :D

LOL ;D (Good one.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on July 31, 2012, 11:05:50 PM

Looks like a nice project (http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/extremewindows/archive/2012/07/30/pdxlan-20-epidemic-custom-pc-by-jon-hansz.aspx)  ;)  Think I'll put this one on my Christmas wishlist. :)
I think you could put that one on the christmas tree :)
No, it IS the Christmas tree.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 02, 2012, 10:02:04 PM
Interesting article, the reply isn't bad either. (http://billmullins.wordpress.com/2012/08/02/tech-thoughts-daily-net-news-august-2-2012/) :)


(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120802-lb7f-52kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120802-lb7f-52kb)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 03, 2012, 03:07:48 PM
Good Morning
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/GoodMorning.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on August 03, 2012, 03:51:34 PM
Woah nice view :o
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 04, 2012, 04:45:09 PM
Thanks Donovan. :)


If you want to get your work done faster, there's now a website with the music that will help you accomplish your task faster.
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120804-tsdj-24kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120804-tsdj-24kb)


http://www.getworkdonemusic.com/ (http://www.getworkdonemusic.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on August 04, 2012, 05:37:03 PM
Thanks Donovan. :)


If you want to get your work done faster, there's now a website with the music that will help you accomplish your task faster.

http://www.getworkdonemusic.com/ (http://www.getworkdonemusic.com/)
Doesn't support IE at the moment :(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on August 04, 2012, 05:41:59 PM
Thanks Donovan. :)


If you want to get your work done faster, there's now a website with the music that will help you accomplish your task faster.

http://www.getworkdonemusic.com/ (http://www.getworkdonemusic.com/)
Doesn't support IE at the moment :(
Code: [Select]
<!--[If IE]> <div style="text-align:center;font-size:30px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;">Aw man, you're using Internet Explorer? Sorry, this site won't work in it right now (not enough hours in a day!) -- Try using Chrome or Firefox!</div> <![endif]-->
It's hard to make a website compatible for ie DX
CSS3 support is still very low --> http://css3test.com/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 04, 2012, 05:48:18 PM
Thanks Donovan. :)


If you want to get your work done faster, there's now a website with the music that will help you accomplish your task faster.

http://www.getworkdonemusic.com/ (http://www.getworkdonemusic.com/)
Doesn't support IE at the moment :(


I got it to work but, see if this helps for an alternate way if you can't get IE to work:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-vSic0iJgyeOE1CY2pvbXJZdUk (https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-vSic0iJgyeOE1CY2pvbXJZdUk)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on August 04, 2012, 06:47:31 PM
Development For CSS4 Already Started
http://www.css3.info/css3-media-queries-becomes-official-w3c-recommendation-css4-media-queries-takes-shape/#
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 04, 2012, 08:56:24 PM
Some more music to choose from:
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120804-jsks-39kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120804-jsks-39kb)
http://www.youtube.com/lollapalooza?feature=inp-bl-lol (http://www.youtube.com/lollapalooza?feature=inp-bl-lol)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 06, 2012, 06:17:13 PM
The Earthlings Curiosity has landed. (http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/science-scope/nasas-rover-curiosity-successfully-lands-on-mars/13322)
(http://i.bnet.com/blogs/001-first-image-from-mars-01.jpg)
Congratulations NASA :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 09, 2012, 06:51:57 PM
Seed Money: Coins You Can Plant! (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leafcutterdesigns/seed-money-coins-you-can-plant)
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120809-vw8c-47kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120809-vw8c-47kb)
When my coins arrive, I'll be spending them here (https://sites.google.com/site/mlpaassociation/).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 10, 2012, 03:24:19 PM

                (http://zapp5.staticworld.net/images/article/2012/04/wifi_180-11345807.jpg)
How to Fix Your Wi-Fi Network: 7 Tips (https://www.pcworld.com/article/260524/how_to_fix_your_wifi_network_7_tips.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 12, 2012, 03:42:55 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120812-dnx8-4kb.jpg)    Best Windows security apps (http://download.cnet.com/best-windows-security-apps/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 13, 2012, 02:03:53 PM
My second new computer:
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120813-usto-41kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120813-usto-41kb)
Happy 30th Birthday Commodore 64 (http://www.pcworld.com/article/260232/tweet_from_a_commodore_64_we_do_that_and_more_to_celebrate_the_beloved_pcs_30th_birthday.html#tk.nl_ddx_h_search)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 13, 2012, 03:01:44 PM
Nice seeing the mix of technologies together, old desktop brick and modern desktop lamp.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 13, 2012, 03:26:05 PM
It is and, almost makes me want to get mine out from the attic. :)


The Olympic's might be over but the Google Olympics Doodles remain. (http://www.google.com/doodles/opening-ceremony-2012) :)
There are even a few clever ones that are interactive. 


(http://www.google.com/logos/2012/opening_ceremony-2012-hp.jpg)
                                                             Through
(http://www.google.com/logos/2012/closing-2012-hp.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 17, 2012, 12:47:47 PM
A new Toy arrived yesterday:

(http://www.google.com/nexus/a-images/tablet-n7-features-ushome-family.png)
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120817-mvgx-6kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120817-mvgx-6kb)

The first addition (http://www.avast.com/free-mobile-security)


(http://static.avast.com/web/i/screenshots/scn-free-mobile-security-menu.png)



Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on August 17, 2012, 02:33:45 PM
A new Toy arrived yesterday:
Did you receive it as a gift? Can we expect the same gift? ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 17, 2012, 03:06:57 PM
A new Toy arrived yesterday:
<snip>

I was only looking at the specs for this yesterday (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7)), looks very good, though a miniSD card slot would have been nice.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 17, 2012, 03:13:11 PM
A new Toy arrived yesterday:
<snip>

I was only looking at the specs for this yesterday (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7)), looks very good, though a miniSD card slot would have been nice.
I have to agree with you. I bought the 16 Gig model.  I'm actually waiting for the 10.1 version to be released and then I'll have my set completed.


@Tech,
No, this wasn't a present. If you want yours, you'll have to give yourself this present. (That's what I did.  :D )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 17, 2012, 03:21:31 PM
A new Toy arrived yesterday:
<snip>

I was only looking at the specs for this yesterday (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7)), looks very good, though a miniSD card slot would have been nice.
I have to agree with you. I bought the 16 Gig model.  I'm actually waiting for the 10.1 version to be released and then I'll have my set completed.
<snip>

I was also looking at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 as I'm not sure about the in between 7" screen size in use compared to the 10.1" screen size. I guess I will have to look and play with them in a store first.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on August 17, 2012, 04:30:17 PM
@Tech,
No, this wasn't a present. If you want yours, you'll have to give yourself this present. (That's what I did.  :D )
I've bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 instead :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: AdrianH on August 20, 2012, 07:15:14 AM
Windows 8 a 'catastrophe' for gamers.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18996377
I was just about to post about this. Here's another link about it.

http://www.zdnet.com/valve-windows-8-is-a-catastrophe-for-pcs-7000001634/

I think that, coming from such a massively popular gaming source, that this could be the final nail in the coffin for Win 8 as far as the gaming community is concerned.


More from ZDNET >>   http://www.zdnet.com/windows-8-belongs-on-older-pcs-like-a-fish-needs-a-bicycle-7000002747/

Quote
Windows 8 belongs on older PCs like a fish needs a bicycle

Summary: Get real! It's bad enough that you're going to have to deal with Windows 8 on new PCs, why ask for misery on your old PC? ......... (more)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on August 20, 2012, 07:33:51 AM
More from ZDNET >>   http://www.zdnet.com/windows-8-belongs-on-older-pcs-like-a-fish-needs-a-bicycle-7000002747/

Thanks for the link Adrian. I agree with almost everything Steven wrote there.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on August 20, 2012, 11:27:44 AM
While I too agree with a lot said in the article, I know from reading the author's other things that he is a dedicated Microsoft and Windows basher and a die hard Linux proponent.  Take that into consideration. In my opinion, the most reliable reporter that site has is Ed Bott.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: AdrianH on August 20, 2012, 12:18:38 PM
While I too agree with a lot said in the article, I know from reading the author's other things that he is a dedicated Microsoft and Windows basher and a die hard Linux proponent.  Take that into consideration. In my opinion, the most reliable reporter that site has is Ed Bott.

 ;D  Yes, this is true but he does make he point that so many others are realising Win8, is no way better than Win7 and is not for the average PC user.

I was chatting yesterday with a professor at a local university, he is head of the IT/ Computer Sciences courses and he reckons Win8 is *******  (insert lengthy colourful description , I can't print what he actually said) .

(Posted from a Linux desktop ) :P
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 20, 2012, 02:37:49 PM
This really is what resonates for me:

Quote from: From - Windows 8 belongs on older PCs like a fish needs a bicycle
I've been working with Windows 8 in one version or another for months now and there is simply nothing about it that would make me recommend it over Windows 7 or XP for that matter.
<snip>
Here's the real point. Most people upgrade their operating system only when they get something better from it and there's nothing significantly better about Windows 8.

I have been saying this for a very long time (I know Bob I haven't used it), where is the killer feature/function that would make people/me upgrade and I'm still waiting to hear of that. The more I read the less I want to spend my money on it as I don't see the benefits for a desktop user.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 20, 2012, 04:33:31 PM
Quote
The more I read the less I want to spend my money on it as I don't see the benefits for a desktop user.
I haven't been reading about it, I've been using it for almost a year.
I've already switched 2 laptops over to windows 8 and have no complaints and am planning to convert 2 desktops today.


Sometimes actions do speak louder than words. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 20, 2012, 05:16:28 PM
You miss out or selectively quote, takes it out of context.

Quote from: DavidR
I have been saying this for a very long time (I know Bob I haven't used it), where is the killer feature/function that would make people/me upgrade and I'm still waiting to hear of that. The more I read the less I want to spend my money on it as I don't see the benefits for a desktop user.

That is why I haven't updated this system From XP, Vista was a failure, Win7 better, but still no killer feature that I don't have and need in my existing OS.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 20, 2012, 05:17:45 PM
A new Toy arrived yesterday:
<snip>

I was only looking at the specs for this yesterday (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_7)), looks very good, though a miniSD card slot would have been nice.
I have to agree with you. I bought the 16 Gig model.  I'm actually waiting for the 10.1 version to be released and then I'll have my set completed.
<snip>

I was also looking at the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 as I'm not sure about the in between 7" screen size in use compared to the 10.1" screen size. I guess I will have to look and play with them in a store first.
Google's Nexus 7 tablet gets an all-in-one toolkit (http://www.tgdaily.com/mobility-features/65533-googles-nexus-7-tablet-gets-an-all-in-one-toolkit)
(http://www.xda-developers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Snap_2012.08.07_22h48m31s_002_.png?139d23)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on August 20, 2012, 06:43:25 PM
Wishing when will be the time of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10 :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 21, 2012, 12:41:45 AM
A little bit of Rain (http://youtu.be/16cOcUbqtcA)
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120820-bkxw-23kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120820-bkxw-23kb)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on August 21, 2012, 12:56:25 AM
Hi bob3160,

Your Brussel sprouts are ruined now, I guess  ;D

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on August 22, 2012, 12:42:22 AM
OUR SOLAR SYSTEM in CSS3

http://neography.com/experiment/circles/solarsystem/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 23, 2012, 02:00:51 AM

Modern medicine is always interesting to me since Alice wouldn't be here without it.  :)
(Come to think of it, neither would I.)

My cyborg sister: When life-saving gadgets break down (http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57487897-1/my-cyborg-sister-when-life-saving-gadgets-break-down/?tag=nl.e497)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on August 24, 2012, 11:56:30 PM
Khan Academy
Videos, Lessons, Social, And Points Make A Student's Learning More Fun

(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/Donovansrb10/khanacademy.png)

http://www.khanacademy.org/

Give it a try! :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 26, 2012, 12:08:17 AM
A Keyboard that loves to be Washed
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/Avast%20Forum/logitech-k310-straight-down.jpg)
http://youtu.be/_H_DFeMZHng (http://youtu.be/_H_DFeMZHng)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 31, 2012, 02:06:53 AM
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17xhl1us770ysjpg/original.jpg)


How Secure Are You Online: The Checklist (http://lifehacker.com/5938980/how-secure-are-you-online-the-checklist?utm_source=Lifehacker+Newsletter&utm_campaign=746894231b-UA-142218-1&utm_medium=email)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 31, 2012, 11:53:05 AM
Personally this test for 'bare minimum browser security' fails for avast users as it suggests using HTTPS Everywhere, which effectively lowers your protection in avast as the web shield doesn't monitor https traffic. So I feel https should never be forced and only used when the page/link is genuinely meant to be https.

I also don't see a healthy dose of common sense and scepticism on the part of the user.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 31, 2012, 02:56:10 PM

@David
There are probably a few other points in that article that we don't agree with.
We are also smart enough to use avast!.
There are still many people out there, who either use no AV protection or think
that their 15 day trial that came with their 1 year old computer is still protecting them.
I run into this every time I address an audience.  :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 31, 2012, 03:40:17 PM
For the most part much of it is common sense, but we all know that it seems to be in short supply now.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 31, 2012, 04:00:03 PM
The avast! Free Mobile Security passes 10 Million
http://my.opera.com/bob3160/blog/ (http://my.opera.com/bob3160/blog/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: iroc9555 on September 09, 2012, 01:42:03 AM
                                                                   WANTED

Ok We got the voice behind Avast! in Spanish. Her name is Joanna Rubio.

http://blogs.lainformacion.com/futuretech/2012/09/07/chica-del-antivirus/

Now we are looking for her accomplices in English or any other language. Any information leading to their locations will be appreciated.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 09, 2012, 02:06:55 AM
                                                                   WANTED

Ok We got the voice behind Avast! in Spanish. Her name is Joanna Rubio.

http://blogs.lainformacion.com/futuretech/2012/09/07/chica-del-antivirus/ (http://blogs.lainformacion.com/futuretech/2012/09/07/chica-del-antivirus/)

Now we are looking for her accomplices in English or any other language. Any information leading to their locations will be appreciated.
Does this help ???
https://blog.avast.com/2011/04/29/californian-woman-follows-dream-to-become-new-avast-voice/ (https://blog.avast.com/2011/04/29/californian-woman-follows-dream-to-become-new-avast-voice/)


http://www.voices.com/people/aubreyanthony (http://www.voices.com/people/aubreyanthony)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: iroc9555 on September 09, 2012, 04:15:47 PM
Thanks Bob3160.

Does this help ???
https://blog.avast.com/2011/04/29/californian-woman-follows-dream-to-become-new-avast-voice/ (https://blog.avast.com/2011/04/29/californian-woman-follows-dream-to-become-new-avast-voice/)


http://www.voices.com/people/aubreyanthony (http://www.voices.com/people/aubreyanthony)

hmmm... Looking for a video where she actually says something like “Avast! virus database has been updated”. May be too much to ask.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 09, 2012, 04:42:34 PM
Thanks Bob3160.

Does this help ???
https://blog.avast.com/2011/04/29/californian-woman-follows-dream-to-become-new-avast-voice/ (https://blog.avast.com/2011/04/29/californian-woman-follows-dream-to-become-new-avast-voice/)


http://www.voices.com/people/aubreyanthony (http://www.voices.com/people/aubreyanthony)

hmmm... Looking for a video where she actually says something like “Avast! virus database has been updated”. May be too much to ask.
I hear her do that usually several times a day.  :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 09, 2012, 04:49:39 PM
Curiosity once killed a (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120909-2fre-11kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120909-2fre-11kb)


This Curiosity is exploring (http://asset0.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/09/08/mark.jpg)


More info at: http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57508910-76/curious-about-curiosity-heres-the-latest-from-mars/ (http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57508910-76/curious-about-curiosity-heres-the-latest-from-mars/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 13, 2012, 02:15:15 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120913-kbem-3kb.jpg) (http://memolane.com/bob3160)
(click image to view site)

I was just reminded that 3 years ago,
Alice and I made our first trip to the
beautiful city of Prague (Praha)
http://memolane.com/bob3160?utm_source=memomail-v1&utm_medium=lane#time=1252863146 (http://memolane.com/bob3160?utm_source=memomail-v1&utm_medium=lane#time=1252863146)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 16, 2012, 05:23:30 PM
Have you ever wondered what fonts are available in your system ?
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120916-i5k4-100kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120916-i5k4-100kb)


Wonder no more with FontViewOK v3.51 (http://www.majorgeeks.com/FontViewOK_d6996.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on September 18, 2012, 05:32:04 PM
[Tip] How to Copy Text from a Dialog Box Quickly in Windows?
http://www.askvg.com/tip-how-to-copy-text-from-a-dialog-box-quickly-in-windows
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 19, 2012, 12:09:42 PM
How to Remove Redirection to prevent click tracking while using Google Search (http://webtrickz.com/how-to-remove-redirection-to-prevent-click-tracking-while-using-google-search/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Webtrickz+%28WebTrickz%29)


For Chrome and Firefox


(Restart your browser for this to become effective.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 19, 2012, 12:19:48 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120919-psxp-10kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120919-psxp-10kb)
Microsoft's SkyDrive (https://skydrive.live.com/) now has a recycle Bin
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 27, 2012, 02:33:38 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20120927-umlx-16kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20120927-umlx-16kb)
I can remember visiting this Miniture Wonderland when I was still a little boy some 60+ years ago.
Just as I've grown, so has the Wonderland:
http://youtu.be/ACkmg3Y64_s (http://youtu.be/ACkmg3Y64_s)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 03, 2012, 04:25:53 AM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20121003-nbck-99kb.jpg)
How many years will it take before my trunk becomes as wide as the trunk of this Giant Sequoia ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on October 03, 2012, 10:14:09 AM
Quote
How many years will it take before my trunk becomes as wide as the trunk of this Giant Sequoia
Hopefully, about another 1.000 years.   ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 13, 2012, 02:40:19 PM
Want or need to hide your IP address ???


(https://sourceforge.net/p/whonix/screenshot/135.png) might be the answer you've been looking for.



Whonix (http://sourceforge.net/p/whonix/wiki/Home/) (called TorBOX or aos in past) is an anonymous general purpose operating system based on Virtual Box, Debian GNU/Linux and Tor.
By Whonix design, IP and DNS leaks are impossible. Not even malware with root rights can find out the user's real IP/location.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 16, 2012, 09:30:48 PM

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/_ekK5j6Oa7s/2.jpg) (http://youtu.be/_ekK5j6Oa7s)
http://youtu.be/_ekK5j6Oa7s (http://youtu.be/_ekK5j6Oa7s)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on October 18, 2012, 07:23:45 AM
(http://www.zemana.com/images/video/450x273/zemana_bbc_450x273.jpg)

Interesting BBC click episode  :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUGTlVSefeo
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 18, 2012, 09:55:46 AM
A bit old considering it was posted in Feb.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 24, 2012, 03:58:40 PM
Good Morning from Meadow Lake NM (http://goo.gl/maps/P0Mjq)
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20121024-2r4e-60kb.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on October 24, 2012, 04:10:17 PM
Hi bob3160,

Always an impressive sight, the sun never fails to be impressive sunrise....

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 24, 2012, 04:39:27 PM
Hi bob3160,

Always an impressive sight, the sun never fails to be impressive sunrise....

I'm more of a sunsets man, sunrise too darn early now (being a bit of a night owl), unless a visit to the loo coincides with daybreak ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 24, 2012, 04:47:42 PM
Hi bob3160,

Always an impressive sight, the sun never fails to be impressive sunrise....

I'm more of a sunsets man, sunrise too darn early now (being a bit of a night owl), unless a visit to the loo coincides with daybreak ;D
Here's last night Sunset :)
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20121024-adul-55kb.jpg)

I should have been outside about 10 Min. earlier........


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 28, 2012, 05:33:00 PM
MemoLane (http://memolane.com/)
Is any one else using this program ???
My Memories go back (http://memolane.com/bob3160#time=1287242) for quite a while:
http://memolane.com/bob3160 (http://memolane.com/bob3160)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 31, 2012, 02:50:29 PM
Do you know how to report a computer crime? Or even who you would report it to?
If not, then maybe this will help:
http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/10/31/how-to-report-a-computer-crime-unauthorised-email-account-access/ (http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/10/31/how-to-report-a-computer-crime-unauthorised-email-account-access/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 31, 2012, 03:44:10 PM
Google Chrome Remote Desktop no longer beta
Get the app from the Chrome Webstore:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chrome-remote-desktop/gbchcmhmhahfdphkhkmpfmihenigjmpp (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chrome-remote-desktop/gbchcmhmhahfdphkhkmpfmihenigjmpp)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on November 03, 2012, 01:43:11 AM
13 Gadgets to Prepare You for a Natural Disaster

https://mashable.com/2012/11/02/tech-for-disasters
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 04, 2012, 02:32:12 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20121104-i15v-87kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20121104-i15v-87kb)


The software must be downloaded and *activated* before 6th November to get it for FREE (http://www.urexsoft.com/giveaway/halloween-2012.html)
(No add on's, no hidden tricks.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on November 04, 2012, 02:45:53 PM
Hi folks,

Let us all thank bob3160 for this thread that reads as a real treasure house,
Thank you bob3160,

Damian
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: SpeedyPC on November 04, 2012, 02:47:15 PM
Hi folks,

Let us all thank bob3160 for this thread that reads as a real treasure house,
Thank you bob3160,

Damian

+1 Amen Brother to Bob the builder ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on November 04, 2012, 02:50:41 PM
+1 Amen Brother to Bob the builder ;D

LOL ;D 8)

BSF, thanks Bob. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on November 04, 2012, 03:08:39 PM
SmartDeblur

(http://www.softwarecrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Sample-300x149.png)

https://github.com/Y-Vladimir/SmartDeblur
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on November 04, 2012, 03:11:09 PM
Giveaways


O&O DiskImage 6 Professional


http://www.oo-software.com/de/special/ct

O&O AutoBackup

http://www.oo-software.com/en/special/598tap
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 04, 2012, 03:50:32 PM
Thanks :)



(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20121104-owvi-50kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20121104-owvi-50kb)
TweekMe! (http://pxc-coding.com/)
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20121104-843a-45kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20121104-843a-45kb)


To avoid the AOL Toolbar, uncheck all of the present options.
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20121104-m2kr-34kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20121104-m2kr-34kb)
Once that's done, this is what will be installed: (I requested the Desktop Icon)
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20121104-mziv-31kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20121104-mziv-31kb)
When statring the program, you'll be asked to give it admin. rights and to create a system restore point.
Have fun and tweek away. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on November 05, 2012, 12:21:22 AM
The government is scared of this iphone app called Silent Circle

https://silentcircle.com

(http://s3-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/10/9/13/enhanced-buzz-wide-8355-1349803944-6.jpg)

Quote:

Lately, Mike Janke has been getting what he calls the “hairy eyeball” from international government agencies. The 44-year-old former Navy SEAL commando, together with two of the world’s most renowned cryptographers, was always bound to ruffle some high-level feathers with his new project—a surveillance-resistant communications platform that makes complex encryption so simple your grandma can use it.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/tommywilhelm/why-is-the-government-afraid-of-this-iphone-app

http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2012/10/silent_circle_mike_janke_s_iphone_app_makes_encryption_easy_governments.single.html


How it works

http://youtu.be/yJpCW3DOmiY
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 10, 2012, 04:35:55 PM
(http://asset2.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/11/09/intel-tiny-desktop-expanded-2.jpg)


4.5" Desktop Computer (http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-57547955-75/intels-tiny-desktop-pc-for-diyers-coming-this-month/)  for the Do-it-yourselfer coming soon.

Processor: 1.8GHz Intel Core i3 3217U power-efficient Ivy Bridge processor
Chipset: Intel QS77 Express Chipset
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Ports: Dual HDMI Ports, USB 2.0
Network: Integrated Intel 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Slots: 1 full (supporting mSATA) and 1 half-length mini-PCIe slots
Memory: support for Dual-channel DDR3; 1600/1333/1066 MHz.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 11, 2012, 07:58:51 PM
(http://puu.sh/1p4D0)

Here is a small screensaver that I put togeth some years ago from a picture I took while we where in Alaska. (Sounds included) (does not need to be installed)
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-vSic0iJgyeaXN4ZzNfajB6QzQ (https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-vSic0iJgyeaXN4ZzNfajB6QzQ)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 13, 2012, 11:42:04 PM
Since I don't have a touch screen for my Windows 8 systems,
I'm hoping this will make it easier to navigate:
(http://content.screencast.com/users/bob3160/folders/Snagit/media/2ce62850-7b41-4fbb-bdd5-72dfa0e9f382/11.13.2012-15.40.png)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/m2H0DTXBF9CQVQ/ref=ent_fb_link (http://www.amazon.com/gp/mpd/permalink/m2H0DTXBF9CQVQ/ref=ent_fb_link)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Mayflower on November 14, 2012, 11:10:56 AM

Wuala Secure Cloud Storage 5 GB Free

http://www.wuala.com/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 16, 2012, 02:50:46 PM
(http://asset3.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/11/15/example-apps.jpg)


Play with Firefox OS in your desktop Firefox (http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-57550789-12/play-with-firefox-os-in-your-desktop-firefox/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 16, 2012, 03:01:47 PM

(http://puu.sh/1qNCL) (http://workshop.chromeexperiments.com/stars/)
Google Launches Stunning ’100,000 Stars’ Chrome Experiment (http://workshop.chromeexperiments.com/stars/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: iroc9555 on November 18, 2012, 11:57:34 PM
OK, ok... I am a  buff of anything to do with syfi space movies; Buck Rogers, Star Trek, Star War and others. It does not matter how childish it may sound, at my age, but we can not deny what they have given us in real life.

Top 10 'Star Trek' Technologies that Actually Came True.
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/10-star-trek-technologies.htm#page=0
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on November 19, 2012, 01:33:41 AM
Yes, but there is one Star Trek gadget we don't need.  The thing McCoy used to seal wounds. Just imagine somebody sealing your butt closed just for kicks.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: iroc9555 on November 19, 2012, 01:46:13 AM
Yes, but there is one Star Trek gadget we don't need.  The thing McCoy used to seal wounds. Just imagine somebody sealing your butt closed just for kicks.

Kids, Kids....  :o  They can also use thread and needle and it is more painful.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 19, 2012, 03:25:34 PM
Something new from Comodo:
IceDragon (http://www.comodo.com/home/browsers-toolbars/icedragon-browser.php?key5sk1=974574212f5af02a66e0bc0204d0406c99037db0&key5sk2=2128&key5sk3=1353334504000&key5sk4=2742&key5sk5=1353334563000&key5sk6=2742&key5sk7=1353334609000&key6sk1=&key6sk2=CH230127164&key6sk3=40&key6sk4=en-us&key6sk5=US&key6sk6=0&key6sk7=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.comodo.com%2F&key6sk8=11531&key6sk9=1600900&key6sk10=true&key6sk11=0c513c7d4d4fff5ff742f1d9fb81deed734c48bf&key6sk12=2034&key7sk1=2&key7sk2=19&key1sk1=dt&key1sk2=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.comodo.com%2F): A faster, more secure version of Firefox

(I'm not using it just passing along the information.)
Reviews appreciated. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: midnight on November 19, 2012, 03:35:20 PM
Something new from Comodo:
IceDragon (http://www.comodo.com/home/browsers-toolbars/icedragon-browser.php?key5sk1=974574212f5af02a66e0bc0204d0406c99037db0&key5sk2=2128&key5sk3=1353334504000&key5sk4=2742&key5sk5=1353334563000&key5sk6=2742&key5sk7=1353334609000&key6sk1=&key6sk2=CH230127164&key6sk3=40&key6sk4=en-us&key6sk5=US&key6sk6=0&key6sk7=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.comodo.com%2F&key6sk8=11531&key6sk9=1600900&key6sk10=true&key6sk11=0c513c7d4d4fff5ff742f1d9fb81deed734c48bf&key6sk12=2034&key7sk1=2&key7sk2=19&key1sk1=dt&key1sk2=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.comodo.com%2F): A faster, more secure version of Firefox

(I'm not using it just passing along the information.)
Reviews appreciated. :)

You know that I now have to download this?  Can't resist.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 19, 2012, 03:41:34 PM
Something new from Comodo:
IceDragon (http://www.comodo.com/home/browsers-toolbars/icedragon-browser.php?key5sk1=974574212f5af02a66e0bc0204d0406c99037db0&key5sk2=2128&key5sk3=1353334504000&key5sk4=2742&key5sk5=1353334563000&key5sk6=2742&key5sk7=1353334609000&key6sk1=&key6sk2=CH230127164&key6sk3=40&key6sk4=en-us&key6sk5=US&key6sk6=0&key6sk7=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.comodo.com%2F&key6sk8=11531&key6sk9=1600900&key6sk10=true&key6sk11=0c513c7d4d4fff5ff742f1d9fb81deed734c48bf&key6sk12=2034&key7sk1=2&key7sk2=19&key1sk1=dt&key1sk2=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.comodo.com%2F): A faster, more secure version of Firefox

(I'm not using it just passing along the information.)
Reviews appreciated. :)

You know that I now have to download this?  Can't resist.  :)
That's why you always keep running into problems.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on November 19, 2012, 03:45:01 PM
(I'm not using it just passing along the information.)
Reviews appreciated. :)

Thanks, but I pass. ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: midnight on November 19, 2012, 03:47:19 PM
It runs faster than Firefox but don't really like it so will uninstall now.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 20, 2012, 04:28:55 PM

(http://www.jetScreenshot.com/demo/20121120-j66-22kb.jpg) (https://www.pcworld.com/article/2015064/us-teens-lead-the-way-for-shady-risky-online-behavior.html)
US teens lead the way for shady, risky online behavior (https://www.pcworld.com/article/2015064/us-teens-lead-the-way-for-shady-risky-online-behavior.html)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 21, 2012, 02:40:17 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20121121-yfcj-9kb.jpg) (http://youtu.be/3SPs7DPwJx0)
http://youtu.be/3SPs7DPwJx0 (http://youtu.be/3SPs7DPwJx0)


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 21, 2012, 09:55:31 PM
Interesting: Spark
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20121121-5re2-17kb.jpg) (http://kck.st/RAc4Ds)

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/12370545 (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/12370545)
To learn more about this take a look at:
http://kck.st/RAc4Ds (http://kck.st/RAc4Ds)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 21, 2012, 11:20:39 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20121121-xceo-18kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20121121-xceo-18kb)
Google Now (http://www.google.com/landing/now/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on November 22, 2012, 05:51:44 AM
My new Nexus 7 is supposed to have Google Now. It says just hold the home button down and swipe up but all I get by doing that is Google search.

Never mind, I do have it, I just had to hit the little menu button that was hidden by the keyboard and found that it was turned off.  Now it works.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 22, 2012, 06:39:28 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20121122-c8uk-155kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20121122-c8uk-155kb)


All My Faves is ready for Black Friday and Cyber Mon. (http://holidays.allmyfaves.com/?utm_source=newsletternov12&utm_medium=email&utm_content=blackfridaytop&utm_campaign=newsletterblackfriday)


If you want to spend save some money, take a look at how they've set up their search engine for this occasion.


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 22, 2012, 08:00:37 PM

(http://www.wififreespot.com/images/Wi-Fi-FreeSpotg.gif)When you spend a lot of time on the road like I do, finding WiFi hotspots can sometimes come in handy.
The following website is a great source in helping me do that:
http://www.wififreespot.com/ (http://www.wififreespot.com/)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 23, 2012, 04:19:13 PM
High Tech Toys for "Mature" Boys
Here are a couple of additions I've picked up during the last few month:
(http://www.logitech.com/assets/33483/3/wireless-solar-keyboared-k750.png) A Logitech Wireless Solar keyboard Model #K750
Details: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboards/k750-keyboard (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboards/k750-keyboard)
It certainly beats typing on the laptop keyboard and no more batteries required. :)


(http://www.logitech.com/assets/46159/t650-wireless-rechargeable-touchpad.png)
A Logitech Wireless Rechargeable Touch Pad for Windows 8
Next best thing to having a Touch Screen which my Dell Inspiron 17R
doesn't have. As I get more familiar with it, I'll probably eliminate the mouse also.


(http://ak1.ostkcdn.com/images/products/etilize/images/250/1020355451.jpg)
My Logitech M185  Wirelss Mouse
Whats really nice is that all 3 of these use a Unifying Receiver.
I plug this little receiver into the pass through USB port on my
Laptop Fan so that I'm actually only using 1 USB port for 4 Toys.
Please don't look at the prices on the Logitech site since that's not
where I do my shopping.
I may like their products but, there are better price available.
All you have to do is "Google It"  :)


I almost forgot, I also have one of these:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/311-kK4SQ4L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Logitech Z305 USB Laptop Speakers which come in very handy when I'm doing a
Presentation for a Computer Club or another group of computer users where they
don't have a sound system. This speakers projects very well considering how
compact it is and will fill a fairly large room with sound.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 28, 2012, 11:02:23 PM
Another toy for this growing (older) boy.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eY_DDiBq5fc/ULaFb1t8SbI/AAAAAAAAN9w/EuL9UOl2IR0/s1152/SAM_0009.JPG) (https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9XDzArulM9jlqc4lTYSJfNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=email)

I was testing the Panorama feature of my new Samsung WB150F camera (http://www.samsung.com/us/photography/digital-cameras/EC-WB150FBPBUS). ( I paid considerably less. :) )
It should make the pictures I take on my upcoming Arizona Presentation Tour (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg865314#msg865314) much nicer and easier to pass along.



Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on November 28, 2012, 11:06:00 PM
Another toy for this growing (older) boy.
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-eY_DDiBq5fc/ULaFb1t8SbI/AAAAAAAAN9w/EuL9UOl2IR0/s1152/SAM_0009.JPG) (https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9XDzArulM9jlqc4lTYSJfNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=email)

I was testing the Panorama feature of my new Samsung WB150F camera (http://www.samsung.com/us/photography/digital-cameras/EC-WB150FBPBUS). ( I paid considerably less. :) )
It should make the pictures I take on my upcoming Arizona Presentation Tour (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg865314#msg865314) much nicer and easier to pass along.


A good thing about living in a place like that is that if Godzilla ever attacks, you'd see him coming from a LONG ways away.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on November 28, 2012, 11:08:25 PM
A good thing about living in a place like that is that if Godzilla ever attacks, you'd see him coming from a LONG ways away.  ;D

ROFL ;D 8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 28, 2012, 11:25:55 PM
Another toy for this growing (older) boy.
<snip image>

I was testing the Panorama feature of my new Samsung WB150F camera (http://www.samsung.com/us/photography/digital-cameras/EC-WB150FBPBUS). ( I paid considerably less. :) )
It should make the pictures I take on my upcoming Arizona Presentation Tour (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg865314#msg865314) much nicer and easier to pass along.



Nice, doesn't do a bad job of stitching the image together. However the one I'm waiting on is the Samsung EK-GC100 Galaxy Camera; Android Jelly Bean 4.1, 4,8" touch screen, 1.4Ghz Quad-core CPU and 21xoptical zoom. As some reviews say it is like a Samsung Galaxy S3 phone with a proper camera function.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/6070/samsung-galaxy-camera-ek-gc100-android-wi-fi-compact-camera-review (http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/6070/samsung-galaxy-camera-ek-gc100-android-wi-fi-compact-camera-review)
http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/consumer/mobile/mobile-phones/galaxy-camera/EK-GC100ZWATGY (http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/consumer/mobile/mobile-phones/galaxy-camera/EK-GC100ZWATGY)

Looks like it will be expensive (more that your one Bob) but strangely they reckon it will be less than the Samsung Galaxy S3 phone.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on November 28, 2012, 11:30:22 PM
A good thing about living in a place like that is that if Godzilla ever attacks, you'd see him coming from a LONG ways away.  ;D

ROFL ;D 8)
OMG! He hee hee, how you say it?  GODZILLA, no less!  No problem there!  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 29, 2012, 03:34:13 PM

(http://www.jetScreenshot.com/demo/20121129-s55-10kb.jpg)
If you're using Gmail, here's a great tip:


To use Reply or Partially Reply, that is the question ???
Reply sends back the entire message and all previous messages (Chain) which can get very confusing. (I Know....)
The choice is yours and it's very simple:
http://gizmodo.com/5963768/the-best-secret-gmail-feature-is-hiding-in-plain-sight (http://gizmodo.com/5963768/the-best-secret-gmail-feature-is-hiding-in-plain-sight)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 01, 2012, 02:59:31 AM

(http://www.jetScreenshot.com/demo/20121130-spl-38kb.jpg)
The Browser You Loved To Hate - Do You Know This Guy ??? (http://browseryoulovedtohate.com/post/36807433541/do-you-know-this-guy)

( The music isn't bad either! )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on December 01, 2012, 04:24:54 AM
However the one I'm waiting on is the Samsung EK-GC100 Galaxy Camera; Android Jelly Bean 4.1, 4,8" touch screen, 1.4Ghz Quad-core CPU and 21xoptical zoom. As some reviews say it is like a Samsung Galaxy S3 phone with a proper camera function.

Looks like it will be expensive (more that your one Bob) but strangely they reckon it will be less than the Samsung Galaxy S3 phone.
The Samsung EK-GC100 Galaxy Camera will be somewhere in the region of $1500 AUD/$ 976 GBP David and the image quality is quite poor from the reviews I've read, especially for the price your paying, jeez you could have a topline camera for that price.

I've not long ago acquired one of these http://www.dpreview.com/news/2011/8/24/sonynex7overview through my wheelin an dealin ( Impounded shipping container auctions ) and can thoroughly recommend it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 01, 2012, 01:10:43 PM
I have seen a review already (Pocket-lint) and the quality of the images weren't that bad for what is a compact camera (with a 21 X optical zoom), as the review said its like a Samsung Galaxy S3 phone with a much better camera function and they were saying it is likely to be cheaper than a sim free S3.

I doubt I will actually be buying one as I already have a Fuji FinePix 770 EXR, very small and 20 X optical zoom and smart digital zoom to 40 X and beyond if really fine quality isn't an issue.

Unfortunately even if the Sony NEX-7 were the best camera in the world and the review looks good, I wouldn't buy one. Every since the Sony Rootkit saga I vowed never to buy another piece of Sony equipment. So far I have kept that vow and boy do Sony make a lot of stuff.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on December 01, 2012, 02:19:21 PM
Every since the Sony Rootkit saga I vowed never to buy another piece of Sony equipment. So far I have kept that vow and boy do Sony make a lot of stuff.
You would probably find many Sony parts in your Fuji ;) most of the Japanese electrical componant companies and many others around the world pool there parts from Mitsubishi electrics and Sony.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 01, 2012, 03:18:37 PM
Different story, what I don't know and all that. I have yet to get a blu-ray player and aside from I currently have no requirement for one, Sony were one of the players (no pun intended) that in developing it. I quite liked some of the old Sony-Erickson phones but wouldn't buy one, anything with Sony branding on it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on December 02, 2012, 06:24:44 AM
However the one I'm waiting on is the Samsung EK-GC100 Galaxy Camera; Android Jelly Bean 4.1, 4,8" touch screen, 1.4Ghz Quad-core CPU and 21xoptical zoom. As some reviews say it is like a Samsung Galaxy S3 phone with a proper camera function.

Looks like it will be expensive (more that your one Bob) but strangely they reckon it will be less than the Samsung Galaxy S3 phone.
The Samsung EK-GC100 Galaxy Camera will be somewhere in the region of $1500 AUD/$ 976 GBP David and the image quality is quite poor from the reviews I've read, especially for the price your paying, jeez you could have a topline camera for that price.
Update to those prices I found on the Galaxy Camera $599AUD/390.51GBP, a lot more respectable http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/mobile-phone/galaxy-camera/galaxy-camera-fixed-lens-type/EK-GC100ZWAXSA-features
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 02, 2012, 12:25:10 PM
That is much more reasonable, though unless Father Christmas pays an unexpected visit it will be some time before I get one.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 05, 2012, 03:17:22 PM

Anti-Virus Products Fail to Guard Against New Attacks (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2412859,00.asp)
"Enterprise security has drawn an imaginary line with its anti-virus solutions, but the reality is that every single newly created virus subverts these solutions without challenge," Imperva CTO Amichai Shulman said in a statement. "We cannot continue to invest billions of dollars into anti-virus solutions that provide the illusion of security, especially when freeware solutions outperform paid subscriptions."
In fact, Imperva found that two free anti-virus solutions—Avast and Emsisoft—were on the short list of tested products that "provided protection" from emerging IT security threats."
Another case of FREE outperforming paid. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 05, 2012, 03:24:29 PM
In fact, Imperva found that two free anti-virus solutions—Avast and Emsisoft—were on the short list of tested products that "provided protection" from emerging IT security threats.

Thanks Bob, using both for a long time... ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 05, 2012, 04:18:02 PM
In fact, Imperva found that two free anti-virus solutions—Avast and Emsisoft—were on the short list of tested products that "provided protection" from emerging IT security threats.

Thanks Bob, using both for a long time... ;)
2 AV programs ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 05, 2012, 04:23:04 PM
2 AV programs ???

Well, in fact 3, as EAM uses 2 engines (its own and Bitdefender). But EAM is installed as on demand scanner only. ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 06, 2012, 01:35:10 PM

(http://www.jetScreenshot.com/demo/20121206-x30-26kb.jpg)
How to measure your true Internet speed (https://windowssecrets.com/top-story/how-to-measure-your-true-internet-speed/)
"Curious about your Internet speed?
Most Internet service providers (ISPs) offer some sort of throughput test tool on their sites —
just click, and you’ll get a couple of often-impressive numbers."
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 10, 2012, 07:29:58 PM
Avast - hard at work and hard at play. (https://blog.avast.com/2012/12/10/are-we-hard-workers-yes-but-sometimes-we-need-a-break/) :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 10, 2012, 09:53:00 PM
(http://www.jetScreenshot.com/demo/20121210-722-3kb.jpg)
A comprehensive tutorial on:
How to use Get started using Google Drive for document sharing (http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/google-in-the-enterprise/get-started-using-google-drive-for-document-sharing/1688?tag=nl.e064&s_cid=e064)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 19, 2012, 12:19:17 AM

(http://asset3.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/12/17/tech_0409_instagram_270x203.jpg)
Instagram says it now has the right to sell your photos. (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57559710-38/instagram-says-it-now-has-the-right-to-sell-your-photos/?tag=nl.e497&s_cid=e497)

(And if you don't opt out of this by deleting your Instagram account by January 16, you can't opt out of it afterward.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on December 19, 2012, 01:02:43 AM
Hi bob3160,

If you read the article latest update they backed down from their initial standpoint because of the public outcry. Best policy always is to vote through your wallet. It is the only policy that works and commerce will listen to...

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 19, 2012, 01:11:07 AM
Well isn't this the same with facebook, what you put on there belongs to them ?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 19, 2012, 01:16:14 AM
Hi bob3160,

If you read the article latest update they backed down from their initial standpoint because of the public outcry. Best policy always is to vote through your wallet. It is the only policy that works and commerce will listen to...

polonus
For how long ??? Eventually they'll institute it.  :(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 23, 2012, 02:13:19 PM

(http://www.jetScreenshot.com/demo/20121223-717-19kb.jpg)
Advanced Electronics Cooling Technology (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Hm5fXj-hUpk)

GE's Dual Piezoelectric Cooling Jets ( DCJ )


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 25, 2012, 01:16:28 AM

(http://www.jetScreenshot.com/demo/20121224-31v-16kb.jpg)
Use your Android phone as a Wireless Mouse or Keyboard (http://webtrickz.com/use-your-android-phone-as-a-wireless-mouse-or-keyboard/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Webtrickz+%28WebTrickz%29)
(http://www.jetScreenshot.com/demo/20121224-9y4-27kb.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 28, 2012, 03:09:56 PM

(http://www.lockergnome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/safe-downloading-tips.jpg)

How to Remove Incredibar and IB Installer (http://www.lockergnome.com/decisions/2012/12/24/the-nuisance-that-is-incredibar-and-ib-installer/)

(Don't forget to look at the comment. :) )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on January 04, 2013, 05:01:31 PM
France’s second-largest ISP deploys ad blocking via firmware update
http://arstechnica.com/business/2013/01/frances-second-largest-isp-deploys-ad-blocking-via-firmware-update/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 06, 2013, 12:50:06 AM
Top 10 Windows apps of 2012 (http://download.cnet.com/Windows-Top-10-of-2012/)
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130105-omxa-13kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20130105-omxa-13kb)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 09, 2013, 02:51:00 AM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130109-vtlf-39kb.jpg) (http://www.kickstarter.com/year/2012?utm_campaign=Jan082013&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter)


(There are 2 that I supported. One was funded and the other didn't make it's goal.)
I've already received my plantable coins which will be planted at the MLPAA (https://sites.google.com/site/mlpaassociation/) property when the weather permits
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 11, 2013, 02:01:51 AM

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/Heathkit_Oscilloscope_OM-2.jpg/170px-Heathkit_Oscilloscope_OM-2.jpg)

Many years ago, I built my own TV and a lot of testing equipment by using the instructions and part obtained from Heathkit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heathkit).
Now, Gigabyte wants you to build your own all-in-one PC (https://www.pcworld.com/article/2024549/gigabyte-wants-you-to-build-your-own-all-in-one.html).


(http://images.techhive.com/images/article/2013/01/gigabyte-mini-itx-100020708-large.jpg)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: schmidthouse on January 11, 2013, 05:31:53 PM
RANSOMWARE ANYWHERE!

http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/85677/Ransomware-attacks-reported

Just down the block. ;D ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on January 13, 2013, 02:36:59 PM
Powered by Google Docs, watch your downloads before downloading. Example: https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http://webscripts.softpedia.com/scriptDownload/SimpleSiteAudit-Download-75269.html
and https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http://www.exeinfo.antserve.com/exeinfope.zip&embedded=false&chrome=false&dov=2

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 13, 2013, 05:12:58 PM
Powered by Google Docs, watch your downloads before downloading. Example: https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http://webscripts.softpedia.com/scriptDownload/SimpleSiteAudit-Download-75269.html (https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http://webscripts.softpedia.com/scriptDownload/SimpleSiteAudit-Download-75269.html)
and https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http://www.exeinfo.antserve.com/exeinfope.zip&embedded=false&chrome=false&dov=2 (https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http://www.exeinfo.antserve.com/exeinfope.zip&embedded=false&chrome=false&dov=2)

polonus
Sorry Damien but What's so Interesting about the links ???
Doesn't mean a thing to me.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 14, 2013, 08:34:38 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130114-vuqi-8kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20130114-vuqi-8kb)
How to Disable Java (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2414191,00.asp)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 14, 2013, 08:37:56 PM
The easier solution is not to disable it but to uninstall it. I can't see any reason for disabling it in browsers, if you aren't going to use it remove it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 14, 2013, 09:08:43 PM


(http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/article/3/1/4/161314.jpg?v=1)
5 Old Wives' Tales About Health (Confirmed by Science) (http://www.cracked.com/article_20176_5-old-wives-tales-about-health-confirmed-by-science.html)

#5. Got a Cold? Have Some Chicken Soup
#4. Honey Cures a Cough
#3. A Spoonful of Sugar Cures the Hiccups
#2. The Crust Is the Most Nutritious Part of the Bread
#1. Cold Weather Will Make You Catch a Cold
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 15, 2013, 06:49:00 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130115-qt6g-4kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20130115-qt6g-4kb) Something I've known for years but it's nice to see in print:
Best Windows security apps 2012 > Antivirus (http://download.cnet.com/2701-19409_4-1444-2.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 17, 2013, 04:22:36 PM
(http://www.myportablesoftware.com/img/ICO_FreeFileCamouflage_y150.png)

Want to save a copy of your personal file on a usb pendrive but you are worried that,
in case of theft, someone will be able to access your data?


With Free File Camouflage (http://www.myportablesoftware.com/freefilecamouflage.aspx) you can hide your files inside a jpeg image!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 19, 2013, 12:23:37 AM

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130118-hk1t-3kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20130118-hk1t-3kb)
http://bcove.me/0ztmb1bb (http://bcove.me/0ztmb1bb)


I'd like one of these but from Avast Software. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on January 20, 2013, 04:19:24 PM
Mega - The most secure file sharing site, everything is encrypted.

https://mega.co.nz

http://gizmodo.com/5977265/how-megas-encryption-will-protect-you-but-mostly-kim-dotcom
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Hermite15 on January 20, 2013, 04:29:26 PM
Mega - The most secure file sharing site, everything is encrypted.

https://mega.co.nz

http://gizmodo.com/5977265/how-megas-encryption-will-protect-you-but-mostly-kim-dotcom

advertising it is advertising piracy ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Arizona on January 20, 2013, 05:52:35 PM
-1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on January 22, 2013, 06:01:59 PM
For early adopters and browser developers, Chrome canary: https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/canary.html

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 24, 2013, 03:56:07 PM

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130124-p2fb-30kb.jpg) (http://youtu.be/o5PZ-gPDBfw)

One of the pleasures of doing my Avast sponsored Security Presentations,
is the ability to travel and capture some of the great sights of our beautiful country.
http://youtu.be/o5PZ-gPDBfw (http://youtu.be/o5PZ-gPDBfw)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 25, 2013, 03:22:14 PM
(http://zapt0.staticworld.net/images/article/2013/01/pc_crash_primary-100022153-large.jpg)

                                  Got one of these ???
   This might give you a clue what to look for and how to recover. (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2023665/anatomy-of-a-pc-crash-7-scenarios-and-how-to-avoid-them.html#tk.nl_pcwbest)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: schmidthouse on January 25, 2013, 07:12:14 PM
Those folks in the 'Netherlands' ;D ;D

Just 'PUSH' to add drama

http://thetango.net/2013/01/24/push-to-add-drama/ (http://thetango.net/2013/01/24/push-to-add-drama/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 26, 2013, 03:57:06 PM

(http://www.bluestacks.com/img/image-1.jpg)
Use 750,000 Mobile Apps on Windows or Mac using Blue Stacks (http://www.bluestacks.com/index.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 26, 2013, 10:36:27 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130126-n5lz-4kb.jpg) 20 + Free Tools Designed To Destroy Tough Malware (http://billmullins.wordpress.com/2013/01/26/malware-hunting-checkout-these-20-free-tools-designed-to-destroy-tough-malware/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on January 27, 2013, 07:01:10 AM
This Is What’s Wrong With College: Student Expelled For Exposing Network’s Privacy Flaws
http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/25/this-is-whats-wrong-with-college-student-expelled-for-exposing-networks-privacy-flaws/

Official Petition: http://www.hamedhelped.com/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 29, 2013, 04:22:16 PM
With an imaging unit that totals 1.8 billion pixels, ARGUS (http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/146909-darpa-shows-off-1-8-gigapixel-surveillance-drone-can-spot-a-terrorist-from-20000-feet) captures video (12 fps) that is detailed enough
to pick out birds flying through the sky, or a lost toddler wandering around.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 29, 2013, 06:32:59 PM

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130129-uwln-9kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20130129-uwln-9kb)
Another rendition:
http://youtu.be/SCkAeu60s18 (http://youtu.be/SCkAeu60s18)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 01, 2013, 12:56:39 AM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130131-0ytu-3kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20130131-0ytu-3kb)
If you design websites and want to make sure that it will work well across different platforms,
Check out the following: http://www.modern.ie/ (http://www.modern.ie/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 02, 2013, 12:39:47 AM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130201-wxqr-27kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20130201-wxqr-27kb)
3D printing for the home consumer. (http://youtu.be/Rtuni2T4bHo)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 02, 2013, 03:48:19 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130201-wxqr-27kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20130201-wxqr-27kb)
3D printing for the home consumer. (http://youtu.be/Rtuni2T4bHo)


(http://cdn-static.zdnet.com/i/r/story/70/00/010680/3d-base-v2-200x120.png?hash=AJL5AQt4Aw&upscale=1)

As a follow up, I just read the following article:
Can you build a moonbase with a 3D printer? (http://www.zdnet.com/can-you-build-a-moonbase-with-a-3d-printer-7000010680/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on February 03, 2013, 11:41:21 AM
I know this thread really belongs to bob3160, but did not know where else to post this one:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDC97j6lfyc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDC97j6lfyc) 

Interesting but tragic at the same time.  A 17-year old young man has limited time left and yet he is doing something very useful with his time remaining, please view.  YT showing over 2,000,000 views so far.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 05, 2013, 04:02:24 PM

(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130205-njzn-27kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20130205-njzn-27kb)
Chrome, Firefox now on speaking terms (http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-57567573-12/chrome-firefox-now-on-speaking-terms/)
New developments in HTML5 let people using the two browsers talk to each other, without third-party apps.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on February 06, 2013, 11:01:10 PM
We think we know everything but actually we don't know that much

(http://i.imgur.com/nO57MVA.jpg)

That is just the milky way. There are said to be more than 500 billion galaxies.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 06, 2013, 11:15:50 PM
That is just the milky way. There are said to be more than 500 billion galaxies.

Can you show me the guy who came up with this theory? I would like to know why he chose such a big number.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on February 06, 2013, 11:22:35 PM
That is just the milky way. There are said to be more than 500 billion galaxies.

Can you show me the guy who came up with this theory? I would like to know why he chose such a big number.
not a guy.....but a computer, they work in mysterious ways you know  ;D
http://www.universetoday.com/30305/how-many-galaxies-in-the-universe/


space...the final frontier.  :)


think when they all are connected on internet....i mean...space net,  you get lots of facebook friends....and avast users.  ;D




Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 06, 2013, 11:45:42 PM
not a guy.....but a computer, they work in mysterious ways you know  ;D

You're forgetting that us humans make the computers ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on February 06, 2013, 11:49:30 PM
not a guy.....but a computer, they work in mysterious ways you know  ;D

You're forgetting that us humans make the computers ;D
yes.....but when you fire them up they get a mind of their own.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 07, 2013, 05:22:26 AM
As far as I'm concerned, no planets outside of our solar system have actually been found. None have actually been seen but rather are said to be there based on anomalies like flickering light from the star or other things. I really shake my head when they try to tell us what they are composed of. There is no way they could know that. Just think about how many things we had been told about the planets in our system had to be revised when instrumented probes actually went there and took pictures and measurements. There may be other planetary systems but until someone or something with a camera goes there, it won't be conclusive to me.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 08, 2013, 12:50:16 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1360323906745-39046.png) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRp646VYK10)
                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRp646VYK10 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRp646VYK10)
      A Google Chrome Experiment -Finding Your Way To OZ (http://www.findyourwaytooz.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on February 08, 2013, 02:29:18 PM
That is just the milky way. There are said to be more than 500 billion galaxies.

Can you show me the guy who came up with this theory? I would like to know why he chose such a big number.
not a guy.....but a computer, they work in mysterious ways you know  ;D
http://www.universetoday.com/30305/how-many-galaxies-in-the-universe/


space...the final frontier.  :)


think when they all are connected on internet....i mean...space net,  you get lots of facebook friends....and avast users.  ;D

Yes the final frontier. But its an unlimited frontier. Universe is expanding at a speed of 74.3 plus or minus 2.1 kilometers per second per megaparsec. Megaparsec is equal to 3.26 million light years or 30,800,000,000,000,000,000 km.


http://www.nbcnews.com/id/49282518/ns/technology_and_science-space/t/universe-expanding-faster-we-thought/#.URT57ypQGZ8


@ Dch48

Yes, you have a point. But I think they use complex equipments and its all based on proven theories. Yes, I have often wondered how they determine what the planet consists of and its atmosphere from here itself. Its only recently they said they found water on the moon.


Here is a picture of how they spy on comets  ;D

Incoming Comet to Blaze Over Earth

(http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/blogs/dnews-files-2013-02-deep-impact-comet-ison-670x440-130206-jpg.jpg)


http://news.discovery.com/space/asteroids-meteors-meteorites/nasa-probe-spies-incoming-comet-130206.htm

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on February 08, 2013, 02:34:37 PM
Tiny, Hackable Quadcopter Drone Launches Pre-Orders


(http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/bmz_cache/b/b40d59c5fa35c5c9827a5f992dc26f58.image.300x225.jpg)


Video 'Absolutely amazing'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WBUVYZkODI

 


http://www.wired.com/design/2013/02/crazyflie-nano/


Order here : http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/bitcraze-m-64.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 08, 2013, 02:47:00 PM
Amazing video of that nano-quadcopter, check out some of the other videos shown in the grid after the first completes.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on February 08, 2013, 02:55:34 PM
Amazing video of that nano-quadcopter, check out some of the other videos shown in the grid after the first completes.

+1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 10, 2013, 09:12:29 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130210-wsit-67kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20130210-wsit-67kb)
We are off for a slightly early anniversary cruise.
I'll be around whenever I manage to get some internet access. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 16, 2013, 01:52:28 PM
A Sunrise to remember:


(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130216-5tre-91kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20130216-5tre-91kb)


Taken this morning.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 16, 2013, 01:59:43 PM
So you weren't on the Carnival Triumph cruise ship then the scene would have been somewhat different after the fire, loss of power, no toilets, sleeping on deck and towed back to port by tug.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 17, 2013, 09:35:51 PM
This time, I was on the Norwegian Pearl. Alice and I where on the Triumph back in 2004 and had a great time.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 17, 2013, 09:56:46 PM
This time, I was on the Norwegian Pearl. Alice and I where on the Triumph back in 2004 and had a great time.

There is no doubt it looks a wonderful ship, only problem being when there is an engine room issue everything gets stuffed including the toilets. This isn't the first time this has happened on cruise liners, it really is about time they got their act together about redundant systems, there has to be some form of backup.

I know they are massive ships and need more than a little portable generator, so the designers need to be gearing up to have effective redundant systems so if one side goes down the other is capable at reduced output to support the ships systems whilst it crawls back (or under tow) to the nearest port.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 18, 2013, 10:16:15 PM
10 Must-Have Android Apps You Need Now (http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,3253,l=258539&a=258536&po=9,00.asp)
I already have that one. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on February 19, 2013, 02:20:46 AM
10 Must-Have Android Apps You Need Now (http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,3253,l=258539&a=258536&po=9,00.asp)
I already have that one. :)
I have 3 of 10. But I've took another suggestion. So, maybe, 4 of 10. avast! Mobile Security of course is among them.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 19, 2013, 02:35:49 AM
I only have two (9 & 10) I use Google Calendar and Gnotes that covers my todo stuff.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 19, 2013, 05:37:17 AM
I have two of them. AMS and the fantastic Dolphin Browser. I don't need any of the others. I'd like to get rid of things like Google+ and some of the other pre-loaded Google stuff but the option to uninstall is not present.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on February 19, 2013, 12:28:48 PM
Instead of buying a new laptop, you can give your laptop a screen upgrade or buy a new one if something happened to your screen


https://www.laptopscreen.com/language/English/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 19, 2013, 01:09:14 PM
I have two of them. AMS and the fantastic Dolphin Browser. I don't need any of the others. I'd like to get rid of things like Google+ and some of the other pre-loaded Google stuff but the option to uninstall is not present.

I have been considering dolphin, but two things stop me, 1. I don't use the browser much on the phone (even though it has a decent size screen and 2. Avast Mobile Security doesn't yet support dolphin HD browser.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 19, 2013, 01:53:14 PM
I have two of them. AMS and the fantastic Dolphin Browser. I don't need any of the others. I'd like to get rid of things like Google+ and some of the other pre-loaded Google stuff but the option to uninstall is not present.

I have been considering dolphin, but two things stop me, 1. I don't use the browser much on the phone (even though it has a decent size screen and 2. Avast Mobile Security doesn't yet support dolphin HD browser.
From what I've read, it may also be a while before the Dolphin Browser is supported.
Hope it happens sooner rather than later since it's a great browser.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pubert E on February 19, 2013, 02:18:43 PM
Instead of buying a new laptop, you can give your laptop a screen upgrade or buy a new one if something happened to your screen


https://www.laptopscreen.com/language/English/

Useful link  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 19, 2013, 04:55:19 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130219-4omo-46kb.jpg) (http://youtu.be/xG7_LZa1bQI)


I made this a few minutes ago at my nephews house. (http://youtu.be/xG7_LZa1bQI)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 20, 2013, 07:17:50 AM
I have two of them. AMS and the fantastic Dolphin Browser. I don't need any of the others. I'd like to get rid of things like Google+ and some of the other pre-loaded Google stuff but the option to uninstall is not present.

I have been considering dolphin, but two things stop me, 1. I don't use the browser much on the phone (even though it has a decent size screen and 2. Avast Mobile Security doesn't yet support dolphin HD browser.
I would add another to the list. An app called ES File Explorer. It works like Windows Explorer and shows you the entire file structure on your Android device and allows you to clean things out that you don't want or need.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 20, 2013, 01:52:48 PM
I already use ES File Explorer, I have a number of others, but this is the 10 Must-Have Android Apps You Need Now of someone else.

I'm sure this would be never ending for what others are using and I can't recall if there isn't another topic related to android apps.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 21, 2013, 11:16:18 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1361484888436-108.png)  (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g22mYcFXAQtrOW5habIbmzNQ)
Our recent trip to the Western Caribbean. (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g22mYcFXAQtrOW5habIbmzNQ)
The perfect way to celebrate our 53 Wedding Anniversary.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1361484711455-71528.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 22, 2013, 12:07:48 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130219-4omo-46kb.jpg) (http://youtu.be/xG7_LZa1bQI)


I made this a few minutes ago at my nephews house. (http://youtu.be/xG7_LZa1bQI)
There is another animal making it's home at this waterfall.
If we have an Ornithologist in our group, I'd love to know what this is.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1361531073239-89895.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 22, 2013, 02:06:40 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130219-4omo-46kb.jpg) (http://youtu.be/xG7_LZa1bQI)


I made this a few minutes ago at my nephews house. (http://youtu.be/xG7_LZa1bQI)
There is another animal making it's home at this waterfall.
If we have an Ornithologist in our group, I'd love to know what this is.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1361531073239-89895.png)
Ornithologists are for birds. You need a Herpetologist. Without looking anything up, I would say it looks like some kind of Iguana.

After some Google research, it greatly resembles the Mexican spiny tailed Iguana although it has obviously lost most of it's tail and is in the process of growing it back
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on February 22, 2013, 02:45:30 PM
What you have there Bob is a Spiny Tail Iguana ( Ctenosaura  sp) http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Lizards-Subpages/h-c-x-cross.html.



Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 22, 2013, 03:53:03 PM
What you have there Bob is a Spiny Tail Iguana ( Ctenosaura  sp) http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Lizards-Subpages/h-c-x-cross.html (http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Lizards-Subpages/h-c-x-cross.html).
Thanks, but this thing is already about teice the size as described. ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on February 22, 2013, 04:04:17 PM
What you have there Bob is a Spiny Tail Iguana ( Ctenosaura  sp) http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Lizards-Subpages/h-c-x-cross.html (http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Lizards-Subpages/h-c-x-cross.html).
Thanks, but this thing is already about teice the size as described. ???
The sizes described on the link measure from snout to vent ( Backside/Bum :) ) you then add the tail length which would double the size at least
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on February 22, 2013, 04:41:14 PM
(http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1000643/thumbs/s-GOOGLE-GLASS-ORDER-large.jpg?6)

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=v1uyQZNg2vE




How to get one



http://www.google.com/glass/start/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on February 22, 2013, 07:36:25 PM
Nvidia GeForceGTX Titan

(http://www1.pcmag.com/media/images/314023-nvidia-geforce-gtx-titan-angle.jpg)


(http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/asus-titan-580x464.jpg)


Priced at $999  ???


Review : http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2013/02/21/nvidias-geforce-gtx-titan-available-today-what-to-know-and-where-to-buy/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 22, 2013, 07:42:28 PM
It may be interesting but it's also not affordable. (Not for me anyway.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Chris Thomas on February 22, 2013, 11:36:50 PM
It may be interesting but it's also not affordable. (Not for me anyway.)

Yes +1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 23, 2013, 12:24:17 PM
The future is right around the corner:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1361618440041-23740.png) (http://youtu.be/jZkHpNnXLB0)
                              A Day Made of Glass (http://youtu.be/jZkHpNnXLB0)
         ( I need to find a few more years to see all of this become a reality. :) )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 23, 2013, 01:12:30 PM
What you have there Bob is a Spiny Tail Iguana ( Ctenosaura  sp) http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Lizards-Subpages/h-c-x-cross.html (http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Lizards-Subpages/h-c-x-cross.html).
Thanks, but this thing is already about teice the size as described. ???
Try the one I mentioned. They can grow to 4.6 feet long. They are also sold as pets and one could have escaped or been released.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ctenosaura_pectinata
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on February 23, 2013, 02:02:45 PM
What you have there Bob is a Spiny Tail Iguana ( Ctenosaura  sp) http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Lizards-Subpages/h-c-x-cross.html (http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Lizards-Subpages/h-c-x-cross.html).
Thanks, but this thing is already about teice the size as described. ???
Try the one I mentioned. They can grow to 4.6 feet long. They are also sold as pets and one could have escaped or been released.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ctenosaura_pectinata
It could well be the Pectinata sub species Dch48, more info here http://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Ctenosaura&species=pectinata
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 23, 2013, 02:03:47 PM
Except that one is too green in color.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on February 23, 2013, 02:07:28 PM
Except that one is too green in color.
Green one's are juveniles Bob.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 23, 2013, 05:08:38 PM
Except that one is too green in color.
Green one's are juveniles Bob.
Yes it says that the hatchlings are bright green and they gradually turn brown as they age and grow.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 25, 2013, 11:37:55 AM
While driving in Port Charlotte Fl. yesterday,
we stopped to take the following picture:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1361788440728-15216.png)


No, I didn't go out of the car. after all, I have a presentation coming up in Florida on the 27th and would like to do so
outside of this gators belly.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on February 25, 2013, 12:23:05 PM
Don't know what your worried about Bob, we've got Goannas/Monitors bigger that and there probably more aggressive too.
The kids over here would play with that like a pet   ;D

Wait till you've seen a 20 to 25Ft salty ( Crocodile )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 25, 2013, 12:31:19 PM
Don't know what your worried about Bob, we've got Goannas/Monitors bigger that and there probably more aggressive too.
The kids over here would play with that like a pet   ;D

Wait till you've seen a 20 to 25Ft salty ( Crocodile )
I'd be happy to photograph the big ones. Just send me round trip air fare. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on February 25, 2013, 12:38:35 PM
Just send me round trip air fare. :)
Keep hoping ;) Maybe avast will pay for your trip to Aus ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 25, 2013, 05:30:49 PM
I lived in Cape Coral, FL , just south of Port Charlotte, for 35 years and gators like that were a common sight on golf courses and just about anywhere there was water. After one of the bigger storms, a neighbor went out to check his pool only to find a 10 footer happily swimming in it. I frequently had small ones follow my bass lures while I was fishing in the canals and lakes .
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 27, 2013, 09:25:36 AM
Full Moon
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1361953434915-83414.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 27, 2013, 12:47:35 PM
Sad but apparently true:
Windows XP and Firefox take 25-year lead in security flaws (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2029328/windows-xp-and-firefox-take-25-year-lead-in-security-flaws.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 27, 2013, 05:06:52 PM
Sad but apparently true:
Windows XP and Firefox take 25-year lead in security flaws (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2029328/windows-xp-and-firefox-take-25-year-lead-in-security-flaws.html)
Interesting quote from the article.
Quote
For high-severity vulnerabilities, the product Windows XP earns the dubious distinction of the No.1 spot. "What's also interesting here is that of the top four browsers that have a total of 90 percent of the browser market share, Firefox has the most vulnerabilities in every category, followed by Chrome, then Internet Explorer and finally Safari," the report concludes.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on February 27, 2013, 10:14:38 PM
Sad but apparently true:
Windows XP and Firefox take 25-year lead in security flaws (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2029328/windows-xp-and-firefox-take-25-year-lead-in-security-flaws.html)

Vulnerabilities in Firefox are openly disclosed and Mozilla has a policy of fixing them quickly, which has meant that Firefox has been remarkably secure over the years- a success story and nothing to be sad about. Vulnerabilities in closed source software may not be disclosed, even after they are fixed. There is also the question of how long vulnerabilities remain unfixed and whether they are used in attacks. Meaning this is a stupid measure of security for a browser, as usual.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on February 27, 2013, 11:24:44 PM
To add onto FreewheelinFrank's reply,

As Firefox and Chrome are open-sourced, it is only natural that more bugs are to be found; but because it is open-sourced, they will be fixed by the community. Internet Explorer, on the other hand, isn't open sourced. So naturally, less bugs will be announced to the public domain. The bad guys would want to keep the vulnerability from going public for as long as possible, no?

~!Donovan
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 28, 2013, 12:12:39 AM
To add onto FreewheelinFrank's reply,

As Firefox and Chrome are open-sourced, it is only natural that more bugs are to be found; but because it is open-sourced, they will be fixed by the community. Internet Explorer, on the other hand, isn't open sourced. So naturally, less bugs will be announced to the public domain. The bad guys would want to keep the vulnerability from going public for as long as possible, no?

~!Donovan
It has nothing to do with what was announced by the browser providers but rather with flaws that were discovered by anyone, in house or not. Independent analysts all the way.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on February 28, 2013, 12:18:41 AM
Hi Dch48,

Now they are saying that about Windows XP a year further down in time they will say it about Vista,

pol
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 28, 2013, 12:47:11 AM
Hi Dch48,

Now they are saying that about Windows XP a year further down in time they will say it about Vista,

pol
I don't think so. As bad as Vista is/was, it was always rated as more secure than XP.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on February 28, 2013, 07:17:13 AM
To add onto FreewheelinFrank's reply,

As Firefox and Chrome are open-sourced, it is only natural that more bugs are to be found; but because it is open-sourced, they will be fixed by the community. Internet Explorer, on the other hand, isn't open sourced. So naturally, less bugs will be announced to the public domain. The bad guys would want to keep the vulnerability from going public for as long as possible, no?

~!Donovan
It has nothing to do with what was announced by the browser providers but rather with flaws that were discovered by anyone, in house or not. Independent analysts all the way.

If in-house flaws are not disclosed, then they cannot be part of the analysis.

Quote
Microsoft doesn't report all security vulnerabilities that it fixes in its software. Bug comparisons between vendors therefore paint an incorrect picture.

"We don't document every issue found," Mike Reavey, director of the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC), said at a meeting with reporters at the company's corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/197410/Microsoft_patch.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 28, 2013, 05:27:08 PM
To add onto FreewheelinFrank's reply,

As Firefox and Chrome are open-sourced, it is only natural that more bugs are to be found; but because it is open-sourced, they will be fixed by the community. Internet Explorer, on the other hand, isn't open sourced. So naturally, less bugs will be announced to the public domain. The bad guys would want to keep the vulnerability from going public for as long as possible, no?

~!Donovan
It has nothing to do with what was announced by the browser providers but rather with flaws that were discovered by anyone, in house or not. Independent analysts all the way.

If in-house flaws are not disclosed, then they cannot be part of the analysis.

Quote
Microsoft doesn't report all security vulnerabilities that it fixes in its software. Bug comparisons between vendors therefore paint an incorrect picture.

"We don't document every issue found," Mike Reavey, director of the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC), said at a meeting with reporters at the company's corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/197410/Microsoft_patch.html
They most certainly can when discovered by independent analysts. If they don't get discovered that way, then they're not important.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on February 28, 2013, 05:41:14 PM
To add onto FreewheelinFrank's reply,

As Firefox and Chrome are open-sourced, it is only natural that more bugs are to be found; but because it is open-sourced, they will be fixed by the community. Internet Explorer, on the other hand, isn't open sourced. So naturally, less bugs will be announced to the public domain. The bad guys would want to keep the vulnerability from going public for as long as possible, no?

~!Donovan
It has nothing to do with what was announced by the browser providers but rather with flaws that were discovered by anyone, in house or not. Independent analysts all the way.

If in-house flaws are not disclosed, then they cannot be part of the analysis.

Quote
Microsoft doesn't report all security vulnerabilities that it fixes in its software. Bug comparisons between vendors therefore paint an incorrect picture.

"We don't document every issue found," Mike Reavey, director of the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC), said at a meeting with reporters at the company's corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/197410/Microsoft_patch.html
They most certainly can when discovered by independent analysts. If they don't get discovered that way, then they're not important.

Vulnerabilities that Microsoft fixes can't be part of the analysis if Microsoft doesn't disclose them, and Microsoft doesn't always disclose them; Mozilla has a different, open policy on vulnerabilities, which mean the two can't be compared.

Microsoft's "silent fixes" most certainly have been important.

Gotta love the way you blithely assume reality is going to comply with your prejudices, but how about looking at the evidence?

