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General Software Discussion / Why is (was!) Google Translate suddenly greeting me "Error 403 (Forbidden)" ?

« on: September 17, 2016, 11:28 AM »

For the last couple of years I have been using Google Translate via my right-click context menu in Firefox (mark a word > right-click > Search marked word in Google Translate > word translated into Danish) almost every day. It used to be so well working that I didn't bother to install any of my copies of WebWord or Babylon. Google Translate was fast & easy to use.

But that has changed! 

403. That’s an error.

Your client does not have permission to get URL / from this server. (Client IP address: 2.1(xx.xxx.xx)6)



That’s all we know.

-Google Translate

of course that's not "all we know"! But for the last couple of weeks it sure is all they have told me.

I don't understand it. I am not aware that anything relevant has changed in my Firefox 47. However, they list my proper IP address (without xes), so maybe it has to do with me as a person? I never log in to my Google account. Is that it? have Google upgraded the hard-playing ball?

If I arrive Google Translate any "normal" way, there is no problem.

Any idea? 

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General Software Discussion / Was Firefox 47.0.1 the end of the line for you as well?

« on: August 18, 2016, 03:43 AM »

For safety's sake I thought I would update my Firefox 47.0.1 to Firefox 48.0. So I did.

After 2x restart I was surprised to realize that a number of favourite addons clearly had stopped working, so I went to see what's wrong with my Nightly Tester Tool who's job it is to "Force Addon Compatibility". Turns out it has been overruled by Firefox, so no compatibility was forced on anything.

At Mozilla's page I was told a story about the "many" addons that are trying to steel my money, identity, etc. Of course such a story is difficult to believe, since I never have met such an addon. New homepage redirection, yes, but never anything dangerous. Maybe we just don't hear about them? But of course, I guess they're out there, just waiting for a chance to enter my PC, so it's better to be safe than sorry.

And because of this I should be thankful for Mozilla now blocking every unsigned addons, I assume...

I do, however, not agree with Mozilla on this. Do you? The unsigned addons that I have are not new in any way. They have been on my computer for many years!! On my PC there is nothing to fear (of course there is, but so far it all went well) - and I totally want to have my addons back. They were there for a reason; without them, Firefox is no longer the best.  In fact, without addons Firefox is nothing but the fattest kid in the world.

So I removed 48 and reinstalled 47.

Do they know what they're doing?!
Have you abandoned Firefox? If not: Do you use a newer version than 47.0.1?
 


Post modified with a list of the addons that I have on Firefox 47.0.1:

Spoiler

- Adblock Plus 2.7.3
   http://adblockplus.org/
   Reklamer er fortid!
   https://addons.mozil...x/addon/adblock-plus

- Add to Search Bar 2.9
   http://firefox.malte...ns/add-to-search-bar
   Tilføj hvilken som helst søgning, på hvilken som helst side, til søgefeltet.
   https://addons.mozil...n/add-to-search-bar/

- Add-ons Manager Context Menu 0.4.2.1-signed.1-signed
   http://loucypher.git....com/AM_contextmenu/
   Add more items to Add-ons Manager context menu.
   https://addons.mozil...fox/addon/am-context

- Auto Context 1.5.0.3 (Inkompatible)
   https://addons.mozil...g/firefox/addon/5714
   Automatically shows User Popup Menu if text is selected

- Bookmark Toolbar Menu Button 1.1.2.1-signed
   https://codefisher.org/toolbar_button/
   Show the contents of the Bookmarks Toolbar in a drop down menu. This compresses the bookmark menu into one button that you can put on any toolbar you want to.
   https://addons.mozil...-toolbar-menu-button

- Bulk Image Downloader 4.91.0.0
   http://BulkImageDownloader.com
   Easily download images from image host sites. The Bulk Image Downloader app ($25) must be installed for this to work.
   https://addons.mozil...ulk-image-downloader

- Classic Theme Restorer 1.5.6beta2
   https://github.com/A...ClassicThemeRestorer
   'Classic Theme Restorer' ...
   https://addons.mozil...classicthemerestorer

- Clean Uninstall 0.1.7
   http://firefox.add0n...clean-uninstall.html
   Uninstall an extension and clean its fingerprints (stored preference values for instance)
   https://addons.mozil...ddon/clean-uninstall

- CoLT 2.6.7
   http://www.borngeek.com/firefox/colt/
   Tilføjer et Kopier linktekst-punkt til browserens kontekstmenu.
   https://addons.mozil...s/firefox/addon/colt

- Context Search 0.6.4
   http://www.basson.at...addons/contextsearch
   Expands the context menu's 'Search for' item into a list of search engines.
   https://addons.mozil...addon/context-search

- Download Manager (S3) 4.07
   http://www.s3blog.org/
   Vis og håndter filhentninger fra en smart nydelig statusbjælke
   https://addons.mozil...s3download-statusbar

- Downloads Context Menu 1.7
   http://www.bm-productions.tk
   Shows the Explorer context menu of downloaded files in the Downloads list
   https://addons.mozil...nloads-context-menu/

- Easy Youtube Video Downloader Express 9.08
   http://yourvideofile.org/
   Best extension for 'Superfast' and easy video download links in FLV, 3GP, MP3 (256kbps HQ Direct Link), MP4, 720p + 1080 HD and Full-HD ("Original") qualities on Youtube pages.

- EPUBReader 1.5.0.9
   http://www.epubread.com/
   Read EPUB files just in the browser. No installation of additional software needed.
   https://addons.mozil...fox/addon/epubreader

- ErrorZilla Plus 1.2.4.2
   https://addons.mozil...don/errorzilla-plus/
   Show a more useful error page when the network address cannot be reached.

