Could be. The only other thing I can think of is that they didn't want to pay to keep the site hosted along with the images even if they weren't adding to it, so they deleted everything and implemented a redirect.
There are probably other scenarios, I have minimal working knowledge of that kind of thing, mostly through the domains I own that are hosted. There's usually a monthly hosting fee and yearly domain name renewal with most web hosting companies and domain registrars - though most website hosting companies are also domain registrars these days.
I recently ran across this website that serves a similar function, but sometimes it's offline, like now. At the moment there's a 502 Bad Gateway error. Worth checking back for though. http://www.todayshomepage.com/
The Bing Image Gallery disappeared one day. All that's available anymore is the background image of the day. You can scroll back to see previous images but I think there's a limit on how many days you can track back.
This is a trend that is becoming more popular among museums and libraries with each passing year and with the favorable reception from the public I expect we will see more collections being offered as it's a win/win situation for all involved.
I agree that this is an excellent resource but take note that only low-res images are available for free. You have to pay to download high-res versions.
OK, you go to "visualize the public collection" (http://publicdomain.nypl.org/pd-visualization/) and it should load (finally) a huge thumbnail of all the thousands of scans. You can sort by genre, collection, or color. Pick one and you get a bigger thumbnail, all the info on it, and several resolution download selections. The "all download options" might have 6 different sizes. "Larger" is 2560 pixels, plenty big for me even after zooming in, and it's 6 or 8 megabytes.
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I am guessing that there is no such thing, but with your vast knowledge of the subject, is there such a thing as a free Spanish Comics (tebeos) downloading site?
Hi Rhiannon,
Thanks for your research on finding those gems which are really useful! Such as the recent "How to reinstall Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 and keep your data and programs intact." That was WONDERFUL!
This particular one, however, would be more accurately titled "15 Ways to Show Your Friends That You Are a True Geek." The article contains examples of 15 obscure commands, which the author expects readers to memorize. This is supposed to be the quick and easy way to use your computer.
We have readers with a wide range of experience and interest here at Gizmo's. Advanced users, many of us who know enough to get around, those who are new to computers, and people who have less time, experience or interest in computers.
I would find things that are interesting to everyone all the time if I figure out how. :) :) :)
I think the article's usefulness depends in part on how you use your computer or if you want tricks or tips so that it's faster and easier.
In the mouse/keyboard spectrum I lean towards the keyboard because it's so much faster and easier, not just for the more technical commands, but for things most of us probably do every day.
I use the Run box to open or run all kind of things, everything from the Word to Calculator to my email program to the Font folder. I use it to open Notepad, Wordpad, Services, change the Mouse speed and pointers and so on. I use it to open the User folder because Windows has the habit of periodically hiding the App Data folder.
There's a browse button using the Start menu access to find things as well.
It's much easier to for me to navigate that way than using a mouse and going through the Start menu. If it's not on the taskbar or the desktop (which I access using the Windows Key + D) then I usually use the run command.
The Windows Key + X is another way to access some Windows functions, like the command prompt.
There are some terms that need to be memorized, but most aren't that far off the names of what you want to use. For example, Control Panel is control. Calculator is calc. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Hi Rhiannon,
I agree with you: keeping fingers on the keyboard is much faster than moving back and forth to the mouse/touchpad.
However, if we're looking for speed and ease of use, I don't know of anything better than "Windows key"-letter. (I am using, of course, Classic Shell, not the Modern/whatever-it's-called-now interface.)
My top fifteen programs, they are only two keys away. For instance, Microsoft Word is "Windows key"-M.
As for the other hundred and some programs on this computer, they take, at the most, five keys away (they are organized in sub-menus, according to category: utilities, business apps, media, internet, etc.)
If I used Control Panel or Services on a regular basis, it would be a simple thing to add them to the two-key list.
Still, the main point of my original comment was the author expecting people to remember obscure commands like "devmgmt.msc" and "control.exe appwiz.cpl." Not my idea of intuitive, or quick and easy.
Thanks for the shortcuts! Another: Win-R . (i.e. Run and a single period, or full-stop) gets Windows Explorer opened to the user's home folder.
BTW, some of these commands are more easily available from the Windows Search bar -- press Win key and type part of the name, e.g. "devmg" to open Device Manager, or "rege" for Regedit,instead of needing to enter the full application's name.
Thanks for the new shortcut, I usually Windows Key + R .. (two periods). One period is more specific.
