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Living Room / Re: Share your photos! Travel shots, photoblogs, etc.

« Last post by 4wd on January 25, 2016, 11:57 PM »

@tsaint: Which town ? 

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Non-Windows Software / Re: Idea for decluttered android twitter app

« Last post by 4wd on January 24, 2016, 05:50 PM »

The only (not really a) problem with Twidere I ran across was the limit on the number of reply Tweets it displayed but that was a function of Twitter's anally-restrictive API and it didn't impact me on the one feed I follow, (which is low traffic anyway).

There's also Carbon but I only had a small play with that as it wasn't really what I was after and I'm not sure if it's any better for what you want.

Another alternative is TweetDeck which runs in a browser, it's another interface to Twitter, (by Twitter), that allows for a bit more customising.

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Living Room / Re: What other forums do you participate in?

« Last post by 4wd on January 24, 2016, 05:36 PM »

I dropped out of circulation IRL years ago, and...
Being more than just a bit of a misanthrope...I'm really only active here.

-Stoic Joker (January 24, 2016, 01:28 PM)

Same here 

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Living Room / Re: Does anyone here use Bitcoins?

« Last post by 4wd on January 24, 2016, 05:34 PM »

Can't get to link.  At least, not without disabling ad blockers.

-wraith808 (January 24, 2016, 10:02 AM)

I got through (w. uBlock origin) but it wants email address after looking at a couple of pages

-tomos (January 24, 2016, 11:01 AM)

Read it without a problem here, no request for email address.

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Non-Windows Software / Re: Idea for decluttered android twitter app

« Last post by 4wd on January 23, 2016, 11:06 PM »

Have you tried Twidere ?

It's also a lot less intrusive permission-wise.

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General Software Discussion / Re: In search of ... QR code generator recommendations

« Last post by 4wd on January 23, 2016, 06:54 PM »

For online generation you can use QR Code Monkey

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General Software Discussion / Re: Agnitum (makers of Outpost Firewall and AV) has been acquired by Yandex

« Last post by 4wd on January 23, 2016, 04:39 PM »

Anyone have any suggestions regarding a replacement security suite that has a firewall component that's as leak-tight as Agnitum's was?

-Innuendo (January 23, 2016, 10:03 AM)

At the time I was running OSS the only other firewall with almost as fine grain control was Comodo Internet Security Suite - I have no idea if that is still the case though.

It's too bad that these Internet Security Suites don't allow you to uninstall parts you don't require or at least stop them from using resources, you could continue to use just the firewall component then.

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Living Room / Re: Very slow internal network speed - any ideas

« Last post by 4wd on January 23, 2016, 05:35 AM »

What do you get transferring from PC to PC over wired LAN, (with Gb you should get around 50-80MB/s), through just a switch, no router involved ?

Trying to narrow it down by cutting out the unnecessary stuff first.

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Living Room / Re: Share your photos! Travel shots, photoblogs, etc.

« Last post by 4wd on January 22, 2016, 11:35 PM »

Held just up the road from where I live, the Australian Chainsaw Carving Championship was this week, finishing today, ten competitors:

Ryan Cook (Canada)


Robby Bast (Australia)


Jeff Samudosky (USA) 2nd Place (Worked from scratch with no drawings)


Angie Polglaze (Australia)


Thomas Earing (USA)


Daniel Cordell (UK)


Hikaru Kodama (Japan) 1st Place


Griffon Ramsey (USA)


Matt Bird (Australia) 3rd Place & Winner People's Choice


Brandon Kroon (Australia)

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Living Room / Re: Very slow internal network speed - any ideas

« Last post by 4wd on January 22, 2016, 11:00 PM »

You haven't said but completely remove the NIC driver and install the latest from the Realtek website?

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Living Room / Re: Why GOD has not updated the world ?

« Last post by 4wd on January 19, 2016, 07:58 PM »

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

-Stoic Joker (January 19, 2016, 11:12 AM)

On the flipside: Don't try to fix something so badly broken.

Since it's the age of consumerism: Throw it in the trash, go down to the local Galactic Walmart, buy something cheaper that has more features but shorter planned obsolescence.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Is Windows 10 a trojan?

« Last post by 4wd on January 18, 2016, 11:20 PM »

Yesterday Windows f*****g 10 forcibly rebooted on me for an update.

-Renegade (January 17, 2016, 12:41 AM)

Renegade missed my post about how to disable auto reboot too..

-Stoic Joker (January 18, 2016, 02:44 PM)

Well, to be fair to Renegade, your post was after his 

EDIT:  Oops! My bad, he's referring to another one 

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General Software Discussion / Re: Agnitum (makers of Outpost Firewall and AV) has been acquired by Yandex

« Last post by 4wd on January 18, 2016, 11:13 PM »

... without incorporating any of the technology/code into new or existing products or retaining staff.

