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I'd suggest Windows IdiotBox-40hz (August 03, 2012, 09:12 AM)
They were probably hoping for a payout... I can't see any other reason they would wait so long. Or is that overly cynical...-wraith808 (August 03, 2012, 07:49 AM)
Our investigation found that usernames and passwords recently stolen from other websites were used to sign in to a small number of Dropbox accounts-The Article
I'm getting a "caution" in "reallocated sector count" - what does that mean?-TaoPhoenix (August 02, 2012, 11:02 AM)
You are running out of spare sectors, which is one of the signs of the end for the drive.-Stoic Joker (August 02, 2012, 11:39 AM)
Maybe you can give me a little more detail. Like xkcd's jokes about graphs with no axis labels, the caution drive is listed at "97" (of what?) reallocated sectors, with the "threshold of 36" (of what?). But the data drive is listed as "good" with reallocated sectors at "100" (of what?) with a "threshold of 5". Why So Different? So how is one Caution and the other good?-TaoPhoenix (August 02, 2012, 01:07 PM)
with the only difference being in speed and hair loss/frustration.-Renegade (August 02, 2012, 11:23 AM)
I'm getting a "caution" in "reallocated sector count" - what does that mean?-TaoPhoenix (August 02, 2012, 11:02 AM)
Perhaps wear & tear from regular use increases the likelihood of a "busy" drive failing. But in my experience it hasn't worked out that way. I strongly suspect variations in manufacturing and quality control have more to do with a drive going south than wear and tear does.-40hz (August 02, 2012, 09:47 AM)
Also, I kinda like the Metro visual style.-f0dder (August 01, 2012, 01:53 PM)
Nice to know there's at least two of us that do.-Stoic Joker (August 01, 2012, 05:00 PM)I don't have anything personally against the look of Metro. Especially since I prefer "flat" icons over the more popular beveled or 3D variety.What I do object to is the way Metro works - or more correctly, being forced to toss out my current workflow just because Microsoft decided to arbitrarily change the entire user "experience" without so much as a "by your leave." And to add insult to injury, for no real reason other than to do something different to create the appearance they're somehow innovating. And don't even get me going about their closed ecosystem plan for the Metro workspace...-40hz (August 01, 2012, 06:10 PM)
Also, I kinda like the Metro visual style.-f0dder (August 01, 2012, 01:53 PM)
It looks to me like Google (a) doesn't just provide a network port for bulk tapping; and (b) vets each request for info. That's not as good as taking a stand for what's right, but it's a heck of a lot better than we get from ATT, Verizon, etc.-CWuestefeld (July 31, 2012, 06:31 PM)
Agree. But it's only a matter of time before 'the powers that be' get the wording and constitutional overrides fully worked out. Once the laws are less 'ambiguously worded' Google will roll over. Which is the problem with not taking a stand for what's right. So while I agree with you that Google has done more, it's still more of a rear guard action IMO than a brave confrontation. Being more than a little cynical these days, I also suspect Google is more interested in doing what they think they can get away with rather than doing what they obviously know is right.-40hz (July 31, 2012, 06:45 PM)
How else are they going to get enough research data to develop the coffee mugs that display contextually relevant advertising based on your real life conversations with friends, family, and co-workers?-app103 (August 01, 2012, 06:27 AM)
Understood, but it fit nicely with my dim view of corporate attitudes.So the contestants are given trinkets for theirown "safety" ...Well, that's my conjecture, don't know if there's any truth behind it-Stoic Joker (July 30, 2012, 06:46 AM)
Personally, if I got an olympics medal, I would never sell it regardless of its value, so I'd actually prefer getting a cheaper medal and some money, since the medal is just sentimental.-jgpaiva (July 30, 2012, 09:27 AM)
How about these words: The 10 Coolest Foreign Words The English Language Need.-Arizona Hot (July 25, 2012, 11:19 AM)
Not to take away from the personal and noble sacrifices made by Jon Blunk, Matt McQuinn and Alex Teves...but I'd prefer to think we could use less people like James Holmes-40hz (July 24, 2012, 10:29 AM)
This confused me for a minute. James Holmes being the crazy shooter, of course we need fewer of those. So no contradiction at all, the world needs more people like the three heroes, and fewer crazy shooting people. So I guess that is the same as what you are saying. I think the use of the word "preference" confused me, as if it were either/or.-daddydave (July 24, 2012, 10:42 AM)
a couple of people have said that Screen Calipers had difficulties on 64-bit Win 7. One said he solved the problem, by installing new video drivers.
For the record: I have Screen -Calipers -Compass -Protractor and -Shapes, on 64-bit Win 7, with no problems. All purchased on offers.-Curt (July 23, 2012, 04:04 PM)
"Candid camera" shows really are quite dangerous sometimes. I've seen some where I've been surprised that they don't get violent. Not a fan of them. Most often they just seem cruel to me.-Renegade (July 24, 2012, 12:39 AM)