I tend to use the Search Bar and the Run box interchangably. The thing I like about the ssearch bar is it will offer up several options if they are available.
Repeating Windows Key + R . (one period), or repeating Windows Key + R .. (two periods), only allows one instance of File Explorer. With both (one and two periods), the most you can open up are two instances of File Explorer.
However, repeating Windows Key + E always opens up a new instance of File Explorer, probably as many instances as you press the shortcut keys. Through View > Options in File Explorer, it can be set whether opening it to Quick Access or This PC. My choice is Quick Access.
I like shortcut keys that are easy to remember, like Windows Key + E, which means Windows E-xplorer, now known as File E-xplorer. :)
Interesting bunch of comments.
I've often thought that saying the word "control" was faster than pushing one or two keys. While I believe using the keyboard is faster by far than pointing and clicking, I still spend 99% of my time with the mouse in my clutch. The learning curve to actually totally navigate and perform by the keyboard alone is steep. I can't jump columns or to different areas of a page, give up, grab my mouse and finish what I'm trying to do.
Vocal control would be fast with the right s/ware. I use Dragon but I don't consider it a really good solution for "Controlling" s/ware. (for lack of the correct terminology) Is there something besides dictation type apps or has anything been written?
Maybe I should go back to my porn searching and not worry about it?
I'm not aware of any software that would allow the functions of a mouse and keyboard to be carried out through voice commands. Someone here may know if anything were available.
I'm not one of those people who can navigate everything via keyboard, though I tend towards keyboard for a lot of things - for example I use the space bar to scroll down web pages instead of the page up key or a mouse. I use Tab to change fields instead of using the mouse.
Highlighting, changing windows, dialog boxes and buttons I use the mouse, unless it's a dialog box with a yes or no option - then I use the arrow keys to highlight the one I want and press enter to select it. I think I'm a mishmash of both. :)
I agree with you on the comments, often they are the most interesting and informative part of the page.
Good stuff here. In the "15 Tools" article, the 14th utility is ESET System Inspector, but the link takes you to the 15th item which is a Microsoft Debug Diagnostic utility. You will need to google for the ESET utility in order to find it.
Once again you've added some really helpful utilities. Your website is the first one I go to when I have computer problems and in need of a particular free program.
Thanks for all your good work!
All of the applications, with the exception of the wonderful Malwarebytes, where way over this average user's capability. Probably easy for most IT Pros.
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This downloaded and installed without fuss - no stealth toolbars or other nasties and a perfectly functional activation procedure.
If you already have photo retouching tools and the know-how to use them, this won't add much to your arsenal. It rather resembles some of the quick editing effects apps available on Android, but on a larger scale.
After about 10 minutes of experimenting with one of the supplied test images the PC (W7 4GB memory) slowed to a crawl and finally stopped, requiring a reboot and suggesting memory issues. The filters did not appear in the filters menu of Photoshop Elements as I expected and I couldn't see any very good reason to invest the time required to find out why not.
It is a little slow but it is working. Using as a stand-alone. Has many different effects and retouching tools and its easy to use. The program is large, 264 MB and it did install without any issues. Will have to experiment for awhile to see how it works. I see that Zootsocket had problems slowing his PC to a crawl. I'm using Wins 7-64 with 6 GB memory. Will be back to update.....
I'm back with update ..... tried on a few photos and it works like a charm with no bogging or slowing down my computer at all. It applies the selected affects just a tiny bit slow but nothing really to worry about. Maybe a 1/2 a second or less to apply selected effect but that's not unusual with photo editing software. Memory usage is around 33 % running other software and using FireFox at the same time so I know that I can use without any issues. The effects are really useful and with so many it get's a little time consuming to decide which ones to use but that's not a problem. Thanks Gizmo's Freeware for the tip on this excellent tool and the free license key. Keep up the good work....
All the sites listed above are for Windows, so are mostly useless for me.
I first go to the forum maintained by the Linux distro I'm using, or its derivative (e.g., Mint, Ubuntu). If I have a problem, a thousand others have had it too and a hundred have figured out the answer.
If I can't, there's a lot of small Linux forums but I find the best way of finding the topic is searching for it, making sure I use "linux" as one of the search terms.
A number of the sites given in the article's list have threads for Linux and Macs. Just as one example, Tom's Hardware has a forum, "Linux/Free BSD", with over 33 thousand posts.
For those with some tech knowledge you can't beat StackOverflow. You have to register to post or comment but there's help on nearly any aspect of coding, often too much. It's easy to get overwhelmed with info unless you really narrow down your search.
