Article has fatal problem created by Microsoft for what my experience is on all Windows7 SP1 that I have checked. If you read into WOW64 you will find the use of setup16.exe in the code. For this file to operate it requires initialization file setup16.lst which is not found in the directory containing setup16.exe. This file setup16.exe is in many of the registry keys for working in the x86 environment. On my PC where I found WOW64 and scanned into the file there is setup16.exe. Therfore WOW64 is doomed to failure. In all my encounters with Microsoft support there is no recognition of any such file even though setup16.exe needs it. In decompiling setup16.exe the blank form for setup16.lst is found. If anyone has this *.lst file it is worth a fortune.
Not that I'm aware of. At the moment, it's either have enough space on your disk drive or the disk drive and a USB flash drive can be used for updates.
Only fresh installations of Windows 10 version 1903 (due out in spring) and devices that will have Windows 10 version 1903 and up preinstalled will have reserved storage automatically enabled.
It is common practice for freeware apps to download potentialy unwanted additions and/or change the users homepage or search engine. There are ways to avoid any of these if users pay attention during the install process or employ one of the freeware tools available that will warn of such actions. This is just one of the advisory pages we have published on this subject. MC Site Manager. https://www.techsupportalert.com/content/what-else-have-you-just-downloa...
I installed the tools and editor to try them out. When I use either the tools or the editor, the software opens my web browser to PDFill's website. I uninstalled it immediately. I realize this is freeware and I wouldn't mind a nag screen, but hijacking my browser goes too far. I would not recommend this unless a user simply cannot find another free tool to do the job.
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. :)
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.
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.
And just to address the whole FreeFileSync issue, here is a quote from their FAQ page:
[ https://freefilesync.org/faq.php ]
➤ " Is FreeFileSync still showing an advertisement in its installer?
No, FreeFileSync is completely ad-free! Before version 10, FreeFileSync had shown a single advertisement during installation to help fund the project. Beginning with FreeFileSync 10, the project is now fully relying on donations from users to finance its ongoing expenses in software development and support."
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.
PrivateFirewall still outperforms most of the other Free options out there. Even without "Zero Day" features.
As for ver 7.0.30.3. It is still freely available at a number of sites: Would recommend the TomsGuide site.
https://downloads.tomsguide.com/PrivateFirewall,0301-33843.html
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)_/¯
Very helpful, thank-you!
It can also be used to install major updates. For instance, the 1809 update for Windows 10 repeatedly failed on my machine. I used the Media Creation Tool to download the update, then ran the Setup.exe from Explorer. Worked beautifully, thanks to you.
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.
I don't want to create a Bitwarden account, it turns me off.
I don't want anything that can possibly be between me, my data/info, and the site I visit.
The Sonny Bono Act fixed a period of 95 years for anything placed under copyright from 1923 to 1977, after which the measure isn’t fixed, but based on when an author perishes.
These people appear to have ceased trading. The firewall is still available via some third party download sites but will have limited functionality without Privacyware servers although basic filtering will be unaffected. MC - Site Manager.
http://www.privacyware.com/personal_firewall.html gives Error occurred: 404 - not found. This has been the case for some time already. Any idea about a valid download link?
Just thought I'd inform everyone that Privacyware site no longer exists. Bummer... This firewall is still available at Softpedia but is version 7.0.30.2 NOT 7.0.30.3 . If you install this firewall you will find out that the zero day protection and alot of other features no longer work because they are dependent on Privacywares server which no longer exists.
I want to donate so badly, but alas, the liberal policies prevent that. So as the left likes to chant, I'm going to resist... until common sense prevails. Kinda betting your prediction "In the end it may even result in the site shutting down." will come to pass first though. Just ask geekomatic.
FreeFileSync has been my main sync program for many years. Yes a few years back you might have had to uncheck some payware app, but that has not been the case for more than a year. You should always keep an eye out for that on any software products you install anyways. (its not just the free ones that do this) .