- Extension List Dumper 2 1.0.1
   https://addons.mozil...ension-list-dumper-2
   Dumps a list of the installed extensions.

- Flagfox 5.1.13
   https://flagfox.wordpress.com/
   Viser et flag, der afbilleder den pågældende servers placering
   https://addons.mozil...irefox/addon/flagfox

- Flickr Size Pickr 1.0.1.1-signed
   https://addons.mozil...on/flickr-size-pickr
   Adds a context menu to view or download any Flickr photo

- Google Reverse Image Search 48.0
   http://barisderin.com/
   Google Reverse Image Search is a simple tool that lets you search the images reversely on Google Images.
   https://addons.mozil...reverse-image-search

- Google Search Disable Before You Continue 43.5
   https://addons.mozil...rch-disable-before-y
   Disable Before You Continue dialog for Google Search

- Google search link fix 1.5.3
   https://github.com/palant/searchlinkfix
   Prevents Google and Yandex search pages from modifying search result links when you click them.
   https://addons.mozil...ogle-search-link-fix

- I don't care about cookies 2.5.8
   https://addons.mozil...t-care-about-cookies
   Get rid of annoying cookie warnings from tens of thousands of 'infected' websites

- Image Toolbar 0.6.18
   http://www.basson.at...-addons/imagetoolbar
   Provides easy access to common image functions.
   https://addons.mozil.../addon/image-toolbar

- InstaDown: Instagram Image & Video Downloader 1.0.3
   https://addons.mozil...instagram-image-vide
   The extension adds a direct download button for images found on instagram user pages, and also for videos on single item popups.

- Interclue 1.6.3.1-signed.1-signed
   http://interclue.com/
   The ultimate link augmentation multitool
   https://addons.mozil...efox/addon/interclue

- MyBookmarks 0.6.17
   http://www.catsyawn..../mybookmarks_en.html
   Creates a formatted page from bookmarks.
   https://addons.mozil...ox/addon/mybookmarks

- Nightly Tester Tools 3.7.1-signed.1-signed
   https://wiki.mozilla...s/NightlyTesterTools
   Useful tools for the nightly tester.
   https://addons.mozil...nightly-tester-tools

- Open In RegEdit 0.1.2.4
   https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/4478/
   Select registry keys in the page and open them in the registry editor

- Open With 6.7.1
   https://github.com/darktrojan/openwith
   Quickly test out your web pages in Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, or Opera. Open With opens the current page in your other browsers with just one click.
   https://addons.mozil...efox/addon/open-with

- Restart 1.2.8
   http://www.schuzak.jp/
   Adds "Restart" menu and button.
   https://addons.mozil...refox/addon/re-start

- RightToClick 2.9.6
   https://addons.mozil.../addon/righttoclick/
   Allows right clicks, highlighting and more where forbidden by javascript

- Save Session 1.3.1.6.1-signed.1-signed
   http://diary.noasobi.net/
   Save Session can save the session only once.
   https://addons.mozil...x/addon/save-session

- Saved Password Editor 2.9.6
   https://addons.mozil...ved-password-editor/
   Adds the ability to create and edit entries in the password manager.
   https://addons.mozil...aved-password-editor

- SCDL SoundCloud Downloader 1.7
   https://mrvv.net/scdl
   SoundCloud Download Helper. Adds ARTWORK, ARTIST, GENRE, TRACKNAME !!
   https://addons.mozil...oundcloud-downloader

- SoundCloud Downloader - SoundGrab :: Add-ons for Firefox -
   https://addons.mozil...efox/addon/soundgrab

- Self-Destructing Cookies 0.4.10
   https://addons.mozil...-destructing-cookies
   Fix the web. Gets rid of a site's cookies and LocalStorage as soon as you close its tabs. Protects against trackers and zombie-cookies. Trustworthy services can be whitelisted.

- Show my Password 2.0.1-signed.1-signed
   http://netcat.ath.cx/extensions.html
   Shows your password in readable letters
   https://addons.mozil...password/?src=search

- small-clock 0.0.2
   https://addons.mozil...ox/addon/small-clock
   A simple and small 24hr clock which sits in your toolbar. Ideal for fullscreen browser use

- Smart HTTPS 0.1.6
   http://mybrowseraddo...com/smart-https.html
   Automatically changes HTTP addresses to the secure HTTPS, and if loading encounters error, reverts it back to HTTP.
   https://addons.mozil...ox/addon/smart-https

- Status-4-Evar 2015.11.16.23.1-signed.1-let-fixed
   http://forums.mozill...p?f=48&t=2001965
   https://addons.mozil...addon/status-4-evar/
   Status-widgets og forløbsindikatorer til Firefox 4+

- Stop Ads 0.0.4
   https://addons.mozil...refox/addon/stop-ads
   Stop Ads extension

- Stylish 2.0.7
   https://userstyles.org/
   Gendesign internettet med Stylish, en user styles manager.
+   https://userstyles.o...ver-with-large-icons

- Textarea Cache 0.9.3.4
   https://addons.mozil...ddon/textarea-cache/
   Allows to save automatically the content in a text input field.

- Video DownloadHelper 6.0.0
   http://www.downloadhelper.net/
   Download Videos from the Web
   https://addons.mozil...video-downloadhelper

- YouTube ALL HTML5 3.0.3
   https://addons.mozil...on/youtube-all-html5
   Play all videos on youtube without flash.