Make Use Of is a great site with lots of articles on...everything, but heavy on the computer help. You have to search for the Linux stuff, but there's plenty of it.
I have used many of these sites over the years - both receiving and giving help. One of the truths that all of these sites have in common, is that there are a hardcore group of people, usually with the highest number of "Thanks" or "Kudos"; find these people and seek out their advice. It'll save you a lot of time and frustration.
I have used Protonic whenever needed over the years and have always been satisfied. Very friendly, courteous and they provide timely replies to your issue.
My usual problem solving or info gathering technique is to search for my issue in Bing and scroll the search results, opening new tabs for sites I trust to be useful.
You don't have to be a member to participate in a forum or ask Leo a question, but book purchasers and newsletter subscribers get a higher priority in getting their questions answered.
In the days of XP, I would always go to What the Tech (Tom Coyote) forums, esp. with security issues (HijackThis logs, etc.); their advice and guidance provided was top-notch.
As a Power-User... I have clocked gobs of time searching-out PC and software issues on Google... and the following are the G Page-1 SERP results that most often have provided the education and resolutions (not to take anything away from all the other websites mentioned):
- Tom’s Hardware Forum
- Bleeping Computer Forum
- MajorGeeks Support Forums
- Windows 7 Help Forums
- Wilders Security Forums
- MakeUseOf.com
There might be a number of issues with the computer which cause a great deal of trouble for the users. Among all the problems, slow PC is one of the most common issue for the users. This is exactly the situation when the computer users look forward to a how to speed up your computer. We offer a cost effective solution for slow computers which is highly beneficial for the users.
It's not easy to keep track of which company owns what these days.
Amazon also owns Audible, AbeBooks, Goodreads, Zappos, Woot, Ring, Twitch, the Book Depository that operates out of the UK, and more. List of mergers and acquisitions by Amazon - Wikipedia
It's interesting how many people don't know Instagram and WhatsApp are Facebook products :)
Lightbox.com and Oculus have a smaller user base so it's not surprising most don't know they are Facebook companies. List of mergers and acquisitions by Facebook
Your recommendation must have driven a lot of traffic to the site. It appears the site got stressed out. All I see is a light blue screen with a darker blue ball pulsing in and out in the middle of the screen.
MS is no longer supporting Media Player...it's not in Win 8 or Win10. If you have Win7 or Win 8.1 you should have it. Go to your Start and do a Search and that should find it. Check on the MS Windows site for info, esp before it's deleted by MS. Hope this helps.
Yup, I use my media player quite a bit. Am now starting to look for a viable substitute. My main question will be do I have to dnload all of my music into the new one or will there be an easier way. For a tech-challenged GGma I'm improving every day...I actually understand some of the comments now. Have a great day rhiannon.
My host file does not have the "redir.metaservices.microsoft.com" with either group of numbers next to it. I use Windows 7. My WMP does have problems finding album information.
Thanks for the tips.
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Could be. The only other thing I can think of is that they didn't want to pay to keep the site hosted along with the images even if they weren't adding to it, so they deleted everything and implemented a redirect.
There are probably other scenarios, I have minimal working knowledge of that kind of thing, mostly through the domains I own that are hosted. There's usually a monthly hosting fee and yearly domain name renewal with most web hosting companies and domain registrars - though most website hosting companies are also domain registrars these days.
I recently ran across this website that serves a similar function, but sometimes it's offline, like now. At the moment there's a 502 Bad Gateway error. Worth checking back for though.
http://www.todayshomepage.com/
The Bing Image Gallery disappeared one day. All that's available anymore is the background image of the day. You can scroll back to see previous images but I think there's a limit on how many days you can track back.
This is a trend that is becoming more popular among museums and libraries with each passing year and with the favorable reception from the public I expect we will see more collections being offered as it's a win/win situation for all involved.
Huge collection, nice find Rob.
I don't see any hi-res though, all my test downloads were 72dpi and max size 760px. Did I miss something?
I agree that this is an excellent resource but take note that only low-res images are available for free. You have to pay to download high-res versions.
I downloaded humungous sized ones for free. You can order prints though.
Be nice if there was some sort of front end for search.
(Yeah, yeah - i want jam on it...)
Really? Could you share an example link please? Or is there some menu or button option we're missing?
Thanks.