I have found FreeFileSync reliable, fast and accurate. It has the ability to save jobs (.ffs) to a batch file which can be run on demand or scheduled by Windows. It works with USB, SD, Network or local folder(s) that windows can see (I have not tried against a cloud based folder). It provides an easy to click override of the option it selects for each file to be processed. Also, they regularly provide updates for bug fixes and enhancements. current version is 10.7.
I'm retired, and I provide a lot of folks help with their PCs (for free). That often includes setting them up with easy to use on demand ability to save their stuff to USB or network storage. Everyone I set up finds it fast and easy to do.
Great resources and great volunteers doing an excellent / unbiased job make this site a valuable resource to folks looking for solutions to all sorts of computing needs. Just because its free does not mean its inferior! In fact I've found for many solutions the free stuff is often better than a paid alternative. The one element here as opposed to other free sites is the great evaluations of the products and product categories. Its been a go to site for me for many years and I hope for many more years. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Ian .......
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It's my turn-to whenever I need an absolutely unbiased and honest review of free software.
Cheers from Bundanoon Australia.
Still an oasis of sanity in the cesspool known as the web 2018. Thank you gizmo!
Hope you rhiannon and all had a great Christmas, Happy 2019, donation coming in the NY.
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Thanks works both ways. Your site has provided me with innumerable useful and FREE solutions.
So, seasons greetings to all at Gizmo's. Long may you continue.
Four weeks ago I needed a downloader quickly and based on this article decided to give ClipGrab a try. It worked (almost) flawlessly for four weeks. Just now upon starting it obviously installed an update. Besides ByteFence (BOOO!) which is easy enough to un-check is requested to stop my antimalware service.
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Wow, this is such a great place for.....everything really! Thank you for it. I'm going to tell my PC friend's all about it. Keep up the good work. Have a great and successful New Year.
This article is Incorrect. Windows 8.1 has Refresh & Reset. Windows 10 has Fresh Start which keeps the users personal files and some settings and clean installs Windows 10. Windows 10 offers 2 (actually 3 but only going to cover 2 here) types of Reset (1. keep all personal files) and Reset (2. remove everything and reinstall Windows). System Restore does not restore your system to an earlier point - it merely reverses any settings changes, programs installed/uninstalled or registry changes made since the restore point used was created. Any documents, photos, or other personal files are not changed.
It is a limitation. They say they are working on ways to increase the output. There are other background removal sites, but I haven't found one that works as well as I would like. Some say they will do a better job if you pay them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Apps normally have a setting that gives you the option to disable location tracking, and ask to use location data when they are installed. If you're going to leave location tracking turned on and have given permission for any apps to use your location, the settings have to be changed for each app.
Myself, I knew that tracking was occurring, but I had no idea of the extent and accuracy of the tracking or how much money is being made from personal location tracking.
Thank you for the information from the NYT, though I suspect most of us knew it already.
What concerns me is that there is nothing here (apart from read the TOS or use a paid app) about how to stop apps from tracking your location. Maybe an article devoted to that might be of interest ?
It's pretty pointless using any kind of security software unless you understand how it works. IF you read the documentation provided by Norton you will understand why this happens and that it has nothing to do with the safety of either the site which is one of the most respected in the business or the products it contains. MC - Site Manager.
can anyone recommend a Windows calculator that can be invoked by pressing NumLock?
For years I used the marvelous EldoS AnyCalc, which had that feature, but now I can't get it to run under Windows 10, so I'm looking for a replacement.
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"... Streisand sets up a new server running your choice of WireGuard, OpenConnect, OpenSSH, OpenVPN, Shadowsocks, sslh, Stunnel, or a Tor bridge. It also generates custom instructions for all of these services. At the end of the run you are given an HTML file with instructions that can be shared with friends, family members, and fellow activists ...":
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Online family tree builders have become so popular in recent years, that a new web-based tool seems to sprout up every day! And with big benefits such as the ability to digitally preserve your family memories, back up your family stories and photos and even collaborate with family members all over the globe, it’s no surprise that their popularity continues to rise.
