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2901

Found Deals and Discounts / Re: H. P. LOVECRAFT Bundle! Pay what you want!

« Last post by 4wd on August 19, 2013, 04:26 AM »

You've joined the throng saying the same thing on Vodo.

Suggestion: It's on Usenet, I don't have a problem getting it this way since I've paid for it.

2902

Living Room / Re: Google Goes Dark for Two Minutes. Panic Ensues.

« Last post by 4wd on August 19, 2013, 12:53 AM »

I was thinking of loading my hosts file into an editor and adding the various DNS names that seemed to be causing my browser to stall to resolve to localhost or something, but I figured it would be more effort than just waiting out the problem.

-mwb1100 (August 18, 2013, 11:49 PM)

I use the hosts file from MVPS which has a lot of Google stuff in it - I've used it for almost a year and it doesn't seem to have affected normal browsing.

(I've now implemented it into my router so it applies to anything that connects to the internet in my house.)

Excerpt

# [Google Inc]
127.0.0.1  domains.googlesyndication.com #[Parking Service]
127.0.0.1  pagead2.googlesyndication.com #[Google AdWords]
127.0.0.1  video-stats.video.google.com
127.0.0.1  ssl.google-analytics.com
127.0.0.1  google-analytics.com
127.0.0.1  www.google-analytics.com #[Google Analytics]
127.0.0.1  4.afs.googleadservices.com
127.0.0.1  pagead2.googleadservices.com
127.0.0.1  partner.googleadservices.com
127.0.0.1  www.googleadservices.com
127.0.0.1  apps5.oingo.com #[Microsoft.Typo-Patrol]
127.0.0.1  www.appliedsemantics.com
127.0.0.1  service.urchin.com #[Urchin Tracking Module]
# [Google][AS15169][108.170.192.0 - 108.170.255.255]
127.0.0.1  bec.px.invitemedia.com
127.0.0.1  conversion-pixel.invitemedia.com
# [Google / DoubleClick][AS15169][173.194.0.0 - 173.194.255.255]
127.0.0.1  dp.g.doubleclick.net
# [Google / DoubleClick][AS15169][209.85.128.0 - 209.85.255.255]
127.0.0.1  analytics-api-samples.googlecode.com #[Google Analytics social tracking]
# [Google / DoubleClick][AS15169][64.233.160.0 - 64.233.191.255]
127.0.0.1  m1.2mdn.net #[a509.cd.akamai.net]
127.0.0.1  rmcdn.2mdn.net
127.0.0.1  rmcdn.f.2mdn.net
127.0.0.1  n339.asp-cc.com
127.0.0.1  ads.cc-dt.com
127.0.0.1  clickserve.cc-dt.com
127.0.0.1  creative.cc-dt.com
127.0.0.1  clickserve.dartsearch.net
127.0.0.1  clickserve.eu.dartsearch.net
127.0.0.1  clickserve.uk.dartsearch.net
127.0.0.1  doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.doubleclick.net #[MVPS.Criteria]
127.0.0.1  ad-g.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad2.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.ae.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.ar.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.at.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.au.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.be.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.br.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.ca.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.ch.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.cl.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.cn.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.de.doubleclick.net #[Tracking.Cookie]
127.0.0.1  ad.dk.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.es.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.fi.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.fr.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.gr.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.hk.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.hr.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.hu.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.ie.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.in.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.jp.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.kr.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.it.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.nl.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.no.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.nz.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.pl.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.pt.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.ro.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.ru.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.se.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.sg.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.si.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.terra.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.th.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.tw.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.uk.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.us.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.za.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.n2434.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad-emea.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  creatives.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  dfp.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  feedads.g.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  fls.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  fls.uk.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  googleads.g.doubleclick.net #[pagead-dclk.l.google.com]
127.0.0.1  ir.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  iv.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  m.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  motifcdn.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  motifcdn2.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  n4052ad.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  n4403ad.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  n479ad.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  paypalssl.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  pubads.g.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  s2.video.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  survey.g.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  doubleclick.ne.jp
127.0.0.1  www3.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  www.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  doubleclick.com
127.0.0.1  www2.doubleclick.com
127.0.0.1  www3.doubleclick.com
127.0.0.1  www.doubleclick.com
127.0.0.1  tpc.googlesyndication.com
# 127.0.0.1  www.youtube-nocookie.com #[affects various videos]
# [Google / DoubleClick][AS15169][66.249.64.0 - 66.249.95.255]
127.0.0.1  ad.rs.doubleclick.net
# [Google / DoubleClick][AS15169][72.14.192.0 - 72.14.255.255]
127.0.0.1  affiliate.2mdn.net
# 127.0.0.1  s0.2mdn.net #[affects video stream]
# 127.0.0.1  static.2mdn.net #[affects Youtube]
127.0.0.1  clickserve.us2.dartsearch.net #[www3.l.google.com]
127.0.0.1  ad-apac.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.mo.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  adclick.g.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  gan.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  googleads2.g.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  n4061ad.hk.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  securepubads.g.doubleclick.net
# [Google / DoubleClick][AS15169][74.125.0.0 - 74.125.255.255]
127.0.0.1  ad-ace.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  ad.bg.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  cm.g.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  stats.g.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  fls.au.doubleclick.net
127.0.0.1  log2.quintelligence.com
# [Google / DoubleClick][AS6432][216.73.80.0 - 216.73.95.255]
127.0.0.1  www.destinationurl.com
127.0.0.1  doubleclick.shockwave.com
127.0.0.1  www3.webhostingtalk.com #[ad.3ad.doubleclick.net]

2903

Found Deals and Discounts / Re: H. P. LOVECRAFT Bundle! Pay what you want!

