samedi 31 octobre 2015

Make your own Group up @Meetup.com

www.meetup.com/ has been around for many years It is a DIY homepage builder whose only requirement is it can be a discussion enquiry "site"
I see its taken on a lot of WebRTC and Google Hangouts groups so its changing with the time ...Judging from the original spec the First tenants were mostly university types, like the old Yahoo,Usenet geeky news groups in the mid 1990's (they are still live)

Here is a random sample from one of the sub sites and as you can see their subscriber Numbers put many Full on Groups who Pay somebody to assemble something like this to shame
I imagine there is some pay element on these but as a free flag waving Homepage to gather or dispense/display information you can't moan at something like this :)

PS There seems to be a hard line vetting moderation policy in operation here So if you want to spoil this website the page/s are taken down pronto!
Oh I did note that Facebook Logins are required to go deeper on these pages OK?


Make your own Group up @Meetup.com

Four UK bird species 'face extinction'

From BBC News UK:

Four UK bird species including puffins 'face extinction' - BBC News
Quote:

Puffins are among four UK bird species now at risk of extinction, according to the latest revision of a global conservation database.
I find this sort of thing very worrying and upsetting.


Four UK bird species 'face extinction'

Internet firms 'should retain data'

From BBC News UK:

Internet firms 'should retain users' data' - BBC News
Quote:

New security laws should force internet firms to keep users' data, former head of GCHQ Sir David Omand has said.


Internet firms 'should retain data'

Vodafone customer details accessed

From BBC News UK:

Almost 2,000 Vodafone customers 'open to fraud' - BBC News

An ongoing epidemic it seems!


Vodafone customer details accessed

Adobe Acrobat returns(and its now Full featured)

In the Early Days of Adobes PDF reader it was Just that, a Document Reader /viewing app With the Label Acrobat which It dropped several version Later and became Plain Adobe Reader and was stagnate
With Chrome and the outher broser developing their own PDF readers
And the Big downside was You could not make up edit Documents ,,,It was Premium:(
Today Has changed that Completely with a Fully rewritten Version of this app which was "prompt" installed on my Windows 7 machine
and here is the readers "New " Title Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Version 2015.009.20069

NOTE: There are 4 Version Numbers on the About message I Chose the Most clear

And the "DC refers to Document Cloud

I have not checked the Download websites to see if this has been posted
Can download it direct from http://ift.tt/1Oeegg4


Adobe Acrobat returns(and its now Full featured)

Accessing Documents on a second drive

Good evening.
I have a windows 10 desktop.The operating system is on the C drive and all documents/pictures/music/video are all on a second internal drive.
All is working okay,But the only issue I have is accessing the documents from the start menu when I select the documents folder there is nothing there as all the documents are on another drive.
I must admit its not a major problem as now I have shortcut's for the documents etc on my desktop,But it would be nice if it would work as it should.

When it was windows 7 it was okay there was a way to work it out but with windows 10 its totally different.:mad:
Does any one else have similar issues with this setup,If so I would be extremely glad of some ideas to get it sorted.
Well Many thanks...Happy Halloween.


Accessing Documents on a second drive

9 spectacular wildlife pictures

9 spectacular pictures from David Attenborough's new BBC series The Hunt

I think this will probably be an excellent series. Hopefully it'll come out on DVD eventually.


9 spectacular wildlife pictures

Bill Gates

What would the world be like without Bill Gates? Before you start posting the usual negative responses, take a look at the following article from BT:

PCs, smartphones, gaming and charity work: What would the world be like without Bill Gates?
Quote:

Happy 60th birthday, Bill! Here’s our gift to you — a reflection on what modern technology might be like if you hadn’t been born in the first place.
See also:

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation


Bill Gates

Creating a restore disc.

A restore disc can be created for W10 but it is suggested that you need at least an 8Gb flash drive. That may be fine if you only have one PC but I have several and it is said that you need a separate recovery drive for each PC or laptop.