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/microsoft-silently-patches-vulnerabilities-leaves-admins-in-the-dark/8239

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=5&ved=0CFQQFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackhat.com%2Fpresentations%2Fbh-europe-06%2Fbh-eu-06-Manzuik.pdf&ei=dIcvUc7CF6ev0QXFkYCwDQ&usg=AFQjCNFpGNBrY_wAh64zTpWbuGCQQrjLhg&sig2=Bs5MQEEMB_Dvvie2YL5k1A&bvm=bv.43148975,d.d2k&cad=rja
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on February 28, 2013, 06:04:45 PM
Don't see any "evidence" that changes the findings of the article that was posted.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on February 28, 2013, 06:49:09 PM
Don't see any "evidence" that changes the findings of the article that was posted.

http://mason.gmu.edu/~cmcgloth/portfolio/fallacies/red.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on February 28, 2013, 07:27:41 PM
Hi FwF,

Some of the vulnerabilities have been longer with us, so MS was sitting on them for quite some time: http://www.coresecurity.com/content/CORE-2010-0424-windows-smtp-dns-query-id-bugs (2008/2009 flaw code recycled)
What has not been discussed here, and this is also seen to play a lot in theopen source bug discussion, is the impact when we combine two or more bugs/vulnerabilies and then sometimes we can arrive at a very workable dangerous new 0-exploit. Understanable because MS never started with a clean slate, but has been building code layer on code layer in their eternal patching and securing their multitude of lines with maybe as many bugs and holes like the proverbial Swiss cheese product  ;D

In defense of our good friend, Dch48, however, we have to admit that exploits that are used in malware are almost 99% borrowed from known failsafe exploit code that malcreants get from hackers and/or security researchers/testers. Exploit kit code launchers do not add new exploit code, they use those of others. That is why I always been doing third party reconnaissance mainly...

pol
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on February 28, 2013, 08:40:44 PM
Hi FwF,

In defense of our good friend, Dch48, however, we have to admit that exploits that are used in malware are almost 99% borrowed from known failsafe exploit code that malcreants get from hackers and/or security researchers/testers. Exploit kit code launchers do not add new exploit code, they use those of others. That is why I always been doing third party reconnaissance mainly...

pol

New zero-day exploits seem to be used in targeted attacks and "watering hole" attacks before ending up in exploit kits (sometimes while still zero-day), the order of course being the order of payment size in time available- targeted and watering hole attacks paying more but only in the short period the exploit is zero-day.

http://krebsonsecurity.com/2012/12/attackers-target-internet-explorer-zero-day-flaw/

http://krebsonsecurity.com/2012/09/microsoft-issues-stopgap-fix-for-ie-0-day-flaw/

Edit: added some more links..

Here's an example of a zero-day sold for targeted attacks:

http://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/01/new-java-exploit-fetches-5000-per-buyer/

And here's an example of a zero-day added to an exploit pack:

http://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/01/zero-day-java-exploit-debuts-in-crimeware/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 05, 2013, 04:34:12 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1362497278914-31019.png)
I received this today from Roku - There must be a lot of stupid people in this world if Roku
found it necessary to make up these instructions.
(Trying to install the batteries any other way is virtually impossible unless you want to  mash
the spring that sits at the negative side of the connection.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on March 05, 2013, 05:03:34 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1362497278914-31019.png)
I received this today from Roku - There must be a lot of stupid people in this world if Roku
found it necessary to make up these instructions.
(Trying to install the batteries any other way is virtually impossible unless you want to  mash
the spring that sits at the negative side of the connection.)
Believe it or not, I had something once where the spring was actually located on the positive side.

The funniest one I have seen was in the manual for my old Emerson VCR where something obviously got lost in translation. It showed a picture of the remote control and in big red capital letters at the side it said "DO IMMERSE IN WATER". I always wondered how many people followed the instructions.  :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 07, 2013, 02:11:17 PM
FancyCache (http://www.romexsoftware.com/en-us/fancy-cache/index.html)

FancyCache is a supplementary software caching scheme that cooperates with system memory to provide data caching for volumes/disks.

(http://www.romexsoftware.com/images/FancyCache-principle-1.png)


any thoughts ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 07, 2013, 08:19:34 PM
(http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/m_20130307-nkol-8kb.jpg) (http://my.jetscreenshot.com/2701/20130307-nkol-8kb)
http://youtu.be/Dyy5mmiVxXY (http://youtu.be/Dyy5mmiVxXY)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 09, 2013, 02:30:24 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1362835690232-17737.png)
Google Glass (http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/google-in-the-enterprise/what-businesses-can-expect-to-see-with-google-glass/2019?tag=nl.e101&s_cid=e101&ttag=e101)
A computer you wear but it's expected to be quite pricy.
It also has the potential to be a great aid for those with disabilities.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 09, 2013, 03:46:48 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1362840307551-95760.png)  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5q1ITsTOuU)
VideoGhost (http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-57572812-12/videoghost-allows-you-to-watch-online-videos-in-the-background/) allows you to watch online videos in the background
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on March 09, 2013, 04:49:45 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1362835690232-17737.png)
Google Glass (http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/google-in-the-enterprise/what-businesses-can-expect-to-see-with-google-glass/2019?tag=nl.e101&s_cid=e101&ttag=e101)
A computer you wear but it's expected to be quite pricy.
It also has the potential to be a great aid for those with disabilities.

It is expected that by 2046 we will wear virtual computer software attached to our necks, accompanied by a chip implemented into the brain. They are suppose to improve both vision and act as a portable touchscreen anywhere you go. You would be able to send emails, phone others, play games, use wi-fi, everything you could imagine from this one touchscreen device. Privacy is a huge improvement. You'll only see the touchscreens of those you befriend. Any of those who are not on your friend list will not be able to see what you're doing on your virtual computer. ;D

Source: AW Project, Japan.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 12, 2013, 02:31:21 PM
      5 PC-Cleaning Utilities - Do They Really Work ??? (https://www.pcworld.com/article/2029460/panacea-or-pariah-five-pc-cleanup-utilities-put-to-the-test.html)
(http://images.techhive.com/images/article/2013/02/benchmarks-100027086-large.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 12, 2013, 03:05:51 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1363097070388-32458.png)            
               HOW SEARCH WORKS (http://www.google.com/insidesearch/howsearchworks/thestory/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on March 17, 2013, 06:30:26 AM
KrebsonSecurity Attacked by DDoS + An unexpected SWAT attack + Determining the suspect.

http://krebsonsecurity.com/2013/03/the-world-has-no-room-for-cowards/
http://www.reversecurity.com/2013/03/analysis-of-bootertw.html

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 17, 2013, 04:03:44 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1363532524471-87058.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 18, 2013, 01:21:25 AM
                                                       Happy St. Patricks Day!
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1363566004912-1611.png)

                     Home made Corned Beef and Cabbage made mine very enjoyable.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 21, 2013, 05:32:01 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1363883302739-64982.png) (http://youtu.be/X-tgWDhImBU)
Come and see the raising of the Totem Poles. (http://youtu.be/X-tgWDhImBU)


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 21, 2013, 11:38:05 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1363905254924-29300.png) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=U6V96h97jME)
              Trenching at MLPAA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6V96h97jME)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 23, 2013, 05:50:28 PM
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18i8e5z17sc4zjpg/original.jpg)
              How to Boot From a CD or USB Drive on Any PC (http://lifehacker.com/5991848/how-to-boot-from-a-cd-or-usb-drive-on-any-pc)
Excellent information from Lifehacker - hopefully you'll never need it but, if you do and didn't get the
information in advance, you'll then find yourself behind the 8 ball
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR4LovvAFbSIVvFDAveOb-lCvg6wB0JaVsC4PJ9zbzHm9yYoM3W)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 26, 2013, 11:33:27 PM
Open Desktop Automatically After Boot Up in Windows 8 and Skip Start Screen
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/troublefixers/~3/Qy7TmZgAjR8/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on March 27, 2013, 11:19:35 PM
To get an idea with what technology a site works: http://builtwith.com/nieuws.nl
For more precision: http://urlfind.org/?site=nieuws.nl

Enjoy,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 29, 2013, 12:05:43 AM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1364511776724-67613.png)
One day, this will happen to all of us. (http://lifehacker.com/5992722/one-day-youre-going-to-die-heres-how-to-prepare-for-it?utm_source=Lifehacker+Newsletter&utm_campaign=f24e57d28c-UA-142218-1&utm_medium=email)

(There were times during a 4 hr. ordeal in a dentist chair yesterday,
that I thought my time was just around another drilling and pulling)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on March 29, 2013, 12:34:21 AM
Hi bob3160,

Did you consider writing your digital testament.   :D
Try to pass on the knowledge to the young ones here as we have a lot of promising young evangelists to take up the avast! torch.
Have a nice Easter and enjoy every day.
Carpe Diem,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 29, 2013, 12:55:35 AM
Hi bob3160,

Did you consider writing your digital testament.   :D
Try to pass on the knowledge to the young ones here as we have a lot of promising young evangelists to take up the avast! torch.
Have a nice Easter and enjoy every day.
Carpe Diem,

polonus
Happy Easter to you also. :)
I'll start to do what you suggested when I get closer to that time....  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 29, 2013, 01:43:04 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1364560494768-94637.png)


Click here for more information (https://support.google.com/mail/answer/2645922?p=newcompose&rd=1)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 29, 2013, 06:08:53 PM
Restore Windows 8 with System Image Recovery (http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/window-on-windows/restore-windows-8-with-system-image-recovery/7464)
Those of you
who have followed the Tips Tricks and other Helpful Videos (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.0) thread
already new about this back in June of 2012. :)
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg795669#msg795669 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=93544.msg795669#msg795669)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 08, 2013, 03:36:48 PM
Facebook Home (http://mashable.com/2013/04/04/facebook-home-everything-you-need-to-know/) is coming.
http://youtu.be/mx_GzNlQOxI (http://youtu.be/mx_GzNlQOxI)
Think I'll pass on this one.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 09, 2013, 12:10:01 AM

This past Saturday, 4/6/2013 was a busy day. While I was in Arizona, this was going on at home:

      (http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1365458857007-62791.png) (http://youtu.be/1g0z3oOnTXE)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 15, 2013, 11:43:27 PM
We're currently in Dallas for the annual Transplant Reunion (http://www.baylorhealth.com/SpecialtiesServices/transplantservices/pages/default.aspx) which was held yesterday
at the Baylor Medical Center


Yesterday was actually Alice's Seventh Birthday:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1366059343625-3815.png)

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-vSic0iJgyecG1DVHFOcEpkTkk/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-vSic0iJgyecG1DVHFOcEpkTkk/edit?usp=sharing)

You can find a video of the event at:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1366062133777-39688.png) (http://youtu.be/vsBKFfpFCSI)

http://youtu.be/vsBKFfpFCSI (http://youtu.be/vsBKFfpFCSI)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 15, 2013, 11:50:36 PM
Happy birthday to Alice and many happy returns.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 18, 2013, 10:45:18 PM
CISPA (Friend or Foe) passes U.S. House. (http://www.zdnet.com/cispa-passes-u-s-house-death-of-the-fourth-amendment-7000014205/?s_cid=e589&ttag=e589)
Is this really needed or, is it another attempt to get around your privacy rights ???
(Do we actually have any privacy rights ???)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 19, 2013, 06:10:23 PM
YouTube wins case against Viacom (again) (http://youtube-global.blogspot.com/2013/04/youtube-wins-case-against-viacom-again.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+youtube%2FPKJx+%28YouTube+Blog%29)
"In enacting the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Congress effectively balanced the public interest
in free expression with the rights of copyright holders."
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 22, 2013, 03:22:04 PM
10 Jaw-Dropping Gigapixel Photos (http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/310489/10-jaw-dropping-gigapixel-photos/1)

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1366636891833-61136.png)
To view each picture, select the  "Image" link.
(High Speed internet access required)
(This isn't designed for those of you still on Dial up) Sorry.....
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 22, 2013, 04:22:48 PM
Absolutely amazing gigapixle images.

The biggest one, London 360 degree image made me dizzy, but stunning sights and amazing detail. I did like the Everest shots until you zoom right in you couldn't image seeing the base camp right there like a big rubbish tip. The detail in the Yosemite image (the one in your post) is stunning there are lots of people on top of half dome. What I thought was an animal burrow until I saw the people on top of half dome, must have been some sort of water course (or pooled water) coming out of the rock.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 22, 2013, 04:44:43 PM
Absolutely amazing gigapixle images.

The biggest one, London 360 degree image made me dizzy, but stunning sights and amazing detail. I did like the Everest shots until you zoom right in you couldn't image seeing the base camp right there like a big rubbish tip. The detail in the Yosemite image (the one in your post) is stunning there are lots of people on top of half dome. What I thought was an animal burrow until I saw the people on top of half dome, must have been some sort of water course (or pooled water) coming out of the rock.
It's a great way to kill a few hours (If the spammers would leave us alone...) and almost as good as being there in person.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 22, 2013, 07:11:09 PM
Memories
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1366650315690-69395.png) (https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-vSic0iJgyeMDhfXzVDUHlVODg/edit?usp=sharing)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-vSic0iJgyeMDhfXzVDUHlVODg/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-vSic0iJgyeMDhfXzVDUHlVODg/edit?usp=sharing)
We can thank Sasha for the "costumes" and avast! 4.8 for some of the sounds. :) and Eddy for putting the Music together. :)
I can see me as Spock, Kyle (Mack) on the right but, I'm stumped on the member in the middle ???
(Must be a man in the middle syndrome)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 22, 2013, 08:38:51 PM
Windows themes for the armchair traveler (http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/windowsexperience/archive/2013/04/19/windows-themes-for-the-armchair-traveler.aspx)
(http://blogs.windows.com/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-53-48-metablogapi/clip_5F00_image001_5F00_621E1082.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on April 23, 2013, 01:50:43 AM
Try jQuery!
http://try.jquery.com/

Who knows, you might like web development~

Edit: Attached screenshot~
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 24, 2013, 03:30:01 PM
Forget online drives, sync directly with BitTorrent Sync (http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57580924-263/forget-online-drives-sync-directly-with-bittorrent-sync/)
Is anyone trying this ??? (Remember, it's still Alpha)
Your thoughts about security ???



Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 24, 2013, 04:15:29 PM
Did you know that Google Search has many helpful features ???
They even put all of these features or Tips and Tricks on one page:
http://www.google.com/insidesearch/tipstricks/index.html (http://www.google.com/insidesearch/tipstricks/index.html)
Next time you need some information, this would be a great place to start.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 25, 2013, 10:47:29 PM
Avast has a new Neighbor (http://blog.opendns.com/2013/04/18/six-new-datacenters-come-online-in-europe/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter201304&mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRoiu6zNZKXonjHpfsX64ugtX6KzlMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4CTspkI%2BSLDwEYGJlv6SgFSrPGMa9tyrgFXRA%3D)
    (http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1366922743069-15721.png)

"OpenDNS recently announced that we’ve brought new datacenters online in Prague,
Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, Warsaw, and Bucharest"
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 30, 2013, 07:47:34 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1367343810687-20789.png)
I had a visitor while I was watering some of the new trees planted at the MLPAA (http://mlpaa.org) property this morning.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 09, 2013, 10:19:05 PM
(http://media.wcnc.com/images/050913-cicada_wasp.jpg)
Heading your way (http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/With-the-return-of-the-cicadas-comes-the-cicada-killer-wasp-206786301.html) if you live around the eastern corridor of the US -
North Carolina to New York.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 14, 2013, 02:40:38 PM

(http://www.computershopper.com/images/features/0208upgrade.op.jpg)
How to Install (Nearly) Everything (http://www.computershopper.com/components/howto/how-to-install-nearly-everything)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 20, 2013, 10:09:39 PM
Interesting: Yes - Personal: Definitely
Alice's Dad (My father-in-law) Turns 94 on 6/11/2013
Alfio is a WW II veteran who served in North Africa from 1941 to 1943.  He served with the 18th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One).  Although he left the war with no visible scars he still suffers with PTSD.  When he served it was called 'Shell Shock' the 'Battle Fatigue' but it's all the same thing.  He still has nightmares and, unfortunately, his short term memory is fading.  His long term memory is quite intact.
My brother has been his caretaker since 2005 which not very long before Alice had her transplant.
My brother also had a great idea:
"Alfio will be celebrating his 94th birthday on June 11th and a friend of mine suggested that we try to get him 94 physical birthday cards to overwhelm him on his birthday.  I thought this was a great idea and posted it on my facebook page but I don't have a million friends (most of which I don't even know) and I have no way of knowing if this is going viral or not.  If I get 50 cards that would be great but if I get 250 cards he will feel like Kris Kringle sitting in the courthouse just before Christmas.
 
I am asking each of you to send him a card this year.  I am also asking you to reach out to anyone you know who knows Alfio (or just wants to honor a dying breed of WW II Vets).  I will send our mailing address on the bottom of this letter.  When the cards start coming I will put them all into a bundle and present them to him on his birthday.  I will try to take a video of his reaction and post it on You Tube so that you can all see it.
 
We are not having a huge party this year because it may be a bit too much for him but the cards would be a great way to cheer him up and let him know how many people remember and care about him.  We all tend to get caught up in our daily lives and I am as guilty as everyone else for doing that.  Let's try to take 10 minutes out of our busy schedule to do this for someone before it is too late.
 
Thank you,
Rudy Gostischa
 
P.S.:  Send cards to:  Alfio A. Perugi
                                61 West 88th Street, Apt. 1R
                                New York, NY 10024"
So, if any of you feel like sending out a Birthday Card to Alfio, It certainly would make his birthday one heck of a nice day.
It will also most like be his last birthday. I'd like to see it turn out to be something he'll always remember.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on May 27, 2013, 02:03:20 PM
Last breath of PC Tools.
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Symantec-putting-an-end-to-PC-Tools-security-products-1868413.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 27, 2013, 02:39:23 PM
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/fs.clippingmagic.com/p/images/000/155/009/thumbnail.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAIE5JSQ2FKZL2FJ4Q&Expires=1369663200&Signature=%2BMuOMYSOmNK582kkzoLpRC0dfTU%3D)   (http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1369658134841-15656.png)
              Before                        After
Easily remove Image Background with:
       http://clippingmagic.com/ (http://clippingmagic.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 28, 2013, 12:32:05 PM
If you're signed into Google,  it's now easy to find your pictures.

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1369736993313-62049.png)
The revealed photos are obviously publicly shared followed by a link to those not shared.


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 30, 2013, 07:54:13 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1369936206685-80741.png)
                                            Everest: Rivers Of Ice (http://explore.glacierworks.org/#begin)
IE 10 Recommended. ( Also works well in Chrome, :) )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Arnold72 on May 30, 2013, 08:40:47 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/At%20Home/th_P1010084s.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/At%20Home/P1010084.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/At%20Home/th_P1010083s.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/At%20Home/P1010083.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/At%20Home/th_P1010082s.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/At%20Home/P1010082.jpg)
Click to enlarge

A new toy has been added to our front yard.  This windmill is fascinating to watch.
Unfortunately the camera seems to make it look like it's standing still when it's actually
spinning at a great speed while it tracks the wind.
Right now we have a wind speed of 20 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH
The windmill stands 7 ft tall and is securely anchored in cement.
I'm trying to figure out how I can adapt this toy to perform some useful task. ( Any suggestions ? )
As you can see, our Yucca is again blooming.

( I know this post is a little off-topic and can understand it's removal  :'( )

What an amazing front garden.Thats really nice and looks very arid.
Looks like something from a spaghetti western lol.
Thanks for uploading.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 30, 2013, 10:01:49 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/At%20Home/th_P1010084s.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/At%20Home/P1010084.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/At%20Home/th_P1010083s.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/At%20Home/P1010083.jpg)   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/At%20Home/th_P1010082s.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/bob3160/At%20Home/P1010082.jpg)
Click to enlarge

A new toy has been added to our front yard.  This windmill is fascinating to watch.
Unfortunately the camera seems to make it look like it's standing still when it's actually
spinning at a great speed while it tracks the wind.
Right now we have a wind speed of 20 MPH with gusts to 45 MPH
The windmill stands 7 ft tall and is securely anchored in cement.
I'm trying to figure out how I can adapt this toy to perform some useful task. ( Any suggestions ? )
As you can see, our Yucca is again blooming.

( I know this post is a little off-topic and can understand it's removal  :'( )

What an amazing front garden.Thats really nice and looks very arid.
Looks like something from a spaghetti western lol.
Thanks for uploading.
Resurrecting something from 6 years ago really doesn't make any sense. Sorry.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 04, 2013, 06:55:45 PM
Happy Anniversary (http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.biography.com/imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/E/Queen-Elizabeth-II-9286165-2-402.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.biography.com/people/queen-elizabeth-ii-9286165&h=224&w=224&sz=1&tbnid=ZlUHJINClTN2AM:&tbnh=186&tbnw=186&zoom=1&usg=__ZWmDdHuEmJjtkqAR9RgMYQDNZak=&docid=oCL1EAUVKGV5QM&itg=1&sa=X&ei=AhuuUd2LFo3U8wSx8oD4Aw&sqi=2&ved=0CLUBEPwdMAw)
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRCQ3pZ6IxcpcK-m2PaDJAxLTIME6FVsimq4vshNcwIa4DGKUsh)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: SpeedyPC on June 05, 2013, 07:44:15 AM
And God save the Queen ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: j.m.reid on June 06, 2013, 07:37:24 PM
And God save the Queen  x2 . Great ambassador for United Kingdom .
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 14, 2013, 10:32:01 PM
Interesting: Yes - Personal: Definitely
Alice's Dad (My father-in-law) Turns 94 on 6/11/2013
Alfio is a WW II veteran who served in North Africa from 1941 to 1943.  He served with the 18th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One).  Although he left the war with no visible scars he still suffers with PTSD.  When he served it was called 'Shell Shock' the 'Battle Fatigue' but it's all the same thing.  He still has nightmares and, unfortunately, his short term memory is fading.  His long term memory is quite intact.
My brother has been his caretaker since 2005 which not very long before Alice had her transplant.
My brother also had a great idea:
"Alfio will be celebrating his 94th birthday on June 11th and a friend of mine suggested that we try to get him 94 physical birthday cards to overwhelm him on his birthday.  I thought this was a great idea and posted it on my facebook page but I don't have a million friends (most of which I don't even know) and I have no way of knowing if this is going viral or not.  If I get 50 cards that would be great but if I get 250 cards he will feel like Kris Kringle sitting in the courthouse just before Christmas.


I am asking each of you to send him a card this year.  I am also asking you to reach out to anyone you know who knows Alfio (or just wants to honor a dying breed of WW II Vets).  I will send our mailing address on the bottom of this letter.  When the cards start coming I will put them all into a bundle and present them to him on his birthday.  I will try to take a video of his reaction and post it on You Tube so that you can all see it.
 
We are not having a huge party this year because it may be a bit too much for him but the cards would be a great way to cheer him up and let him know how many people remember and care about him.  We all tend to get caught up in our daily lives and I am as guilty as everyone else for doing that.  Let's try to take 10 minutes out of our busy schedule to do this for someone before it is too late.
 
Thank you,
Rudy Gostischa
 
P.S.:  Send cards to:  Alfio A. Perugi
                                61 West 88th Street, Apt. 1R
                                New York, NY 10024"
So, if any of you feel like sending out a Birthday Card to Alfio, It certainly would make his birthday one heck of a nice day.
It will also most like be his last birthday. I'd like to see it turn out to be something he'll always remember.


To all those that participated in making an old WW2 veteran very happy on his 94 birthday, Thank You
Alfio has so far received 102 cards and most of them came from total strangers.
He also received a letter from the office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense. She wrote a nice, personal letter.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 19, 2013, 04:11:21 PM
Google asks (http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9240160/Google_asks_to_make_surveillance_orders_public_cites_First_Amendment) to make surveillance orders it gets from the NSA and other federal agencies
and the number of users or accounts affected by those requests. public, cites First Amendment.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Johnny4745 on June 20, 2013, 07:39:18 PM
John McAfee’s Wild Video: How to Uninstall McAfee Anti-Virus

Joanna Stern

By Joanna Stern
Jun 20, 2013 6:00am


Credit: John McAfee YouTube Channel

John McAfee has had no problems making headlines this year. After the founder of the McAfee software security company was believed to be a murder suspect in Belize, he hid out in the jungle,  escaped to Guatemala, faked a heart attack and returned to the United States.

But McAfee isn’t done with being in the limelight. The 67-year-old software millionaire has published a YouTube video entitled “How To Uninstall McAfee Antivirus,” in which he instructs users on how to get rid of the software he invented over 25 years ago.

Cut!

“Fifteen years ago I had some beautiful software and they took it over. I don’t know what they did,” he says frantically before taking out a gun and shooting the computer.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2013/06/john-mcafees-wild-video-how-to-uninstall-mcafee-anti-virus/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 21, 2013, 03:50:34 PM
6/21/2013 Happy First Day Of Summer (http://youtu.be/OY6afcSVMtc)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: SpeedyPC on June 21, 2013, 05:33:40 PM
Edit: I've move this to the correct topic....sorry http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19387.msg955159#msg955159
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 25, 2013, 04:19:40 PM

     Wi-Fi tweaks for speed freaks: 2013 edition
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1372169707000-27647.png)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1372169792138-57427.png)
Click here to read the whole article (http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9240176/Wi_Fi_tweaks_for_speed_freaks_2013_edition?taxonomyId=166&pageNumber=1)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 26, 2013, 07:42:28 PM
Razer Brings Free Virtual 7.1 Surround to Any Stereo Headset (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2042833/razers-new-surround-software-turns-your-stereo-headset-into-a-7-1-home-theater.html)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1372268183877-26953.png)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1372268335954-69922.png)


It also does a great job with giving you "Surround Sound" on your default laptop or other speakers.

Razer is making the software available for download at no charge through the end of the year,
though the company encourages users who like the software to donate money to the Child’s Play charity.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 28, 2013, 05:21:06 PM
A Visit to the Rio Grande Zoo in Albuquerque NM (http://youtu.be/rwaDMEdnUq0)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1372432675945-79419.png)  (http://youtu.be/rwaDMEdnUq0)
Turn on your sound. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 29, 2013, 10:42:10 PM
A new Popup from Avast:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1372538399482-14133.png)
If you want to save money it's probably a good time
to check it out!
Thanks Avast for the offer but I'm still happy with FREE. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Arnold72 on June 29, 2013, 10:58:46 PM
More in your face advertising.
Lovely.....
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 29, 2013, 11:43:00 PM
More in your face advertising.
Lovely.....
Certainly didn't bother me in the least and
since you aren't using avast! it certainly isn't anything that you would have seen.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on June 30, 2013, 12:05:55 AM
More in your face advertising.
Lovely.....
Certainly didn't bother me in the least and
since you aren't using avast! it certainly isn't anything that you would have seen.
If you don't turn off messages from the Comodo message center you will also see ads for the paid version. It's not unique to Avast.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on June 30, 2013, 12:32:28 AM
Never knew these history facts until I found it in the "History of Iceberg Lettuce" that this lettuce has an American background.
Quote
How Crisphead lettuce became known as Iceberg lettuce

Bruce Church founder of Fresh Express, was responsible for popularizing the idea of shipping lettuce across the US continent from Salinas, California to the spots on the East coast. Using ice they carefully covered the heads of lettuce and shipped them

  quote taken from: http://kitchenproject.com/history/Salads_Lettuce/IceburgLettuce.htm
But how did that lettuce got to California in the first place? Probably a Batavia type of lettuce that came from France.
Later American troops stationed in Europe could not go without their favorite "iceberg lettuce", so they re-introduced it to Europe again.
That crispy salad had crossed the Atlantic twice!

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 04, 2013, 06:31:09 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1372955307405-4006.png) (http://youtu.be/KIXFIM8cb84)
                        http://youtu.be/KIXFIM8cb84 (http://youtu.be/KIXFIM8cb84)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on July 05, 2013, 10:56:38 PM
Source: http://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/2013/07/03
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on July 06, 2013, 08:32:22 AM
+1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 09, 2013, 04:49:54 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1373380998854-35156.png)
Get a disposable email address (http://maildrop.cc/)
Great when you don't want to get spammed.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 09, 2013, 05:44:13 PM
For a truly disposable email address - I just use this one http://10minutemail.com/10MinuteMail/index.html it does as it says on the tin, you get a disposable email address which is live for 10 minutes. This is handy if you have to respond/confirm the email address.

You can also extend the 10 minutes, if you are not ready to let it die (still waiting for the email) extend it for another ten minutes. I don't know how many times you can extend it, but that isn't really its purpose, most of the times I have used it I'm done and dusted within the 10 minutes. There have been a few occasions where I have extended it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: SpeedyPC on July 09, 2013, 07:05:14 PM
OT: I don't give out my real email address ;) when I used Gmail it the same idea, so what the point of giving out you're real email address from your internet provider when you can still used Gmail or Hotmail it the same thing if you don't want to used your real email address........It bloody plain straight forward 'Common Sense' you don't need these as post above from Bob and DavidR, spam doesn't bother me in Gmail because Gmail take care of your spamming problem easy ;) ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 09, 2013, 08:22:58 PM
The point is that gmail or other webmail emails still get traffic and not everything is guaranteed to be filtered out as spam. There are some emails that might not be considered spam, that may well be even worse.

The idea of these temporary email address is that they have a limited life and you never go back to visit them once used you discard. With a gmail or webmail account you have to create it, register/sign up, nothing required for these disposable email addresses.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on July 10, 2013, 12:11:02 PM
US government agency destroys hardware to clear malware
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/US-government-agency-destroys-hardware-to-clear-malware-1914296.html

Weird. :o ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 10, 2013, 01:31:43 PM
US government agency destroys hardware to clear malware
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/US-government-agency-destroys-hardware-to-clear-malware-1914296.html

Weird. :o ;D

The proverbial sledgehammer to crack a nut.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 10, 2013, 01:33:38 PM
US government agency destroys hardware to clear malware
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/US-government-agency-destroys-hardware-to-clear-malware-1914296.html (http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/US-government-agency-destroys-hardware-to-clear-malware-1914296.html)

Weird. :o ;D

The proverbial sledgehammer to crack a nut.
That "nut" has been cracked for a long time.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on July 10, 2013, 05:37:28 PM
US government agency destroys hardware to clear malware
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/US-government-agency-destroys-hardware-to-clear-malware-1914296.html

Weird. :o ;D

The proverbial sledgehammer to crack a nut.
I wonder if they used any of those highly priced hammers they bought a while back.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 16, 2013, 04:53:09 PM
We recently held another event for the Kids of Meadow Lake:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1373986059122-73248.png)
https://sites.google.com/site/mlpaassociation/home/pictures-taken-at-events (https://sites.google.com/site/mlpaassociation/home/pictures-taken-at-events)


The kids also did a great job at painting rocks which will be on display under the Totem Poles.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1373986258851-52472.png)  [size=78%]
                 (http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1373986355998-6237.png)

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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: SpeedyPC on July 17, 2013, 01:23:01 PM
Flightradar24

Want to see what's going on in live in the sky ?

http://www.flightradar24.com/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 18, 2013, 05:59:59 PM

(http://thor.he.net/~gludlow/rip.gif)
How to Access a Deceased Loved One’s Online Accounts (http://techland.time.com/2013/07/16/how-to-access-a-deceased-loved-ones-online-accounts/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on July 19, 2013, 04:17:37 AM
Flightradar24

Want to see what's going on in live in the sky ?

http://www.flightradar24.com/
Thanks.   ;D

Appears real-time coverage in Great Britain is much sparser than here in the USA, but it is there.  (Missing FAA data.)  Also possible to view in-progress flights across the Atlantic as well.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 22, 2013, 02:21:30 PM
Sunrise in Meadow Lake NM at 6:02 AM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1374495644400-27018.png)


Larger picture at:
http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1374495540621-48874.png (http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1374495540621-48874.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 23, 2013, 03:03:02 PM
(http://zapt5.staticworld.net/images/article/2013/07/0722-thumb-100045189-large.jpg)
                                                                  OR
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1374584329817-25243.png)
The end of support means the end of updates--even security updates. When an exploit is found after that date,
too bad; it will not get patched. Gradually, Windows XP will become less and less secure. More information here (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2043688/should-you-keep-using-windows-xp-.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Arnold72 on July 23, 2013, 08:05:29 PM
Be very sad to see windows XP die out considering it is the most used version of windows in the world.What on earth is mr gates thinking of when he still has a huge userbase following of XP.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Charyb-0 on July 23, 2013, 08:14:41 PM
Many months ago I switched my XP machine to Ubuntu. With what I'm seeing with Linux Mint, Ubuntu may not be installed on my machine much longer.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on July 23, 2013, 08:16:50 PM
Not the best of news for the third world
and those that cannot afford to upgrade for whatever reason.

Maybe someone will come up with an additional non-official security pack for XP or a version II,
just as we experienced with Win98.
Turkish coders are known to come up with these solutions.

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on July 23, 2013, 10:02:03 PM
Not the best of news for the third world
and those that cannot afford to upgrade for whatever reason.

Maybe someone will come up with an additional non-official security pack for XP or a version II,
just as we experienced with Win98.
Turkish coders are known to come up with these solutions.

polonus
That could very well happen. I know I will never switch to any form of Linux on my XP laptop. I tried Ubuntu and just didn't like the UI or the provided browser and email programs. Mint has the same bundled programs, and a better UI, but I couldn't get my wireless card to work after 6 hours of trying and doing the same things I did in Ubuntu plus a lot more. Since I have found that Win8 32 bit runs very well on that machine, if I decide to dump XP, that is the direction I will go. I found a video driver modding utility that lets you use the newest AMD drivers on the old legacy cards so that problem with Win 8 is solved. I could also have it in a dual boot setup and use XP only for legacy games that do not connect to the web and do all the online activities in Win8. (with Classic Shell installed of course  ;))
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 23, 2013, 10:02:25 PM
Not the best of news for the third world
and those that cannot afford to upgrade for whatever reason.

Maybe someone will come up with an additional non-official security pack for XP or a version II,
just as we experienced with Win98.
Turkish coders are known to come up with these solutions.

polonus
Linux is free and constantly updated which is why that's listed as an alternative. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on July 23, 2013, 10:12:59 PM
Not the best of news for the third world
and those that cannot afford to upgrade for whatever reason.

Maybe someone will come up with an additional non-official security pack for XP or a version II,
just as we experienced with Win98.
Turkish coders are known to come up with these solutions.

polonus
Linux is free and constantly updated which is why that's listed as an alternative. :)
Of course, but many, if not most, of the remaining XP users are businesses that need Windows software to do their daily activities.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on July 23, 2013, 10:38:19 PM
Well this is existing software: http://keyser-soze-s-unofficial-xp-security-pac.software.informer.com/

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 23, 2013, 11:12:17 PM
Well this is existing software: http://keyser-soze-s-unofficial-xp-security-pac.software.informer.com/ (http://keyser-soze-s-unofficial-xp-security-pac.software.informer.com/)

polonus
It is ??? No description. Download and install what ???
An external link to install Microsoft updates. When the Microsoft updates stop, what good will this program do ?
I would much rather get my updates directly from the horses mouth instead of through a third party application.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on July 24, 2013, 03:38:38 AM
Well this is existing software: http://keyser-soze-s-unofficial-xp-security-pac.software.informer.com/ (http://keyser-soze-s-unofficial-xp-security-pac.software.informer.com/)

polonus
It is ??? No description. Download and install what ???
An external link to install Microsoft updates. When the Microsoft updates stop, what good will this program do ?
I would much rather get my updates directly from the horses mouth instead of through a third party application.
They could analyze the updates and make versions applicable to XP.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Omid Farhang on July 24, 2013, 09:10:35 AM
Of course, but many, if not most, of the remaining XP users are businesses that need Windows software to do their daily activities.
That's why business users should move their stuff to the cloud as much as possible so they won't need depend on a specified platform, at least they should use cross-platform applications... moving to cloud (At least an internal cloud) will save them a lot of money and time.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on July 25, 2013, 12:45:43 AM
Hi Omid Farhang,

And then the next question will set in. What cloud to choose and to rely on.
Read: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/download/government-access-to-information-survey-results/

No I think I see a lot of admins already started to migrate and test Win7 at least at school institutions they do for over a year now.
This now they can no longer wait with migrating to another platform.
To force this issue the deadline came at the right moment and it does not take large investments hardware wise.

But there still are a lot superstores that run good old  XP under their systems to just give an example.

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 25, 2013, 02:23:42 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1374754826211-62594.png)
New “Chromecast,” a $35 HDMI dongle to get video streams to your TV (http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/07/google-announces-new-chrome-device-to-get-video-streams-to-your-tv/)
I'm waiting for mine.
Google Play link:
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=chromecast&hl=en (https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=chromecast&hl=en)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on July 26, 2013, 02:14:56 PM
Feds put heat on Web firms for master encryption keys
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57595202-38/feds-put-heat-on-web-firms-for-master-encryption-keys/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 26, 2013, 03:18:39 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1374844621993-7095.png) (http://youtu.be/GmoD4EfO-Vg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 26, 2013, 05:21:52 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1374754826211-62594.png)
New “Chromecast,” a $35 HDMI dongle to get video streams to your TV (http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/07/google-announces-new-chrome-device-to-get-video-streams-to-your-tv/)
I'm waiting for mine.
Google Play link:
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=chromecast&hl=en (https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=chromecast&hl=en)
Update:

Chromecast also allows you to play content directly from the Chrome browser.
That means anything you can play in Chrome can be cast wirelessly to your TV --
video from Hulu or HBO, photos from Facebook, or anything else. In some cases,
you may need to use a laptop instead of a phone or tablet to accomplish this.
You can install the Chrome extension called Google Cast from:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-cast/boadgeojelhgndaghljhdicfkmllpafd?hl=en (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-cast/boadgeojelhgndaghljhdicfkmllpafd?hl=en)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1374852058688-42185.png)
More when my toy arrives. :)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 27, 2013, 04:45:54 PM
Something else to avoid and/or watch out for:
SourceForge’s new installer bundles adware! (http://www.davescomputertips.com/sourceforges-new-installer-bundles-adware/)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1374936221447-51578.png)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1374936331892-43732.png)


CNet.com isn't the only one.  :(

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 27, 2013, 07:08:58 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1374944836632-46040.png) (http://youtu.be/f0Fn93oqI2c)
(Click image to view Video)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 02, 2013, 09:02:14 PM


(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1375470107422-99637.png)
Man, 21, turns himself in for downloading child porn after 'FBI warning message' that turned out to be a virus (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2379153/Jay-Matthew-Riley-turns-child-porn-FBI-warning-message-turned-virus-tells-to.html)
( Sometimes there is justice in this world. :) )

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 04, 2013, 07:26:34 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1375634761923-47125.png) (http://youtu.be/FT0soZM898k)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 05, 2013, 12:44:22 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1374754826211-62594.png)
New “Chromecast,” a $35 HDMI dongle to get video streams to your TV (http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/07/google-announces-new-chrome-device-to-get-video-streams-to-your-tv/)
I'm waiting for mine.
Google Play link:
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=chromecast&hl=en (https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=chromecast&hl=en)
Update:

Chromecast also allows you to play content directly from the Chrome browser.
That means anything you can play in Chrome can be cast wirelessly to your TV --
video from Hulu or HBO, photos from Facebook, or anything else. In some cases,
you may need to use a laptop instead of a phone or tablet to accomplish this.
You can install the Chrome extension called Google Cast from:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-cast/boadgeojelhgndaghljhdicfkmllpafd?hl=en (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-cast/boadgeojelhgndaghljhdicfkmllpafd?hl=en)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1374852058688-42185.png)
More when my toy arrives. :)
7 browser tricks to get the most out of your Chromecast (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2045755/7-browser-tricks-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-chromecast.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 05, 2013, 04:12:20 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1375711836890-23518.png) (http://youtu.be/-x7uZ1hHdiE)
http://youtu.be/-x7uZ1hHdiE (http://youtu.be/-x7uZ1hHdiE)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 15, 2013, 12:26:22 AM
(https://blog.avast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/MRG-Effitas-certification.jpg)
AVAST detects and blocks 100% of Zeus Trojans in Banking Security Test (https://blog.avast.com/2013/08/14/avast-detects-and-blocks-100-of-zeus-trojans-in-banking-security-test/)
This same top-rated antivirus and anti-malware protection is available in all AVAST products, including avast! Free Antivirus.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Arnold72 on August 21, 2013, 01:26:38 AM
Great job avast. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 21, 2013, 02:57:03 PM
Tech legal news site Groklaw shutting down, citing email privacy concerns. (http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20130818120421175)
Chalk up one more victory for the NSA  :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on August 21, 2013, 11:37:12 PM
Tech legal news site Groklaw shutting down, citing email privacy concerns. (http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20130818120421175)
Chalk up one more victory for the NSA  :'(
Sounds like some exaggeration and overreaction is going on there.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on August 22, 2013, 12:06:34 AM
As parties involved are not to communicate about what is going on by court order and recently in UK even hard disks were being pulverized because of underlying national security issues, it is senseless to comment or even speculate on the aspects of this news as there is nothing to be reported. To ridicule bob3160's concerns here as a sort of " move on folks, nothing to be seen here" is also a bit shortsighted. Everyone should be concerned where total surveillance (75% of all Internet traffic) and censorship is being concerned. Apart from these issues this also means losses to the economy as in the cloud services of some sort may no longer be fully trusted by foreign parties. I also think the whole question is disproportional and we should come to trust these services again,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on August 22, 2013, 06:57:08 PM
There was no ridiculing of Bob's concerns. If anything like that was going on, it was meant to be directed at the person running Groklaw. That's where the overreaction lies.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 22, 2013, 09:22:14 PM
There was no ridiculing of Bob's concerns. If anything like that was going on, it was meant to be directed at the person running Groklaw. That's where the overreaction lies.
It's actually not an overreaction. The service depends on secure email. Since that's no longer available,
the only alternative was to shut down the service.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 26, 2013, 12:06:55 AM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1377468306482-821.png)


(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1377468465678-8408.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 27, 2013, 12:49:40 PM

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQWm4Hd3dagiNKwP-MxGVT12Yd8TeaF0524-b7kuAJNT9OLcBcN)Do you belong to a Web Service (like CraigsList or Amazon etc)
Are you having a problem unsubscribing ?
This should make life easier:
http://justdelete.me/ (http://justdelete.me/)


(This could also be called "Stop, I want to get off". )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 29, 2013, 03:52:33 PM
Practical everyday tips all of us will find useful:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1377784017963-89692.png)


You'll find the rest on my Evernote account:
https://www.evernote.com/shard/s20/sh/2cebb209-cd4d-4c0c-8c88-0bab34f918e9/9635455149886862e887980d111b1f04 (https://www.evernote.com/shard/s20/sh/2cebb209-cd4d-4c0c-8c88-0bab34f918e9/9635455149886862e887980d111b1f04)


How many of these will you remember and use ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on August 29, 2013, 10:18:36 PM
Hi Bob,

Remember to link directly to the images instead of using the gmail url. ;)

See attached,
~!Donovan
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on August 31, 2013, 05:30:13 PM
U.S. spy agencies mounted 231 offensive cyber-operations in 2011, documents show
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-spy-agencies-mounted-231-offensive-cyber-operations-in-2011-documents-show/2013/08/30/d090a6ae-119e-11e3-b4cb-fd7ce041d814_story.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 31, 2013, 08:52:15 PM
@Asyn,
That should have been in your own security thread. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on August 31, 2013, 09:02:28 PM
@Asyn,
That should have been in your own security thread. :)

Bob, it's neither security related nor technically relevant.
Nevertheless, it's interesting and that's why I posted it here. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 03, 2013, 04:06:48 PM
MajorGeeks did a nice job of describing all of the features of the latest avast! release:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/avast_free_edition.html (http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/avast_free_edition.html)
I was surprised to find that they still showed a screenshot of avast!4 :)


(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1378216947204-71401.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on September 03, 2013, 04:13:44 PM
I was surprised to find that they still showed a screenshot of avast!4 :)

LOL - Yes, the screenshot is way outdated..!! ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 03, 2013, 04:15:11 PM
I was surprised to find that they still showed a screenshot of avast!4 :)

LOL - Yes, the screenshot is way outdated..!! ;D
Let's see how long it takes them to correct it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 11, 2013, 07:08:43 PM

Have avast! Will travel!
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1378919105515-24412.png)
        avast! was in the house last night and I had a great breakfast there this morning!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 20, 2013, 02:13:51 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1379678943754-57740.png)
PC security, NSA-style (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2048974/pc-security-nsa-style-7-tips-from-the-spymasters.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 21, 2013, 07:02:39 PM
For those of you who still remember our friend Sasha, this is just an update:
"World premiere - dear friends, you're first to see my proposal to British Columbia's tourism Facebook campaign."
"Best of all, my dear wife's face will be all over Canadian digital billboards since the version #7 is the one they approved. This is version #7:"
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1379782686072-34849.png) (http://vimeo.com/75059250)
         http://vimeo.com/75059250 (http://vimeo.com/75059250)
As you can see, he is doing well and still doing what he does best. :)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on September 21, 2013, 07:10:25 PM
Very good video.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: OrangeCrate on September 21, 2013, 07:52:06 PM
Very nice, good job Sasha!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: szc on September 22, 2013, 12:15:48 AM
Thanks Bob, DavidR and OrangeCrate my old friends. I'm trying to make clients happy. How are you all doing? (Hope to hear nothing but good things :)
Regards!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: OrangeCrate on September 22, 2013, 03:11:29 AM
Doing fine Sasha, thanks for asking. Happy to see that you are too.

 :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on September 22, 2013, 01:09:12 PM
Thanks Sasha, hope you and your family are doing well. Have you still got that cute little bird ?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: szc on September 22, 2013, 06:27:37 PM
That's great to hear, I am so happy my old friends are doing great. Wasn't expecting to hear anything else since it wouldn't make me happy. I see you all are still going strong, and that's exactly what makes these forums definitely THE best forums in the World. I was away for couple of years, since my primary machine was iMac, but I've never left avast! Free version since my Jessica is using my old laptop and I wanted the best protection out there for her machine. I still do maintenance of my dad's machine in Croatia (remotely) on a weekly basis, and all these years, his PC never touched anything else but avast! Oh yes, I forgot to mention, avast! is on my Android Galaxy Nexus too. So, as you can see... not much has changed. I just got little older and little lazier, lol.

@DavidR - thanks for asking David. Unfortunately my great friend Chee-Chee left us back in October 2012. An unbelievable little bird, always so calm and friendly. He was super healthu little dude, but in the same time, many years went over his shoulders. We all get too old at one point, his time ran out at the end of 2012 :(

We still have another little budgie (yellow one) that was his good friend since Chee-Chee was 2 years old, and that one is doing great. One healthy, fairly large bird (for a budgie anyway). Brings a lot of happiness in our life and helps us remember our old Chee-Chee.

Here is a short video, compilation of some super old footage from back in 2005, I dedicated it to him. One last good bye!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oekOfwtofy4&hd=1

And here is a picture I took the seconds after his great soul left his tiny body. I held him like that whole hour before he finally gave up. We've noticed, there will be no improvement, he was just too tired to keep going on. Every couple of seconds, he would slowly lift his head up, looked at me with those friendly eyes, and then put it back to my palm... like he was trying to say: "...this is it my big friend, this is how the end of the road looks like. Unfortunately, this is where we split..."

(http://www.securenet.net/members/saszivan/downloads/Chee-Chee-RIP.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on September 22, 2013, 06:53:58 PM
So sorry for your lost friend there Sacha :(  great little birds Buggies are.

I get small flocks of them flying around here and have even managed to get a few regulars return through the breeding season for a bit of seed we place in the garden for them, I gave a chick that fell from it's nest to my grandmother years ago and he's still hanging in there at 11 years now, he's also developed quite a talkative and cheeky attitude ;D

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on September 22, 2013, 11:12:48 PM
Sorry to hear of his passing - For a small bird he certainly had a big heart and a great nature/personality, for many people they make great companions.

For some reason I get a block on the youtube link.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 23, 2013, 03:16:44 AM
Sorry to hear of his passing - For a small bird he certainly had a big heart and a great nature/personality, for many people they make great companions.

For some reason I get a block on the youtube link.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1379898976958-66236.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: szc on September 23, 2013, 04:06:42 AM
Sorry guys... totally forgot. Fixing it as I'm writing this...

There you go, video not private anymore.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oekOfwtofy4&hd=1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oekOfwtofy4&hd=1)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on September 23, 2013, 05:27:22 PM
Great video, love is unconditional in many animals - I still can't believe Chee-Chee let you pick him up in your mouth, total trust.

Some very strange youtube offerings for Chee or Chee-Chee offered after your clip ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: szc on September 23, 2013, 07:03:16 PM
Thanks David. Yes, YouTube searches by the term Chee I guess. Not much to do with budgies or birds in general :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 02, 2013, 04:01:02 PM

(http://cdn.blog.malwarebytes.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/techbench-device-300x131.jpg)

Over the last several years, we’ve had techies asking for their own version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
Now there is Malwarebytes Techbench (http://www.malwarebytes.org/business/techbench/).
If you service computers for a living, this tool will make your day a little easier.
Simply plug in the Malwarebytes Techbench USB stick, check a few boxes,
and it detects and removes malware automatically.
It will even install a copy of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware if you so choose.
Click here for more information (http://blog.malwarebytes.org/news/2013/10/introducing-malwarebytes-techbench/)
A little pricey for me but I don't fix infected computers for a living. I don't even own one thanks to avast! :) 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 03, 2013, 06:05:13 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1380816231385-58884.png) (http://youtu.be/xx5y7MjbcF4)

Today, Microsoft has announced they have brought back "Hover (http://hover.ie/)" as a free game
that's been designed to run on modern web browsers such as Internet Explorer 11.
Also works very well on the latest version of Google's Chrome as you can see
in this video (http://youtu.be/xx5y7MjbcF4) that was recorded while playing the game using Chrome.
You'll also notice that I'm not a gamer.... :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 08, 2013, 03:01:41 PM
Red sky in the morning, Sailor take warning!
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1381237220263-62067.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: !Donovan on October 13, 2013, 11:25:13 AM
VirusTotal now accepts 64mb as the maximum file size. https://www.virustotal.com/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 14, 2013, 02:11:53 PM
(https://blog.avast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/inspector-clousou.png)
If you speak French and love Social Media, Avast is looking for you! (https://blog.avast.com/2013/10/14/we-are-looking-for-a-french-social-media-agent/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 15, 2013, 12:37:18 AM
(https://blog.avast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/beer-1.jpg)
This is just One of the Five wonderful things the Czech Republic has given the world. (https://blog.avast.com/2013/10/14/five-wonderful-things-the-czech-republic-has-given-the-world/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 22, 2013, 06:31:41 PM
216 Years of Parachute Jumping
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1382459471394-47267.png)
http://youtu.be/cjuMK5IqlXs (http://youtu.be/cjuMK5IqlXs)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 23, 2013, 03:22:32 PM
Apple Just Ended the Era of Paid Operating Systems (http://www.wired.com/business/2013/10/apple-ends-paid-oses/)
When will Microsoft follow that trend ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: RZPogi on October 23, 2013, 04:43:04 PM
Apple Just Ended the Era of Paid Operating Systems (http://www.wired.com/business/2013/10/apple-ends-paid-oses/)
When will Microsoft follow that trend ???

I think they might make the OS free but additional software like MS Office, and windows media center would be paid upgrades.
It may also decrease the price of computers with pre-installed windows.
If Microsoft charges Windows for nothing, that would end Windows piracy.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on October 23, 2013, 11:02:52 PM
Apple Just Ended the Era of Paid Operating Systems (http://www.wired.com/business/2013/10/apple-ends-paid-oses/)
When will Microsoft follow that trend ???
It's much easier for Apple to do that since they are primarily a hardware seller. Microsoft is trying to move more in that direction but with limited success so far. They are still mostly software oriented.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 23, 2013, 11:17:43 PM
Apple Just Ended the Era of Paid Operating Systems (http://www.wired.com/business/2013/10/apple-ends-paid-oses/)
When will Microsoft follow that trend ???
It's much easier for Apple to do that since they are primarily a hardware seller. Microsoft is trying to move more in that direction but with limited success so far. They are still mostly software oriented.
Are you trying to make up an excuse for them ??? I'm sure they are already busy in a Corporate huddle
figuring out strategy of how to sidestep this issue. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on October 24, 2013, 04:04:24 AM
Apple Just Ended the Era of Paid Operating Systems (http://www.wired.com/business/2013/10/apple-ends-paid-oses/)
When will Microsoft follow that trend ???
It's much easier for Apple to do that since they are primarily a hardware seller. Microsoft is trying to move more in that direction but with limited success so far. They are still mostly software oriented.
Are you trying to make up an excuse for them ??? I'm sure they are already busy in a Corporate huddle
figuring out strategy of how to sidestep this issue. :)
No excuse just a statement of fact as to how Apple and Microsoft are two different companies concentrating their marketing in different areas. Apple has always been about the hardware and their software only runs on their hardware.  As a company that provides software to many other manufacturers and with very limited presence and success in the hardware market, Microsoft will find it much harder to provide what is their flagship offering for free.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 24, 2013, 03:26:56 PM
The push has already started. ( Guess I wasn't alone in my thoughts. :) )
The free-OS revolution: What Apple’s Mavericks move means for Windows (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2056886/the-free-os-revolution-what-apples-mavericks-move-means-for-windows.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on October 24, 2013, 11:48:42 PM
The push has already started. ( Guess I wasn't alone in my thoughts. :) )
The free-OS revolution: What Apple’s Mavericks move means for Windows (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2056886/the-free-os-revolution-what-apples-mavericks-move-means-for-windows.html)
Not really, Bob, the article concludes that Apple is taking credit for something that MS did before them by giving 8.1 free to existing Win8 owners. The free Maverick update also only applies to users of specific OSX versions.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 25, 2013, 12:16:13 AM
The push has already started. ( Guess I wasn't alone in my thoughts. :) )
The free-OS revolution: What Apple’s Mavericks move means for Windows (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2056886/the-free-os-revolution-what-apples-mavericks-move-means-for-windows.html)
Not really, Bob, the article concludes that Apple is taking credit for something that MS did before them by giving 8.1 free to existing Win8 owners. The free Maverick update also only applies to users of specific OSX versions.
Only time will tell how this will effect Microsoft. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on October 25, 2013, 01:50:39 AM
The push has already started. ( Guess I wasn't alone in my thoughts. :) )
The free-OS revolution: What Apple’s Mavericks move means for Windows (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2056886/the-free-os-revolution-what-apples-mavericks-move-means-for-windows.html)
Not really, Bob, the article concludes that Apple is taking credit for something that MS did before them by giving 8.1 free to existing Win8 owners. The free Maverick update also only applies to users of specific OSX versions.
Only time will tell how this will effect Microsoft. :)
That's true. We'll have to wait and see how it goes with Windows 9.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 28, 2013, 02:24:17 PM
Good Morning From Meadow Lake, Los Lunas NM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1382966510852-20627.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 29, 2013, 01:45:46 AM
This morning we had a beautiful Sunrise but I think this evenings Sunset is even nicer:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1383007393552-38609.png)


(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1383007516259-18813.png)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on October 29, 2013, 02:15:26 AM
This morning we had a beautiful Sunrise but I think this evenings Sunset is even nicer:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1383007393552-38609.png)


(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1383007516259-18813.png)
Better than the cruise ship? Almost?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 29, 2013, 09:10:46 AM
You'll be able to judge yourself from the pictures I'll be posting in December. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on October 29, 2013, 09:37:23 AM
Avast emerged from Communism to shine in security
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/10/20/avast-software-mcafee-the-great-czech-startup-story/3002031/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 29, 2013, 01:32:25 PM
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg1011471#msg1011471 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg1011471#msg1011471)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 29, 2013, 08:55:05 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1383076396978-57836.png) (http://youtu.be/qpe54wqJy9o)
             http://youtu.be/qpe54wqJy9o (http://youtu.be/qpe54wqJy9o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 24, 2013, 03:57:44 PM
Thanksgiving is right around the corner but the Snow is already here!
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1385304793555-64057.png)


(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1385304961520-25058.png)


(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1385305030239-51039.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Arnold72 on November 24, 2013, 06:18:24 PM
England is expecting the worst wintery weather since 1947 apparently with 100 days of continuous snow forecast.
If you believe the BBC of course.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Dch48 on November 26, 2013, 10:46:28 AM
It snowed here too on Friday (just a light dusting) but Sunday night it went down to 9º F  here.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 26, 2013, 06:43:12 PM
AVAST is Awarded Best Employer in the Czech Republic (https://blog.avast.com/2013/11/26/avast-is-awarded-best-employer-in-the-czech-republic/)
(https://blog.avast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_0407-300x234.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 26, 2013, 11:29:01 PM
Making Black Friday and Cyber Monday a little easier (http://holidays.allmyfaves.com/)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1385504821475-71936.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 27, 2013, 11:49:32 PM
Something to make you think twice:
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/ef9c2d0cbbca76737e431d3e0dd892bb/tumblr_mupvu73mV11s2yegdo3_400.gif)
A Kickstarter Project I was glad to back. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 28, 2013, 12:32:22 AM
Something to make you think twice:
<snip image>
A Kickstarter Project I was glad to back. :)

Nah who uses a typewriter these days ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 28, 2013, 01:25:01 AM
Something to make you think twice:
<snip image>
A Kickstarter Project I was glad to back. :)

Nah who uses a typewriter these days ;D
I still know a business that needs a typewriter.
A form with 7 copies works best on a regular typewriter or,
you can invest in a very expensive printer to fill out the form. :)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 17, 2013, 12:07:54 PM
(http://ubislate.us/productimg/th_12162013_021209_th_11152013_111125_7ci_over%20copy.jpg)
It may not be a powerhouse but for a price that's less than a meal at a good restaurant, it's certainly a bargain.
http://ubislate.us/product.php?prodid=1 (http://ubislate.us/product.php?prodid=1)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 17, 2013, 02:19:52 PM
Did you know that Google's Street View isn't only for Stree Views:

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1387286324850-70850.png)
https://www.google.com/maps/views/view/116622969170071590263/photo/CrqRh_BQNB4AAAAGOqcEew?gl=us&heading=96&pitch=90&fovy=75 (https://www.google.com/maps/views/view/116622969170071590263/photo/CrqRh_BQNB4AAAAGOqcEew?gl=us&heading=96&pitch=90&fovy=75)
More information is available at:
http://techland.time.com/2013/12/16/how-to-create-your-own-google-street-view-maps/ (http://techland.time.com/2013/12/16/how-to-create-your-own-google-street-view-maps/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: thug4real on December 17, 2013, 04:57:53 PM
Thank you Bob for that :) I didn't know that, very useful :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 17, 2013, 08:26:25 PM
Thank you Bob for that :) I didn't know that, very useful :)
My pleasure. Wish I had known about this before the cruise. I could have posted some nice renderings
from the ports we visited.  :'(
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1387308500854-22409.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 18, 2013, 09:24:05 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1387398105759-92257.png) (http://youtu.be/x02l5Nb0Om4)
           http://youtu.be/x02l5Nb0Om4 (http://youtu.be/x02l5Nb0Om4)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on December 19, 2013, 12:55:51 PM
Is Alice behind you? ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 19, 2013, 01:22:55 PM
Is Alice behind you? ;D
Yes, you can hear her voice in the backgroud. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: thug4real on December 19, 2013, 04:35:59 PM
Is Alice behind you? ;D
Yes, you can hear her voice in the backgroud. :)
Nice happy for you ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on December 19, 2013, 06:02:53 PM
Is Alice behind you? ;D
Yes, you can hear her voice in the backgroud. :)
Yeah, that's my question :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 19, 2013, 06:09:18 PM
Is Alice behind you? ;D
Yes, you can hear her voice in the backgroud. :)
Yeah, that's my question :)
She is already back in NM. I have my last presentation in Florida scheduled tonight for the members
of the Valencia Lakes Computer User Group in Boynton Beach Fl.
Tomorrow, I leave for home. Just in time for Christmas. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 21, 2013, 03:03:48 PM
Yesterday (Dream World)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1387634389723-59715.png)


Today (Reality)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1387634482993-88586.png)
How quickly life can change.  :)



Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 23, 2013, 02:43:17 PM

Bing Homepages of 2013 - Wallpaper & Screensaver Pack
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=41556&WT.mc_id=rss_alldownloads_all (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=41556&WT.mc_id=rss_alldownloads_all)
A preview of the pictures included:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1387806147415-33930.png)
http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cIl0IknnR7 (http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cIl0IknnR7)


(Uncheck the Bing Default settings when installing unless you like Bing.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 01, 2014, 06:05:07 PM
[Happy New Year] Best AskVG Articles of 2013 (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AskVG/~3/fdJ_oU-zCow/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 02, 2014, 02:20:07 PM
A tip worth passing along that came to me from the Prescott Computer Society (http://www.pcs4me.com/).
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1388668416266-23709.png)
I last visited that club on 11/16/2013 and receive their monthly tips. (http://bob3160.blogspot.com/2013/11/11-16-2013-prescott-computer-society.html)


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 03, 2014, 06:27:24 PM
An easy way to set up a simple website that almost anyone can do:
http://www.strikingly.com/ (http://www.strikingly.com/)
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2079357/strikingly-review-make-mobile-friendly-web-sites-with-your-facebook-profile-and-a-click.html (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2079357/strikingly-review-make-mobile-friendly-web-sites-with-your-facebook-profile-and-a-click.html)

Here's the one I just put together:
http://www.strikingly.com/bob3160 (http://www.strikingly.com/bob3160)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Arnold72 on January 03, 2014, 07:21:04 PM
Hi bob.
That is a strikingly good job you have done there.(sorry about the pun lol.)

I will have a go at this sometime.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 03, 2014, 07:26:35 PM
Thanks.:) It took about 10 minutes to put together. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 25, 2014, 10:39:20 PM
O $ Movies (http://zerodollarmovies.com/)
Nice when you have nothing to do.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Secondmineboy on January 27, 2014, 12:48:29 AM
Tired of unchecking unrelated offers while installing software?

http://unchecky.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O11jmV8yCXc&list=UU_M-iWYpQbgo4rK1YfewI5w&feature=c4-overview
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 27, 2014, 01:03:29 AM
Tired of unchecking unrelated offers while installing software?

http://unchecky.com/ (http://unchecky.com/)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O11jmV8yCXc&list=UU_M-iWYpQbgo4rK1YfewI5w&feature=c4-overview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O11jmV8yCXc&list=UU_M-iWYpQbgo4rK1YfewI5w&feature=c4-overview)
A little word of caution if you're using avast!
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=145192.msg1053915#msg1053915 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=145192.msg1053915#msg1053915)


The latest download version 0.2.5 is now working with out causing any problems in the avast! installation. :)
I tested it a short time ago without getting any errors while installing avast! 2014 Free. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 28, 2014, 12:01:24 AM
        An interesting Sky this morning:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1390863559403-18052.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: SpeedyPC on January 28, 2014, 12:12:33 AM
Tired of unchecking unrelated offers while installing software?

http://unchecky.com/ (http://unchecky.com/)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O11jmV8yCXc&list=UU_M-iWYpQbgo4rK1YfewI5w&feature=c4-overview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O11jmV8yCXc&list=UU_M-iWYpQbgo4rK1YfewI5w&feature=c4-overview)
A little word of caution if you're using avast!
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=145192.msg1053915#msg1053915 (http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=145192.msg1053915#msg1053915)


The latest download version 0.2.5 is now working with out causing any problems in the avast! installation. :)
I tested it a short time ago without getting any errors while installing avast! 2014 Free. :)


Very interesting I'm going to check this out ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: SpeedyPC on February 03, 2014, 01:29:37 PM
Addicted To Oil
http://www.smh.com.au/tv/environment/fuel-4262603.html

This is very interesting to watch and to fully understand why.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 07, 2014, 03:35:11 PM
A new way to share a Video:
surprise.ly (http://surprise.ly/v/)

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1391783177289-8654.png)
Once it converts the YouTube URL,
it gives you a context free full screen presentation
Here are 2 links:
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox8LU6GOlok (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox8LU6GOlok)
Surprise.ly: http://surprise.ly/v/?Ox8LU6GOlok:0:0:0:100 (http://surprise.ly/v/?Ox8LU6GOlok:0:0:0:100)
Can you tell the difference ??? Which version do you prefer ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 10, 2014, 11:54:07 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1392072833108-20483.png)
Comcast customer surprised to learn new router is also public hotspot (http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/02/comcast-customer-surprised-to-learn-new-router-is-also-public-hotspot/?goback=%2Egde_1003727_member_5838362338905837572)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Cast on February 12, 2014, 08:42:14 AM
Mozzilla to sell ads in Firefox Web Browser
http://adage.com/article/special-report-iab-annual-meeting/mozilla-sell-ads-firefox/291641/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on February 14, 2014, 09:11:37 AM
Liquid-Cooled Supercomputers, to Trim the Power Bill
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/business/international/improving-energy-efficiency-in-supercomputers.html?_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/business/international/improving-energy-efficiency-in-supercomputers.html?_r=0)

(Really of interest to IT folks and geeks only, not for the average home user)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 14, 2014, 11:09:03 AM
Liquid-Cooled Supercomputers, to Trim the Power Bill
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/business/international/improving-energy-efficiency-in-supercomputers.html?_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/business/international/improving-energy-efficiency-in-supercomputers.html?_r=0)

(Really of interest to IT folks and geeks only, not for the average home user)

Interesting the name of the super computer "The computer, called Tsubame KFC" and it is "submerged in a tank of mineral oil" So is this new branch of KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) also doing fried chicken to go :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on February 14, 2014, 11:21:42 AM
Liquid-Cooled Supercomputers, to Trim the Power Bill
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/business/international/improving-energy-efficiency-in-supercomputers.html?_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/business/international/improving-energy-efficiency-in-supercomputers.html?_r=0)

(Really of interest to IT folks and geeks only, not for the average home user)

Interesting the name of the super computer "The computer, called Tsubame KFC" and it is "submerged in a tank of mineral oil" So is this new branch of KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) also doing fried chicken to go :)

Would be a good synergy effect. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 14, 2014, 02:04:39 PM
Liquid-Cooled Supercomputers, to Trim the Power Bill
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/business/international/improving-energy-efficiency-in-supercomputers.html?_r=0 (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/12/business/international/improving-energy-efficiency-in-supercomputers.html?_r=0)

(Really of interest to IT folks and geeks only, not for the average home user)

Interesting the name of the super computer "The computer, called Tsubame KFC" and it is "submerged in a tank of mineral oil" So is this new branch of KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) also doing fried chicken to go :)

Would be a good synergy effect. ;D
Hopefully the computer doesn't wind up "Crispy" which is how I like my chicken from KFC. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: AdrianH on February 14, 2014, 08:19:41 PM
How fast can you run ?

(http://s26.postimg.org/4gicfwobd/72938186_dorset.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: essexboy on February 14, 2014, 08:42:25 PM
That looks like Chesil Beach, Portland - nice pub though 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: AdrianH on February 14, 2014, 08:44:44 PM
That looks like Chesil Beach, Portland - nice pub though

Probably a bit wet at the moment, a few tons of water went through the bedroom windows. 

It is at Chiswell http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26150788
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 17, 2014, 03:52:27 PM
Use Google Search as a Count down Timer
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1392648441850-57870.png)
Simply type the following in your search and hit return for the countdown timer to start:
                  set timer 10 minutes
You determine the time you need for this function. The browser needs to remain open.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 17, 2014, 04:18:26 PM
20 Things That Are Way Better In Slow Motion (http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/20-things-that-are-way-better-in-slow-motion)
I wouldn't try this link on dial up. :)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 24, 2014, 07:09:22 PM
Some excellent Free programs in todays edition of Tech Thoughts (http://billmullins.wordpress.com/2014/02/24/tech-thoughts-daily-net-news-february-24-2014/)


(Scroll down to the "Today's Free Programs"
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on March 04, 2014, 09:50:02 PM
Rare Pileus Cloud Photographed in Zimbabwe

Link provided as file is too large to attach (up to 13 MB depending on file format):  http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140219.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140219.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on March 05, 2014, 12:59:36 AM
That is so cool!  8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on March 05, 2014, 03:27:45 PM
That is so cool!  8)
Agreed.   Due to a human phenomena known as pareidolia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia) there is a lot to be seen in the cloud structure.  I see a penguin, sphinx, and a horse's mouth with teeth.  Also an UFO?

Also, doubt the pileus cloud actually disappeared, but was no longer visible as the sun angle dropped down as the sun set, and the refracted light no longer could be seen, as in a rainbow, so it is transient in nature and only seen under the right circumstances.  Could be much more common because of that.  Whatever it is, there is a lot of energy visibly being displayed as the cloud is morphing into a thunderhead.

It's a good site.   ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 13, 2014, 03:39:21 PM
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evanbalster/imitone-mind-to-melody (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evanbalster/imitone-mind-to-melody)
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/001/730/008/aa24396ceaa393f39d1e3c3ac98ad983_large.png?1394465854)
Use your voice, even if it's not that great, to make some music.
I can't wait. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 14, 2014, 03:10:01 AM
A notice I can live with and even be happy about. :)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1394762869793-25968.png)
Thanks Google. :) I'd be happy to get that kind of information all day long. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 18, 2014, 02:47:22 PM
Popcorn Time Is Hollywood’s Worst Nightmare, And It Can’t Be Stopped (http://techcrunch.com/tag/popcorn-time/)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1395150397575-54912.png)
Title: Symantec crisis?
Post by: Lisandro on March 21, 2014, 04:16:17 PM
Symantec fires CEO, appoints interim replacement
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2014/032114-symantec-fires-ceo-appoints-interim-279939.html

Quote
The company might also split itself up, spinning off either its security or its backup and recovery business and focusing on just one of them, Holland said. Integrating an acquired company into the current sprawling organization would be a challenge, he said.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 21, 2014, 07:50:50 PM
Isn't that what Symantec have been doing for years, buying up companies to incorporate their ideas into their own products.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on March 21, 2014, 10:38:32 PM
Isn't that what Symantec have been doing for years, buying up companies to incorporate their ideas into their own products.
They're not buying, they're selling (splitting). Am I wrong?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 22, 2014, 01:05:23 AM
Isn't that what Symantec have been doing for years, buying up companies to incorporate their ideas into their own products.
They're not buying, they're selling (splitting). Am I wrong?

