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Living Room / Re: Trying to remember quote about design and beauty

« Last post by tomos on October 04, 2016, 10:25 AM »

Nope... *Sigh* ...I really should have saved it when I first saw it. I'm almost positive it was on the board here somewhere several years ago.

-Stoic Joker (October 04, 2016, 06:31 AM)

You'll find it when you are looking for something else.  That's usually how it goes. 

-MilesAhead (October 04, 2016, 06:49 AM)

I can well imagine it though having been someone's signature, in which case it could be gone from here . . .

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N.A.N.Y. 2010 / Re: NANY 2010 Release: Anuran

« Last post by tomos on October 03, 2016, 12:29 PM »

In Options, timestamp for titlebar is listed as:
yyyy-MM-dd hh:mm tt

-tomos (October 03, 2016, 07:54 AM)

Change the hh to HH if you want 24-hour format.  The "tt" should set AM/PM.

-skwire (October 03, 2016, 07:57 AM)

sorted thanks, I could have figured that out, couldnt I but in fairness, I was thrown a bit by the lack of AM/PM --
there was no sign of AM/PM in AnuVu with the above settings (well, Log entry timestamp also had seconds, otherwise same).
Log entry example:

   (2016-10-03 @ 02:39:32)
      Lunch till 14:39

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Clipboard Help+Spell / Re: CLIPBOARD HELP+SPELL LATEST VERSION INFO THREAD - v2.34.0 - Jan 4, 2016

« Last post by tomos on October 03, 2016, 08:00 AM »

I'll just need to take CHS for a test drive, as I'm curious about those rules you mentioned. Though I wouldn't want to defeat the unconscious backup function.

-dr_andus (October 03, 2016, 05:24 AM)

You can stop it deleting anything.
I do remember having some performance issues some years back when I had everything being saved (unfortunately I cant find any record of it). I think it better as mouser says to group older clips in folders maybe by date.

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N.A.N.Y. 2010 / Re: NANY 2010 Release: Anuran

« Last post by tomos on October 03, 2016, 07:54 AM »

hi skwire
havent used this in an age, so I may be doing something stupid



as you can see, it's 14:40, but Anuran is showing 02:40

In Options, timestamp for titlebar is listed as:
yyyy-MM-dd hh:mm tt

Not sure what the tt is there (it not listed in the 'Tokens')

An Anuran restart didnt make any difference
Anuran v1.1.2 - 2016-04-26
Win.7 x64

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General Software Discussion / Re: The Outlook is disappointing

« Last post by tomos on October 03, 2016, 06:13 AM »

Maybe Outlook.com is just too resource-intensive for older OS's.

-dr_andus (October 03, 2016, 04:15 AM)

the Outlook is cloudy . . .

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

« Last post by tomos on October 03, 2016, 03:55 AM »

The new license type is no longer a lifetime key, but an annual subscription.

-Curt (October 02, 2016, 03:53 PM)

wondering how that affects owners of lifetime keys
They do say (from your link above Curt):

Does this mean you are going to have to want more money from us to use WAR?

NO

If you own a license for WinAntiRansom PLUS all you need to do is download the upgrade and you get our AntiMalware protection for no extra charge. It is best to use the tray application to disable protection prior to installing the upgrade.

Appears to respect the lifetime license -- but it's not explicitly stated

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Living Room / Re: Animal Friends thread

« Last post by tomos on October 02, 2016, 06:03 AM »

These guys may have been on here before:

"When Mischa barked at Didga"

1708

Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by tomos on September 28, 2016, 01:16 PM »

can I buy the RN3SE from ebay? or a reputable place? on ebay I find 'china version' or 'singapore version' or whatever, I want it to be in english and work in the uk!

-kalos (September 27, 2016, 01:07 PM)

oddly enough, the best and safest-looking offer on ebay.de is from a UK supplier, presumably they also sell on UK ebay
http://www.ebay.de/i...6:g:88IAAOSw8KNW~O2O

Unfortunately it's gold

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

« Last post by tomos on September 28, 2016, 08:40 AM »

^ How come I dont get no points

1710

Living Room / Re: When you make your 100'th Post

« Last post by tomos on September 28, 2016, 08:38 AM »

How come I dont get no points

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Living Room / Re: External 5.25 floppy usb drive or another way?

« Last post by tomos on September 28, 2016, 04:37 AM »

^^ . . . afraid it will go the way of the floppy ?


PS the archive.is site is great, thanks Deozaan

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by tomos on September 28, 2016, 03:32 AM »

http://www.trustedre...-redmi-note-3-review

-kalos (September 27, 2016, 01:40 PM)

you're being a bit silly now:
they say the screen is 'OK' -- *not* 'bad' as you quoted -- and while not clearly stated, they are obviously comparing with $400+ phones.

It seems to me you should get something less complicated --
their "12 Best Android Phones in 2016" have a couple of recommendations that wont break the bank:
http://www.trustedre...id-phones-1_round-up


edit// and with the above recommendation, I dont mean to be patronising: I am also considering something that will require less, eh, thinking ;-) (and as said above, I'm not in any rush with a purchase anyway)

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by tomos on September 27, 2016, 01:35 PM »

also, I read the screen is bad, any opinions?

-kalos (September 27, 2016, 01:07 PM)

Link?
there's lots of video reviews, especially out of India, on youtube -- I havent heard anything particularly negative about the screen, but maybe it depends on what you're comparing it with?