- Youtube's Annotations No More 0.3
   http://www.kiboke-st.../browser-extensions/
   Disable Youtube's annotations.
   https://addons.mozil...-annotations-no-more

- Youtube's Autoplay No More 0.3
   http://www.kiboke-st.../browser-extensions/
   Disable Youtube's up-next autoplay feature.
   https://addons.mozil...bes-autoplay-no-more

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General Software Discussion / TeraCopy 3 updated August 11, 2016

« on: August 13, 2016, 07:42 AM »

Teracopy is a copy handler for Windows PC only.
Teracopy is free, Teracopy Pro is $20. A Pro license is a Lifetime license.
Version 2 is still the official version - the update was for version 3 Beta
From time to time Teracopy Pro can be found discounted on Bits du Jour

TeraCopy 3 beta 2
August 11, 2016 by Oleg

http://codesector.com/teracopy
http://blog.codesect...m/category/teracopy/



Changelog:

    Faster Logical to physical disk mapping.
    Mapped network drives detection.
    Notifications fix.
    Delete R/O files on replace.
    Add entire drive to file list.
    Quote comma in csv reports, export folders.
    File date discrepancy increased to 2 sec.
    Better completed state icon.
    Smoother scrolling with touchpad.
    Other bugfixes.

TeraCopy is designed to copy and move files at the maximum possible speed. It skips bad files during the copying process, and then displays them at the end of the transfer so that you can see which ones need attention. TeraCopy can automatically check the copied files for errors by calculating their CRC checksum values. It also provides a lot more information about the files being copied than its Windows counterpart. TeraCopy integrates with Windows Explorer's right-click menu and can be set as the default copy handler

-Teracopy

You may use the license for Pro in one of two ways: one user on multiple computers (example: a desktop computer and a personal laptop which are both used exclusively by you) multiple users on a single computer (example: a home computer which is shared by all family members)

-Code Sector News

http://codesector.com/teracopy
http://blog.codesect...ode-sector-software/

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Living Room / a fine but time-stealing offer from BdJ

« on: July 06, 2016, 04:25 AM »

Deal of the Week: The Ultimate PC Bundle to Strengthen & Protect Your PC< is actually a really fine offer - which is why I sadly know the next: the time it will take to go through the various register for account / get key / register for app -procedures are so enormous you will get frustrated / annoyed and feel you are wasting your time! I kid you not, it took me a full hour to do all this - and I have still not had time to install any of it!!

I think  CCleaner Pro, Scrivener, Delta Walker, PhraseExpander and Focusky Pro all are making this a really fine offer, together they are fully worth the asking price ($40) - and then some! - and there are 5 more programs!

Be aware that Focusky Pro will downgrade in a year. Normal price per year is $99.

https://bitsdujour.stacksocial.com/sales/pc-bundle-2016 $40 = a fine, bit time-stealing offer.

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General Software Discussion / How do I tell Firefox, Never (try to) restore?

« on: May 12, 2016, 03:15 AM »

One of my latest addons has had the unfortunate side-effect that Firefox 46 not has stopped closing, when I first close Firefox and then shut down Windows. So at next launch Firefox will ALWAYS start with saying "This is embarrassing..." and offer me to close this or that page from the last session, before launching. But I say, it is not just "embarrassing", it's ANNOYING!! Firefox never crashes on me, so why should it restore? No, kill that restore!!
 

Of course the right answer is not to find whatever addon screwed with my Firefox... So I have looked "everywhere", searching for a default setting called something like "Never restore, just open a new session". I know it used to be there - somewhere - but now that I need it, I can't find it. Has it gone? No, of course not! But where is it? How do I tell Firefox, to never (try to) restore?
 

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Living Room / DonationComics... (digitalcomicmuseum)

« on: May 09, 2016, 01:18 AM »

I quote from digitalcomicmuseum because I think it's worth saving:

>>Hi Gang,
For this month of May 2016 every user who donates will be given FTP access as an alternate method to download files from the 19,000+ Digital Comic Museum collection.
For each dollar donated, donors will receive 5 gigs of file downloads over the next 31 days from the day the donation was made.

Click on the Donate link >here<  to contribute to the cause and receive your FTP login info in an email. Remember to log in (here at DCM) before you donate! Please be sure your DCM profile email address is working first if you aren't using an active address.

For the last two years our FTP Access Month has been remarkably popular.  Donors to the site are vital for keeping our server bill covered.  These FTP Months help DCM build a reserve fund for those months we come up short in our monthly goal of $288 or if there is an emergency such as a hard drive that needs replacing in our servers like last April 8th.

DCM is a built on four pillars.  The physical comics and those that buy and share them, the scanners/editors of those comics working many hours to share their scans, the staff working hard behind the scenes and the financial donors who give their money to keep our servers running.  Those financial donors don't get nearly the recognition that the other groups do but are easily as vital to keeping DCM a healthy site!  As a thank-you to donors this month we are offering our third FTP Access month!

A simple list of all comics on the FTP and their locations:
http://ftp.digitalco...um.com/comiclist.txt

Plus a placeholder page that sums everything up.
http://ftp.digitalcomicmuseum.com/

++++++++++++



++++++++++++

Here are the specifics -
For every donation you will be given access to the FTP from the donation date. Due to costs, bandwidth etc download limits will be put in place.
For every $1 donated during May you will be given a download limit of 5 GB for the following 31 days.

So lets get on to some examples....<<

Read http://digitalcomicm...hp/topic,6780.0.html

You will need a registered username, to get the FTP download link. Tip: Log in before donating!
My comment:
You do not need to download anything, but please go and donate, in order to save this fine museum!
 

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General Software Discussion / Win 10: the terrible CompatTelRunner is back!

« on: April 27, 2016, 01:38 AM »

C:\Windows\System32\CompatTelRunner.exe 

Big Win 10 update yesterday, ("update", not "upgrade", I was already running Win 10), but now the terrible CompatTelRunner is starting with Windows, and it is using far too much CPU, from 0% up to 80%, and ever so slowing the use of Windows. After it has done its job, it will close until next Windows launch.