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I signed in using a FAKE googl account. CHANGED it to hotmail, created a new FAKE username. WITHOUT A PASSWORD ! Then I got in. NO verification of any email so far. Could not get into the game launcher. Created ANOTHER account, got in again with NO email verification. Sighed in asked them to RESEND email verification. Found it and confirmed account.
I signed up using a gmail account I keep for such things. I don't recall a welcome email, but I logged out of the site and back in.
I just created another account. I signed up using an email address, first and last, password, and username. I was logged in using that info after account creation. I reloaded the page and was apparently logged out. I went to the login screen and clicked the forgot password link. I got a reset password email immediately. I reset the password and was able to login with the new password. User name, email address and account info were all the same. If you were able to create an account but didn't get an email, try resetting the password with the account info you used. They are in beta, this looks like a hiccup.
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That's a usual entry for the HOSTS file. What has been happening is that the entry that Windows Media Player uses to get album information disappears.
You can manually add the line to the HOSTS file using the directions above, or you can reset the HOSTS file using the directions at this Microsoft article - it has directions for Windows 7 and earlier, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. It may restore the entry, I haven't tested it yet, it's a recent find and I haven't had time.
I wiped everything out of my HOSTS file about 6 weeks ago on Windows 8.1 because the problem recurred and I wanted to see what would happen with no entries in the HOSTS file and Windows Media Player.
Windows Media Player hasn't had any trouble finding album data even on older music ever since. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I'm waiting to see if the issue repeats. I don't usually use Windows Media Player (I use VLC) but I check to see if it's retrieving album information pretty regularly.
When I open my hosts file, I see "This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Window" and no lines not #ed out. Is there another file I should be looking for?
Zotero is also available as personal search assistant:
https://www.zotero.org/
Dolphin Oracle of MXLinux fame, has recently done (with Mrs. Oracle) a nice intro. readily available on YoutubeL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCJ0DjkQV3k&t=600s
Weeks ago, when it was still possible, I downloaded Version 18 and Version 12 (the oldest available).
I got busy and finally got around to installing Version 12 today, hoping it would be old enough to fly under the radar.
No such luck; it installed as a 30-day Trial version; there was no forever free option.
No way am going to "subscribe" for any software; I will use open source or do without.
Nice wallpaper. Except for the Crows. Like a lot of pics, fauna detracts from the content. Photo touchup!
And yes, it's a disaster in Paradise. But all the rain and cold in the NE U.S.A. is the pits too. You'd think the rain could have been caused to fall in the West. No brown lawns this year.
Happy Holidays to everyone!
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I understand. A friend's father lived there. He got out but it was a near thing. It was a week before they knew if he was alive or if they would have to submit DNA samples. The anguish and the not knowing was so horrible for them.
Their uncle didn't make it out.
And the video from some of the people who escaped the fire....it's heartrending.
Have tried with two different laptops to install - and failed.
It baulked when I tried to input the 'code' which clearly designed to be anti bot and anti human! :-(
Several attempts made, non satisfactory, and looped back again.
I eventually gave up.
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Article has fatal problem created by Microsoft for what my experience is on all Windows7 SP1 that I have checked. If you read into WOW64 you will find the use of setup16.exe in the code. For this file to operate it requires initialization file setup16.lst which is not found in the directory containing setup16.exe. This file setup16.exe is in many of the registry keys for working in the x86 environment. On my PC where I found WOW64 and scanned into the file there is setup16.exe. Therfore WOW64 is doomed to failure. In all my encounters with Microsoft support there is no recognition of any such file even though setup16.exe needs it. In decompiling setup16.exe the blank form for setup16.lst is found. If anyone has this *.lst file it is worth a fortune.
Options are always good to have. :)
Many people are happily running Windows 7 and will keep doing so, perhaps to Microsoft's dismay.¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Not that I'm aware of. At the moment, it's either have enough space on your disk drive or the disk drive and a USB flash drive can be used for updates.
Only fresh installations of Windows 10 version 1903 (due out in spring) and devices that will have Windows 10 version 1903 and up preinstalled will have reserved storage automatically enabled.
