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I thought I would post this as a separate thread outside of the Windows 10 mega-thred so nobody missed it.Thanks for taking the time, forewarned is foreboding.-Innuendo (August 02, 2015, 10:39 AM)
-cranioscopical (August 02, 2015, 01:09 PM)
That's my problem with this post. It tells people to change these settings to increase privacy, but does not explain what these changes actually do. No Onedrive integration, no Windows Defender, blocks Microsoft servers for diagnostics and feedback. It disables the p2p windows updates, which if I understand correctly could reduce bandwith usage if you have multiple computers in your network. I'm not going to do this on my computer, but I doubt Cortana is functional at all with all of these changes. Unplugging your PC is the most secure option, but you have to draw the line between functionality and security at some point. This post goes a bit further than I would like with disabling functionality.
I have a feature request: Ignore all topics (current & future) started by a certain user.-Deozaan (August 01, 2015, 12:29 PM)
well, it just seems like you get more bang for the buck with the alibaba options. the NUC seem to be ok...but the alibaba items sure seem to pack a lot of power in a small, fanless unit for pretty cheap. I'm actually a little curious how they are. but ultimately, i'm having a hard time comparing the specs and prices of these things. the cpus are so confusing.-superboyac (July 31, 2015, 03:31 PM)
I could use a nice lightweight (Windows) Laptop that doesn't cut my bank account to ribbons.-MilesAhead (July 31, 2015, 08:26 AM)
Depending on how literally you meant 'lightweight', Acer is coming out with the Cloudbook at USD169, to compete with the HP Stream series, which seem to be going for around USD230.-dr_andus (July 31, 2015, 01:40 PM)
Thanks for the tip. I'll take a look.-MilesAhead (July 31, 2015, 02:18 PM)
I'm not bleeding yet, so I think I'm ok. Of course, that's on my laptop, not on my primary computer...-wraith808 (July 31, 2015, 07:36 AM)
Perhaps you can point me in the right direction. I could use a nice lightweight (Windows) Laptop that doesn't cut my bank account to ribbons. Then I could use the Toshiba as a guinea pig machine. I'm taking a computer repair class and eventually I will succumb to the temptation of upgrading ram or some other excuse to pry the box open and screw things in, or up, or something.-MilesAhead (July 31, 2015, 08:26 AM)
"As you already know"?
It seems that there is subtext in your answers that point to a prior conversation and relationship.
Please elucidate us, so no one will walk into a minefield?-wraith808 (July 29, 2015, 05:03 PM)
No offense was intended by my post. I have nothing but the most sincere admiration for Don and his work with XYplorer--so much so that I will in all likelihood purchase the software when the changes are implemented. Conversely, I feel that, as a consumer, I have the right to keep my options open. Looking at things honestly: I have not signed any contract to purchase XYplorer, nor has Don signed a contract to adapt the software to suit my personal needs and wishes.-woodr2011 (July 29, 2015, 05:40 PM)
Posting from Edge in Windows 10. No problems upgrading from the upgrade wizard.-wraith808 (July 30, 2015, 09:41 PM)
I hope posting from the edge is more fun than living on the edge.-MilesAhead (July 31, 2015, 05:48 AM)
Anybody else notice that thread it 3 years old?-Stephen66515 (July 30, 2015, 04:28 PM)
for Screenshot Captor there is only an older portable version (4.5.0) available at PortableApps.com available:
http://portableapps.com/node/30465
Hello,You don't need the portableapps-version.
Download the portable zip-version right from donotioncoder at:
https://www.donation...hotcaptor/index.html-ralfs (July 30, 2015, 01:49 PM)
I know this, in my posting above I wrote:I know you offer a "normal" portable Version at your site, but this must be updated manually.-OLLI_S (July 30, 2015, 08:20 AM)
A PortableApps version has the advantage, that it is automatically updated to the current version as soon as mouser uploads a new version to PortableApps.com
When I use the portable version from this website, then I always have to update the portable version on each PC manually (we have some "specialists" that can not perform this, so this is my job).-OLLI_S (July 30, 2015, 02:23 PM)
Additional Important information
The boss of PortableApps (John T. Haller) wrote in this posting: http://portableapps....00392#comment-200392
that Screenshot Captor contains Nagware (the registration reminder), so it will not be published at PortableApps.