"ThomasJohnson-977" phrased my problem quite well:

>>Wondering what CompatTelRunner.exe is doing on my computer?<<

ThomasJohnson-977: >>I have upgraded to Windows 10 Home from Windows, and my disk is maxed out for 20 minutes on startup every time I start it. So I decided to dig in and found dozens of svchost.exe running, which slowly disappear and dozens of CompatTelRunner.exe start to run. All of them are open to random files throughout my pc. I almost can't even use my pc while this happening because to start something requires disk I/O and there is no bandwidth. Memory isn't full and CPU is 4% or less but I still can't do much during those 20 minutes. Resource Monitor shows the tasks are running in the background, but they are preventing me from doing anything in the "foreground". ANNOYING! When it's done' everything is working just fine.

When I did the upgrade, I said to NOT share anything with MS, except errors. So I don't know what it is doing. I thought at first maybe it's some sort of AV, but the name of this exe just doesn't jive with that. If this is about Windows 7 Compatibility, why is it still running after upgrading, and why on every boot up?<<


ZigZag3143 (Windows & Devices for IT Pro MS -MVP) replied on MVP Insider Community Moderator Wiki Author Completed Training MCC: Content Creator MCC: Content Curator Conversationalist Launch expert - Windows 10 Most Recommended Discussion

>>That is the compatibility update for win 7 RTM.<<
https://support.micr...com/en-us/kb/2977759

-answers.microsoft.com

"compatibility update for win 7 RTM"? Hmm... maybe, maybe not. 

I don't use "Metro" and I don't have any "apps" running, (only real programs...), so I have no use for this new old thing.

Any one else having problems with CompatTelRunner the first few minutes after Windows has started? 
Tips on how to get rid of it?

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General Software Discussion / Atlantis Word Processor 2.0, beta testing

« on: March 31, 2016, 02:10 AM »

LATEST NEWS

Mar 31.
Atlantis 2.0 with support for tables is available for betatesting.

http://www.atlantiswordprocessor.com/en/beta/

  Atlantis Word Processor Betatesting    
This page was last updated on Mar 31, 2016.    Current beta version: 2.0(a0)

Welcome to the Betatesting page of Atlantis Word Processor.

   Please click here for information on the latest beta version of Atlantis.

Please use the link below to download the setup file of the beta version of Atlantis, and use it to install the beta on your computer:

   Setup file of Atlantis Word Processor (size: 2.6 MB)

Please install this new version to the current home folder of Atlantis on your system, if any. This will prevent conflicts between different versions of Atlantis. If you decide to revert to the previous version, you can download & run its setup file to downgrade.

If you have an older beta version of Atlantis on your computer, you can upgrade to the latest beta through the "Help | Check for Updates..." menu command of Atlantis.

Please post your comments, suggestions, or bug reports to the Atlantis Forum.

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Living Room / beta test new "WebSpeakster" apps, please!

« on: March 02, 2016, 03:00 PM »

Windows only.
http://www.webspeakster.com

HELP - I NEED SOMEBODY!

I'm in need of a couple of members to help "the mission" out by beta testing any of the new "WebSpeakster" apps.

All I really need is to make sure they work (publish the results web page) on a few different systems or/ as well as your opinion of the software concept.

YOUR HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED and rewarded by a gift to show my gratitude.

Thanks for any consideration and have a GREAT day,
mikeB
code-it.com

1) WebSpeakster Audio Publisher http://www.webspeakster.com/audio.html
_ Allows recording via microphone (or any other record source your system supports), select a pre-recorded file or convert text to audio to be used as your email audio message. Uploads your audio message and a created web page to our server: you have a special URL that is available for only your use - email the URL to your friends list via the email app that is included.



2) WebSpeakster Image Publisher http://www.webspeakster.com/image.html
_ Simplified image content sharing... Your image or photo is saved to the cloud: embedded within a web page. You can share and collaborate just by sending your personal URL (link) using the included email client software or any other method you prefer. Self-publishing is an option pursued by artists and just us plain folks - it allows for great independence and creative freedom. You can use this software/ service to accomplish many different things:
    create/ publish an image to share with your family and friends
    publish your personal art creations for review
    publish an "image of the day", etc.
    implementation of this software is only limited by your imagination!



3) WebSpeakster Text Publisher http://www.webspeakster.com/text.html
_ Simplified text content sharing... Your text document is saved to the cloud: embedded within a web page. You can share and collaborate just by sending your personal URL (link) using the included email client software or any other method you prefer. Self-publishing is an option pursued by poets, writers and just us plain folks - it allows for great independence and creative freedom. You can use this software/ service to accomplish many different things:
    create/ publish a newsletter to inform your family of current personal events
    create/ publish a newsletter to inform your customers of special offers or events offered by your small company
    publish a dailey personal dairy
    publish a "quote of the day" or a "joke of the day" message, etc.
    implementation of this software is only limited by your imagination!



4) WebSpeakster Multi-Media Publisher http://www.webspeakster.com/video.html

Create it - Publish it - Share it
We offer PC to Web Messaging Software Solutions: all are free of cost, adware, spyware or other intrusive code.

Clarification - cuz, the word "Free" is not always what it seems now-a-days. When we say "Free" that does NOT mean that we implement tactics to make "you the product" like most "free" services of this type (i.e Facebook, etc...) do! In other words - we do not use (or claim ownership) of your data in any way. Check out the comparison in next quote

Comparison: the Pros & Cons of using WebSpeakster apps http://www.webspeakster.com/compare.html

With all the 'social media' type services out there, now-a-days, I know that it is hard to get away from some of your favorites and even consider using any of the 'WebSpeakster' apps.  BUT - please take a minute to get educated on the reason(s) why you might just want to (or not).