OK, you go to "visualize the public collection" (http://publicdomain.nypl.org/pd-visualization/) and it should load (finally) a huge thumbnail of all the thousands of scans. You can sort by genre, collection, or color. Pick one and you get a bigger thumbnail, all the info on it, and several resolution download selections. The "all download options" might have 6 different sizes. "Larger" is 2560 pixels, plenty big for me even after zooming in, and it's 6 or 8 megabytes.
Nice one, I ended up with a 14MB TIFF. Thanks :)
It's time to have fun!
Thank you, Jojo! :-)
I am guessing that there is no such thing, but with your vast knowledge of the subject, is there such a thing as a free Spanish Comics (tebeos) downloading site?
Any useful alternatives out there?
A very useful article. Thank you.
I'm happy you like it. :)
Hi Rhiannon,
Thanks for your research on finding those gems which are really useful! Such as the recent "How to reinstall Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 and keep your data and programs intact." That was WONDERFUL!
This particular one, however, would be more accurately titled "15 Ways to Show Your Friends That You Are a True Geek." The article contains examples of 15 obscure commands, which the author expects readers to memorize. This is supposed to be the quick and easy way to use your computer.
Thanks for your feedback. :)
We have readers with a wide range of experience and interest here at Gizmo's. Advanced users, many of us who know enough to get around, those who are new to computers, and people who have less time, experience or interest in computers.
I would find things that are interesting to everyone all the time if I figure out how. :) :) :)
I think the article's usefulness depends in part on how you use your computer or if you want tricks or tips so that it's faster and easier.
In the mouse/keyboard spectrum I lean towards the keyboard because it's so much faster and easier, not just for the more technical commands, but for things most of us probably do every day.
I use the Run box to open or run all kind of things, everything from the Word to Calculator to my email program to the Font folder. I use it to open Notepad, Wordpad, Services, change the Mouse speed and pointers and so on. I use it to open the User folder because Windows has the habit of periodically hiding the App Data folder.
There's a browse button using the Start menu access to find things as well.
It's much easier to for me to navigate that way than using a mouse and going through the Start menu. If it's not on the taskbar or the desktop (which I access using the Windows Key + D) then I usually use the run command.
The Windows Key + X is another way to access some Windows functions, like the command prompt.
There are some terms that need to be memorized, but most aren't that far off the names of what you want to use. For example, Control Panel is control. Calculator is calc. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Hi Rhiannon,
I agree with you: keeping fingers on the keyboard is much faster than moving back and forth to the mouse/touchpad.
However, if we're looking for speed and ease of use, I don't know of anything better than "Windows key"-letter. (I am using, of course, Classic Shell, not the Modern/whatever-it's-called-now interface.)
My top fifteen programs, they are only two keys away. For instance, Microsoft Word is "Windows key"-M.
As for the other hundred and some programs on this computer, they take, at the most, five keys away (they are organized in sub-menus, according to category: utilities, business apps, media, internet, etc.)
If I used Control Panel or Services on a regular basis, it would be a simple thing to add them to the two-key list.
Still, the main point of my original comment was the author expecting people to remember obscure commands like "devmgmt.msc" and "control.exe appwiz.cpl." Not my idea of intuitive, or quick and easy.
Thanks for the shortcuts! Another: Win-R . (i.e. Run and a single period, or full-stop) gets Windows Explorer opened to the user's home folder.
BTW, some of these commands are more easily available from the Windows Search bar -- press Win key and type part of the name, e.g. "devmg" to open Device Manager, or "rege" for Regedit,instead of needing to enter the full application's name.
Thanks for the new shortcut, I usually Windows Key + R .. (two periods). One period is more specific.
I tend to use the Search Bar and the Run box interchangably. The thing I like about the ssearch bar is it will offer up several options if they are available.
I'm also fond of the Windows Key + X menu. :)
I understand your point. :)
I find Win-E the quickest way to get into Windows Explorer, where I prefer to start at "This PC".
Nice, thanks. :)
Repeating Windows Key + R . (one period), or repeating Windows Key + R .. (two periods), only allows one instance of File Explorer. With both (one and two periods), the most you can open up are two instances of File Explorer.
However, repeating Windows Key + E always opens up a new instance of File Explorer, probably as many instances as you press the shortcut keys. Through View > Options in File Explorer, it can be set whether opening it to Quick Access or This PC. My choice is Quick Access.
I like shortcut keys that are easy to remember, like Windows Key + E, which means Windows E-xplorer, now known as File E-xplorer. :)
Interesting bunch of comments.