My comment relates to Symantec's past practice buying out other companies. Now for them to all of a sudden say that it would be difficult integrating acquired companies into their business. When they have been doing this for many, many years.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 27, 2014, 03:16:52 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1395929778321-68097.png)                          
              How does avast! SafePrice work? (https://blog.avast.com/2014/03/27/how-does-avast-safeprice-work/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 28, 2014, 01:46:09 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1396009972075-33889.png)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1396010036225-43539.png)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1396010522390-21925.png)
Google Music lets you update your library through Chrome (http://www.techhive.com/article/2112184/google-music-lets-you-update-your-library-through-chrome.html)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Secondmineboy on March 29, 2014, 07:02:07 PM
Cyber Warfare Realtime Map by Kaspersky Lab

http://cyberwar.kaspersky.com/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 31, 2014, 01:46:00 AM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1396223121892-79507.png)                         Time Passages (http://youtu.be/gdcuJCuztZc)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 22, 2014, 09:42:21 PM
Earth Day (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-vSic0iJgyea0RWS3dvUkt4YWc/edit?usp=sharing)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1398195683413-79953.png)  (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-vSic0iJgyea0RWS3dvUkt4YWc/edit?usp=sharing)
Short and sweet. :)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 26, 2014, 10:18:35 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1398543387415-47443.png)
https://www.youtube.com/user/britishpathe (https://www.youtube.com/user/britishpathe)
https://www.youtube.com/user/britishpathe/channels (https://www.youtube.com/user/britishpathe/channels)


Check out both channels! (If you do, we'll see you in a few years.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on May 01, 2014, 09:04:38 PM
Fifty years of basic computer language!


http://www.wbur.org/npr/308569793/dartmouth-celebrates-50-years-of-basic-computer-language
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 01, 2014, 09:56:22 PM
Fifty years of basic computer language!


http://www.wbur.org/npr/308569793/dartmouth-celebrates-50-years-of-basic-computer-language (http://www.wbur.org/npr/308569793/dartmouth-celebrates-50-years-of-basic-computer-language)
Some 40+ years ago, I used basic to write a word processing program called "Tiny Word" for the
Commodore 64 and then used a compiler to speed up the program. 
That was a lot of fun and reminded me of why algebra was actually an important subject in school. :)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 05, 2014, 05:45:31 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1399304065082-36448.png)
Not Bad, considering that I'm using WiFi at a Motel in Torrance CA.
More amazing is the fact that I'm using avast! Free (http://www.avast.com/en-au/index) and avast! SecureLine VPN (http://www.avast.com/secureline-vpn) for security
and I still have that speed after I'm fully protected. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 05, 2014, 11:16:01 PM
A personal Request to make my father-in-law's (WW2 Vet) 95th Birthday Celebration
a very special one.
If your interested, you'll find the details and the needed information at:
https://plus.google.com/116622969170071590263/posts/HuSDRmu2s6R (https://plus.google.com/116622969170071590263/posts/HuSDRmu2s6R)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 07, 2014, 04:32:47 PM
Chrome: Read more with fewer clicks with HoverReader (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hoverreader/bgchppjofckmmlfpegeinpegcjmejnlk)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1399473138409-83409.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 07, 2014, 06:12:57 PM
Chrome: Read more with fewer clicks with HoverReader (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hoverreader/bgchppjofckmmlfpegeinpegcjmejnlk)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1399473138409-83409.png)

The other nice thing about utilizing this extension is that eliminates all the popups and ads. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 07, 2014, 06:30:30 PM
Avast in outer space: (http://www.cnet.com/news/fly-by-all-known-exoplanets-in-60-seconds/)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1399480094149-81306.png)
On a cosmic scale, it can be easy to feel like humanity is alone in a vast,
dead universe. And, so far as we can prove beyond a doubt, that might be the case. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 13, 2014, 02:51:43 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1399985445510-83914.png)
          WOW
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 18, 2014, 10:41:01 PM
A couple of Visitors:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1400445496734-93248.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 19, 2014, 05:41:27 PM
Have fun:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1400514071262-77824.png)
https://www.google.com/logos/2014/rubiks/rubiks.html (https://www.google.com/logos/2014/rubiks/rubiks.html)
(Remember, there are still folks looking for help....)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 19, 2014, 06:09:15 PM
Whoops! Emory University server sent reformat request to all of its Windows 7 PCs (http://www.neowin.net/news/whoops-emory-university-server-sent-reformat-request-to-all-of-its-windows-7-pcs)
(http://www.neowin.net/images/uploaded/maxresdefault_story.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on May 20, 2014, 03:28:27 PM
Remove your history from Google!

http://time.com/103381/google-right-forgotten-takedown-requests/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 20, 2014, 03:39:05 PM
Remove your history from Google!

http://time.com/103381/google-right-forgotten-takedown-requests/ (http://time.com/103381/google-right-forgotten-takedown-requests/)
This only applies to Europeans!
You can however Become A European – digitally (http://www.zdnet.com/this-is-so-freaking-huge-man-its-insane-the-plan-to-let-anyone-become-european-digitally-7000029486/) :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 22, 2014, 08:20:07 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1403461048570-53803.png) (http://youtu.be/Rhm4ZaOb2ZI)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 25, 2014, 08:59:09 PM
My Smartphone has a new Intelligent interface:
(https://ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/ZkX209TXcaQsgyClLt7CJK4kYwq8J49AYAx8fnhJsjZVm6FQeB6pCfSprUA27CfZIZ8-6RKmt4mtJzgx_apF_lhCh18_bDGHqDVvXStfXeMP9msMSErWd50aoOBBIzUVoL_CF_JT_XZPLcs=s0-d-e1-ft#http://aviate-website.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/mailing-images/SpacesGif.gif)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tul.aviate&hl=en (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tul.aviate&hl=en)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 03, 2014, 02:29:46 PM

Google Buys Songza | TechCrunch
http://techcrunch.com/2014/07/01/google-buys-songza/ (http://techcrunch.com/2014/07/01/google-buys-songza/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 03, 2014, 02:40:36 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1404391158186-37521.png)
How Surface Pro + Xbox One helped a paralysed man to do more - Neowin
http://www.neowin.net/news/how-surface-pro--xbox-one-helped-a-paralysed-man-to-do-more (http://www.neowin.net/news/how-surface-pro--xbox-one-helped-a-paralysed-man-to-do-more)
(More proof that life is always worth living.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 03, 2014, 04:13:30 PM
<snip image>
How Surface Pro + Xbox One helped a paralysed man to do more - Neowin
http://www.neowin.net/news/how-surface-pro--xbox-one-helped-a-paralysed-man-to-do-more (http://www.neowin.net/news/how-surface-pro--xbox-one-helped-a-paralysed-man-to-do-more)
(More proof that life is always worth living.)

This is certainly interesting, but MS are moving away from the Xbox being sold with Kinect to lower the price point.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 03, 2014, 04:39:43 PM

For the Gamers:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1404397858673-32193.png)
Donkey Kong is Back (http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/donkey_kong_craze.html)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 09, 2014, 12:37:38 AM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1404859007832-90195.png)

http://www.geek.com/science/natures-fireworks-10-stunning-volcanic-gifs-1598448/#gallery (http://www.geek.com/science/natures-fireworks-10-stunning-volcanic-gifs-1598448/#gallery)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 09, 2014, 01:11:48 AM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1404861075838-64741.png)
http://youtu.be/bAL5VUHJ4O4 (http://youtu.be/bAL5VUHJ4O4)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 12, 2014, 03:38:38 AM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1405128979864-36325.png) (http://youtu.be/w87-GlQiZ04)
Click the Image to view the video. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 19, 2014, 03:40:33 PM
7-15-2014 Rainy Day in Meadow Lake
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1405777046609-7285.png)
https://www.google.com/maps/views/view/116622969170071590263/gphoto/6036294814519781842 (https://www.google.com/maps/views/view/116622969170071590263/gphoto/6036294814519781842)
A 360 view on Google Maps
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on July 19, 2014, 06:38:58 PM
Meadow Lake doesn't quite sound appropriate Bob, where is the meadow  :-\ I guess the lake turned up after the rain ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 19, 2014, 08:23:20 PM
Meadow Lake doesn't quite sound appropriate Bob, where is the meadow <$1alt="" title="" onresizestart="return false;" id="smiley__$2" style="padding: 0 3px 0 3px;" /> I guess the lake turned up after the rain<$1alt="" title="" onresizestart="return false;" id="smiley__$2" style="padding: 0 3px 0 3px;" />
You'll find what's left of the lake at http://mlpaa.org (http://mlpaa.org) Now therell only be ponds but, it will turn out to be a nice park
and wildlife preserve.:) It's one of the things that keeps me busy when I'm actually at home.:)
Here's a picture of the activity that we had this morning at the property:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1405794134453-7498.png)
    Bike and tire repair day at the MLPAA Property.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on July 19, 2014, 08:56:41 PM
You'll find what's left of the lake at http://mlpaa.org (http://mlpaa.org) Now therell only be ponds but, it will turn out to be a nice park
It would be nice to see the lake restored to it's original state, what actually happed to it - over irrigated misuse or just dried up?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 19, 2014, 09:56:18 PM
It was a man made lake and the property no longer has any water rights.
I had been vandalized and been used as a dump site.
We removed 90 tons of trash from the site when we first took it over.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on July 19, 2014, 10:06:48 PM
It was a man made lake and the property no longer has any water rights.
I had been vandalized and been used as a dump site.
We removed 90 tons of trash from the site when we first took it over.
Holy crap that's a lot of rubbish :o be nice to see it like it was in the pictures with all the trees and birds back again.

Keep up the good work :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2014, 09:28:41 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1406230037486-44641.png)

A project that may interest Avast (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/icloak/icloak-tm-stik-easy-powerful-online-privacy-for-yo) ???
It interested me enough to become backer. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on July 25, 2014, 05:12:16 AM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1406230037486-44641.png)

A project that may interest Avast (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/icloak/icloak-tm-stik-easy-powerful-online-privacy-for-yo) ???
It interested me enough to become backer. :)
Just the thing for the terrorists of the world.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on July 25, 2014, 07:33:04 AM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1406230037486-44641.png)

A project that may interest Avast (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/icloak/icloak-tm-stik-easy-powerful-online-privacy-for-yo) ???
It interested me enough to become backer. :)
Just the thing for the terrorists of the world.
This technology isn't anything new and has already been available in different forms for the last 7 years.
http://www.encryptstick.com/browser-overview

http://www.ironkey.com/en-US/

http://www.imation.com/en-AU/Mobile-Security/Mobile-Security-Products/Secure-Data/Imation-Flash-Drives-Powered-by-IronKey/Imation-Personal-S250-Flash-Drive-Powered-by-IronKey/

Information on how to create your own secure operating system/ browser stick https://tails.boum.org/about/index.en.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 26, 2014, 04:34:34 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1406385201750-34554.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 26, 2014, 05:30:23 PM
Very fortunate for us to be around this time, not sure who will be around for the next one ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on July 26, 2014, 06:11:38 PM
Photographer Turns Her Spam Emails into Imagined Portraits of the Imaginary Senders
http://petapixel.com/2014/07/24/photographer-turns-spam-emails-imagined-portraits-imaginary-senders/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Gopher John on July 26, 2014, 06:16:47 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1406385201750-34554.png)

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/trivia/fivedays.asp (http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/trivia/fivedays.asp)

Quote
Due to the irregularity caused by leap years, however, August does not begin on a Sunday exactly once every seven years; instead, the phenomenon follows a 6-5-6-11 pattern. That is, when August begins on Sunday, that event occurs again six years later, then five years later, then six years later, and finally eleven years later, whereupon the cycle repeats. Thus we see patterns of Sunday-beginning Augusts in clusters of years like the following:

    1965, 1971, 1976, 1982, 1993
    1993, 1999, 2004, 2010, 2021
    2021, 2027, 2032, 2038, 2049

We're approaching the end of a cycle and thus the longest gap between occurrences, but that gap is a mere eleven years, not eight centuries.

http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/errata/ss/5-Fridays-5-Saturdays-5-Sundays.htm (http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/errata/ss/5-Fridays-5-Saturdays-5-Sundays.htm)

Although this August doesn't start on a Sunday, Friday will have the same repeat cycle.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 26, 2014, 07:52:26 PM
Good news, then I actually have a chance to be around for the next occurrence. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Gopher John on July 26, 2014, 09:45:22 PM
Good news, then I actually have a chance to be around for the next occurrence. :)

As do some of the rest of us mere mortals. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 04, 2014, 08:32:48 PM
Great Sites and services (http://time.com/3054279/50-best-websites-2014/) (50)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 14, 2014, 05:36:14 PM
           We've come a long way! (http://time.com/3013603/vintage-computer-ads/)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1408030280463-38090.png)
Credit goes to http://billmullins.wordpress.com (http://billmullins.wordpress.com)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on August 14, 2014, 10:58:44 PM
Thanks Bob...5 minutes of calm.com and I'm relaxed and useless! LOL :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 14, 2014, 11:49:10 PM
Thanks Bob...5 minutes of calm.com and I'm relaxed and useless! LOL<$1alt="" title="" onresizestart="return false;" id="smiley__$2" style="padding: 0 3px 0 3px;" />
I'd be much calmer if I was on an ocean liner looking at that. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 18, 2014, 02:54:47 AM

On the road again!
The only time I saw the Sun today was early in the morning. (Leaving Indiana.)
I guess it made driving a little easier but, rain and windshield wipers tend to make me tired....
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1408322944021-91026.png)


(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1408323046044-42061.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on August 18, 2014, 09:25:16 PM
Bob,

Use "Rain-X" windshield washer fluid and save your windshield wipers.  8)
When I'm driving down the highway I never use the wipers.
With "Rain-X" the water just beads right off at speeds of 45 MPH or higher.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 19, 2014, 03:31:23 PM
Bob,

Use "Rain-X" windshield washer fluid and save your windshield wipers. <$1alt="" title="" onresizestart="return false;" id="smiley__$2" style="padding: 0 3px 0 3px;" />
When I'm driving down the highway I never use the wipers.
With "Rain-X" the water just beads right off at speeds of 45 MPH or higher.
I use a rental car for business. They supply whatever keeps the windshield clean. I highly doubt it's Rain-X. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 20, 2014, 12:16:26 AM
Being away from home during the monsoon season,
makes for some surprising views when returning home.
All the added water has brought out some excellent results.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1408486379649-53550.png)
Unfortunately, the weeds have also enjoyed the abundance of water.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 20, 2014, 02:34:49 PM
Not all fires can be put out by the local fire department.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1408537931994-84924.png)
This mornings sky seems extremely red. We'll probably be getting some more rain today.


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 22, 2014, 06:37:05 PM
Microsoft has 8 reasons you shouldn't buy a Chromebook (http://www.geek.com/apps/microsoft-has-8-reasons-you-shouldnt-buy-a-chromebook-1602566/)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1408725066406-11214.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on August 22, 2014, 07:46:01 PM
Microsoft has 8 reasons you shouldn't buy a Chromebook (http://www.geek.com/apps/microsoft-has-8-reasons-you-shouldnt-buy-a-chromebook-1602566/)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1408725066406-11214.png)
So they're saying that nothing beats Windows. That's a given so no real news here.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 23, 2014, 05:19:15 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1408806555552-98444.png)
                                                                       When Night and Day collide (https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=994C4775D200B11A%216350)
Yesterday was an awesome day for capturing Mother Nature at work.
Click here to view all the photos taken on 8-22-2014 (https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=994C4775D200B11A%216335)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 05, 2014, 02:06:31 AM
                     (http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1409875197313-65028.png) (http://youtu.be/_QkS-a7WjNE)
                         http://youtu.be/_QkS-a7WjNE (http://youtu.be/_QkS-a7WjNE)
This isn't posted for political reasons but to honor those that gave and lost their lives on 9/11/2001
If it bothers you, please don't watch and don't post negative comments. Thanks
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 11, 2014, 01:55:53 PM
This is what video games do after you stop playing (http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/10/6132137/idle-animation-mario-luigi-conker-earthworm-jim)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1410436356762-58944.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 11, 2014, 07:47:31 PM
(https://qaqixw.dm2301.livefilestore.com/y2p7pmrHU_k0bDJacXPKKdHInuqhbHJLbgIFCIV6uYy73iAwE2m0AnqQ7aiWKRKytJLRIPftqGTPAH1u-zPbYFal1D_FlgBoRe_wW1pH2fiaIM/9-11-2001insta.gif?psid=1)
Gif created with InstaGiffer (http://instagiffer.com/).
Direct download ot the program: http://www.justintodd.me/downloads/instagiffer-1.51-setup.exe (http://www.justintodd.me/downloads/instagiffer-1.51-setup.exe)
9/11/2001 Remembrance: http://youtu.be/_QkS-a7WjNE (http://youtu.be/_QkS-a7WjNE)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 12, 2014, 09:51:47 PM
I'm currently in Cleveland, OH.
Here's what I see from my hotel room:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1410551082066-20156.png)


(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1410551260004-62538.png)


(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1410551408673-16345.png)
I'm very close to to the Cleveland Browns stadium as you can see.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on September 13, 2014, 12:27:06 AM
That looks like the Cleveland Indians Stadium to me  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 13, 2014, 12:58:28 AM
That looks like the Cleveland Indians Stadium to me  :)
You may be right ? I don't live her, I'm only visiting. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on September 13, 2014, 06:21:09 PM
That looks like the Cleveland Indians Stadium to me  :)

+1 Those are lights for baseball. Football has lights on the sides only.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 16, 2014, 04:40:34 PM
     Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque NM (http://www.balloonfiesta.com)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1410878076244-5417.png)
Thanks to a friend for the picture. I'm still traveling and am right now waiting in
Minneapolis for a connecting flight home.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 22, 2014, 03:00:45 PM
My App's better than your App (http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-fights-app-gap-perception-with-new-videos)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1411390723041-8949.png)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 22, 2014, 03:12:46 PM
NirSoft Utilities Panel (http://www.nirsoft.net/panel/)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1411391317772-62069.png)
Thanks to Bill Mullins Tech Thoughts Daily Net News (http://billmullins.wordpress.com/) for the information.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on September 22, 2014, 05:09:46 PM
NirSoft Utilities Panel (http://www.nirsoft.net/panel/)
<snip image>
Thanks to Bill Mullins Tech Thoughts Daily Net News (http://billmullins.wordpress.com/) for the information.

Just a heads up:
In the past we have seen some of the NirSoft Utilities have been detected as PUP or malware - this is basically because of the various tasks performed can look like malware activity.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 06, 2014, 04:15:31 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1412608284124-42804.png)
               Our Balloon Festival is in full swing October 6 - 14
                            Click here to see lots of Pictures (http://www.koat.com/balloon-fiesta-extended-coverage/See-the-latest-Balloon-Fiesta-photos-and-videos-shared-on-u-local/16521264?treets=alb&tid=26512550505813&tml=alb_bestofulocal&tmi=alb_bestofulocal_1_09010210062014&ts=H)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 08, 2014, 12:19:03 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1412763403310-40342.png)
                Look Ma, No Air in my Tires (http://www.cnet.com/pictures/bridgestones-second-gen-airless-tire-prototype-pictures/2/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on October 08, 2014, 12:40:29 PM
Good tyres for golf buggies, not so good for cars.

Had a trial of those types of tyres about 15 years ago on forklifts and they failed miserably.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 08, 2014, 01:31:57 PM
Good tyres for golf buggies, not so good for cars.

Had a trial of those types of tyres about 15 years ago on forklifts and they failed miserably.
Many things have changed in 15 years. I know I've seem any changes in myself alone over the past 15 years. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on October 08, 2014, 02:57:59 PM
Good tyres for golf buggies, not so good for cars.

Had a trial of those types of tyres about 15 years ago on forklifts and they failed miserably.
Many things have changed in 15 years. I know I've seem any changes in myself alone over the past 15 years. :)
Those tyres haven't changed, simple physics and centrifugal forces deem that over 25/30kmph the outer diameter of those wheels will misconfigure on rebound causing vehicle instability which is why they are only developed for low speed rated lite little buggy type vehicles such as what is pictured in the link  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 15, 2014, 02:56:02 PM
20 Year ago - Can you remember back that far ??? Netscape
(http://cdn-static.zdnet.com/i/r/story/70/00/034616/netscape1-620x662.jpg?hash=LJL3ZzZ0Lw&upscale=1)

                                          Read the rest of the information at:
http://www.zdnet.com/the-beginning-of-the-peoples-web-20-years-of-netscape-7000034616/ (http://www.zdnet.com/the-beginning-of-the-peoples-web-20-years-of-netscape-7000034616/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 30, 2014, 09:58:08 PM
This is what keeps me busy when I'm actually home and not doing presentations:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT4djXgnGcdL-AXz9HmiucQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT4djXgnGcdL-AXz9HmiucQ)
Nothing nicer than giving back to the community you live in. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 04, 2014, 05:29:08 PM

Don't forget to Vote!
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1415118459553-23771.png) (http://1drv.ms/1tElUc3)
http://1drv.ms/1tElUc3 (http://1drv.ms/1tElUc3)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 05, 2014, 02:20:35 PM
The low hanging clouds over the Manzano Mountains (http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/manzanomountainsstatepark.html)
brought us the first snow of the season. Earlier than last year.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1415193334016-29917.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on November 07, 2014, 03:15:19 AM
No snow here yet. No temps below freezing yet either and I'm less than 30 miles from the Canadian border.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 11, 2014, 02:23:08 PM
"Who knew taking a picture could be such hard work?"

            (http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1415712073395-54288.png)
           http://youtu.be/DDtWxURLlPk (http://youtu.be/DDtWxURLlPk)
(I think I still have a Brownie someplace. ) (Alice still uses a 35MM Camera as her favorite.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 11, 2014, 03:45:26 PM
"Who knew taking a picture could be such hard work?"
<snip image>
           http://youtu.be/DDtWxURLlPk (http://youtu.be/DDtWxURLlPk)
(I think I still have a Brownie someplace. ) (Alice still uses a 33MM Camera as her favorite.)

Priceless - you can easily reverse this, those who found old cameras easy - what would they be like taking a selfie and upload it to the cloud.

Don't you mean "Alice still uses a 35MM Camera" -

I still have some old 'film' cameras knocking about somewhere, 35mm and 110 cassette ones.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 11, 2014, 04:29:40 PM
35 MM is correct. :) The old film actually lasts a surprisingly long time.
Alice stocked up when Kodak stopped making it available. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 11, 2014, 05:35:17 PM
35 MM is correct. :) The old film actually lasts a surprisingly long time.
Alice stocked up when Kodak stopped making it available. :)

They say keeping them in the fridge help keep them longer - though I would say you would need to keep them in an airtight container to prevent moisture.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: schmidthouse on November 11, 2014, 05:48:44 PM
35 MM is correct. :) The old film actually lasts a surprisingly long time.
Alice stocked up when Kodak stopped making it available. :)

They say keeping them in the fridge help keep them longer - though I would say you would need to keep them in an airtight container to prevent moisture.

Interesting guys, also agree with David about 'air tight' as other solutions as well suggest keeping things in the fridge, But the downfall of a Fridge is the moisture level can be very high. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 11, 2014, 06:08:59 PM
35 MM is correct. :) The old film actually lasts a surprisingly long time.
Alice stocked up when Kodak stopped making it available. :)

They say keeping them in the fridge help keep them longer - though I would say you would need to keep them in an airtight container to prevent moisture.

Interesting guys, also agree with David about 'air tight' as other solutions as well suggest keeping things in the fridge, But the downfall of a Fridge is the moisture level can be very high. :)
The film is wrapped in Aluminum Foil and sits in the freezer. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on November 11, 2014, 07:27:18 PM
I always used Fuji film because it had brighter color than the Kodak. Do they still make it?

Aha, Fujifilm still makes 35mm and also some disposable film cameras.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 15, 2014, 12:33:08 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1416050961340-40259.png)
Unchecky (http://unchecky.com/) at work while doing a new install of Avast 2015 Free on Windows 8.1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on November 15, 2014, 07:19:51 PM
35 MM is correct. :) The old film actually lasts a surprisingly long time.
Alice stocked up when Kodak stopped making it available. :)

They say keeping them in the fridge help keep them longer - though I would say you would need to keep them in an airtight container to prevent moisture.
Actually, airtight refrigerator storage containers are meant to retain moisture and keep things from drying out. Just like your air conditioner, moisture is removed from the air in the cooling process. If the door is kept shut, the humidity level in a fridge can go below 10%.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on November 19, 2014, 03:09:42 PM
Twitter troll gets jail time.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-30077860
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 20, 2014, 11:38:43 AM
Trying something new.
It's called Sway (http://blogs.office.com/2014/10/01/announcing-office-sway-reimagine-ideas-come-life/)
https://sway.com/_Fm7BCmqK57KfIvm (https://sway.com/_Fm7BCmqK57KfIvm)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 21, 2014, 06:05:38 AM
  Making some new friends in Winter Haven FL (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg1153588#msg1153588)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1416553288095-80506.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 21, 2014, 09:16:37 AM
Thank You Google:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1416564906696-59635.png)
Thank You Yomar and the Big Bear Computer Club.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1416566226701-10863.png)
I'll be in California in January but Big Bear isn't on that schedule. (Too much snow.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 24, 2014, 03:21:40 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1416838451560-11339.png)
I do Security related Presentations (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.0) all over the US for Avast. I've met a great number of people.
All of that, still hasn't made me famous and certainly not someone worthy of being listed in Who's Who.
This is just another Phishing (http://youtu.be/xuLbtJNI27I) scam and if you're gullible enough to believe this type of stuff,
your reward will not be fame but it certainly could cause you some pain.
Do Not Reply to This or any other emails of this type.
Stay Safe!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 03, 2014, 04:02:03 PM
Sometimes the only good thing in a Video is the Audio.
Peggo (http://peggo.co/) is a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) that records MP3s of your favorite
YouTube videos and SoundCloud tracks.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1417618688754-25851.png)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 08, 2014, 03:57:06 PM
Are you using Google's Chrome Browser ?
This should interest you:
Close any popup overlay on any website even if the X button is hidden from you. (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/overlay-blocker/fdemahcclkobakgfcofpooooicggkabb)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on December 08, 2014, 04:11:28 PM
Hi bob 3160,

Thanks for all those informational contributions,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on December 08, 2014, 04:18:33 PM
A lot of users may have heard of and used this meta-scanner: https://www.metascan-online.com/
Even nicer is it to have it sit in Google Chrome.

 I have acquired the api and the scanning is quite good from inside the browser,
just click wait for the scan to have continued and wait for the results, like e.g.:
https://www.metascan-online.com/en/scanresult/file/d69724f46a834f1098df38413718d126

Where to get this? Here is the install link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/metascan-online-for-chrom/fjampemfhdfmangifafmianhokmpjbcj 
install and  then create an account and wait for the api key to be send by mail. Now you can scan.

Enjoy,

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 08, 2014, 04:19:55 PM
Hi bob 3160,

Thanks for all those informational contributions,

polonus
:) I had some help on this one from http://billmullins.wordpress.com/2014/12/08/tech-thoughts-daily-net-news-december-8-2014/ (http://billmullins.wordpress.com/2014/12/08/tech-thoughts-daily-net-news-december-8-2014/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 08, 2014, 04:23:41 PM
A lot of users may have heard of and used this meta-scanner: https://www.metascan-online.com/ (https://www.metascan-online.com/)
Even nicer is it to have it sit in Google Chrome.

 I have acquired the api and the scanning is quite good from inside the browser,
just click wait for the scan to have continued and wait for the results, like e.g.:
https://www.metascan-online.com/en/scanresult/file/d69724f46a834f1098df38413718d126 (https://www.metascan-online.com/en/scanresult/file/d69724f46a834f1098df38413718d126)

Where to get this? Here is the install link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/metascan-online-for-chrom/fjampemfhdfmangifafmianhokmpjbcj (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/metascan-online-for-chrom/fjampemfhdfmangifafmianhokmpjbcj) 
install and  then create an account and wait for the api key to be send by mail. Now you can scan.

Enjoy,

polonus
My comments on Metascan (some time ago) https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19387.msg1123374#msg1123374 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=19387.msg1123374#msg1123374)
That hasn't changed.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on December 08, 2014, 10:29:11 PM
Hi bob3160,

You can also use it as an on demand scanner as you untick scan all downloads, and it won't slow downloads down.
So it is a matter as how you wanna use it. I use it like I use VTchromizer.
I use many of my extensions on an on-demand basis whenever that is possible.

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 09, 2014, 01:32:14 PM
40 Reasons Why You DON’T Need An Antivirus (http://blog.emsisoft.com/2014/12/08/40-reasons-why-you-dont-need-an-antivirus/)
If you don't qualify I suggest you use  Avast 2015 (http://www.avast.com/en-us/index)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 09, 2014, 02:47:35 PM
11 Google Search Tricks (http://time.com/3581399/google-search/)


Tilt gives a slanted results:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1418132806742-60470.png)


Or try this one:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1418133223540-59611.png)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on December 10, 2014, 06:21:26 AM
40 Reasons Why You DON’T Need An Antivirus (http://blog.emsisoft.com/2014/12/08/40-reasons-why-you-dont-need-an-antivirus/)
If you don't qualify I suggest you use  Avast 2015 (http://www.avast.com/en-us/index)
Well, 10 out of 40 are true for me. lol
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on December 12, 2014, 07:35:31 AM
Astonishing Computer Graphics production here:  http://vimeo.com/7809605 (http://vimeo.com/7809605)  Run time:  12:28  Watch to the end.

Title:  The Third and The Seventh
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on December 12, 2014, 12:34:46 PM
Astonishing Computer Graphics production here:  http://vimeo.com/7809605 (http://vimeo.com/7809605)  Run time:  12:28  Watch to the end.

Title:  The Third and The Seventh
Not bad though it's from 5 years ago ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on December 13, 2014, 06:54:45 PM
Microsoft to make January announcement.

http://news.filehippo.com/2014/12/microsoft-planning-windows-10-event-january/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on December 14, 2014, 05:15:54 PM
Laptop of the future?

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Imaging-the-Laptop-of-the-Future-467401.shtml
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 16, 2014, 07:44:19 PM
(http://cdn.pocket-lint.com/r/c/180x130/assets/images/php6yyuu7.gif)
The Cicret Smart Bracelet (http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/131460-the-cicret-smart-bracelet-puts-a-touch-controlled-projector-on-your-arm-move-over-google-glass)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 17, 2014, 01:07:18 AM
A picture is worth 1000 words. (This might be worth 1000000. :)
http://www.utah3d.net/ (http://www.utah3d.net/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 17, 2014, 01:13:00 AM
A picture is worth 1000 words. (This might be worth 1000000. :)
http://www.utah3d.net/ (http://www.utah3d.net/)

Lets see if my one line does it justice ;D

That is a great piece of scenery, not to mention photography and panorama stitching function.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 17, 2014, 02:58:00 PM
A picture is worth 1000 words. (This might be worth 1000000. :)
http://www.utah3d.net/ (http://www.utah3d.net/)

Lets see if my one line does it justice ;D

That is a great piece of scenery, not to mention photography and panorama stitching function.
Wonder if they used Microsoft's ICE (http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/groups/ivm/ice/) to do the stitching ?
It's a tool I used back in 2010 http://photosynth.net/userprofilepage.aspx?user=bob3160 (http://photosynth.net/userprofilepage.aspx?user=bob3160)
Currently, I use my smart phone which has a built in function to create panoramas for Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/views/view/116622969170071590263/gphoto/5981455918274859442? (https://www.google.com/maps/views/view/116622969170071590263/gphoto/5981455918274859442?gl=us&utm_source=weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thumb&utm_campaign=photo_moderated_notification&heading=57&pitch=90&fovy=75)
gl=us&utm_source=weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thumb&utm_campaign=photo_moderated_notification&heading=57&pitch=90&fovy=75 (https://www.google.com/maps/views/view/116622969170071590263/gphoto/5981455918274859442?gl=us&utm_source=weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thumb&utm_campaign=photo_moderated_notification&heading=57&pitch=90&fovy=75)
It's amazing how far technology has come in just a few years. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on December 17, 2014, 03:13:06 PM
A picture is worth 1000 words. (This might be worth 1000000. :)
http://www.utah3d.net/ (http://www.utah3d.net/)

That is so cool!  8)
Wow!  8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 18, 2014, 04:57:25 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1418918189300-9128.png)
http://t.co/HZbfOvVeZW (http://t.co/HZbfOvVeZW)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 19, 2014, 03:40:16 PM
Looking for a Smartphone ?
Can't decide or need help?
This Smartphone Comparison Chart (http://things.gnod.com/smartphones/) should do the trick
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1418999987752-64372.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on December 19, 2014, 04:06:55 PM
Hold off on that new smartphone! you may want one of these in the near future http://www.cicret.com/wordpress/?page_id=17920
(http://i.imgur.com/bmW0FIM.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 19, 2014, 04:26:58 PM
A day or three short on Bob's post ;D.

(http://cdn.pocket-lint.com/r/c/180x130/assets/images/php6yyuu7.gif)
The Cicret Smart Bracelet (http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/131460-the-cicret-smart-bracelet-puts-a-touch-controlled-projector-on-your-arm-move-over-google-glass)

Yet another tech product/gimmick looking for a market.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on December 19, 2014, 04:40:46 PM
Oop's! didn't notice Bob's post about it.  :P

Once in production I think this will be the death of the phone as we know it now :)

I personally can see multiple benefits of this smart little device, no more carrying phones around in your pocket to get broken screens, it's small - lite and smart, it's water proof so no need to worry about someone stealing your phone when swimming, many +'s for this new piece of tech

It's very Green as well when it come to recycling, unlike the waste that is generated from old phones and screens that wont break down.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 19, 2014, 06:04:57 PM
Oop's! didn't notice Bob's post about it.  :P

Once in production I think this will be the death of the phone as we know it now :)

I personally can see multiple benefits of this smart little device, no more carrying phones around in your pocket to get broken screens, it's small<snip>

All right in the Southern Hemisphere, cr4p in the northern hemisphere - no way I'm running around in a tee shirt for 5 months of autumn and winter. No way I'm shaving my arms ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 19, 2014, 06:12:46 PM
Oop's! didn't notice Bob's post about it.  :P
Sometimes it's more informative to read than to post. :) :)
My post also wasn't as big as yours. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on December 19, 2014, 06:17:56 PM
My post also wasn't as big as yours. :)
That's why I didn't see it ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 19, 2014, 06:25:44 PM
My post also wasn't as big as yours. :)
That's why I didn't see it ;)

I can think of another reason - if those two bikini clad females are still pampering Santa.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: schmidthouse on December 19, 2014, 06:32:19 PM
lolol maybe David's got a point. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on December 19, 2014, 06:42:15 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on December 24, 2014, 07:31:38 PM
The open source software Stephen Hawking says changed his life!

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-a-software-upgrade-is-giving-professor-stephen-hawking-a-new-lease-of-life/

I posted this since many of us use open source software in one way or another.
Namely either LibreOffice or OpenOffice. (I prefer LibreOffice.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 24, 2014, 08:36:41 PM
The open source software Stephen Hawking says changed his life!

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-a-software-upgrade-is-giving-professor-stephen-hawking-a-new-lease-of-life/ (http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-a-software-upgrade-is-giving-professor-stephen-hawking-a-new-lease-of-life/)

I posted this since many of us use open source software in one way or another.
Namely either LibreOffice or OpenOffice. (I prefer LibreOffice.)
LibreOffice messes with your default settings even if you select NOT to make it the default program.  >:(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on December 24, 2014, 08:51:20 PM
The open source software Stephen Hawking says changed his life!

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-a-software-upgrade-is-giving-professor-stephen-hawking-a-new-lease-of-life/ (http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-a-software-upgrade-is-giving-professor-stephen-hawking-a-new-lease-of-life/)

I posted this since many of us use open source software in one way or another.
Namely either LibreOffice or OpenOffice. (I prefer LibreOffice.)
LibreOffice messes with your default settings even if you select NOT to make it the default program.  >:(

You must be doing something wrong. It hasn't happened to me.  8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 24, 2014, 08:58:47 PM
You're right, I shouldn't have installed it. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 03, 2015, 03:32:38 PM
What a difference between PM and AM


PM - Last night
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1420295294446-5923.png)


AM - This Morning
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1420295354815-8778.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on January 03, 2015, 04:39:37 PM
I was wondering about that last night while watching the local weather cast.
I figured you would wake up to a lot of white.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 03, 2015, 08:45:45 PM
We had 6 inches last night. That's a lot of snow for us in this part of NM. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on January 04, 2015, 07:48:51 PM
Weather here is nuts. Yesterday it was 24F and we got about 2 inches of snow. Today it's 43F and the snow is almost gone. Tomorrow the high is supposed to be 16F.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on January 04, 2015, 07:59:03 PM
The weather here in Perth Australia is going to be 41 degrees celsius today with thunderstorms :o the firies are certainly going to be kept busy with all the lightning strikes and many of our firefighters are in the eastern states at the moment fighting the massive fires over there :(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on January 04, 2015, 09:28:10 PM
Snow where Bob lives and wildfires in Australia then wild temperature swings where Dch lives.  ???
What's next, 24 hr. daylight in Norway this time of year?   ???  No rain in the UK during winter?  ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 13, 2015, 04:41:03 PM
Having Some Fun With Google Voice (http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/coVIozex1M)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1421163574659-84585.png) (http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/coVIozex1M)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 13, 2015, 08:46:30 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1421178316660-89498.png)
My lunch - Any one care to translate ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 13, 2015, 11:14:09 PM
<snip image>
My lunch - Any one care to translate ???

That's easy a carton of Thank You ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 14, 2015, 12:16:44 AM
<snip image>
My lunch - Any one care to translate ???

That's easy a carton of Thank You ;D
I was hoping of a translation of what's written on the box:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1421190827809-42664.png)
The place is called Euclid Hong Kong Expre in Fullerton CA
Really delicious and there's enough leftover for another meal. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on January 14, 2015, 09:22:31 PM
<snip image>
My lunch - Any one care to translate ???

That's easy a carton of Thank You ;D
I was hoping of a translation of what's written on the box:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1421190827809-42664.png)
The place is called Euclid Hong Kong Expre in Fullerton CA
Really delicious and there's enough leftover for another meal. :)
If there was a way to copy/paste the characters, a translation from the picture on the 'net is feasible.  Suggest asking the person who wrote it to translate, maybe that might work?

Anyway, a vimeo video is of interest:
The Hypernova of VY Canis Majoris  (Astronomy)
http://vimeo.com/23611455 (http://vimeo.com/23611455)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 16, 2015, 12:38:45 AM
<snip image>
My lunch - Any one care to translate ???

That's easy a carton of Thank You ;D
I was hoping of a translation of what's written on the box:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1421190827809-42664.png)
The place is called Euclid Hong Kong Expre in Fullerton CA
Really delicious and there's enough leftover for another meal. :)
If there was a way to copy/paste the characters, a translation from the picture on the 'net is feasible.  Suggest asking the person who wrote it to translate, maybe that might work?

Anyway, a vimeo video is of interest:
The Hypernova of VY Canis Majoris  (Astronomy)
http://vimeo.com/23611455 (http://vimeo.com/23611455)
It's hard to ask the person who wrote it. She's in the restaurant in California and I'm
now back in New Mexico. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 16, 2015, 01:13:58 AM
<snip quotes>
It's hard to ask the person who wrote it. She's in the restaurant in California and I'm
now back in New Mexico. :)

How about asking one of the forum regulars in the Chinese Language sub-forum https://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=22.0 ?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on January 16, 2015, 07:59:41 AM
<snip image>
My lunch - Any one care to translate ???

That's easy a carton of Thank You ;D
I was hoping of a translation of what's written on the box:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1421190827809-42664.png)
Hi Bob, see Pondus' post here: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=1172904
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 16, 2015, 04:29:29 PM
<snip image>
My lunch - Any one care to translate ???

That's easy a carton of Thank You ;D
I was hoping of a translation of what's written on the box:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1421190827809-42664.png)
Hi Bob, see Pondus' post here: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=1172904 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=1172904)
How is that related to my post ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on January 16, 2015, 04:39:07 PM
<snip image>
My lunch - Any one care to translate ???

That's easy a carton of Thank You ;D
I was hoping of a translation of what's written on the box:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1421190827809-42664.png)
Hi Bob, see Pondus' post here: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=1172904 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?msg=1172904)
How is that related to my post ???
Install the app discussed in Pondus's post and you can then decipher what is written on your Chinese food box :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on January 16, 2015, 09:28:45 PM
Maybe it says "cheapskate, no tip"   :-)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on January 17, 2015, 01:16:01 AM
Maybe it says "cheapskate, no tip"   :-)
Somehow, bob3160 doesn't strike me as cheap.  It is likely a good comment, and DavidR's suggestion likely will work.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on January 17, 2015, 01:29:42 AM
Hi folks,

I thought this was a Chinese container for an eyelash extension  ;D
All drug stores are now Chinese owned, aren't they?

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 17, 2015, 02:51:01 PM
<snip quotes>
It's hard to ask the person who wrote it. She's in the restaurant in California and I'm
now back in New Mexico. :)

How about asking one of the forum regulars in the Chinese Language sub-forum https://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=22.0 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=22.0) ?
I've followed your sound advice:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=164656.msg1173527#msg1173527 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=164656.msg1173527#msg1173527)
Thanks :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 17, 2015, 03:03:09 PM
<snip quotes>
It's hard to ask the person who wrote it. She's in the restaurant in California and I'm
now back in New Mexico. :)

How about asking one of the forum regulars in the Chinese Language sub-forum https://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=22.0 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=22.0) ?
I've followed your sound advice:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=164656.msg1173527#msg1173527 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=164656.msg1173527#msg1173527)
Thanks :)

Hopefully it will bear fruit (excuse the pun) ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 17, 2015, 04:07:55 PM
<snip quotes>
It's hard to ask the person who wrote it. She's in the restaurant in California and I'm
now back in New Mexico. :)

How about asking one of the forum regulars in the Chinese Language sub-forum https://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=22.0 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?board=22.0) ?
I've followed your sound advice:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=164656.msg1173527#msg1173527 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=164656.msg1173527#msg1173527)
Thanks :)

Hopefully it will bear fruit (excuse the pun) ;D
I hope not, it was supposed to be pork fried rice..... :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: RZPogi on January 17, 2015, 08:59:49 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1421178316660-89498.png)
My lunch - Any one care to translate ???

If I'm not mistaken, it just means "cooked meat with rice". Bad handwriting probably because they are rushing to serve you your meal.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on January 18, 2015, 02:31:59 AM
To me it most resembles a thermostat.

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on January 18, 2015, 07:39:54 AM
@ RZPogi,

Makes sense as they did not know bob3160 or who he is.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 18, 2015, 03:02:41 PM
@ RZPogi,
Thanks that makes sense. I actually took the picture to test a new app from Google
that 's supposed to be able to translate a picture of a street sign written in one language to another.
Unfortunately, the Language used here wasn't covered.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.questvisual.wordlens.demo&hl=en (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.questvisual.wordlens.demo&hl=en)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: digmor crusher on January 18, 2015, 10:04:03 PM
http://blog.emsisoft.com/2015/01/17/has-the-antivirus-industry-gone-mad/ (http://blog.emsisoft.com/2015/01/17/has-the-antivirus-industry-gone-mad/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on January 18, 2015, 10:26:33 PM
Hi digmor crusher,

Everybody that has not slept under a stone has woken up to these disturbing new facts and  trends for software downloads in general and free av solution software is no exemption there. The endless drive for extra cheap money seems to have overcome the evental hold-back while fear for a serious backlash, when end-users come to  realize what is happening to them now, but it looks like marketing forces and shareholders outweigh the more moderate decision makers and are fully blind to these facts or very, very arrogant.
And the trend is booming as we see crapware everywhere now, even such that only leaves the browser when a complete uninstall and reinstall routine is performed.
Well the more apt user will do a custom install without additional crap- and bloatware, use unticky or find other ways to block the crap selling bundlers the earlier these trends will cease. The only way to choose now is by blocking, adblocking, scriptblocking, and uninstaling to learn the unethical pushers of crapware a well-deserved lesson.
As everybody seems involved now at the expense of the end-user, all need to learn that lesson of "grasp all loose all".

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 18, 2015, 10:59:01 PM
http://blog.emsisoft.com/2015/01/17/has-the-antivirus-industry-gone-mad/ (http://blog.emsisoft.com/2015/01/17/has-the-antivirus-industry-gone-mad/)
So that there is no misunderstanding, it isn't really fair to compare apples with oranges:
"Important!
Please keep in mind that Bitdefender Free Edition is only an on-demand scanner and does not offer real-time protection. If you are on an "always-on" Internet connection, it is important to know that exposure to threats has significantly increased. Therefore, we strongly advise you to consider using a more complex antivirus solution.
Also, Bitdefender Customer Care offers very limited support for this free product. Purchasing a full-featured Bitdefender solution will entitle you to the benefits of real-time protection, as well as comprehensive product support."
Seems this Apple (Bitdefender) that you present here isn't so rosy and easily infected with worms.
I'm happy to still be using the Orange (Avast) since it offers full, comprehensive protection and the little bit of "questionable" add-ons are easily bypassed
by simply using the custom install with your eyes open.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on January 18, 2015, 11:28:52 PM
Hi bob3160,

What to think of Bitdefender's 60 seconds scanner, which actually is real nagware. McAfee's one is even worse because the results will be blurred out until you buy their software.
There is a world of difference between an additional browser download proposal or an additional  Google searchbar or unwanted crap that is presented as the same but comes with a persistent aspect. That is so-called unethical bundling. The line here is formed by the existence of eventual opt-outs, all other PUP bundling is a big no-no i.m.h.o..
And do not forget that Avast also comes bundled with tools like the software updater, a tool that can seriously enhance your security online.
The avast shields are unique. The cloud-based service is a big enhancement. No, I do not think avast overstepped that line, here
And in days of overall deflation also av vendors need additional income, despite of the fact that software is a boom business.

polonus



Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on January 18, 2015, 11:32:23 PM
http://blog.emsisoft.com/2015/01/17/has-the-antivirus-industry-gone-mad/ (http://blog.emsisoft.com/2015/01/17/has-the-antivirus-industry-gone-mad/)
So that there is no misunderstanding, it isn't really fair to compare apples with oranges:
"Important!
Please keep in mind that Bitdefender Free Edition is only an on-demand scanner and does not offer real-time protection. If you are on an "always-on" Internet connection, it is important to know that exposure to threats has significantly increased. Therefore, we strongly advise you to consider using a more complex antivirus solution.
Also, Bitdefender Customer Care offers very limited support for this free product. Purchasing a full-featured Bitdefender solution will entitle you to the benefits of real-time protection, as well as comprehensive product support."
Seems this Apple (Bitdefender) that you present here isn't so rosy and easily infected with worms.
I'm happy to still be using the Orange (Avast) since it offers full, comprehensive protection and the little bit of "questionable" add-ons are easily bypassed
by simply using the custom install with your eyes open.
Completely untrue. The free version of Bitdefender DOES give real time protection and does it very well. It also has automatic quick and deep scans if you want to use them. There is no "60 second scanner" either.  There is an on demand only version available but there also is a free version that does it all. The on demand one is called Bitdefender Free Edition and the other is Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition. They are two different animals.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 18, 2015, 11:42:42 PM
http://blog.emsisoft.com/2015/01/17/has-the-antivirus-industry-gone-mad/ (http://blog.emsisoft.com/2015/01/17/has-the-antivirus-industry-gone-mad/)
So that there is no misunderstanding, it isn't really fair to compare apples with oranges:
"Important!
Please keep in mind that Bitdefender Free Edition is only an on-demand scanner and does not offer real-time protection. If you are on an "always-on" Internet connection, it is important to know that exposure to threats has significantly increased. Therefore, we strongly advise you to consider using a more complex antivirus solution.
Also, Bitdefender Customer Care offers very limited support for this free product. Purchasing a full-featured Bitdefender solution will entitle you to the benefits of real-time protection, as well as comprehensive product support."
Seems this Apple (Bitdefender) that you present here isn't so rosy and easily infected with worms.
I'm happy to still be using the Orange (Avast) since it offers full, comprehensive protection and the little bit of "questionable" add-ons are easily bypassed
by simply using the custom install with your eyes open.
Completely untrue. The free version of Bitdefender DOES give real time protection and does it very well.
My quote came from their website:
http://www.bitdefender.com/support/bitdefender-free-edition-549.html (http://www.bitdefender.com/support/bitdefender-free-edition-549.html)
If you're correct, then they need to make some changes.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on January 18, 2015, 11:47:46 PM
http://blog.emsisoft.com/2015/01/17/has-the-antivirus-industry-gone-mad/ (http://blog.emsisoft.com/2015/01/17/has-the-antivirus-industry-gone-mad/)
So that there is no misunderstanding, it isn't really fair to compare apples with oranges:
"Important!
Please keep in mind that Bitdefender Free Edition is only an on-demand scanner and does not offer real-time protection. If you are on an "always-on" Internet connection, it is important to know that exposure to threats has significantly increased. Therefore, we strongly advise you to consider using a more complex antivirus solution.
Also, Bitdefender Customer Care offers very limited support for this free product. Purchasing a full-featured Bitdefender solution will entitle you to the benefits of real-time protection, as well as comprehensive product support."
Seems this Apple (Bitdefender) that you present here isn't so rosy and easily infected with worms.
I'm happy to still be using the Orange (Avast) since it offers full, comprehensive protection and the little bit of "questionable" add-ons are easily bypassed
by simply using the custom install with your eyes open.
Completely untrue. The free version of Bitdefender DOES give real time protection and does it very well.
My quote came from their website:
http://www.bitdefender.com/support/bitdefender-free-edition-549.html (http://www.bitdefender.com/support/bitdefender-free-edition-549.html)
If you're correct, then they need to make some changes.
I added to my post. There are two different "Free Editions". The one you linked to called Bitdefender Free Edition, and the one I use which is called Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition which can be found at http://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/free.html

It is confusing and they don't promote the free AV at all but it is available from their main site under "free antivirus".
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on January 19, 2015, 12:06:31 AM
Hi Dch48,

Do not like to go off-topic here, but like to address your comments. Thanks, my good friend Dch48, for filling us in with facts from your own personal experience.
While I run avast on my laptop, I only found use for Bitdefenders TrafficLight extension, which is an excellent check-instrument and guide to surf by. Of all URL checkers like avast chrome extension, DrWeb's URL checker and Trustwave Secure Browsing the  Bitdefender TrafficLight extension is superior, but I keep the others on for an additional check. Adguard also has a URL check mechanism but that is half as good and you know the flaws of WOT (despite the fact I report there in another capacity as luntrus).

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 19, 2015, 12:11:19 AM
I stand corrected even though they are the ones who didn't make that obvious.
I'm still looking for email protection ??? Didn't see that mentioned at all ???
(I also use Traffic Light)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on January 19, 2015, 12:21:24 AM
Hi bob3160,

I will not hold that against you, bob3160, as you and I are still the ones that are Avast users to the bone  ;D

Damian
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on January 19, 2015, 08:36:28 PM
I stand corrected even though they are the ones who didn't make that obvious.
I'm still looking for email protection ??? Didn't see that mentioned at all ???
(I also use Traffic Light)
I don't know if it actually scans emails or not but a general consensus is that doing that is not necessary as any malicious file will be scanned when it is opened or executed anyway. Email scanning is redundant. Actually scanning within compressed archives like .zip files is also really not needed and a waste of time when doing full scans of your machine.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on January 19, 2015, 11:27:11 PM
Why we would advice against this program: http://www.sslenforcer.com/how-it-works/
because lot of users cannot use avast"s https scanning and it can cause issues on particular https connections.

Are there users that use this - and what are their experiences?

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 22, 2015, 03:15:12 PM
The wind is howling at about 45 MPH and our mountains are hiding.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1421935964452-85576.png)
Not a fit day out for man or beast.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on January 22, 2015, 03:52:35 PM
Bob, You have had more snow in New Mexico than we have had in north central Oklahoma.
In the town in which I live we have had nada, zilch, zip in the way of snow. Last week we even had some wild fires.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on January 22, 2015, 04:01:30 PM
And more snow we've ever seen in Westen Europe on the other side of the big fishing pond this year  ;D

Damian
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 22, 2015, 04:01:44 PM
Bob, You have had more snow in New Mexico than we have had in north central Oklahoma.
In the town in which I live we have had nada, zilch, zip in the way of snow. Last week we even had some wild fires.
Crazy weather. As you can see, there's more coming:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1421938719448-31982.png)
My saving grace is that I'll be leaving for Arizona on 2/4/15 where it's nice and warm.  8)
Unfortunately that doesn't help Alice. She'll still be here in Meadow Lake, NM  :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 30, 2015, 12:49:44 AM
See the Birds . . . .
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1422575212538-24956.png)
Hundreds of them.... Hope it means an early spring. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on January 30, 2015, 09:32:07 PM
A goof by avast!  See attached below:

Wonder if they'll fix it?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on January 31, 2015, 06:44:37 AM
Why we would advice against this program: http://www.sslenforcer.com/how-it-works/
because lot of users cannot use avast"s https scanning and it can cause issues on particular https connections.

Are there users that use this - and what are their experiences?

polonus

Why would you use that when you can use the browser plug-in "HTTPS Everywhere" from EFF? It has its problems, mainly in the form of incomplete support on certain websites that cause said websites to break. But you can work around that easily by disabling "HTTPS Everywhere" on a per-site basis directly from a menu in the browser toolbar.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 31, 2015, 03:31:48 PM
Why we would advice against this program: http://www.sslenforcer.com/how-it-works/ (http://www.sslenforcer.com/how-it-works/)
because lot of users cannot use avast"s https scanning and it can cause issues on particular https connections.

Are there users that use this - and what are their experiences?

polonus

Why would you use that when you can use the browser plug-in "HTTPS Everywhere" from EFF? It has its problems, mainly in the form of incomplete support on certain websites that cause said websites to break. But you can work around that easily by disabling "HTTPS Everywhere" on a per-site basis directly from a menu in the browser toolbar.
If you want avast to keep you safe while you browse the net, then don't use a program like HTTPSEverywhere.
A secure infected site will get you infected and Avast can't protect you since it can't bypass the encryption.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 31, 2015, 03:45:45 PM
Why we would advice against this program: http://www.sslenforcer.com/how-it-works/
because lot of users cannot use avast"s https scanning and it can cause issues on particular https connections.

Are there users that use this - and what are their experiences?

polonus

Why would you use that when you can use the browser plug-in "HTTPS Everywhere" from EFF? It has its problems, mainly in the form of incomplete support on certain websites that cause said websites to break. But you can work around that easily by disabling "HTTPS Everywhere" on a per-site basis directly from a menu in the browser toolbar.

As mentioned by polonus, it is about security, by forcing HTTPS for those avast users that can't use its https scanning feature, for whatever reason (not just what you mention), means that pages content can't be scanned by the web shield.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 03, 2015, 04:19:59 PM

7 smartphone rules changed this week (http://www.computerworld.com/article/2878412/7-smartphone-rules-changed-this-week.html)
1. Carriers can't throttle 'unlimited" data plans anymore.
2. Carriers can't sell you slow data connectivity as 'broadband' anymore.
3. Hotels can't block your personal Wi-Fi hotspots anymore.
4. You don't have to die needlessly because emergency personnel can't locate you indoors.
5. You don't have to tolerate slow airplane Wi-Fi anymore.
6. The entertainment industry can't use emergency alerts in movie promotions anymore.
7. You don't have to jump through hoops to complain anymore.
   Here's the new site to file those complaints: https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 06, 2015, 05:48:42 PM
2014 It was an interesting year:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1423241283195-71413.png)
https://plus.google.com/photos/+NorbertGostischa/yearinphotos2014?authkey=CP3SsNXJ-I6xdw (https://plus.google.com/photos/+NorbertGostischa/yearinphotos2014?authkey=CP3SsNXJ-I6xdw)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 07, 2015, 04:51:58 PM
A picture is worth 1000 words. (https://www.google.com/maps/views/view/116622969170071590263/gphoto/5965819491174779010?gl=us&utm_source=weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thumb&utm_campaign=views_milestone_notification&heading=133&pitch=90&fovy=75)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1423324208484-38405.png) (https://www.google.com/maps/views/view/116622969170071590263/gphoto/5965819491174779010?gl=us&utm_source=weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_content=thumb&utm_campaign=views_milestone_notification&heading=133&pitch=90&fovy=75)
How many words does it take to describe a 360 degree panorama ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 15, 2015, 02:53:26 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1424008210624-54157.png)
Now you can give someone power of attorney over your digital life.
Facebook began letting users select a “legacy contact (https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/651319028315841)” who can partially
control their Facebook profile after they die.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 25, 2015, 03:36:02 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1424874860015-70080.png)
                           http://1000.chromeexperiments.com/ (http://1000.chromeexperiments.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on February 26, 2015, 06:33:28 PM
Hi bob3160 and others,

Just the lastest update about the ill-tempered terror-Uhu of Kadijk near Purmered not that far from Amsterdam in the Netherlands. You probably heard that this big Owl has attacked innocent visitors and that umbrella's have been handed out to protect against these owl attacks.
Now a lady in Purmered missed her little Rabbit Teckle, the poor animal's skull with the red leash-collar still attached to it was found up in the Uhu's nest.
See a picture of our ill-tempered terror-owl attached.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: abruptum on February 26, 2015, 07:41:13 PM
I love owls.I have two small owls (scops owls) as pets.Very funny and strange creatures.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 28, 2015, 08:17:51 PM
Which Operating System is the Most Vulnerable – You May Get a Surprise
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1425150999185-47682.png)
More information at: http://www.davescomputertips.com/which-operating-system-is-the-most-vulnerable-you-may-get-a-surprise/ (http://www.davescomputertips.com/which-operating-system-is-the-most-vulnerable-you-may-get-a-surprise/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 05, 2015, 01:55:40 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1425560011873-18795.png) (http://youtu.be/LlP2cl888tY)
http://youtu.be/LlP2cl888tY (http://youtu.be/LlP2cl888tY)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 12, 2015, 02:33:40 PM
The NSA may not be the only one listening if Mattel gets their way. (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2478159,00.asp)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1426167166987-71472.png)
(Thanks to Bill Mullins (https://billmullins.wordpress.com/2015/03/12/tech-thoughts-daily-net-news-march-12-2015/) for this information.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 12, 2015, 08:25:04 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1426188284361-32610.png)
FCC spells out Net neutrality rules -- in 400 pages
Click here to get or view the PDF file  (https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-15-24A1.pdf)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on March 14, 2015, 05:23:01 PM
Back to Classic Google Maps URL; http://googlesystem.blogspot.nl/2013/10/classic-google-maps-url.html
or bookmark: https://www.google.com/maps?output=classic

polonus
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 16, 2015, 09:22:19 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1426536905906-26158.png)
Google's Art Project (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-art-project/akimgimeeoiognljlfchpbkpfbmeapkh?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 17, 2015, 02:08:09 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1426597509980-44052.png) (https://youtu.be/kzYb68qXpD0)
https://youtu.be/kzYb68qXpD0 (https://youtu.be/kzYb68qXpD0)
This should making my trips to all of the Computer Clubs throughout the US
a lot easier. I hope Avast is watching. :)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on March 17, 2015, 03:12:20 PM
You have another two years before it's on the market Bob...then you just need the US to pass laws where it's legal to fly one, come up with several hundred thousand dollars to buy it, then get a pilots license ( roughly another 40k  ;D )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: schmidthouse on March 19, 2015, 02:38:57 AM
 YET ANOTHER CLEANER (YAC)

https://blog.malwarebytes.org/fraud-scam/2015/03/yet-another-cleaner-yet-another-stealer/ (https://blog.malwarebytes.org/fraud-scam/2015/03/yet-another-cleaner-yet-another-stealer/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 19, 2015, 01:56:12 PM
YET ANOTHER CLEANER (YAC)

https://blog.malwarebytes.org/fraud-scam/2015/03/yet-another-cleaner-yet-another-stealer/ (https://blog.malwarebytes.org/fraud-scam/2015/03/yet-another-cleaner-yet-another-stealer/)
You're about a week late with this annoucement. :)
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=52252.msg1192780#msg1192780 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=52252.msg1192780#msg1192780)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: schmidthouse on March 19, 2015, 05:35:38 PM
Only a week Bob, seems I've gotten behind on my readings ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on March 19, 2015, 06:56:51 PM
Only a week Bob, seems I've gotten behind on my readings ;)
Try nearly 2 weeks behind, Para-Noid posted it on the 10th ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: schmidthouse on March 19, 2015, 11:40:31 PM
Only a week Bob, seems I've gotten behind on my readings ;)
Try nearly 2 weeks behind, Para-Noid posted it on the 10th ;)

If that's correct, Seems that would then make Bob's announcement late, posted on Mar. 11th ;D ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on March 20, 2015, 02:16:54 AM
<chuckle>  We all do this from time to time.  Not the first time, and won't be the last.  The more we spread it around, the greater the chance someone will read it, so...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on March 20, 2015, 05:26:16 AM
Found a new/old website that might be of interest:  http://news.discovery.com/ (http://news.discovery.com/)  Something for everyone in there.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on March 24, 2015, 09:21:35 AM
Plugging a 1986 Mac Plus into the modern Web
http://kernelmag.dailydot.com/issue-sections/features-issue-sections/12228/mac-plus-modern-web/ (http://kernelmag.dailydot.com/issue-sections/features-issue-sections/12228/mac-plus-modern-web/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 27, 2015, 04:43:51 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1427470906842-38077.png)
With the Chrome extension YouTube Pause (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/youtube-pause/acofpggflnnepicpbonmnjgpobnlfnin),
you can turn your space bar into a play/pause button for YouTube.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 30, 2015, 03:01:02 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1427720091443-24967.png)
Check to see if your Router has been hijacked. (https://campaigns.f-secure.com/router-checker/)


A better and more complete check would be to use Avast
and run a scan of your network:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1427720319151-92730.png)


(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1427720442021-98962.png)
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on April 01, 2015, 08:23:42 AM
Google puts Chrome OS on your TV with its own HDMI stick
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/31/google-chromebit/

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 02, 2015, 03:59:22 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1427983085049-16558.png)
https://www.tunnelbear.com/pcwhatsnew/ (https://www.tunnelbear.com/pcwhatsnew/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 09, 2015, 10:44:21 PM
This is what will spark my interest for net next few days:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1428612233764-20255.png)


(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1428612153870-99215.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 15, 2015, 05:54:51 PM
Get 9 EA Games for $5.00 and, support a Charity (http://www.cnet.com/news/get-9-ea-games-for-5-support-charity/)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1429113256080-65403.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 15, 2015, 06:01:18 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1429113600650-31495.png)
http://phoboslab.org/wipeout/ (http://phoboslab.org/wipeout/)
(Don't forget to turn on the sound)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 17, 2015, 06:10:54 PM
Effects of a Clean Install
Nice to know that after you've uninstalled Avast, you aren't left
totally unprotected.
Windows Defender is re-activated as soon as Avast is removed:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1429190823956-13116.png)
Avast again takes over once it's re-installed:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1429286807491-91143.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 23, 2015, 03:34:27 PM
Dell Inspiron Mini It's mane may say Mini -  The malware on this computer was Maxi
It's now finally ready to pass along to someone else:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1429795865276-7138.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on April 24, 2015, 05:32:44 PM
so far only in US

You can now push Google Maps directions from your desktop to your smartphone
http://thenextweb.com/google/2015/04/24/you-can-now-push-google-maps-directions-from-your-desktop-to-your-smartphone/

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Staticguy on April 26, 2015, 12:12:36 PM
Must listen to beats music

One of my friend told me about this amazing website where it plays awesome beats music, radio musics, and etc. Good way for us to just chill and relax. It is also available for android and apple apps. Link http://www.di.fm/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 26, 2015, 03:22:44 PM
Must listen to beats music

One of my friend told me about this amazing website where it plays awesome beats music, radio musics, and etc. Good way for us to just chill and relax. It is also available for android and apple apps. Link http://www.di.fm/ (http://www.di.fm/)
Pandora (https://forum.avast.com/www.pandora.com/) is much easier to navigate. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Staticguy on April 27, 2015, 01:00:17 PM
Adobe eyes £200m Foundry bid

http://www.cityam.com/214525/adobe-eyes-200m-foundry-bid
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 01, 2015, 03:45:27 PM
Microsoft will try to Guess Your Age (http://www.how-old.net/)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1430487790298-67713.png)

When I tried it, I got the following results
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1430487561195-35394.png)
Since I'll be turning 75 this year, I think I like theses results. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 01, 2015, 04:17:42 PM
Microsoft will try to Guess Your Age (http://www.how-old.net/)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1430487790298-67713.png)

When I tried it, I got the following results
<snip image>
Since I'll be turning 75 this year, I think I like theses results. :)

It doesn't allow me to upload an image - I had a good one too, courtesy of PhotoFunia.com.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on May 01, 2015, 04:25:22 PM
LOL I am ageless not older than 36 using my Official Venezuelan ID....
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 01, 2015, 05:04:03 PM
Microsoft will try to Guess Your Age (http://www.how-old.net/)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1430487790298-67713.png)

When I tried it, I got the following results
<snip image>
Since I'll be turning 75 this year, I think I like theses results. :)

It doesn't allow me to upload an image - I had a good one too, courtesy of PhotoFunia.com.
I also couldn't upload a picture that it would accept.
I used the built in search function and did a search for bob3160 which brought up the picture I used among several others. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on May 01, 2015, 07:32:13 PM
Microsoft will try to Guess Your Age (http://www.how-old.net/)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1430487790298-67713.png)

When I tried it, I got the following results
<snip image>
Since I'll be turning 75 this year, I think I like theses results. :)

It doesn't allow me to upload an image - I had a good one too, courtesy of PhotoFunia.com.
I also couldn't upload a picture that it would accept.
I used the built in search function and did a search for bob3160 which brought up the picture I used among several others. :)
I was able to upload any picture I wanted. I did one of Herman Munster and it said he was 76. I think he'd be flattered :-)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Secondmineboy on May 01, 2015, 07:40:45 PM
@DavidR: http://prntscr.com/70ce6c

81, a golden age :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 01, 2015, 08:49:29 PM
@DavidR: http://prntscr.com/70ce6c

81, a golden age :)

I thought my longish beard phase would throw it. And possibly the vintage stuff and being in black and white.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 11, 2015, 06:43:37 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1431362672246-6654.png)
More than 2M people still pay for AOL dial-up (http://www.cnet.com/news/more-than-2-million-people-still-pay-for-aol-dialup/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on May 13, 2015, 08:13:54 AM
You can play with ancient versions of Windows right now in your web browser
https://bgr.com/2015/05/11/windows-browser-virtual-flashback-old-versions/ (https://bgr.com/2015/05/11/windows-browser-virtual-flashback-old-versions/)
If you are having a little trouble locating the source section, see here:  http://www.ghacks.net/2015/05/11/experience-classic-windows-versions-in-your-browser/ (http://www.ghacks.net/2015/05/11/experience-classic-windows-versions-in-your-browser/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on May 13, 2015, 10:43:30 PM
You can play with ancient versions of Windows right now in your web browser
https://bgr.com/2015/05/11/windows-browser-virtual-flashback-old-versions/ (https://bgr.com/2015/05/11/windows-browser-virtual-flashback-old-versions/)
If you are having a little trouble locating the source section, see here:  http://www.ghacks.net/2015/05/11/experience-classic-windows-versions-in-your-browser/ (http://www.ghacks.net/2015/05/11/experience-classic-windows-versions-in-your-browser/)
There is no "source" section on that page.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on May 14, 2015, 07:18:27 AM
As I said, the 'source' section to ghacks is sort of hidden.  See snip attached below, taken off the first link provided above.  Click GHACKS link (it is clickable) and it will take you to this site:  http://www.ghacks.net/2015/05/11/experience-classic-windows-versions-in-your-browser/ (http://www.ghacks.net/2015/05/11/experience-classic-windows-versions-in-your-browser/).  Same link as provided above.

Within this ghacks page are several hyperlinks one can click, each of which will open another page.

Or, if you don't want to do all that:
http://www.pcjs.org/devices/pc/machine/5160/cga/256kb/win101/ (http://www.pcjs.org/devices/pc/machine/5160/cga/256kb/win101/)
https://jamesfriend.com.au/pce-js/ibmpc-win/ (https://jamesfriend.com.au/pce-js/ibmpc-win/)
http://www.virtualdesktop.org/complete/index.html (http://www.virtualdesktop.org/complete/index.html)
The above are direct links to the virtual operating systems running in your browser.

Interesting.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on May 15, 2015, 05:58:11 AM
As I said, the 'source' section to ghacks is sort of hidden.  See snip attached below, taken off the first link provided above.  Click GHACKS link (it is clickable) and it will take you to this site:  http://www.ghacks.net/2015/05/11/experience-classic-windows-versions-in-your-browser/ (http://www.ghacks.net/2015/05/11/experience-classic-windows-versions-in-your-browser/).  Same link as provided above.

Within this ghacks page are several hyperlinks one can click, each of which will open another page.

Or, if you don't want to do all that:
http://www.pcjs.org/devices/pc/machine/5160/cga/256kb/win101/ (http://www.pcjs.org/devices/pc/machine/5160/cga/256kb/win101/)
https://jamesfriend.com.au/pce-js/ibmpc-win/ (https://jamesfriend.com.au/pce-js/ibmpc-win/)
http://www.virtualdesktop.org/complete/index.html (http://www.virtualdesktop.org/complete/index.html)
The above are direct links to the virtual operating systems running in your browser.

Interesting.
Yes but the Win 95  on the ghacks page doesn't work. It stops loading with an error shown. They all work on the other site though. It's nice seeing 98SE again and I still like the XP interface the best.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 20, 2015, 03:36:50 PM
Secure Messaging Scorecard (https://www.eff.org/secure-messaging-scorecard)
Which apps and tools actually keep your messages safe?

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1432128981140-20510.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 22, 2015, 09:07:07 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1432321588453-28884.png)

Google Drive Quick Creation Links

If you want to quickly create a document (https://docs.google.com/document/create), spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/create), presentation (https://docs.google.com/presentation/create), or drawing (https://docs.google.com/drawings/create) in Google Drive,
the links on those words in this sentence will do it. They take the form of:
"http://drive.google.com/document/create (http://drive.google.com/document/create)"—you just replace "document" with the word spreadsheet, presentation, or drawing,
as needed. Drag those links to your bookmarks toolbar and save them for future use.
If you're already on the  Google Drive Website, simply use the following shortcut keys :
Shift + D for a new Doc, Shift + S for a new Sheet, and Shift + P for a new Slide Presentation.
(Click here for More google drive tips (http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/323450/30-google-drive-tips-you-can-t-afford-to-miss/1).)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Staticguy on May 23, 2015, 11:05:24 AM
Hello folks. I would like to share this interesting post about a lake called Blue Nelson Lake. It is located in South Island of New Zealand. This lake currently holds the world record for the clearest water in the world with a recorded visibility of 80 meters making it essentially as clear as distilled water. More can be read from here http://www.hellou.co.uk/2015/05/blue-nelson-lake-46680/

I am so proud to be a New Zealander  8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on May 23, 2015, 05:51:50 PM
That is amazing! I'd love to see it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Staticguy on May 23, 2015, 11:21:14 PM
That is amazing! I'd love to see it.

Come down here and feel it yourself  :). I went to South Island 2 years ago for vacation and I have been around that area, but haven't been to that exact location. I love to go there again someday.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 27, 2015, 07:00:59 PM
Europe's Mont Blanc, is now the subject of the world's largest photograph. (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/snowandski/france/11628359/365-gigapixel-Mont-Blanc-panorama-becomes-the-worlds-largest-ever-photograph.html)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1432746031180-84611.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on May 28, 2015, 10:18:54 AM
It is amazing on Mont Blanc. I would definitely like to go there but where is it?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on May 28, 2015, 11:05:23 AM
It is amazing on Mont Blanc. I would definitely like to go there but where is it?
On the border between France and Italy.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 28, 2015, 11:44:20 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1432849377383-93212.png)
Just announced by Google
:
Unlimited storage of Photos and Videos:
16MP for photos, and 1080p high-definition for videos
https://photos.google.com/ (https://photos.google.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 29, 2015, 11:34:50 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1432849377383-93212.png)
Just announced by Google
:
Unlimited storage of Photos and Videos:
16MP for photos, and 1080p high-definition for videos
https://photos.google.com/ (https://photos.google.com/)
Some more information on this service:
http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/28/8683305/google-photos-now-available-ios-android-web (http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/28/8683305/google-photos-now-available-ios-android-web)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 02, 2015, 02:00:13 AM
A rose by any other name is still a:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1433203149312-62232.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 03, 2015, 09:59:08 PM
SourceForge stops bundling ads into software without permission after GIMP fiasco (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2930032/sourceforge-stops-ad-bundling-without-permission.html)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1433361394659-19708.png)
(Thanks to Bill Mullins for this news (https://billmullins.wordpress.com/2015/06/03/tech-thoughts-net-news-wednesday-edition-june-3-2015/)) :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 03, 2015, 10:34:54 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1433363531499-60121.png)
Getting this (old) computer ready for an update to Windows 10 on July 29. Installed Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 but, I still have some updates left. :)


The party was obviously just getting started:


(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1433436575692-53524.png)
166 more updates. I hope that 's the last bunch.
Once all the updates are done, I'll be creating an image backup. Certainly have
no intentions of going through this again. :)
 

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on June 04, 2015, 10:42:25 AM
SSD's are getting cheaper by the day.  Think you might want one for this old computer.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 18, 2015, 05:52:18 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1434642244985-38400.png)

This just arrived in my inbox. What do you think I should do ???
Sounds like Clifford has a problem and needs help desperately.

On the serious side, Clifford's email was hacked and some cyber crook is now
sending this to any one in Clifford's contact list.

Don't fall this even if Clifford happens to be your brother because this isn't coming from Clifford.
(Even Gmail didn't pick this up as a scam or a phishing attempt which is precisely what this is.)
Stay safe, be free. I hope this helps!

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on June 18, 2015, 06:24:47 PM
<snip image>
This just arrived in my inbox. What do you think I should do ???
Sounds like Clifford has a problem and needs help desperately.

On the serious side, Clifford's email was hacked and some cyber crook is now
sending this to any one in Clifford's contact list.

Don't fall this even if Clifford happens to be your brother because this isn't coming from Clifford.

For sure Clifford isn't an English speaker, the grammar is a dead give away, if the contact (a.k.a. Clifford) is an English speaker.