 
The CONS of using WebSpeakster:

•     The software requires to be installed and ran on a Windows PC. Can not be ran off a cell phone or MAC system.
•     The free version allows only one publication per day - *deletes off the server after 10 days.
•     The 'results web page' (your message web page published on the 'cloud') is not customizable when using the free version.
•     At this time - we are not offering the publishing of videos. This may change if we could only figure out how we could even hope to *compete with 'YouTube':-)
•     Your published content (web page) is not public unless your viewer has the/ your specific URL.

The PROS of using WebSpeakster:

•     We claim no ownership of your published data. Maybe you never read the long EULA when signing up to most of the other 'social media' type services - but once you post any data on their server - it is THEIR property to use in any way they want!
•     We do not treat you as the 'product'. By using our software/ service it does not subject you to intrusion of your viewers, data, or streamed paid **advertising to you or your viewers.
•     Your published content (web page) is not public unless your viewer has the/ your specific URL: depending on what you are using your published web content for - this may be a benefit instead of a 'con' since only folks that you give the URL to will most likely ever review your published content.
•     Most all aspects of the software can be easily customized (to your liking). This eliminates most all of the 'CONS' listed above. Joining 'The Code-it Membership' gives you benefits like non other in this world!
•     If you are a biz (or will be using for a newsletter or publishing promotional content) it would be possible to easily include a means to display a advertising banner to your 'results page' that is published. "Talk to me" about this possible feature.

* we are a small company - the cost of 'cloud' storage, of your files, and required support is more than you might think.

** the free version does have a couple of links to our web site (on your results page that is published).

I'd appreciate any questions or comments related to this software: mb(at)code-it.com
UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THIS (C) INFORMATION WOULD BE DEEPLY APPRECIATED!

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General Software Discussion / app crashes due to Adobe + Windows 10 update December 29

« on: January 03, 2016, 02:50 AM »

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3132372
https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2053723

Microsoft security advisory: Update for vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge: December 29, 2015


Summary
Microsoft has released a security advisory for IT professionals about vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in the following web browsers:

    Internet Explorer in Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, and Windows 10 version 1511
    Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 and Windows 10 version 1511

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft security advisory 2755801.

More information:
Important

    All future security and nonsecurity updates for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your Windows RT 8.1-based, Windows 8.1-based, or Windows Server 2012 R2-based computer so that you receive future updates.
    If you install a language pack after you install this update, you must reinstall this update. Therefore, we recommend that you install any language packs that you need before you install this update. For more information, see Add language packs to Windows.


Known issues in this security update

    We are aware of limited application crashes that occur after this security update is installed on Windows 10.

    Microsoft is researching this problem with Adobe and will post more information in this article when the information becomes available.

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General Software Discussion / AIMP4 has been released!

« on: December 17, 2015, 09:47 AM »

AIMP4 (Artem Izmaylov Media Player, version 4) has been released! | 2015-12-15 23:05:59 | http://www.aimp.ru/index.php 

Freeware for Windows - they also have AIMP2 for Android.

What's new in AIMP 4.00 vs 3.60?

What's new in AIMP v4.00 in comparison with v3.60?


Common

    Hints are now displayed when changing the slider in the DSP-Manager dialog via mouse wheel or keyboard
    Formatting templates - list of available functions moved to sub-menu
    Version number of application has been removed from names of binaries
    Macros - one-letter / two-letter names of macros are replaced with friendly names
    Macros - names in menu with macro list are highlighted now via bold font
    Macros - list of macros for playable file has been expanded, following macros have been added: %AlbumGain, %TrackGain and %Lyrics
    Macros - list of functions for text manipulation has been expanded


Interface

    New design of application
    Windows animation no longer inhibits UI
    Scrollbar thumb jumps to previous position when mouse cursor leaves scrollbar zone


Sound Engine

    Added an ability to specify the 352.8 KHz sample rate (for devices that support this sample rate)


Player

    An ability to limit number of attempts to reconnect to internet-radio station when connection is lost


Playlist

    Performance of builder for shuffle queue has been increased at 3 times
    Quick Search - algorithm has been changed: the content that isn't satisfying to a search string hides now
    Added an ability to rescan tags for selected files only
    The "move to..." functionality has been introduced
    The "Find in Music Library" command has been added
    The "copy to" / "move to" functionality - an ability to save folder structure
    Smart playlists - an ability to build playlist based on data from Music Library with an ability to filter and group data
    Smart playlists - an ability to build playlist based on one or few directories
    Smart playlists - synchronization with pre-image is now works in separate thread
    Playlist files are now imports each into separate tab if the "open files from external applications" option set to "create new playlist".


Playlists Manager

    An ability to view size and duration summaries of selected playlists
    Drag-n-drop support for the preview window has been added


Audio Converter

    An ability to switch off grouping
    Support for aften.exe command-line encoder for AC3 format has been added (thanks to Soolo)
    MP3 Encoder - added an ability to select target sample rate


Tag Editor

    An ability to select all types of tags by one click
    Added an ability to copy / paste album art images to / from the system clipboard
    Added support for multiple values for APEv2, ID3v2, Vorbis Comments and M4A tags formats
    Added an ability to store custom values to list of the "Genre" edit field


Music Library

    Integrated into the main application
    "The" article isn't cut out when adding files in a DB any more
    An ability to save user mark to tags of file automatically (optional)
    An ability to combine an empty levels in grouping tree in the "no grouping" mode
    An ability to find misplaced files automatically
    An ability to delete automatically non-existed files from data base
    An ability to specify different columns set for table and card views
    An ability to adjust height of the alphabetic index control
    An ability to set user-defined filter for grouping preset
    Added an ability to send selected files from grouping tree to selected playlist
    An ability to drag album by its album art
    An ability to scroll song list via mouse wheel without focusing of it
    An ability to fast scroll via mouse wheel if Ctrl key is pressed
    Report generator - support of fields with multiple values has been added
    The "move to..." functionality has been added
    File name column displays a name of file without path now
    Alphabetic index is now supported for all fields
    Skin support has been added
    The "no grouping" mode - an ability to fill song list from current folder only (without sub-folders)
    Now the data are loaded for visible columns only
    Support of network files has been improved