I've often thought that saying the word "control" was faster than pushing one or two keys. While I believe using the keyboard is faster by far than pointing and clicking, I still spend 99% of my time with the mouse in my clutch. The learning curve to actually totally navigate and perform by the keyboard alone is steep. I can't jump columns or to different areas of a page, give up, grab my mouse and finish what I'm trying to do.
Vocal control would be fast with the right s/ware. I use Dragon but I don't consider it a really good solution for "Controlling" s/ware. (for lack of the correct terminology) Is there something besides dictation type apps or has anything been written?
Maybe I should go back to my porn searching and not worry about it?
michael_clyde
BTW - thanks to everyone for all the KB s/cuts.
I'm not aware of any software that would allow the functions of a mouse and keyboard to be carried out through voice commands. Someone here may know if anything were available.
I'm not one of those people who can navigate everything via keyboard, though I tend towards keyboard for a lot of things - for example I use the space bar to scroll down web pages instead of the page up key or a mouse. I use Tab to change fields instead of using the mouse.
Highlighting, changing windows, dialog boxes and buttons I use the mouse, unless it's a dialog box with a yes or no option - then I use the arrow keys to highlight the one I want and press enter to select it. I think I'm a mishmash of both. :)
I agree with you on the comments, often they are the most interesting and informative part of the page.
Good stuff here. In the "15 Tools" article, the 14th utility is ESET System Inspector, but the link takes you to the 15th item which is a Microsoft Debug Diagnostic utility. You will need to google for the ESET utility in order to find it.
I've added the link to ESET, thank you. :)
Great stuff. Thanks!
I'm glad you like it. :)
Once again you've added some really helpful utilities. Your website is the first one I go to when I have computer problems and in need of a particular free program.
Thanks for all your good work!
Thank you for your kind words, they are appreciated. :)
All of the applications, with the exception of the wonderful Malwarebytes, where way over this average user's capability. Probably easy for most IT Pros.
We have such a wide variety of readers here. :)
Thanks for the information. This is definitely helpful.
For all the MAC people there is also a MAC version that you can download.
This downloaded and installed without fuss - no stealth toolbars or other nasties and a perfectly functional activation procedure.
If you already have photo retouching tools and the know-how to use them, this won't add much to your arsenal. It rather resembles some of the quick editing effects apps available on Android, but on a larger scale.
After about 10 minutes of experimenting with one of the supplied test images the PC (W7 4GB memory) slowed to a crawl and finally stopped, requiring a reboot and suggesting memory issues. The filters did not appear in the filters menu of Photoshop Elements as I expected and I couldn't see any very good reason to invest the time required to find out why not.
The programme uninstalled cleanly with Revo.
It is a little slow but it is working. Using as a stand-alone. Has many different effects and retouching tools and its easy to use. The program is large, 264 MB and it did install without any issues. Will have to experiment for awhile to see how it works. I see that Zootsocket had problems slowing his PC to a crawl. I'm using Wins 7-64 with 6 GB memory. Will be back to update.....
I'm back with update ..... tried on a few photos and it works like a charm with no bogging or slowing down my computer at all. It applies the selected affects just a tiny bit slow but nothing really to worry about. Maybe a 1/2 a second or less to apply selected effect but that's not unusual with photo editing software. Memory usage is around 33 % running other software and using FireFox at the same time so I know that I can use without any issues. The effects are really useful and with so many it get's a little time consuming to decide which ones to use but that's not a problem. Thanks Gizmo's Freeware for the tip on this excellent tool and the free license key. Keep up the good work....
All the sites listed above are for Windows, so are mostly useless for me.
I first go to the forum maintained by the Linux distro I'm using, or its derivative (e.g., Mint, Ubuntu). If I have a problem, a thousand others have had it too and a hundred have figured out the answer.
If I can't, there's a lot of small Linux forums but I find the best way of finding the topic is searching for it, making sure I use "linux" as one of the search terms.
I am looking for DotTech by Ashraf. Loving that help.
For those with some tech knowledge you can't beat StackOverflow. You have to register to post or comment but there's help on nearly any aspect of coding, often too much. It's easy to get overwhelmed with info unless you really narrow down your search.
Another good site is www.computerhope.com , that site has helped me solve issues many times, great staff as well....