« Last post by 4wd on August 19, 2013, 12:06 AM »

Thanks for the heads-up Ren.

2904

General Software Discussion / Re: Chrome’s insane password security strategy

« Last post by 4wd on August 18, 2013, 12:27 AM »

This isn't really that new, people have been asking for a Master Password feature, (ala Firefox), in Chrome since about 15 minutes after it obtained the ability to store passwords.

Google's response has always been the same: not interested.

2905

Living Room / Re: *Email privacy and security survey*

« Last post by 4wd on August 16, 2013, 11:23 PM »

Been aware of PGP since its earliest incarnation on the Amiga, used it sporadically but that was before I switched over to x86 hardware.

A polished solution for this should have been part of thunderbird for a decade instead of relying on clunky plugins or obscure tools if it should have had any chance.

-Jibz (August 16, 2013, 12:25 PM)

I can't tell you how long it's been there but Thunderbird->Write->Options->Encrypt Message



You just need a SSL Certificate, (which are free), and the recipient needs to use digitally signed email, (so you have the recipient key to encrypt with).

Very easy.

2906

Living Room / Re: Information Sharing In Danger

« Last post by 4wd on August 14, 2013, 11:05 PM »

What I'm worried about isn't so much the flat-out-in-your-face draconian attacks on basic Natural Rights. I'm more worried about sappers. Those insidious tunnelers that work unseen in the darkness... They're only visible if you actively look for them.

-Renegade (August 14, 2013, 09:45 PM)

No problem, Tinman has that covered:

As wonderful as your opinion is on this, I just have to disagree, at least for the U.S. side of things, because most U.S. citizens are sheeple, with their heads buried deep in the ground.  It's why the government has been getting away with so much all these years.....

-Tinman57 (August 14, 2013, 07:35 PM)

2907

Living Room / Re: Movies or films you've seen lately

« Last post by 4wd on August 14, 2013, 07:50 AM »

Game of Thrones Piracy “Better Than an Emmy,” Time Warner CEO Says

“Our experience is that it leads to more paying subs. I think you’re right that Game of Thrones is the most pirated show in the world. That’s better than an Emmy,” Bewkes said.

Oh dear, the MAFIAA are going to hate him.

2908

General Software Discussion / Re: What audio software is best for medical transcription?

« Last post by 4wd on August 12, 2013, 08:46 PM »

Unless every transcription comes with free "product placement" ads.

2909

Living Room / Re: Sci-fi novel now available from DC member kyrathaba!

« Last post by 4wd on August 12, 2013, 08:41 PM »

Looks like Perry might get to give up his day job 

2910

Found Deals and Discounts / Re: RightNote 3.0 - 50% deal at BitsDuJour - coming soon!

« Last post by 4wd on August 11, 2013, 10:16 PM »

4wd: We do have plans for more elaborate clip handling along the lines that you mention.

-RaelB (August 11, 2013, 04:53 PM)

re: your problem. We do offer support by email so you are always welcome! There was a problem where the auto copy was not working in some cases. So we have now disabled this setting by default. If you uncheck "auto copy when clipping", then manual copy (ctrl+C) and paste (Win+V) works reliably.

I've been using Ctrl+C and Win+V which does work fine, clipping from my browser used to work - then it just stopped from any browser.  At the moment it's not annoying me enough to spend the time to work out why so I'm leaving it until I have to reinstall the OS.

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Living Room / Re: How to Copy the Command Output to Windows Clipboard - and to CHS

« Last post by 4wd on August 11, 2013, 10:01 PM »

There is another utility called cb.exe that does the same thing, though I'm not sure what source I got it from.

-x16wda (August 11, 2013, 03:40 PM)

You can download cb.exe from the AutoHotkey FAQ: Download link

2912

Living Room / Re: Movies or films you've seen lately

« Last post by 4wd on August 11, 2013, 09:30 PM »

Watched the original American SuperHero last night:



A remake is apparently on the books from the director of Iron Man 3 - I hope they make a better job than the original.

2913

Non-Windows Software / Re: What Android apps do you use to read digital books?

« Last post by 4wd on August 10, 2013, 10:58 PM »

After a minute or two in each I decided that FBReader seemed possibly very good

-Deozaan (August 10, 2013, 11:18 AM)

The only thing with FBReader I've found is that I'm constantly being surprised by, "I didn't know I could that!"