Skin Engine

    Potential abilities have been expanded (refer to the help for Skin Editor for more information)


Plugins

    API for plugins has been updated to v4
    Scheduler - sleep timer - an ability to fade out volume
    Scheduler - the "OK" button has been added
    SACD - ISO - now the plugin displays both stereo and 5.1 tracks

options:




Features and screenshots (in English): http://www.aimp.ru/index.php?do=features
-other than this, forum, blog and FAQ или ЧаВо are all in Russian...

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General Software Discussion / What is Runtime Broker, and Why is it working so pathetically bad?

« on: December 11, 2015, 12:41 PM »

What is Runtime Broker, and Why is it working so pathetically bad?
It's using half the CPU, when I have played maybe a dozen audio files online!

 

I have not yet checked if the problem is global, or if it only is when I use my local ISP, (musik.yousee.dk).

I can play the first 10 numbers, with no problems of any kind. Suddenly the sound will start stumbling and the computer will use 100% CPU. When I fight my way to have a look in task manager, Runtime Broker is using at least 48% CPU - and Firefox another 40% and some container 10% Anything left?


Unfortunately you cannot play the full numbers, (http://musik.yousee....mp;albumId=115607586) so there is no easy way to replicate the problem.

Or am I the only one having major problems with (Firefox and) Runtime Broker? 

----------
Modified
SORRY!! I should of course have told that I am using Streaming Audio Recorder, to record the audio in question.

Also, I am on a 32-bits Windows_10_Pro 4GB_RAM Dell laptop.

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Found Deals and Discounts / 75 Monotype fonts 90% off: $49 until Dec 11

« on: December 08, 2015, 10:24 AM »

The Foundation Collection $490.00 $49.00 = 90% off until Dec 11
http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/mti/the-foundation-collection/
Various licensing options available (Desktop, Web, App, eBook, Server)
So, 75 fonts, yes, but not any font.

The Foundation Collection
by Monotype

75 fonts: $490.00 $49.00


About this font family:

The Foundation Collection provides 75 versatile fonts spanning the most essential serif and sans serif categories—along with a functional set of script and display styles.

This carefully curated type collection draws from the acclaimed Monotype, Linotype, ITC, Bitstream and other libraries to provide a strong foundation for any designers' type library—be it beginning creatives or seasoned typographic professionals alike.

The Foundation Collection is a go-to typographic tool that will empower you to create effective designs across a myriad of projects, all without breaking the bank.

-MyFonts

http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/mti/the-foundation-collection/

most but not all of the collection:












http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/mti/the-foundation-collection/

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Living Room / A long time ago in a galaxy far far away

« on: December 02, 2015, 09:50 AM »

Modified because of wrong link:
I have not tried this, and I probably won't, because I don't know how to stop it again! Google has created an easter egg for Starwar lovers: Type A long time ago in a galaxy far far away in >the search box<, and watch the magic come alive! It is of course all about the Star Wars The Force Awakens opening December 17 in a theater near you. Or is that maybe only in Denmark? Did you already have the premiere? I have no idea, because I haven't seen any of them, and I will most likely not watch this one either. But this easter egg sounds fun.

Go to Google.com/starwars (sorry, dot now removed), and log in.

Are you into Star Wars? 

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General Software Discussion / Am I infected? "adblock shield light" (for Firefox)

« on: November 27, 2015, 06:31 PM »

Two days ago an extension wanted to install itself on my computer: "adblock shield light 1.3.9" for Firefox. I have Adblock but this was adblock, (not a big 'A'), so I hesitated and went searching for clues on the Internet as to what it was. I've found nothing, but I got curious, so I made a backup and installed it anyway. To my surprise there are no informations about it in Addons; Firefox 42 > Tools > Addons > "More", leads to nothing but the name! I don't understand how it can be version 1.3.9 and be unknown. However, I am not scared (at least not yet), because I have not seen any difference in my computer (32-bits laptop Win 10 Pro)'s performance, and "no malware was found".

But the situation itself keeps nagging me: Where the heck does this little addon come from? Adblock doesn't mention such a thing, and the Internet in general claims it to be unknown! Maybe it has nothing to do with Adblock, and maybe it has. I don't know. Do you? Am I infected? No, of course not.

adblock shield light, anyone? 

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Found Deals and Discounts / photo DE-NOISE (PRO) 74% off

« on: November 06, 2015, 03:38 AM »

As the smart phones are trying to take over the world, desktop programs are loosing market shares. A lot of them are dying, but that is not always easy to see. Now take this offer from Paragon. Yes, a photo program via Paragon! Franzis is a German software company, and well known for having made some fine programs in the past. But what about now? Are they alive and kicking, or are they dying - or all dead? I don't know for sure! Last update of this de-noise program was in January. If you are interested, I really think you should TEST (>go to trial<) before maybe buying. Offer valid until 15 November 2015.

http://www.projects-software.com/denoise-projects-professional-paragon/

$ 154.81* Only Now: $ 39.95 => 74% off! (~ $ 115)

-Franzis Denoise Project

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DC Website Help and Extras / can we mass-replace dead link?

« on: November 04, 2015, 03:25 AM »

legend Skrommel's 1hoursoftware is 404'ish and up for sale. If it's okay, I really think DonationCoder should mass-replace the now wrong address http://www.1hoursoftware.com/ with https://www.donationcoder.com/Software/Skrommel/ throughout the forum, please. Too many newcomers would never find the proper page, otherwise.