Handy that he still has his passports and his luggages.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 19, 2015, 02:37:29 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1434717387782-34786.png)
Memories (https://www.flickr.com/gp/bob3160/L6Dk63)

Forum Friends, we've all grown a bit older since these were taken.
Some are among the missing, some quite active but some have also passed away.
Put to music:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-vSic0iJgyeMDhfXzVDUHlVODg/edit (https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-vSic0iJgyeMDhfXzVDUHlVODg/edit)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 02, 2015, 03:06:33 PM
Our Monsoon Season seems to be starting early this year.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1435842068726-92214.png)
To watch a small video, click here. (https://goo.gl/photos/CDmy8Q9pHDGfAXuY7)
It also shows off the video capabilities of my new One+ smart phone (https://oneplus.net/one)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1435842366112-25912.png)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 02, 2015, 11:44:57 PM
Butterfly Bush. (Buddleja davidii)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1435873438383-12208.png)
Click here for more (https://goo.gl/photos/1z7tn2prpwpzLjok8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 07, 2015, 03:48:58 PM

After a lot of lightning and thunder and much rain, this was the reward.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1436276763658-43504.png)
If you look closely, you'll see this is actually a double rainbow.
Full size picture at:https://goo.gl/photos/LURFJYfcqUnzB5Vf8 (https://goo.gl/photos/LURFJYfcqUnzB5Vf8)


This gets a little noisy:
https://goo.gl/photos/TVnzGPbXQTzZzYg89 (https://goo.gl/photos/TVnzGPbXQTzZzYg89)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on July 07, 2015, 07:32:00 PM
That weather is heading my way now.
Yesterday evening we lost electricity for about an hour due to lightning.
Now you know what we get every spring and into summer each year here in Oklahoma.
If you want some tornadoes we will be more than happy to let you have a few.
We get at least fifty to seventy five a year. Sometimes more than that.

For those who don't know stand as close as safety allows to a train locomotive going full bore and that is what a tornado sounds like.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2015, 04:21:40 PM
                                         Good Morning:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1437747640513-64806.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 28, 2015, 03:12:31 AM
How close can IBM's Watson get in analyzing your personality: (https://watson-pi-demo.mybluemix.net/)
Here is my analysis based on something I wrote:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1438045867921-37705.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 30, 2015, 05:26:46 PM
It was a long and interesting day yesterday.
Updates, Upgrades and lot's of Rain:
https://goo.gl/photos/2vYDrS9LZii6VVL26 (https://goo.gl/photos/2vYDrS9LZii6VVL26)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on July 30, 2015, 07:46:32 PM
It was a long and interesting day yesterday.
Updates, Upgrades and lot's of Rain:
https://goo.gl/photos/2vYDrS9LZii6VVL26 (https://goo.gl/photos/2vYDrS9LZii6VVL26)
One of your better videos!  Music spot on.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 30, 2015, 09:14:16 PM
It was a long and interesting day yesterday.
Updates, Upgrades and lot's of Rain:
https://goo.gl/photos/2vYDrS9LZii6VVL26 (https://goo.gl/photos/2vYDrS9LZii6VVL26)
One of your better videos!  Music spot on.  Thanks.
Now I feel bad.  This one was created by Google from some of my photos and videos made yesterday.  :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 30, 2015, 09:18:00 PM
CAPTCHA, or the little text and/or visual challenges you have to complete to prove to websites that you’re human.
It's an acronym for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.
(Try saying that 10 times real fast)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 30, 2015, 09:33:49 PM
CAPTCHA, or the little text and/or visual challenges you have to complete to prove to websites that you’re human.
It's an acronym for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.
(Try saying that 10 times real fast)

Once is hard enough, nearly as bad as the test itself, especially the ones on these forums.

I hope we don't have to remember the acronym, no tests ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 30, 2015, 09:43:46 PM
CAPTCHA, or the little text and/or visual challenges you have to complete to prove to websites that you’re human.
It's an acronym for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.
(Try saying that 10 times real fast)

Once is hard enough, nearly as bad as the test itself, especially the ones on these forums.

I hope we don't have to remember the acronym, no tests ;)
Not necessary to remember it simply create a shortcut to:
https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg1238302#msg1238302 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg1238302#msg1238302)
Or, add it to your favorites.... :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 03, 2015, 10:04:26 PM
All the rain we've had this year has certainly been a blessing in disguise for the shrubs and trees, etc
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1438632042996-86510.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 14, 2015, 06:16:18 PM
Building a Unicorn from Prague: Avast CEO Vince Steckler (http://www.sramanamitra.com/2015/08/07/building-a-unicorn-from-prague-avast-ceo-vince-steckler-part-1/)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1439568911253-45723.png)
A very interesting 7 part interview. (http://www.sramanamitra.com/2015/08/07/building-a-unicorn-from-prague-avast-ceo-vince-steckler-part-1/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 19, 2015, 10:26:03 PM

(http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/eugene-kaspersky.jpg)
Kaspersky accused of sabotage to harm competitors (http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/39347/cyber-crime/kaspersky-sabotage-competitors.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on August 20, 2015, 06:19:20 AM

(http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/eugene-kaspersky.jpg)
Kaspersky accused of sabotage to harm competitors (http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/39347/cyber-crime/kaspersky-sabotage-competitors.html)
If true, it's a shameful thing. Maybe that accounts for Kaspersky always being rated so high?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 21, 2015, 06:01:47 PM
Something I've preached for years:
http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/19/9176639/5-rules-internet (http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/19/9176639/5-rules-internet)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 29, 2015, 11:15:33 PM
I almost scared the little fellow a few moments ago as I went out to get the mail:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1440886413254-2973.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 29, 2015, 11:19:39 PM
I almost scared the little fellow a few moments ago as I went out to get the mail:
<snip image>

Yes that .45 of yours would have really scared him almost to death ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 29, 2015, 11:23:32 PM
I almost scared the little fellow a few moments ago as I went out to get the mail:
<snip image>

Yes that .45 of yours would have really scared him almost to death ;D
He's not fat enough so I used my camera instead.
Hasenfeffer will not happen till someone else uses their .45 :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 29, 2015, 11:29:23 PM
I almost scared the little fellow a few moments ago as I went out to get the mail:
<snip image>

Yes that .45 of yours would have really scared him almost to death ;D
He's not fat enough so I used my camera instead.
Hasenfeffer will not happen till someone else uses their .45 :)

My firefox on-line translator add-on didn't work for Hasenfeffer, it isn't very good on single word translations. Got it on a normal search.

Rabbit is braised in a red wine gravy flavored with bacon, shallots, currant jelly, and herbs in this German stew.

Sound very tasty ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 30, 2015, 12:00:31 AM
That's how I remember it from 60 years ago. That's the last time I had hasenfeffer prepared by my Grandmother
in a little town outside of Hamburg. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on September 01, 2015, 06:57:37 PM
Just make sure the rabbit does not have a yellow liver.


google.com has some new graphics.  8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 03, 2015, 03:26:12 PM
Google Photos (https://photos.google.com/ (https://photos.google.com/))
One of it's features is "Effects" which is part of their Assistant (http://www.androidcentral.com/understanding-assistant-google-photos-and-what-it-can-do-you) that gives you many different arrangements of pictures and videos.
The original picture:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1441290174979-81879.png)
The same picture after Google Photos applied their Effects:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1441290286073-96621.png)
In case any one is interested, the picture was taken at sunrise this morning. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 11, 2015, 12:20:54 AM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1441923521781-9216.png) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QkS-a7WjNE&feature=youtu.be)

Some of us remember, Some of us never forget. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QkS-a7WjNE&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 14, 2015, 02:08:12 PM
37 Places to Learn Somethingnew (http://time.com/4032036/best-websites-learn-something-new/)
The web can be a great tool to learn something new
(I learned about this from here (https://billmullins.wordpress.com/2015/09/14/tech-thoughts-net-news-monday-edition-september-14-2015/))
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 15, 2015, 01:11:14 AM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1442272205433-61777.png) (https://goo.gl/maps/X4Xf4)

360 Panorama (https://goo.gl/maps/X4Xf4)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 15, 2015, 03:06:21 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1442321653593-54106.png) (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2455972,00.asp?mailing_id=1453726&mailing=whatsnewnow&mailingID=DF4D476BC26696148A53C7D11C757852)
I wonder how many will fall for this. ???
"No Toolbars" but, online back up and "Free" credit monitoring." WOW
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on September 15, 2015, 03:10:44 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1442321653593-54106.png) (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2455972,00.asp?mailing_id=1453726&mailing=whatsnewnow&mailingID=DF4D476BC26696148A53C7D11C757852)
I love an old feature of ZoneAlarm that allows to set which programs can connect in a profile. You could create a profile for tethering (avoiding tons of programs connecting and consuming bandwidth), other for your home WiFi, etc. I'm really tempted to run it side by side with Avast Firewall to test...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 15, 2015, 03:18:49 PM
Thanks but no thanks. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on September 15, 2015, 03:42:16 PM
Thanks but no thanks. :)
You say that because you can pay for an unlimited data plan :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 15, 2015, 04:31:53 PM
Thanks but no thanks. :)
You say that because you can pay for an unlimited data plan :)
No, I say that because the Windows firewall just does it's job, never seems to have a conflict unlike
ZA, Commodo and quite a few other third party firewalls.
The Windows Firewall is also very easy to use. Since I deal with a great deal of non-tech people,
I look for the simple solutions in life. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on September 15, 2015, 04:49:25 PM
No, I say that because the Windows firewall just does it's job, never seems to have a conflict unlike
ZA, Commodo and quite a few other third party firewalls.
The Windows Firewall is also very easy to use. Since I deal with a great deal of non-tech people,
Oh, sorry.

I look for the simple solutions in life. :)
Me too, just that this particular feature was never included into Avast Firewall...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on September 15, 2015, 05:53:04 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1442321653593-54106.png) (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2455972,00.asp?mailing_id=1453726&mailing=whatsnewnow&mailingID=DF4D476BC26696148A53C7D11C757852)
I wonder how many will fall for this. ???
"No Toolbars" but, online back up and "Free" credit monitoring." WOW
Fall for it? I read the whole review and it seems pretty good and safe to me. That credit monitoring is interesting. Having said that, I too am sticking with Windows Firewall.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 18, 2015, 10:39:13 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1442608714580-77325.png)
https://plus.google.com/+NorbertGostischa/posts/75kAAvS2QxN (https://plus.google.com/+NorbertGostischa/posts/75kAAvS2QxN)
Most of these pictures are 360 Panoramas so not recommended for those with
slow internet access. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 01, 2015, 01:50:46 PM
Google protecting you.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1443699811984-60427.png)
I had just upgraded on of my computers to Avast InternetSecurity and used the Avast SafeZone.
I opened the Browser within SafeZone which triggered this notice.
Google also complained about the fact that this browser in SafeZone was an old version and need to be updated. :)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 03, 2015, 04:45:25 PM
Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque NM:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1443883484397-82506.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/We3wd6hsPrNeb2nTA (https://goo.gl/photos/We3wd6hsPrNeb2nTA)
The number of pictures in this link will continue to grow over the next week as more pictures are added.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 04, 2015, 04:32:01 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1443969054030-31096.png)
Updated: https://goo.gl/photos/We3wd6hsPrNeb2nTA (https://goo.gl/photos/We3wd6hsPrNeb2nTA)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 06, 2015, 12:34:58 AM
Should I be flattered or ???
http://funtoyzcollector.net/user/UCr_7tv1ifz2xRfJo8-_FhVA (http://funtoyzcollector.net/user/UCr_7tv1ifz2xRfJo8-_FhVA)
Comments from those with more knowledge than I are appreciated.
Thanks
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 06, 2015, 12:55:56 AM
Should I be flattered or ???
http://funtoyzcollector.net/user/UCr_7tv1ifz2xRfJo8-_FhVA (http://funtoyzcollector.net/user/UCr_7tv1ifz2xRfJo8-_FhVA)
Comments from those with more knowledge than I are appreciated.
Thanks

For some reason I can't view it - I just get black boxes where the videos should be - but if your point is what are they doing on a funtoyzcollector.net is beyond me. Clicking one of the blocks I get an error.

I just though it a little strange that it has a 3rd party link to yandex.ru
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 06, 2015, 01:02:45 AM
Should I be flattered or ???
http://funtoyzcollector.net/user/UCr_7tv1ifz2xRfJo8-_FhVA (http://funtoyzcollector.net/user/UCr_7tv1ifz2xRfJo8-_FhVA)
Comments from those with more knowledge than I are appreciated.
Thanks

For some reason I can't view it - I just get black boxes where the videos should be - but if your point is what are they doing on a funtoyzcollector.net is beyond me. Clicking one of the blocks I get an error.

I just though it a little strange that it has a 3rd party link to yandex.ru
Must be one of your blockers. :)

Clicking on the link in Chrome gets the following result:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1444086065556-86194.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 06, 2015, 01:07:34 AM
<snip>
Must be one of your blockers. :)

Clicking on the link in Chrome gets the following result:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1444086065556-86194.png)

Permission was granted for AdBlock Plus and RequestPolicy add-ons.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on October 06, 2015, 04:30:32 AM
I get all the pictures without having to allow anything.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Gopher John on October 06, 2015, 08:07:08 PM
DavidR, RequestPolicy may be the problem.  I don't have it in this Firefox profile, and the page graphics load fine.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 06, 2015, 10:25:13 PM
DavidR, RequestPolicy may be the problem.  I don't have it in this Firefox profile, and the page graphics load fine.

No it wasn't as I mentioned the site and associated 3rd party sites were given permission.

Whilst Ii have no concrete proof, the only other thing that came to mind was geo-location. But the error message that I posted would appear to be the underlining cause 'Player error. Check whether the video is available and whether the player is configured correctly,' https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg1256991#msg1256991 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg1256991#msg1256991).

I have also had some other errors displayed relating to the browser not supporting videos or some such. I have only noticed this since Firefox 41.0.x.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on October 09, 2015, 09:23:16 AM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1443969054030-31096.png)
Updated: https://goo.gl/photos/We3wd6hsPrNeb2nTA (https://goo.gl/photos/We3wd6hsPrNeb2nTA)

Wow awesome pic!  :) Thanks for sharing Bob
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 14, 2015, 02:40:00 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1444825891539-51443.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 14, 2015, 04:15:15 PM
Interesting just as avast has abandoned tiles in the UI others pick it up or continue with that style.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on October 14, 2015, 09:51:39 PM
The free version now includes the Safe Zone browser?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Para-Noid on October 14, 2015, 10:53:57 PM
Interesting just as avast has abandoned tiles in the UI others pick it up or continue with that style.

Tiles are more user friendly and easier to find what any user needs to find quickly.
Sure beats a lot of blank space any day (hint, hint, wink, wink).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on October 15, 2015, 07:12:59 AM
The free version now includes the Safe Zone browser?
It's included in the latest beta versions, if it'll stay in the final build is another question.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on October 15, 2015, 11:44:32 PM
The free version now includes the Safe Zone browser?
It's included in the latest beta versions, if it'll stay in the final build is another question.
If it does stay  in, I just might return to Avast but I wouldn't install all the other bloat like the software updater, browser cleaner, and web rep stuff.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 16, 2015, 12:23:38 AM
The free version now includes the Safe Zone browser?
It's included in the latest beta versions, if it'll stay in the final build is another question.
If it does stay  in, I just might return to Avast but I wouldn't install all the other bloat like the software updater, browser cleaner, and web rep stuff.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1444947694850-68983.png)
The latest beta update no longer shows a Safe Zone Browser:

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 26, 2015, 06:57:18 PM
We had a Pumpkin Hunt for the kids in Meadow Lake yesterday.
It was sponsored by the Meadow Lake Parks Area Association (http://mlpaa.org).
(This is what keeps me busy when I'm at home.)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1445882134809-26466.png)
A small video of the event can be seen at: https://goo.gl/photos/sL8scehFaC6k7net6 (https://goo.gl/photos/sL8scehFaC6k7net6)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 26, 2015, 08:48:57 PM
Meadow Lakes sure looks different from your original pictures getting rid of rubbish and landscaping in your bulldozer ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 26, 2015, 09:25:47 PM
Meadow Lakes sure looks different from your original pictures getting rid of rubbish and landscaping in your bulldozer ;D
Thanks David it's nice to know that all the effort from many people shows.
It's still a work in progress but, progress keeps being made almost every day.
It's also nice to see the communities involvement and participation. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 29, 2015, 02:26:43 PM
Good Morning
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1446124958322-62282.png)
Red sky in the morning, Sailor take warning. Good thing I'm not on a sailboat. We are expecting Rain.
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1446125140732-66159.png)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 29, 2015, 04:36:48 PM
I always though it was Red Sky at night, Shepherds delight - Red Sky in morning, Shepherds house is on fire ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 17, 2015, 01:12:05 AM
Looks like it's going to be a long, hard winter:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1447719058087-27202.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on November 17, 2015, 05:37:11 AM
Is that snow? We're still having days in the 50's here which is very warm for the area.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 17, 2015, 11:10:38 AM
Is that snow? We're still having days in the 50's here which is very warm for the area.
It's that white stuff that comes out of the sky and makes things slippery.... :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 17, 2015, 04:45:16 PM
Is that snow? We're still having days in the 50's here which is very warm for the area.

About ten days ago in the UK we had the warmest November day since records began 72f - been having evening temperatures warmer than daytime highest - rose bushes are starting to bud and flower again. Lots of rain though.

Certainly abnormal for November.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on November 19, 2015, 08:58:57 PM
Last 50's here yesterday for a while; more like November now today than all month.  Very unusual.  Stretch of 20's and 30's f for the coming week or so, that is the usual.  But forecast is to back to 50's again, so....
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 20, 2015, 07:29:36 PM
Last 50's here yesterday for a while; more like November now today than all month.  Very unusual.  Stretch of 20's and 30's f for the coming week or so, that is the usual.  But forecast is to back to 50's again, so....
Yesterday I was in Buckeye, AZ for a presentation:
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1448043884386-6786.png)
The community is out in the Sonora Desert and the temp. was in the mid 70's.
I'm scheduled to spend almost all of Feb. 2016 in AZ. :)
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on November 24, 2015, 01:40:14 AM
If someone installs an antivirus on his/her PC, this will be, at first time, Avast  8)
https://www.opswat.com/blog/opswat-report-reveals-ranking-top-anti-malware-vendors
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 25, 2015, 04:59:07 PM

                                  (http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1448467099263-45550.png)

AdNauseam (http://adnauseam.io/index.html) is a browser extension designed to obfuscate browsing data
and protect users from surveillance and tracking by advertising networks.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 03, 2015, 01:59:38 PM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1449147175045-64418.png) (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ho-ho-no/pfpchmhogcpgdibkmfifdnjdjcmlbhag)
An extension for the Chrome Browser called Ho Ho No (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ho-ho-no/pfpchmhogcpgdibkmfifdnjdjcmlbhag) for those that don't believe
in Christmas or think the hype is starting too early. It filters many of the Christmas Ads and posts.
( This isn't something I'll be adding to Chrome. )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: polonus on December 03, 2015, 02:21:56 PM
Thanks, bob3160, for the interesting info as always  ;)

Adnauseam plays both on Google Chrome as in firefox browsers.
The Christmas extension is a bit over the top i.m.h.o.
With us it was always that commerce waited until the 5th of December, St. Nicolas-day, a children festival,
before the real Christmas' Season began. But you know that they always start to produce cakes
and stuff half a year in advance, so that sets an urge to commerce to start early.
Christmas Fair season started Saturday last here and in Germany.

Damian
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 05, 2015, 02:32:52 PM
A look back at the TSR 80 (http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/340081/golden-age-of-trs-80-a-look-back-at-radioshack-computers?mailing_id=1522255&mailing=whatsnewnow&mailingID=67E3D9A229F084B990EAC128252CBBE3)
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1449322286526-39661.png)
This was my first "IBM compatible Computer" prior to this I always used a Commodore. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 05, 2015, 04:26:26 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1449329142017-95353.png)
How To Fix A Corrupted Registration Database That Stops A Computer From Booting (https://davescomputertips.com/how-to-fix-a-corrupted-registration-database-that-stops-a-computer-from-booting/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter)


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: abruptum on December 05, 2015, 06:27:58 PM
Decentraleyes

  https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/decentraleyes/?src=ss

I've noticed slightly faster browsing in Pale Moon, Cyberfox and Firefox.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on December 05, 2015, 11:24:00 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1449329142017-95353.png)
How To Fix A Corrupted Registration Database That Stops A Computer From Booting (https://davescomputertips.com/how-to-fix-a-corrupted-registration-database-that-stops-a-computer-from-booting/?utm_source=wysija&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly+Recap+Newsletter)
Do not follow the guy's instructions. He says to use Hiram's Boot Disk to access the system. It requires you to change the SATA setting in your BIOS to use Native IDE. I have found out the hard way that if you do that (at least with Windows 10), the computer may boot once but if you go back into the BIOS and set the SATA controller back to using SATA therefore regaining the increased speed, the computer will not boot again and all attempts and methods of fixing it will not work. You will have to wipe the drive and do a complete reinstallation of Windows.

If you want to access the system through a bootable disc, DO NOT use Hiram's. Use another boot disc that does not require the SATA settings to be changed.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: essexboy on December 18, 2015, 02:27:47 PM
3rd party tech support http://newsworldindia.in/business/tech-firm-iyogi-sued-in-us-for-illegal-business-practices/162474/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 18, 2015, 02:35:02 PM
3rd party tech support http://newsworldindia.in/business/tech-firm-iyogi-sued-in-us-for-illegal-business-practices/162474/ (http://newsworldindia.in/business/tech-firm-iyogi-sued-in-us-for-illegal-business-practices/162474/)
I hope Avast is watching.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: essexboy on December 18, 2015, 02:37:10 PM
Aye as their current one employs the same tactics
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 18, 2015, 03:25:50 PM

(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1450448663385-29769.png)

I chose the light side. Which path will you choose?
https://www.google.com/starwars/?utm_source=en&utm_medium=mhpp&utm_campaign=atfw (https://www.google.com/starwars/?utm_source=en&utm_medium=mhpp&utm_campaign=atfw)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: schmidthouse on December 18, 2015, 05:25:56 PM
Aye as their current one employs the same tactics

Since I been posting here on the forum I don't believe Avast has ever used a 3rd Party support service that Hasn't employed the tactics described in the article.
It's ludicrous that the President of iYogi denies the allegations as a simple google search of iYogi will bring up hundreds of thousands of complaints spanning many years.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 19, 2015, 03:44:40 PM
Well I thought this was interesting and amazing.

https://uk.screen.yahoo.com/editor-picks/dancing-air-synchronised-skydivers-put-102609188.html (https://uk.screen.yahoo.com/editor-picks/dancing-air-synchronised-skydivers-put-102609188.html)

This is a relatively new one on me, I haven't been skydiving for many years and whilst there was a freestyle event it was a single skydiver with a cameraman (team). But this takes the complexity and difficulty to a whole different level (excuse the pun).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on December 20, 2015, 09:40:59 AM
Well I thought this was interesting and amazing.

https://uk.screen.yahoo.com/editor-picks/dancing-air-synchronised-skydivers-put-102609188.html (https://uk.screen.yahoo.com/editor-picks/dancing-air-synchronised-skydivers-put-102609188.html)

This is a relatively new one on me, I haven't been skydiving for many years and whilst there was a freestyle event it was a single skydiver with a cameraman (team). But this takes the complexity and difficulty to a whole different level (excuse the pun).
I'm not jumping out of a plane unless the wings fall off. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 20, 2015, 03:40:31 PM
Well I thought this was interesting and amazing.

https://uk.screen.yahoo.com/editor-picks/dancing-air-synchronised-skydivers-put-102609188.html (https://uk.screen.yahoo.com/editor-picks/dancing-air-synchronised-skydivers-put-102609188.html)

This is a relatively new one on me, I haven't been skydiving for many years and whilst there was a freestyle event it was a single skydiver with a cameraman (team). But this takes the complexity and difficulty to a whole different level (excuse the pun).
I'm not jumping out of a plane unless the wings fall off. :)

Unless you have a parachute that is a pointless exercise. The two most dangerous times in flying, take-off and landing, parachutists are cutting down on that margin by not landing ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 20, 2015, 03:48:02 PM



Unless you have a parachute that is a pointless exercise. The two most dangerous times in flying, take-off and landing, parachutists are cutting down on that margin by not landing ;)
I'll be leaving for Florida at the beginning of 2016 for a month long presentation tour. The best parts of flying are the takeoff and landing.
The hours in between are actually very boring. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on December 20, 2015, 05:32:22 PM



Unless you have a parachute that is a pointless exercise. The two most dangerous times in flying, take-off and landing, parachutists are cutting down on that margin by not landing ;)
I'll be leaving for Florida at the beginning of 2016 for a month long presentation tour. The best parts of flying are the takeoff and landing.
The hours in between are actually very boring. :)
No, I hate flying and the takeoffs and landings are the biggest white knuckle times for me. Also when you hit turbulence and the plane shakes. I was in one once where the pilot tried to go over a thunderstorm but had to fly through it and lightning was hitting the wings and then we hit an air pocket and the plane dropped like 500 feet in a second or two. While the plane is in flight, I'm so keyed up that I can't sleep and if there's any bouncing at all, I can't read because it starts to make me airsick. I just flat out hate it. I'm not comfortable until I'm back on the ground.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 20, 2015, 05:35:32 PM
Nothing nicer than turbulence. It's almost as good as being on a roller coaster. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on December 21, 2015, 10:32:54 AM
Nothing nicer than turbulence. It's almost as good as being on a roller coaster. :)
I hate those too. The ones that go upside down I won't even consider riding.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Rompin Raider on December 21, 2015, 04:42:17 PM



Unless you have a parachute that is a pointless exercise. The two most dangerous times in flying, take-off and landing, parachutists are cutting down on that margin by not landing ;)
I'll be leaving for Florida at the beginning of 2016 for a month long presentation tour. The best parts of flying are the takeoff and landing.
The hours in between are actually very boring. :)
Will you be working your way west? Or random seminar locations?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 21, 2015, 04:48:50 PM



Unless you have a parachute that is a pointless exercise. The two most dangerous times in flying, take-off and landing, parachutists are cutting down on that margin by not landing ;)
I'll be leaving for Florida at the beginning of 2016 for a month long presentation tour. The best parts of flying are the takeoff and landing.
The hours in between are actually very boring. :)
Will you be working your way west? Or random seminar locations?
I'll be in Arizona in Feb. and in Cal in March.
In June I'll be in Ohio and Pa
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 25, 2015, 03:08:22 PM
12/25/2015 Christmas Morning 2015 in Meadow Lake, Los Lunas NM
(http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1451052141254-74430.png)
Notice the Full Moon. It's the first time this has happened since 1977 (http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/12/24/460958405/a-rare-full-moon-on-christmas-and-other-unusual-weather-and-meteorological-event)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on December 25, 2015, 03:36:53 PM
Christmas night full moon looking up from the pitch black skies of Margaret River Western Australia 10.30pm 25/12/2015
(http://i.imgur.com/ab4J8V9.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 30, 2015, 03:34:32 PM
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Want to talk to a real live person ???
       This might help (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2427973,00.asp)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Secondmineboy on December 31, 2015, 02:40:18 PM
Strong indications that ransomware devs don’t like Emsisoft

http://blog.emsisoft.com/2015/12/29/strong-indications-that-ransomware-devs-dont-like-emsisoft/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Simion on January 01, 2016, 12:59:04 AM
Strong indications that ransomware devs don’t like Emsisoft

http://blog.emsisoft.com/2015/12/29/strong-indications-that-ransomware-devs-dont-like-emsisoft/

https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=52252.msg1280474#msg1280474
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 01, 2016, 08:15:42 PM
Happy 2016 :)
Another cold day here in New Mexico:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1451675349839-65099.png)
                 The only nice thing to report is that on Mon 1/4/2016 I'll be leaving for the warm weather in Florida.
                                     Vacation is over and it's back to work. (If you want to call this work.):
                          https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg1278471#msg1278471



Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 29, 2016, 01:45:51 PM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1456749918839-2893.png)
http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cDnUlC1QHw (http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cDnUlC1QHw)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 13, 2016, 12:09:26 AM
I just added something new to my system.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1457823992070-58704.png)
Edimax EW-7822UAC Wireless AC1200 Dual-band USB 3.0 Adapter, Complies to Draft 802.11ac
I like my Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Series but the internal WiFi adapter is a pain. It constantly needs to be reset. It's also much slower.
It wa a great $30.00 investment.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on March 13, 2016, 09:37:54 PM
I just added something new to my system.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1457823992070-58704.png)
Edimax EW-7822UAC Wireless AC1200 Dual-band USB 3.0 Adapter, Complies to Draft 802.11ac
I like my Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Series but the internal WiFi adapter is a pain. It constantly needs to be reset. It's also much slower.
It wa a great $30.00 investment.
That's unusual that a USB Wi-Fi adapter works better than a built in one.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 13, 2016, 09:40:54 PM
I just added something new to my system.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1457823992070-58704.png)
Edimax EW-7822UAC Wireless AC1200 Dual-band USB 3.0 Adapter, Complies to Draft 802.11ac
I like my Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Series but the internal WiFi adapter is a pain. It constantly needs to be reset. It's also much slower.
It wa a great $30.00 investment.
That's unusual that a USB Wi-Fi adapter works better than a built in one.

If the built in one isn't using the latest WiFi version and it also isn't Dual Band adapter (which is also USB3) is quite likely to be better than the existing one.

Given that the existing one was causing issues, anything is likely to be better.
Quote from: bob3160
It constantly needs to be reset. It's also much slower.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 13, 2016, 10:11:10 PM
I just added something new to my system.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1457823992070-58704.png)
Edimax EW-7822UAC Wireless AC1200 Dual-band USB 3.0 Adapter, Complies to Draft 802.11ac
I like my Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Series but the internal WiFi adapter is a pain. It constantly needs to be reset. It's also much slower.
It wa a great $30.00 investment.
That's unusual that a USB Wi-Fi adapter works better than a built in one.
Here's the proof:

Built In Wifi Dell Wireless 1704 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz)

(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1457902972891-58152.png)


Edimax EW-7822UAC Wireless AC1200 Dual-band USB 3.0 Adapter, Complies to Draft 802.11ac

(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1457903114370-84722.png)




Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on March 14, 2016, 10:21:40 PM
I just added something new to my system.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1457823992070-58704.png)
Edimax EW-7822UAC Wireless AC1200 Dual-band USB 3.0 Adapter, Complies to Draft 802.11ac
I like my Dell Inspiron 17 5000 Series but the internal WiFi adapter is a pain. It constantly needs to be reset. It's also much slower.
It wa a great $30.00 investment.
That's unusual that a USB Wi-Fi adapter works better than a built in one.
Here's the proof:

Built In Wifi Dell Wireless 1704 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz)

(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1457902972891-58152.png)


Edimax EW-7822UAC Wireless AC1200 Dual-band USB 3.0 Adapter, Complies to Draft 802.11ac

(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1457903114370-84722.png)
That's just showing potential speed. The USB one is ac capable so of course it has a higher potential. My Ethernet status shows 100mbps  (with no Ipv6 connectivity) but my actual internet speed is a max of 65 through my ISP and speed tests show me hitting that. I'd have to check what my laptop says for it's wireless connection but I bet it will say 72 even though it never receives higher than 35 in the speed tests.

Go to speedtest.net and test both adapters and see if the USB one is actually faster on your connection.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 14, 2016, 10:37:33 PM
I don't have to do a speed test. The difference is obvious in everything I do on-line. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on March 14, 2016, 10:44:54 PM
I don't have to do a speed test. The difference is obvious in everything I do on-line. :)
That's great but I was just saying that USB wireless adapters are usually slower than built in ones. USB wireless is really meant for systems that have no built in wireless and cannot have an internal wireless card added to them. An internal card on PCIe is always better if it's working correctly. Yours may have driver or antenna problems and that could likely be a Dell issue. Yours is not the usual case but if it fixes the problems for only $30, go for it.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 17, 2016, 10:20:45 PM

Happy St. Patrick's Day
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1458248950606-99256.png)
     http://youtu.be/HX-Osof5tTE?hd=1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 06, 2016, 12:37:03 AM
When the Wind Blows (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-vSic0iJgyeaEhUdDJYVkI1dDQ/view?usp=sharing)
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1459895767739-31627.png) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-vSic0iJgyeaEhUdDJYVkI1dDQ/view?usp=sharing)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 08, 2016, 01:34:31 PM

(https://www.karambasecurity.com/images/karamba-movie.gif)
Karamba Security (https://www.karambasecurity.com/) - Protecting a Car from Malware
Coming to a car near you soon (http://www.pcworld.com/article/3053501/security/your-cars-computers-might-soon-get-malware-protection.html).
(A new venu Avast ought to look into ??? )
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 24, 2016, 11:52:28 PM
Collecting Rocks for some ongoing projects at the MLPAA (http://www.mlpaa.org):
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1461534668846-43205.png)
More pictures: https://goo.gl/photos/hDPLVajdbTADNHybA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 02, 2016, 03:00:18 AM
Winters last stand:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1462150737099-45484.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 03, 2016, 12:32:40 AM
This fire was just a bit to close for comfort. Right across from my house.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1462228126454-82330.png)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Secondmineboy on May 03, 2016, 12:38:04 AM
We had a lightning strike 5 meters behind our second house in the mid of the night, not comftable in any way.

It hit a tree which luckily didnt land on our house.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: essexboy on May 03, 2016, 03:42:36 PM
An ad blocker for Edge :) http://betanews.com/2016/05/03/block-ads-in-microsoft-edge-in-windows-10/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on May 03, 2016, 09:34:52 PM
An ad blocker for Edge :) http://betanews.com/2016/05/03/block-ads-in-microsoft-edge-in-windows-10/
That only works in the latest preview builds. That should be noted.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 08, 2016, 04:56:25 PM
Happy Mother's Day
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1462719202793-15614.png)
These roses were delivered by Mother Nature
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 09, 2016, 04:59:32 PM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1462805897722-31873.png)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dy24ydU8SfN9Y5_8Fgt2bukVNQ2tBvmRww/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dy24ydU8SfN9Y5_8Fgt2bukVNQ2tBvmRww/view?usp=sharing)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 25, 2016, 03:28:37 PM
2016 USBC Women's Championship:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1464182503025-71329.png)
This time I accompanied my wife on her activity (http://www.bowl.com/Womens_Championships/Womens_Championship_Home/2016_Information/).
Next month, I'll be visiting Computer Clubs in Ohio and PA. If you live there, come and join me.
Update coming soon in the following thread: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg1315053#msg1315053 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.msg1315053#msg1315053)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 28, 2016, 04:38:49 PM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1464446200301-8998.png)
New from Netflix: https://fast.com/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on May 30, 2016, 07:39:54 PM
Bill Mullin's Weblog is back up as of today:  https://billmullins.wordpress.com/ (https://billmullins.wordpress.com/)

If you scroll further down after the current blog, you'll see the reason why no posts since January 22nd.  Wish him a successful recovery. 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 31, 2016, 10:56:13 PM
It's  nice to see Bill healthy enough again to resume his very interesting blog.
His blog isn't the only thing blooming again. :)
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1464728133697-76193.png)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VNfV-swRVVnREQH9Y4JcHk0xrakorUFUBg/view?usp=sharing
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on June 03, 2016, 01:17:29 AM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1464446200301-8998.png)
New from Netflix: https://fast.com/
Works good. Here's mine:
(http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k370/Dch48/Fast_zpsltwakfa4.jpg)

It's easier and faster than using Speedtest. Nice find.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 03, 2016, 04:38:44 PM
(https://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/mobile-website-testing-tool.gif?w=680&h=382)
https://testmysite.thinkwithgoogle.com/ (https://testmysite.thinkwithgoogle.com/)

Here are the results for the site I put together and maintain for the MLPAA.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1464964818707-97141.png)
Let's see if the report gives me any clues in improving these scores. :)


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on June 06, 2016, 09:28:33 PM
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/is-readyboost-still-an-effective-tool-in-windows-10/ (http://www.techrepublic.com/article/is-readyboost-still-an-effective-tool-in-windows-10/)
See Bill Mullin's Weblog for more information:  https://billmullins.wordpress.com/ (https://billmullins.wordpress.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Simion on June 09, 2016, 03:18:38 AM
SourceForge Introduces HTML5 Internet Speed Test

Quote
Welcome to the SourceForge Speed Test. This speed test is uniquely designed to test your current Internet connection speed for Latency/Ping, Jitter, Download Speed, Upload Speed, Buffer Bloat, and Packet Loss. Upon completion, you will be notified as to what types of services your connection is capable of handling, as well as additional reports about your connection. This HTML5 speed test does not require Flash or Java, and works on all devices including tablets and smartphones. Please click the 'Test Now' button below to begin the test!

https://sourceforge.net/speedtest/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 09, 2016, 10:28:50 AM
SourceForge Introduces HTML5 Internet Speed Test

Quote
Welcome to the SourceForge Speed Test. This speed test is uniquely designed to test your current Internet connection speed for Latency/Ping, Jitter, Download Speed, Upload Speed, Buffer Bloat, and Packet Loss. Upon completion, you will be notified as to what types of services your connection is capable of handling, as well as additional reports about your connection. This HTML5 speed test does not require Flash or Java, and works on all devices including tablets and smartphones. Please click the 'Test Now' button below to begin the test!

https://sourceforge.net/speedtest/ (https://sourceforge.net/speedtest/)
Interesting:

Tested on Open WiFi at Hampton Inn in Westlake OH
Avast Free using Avast SecureLine connected through Chicago, ILL
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1465459596965-87227.png)
Same place still using SecureLine but without Webshield:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1465460275648-57470.png)
Same place but without Webshield and without SecureLine
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1465460820322-2189.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on June 09, 2016, 08:16:07 PM
@bob3160,

Shouldn't the download speeds be higher than the upload?  NOT what would be expected.

Related to Person of Interest TV show?  http://www.eweek.com/servers/hpe-gives-open-source-developers-early-access-to-the-machine.html (http://www.eweek.com/servers/hpe-gives-open-source-developers-early-access-to-the-machine.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 09, 2016, 08:33:02 PM
@bob3160,

Shouldn't the download speeds be higher than the upload?  NOT what would be expected.

Related to Person of Interest TV show?  http://www.eweek.com/servers/hpe-gives-open-source-developers-early-access-to-the-machine.html (http://www.eweek.com/servers/hpe-gives-open-source-developers-early-access-to-the-machine.html)
Totally agree. There may also be a problem with the html5 app. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on June 10, 2016, 01:12:17 AM
@bob3160,

Shouldn't the download speeds be higher than the upload?  NOT what would be expected.

Related to Person of Interest TV show?  http://www.eweek.com/servers/hpe-gives-open-source-developers-early-access-to-the-machine.html (http://www.eweek.com/servers/hpe-gives-open-source-developers-early-access-to-the-machine.html)
Totally agree. There may also be a problem with the html5 app. :)
Those are the same kind of results I get when my modem needs to be reset. I tried the test and got good results with 63.9 down and 4.6 up so it's not the application. The condition of the service at  the motel was just very poor. a modem reset on their part might have fixed it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Simion on June 10, 2016, 02:00:23 AM
@bob3160,

Shouldn't the download speeds be higher than the upload?  NOT what would be expected.

Related to Person of Interest TV show?  http://www.eweek.com/servers/hpe-gives-open-source-developers-early-access-to-the-machine.html (http://www.eweek.com/servers/hpe-gives-open-source-developers-early-access-to-the-machine.html)
Totally agree. There may also be a problem with the html5 app. :)
Those are the same kind of results I get when my modem needs to be reset. I tried the test and got good results with 63.9 down and 4.6 up so it's not the application. The condition of the service at  the motel was just very poor. a modem reset on their part might have fixed it.
I've run three or four tests so far, and while the results have varied they are in an acceptable range.

Bandwidth tests are most accurate when done at different times of day, and then averaged. Networks tend to be unstable anyway, and speeds can vary from minute to minute.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 10, 2016, 03:20:42 AM
@bob3160,

Shouldn't the download speeds be higher than the upload?  NOT what would be expected.

Related to Person of Interest TV show?  http://www.eweek.com/servers/hpe-gives-open-source-developers-early-access-to-the-machine.html (http://www.eweek.com/servers/hpe-gives-open-source-developers-early-access-to-the-machine.html)
Totally agree. There may also be a problem with the html5 app. :)
Those are the same kind of results I get when my modem needs to be reset. I tried the test and got good results with 63.9 down and 4.6 up so it's not the application. The condition of the service at  the motel was just very poor. a modem reset on their part might have fixed it.
I've run three or four tests so far, and while the results have varied they are in an acceptable range.

Bandwidth tests are most accurate when done at different times of day, and then averaged. Networks tend to be unstable anyway, and speeds can vary from minute to minute.
Since I'm already a few hundred miles away from this mornings Hotel, I'm not likely to be able to do additional tests from that location. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 27, 2016, 12:36:55 AM
Storm brewing.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1466980473079-24181.png)
Full sis picture: https://goo.gl/photos/4e2b6n9MZghGyJ4c6
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 03, 2016, 03:09:29 PM

(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1467551269964-18301.png) (http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cDieIniUBn)

http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cDieIniUBn (http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cDieIniUBn)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 22, 2016, 05:33:14 PM
This day in History:
2013
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1469201499400-13398.png)
2014
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1469201572754-73898.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2016, 10:43:50 PM
He thinks he's hiding.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1469392907835-69531.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on July 25, 2016, 07:52:52 AM
He probably knows he's pretty safe behind those Rose thornes :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 25, 2016, 01:57:39 PM
He probably knows he's pretty safe behind those Rose thornes :)
Considering it was 103 deg. here yesterday, it was also probably a cool spot.
We seem to have an abundance of rabbits this year.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: REDACTED on July 26, 2016, 01:14:52 AM
He probably knows he's pretty safe behind those Rose thornes :)
Considering it was 103 deg. here yesterday, it was also probably a cool spot.
We seem to have an abundance of rabbits this year.
I've seen more rabbits here this year than ever before. I have not seen a single groundhog and we used to see them fairly frequently. Rabbits seem to think that if they don't move, you can't see them.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on July 26, 2016, 08:07:59 AM
I've seen more rabbits here this year than ever before.
Hence the saying "breed like rabbits" :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 03, 2016, 09:56:40 PM
One Picture - Many Interpretations
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1470253975904-68360.png)
See all the pictures at: https://goo.gl/photos/4154W9G1gHA5CxT86 (https://goo.gl/photos/4154W9G1gHA5CxT86)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 26, 2016, 02:41:57 PM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1472215079343-46277.png)
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1472215197659-82741.png)
No need to download Solitaire or Tic-Tac-Toe any more. Just search in Chrome and start to play.

(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1472216082090-69085.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 01, 2016, 12:58:37 PM

8-31-2016 A Beautiful Ending to August
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/G9DEk5z-dK1o8nuxtua8_HFMdmFkU5yRuTrN2wIDU2d2LiizIx3CEW1TUrG-tPg6l-m1wgn-T1w7OA=w584-h306-p-k-rw)
https://goo.gl/photos/LuokQdh3wcbnkW4Q8
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on September 01, 2016, 10:55:46 PM
Nice pictures and can't help but notice how green things are. 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 01, 2016, 11:15:38 PM
Nice pictures and can't help but notice how green things are.
We are at the end of the Monsoon Season. :) That certainly helps.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 02, 2016, 03:03:42 PM
Dropbox - Paper (http://www.dropbox.com/paper)
https://paper.dropbox.com/doc/Paper-from-Dropbox-D7XWebbhcQuBniFXlTjn1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 07, 2016, 12:01:01 AM
Beauty isn't hard to find. One just needs to look and open the lens of ones eyes and camera. :)
                (http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1473199151691-17614.png)
              https://goo.gl/photos/c6XrWbEhaRL1ddsL9 (https://goo.gl/photos/c6XrWbEhaRL1ddsL9)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 07, 2016, 02:11:57 PM
It can happen to anyone:
(https://regmedia.co.uk/2015/04/17/bsod.jpg?x=648&y=348&crop=1)
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/09/05/sophos_black_screen_snafu/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 09, 2016, 12:47:53 AM
This may be of interest to some of you. It certainly is to me. :)
https://youtu.be/B3p0alAz4rU
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 16, 2016, 03:00:58 PM
Good Morning!
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1474030812669-24130.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/fTBzU5QquxW5qGvc8
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 22, 2016, 03:23:39 PM
We can't have sunshine every day:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1474550365548-39328.png)
It also doesn't get green without some welcome rain.
The Autumnal Equinox is almost here (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=22&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjR8qzOiKPPAhUBdj4KHUvFDr0QqQIIcjAV&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.nationalgeographic.com%2F2016%2F09%2Fautumn-equinox-explained-start-fall-spring-sun-earth-science%2F&usg=AFQjCNErYV1MVrYXL7jMNJC5mSU0jOi_vA&sig2=NdY72YacGleQMozmKm_edQ)
The start of Fall for many. The start of Spring for others. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 27, 2016, 03:12:42 PM
Wishing You a Good Morning - From my House to Yours
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1474981816026-72840.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on September 27, 2016, 04:19:17 PM
A couple of days old but greetings from mine to you
(http://i.imgur.com/yRCACZb.jpg?1)

and some of my locals
(http://i.imgur.com/WmHfhsg.jpg?1)

supposed to be sunny spring yet most of the back yard is still under water
(http://i.imgur.com/7A7pF91.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 29, 2016, 03:10:36 PM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1475154550457-34830.png)
Another beautiful Sunrise. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 30, 2016, 03:17:36 PM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1475241404278-32804.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Staticguy on October 01, 2016, 12:37:37 PM
@CraigB: Awesome pics mate. Might pay a visit at your place soon from across the ditch  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on October 01, 2016, 12:57:31 PM
@CraigB: Awesome pics mate. Might pay a visit at your place soon from across the ditch  :)
Not sure if we can squeeze any more Kiwi's into the country :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Staticguy on October 01, 2016, 01:06:31 PM
@CraigB: Awesome pics mate. Might pay a visit at your place soon from across the ditch  :)
Not sure if we can squeeze any more Kiwi's into the country :)

Few of my kiwis mates are living in Aus. So yes, there's plenty more kiwis to squeeze in there  :P
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Staticguy on October 01, 2016, 01:12:11 PM
@CraigB: On the day I visit that place, will visit SpeedyPC place  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on October 01, 2016, 02:30:15 PM
@CraigB: On the day I visit that place, will visit SpeedyPC place  :)
That would be rather difficult being we're 4000km's apart.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 08, 2016, 04:50:21 PM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1475938141371-44185.png)
https://youtu.be/mRWdeSdlEwY
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 09, 2016, 08:17:36 PM
2016 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1476037035018-35972.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/NSd34ru6ZJKWCbfw5
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 10, 2016, 03:03:34 PM
For last nights sunset we had some strange and very stormy weather.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1476104581579-85577.png)
Full image: https://goo.gl/photos/pWpKbT7b5LaRAXkq7
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 18, 2016, 03:03:21 PM
Interesting: Yes - Personal: Definitely
Alice's Dad (My father-in-law) Turns 94 on 6/11/2013
Alfio is a WW II veteran who served in North Africa from 1941 to 1943.  He served with the 18th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One).  Although he left the war with no visible scars he still suffers with PTSD.  When he served it was called 'Shell Shock' the 'Battle Fatigue' but it's all the same thing.  He still has nightmares and, unfortunately, his short term memory is fading.  His long term memory is quite intact.
My brother has been his caretaker since 2005 which not very long before Alice had her transplant.
My brother also had a great idea:
"Alfio will be celebrating his 94th birthday on June 11th and a friend of mine suggested that we try to get him 94 physical birthday cards to overwhelm him on his birthday.  I thought this was a great idea and posted it on my facebook page but I don't have a million friends (most of which I don't even know) and I have no way of knowing if this is going viral or not.  If I get 50 cards that would be great but if I get 250 cards he will feel like Kris Kringle sitting in the courthouse just before Christmas.
 
I am asking each of you to send him a card this year.  I am also asking you to reach out to anyone you know who knows Alfio (or just wants to honor a dying breed of WW II Vets).  I will send our mailing address on the bottom of this letter.  When the cards start coming I will put them all into a bundle and present them to him on his birthday.  I will try to take a video of his reaction and post it on You Tube so that you can all see it.
 
We are not having a huge party this year because it may be a bit too much for him but the cards would be a great way to cheer him up and let him know how many people remember and care about him.  We all tend to get caught up in our daily lives and I am as guilty as everyone else for doing that.  Let's try to take 10 minutes out of our busy schedule to do this for someone before it is too late.
 
Thank you,
Rudy Gostischa
 
P.S.:  Send cards to:  Alfio A. Perugi
                                61 West 88th Street, Apt. 1R
                                New York, NY 10024"
So, if any of you feel like sending out a Birthday Card to Alfio, It certainly would make his birthday one heck of a nice day.
It will also most like be his last birthday. I'd like to see it turn out to be something he'll always remember.

R. I. P. Alfio
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1476795497390-6711.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 03, 2016, 03:27:20 PM
Oh what a Morning:
https://goo.gl/photos/RLTRWvbYb6S98XBM6
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 03, 2016, 10:51:35 PM
Quik (https://quik.gopro.com/en/) works equally well on iOS devices and Android devices.
It's an easy way to turn your pictures into an enjoyable video:
Here's an example of something I put together from pictures taken last Saturday (https://goo.gl/photos/33nqNUmYQM3wSmki7):
https://quik.gopro.com/v/KkOfidpGJP/ (https://quik.gopro.com/v/KkOfidpGJP/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 06, 2016, 08:45:25 PM

(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1478461547833-51511.png)
https://plus.google.com/+NorbertGostischa/posts/dAJ3mk9abVr
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 11, 2016, 04:55:54 PM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1478879689653-273.png) (https://youtu.be/MODzhAqFubs)
https://youtu.be/MODzhAqFubs (https://youtu.be/MODzhAqFubs)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 14, 2016, 03:26:50 PM
Super Moon
Last Night:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1479133481726-98431.png)


This Morning:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1479133628761-58494.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/YqM9vZ2aN5FwCnHTA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 14, 2016, 04:36:47 PM
No Super-moon here, rain clouds all night and this morning.

Strange that it was better in the morning.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 20, 2016, 04:30:44 PM

During a Sunrise, you expect pretty skies in the east.
This morning the sky was aglow in all directions.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1479655843097-2148.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/Uy86oyRpZ1quFXeKA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on November 21, 2016, 12:17:21 AM
During a Sunrise, you expect pretty skies in the east.
This morning the sky was aglow in all directions.
How I envy you and all this sunsets and sunrises :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 22, 2016, 03:42:34 PM

Sometimes Facebook get's it right. They just forgot the 76 Trombones. :)
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1479825656933-76371.png)
https://youtu.be/LdQpHOHvUGM
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Secondmineboy on November 22, 2016, 05:35:05 PM

Sometimes Facebook get's it right. They just forgot the 76 Trombones. :)
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1479825656933-76371.png)
https://youtu.be/LdQpHOHvUGM

Happy Birthday then Norbert :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Staticguy on November 23, 2016, 08:14:15 AM
Happy Birthday Norbert. Hope you had a wonderful day  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 24, 2016, 05:12:21 PM
Happy Thanksgiving
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1480003925456-38264.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Staticguy on November 24, 2016, 07:45:58 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to you all :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0m_o2gxbsU

(2:22) - Turkey  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 02, 2016, 01:11:22 PM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1480680544690-89608.png) (https://youtu.be/HriUvqTzfgQ)
Going out to get the mail at just the right time to catch a very pretty sunset. (https://youtu.be/HriUvqTzfgQ)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 09, 2016, 01:20:05 AM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1481242513103-84208.png) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Absqkz40Bc4)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Absqkz40Bc4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Absqkz40Bc4)
Can you tell I have too much time on my hands ???
That will change soon - During Jan and Feb. 2017, I'll be home for a total of 4 days. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Deborah S. on December 09, 2016, 08:11:19 PM
Men and their toys...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 09, 2016, 09:38:17 PM
Men and their toys...
Something we never outgrow. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 12, 2016, 02:20:37 PM
Moon Glow and Sunset 12/11/2016
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1481548582874-78728.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/oWq9akXCThwcACzZ9 (https://goo.gl/photos/oWq9akXCThwcACzZ9)


(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1481548748799-34008.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/haAna1ZcDUnzjL5d7 (https://goo.gl/photos/haAna1ZcDUnzjL5d7)


See all the pictures: https://goo.gl/photos/WrRqBEmRdjZ5MSt27
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 17, 2016, 05:49:13 PM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1481993227946-72628.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 19, 2016, 10:59:56 PM
Those of you who have been on this Forum for a while should remember Sash (SCZ)
                                        See what he's up to lately:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1482184672535-89004.png) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMQYLrfZKvQ)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMQYLrfZKvQ

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on December 20, 2016, 12:07:58 PM
Thanks Bob. The old' good Sasha! Man, he is brave! Humm, I'm feeling cold here on my 30ºC (86º F) :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on December 20, 2016, 01:13:45 PM
I'd love some of that snow here, going to be 41c tomorrow :'(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 20, 2016, 01:22:38 PM
Thanks Bob. The old' good Sasha! Man, he is brave! Humm, I'm feeling cold here on my 30ºC (86º F) :)
It's cold here but we don't have any snow. Even if we did, you wouldn't find me outside doing that. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 25, 2016, 04:00:40 PM
Merry Christmas 2016
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1482677960420-79335.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/m1pqMzbfgNxQ9rL39
Iy turned out to be a White Christmas after all. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: TedNelly on December 26, 2016, 09:07:50 AM
Sheesh!! Snow...........could have done with a bit of that......It was a cool??  40C + in Adelaide, great beer and prawns weather

All the best to forum members and the hard working Avast team
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 26, 2016, 03:22:20 PM
Sheesh!! Snow...........could have done with a bit of that......It was a cool??  40C + in Adelaide, great beer and prawns weather

All the best to forum members and the hard working Avast team

We too had a cool 40o, but ours was in Fahrenheit not Celsius.

Seasons Greetings.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: TedNelly on December 27, 2016, 10:34:40 AM

Cheers David
 :-\
Just a little difference in burn factor

All the very best

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 27, 2016, 03:48:20 PM

Cheers David
 :-\
Just a little difference in burn factor

All the very best

Yes mine would be frost burn.
Overnight it was -2.0oC, which isn't so bad it has got down to -7.3oC earlier in the month. Wind chill made it feel worse.

Seasons Greetings
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: schmidthouse on December 27, 2016, 05:47:05 PM
 I was visiting friends in Saskatchewan, Canada over Christmas and the weather was -30F with wind chill made it -41F

I was raised in Saskatchewan.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: digmor crusher on December 27, 2016, 09:21:27 PM
I was visiting friends in Saskatchewan, Canada over Christmas and the weather was -30F with wind chill made it -41F

I was raised in Saskatchewan.

Hey, me too, Sask and Manitoba. We had about 2 weeks here of weather like that, a balmy -16C today. I get a kick when I watch the news and its -5C in somewhere like Toronto and they have these big parkas on and actually think thats cold. You get used to it.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 27, 2016, 09:41:58 PM
I was visiting friends in Saskatchewan, Canada over Christmas and the weather was -30F with wind chill made it -41F

I was raised in Saskatchewan.

Hey, me too, Sask and Manitoba. We had about 2 weeks here of weather like that, a balmy -16C today. I get a kick when I watch the news and its -5C in somewhere like Toronto and they have these big parkas on and actually think thats cold. You get used to it.

I used to be in an Army Unit and for two years we would go to Norway for Jan, Feb and Mar, this was for Arctic survival training followed by an exercise above the Arctic Circle. Whilst this was cold, it was a dry cold and because you were very active you stayed warm, it was only when you stopped that some suffered. They were wearing too much clothing, overheated and sweated heavily, when we stopped they started to vet very cold because of the sweat.

My second year, I started of doing the Arctic Survival Instructors course and that was pretty cold. I then went back south to run the units basic Arctic. This was unseasonably warm and at times was even above 0oC and made everything, skiing, building snow shelters very difficult.

I have never really had a problem with the cold, working on the principle you can always get warm. On the other hand, working in hot climates is much harder as it is tough to cool down.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: schmidthouse on December 28, 2016, 06:12:08 PM
You have a good point David as DRY Cold is, for me anyway is easier to take. On the farm it would be -25 and with no wind all I wore was long underwear, a lumber-jack shirt, took and mitts and was plenty warm.
Here in the Okanagan, British Columbia the cold is a DAMP Cold and -5F chills me to the bones.
I definitely prefer a Sunny Day and a Dry -20F anyday. ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 30, 2016, 02:14:46 PM
12/29/2016 Sunset
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1483103650410-67557.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/mxJ9uFCt9miT3czn7
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 01, 2017, 03:59:48 PM
Good Morning and a Happy New Year to Everyone. :)
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1483282754998-78518.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/qmbFgXGFgnAdMvHi6
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 03, 2017, 05:09:12 PM

(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1483459685355-59413.png)
http://bob3160.tumblr.com/post/155347630430/security-is-everyones-business-turned-9-today
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 08, 2017, 06:28:30 PM
Today, I sit in a hotel room in Mesa AZ. It was certainly more interesting last year on this day:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1483896584600-31877.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/gq2dTZabvVVkMckD7 (https://goo.gl/photos/gq2dTZabvVVkMckD7)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 14, 2017, 01:18:48 AM
If you use Amazon and rely on  product reviews,
these two services may help sort out the fake reviews:
https://reviewmeta.com/
and/or
http://fakespot.com/


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 03, 2017, 11:49:39 PM
I thought it a bit ironic that I drove for 12 hrs from just south of Albuquerque, NM
to a hotel in San Diego CA and wound up here:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1488581186505-26317.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 04, 2017, 04:52:06 PM
Good Morning San Diego, CA
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1488642650654-90327.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/gWQ44h1evULUkUuN9
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on March 04, 2017, 05:10:36 PM
I thought it a bit ironic that I drove for 12 hrs from just south of Albuquerque, NM
to a hotel in San Diego CA and wound up here:
Hi Bob, all roads lead to Rome/Albuquerque. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 15, 2017, 03:42:29 PM
So, is the really safe ???
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1489588792654-23928.png)

(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1489588605778-96819.png)
Wonder what electrical inspection this passed ?
Look at all the things plugged into one outlet......
I'll be at this hotel for another 7 days.:)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 15, 2017, 04:00:49 PM
So, is the really safe ???
<snip image>
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1489588605778-96819.png)
Wonder what electrical inspection this passed ?
Look at all the things plugged into one outlet......
I'll be at this hotel for another 7 days.:)

Only if it hasn't burnt down, I would check your nearest fire escape, location and is it accessible ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 17, 2017, 05:21:30 PM
This mornings Sunrise in Signal Hill, CA was for the birds.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1489767402155-4860.png)
With all the fog this morning, it was impossible to see the sun. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 19, 2017, 09:08:11 PM
My new Desktop picture:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1489954056150-96685.png)
http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1489954005480-83096.png
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 20, 2017, 05:49:24 PM
Hello Spring
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1490027911728-75619.png) (http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cbeYDm6Cx5)
http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cbeYDm6Cx5
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 22, 2017, 02:53:44 PM

(http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SIrfRm-YpnA/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAA1SU/VpYTi37lGc4/s120-c/photo.jpg)
A new look:
http://bob3160.blogspot.com/ (http://bob3160.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 26, 2017, 09:39:03 PM

3-25-2017 Going Home - CA to NM (https://goo.gl/photos/ZkdRTJpsu2pWkQqd9)

(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1490556993033-93586.png)https://goo.gl/photos/ZkdRTJpsu2pWkQqd9
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 03, 2017, 11:46:44 PM
New York, NY
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1491255908165-57045.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 12, 2017, 04:04:59 PM
Gateway Arch - St Louise, MO
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1492005751535-14952.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/4EBBrFDWZfiuD5s4A
https://goo.gl/photos/2PMn5274sEV5QZC17
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 16, 2017, 04:54:25 PM

A project finally completed:
http://mlpaanews.blogspot.com/

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 24, 2017, 12:31:01 AM
Today Alice and I together with our friends Darryl and Liz
attended the Baylor Medical Center 30th Annual Transplant Reunion (https://vimeo.com/117492363)
in Dallas Texas:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1492986369984-95615.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/mjC2HMrUjEkNEUNF8 (https://goo.gl/photos/mjC2HMrUjEkNEUNF8)
https://goo.gl/photos/2rQ1KetS4zh9LYJu9
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 29, 2017, 05:56:29 PM

4-29-2017 April is leaving with a vengeance
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1493481063216-97033.png) (https://youtu.be/bqY410346Ek)
https://youtu.be/bqY410346Ek
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 29, 2017, 06:20:11 PM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1493482788282-41124.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 29, 2017, 08:59:31 PM
The snow has subsided and already melted.
That's certainly not the case in and on the Manzano Mountains (https://tackk.com/mlpaa1)


(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1493492332161-19941.png)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 30, 2017, 03:16:21 PM
Something new from our friend Sasha:
https://youtu.be/1qYtuMnAdto (https://youtu.be/1qYtuMnAdto)
https://youtu.be/bPzkn7xqVko
https://youtu.be/WBR3bVq0Utc
https://youtu.be/fdSf40Ih2Ms
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 30, 2017, 09:58:19 PM
Guaranteed to male you pay attention to your Golf game:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1493582219819-39224.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on May 01, 2017, 01:55:36 PM
https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/3675403/cUt-5DPB.pdf

No comment...
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 06, 2017, 02:51:46 PM
5-6-2017 Sunrise Meadow Lake, NM
https://goo.gl/photos/ExAgKHz4fFWFoBCf8
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 07, 2017, 09:40:09 PM
I added a new toy to my collection:
https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/series/acerchromebookr11
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 09, 2017, 05:51:27 PM

Good Morning. :) ( Or maybe not ? )
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1494344995185-48881.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/N4ifGXeZ4cEZ1sFe6
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on May 11, 2017, 09:56:26 PM
21 Things You Didn't Know About Hard Drives
More of a history lesson:   ;D

https://www.lifewire.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-hard-drives-2626058 (https://www.lifewire.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-hard-drives-2626058)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Secondmineboy on May 12, 2017, 10:34:21 AM
http://news.softpedia.com/news/hell-is-freezing-over-part-2-ubuntu-launched-in-microsoft-s-windows-store-515638.shtml
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Staticguy on May 15, 2017, 12:43:46 PM
OneClick! Installer 3

http://www.seizent.com/en/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on May 15, 2017, 10:31:55 PM
No thanks, I'll pass.

IObit is a partner just so you know.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Staticguy on May 16, 2017, 12:53:54 AM
No thanks, I'll pass.

IObit is a partner just so you know.

Oh i didn't realize, I didn't scroll down lol
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 07, 2017, 04:01:20 PM
Apple's new HomePod (https://www.cnet.com/products/apple-homepod/preview/?ftag=CAD5920658&bhid=19917032625079717126003489967847)
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1496843807682-10967.png)
Only $349.00 wow, what a bargain. NOT
Limited in it's abilities and certainly overpriced considering the abilities and prices of it's competitors.
It's your money you decide what to blow it on. This will be available by the end of the year in limited areas.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 11, 2017, 03:46:37 PM

(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1497188757765-39254.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/thnUuknffDJZAVfYA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 14, 2017, 12:04:12 AM
You be the judge. :)
https://sway.com/OVrnPgwGr7lRbmWE?ref=Link&loc=play
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Staticguy on June 14, 2017, 04:15:07 AM
You be the judge. :)
https://sway.com/OVrnPgwGr7lRbmWE?ref=Link&loc=play

You made all that bob3160  :). You are already a MasterChef  :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 14, 2017, 04:02:46 PM
You be the judge. :)
https://sway.com/OVrnPgwGr7lRbmWE?ref=Link&loc=play (https://sway.com/OVrnPgwGr7lRbmWE?ref=Link&loc=play)

You made all that bob3160  :) . You are already a MasterChef  :D
My wife is the cook. I do the eating... :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 14, 2017, 05:29:49 PM
All the Cloud Storage Services that offer Free Storage (https://www.howtogeek.com/310776/all-the-cloud-storage-services-that-offer-free-storage/)
(https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ximg_593ada2e16bcf.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.j7t7bULbUM.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Staticguy on June 15, 2017, 02:31:03 PM
You be the judge. :)
https://sway.com/OVrnPgwGr7lRbmWE?ref=Link&loc=play (https://sway.com/OVrnPgwGr7lRbmWE?ref=Link&loc=play)

You made all that bob3160  :) . You are already a MasterChef  :D
My wife is the cook. I do the eating... :)

You should join the TV show called Masterchef and some day up the track work for Gordon Ramsey  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 16, 2017, 06:07:52 PM
Interested in earning some extra income ???


https://www.pcmag.com/news/354353/porn-company-camsoda-will-pay-you-to-live-stream-your-life?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=whatsnewnow&utm_medium=title


I'd sign up but don't want people to die of boredom watching my live feed. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 18, 2017, 04:25:30 PM
Happy Fathers Day to all the Dad's on this forum
This was a picture one of my girls posted from a log time ago:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1497795717295-74196.png)
It brings back many happy memories. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on June 18, 2017, 04:35:58 PM
Happy Fathers Day to all the Dad's on this forum
Hi Bob, dates for FD differ around the world, but thanks anyway. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 21, 2017, 06:21:38 PM
You need to get up early to catch this:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1498061947161-79364.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on June 21, 2017, 06:27:45 PM
I get up pretty early, usually to go to the loo ;)

Some nice sunrises.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 21, 2017, 06:33:14 PM
I get up pretty early, usually to go to the loo ;)

Some nice sunrises.
Once we get some clouds, they'll be much nicer.
Right now, very low humidity and we expect 100 + degrees for the next few days.
I'm happy I just fixed the AC in my truck. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on June 21, 2017, 06:48:43 PM
I get up pretty early, usually to go to the loo ;)

Some nice sunrises.
Once we get some clouds, they'll be much nicer.
Right now, very low humidity and we expect 100 + degrees for the next few days.
I'm happy I just fixed the AC in my truck. :)

Yesterday the thermometer sensor I have outside the house (not in shade) got up to 42.1c - 107.8f, today so far today it has got up to 42.3c - 108.3. This is very unusual for the UK. By all accounts this is the hottest it has been since the Summer of 1976. AC in my car works, but none in the house a bit like sitting in a sauna.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 23, 2017, 05:24:54 PM
Another tool to add to your arsenal:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1498231463999-22382.png)

https://virusdesk.kaspersky.com/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 23, 2017, 10:37:37 PM
Are you musically inclined ?
Just open Google search and click on today's Google Doodle

(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1498250215782-97951.png)
Here's my little creation:
http://g.co/doodle/yutdyp
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 27, 2017, 02:12:46 PM
Last night's Sky
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1498565506529-4256.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/G8To5DD47JgGrMwD9
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 04, 2017, 02:53:53 PM
To All Who Celebrate Independence Day
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1499172698824-86763.png)
Hope you're going to have a big barbeque.
Don't forget those who serve. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 04, 2017, 09:48:39 PM
Image hosting site that makes sharing images on this or other sites very easy.
https://vgy.me/ (https://vgy.me/) (No log-in or signup required.)
(https://vgy.me/4gIr8k.png)


Here's a sample of the site after an upload of an image:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1499197405903-12911.png)
The highlighted code is what I copied and pasted in here for the picture of Alice and I.


Photobucket has done away with this service so if you depended on them, you'll need to find an alternative.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: ehmen on July 06, 2017, 12:31:24 AM
Wonder how many computers were already sold with the contaminated DRAM in them before the shut down.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/inotera-dram-plant-shutdown-prices/
https://www.techspot.com/news/70003-malfunction-micron-fab-2-plant-could-raise-global.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 06, 2017, 12:41:37 AM
Wonder how many computers were already sold with the contaminated DRAM in them before the shut down.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/inotera-dram-plant-shutdown-prices/ (https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/inotera-dram-plant-shutdown-prices/)
https://www.techspot.com/news/70003-malfunction-micron-fab-2-plant-could-raise-global.html (https://www.techspot.com/news/70003-malfunction-micron-fab-2-plant-could-raise-global.html)
Nowhere does it say anything about contaminated DRAM being used on any equipment.
This will however affect the price of future DRAM for some time into the future.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: ehmen on July 06, 2017, 12:43:09 AM
Nowhere does it say anything about contaminated DRAM being used on any equipment...
Exactly, "Nowhere does it say". I wonder what went on that hasn't been revealed.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 06, 2017, 01:03:53 AM
I don't see how DRAM (dynamic random access memory) would become infected during manufacture, that is what dynamic means switch the system off and the contents of DRAM are quickly gone ???

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_random-access_memory
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: ehmen on July 06, 2017, 02:00:06 AM
I don't see how DRAM (dynamic random access memory) would become infected during manufacture...
It's physical contamination they're talking about here, not malware or software related infection.

From the article (https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/inotera-dram-plant-shutdown-prices/):
Quote
The shutdown was prompted by contamination of equipment caused by a faulty nitrogen gas dispensing system in the facility, which led to contamination of the DRAM wafers themselves
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 06, 2017, 02:25:36 AM
Which probably made them unusable. That would also explain why there wasn't any mention about using any of the contaminated DRAM.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: ehmen on July 06, 2017, 02:50:59 AM
Which probably made them unusable. That would also explain why there wasn't any mention about using any of the contaminated DRAM.
Let's hope.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 06, 2017, 08:45:49 PM
G20 Summit
I've noticed that some of the youth on both sides of the big ocean have one thing in common
They don't  believe in Law and Order.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1499366681605-36193.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 13, 2017, 02:07:13 PM
Monsoon Season is right around the corner.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1499947603946-59958.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/K78Rjt93bVwhzqnY2
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on July 13, 2017, 04:47:07 PM
Bet not too soon either.  Still hot I'd say with 100's running all the way to Saturday 22nd.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 13, 2017, 04:57:48 PM
Bet not too soon either.  Still hot I'd say with 100's running all the way to Saturday 22nd.
Not here:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1499957821660-30877.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: ehmen on July 14, 2017, 01:28:18 AM
Why Use Binary?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thrx3SBEpL8
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/thrx3SBEpL8/hqdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 15, 2017, 03:07:29 PM
Is anyone watching:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1500124013622-65708.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on July 15, 2017, 03:17:59 PM
Yep, all of Australia is cheering for Muguruza, we're sick of the Williams sisters :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 15, 2017, 03:22:30 PM
In the end, it will be the best player that prevails. Despite who we may be rooting for.
I just want a sportsman like and good match. Alice is a heavy Venus rooter. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 15, 2017, 03:31:10 PM
Is anyone watching:
<snip image>

Only just and I have to go out, given the duration of the female tennis matches, it will probably be over by the time I get back. Currently 3 all in the first set.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on July 15, 2017, 04:33:36 PM
Woohoo 8) Venus got smashed, cya later alligator ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 15, 2017, 04:58:34 PM
Woohoo 8) Venus got smashed, cya later alligator ;D
So I heard. I was out on a housecall and by the time I got back, it was all over. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 15, 2017, 06:43:49 PM
Woohoo 8) Venus got smashed, cya later alligator ;D
So I heard. I was out on a housecall and by the time I got back, it was all over. :)

I just made it back in and Venus had lost the first set 7-5 and it was 4 - 0 for Garbine Muguruza and it ended 6 - 0 in the final (2nd) set. A real surprise, Muguruza totally over powered her in the 2nd set, something that we are familiar seeing by Venus Williams.