UGH! I do have a Win10 laptop now, but this is one reason my main desktop is still WIN7 Pro.
Is there an alternative method to storing the updates on an external drive?
It is common practice for freeware apps to download potentialy unwanted additions and/or change the users homepage or search engine. There are ways to avoid any of these if users pay attention during the install process or employ one of the freeware tools available that will warn of such actions. This is just one of the advisory pages we have published on this subject. MC Site Manager.
https://www.techsupportalert.com/content/what-else-have-you-just-downloa...
I installed the tools and editor to try them out. When I use either the tools or the editor, the software opens my web browser to PDFill's website. I uninstalled it immediately. I realize this is freeware and I wouldn't mind a nag screen, but hijacking my browser goes too far. I would not recommend this unless a user simply cannot find another free tool to do the job.
You can also try this website downloader and cms converter - https://en.archivarix.com/
If you are looking for an online password manager, take a look "Intuitive Password" password manager.
It's a shame that no one proofreads anymore. You misspelled "Snapchat" (Sanpchat) in the beginning list! :(
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. :)
Nice, thanks. :)
I find Win-E the quickest way to get into Windows Explorer, where I prefer to start at "This PC".
I understand your point. :)
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. :)
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.
Amen!
And just to address the whole FreeFileSync issue, here is a quote from their FAQ page:
[ https://freefilesync.org/faq.php ]
➤ " Is FreeFileSync still showing an advertisement in its installer?
No, FreeFileSync is completely ad-free! Before version 10, FreeFileSync had shown a single advertisement during installation to help fund the project. Beginning with FreeFileSync 10, the project is now fully relying on donations from users to finance its ongoing expenses in software development and support."
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.
PrivateFirewall still outperforms most of the other Free options out there. Even without "Zero Day" features.
As for ver 7.0.30.3. It is still freely available at a number of sites: Would recommend the TomsGuide site.
https://downloads.tomsguide.com/PrivateFirewall,0301-33843.html
You're very welcome. It's good to have another way to get things done in Windows. :)
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)_/¯
Very helpful, thank-you!
It can also be used to install major updates. For instance, the 1809 update for Windows 10 repeatedly failed on my machine. I used the Media Creation Tool to download the update, then ran the Setup.exe from Explorer. Worked beautifully, thanks to you.
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.
I have found this website (https://quickshortcutmakerapk.com) from which I can download any game totally for free using this shortcut key
Ok. Do whatever you're comfortable with. Password manager, no password manager, go with whatever works for you. :)
UPDATE 1/2/2019: Sketchbuilder.com is now a parked domain, and sketchbuilder is nowhere to be found.
I don't want to create a Bitwarden account, it turns me off.
I don't want anything that can possibly be between me, my data/info, and the site I visit.
Thanks JoJo. :)
The Sonny Bono Act fixed a period of 95 years for anything placed under copyright from 1923 to 1977, after which the measure isn’t fixed, but based on when an author perishes.
These people appear to have ceased trading. The firewall is still available via some third party download sites but will have limited functionality without Privacyware servers although basic filtering will be unaffected. MC - Site Manager.
https://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Privatefirewall.shtml
http://www.privacyware.com/personal_firewall.html gives Error occurred: 404 - not found. This has been the case for some time already. Any idea about a valid download link?
Works great most of the time, but why the blue and white checks other than to make it unusable. Put it on a white background.
i have win 7 upgrade to win 10. clipx wouldn't run
Just thought I'd inform everyone that Privacyware site no longer exists. Bummer... This firewall is still available at Softpedia but is version 7.0.30.2 NOT 7.0.30.3 . If you install this firewall you will find out that the zero day protection and alot of other features no longer work because they are dependent on Privacywares server which no longer exists.
Congratulations on the great service you provide. I am sure many users, like myself will do our best to keep this service going
I want to donate so badly, but alas, the liberal policies prevent that. So as the left likes to chant, I'm going to resist... until common sense prevails. Kinda betting your prediction "In the end it may even result in the site shutting down." will come to pass first though. Just ask geekomatic.