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Found Deals and Discounts / WordWeb 8 on Bits du Jour Tuesday 27 Oct

« on: October 27, 2015, 03:53 AM »

http://www.bitsdujou...software/wordweb-pro

WordWeb Pro Bundle
The Ultimate Thesaurus and Dictionary for Windows!
51% Off = $29 instead of $59.00

WordWeb 8 is working well with Firefox 41.0.2 

Firefox Extensions: WordWeb 8

-Re: Firefox Extensions: Your favorite or most useful Reply #778

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General Software Discussion / WinAntiRansom lifetime key from WinPatrol: $15

« on: September 17, 2015, 10:04 AM »

They've done it again; Merely $15 for a lifetime key! https://www.winpatrol.com/WinAntiRansom-private/ 

Coming soon: WinAntiRansom (.NET 4.0 Framework required) For up to 5 PCs. Pre-beta sale ends October 17th 2015!

The WinPatrol September Newsletter

We are proud to announce the return of Lifetime Licenses during the pre-beta sale of the latest member to our product family, WinAntiRansom!

Better yet, if you own a subscription license for WinPatrol, WinPrivacy or both, we'll convert them into a Lifetime license with the purchase of WinAntiRansom!

Why would we do that? Because we feel strongly about security and know our products provide first rate security in an innovative, non-intrusive manner not available in other products.

The trio of WinPatrol, WinPrivacy and WinAntiRansom makes for a formidable defense against the bad guys.

But remember, when the pre-beta sale ends, so does the availability of lifetime licenses. Act now, before it is too late.

-WinPatrol launching WinAntiRansom

WinAntiRansom PLUS
It’s time to wage WAR on Ransomware!

• Blocks Ransomware BEFORE it can encrypt your files!
• A perfect compliment to your Anti-Virus!
• Easy to install and simple to use, Does NOT slow down your computer!
• Also effective against many Malware and Zero Day threats!
• Integrated with VirusTotal, so you can easily review reports and upload files!

System Requirements_

    Operating System: Windows XP SP3 +
    Disk Space: Nominal, less than 250 MB
    .NET 4.0 Framework or greater required.

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Living Room / Get paid if you find this old Barbershop version of Cool Water

« on: September 01, 2015, 06:14 PM »

My query did not give the wanted result at first, so I've renamed ("Get paid") the thread.
However, it seems my search all along was based on false memory.
---------------------------------- original post:

In the early 1980s I had an already very old record with the wonderful number Cool Water (written by Bob Noland in 1936). I praised it too much, so I lost it..., and now I really miss it, because in my mind this particular version was better than any other of the many versions there are.

The version I am seeking is "basically" a (black, vocal) version of these:

Sons Of The Pioneers: https://www.youtube..../watch?v=WDtCa8ZgAk4
Hank Williams: https://www.youtube..../watch?v=s5ywIVBBt-Y
Burl Ives: https://www.youtube..../watch?v=qtxqFZbyzS0
Frankie Laine: https://www.youtube..../watch?v=2jj7qab6KC4
The Rooftop Singers: https://www.youtube..../watch?v=yJ_HefidQpk
Melody Master's Quartet: not available

However:
> It was not performed by white men, but definitely by 3 or 4 "old" Afro American male singers only. In my memory it was a quartet, but it might 'merely' have been a trio.

> and I feel certain it was a cappella / Barbershop style, because I cannot remember any instrumental sounds   
Eh... regarding "Barbershop": not the notice me, I am impressive -style, but four old negro church singers discretely giving their best -style.

> I also imagine it was running 16 rpm or 78 rpm. I think it was too old for 45 or 33 rpm (I think it was a single)!?

I will of course be pleased if it turns out to be on the Internet, even YouTube, but I have searched so often, that if it's there, it's most likely misnamed.

If you know about this record, I am of course ready to pay to have it mailed to me, please, or to have a digital copy, if possible.

 

Sons Of The Pioneers - Cool Water Lyrics

All day I face the barren waste without the taste of water,
Cool water.
Old Dan and I with throats burned dry and souls that cry for water,
Cool water.

The night are cool and I'm a fool each stars a pool of water,
Cool water.
But with the dawn I'll wake and yawn and carry on to water,
Cool water.

(Chorus)
Keep a movin' Dan, don't you listen to him Dan, he's a devil not a man
and he spreads the burnin' sand with water.
Dan can't you see that big green tree where the waters runnin' free
and it's waiting there for me and you.
Water, cool water.

The shadows sway and seem to say tonight we pray for water,
Cool water.
And way up there He'll hear our prayer and show us where there's water,
Cool Water.

Dan's feet are sore he's yearning for just one thing more than water,
Cool water.
Like me, I guess, he'd like to rest where there's no quest for water,
Cool water.

For your info: "Old Dan" is a donkey.

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General Software Discussion / Friendly Face of Death (Windows 10)!

« on: August 27, 2015, 03:25 AM »

My upgrade to Windows 10 was a good one, so I was surprised when I read how Lincoln Spector from Windows Secrets had some terrible experiences when upgrading to Win 10.

I merely bring you a short snippet, read the full story at http://windowssecrets.com/top-story/thirty-day-win10-experiment-lasts-only-a-week/

(...)
Reviewing the issues, starting with the crashes

The worst problem hit on day two. When I tried to lower the volume on my music, suddenly Win10 wouldn’t respond. Then the mouse pointer started behaving erratically. Within a minute, the music stopped entirely, the external monitor went black, and then the laplet’s monitor turned blue.

