Interesting

[DavidR]

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)
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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

[bob3160]

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.avg.com/en/signal/best-free-antivirus-software

[Asyn]

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

[DavidR]

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.

[Asyn]

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/

[bob3160]

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/

I guess it depends on whether you believe in the validity of the climate change theory.

[bob3160]

Happy New Year
To all of the Chinese users.
https://g.co/kgs/et8zjc

[DavidR]

Happy New Year
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To all of the Chinese users.
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

[Asyn]

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..!!

[DavidR]

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..!!

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.

[=Snake=]

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..!!

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.   

[DavidR]

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But if they dive, you won't get them.   

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.

[=Snake=]

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But if they dive, you won't get them.   

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. 

[Pondus]

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   

[Asyn]

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
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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   

LOL