-Edvard (January 18, 2016, 03:33 PM)

They are incorporating the technology and retaining staff ... just not for the good of the Outpost customer base.  It will be for the good of the Yandex Browser customer base.

In December 2015 Yandex acquired Agnitum software technology. Agnitum’s R&D has provided security software solutions for over 15 years. These technologies will now be used to protect users of Yandex Browser.

As agreed by both parties, Agnitum’s software developers, quality engineers and virus analysts were offered an opportunity to join Yandex team and continue their work in St Petersburg office of Yandex.

Agnitum experience will contribute greatly to the development of Protect active security technology that ensures online safety for Yandex Browser users. Protect encompasses several technologies: ID theft protection, Secure Wi-Fi feature, suspicious site blocking and virus scanner.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Agnitum (makers of Outpost Firewall and AV) has been acquired by Yandex

« Last post by 4wd on January 17, 2016, 04:19 PM »

I've also got lifetime licenses for OSS but stopped using it a few years ago when the then current version was bogging down the system.

Also have no interest in Kaspersky but may as well take them up on the offer so I can have the benefit of yet another unused license 

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General Software Discussion / Re: Give yourself at least another 26 unique hotkey combos with Microsoft's remapkey

« Last post by 4wd on January 17, 2016, 04:04 PM »

It's not that I have a huge hand span or anything. I select the LeftShift+RightShift keys with the first two fingers of my left hand ...

-IainB (January 16, 2016, 05:30 PM)

Judging from the second sentence you may have a much more huge hand than you think you have. Or typo. 

-Nod5 (January 17, 2016, 01:55 PM)

He qualifies that sentence in the next paragraph, remapping Right-Shift to Capslock, thus the two keys are next to each other.

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General Software Discussion / Re: Is Windows 10 a trojan?

« Last post by 4wd on January 16, 2016, 05:52 AM »

Wouldn't it be helpful to do the following?

Gpedit.msc:
Computer Configuration
. Windows Settings
... Security Settings
..... Software Restriction Policies
....... Additional Rules

Right-click in the blank area below the two entries to create a new hash and/or path rule that 'Disallow' the execution of the GWX and related files to be executed by Windows (or any other process).

In addition you could also do:
Gpedit.msc:
Computer Configuration
. Windows Settings
... Security Settings
..... Application Control Policies
....... Applocker
......... Executable Rules

Repeat the 'Dissallow' procedure for GWX and related files here too.

-Shades (January 16, 2016, 05:20 AM)

Aren't you talking about two different things here?

Renegade's problem appears to be Win10's Automatic Update mechanism in which you can defer restarts due to updates for only so long, whereas the GPEdit policies you've shown are for systems that haven't yet updated to Win10.  (Also, your method is a little hard to implement unless you're running Pro isn't it?)

Since changing the setting as stated by SJ and changing Configure Automatic Updates to Enabled (2 = Notify before downloading and installing any updates.), I now get this in the Notification Area:



Instead of it downloading updates and then telling me it wants to restart.

Which is probably the closest I'll get to the "Notify on new updates but don't download" setting I had under Win8.1

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: Omikron: The Nomad Soul **FREE** from 15/01 -> 22/01

« Last post by 4wd on January 16, 2016, 03:09 AM »

Thanks for that info, here's a N.A. link: Omikron: The Nomad Soul

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Found Deals and Discounts / Omikron: The Nomad Soul **FREE** from 15/01 -> 22/01

« Last post by 4wd on January 15, 2016, 05:00 PM »

Via OzBargain for the gamers here.

In memory of David Bowie, Square Enix has made Omikron: The Nomad Soul a free purchase for a week.

Steam key issued upon purchase. Activate via your Steam account.

Omikron is available from the SEE Store as a free PC Digital download from 9.00am GMT Friday 15th January 2016 until 9.00am GMT Friday 22nd January 2016 while stocks last. Offer limited to one digital download code per customer*.

The activation code will be delivered to you via e-mail within 48 hours of the order being processed**.

* Redemption of this offer shall require an active Square Enix Store account.

About the game
"I have many things to tell you and very little time... I come from a universe parallel to yours. My world is desperately in need of your help. Only YOU can save us."
Responding to the desperate pleas of a mysterious character from another dimension, your soul must enter the dark and futuristic city of Omikron. This heralds the beginning of an epic adventure through an increasingly strange and dazzling parallel world, trying to solve the many puzzles that prevent you escaping alive. Think, fight and interact with the immense gaming environment to defeat the menacing demons that have tried to trap you.