I was suffering my first experience of the Win10 version of a Blue Screen of Death (but not the last). Surprisingly, it’s a big improvement over the vintage BSoD. Instead of the usual technical mumbo-jumbo, you see a big, sad-face emoticon (which I dubbed the Friendly Face of Death — FFoD) and clear, concise text that tells you what to search for online.


Win10 FFoD



Figure 1. Win10's Blue Screen of Death provides a friendlier face and a bit less-obscure information than do previous Windows versions.


Still, that was not much consolation. The first crash occurred on day two, in the middle of work. Two days later, it happened again. On day six, Win10 crashed twice! Each crash was preceded by erratic Windows behavior and no response from the keyboard and mouse. Two more crashes the next day effectively ended the 30-day experiment.

(...)http://windowssecrets.com/top-story/thirty-day-win10-experiment-lasts-only-a-week/

-Lincoln Spector from Windows Secrets

Anyway, it's good that the new error message actually gives you an useful information rather than the former useless search without knowing what you are searching for

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Coding Snacks / [SOLVED] show the week number

« on: August 26, 2015, 03:51 AM »

show the week number on the Windows system tray calendar?

or just show the week number

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General Software Discussion / free Windows 10 Tweaker @TheWindowsClub

« on: August 25, 2015, 04:26 PM »

freeware

http://www.thewindow...tweaker-4-windows-10
http://www.thewindow...ks-available-in-uwt4

Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4 for Windows 10 has been released. This tweaking software adds several new tweaks for the new operating system. Those of you who have upgraded to Windows 10, would definitely want to use it to judiciously tweak your Windows 10 and personalize your computing experience. With judicious tweaking, it can make your system faster, more stable, personal and more secure with just a few mouse clicks.

While you may be able to access all these via the Windows 10 Settings app, the Registry Editor or the Group Policy Editor, Ultimate Windows Tweaker makes things easier for you by offering all useful tweaks from its single UI.

http://www.thewindow...tweaker-4-windows-10

-thewindowsclub

List of Tweaks available in Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4 for Windows 10

Check out the complete list of over 200 tweaks available in Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4 for Windows 10:
http://www.thewindow...ks-available-in-uwt4

-thewindowsclub

Like the other 75+ freeware released by us, Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4 (UWT4) is a clean freeware and does not include any 3rd-party offers nor does it push crapware.

Ultimate Windows Tweaker 4.0 for Windows 10 has been developed by Paras Sidhu, for TheWindowsClub.com. It supports Windows 10 (32-bit & 64-bit) and Internet Explorer 11

-thewindowsclub

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Non-Windows Software / How to install Windows 10 on a Mac

« on: August 13, 2015, 02:53 AM »

>"How to install Windows 10 on a Mac"<
http://www.cnet.com/...windows-10-on-a-mac/

I have never even touched a Mac, so I have no idea if this tip is good or bad:

How to install Windows 10 on a Mac

Why yes, you can install Windows 10 on your Mac. The process can be a little technical, but we'll have your back the whole way through, including how to remove Windows afterward in case you change your mind.

Editors' note: This post was updated on August 12, 2015, with information on how to remove Windows from a dual-boot Mac.

If you haven't already heard, Windows 10 is pretty great and worth installing on your PC. Apple fans won't miss out either, since the new operating system can be installed on your Mac as well.


To install Windows 10 on a Mac, you will need the following:

    The Mac you plan to install Windows 10 on
    A thumb drive with at least 5GB of storage space (for reference, I named mine "WININSTALL")
    A second computer that already runs Windows
    A fast Internet connection

-c|net

There is a fine video on their homepage:

Note that you won't need a Windows 10 license for the installation, but you will need to buy one if you want to continue to use it on your Mac after the 30-day trial period.

Following these instructions will install Windows 10 on your Mac in a dual-boot configuration, meaning you'll have the option to choose which operating system (Windows 10 or Mac OS) to use each time you turn on the computer. And, if you later on change your mind, the guide also includes the information on how you can remove Windows afterwords.

This guide is for a Mac that doesn't have already have Windows installed. If yours already has Windows 7 or Windows 8 on your Mac, you can upgrade it to Windows 10 the normal way.


Part 1: Getting the Windows 10 file on your Mac

Step 1: Insert the flash drive into your Windows computer and download Windows 10's media creation tool from Microsoft. There are... (read more at http://www.cnet.com/...windows-10-on-a-mac/

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Living Room / giveaway-club.com by Auslogics & like-minded

« on: August 09, 2015, 09:10 AM »

As you know, we also have a thread in the Other Software -directory, called > "Found Deals and Discounts, special offers and discounts found on the web". In the jungle of sites trying to make a living out of peoples' wish for FREE (or at least for a good deal), there now is yet another giveaway site:

brand new giveaway page: http://www.giveaway-club.com/  
by Auslogics and like-minded

-Curt (August 09, 2015, 08:27 AM)

Today's offer is from MiniTool Solution Ltd. from Canada: "MiniTool Power Data Recovery 7.0 Personal Version" for Windows XP, 7, 8 and 10.

The giveaway-club is claiming it also was on the market before this week-end ("Recent giveaways")!:

ByteSignals	Stayfocused Pro
iStonsoft	JPG to PDF Converter
Cinta Software	CintaNotes 2.9.2

and just like all the others, they even claim to also be here next week:

Upcoming giveaways

Recovery Mechanic by Recovery Mechanic: "Undelete files and folders from FAT and NTFS disks! Recovery Mechanic makes it possible to recover all types of files..."

Partition Guru Pro by Eassos: "Partition Guru provides an all-in-one solution for data recovery, partition manager and system backup. It’s able to ..."

Webcam Morpher by AVSoft Corp.: "This program is a fantastic webcam chat tool that creates a virtual webcam and lets you control your webcam image thr..."

-© Giveaway Club 2015

http://www.giveaway-club.com/