All depends where you put your finger on the screen...one day I'll read the manual.....or not 

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Non-Windows Software / Re: What Android apps do you use to read digital books?

« Last post by 4wd on August 10, 2013, 03:14 AM »

FBReader - only one I've ever used since it suits my needs and was faster than any other I tried, (on my phone).

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Living Room / Re: Sci-fi novel now available from DC member kyrathaba!

« Last post by 4wd on August 09, 2013, 09:34 PM »

^ Okay Perry. (Now where did I put my boat-shoes?)

-kyrathaba (August 09, 2013, 06:05 PM)

Remember to take two copies 

Actually, just autograph one for me and put it aside - then when the whole (duo|tril|quadri)logy is complete, I'll have the set in a nicely autographed Perry-inspired hardsleeve cover.

Postage will be cheaper too. 

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Found Deals and Discounts / Re: RightNote 3.0 - 50% deal at BitsDuJour - coming soon!

« Last post by 4wd on August 09, 2013, 09:17 PM »

What I'd like to see is an option, (or more preferably a hotkey eg. Win+Shift+V), where you highlight the content, hit the hotkey and it then asks you where in your tree/db you want the note to be put.

Rather than set everything up beforehand or start reorganising at the end of a clipping session.

I really wish he had a forum for users because my clipping from browser no longer works at all and it'd be helpful to see if anyone else had the same problem and a solution.

2917

Living Room / Re: Anti-Tracking Smartphone Pouch

« Last post by 4wd on August 09, 2013, 01:19 AM »

Not very forward thinking of the designers, they should have covered the 7xx MHz frequencies also.

2918

Living Room / Re: The fun of installing custom router firmware (tomato, dd-wrt) - an introduction

« Last post by 4wd on August 08, 2013, 01:26 AM »

That *does* sound useful.  Though I really only get those problems after the cable goes down for some reason.  I wonder if it could sense that and reboot...

-wraith808 (August 04, 2013, 08:13 AM)

You may be able to modify the following to do it, (it runs on your router): Automatic Connection Repair (always_on.sh)

2919

Living Room / Re: The fun of installing custom router firmware (tomato, dd-wrt) - an introduction

« Last post by 4wd on August 07, 2013, 08:58 AM »

ASUS RT-N16 running Tomato Firmware 1.28.0000 MIPSR2-112 K26 USB AIO (Shibby).

Currently have DNSCrypt enabled in the router to CloudNS, (Australian public encrypted DNS: CloudNS).
Also just started using: Clean, Lean and Mean Adblocking - I've disabled AdBlock+ in Pale Moon, (I probably won't notice any difference anyway since I was already using the MVPS hosts file to block most ad/tracking servers).

Next on the todo list is setup the two VPN clients to my OS VPS' and redirect specific VLANs to one or the other, that way I can just swap IPs on any of the computers to have them go via a different VPN.

For lot's of good info on Tomato: Tomato Firmware

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Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Autographed Paperback copies of Kyrathaba Rising novel available

« Last post by 4wd on August 07, 2013, 12:36 AM »

I mailed a similar size/weight book to a friend recently.  It was six dollars and change.

-kyrathaba (August 06, 2013, 10:58 PM)

To Australia?

I don't even want to know the overnight rate 

2921

Living Room / Re: HTTPS Hackable In 30 Seconds: DHS Alert

« Last post by 4wd on August 06, 2013, 10:44 PM »

DHS issued an alert?

All of a sudden these guys are working for us again? What's up with that?

-40hz (August 06, 2013, 01:09 PM)

I was going to say it's the old Bad Cop, Good Cop routine.

First they hit with the news that you ain't going to be safe on TOR, then they come across all friendly by giving you a heads-up where you might be vulnerable.

All the while, what they're really trying to do is screw you over some other way.

2922

Announce Your Software/Service/Product / Re: Autographed Paperback copies of Kyrathaba Rising novel available

« Last post by 4wd on August 06, 2013, 10:19 PM »

I'd be interested but after looking up the postage rates on USPS I'm either doing something wrong or it's over twice the price of the book 

2923

Living Room / Re: can you listen what this file says?

« Last post by 4wd on August 05, 2013, 09:20 PM »

"This is Lisa Banks at Leeds College of Building ..."

Silly question but since you have the phone number couldn't you search on it?

eg. Google

FIS: Audacity->Remove unnecessary audio->Noise Reduction->Normalize->Change speed -10%

2924

Living Room / Re: Where/how do you mostly watch movies/videos?

« Last post by 4wd on August 05, 2013, 07:38 AM »

Since my preferred movie genres are completely opposite my partner's - I watch it on the computer while doing other things.

But for the really rare one that we both enjoy: WDTV Live -> 68cm Sony Trinitron

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Living Room / Re: Sci-fi novel now available from DC member kyrathaba!

« Last post by 4wd on August 03, 2013, 10:56 PM »

I know you've been busy with the website and all but did you get to look at the few comments Perry and I put against the last GDocs version?

I'm thinking, just in case you wanted to amend anything before it got set in stone, (or on paper as it were)