So I am wondering could I create the flash recovery drive for PC 1 then copy the full contents to a folder on an external HD then do the same for the other PC's then when I needed to do a recovery copy the correct one from the HD back to the flash drive and use it?

Hence requiring just the one spare flash drive rather than 4 or 5!


Creating a restore disc.

sending email in outlook

I am having difficulty in sending replies to emails on a laptop.

When pressing the send button the email goes into outbox but is logged under a heading of 'date:none'. Because of this the email will not go from outbox when pressing send and receive. I have to copy and paste to new email and this will get sent.

Any suggestions how I might correct this.

It's Outlook 2003 run on vista home edition.

gom


sending email in outlook

New Playstation VR Headsets for 2016

Out of the Project Morpheous VR Head set Development programme Sony has announced that they are formally going ahead with the Playstation VR Headsets in 2016

All I Know beyond the Video is the Price will be on par with a Games console to begin with and 2nd There is no word on How many PS4 games will support this new Hardware(Gets you out of the chair)

from the reaction so far People seem to like it a Lot

and it utilizes both the PS4 controller and those PS Maracas control sticks Natively

http://ift.tt/1N2sDSp

Question is this an earlier clone version?Ex Samsung? (Its a ringer otherwise Priced @£239.99 inc VAT)
Sony 's official version will I guess Have similar Specs and Prices about this level too perhaps a shade less?


New Playstation VR Headsets for 2016

Bootable USB Software Recommend

A simple request

Which bit of software do you use for bootable usb (particularly with OS usb in mind)) . I like to go with recommends rather than a Google search


Bootable USB Software Recommend

PDF file corrupt, how to repair it?

Hi,

I downloaded .pdf file from Internet and it displays perfectly in the browser.

However, if I save the PDF file to their computer, the downloaded file becomes corrupt. The PDF file is always some KB, but very important to me.

The error message when I'm opening the downloaded PDF: error at opening document. and file is damaged

Thanks for any help you can give!


PDF file corrupt, how to repair it?

Lost Firefox add ons

I have had to uninstall and reinstall firefox browser because when i logged into Facebook i got a different page so my Tech guy who takes over my Laptop had to remove it and reinstall it said it had been corrupted my firefox profile the problem is i lose all my Firefox original add ons and have to start from scratch again and when i added cache cleaner add on he said that had caused the problem as well any tips to save your firefox add ons and does Firefox clear the data when you close it ?.


Lost Firefox add ons

do you want to close all tabs on Edge

How do I stop this being asked in the new browser Edge.

I do have 3 4 pages open at a time and it always closes them all.


do you want to close all tabs on Edge

Happy hslloween



Happy hslloween

Reply to e-mail problem with outlook

When i try to reply to a e-mail the page loads but i dont get the flashing cursor right away i have to hover the mouse and still have to wait until i can click to see a cursor then i can write.

When finished and want to shut down it warns that the i haven't written reply do i want to shut down, but the reply has been sent any idea whats wrong.


Reply to e-mail problem with outlook

Is avg free limited use only?

I thought I has avg free and that it was available for the year, now I keep getting a pop-up reminder stating that it will expire soon, so have I got it wrong /.


Is avg free limited use only?

vendredi 30 octobre 2015

Emsisoft: info about asking for security advice



Emsisoft: info about asking for security advice

Happy Birthday Cauldbum!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Madeline :)



Happy Birthday Cauldbum!

Happy Birthday Jedi!

I hope you have a great day!

Madeline :)



Happy Birthday Jedi!

Windows 10 Updates

Greetings Folks,

May I suggest that we use this thread exclusively for future notifications of Windows 10 updates?

I installed the following updates on Friday 30 October 2015 .....

Update History
Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3106932)
Cumulative Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3105210)

Spit


Windows 10 Updates

50 Pets in Costumes

I saw this on MSN Lifestyle:

50 Pets in Costumes


50 Pets in Costumes

Discouraging Flash

From Malwarebytes Unpacked:

Recent Flash Zero-Day Now Part of Exploit Kits | Malwarebytes Unpacked
Quote:

Because Flash has been such a hot target this year, it is recommended to either disable it or remove it entirely.


