Interesting

[DavidR]

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.

[Dch48]

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.

[bob3160]

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.

[polonus]

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

[DavidR]

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

[polonus]

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

[DavidR]

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.

[bob3160]

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. 

[.: Mac :.]

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 

[bob3160]

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. )

[Dch48]

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. 

[spg SCOTT]

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...

[bob3160]

My prediction was correct!
(It didn't happen) 

[Asyn]

My prediction was correct!
(It didn't happen) 

That was the second time, that this guy was wrong. (also in 1994)
He should find another job.

[SpeedyPC]

My prediction was correct!
(It didn't happen) 

That was the second time, that this guy was wrong. (also in 1994)
He should find another job.

Wait until we reach the 21-12-2012 if this is going to happen.