The final point was a challenge by Muguruza as Venus had put the ball just out, Game, Set and Match, over.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40619110
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 16, 2017, 10:13:08 PM
Use Windows PowerShell to install optional features (https://www.ghacks.net/2017/07/14/use-windows-powershell-to-install-optional-features/)
(Not for the Novice)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: ehmen on July 16, 2017, 11:35:56 PM
22,000 People Agree to Clean Toilets for WiFi Because They Didn't Read the Terms

http://gizmodo.com/22-000-people-agree-to-clean-toilets-for-wifi-because-t-1796959482
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 17, 2017, 02:07:16 PM
A fun game from Google today:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1500293194361-91010.png)
http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cbiblhlZFd (http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cbiblhlZFd)


Getting Better: http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cbiblolZqe


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: ehmen on July 18, 2017, 12:34:23 AM
Amazon to release a new messaging app: Anytime

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/amazon-anytime-app/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: ehmen on July 19, 2017, 02:44:57 PM
Mozilla Launches the First Open-Source Voice Recognition Engine

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/mozilla-launches-the-first-open-source-voice-recognition-engine/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 20, 2017, 02:18:07 PM

(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1500553065632-80932.png)
Recent MLPAA Treasures:
https://mlpaanews.blogspot.com/2017/07/recent-mlpaa-treasures.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2017, 12:36:02 AM
Monsoon Season
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1500849309411-83202.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2017, 02:20:17 PM
This is also the time of year when each morning's Sunrise seems nicer than the one from the previous day.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1500898646116-81471.png)


(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1500898780010-19805.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 24, 2017, 02:35:32 PM
This is also the time of year when each morning's Sunrise seems nicer than the one from the previous day.
<snip images>

I tend to be a Sunset kind of guy. Sunrise is a bit early for me, unless I happen to be up to go to the loo ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2017, 02:39:13 PM
This is also the time of year when each morning's Sunrise seems nicer than the one from the previous day.
<snip images>

I tend to be a Sunset kind of guy. Sunrise is a bit early for me, unless I happen to be up to go to the loo ;)
I'll let you post the PM stuff. I'm an early riser but unless I have a presentation scheduled,
I'm also early to bed.


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 24, 2017, 03:26:50 PM
This is also the time of year when each morning's Sunrise seems nicer than the one from the previous day.
<snip images>

I tend to be a Sunset kind of guy. Sunrise is a bit early for me, unless I happen to be up to go to the loo ;)
I'll let you post the PM stuff. I'm an early riser but unless I have a presentation scheduled,
I'm also early to bed.


Some time ago I was a night owl (but not these days), I would often be on my computer into the early hours, sometime it would be sunrise or very early morning as I was going to bed.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 01, 2017, 02:37:18 PM
Yesterday's rain:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1501590693718-3625.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/0tFEX0yoKfrkGPIr1 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/0tFEX0yoKfrkGPIr1)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ebfXX1PpL6yIBxNv2 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/ebfXX1PpL6yIBxNv2)


Followed by this morning's Sunrise:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1501590973305-77310.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1yN7E3vvIqQObrzm1 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/1yN7E3vvIqQObrzm1)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CR4OdVKE4Z5nH15C3
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 08, 2017, 02:30:59 PM
A project near and dear to my heart. (http://mlpaa.org)
A project I've been involved with for a very long time.
Always nice to see when hard work pays off:
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-63Pf4B_sGyk/WYmrd90GNTI/AAAAAAAAA-A/5NIcFsk0YFEQXWDS9Hw2xw9SkDnjXbrxgCLcBGAs/s400/DSCF0632.JPG)
https://mlpaanews.blogspot.com/2017/08/8-7-2017-two-of-mlpaa-residents-are.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 10, 2017, 12:50:38 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/874679101142859777/f30wH9EN_400x400.jpg)
Some of you may even know what this is. Most probably don't.
This includes records (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gramophone_record) ( the music kind not data.) from
1898 through the 1950's (before many on here were even dreamt of. )
If you're interested you'll find more information and digitized recordings
of the original records at https://twitter.com/great78project (https://twitter.com/great78project)
ENJOY !
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on August 10, 2017, 03:07:09 PM
I still have some 200 vinyl records (33LP)

Would like to have a Wurlitzer or Rockola

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/wurlitzer-jukebox
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/rockola-jukebox

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 10, 2017, 03:19:11 PM
Alice's Dad recently passed at 97. He had quite a few 78, 45 and 33 records.
Most of the records are classical music.

A record player capable of playing all of these came with the records. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 10, 2017, 03:22:08 PM
Sunrise this morning.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1502371234179-75755.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/s9y75vRPJFTxMJeo7
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 19, 2017, 03:13:40 PM

8-18-2017 Sunset
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1503148245303-88912.png)
https://goo.gl/photos/1jt5v6mKSFxgcneW8
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 05, 2017, 03:08:37 PM
9/5/2017 Sunrise
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1504616694645-92142.png)
As you can see, there is a lot of smoke in the air. The smoke from the California wildfires (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/09/03/19-wildfires-burn-california/629963001/)
affect a large area of the US. I noticed it in Oklahoma on my way back from Connecticut.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 06, 2017, 03:18:54 PM
#Sunrise
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1504703911921-26145.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CpKpFqkk9cU0xocV2
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 21, 2017, 11:05:26 PM
This
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1506027760861-93942.png)
or This
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1506027850973-43933.png)


(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1506027717781-622.png)
http://www.askvg.com/windows-10-fix-too-many-svchost-exe-service-host-process-running-in-task-manager/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AskVG+%28AskVG%29 (http://www.askvg.com/windows-10-fix-too-many-svchost-exe-service-host-process-running-in-task-manager/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AskVG+%28AskVG%29)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 27, 2017, 06:33:49 PM
Some earth-shattering news:
Twitter just doubled the character limit for tweets to 280.
This should certainly make our President happy. Have a nice day. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on September 27, 2017, 07:33:55 PM
Some earth-shattering news:
Twitter just doubled the character limit for tweets to 280.
This should certainly make our President happy. Have a nice day. :)

That's 280 more than I need :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 29, 2017, 03:51:52 PM
This is the place that keeps me busy when I'm not on the Forum
or, away from home doing Presentations (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.0)
https://youtu.be/dr0d3nuUjto
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 30, 2017, 04:24:04 PM
Bringing back some memories
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1506781085981-89760.png)
Expected release date sometime in 2018
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-09-29-now-theres-a-c64-mini


(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1506781415058-20305.png)
I'm ready. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on September 30, 2017, 04:25:54 PM
Still have my original C-64 in use now and then... 8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 30, 2017, 04:42:26 PM
Still have my original C-64 in use now and then... 8)
Mine is someplace in the archives along with the commodore Vic20 :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 01, 2017, 03:22:37 PM
Don't think I'll get to see a sunrise this morning:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1506863853098-33326.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/G6rd7jaXdOyDc7ax2


On Friday, in between the rain  we had a full rainbow:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1506864024565-25249.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SsChQQ32uwRPYcnu1

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 01, 2017, 06:08:27 PM
A great day to finish watching the:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1506874002120-85445.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 04, 2017, 03:10:01 PM
Our Sunset last night was a bust.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1507122461551-29820.png)
We did have a nice Moon Rise however.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 05, 2017, 02:30:56 PM
Moon over Los Lunas, NM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1507206514820-18237.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 07, 2017, 05:02:38 PM
The 46th Annual Albuquerque NM Balloon Fiesta (http://www.balloonfiesta.com/event-info/event-schedule)
In full swing from today through next Sunday
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1507388437492-98625.png)
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1507388521001-60006.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 14, 2017, 05:21:00 PM
The balloon Fiesta is almost over. Enjoy
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1507994433555-3197.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PUq2h0ThduByfBdq1 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/PUq2h0ThduByfBdq1)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 14, 2017, 06:33:39 PM
The balloon Fiesta is almost over. Enjoy
<snip image>

That is possibly the only aviation activity I have no desire to try, I don't like not being in control :)
Parachuting, flying, gliding, no problems.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 21, 2017, 08:20:56 PM
Sunset
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1508609928021-96186.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/hPjDokIyFmWAeanD2
Sunrise
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1508610004263-68834.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kSclr4rDzF4nfBtw2
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 26, 2017, 04:15:21 PM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1509027229337-77289.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on October 29, 2017, 06:44:40 AM
Yep, Bob, the Balloon Fiesta went on and and ended and work continued with Santa Fe 2926.  https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg1424718#msg1424718 (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg1424718#msg1424718)

Work has been ongoing since the 4-8-4 was pulled out of a park back in June 2000 and seventeen years later boiler has passed FRA inspection.  Not too much longer before she is running again.  Boiler is rated at 300 psi.  2926 is said to be one of the biggest 4-8-4's still in existence.

Pic attached below was taken at the same time Bob linked above to the Fiesta.  One thing the ballooners did was fly over the 2926, as they have done for several years now.

Link to the 2926 website here:  http://nmslrhs.org/ (http://nmslrhs.org/).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 29, 2017, 02:26:02 PM
The 2926 is a massive beast. Really something to behold in person. Thanks for sharing. :)
Another great NM experience is this:
(http://cumbrestoltec.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/C-T_Logo.png)
http://cumbrestoltec.com/
The open observation car is meant for those who want to see all there is to see
and aren't afraid to get covered from head to toe with coal dust.
When you hop into the shower after this ride, the water running off your body will be pitch black.
I can guarantee that you'll love every minute of that day.


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 30, 2017, 01:43:31 PM
This is how I spent my Sunday afternoon:
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1509364929704-38755.png)
       10-29-2017 MLPAA's 5th Annual  (https://photos.app.goo.gl/C2GjNNYMCYXuY5Bf1)
           Pumpkin Hunt and Hay Ride (https://photos.app.goo.gl/C2GjNNYMCYXuY5Bf1)


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 30, 2017, 11:04:31 PM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1509400997762-56021.png) (https://youtu.be/suXOaMpA4Uw)
https://youtu.be/suXOaMpA4Uw (https://youtu.be/suXOaMpA4Uw)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 01, 2017, 02:48:35 PM
Good Morning
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1509544020353-61558.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/R7dtPS3YxXdG7aHB3
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 05, 2017, 05:29:21 PM
Memories from 6 years ago.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1509899143954-19257.png)
A lot of things have changed since then at the MLPAA (http://mlpaa.org)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 06, 2017, 03:17:46 PM
#Sunset
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1509977672671-70962.png)
#Sunrise
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1509977832639-81111.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lisandro on November 06, 2017, 06:53:02 PM
Bob, you've made my day. What a wonderful place!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 06, 2017, 08:49:01 PM
Bob, you've made my day. What a wonderful place!
Thanks, I have to agree with you. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 09, 2017, 02:45:28 PM
#Sunrise - Oh what a beautiful morning.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1510235011900-34116.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mQ1w8SqN0Q1gNPSM2 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/mQ1w8SqN0Q1gNPSM2)
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1510235372236-79906.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BhLWP6ioWMKT1stk1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 09, 2017, 05:01:06 PM
#Sunrise - Oh what a beautiful morning.
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1510235011900-34116.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mQ1w8SqN0Q1gNPSM2 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/mQ1w8SqN0Q1gNPSM2)
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1510235372236-79906.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BhLWP6ioWMKT1stk1

Really nice.

Most people don't see both, many people only think there is only one 5 o-clock :)

I can remember the times when I was still up and working on the computer and forums and it was getting light outside before I went to bed.  I felt very much like a night owl.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 14, 2017, 03:16:51 PM

#Sunrise. Another beautiful morning in Meadow Lake, NM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1510668864427-19005.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/OnsxrxJ5zld293ng1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 17, 2017, 03:55:24 PM
A little photo magic. Sunset
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1510930424043-74908.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ouf7IqDfOUIBG3ry2
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 27, 2017, 02:47:50 PM
Fall Sunset
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1511790408085-8919.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/buZU180hZzORQ9Gf1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 27, 2017, 11:55:22 PM

Mostly Sunsets
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1511823088200-69068.png) (https://youtu.be/Ggcdm2Xr5Ew)
https://youtu.be/Ggcdm2Xr5Ew (https://youtu.be/Ggcdm2Xr5Ew)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 30, 2017, 03:59:28 PM
The start of Another Beautiful Day
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1512053927084-69050.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/uP4vT2U53dybvE6s1 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/uP4vT2U53dybvE6s1)




Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 05, 2017, 06:10:19 PM
1st Picture with my #EssentialPhone 360 Camera.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/h3WQIKIiiAF2zIuE2
It's a shamed it has to be such a gloomy day. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 07, 2017, 03:03:31 PM
One might call this Layered Protection
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1512655313343-17138.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 07, 2017, 04:48:18 PM
One might call this Layered Protection
<snip image>

I had some of that this morning whilst out for my exercise, I too had to get layered up with full wet weather gear.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 07, 2017, 05:50:41 PM
Tis the Season to be Jolly :)
If you have nothing better to do, here's a great way to waste some time
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1512665531556-50656.png)
https://santatracker.google.com/village.html (https://santatracker.google.com/village.html)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 11, 2017, 06:07:40 PM
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1513011982789-97363.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 11, 2017, 07:43:56 PM
It was looking a lot like Christmas yesterday morning, woke up to 5" of snow on the ground and very heavy snow fall.  Everything looked White and Christmassy like many UK Christmas cards. I though my morning exercise was going to be tough going (that was an underestimation) but I was going out no mater what.  Just about to go out at 9am when the power was cut off it didn't come back on until 4pm.

It didn't stop me going out, dressed for the weather out for just over 27 minutes had to fight through a blocked trail (weight of snow had brought some branches down).  Several short power outages during the evening and the village was effectively cut off for the day.

This morning wasn't so bad cold, windy, Snow, ice and slush made for heavy going only out for 22 minutes this time as it was really tough going.  Again lots of short power cuts so far today and outside clearing snow so I could get out.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 11, 2017, 08:34:58 PM
All we've had is a small amount of snow in the mountains.
Compared to last year, were we received snow very early.
I personally hope we don't get any snow. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 11, 2017, 09:07:51 PM
Whilst kids love it they aren't the ones shovelling it off paths, driveways, etc. etc.

There are 13 moorhens living on the large pond at the back of my house mostly frozen, so I end up clearing my garden (thankfully not large) of snow so they can rummage and me to feed them.  Also had a pair of Mallards turn up.

It is somewhat strange to have this many moorhens as a brood grows to adolescence they help feed the next brood and then the parents chase them off, but this year many remain.  Lots of fights for food.  The Mallards started laying last year two broods of 9 ducklings in each brood and they too were reluctant to leave.  So far as winter approaches it has been clear of Mallards with the occasional return of a pair for a day or two.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: kls490 on December 12, 2017, 01:43:30 PM
Smart birds, David!

They know where to find fine dining cuisine......at your place!

Cheers & Happy Holidays.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 19, 2017, 04:07:16 PM
(http://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1513695900101-21698.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/XpjytMzZ1aE7A3QJ3 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/XpjytMzZ1aE7A3QJ3) (360 Photo)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 31, 2018, 02:44:38 PM

(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1517406247753-43310.png)
http://time.com/5124978/super-blue-blood-moon-eclipse-livestream/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 23, 2018, 04:29:03 PM
Does anyone have a 3D printer ???
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1519399605798-10556.png)
http://cnbp.org.au/online-tools (http://cnbp.org.au/online-tools)
Download the relevant 3D printable files:
http://cnbp.org.au/-/cnbp/lib/uploaded/Mobile%20Phone%20Microscope.zip (http://cnbp.org.au/-/cnbp/lib/uploaded/Mobile%20Phone%20Microscope.zip)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 07, 2018, 05:14:34 PM
A byproduct of doing the Avast sponsored Cyber Security Presentations.(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1520438909819-56126.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 25, 2018, 10:58:18 PM

Some #AvastSoftware decaff brew to go along with a great lunch.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1522010417113-57916.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 28, 2018, 12:10:28 AM
Just a reminder to let me know I'm not in California any more.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1522188463361-59827.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BEZi3F8jNeDWsFBJ3
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 07, 2018, 03:36:54 PM
Wayback Machine (https://web.archive.org/)
It's taken snapshots of every website since way back.
Here's just one example:
https://web.archive.org/web/*/bob3160 (https://web.archive.org/web/*/bob3160)
If you've had numerous websites, you can spend hrs exploring. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 25, 2018, 04:53:47 PM
It was certainly a beautiful sunset last night.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1524667870245-61768.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/TUcmfKn8JeKKGLCP2 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/TUcmfKn8JeKKGLCP2)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 25, 2018, 05:27:03 PM
It was certainly a beautiful sunset last night.
<snip image>https://photos.app.goo.gl/TUcmfKn8JeKKGLCP2 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/TUcmfKn8JeKKGLCP2)

I certainly get some nice sunsets here, unfortunately my location has a couple of properties and a large trees that spoils the camera shots.  I suppose I could have a house (and tree) warming and remove the obstructions to the sunset.  As in, Red sky at night, shepherds delight, Red sky in morning shepherds house on fire.

We do get some interesting visitors in some strange places, a Heron sitting on a roof, overlooking the pond to the rear of my house.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 25, 2018, 05:30:26 PM
Nice pictures. We don't have any large birds like that here.
Probably because I'm a bit removed from the ocean. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 25, 2018, 05:43:16 PM
Nice pictures. We don't have any large birds like that here.
Probably because I'm a bit removed from the ocean. :)

Well Herons are land based birds, but they need a water source and availability of food, the pond has hundreds of goldfish in it.  Someone must have thrown out their goldfish and they have thrived.  Watching the Herons fishing is an amazing sight, they are pretty accurate with that long neck and beak.  It normally patrols the edge and on occasion wades in the water with their long legs.  I have seen them on occasion actually swimming and they look strange.

Their is a resident pair of Moorhens and their first brood is on the go with 5 chicks seen so far.  In the last couple of years there have also been Mallards, at the moment there are around 5 males 'Drakes' and one female, 'Hen' with lots of fights.  Last year there were 11 ducklings in each of two broods, so I go through lots of bread (only wholemeal), mealworms and general bird food.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 25, 2018, 05:50:14 PM
Are any of the pictures you take of the wildlife and surrounding landscape available to view ???
A website or some other accessible site ??? (Google Photos)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 25, 2018, 05:54:36 PM
Are any of the pictures you take of the wildlife and surrounding landscape available to view ???
A website or some other accessible site ??? (Google Photos)

Unfortunately not, I keep them all off-line.  The major problem is their size, both file size and physical size, those that I post are resized so they aren't too big (file and physical), whilst trying to keep the quality reasonable.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 25, 2018, 05:59:45 PM
You'll notice in my last post, the picture I posted was from a screenshot of the original.
I resized that screenshot and posted the resized picture here with a link to the original if any one is interested.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 25, 2018, 07:12:41 PM
You'll notice in my last post, the picture I posted was from a screenshot of the original.
I resized that screenshot and posted the resized picture here with a link to the original if any one is interested.

I don't keep any of my data on-line, this go back many, many years ago when dialup was my only option and whilst I have fast broadband now I don't have unlimited data upload/download. even my small or lower resolution images are 1-2Mb and the High Quality ones are 8MB or higher.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 29, 2018, 09:58:37 PM
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1525031739019-58549.png)
What a difference from one year to the next. I was just reminded of last year conditions on this day:
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1525031887914-57903.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 10, 2018, 10:27:24 PM
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1525964210084-17541.png)
I'll see tomorrow how this works. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 11, 2018, 04:15:40 PM
A pretty #Sunset (https://photos.app.goo.gl/v0TmecCDYcpZYviR2) on 5/10/2018
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1526047758405-80023.png)
Followed by a spectacular #Sunrise (https://photos.app.goo.gl/gHC9p9DDQtxS4Ocz2) on 5/11/2018
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1526047952856-26063.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 11, 2018, 10:49:16 PM
4-10-2018 PM - 4-11-2018 AM
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1526071690164-1.png) (https://youtu.be/7LLTI90cHOg)
https://youtu.be/7LLTI90cHOg (https://youtu.be/7LLTI90cHOg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 14, 2018, 10:08:39 PM
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1526328434136-83811.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 15, 2018, 03:35:41 PM
AVG at a bargain price.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3270955/computers/for-less-than-30-you-can-get-avg-internet-security-2018-for-three-pcs-at-newegg.html?idg_eid=fb062d045160883025b89275c0b57d2d&email_SHA1_lc=5036b40a5b813fa3af46dda8719b9eadc3ced20f&cid=pcw_nlt_pcw_powertips_html_2018-05-15&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PCWorld%20Power%20Tips%202018-05-15&utm_term=pcw_powertips_html (https://www.pcworld.com/article/3270955/computers/for-less-than-30-you-can-get-avg-internet-security-2018-for-three-pcs-at-newegg.html?idg_eid=fb062d045160883025b89275c0b57d2d&email_SHA1_lc=5036b40a5b813fa3af46dda8719b9eadc3ced20f&cid=pcw_nlt_pcw_powertips_html_2018-05-15&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PCWorld%20Power%20Tips%202018-05-15&utm_term=pcw_powertips_html)

For $24 you can pick up AVG Internet Security 2018 with the checkout code EMCPUPY34.The purchase includes AVG,
as well as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 3.0. The license is for three PCs for one year.
The checkout code is from Newegg's daily sales email circular, so you will have to supply the retailer
with your email address to get the deal.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 02, 2018, 04:21:02 PM
Speed Test (http://pcm-intl.speedtestcustom.com/) and some Comparisons

Speed Test (Avast Active) without SecureLine http://pcm-intl.speedtestcustom.com/result/c32d3b70-666d-11e8-8ecc-4bedf91dd185
Speed Test (Avast Active) with Secureline Active http://pcm-intl.speedtestcustom.com/result/719e8510-666e-11e8-8ecc-4bedf91dd185
Speed Test without Shields SecurleLine Off[/size] http://pcm-intl.speedtestcustom.com/result/1c1edae0-666e-11e8-8ecc-4bedf91dd185


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 08, 2018, 02:12:21 PM
#Sunset 6/7/2018
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1528459790190-20744.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/T9VihCxP37QjaBfY2 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/T9VihCxP37QjaBfY2)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 23, 2018, 03:54:58 PM
The loss of a dear friend.  :'(
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1529761865081-36213.png)
Since Common Sense is now dead, what will be next? Wake up world.
Time to smell the roses before all reason is lost.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: skinnypops on June 24, 2018, 04:24:26 PM
sad, but true bob 3160. sad but true.
skinnypops
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 07, 2018, 02:48:34 PM
Yesterday while in NY doing Avast sponsored Security Seminars (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.0),
I had the pleasure to watch the Fireworks in Long Beach, NY (https://www.longbeachny.gov/?SEC=1838CE28-A239-4C48-8864-51A4CD9491AB) on 7/6/2018
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1530967568575-66180.png)
https://youtu.be/KlD5cD_rNm4 (https://youtu.be/KlD5cD_rNm4)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 17, 2018, 04:32:23 PM
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1531837784389-42093.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 23, 2018, 09:31:11 PM
A New Google Experiment (If you're interested.)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1532374202328-66645.png)
https://experiments.withgoogle.com/collection/ai/move-mirror/view (https://experiments.withgoogle.com/collection/ai/move-mirror/view)
Here's my first try:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/192kKQ0nLAK2q6KwRSuhj9sUmi3kr4GJZ/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/192kKQ0nLAK2q6KwRSuhj9sUmi3kr4GJZ/view?usp=sharing)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 25, 2018, 04:18:26 PM
7/25/2018 Good Morning
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1532528205227-82193.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/hynQ7oDntNmuie9fA (https://photos.app.goo.gl/hynQ7oDntNmuie9fA)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 25, 2018, 04:41:48 PM
Microsoft is actively looking to convert Windows 7 users to Windows 10.
Hopefully for Microsoft, the switch is on.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/features (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/features)
https://youtu.be/OiACjVsxFYk (https://youtu.be/OiACjVsxFYk)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 25, 2018, 11:28:22 PM
(https://ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/dZgX3qMgpueLwi2M7snXgA7LeZQQY405ZM-d6JOnSQ6B7IhKflfz0WrdiCKIJjfQizmJE8cIk6L2b0R00LBT8o6Nl1R12-OZQ-oGy1N891M5P_wuNwn1dzTcdZryphwNHqfwdSqs0YTpvlF3xXzcM6nUyjks4m7CI8zd8GWTx1AH090FDxg04QsL_5Uu7yO4gCt5vEJn1o-plGwiOaadFilvL6w1sZESw-cwBA=s0-d-e1-ft#https://img.publishthis.com/images/bookmarkImages/2018/07/0/3/7/03703a14464434e0e6ea256726b99ac8_bookmarkImage_810x456_xlarge_original_1.jpg?W=100%25)
I've owned more that one of each Google's and Amazon's smart speakers for quite some time. (Right after they became available)
Even taught Alexa to promote Avast. :) https://youtu.be/sgNIcKHlqrY (https://youtu.be/sgNIcKHlqrY)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 26, 2018, 03:30:17 PM
Something new for the Chrome Browser
UI Layout Material Design.
This is what the Default looks like,
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1532611319256-87215.png)


This is what the Material Layout looks like after the Refresh, and relaunch of the browser.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1532611650977-24138.png)
You can reset it by choosing the Default option in the pull down menu.
This should also work in the Avast Secure Browser once version 68 is released next week.
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 28, 2018, 04:22:27 PM

(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1532786563260-92063.png)
https://youtu.be/F9xoImuOsQU (https://youtu.be/F9xoImuOsQU)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 28, 2018, 11:12:29 PM
A little Google Photo Magic
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1532811853257-71549.png)
Full size picture > https://photos.app.goo.gl/vuMe2Ag71DDN2D9o8 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/vuMe2Ag71DDN2D9o8)
Google stitched this picture together and managed to add a second donkey cart.
There was only one. I know, I was there. :)

The donkeys came from the Rio Grand Mule and Donkey Association (https://www.rgmda.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 21, 2018, 04:08:54 PM
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1534860369241-3489.png)
So Please Be Nice To Me Today. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 25, 2018, 04:30:02 PM
Any one interested in running Windows 95 ???
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1535207377622-22904.png)
https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases (https://github.com/felixrieseberg/windows95/releases)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 02, 2018, 04:04:13 PM
Relying on GPS for information about a pictures location ???
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1535896449520-6151.png)
In this case, GPS says Meadow Lake which is in NM.
Any one looking at my pictures from Meadow Lake would already know that's wrong.
This might clear up the mystery:
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1535896774931-90407.png)
I wasn't at the US Open in Flushing Meadow NY but the pictures were taken
of scenes on my HD TV while watching a US Open tennis match last night.
GPS is great but can't always be relied on when relating it to a picture.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 22, 2018, 03:11:22 PM
A Quick Way to Close Your Browser
Use the following key combo: CTRL Shift Q
This worked in Chrome, Avast Secure Browser and Firefox
It didn't work in Opera, Vivaldi or Edge
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 22, 2018, 03:23:31 PM
A Quick Way to Close Your Browser
Use the following key combo: CTRL Shift Q
This worked in Chrome, Avast Secure Browser and Firefox
It didn't work in Opera, Vivaldi or Edge

ALT+F4 closes the active window - since this is a windows convention I guess that should work for all browsers.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 22, 2018, 03:36:12 PM
There's a difference between closing the active window and totally closing the browser. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 22, 2018, 03:47:55 PM
ALT F then X also works to kill the browser.
This worked on Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Vivaldi and Secure Browser.
It didn't work on Edge
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on October 22, 2018, 03:56:30 PM
David's suggestion works fine for Edge and other browsers, gives the popup "do you wish to close all tabs"

Personally I fine the quickest way to close your browser is to click the X at top of page ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 23, 2018, 03:38:04 PM
A strange light phenomenon last night.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1540301738184-18801.png)
Full size picture: https://photos.app.goo.gl/joca8m98uU29CUgH7 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/joca8m98uU29CUgH7)
Since the mountains are to my east, that kind of color is usually
seen at sunrise.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 28, 2018, 06:23:22 PM
This is what will keep me busy for most of the day:
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1540747376230-27660.png)
https://mlpaanews.blogspot.com/2018/10/mlpaa-annual-pumpkin-hunt-and-hay-ride.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 03, 2018, 05:12:54 PM
I was in Albuquerque, NM yesterday for a Dr. appointment
and got there just in time to catch a glimpse of this.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1541261407499-96055.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 03, 2018, 07:41:09 PM
Considering this was in Albuquerque, that hot air balloon looks awfully lonely.  Isn't it Albuquerque that has the massive balloon festival ?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on November 03, 2018, 07:49:16 PM
Considering this was in Albuquerque, that hot air balloon looks awfully lonely.  Isn't it Albuquerque that has the massive balloon festival ?
Hunting season..?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 03, 2018, 07:59:37 PM
Considering this was in Albuquerque, that hot air balloon looks awfully lonely.  Isn't it Albuquerque that has the massive balloon festival ?
Hunting season..?
The Balloon Fiesta was during the beginning of October. This was a local operator.
@Asyn, we don't hunt balloons or baboons here. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 26, 2018, 02:51:31 PM
What a pretty Sunrise this morning.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1543240175562-18174.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 20, 2018, 04:34:19 PM
This is the type of ad I welcome on my blog (http://bob3160.blogspot.com/ (http://bob3160.blogspot.com/) )
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1545320028938-49356.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 09, 2019, 11:23:43 PM
Looking out the hotel window in Sarasota, FL
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1547072256690-66597.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/dKJHJzV5vxiwFnhHA (https://photos.app.goo.gl/dKJHJzV5vxiwFnhHA)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on January 10, 2019, 06:33:32 AM
Looking out the hotel window in Sarasota, FL
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1547072256690-66597.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/dKJHJzV5vxiwFnhHA (https://photos.app.goo.gl/dKJHJzV5vxiwFnhHA)
Looks a darn sight better than where you came from.   :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on January 10, 2019, 06:37:34 AM
Looking out the hotel window in Sarasota, FL
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1547072256690-66597.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/dKJHJzV5vxiwFnhHA (https://photos.app.goo.gl/dKJHJzV5vxiwFnhHA)
Looks a darn sight better than where you came from.   :)
Till the gators leap... ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 10, 2019, 11:44:57 AM
Since there are ducks in this little pond, I'm sure there aren't any gators.
Yes, 71 degrees are better than 17.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on January 10, 2019, 11:55:40 AM
Since there are ducks in this little pond, I'm sure there aren't any gators.
To be sure, you'd need to count the ducks each day. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 11, 2019, 10:21:57 PM

A new way to remember where you live. (https://what3words.com/)
Three little words but, they may not be I.Love.You. :)
This gets you to my home. (Arrive unannounced, and you may not like the welcome.) :)
https://w3w.co/connect.resigned.crane
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 28, 2019, 12:29:24 PM
Looking back 10 years
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1548674743860-25518.png)
https://bob03160.livejournal.com/2009/01/?utm_source=10yearschallenge&utm_medium=email
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 31, 2019, 03:17:33 PM

Backing up Your Google Data
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1548943810498-71965.png)
https://takeout.google.com/settings/takeout/
Some of or, all of your Data. Your Choice.
Remember, Google+ is closing soon. (April 2, 2019)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 16, 2019, 02:49:40 PM
Need more Room on your Desktop ???
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1550324000740-37517.png)

The default spacing for both settings is -1125. The allowable range for each of these settings
is from -480 (smallest space) through -2730 (largest space).
This is what the default spacing -1125 looks like:
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1550324810118-28576.png)
This is what it looks like setting it to -800
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1550324731295-85257.png)
More details here:
https://davescomputertips.com/windows-10-quick-tips-icon-spacing/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Morten BS on February 23, 2019, 03:40:20 PM
He he nice tip, but sometimes we just need to clean up that desktop instead    :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: alanb on February 23, 2019, 07:50:55 PM
+1

Only ever shortcuts on the desktop!  The larger the Desktop folder, the longer the profile takes to load ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 23, 2019, 08:18:17 PM
Memories from 4 years ago. :)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1550949380879-22718.png)
Now this is ancient history.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 06, 2019, 05:43:31 PM
My New Ride (I wish)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1551890428242-29635.png)
https://www.automobili-pininfarina.com/press-release/pininfarina-battista-the-worlds-first-pure-electric-luxury-hyper-gt-revealed/ (https://www.automobili-pininfarina.com/press-release/pininfarina-battista-the-worlds-first-pure-electric-luxury-hyper-gt-revealed/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 06, 2019, 07:43:50 PM
My New Ride (I wish)
<snip image>
https://www.automobili-pininfarina.com/press-release/pininfarina-battista-the-worlds-first-pure-electric-luxury-hyper-gt-revealed/ (https://www.automobili-pininfarina.com/press-release/pininfarina-battista-the-worlds-first-pure-electric-luxury-hyper-gt-revealed/)

Personally I don't feel pure electric cars are ready for everyday use.  The main (excuse the pun) problem is currently a lack charging points when you are away from home. I have read many reviews and the biggest issue is finding a location to charge, then to find one that is compatible (lots of different plugs).

Then it is down to how long does it actually take to charge and this article boasts 450 Kms (281 miles), there is no reference to how long it takes to fully charge. 

They say that most users would charge it in the garage, but again no information on how long this takes.

Charging technology    DC fast charging capability - Just how long is fast to being fully charged.  The next issue is the longevity of the battery packs and cost of replacement, etc. etc.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Leo50 on March 06, 2019, 07:53:45 PM
If you have money, buy it quickly man !!  :D
There won't have enough battery for everybody.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Morten BS on March 06, 2019, 09:38:27 PM
Do it like Norway  :) - now more than 1/3 of all new cars sold are electric. Here there are enough charging stations.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/electric-cars-on-course-to-be-the-new-normal-in-norway (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/electric-cars-on-course-to-be-the-new-normal-in-norway)

But agree that the charging time is probably the biggest turn down at the moment.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 07, 2019, 12:27:51 AM
Do it like Norway  :) - now more than 1/3 of all new cars sold are electric. Here there are enough charging stations.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/electric-cars-on-course-to-be-the-new-normal-in-norway (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/electric-cars-on-course-to-be-the-new-normal-in-norway)

But agree that the charging time is probably the biggest turn down at the moment.

I wonder how Electric (battery only) cars in Norway cope when it is really cold.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: AndreaBNew on March 10, 2019, 01:34:23 PM
Hi, dear all,
new in the forum we just wonder if the provided information in german langueage is still valid or not?

Avast Antivirus ist eine Reihe von kostenlosen und kommerziellen Antivirenprogrammen für Microsoft Windows, Android und macOS. Hersteller ist das tschechische Softwareunternehmen Avast. Pavel Baudiš, ein Wissenschaftler des Instituts für mathematische Maschinen in Prag, entdeckte im Jahr 1988 den Viennavirus und schrieb ein Programm, das den Virus entfernen konnte. Mit seinem Kollegen Eduard Kučera gründete er die Alwil Software Genossenschaft und wandelte sie 1991, nachdem der politische Wandel durch die Samtene Revolution dazu die Möglichkeit eröffnete, in eine Personengesellschaft um.

The more precise question is: Is there any chance to buy shares of the AVAST company or contribute in any other form to the benefit of this enterprise? Can any body help and give more information?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on March 10, 2019, 01:55:22 PM
Do it like Norway  :) - now more than 1/3 of all new cars sold are electric. Here there are enough charging stations.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/electric-cars-on-course-to-be-the-new-normal-in-norway (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/electric-cars-on-course-to-be-the-new-normal-in-norway)

But agree that the charging time is probably the biggest turn down at the moment.

I wonder how Electric (battery only) cars in Norway cope when it is really cold.
Five electric cars tested in cold Norwegian winter: how did they do?
https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1115893_five-electric-cars-tested-in-cold-norwegian-winter-how-did-they-do

https://elbil.no/the-biggest-electric-car-test-in-winter-wonderland-ever/


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 10, 2019, 06:17:23 PM
Do it like Norway  :) - now more than 1/3 of all new cars sold are electric. Here there are enough charging stations.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/electric-cars-on-course-to-be-the-new-normal-in-norway (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-02/electric-cars-on-course-to-be-the-new-normal-in-norway)

But agree that the charging time is probably the biggest turn down at the moment.

I wonder how Electric (battery only) cars in Norway cope when it is really cold.
Five electric cars tested in cold Norwegian winter: how did they do?
https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1115893_five-electric-cars-tested-in-cold-norwegian-winter-how-did-they-do

https://elbil.no/the-biggest-electric-car-test-in-winter-wonderland-ever/

This sort of follows my thinking that there is still a lot of infrastructure work to be done before your average person (less concerned with saving the planet, than saving cash) is going to purchase a complete electric only car.

Governments want us to convert, but really need to do much more about recharging infrastructure to be able to accommodate the numbers they would like to go electric to reduce emissions.

I love it when they talk about carbon footprint, yet no one mentions how that carbon footprint is effected in the production of the battery packs for these cars, how long they last, replacement costs/disposal and if they can be regenerated.

Still got a bit of reading/viewing to do.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 10, 2019, 07:05:52 PM
Doomsday preaching isn't anything new.
We are all old enough to remember how the world was going to end when we reached 2000.
Everything in moderation has always been good advice. That goes for the green footprint as well.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 13, 2019, 04:14:37 PM
Live Musical Event Going On Now
https://www.youtube.com/user/coachella (https://www.youtube.com/user/coachella)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 14, 2019, 08:38:01 PM
No Words Needed
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1555266979992-83242.png)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1555267048235-41713.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 25, 2019, 01:16:28 PM
Speeding up your Firefox and Chrome (Chromium based) Browsers.
Boostaler browser extension extends caching periods to speed up browsing
Details: https://www.ghacks.net/2019/04/25/boostaler-browser-extension-extends-caching-periods-to-speed-up-browsing/ (https://www.ghacks.net/2019/04/25/boostaler-browser-extension-extends-caching-periods-to-speed-up-browsing/)
Mozilla Firefox (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/boostaler/) - Google Chrome (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/boostaler/jckhjkeamaabikcpkgchmnkcflnibahk)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on April 25, 2019, 01:38:00 PM
Well, only a handful users and no ratings/reviews... Thanks, but I'll pass for now. ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 25, 2019, 11:42:52 PM
Shoebox is Shutting Down May 22nd
Shoebox is (was) a photo storage and sharing service.
If you use the service, you need to download your stored photos.
https://app.shoeboxapp.com/app?open=export (https://app.shoeboxapp.com/app?open=export)

(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1556228508706-61141.png)
They state that it only takes 5 min. Guess that's if you have very few photos
I have 15434 pictures so it will take quite a bit longer. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: alanb on April 26, 2019, 06:52:24 PM
Well, only a handful users and no ratings/reviews... Thanks, but I'll pass for now. ;)

And if you are a Firefox user, it does nothing anyway (Fx does not support the cache control headers).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 26, 2019, 07:26:03 PM
Well, only a handful users and no ratings/reviews... Thanks, but I'll pass for now. ;)

And if you are a Firefox user, it does nothing anyway (Fx does not support the cache control headers).

Strange how they can advertise it as such.

Quote from: Extract from article
Boostaler is a browser extension for the Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome web browsers that is designed to speed up web browsing by extending cache periods. The extension may work with other browsers based on Firefox or Chrome code as well.

There was me thinking that the user could set the caching in firefox. Well more of not clearing the History when closing firefox, presumably this would clear all caches ?

Personally when I close firefox I have it clear
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 03, 2019, 02:35:36 PM
Think Pink
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1556886854825-11946.png)
This years first rose bloom.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 06, 2019, 09:22:49 PM
Screencast-O-Matic and Privacy Badger

I've used a program called Privacy Badger ( https://www.eff.org/privacybadger (https://www.eff.org/privacybadger) ) for some time.
Apparently, something they changed on their end is the culprit that's causing a problem by blocking any screenshots taken via Screencast.
As soon as I disabled privacy Badger, all the missing screenshots returned and I was also able to use the link in my post.
I'm sure I'm not the only person that uses PB and am sure it's affecting those users the same way.
If you're using PB, you will not see any of screenshots that I've posted over the past year(s)
You also aren't going to see any screenshots posted by anyone else that may be using Screencast.
Until the problem is resolved, you can add https://screencast-o-matic.com/ (https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1557167204361-92174.png) to the safe sites in Privacy Badger.
Let's hope it doesn't take them too long.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 07, 2019, 01:01:58 AM
Smile. :)
https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cqhffhZHOM (https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cqhffhZHOM)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 08, 2019, 02:38:23 PM
There was a storm brewing last night.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1557318955875-99783.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/WP1AMnh5dFccgy4X7 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/WP1AMnh5dFccgy4X7)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 10, 2019, 09:24:16 PM
Roses are red.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1557516171235-34569.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/onqBiHB9YVipNaH78 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/onqBiHB9YVipNaH78)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 13, 2019, 09:21:17 PM

Animals Can Be Funny
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1557774954632-63990.png)
https://youtu.be/IcWpTuu7Mcw
Thanks to those that contributed the pictures. It was my pleasure to come up with the captions.
The pictures were collected between 2010 and 2012
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 14, 2019, 04:24:25 PM
I want one!
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1557843832694-40603.png)
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/lenovo-foldable-thinkpad-x1-release-date-specs,news-30065.html?jwsource=cl (https://www.tomsguide.com/us/lenovo-foldable-thinkpad-x1-release-date-specs,news-30065.html?jwsource=cl)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 16, 2019, 11:53:24 PM

Amazon announces Alexa Guard ( https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=18021383011 (https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=18021383011)
We can look at this added feature in two ways. If you're concerned about your privacy,
you might consider this just another invasion by Amazon into your privacy.
I look at this as an addition to my current remotely monitored alarm system.
It enhances some features and, for me adds random lights being turned on and off.
It also adds an additional notification for the items it listens for. I'm happy to receive this added protection.
You'll need to weigh both sides of this enhancement for yourself.
For me, setting this up was very easy.
Now all I need to do is leave the house to actually test this new feature.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 17, 2019, 12:36:59 AM

Amazon announces Alexa Guard
<snip>
Now all I need to do is leave the house to actually test this new feature.

You will be in more trouble with Alice (not Amazon privacy, etc.) if you turn the heating and lights off when 'you' are out and Alice is at home :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 17, 2019, 12:50:11 AM

Amazon announces Alexa Guard
<snip>
Now all I need to do is leave the house to actually test this new feature.

You will be in more trouble with Alice (not Amazon privacy, etc.) if you turn the heating and lights off when 'you' are out and Alice is at home :)
I certainly would be. Plans are to only use this extra protection when we're both away. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 18, 2019, 03:00:15 PM

Gmail scans emails for receipts and collects these automatically.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1558184163945-81947.png)
The purchases are neatly listed on a hard to find Purchases page on Google's My Account portal.
https://myaccount.google.com/purchases
The author of the article thinks this is terrible and in some aspects, he's probably correct.
I thank him for bringing this fact to my attention and am happy that I know know of a central point
where I can access my purchases. I've added a shortcut of this link to my bookmarks bar.
You may well agree with Mr. Brinkmann's view on this topic.
https://www.ghacks.net/2019/05/18/gmail-tracks-all-your-purchases-and-it-is-difficult-to-delete-them-and-impossible-to-stop/

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 21, 2019, 03:28:14 PM
Our weather is crazy.
A few days ago, the temp. was in the eighties and now we have snow on the mountain.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1558445257363-20598.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 01, 2019, 04:26:44 PM
Some interesting features in the latest version of Opera.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 04, 2019, 02:34:45 PM
Good Morning Meadow Lake
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1559651578743-9691.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on June 04, 2019, 05:10:47 PM
Good Morning Meadow Lake
<snip image>

Very nice, haven't seen one of these for a while, whilst it is meant to be early Summer in the UK for the last few days it has been Grey and dismal, currently raining.  Fortunately I managed to dodge that when out for my walk.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 05, 2019, 03:15:55 PM
Good Morning Meadow Lake
<snip image>

Very nice, haven't seen one of these for a while, whilst it is meant to be early Summer in the UK for the last few days it has been Grey and dismal, currently raining.  Fortunately I managed to dodge that when out for my walk.
Our bad weather usually happens towards evening. Storms, rain, hail, etc
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1559740511818-91900.png)
360 Panorama > https://photos.app.goo.gl/dzCHCkyFxZeLPt3z9


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on June 05, 2019, 04:40:46 PM
Good Morning Meadow Lake
<snip image>

Very nice, haven't seen one of these for a while, whilst it is meant to be early Summer in the UK for the last few days it has been Grey and dismal, currently raining.  Fortunately I managed to dodge that when out for my walk.

Our bad weather usually happens towards evening. Storms, rain, hail, etc
<snip image>

360 Panorama > https://photos.app.goo.gl/dzCHCkyFxZeLPt3z9

I guess the mountains, bring their own micro climate conditions.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 18, 2019, 09:49:41 PM
Finding Kentucky on the US Map is pretty easy if you know what to look for.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1560887182310-2315.png)
This makes it easy.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1560887337703-48398.png)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: blindfreddy on June 21, 2019, 12:16:44 PM
Ccleaner has released a browser

https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/browser (https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/browser)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 21, 2019, 02:53:23 PM
Ccleaner has released a browser

https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/browser (https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/browser)
Sounds like the Avast Secure Browser to me ???
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on June 21, 2019, 03:36:34 PM
Ccleaner has released a browser
https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/browser (https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/browser)
Sounds like the Avast Secure Browser to me ???
Yep, seems to be a rebranded version of ASB.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on June 21, 2019, 03:58:19 PM
Ccleaner has released a browser
https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/browser (https://www.ccleaner.com/ccleaner/browser)
Sounds like the Avast Secure Browser to me ???
Yep, seems to be a rebranded version of ASB.

Now we have to await the flack if CCleaner installs avast and ASB as part of the ccleaner default (install everything) installation. 

I abandoned ccleaner after the first fiasco of a 5MB program installing a 360+MB program.

I wonder if this (see attached image) is the Avast Software Updater and if we see this as a ccleaner offer ;) currently it is part of the paid version of ccleaner.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on June 21, 2019, 04:07:58 PM
I wonder if this (see attached image) is the Avast Software Updater...
Hi Dave, yes. (Btw, it's also included in Cleanup Premium.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on June 21, 2019, 04:13:10 PM
I wonder if this (see attached image) is the Avast Software Updater...
Hi Dave, yes. (Btw, it's also included in Cleanup Premium.)

Interesting that it is in the Avast Free program, but part of paid ccleaner programs, presumably it covers more programs.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 21, 2019, 04:30:12 PM
https://youtu.be/HjYAJMVfaBA (https://youtu.be/HjYAJMVfaBA)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 28, 2019, 12:00:00 AM
Not looking too nice.  :o
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1561672659092-19221.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CXNGu7mm4HTumkj77 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/CXNGu7mm4HTumkj77)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 03, 2019, 01:58:18 PM
This happened at our Senior/Community Center on Monday.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1562155043380-94512.png) (http://youtu.be/_vRf8QPVM2Q?hd=1)
http://youtu.be/_vRf8QPVM2Q?hd=1 (http://youtu.be/_vRf8QPVM2Q?hd=1)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on July 03, 2019, 02:13:37 PM
This happened at our Senior/Community Center on Monday.
Hi Bob, saw you in the clip. 8) Hope it tasted. ;) Cheers
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 03, 2019, 02:20:24 PM
This happened at our Senior/Community Center on Monday.
Hi Bob, saw you in the clip. 8) Hope it tasted. ;) Cheers
The meal is usually pretty tasty. I'm the pool shark Sarah can't beat. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 03, 2019, 04:17:31 PM
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1562163151431-93575.png)
This picture was created by Google Photo as a panorama. Looks like a very nice rendition.
This example was created from 7 pictures that I took yesterday and it looks like the road has a turn in it which is not the case.
This road is as straight as an arrow for over 1 mile. Just goes to prove that you can't always believe your eyes. 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 04, 2019, 02:48:30 PM
An early morning visitor.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1562244393833-54672.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 04, 2019, 04:01:28 PM
An early morning visitor.
<snip image>

For breakfast ;)

I have lots of early morning visitors, the pond at the back of my house has moorhens and mallard ducks.  So far this year there have been two broods of moorhens and mallards.  The mallards are a pain in the backside over 6 Drakes (male mallards) looking for Hens (female mallards) and territory. 

The Mallards are thugs, constantly mugging the moorhens when they are taking food (that I give them) to their chicks.  Hell they even steal food from the latest brood of mallard ducklings.

So far none of the previous broods have been moved on, so the pond is very full.  Usually the moorhens when they reach adolescence help feed the current brood, if there is a third brood the adults chase off the first brood.  The Mallards don't appear to do that and they have lots of fights and come and go as they please.

There is one saving grace, predation, a heron is a frequent visitor, usually to fish (goldfish, dumped and thriving), they also seem to be partial to young ducklings and moorhen chicks (not so much these).  The first brood of ducklings started out at 12 of them but that soon dropped to just 6.  So far the second brood of ducklings have fared better staring out at 11 and now only 9.

Both the moorhens and mallards camp out in my back garden waiting to be fed, I chase the adult mallards (keeps me active even after my walks) and feed the ducklings and moorhens.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 04, 2019, 04:05:30 PM
An early morning visitor.
<snip image>

For breakfast ;)

I have lots of early morning visitors, the pond at the back of my house has moorhens and mallard ducks.  So far this year there have been two broods of moorhens and mallards.  The mallards are a pain in the backside over 6 Drakes (male mallards) looking for Hens (female mallards) and territory. 

The Mallards are thugs, constantly mugging the moorhens when they are taking food (that I give them) to their chicks.  Hell they even steal food from the latest brood of mallard ducklings.

So far none of the previous broods have been moved on, so the pond is very full.  Usually the moorhens when they reach adolescence help feed the current brood, if there is a third brood the adults chase off the first brood.  The Mallards don't appear to do that and they have lots of fights and come and go as they please.

There is one saving grace, predation, a heron is a frequent visitor, usually to fish (goldfish, dumped and thriving), they also seem to be partial to young ducklings and moorhen chicks (not so much these).  The first brood of ducklings started out at 12 of them but that soon dropped to just 6.  So far the second brood of ducklings have fared better staring out at 11 and now only 9.

Both the moorhens and mallards camp out in my back garden waiting to be fed, I chase the adult mallards (keeps me active even after my walks) and feed the ducklings and moorhens.
No hasenfeffer. I enjoy watching them. :) Would love to see some pictures of the ducklings.
I don't have a pond. so there aren't any ducks near me.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 04, 2019, 09:34:05 PM
An early morning visitor.
<snip image>

For breakfast ;)
<snip>
No hasenfeffer. I enjoy watching them. :) Would love to see some pictures of the ducklings.
I don't have a pond. so there aren't any ducks near me.

Well I managed to get some pics, but to get them at what I consider a reasonable file size some definition is lost.

The pond is reasonably big, a teardrop shape about 30 yards at its longest and 20 yards at its widest.

It won't be that long before these ducklings are big enough and whilst I can stand outside my back door and put some food out a few yards away they have no problem with my proximity.  There are a lot of people in the village that come to the pond with their kids to feed the ducks, that is why there are so damn many of them.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 04, 2019, 09:45:12 PM
An early morning visitor.
<snip image>

For breakfast ;)
<snip>
No hasenfeffer. I enjoy watching them. :) Would love to see some pictures of the ducklings.
I don't have a pond. so there aren't any ducks near me.

Well I managed to get some pics, but to get them at what I consider a reasonable file size some definition is lost.

The pond is reasonably big, a teardrop shape about 30 yards at its longest and 20 yards at its widest.

It won't be that long before these ducklings are big enough and whilst I can stand outside my back door and put some food out a few yards away they have no problem with my proximity.  There are a lot of people in the village that come to the pond with their kids to feed the ducks, that is why there are so damn many of them.
I can see the proud Mom. Is the pond big enough for a rowboat?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 04, 2019, 09:55:02 PM
An early morning visitor.
<snip image>

For breakfast ;)
<snip>
No hasenfeffer. I enjoy watching them. :) Would love to see some pictures of the ducklings.
I don't have a pond. so there aren't any ducks near me.

Well I managed to get some pics, but to get them at what I consider a reasonable file size some definition is lost.

The pond is reasonably big, a teardrop shape about 30 yards at its longest and 20 yards at its widest.

It won't be that long before these ducklings are big enough and whilst I can stand outside my back door and put some food out a few yards away they have no problem with my proximity.  There are a lot of people in the village that come to the pond with their kids to feed the ducks, that is why there are so damn many of them.
I can see the proud Mom. Is the pond big enough for a rowboat?

It big enough, but you aren't going to go very far.  Unfortunately kids (big) throw all sorts of crap in it.  I certainly wouldn't like to try swimming in it isn't very deep and has a very silty bottom.  There are also hundreds of goldfish in there.

View from my back upstairs window.  Getting a little dark now.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 04, 2019, 10:02:02 PM
Community cleanup might be in order. :)
That's what we did here many years ago when our "Lake" became a dumping ground.
We don't have any water but we now have a nice park.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 04, 2019, 11:28:42 PM
Community cleanup might be in order. :)
That's what we did here many years ago when our "Lake" became a dumping ground.
We don't have any water but we now have a nice park.

The village community isn't very community spirited, there is no community centre.  There is a village hall but that isn't anywhere like yours, it isn't open all of the time.  The village hall committee organise a few functions a year and it is also hired out for other activities.  Some time ago we grubbed out a number of willow trees to give a better view/access to see the pond. 

I fish lots of crap out of it as it is an eyesore.  The largest piece was a road barrier a big hollow triangular structure that is filled with water when in location making it portable.  That is still behind my garage as I have found no easy way to dispose of it.  We/I have fished out bikes, tyres, refrigerator shelves/inserts and on many occasions the lifesaving ring that is at the side of the pond. 

Mindless idiots, some new seats were put in by the sports field, one very nice wooden one carved and sculpted to look great, it has already had some idiot vandalise it.

Kids run wild, walk down the street blatantly smoking dope.  The parents have little or no control (or interest) over their kids.  Well that's the way it seems, I guess I'm getting old :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 05, 2019, 01:05:53 AM
We get some other visitors to the pond :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 05, 2019, 01:10:58 AM
And another bit of pond life (nearly not), i had to throw this one back in as it got stuck in the grasses at the side of the pond.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 05, 2019, 01:12:40 AM
Some other visitors of a different kind.

I'm about 10 miles as the crow flies from a training drop zone.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 05, 2019, 02:11:26 AM
Some more nice pictures.
I had written you a much longer rely but, the forum decided to eat it instead of sharing it.
Sorry about that.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 05, 2019, 02:51:09 AM
Some more nice pictures.
I had written you a much longer rely but, the forum decided to eat it instead of sharing it.
Sorry about that.

I had a bit of hassle posting also, but the back key in firefox (and occasionally a refresh) usually brings it back.  I also use an add-on Form History Control that maintains data from text input that can be recalled until you clear it.

I had to do a lot of image editing to bring the file size down and still had to spread them out over three posts.

The forum has changed the attachment settings 4 attachments (normal) image not to be greater than 1024kb, but what has changed is the cumulative total also 1024kb (it used to be 4mb).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 05, 2019, 03:12:28 AM
This one is a little better in that it was much lighter and it was at the time when we removed many of the willow trees.  After they were sawn down, they were later grubbed completely out and the fence removed.  The edge of the pond was graded so it wasn't too steep, people take advantage to have a bit of a picnic.  If only all of them would take their rubbish away.
 
A sturdy seat placed about 10 yards back for a good view of the pond with safety for parents with children.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 05, 2019, 01:31:31 PM
Mother natures fire in the sky display for the 4th of July before the man made fireworks:
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1562325345851-21741.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/TqpnnGnhc8avZ9W77 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/TqpnnGnhc8avZ9W77)
New York put on a pretty impressive fireworks display last night.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1562326186782-44683.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 05, 2019, 02:35:20 PM
This morning at the pond before I went out for my walk.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 05, 2019, 02:52:52 PM
This morning at the pond before I went out for my walk.
Very pretty. Is this spring fed or, man made?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 05, 2019, 03:29:09 PM
This morning at the pond before I went out for my walk.
Very pretty. Is this spring fed or, man made?

It is basically the water table (and rain, etc.) that keeps it fed.

I have lived here since 1990 and I have never seen it dry, it has been lower this year than I have seen it but after a decent spell of rain it is almost at normal levels.  My back garden fence blew over three times, in the end I never put it back up.  I cleared all of the weeds, digging the ground over for months to get rid of persistent weeds and grassed it.  My next door neighbour and I both mow the grassed area to keep it looking reasonable.

You can see a small shrub/conifer, bottom right near the bird table is about 9 to 10 feet tall, that was originally one of 6 in my front garden (when I moved in).  They died off caused by wind burn, the leaves go brown and die off and don't recover.  This one was the last remaining one at 18 inches tall when I replanted it on the edge of my back garden where it has thrived (on neglect).

The main green in the distance (top right, much bigger than what you can see) is regularly cut under contract.  Some times in the early morning I have seen a couple of small deer (Muntjac and Roe deer) on it, so it attracts a lot of wildlife.

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/mammals/muntjac-deer
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/mammals/roe-deer
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: =Snake= on July 05, 2019, 06:57:46 PM
I had to do a lot of image editing to bring the file size down and still had to spread them out over three posts.
Hi David,

Did you ever use IrfanView? You can use only 1 function: downsize the original picture and save it.

G =Snake=
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 05, 2019, 08:09:16 PM
I had to do a lot of image editing to bring the file size down and still had to spread them out over three posts.
Hi David,

Did you ever use IrfanView? You can use only 1 function: downsize the original picture and save it.

G =Snake=

Yes I do, that is what I started with, downsizing/resizing only goes so far (possibly less than half) they were also jpg files to start with and .png format can go down even further.

but I also used my screen capture software to fine tune it even further.  The problem was many of these started out as photos of 5-6MB, to get them to a size acceptable the the forum attachments was tough.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 05, 2019, 09:28:47 PM
That's why I love the screen capture program that is part of the paid version of Screencast-O-Matic.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1562354308747-80130.png)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1562354499243-46535.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 05, 2019, 10:57:31 PM
That's why I love the screen capture program that is part of the paid version of Screencast-O-Matic.
<snip>

Just resizing doesn't do a great job, the underlying detail is still there, you may well bring it down to a 1/4 of the physical size but the file size often doesn't come anywhere close to the same 1/4 of the file size.

I prefer attaching link as they aren't opened unless the user wishes to view them, were in-line images afre open right away.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 05, 2019, 11:08:20 PM
Some statistics on the images I posted.
The large image dimension is 1138X738 and it's 288 K in size.
The small image dimension is 800X518 and is 159 k in size.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 05, 2019, 11:12:30 PM
Some statistics on the images I posted.
The large image dimension is 1138X738 and it's 288 K in size.
The small image dimension is 800X518 and is 159 k in size.

The difference being my start point on some of them was 5-6MB, others 2-3MB and some smaller.  A lot depends on the starting resolution and file type.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 06, 2019, 03:54:25 PM
Some statistics on the images I posted.
The large image dimension is 1138X738 and it's 288 K in size.
The small image dimension is 800X518 and is 159 k in size.

The difference being my start point on some of them was 5-6MB, others 2-3MB and some smaller.  A lot depends on the starting resolution and file type.
Some additional facts.
The original picture is 12.4 MB
The full screenshot is 2.66 MB
Resized and shown below to 500X204 is 247 KB
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1562421015523-95630.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 06, 2019, 05:18:19 PM
Some statistics on the images I posted.
The large image dimension is 1138X738 and it's 288 K in size.
The small image dimension is 800X518 and is 159 k in size.

The difference being my start point on some of them was 5-6MB, others 2-3MB and some smaller.  A lot depends on the starting resolution and file type.
Some additional facts.
The original picture is 12.4 MB
The full screenshot is 2.66 MB
Resized and shown below to 500X204 is 247 KB
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1562421015523-95630.png)

This one, a copy of your image, is the same physical size but the file size is only 160KB and mine is a .png file also.

EDIT, my second image with some more tweaking is only 48.42KB but the same physical size.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 20, 2019, 12:58:32 AM
The temperature is currently 98 deg. It would be nice of some of what's in those clouds would reach the ground.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1563577082036-89929.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 20, 2019, 01:17:03 AM
The temperature is currently 98 deg. It would be nice of some of what's in those clouds would reach the ground.
<snip image>

Plenty of that today, it has rained most of the day, mostly light to moderate rainfall.

It wasn't raining when I started my morning exercise out for just over 1hr 5min, it started raining (light) after 15 minutes and didn't stop and increased to moderate rain.  I didn't bother with my waterproof top (I always carry it on my belt) and it felt quite refreshing helping to keep the temperature down.

Looks like we could be in for some more of the same today (12:17am here).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 22, 2019, 04:25:33 PM
Good Morning! Cooler weather is promised for today.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1563805419803-52242.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/GAVQm9Y6Jjkf5HvHA (https://photos.app.goo.gl/GAVQm9Y6Jjkf5HvHA)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 28, 2019, 12:04:49 AM
If you want to check and find out if you can apply for any of the Equifax Breach settlement, go here:
https://www.equifaxbreachsettlement.com/?fbclid=IwAR3sg2FKrkM6AAa7moU1ngjJ00R_TuDeN9knzdjRNyNQu8glsZqCw98D2mo (https://www.equifaxbreachsettlement.com/?fbclid=IwAR3sg2FKrkM6AAa7moU1ngjJ00R_TuDeN9knzdjRNyNQu8glsZqCw98D2mo)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on July 30, 2019, 08:46:51 AM
The Roots of Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis: A Regulator Relaxes Its Oversight
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/27/business/boeing-737-max-faa.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 09, 2019, 02:18:58 PM
#GoodMorning
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1565353115022-8586.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/DaeWpE22vSuuwG1D6 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/DaeWpE22vSuuwG1D6)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 27, 2019, 02:59:02 PM
A Pretty Sunset last night.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1566910528628-93321.png)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1566910713206-76366.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 01, 2019, 02:47:32 PM
#Sunrise
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1567341969019-98884.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on September 01, 2019, 04:35:12 PM
#Sunrise
Beautiful..!! :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 01, 2019, 04:48:16 PM
#Sunrise
Beautiful..!! :)
Thanks, the full picture (panorama) is available here,
https://photos.app.goo.gl/sw399YMifeJJwh2y6 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/sw399YMifeJJwh2y6)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 13, 2019, 09:11:25 PM
Some memories from 9/14/2009 (10 years ago)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1568401636991-10815.png)
Our first trip to Prague and a visit to Avast headquarters.
https://link.shutterfly.com/TQGtVfvmXZ (https://link.shutterfly.com/TQGtVfvmXZ)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 17, 2019, 09:50:29 PM
#Sunrise 9-17-2019 Some mornings are just prettier than others.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1568749780514-36497.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/pgecxN4rxJVebGxt8 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/pgecxN4rxJVebGxt8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 27, 2019, 03:28:53 PM
#Sunrise 9-27-2019 Good Morning. :)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1569590793709-80116.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/P4ahDR7Ddhs876j9A (https://photos.app.goo.gl/P4ahDR7Ddhs876j9A)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on September 27, 2019, 05:54:33 PM
Nice shot, Bob.

'Twas cloudy and rainy here, so nothing like that.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on September 27, 2019, 06:17:20 PM
Nice shot, Bob.

'Twas cloudy and rainy here, so nothing like that.

Got a soaking on my morning exercise this morning, it has been threatening to rain on and off all day so far.  There was some sunshine when I was in town this afternoon and it started raining.  Beautiful full rainbow, didn't get a photo as it was still raining :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on September 30, 2019, 05:38:22 PM
#Sunrise 9-27-2019 Good Morning. :)
That is indeed a "Good Morning" Bob.
I certainly wouldn't stand in the middle of my road to take a photo like that. Prius and Teslas can sneak up behind you without warning.  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 30, 2019, 06:22:44 PM
#Sunrise 9-27-2019 Good Morning. :)
That is indeed a "Good Morning" Bob.
I certainly wouldn't stand in the middle of my road to take a photo like that. Prius and Teslas can sneak up behind you without warning.  :)
Not on my road. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 04, 2019, 03:37:43 PM
It's that time of year, the Balloon Fiesta is almost here.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1570195995790-70844.png)
https://balloonfiesta.com/Event-Schedule (https://balloonfiesta.com/Event-Schedule)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on October 04, 2019, 05:34:27 PM
Too many balloons, how many?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 04, 2019, 05:41:53 PM
Too many balloons, how many?
Between 600 and 800
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: mchain on October 04, 2019, 05:47:26 PM
Lotta hot air, if you ask me.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 20, 2019, 03:05:13 PM
A Riddle does any one have a real explanation?

In a recent email I sent a link to a club following a presentation.
That's when the problem started:
2 links and looking at them, they both look alike but apparently are not.

Hello Lloyd,
I think I've solved the mystery of the two links that look exactly alike yet, one works, the other does not.

( This is the hyperlink in your previous message and it does not work:https://bob3160.blogspot.com/2019/10/10-16-2019-personal-computer-club-of.html
​Works just fine for me. What error messages are you getting?
https://bob3160.blogspot.com/2019/10/10-16-2019-personal-computer-club-of.html​ )

Right click each link, select copy link address and then past that information into a notepad or any other document
and carefully look at the results. Here are the two copied results
Link one > https://bob3160blogspot.com/2019/10/10-16-2019-personal-computer-club-of.html
Link two > https://bob3160.blogspot.com/2019/10/10-16-2019-personal-computer-club-of.html
Notice link one the one you originally received from me for some reason does not show the period after bob3160
I can't explain why or how it happened but, facts don't lie or, do they?
Something to discuss in the next meeting,

Bob
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 26, 2019, 11:39:38 PM
We had a visitor on Friday for lunch at our Senior Center.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1572125239204-42919.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on October 27, 2019, 10:23:27 AM
We had a visitor on Friday for lunch at our Senior Center.
OMG, he's alive... :o ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 27, 2019, 01:05:57 PM
We had a visitor on Friday for lunch at our Senior Center.
OMG, he's alive... :o ;D
The one that visited us on Friday surely was. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on October 28, 2019, 01:47:19 PM
We had a visitor on Friday for lunch at our Senior Center.
OMG, he's alive... :o ;D
The one that visited us on Friday surely was. :)
We all knew about Elvis, but Einstein took me by surprise. ;D ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 28, 2019, 02:10:49 PM
We had a visitor on Friday for lunch at our Senior Center.
OMG, he's alive... :o ;D
The one that visited us on Friday surely was. :)
We all knew about Elvis, but Einstein took me by surprise. ;D ;)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1572268423436-15360.png)
Steven does resemble him. If you ever talked to him, you might take him for a brother from a different mother. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 01, 2019, 12:17:47 AM
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1572563785093-70014.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on November 12, 2019, 08:25:19 AM
Free Cybersecurity Training Now Available for U.S. Veterans
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/free-cybersecurity-training-now-available-for-us-veterans/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 12, 2019, 10:03:51 AM
Free Cybersecurity Training Now Available for U.S. Veterans
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/free-cybersecurity-training-now-available-for-us-veterans/

That is a piece of good news.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 28, 2019, 02:45:21 PM
Happy Thanksgiving
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1574948082958-1625.png)
As you can see, we've had a bit of snow overnight and more is expected.
Our trip to Albuquerque to join most of the family, will probably take a little longer than expected.
For us this is a day to celebrate all the things we are grateful for.
For me, there is no greater joy than a happy healthy and loving family.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 04, 2019, 11:49:07 AM
A letter from Larry and Sergey
https://blog.google/inside-google/alphabet/letter-from-larry-and-sergey
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 05, 2019, 04:00:59 PM
Black Friday Investment.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1575557677186-36949.png)
It's still a work in progress. Upgrading and updating is a time consuming task.
I just can't get over the speed of this new "toy".
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 05, 2019, 06:26:53 PM
Black Friday Investment.
<snip image>
It's still a work in progress. Upgrading and updating is a time consuming task.
I just can't get over the speed of this new "toy".

Very nice.

My Acer win10 Home laptop must be getting on for two years old now and it is still very sprightly and that only has a Kaby Lake i5 processor.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 09, 2019, 03:59:40 PM
How to Clear Your Browser Cookies
(An excellent tutorial)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1575903519540-35591.png)
https://www.avast.com/c-delete-browser-cookies (https://www.avast.com/c-delete-browser-cookies)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 09, 2019, 05:04:36 PM
How to Clear Your Browser Cookies
(An excellent tutorial)
<snip image>
https://www.avast.com/c-delete-browser-cookies (https://www.avast.com/c-delete-browser-cookies)

Not so much an excellent tutorial more a bit of an Ad for:
Quote from: Extract from article
Avast Cleanup for Windows clears cookies from your browser automatically, speeds up your PC, and saves storage space.

If you followed these instructions would you need it. 

I used to use Cookie Monster in Firefox, but that was on the old add-on scripting language, now I'm using Cookie Master.
Quote from: Cookie Master
In a similar style to the old pre-WebExtensions CookieMonster plugin, CookieMaster allows you to control which sites are allowed to set cookies, focusing mainly on first party cookies.

By default it blocks all 3rd party, but you can be specific about them as well if you want, allowing your choices, and denying all the rest.

First Party cookies are the new tracking black hat, where we were only seeing them gather data on your usage of the first party site.  Now some are crafted to be able to track you wherever you go, trying to get round third party cookie blocking.  Certainly not my interpretation of a first party cookie.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 31, 2019, 03:22:29 PM

#FinalSunrise2019A pretty start to the ending of 2019
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1577801940384-9150.png)
Hope all of you have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2020 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 31, 2019, 04:58:24 PM

#FinalSunrise2019A pretty start to the ending of 2019
[<snip image>
Hope all of you have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2020 

Well for my morning exercise I could see nothing, fog and ground mist, really dismal, a real difference from Christmas day.

Wishing you a Happy & Prosperous New Year.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 01, 2020, 01:35:56 AM
#FinalSunset2019 This is how Dec. 31 2019 ended.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1577838795822-19187.png)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 08, 2020, 02:33:47 PM
It was a busy and very productive 2019
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1578490304036-88542.png)
Thanks Avast for keeping me busy. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 15, 2020, 02:52:40 PM

Need help finding a new computer?
Microsoft wants to help, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help-me-choose
Here's what they selected for me.(Not too bad a choice)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1579096089206-98314.png)
Not exactly what I asked for or what I purchased not long ago.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 15, 2020, 04:49:15 PM

Need help finding a new computer?
Microsoft wants to help, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/help-me-choose
Here's what they selected for me.(Not too bad a choice)
<snip image>
Not exactly what I asked for or what I purchased not long ago.

Surprised they didn't suggest Microsoft Surface ;)
I guess you didn't select that as a manufacturer option.

Also in the Priority section they only allow one choice.

Offered me the same system, I guess they have a deal with HP :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 15, 2020, 04:59:45 PM

The Best Free Antivirus Protection for 2020
By Neil J. Rubenking of PC Magazine
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-free-antivirus-protection (https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-free-antivirus-protection)
https://www.avg.com/en/signal/best-free-antivirus-software (https://www.avg.com/en/signal/best-free-antivirus-software)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on January 18, 2020, 10:20:52 AM
Readying for the Future at Mozilla
https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2020/01/15/readying-for-the-future-at-mozilla/
https://techcrunch.com/2020/01/15/mozilla-lays-off-70-as-it-waits-for-subscription-products-to-generate-revenue
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 18, 2020, 07:51:23 PM
Readying for the Future at Mozilla
https://blog.mozilla.org/blog/2020/01/15/readying-for-the-future-at-mozilla/
https://techcrunch.com/2020/01/15/mozilla-lays-off-70-as-it-waits-for-subscription-products-to-generate-revenue

This definitely comes under the topic title very 'Interesting.'

The Mozilla blog item was a bit of a non-information story with very little detail.  The techcrunch article was more informative, especially the publication of the memo.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on January 20, 2020, 03:54:58 PM
YouTube Has Been 'Actively Promoting' Videos Spreading Climate Denialism, According to New Report
https://time.com/5765622/youtube-climate-change-denial/
https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/youtube_climate_misinformation/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 21, 2020, 12:26:11 PM
YouTube Has Been 'Actively Promoting' Videos Spreading Climate Denialism, According to New Report
https://time.com/5765622/youtube-climate-change-denial/ (https://time.com/5765622/youtube-climate-change-denial/)
https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/youtube_climate_misinformation/ (https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/youtube_climate_misinformation/)
I guess it depends on whether you believe in the validity of the climate change theory. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 25, 2020, 12:47:32 PM
Happy New Year
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1579952819976-42698.png)To all of the Chinese users.
https://g.co/kgs/et8zjc (https://g.co/kgs/et8zjc)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 25, 2020, 05:22:56 PM
Happy New Year
<snip image>
To all of the Chinese users.
https://g.co/kgs/et8zjc (https://g.co/kgs/et8zjc)

I do like the way the Year is dedicated to an animal, but not so sure about the Year of the Rat :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on January 27, 2020, 10:35:06 AM
I do like the way the Year is dedicated to an animal, but not so sure about the Year of the Rat :)
Beware of Rats..!! (https://www.youtube.com/embed/khywOKn-j6k?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen) :o ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 27, 2020, 04:44:04 PM
I do like the way the Year is dedicated to an animal, but not so sure about the Year of the Rat :)
Beware of Rats..!! (https://www.youtube.com/embed/khywOKn-j6k?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen) :o ;D

Ha Ha, bring them on ;)

I used to have an old springer air-rifle and killed a lot of them coming into my back garden.  By all accounts they like water and often live in the banks of ponds, etc.  There is a pretty big pond at the back of my house, I would see them swimming across the pond towards my garden or in the garden.

