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I'd say start with the lists that you have been given, and decide on the split based on your gut.  I don't think that anyone will begrudge your decisions.  When dealing with money, I find that a single consolidated vision is better than a chorus of voices.
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DC Member Programs and Projects / Re: GDPR Blocking (PHP Edition)
« Last post by wraith808 on May 04, 2018, 09:41 AM »
I've actually been puzzling over the ramifications of this, so this seems like an alternative to the people that try to make money off of a bad mistake.

Thanks!
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General Software Discussion / Re: PSA: New RightNote upgrade
« Last post by wraith808 on May 03, 2018, 10:19 PM »
I really, really wish installers were made to check for this, before running.

I agree with you.  It's also why I really like point upgrades, instead of time based ones.  If you're not going to give lifetime licenses as standard, make it for a revision.  It makes it clearer than saying something weasely like 12 months.  Who keeps up with that?  Or if you're going to do time-based, embed the time into the license, and display it to the user on the interface that they're out of their license.
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General Software Discussion / PSA: New RightNote upgrade
« Last post by wraith808 on May 03, 2018, 03:17 PM »
I bought Rightnote, but quickly decided it wasn't for me, and went back to Evernote.  I figured this alert might be good for people using RightNote, that might not read it before updating.

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Text of e-mail:

Hi there,

We recently released v4.4.2 of RightNote. A couple of users were upset to find out that their current license no longer worked with this version - only after they had gone to the trouble of installing the update.They would have liked to be informed about this before updating - not after.

So I am writing this message just to inform you, that a RightNote license includes free updates for a period of 12 months. After that period your license will not work with further updates, and if you do update, the Program will revert to the Freeware edition, where certain notes are read-only. (Of course this does not apply to Lifetime upgrade licenses)

You can best tell when you purchased your license by going to Help->About.

So once again my apologies to those of you who had this upset, and I hope to include a warning about this in upcoming versions.
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General Software Discussion / Re: finding an old password program ...
« Last post by wraith808 on May 02, 2018, 06:12 PM »
A DuckDuckGo search for "windows program generate password text" turned up quite a few password-oriented hash programs and web sites, some with Android (or iStuff) apps as well.  E.g.:




The last two have the same link.  Was that intentional or was one missed?
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General Software Discussion / Re: finding an old password program ...
« Last post by wraith808 on May 02, 2018, 01:32 PM »
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General Software Discussion / Re: finding an old password program ...
« Last post by wraith808 on May 02, 2018, 01:30 PM »
Is it LessPass?

Keep in mind that, as f0dder mentioned in that thread (well, he linked to something written by someone else), these kinds of password generators have drawbacks that may not be readily apparent. So if you can find the one you used to generate your passwords, you may want to consider moving to a different password system.

If that's not the one, then as I said, perhaps you should check out the LastPass Alternatives thread.

Good luck!

I'd forgotten about that one, and I'm the OP.  I think the concerns there are expressed in the blocks I quoted above, i.e. the lack of the salt, as it's not stored.  Been trying to find an alternative; xmarks' deprecation was more of a reason for me to find something rather than LastPass breaches.  Tried sticky password on recommendation from here; even bought a lifetime license.  But performance issues already have me regretting that decision.
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So mainly in an attempt to make our life simpler and actually get this done, I'm suggesting that the money go to coders who are forum regulars who are identifiable as people who code things in request to or interaction with users on the forum.  This can stretch beyond coding snacks but the idea is the same.

That sounds like a plan.  And a good one! ;D

If this is generally acceptable, the only question left is who else besides skwire should get some of the first $1,000 we give out?  It's very easy to overlook folks, so please chime in and nominate yourself.

That's one of the things I love about this site... the coders here aren't really arrogant or doing it out of a need/want for recognition, but a love of the software.  So it's quite unlikely that many will nominate themselves.  But skwire list is a good start.

One category I think is left out though... people who provide support on the board, but aren't necessarily coders.  They keep the board going, by answering questions, doing research, and other varied things.  It basically makes the board a clearing house for issues, which I think keeps it vibrant.  tomos, cranioscopal, and rgdot are the ones that I think top that list, though there are others also.
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General Software Discussion / Re: finding an old password program ...
« Last post by wraith808 on May 02, 2018, 08:13 AM »
There's a chrome browser extension called hashpass: https://github.com/stepchowfun/hashpass

That repository has links to some other implementations (Android, python, etc) in case you were using this or some variation on it.


Nice!  Of note from the repo:

Suppose your secret key is bananas, and you're signing up for Facebook. Hashpass combines the current domain name and your secret key with a / as follows: www.facebook.com/bananas. It then computes the SHA-256 hash of that string. Then it hashes it again and again, 2^16 times in total. Finally, it outputs the first 96 bits of the result, encoded as 16 characters in Base64. In this example, the final output is sWwtmA9uA6X9SyXD. This result can be reproduced using the Python script near the bottom of this document.

Looks pretty nice.  Might start using that instead of the LastPass extension.  A bit more work, but worth it, I think.

A couple of warnings from them:
If an adversary has your secret key, they have access to all of your accounts. Hashpass never reveals your secret key. But we must make sure that an adversary can't determine it from the generated passwords.