FreeFileSync has been my main sync program for many years. Yes a few years back you might have had to uncheck some payware app, but that has not been the case for more than a year. You should always keep an eye out for that on any software products you install anyways. (its not just the free ones that do this) .
I have found FreeFileSync reliable, fast and accurate. It has the ability to save jobs (.ffs) to a batch file which can be run on demand or scheduled by Windows. It works with USB, SD, Network or local folder(s) that windows can see (I have not tried against a cloud based folder). It provides an easy to click override of the option it selects for each file to be processed. Also, they regularly provide updates for bug fixes and enhancements. current version is 10.7.
I'm retired, and I provide a lot of folks help with their PCs (for free). That often includes setting them up with easy to use on demand ability to save their stuff to USB or network storage. Everyone I set up finds it fast and easy to do.
Great resources and great volunteers doing an excellent / unbiased job make this site a valuable resource to folks looking for solutions to all sorts of computing needs. Just because its free does not mean its inferior! In fact I've found for many solutions the free stuff is often better than a paid alternative. The one element here as opposed to other free sites is the great evaluations of the products and product categories. Its been a go to site for me for many years and I hope for many more years. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Ian .......
I often wonder where we would be without Gizmo's Tech Support Alert.
It's my turn-to whenever I need an absolutely unbiased and honest review of free software.
Cheers from Bundanoon Australia.
Still an oasis of sanity in the cesspool known as the web 2018. Thank you gizmo!
Hope you rhiannon and all had a great Christmas, Happy 2019, donation coming in the NY.
Happy holidays to everyone, everywhere.
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Thank you and all of the editors for everything you've been offering us. :-)
Thanks works both ways. Your site has provided me with innumerable useful and FREE solutions.
So, seasons greetings to all at Gizmo's. Long may you continue.
Four weeks ago I needed a downloader quickly and based on this article decided to give ClipGrab a try. It worked (almost) flawlessly for four weeks. Just now upon starting it obviously installed an update. Besides ByteFence (BOOO!) which is easy enough to un-check is requested to stop my antimalware service.
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Wow, this is such a great place for.....everything really! Thank you for it. I'm going to tell my PC friend's all about it. Keep up the good work. Have a great and successful New Year.
Thank you. I've updated the article to be more accurate and precise. :)
This article is Incorrect. Windows 8.1 has Refresh & Reset. Windows 10 has Fresh Start which keeps the users personal files and some settings and clean installs Windows 10. Windows 10 offers 2 (actually 3 but only going to cover 2 here) types of Reset (1. keep all personal files) and Reset (2. remove everything and reinstall Windows). System Restore does not restore your system to an earlier point - it merely reverses any settings changes, programs installed/uninstalled or registry changes made since the restore point used was created. Any documents, photos, or other personal files are not changed.
That was mentioned in the above post. I'm sorry it didn't work on your Frankencat picture. :)
Nice idea. I tried it on my Frankencat picture and got the message that it only works on people at this time.
It is a limitation. They say they are working on ways to increase the output. There are other background removal sites, but I haven't found one that works as well as I would like. Some say they will do a better job if you pay them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
You're welcome. :) Happy Holidays etc.
Nice idea, output looks pretty good, but a limit of 500 x 500 pixels on the outputted layer is quite limiting, sadly.
A worthy find. Thanks for this. Certainly simplifies trimming of my joke images that bit more! Happy Holidays / Christmas etc.
A worthy find. Thanks for this. Certainly simplifies trimming of my joke images that bit more! Happy Holidays / Christmas etc.
Apps normally have a setting that gives you the option to disable location tracking, and ask to use location data when they are installed. If you're going to leave location tracking turned on and have given permission for any apps to use your location, the settings have to be changed for each app.
Myself, I knew that tracking was occurring, but I had no idea of the extent and accuracy of the tracking or how much money is being made from personal location tracking.
nice article and very good explaination thanks for explaining
Thank you for the information from the NYT, though I suspect most of us knew it already.
What concerns me is that there is nothing here (apart from read the TOS or use a paid app) about how to stop apps from tracking your location. Maybe an article devoted to that might be of interest ?