So if you plan to release a PortableApps version, please remove the registration reminder there.
Thank you!
Greetings
OLLI-OLLI_S (July 30, 2015, 02:23 PM)
There's a reason for the specs on the CPU.I really, really, really dislike the "endless scrolling" method. It never really seems to work with how I want to use a site, it tends to get progressively slower (not sure if it's database access or too much crud in browser memory), and it's hard to search. I haven't checked discourse in a while, so it might have gotten better - but it sucked in this regard last time I checked it-f0dder (July 27, 2015, 03:19 PM)
How useful is a site like HyperPolyglot, though?
If you're at a proficiency level with the target language that you need to site, will you be able come up with something useful by looking at a cheat sheet? I don't think a"mechanical translation" like that wouldn't end up would result in good code, unless that languages are extremely similar (Java <> C#, for instance).
I think something that would be valuable would be samples of how to write ideomatic code in the target languages (requiring the user to be familiar with basic syntax) - but it's hard to do that with side-by-side comparisons, since different languages tend to solve different problems.-f0dder (July 27, 2015, 01:26 PM)
I always use "unread since last visit" — it's my main point of entry to DC. I'd be really sorry to see that go-cranioscopical (July 26, 2015, 07:33 PM)
It has been some time since I've clicked on "unread since last visit" - I do click on "Show unread posts".-ewemoa (July 26, 2015, 05:56 PM)
Directorial debut from internationally renowned designer and concept artist, David Levy (Tron legacy, Prometheus, Ender's Game, Tomorrowland, Avatar2). The short film is the first 15 minutes of a science fiction TV series Levy has outlined and hopes to film. Unlike the highly VFX-ed science fiction films inundating audiences today, PLUG is a return to 1970's classics like Star Wars and Mad Max with a gritty universe made from mostly live props and real life settings. Enjoy and share!
"On a post-apocalyptic Earth, Leila Dawn (Natalie Floyd), is the only human survivor. Raised by Robots after humanity abandoned the planet they destroyed with nuclear warfare, Leila cannot forget her parents nor ignore her yearning to find other organic life. A hunt she sets out on with a Military Unit, Marker (Lex Cassar), leads Leila to discover the reality she’s been denied—a reality that sparks her ultimate quest."
are you saying the zotac will struggle more with video playback than the WD TV?well, i think we should distinguish two kinds of devices, that may have different roles to play.
You found the WD TV -- that will have LESS flexibility, LESS expandability, and LESS POWER (?) -- but it will be a set top box, preinstalled with software ready to be a media player with a nice interface.
I gather that the Zbox unit is basically a windows box, designed for use as an htpc. So you'll still have to install media software, show the person how to run the right programs, etc.
So for setting up a non-pc-savvy family relative, you might still have some pros and cons to weigh..-mouser (July 23, 2015, 11:29 PM)
Yes, less on the flexibility. It really depends on what you mean by expandability. If it's storage, then the answer is no. Less power? Than these zotacs? Not by much if at all, and definitely less noticable, since the interface is made for the power. I've had one of these mini-devices, and it was a lifesaver when my wife and children's mains went down... we just cycled them through it, and other than the fact that my wife lost use of photoshop, they were great for browsing and using office. But they were definitely quite slower.-wraith808 (July 24, 2015, 08:10 AM)-superboyac (July 24, 2015, 08:49 AM)
A link to mark as read is in drop down menus on other forums by default. vBulletin's had it since v.2 for example-rgdot (July 24, 2015, 10:17 AM)