-snip-

A common defense against these attacks is to add random bits to your key. This is called a salt, and it ensures you don't use the same key as anyone else. Most security software will automatically add a salt to your key and store it. Since Hashpass doesn't store anything, it cannot add a salt for you. It is up to you to pick a key with enough entropy to defend against dictionary attacks. Longer is better. More random is better. Don't use a single word. Definitely don't use bananas. Hashpass doesn't limit the size of your secret key—take advantage of this.
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Living Room / Re: Data connection through audio jack
« Last post by wraith808 on May 02, 2018, 08:09 AM »
its certainly possible - I had (have) an old iriver DAC that used the audio jack for charging, data transfer, and playback

And mentioning that, the iPod Shuffle (which I still have due to the fact that I waterproofed one and it's good for swimming) uses the audio jack for charging.
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I do agree that skwire should get a good portion of the proceeds, but I also think that focusing on coding snacks excludes a lot of people that just don't do the coding snacks, but more indepth things, and not just for NANY.  Just my opinion on that.
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General Software Discussion / Re: finding an old password program ...
« Last post by wraith808 on May 01, 2018, 10:14 PM »
Hash programs do that. Is it possible it simply hashed the text?

Chec
Hash programs do that. Is it possible it simply hashed the text?
Don't Think so, but I have been known to be wrong a time or three.  :o


Check at https://www.md5hashgenerator.com/ with a phrase that you know you used.  If it matches the 'password' then that might be what it's doing.  Of course, that's only MD5, so it might not match and that still be what it was doing.

* wraith808 shrugs
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Living Room / Re: Data connection through audio jack
« Last post by wraith808 on May 01, 2018, 08:57 PM »
Does the watch have a name?  That might help someone interested to help you.
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:Thmbsup: but yes as wraith said was not about need

If the writing idea is implemented I think I can participate. Which reminds me to write a mini review of the software I won in the giveaway, hopefully by weekend  :-[

Which software did you receive?  Just curious.  I have to start writing my reviews, so don't feel bad  :-[
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FARR Plugins and Aliases / Re: Alias: WolframAlpha Search
« Last post by wraith808 on May 01, 2018, 02:48 PM »
So, downloaded plug-in and took a look at the alias file.  The command is

Code: Text [Select]
  1. http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=$$u1

So it takes the input verbatim, and doesn't do anything with it other than add it to the end of the url.

Is there any facility for processing the input without making a plugin, mouser?
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Her very latest video has taken a sad turn though, as she posts about her discovery that she has a brain tumor.  She talks about her upcoming operation.

It does seem a really sad turn, especially after seeing her in the other videos.  While she's serious, she does seem to be upbeat though, which will hopefully serve her well in the fight.
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I would increase the coders amount, that includes yourself of course.

DC receives a small but regular (though long-term unpredictable) stream of donations year round, and many of these are sent to me directly in the form of donationcredits; furthermore, I get some small number of commercial license purchases for my software through the site.  And DC is not my full time job.  In short, I do not need to receive any of the fundraiser money.

I don't think that rgdot was talking about 'need' :Thmbsup:

You do a lot- and a lot that people don't see.  We just appreciate that!   8) :up:
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...and it's gone.  It's not even redirecting when you go to xmarks.com.  It's just not resolving.
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Mouser has said that he's not going to add it to his apps, so I don't think that there is anything wrong with taking it.
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Living Room / Re: Show us a photo of your mutt or other creatures..
« Last post by wraith808 on April 29, 2018, 09:17 PM »
My mutt and other creatures! kids

I know you're a supporting member...but people with 1 posts, posting a random link = doesn't look good.

Can you embed the images on the forum? :)
-Stephen66515 (April 29, 2018, 03:30 PM)

In my opinion, if someone is supporting, I wouldn't even say anything, unless going on archive.is proves it to be wrong.  They paid money at some point to support the site.  Surely that counts for something...
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Got another copy of this Newsletter about two hours ago (?)

Same here.
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General Software Discussion / Re: Writing related programs - Review (?)
« Last post by wraith808 on April 29, 2018, 11:13 AM »
One of those links that I included (the cnet one) has the download of v3, which is the one that I have installed, and use.
That comes up with a Buy Now or Free Trial mode both of which require authorisation from the website which no longer exists.


If you are interested in trying this, I can give you access to my copy as it's abandonware ; they took out the checks in that copy.
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General Software Discussion / Re: Writing related programs - Review (?)
« Last post by wraith808 on April 29, 2018, 09:32 AM »
Have tried chasing IdeaMason over the net. Seems it departed, was then resuscitated as v4 and then disappeared. People seem to have been unable to extract their data after a crash. One blog had posts recommending IdeaMason but the most recent posts were about OneNote. I think I will leave it there. I regard the ability to extract data etc without getting trapped in a proprietary format as vital, and it is a potential issue with all the databases.

One of those links that I included (the cnet one) has the download of v3, which is the one that I have installed, and use.
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General Software Discussion / Re: What's going on with Java?
« Last post by wraith808 on April 28, 2018, 08:15 PM »
Isn't this all just saying that Java 8 is reaching end of life and that we need to be upgrading to Java 9 and 10?


It could be... I see that there is a Java 9 SE and a Java 10 SE.  But I took it to mean that oracle would only distribute Java SE with the SDK for developers to distribute from the roadmap they quoted, instead of a centralized installation on the OS, i.e. the developers have to distribute a version with their software.  Sort of like what Shades is saying that he already does.
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Living Room / Re: grab urls
« Last post by wraith808 on April 28, 2018, 08:11 PM »
There are lots of forums to help you remove viruses / adware. I've used a couple over the years, probably mentioned them here somewhere.
Or try instructions as per multiple sites that tell you how to "remove BingSearchby". One I found was on malwaretips.com, appeared to give fairly sensible advice.

 :Thmbsup:
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