Features
• An epic adventure storyline with unprecedented depth and realism
• Shooting and combat included in a real adventure game – featuring motion capture by several martial arts and world champions
• A unique Virtual Reincarnation concept
• A huge living environment in real time 3D with hundreds of passers-by and vehicles to interact with.
• Original soundtrack by David Bowie and Reeves Gabrels, including 8 songs also featuring on the David Bowie album "hours"
• 220 minutes of dialogue with real time facial Motion Capture

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Living Room / Re: Interesting "stuff"

« Last post by 4wd on January 12, 2016, 05:44 PM »

Tesla introduces ticket-avoidance-mode for Model S. - YouTube

-Arizona Hot (January 12, 2016, 03:18 PM)

Ain't gonna work here since they don't need to put a ticket on the vehicle, they carry a camera to document everything and just send you the bill if necessary 

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Living Room / Re: Forbes forces users to disable ad blockers, promptly serves malware.

« Last post by 4wd on January 11, 2016, 11:46 PM »

IMPORTANT: uBlock Origin is completely unrelated to the site "ublock.org".

What are people here using?

-Renegade (January 11, 2016, 10:16 PM)

uBlock (non-Origin)

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General Software Discussion / Re: Windows 10 Announced

« Last post by 4wd on January 11, 2016, 06:37 PM »

On second thought, I think I needed to install some .NET updates from Windows update before the GWX updater would work for me without just closing immediately. But this was on a fresh Windows 7 install. I'd expect Windows 8.1 to have most of the more recent .NET packages/updates.

-Deozaan (January 11, 2016, 04:41 PM)

Does it for me on one of my Windows 8.1 Pro machines.  This machine I previously upgraded to 10 Pro but then found that a USB TV Tuner didn't work, so restored an image of the drive.

Now that I have a solution for the hardware I told it a few times to Start Download, Upgrade Later but all it ever does is go to Windows Update and grab the latest Defender definitions - no sign of it downloading the upgrade at all.

I'll probably have to upgrade it via ISO.

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Living Room / Re: Looking at an android tablet

« Last post by 4wd on January 11, 2016, 06:31 PM »

Chuwi tablets turn up on OzBargain (search link) fairly regularly, you can peruse the comments there.

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Living Room / Re: Forbes forces users to disable ad blockers, promptly serves malware.

« Last post by 4wd on January 11, 2016, 06:08 PM »

Like wraith, the ExtremeTech site just shows a blank page, (and produces a bucket load more hits in uBlock than Forbes).

Running uBlock, RefControl, RequestPolicy, and hosts file blocking - not getting any ads nor am I getting prompts to disable an adblocker on Forbes.

Possibly geo specific?

I get this when going via a US VPN:


Doesn't happen if I go via normal IP, (Australia).

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General Software Discussion / Re: System resources monitor overload warning for Windows 10

« Last post by 4wd on January 09, 2016, 04:49 AM »

If it were me I'd just keep letting it crash until they get it through their skulls that they are the cause of the problem.

Fix the problem, (PEBKAC^w), not the symptom.

  


Or you could use Task Scheduler/Performance Monitor to run some command that opens a big window on the screen that displays a warning.

See steps 2-4 here.

And here's a simple VBScript that opens a warning window, (replacement for script in step 1 on that page):

Warning.vbs

Code: Visual Basic [Select]

1. x=msgbox("WARNING: Your computer is low on resources.  Close some programs or risk losing your work." ,16 , "WARNING!")

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General Software Discussion / Re: Windows 10 Announced

« Last post by 4wd on January 07, 2016, 06:27 AM »

Any tips for upgrading to Windows 10 now?
=> upgrading from 8.1, I'm going try keeping programmes unless advised otherwise.

-tomos (January 06, 2016, 02:19 PM)

Yes: Check with the manufacturer of the computer if an upgrade to Windows 10 is supported.
In hindsight I found out why my upgrade adventures failed for my Lenovo Y580 laptop: Lenovo states that it is not possible to upgrade that specific model (and a few others) to Windows 10.

-Ath (January 07, 2016, 02:56 AM)

thanks Ath,
that knocks the idea on the head -- it's a Lenovo (n581) that is included in that list as not recommended. It doesnt clearly state why (that I could see), so I probably wont bother following up on it.

-tomos (January 07, 2016, 04:43 AM)

I think I'd be tempted to go ahead anyway, just image the drive and let it update, then do an image after it has 10 on it.

If it doesn't work restore the image, you'll have lost a couple of hours but on the flip side the laptop is now registered with a Windows 10 license so that if relevant drivers ever do appear for esoteric hardware, you can upgrade for nothing.

Otherwise, you might find that you can live without whatever functions no longer work under 10.