Over the years I must have dispatched 50 or more, loading the old spring powered air-rifle took a bit of time and some would be gone by the time I was ready.  But I was patient and  waited a few minutes and often they would be taken when they came back.

A couple of years ago I bought a more modern PCP (Pre Charged Pneumatic) air-rifle and would you believe it I haven't seen a rat since then :) 
I guess they must know, or are still giving my garden a wide berth or exclusion zone.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: =Snake= on January 27, 2020, 06:05:19 PM
I do like the way the Year is dedicated to an animal, but not so sure about the Year of the Rat :)
Beware of Rats..!! (https://www.youtube.com/embed/khywOKn-j6k?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen) :o ;D

Ha Ha, bring them on ;)

I used to have an old springer air-rifle and killed a lot of them coming into my back garden.  By all accounts they like water and often live in the banks of ponds, etc.  There is a pretty big pond at the back of my house, I would see them swimming across the pond towards my garden or in the garden.

Over the years I must have dispatched 50 or more, loading the old spring powered air-rifle took a bit of time and some would be gone by the time I was ready.  But I was patient and  waited a few minutes and often they would be taken when they came back.

A couple of years ago I bought a more modern PCP (Pre Charged Pneumatic) air-rifle and would you believe it I haven't seen a rat since then :) 
I guess they must know, or are still giving my garden a wide berth or exclusion zone.
But if they dive, you won't get them.  :o  ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 27, 2020, 06:40:44 PM
<snip quotes>
But if they dive, you won't get them.  :o  ;)


If I see them on land they rarely got back to the water, plus I never took a shot whilst they were in the water.  That would mean they would be moving and even on land I never take a shot at a moving target.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: =Snake= on January 27, 2020, 07:38:43 PM
<snip quotes>
But if they dive, you won't get them.  :o  ;)


If I see them on land they rarely got back to the water, plus I never took a shot whilst they were in the water.  That would mean they would be moving and even on land I never take a shot at a moving target.

I see.  ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on January 28, 2020, 12:42:50 AM
Quote
That would mean they would be moving and even on land I never take a shot at a moving target.
I do ... we have problems with "Spanish slugs" here  >>  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_slug

"Arion vulgaris is considered among the 100 worst alien species in Europe in DAISIE European Invasive Alien Species Gateway,[4] and this is the only land gastropod among them.[4] Arion vulgaris is the worst slug pest in Europe[4] and it has an important economical, ecological, health and social impact"


I have a gravel road here and when the sun goes down they try to run over it so i have to aim and shoot quick    ;D




Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on January 28, 2020, 09:13:52 AM
Quote
That would mean they would be moving and even on land I never take a shot at a moving target.
I do ... we have problems with "Spanish slugs" here  >>  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_slug
[...]
I have a gravel road here and when the sun goes down they try to run over it so i have to aim and shoot quick    ;D
LOL ;D 8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: =Snake= on January 28, 2020, 09:42:14 AM
Quote
That would mean they would be moving and even on land I never take a shot at a moving target.
I do ... we have problems with "Spanish slugs" here  >>  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_slug
[...]
I have a gravel road here and when the sun goes down they try to run over it so i have to aim and shoot quick    ;D
LOL ;D 8)
@Pondus
They are everywhere in our garden, too. But there are also tigered ones and they eat the dark ones! So, if you have the tigered ones, you don't have to shoot.  ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on January 28, 2020, 10:03:31 AM
Quote
That would mean they would be moving and even on land I never take a shot at a moving target.
I do ... we have problems with "Spanish slugs" here  >>  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_slug
[...]
I have a gravel road here and when the sun goes down they try to run over it so i have to aim and shoot quick    ;D
LOL ;D 8)
@Pondus
They are everywhere in our garden, too. But there are also tigered ones and they eat the dark ones! So, if you have the tigered ones, you don't have to shoot.  ;)
I feed the birds at the same time, they pick up the leftovers   ;)


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on February 04, 2020, 08:02:34 AM
'Hack' Creates Fake Google Maps Traffic Jams With 99 Cell Phones
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/hack-creates-fake-google-maps-traffic-jams-with-99-cell-phones/
http://www.simonweckert.com/googlemapshacks.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on February 07, 2020, 01:58:13 PM
Yahoo! hack! payout! nearly! approved! and! the! question! is! how! to! spend! 60! cents!?
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2020/02/06/yahoo_breach_settlement/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 07, 2020, 02:56:02 PM
The glory of being on the road. :)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1581083619730-49790.png)
Next presentation starts at 9:00 AM. https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.0
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 12, 2020, 04:05:01 PM
Earth View (https://earthview.withgoogle.com/)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1581519873839-2786.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 14, 2020, 05:25:35 PM
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1581697430803-66266.png)
Interesting (http://justine-haupt.com/rotarycellphone/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 16, 2020, 04:21:25 PM
Privacy or, The Lack of Privacy
Most people have no idea of all the different ways Technology effects their privacy.
Here's just one way you are tracked and, a way to stop that tracking.
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-get-google-to-quit-tracking-you (https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-get-google-to-quit-tracking-you)
Removing this information doesn't mean it's gone. Copies of shared information
is always available somewhere.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 17, 2020, 08:32:38 PM
Dieting isn't easy.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1581967677882-23277.png)
For lunch, I have a roast beef sandwich on multi grain bread.
For supper, grilled chicken breast and a salad - lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and ranch dressing.
This is almost as hard as giving up cigarettes (17 years ago).
I'll be on that diet for a total of 3 weeks and see what a difference it has made when get home and access to a scale.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 17, 2020, 08:50:04 PM
Dieting isn't easy.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1581967677882-23277.png)
For lunch, I have a roast beef sandwich on multi grain bread.
For supper, grilled chicken breast and a salad - lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and ranch dressing.
This is almost as hard as giving up cigarettes (17 years ago).
I'll be on that diet for a total of 3 weeks and see what a difference it has made when get home and access to a scale.
It's especially hard when the Computer Clubs keep supplying all those goodies.(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1581968871587-4656.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 17, 2020, 08:51:10 PM
Dieting isn't easy.
<snip>
For lunch, I have a roast beef sandwich on multi grain bread.
For supper, grilled chicken breast and a salad - lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and ranch dressing.
This is almost as hard as giving up cigarettes (17 years ago).
I'll be on that diet for a total of 3 weeks and see what a difference it has made when get home and access to a scale.

It must be tough dieting away from home, mind you if you have lots to do it isn't too bad.

I don't like the idea of dieting I did it a few times many years ago.  Having left the army and being sedentary didn't help though for the first four years or so I was pretty busy 14hr days, 51/2 days a week.

Now I pretty much eat anything within reason I usually burn up about 800 calories a day on my morning exercise, so I have a spare meal in hand (excuse the terrible pun) ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 17, 2020, 08:55:53 PM
Dieting isn't easy.
<snip>
For lunch, I have a roast beef sandwich on multi grain bread.
For supper, grilled chicken breast and a salad - lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and ranch dressing.
This is almost as hard as giving up cigarettes (17 years ago).
I'll be on that diet for a total of 3 weeks and see what a difference it has made when get home and access to a scale.

It must be tough dieting away from home, mind you if you have lots to do it isn't too bad.

I don't like the idea of dieting I did it a few times many years ago.  Having left the army and being sedentary didn't help though for the first four years or so I was pretty busy 14hr days, 51/2 days a week.

Now I pretty much eat anything within reason I usually burn up about 800 calories a day on my morning exercise, so I have a spare meal in hand (excuse the terrible pun) ;D
The problem is that you may have a spare meal in hand, I'm worrying about the spare tire growing around my middle. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 20, 2020, 03:29:34 PM

For those that use the Edge Browser
Open edge and put the following in the address bar,edge://edge-urls/
You'll see  list of all the Edge internal URL's
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1582208928153-99058.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on February 21, 2020, 07:05:15 AM
New Mexico Sues Google for Mining Children's Data
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/new-mexico-sues-google-for-mining-childrens-data/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 21, 2020, 05:07:00 PM
New Mexico Sues Google for Mining Children's Data
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/new-mexico-sues-google-for-mining-childrens-data/ (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/new-mexico-sues-google-for-mining-childrens-data/)
Google doesn't agree. https://www.pcmag.com/news/google-sued-over-kids-data-collection-on-education-chromebooks?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=whatsnewnow&utm_medium=title (https://www.pcmag.com/news/google-sued-over-kids-data-collection-on-education-chromebooks?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=whatsnewnow&utm_medium=title)
More information on Google for EDU privacy,
https://edu.google.com/why-google/privacy-security/?modal_active=none (https://edu.google.com/why-google/privacy-security/?modal_active=none)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on February 28, 2020, 06:54:07 AM
Smithsonian Releases 2.8 Million Free Images for Broader Public Use
https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/smithsonian-releases-28-million-free-images-broader-public-use
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 28, 2020, 02:04:09 PM
Smithsonian Releases 2.8 Million Free Images for Broader Public Use
https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/smithsonian-releases-28-million-free-images-broader-public-use (https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/smithsonian-releases-28-million-free-images-broader-public-use)
A link to the available images would have been nice. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on February 28, 2020, 02:09:24 PM
Smithsonian Releases 2.8 Million Free Images for Broader Public Use
https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/smithsonian-releases-28-million-free-images-broader-public-use (https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/smithsonian-releases-28-million-free-images-broader-public-use)
A link to the available images would have been nice. :)
Here you go: https://www.si.edu/openaccess
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on March 01, 2020, 07:49:32 AM
N.S.A. Phone Program Cost $100 Million, but Produced Only Two Unique Leads
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/25/us/politics/nsa-phone-program.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 01, 2020, 02:35:53 PM
N.S.A. Phone Program Cost $100 Million, but Produced Only Two Unique Leads
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/25/us/politics/nsa-phone-program.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/25/us/politics/nsa-phone-program.html)
Quite funny that this story appears in a "News Paper" that is accused of posting lots of fake news. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on March 02, 2020, 08:24:14 AM
Taking Action Against Platform Abuse
https://about.fb.com/news/2020/02/taking-action-against-platform-abuse/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 02, 2020, 01:51:02 PM
Taking Action Against Platform Abuse
https://about.fb.com/news/2020/02/taking-action-against-platform-abuse/ (https://about.fb.com/news/2020/02/taking-action-against-platform-abuse/)
Is that how Facebook expects to avoid it's responsibility of protecting their users data?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 02, 2020, 06:00:49 PM
Taking Action Against Platform Abuse
https://about.fb.com/news/2020/02/taking-action-against-platform-abuse/ (https://about.fb.com/news/2020/02/taking-action-against-platform-abuse/)
Is that how Facebook expects to avoid it's responsibility of protecting their users data?

It certainly seems a strange way to go about it:
Quote from: Extract from article
Today, Facebook filed a federal lawsuit in California court against OneAudience, a New Jersey-based data analytics company that improperly accessed and collected user data from Facebook and other social media companies by paying app developers to install a malicious Software Development Kit (SDK) in their apps.

I would have thought their first course of action would have been to prevent the improper access and collection of user data from Facebook.  E.G. how to prevent this improper access and collection of data from Facebook.

I have long held the view that social networking and privacy aren't mutually inclusive.  I have never joined a social networking company, right from their inception.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on March 03, 2020, 11:24:56 AM
Treasury Sanctions Individuals Laundering Cryptocurrency for Lazarus Group
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm924
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on March 06, 2020, 06:43:58 AM
Let's Encrypt Has Issued a Billion Certificates
https://letsencrypt.org/2020/02/27/one-billion-certs.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on March 07, 2020, 04:49:51 PM
Scam call centre owner in custody after BBC investigation
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-51740214
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 07, 2020, 05:12:08 PM
A screensaver I couldn't pass up.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1583597235360-82992.png) (https://youtu.be/qZWo2Tqx7BQ)
https://youtu.be/qZWo2Tqx7BQ (https://youtu.be/qZWo2Tqx7BQ)
Details and the download link are listed on my YouTube channel in the notes for this video.
I learned about this screensaver at a session that proceeded my presentation for the members
of https://www.uchug.org/ (https://www.uchug.org/?fbclid=IwAR3ik_QXdh-_QxhA0mgoYXXMhudHCIkTmJJczM-4KQvOrSuEbMBtARkSeOw) last Wed.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 07, 2020, 05:41:51 PM
A screensaver I couldn't pass up.
<snip image>
Details and the download link are listed on my YouTube channel in the notes for this video.
I learned about this screensaver at a session that proceeded my presentation for the members
of https://www.uchug.org/ (https://www.uchug.org/?fbclid=IwAR3ik_QXdh-_QxhA0mgoYXXMhudHCIkTmJJczM-4KQvOrSuEbMBtARkSeOw) last Wed.

Whilst very interesting, I gave up screen savers a long time ago, based on the fact you don't see it when you aren't at your system (and its on).

I did have an aquarium one some time ago and you could vary the number of fish in it.

One of the ones I likes most (in the winter) was a real log fire, very realistic, but no warmth :)

EDIT: Typo.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 07, 2020, 05:45:55 PM
After you've downloaded the Screensaver,
Extract it to C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ so that you can easily select
this screensaver and get to it's settings.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1583599524379-98487.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on March 14, 2020, 09:05:13 AM
Russian election meddling is back -- via Ghana and Nigeria -- and in your feeds
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/12/world/russia-ghana-troll-farms-2020-ward/index.html
https://about.fb.com/news/2020/03/removing-coordinated-inauthentic-behavior-from-russia/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 14, 2020, 02:51:51 PM
Open-Shell (Formerly Classic-Start)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1584193670854-20189.png)
Designed for those that use Windows 10
but wish the Start Menu was still like an older version.
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/classic_start.html (https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/classic_start.html)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 14, 2020, 03:15:02 PM

Who's or what's using your WiFi?
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1584195177669-15468.png)
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html (http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 17, 2020, 01:05:53 PM
The WHO recommends the following.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1584446612661-14546.png)
All good but I'm still trying to figure out how to cough into my elbow?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 17, 2020, 08:49:40 PM
I'm more concerned about having my feet three feet apart (even worse 1m) and walking like a cowboy ;)

Seriously though whilst all of this Corona-virus kicking off, I got a cold (not flu, had my flu jab last year) and there was little information on symptoms as the cold and flu have similar symptoms. 

I determined I had the cold and acted accordingly and it has taken about 10 days to kick the worst of and I'm almost back to normal.  I haven't missed a day going out for my morning exercise (I would have to be totally incapable) come rain, storms (we've had a few) in almost 6 years. 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 17, 2020, 08:53:15 PM
I'm more concerned about having my feet three feet apart (even worse 1m) and walking like a cowboy ;)

Seriously though whilst all of this Corona-virus kicking off, I got a cold (not flu, had my flu jab last year) and there was little information on symptoms as the cold and flu have similar symptoms. 

I determined I had the cold and acted accordingly and it has taken about 10 days to kick the worst of and I'm almost back to normal.  I haven't missed a day going out for my morning exercise (I would have to be totally incapable) come rain, storms (we've had a few) in almost 6 years.
Get better my friend. The only thing I've had are some old age allergies. Not that I'm allergic to old age,
but I never had any allergies while I was young.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 19, 2020, 03:14:41 PM
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1584627237841-64294.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 19, 2020, 10:50:09 PM
A sign of the times.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1584654537037-61798.png)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 19, 2020, 11:37:29 PM
Not sure where you got your image from (or if you did a search), mine is somewhat different ;)

I got 288,000,000 results (0.34 seconds) on a search for social distancing.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 20, 2020, 09:18:11 PM
COVID-19 simply but well explained.
https://youtu.be/BtN-goy9VOY (https://youtu.be/BtN-goy9VOY)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 20, 2020, 09:54:01 PM
Need help washing your hands,
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1584737361499-87671.png)
this makes it fun.
https://youtu.be/DKYoMmqxaLQ (https://youtu.be/DKYoMmqxaLQ)
If you have a Google Home hub simply say
"Hey Google, Help Me Wash My Hands" and see what happens.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 21, 2020, 12:06:35 AM
COVID-19 simply but well explained.
https://youtu.be/BtN-goy9VOY (https://youtu.be/BtN-goy9VOY)

Simple, but very good.  The type of thing which should be (perhaps compressed a bit) put on TV as an infomercial.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: digmor crusher on March 21, 2020, 03:16:48 AM
This Covid 19 virus is a horrible thing, but whats with all the people on the beaches in Florida and Texas? Are they that stupid? Italy is going to look like a walk in the park compared to whats going to hit the US. I just hope Canada keeps its border closed for a long time.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: schmidthouse on March 21, 2020, 06:23:15 AM
This Covid 19 virus is a horrible thing, but whats with all the people on the beaches in Florida and Texas? Are they that stupid? Italy is going to look like a walk in the park compared to whats going to hit the US. I just hope Canada keeps its border closed for a long time.

YES
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 21, 2020, 02:40:10 PM
Beaches in Florida have been closed along with many, many other things.
Most of us are at home and only leave for essentials.
Even work is done from home. No more travel for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on March 21, 2020, 03:09:45 PM
I found this detailed explanation on Covid-19 quite interesting https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200317175442.htm
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 21, 2020, 07:19:38 PM
I found this detailed explanation on Covid-19 quite interesting https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200317175442.htm

I'd rather watch a video :)
That article is a bit of a long read, a lot of scrolling to do.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 24, 2020, 06:39:03 PM
My new virtual presentation background.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1585071301925-84133.png)
It's almost like being there. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 24, 2020, 06:43:35 PM
For this afternoon's scheduled presentation,
I'll probably use the following,
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1585071745399-3910.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 02, 2020, 04:13:50 PM
IRONIC
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1585836682979-51981.png)


Lowest gas prices in ages
And we are all GROUNDED
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on April 02, 2020, 04:34:48 PM
Yes Bob, bad luck. :(
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 02, 2020, 05:52:20 PM
IRONIC
<snip image>

Lowest gas prices in ages
And we are all GROUNDED

I was reading yesterday that part of the reason for this is they are running out of storage capacity due to no one using much petrol during social distancing and restrictions.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 09, 2020, 12:20:26 AM
Extra ripe Bananas make an excellent Banana Pudding.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1586384153795-11931.png)
It helps when your wife is a good cook and now has lots of time on her hand. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 09, 2020, 12:25:48 AM
Extra ripe Bananas make an excellent Banana Pudding.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1586384153795-11931.png)
It helps when your wife is a good cook and now has lots of time on her hand. :)

Ha, how's the diet going Bob ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 09, 2020, 01:32:12 AM
Extra ripe Bananas make an excellent Banana Pudding.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1586384153795-11931.png)
It helps when your wife is a good cook and now has lots of time on her hand. :)

Ha, how's the diet going Bob ;)
Very well. I might be going off course for the next few days. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on April 09, 2020, 03:10:02 PM
IRONIC
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1585836682979-51981.png)


Lowest gas prices in ages
And we are all GROUNDED
Just wondering, anyone seen lower oil/gas prices refelected in lower home energy prices?
(I suspect not)
If bob's wife is more busy baking then more profit for them.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 09, 2020, 03:18:15 PM
Our last propane delivery at the end of last month reflected a lower price.
I practiced my A B C last night.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1586438058141-63160.png)
Avast - Banana-pudding - Computer
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on April 10, 2020, 01:32:38 PM
Now bob is using his laptop to heat his pudding :) . Now that is being energy efficient!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 12, 2020, 02:58:31 PM

Happy, Blessed and Healthy Easter to Everyone.
I managed to take a picture this morning of one of our bunnies.
This year, finding eggs seems to be a problem.




(https://external-den4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQCguwVfO3ywpXBD&w=500&h=428&url=https%3A%2F%2Fscreencast-o-matic.com%2Fscreenshots%2Fu%2FLh%2F1586696100567-84789.png&_nc_hash=AQBkfG9_LRaEvIWB)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on April 12, 2020, 03:14:08 PM
Happy, Blessed and Healthy Easter to Everyone.
Happy Easter..!!

PS: Even the bunny is hard to find. ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 14, 2020, 10:06:43 PM
2 days ago, we had all the doors and windows open.
This is what I'm looking at today.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1586894550850-62044.png)
There's snow on the mountain and the heat is again on in the house.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 14, 2020, 11:19:55 PM
2 days ago, we had all the doors and windows open.
This is what I'm looking at today.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1586894550850-62044.png)
There's snow on the mountain and the heat is again on in the house.

Really nice view though  8)

We have had a few really nice days, warm and good for my morning exercise.  Today however it wasn't a bad day, but pretty cold in the wind.  I too had the heating on for a while.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 27, 2020, 02:28:09 PM
What a nice way to start the day!
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1587990319284-9105.png)
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1587990462312-62677.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 28, 2020, 11:59:39 PM
Google photos @ work.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1588111057069-77574.png) (https://youtu.be/BgzkoayPoys)
I was watching a video from FlemingYachts and took these pictures from my TV.
I let google photos make a short video of those photos. https://youtu.be/BgzkoayPoys (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FBgzkoayPoys%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0b_yFv1mLlXV8yGZrrAjVtcq-CRAeQDl6nM2ASV-nuKCqEjpaXSZyLyQw&h=AT2on7KAaj9uryWY0hKNRiULBzx52n2xEqEZyXDA6CFV-BhJBOterjRnLyzKhBmzxeVrTsqDe5zOhSG9BfhkQk9gXytKu6LjQLbk8UPB7dWDM9dZiggkya_wNJzfaipXvLVISxoIADX4BFFeh60ZbvR2hRNE)
I highly advise signing up to their YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/FlemingYachts (https://www.youtube.com/user/FlemingYachts?fbclid=IwAR3wdOEKCh4k-zK4B0ibaozEZ8EUBmoLdCkhjcRXjqgvyQowNpAuPV9MkiM)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 30, 2020, 12:33:21 AM

(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1588199558691-32418.png)
https://anchor.fm/norbert-gostischa/ (https://anchor.fm/norbert-gostischa/episodes/COVID-19-Related-Scam-Update-eddls6)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 13, 2020, 03:42:10 PM
The Next iPhone?
https://youtu.be/OesVttlQVF8 (https://youtu.be/OesVttlQVF8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 19, 2020, 06:02:22 PM
Early this morning.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/05/19/16/01/cYhqDVkAFV/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 21, 2020, 02:40:31 PM
No Words Needed
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/05/21/12/39/cYhrlgkKlW/preview.jpg) (https://youtu.be/C55rFSElQHs)

https://youtu.be/C55rFSElQHs (https://youtu.be/C55rFSElQHs)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 24, 2020, 02:16:55 PM
Sunrise 5-24-2020
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/05/24/12/14/cYhZl2pnfj/preview.jpg)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ioiz85VRMcpxXtgX8 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/ioiz85VRMcpxXtgX8)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 24, 2020, 04:30:01 PM


Google Photos quite often creates a Panorama from the pictures you take.
This one was created from this mornings pictures of the sunrise.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/6bPks9wzduQaBD6T7 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/6bPks9wzduQaBD6T7)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 27, 2020, 04:13:50 PM
Any one want to play?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/05/27/14/12/cYht2lpFD6/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 29, 2020, 12:55:35 AM
A beautiful #Sunset last night.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/05/28/22/54/cYhu3LptbX/preview.jpg)
More pictures, https://photos.app.goo.gl/fvtLMQaDNuce2RkB7
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 02, 2020, 06:06:49 PM
6/2/2020 #Sunrise
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/06/02/16/05/cY1nDhpGH1/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 15, 2020, 04:42:42 PM
6-15-2020 Sunrise
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/06/15/14/39/cY1o2gCxXf/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 17, 2020, 09:57:07 PM
June 2018 Long Beach, L I, NY #Sunset
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/06/17/19/54/cY1bqLCpDU/preview.jpg)
I took this picture two years ago and just came across it again.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on June 17, 2020, 11:44:39 PM
June 2018 Long Beach, L I, NY #Sunset
<snip image>
I took this picture two years ago and just came across it again.

Looks like they were using social distancing back then too :D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 18, 2020, 02:42:56 PM

New Microsoft Edge vs Chrome
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/06/18/12/27/cY1FltC5aL/preview.jpg)
Edge seems to be much better at managing memory usage and it's been announced that this will get even better.
(The comparison was made by having the same tabs open on both browsers)
https://windowsreport.com/edge-memory-efficiency/ (https://windowsreport.com/edge-memory-efficiency/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on June 18, 2020, 03:05:49 PM
Hi Bob, nice. But what really would interest me is how ASB does. Please add it to your list. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 18, 2020, 03:49:07 PM
Hi Bob, nice. But what really would interest me is how ASB does. Please add it to your list. :)
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/06/18/13/48/cY1FIJC5dM/preview.jpg)
The other variable to consider is the amount of extensions running.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on June 18, 2020, 03:56:19 PM
Great, thanks a lot..!! :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 24, 2020, 02:21:10 PM
#Sunrise 6-24-2020
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/06/24/12/19/cY1Zlq5ci1/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 24, 2020, 05:22:33 PM
Panorama of this  mornings #Sunrise
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/06/24/15/21/cY1Zor5cpe/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 03, 2020, 06:16:26 PM
#Sunrise 7-3-2020
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/07/03/16/14/cYieD25uRH/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 03, 2020, 08:40:15 PM
#Sunrise 7-3-2020
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/07/03/16/14/cYieD25uRH/preview.jpg)

The early bird got the worm as they say, you got the Sunset.

A long time ago I regularly got sunset views, mainly because I was a night owl and I was going to bed then :)

Now I'm still up late but not so late as to watch the sunset, but not up early enough to watch them.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 26, 2020, 02:36:32 PM
Google Photos currently has free shipping on their photo products. I just ordered this,
(https://external-den4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQDD693WyEX43RSK&w=661&h=261&url=https%3A%2F%2Fd1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net%2FLh%2F2020%2F07%2F26%2F12%2F20%2FcYiOlYE4FY%2Fpreview.jpg&_nc_hash=AQD4gGNL7ntCuDqX)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 26, 2020, 09:36:25 PM
Facing West is on top and facing East is on the bottom.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/07/26/19/33/cYiOqyE4SH/preview.jpg)
They look like shot from two different days but are shot within seconds of each other.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 30, 2020, 02:50:34 PM
#Sunrise 7/30/2020

(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/07/30/12/49/cYivldEHEx/preview.jpg)
As you can plainly see, we have sunshine today. We expect a high of 100 today so get that swamp cooler or ac going.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on July 30, 2020, 07:18:40 PM
PUA detection in Windows Defender is doing a good job https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=PUA:Win32/CCleaner&ThreatID=277099

What a shame that one security firm has to clean up software provided by another security company :P
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 30, 2020, 09:33:26 PM
PUA detection in Windows Defender is doing a good job https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=PUA:Win32/CCleaner&ThreatID=277099 (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=PUA:Win32/CCleaner&ThreatID=277099)

What a shame that one security firm has to clean up software provided by another security company :P
So Microsoft doesn't want their Defender turned off. I can't blame them.
They also would like you to continue using Edge and not have it replaced with Chrome.
I don't blame them.
If they get replaced, Microsoft stops getting the ad revenue and information and it winds up with another company.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on July 30, 2020, 09:57:47 PM
Most other PUA detection software's will do the same thing and not something Microsoft has only just added to curb Google.

It's aim is to block any pre-checked software in all installers (not just Google as shown but Avast is also pre-ticked) with the 2004 update for the masses, though PUA has been possible to add through GPEDIT for quite some time.

Google is again in the Australian high court for deceptive practices - breaching privacy laws and data theft, I personally wouldn't touch anything Google and have all their web tracking blocked, I block Microsoft tracking also though I've found Microsoft far more upfront about their practices and openly provide the information to disable collective information.



Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 30, 2020, 10:18:07 PM
Most other PUA detection software's will do the same thing and not something Microsoft has only just added to curb Google.

It's aim is to block any pre-checked software in all installers (not just Google as shown but Avast is also pre-ticked) with the 2004 update for the masses, though PUA has been possible to add through GPEDIT for quite some time.

Google is again in the Australian high court for deceptive practices - breaching privacy laws and data theft, I personally wouldn't touch anything Google and have all their web tracking blocked, I block Microsoft tracking also though I've found Microsoft far more upfront about their practices and openly provide the information to disable collective information.
I'm not defending Google or the prechecked installs. I'm simply stating some economic facts.
Maybe Windows 10 should have been labeled as a PUP? In addition to the OS, it installed a lot of additional crap not needed. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on July 31, 2020, 06:06:12 AM
Maybe Windows 10 should have been labeled as a PUP? In addition to the OS, it installed a lot of additional crap not needed. :)
Yeah, early Win 10 builds contained loads of crap that needed turning off or removing if possible, the later builds improved greatly by remembering deleted/disabled choices...and by the time 2004 build rolled out we could even remove Cortana :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 03, 2020, 02:49:53 PM
So I went out to photograph this mornings sunrise and got this instead.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/08/03/12/46/cYjelmE9I3/preview.jpg)
Sunrise this morning was nothing to brag about. Not a cloud in the sky makes for a boring Sunrise.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on August 03, 2020, 03:07:14 PM
So I went out to photograph this mornings sunrise and got this instead.
Cute, get him ready for dinner. ;D
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 03, 2020, 03:09:55 PM
So I went out to photograph this mornings sunrise and got this instead.
Cute, get him ready for dinner. ;D
Hasenpfeffer was never on my menu. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 03, 2020, 03:35:47 PM
Browser Market Share (Top 3)
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/08/03/13/35/cYjeIaE9YD/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 04, 2020, 02:25:54 PM
Good Morning
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/08/04/12/25/cYjflTEWSz/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 04, 2020, 06:52:47 PM
Avast me hardies
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/08/04/16/45/cYjfDGGc8Y/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: CraigB on August 05, 2020, 01:29:48 PM
Avast me hardies
That should be "Avast me Hearties"
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 05, 2020, 01:41:09 PM
You can blame my Grrat Granddaughter for all of this activity.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/08/05/11/38/cYjhXBGeWe/preview.jpg)
She graduated high school in July. An event we didn't want to miss.
Now it's back to hunker in place and travel via Zoom.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 10, 2020, 02:41:27 PM
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/08/10/12/38/cYj6lBGYdQ/preview.jpg)
Timing helps. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on August 10, 2020, 02:52:23 PM
[...]
Timing helps. :)
Wow. 8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 12, 2020, 04:31:31 PM
#Sunrise 8-12-2020
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/08/12/14/30/cYjl2vGvCE/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 19, 2020, 03:41:47 PM
#Sunrise 8-19-2020
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/08/19/13/41/cYjqIpmcnL/preview.jpg)
The haze from the wildfires is still evident.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 05, 2020, 10:17:16 PM
Spotting deepfakes isn’t as easy as you might think.
https://www.spotdeepfakes.org/en-US (https://www.spotdeepfakes.org/en-US)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 06, 2020, 05:15:54 PM
SKYBOXE -What is it?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/09/06/15/15/cYQ1ooHacu/preview.jpg) (https://youtu.be/ey-MaahzGyE)
https://youtu.be/ey-MaahzGyE (https://youtu.be/ey-MaahzGyE)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 11, 2020, 01:10:49 PM
9/11/2001 A Day to Remember
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/09/11/11/07/cYQXXiJe8d/preview.jpg) (https://youtu.be/_QkS-a7WjNE)
https://youtu.be/_QkS-a7WjNE (https://youtu.be/_QkS-a7WjNE)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 14, 2020, 02:57:12 PM
A Lesson and a Statement
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/09/14/12/54/cYQ2lLJFW0/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 18, 2020, 06:14:33 PM
We had a visitor this morning.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/09/18/16/13/cYQFDIJKrI/preview.jpg)
He/she now reside across the street. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 19, 2020, 05:04:44 PM

How To Revert To Facebook’s Classic Look, Permanently
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/09/19/15/00/cYQqocJLN9/preview.jpg)
Full details here, https://davescomputertips.com/how-to-revert-to-facebooks-classic-look-permanently/
It's only permanent if the extension is running. Turning it off or removing it restores the NEW Look.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 20, 2020, 02:35:47 PM
I'm a day late.

Talk Like a Pirate Day
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/09/18/15/10/cYQFo6Jdsp/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/Hct7_oNDs1o
Today is the official Talk Like A Pirate Day
I remember the Avast voice package we had many years ago.
Pirate was only one of them.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on September 20, 2020, 03:26:58 PM
Today is the official Talk Like A Pirate Day
I remember the Avast voice package we had many years ago.
Seems, it's still available. 8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 20, 2020, 03:32:05 PM
Today is the official Talk Like A Pirate Day
I remember the Avast voice package we had many years ago.
Seems, it's still available. 8)
Not if you're using Omni. Only language available is English.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/09/20/13/31/cYQYIwJPt8/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on September 20, 2020, 04:32:51 PM
Today is the official Talk Like A Pirate Day
I remember the Avast voice package we had many years ago.
Seems, it's still available. 8)
Not if you're using Omni. Only language available is English.
Too bad, looks like Omni has quite a few restrictions compared to Premium Security.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 20, 2020, 04:34:29 PM
The lack of languages is understandable since it's only available in the USA
It does offer the protection of all things connected (the hub that connects to the router) that's not available on any other version.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on September 20, 2020, 06:56:38 PM
The lack of languages is understandable since it's only available in the USA
It does offer the protection of all things connected (the hub that connects to the router) that's not available on any other version.

And there was me thinking the Pirate Talk was English :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 05, 2020, 08:25:17 PM
(https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/afaik.jpg.pagespeed.ce.dLs3uP-vLc.jpg)
What does it mean?
It's not "Alice Found Another Interst, Knitting"
It's actually an abriviation for "As Far As I Know"
Now you know. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 25, 2020, 02:20:40 PM
Oh What a Glorious Sunday Morning
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/10/25/13/20/cY6TIYsQun/preview.jpg)
To see all the photo's go here,
https://photos.app.goo.gl/uQ7SLhmRbk5iKq85A
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 25, 2020, 07:13:59 PM
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/10/25/18/11/cY6TFXs6qN/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 27, 2020, 02:38:11 PM
Our first real snow fall of the season.
(Hope it's the last one,)
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/10/27/13/33/cY6tIysrQi/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on October 27, 2020, 03:57:09 PM
Now you will be able to track the intruder footprints. ref Reply #3061, Reply #3077.  ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 27, 2020, 05:02:45 PM
Now you will be able to track the intruder footprints. ref Reply #3061, Reply #3077.  ;)
The footsteps will be mine or Alice's. :)
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/10/27/16/01/cY6tDVs3ip/preview.jpg)
We actually don't have intruders, just invited guests. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 30, 2020, 10:32:46 PM
My New Toy arrived today
Google Pixel 5
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/10/30/21/31/cY6vrwsC9M/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on October 31, 2020, 10:36:52 AM
Dont tell me. Early Christmas present to self.  Enjoy :)
I wish they would make more compact smartphones instead of the ever increasing size phablet monsters that now seem the fashion.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on October 31, 2020, 11:02:17 AM
I wish they would make more compact smartphones instead of the ever increasing size phablet monsters that now seem the fashion.
+1
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 31, 2020, 01:38:05 PM
Dont tell me. Early Christmas present to self.  Enjoy :)
I wish they would make more compact smartphones instead of the ever increasing size phablet monsters that now seem the fashion.
Size of the Pixel 5 isn't excessive it's actually a bit smaller than my Essential Phone which this replaces.
I'm happy to see that the picture taking quality on this Pixel compares favorably with the Essential.
Here is last nights sunset taken with Pixel 5:
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/10/31/12/36/cY6wlzsEOm/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 01, 2020, 04:29:46 PM
#Sunrise 11-1-2020
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/11/01/15/07/cYXVoismm0/preview.jpg)
Full size image at https://photos.app.goo.gl/BF9KX79raUZYTo34A
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 03, 2020, 01:18:18 PM
#Sunset - Almost - 11/2/2020
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/11/03/12/16/cYXelDsPoM/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 09, 2020, 03:22:16 PM
141 Optical Illusions
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/11/09/14/21/cYXQ2rMTLB/preview.jpg)
https://michaelbach.de/ot/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email (https://michaelbach.de/ot/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on November 11, 2020, 02:04:50 PM
NASA Certifies SpaceX for Human Spaceflight
https://www.spacex.com/updates/nasa-certification-11-10-2020/index.html
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 12, 2020, 12:02:04 AM
Another month of going almost nowhere.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/11/11/22/57/cYXX3PMCbP/preview.jpg)
Most of my time was spent sitting in front
of my laptop doing and participating in
Zoom presentations. (28)
This forum also took up a bit of my time during October. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on November 12, 2020, 10:46:49 AM
Another month of going almost nowhere.

I can relate to that.  :(

I was thinking you could go snow shoe walking, but see the early snow did not last long there.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 12, 2020, 08:36:06 PM
This is not good news.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/11/12/19/34/cYXlq4MHo0/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on November 13, 2020, 10:23:06 AM
@bob, I am not surprised. Lure you in then whack you on the head is the business model of choice these days. I have always backed up photos using original resolution, so have been using up storage quota from day1. Maybe web advertising revenue is down?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 13, 2020, 11:20:06 AM
This is not good news.
<snip image>

This isn't particularly clear.

How do they determine what are High Quality photos and videos, that won't count towards that 15GB limit. 
For me does it matter if they are high or medium or low quality, they all need to be stored so 'space' is required.

In your image, it mentions "all Photos and Videos backed up before June 1st 2021 are exempt from this change and will not count towards Google Account storage."

To me that means from this date onwards your new 15GB limit starts.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 13, 2020, 04:20:19 PM
This is not good news.
<snip image>

This isn't particularly clear.

How do they determine what are High Quality photos and videos, that won't count towards that 15GB limit. 
For me does it matter if they are high or medium or low quality, they all need to be stored so 'space' is required.

In your image, it mentions "all Photos and Videos backed up before June 1st 2021 are exempt from this change and will not count towards Google Account storage."

To me that means from this date onwards your new 15GB limit starts.
All photos of High Quality are exempt up till 6/1/2021.
Those larger than their High Quality have never been exempt and have always counted against your 15 GB free storage limit.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 13, 2020, 05:58:39 PM
This is not good news.
<snip image>

This isn't particularly clear.

How do they determine what are High Quality photos and videos, that won't count towards that 15GB limit. 
For me does it matter if they are high or medium or low quality, they all need to be stored so 'space' is required.

In your image, it mentions "all Photos and Videos backed up before June 1st 2021 are exempt from this change and will not count towards Google Account storage."

To me that means from this date onwards your new 15GB limit starts.
All photos of High Quality are exempt up till 6/1/2021.
Those larger than their High Quality have never been exempt and have always counted against your 15 GB free storage limit.

Yes but the point I'm trying to make, based on their (poor) wording is that essentially you should be starting afresh from June 1st 2021, those before that are supposedly exempt.

So where and when did this Unlimited Photo Storage Forever in the image come from ?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on November 13, 2020, 06:11:38 PM
@DavidR. Maybe this will help explain Google Photos definition of High and Original resolution:
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 13, 2020, 06:24:40 PM
@DavidR. Maybe this will help explain Google Photos definition of High and Original resolution:

Thanks for that, by now you are possibly aware that I don't use Googles storage functions.

Its just that that poorly worded statement by Google (presumably) doesn't give much clarity.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 13, 2020, 06:43:10 PM
@David,
Forever came from me. This was their original promotion,
"Google Photos gives you a single, private place to keep a lifetime of memories'"
https://blog.google/products/photos/picture-this-fresh-approach-to-photos/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on November 13, 2020, 07:31:24 PM
@David,
Forever came from me. This was their original promotion,
"Google Photos gives you a single, private place to keep a lifetime of memories'"
https://blog.google/products/photos/picture-this-fresh-approach-to-photos/

OK, still not nice, but then again how many lifetime licences have we bought that have a different lifetime to our thinking ;)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 13, 2020, 07:43:43 PM
@David,
Forever came from me. This was their original promotion,
"Google Photos gives you a single, private place to keep a lifetime of memories'"
https://blog.google/products/photos/picture-this-fresh-approach-to-photos/ (https://blog.google/products/photos/picture-this-fresh-approach-to-photos/)

OK, still not nice, but then again how many lifetime licenses have we bought that have a different lifetime to our thinking ;)

I wonder if a class action would be in order?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 18, 2020, 12:25:51 AM

West (on top) meets East (on the bottom)
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/11/17/23/20/cYXb0YLXYZ/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 21, 2020, 02:59:30 PM
AM - PM East meets West 11/20/2020
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/11/21/13/57/cYXrIPLvKu/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 22, 2020, 04:25:33 PM
This morning's sunrise was for the birds.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/11/22/15/20/cYX3oYLy6s/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 24, 2020, 04:56:03 PM

11-24-2020 Google Doodle
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/11/24/15/33/cYXZoyL5Ax/preview.jpg) (https://youtu.be/4_856WWQBI0)
You never know where you'll find music worth listening to.
https://youtu.be/4_856WWQBI0
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 27, 2020, 06:52:14 PM
The Ten Happiest Songs- According to Science.
           Who am I to argue?


1. "Queen" - Don't Stop Me Now
https://youtu.be/HgzGwKwLmgM (https://youtu.be/HgzGwKwLmgM)
2. “DANCING QUEEN” // ABBA
https://youtu.be/xFrGuyw1V8s (https://youtu.be/xFrGuyw1V8s)
3. “GOOD VIBRATIONS” // THE BEACH BOYS
https://youtu.be/mdt0SOqPJcg (https://youtu.be/mdt0SOqPJcg)
4. “UPTOWN GIRL” // BILLY JOEL
https://youtu.be/hCuMWrfXG4E (https://youtu.be/hCuMWrfXG4E)
5. “EYE OF THE TIGER” // SURVIVOR
https://youtu.be/btPJPFnesV4 (https://youtu.be/btPJPFnesV4)
6. “I’M A BELIEVER” // THE MONKEES
https://youtu.be/rcnsao7Y0gk (https://youtu.be/rcnsao7Y0gk)
7. “GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN” // CYNDI LAUPER
https://youtu.be/PIb6AZdTr-A (https://youtu.be/PIb6AZdTr-A)
8. “LIVIN’ ON A PRAYER” // BON JOVI
https://youtu.be/lDK9QqIzhwk (https://youtu.be/lDK9QqIzhwk)
9. “I WILL SURVIVE” // GLORIA GAYNOR
https://youtu.be/ARt9HV9T0w8 (https://youtu.be/ARt9HV9T0w8)
10. “WALKING ON SUNSHINE” // KATRINA AND THE WAVES
https://youtu.be/iPUmE-tne5U (https://youtu.be/iPUmE-tne5U)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 01, 2020, 01:52:25 PM
Moon Glow
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/12/01/12/47/cYlVlHNQ4j/preview.jpg)
The moon was really bright last night.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 01, 2020, 02:03:03 PM
Moon Glow
[...]
The moon was really bright last night.
Wow... :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 04, 2020, 02:10:05 PM

Microsoft Safety Scanner
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/12/04/12/49/cYlfldNUuN/preview.jpg)
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/12/04/12/51/cYlfl7NUUb/preview.jpg)
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/12/04/12/53/cYlflMNUUG/preview.jpg)
Download and information,
https://windowsreport.com/microsoft-safety-scanner-download-review/
I'd call this a second opinion tool.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 06, 2020, 03:48:04 PM
Happy Holidays Everyone
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/12/06/14/43/cYl125NzW1/preview.jpg) (https://youtu.be/IYSb7H5ZsJY)
https://youtu.be/IYSb7H5ZsJY
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 24, 2020, 08:15:33 PM
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2020/12/24/19/14/cYlZq28KgU/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on December 25, 2020, 11:58:31 AM
Merry Christmas Bob & Alice. Keep safe and enjoy the holiday.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 25, 2020, 01:54:54 PM
Merry Christmas Bob & Alice. Keep safe and enjoy the holiday.
You too my friend. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 26, 2020, 07:43:22 AM
From Avast: https://twitter.com/avast_antivirus/status/1342596476195622915
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 02, 2021, 05:46:04 PM
Happy New Year. (https://youtu.be/Rtajxo8d7js)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 03, 2021, 02:36:44 PM

I already own a smart watch, this one,
Samsung SM-R805UZSAXAR Galaxy Watch Smartwatch 46mm Stainless Steel LTE GSM (Unlocked), Silver (Renewed)
I'm currently waiting patiently for the following to take its place,
https://wyze.com/wyze-watch.html
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/01/03/13/35/crVeIaPfzi/preview.jpg)


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 03, 2021, 07:25:31 PM

I already own a smart watch, this one,
Samsung SM-R805UZSAXAR Galaxy Watch Smartwatch 46mm Stainless Steel LTE GSM (Unlocked), Silver (Renewed)
I'm currently waiting patiently for the following to take its place,
https://wyze.com/wyze-watch.html
<snip image>

That looks good and at a reasonable price.

So far over the years I have had 3 (4) so called smart watches/fitness bands, etc.  Essentially I only used/needed them for my daily fitness training/exercise.

Only one was worth a damn, the first one from many many years ago and that was more a watch with a pulse rate monitor.  It was basic and I had to put a finger over a contact pad to get an 'actual' pulse readout.

Many of these smart devices try to be all things to all men/women and fail in the same way as a Jack of all Trades, is rarely Master of All.  When that eventually first watch died a natural death, I researched smart fitness bands/smart watches that actively monitored exercise/heart rate and a whole host of other functions.

For me the heart rate during exercise was the most crucial, but most were absolutely useless/inaccurate as to be useless.  I was effectively manually monitoring my pulse at times of high output, which was way better and more accurate than the wrist based measurements. After trying 3 different brands and found them all lacking I eventually bought a heart rate chest band.  Whist this only does one thing it was pretty accurate and close to my manual checks.

I found many of the functions unnecessary and or infuriating (step count, movement, sleep quality) came to mind so I ended up disabling them.  Two got me so angry I'm sure it raised my pulse rate (telling me it was 180-200+ BPM), to the point that I tried to smash two of them into the ground.  They really took a licking and were still ticking ;) albeit inaccurately.  That I completely stopped using them altogether.

The one feature in yours, the oxygen saturation level, a feature not in any of them, that I would have liked.  Even now in the UK many of the smart devices that have this feature aren't registered (or disabled) in the UK.

I hope you have better luck with yours.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 03, 2021, 10:32:19 PM
Some free games from Google.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K98qyjhrr7i8xXTy2YoUuwT7cxklsL_Ft90ToEBvCa8/edit?usp=sharing
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 09, 2021, 03:03:30 PM
1-8-2021 Invasion
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/01/09/14/00/crVQ2cPyDQ/preview.jpg) (https://youtu.be/sv_H_JOl_BM)
https://youtu.be/sv_H_JOl_BM


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 09, 2021, 04:37:18 PM
1-8-2021 Invasion
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/01/09/14/00/crVQ2cPyDQ/preview.jpg)



Wow that tree looks like it it is close to breaking point.

They look like starlings ?
A murmuration of starlings a sight to behold when they are getting ready to settle down for the night

https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/starling/starling-murmurations/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on January 10, 2021, 12:14:00 PM
I didn't know remake of "The Birds" was now available on YouTube  ;)
Obviously social distancing does not apply to starlings.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 10, 2021, 03:32:49 PM
I didn't know remake of "The Birds" was now available on YouTube  ;)
Obviously social distancing does not apply to starlings.
This is an abridged version. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 15, 2021, 06:43:05 PM
I spotted a post on Facebook from a Computer/Technology Club
and had to post a reply.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/01/15/17/39/crVobg9e4W/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 20, 2021, 06:51:34 PM
Changing of the Guards
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/01/20/17/41/crVYbp9OTZ/preview.jpg)
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/01/20/17/45/crVYbG9OtI/preview.jpg)
The 46th President Joseph R. Bide and 49th Vice President Kamala Harris

 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 26, 2021, 09:28:15 PM
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/01/26/20/23/crVOY099PW/preview.jpg)
Pretty to look at but happy that most of it is already gone.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 26, 2021, 09:52:59 PM
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/01/26/20/23/crVOY099PW/preview.jpg)
Pretty to look at but happy that most of it is already gone.

We have just had three days of very cold weather and 3 inches of snow (not much I know), but the last of it has just cleared. 

It made life tuff on my morning exercise (6years and 8months without missing a day). 
The first day wasn't too bad just 3" of snow (none falling at the time). 
The second day was tougher as the snow was compacted and uneven, with a little ice. 
Today was the toughest as it was very slippery under foot and I waited until early afternoon before going out as the temperatures were coming up with a threat of rain.  Literally as I stepped out of the door it was drizzling and I though I was going to get wet, but no heavy rain, but it was treacherous under food.

Fortunately it has thawed and it has gone completely gone now, tomorrow looks reasonable, cold and windy, but nothing severe.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 27, 2021, 10:22:11 PM
Windows sound effect (acapella)
https://youtu.be/4AZB64VBJfA (https://youtu.be/4AZB64VBJfA)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 03, 2021, 01:43:12 PM
Sunset 2/2/2021
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/02/03/12/39/crnelgRBY2/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 03, 2021, 04:51:33 PM
The Birds are Back
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/02/03/15/48/crneoJRg4j/preview.jpg)
I was out taking some pictures of this morning's beautiful sunrise
when I was inundated by thousands of birds.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on February 03, 2021, 04:54:20 PM
Spooky..!! :o
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 03, 2021, 05:24:06 PM
Spooky..!! :o
It was a lot of birds. I'm happy they didn't christen me. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 27, 2021, 02:27:42 PM
2-26-2021 Full Moon
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/02/27/13/25/crntITWwM1/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 28, 2021, 02:16:25 PM

GoPro - Riding on a WYZE Robot Vacuum
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/02/28/13/13/crnuIIW42Z/preview.jpg) (https://youtu.be/6D4krEgkqPw)
https://youtu.be/6D4krEgkqPw
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 28, 2021, 08:33:43 PM
WYZE light BULB
(https://i9.ytimg.com/vi/buVCcnQhgfs/mq2.jpg?sqp=CIjV74EG&rs=AOn4CLCWUmPY4DMsWICJEHpbN8FM9KOtCg)
https://youtu.be/buVCcnQhgfs
Once you pair your WYZE account with your Amazon account,
controlling the WYZE Bulb with Alexa is a synch.
https://wyze.com/wyze-bulb.html



Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on March 06, 2021, 11:46:08 AM
US indicts John McAfee for cryptocurrency fraud, money laundering
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-indicts-john-mcafee-for-cryptocurrency-fraud-money-laundering/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 28, 2021, 05:53:57 PM
Yesterday I received my new WYZE Watch (https://wyze.com/wyze-watch.html)
https://youtu.be/kayu71krW40 (https://youtu.be/kayu71krW40)
Today I changed it faceplate.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/03/28/15/15/creuooVVaGq/preview.jpg)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on March 28, 2021, 08:17:15 PM
Today I spent an hour altering our (analogue) clocks, timers and watches forward 1 hour. It is now officially Summertime  :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 28, 2021, 10:05:17 PM
Today I spent an hour altering our (analogue) clocks, timers and watches forward 1 hour. It is now officially Summertime  :)

Doesn't feel much like Summer, cold today.

I spent well less than 1 minute setting my home analogue phones clock.  The rest of my clocks/watches are automatically reset.
I have yet to do the one in my car (not crucial) and my microwave again they will only take a few seconds each.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 04, 2021, 05:15:03 PM
This was waiting for me this morning.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/04/04/15/11/crffoXVVRPt/preview.jpg)
Happy Easter everyone.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on April 04, 2021, 07:47:45 PM
This was waiting for me this morning.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/04/04/15/11/crffoXVVRPt/preview.jpg)
Happy Easter everyone.


Don't Dove also make soap (they do in the UK), now is that a subliminal message ;)
Is it going to be a chocolate bunny or a soap bunny :)

I do prefer Dark Chocolate.

Happy Easter
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 04, 2021, 07:53:23 PM
This was waiting for me this morning.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/04/04/15/11/crffoXVVRPt/preview.jpg)
Happy Easter everyone.


Don't Dove also make soap (they do in the UK), now is that a subliminal message ;)
Is it going to be a chocolate bunny or a soap bunny :)

I do prefer Dark Chocolate.

Happy Easter
Alice happens to use Dove soap. Hopefully, that's not what's under that gold foil. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on April 05, 2021, 05:28:11 PM
Hopefully Dove chocolate smells (and tastes) a bit different to Dove soap... unless you have covid symptoms that is. In that case seek a second opinion, but make sure they don't eat all your bunny.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 05, 2021, 08:30:19 PM
Hopefully Dove chocolate smells (and tastes) a bit different to Dove soap... unless you have covid symptoms that is. In that case seek a second opinion, but make sure they don't eat all your bunny.
My taste is fine. Alice and I have both been vaccinated. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 24, 2021, 03:56:32 PM

Judging by the description offered here,
https://www.howtogeek.com/723192/what-is-a-vlog-and-why-is-everyone-on-youtube-vlogging/ (https://www.howtogeek.com/723192/what-is-a-vlog-and-why-is-everyone-on-youtube-vlogging/)

(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/04/24/13/55/crfZINVeDTX/preview.jpg)
It sounds like my weekly Avast Security News Roundup (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g234vgMwj9ZVuEENx9XdI1oO) has turned me into a Vlogger.
One more item to put on my tombstone.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 09, 2021, 04:01:48 PM
There's always more than one side to every story.
https://youtu.be/fTtPXFPIHpc (https://youtu.be/fTtPXFPIHpc)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 31, 2021, 10:37:58 PM
Looks like something is brewing.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/05/31/20/34/crhwY4Vh3M5/preview.jpg)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on June 01, 2021, 04:39:37 PM
After a whole month of rain, we now have this strange bright light in the sky. They say it is called the sun.
Your photo looks like prelude to Independance Day.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 03, 2021, 07:17:38 PM
After a whole month of rain, we now have this strange bright light in the sky. They say it is called the sun.
Your photo looks like prelude to Independance Day.
Spaceship never showed up and neither did the rain.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on June 08, 2021, 10:00:56 AM
Google fined €220 million for abusing dominant role in online ads
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-fined-220-million-for-abusing-dominant-role-in-online-ads/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on June 19, 2021, 01:57:10 PM
G7 leaders ask Russia to hunt down ransomware gangs within its borders
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/g7-leaders-ask-russia-to-hunt-down-ransomware-gangs-within-its-borders/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 19, 2021, 02:04:47 PM

The Ransomware Landscape seems to be changing.

https://youtu.be/E0glvxjS0Os (https://youtu.be/E0glvxjS0Os)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on June 24, 2021, 10:20:34 AM
Antivirus creator John McAfee reportedly found dead in prison cell
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/antivirus-creator-john-mcafee-reportedly-found-dead-in-prison-cell/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 24, 2021, 02:16:35 PM
Antivirus creator John McAfee reportedly found dead in prison cell
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/antivirus-creator-john-mcafee-reportedly-found-dead-in-prison-cell/ (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/antivirus-creator-john-mcafee-reportedly-found-dead-in-prison-cell/)
Now the question that will never be truly answered to everyone's satisfaction is,
Who did it?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 27, 2021, 07:16:09 PM
The Museum of Endangered Sounds
One of many different sounds,
is the sound of Tetris
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/06/27/17/08/cr1tbjV14E2/preview.jpg)
http://savethesounds.info/


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on July 09, 2021, 11:51:52 AM
Ban Surveillance Advertising – public letter!
https://nextcloud.com/blog/ban-surveillance-advertising-public-letter/
https://www.forbrukerradet.no/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/20210622-final-report-time-to-ban-surveillance-based-advertising.pdf
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2021, 09:03:16 AM
Has anyone else noticed a severe increase
in the amount of Spam mail in their Gmail account
over the past few weeks?
This is my Spam mail just over night,
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/07/24/06/59/criZ1RVigBj/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 24, 2021, 10:26:35 AM
Has anyone else noticed a severe increase
in the amount of Spam mail in their Gmail account
over the past few weeks?
This is my Spam mail just over night,
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/07/24/06/59/criZ1RVigBj/preview.jpg)

Yes, but not to that extent, 1/10th of yours.  All appear to be dating sites/contacts, etc.

For the most part Gmail puts them straight in the Spam folder, but occasionally one ends up in my Inbox, soon to be sent to spam.  This only effects one (my main one) of my Gmail addresses, which is strange as I rarely use my Gmail emails so I have no idea how it have been harvested.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2021, 01:06:54 PM
I've seen a gradual increase over the past few month
with an occasional, missed spam that wound up in the inbox and needed to be reported as spam.
Over the past week or so, I've noticed this very large increase in spam email.
Ten was normal, 139 is excessive.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 24, 2021, 01:20:55 PM
I've seen a gradual increase over the past few month
with an occasional, missed spam that wound up in the inbox and needed to be reported as spam.
Over the past week or so, I've noticed this very large increase in spam email.
Ten was normal, 139 is excessive.

Whilst I don't download my Gmail via Thunderbird, I prefer to do that via my browser.  I just wonder if the volumes of spam and many could also be considered suspect, if they are scams or phishing that the Web/Mail Shields could alert on.  I never opened any up to find out.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2021, 02:43:56 PM
I've seen a gradual increase over the past few month
with an occasional, missed spam that wound up in the inbox and needed to be reported as spam.
Over the past week or so, I've noticed this very large increase in spam email.
Ten was normal, 139 is excessive.

Whilst I don't download my Gmail via Thunderbird, I prefer to do that via my browser.  I just wonder if the volumes of spam and many could also be considered suspect, if they are scams or phishing that the Web/Mail Shields could alert on.  I never opened any up to find out.
I also never open any of them. It's annoying since I need to look at them
in case there's a legitimate email in the spam folder which has happened.
I get emails (questions) from club members where I've done presentations
that wind up in the spam folder.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 24, 2021, 04:19:17 PM
<snip quote>

Whilst I don't download my Gmail via Thunderbird, I prefer to do that via my browser.  I just wonder if the volumes of spam and many could also be considered suspect, if they are scams or phishing that the Web/Mail Shields could alert on.  I never opened any up to find out.

I also never open any of them. It's annoying since I need to look at them
in case there's a legitimate email in the spam folder which has happened.
I get emails (questions) from club members where I've done presentations
that wind up in the spam folder.

For the most part the subject is fairly clear it is spam without having to open it.

Opening it, could give confirmation it has been received, hidden iframe and or external link.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on July 31, 2021, 10:57:50 AM
Amazon gets $888 million GDPR fine for behavioral advertising
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/amazon-gets-888-million-gdpr-fine-for-behavioral-advertising/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 31, 2021, 10:24:53 PM
Good morning, Meadow Lake.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/07/31/20/22/criwY3ViP0c/preview.jpg)
Full images - https://photos.app.goo.gl/pNUWqSNvzYh7H5NS8
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 05, 2021, 09:34:33 PM

WWW? Or Wild Wild West?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/08/05/19/32/crjhqxVjjF0/preview.jpg)
https://blog.avast.com/30th-anniversary-of-the-world-wide-web-avast
An excellent article loaded with facts and history

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: digmor crusher on August 06, 2021, 04:27:16 AM
I like your pics Bob of where you live, if I could its exactly the type of location I would move to. However I would never move to the US.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 07, 2021, 09:07:19 PM
I like your pics Bob of where you live, if I could its exactly the type of location I would move to. However I would never move to the US.
Thanks for the comment, all except the last sentence.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 14, 2021, 10:44:20 PM
Here is my other passion in life. :)
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/08/14/20/39/crj2YgVjwf8/preview.jpg) (https://youtu.be/mVDC215dEcY)
https://youtu.be/mVDC215dEcY (https://youtu.be/mVDC215dEcY)
An invitation to join us and become a member.
I've been a founding member and the vice president of this nonprofit
since we started the project back in 2010
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on August 25, 2021, 09:46:38 AM
Samsung can remotely disable their TVs worldwide using TV Block
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/samsung-can-remotely-disable-their-tvs-worldwide-using-tv-block/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 07, 2021, 01:30:33 PM
So, what was it like 10 years ago?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/09/07/11/29/crQiXUVQgtO/preview.jpg)
This website lets has the answer.
https://neal.fun/ten-years-ago/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 14, 2021, 12:35:13 PM
A picture is worth 1000 words.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/09/14/10/32/crQ26xVQWEc/preview.jpg)
Sometimes it's worth a whole lot more. :)
I took this picture 4 years ago after we purchased a car from Enterprise.
The front end of the car we purchased is actually in the picture.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 03, 2021, 04:08:18 PM

2021 Balloon Fiesta - Albuquerque, NM
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/10/03/14/06/cr6e21V6WHJ/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/NO4YJkxWhsc (https://youtu.be/NO4YJkxWhsc)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 25, 2021, 08:08:35 PM
It was a rewarding and fulfilling day yesterday.
A day filled with lots of smiling and happy faces.
Everyone got a pumpkin and a few lucky kids even received a bike.
Quite a few of those attending the event enjoyed the Hayride. Enjoy the video of the event.
The only one missing is me, I was busy taking the photos.
https://youtu.be/bK4ufoInRIQ (https://youtu.be/bK4ufoInRIQ)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 31, 2021, 12:56:24 PM

Happy Halloween
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/10/31/11/54/cr6wXLVlt0p/preview.jpg)
Ghostbusters Theme (Cover by 14 Random Devices)
https://youtu.be/W7eI1-rMkQI
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on October 31, 2021, 01:09:04 PM
Happy Halloween (to all who celebrate)..!!  :D 8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 31, 2021, 05:08:06 PM
Happy Halloween (to all who celebrate)..!!  :D 8)
Happy Halloween.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/10/31/16/07/cr6wDiVltp8/preview.jpg)


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 14, 2021, 01:27:13 PM

Streight Progression - Studio Techno Fun
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/11/14/12/24/crX2lZVIiSz/preview.jpg)
ProPulsion of Eclectic Cinema > https://youtu.be/syj6PRZ31cs (https://youtu.be/syj6PRZ31cs)
Mirek Jirku used to work for Avast and was my Avast contact person many years ago.
Shortly after my cyber security related presentations for Avast started.
Electronic music has always been in his blood. Maybe that's why he's so good at it?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 09, 2021, 09:20:18 AM
Amazon is shutting down web ranking site Alexa.com
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/amazon-is-shutting-down-web-ranking-site-alexacom/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 09, 2021, 01:08:03 PM
Evernym Joins Avast | Avast
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/12/09/12/07/crlQliV2rB9/preview.jpg)
https://blog.avast.com/evernym-joins-avast-avast
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 10, 2021, 04:26:20 PM
Bitdefender Free will be retired on December 31, 2021
https://www.ghacks.net/2021/12/10/bitdefender-free-will-be-retired-on-december-31-2021/
That could increase Avast's customer base.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 10, 2021, 04:36:43 PM
Bitdefender Free will be retired on December 31, 2021
https://www.ghacks.net/2021/12/10/bitdefender-free-will-be-retired-on-december-31-2021/
That could increase Avast's customer base.
Interesting, thanks for sharing the info.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 10, 2021, 04:43:12 PM
Bitdefender Free will be retired on December 31, 2021
https://www.ghacks.net/2021/12/10/bitdefender-free-will-be-retired-on-december-31-2021/ (https://www.ghacks.net/2021/12/10/bitdefender-free-will-be-retired-on-december-31-2021/)
That could increase Avast's customer base.
Interesting, thanks for sharing the info.
Hopefully this isn't a new trend starting.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 10, 2021, 04:49:15 PM
My new WYZE Cam v3 watching the front door.

(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/12/10/15/45/crl6oGV2Tkx/preview.jpg)
https://wyze.com/wyze-cam.html (https://wyze.com/wyze-cam.html)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 23, 2021, 03:30:35 PM
12/23/2021 Oh what a beautiful morning
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2021/12/23/14/28/crl02uV2P22/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on December 29, 2021, 10:41:59 AM
Amazon Alexa slammed for giving lethal challenge to 10-year-old girl
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/amazon-alexa-slammed-for-giving-lethal-challenge-to-10-year-old-girl/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 01, 2022, 07:40:44 PM

Happy New Year!
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/01/01/18/37/c3VVFAVoi4a/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/A7p0MiM4zsI (https://youtu.be/A7p0MiM4zsI)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 01, 2022, 08:04:32 PM

Happy New Year!
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/01/01/18/37/c3VVFAVoi4a/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/A7p0MiM4zsI (https://youtu.be/A7p0MiM4zsI)

Wow what a difference a few days makes from your last picture - 12/23/2021 Oh what a beautiful morning - https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=28748.msg1671214#msg1671214

It was raining when I went out for my exercise this morning and has been miserable for the rest of the day, yuck.

A Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to One and All :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 01, 2022, 09:22:49 PM
It looked like a blizzard this morning but all the snow is already gone.
Hopefully that will be the only snow for the year. :)
 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Asyn on January 04, 2022, 10:29:51 AM
Microsoft Skype challenge: Can you solve this puzzle 10 times?
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-skype-challenge-can-you-solve-this-puzzle-10-times/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 04, 2022, 01:04:01 PM
Microsoft Skype challenge: Can you solve this puzzle 10 times?
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-skype-challenge-can-you-solve-this-puzzle-10-times/ (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-skype-challenge-can-you-solve-this-puzzle-10-times/)
Almost as tough as the captcha for newbie's on this forum. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 07, 2022, 11:46:52 PM
A treat for gamers
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/01/07/22/45/c3Vi3GVo3su/preview.jpg)
https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/free-games (https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/free-games)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 08, 2022, 03:53:57 PM
Extenders - (NO, not that kind)
I love technology and know all about WiFi extenders.
Since I'm in my 80's, I'm now looking for a life extender.
Any ideas or recommendations?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: alanb on January 08, 2022, 06:11:18 PM
I recommend: keep your B12 levels up and plenty of red wine. ;)

PS: I'm not quite in my 80's yet  :o
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 21, 2022, 02:08:43 AM

Hidden Fishing Game in Google Chrome Browser
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/01/21/01/03/c3VrVeVoR80/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/ovSguijXhRc (https://youtu.be/ovSguijXhRc)
Having some fun with a hidden game in Google's Chrome Browser.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 22, 2022, 05:27:40 PM

Wi-Fi 7 Is Already Coming - Here’s What We Know
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/01/22/16/15/c3V3DoVDniK/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/m1VjkJURdfc
WiFi 7 is all about speed.
Thanks to reviewgeek for their excellent article on this topic.
https://www.reviewgeek.com/107977/wi-fi-7-is-already-coming-heres-what-we-know/#htg=413815
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 24, 2022, 04:47:11 PM
Good Morning from Meadow Lake, Los Lunas, NM
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/02/24/15/45/c3nZoGVbkQD/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 02, 2022, 03:36:41 PM

Zoom Background - Shipwreck Treehouse
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/03/02/14/31/c3en2wVb8WU/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/3x16lunA1QM (https://youtu.be/3x16lunA1QM)
A nice virtual background suitable for ZOOM, etc. thanks to DISH Scapes.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 05, 2022, 07:08:45 PM

Do You Really Ever Own an EV?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/03/05/18/05/c3ehFhVFfgt/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/yul8h-Wedfo (https://youtu.be/yul8h-Wedfo)
Buying an electric vehicle is a lot like buying a subscription to a car.
You can read the full article by Cory Gunther at the following link.
https://bit.ly/3HOrtxw
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on March 05, 2022, 09:31:50 PM

Do You Really Ever Own an EV?
<snip image>
https://youtu.be/yul8h-Wedfo (https://youtu.be/yul8h-Wedfo)
Buying an electric vehicle is a lot like buying a subscription to a car.
You can read the full article by Cory Gunther at the following link.
https://bit.ly/3HOrtxw

Not to mention a very expensive one, and I'm wasn't over the moon of its mileage per full charge about 20% less than a tank of fuel.  There hasn't been much said about battery deterioration over time and number of charges.  All other batteries, like your laptop lose the capacity over time, if Electric Vehicles are the same that mileage per full charge is also going to go down.

Then there is the cost of replacing them when that time comes (8 years ?), the closer to that time the less you are likely to get when you sell it (if you can even sell it). Currently there are too many question marks.

A vehicle that I was looking at from the same company as my existing petrol burner is between 3.5 and 4 times the price if purchasing.  Given the above question marks, is it worth leasing and what would be the comparative running costs.

So it looks like I could be running my three year old very low mileage car until end of life the cars or mine :)

Some of the point raised in the article are a disgrace and I would hope local Governments would take action against such restrictive practices.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 05, 2022, 10:27:27 PM

Do You Really Ever Own an EV?
<snip image>
https://youtu.be/yul8h-Wedfo (https://youtu.be/yul8h-Wedfo)
Buying an electric vehicle is a lot like buying a subscription to a car.
You can read the full article by Cory Gunther at the following link.
https://bit.ly/3HOrtxw (https://bit.ly/3HOrtxw)

Not to mention a very expensive one, and I'm wasn't over the moon of its mileage per full charge about 20% less than a tank of fuel.  There hasn't been much said about battery deterioration over time and number of charges.  All other batteries, like your laptop lose the capacity over time, if Electric Vehicles are the same that mileage per full charge is also going to go down.

Then there is the cost of replacing them when that time comes (8 years ?), the closer to that time the less you are likely to get when you sell it (if you can even sell it). Currently there are too many question marks.

A vehicle that I was looking at from the same company as my existing petrol burner is between 3.5 and 4 times the price if purchasing.  Given the above question marks, is it worth leasing and what would be the comparative running costs.