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Norton removes most utilities from the site.
can anyone recommend a Windows calculator that can be invoked by pressing NumLock?
For years I used the marvelous EldoS AnyCalc, which had that feature, but now I can't get it to run under Windows 10, so I'm looking for a replacement.
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Online family tree builders have become so popular in recent years, that a new web-based tool seems to sprout up every day! And with big benefits such as the ability to digitally preserve your family memories, back up your family stories and photos and even collaborate with family members all over the globe, it’s no surprise that their popularity continues to rise.
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I signed in using a FAKE googl account. CHANGED it to hotmail, created a new FAKE username. WITHOUT A PASSWORD ! Then I got in. NO verification of any email so far. Could not get into the game launcher. Created ANOTHER account, got in again with NO email verification. Sighed in asked them to RESEND email verification. Found it and confirmed account.
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That's not good. Have you tried a VPN?
That's frustrating.
I signed up using a gmail account I keep for such things. I don't recall a welcome email, but I logged out of the site and back in.
I just created another account. I signed up using an email address, first and last, password, and username. I was logged in using that info after account creation. I reloaded the page and was apparently logged out. I went to the login screen and clicked the forgot password link. I got a reset password email immediately. I reset the password and was able to login with the new password. User name, email address and account info were all the same. If you were able to create an account but didn't get an email, try resetting the password with the account info you used. They are in beta, this looks like a hiccup.
In Asia here. "...not available in your region"
...bah!
I have tried 8 times to open an account there. NONE of the emails came through for me to verify my account. I still cannot get in.
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That's a usual entry for the HOSTS file. What has been happening is that the entry that Windows Media Player uses to get album information disappears.
You can manually add the line to the HOSTS file using the directions above, or you can reset the HOSTS file using the directions at this Microsoft article - it has directions for Windows 7 and earlier, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. It may restore the entry, I haven't tested it yet, it's a recent find and I haven't had time.
I wiped everything out of my HOSTS file about 6 weeks ago on Windows 8.1 because the problem recurred and I wanted to see what would happen with no entries in the HOSTS file and Windows Media Player.
Windows Media Player hasn't had any trouble finding album data even on older music ever since. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I'm waiting to see if the issue repeats. I don't usually use Windows Media Player (I use VLC) but I check to see if it's retrieving album information pretty regularly.
When I open my hosts file, I see "This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Window" and no lines not #ed out. Is there another file I should be looking for?
Downloaded and installed 'pdfsam-3.3.7.msi'. As far as I could see, there is no feature to permit visual re-ordering of pages.
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I'm glad you could eliminate the crows. Happy Holidays!
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Dolphin Oracle of MXLinux fame, has recently done (with Mrs. Oracle) a nice intro. readily available on YoutubeL
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Weeks ago, when it was still possible, I downloaded Version 18 and Version 12 (the oldest available).
I got busy and finally got around to installing Version 12 today, hoping it would be old enough to fly under the radar.
No such luck; it installed as a 30-day Trial version; there was no forever free option.
No way am going to "subscribe" for any software; I will use open source or do without.
thanks for that info. I was able to use the portable version that I already had on my HD. Problem free.
Nice wallpaper. Except for the Crows. Like a lot of pics, fauna detracts from the content. Photo touchup!
And yes, it's a disaster in Paradise. But all the rain and cold in the NE U.S.A. is the pits too. You'd think the rain could have been caused to fall in the West. No brown lawns this year.
Happy Holidays to everyone!
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I understand. A friend's father lived there. He got out but it was a near thing. It was a week before they knew if he was alive or if they would have to submit DNA samples. The anguish and the not knowing was so horrible for them.
Their uncle didn't make it out.
And the video from some of the people who escaped the fire....it's heartrending.
It just makes me want to cry every time i hear or see things about it.
Have tried with two different laptops to install - and failed.
It baulked when I tried to input the 'code' which clearly designed to be anti bot and anti human! :-(
Several attempts made, non satisfactory, and looped back again.
I eventually gave up.
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