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Main Area and Open Discussion / General Software Discussion / Re: Looking for a minimalist Desktop Calendar Application..
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on: February 12, 2013, 10:08:16 PM
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What's nice about VueMinder is the ability to add hyperlinks and shortcuts to files on my computer. Maybe some of these others can do that as well, I don't know.
Anyway, if you could add that ability, mouser, that would be cool. Or maybe to open Notepad or choice of word processor designated, when clicking on a date. That would more workable then a small box, I think.
I don't have VueMinder running all the time, only when I need it.
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Main Area and Open Discussion / Living Room / Re: Debate: Effects of technology on modern youth
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on: January 30, 2013, 09:50:20 PM
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It's a good way to entertain kids and keep them from getting into trouble via boredom. A good tool to inspire imagination as well. We are raising two boys and the effects socially are minimal. 21 and 23 now, teachers were impressed with their ability to type and understand technology and communicate what they learned. Starting with 3.1 to present they have always had access to computers and more.
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Main Area and Open Discussion / Living Room / Re: Open Letter to Skype
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on: January 26, 2013, 12:39:38 AM
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So if I use Skype in the UK to communicate with someone in the UK it is subject to the US Patriot Act? Yes. Various provisions allowed for the disclosure of electronic communications to law enforcement agencies. Those who operate or own a "protected computer" can give permission for authorities to intercept communications carried out on the machine, thus bypassing the requirements of the Wiretap statute. The definition of a "protected computer" is defined in 18 U.S.C. ยง 1030(e)(2) and broadly encompasses those computers used in interstate or foreign commerce or communication, including ones located outside the United States. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA_PATRIOT_Act
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Main Area and Open Discussion / General Software Discussion / Re: PicPick vs FastStone Capture vs Screenshot Captor vs Jet Screenshot
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on: January 23, 2013, 05:36:57 AM
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PicPick is annoying with it's constant updates and crapware bundle. I removed it off my wife's computer, she was annoyed as well. Plus you have to get it from cnet and no direct download link that I found.
FastStone is better at scrolling windows then SC. Other then that SC is my standard.
Without reviewing the built-in editors they are all basically the same.
I've had no troubles with SC's built-in editor. It does what it says, and what I want it to. FastStone's editor is pretty basic.
Oh, one other thing. SC is faster at saving shots. One can grab multiple shots very quick. Just save in the pop-up dialog and grab another without the editor.
edit again- Just played with FS a bit, it can save quickly too.
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Main Area and Open Discussion / Living Room / Re: FBI ALERT SCAM - Malware or Virus ?
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on: January 22, 2013, 01:46:55 PM
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@Stoic Joker ATF-Cleaner, do you disable these or leave them disabled?- Notes for Windows Vista users:
On Windows Vista that "Windows Temp" is disabled, to empty "Windows Temp" ATF-Cleaner must be "Run as an Administrator" Prefetch has been disabled on Windows Vista. As I'm not sure the effects that emptying prefetch on Windows Vista will have for the time being it I won't enable that function. Just wondering. And I do use TFC without any troubles. I have been using CleanUp! (Gould), but not recommending it. It's good for custom file and folder locations and temps.
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Main Area and Open Discussion / Living Room / Re: FBI ALERT SCAM - Malware or Virus ?
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on: January 22, 2013, 09:35:22 AM
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TFC will clean more then Windows Disk Cleanup and CCleaner. All 3 will pick up what the other does not.
TFC will stop most process' before it cleans and sometimes prompts for a reboot. Even if it does not prompt for a reboot I always log off and back on again. You should see better performance for a while till the temps load up again. If you want to run it, there is no install, it's portable.
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