Discouraging Flash

"Sickie" excuses!

One in five people pulled a "sickie" to avoid going to work last year in the UK, a poll by YouGov has revealed.

The most ridiculous reasons people called sick

1. "A tin of baked beans landed on my foot."

2. "I was swimming too fast and smacked my head on the poolside."

3. "I've been bitten by an insect."

4. "My car handbrake broke and it rolled down the hill into a lampost."

5. "My dog has had a big fright and I don't want to leave him."

6. "My hamster has died."

7. "I've injured myself during sex."

8. "I slipped on a coin."

9. "I've had a sleepless night."

10. "I am hallucinating."


"Sickie" excuses!

Which text for Website?

For a website which text is easier to read?

Ariel
or Verdana


or something else?


Which text for Website?

Tor rolling out secure IM app (Good for Facebook users apparently)

Quote:

THE ANONYMITY NETWORK Tor has long been the paranoid standard for privacy online, and the Tor Browser that runs on it remains the best way to use the web while revealing the least identifying data. Now the non-profit Tor Project has officially released another piece of software that could bring that same level of privacy to instant messaging: a seamless and simple app that both encrypts the content of IMs and also makes it very difficult for an eavesdropper to identify the person sending them.

On Thursday the Tor Project launched its first beta version of Tor Messenger, its long-in-the-works, open source instant messenger client. The app, perhaps more than any other desktop instant messaging program, is designed for both simplicity and privacy by default: It integrates the “Off-the-Record” (OTR) protocol to encrypt messages and routes them over Tor just as seamlessly as the Tor Browser does for web data. It’s also compatible with the same XMPP or “Jabber” chat protocol used by millions of Facebook and Google accounts, as well as desktop clients like Adium for Mac and Pidgin for Windows. The result is that anyone can download the software and in seconds start sending messages to their pre-existing contacts that are not only strongly encrypted, but tunneled through Tor’s maze of volunteer computers around the world to hide the sender’s IP address.

After some auditing, Tor Messenger is set to become a powerful and popular tool for instant, idiot-proof, and surveillance-resistant communication....the program’s use of a pre-existing chat protocol means users won’t need to rebuild their network of contacts. “You can use your ... address and your old contacts
Article Posted on Wired.com

and here is the URL for this App which is an
Early Beta as of this Date and here are the Platforms it is Optimised for:
Quote:

Linux (32-bit)
Linux (64-bit)
Windows
OS X
http://ift.tt/1kh24Si
A stable Alternative which has been around a year or 2 now, is the Cross browser WebRTC Which is easy to set up If you Want to see this in action Drop in On a Live Google Hangouts Broadcast (which is only a small part of the whole) It the Big issue With TOR is It is Text only,whereas WebRTC/Hangouts is Audio /Webcam and IM all on the same page .Mostly fixed @ 8 or 9 participants Live,depending on the App you are connecting through)Rest are Mute ...and the Good thing is Only the 'Room" starter Host can allow you to Join or can Mute you..They Handle the Moderation
They Leave the Room and The longest On stream Becomes the Host (I think that's the protocol ?)


Tor rolling out secure IM app (Good for Facebook users apparently)

playing music (on a music player) thru a music system

just been looking at the Bose Wave Sound Touch music system that you can play music from your pc, smartphone etc as my wife wants to play music from her music player on a music system. She doesn't know whether she should just get an ipod so she can use our sound system that has a dock for an ipod, or whether to get some sort of music system that she can play her music from her pc - I don't know anything about ipods. :confused: so I don't know what is the best choice.


playing music (on a music player) thru a music system

Not happy with `New Posts'

This morning I visited this website, and clicked on New Posts to see what was new. I opened one thread and commented on it but when I clicked on New Posts again the only one showing was the thread I had just been on because I had added a comment.

On every other forum I use the new posts since your last visit still show unless you actually open the thread and read the latest additions. On here any new posts are lost so you no longer know what is new.