So it looks like I could be running my three year old very low mileage car until end of life the cars or mine :)

Some of the point raised in the article are a disgrace and I would hope local Governments would take action against such restrictive practices.
Let's also not forget that currently Electric is the big clean energy rage.
There are other alternatives that are probably cleaner and less expensive that
have yet to be fully explored and developed.
Like you, I'll still with what I currently have.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 08, 2022, 02:59:33 PM
Google's tribute to International Women's Day 2022.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/03/08/13/58/c3ejI9VFl3Q/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/5WUo7_ueX3Q (https://youtu.be/5WUo7_ueX3Q)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 12, 2022, 04:27:46 PM

Bat Cave Surprise
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/03/12/15/23/c3elo0VFTOh/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/ck2n7VTf04s (https://youtu.be/ck2n7VTf04s)
A surprise in Google Search
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 21, 2022, 11:08:33 PM

3-21/2022 Spring has sprung
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/03/21/22/04/c3er3fVF78i/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/uYw3xH5hXHQ (https://youtu.be/uYw3xH5hXHQ)
Spring has finally arrived.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 23, 2022, 02:17:39 PM
Spring is here!
Just look at the pretty flower I just photographed.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/03/23/13/16/c3e0IDVFPbP/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 26, 2022, 03:41:03 PM

Get out or face our wrath, Anonymous tells big firms in Russia.
https://cybernews.com/news/get-out-or-face-our-wrath-anonymous-tells-big-firms-in-russia/
As you can see from the picture, there are lots of companies
still doing business with Russia. Maybe it's time to boycott those companies
that put profit ahead of decency? 
STOP FUNDING THE KILLING OF INNOCENT PEOPLE.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/03/26/14/35/c3eO2aVqfp2/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 29, 2022, 05:24:26 PM
Good Morning Meadow Lake
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/03/29/15/21/c3eUorVqlmI/preview.jpg)
See the full panorama at:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/uMHM7xcmuvGSpCBc7 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/uMHM7xcmuvGSpCBc7)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 18, 2022, 02:30:19 PM
Something I neglected to post yesterday:
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/04/18/12/28/c3fFluVY1jb/preview.jpg)
It's now been 16 years since this wonderful miracle happened.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 20, 2022, 02:36:55 PM

WYZE - Time for a new Strap?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/04/20/12/27/c3fYltVYIid/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/4YKpooxOfbU (https://youtu.be/4YKpooxOfbU)
The strap is about to break. Ditch the watch or get a new strap?
One of the followers on YouTube just sent me the following message:
"Be warned: Watch out for a Wyze guy!"
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 23, 2022, 01:20:05 AM
Earth Day 2022
A little comparison between 2007 and 2022
This picture was taken on 4/22/2007
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/04/22/23/13/c3f30IVYrmS/preview.jpg)
The following picture was just taken by me on 4/22/2022
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/04/22/23/18/c3f30FVYrHU/preview.jpg)
Can you see the difference? I can.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 23, 2022, 01:53:19 AM

Earth Day (Video) 2022
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/04/22/23/47/c3f30HVYrdg/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/rdCiOyYRE3M (https://youtu.be/rdCiOyYRE3M)
A very windy day in Los Lunas, NM. (Meadow Lake)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on April 23, 2022, 05:26:33 PM
Hi Bob, We in UK have suffered Sahara sand being sprinkled on us by southerly winds. Seems to be mixed in with rain and always seems to make a mess of the car immediatly after being washed. If it happened in winter, maybe we would welcome it as self-gritting roads.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 02, 2022, 02:32:43 PM
Tesla Coils aren't only for Tesla Cars.
They also make great musical instruments.
Check out this YouTube Channel,
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLsUeooHSJlE_5xL4BPQIOQ
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 13, 2022, 01:52:54 PM

I/O Pinball
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/05/13/11/52/c3hIXsVrD8m/preview.jpg)
https://pinball.flutter.dev/#/ (https://pinball.flutter.dev/#/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 25, 2022, 03:44:57 PM

Google Lens Update
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/05/25/13/40/c3hTIkVrJMy/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/Yu_bAhuEIb0 (https://youtu.be/Yu_bAhuEIb0)
Check out Google Lens. It's been updated.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 01, 2022, 07:34:24 PM

Do EVs Really Require Less Maintenance?
(https://i.imgur.com/szz3auzm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/szz3auz.png)
https://youtu.be/uXkxPlcoRLM (https://youtu.be/uXkxPlcoRLM)
If you’re like many others considering an electric vehicle for your next car,
you probably have a lot of questions.
My thanks to Cory Gunther of reviewgeek,
for this excellent information on this topic.
https://www.reviewgeek.com/119554/do-evs-really-require-less-maintenance/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 03, 2022, 02:52:38 AM

Electric Car Batteries and Cold Weather - Not a good mix
(https://i.imgur.com/7Pgjbr1m.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/7Pgjbr1.png)
https://youtu.be/czd9tc_yDS8 (https://youtu.be/czd9tc_yDS8)
When the temperature gets low enough, the electrolyte fluid inside an EV’s lithium-ion battery pack becomes more viscous, which slows down the chemical reactions responsible for the transfer of electrons. https://www.howtogeek.com/804709/cold-weather-electric-car-battery/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 04, 2022, 04:46:07 PM

Chrome Music Lab - KANDINSKY
(https://i.imgur.com/U4HxsW4m.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/U4HxsW4.png)
https://youtu.be/P4mJlfV-VO4 (https://youtu.be/P4mJlfV-VO4)
Some fun with Chrome Music Lab and something called Kandinsky.
I call it the Doodle Music Maker.
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Experiments
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 16, 2022, 09:26:12 PM

6-24-2022 San Antonio Boat Ride
(https://i.imgur.com/66VjNOrm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/66VjNOr.png)
https://youtu.be/mJNQEX8HPsU (https://youtu.be/mJNQEX8HPsU)
Some do the River Walk in San Antonio, TX.
We enjoyed the Boat Ride instead.
https://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 19, 2022, 11:51:23 PM

2022 Monsoon Season
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/06/19/21/47/c31qrHV37fh/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/gVCxF2IYotg (https://youtu.be/gVCxF2IYotg)
Our Monsoon season has started here in New Mexico.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 21, 2022, 07:02:36 PM

5 Biggest Problems with EVs
(https://i.imgur.com/4mHTobrm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/4mHTobr.png)
https://youtu.be/Ra8CmyvZV8c (https://youtu.be/Ra8CmyvZV8c)
The electric vehicle market has been on a roll lately and showing no signs of slowing down.
We have stunning cars and rugged electric trucks. While most EVs are stylish, fast, powerful,
and offer the latest luxury features, it’s not all good news.
My thanks to Cory Gunther for the excellent article in Reviewgeek on this topic.
You’ll find the whole article at: https://bit.ly/3QFO5pQ
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 27, 2022, 11:53:26 PM

Amazon and WYZE - A great Team
(https://i.imgur.com/TkuqznCm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/TkuqznC.png)
https://youtu.be/mbt12iXVYTk
Using Amazon to order a product and WYZE to monitor the delivery.
They make a great team. The camera from WYZE that made the recording:
https://bit.ly/3Ae02NH (https://bit.ly/3Ae02NH)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 28, 2022, 09:48:23 PM

earth.fm
(https://i.imgur.com/IRrjlUNm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/IRrjlUN.png)
https://youtu.be/yzrFhASp_CY (https://youtu.be/yzrFhASp_CY)
Listen to the sounds of nature from all over the world.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 01, 2022, 03:31:55 PM
Get a buzz drinking recycled toilet water (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/beer-made-recycled-toilet-water-000004872.html)
Enjoy. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 01, 2022, 06:08:35 PM
Get a buzz drinking recycled toilet water (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/beer-made-recycled-toilet-water-000004872.html)
Enjoy. :)

Bogs have been doing that, recycling toiled water for years :)
So make sure you put the seat down.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on July 02, 2022, 10:09:47 AM
Get a buzz drinking recycled toilet water (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/beer-made-recycled-toilet-water-000004872.html)
Enjoy. :)

Bogs have been doing that, recycling toiled water for years :)
So make sure you put the seat down.

You only rent beer, not own it.
Not just the bottle that goes to recycling. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 06, 2022, 05:24:19 AM
For the first time in 2 1/2 years.
I've actually left my house and traveled.
(https://i.imgur.com/7dED2epm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/7dED2ep.png)
This was all pleasure, I'm still doing my presentations remotely.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on July 06, 2022, 12:04:32 PM
For the first time in 2 1/2 years.
I've actually left my house and traveled.
(https://i.imgur.com/7dED2epm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/7dED2ep.png)
This was all pleasure, I'm still doing my presentations remotely.

What's that song, On the road again :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 06, 2022, 02:56:46 PM
For the first time in 2 1/2 years.
I've actually left my house and traveled.
(https://i.imgur.com/7dED2epm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/7dED2ep.png)
This was all pleasure, I'm still doing my presentations remotely.

What's that song, On the road again :)
That was my theme song for many years.
I haven't played it in quite some time. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 06, 2022, 03:03:45 PM
Here's something 'free' from Amazon
(https://i.imgur.com/J7wqlnKm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/J7wqlnK.png)
https://www.amazon.com/adlp/freevee-about (https://www.amazon.com/adlp/freevee-about)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 14, 2022, 10:49:03 PM

Bluetooth is about to get its biggest update in years
(https://i.imgur.com/Wp8iO2cm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/Wp8iO2c.png)
https://youtu.be/SUqis7arqBY (https://youtu.be/SUqis7arqBY)
After several years of work, the Bluetooth Special Interests Group (SIG) says
that it’s finalized Bluetooth LE Audio. This is a major upgrade for
Bluetooth audio that adds a slew of new features,
including a simple solution to whole-home audio.
See Reviewgeek and the Verge for more details.
https://bit.ly/3z6WjjT (https://bit.ly/3z6WjjT) - https://bit.ly/3Pumuq8 (https://bit.ly/3Pumuq8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 16, 2022, 12:36:28 AM

Thank God for Old Farts!
(https://i.imgur.com/CxUMCMJm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/CxUMCMJ.png)
https://youtu.be/QF4jd3bKp8w (https://youtu.be/QF4jd3bKp8w)
A tribute to us Old Farts. I'm proud to be one of them.
I've lived long enough to earn that badge of honor.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 19, 2022, 03:30:35 PM

Wyze Cam Pan V2
(https://i.imgur.com/fH2DHgem.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/fH2DHge.jpeg)
https://youtu.be/qIEO3krDZtY
Taking it for a spin. Now with Color Night Vision.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 20, 2022, 04:31:23 PM

View Your WYZE Cam on the Big Screen
(https://i.imgur.com/kfMJWJqm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/kfMJWJq.png)
https://youtu.be/SB7zGA9p58c (https://youtu.be/SB7zGA9p58c)
Sometimes it's nice to view your cam on the big screen
not just on your cell phone. This shows you how to set it up.
https://view.wyze.com/signin?callbackUrl=https://view.wyze.com/live (https://view.wyze.com/signin?callbackUrl=https://view.wyze.com/live)
Please don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and write a comment.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 22, 2022, 02:09:37 AM

Android - Focus mode
(https://i.imgur.com/ewuKTJ0m.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ewuKTJ0.png)
https://youtu.be/4bXnoCwvsr0 (https://youtu.be/4bXnoCwvsr0)
Setting up Focus Mode on your Android phone.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 22, 2022, 02:12:13 PM
Good Morning.
(https://i.imgur.com/kcxorcVm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/kcxorcV.jpeg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 28, 2022, 01:01:01 AM

Google Photos - Reaching Animation - Collage - Movie
(https://i.imgur.com/vvB4u0Mm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/vvB4u0M.png)
https://youtu.be/LK5urY_i0kU (https://youtu.be/LK5urY_i0kU)
Create your own Animation, Collage and/or Video in Google photos at will.
Not when Google decides to surprise you with an unexpected creation.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 31, 2022, 07:02:24 PM

The internet will still be there when you get back!
(https://i.imgur.com/jmics0Bm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/jmics0B.png)
https://youtu.be/eVwJglJh-50 (https://youtu.be/eVwJglJh-50)
Life online can be tricky. We have access to basically all the information in the world,
right in our pockets. But while that’s arguably the most incredible thing that’s ever
happened to humanity, it’s also really overwhelming! Studies have shown that
there’s a clear link between time spent online and negative mental health outcomes.
And yet it’s still so hard for us to put down our phones.tablets, etc.
Thanks to Emma McGowan for her excellent article: https://bit.ly/3PGUAaR (https://bit.ly/3PGUAaR)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 03, 2022, 02:01:13 PM
Night Vision
This clearly shows what a difference night vision in a cam can make.
If you look at this picture you'll see that the large picture was taken
with a cam that has night vision and the smaller picture (Picture in Picture)
was taken with a cam that does not have night vision.
The ironic  part is that I actually paid less for the cam with night vision.
(https://i.imgur.com/1oh8ejAm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/1oh8ejA.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 03, 2022, 04:13:40 PM
Night Vision
This clearly shows what a difference night vision in a cam can make.
If you look at this picture you'll see that the large picture was taken
with a cam that has night vision and the smaller picture (Picture in Picture)
was taken with a cam that does not have night vision.
The ironic  part is that I actually paid less for the cam with night vision.
<snip image>

Impressive, the clarity in the camera with night vision is pretty good in that image. 

What happens if you make the image larger, pixelization ?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 03, 2022, 04:31:39 PM
Night Vision
This clearly shows what a difference night vision in a cam can make.
If you look at this picture you'll see that the large picture was taken
with a cam that has night vision and the smaller picture (Picture in Picture)
was taken with a cam that does not have night vision.
The ironic  part is that I actually paid less for the cam with night vision.
<snip image>
Impressive, the clarity in the camera with night vision is pretty good in that image. 

What happens if you make the image larger, pixelization ?
I've projected the video I created using that Cam ( https://youtu.be/SB7zGA9p58c (https://youtu.be/SB7zGA9p58c) ) onto my 70 inch HD TV
It was a very clear picture.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on August 03, 2022, 06:04:11 PM
Night Vision
This clearly shows what a difference night vision in a cam can make.
If you look at this picture you'll see that the large picture was taken
with a cam that has night vision and the smaller picture (Picture in Picture)
was taken with a cam that does not have night vision.
The ironic  part is that I actually paid less for the cam with night vision.
<snip image>
Impressive, the clarity in the camera with night vision is pretty good in that image. 

What happens if you make the image larger, pixelization ?
I've projected the video I created using that Cam ( https://youtu.be/SB7zGA9p58c (https://youtu.be/SB7zGA9p58c) ) onto my 70 inch HD TV
It was a very clear picture.

Thanks for that, very useful.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 10, 2022, 03:52:01 PM

Image Background Removal - depix.ai
(https://i.imgur.com/ODoiAAmm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ODoiAAm.png)
https://youtu.be/m65hTrlOcac (https://youtu.be/m65hTrlOcac)
Quickly remove the background of any image in seconds flat.
This video shows you how it's done but there's much more
available on this website. https://app.depix.ai/ (https://app.depix.ai/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 15, 2022, 02:29:54 PM
Good Morning from Meadow Lake, Los Lunas, NM
(https://i.imgur.com/TxSrkXfm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/TxSrkXf.jpeg)
Hover over the image to see the larger picture.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 18, 2022, 11:17:59 PM

Shift+Enter Keys to the Rescue
(https://i.imgur.com/08YjUgWm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/08YjUgW.png)
https://youtu.be/-bvPkGmXjjU (https://youtu.be/-bvPkGmXjjU)
Using the Shift+Enter key combination is a neat trick and this shows you why you should be using it.
Works on Facebook, Twitter, Discord, Slack and probably many other sites.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 20, 2022, 01:36:26 AM

Image Background Removal - depix.ai (part 2)
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/08/19/23/22/c3jq03VTDZI/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/bspn8nnuCbY (https://youtu.be/bspn8nnuCbY)
Quickly remove the background of any image in seconds flat.
This video removes unwanted background,
Drags the selected remainder into the composition window, adds a background,
positions the dragged image into place, adjusts the positioned image and then saved
the composite picture. https://app.depix.ai/ (https://app.depix.ai/)
You can find part 1 of this video here: https://youtu.be/m65hTrlOcac (https://youtu.be/m65hTrlOcac)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 21, 2022, 02:29:15 PM

AppResourcesUsageView v1.00
Copyright (c) 2022 Nir Sofer
(https://i.imgur.com/ulsmUF8m.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ulsmUF8.png)
AppResourcesUsageView extracts and displays the application resources usage information
stored in the SRUDB.dat database of Windows 10 and Windows 11.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/app_resources_usage_view.html (https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/app_resources_usage_view.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 22, 2022, 10:18:53 PM

Find the First Android App You Ever Installed.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/08/22/20/13/c3j3YIVTr4k/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/c5hyNSedaE4 (https://youtu.be/c5hyNSedaE4)
Finding the first app ever installed on your Android device.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 24, 2022, 02:20:31 AM

Using AI to create a Video About Avoiding Six Internet Scams
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/08/23/23/43/c3j005VTT0h/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/DyeC-qucwCo (https://youtu.be/DyeC-qucwCo)
I used the free version of a service available at https://www.steve.ai/ (https://www.steve.ai/)
The material came from a blog post from Avast,
https://blog.avast.com/majority-americans-targeted-scammers (https://blog.avast.com/majority-americans-targeted-scammers)
I put these two items together to create this video using AI.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 27, 2022, 01:43:56 AM
Just a few of my contributions to Google Maps over the years.
(https://i.imgur.com/qA2Ivgqm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/qA2Ivgq.png)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 27, 2022, 11:29:30 PM

IRIUN - Webcam-WIFI
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/08/27/21/19/c3jtrqVTzIN/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/t9CIWQOz5Pw (https://youtu.be/t9CIWQOz5Pw)
Old Phones make great webcams.
IRIUN makes setting up a wireless webcam
using your old phone(s) easy
This works on Windows, Mac, Linux, (Ubuntu 20.04+)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 03, 2022, 11:55:33 PM
Type the following into the Google Browsers Search Box
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/09/03/21/54/c3QerLVTLkP/preview.jpg)
Next Hit enter

Wait a couple of seconds and then, let me know what you see.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 04, 2022, 12:32:26 AM

Small Town with Martian - Zoom Virtual Background

(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/09/03/22/26/c3Qe3OVTLC4/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/PtxKBpy9GFs (https://youtu.be/PtxKBpy9GFs)
A nice Small Town virtual background suitable for ZOOM, etc. thanks to DISH Scape.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 04, 2022, 02:57:23 PM

Small Town with Pickup Truck - Zoom Virtual Background
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/09/04/12/53/c3QflMVTNXT/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/0d_Rk4MtNMI (https://youtu.be/0d_Rk4MtNMI)
A nice Small Town  virtual background suitable for ZOOM, etc. thanks to DISH Scape.
https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes (https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Simion on September 04, 2022, 10:58:21 PM
Type the following into the Google Browsers Search Box
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/09/03/21/54/c3QerLVTLkP/preview.jpg)
Next Hit enter

Wait a couple of seconds and then, let me know what you see.
LOL It works in a google.com search in Firefox and Edge, too.  8)

https://techcrunch.com/2021/05/14/googles-dvd-screensaver-easter-egg-makes-the-logo-bounce-around-your-screen-accordingly/
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 05, 2022, 12:35:29 AM
Type the following into the Google Browsers Search Box
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/09/03/21/54/c3QerLVTLkP/preview.jpg)
Next Hit enter

Wait a couple of seconds and then, let me know what you see.
LOL It works in a google.com search in Firefox and Edge, too.  8)

https://techcrunch.com/2021/05/14/googles-dvd-screensaver-easter-egg-makes-the-logo-bounce-around-your-screen-accordingly/ (https://techcrunch.com/2021/05/14/googles-dvd-screensaver-easter-egg-makes-the-logo-bounce-around-your-screen-accordingly/)
(https://i.imgur.com/9DfPUMym.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/9DfPUMy.gif)
Click on the image to see the gif.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 07, 2022, 03:29:07 PM

DreamStudio Lite - A Demo
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/09/07/13/17/c3QiIbVOV5M/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/eMK9DUYkoGM (https://youtu.be/eMK9DUYkoGM)
Using AI to create an image using simple words to describe the image you want to render.
No copywrite worries. http://beta.dreamstudio.ai/ (http://beta.dreamstudio.ai/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 10, 2022, 01:11:30 AM

Many Ways to Repurpose Your Old Gadgets
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/09/09/23/03/c3QQ0eVOQRW/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/EgZRnvqZvDA (https://youtu.be/EgZRnvqZvDA)
Before you get rid of that old piece of Technology, let’s go over some cool things
you can do with those dated laptops, tablets, cellphones, desktop cases, digital cameras, and more.
My thanks to Eric Schoon (https://www.reviewgeek.com/author/ericschoon/ (https://www.reviewgeek.com/author/ericschoon/)) for his excellent article
on Reviewgeek (https://www.thereviewgeek.com/ (https://www.thereviewgeek.com/)).
To read the whole article, just follow the link listed: https://bit.ly/3U2u8v4 (https://bit.ly/3U2u8v4)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 14, 2022, 05:03:51 PM

TheCenterCam vs Stationary Webcam
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/09/14/14/56/c3Q228VOrx7/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/TA8xDJ7ZuYQ (https://youtu.be/TA8xDJ7ZuYQ)
A comparison between TheCenterCam and a stationary Webcam (Nexigo)
Your opinions as to which one to use are appreciated.
TheCenterCam - https://thecentercam.com/ (https://thecentercam.com/)
Nexigo Webcam - https://bit.ly/3QQRKA0 (https://bit.ly/3QQRKA0)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 14, 2022, 07:59:01 PM

The Right-Click menu in Windows 11
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/09/14/17/49/c3Q2bdVO310/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/7Uyj413Srho
There's been a change in the way the Right Click Menu in windows 11 functions
compared to its function in Windows 10 and prior.
The Right Click Menu (Context Menu) in windows 11 be default opens a short or,
abbreviated menu. This video helps you show the whole (full) menu.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 14, 2022, 08:26:06 PM
CCleaner Pro for $1.00 for the first year.
Use the following website: https://eml2.lifesavvy.com/elk/6298/413815/119470
and use the following activation key: GTK-GTI-PJZ
( I saw this in How-To Geek and its legit to the best of my knowledge.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 17, 2022, 01:35:10 PM

Using the New Stories Function in Screencast-O-Matic
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/09/17/11/27/c3QbXtVOvq3/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/wPnXAT039GA (https://youtu.be/wPnXAT039GA)
Screencast-O-Matic added a new feature called Stories to it's product.
This shows you how I use this new feature while creating my Weekly
Avast Security News Roundup video. https://screencast-o-matic.com/ (https://screencast-o-matic.com/)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 18, 2022, 05:19:49 PM
Google Photos just reminded me of what occurred back in 2009.
It was my first trip to Prague in Sept. 2009 to meet with Avast to work out the details
about my Avast sponsored security presentations (https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=78426.0) that I started doing in 2010.
Time sure does fly when you're having fun.
 (https://i.imgur.com/mFlGngUm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/mFlGngU.png)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/XX3Fp8gydaBsAgSS6
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 25, 2022, 05:27:53 PM

Car Crash Detection - Pixel
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/09/25/15/25/c3QToTVO701/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/sU7JHg85yN0 (https://youtu.be/sU7JHg85yN0)
Setting up Car Crash Detection on a Pixel Phone
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 28, 2022, 12:45:17 AM

What are you doing with your leftover coffee?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/09/27/22/38/c3Qt3BVOR2w/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/71Fsonecb_Q (https://youtu.be/71Fsonecb_Q)
That leftover coffee sitting on your counter just might be able to transform your home,
cooking, and beauty routines. Just a few easy steps and your everyday leftovers can make
a big difference — Coffee isn’t just for drinking anymore.
Read the whole article at: https://bit.ly/3xWN5FU (https://bit.ly/3xWN5FU)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 30, 2022, 03:25:04 PM
If you're using the Chrome Browser, Try the following search:
https://www.google.com/search?q=nasa+dart (https://www.google.com/search?q=nasa+dart)
Let me know what you see. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 04, 2022, 09:36:52 PM

How Much Coffee Should You Drink in a Day?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/10/04/19/33/c36fqyVtbO5/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/QdYviujRZ2U (https://youtu.be/QdYviujRZ2U)
Some of us love the smell of fresh coffee in the morning.
The warm liquid fuels us with caffeine to help us start our day.
But how much coffee is too much?
My thanks to Kelsey Opel for her article ( https://bit.ly/3Rvzo7H (https://bit.ly/3Rvzo7H) )
on this topic which inspired this video. 

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 05, 2022, 06:05:58 PM

Does it Really Matter?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/10/05/16/00/c36hDcVtYeH/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/vvFWaHHKbmc (https://youtu.be/vvFWaHHKbmc)
The Matter 1.0 Standard Is Here to Fix Smart Homes’ Biggest Problems.
My thanks to Andrew Heinzman for his excellent article which inspired this video.
Read the article at https://bit.ly/3SFBeEr (https://bit.ly/3SFBeEr)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 13, 2022, 09:48:21 PM
YouTube has started to roll out "handles"
to its YouTube creators for their channels. My "handle" is bob3160
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/10/13/19/39/c36IqgVtEwv/preview.jpg)
and the following is the easiest way to reach my YouTube channel created in Sep. 2006 :
https://www.youtube.com/bob3160 (https://www.youtube.com/bob3160)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 14, 2022, 03:43:02 PM

You Need TFS
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/10/14/13/38/c362IBVtm7a/preview.jpg)
If you're a Senior frustrated with modern technology here's a solution.
https://www.techforsenior.com/ (https://www.techforsenior.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 18, 2022, 05:16:45 PM

Infostealers - A Closer Look
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/10/18/15/07/c36FoiVt87B/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/2GY7lJtVCBI (https://youtu.be/2GY7lJtVCBI)
As the name implies, an infostealer is a type of malware designed to harvest sensitive data
from a compromised system.
My thanks to Senan Conrad for his excellent article on this topic which prompted this video.
You’ll find the article at the following link: https://bit.ly/3D6dfcb (https://bit.ly/3D6dfcb)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 20, 2022, 10:28:15 PM

What Happens if You Eat an Apple Seed
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/10/20/20/20/c36YYYVueed/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/uX194EwKrug (https://youtu.be/uX194EwKrug)
Some seeds can be a delicious addition to your diet,
like pomegranate or sunflower seeds.
Have you ever wondered about apple seeds?
While some seeds are safe to eat, apple seeds can be dangerous.
My thanks to Kelsey Opel for her informative article which inspired this video. https://bit.ly/3sbwieT (https://bit.ly/3sbwieT)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 22, 2022, 07:28:45 PM

Microsoft's PC Manager 2.3 - A First look
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/10/22/17/25/c363bTVuiBZ/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/NF79aS492Ns (https://youtu.be/NF79aS492Ns)
PC Manager from Microsoft. Currently in public Beta.
I've listed a link to the Public Beta Download in the show notes.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 23, 2022, 12:02:10 AM

Microsoft's PC Manager 2.3 - A First look

https://youtu.be/NF79aS492Ns (https://youtu.be/NF79aS492Ns)
PC Manager from Microsoft. Currently in public Beta.
I've listed a link to the Public Beta Download in the show notes.
A observation.
The updates that showed during the original run could only be updated one at a time.
They were all pre-checked but when you run the update, only the top selected item installs.
The others all fail. You need to either do them one at a time or, rescan after each update
and it will then install the next update in order till all the updates have completed.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 25, 2022, 04:20:32 PM

Having some fun with AI
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/10/25/14/12/c36T2lVu2yx/preview.jpg)
I used https://app.depix.ai/ (https://app.depix.ai/) to superimpose my face on an image
created by https://beta.dreamstudio.ai/dream
My input for Dreamstudio to create the image was "a look at outer space"
I used Depix to chop my face out a photo and then superimpose just the face part
onto the Dreamstudio generated photo. You're looking at the end result.
Does that make me an Astronaut? Probably only an Astro Nut.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 25, 2022, 10:56:40 PM
I just came across this special sales price for Avast One
https://www.avast.com/en-us/lp-aff-pcworld-a1?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commissionjunction&utm_campaign=8200811&utm_content=13637464&couponfield=yes&cjevent=42fc385afe324c3dc24f73f1e9038397c7f3772ab1164746a#pc
I don't know how long it will be available but even the 30 device product is cheaper here than any other
sales price I've found for 5 devices.
Remember, this is in effect only for the first year. If you don't want to be charged the full price
next year, cancel the auto renewal.
(I don't sell the product and don't get commissions.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 25, 2022, 11:40:22 PM
I find it hard to see anyOne (excuse the terrible pun) having a need for 30 device license.

It would sort of require a family of 8, each with four devices, Windows, Android, Apple or Ios
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 26, 2022, 12:01:35 AM
I find it hard to see anyOne (excuse the terrible pun) having a need for 30 device license.

It would sort of require a family of 8, each with four devices, Windows, Android, Apple or Ios
That link offers an excellent price on both the 5 device and 30 device license which I'm sure
you would use for an extended family. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 26, 2022, 12:28:26 AM
I find it hard to see anyOne (excuse the terrible pun) having a need for 30 device license.

It would sort of require a family of 8, each with four devices, Windows, Android, Apple or Ios
That link offers an excellent price on both the 5 device and 30 device license which I'm sure
you would use for an extended family. :)

It isn't the price that I question, but 30 devices, that would need to be a fairly large extended family.  Not everyone is using all 4 types of OS - Windows, Android, Apple or Ios - so that would mean even more in the extended family. 

If these licenses have to be managed through one account the IT guy for that extended family has some work on  ;)
I mean looking at the forums for instances those who have purchased a license through Google Play have to deal with Google Play (and probably the Apple App store) for renewal etc.  I don't know how they would get around that.

I simply can't see the need for a 30 device license.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 26, 2022, 01:36:06 AM
I find it hard to see anyOne (excuse the terrible pun) having a need for 30 device license.

It would sort of require a family of 8, each with four devices, Windows, Android, Apple or Ios
That link offers an excellent price on both the 5 device and 30 device license which I'm sure
you would use for an extended family. :)

It isn't the price that I question, but 30 devices, that would need to be a fairly large extended family.  Not everyone is using all 4 types of OS - Windows, Android, Apple or Ios - so that would mean even more in the extended family. 

If these licenses have to be managed through one account the IT guy for that extended family has some work on  ;)
I mean looking at the forums for instances those who have purchased a license through Google Play have to deal with Google Play (and probably the Apple App store) for renewal etc.  I don't know how they would get around that.

I simply can't see the need for a 30 device license.
Did you look at the offer?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/10/25/23/35/c36T0aVuDlu/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on October 26, 2022, 02:40:31 AM
For me the price has nothing to do with it, just who needs cover for 30 devices.  Yes it is a very good deal for the 5 devices.

Not to mention I've been happy with Avast Free for over 18 years and many of the additional paid features I just don't feel I need.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 27, 2022, 01:06:51 PM

AI Generated Outer Space Images
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/10/27/01/08/c36tVjVuqJV/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/cjLwMUhWHDI (https://youtu.be/cjLwMUhWHDI)
Music - One Time by Jeremy Black
I used https://beta.dreamstudio.ai (https://beta.dreamstudio.ai) to create the images.
If you're interested in any of the images, I'm happy to share them.
The only investment I have in the images is a little time so they are freely available (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lcKCXNYo8C8klOTs7v9-F2CSo_Yd5zDc?usp=sharing).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 28, 2022, 12:26:53 AM

What’s the Best Way to Crack an Egg?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/10/27/22/06/c36t31Vu3Wj/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/XUIKMKoN_IY (https://youtu.be/XUIKMKoN_IY)
There’s nothing worse than when you crack an egg, and the shell gets caught in your mixture.
You try to pull it out, but it slides around relentlessly. My thanks to Kelsey Opel for her article
on this topic which inspired this video. You can read her article here: https://bit.ly/3TVRkKE (https://bit.ly/3TVRkKE)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 01, 2022, 04:56:06 PM

Accessing a loved one’s online accounts after they die
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/11/01/15/45/c3XVoGVu4Iw/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/Yw9uRa-RxLM (https://youtu.be/Yw9uRa-RxLM)
It’s always best to address this topic while your loved one is still alive,
and we’ll also address that procedure later in this video.
To read the full article by Emma McGowan on this topic, just follow the link listed.
https://blog.avast.com/access-online-accounts-after-death (https://blog.avast.com/access-online-accounts-after-death)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 01, 2022, 11:39:48 PM

Chrome browser - Side Panel Search feature
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/11/01/22/36/c3XV3zVua0q/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/MC4-OWABHAg (https://youtu.be/MC4-OWABHAg)
A look at the new Side Panel Search feature in Google Chrome Browser.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 02, 2022, 02:13:44 PM
Here's an Uninstaller that's better than what Windows supplies
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/11/02/12/48/c3XnlJVuzSl/preview.jpg)
Bulk Crap Uninstaller
More information and Download links - https://www.bcuninstaller.com/ (https://www.bcuninstaller.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 03, 2022, 01:30:36 AM

How Low Can I Set My Thermostat In the Winter?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/11/02/23/46/c3Xn0mVuBK0/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/CNyR8rSeWlk (https://youtu.be/CNyR8rSeWlk)
Whether you’re headed on vacation and want to dial the thermostat back while you’re away,
or you’re interested in saving on your energy bill all winter long, here’s what you need to know.
My thanks to Jason Fitzpatrick for his article which inspired this video.
You can read it here: https://bit.ly/3fqUyXG (https://bit.ly/3fqUyXG)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 09, 2022, 07:16:47 PM

Winter with Spaceship
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/11/09/18/13/c3XQFIVuP9z/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/V_1OvTGZMVI (https://youtu.be/V_1OvTGZMVI)
Winter Scene with spaceship - Zoom Virtual Background
A nice Winter virtual background with Spaceship suitable for ZOOM, etc.
Thanks to DISH Scape. https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes (https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 26, 2022, 10:23:30 PM

5 quick ways to speed up your computer
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/11/26/21/13/c3XOrIVUpBH/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/qLG7StwNRsg (https://youtu.be/qLG7StwNRsg)
Your computer's performance can be affected by lots of things —
find out how to get your PC up to speed. My thanks go to Emma McGowan for her excellent article
on this topic and the inspiration for this video. You’ll find her article at: https://bit.ly/3EAwk63 (https://bit.ly/3EAwk63)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 27, 2022, 04:57:18 PM

Uncomplicated Launcher
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/11/27/15/53/c3XtoMVUCaS/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/XvJKswoWcCA (https://youtu.be/XvJKswoWcCA)
Designed for Seniors using an Android phone. Get it at the Google App Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uncomplicat.launcher (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uncomplicat.launcher)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 30, 2022, 02:25:17 PM

The dirty road to clean energy
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/11/30/13/15/c3XvIoVUsDY/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/upskpqQW7i4 (https://youtu.be/upskpqQW7i4)
In less than a single decade, the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) has released
enough pollution that people in the neighboring village of Kurisa can no longer fish,
nor rely on rivers as safe water sources. You can read the entire article by Rest of World at:
https://bit.ly/3VkMDuT (https://bit.ly/3VkMDuT)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 02, 2022, 01:07:53 AM

"Create" With Alexa
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/12/01/23/59/c3lV0RVUPk5/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/068_WeESTLs (https://youtu.be/068_WeESTLs)
Here’s something new that Alexa Show (“Miss A” Show) can do for you, your child, grandchild, etc.
You’ll be asked to grant permissions. Once that’s done you or the child can follow some simple steps
( Audio Prompts ) and have “Miss A” create a story.
You can learn more here: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/what-is-create-with-alexa (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/what-is-create-with-alexa)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 03, 2022, 04:36:07 PM
Avast Memories
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/12/03/15/35/c3leoaVUW4M/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 03, 2022, 05:19:57 PM
Still have my hat somewhere, didn't get a bear though :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 04, 2022, 03:18:11 PM

Christmas 2022 - Zoom Virtual Background
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/12/04/13/55/c3lfINVvckB/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/yu7xCHL-p-w (https://youtu.be/yu7xCHL-p-w)
A nice Christmas scene  virtual background suitable for ZOOM, etc.,
thanks to DISH Scape. https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes (https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 08, 2022, 10:44:11 PM
Google Assistant commands: Here are the ones you need to know.
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-assistant-commands-727911 (https://www.androidauthority.com/google-assistant-commands-727911)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lit on December 09, 2022, 03:38:25 PM
bob3160, I looked at page 1 and sow a pictures of your windmill at the front yard - does it still work?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 09, 2022, 03:44:41 PM
bob3160, I looked at page 1 and sow a pictures of your windmill at the front yard - does it still work?
Yes and No.
The main body is still the original one shown in the photo on the first post.
I've had to replace the windmill itself as shown in the current picture.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/12/09/14/44/c3lQ2EVvbAv/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 09, 2022, 04:57:19 PM
bob3160, I looked at page 1 and sow a pictures of your windmill at the front yard - does it still work?
Yes and No.
<snip quote>

My wicked sense of humour.
Yes, when the wind is blowing - No, when it isn't :)

Something very interesting this morning when in the local town, I often see people bring their dogs into town with them.  But this morning I saw  woman with a pure white Ferret on a long leash.  I had to do a double take to make sure my eyes weren't playing tricks on me.

Seems it isn't that unusual  - https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/ferret-on-a-lead.html?sortBy=relevant

The one I saw was pure white and not in the least frightened about all the people walking about and long white tail held parallel to the footpath. Unfortunately it was only a fleeting view, so no time to get a picture myself.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 09, 2022, 05:33:32 PM
bob3160, I looked at page 1 and sow a pictures of your windmill at the front yard - does it still work?
Yes and No.
<snip quote>

My wicked sense of humour.
Yes, when the wind is blowing - No, when it isn't :)
No - The wind was not blowing this morning and the windmill wasn't spinning. :)

Something very interesting this morning when in the local town, I often see people bring their dogs into town with them.  But this morning I saw  woman with a pure white Ferret on a long leash.  I had to do a double take to make sure my eyes weren't playing tricks on me.

Seems it isn't that unusual  - https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/ferret-on-a-lead.html?sortBy=relevant (https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/ferret-on-a-lead.html?sortBy=relevant)

The one I saw was pure white and not in the least frightened about all the people walking about and long white tail held parallel to the footpath. Unfortunately it was only a fleeting view, so no time to get a picture myself.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Lit on December 12, 2022, 07:56:32 PM
Quote
The main body is still the original one shown in the photo on the first post.
I've had to replace the windmill itself as shown in the current picture.

It looks also as good as previous one  8)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 13, 2022, 01:16:38 PM

ZOOM - Santa's Village With Ice Skaters
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/12/13/12/11/c3lIlXVvt26/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/cgLu6z8feLo (https://youtu.be/cgLu6z8feLo)
A nice Christmas scene  virtual background suitable for ZOOM, etc.
Thanks to DISH Scape. https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes (https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 13, 2022, 02:05:37 PM

Zoom - Santa's Workshop With Christmas Train
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/12/13/13/01/c3lIIVVvt3F/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/t-CwMAgQCYo (https://youtu.be/t-CwMAgQCYo)
A nice Christmas scene  virtual background suitable for ZOOM, etc.
Thanks to DISH Scape. https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes (https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 13, 2022, 10:37:59 PM

SWURL - A Different Way To Search
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/12/13/21/33/c3lIryVvuMy/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/OxE3ZNgox-4 (https://youtu.be/OxE3ZNgox-4)
SWURL isn’t a Search engine. SWURL is a search portal.
You reach and use SWURL via the internet: https://swurl.com/ (https://swurl.com/)
Let me know what you think of it in the comments.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 14, 2022, 06:07:18 PM

The AI Cyber Security Professor
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/12/14/17/03/c3l2beVvwyZ/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/jro-s5JtmZw (https://youtu.be/jro-s5JtmZw)
Using the right AI tool like the Open AI Playground, https://chat.openai.com (https://chat.openai.com)
All you need to do is to ask the right question and AI gives you the answer.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 15, 2022, 01:34:42 AM

Google's Blob Beats
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/12/15/00/29/c3locUVvx4Y/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/ofd91rjDYBU (https://youtu.be/ofd91rjDYBU)
This is a new addition to Google Arts and Culture. https://artsandculture.google.com/ (https://artsandculture.google.com/)
You can visit and create your own creation via the following link:
https://artsandculture.google.com/experiment/blob-opera/AAHWrq360NcGbw?cp=e30. (https://artsandculture.google.com/experiment/blob-opera/AAHWrq360NcGbw?cp=e30.)
You can listen to my creation at: https://g.co/arts/naT9zjwXQgRJWLBC8 (https://g.co/arts/naT9zjwXQgRJWLBC8)
To play all the other games offered follow this link: https://artsandculture.google.com/play (https://artsandculture.google.com/play)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 17, 2022, 02:04:24 PM

5 Things You Should Never Unplug to Save on Your Electric Bill
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/12/17/13/00/c3lbIcVvgD1/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/cgGl8jRnewM
Unplugging things to save on your electric bill is a great idea,
but there are a few things you should always leave plugged in to avoid flooding, mold,
and other risks to your health and home’s structure.
My thanks to Jason Fitzpatrick for his excellent article which inspired this video.
You’ll find his article on How-To Geek at: https://bit.ly/3G93PhT (https://bit.ly/3G93PhT)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 19, 2022, 12:42:44 AM

Just Released - Avast Secure Identity
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/12/18/23/32/c3lF0xVvkCs/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/PZqfQMcIR6A (https://youtu.be/PZqfQMcIR6A)
Avast Secure Identity - Brand New -
Help keep yourself safe with our advanced identity protection.
https://www.avast.com/en-us/secure-identity#pc (https://www.avast.com/en-us/secure-identity#pc)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 20, 2022, 12:57:25 AM

How do you get Santa on Alexa?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/12/19/23/54/c3lq0LVv5g3/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/CLEz0GmCpFE (https://youtu.be/CLEz0GmCpFE)
Adding Santa as a voice on Alexa for the holiday season.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 24, 2022, 01:09:52 AM

Using VLC to Render to Another Internet Connected Device
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2022/12/24/00/02/c3lZcnVvMRS/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/i2AUOu1qcyY (https://youtu.be/i2AUOu1qcyY)
I used VLC Media Player (https://www.videolan.org/vlc/) to render (show) a video on another internet connected device.
I cast it to a Google Nest Hub for this demonstration.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 01, 2023, 01:05:08 AM
Happy 2023 Thanks to an AI Creation using Dalle-2
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/01/00/04/c0VVcfVweXE/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 02, 2023, 12:02:31 PM

Trying out PicPick - https://picpick.app/en/ (https://picpick.app/en/)
(https://imgsh.net/i/u6D7Xvz.png)
PicPick didn't create the image but it did do the screen capture of part of my desktop and,
allowed me to upload it and then share the image here.
PicPick has many features including screen and image capture and can be used for free for non commercial use.
It also has a built in screen recorder.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 02, 2023, 03:56:36 PM
The ground is wet - The mountains are white.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/02/14/55/c0Vn2NVwfsF/preview.jpg)


Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on January 02, 2023, 06:03:43 PM
Freak weather and snow didn't quite make it to you then. Or has it simply melted.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 02, 2023, 09:24:22 PM
Freak weather and snow didn't quite make it to you then. Or has it simply melted.
Snow was only at elevations over 6000 ft. I'm at 5000. ft so for us it was rain.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 04, 2023, 01:27:03 PM
PayLoad
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/04/12/18/c0VflFVwQpD/preview.jpg)

Here's more information on this product:
Payload runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, which means most desktops and laptops.
Payload welcomes files of all shapes and sizes. If a transfer is interrupted, it will resume automatically.
Payload devices on the same local network find each other automatically.
Browse, drag & drop or paste both files and directories into Payload. No need to zip anything.
Enjoy much higher transfer speeds than what you can get over a typical internet connection.
All transfers are end-to-end encrypted. Nobody else can see your files.
Download it directly from their website - https://payload.app/ (https://payload.app/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 04, 2023, 09:00:09 PM

The Cyberpunk Frontier
TOME Generated Presentation
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/04/19/54/c0VfqLVw67G/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/7MbFPcrV_rE (https://youtu.be/7MbFPcrV_rE)
All I did was give it a title and added my voice. I then recorded the creation available
at the following link in order to post it to my YouTube channel.
https://tome.app/bob3160/cybersecurity-a-business-of-everyone-clchrgwlja4od5x39ggtwprn2 (https://tome.app/bob3160/cybersecurity-a-business-of-everyone-clchrgwlja4od5x39ggtwprn2)
The following link will get you access to this App if you're interested.
I don't make any money with the referral but get some added features. (I hope.)
https://tome.app/invite/bob3160-clchre2c4f90y3aa84p1q5hqc (https://tome.app/invite/bob3160-clchre2c4f90y3aa84p1q5hqc)
Have fun and get creative.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 05, 2023, 04:10:26 PM
DALL-E-2 at work
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/05/15/04/c0VhofVwI12/preview.jpg)
This morning I put DALL-E-2 AI to work and this how it conceives the Hawaiian Islands. 
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 06, 2023, 12:59:39 PM
ChatGPT ( https://chat.openai.com/chat (https://chat.openai.com/chat) ) in action translating:
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/06/11/55/c0V1XNVwoyz/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 08, 2023, 10:39:55 AM

Alice and I have started our adventure to Hawaii
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/08/09/35/c0VjQaVwFUx/preview.jpg)
Todays short video to start the adventure: https://photos.app.goo.gl/rHBZuNQGAR6HPJjH6
If you'd like to see the photos, etc. I'll taking, please take a look here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/xogu5o5mtuBDV36y5 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/xogu5o5mtuBDV36y5)
I'll be updating this frequently as I add new photos and videos.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 10, 2023, 04:11:01 PM
Now that's what you call a tumbleweed
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/10/15/07/c0V6oiVwZai/preview.jpg)
The picture was taken by some folks in a town just south of where I live.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 10, 2023, 04:56:55 PM
Now that's what you call a tumbleweed
<snip image>
The picture was taken by some folks in a town just south of where I live.

Now that's an interesting photo, almost a double take.

Looks like Mummy and child tumbleweed with Mother and child in front.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: schmidthouse on January 11, 2023, 03:55:14 AM
You wouldn't want that hitting you at any speed out in the field :o
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 11, 2023, 05:55:38 AM
You wouldn't want that hitting you at any speed out in the field :o
I've hit the smaller size one with my truck. They fall apart pretty easily.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 11, 2023, 03:16:32 PM
When you're in the middle of the Pacific ocean, this isn't too bad:
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/11/14/13/c0VX2IVwtGu/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 11, 2023, 03:30:48 PM
Alice and I have started our adventure to Hawaii
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/11/14/23/c0VX20VwtmS/preview.jpg)
If you'd like to see the photos, etc. I'll taking, please take a look here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/xogu5o5mtuBDV36y5 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/xogu5o5mtuBDV36y5)
I'll be updating this frequently as I add new photos and videos.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 14, 2023, 10:09:58 PM

Just arrived in Maui - Alohahttps://photos.app.goo.gl/bCq8YnVFcMjEDF4i8
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 15, 2023, 05:20:15 PM
Using the Night Vision feature on my Pixel 6. Daylight is still a ways away. Coming into Honolulu.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/15/16/18/c0VoDFVwAGU/preview.jpg)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kFQD1eyWTAnV5kRbA (https://photos.app.goo.gl/kFQD1eyWTAnV5kRbA)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 15, 2023, 06:48:36 PM
Honolulu
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/15/17/47/c0VobHVwAsn/preview.jpg)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/zyvmHQjMN9iXGXxF7
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 22, 2023, 01:29:41 AM

Google Searches you should know
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/22/00/17/c0V3cbVwPhF/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/2VHeO1DI3pc (https://youtu.be/2VHeO1DI3pc)
Google’s Search function isn’t limited to just finding websites.
Here are a few less-known features of Google Search that you should be using.
You can find additional tips at How-To Geek at the following link: https://bit.ly/3kyOmiH (https://bit.ly/3kyOmiH)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 22, 2023, 10:25:17 PM

Bye Bye, From The Crew
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/22/21/20/c0V3rYVw9X1/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/zY-cH8i8qsY (https://youtu.be/zY-cH8i8qsY)
This was the farewell song by the dining room staff to the passengers
of the Celebrity Magic on 1/21/2022 to the  passengers on this Hawaii Adventure.
A special thanks to Oscar for the great service he provided us during this cruise.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 28, 2023, 06:06:09 PM
What Is AI (Artificial Intelligence)
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/01/28/17/03/c0VubeVx2NQ/preview.jpg)
I posed the following question on ChatGPT ( https://chat.openai.com/chat )
"Is AI really artificial intelligence or is it simply a smart algorism that filters or channels know data on a subject?"
The following is the reply it composed:
"Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn like humans. While traditional computer programs are based on a set of specific instructions, AI uses algorithms and statistical models to enable machines to learn from data, and make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed to do so.

There are different types of AI, and the level of intelligence displayed by a machine can vary widely. Some AI systems are only capable of performing very specific tasks, such as recognizing images or speech, while others are more general-purpose and can learn and adapt to new situations.

One type of AI is machine learning, which is a method of training algorithms on large amounts of data to enable them to make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed. This is what most people refers as AI, but it's just one of the branches of AI.

In summary, AI is not just a smart algorithm that filters or channels known data on a subject, but a simulation of human intelligence in machines that can learn, adapt, and make predictions or decisions, using various algorithms and models."

To me, this sounds like a logical and very well thought out answer. Not like something simply arrived via a smart algorithm.
What do you think?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 28, 2023, 06:14:42 PM
Quote from: bob3160
To me, this sounds like a logical and very well thought out answer. Not like something simply arrived via a smart algorithm.
What do you think?

Ha, Ha, it has all of the hallmarks of AI or rather what AI is trying do do  :)

I think you may well have got a similar answer on a hit on google search.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Is+AI+really+artificial+intelligence+or+is+it+simply+a+smart+algorithm+that+filters+or+channels+know+data+on+a+subject

https://www.accenture.com/gb-en/insights/artificial-intelligence-summary-index
Quote from: extract
General (or “strong”) AI
General AI is more like what you see in sci-fi films, where sentient machines emulate human intelligence, thinking strategically, abstractly and creatively, with the ability to handle a range of complex tasks. While machines can perform some tasks better than humans (e.g. data processing), this fully realized vision of general AI does not yet exist outside the silver screen. That’s why human-machine collaboration is crucial—in today’s world, artificial intelligence remains an extension of human capabilities, not a replacement.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 29, 2023, 05:45:11 PM
Quote from: bob3160
To me, this sounds like a logical and very well thought out answer. Not like something simply arrived via a smart algorithm.
What do you think?

Ha, Ha, it has all of the hallmarks of AI or rather what AI is trying do do  :)

I think you may well have got a similar answer on a hit on google search.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Is+AI+really+artificial+intelligence+or+is+it+simply+a+smart+algorithm+that+filters+or+channels+know+data+on+a+subject (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Is+AI+really+artificial+intelligence+or+is+it+simply+a+smart+algorithm+that+filters+or+channels+know+data+on+a+subject)

https://www.accenture.com/gb-en/insights/artificial-intelligence-summary-index (https://www.accenture.com/gb-en/insights/artificial-intelligence-summary-index)
Quote from: extract
General (or “strong”) AI
General AI is more like what you see in sci-fi films, where sentient machines emulate human intelligence, thinking strategically, abstractly and creatively, with the ability to handle a range of complex tasks. While machines can perform some tasks better than humans (e.g. data processing), this fully realized vision of general AI does not yet exist outside the silver screen. That’s why human-machine collaboration is crucial—in today’s world, artificial intelligence remains an extension of human capabilities, not a replacement.
The reply you received points out the fact that a Google search result is very cut and dry. Just the facts, nothing but the facts. ChatGPT gives a much more human or conversational response.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 02, 2023, 03:05:38 PM

Improve Your YouTube Viewing
Simply add a browser extension to declutter the viewing screen.
Take a look at the difference from before to after using the extension:
The Extension is called Unhook YouTube. Get it here: https://unhook.app/ (https://unhook.app/)
It's free and the extension doesn't require any unusual permissions, nor does it transmit
or share any sort of personal data. Lots of setting and choices as to what to hide or show:
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/02/02/13/57/c0nnIPVxvxD/preview.jpg)
If you find it helpful, make a donation to the developer. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 02, 2023, 07:42:21 PM
That definitely falls under Interesting.
Another Add-on for YouTube that I use is "Adblock for Youtube™"
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 02, 2023, 09:38:55 PM
That definitely falls under Interesting.
Another Add-on for YouTube that I use is "Adblock for Youtube™"
I use YouTube premium so there aren't any ads.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 02, 2023, 10:55:09 PM
That definitely falls under Interesting.
Another Add-on for YouTube that I use is "Adblock for Youtube™"
I use YouTube premium so there aren't any ads.

I can understand why you would have YouTube Premium, having a channel, etc.
But for me I have never considered it for the time I spend on YouTube.  Though I do a little more now, mainly following the War in Ukraine.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 03, 2023, 02:52:17 PM
That definitely falls under Interesting.
Another Add-on for YouTube that I use is "Adblock for Youtube™"
I use YouTube premium so there aren't any ads.

I can understand why you would have YouTube Premium, having a channel, etc.
But for me I have never considered it for the time I spend on YouTube.  Though I do a little more now, mainly following the War in Ukraine.
I pay for the premium because I don't have to look at the ads.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 03, 2023, 05:57:32 PM
That definitely falls under Interesting.
Another Add-on for YouTube that I use is "Adblock for Youtube™"
I use YouTube premium so there aren't any ads.

I can understand why you would have YouTube Premium, having a channel, etc.
But for me I have never considered it for the time I spend on YouTube.  Though I do a little more now, mainly following the War in Ukraine.
I pay for the premium because I don't have to look at the ads.

Neither do I, based on my "Adblock for Youtube™" which I didn't have to pay for.  With your recommendation of Unhook for YouTube it makes it even better.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 03, 2023, 09:41:35 PM
Nice to know I'm not the only one enjoying Unhook. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 05, 2023, 05:05:19 PM

10 Pros and Cons of Using ChatGPT
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/02/05/15/54/c0nhoLVxAJg/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/sDehZ9ktZWc (https://youtu.be/sDehZ9ktZWc)
Use ChatGPT as an aid in creation. Do not allow it to be the final creation.
This points out 10 reasons to use ChatGPT and 10 reasons not to.
It's a great tool but it should not be the final product.
As I stated in the video, I used it as an aid in the creation of this video.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 07, 2023, 12:15:10 AM

Chat GPT v 3.5 - My Latest Conversation With ChatGPT
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/02/06/22/59/c0n13RVxCb4/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/Wy7tKxPVGgM (https://youtu.be/Wy7tKxPVGgM)
ChatGPT v3.5. Since ChatGPT is constantly being updated and improved,
I wanted the latest information directly from ChatGPT.
The following is the “conversation” ChatGPT, and I, just had.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 07, 2023, 08:46:50 PM

Windows 11 - Desktop Icons
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/02/07/19/40/c0niqkVxGxJ/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/pYhZpVlO_WM (https://youtu.be/pYhZpVlO_WM)
Did you know that there are 4 other desktop icons available in Windows 11.
The Recycle Bin is the only one that's there by default. The others need to be
added manually via the settings menu.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 08, 2023, 10:31:01 PM

Windows 11 - Selecting a Desktop Image
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/02/08/21/14/c0njr2Vxdxs/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/1ZY2TyOJnOk
Your Windows Desktop Image doesn't need to be what Microsoft picked for you.
Change it to a picture you took or an image you created. Make it your choice not Microsoft's.
I used the following website to create the AI Image on my desktop:
https://nightcafe.studio/ (https://nightcafe.studio/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 11, 2023, 03:50:25 PM

Using VLC for that perfect Screenshot
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/02/11/14/33/c0nX2yVxPKH/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/CA73tUT5jws (https://youtu.be/CA73tUT5jws)
If you need a screenshot of that exact frame in a video, VLC is the best media player
and screen capture tool for the job.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 14, 2023, 02:14:55 PM

Despite the rising prices, I still went all out for Valentines Day
I started by visiting ChatGPT and asking it to compose a Valentines Poem for my wife Alice
Giving the chatbot just a small amount of information for the poem's creation.
I then went online and did a search for "Free printable Valentines Day Cards",
I found one that I liked at https://www.xerox.com/en-us/small-business/templates/greeting-cards/valentines (https://www.xerox.com/en-us/small-business/templates/greeting-cards/valentines)
Here's the one I choose:
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/02/14/12/47/c0n2lHVyeOw/preview.jpg)
The inside or, in this case, page two allowed you to insert a personal message.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/02/14/12/53/c0n2lMVyetu/preview.jpg)
I inserted the poem created by ChatGPT and added the ending lines.
Next I printed the two sheets. Once that was done, I taped the two pages together
and folded them so that I had a full size card.
Here's the finished project:
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/02/14/13/04/c0n2IfVyeUE/preview.jpg)
Even when you don't have much money, it's still nice to remember your honey!
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 15, 2023, 10:20:22 PM

The New Bing with ChatGPT - Edge & Chrome setup
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/02/15/21/11/c0norXVyjRT/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/3lMZsHvJtdM (https://youtu.be/3lMZsHvJtdM)
Exploring the new Bing Search with built in ChatGPT. I've also set it up on the Chrome browser.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 16, 2023, 05:05:38 PM

The Windows Desktop - Your Way
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/02/16/15/03/c0nDoeVyXxt/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/_nTJJrPIejI (https://youtu.be/_nTJJrPIejI)
Uncluttered yet everything on it is just one click away.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 18, 2023, 05:36:28 PM

Do You Really Need to Use Mouthwash?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/02/18/16/30/c0nFDvVybTJ/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/z2A3up0cuXY (https://youtu.be/z2A3up0cuXY)
Some say Yes – Some say NO
All agree that it adds some benefit in proactive dental care.
As an older person, I always rinse with my mouthwash.
At the end of this video, I’ll even share a tip about the brand of mouthwash I use and
how it helps if you use Fixodent to keep your dentures in place.
My thanks to an article in lifesavvy for the inspiration of this video. See it here: https://bit.ly/3Idg64m (https://bit.ly/3Idg64m)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 21, 2023, 10:03:02 PM

AI - A Closer Look
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/02/21/20/58/c0nrY9VyO3o/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/MkZ49YxNmGw (https://youtu.be/MkZ49YxNmGw)
AI is more than just ChatGPT.
I used Pictory.ai in the creation of this video. https://pictory.ai/ (https://pictory.ai/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 22, 2023, 09:06:25 PM

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
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https://youtu.be/wYxNBkFVtnY (https://youtu.be/wYxNBkFVtnY)
Apples are healthy but, there's more to a healthy life and longevity than just an apple a day.
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Post by: bob3160 on February 23, 2023, 12:59:55 AM

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks
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https://youtu.be/pfRT2AeLsFg (https://youtu.be/pfRT2AeLsFg)
This is something some of us "Old Dogs" on Tech for Seniors do  each week via our show:
https://www.techforsenior.com/ (https://www.techforsenior.com/)
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Post by: bob3160 on February 26, 2023, 05:12:13 PM

A Sampling of the Many Industries that Depend on AI
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https://youtu.be/Tg-s6jsugwo (https://youtu.be/Tg-s6jsugwo)
AI is being utilized across a wide range of industries, and its applications are
continuously evolving. Here are some  of the industries that heavily depend on AI.
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Post by: bob3160 on February 28, 2023, 06:02:42 PM

5 Reasons You Should Print Your Smartphone Photos
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https://youtu.be/T_i7tZDTJZc (https://youtu.be/T_i7tZDTJZc)
Photos Should Be Seen, Not Left In The Cloud
When was the last time you went through the photos stored in your various cloud accounts?
My thanks to Sydney Butler for his excellent article in How-to Geek ( https://bit.ly/3EGRXlQ (https://bit.ly/3EGRXlQ) )
which was the catalyst for this video.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 01, 2023, 12:45:31 AM

ChatGPT as a  Desktop App
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https://youtu.be/bmuGF7vn8RU (https://youtu.be/bmuGF7vn8RU)
Adding ChatGPT to your Desktop as a Web App. Use the Edge Browser to make this very easy.
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Post by: bob3160 on March 02, 2023, 01:39:49 AM

10 Ways to Improve Your Wi-Fi Without Buying Anything
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https://youtu.be/fUREMxhrZgs (https://youtu.be/fUREMxhrZgs)
Check this out before you spend any money. My thanks to Jason Fitzpatrick
for his inspiring article in How-to Geek, https://bit.ly/3EMXW8X (https://bit.ly/3EMXW8X)

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Post by: bob3160 on March 03, 2023, 09:21:57 PM
8 Reasons You Should Replace Your ISP’s Wi-Fi Router
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https://youtu.be/w3Nz75LzZNE (https://youtu.be/w3Nz75LzZNE)
I thinks people should be using their own networking equipment in place of the equipment supplied
to them by their Internet Service Provider (ISP)—and the rest of this article will extensively detail why.
My thanks to Jason Fitzpatrick for his excellent article and the catalyst for this video.
You'll find his article at: https://bit.ly/3KQ6vU1 (https://bit.ly/3KQ6vU1)
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Post by: bob3160 on March 05, 2023, 04:06:13 PM

ChatGPT - Voice to Text Input
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https://youtu.be/RAFWOMqtMyU (https://youtu.be/RAFWOMqtMyU)
I just started using voice typing in ChatGPT and it's so much easier than typing out messages.
You should give it a try! Make sure the cursor is positioned on the input line before you start dictating.
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Post by: bob3160 on March 08, 2023, 06:13:24 PM

Dryer Sheet Uses That Actually Work
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https://youtu.be/wpQBqXwJ9yo (https://youtu.be/wpQBqXwJ9yo)
You probably use dryer sheets to make your laundry smell fresh and feel soft.
But these handy little sheets can do so much more than improve your clothing.
Credit for the information in the video go to Ann Taylor of lifesavvy.
You can read her article at the following link: https://bit.ly/3F6k2TM (https://bit.ly/3F6k2TM)
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Post by: bob3160 on March 08, 2023, 09:11:10 PM

Aluminum Foil is handy for much more than just wrapping leftovers.
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https://youtu.be/4Jijj1AqTb0 (https://youtu.be/4Jijj1AqTb0)
Thanks to Lauren Piro for her excellent article and the inspiration for this video.
You'll find her article on Good Housekeeping at: https://bit.ly/3YAlcOi (https://bit.ly/3YAlcOi)
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Post by: bob3160 on March 11, 2023, 01:57:48 PM

Should You Descale Your Coffee Maker With Vinegar?
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https://youtu.be/V4XwFfViUGo (https://youtu.be/V4XwFfViUGo)
Cleaning that Coffee Maker isn't the same as descaling it.
My thanks to Shea Simmons for her excellent article on this topic
and the inspiration for this video.
You'll find her article at lifesavvy at the following link: https://bit.ly/3FeYKnh (https://bit.ly/3FeYKnh)
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Post by: bob3160 on March 11, 2023, 06:31:36 PM

A Banned Google Account Could Be Devastating
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https://youtu.be/oSDcNNRWR7w (https://youtu.be/oSDcNNRWR7w)
When you think about how much "Google" is in your life, you realize how important it is to not get an account ban.
My thanks to C Scott Brown for the excellent article in Android Authority which prompted this video.
You'll find his article at the link listed: https://bit.ly/426cVF2 (https://bit.ly/426cVF2)
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Post by: bob3160 on March 15, 2023, 02:20:06 AM

How-to Eat Healthy for Cheap
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https://youtu.be/044tmwQED3I (https://youtu.be/044tmwQED3I)
Healthy meals can often feel unattainable when you’re on a budget, especially with the current cost of groceries.
My thanks to Ann Taylor for her article in Lifesavvy which was the inspiration for this video.
You'll find her article at: https://bit.ly/3JEYLDz (https://bit.ly/3JEYLDz)
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Post by: bob3160 on March 15, 2023, 08:51:56 PM

Laundry Experts Time-Saving Laundry Hacks
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https://youtu.be/hkgYeGy3R3c (https://youtu.be/hkgYeGy3R3c)
Whether you love or hate doing laundry, there’s no denying how much time it takes.
These hacks will help you get through your laundry pile more quickly and free up some of your time.
My thanks to Ann Taylor for her article in Lifesavvy for this information.
Please read her complete article at: https://bit.ly/3JkgUVL (https://bit.ly/3JkgUVL)
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Post by: bob3160 on March 15, 2023, 11:41:57 PM
We had a visitor yesterday afternoon.
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https://youtu.be/-hJ7PMgeWh8 (https://youtu.be/-hJ7PMgeWh8)
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Post by: bob3160 on March 18, 2023, 07:28:49 PM

Coke Is the Answer to Your Garage’s Oil Stains
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https://youtu.be/0xxI0COiPRs (https://youtu.be/0xxI0COiPRs)
Here’s a hack you might not have heard of before—cleaning the oil stains
from your garage with a can of Coke.
My thanks to Stacey Koziel for her article on this topic
You'll find her complete article here: https://bit.ly/40cypy2 (https://bit.ly/40cypy2)
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Post by: bob3160 on March 19, 2023, 11:31:59 PM

21 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Throw in the Dishwasher
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https://youtu.be/tQhTlxfXHDQ (https://youtu.be/tQhTlxfXHDQ)
Dishwasher-safe doesn’t just apply to your dishes, pots, and pans.
My thanks to Emilee Unterkoefler for her article on this topic.
You'll find her article here: https://bit.ly/3FvNxhZ (https://bit.ly/3FvNxhZ)
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Post by: bob3160 on March 20, 2023, 11:37:05 PM

8 Things NOT to put in the Microwave
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https://youtu.be/PJE3bHNibhU (https://youtu.be/PJE3bHNibhU)
Some foods and items can be dangerous to put in this appliance, posing a risk to your health
and kitchen appliances. My thanks to Ann Taylor for her article which was the inspiration
for this video. You'll find her article here: https://tinyurl.com/2zz4pkzr (https://tinyurl.com/2zz4pkzr)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 21, 2023, 08:04:40 PM

Amazon Fulfillment Centers Virtual Tour 3-21-2023
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https://youtu.be/ythQWPQeHrY (https://youtu.be/ythQWPQeHrY)
A virtual tour of 3 Amazon Fulfillment Centers.
The  Fulfillment Centers in this video are in Germany, New Jersey and Italy.
I even got my question answered.
Want to schedule your own tour? You can do it here: https://tinyurl.com/2p6mjx7j (https://tinyurl.com/2p6mjx7j)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 22, 2023, 12:29:57 AM

So what happend to Robert Johnson -
A murder mystery written with the help of ChatGPT
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https://youtu.be/sbx3pxfIUf4 (https://youtu.be/sbx3pxfIUf4)
A short murder mystery put together with the help of ChatGPT.
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Post by: bob3160 on March 22, 2023, 11:27:41 PM

Microsoft Bing with ChatGPT and ImageCreator as a Single WebApp
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https://youtu.be/6DEXt4HaJHo (https://youtu.be/6DEXt4HaJHo)
Creating a WebApp that gives you access to "Bing Search with ChatGPT"  and 
"Text to Image creation  (DALL-E 2)" via one webapp.
Short link: https://tinyurl.com/2fujsvsb (https://tinyurl.com/2fujsvsb) Long (full) Link:
https://www.bing.com/create?ssp=1&darkschemeovr=1&setlang=en-US&safesearch=moderate&toWww=1&redig=D924C6B872B4455196C96D4B92FB0D71 (https://www.bing.com/create?ssp=1&darkschemeovr=1&setlang=en-US&safesearch=moderate&toWww=1&redig=D924C6B872B4455196C96D4B92FB0D71)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 23, 2023, 03:01:10 PM

How to Get Rid of Cooking Grease and Oil
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https://youtu.be/OObh-SGmRIc (https://youtu.be/OObh-SGmRIc)
It isn't safe to pour grease down the drain.
So how do you safely dispose of it?
My thanks to Emilee Unterkoefler for the inspiration of this video.
You'll find her article here: https://tinyurl.com/2h6x6q92 (https://tinyurl.com/2h6x6q92)
You can find a recycle center for almost anything at the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/y3g6jmx6 (https://tinyurl.com/y3g6jmx6)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 25, 2023, 02:53:46 AM

Speed Tests Don’t Matter - Here's What Does
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https://youtu.be/8e8u2GSiMxs (https://youtu.be/8e8u2GSiMxs)
Sure, a flashy test result is great. But it doesn’t matter that much. Here’s what does.
My thanks to Jason Fitzpatrick of How-To Geek for his article and the inspiration of this video.
Read his full article here: https://tinyurl.com/2edwoyzs (https://tinyurl.com/2edwoyzs)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 25, 2023, 04:20:01 PM

Should You Put Denture Tablets in Your Coffee Maker
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https://youtu.be/jGh5ZjMaQ74 (https://youtu.be/jGh5ZjMaQ74)
Denture Tablets might be good for more than just cleaning your dentures.
My thanks to Stace Koziel for her article and the inspiration for this video.
Please read the entire article at: https://tinyurl.com/2g35m7ve (https://tinyurl.com/2g35m7ve)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 28, 2023, 02:13:14 AM

Why Does White Noise Help Sleep, and Are There Other Noises?
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https://youtu.be/fBkNnnD62Sc (https://youtu.be/fBkNnnD62Sc)
Here’s what you need to know about the science behind white noise and its benefits for sleep.
My thanks to Anne Taylor for her article and the inspiration for this video.
Read her whole article on LifeSavvy at https://tinyurl.com/2ed8tj87 (https://tinyurl.com/2ed8tj87)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 29, 2023, 04:13:55 PM

Bard or Bing with ChatGPT - You be the Judge
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I asked the following question of Google's Bard
Can you give me a recap of the following YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@bob3160 (https://www.youtube.com/@bob3160)
Here's the flattering but not very accurate answer I received:
The YouTube channel @bob3160 is a channel that creates videos about the history of science and technology.
The channel has over 200,000 subscribers and has been active since 2013. The channel's videos are typically
well-researched and informative, and they often cover topics that are not well-known or that are not often
discussed in mainstream media.

Some of the topics that the channel has covered include:

The history of the internet
The history of computers
The history of space exploration
The history of artificial intelligence
The history of genetics
The channel's videos are typically between 10 and 20 minutes long, and they often feature interviews with experts in the field.
The channel's creator, Bob, is a passionate advocate for the history of science and technology, and he hopes that his videos will
help people learn more about the important discoveries and inventions that have shaped our world.