Make Use Of is a great site with lots of articles on...everything, but heavy on the computer help. You have to search for the Linux stuff, but there's plenty of it.
http://www.makeuseof.com/
I have used many of these sites over the years - both receiving and giving help. One of the truths that all of these sites have in common, is that there are a hardcore group of people, usually with the highest number of "Thanks" or "Kudos"; find these people and seek out their advice. It'll save you a lot of time and frustration.
Their site is DoTech.Org .
dottech.org, actually
I have used Protonic whenever needed over the years and have always been satisfied. Very friendly, courteous and they provide timely replies to your issue.
Very good list Vic--I haven't used CNet or Neowin, but have found good info and discussion in all the others. Others I find good:
How-To Geek
http://www.howtogeek.com/
ExtremeTech
http://www.extremetech.com/category/computing
Tom's Guides [sister of Tom’s Hardware & Tom’s Games]
http://www.tomsguide.com/
For building a PC:
Logical Increments
http://www.logicalincrements.com/
and especially, the excellent
PCPartPicker
http://pcpartpicker.com/
My usual problem solving or info gathering technique is to search for my issue in Bing and scroll the search results, opening new tabs for sites I trust to be useful.
Here's a very useful site. Leo explains things in a way almost anyone can understand:
askleo.com
You don't have to be a member to participate in a forum or ask Leo a question, but book purchasers and newsletter subscribers get a higher priority in getting their questions answered.
In the days of XP, I would always go to What the Tech (Tom Coyote) forums, esp. with security issues (HijackThis logs, etc.); their advice and guidance provided was top-notch.
http://www.howtogeek.com/t/windows/ (includes Linux)
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/
http://www.petri.com/
http://www.theeldergeek.com
http://www.pchell.com/
http://www.myitforum.com
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/index.html
Appreciate you listing these valuable resources.
As a Power-User... I have clocked gobs of time searching-out PC and software issues on Google... and the following are the G Page-1 SERP results that most often have provided the education and resolutions (not to take anything away from all the other websites mentioned):
- Tom’s Hardware Forum
- Bleeping Computer Forum
- MajorGeeks Support Forums
- Windows 7 Help Forums
- Wilders Security Forums
- MakeUseOf.com
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I must be getting too old to keep up. Had no idea that IMDB was a Amazon product. Thanks for the post. ed
Thanks!
It's not easy to keep track of which company owns what these days.
Amazon also owns Audible, AbeBooks, Goodreads, Zappos, Woot, Ring, Twitch, the Book Depository that operates out of the UK, and more.
List of mergers and acquisitions by Amazon - Wikipedia
It's interesting how many people don't know Instagram and WhatsApp are Facebook products :)
Lightbox.com and Oculus have a smaller user base so it's not surprising most don't know they are Facebook companies.
List of mergers and acquisitions by Facebook
You're welcome. :)
Thanks for the links. Unfortunately not all available in the UK, due to our draconian restrictions.
It is unfortunate. I wish it were different. :(
Your recommendation must have driven a lot of traffic to the site. It appears the site got stressed out. All I see is a light blue screen with a darker blue ball pulsing in and out in the middle of the screen.
I am all ready to NOT like this kind of site. But I bookmarked this one :))
Thanks
I need uplifting, not calming. Our local radio station (wcny.org) is presently playing Mozart's Coronation Mass ....
rhiannon, what's the Windows Media Player ?
Is on my PC? How do I find it ? Nudge nudge;) ;) .. :)
It's that thing that you replaced with...maybe VLC? ;)
MS is no longer supporting Media Player...it's not in Win 8 or Win10. If you have Win7 or Win 8.1 you should have it. Go to your Start and do a Search and that should find it. Check on the MS Windows site for info, esp before it's deleted by MS. Hope this helps.
Thanks. :)
I have Windows 8.1 and Windows Media Player. I usually use VLC but sometimes I use WMP, and people here use it, so I ran into the problem.
Yup, I use my media player quite a bit. Am now starting to look for a viable substitute. My main question will be do I have to dnload all of my music into the new one or will there be an easier way. For a tech-challenged GGma I'm improving every day...I actually understand some of the comments now. Have a great day rhiannon.
Thank you so much for the kind words. :)
Are you looking into other software to play your music, or another option?
You have a great day/night too (depending on what part of the planet you're on). :)
Sorry it took so long to answer...have just started looking at other software. Don't know anything about other options, so am open to suggestions...
My host file does not have the "redir.metaservices.microsoft.com" with either group of numbers next to it. I use Windows 7. My WMP does have problems finding album information.
Thanks for the tips.
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