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by tomos on September 27, 2016, 01:33 PM »

[..]
Think I'll save my pennies for the RN3 SE (kate), since I travel overseas it'd be pretty close to the perfect phone at a good price point, (if only it had NFC also).

-4wd (September 27, 2016, 08:40 AM)

can I buy the RN3SE from ebay? or a reputable place?

-kalos (September 27, 2016, 01:07 PM)

why not buy it from 4wd's link?

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by tomos on September 27, 2016, 05:25 AM »

thanks 4wd
you're a mine of information

For me, MIUI just plain sucks - it's why I flashed my RN2 with something else. Plus the amount of screwing around to remove all the tracking, so being able to remove MIUI comes pretty close to item number 1 on the list w.r.t. a XIAOMI phone, (ie. hardware is good, the OS sucks ).

-4wd (September 26, 2016, 07:07 PM)

I know you must have done that a while back, but out of curiosity, what did you replace it with?
I had misunderstood your earlier post and thought that having MIUI was an advantage, but IIUC now, the advantage lies in being able to easily remove it :-)

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Living Room / Re: HP "timebomb" prevents HP inkjet printers from using non-HP ink cartridges.

« Last post by tomos on September 27, 2016, 05:11 AM »

So now the machines cost -- at the low end -- nearly nothing, often still include scanners and enough onboard smarts to be able to function as a standalone copier and all sorts of other stuff and, barring the sudden realignment of the manufacturers into the charity sector, apparently it's unreasonable of them to try to make money from their customers.

-oblivion (September 27, 2016, 02:10 AM)

that's become a bit of a vicious circle for everyone -- us *and* them. If they put up the initial price, people wont buy.

HP were doing quite a good job recently, IIRC price-per-page for many models was a lot cheaper with HP inks than the competition (with own-brand inks). But people still go for cheaper replacement inks, many not even researching or caring: the cheapest please...

I do it myself (with Canon). I usually buy mid-range printers though -- without the in-built office (copier scanner etc.). And get good quality replacement inks. Not sure if Canon make money off me or not . . .

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by tomos on September 26, 2016, 05:30 PM »

One thing I've noticed about the Xiaomi phones on offer here (.de):
with the cheaper/smaller 3S, the OS is based on Android 6.0
the Note 3 seems to be only available here based on Android 5.0

Most people recommend going for the 3, as it's not much more expensive than the 3S. I'm considering, (getting tired of Windows phone limitations), but not in any rush, so can wait see if the 3 comes on offer here with OS based on Android 6.0.

edit// I see now that Marshmallow is available but installing looks a bit too much like work to me :-)
It may get easier, but I'll be a lazy beggar and wait & see if it's offered pre-installed on new phones

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by tomos on September 26, 2016, 05:24 PM »

^ I covered any possible misunderstanding in my edit, but forget it kalos, you get on fine without my advice.

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by tomos on September 26, 2016, 04:14 PM »

^ well, if you're going to call me on this:

I thought the versions would be the obvious, like 2GB/16GB and 3GB/32GB versions

-kalos (September 26, 2016, 03:54 PM)

if that is the case, why do you need someone to type 'Redmi 3' into Ebay for you?
Take a little initiative and do the searching yourself -- if you're then unsure, at least you've made an effort, and whoever is considering helping, has something to start with.

edit// maybe you thought that before you posted?
If that's the case, you could still look and see what available on ebay - if it's anything like here in Germany, it'll only be a couple of offers.
So my point still stands. Take a little initiative.
Sometimes Kalos, you remind me of those people that ask a question and request that the answer be sent to their email address which they also post...

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Living Room / Re: Looking for smartphone

« Last post by tomos on September 26, 2016, 03:09 PM »

this one made me laugh -

No I didn't know there are many Redmi Note 3, can you find me one on ebay to buy? thanks!

-kalos (September 26, 2016, 01:06 PM)

. . . 

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: How do you avoid Shareware on Sale's sneaky nagware ?

« Last post by tomos on September 25, 2016, 05:15 AM »

Thanks for clearing up any confusion there 4wd

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: How do you avoid Shareware on Sale's sneaky nagware ?

« Last post by tomos on September 24, 2016, 04:39 PM »

I have to admit I was confused by the answers: if you reread the OP it gives the impression that if you download from their site, it is impossible to avoid installing sharewareonsale's 'notification' software.

edit// is it one of those situations where you have to counterintuitively click No to get the software? (I'm reminded one time with OpenCandy installer, I had to click 'Yes' to avoid installing the additional software.)

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N.A.N.Y. 2017 / Re: NANY 2017: CheckList DC (Android checklist)

« Last post by tomos on September 24, 2016, 01:59 AM »

Download link and screenshot added.

-mouser (September 23, 2016, 09:50 PM)

was trying to install it on windows 7
(unfortunately my phone is also windows)

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Clipboard Help+Spell / Re: what is it the order in a 'popup hotkey'?

« Last post by tomos on September 23, 2016, 10:48 AM »

This should get you started at least:

Open CHS main window, right-click on the group in the tree on the left.
Select 'Edit group'

'Custom menu sorting SQL' down at the bottom controls the sort. Being able to speak/write SQL helps (I dont myslef).

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Living Room / Re: Cats and plants

« Last post by tomos on September 22, 2016, 01:53 PM »

sigh..

and this is why we can't have nice things.

-mouser (September 22, 2016, 12:35 PM)

ouch!
still, you have a nice cat