Here are some of the most popular videos on the channel:
The History of the Internet
The History of Computers
The History of Space Exploration
The History of Artificial Intelligence
The History of Genetics

I posed the same question to Bing Search with ChatGPT
That reply all though much shorter was spot on and correct in it's reply.
Here's the reply:
Based on web search results, the YouTube channel bob3160 belongs to Norbert Gostischa, who posts videos about cyber security,
computer tips, and other topics that he enjoys. He also hosts a weekly podcast called Cyber Security and More with Bob G,
where he summarizes the latest security news from various sources. He has over 2,000 subscribers and has been active since 2006.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 31, 2023, 01:06:55 AM

More TikTok Suggested Stupidity
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https://youtu.be/PlYLXKR9biY (https://youtu.be/PlYLXKR9biY)
If you haven't tried TikTok these are just some of the reasons not to.
If you're currently on Tick Tock, these are just some of the reasons to find a different app.
Thanks to Abby Ryan and Stacey Koziel for point this out in LifeSavvy
You'll find their articles here: https://www.lifesavvy.com/ (https://www.lifesavvy.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 01, 2023, 04:54:42 PM

Staying Healthy as a Senior
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https://youtu.be/Uu1pYIXpEDQ (https://youtu.be/Uu1pYIXpEDQ)
Stay healthy, safe, and fit. Make the last 50 years of your life as enjoyable and rewarding as the first 50.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 02, 2023, 07:54:44 PM

Zoom - Magic Matterhorn
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https://youtu.be/ieepdj6lczc (https://youtu.be/ieepdj6lczc)
A nice outdoor scene.  Virtual background suitable for ZOOM, etc.
Thanks to DISH Scape. https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes (https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes)
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Post by: bob3160 on April 02, 2023, 11:00:38 PM

Zoom - Matterhorn with Hang Glider
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https://youtu.be/o6OlnJNE6HY (https://youtu.be/o6OlnJNE6HY)
A mountainous scene with Hang Glider action. Virtual background suitable for ZOOM, etc.
Thanks to DISH Scape. https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes (https://my.dish.com/perks/dishscapes)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 04, 2023, 03:03:56 AM

Here’s What You Need for An Emergency Storm Kit
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https://youtu.be/0XWwdNYF3Cg (https://youtu.be/0XWwdNYF3Cg)
Our storms have been quite severe at times and often lead to power outages.
If you live in an area that is prone to hurricanes, tornados, and other natural events,
you know that it’s important to be prepared for the worst.
Thanks to Ann Taylor for her article and the video's inspiration.
You'll find her article at Lifesavvy at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2moemnpx (https://tinyurl.com/2moemnpx)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 04, 2023, 09:45:12 PM

Adobe Firefly (Beta) a Quick Look
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https://youtu.be/xrqPRUXgEhA (https://youtu.be/xrqPRUXgEhA)
This is only available in a Beta version.
You can apply to be a beta tester at:
https://www.adobe.com/sensei/generative-ai/firefly.html (https://www.adobe.com/sensei/generative-ai/firefly.html)
I asked it to create an image based on the following input:
"Seniors seeking help from the folks at Tech for Seniors"
You'll find Tech for Seniors at: https://www.techforsenior.com/ (https://www.techforsenior.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 05, 2023, 02:45:56 PM

Microsoft Designer - A Quick Look
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https://youtu.be/Fx6fX-81mjQ (https://youtu.be/Fx6fX-81mjQ)
A new product from Microsoft - Designer. Create designs the easy way.
"Text to Design". Currently only available by invitation follow the link:
https://designer.microsoft.com/invite?ocid=cmm93xttyvn (https://designer.microsoft.com/invite?ocid=cmm93xttyvn)
Here's what it created for me:
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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 06, 2023, 02:16:47 PM

Google Chrome Hidden Reader Mode
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https://youtu.be/W0-3KOSpt-Y (https://youtu.be/W0-3KOSpt-Y)
Turning on and using the hidden Reader Mode in the Chrome Browser.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 07, 2023, 02:23:13 PM

genmo.ai - Your creative copilot
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https://youtu.be/obgx-CnMnY8
Chat with Genmo to create or edit images, photos, videos, logos, and more.
I think this app has excellent potential but still has some growing up to do.
Sign-up to get your invitation.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 08, 2023, 01:51:41 AM

Google's Android Nearby Share Beta for Windows
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https://youtu.be/fLLGmPpQ9lY (https://youtu.be/fLLGmPpQ9lY)
Send and receive photos, documents and more between nearby Android devices and Windows PCs.
Here's the place to get your download :
https://www.android.com/better-together/nearby-share-app/ (https://www.android.com/better-together/nearby-share-app/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 09, 2023, 04:13:09 PM
Happy Easter
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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 10, 2023, 11:39:13 PM

7 Plant Hacks That Actually Work
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https://youtu.be/4jcFsMekokU (https://youtu.be/4jcFsMekokU)
Here are some unexpected hacks that can help you take care of your plants with little effort.
Thanks to Ann Taylor for her article that was the catalyst for this video.
You can read her article at: https://tinyurl.com/23y5agxf (https://tinyurl.com/23y5agxf)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 11, 2023, 09:43:39 PM

11 Things You Didn’t Realize Expire
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https://youtu.be/z2SuDvjnWP8 (https://youtu.be/z2SuDvjnWP8)
Almost everything has an expiration date, including everyday items that we use
without giving a second thought.
My thanks again to Ann Taylor for the information that inspired this video.
See her article at: https://tinyurl.com/2bduy5vn (https://tinyurl.com/2bduy5vn)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 20, 2023, 05:02:45 PM

ChatGPT = Clippie?
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https://youtu.be/ci4XFZmL2BQ (https://youtu.be/ci4XFZmL2BQ)
I asked ChatGPT if it was  Clippie. Watch this video to get the answer.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 20, 2023, 11:59:55 PM

The Evolution of Digital Assistants
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https://youtu.be/fdomHRUTfE8 (https://youtu.be/fdomHRUTfE8)
From Clippie to ChatGPT
"You've come a long way baby."
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 22, 2023, 05:51:00 PM

Voice Control for ChatGPT
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https://youtu.be/-wZVijQHVHk (https://youtu.be/-wZVijQHVHk)
An easy way to add voice in and output to ChatGPT.
Supports multiple languages.
Install the extension from here:
https://tinyurl.com/2lemvaze (https://tinyurl.com/2lemvaze)   (or from the webstore)
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/voice-control-for-chatgpt/eollffkcakegifhacjnlnegohfdlidhn (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/voice-control-for-chatgpt/eollffkcakegifhacjnlnegohfdlidhn)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 25, 2023, 05:26:59 PM

Can You Ever Tan Safely?
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https://youtu.be/z3sd-IbBWNM (https://youtu.be/z3sd-IbBWNM)
Watch the video and get more insight on this topic.
Thanks to Ann Taylor for her article which prompted this video.
You'll find her entire article here: https://tinyurl.com/26uz24ac (https://tinyurl.com/26uz24ac)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on April 29, 2023, 04:27:49 PM

Microsoft Designer - No More Waiting
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https://youtu.be/hciI-L9MpBo (https://youtu.be/hciI-L9MpBo)
The Wait is over so it's time to turn on Designer on the Edge Sidebar.
https://designer.microsoft.com/ (https://designer.microsoft.com/)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/download?form=MA13FJ (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/download?form=MA13FJ)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 02, 2023, 11:46:02 PM

Importing a Video into Google Slides
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https://youtu.be/hZmZ2uInN2s (https://youtu.be/hZmZ2uInN2s)
Google Slides also allows the use of videos in your presentation.
This tutorial shows you how. Access the presentation: https://tinyurl.com/2nkvnclg (https://tinyurl.com/2nkvnclg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 11, 2023, 10:12:22 PM

Small Town USA - Delaware  #1-2-3
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https://youtu.be/EPpvD9W6in4 (https://youtu.be/EPpvD9W6in4)
Lewes, Milton, and New Castle are just three examples of the many small towns and villages in Delaware
that have played significant roles in American history. From serving as centers of the slave trade to
playing vital roles in the American Revolution, these towns have unique stories and little-known facts
that I thought  were worth exploring. Hopefully, you agree and will be back for the next episode.
This series will cover 10 small towns in each state with information on how that town played a role
in the history of the United States.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 13, 2023, 09:01:40 PM

Small Town USA –  Odessa, DE
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https://youtu.be/OWPHWh4qxSw (https://youtu.be/OWPHWh4qxSw)
Odessa, DE is one small town in Delaware that played a significant role in American history.
Located in New Castle County, Odessa was founded in the late 17th century and quickly became
an important center of commerce and industry in the region.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 14, 2023, 07:09:41 PM

Small Town USA –  Delaware Smyrna, DE
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https://youtu.be/EliII6U6wsM (https://youtu.be/EliII6U6wsM)
One of the lesser-known towns in the state of Delaware is Smyrna, located in Kent County.
With a population of just over 11,000 people, it may not be the largest town in the state,
but it has a rich history that is worth exploring. From its early days as a trading center
to its later role in the Civil War, Smyrna has played an important role in the development
of Delaware and the United States as a whole.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 15, 2023, 04:58:40 PM

Small Town USA – Delaware Greenwood, DE
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https://youtu.be/ehio5NoA1R4 (https://youtu.be/ehio5NoA1R4)
One of the small towns in Delaware that is often overlooked is Greenwood.
With a population of just over 1,000 people, Greenwood is a tight-knit community with a rich history.
From its early days as a stagecoach stop to its later role in the poultry industry, Greenwood
has played an important role in the development of Delaware and the United States as a whole.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 16, 2023, 05:17:41 PM

Small Town USA - Bridgeville, DE
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https://youtu.be/JpffSkMdq1k (https://youtu.be/JpffSkMdq1k)
One small town in Delaware that is worth exploring is Bridgeville.
This charming town is in Sussex County, Delaware, and has a population
of just over 2,000 people. Despite its small size, Bridgeville has a rich history
and many unique features that make it a special place in American history.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 19, 2023, 01:37:53 PM

8 SSD Myths and Misconceptions People Still Believe
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https://youtu.be/H9oit8y0-Fk (https://youtu.be/H9oit8y0-Fk)
There are still many myths that keep folks from upgrading to an SSD Drive.
This video helps to dispel those myths.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 20, 2023, 03:07:27 PM

Small Town USA –  Laurel, DE
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https://youtu.be/twmdRVB30Ns (https://youtu.be/twmdRVB30Ns)
Another small town in Delaware that has a unique history is Laurel.
Located in Sussex County, Laurel is home to approximately 4,000 people
and has a rich history that dates back to the 18th century.
I lived in Laurel, DE for a while during my younger years.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 20, 2023, 10:44:33 PM

Google - Help me write
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https://youtu.be/CzxO5tR0-lc (https://youtu.be/CzxO5tR0-lc)
Using Google's new "Help me write" feature in Gmail
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on May 20, 2023, 11:14:13 PM

Google - Help me write
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https://youtu.be/CzxO5tR0-lc (https://youtu.be/CzxO5tR0-lc)
Using Google's new "Help me write" feature in Gmail

Something this brought to mind - applying for a job using AI and having it checked by AI and getting a reply by AI.  Would it land the job :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 20, 2023, 11:20:29 PM

Google - Help me write
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https://youtu.be/CzxO5tR0-lc (https://youtu.be/CzxO5tR0-lc)
Using Google's new "Help me write" feature in Gmail

Something this brought to mind - applying for a job using AI and having it checked by AI and getting a reply by AI.  Would it land the job :)
You would have to ask AI that question. I don't know if this forum isn't using AI for some of the replies. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 21, 2023, 10:55:25 PM

Small Town USA - Clayton, DE
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https://youtu.be/aWbzjQMZM-0 (https://youtu.be/aWbzjQMZM-0)
One small town in Delaware that is often overlooked but is worth exploring is Clayton.
Located in Kent County, Delaware, Clayton is a small town with a population of just over 2,900 people.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 23, 2023, 01:32:49 AM

8 Pantry Items You’ve Probably Had For Too Long
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https://youtu.be/XHwsaYPoNms (https://youtu.be/XHwsaYPoNms)
My thanks to Abby Ryan for her article and inspiration.
Read her article at: https://tinyurl.com/2hpbtsdn (https://tinyurl.com/2hpbtsdn)
They’re not always visibly spoiled, and some have extremely long expiration dates.
So what’s most likely to have gone bad in your pantry?
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 23, 2023, 10:31:06 PM

Small Town USA - Jim Thorpe, PA
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https://youtu.be/ie-i5hjBPhs (https://youtu.be/ie-i5hjBPhs)
Pennsylvania is a state rich in history, with many small towns and villages that have unique stories
and contributions to American history. One such town that stands out is Jim Thorpe.
To learn more, please watch the video. Coming next - Gettysburg, PA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 24, 2023, 09:11:05 PM

Small Town USA - Follow the Series
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https://youtu.be/ONIQXpFvIlE (https://youtu.be/ONIQXpFvIlE)
"Bob's Small Town Chronicles" invites you to celebrate the overlooked chapters of American history,
where the quiet strength of these towns reverberates across the nation.
Sign up, ring that notification bell. Get notified when the next episode is available.
https://bit.ly/BobsSmallTown (https://bit.ly/BobsSmallTown)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 25, 2023, 08:59:50 PM

10 Things You Didn’t Know You Need to Survive the Summer Heat
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https://youtu.be/_lt6WoZ-rac (https://youtu.be/_lt6WoZ-rac)
Summertime is upon us, and with it comes the inevitable scorching summer heat.
This advice should help you stay cool and comfortable throughout the season.
My thanks to Ann Taylor for her article and this video's inspiration.
You'll find her complete article at: https://tinyurl.com/2qoekw9l (https://tinyurl.com/2qoekw9l)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 26, 2023, 02:26:58 PM

Chrome Browser - Reading Mode
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https://youtu.be/bPVDP-zerzk (https://youtu.be/bPVDP-zerzk)
Activating and using the Reading Mode available in Google Chrome
and other Chromium based browsers like the Avast Secure Browser.
https://www.avast.com/en-us/secure-browser (https://www.avast.com/en-us/secure-browser)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 27, 2023, 03:03:14 AM

Small Town USA - Gettysburg, PA
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https://youtu.be/JVbyOUEY2hY (https://youtu.be/JVbyOUEY2hY)
Gettysburg, PA is a borough and the county seat of Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the US.
The current population is about 7,400. The borough is the site of the Battle of Gettysburg.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is Erie, PA.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 28, 2023, 02:53:19 PM

Google Generative AI Search Helper
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https://youtu.be/-obi2STCJb4 (https://youtu.be/-obi2STCJb4)
A look at Google's new Generative AI Search helper
The question posed" Is the weekly meeting of "Tech for Senior" having an effect on
educating seniors?" Watch the video to see the answer.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 29, 2023, 09:38:45 PM

Small Town USA - Erie, PA
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https://youtu.be/shpA34s-N0g (https://youtu.be/shpA34s-N0g)
Another small town in Pennsylvania with a unique place in American history is Erie.
Located on the shores of Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania,
Erie is the fourth-largest city in the state and has a rich historical background.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is Bethlehem, PA.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 30, 2023, 06:12:53 PM

Small Town USA - Bethlehem, PA
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https://youtu.be/BvtklQGaqqU (https://youtu.be/BvtklQGaqqU)
Another small town in Pennsylvania with a unique history is Bethlehem.
Located in Northampton County, Bethlehem has a rich cultural and industrial heritage
that sets it apart in American history. It is the seventh-most populous city in Pennsylvania.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is Intercourse, PA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on May 31, 2023, 10:46:19 PM

Grocery Shopping Mistakes That Are Costing You Money
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https://youtu.be/6EMn1o4QmX4 (https://youtu.be/6EMn1o4QmX4)
With grocery prices are higher than ever, it is making shopping stressful for many families.
While there are a lot of things you can do to save money, you might be doing things that are costing you
money instead. Here are a few grocery shopping mistakes to avoid the next time you’re at the store.
Thanks to Ann Taylor for her article and the inspiration of this video.
Read her article at https://tinyurl.com/2pezufdv (https://tinyurl.com/2pezufdv)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 01, 2023, 01:24:42 PM

Small Town USA – Intercourse, PA
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https://youtu.be/IiXPY-RP7L8 (https://youtu.be/IiXPY-RP7L8)
Intercourse, a small town in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1754,
is best known for its rich Amish heritage and traditional way of life.
It's okay, you can giggle! We know the name gets lots of attention.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is Honesdale, PA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 01, 2023, 09:25:48 PM

AI - Are We at Risk or Another Doomsday Theory?
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https://bob3160.blogspot.com/2023/06/ai-are-we-at-risk-of-extinction-or.html (https://bob3160.blogspot.com/2023/06/ai-are-we-at-risk-of-extinction-or.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 04, 2023, 05:02:59 PM

Small Town USA – Honesdale, PA
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https://youtu.be/VaO94jOqKNA (https://youtu.be/VaO94jOqKNA)
Honesdale, PA is nestled in the heart of the beautiful Pocono Mountains.
Honesdale, Pennsylvania, stands as a testament to American history and progress.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is Slippery Rock, PA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: SpeedyPC on June 05, 2023, 01:19:07 AM

AI - Are We at Risk or Another Doomsday Theory?
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https://bob3160.blogspot.com/2023/06/ai-are-we-at-risk-of-extinction-or.html (https://bob3160.blogspot.com/2023/06/ai-are-we-at-risk-of-extinction-or.html)
Yes... AI is a real risk and danger in the future, very similar to a movie called Terminator... NEVER trust AI
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 05, 2023, 01:52:39 AM

AI - Are We at Risk or Another Doomsday Theory?
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https://bob3160.blogspot.com/2023/06/ai-are-we-at-risk-of-extinction-or.html (https://bob3160.blogspot.com/2023/06/ai-are-we-at-risk-of-extinction-or.html)
Yes... AI is a real risk and danger in the future, very similar to a movie called Terminator... NEVER trust AI
I guess you didn't watch my video. AI is only dangerous when used improperly or when trusted to always give correct information. The danger is in the user using it improperly.
Just as guns and car are dangerous when used improperly.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 05, 2023, 03:04:33 PM

AI - Dumme Studio - Long2Short
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https://youtu.be/Gz_a0o8S7HQ (https://youtu.be/Gz_a0o8S7HQ)
AI that creates a YouTube Short out of a long video.
Full video used - https://youtu.be/6EMn1o4QmX4 (https://youtu.be/6EMn1o4QmX4)
YouTube short by Dumme Studio - https://youtube.com/shorts/4H2xWT7Gxb0 (https://youtube.com/shorts/4H2xWT7Gxb0)
Sign up for Dumme at https://studio.dumme.com/ (https://studio.dumme.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 06, 2023, 10:14:02 PM

Small Town USA - Slippery Rock, PA
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https://youtu.be/K5IDongPDgA (https://youtu.be/K5IDongPDgA)
Slippery Rock is a small town located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Nestled amidst the scenic countryside, it has a rich history and several little-known stories
that contribute to its uniqueness in American history.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is Hawley, PA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 07, 2023, 08:57:22 PM

Small Town USA – Hawley, PA
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https://youtu.be/fVoVaw5V95Q (https://youtu.be/fVoVaw5V95Q)
Hawley, PA is a borough on the Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
The borough's population was 1,229 at the time of the 2020 United States Census.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is Milford, PA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 10, 2023, 12:29:45 AM

Small Town USA - Milford, PA
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https://youtu.be/NwyjsbG1H8M (https://youtu.be/NwyjsbG1H8M)
Milford is a historic town in the beautiful Poconos Mountains. Milford was founded in 1796
by Judge John Biddis. This is also the last town we'll explore in PA. In the next episode,
we'll start exploring New Jersey with Prinston, NJ as our first stop.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 12, 2023, 12:08:06 AM

Small Town USA – Princeton, NJ
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https://youtu.be/efaoIlGyUrc (https://youtu.be/efaoIlGyUrc)
Princeton, New Jersey is a town with a rich history and a vibrant present.
It is home to Princeton University, one of the most prestigious universities in the United States,
and it has played a major role in American history.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is, Morristown, NJ
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 13, 2023, 03:11:54 PM

Small Town USA – Morristown, NJ
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https://youtu.be/Z9cUVapnFU8 (https://youtu.be/Z9cUVapnFU8)
Morristown, New Jersey, is a town with a rich history and a vibrant present.
Settled around 1715 by English Presbyterians from Southold, New York, and New Haven, Connecticut.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is Paterson, NJ.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 14, 2023, 10:09:11 PM

Google One Member - Enhanced Google Photo
Editing features when using the Web
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https://youtu.be/7bfwg3lvBOQ (https://youtu.be/7bfwg3lvBOQ)
Google One subscribers can now use tools like Portrait Light, Portrait Blur, Color Pop, HDR
enhancements, and more when editing Google Photos on a desktop.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 15, 2023, 12:32:33 AM

Small Town USA - Patterson, NJ
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https://youtu.be/VzD-F-pcGI8 (https://youtu.be/VzD-F-pcGI8)
Paterson, New Jersey was originally founded in 1792 by Alexander Hamilton.
This area was first inhabited by the Lenni Lenape, followed by Dutch settlers in the 17th century.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is, Haddonfield, NJ
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 17, 2023, 02:23:25 AM

MLPAA - Wildlife visitors to our park
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https://youtu.be/bJjd-rJOOH4 (https://youtu.be/bJjd-rJOOH4)
During the month of May 2023, we’ve seen a large increase in the amount of wildlife that’s visited the Park.
Our Park is thriving and improving daily. Why not become a member and enjoy the beauty to your heart's content?
https://sites.google.com/site/mlpaassociation/ (https://sites.google.com/site/mlpaassociation/) or http://mlpaa.org/ (http://mlpaa.org/)
Meadow Lake Parks Area Association (MLPAA) is also a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 17, 2023, 07:51:53 PM

Small Town USA - Haddonfield, NJ
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https://youtu.be/ajtMJ2T0Jiw (https://youtu.be/ajtMJ2T0Jiw)
Haddonfield was founded in 1682
by a group of Quakers led by John Haddon. In 1793, Haddonfield was incorporated as a borough.
The town was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Haddonfield in 1778.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is, Trenton, NJ
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 18, 2023, 08:53:13 PM

Small Town USA - Trenton, NJ
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https://youtu.be/Mil15dW1Bng (https://youtu.be/Mil15dW1Bng)
Trenton, NJ is the capital city of New Jersey and has a population of approximately 84,000 residents.
One of the most crucial events in American history took place in Trenton during the Revolutionary War.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is, Cape May, NJ
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 20, 2023, 06:31:06 PM

Small Town USA – Cape May, NJ
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https://youtu.be/XqZ1Fr56bbU (https://youtu.be/XqZ1Fr56bbU)
Cape May is a city located at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County
in the state of New Jersey. It is the oldest seaside resort in the United States.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is Bordentown, NJ.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 21, 2023, 09:56:05 PM

Small Town USA – Bordentown, NJ
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/06/21/19/51/c01rq7VB8io/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/W4IG0SH_WHA (https://youtu.be/W4IG0SH_WHA)
Nestled along the banks of the Delaware River, Bordentown, New Jersey,
stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of American history.
With its breathtaking landscapes, architectural gems, and a vibrant community.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is, Lambertville, NJ
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 23, 2023, 02:37:20 PM

Small Town USA - Lambertville, NJ
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https://youtu.be/tQAD_Ymmhpw (https://youtu.be/tQAD_Ymmhpw)
Nestled on the banks of the Delaware River, Lambertville, New Jersey,
is a charming town with a rich history and vibrant arts scene.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is, Perth Amboy, NJ
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 24, 2023, 06:04:04 PM

A challenge to Musk and Zuckerberg
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/06/24/14/29/c01Z2UVgV0x/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/BlP1fedBjdY (https://youtu.be/BlP1fedBjdY)
Avaturn AI - Having some Fun
https://avaturn.me/ (https://avaturn.me/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 27, 2023, 01:00:37 PM

Small Town USA - Perth Amboy, NJ
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https://youtu.be/g_2Wdq5xs9o (https://youtu.be/g_2Wdq5xs9o)
Amboy, the only city in the United States incorporated twice, received its first charter in 1718,
by which time it was commonly known as Perth Amboy. It was incorporated a second time in 1784
after the American Revolution. If you’re curious, the final town we’ll explore in NJ is, Cranbury, NJ
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on June 28, 2023, 06:54:56 PM

Small Town USA - Cranbury, NJ
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https://youtu.be/Cuxq83xu4mY (https://youtu.be/Cuxq83xu4mY)
Cranbury, NJ is a small town located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Cranbury.
Cranbury is also the last stop in this series for New Jersey.
If you’re curious, the first town we’ll explore in Georgia is, Madison, GA.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 04, 2023, 02:02:26 PM
July 4th, 2023 - Happy Independence Day
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https://youtu.be/AogQEfiigPM (https://youtu.be/AogQEfiigPM)
Using AI to help celebrate our Independence Day.
I used ChatGPT to compose the tune and SongR
to create the music. https://www.songr.ai/ (https://www.songr.ai/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 04, 2023, 04:27:47 PM

Is AI too smart or, are humans too stupid?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/07/04/14/17/c0if2bVgTVo/preview.jpg)
 https://youtu.be/6pOfuVQUbf4 (https://youtu.be/6pOfuVQUbf4)
A conversation with Perplexity AI. https://www.perplexity.ai/ (https://www.perplexity.ai/)
AI and humans possess different types of intelligence and comparing them as "too smart"
or "too stupid" is not an accurate representation of their capabilities.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 05, 2023, 05:40:06 PM

Small Town USA - Madison, GA
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https://youtu.be/mfyTTFoC1Gc (https://youtu.be/mfyTTFoC1Gc)
Madison, Georgia: A Historical Gem with Modern Charm.
Madison, Georgia, is a small town with a rich history and a vibrant present.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is, Dahlonega, GA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 05, 2023, 10:24:02 PM

10 Best Cleaning Products to Make the Job and Your Life Easier
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https://youtu.be/6LP6u8Zq8oA (https://youtu.be/6LP6u8Zq8oA)
From robotic vacuum cleaners to innovative scrubbing tools, these products are here to save you precious time and energy.
My thanks to Abby Ryan for her excellent article and the inspiration for this video.
You'll find her complete article, including product suggestions, at: https://tinyurl.com/29d2k2za (https://tinyurl.com/29d2k2za)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 08, 2023, 08:45:09 PM

Using AI to create A Picnic in the Park
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https://youtu.be/BqT-kJkZ0Oc (https://youtu.be/BqT-kJkZ0Oc)
I used https://www.wemadeastory.com/ (https://www.wemadeastory.com/) to create this Childress story.
I supplied the prompt and some of the settings and the AI created everything else.
I used ScreenPal ( https://screenpal.com/ (https://screenpal.com/) ) to record and edit the creation so I could share it on YouTube.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 11, 2023, 12:03:53 AM

Small Town USA - Jekyll Island, GA
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https://youtu.be/t1daPsqwTZk (https://youtu.be/t1daPsqwTZk)
Jekyll Island, located off the coast of Georgia, is a small town with a rich and often overlooked
history that has played a significant part in shaping the United States.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is, Plains, GA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on July 11, 2023, 10:52:53 AM
Don't tell me, next episode is "Hyde Park" :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 11, 2023, 04:00:13 PM
Don't tell me, next episode is "Hyde Park" :)
I've already mentioned the next episode in the post. Guess you don't notice that. (Plains GA)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 11, 2023, 04:18:36 PM

Mushroom Health Benefits You Might Not Know
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https://youtu.be/M8L-F_pGmHA (https://youtu.be/M8L-F_pGmHA)
So, what’s so special about these earthy and often-called medicinal ingredients?
Here are some of the most important mushroom health benefits you might not know about.
My thanks to Karla Tafra for her excellent article and the inspiration for this video.
You'll find her article and product suggestions at: https://tinyurl.com/2xm8v9r9 (https://tinyurl.com/2xm8v9r9)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 13, 2023, 02:20:04 AM

Can your ISP see your browsing history?
Here's what you need to know
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https://youtu.be/oUCWp3zA1lI (https://youtu.be/oUCWp3zA1lI)
This video focuses on ISP tracking and, most importantly,
how to prevent your ISP from tracking you.
My thanks to C. Scott Brown for his excellent article and this video's inspiration.
You'll find his article at: https://tinyurl.com/2m5uqnma (https://tinyurl.com/2m5uqnma)
HMA VPN - https://www.hidemyass.com/en-us/index (https://www.hidemyass.com/en-us/index)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 16, 2023, 05:36:59 PM

Small Town USA - Plains, GA
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/07/16/15/33/c0iDoyVgLm3/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/hSkPkuLf64Q (https://youtu.be/hSkPkuLf64Q)
Plains, Georgia: A Small Town with a Presidential History.
Plains is best known as the hometown of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is, Americus, GA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 17, 2023, 02:18:09 PM

Is It Safe to Buy Cheap Free Windows 10 or 11
Keys From Third Parties
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https://youtu.be/HtQF_tZbFWQ (https://youtu.be/HtQF_tZbFWQ)
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of websites that offer Windows 10/11 keys for sale,
often at almost unbelievable prices. Few, if any, are authorized resellers,
so how safe is it to buy cheap Windows keys from these third-party vendors?
My thanks to Russ Ware and his very interesting article that inspired this video.
You'll find his entire article at https://tinyurl.com/2mzmcmdt (https://tinyurl.com/2mzmcmdt)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 18, 2023, 12:06:58 AM

Look out for that mailbox
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/07/17/22/01/c0ib3VVg9oB/preview.jpg)
https://youtube.com/shorts/MnYxZ9G2VNQ (https://youtube.com/shorts/MnYxZ9G2VNQ)
When it's 104 degrees outside, that mailbox can get extremely hot.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: rocksteady on July 19, 2023, 05:11:30 PM
I guess Bob's next project is a sunshade for his mailbox, before his mail goes up in flames.
(or at least paint it white)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 19, 2023, 06:50:44 PM
I guess Bob's next project is a sunshade for his mailbox, before his mail goes up in flames.
(or at least paint it white)
I'm hoping the excessive heat will burn up the junk mail. :)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 19, 2023, 07:00:07 PM

Small Town USA - Americus, GA
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/07/19/16/44/c0iqDEVknhi/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/WyAn-YPhh28 (https://youtu.be/WyAn-YPhh28)
Americus was founded in 1832 and was originally named "Sumterville".
The name was changed to "Americus" in 1837. If you’re curious,
the next town we’ll explore is, Clarkesville, GA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 20, 2023, 03:59:31 PM

10 Cleaning Hacks You Wish You’d Known Sooner
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/07/20/13/52/c0iYIsVkfNl/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/-oyecglfQjc (https://youtu.be/-oyecglfQjc)
When it comes to keeping our living spaces clean and tidy, seeking effective
and time-saving solutions makes sense.
My thanks to Abby Ryan for her article and the inspiration for this video.
You'll find her article and product suggestions at: https://tinyurl.com/2ndytrxd (https://tinyurl.com/2ndytrxd)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 21, 2023, 04:00:52 PM

Mars - A Roundtrip
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/07/21/13/55/c0irINVkjjI/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/84FHEjmLAeo (https://youtu.be/84FHEjmLAeo)
Using AI to Create and Tell a Story.
This is also the only way I'll ever get to experience a trip to mars.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 22, 2023, 01:00:57 AM

Summer with Grandma - How it was created
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https://youtu.be/dF5rpeln_Dg (https://youtu.be/dF5rpeln_Dg)
Enjoy the story and find out how this was all created.
https://storybird.ai/ (https://storybird.ai/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 23, 2023, 03:31:18 PM

Canyon Colors - A story about the Grand Canyon
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/07/23/13/22/c0i0I3Vk6Pw/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/jd_qQezdGAw (https://youtu.be/jd_qQezdGAw)
I used StoryBird.ai to help create this story. https://storybird.ai/
Please follow my YouTube channel if you enjoy my videos.
https://www.youtube.com/@bob3160 (https://www.youtube.com/@bob3160)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 24, 2023, 04:12:37 PM

The Secret of Old Faithful
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https://youtu.be/FMDrtCAe44o (https://youtu.be/FMDrtCAe44o)
A young adventurer must unlock the mystery behind the geyser to save Yellowstone.
I used StoryBird.ai to help create this story. https://storybird.ai/ (https://storybird.ai/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 25, 2023, 05:44:17 PM

The Lost Path - Glacier National Park
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/07/25/15/38/c0iToBVkDsp/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/fQBjifgT6_w (https://youtu.be/fQBjifgT6_w)
Bob’s journey through Glacier National Park.
I used StoryBird.ai to help create this story. https://storybird.ai/ (https://storybird.ai/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 26, 2023, 09:27:01 PM

Small Town USA - Clarksville, GA
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/07/26/19/22/c0iOq3VkYkA/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/d_Em_ZOUy3E (https://youtu.be/d_Em_ZOUy3E)
Clarkesville is a small city that serves as the county seat of Habersham County, GA
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is, Helen, GA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 28, 2023, 11:37:16 AM

The Journey Through The Narrows
A story about Zion National Park
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/07/28/09/31/c0iuQwVkTtJ/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/lQP6KnOP9hQ (https://youtu.be/lQP6KnOP9hQ)
Bob embarks on an unforgettable adventure through the enchanting canyons
of Zion National Park. I used StoryBird.ai to help create this story.
https://storybird.ai/ (http://)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on July 31, 2023, 09:15:09 PM

10 Inexpensive Ways to Breathe New Life into an Old PC
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/07/31/19/09/c0iwqQVkwPN/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/uzHCL4P_2J4 (https://youtu.be/uzHCL4P_2J4)
There may well be life left in that old computer. It just needs a bit of TLC.
My thanks to Jason Fitzpatrick for his excellent article
and the inspiration for this video. You'll find his article at,
https://tinyurl.com/2hgd5ybj (https://tinyurl.com/2hgd5ybj)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 01, 2023, 12:14:41 PM

Wild Adventures at Arcadia
A story about Arcadia National Park
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/01/10/10/c0jV66VkyGr/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/gsZ46C_wQ-w (https://youtu.be/gsZ46C_wQ-w)
Join Bob on a three-day trip to Arcadia National Park.
I used StoryBird.ai to help create this story. https://storybird.ai/ (https://storybird.ai/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 01, 2023, 02:55:00 PM

Bobs Three Day Adventure in Grand Teton National Park
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/01/12/48/c0jVlJVk4Q0/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/nwNVOux6gP0 (https://youtu.be/nwNVOux6gP0)
One bright summer morning, Bob packed his trusty backpack with a water bottle,
snacks, a map, and his favorite adventure book.
With a spring in his step, he set out on a three-day adventure to explore the wonders
of Grand Teton National Park. I used AI to aid in the creation of this video.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 03, 2023, 12:39:23 AM

Small Town USA – Helen, GA
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/02/22/32/c0jn3xVkBWf/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/YFr9YOx61IY (https://youtu.be/YFr9YOx61IY)
Helen, Georgia: The Town that Launched a Thousand Ships.
Though it may seem like just another sleepy Southern hamlet today,
Helen has a fascinating history that helped shape the early years of the United States.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is, Tallulah Falls, GA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 03, 2023, 09:12:14 PM

Bobs adventure in Denali National Park
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/03/19/01/c0jeqVVkpHu/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/iiD2hKyKMQc (https://youtu.be/iiD2hKyKMQc)
After arriving in Anchorage, Bob picked up his rental car and made the six-hour drive
to Denali National Park.  You can watch Bob's continuing National Park exploration at
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g22r51LtyKNwydNQggdnrvZl (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g22r51LtyKNwydNQggdnrvZl)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 05, 2023, 04:01:14 PM

2095 - Bobs Lunar Adventure
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/05/13/58/c0jhI9VkGKe/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/SmicFDmbPIQ (https://youtu.be/SmicFDmbPIQ)
In the year 2095, Bob, a young man with a passion for exploration, embarked on a journey to the Moon.
You can watch Bob's continuing adventures and explorations at
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g22r51LtyKNwydNQggdnrvZl (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_9cbkt8g22r51LtyKNwydNQggdnrvZl)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 07, 2023, 03:38:38 PM

ZOOM Clips - Screen recorder from ZOOM
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https://youtu.be/A3T67_8DNFo (https://youtu.be/A3T67_8DNFo)
Something new from ZOOM. It's a screen video recorder.
This is not meant to record a ZOOM meeting but as a separate tool
to do screen recordings.
I used ScreenPal to make this recording. https://screenpal.com/ (https://screenpal.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 08, 2023, 01:26:24 PM

Bobs Exploration of Mars in the year 3160 - Part 1 of 4
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https://youtu.be/D3-ABgo4SM8 (https://youtu.be/D3-ABgo4SM8)
Bob's journey and exploration of Mars.
Bob and the crew colonize Mars in 3160 and Bob explores the planet and its many secrets.
I will eventually offer the full video once all four parts have been completed.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 08, 2023, 06:35:57 PM

Bobs Martian Adventure in the year 3160 Part 2 of 4
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/08/16/31/c0jjDwVksAl/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/NwarZe0e3MQ (https://youtu.be/NwarZe0e3MQ)
Bob's journey to and exploration of Mars.
Bob and the crew colonize Mars in 3160. Bob explores the planet and its many secrets.
I will eventually offer the full video once all four parts have been completed.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 09, 2023, 06:52:56 PM

Bobs journey to Mars in the year 3160 - Part 3 of 4
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/09/16/46/c0jQDmVkNLq/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/oXqDUNuAhe8 (https://youtu.be/oXqDUNuAhe8)
Bob's journey to and exploration of Mars.
Bob and the crew colonize Mars in 3160. Bob explores the planet and its many secrets.
I will eventually offer the full video once all four parts have been completed.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 10, 2023, 03:05:30 AM

Bobs journey to Mars in the year 3160 - Part 4 of 4
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/10/00/58/c0j6c9Vk8LN/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/MxEjBhsPz1o (https://youtu.be/MxEjBhsPz1o)
Bob's journey to and exploration of Mars.
Bob and the crew colonize Mars in 3160. Bob explores the planet and its many secrets.
This is the concluding chapter of this saga. The full 30 min. video will follow.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 10, 2023, 03:42:07 PM

Bobs Exploration of Mars in the year 3160
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/10/10/44/c0j66EVk9fM/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/E9SQwthBe08 (https://youtu.be/E9SQwthBe08)
This is the epic story (30 min.) of Bob's journey to and his exploration of Mars.
It also includes the colonization of Mars and the rebirth of the Martian civilization.
It culminates in their joint venture of further space exploration.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 10, 2023, 11:37:00 PM

Gmail as a Desktop App
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/10/21/31/c0j6rwVkRsc/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/-3V4u4jQlHM (https://youtu.be/-3V4u4jQlHM)
Setting up Gmail to run as a Desktop App
No need to open your Chromium based Browser just to look at your Gmail.
Progressive App installation of Gmail.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 12, 2023, 04:13:26 PM

Small Town USA – Tallulah Falls, GA
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/12/14/05/c0jl2hVpVZ9/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/vnxd1LPzoT4 (https://youtu.be/vnxd1LPzoT4)
The land where Tallulah Falls is located was originally inhabited by the Cherokee people.
The first Europeans arrived in the area in the 1820s.
If you’re curious, the next town we’ll explore is, Milledgeville, GA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 14, 2023, 03:18:45 PM

Bobs Adventure Exploring Rocky Mountain National Park
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/14/13/12/c0j2IlVpfYj/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/FfvTNfRdoN8 (https://youtu.be/FfvTNfRdoN8)
With a mix of nerves and excitement, Bob hit the road, eager to explore
the majestic wilderness of the Rocky Mountain National Park.
You can watch Bob's continuing National Park exploration
and other stories at https://bit.ly/BobsStories (https://bit.ly/BobsStories)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 16, 2023, 06:53:31 PM

Bob's journey to Europa, one of Jupiter's 92 moons, in the year 3160
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/16/16/45/c0jDDGVpX6B/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/N7lx6mDQkFY (https://youtu.be/N7lx6mDQkFY)
Europa had tantalized generations of astronomers with the possibility of a vast,
life-sustaining ocean sealed beneath its frozen exterior. As the ship drew closer,
Bob eagerly documented every detail of Europa's fractured, icy landscape.
You can find more of Bob's stories at https://bit.ly/BobsStories (https://bit.ly/BobsStories)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 17, 2023, 11:58:14 PM

Ten helpful ways to use Bard
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/17/21/49/c0jbrdVpoYR/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/DIwEU4P16_E (https://youtu.be/DIwEU4P16_E)
A tutorial to help you explore and use BARD.
BARD is the AI tool available from GOOGLE at https://bard.google.com/ (https://bard.google.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 22, 2023, 02:27:53 AM

Bobs Exploration of Venus
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/22/00/20/c0j3cYVpZIP/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/8IvvCz0O2tM (https://youtu.be/8IvvCz0O2tM)
Bob strapped himself into the pilot seat of the Venus Voyager Mark IV spaceship.
I used Pictory,ai to help put this video together. https://pictory.ai/?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai/?ref=t015o)
You can hear and see more of Bob's stories at https://bit.ly/BobsStories (https://bit.ly/BobsStories)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on August 25, 2023, 03:22:16 PM

Curbside Grocery Pickup Is the Best Tech You Aren’t Using
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/08/25/13/17/c0jTIbVpzx5/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/iNPl-C82Mtc (https://youtu.be/iNPl-C82Mtc)
Curbside grocery pick-up makes it easier to find what you need by allowing you
to search for specific items without the hassle of navigating a store.
You'll find the article that prompted this video at https://tinyurl.com/2833uqf5 (https://tinyurl.com/2833uqf5)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 03, 2023, 03:01:25 AM

I asked ChatGPT for a Batch file. It new better.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/09/03/00/56/c0Qec8Vp91C/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/vPatV99Yo3g (https://youtu.be/vPatV99Yo3g)
I asked for a batch file. ChatGPT new better and gave me the following advice:
Creating a batch file that listens for keyboard shortcuts and performs actions like this
is not straightforward using standard batch scripting alone.
You can download AutoHotkey from the official website: https://www.autohotkey.com/ (https://www.autohotkey.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 03, 2023, 04:57:32 PM

Video Frame Capture in Chrome
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/09/03/14/48/c0Qe2JVp9Ag/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/ub11fL8cSxs (https://youtu.be/ub11fL8cSxs)
Capturing an image from a video in Chrome or almost any other Chromium based browser to your clipboard.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 03, 2023, 10:33:41 PM

Notepad Changes worth noting
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https://youtu.be/2ee9nAnbZVM (https://youtu.be/2ee9nAnbZVM)
Some helpful changes available in the latest build of Notepad.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/09/07/12/13/c0QilIVCQVi/preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 12, 2023, 10:55:15 PM

Now you see it, now you don't
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/09/12/20/49/c0QlYdVCZrc/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/MaLGEgZjJIw (https://youtu.be/MaLGEgZjJIw)
A demonstration of the Background Removal Tool coming soon to Windows Paint
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 18, 2023, 11:35:56 PM

How to make sure your loved ones can access
your accounts if you pass away
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/09/18/21/25/c0QFrTVCCnW/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/kQww2-XO3I4 (https://youtu.be/kQww2-XO3I4)
It’s not fun to think about: But if you should unexpectedly die, could your spouse, partner, children
or other loved ones access your bank accounts, online credit card portals, retirement accounts, and
social media accounts? My thanks to Dan Rafter for sharing this advice.
You'll find his article on the Avast Blog (https://blog.avast.com/) at https://tinyurl.com/yv7tx2vn (https://tinyurl.com/yv7tx2vn)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 20, 2023, 12:16:15 AM

Bobs Journey to Mercury
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/09/19/22/10/c0Qq36VCGSn/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/dL2MJ2PnFII (https://youtu.be/dL2MJ2PnFII)
Bob has already colonized the Moon, Mars, Venus, and Europa, but Mercury
is a different beast altogether. It is the smallest and closest planet to the Sun,
with extreme temperatures and a harsh environment.
I used Pictory, to help put this video together. https://pictory.ai/?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai/?ref=t015o)
You can hear and see more of Bob's stories at https://bit.ly/BobsStories (https://bit.ly/BobsStories)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 22, 2023, 01:08:21 AM

Google Bard now with Google Lens built in
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/09/21/23/04/c0Qr0fVCM8K/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/YXBsyl0OCLA (https://youtu.be/YXBsyl0OCLA)
You can now insert images directly into Bard for analysis by Google Lens.
(It didn't work too well for me.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 24, 2023, 03:47:05 PM

AI comes to ZOOM
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/09/24/13/40/c0QZIkVCRo5/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/K5-EGV3AY0U
Setting up AI Companion on ZOOM (https://zoom.us/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 25, 2023, 03:09:52 PM

Bard can now access your personal info - If you let it.
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/09/25/13/05/c0QTIhV5ce3/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/FiLbbq06Dgg (https://youtu.be/FiLbbq06Dgg)
A new feature in Bard but it's up to you to control it.
https://bard.google.com/ (https://bard.google.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 27, 2023, 03:50:00 PM

TimeZones.digital - A Closer Look
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/09/27/13/43/c0QtI5V5jYZ/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/mGoe-e5pzlY (https://youtu.be/mGoe-e5pzlY)
Figuring out the correct time in various places when I'm trying to schedule a presentation or
figuring out a plan involving people who don't all live in Meadow Lake, NM isn't always easy.
TimeZones makes that task a breeze. https://www.timezones.digital/ (https://www.timezones.digital/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on September 30, 2023, 03:05:49 PM

National Coffee Day
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/09/30/12/56/c0Qvl8V5FcD/preview.jpg)
https://youtube.com/shorts/Y6KfllnwvGY (https://youtube.com/shorts/Y6KfllnwvGY)
National Coffee Day starts on October 1.
I decided to start early. Look for all the free Coffee deals.
https://tinyurl.com/yowjmewc (https://tinyurl.com/yowjmewc)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 08, 2023, 12:20:21 AM

Dangers of dehydration
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/10/06/22/46/c0613mV5BGF/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/uUXfRdB0dGU (https://youtu.be/uUXfRdB0dGU)
Dehydration can have several negative health consequences for seniors.
What's worse, it can sneak up on you and impersonate different diseases.
I know, I've just experienced it, and it wasn't pleasant.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 15, 2023, 09:57:25 PM

Small Town USA – Milledgeville, GA
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/10/15/19/50/c06oqKVEcD7/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/LwSt_fMch0Y (https://youtu.be/LwSt_fMch0Y)
The city was named after Georgia governor John Milledge and was founded
at the start of the 19th century as the new centrally located capital of the state of Georgia.
If you’re curious, the next and last town we’ll explore in GA is, Macon, GA
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 18, 2023, 03:45:33 PM

Basic steps that supercharge your security
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/10/18/13/41/c06FIpVE6F9/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/seDOlS2Wdac
Protecting your devices and personal data isn’t just smart these days—it’s a necessity.
My thanks to Brad Chacos for his excellent article in PCWorld.
You'll find his article with a lot more resources at https://tinyurl.com/yscluhon (https://tinyurl.com/yscluhon)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 20, 2023, 11:57:31 PM

Copy Image Text via Snipping Tool
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/10/20/21/53/c06YrMVEqbw/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/Kssto1WRw10 (https://youtu.be/Kssto1WRw10)
Want to copy text from an Image? Why not use the Snipping Tool?
This video shows you how. Step by step.
If you want a written tutorial, you'll find it here:
https://davescomputertips.com/extract-text-from-images-with-snipping-tool/ (https://davescomputertips.com/extract-text-from-images-with-snipping-tool/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 28, 2023, 03:23:25 PM

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) vs Passkeys
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/10/28/13/19/c06uIqVEpp4/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/XtrgkyFkGWo (https://youtu.be/XtrgkyFkGWo)
Which one should you use? Do you need both?
This video provides the answers you need.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on October 31, 2023, 10:38:53 PM

Halloween Spook-O-Rama: The Ultimate Scare Fest!
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/10/31/21/34/c06wr4VE7qn/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/4KhVqIPZAG0 (https://youtu.be/4KhVqIPZAG0)
A little Halloween spook. It's good for the soul.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 01, 2023, 02:25:25 PM

Airscreen - Multitasking on steroids
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/11/01/13/16/c0XVIDVEMQ1/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/z_VGCW0KAK0 (https://youtu.be/z_VGCW0KAK0)
Watch something in the background while concentrating on the foreground.
"Work and Watch at the same time." Available for Windows and Mac
Airscreen makes that possible. https://airscreentv.com/ (https://airscreentv.com/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 02, 2023, 04:25:20 PM

The haunted house in Massachusetts
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/11/02/15/21/c0XnorVEPiL/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/FHzdezAaz5c (https://youtu.be/FHzdezAaz5c)
Bob and Mary had heard rumors about a haunted house in Massachusetts
and decided to check it out.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 02, 2023, 10:09:59 PM

Avast Antivirus Free - A look at the latest Beta release
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/11/02/21/04/c0XnrfVE9l7/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/_JZPPCsXO58 (https://youtu.be/_JZPPCsXO58)
A look at version 23.11.6089 (build 23.11.8622) of Avast Free Beta
Avast Free Beta download:
https://honzik.avcdn.net/setup/avast-av/beta/avast_free_antivirus_online_setup.exe (https://honzik.avcdn.net/setup/avast-av/beta/avast_free_antivirus_online_setup.exe)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 09, 2023, 01:57:39 AM

10 Phrases You Should Never Use Without Knowing Their Meaning
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https://youtu.be/IlpZJkBkjNs (https://youtu.be/IlpZJkBkjNs)
Sometimes it’s not the grand gestures but the everyday phrases
that can reveal a lack of emotional intelligence.
Read the entire article on this topic by Emma Mills at the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/ypmkxjte (https://tinyurl.com/ypmkxjte)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 15, 2023, 12:46:37 AM

Top 5 Thanksgiving Drain Tips
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https://youtu.be/rA7hU02pG5Q (https://youtu.be/rA7hU02pG5Q)
Here are some timely tips to avoid a plumbing problem over the upcoming holidays.
My thanks to TCL Plumbing for these tips.
You can find their article at https://tinyurl.com/ywusclqc (https://tinyurl.com/ywusclqc)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 16, 2023, 01:32:35 AM

An AI Tool for the Cook Who Needs Help
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/11/16/00/09/c0XDcQVG4Gd/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/Cq9q_7mf3L0 (https://youtu.be/Cq9q_7mf3L0)
Taste Bud - Your Personal Cooking Collaborator
You supply the ingredients; it supplies the recipe.
Here's the website: https://taste-bud.io/ (https://taste-bud.io/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 17, 2023, 02:47:31 AM

A description of what Microsoft's Copilot is,
what it can do, and what it is not
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/11/17/01/42/c0XbVCVGBBI/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/-8rHLdJV3H4 (https://youtu.be/-8rHLdJV3H4)
Copilot is a new feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help you with your work and projects.
This is the introduction to a new series exploring Microsoft's Copilot.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 17, 2023, 02:18:22 PM

Let Google Do Your Holiday Shopping
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/11/17/13/12/c0XbIlVGkhO/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/AwEwyJM8erU (https://youtu.be/AwEwyJM8erU)
Let Google suggest the gifts to buy this holiday season.
If you can't figure out what to get that special person,
Google can make some great suggestions.
(I used Microsoft Copilot to create the image for this video.)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 21, 2023, 02:39:10 PM

Text to Image in MS Paint
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/11/21/13/32/c0XrIxVGKrU/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/mVsZ4e0TTJw (https://youtu.be/mVsZ4e0TTJw)
Create images from text in MS Paint no DALL-E needed. AI built right into MS Paint.
You need the latest version of Windows 11
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 22, 2023, 11:11:08 PM

Bard can Recap YouTube Videos
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/11/22/22/07/c0X33iVGNCd/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/88NRzL7a_wI (https://youtu.be/88NRzL7a_wI)
Bard can now analyze and recap YouTube videos.
https://bard.google.com/chat (https://bard.google.com/chat)
I used Copilot to create this video's cover.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 23, 2023, 03:05:11 PM

Roamaround.io - The start of your next trip
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/11/23/13/57/c0X0IPVG9fm/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/jtTCZvKJobE (https://youtu.be/jtTCZvKJobE)
Use this free tool to help you learn more about your next trip.
You can also use this to learn more about a place you would like to visit.
https://www.roamaround.io/ (https://www.roamaround.io/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 24, 2023, 05:58:58 PM

Tips for Using Bard with YouTube Videos - Channels
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/11/24/16/53/c0XZDMVGSNu/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/q2wxzNEOAXs (https://youtu.be/q2wxzNEOAXs)
Direction to ensure accurate information when using Bard to analyze and
summarize YouTube videos and channels.
https://bard.google.com/chat (https://bard.google.com/chat)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 28, 2023, 06:16:59 PM

Small Town USA - Macon, GA
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/11/28/17/09/c0XubQVmjqA/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/Pd4ZZSEMZ5Y (https://youtu.be/Pd4ZZSEMZ5Y)
Macon, Georgia, is a city with a rich history, a vibrant culture,
and a promising future. In 1826, the new settlement was incorporated as Macon
after statesman Nathaniel Macon. Next we'll start to explore 10 Small Towns in
Connecticut. Watch the entire series at ⁠https://bit.ly/BobsSmallTown (https://bit.ly/BobsSmallTown)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 29, 2023, 01:54:45 AM

Non-delivery and non-payment scams
top the charts in holiday fraud
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/11/29/00/45/c0XUcGVmQai/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/fcBRu71cpfg (https://youtu.be/fcBRu71cpfg)
It’s not just the busiest shopping season. For scammers and fraudsters,
It’s easily the busiest scamming season, too.
My thanks to Emma McGowan for her excellent article on this topic.
You'll find her article at https://tinyurl.com/yqsaatm4 (https://tinyurl.com/yqsaatm4)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on November 30, 2023, 02:09:46 PM

‘Think like a bad guy’
How AI could turn the tide against robocalls
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/11/30/13/01/c0XvIVVmoUB/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/DJjyN5w1HIY (https://youtu.be/DJjyN5w1HIY)
The scourge of robocalls flooding our phones has gotten scarier with the advent
of voice spoofing and other tactics that can make it harder to tell
if you’re getting scammed in real time.
But some technologists say AI can be used to defeat the very campaigns it’s spawning.
Please note, I have no affiliation to YouMail and this is not an endorsement
of that product. My thanks to KELCEE GRIFFIS for the excellent article in Tech Brew
You can read the article at: https://tinyurl.com/yub6lwsy (https://tinyurl.com/yub6lwsy)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 04, 2023, 09:05:40 PM

9 Online Scams to watch out for during the holiday season
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/12/04/19/55/c0lfqNVmtoO/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/09xavkbTAXc (https://youtu.be/09xavkbTAXc)
By being aware of these common online scams and taking precautions, you can
protect yourself and your family from becoming victims this holiday season.
My thanks top Emma McGowan for her article on this topic.
You'll find her informative article at https://tinyurl.com/2jgbollm (https://tinyurl.com/2jgbollm)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 05, 2023, 06:08:08 PM

Using the Camera app in Windows 11 to scan QR Codes
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/12/05/17/01/c0lhbVVmvRV/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/4eb-jPmZhyM (https://youtu.be/4eb-jPmZhyM)
Your Camera app in Windows can do more than just take pictures and videos.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 12, 2023, 02:06:48 PM

The Three Modes of Copilot - Balanced Part 2
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/12/07/21/59/c0lirRVmkla/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/RbGrRH5EhxI (https://youtu.be/RbGrRH5EhxI)
You can also use Copilot to perform actions on your PC, such as changing settings,
taking screenshots, opening apps, etc. For example, you can use commands like:
* Turn on dark mode * Open Word * Open Excel * Open Notepad.
This video shows you how to do many of these functions.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 13, 2023, 12:17:29 AM

Avast's prediction of Emerging Cybersecurity Risks for 2024
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/12/12/23/12/c0ll0lVmLi6/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/yKpGW0YYr4s (https://youtu.be/yKpGW0YYr4s)
As we navigate through 2024, staying informed and proactive
is key to protecting yourself and your business from these new,
sophisticated cyber threats.
My thanks to LUIS CORRONS for his excellent insight on this topic.
You'll find his article on the Avast Blog at:
https://blog.avast.com/cybersecurity-predictions-2024 (https://blog.avast.com/cybersecurity-predictions-2024)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 13, 2023, 09:13:09 PM

Avast's recipe for online privacy
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/12/13/20/08/c0lIYjVmPtc/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/ykJAdFz-DUY (https://youtu.be/ykJAdFz-DUY)
Make delicious sense of online cookies with Avast and
get two signature holiday cookie recipes from chef Carla Hall.
Read the whole article at: http://tinyurl.com/yxz9lv65 (http://tinyurl.com/yxz9lv65)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 16, 2023, 12:09:10 AM

Understanding and protecting against DNS threats with Avast
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/12/15/23/05/c0lo0hVHnJ5/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/YwiIQz4FngA (https://youtu.be/YwiIQz4FngA)
Cybercriminals have learned to exploit DNS, turning this critical system into
a weapon against unsuspecting users.
My thanks to LUIS CORRONS for his excellent article on the Avast Blog.
You'll find his article at: http://tinyurl.com/2xxgve9q (http://tinyurl.com/2xxgve9q)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 16, 2023, 03:44:32 PM

What is the meaning of life?
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/12/16/14/38/c0lD2BVHeuQ/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/nmEyWCcZMtY (https://youtu.be/nmEyWCcZMtY)
What does it mean to you?
It's a bit ironic to use something that is not alive to describe the meaning of life.
I used Copilot and other AI to aid in the creation of this video.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 18, 2023, 11:53:43 PM

Security advice for brand new devices this holiday season
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2023/12/18/22/43/c0lF35VHjif/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/Uug4gg9Nf8w (https://youtu.be/Uug4gg9Nf8w)
The new Tech devices you received during the holidays need to be secured.
Please follow the advice given.
My thanks to Emma McGowan for providing this information.
You'll find her article on the Avast blog at: https://tinyurl.com/y2pndmw5 (https://tinyurl.com/y2pndmw5)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 19, 2023, 02:00:30 PM
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year
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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 20, 2023, 06:48:31 PM

Is that Online Store Real?  You Might be Surprised
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https://youtu.be/7uZTkLJktmI
The new trend in online fashion: An increase in counterfeit boutiques.
Understanding them, recognizing the signs, and actions to take if you're scammed.
My thanks to Emma McGowan for her excellent article.
You'll find her article on the Avast Blog at: https://tinyurl.com/yw96wzjd (https://tinyurl.com/yw96wzjd)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 21, 2023, 08:43:01 PM

5 VPN Facts You Need to Know
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https://youtu.be/Voym9sryczc (https://youtu.be/Voym9sryczc)
Stay safe, stay secure and use a VPN any time you're on open Wi-Fi or an insecure server.
There are many VPN choices beyond the ones mentioned in the article from Sam Singleton.
You can find his complete article which includes product suggestions at: http://tinyurl.com/yp2h46hq (http://tinyurl.com/yp2h46hq)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on December 22, 2023, 02:47:26 AM

5 VPN Facts You Need to Know
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https://youtu.be/Voym9sryczc (https://youtu.be/Voym9sryczc)
Stay safe, stay secure and use a VPN any time you're on open Wi-Fi or an insecure server.
There are many VPN choices beyond the ones mentioned in the article from Sam Singleton.
You can find his complete article which includes product suggestions at: http://tinyurl.com/yp2h46hq (http://tinyurl.com/yp2h46hq)

Whilst for the most part these are Paid VPN options, Avast One Essentials (which I don't use) does have a limited use (Free VPN) option.  That may well be enough for those using Avast One Essentials.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 22, 2023, 09:13:00 PM

New Year's Resolution-Remove nosey apps from your device
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https://youtu.be/0sxPF-gXSIo (https://youtu.be/0sxPF-gXSIo)
Some apps are plain greedy—like a stranger you invite for a meal who insists
on ordering everything on the menu.
My thanks to Emma McGowan for the inspiration for this video.
You'll find her article at: https://blog.avast.com/remove-nosey-apps (https://blog.avast.com/remove-nosey-apps).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 27, 2023, 06:59:28 PM

AI 2024 Prediction
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https://youtu.be/mW7kKdeP8HE (https://youtu.be/mW7kKdeP8HE)
Here's a poem that will entertain and predict our AI dependence in 2024
The poem was created by Copilot and my own finishing touches
I used Pictory.ai to create the video. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on December 31, 2023, 02:43:38 PM

123123 - 12/31/23
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https://youtu.be/ov0WCt5e02o
It was the last day of the year, and Bob G. was feeling restless.
I used Copilot and MusicFX and Pictory.ai to help with the creation
of this video. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 03, 2024, 01:40:13 AM

Anti-Virus - 5 Facts You Need to Know
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https://youtu.be/zvokYa3ebsU (https://youtu.be/zvokYa3ebsU)
Stay safe, Stay secure and if you value my advice, install Avast.
I've used their free version since 2003 - http://tinyurl.com/3mw876v (http://tinyurl.com/3mw876v)
My thanks to Ian Paul for his excellent article which prompted this video.
You'll find his complet article on PCWorld at: http://tinyurl.com/y9y4qs5d (http://tinyurl.com/y9y4qs5d)
I used Pictory.ai to help with the creation of this video.
https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 04, 2024, 12:41:04 PM

Simple but sound Cybersecurity Goals to insure a safer 2024
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https://youtu.be/OaAfS0tGFKI
In 2024, there are some emerging trends and threats that you should be aware of
and prepared for. Here are some tips and best practices that can help you stay safe online in 2024.
I used Copilot and Pictory AI to aid in the creation of this video. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 05, 2024, 02:09:15 PM

A Survival Guide for 2024's Connected Citizen
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https://youtu.be/TBNQQC9jjUk (https://youtu.be/TBNQQC9jjUk)
Stay informed, stay vigilant, and adapt your practices as the threats evolve.
Go forth, brave explorer, and conquer the cyber wilderness!
I used Bard and Pictory AI to aid in the creation of this video.
You can try Pictory AI via the following link: https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 05, 2024, 03:22:17 PM
Oh Oh - It snowed
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https://youtube.com/shorts/J8_eh5n42tg?si=DUfFKIGgi5nSc8e3
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 09, 2024, 07:13:44 PM

Creating a Supercharged Copilot Progressive WebApp
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https://youtu.be/TDFsFI89998 (https://youtu.be/TDFsFI89998)
Copilot https://copilot.microsoft.com/ (https://copilot.microsoft.com/) is great but, much better when supercharged.
Watch the video to learn how to pin this supercharged version of Copilot
to your taskbar. Now you can use Copilot to generate Content, Images, and Music.
Music generated via Copilot and the Suno addon. https://sl.bing.net/ez9IqFgD0Bo (https://sl.bing.net/ez9IqFgD0Bo)
https://www.suno.ai/ (https://www.suno.ai/)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 11, 2024, 01:48:58 PM

Manzano Mountains Adventure
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https://youtu.be/y_Ge4LNriO0
The name "Manzano" means "apple tree" in Spanish.
The mountains were named for the apple orchards planted by the
settlers at the nearby town of Manzano.
I used personal knowledge, Copilot, and Pictory.AI in putting this story together.
https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 12, 2024, 12:05:29 AM
More Snow?
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https://youtube.com/shorts/8ZjYDCJ6Ktc
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 12, 2024, 02:38:06 AM
More Snow?
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https://youtube.com/shorts/8ZjYDCJ6Ktc

I'm not sure I should say we are lucky a couple of spindrift snow flurries but damn cold and more wet and miserable.  My daily runs over the last month or so have been really tough.  I don't stay in but dress for the weather and go out.  My only concession is I have a good weather app and try to plan to go in a gap or light rain period. 

I have some good (read, very expensive) running wet weather gear which is very waterproof whilst also being very breathable.  Ordinarily with cheap waterproofs, you get wet from the inside rather than the outside.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 12, 2024, 02:47:20 PM
More Snow?
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https://youtube.com/shorts/8ZjYDCJ6Ktc (https://youtube.com/shorts/8ZjYDCJ6Ktc)

I'm not sure I should say we are lucky a couple of spindrift snow flurries but damn cold and more wet and miserable.  My daily runs over the last month or so have been really tough.  I don't stay in but dress for the weather and go out.  My only concession is I have a good weather app and try to plan to go in a gap or light rain period. 

I have some good (read, very expensive) running wet weather gear which is very waterproof whilst also being very breathable.  Ordinarily with cheap waterproofs, you get wet from the inside rather than the outside.
It's nice to know that you are still doing your daily runs. Unfortunately as we get older, those important activities seem to go by the wayside. I know there are some of those exercises that I used to do religiously that seem to have gone by the wayside.  Keep it up.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 12, 2024, 07:23:04 PM
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It's nice to know that you are still doing your daily runs. Unfortunately as we get older, those important activities seem to go by the wayside. I know there are some of those exercises that I used to do religiously that seem to have gone by the wayside.  Keep it up.

There are some days when it is really hard.  I started going out for regular exercise over 14 years ago.  The intention being to go out every other day, but it is too easy to miss a day (pulled muscle, etc.) and then that was 1 day in three. 

Then I made a pact with myself not to miss a day, early days was run and walk, gradually I was running further than I walked.  The next pact was to run every day and run all of the way no walking for as long.  First target a week, next a month, then 1/4 of a year, 1/2 a year, then a year. 

So far I have achieved that, now it isn't a monthly target but to do it a long as I can, so far I have run every day for 440 days and daily exercise (walk/run) for 3526 days.

Hopefully come May 18 this year I will have done 10 years without missing a day.  But that isn't a given I have things coming up that could put a spanner in the works.

It was my birthday today 73 years young-ish.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 12, 2024, 09:23:17 PM
Happy Birthday.


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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 12, 2024, 09:49:30 PM
Although 2023 saw a drastic cut in my travels due to the end of Avast's
sponsorship of my Security Presentations and lingering Covid fears,
I still managed to visit a few places in 2023
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Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 17, 2024, 02:13:08 AM

No electricity = No internet
and the effect this has on the modern household
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https://youtu.be/A_orsCC8Q44 (https://youtu.be/A_orsCC8Q44)
The effects of power outages on modern households are multifaceted and can have
far-reaching implications across various aspects of our daily life.
I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to create the video. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on January 17, 2024, 02:32:22 AM
We had a power outage some months ago and it was out for over 12 hours if I recall correctly.  The main problem is that the power went out after Midnight to 1 am.  I'm a night owl and was still up and about, so turned on some battery operated lights (I always have a supply of spare batteries on hand), and a battery Radio which hadn't been used for years. One of my neighbours thought I still had power from the battery operated lights I had on. 

Obviously no power for the landline phones or internet though I could have resorted to my mobile in an emergency.

Heating was going to be the main concern (for most) but I have a portable Gas Heater which I broke out.  I also have a Gas Cooker which can at least make a brew or use the oven to heat the kitchen.

I'm pretty well prepared (Army Training) for emergencies like this, even so it was a real pain in backside.  The biggest hassle was getting into a cold bed, when I gave up thinking it might be a quick fix/repair.  So I wore a couple of layers so I was warmer getting in.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 18, 2024, 01:34:13 PM

9 Tips to Safely Browse the Internet
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https://youtu.be/U5X9hvc0Xuc (https://youtu.be/U5X9hvc0Xuc)
Stay safe, stay secure while browsing online and share these tips with your friends
and family to ensure everyone stays safe, and make sure that you're running updated
antivirus software like Avast One.
My thanks to Shan Abdul for his article in How-To Geek and the inspiration of this video.
You'll find his article at https://www.howtogeek.com/9-tips-to-safely-browse-the-web/ (https://www.howtogeek.com/9-tips-to-safely-browse-the-web/)
I used Pictory.ai to help with the creation of this video. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 19, 2024, 05:13:49 AM

Phishing Email - 8 Warning Signs to Look Out For
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https://youtu.be/oN98lmBM3J8 (https://youtu.be/oN98lmBM3J8)
While phishing emails are designed to confuse you, if you know what they look like,
they aren't hard to spot.
My thanks to Chifundo Kasiya whose article in How-To Geek prompted this video.
Read his article at: http://tinyurl.com/yr2d6szj (http://tinyurl.com/yr2d6szj)
I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help with the creation of this video.
https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 19, 2024, 09:09:19 PM

Traveling with Tech - A Light-Hearted Guide
to Keeping Your Digital Life Secure
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https://youtu.be/3D8_SBT7NK0 (https://youtu.be/3D8_SBT7NK0)
Hey there, tech-savvy travelers! Before you hit the road, let's make sure
your digital companions are just as ready for the adventure as you are.
My thanks to Brad Morton from How-To Geek for sparking the idea for this expanded guide.
His article is a gem – check it out at: http://tinyurl.com/ykpqctyx (http://tinyurl.com/ykpqctyx)
I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help with the creation of this video.
https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 24, 2024, 02:15:59 AM

So, what's so special about Copilot Pro?
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https://youtu.be/7Xv9nRKqlQc (https://youtu.be/7Xv9nRKqlQc)
This video highlights how Copilot Pro is designed to enhance your productivity, creativity,
and efficiency across various applications, providing a more powerful and personalized AI experience.
I used Copilot Pro and Pictory.ai to create the video. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 24, 2024, 03:33:09 PM
Caution Fog - Extra caution needed this morning
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https://youtube.com/shorts/Om_AewPmK2M
The pea soup (fog) is on the stove (road).
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 24, 2024, 10:27:23 PM

AI Generated Themes for Google Chrome
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https://youtu.be/dtNoxTeDCdU (https://youtu.be/dtNoxTeDCdU)
You can now create and apply an AI generated theme right within your browser.
This tutorial shows you how. Have some fun and show off your creation in the comment section.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 26, 2024, 01:58:25 PM

YouTube@bob3160
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https://youtu.be/qqDuls8PmKg (https://youtu.be/qqDuls8PmKg)
I used an AI tool from Creatify - https://video.creatify.ai (https://video.creatify.ai) - to put this together
by simply uploading a few (3) images (more is better),
making a few choices they provided, and this is the result.
Please note that I used their limited free trial version, hence the watermark.
I did superimpose a few links to my YouTube channel to make it easier to reach.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 29, 2024, 10:18:19 PM

YouTube - Control the Speed
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https://youtu.be/8TlUloTSRFE (https://youtu.be/8TlUloTSRFE)
The default speed of normal isn't always the optimal speed.
This video helps you to speed things up or slow things down
without the need to add any third-party apps.
If you find my videos helpful, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on January 30, 2024, 09:00:43 PM

AI and Cybersecurity - A Simple Guide
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https://youtu.be/bMPtfbZ_HF0 (https://youtu.be/bMPtfbZ_HF0)
The future of AI in cybersecurity will be one of continuous innovation and adaptation.
However, it is also important to remember that AI is a tool, and like any tool,
it can be used for good or bad purposes.
I used Copilot, Bard, and Pictory.ai as aides in creating this video.
https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 01, 2024, 11:25:54 PM

Text to Image using Bard
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https://youtu.be/827PoC7qlwY (https://youtu.be/827PoC7qlwY)
Using Google's Bard (free) to create images from text.
https://bard.google.com/chat (https://bard.google.com/chat)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 04, 2024, 06:54:13 PM

10 Cybersecurity Commandments
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https://youtu.be/vnVOMuaj4r8 (https://youtu.be/vnVOMuaj4r8)
By mastering these commandments, you shall wield the power to shield your digital dominion
from the dark sorcery of cyber threats.
Remember, the quest for cybersecurity is a perpetual crusade to safeguard your realm
in the digital age.
I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help with the creation of this video.
https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 07, 2024, 05:56:56 PM

Cybersecurity in the Age of Social Media
Protecting Your Personal Information
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https://youtu.be/VDUqXjW1sjc (https://youtu.be/VDUqXjW1sjc)
With a little caution, these handy tips, and a dash of humor,
you can outsmart the cyber villains and keep your data safe.
I used my own knowledge, Copilot, Bard and Pictory.ai in creating this video.
https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 07, 2024, 11:36:17 PM

Navigating the 2024 cybersecurity landscape
Advice designed for the average technology user
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https://youtu.be/UoIw-r3OGrE (https://youtu.be/UoIw-r3OGrE)
Cybersecurity is a journey with no final destination, but with vigilance and a dash of wit,
we'll navigate the stars safely.
May your digital footprint be as light as your heart and your antivirus as robust as your spirit.
I used Copilot and Pictory.ai as aides in creating this video. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 10, 2024, 08:30:39 PM
Winters Last Hurrah - I Hope
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https://youtube.com/shorts/1W5u21Gk0NM (https://youtube.com/shorts/1W5u21Gk0NM)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: DavidR on February 10, 2024, 09:37:27 PM
Winters Last Hurrah - I Hope
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https://youtube.com/shorts/1W5u21Gk0NM (https://youtube.com/shorts/1W5u21Gk0NM)

We haven't has so much snow this Winter, but a hell of a lot of rain and strong winds.

The one thing I'm thankful for is not much ice, even though temps have been very low at times.  It can be really dangerous in icy conditions on my daily exercise.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 10, 2024, 10:11:32 PM
Winters Last Hurrah - I Hope
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https://youtube.com/shorts/1W5u21Gk0NM (https://youtube.com/shorts/1W5u21Gk0NM)

We haven't has so much snow this Winter, but a hell of a lot of rain and strong winds.

The one thing I'm thankful for is not much ice, even though temps have been very low at times.  It can be really dangerous in icy conditions on my daily exercise.
Agree with you, ice is the worst. That's something we rarely see here where I live.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: Pondus on February 10, 2024, 10:17:03 PM
Winters Last Hurrah - I Hope
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https://youtube.com/shorts/1W5u21Gk0NM (https://youtube.com/shorts/1W5u21Gk0NM)

We haven't has so much snow this Winter, but a hell of a lot of rain and strong winds.

The one thing I'm thankful for is not much ice, even though temps have been very low at times.  It can be really dangerous in icy conditions on my daily exercise.
At the most we had 1meter here (3.2ft) now its about 30cm (1ft)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 15, 2024, 03:22:23 PM

How to get antivirus software for cheap
Upgrading from Windows Defender doesn’t have to cost a lot.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2228156/how-to-get-antivirus-software-for-cheap.html (https://www.pcworld.com/article/2228156/how-to-get-antivirus-software-for-cheap.html)
The best deal I saw was AVG Internet Security 2024 - 1 year for 10 devices for $10.00
Offer ends in 14 days.
All legit. Waiting for Avast to equal that price. :)

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on February 19, 2024, 01:59:22 PM

10 Habits That Are Basically Inviting Hackers to Lunch
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https://youtu.be/QddjVDb9bcA
Cybersecurity is a bit like flossing; not the most thrilling, but ignoring it leads to disaster.
Take small steps and build better habits – even a few of these changes will make you a less
appealing target to hackers. So, let's avoid those digital disasters!
I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video. https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 10, 2024, 08:58:36 PM
How the new EU Digital Markets Act can affect US Tech Business
A closer look
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https://youtu.be/eDgeSc5RxlM (https://youtu.be/eDgeSc5RxlM)

U.S. tech giants may implement changes globally to maintain consistency across markets,
which could lead to changes in the services and products available in the U.S.
I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video.
If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link.
https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 11, 2024, 02:41:24 PM

Copilot - Your AI Fitness Trainer
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https://youtu.be/2WlG4EiYgFQ (https://youtu.be/2WlG4EiYgFQ)
Use Copilot to generate a personalized fitness plan tailored just for you.
The new 'Fitness Trainer' plugin can do this for you.
I used Copilot Pro in the creation of this video and had it create
a personalized fitness program for me.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 12, 2024, 02:19:41 PM
Speedometer 3.0 - Browser Performance (Speed)
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Curious about which browser performs best?
Here are my findings on the various Browsers I use.
https://bob3160.blogspot.com/2024/03/speedometer-30-browser-performance-speed.html
 (https://bob3160.blogspot.com/2024/03/speedometer-30-browser-performance-speed.html)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 12, 2024, 11:29:22 PM

Do You Really Need Gigabit Internet?
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https://youtu.be/c1r_oHxfTWI (https://youtu.be/c1r_oHxfTWI)
Gigabit internet is like a supercar - not everyone needs one,
but for those who do, it's a game-changer. It's about assessing your needs
and deciding if the investment will enhance your digital lifestyle.
I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video.
If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link.
https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o (https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 13, 2024, 01:46:40 PM

6 Common Types of Malware
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https://youtu.be/5eTsXraAxBM (https://youtu.be/5eTsXraAxBM)
Advice from Avast on  6 Common Types of Malware
I adapted this from one of their Instagram posts and added the audio and some additional images.

Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 13, 2024, 06:04:39 PM

Gemini interaction in Google Docs
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https://youtu.be/UZmwCgnE0Wg (https://youtu.be/UZmwCgnE0Wg)
A closer look at allowing Gemini to interact with Google Docs.
I used the following document in this video for the Gemini interaction:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nsqBVfID09FbDTOzSfiHaVEFGJeLkMUuUC1eFx36XBA/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nsqBVfID09FbDTOzSfiHaVEFGJeLkMUuUC1eFx36XBA/edit?usp=sharing)
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 15, 2024, 02:05:36 PM

Text to Image AI in Microsoft Paint
(https://d1ka0itfguscri.cloudfront.net/Lh/2024/03/15/13/01/cZeoIVV7bzp/preview.jpg)
https://youtu.be/dojkr0Ihn3g (https://youtu.be/dojkr0Ihn3g)
Cocreator is coming to MS Paint.
This allows text to image creation in Paint.
It's another enhancement coming to Paint.
Title: Re: Interesting
Post by: bob3160 on March 17, 2024, 10:08:48 PM

AI vs Real Intelligence: A Friendly Guide to the Future
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https://youtu.be/cfMwJ3jZoew
A peek into the future of AI and real intelligence. Keep your wits sharp, your humor sharper,
and let's make sure we're all winners in this game of tech evolution.
I used Copilot and Pictory.ai to help in the creation of this video.
If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link.
https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o