Surely it should work the same as other places and show the threads not visited or, as on some forums, fade out the ones you have read a bit but still list them.

I know some people will say use the Quick Links but I think New Posts should be listed until they are not new to you.


Not happy with `New Posts'

jeudi 29 octobre 2015

The good old days 'Windows 98'...



The good old days 'Windows 98'...

View recent Tab history on Chrome

No Idea when this feature was added on Google Chrome
You can now revive a recently closed Tab by opening up the main menu and Selecting the reworded Link History and recent tabs

The old List used to open up to History Only.. But this revised version Shows the Last 8 Tabs OK? The URL History is opened up by clicking on the topmost link.>History,or Use the Short Cut Ctrl + H

Lastly at the foot of the section it says: User PC But I am unsure if this link counts as a Tab too?


View recent Tab history on Chrome

Pale Moon Goanna - an update

This announcement is from the Pale Moon forums:

Goanna: an update
Quote:

Since we are further along in the development of our first Goanna-based browser version, an update on the state of affairs


Pale Moon Goanna - an update

Pale Moon for Android update to v25.7.3.1 -

Details and more info:

Pale Moon for Android
Quote:

This is a security (.1), stability (.1/.2) and usability (.3) update to keep users of the browser updated and safe.
Please do note that there are known issues on some mobiles and versions of Android that will prevent this browser from working properly or in a stable fashion.
Release Notes - 25.7.3.1 (Android only!) (2015-10-15)


Pale Moon for Android update to v25.7.3.1 -

Mayor's 'terrible' parking blunder brings town to a standstill:



Mayor's 'terrible' parking blunder brings town to a standstill:

Candy Crush to be crushed on Facebook



Candy Crush to be crushed on Facebook

DroidJack malware - homes of European suspects raided

A report form BBC News Technology:

Police raid homes across Europe over DroidJack malware - BBC News
Quote:

Police have raided homes in five European countries as part of a malware investigation, according to agency reports.

Officers in the UK, Germany, France, Belgium and Switzerland raided several properties connected to suspected users of malware known as DroidJack.

DroidJack allows criminals to spy on smartphone data traffic, eavesdrop on conversations and hijack the camera.


DroidJack malware - homes of European suspects raided

Visiting the Channel Islands?

If you are, you may like to see this first:

Channel Islands to keep mobile phone roaming charges - BBC News
Quote:

Mobile phone roaming charges could drive away business from the Channel Islands, a consumer group has said.


Visiting the Channel Islands?

Windows 10 being forced onto PC's in early 2016!(Not Optional but Recommended !)

Bit of disturbing News about Windows 7 &8 machines with the Get Windows 10 Icon showing in their desktop tooltrays
Microsoft planning to automatically offer Windows 10 to existing PCs
Windows 10 will be downloaded to Windows 7 and Windows 8 machines next year
(from the Verge Website)
Quote:

Starting early next year, Microsoft says it’s planning to re-categorize Windows 10 as a "recommended update" in its Windows Update system. That means the Windows 10 upgrade process will download and start automatically on thousands of machines. "A user will be presented with a choice to install Windows 10," explains Terry Myerson, Microsoft’s head of Windows and devices, in an interview with The Verge. "They’ll come back to their PC and there will be a dialog where they can choose to upgrade to Windows 10 or choose not to upgrade to Windows 10."
Continues with these T&C's
Quote:

Myerson says Microsoft’s current plan involves it only presenting this dialog once to end users. Windows 10 will automatically download and start the upgrade process, depending on your Windows Update settings, but you can opt out and not receive nagging prompts to update. Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users on a metered connection will have to turn off automatic updates to prevent the Windows 10 installer from downloading automatically. Windows 10 is currently a free upgrade for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users for a year, but Myerson didn't want to comment on the company's plans after July 29th 2016
.


Windows 10 being forced onto PC's in early 2016!(Not Optional but Recommended !)

Be careful with unknown flash drives!

A warning from Sophos' Naked Security:

Curious people can't resist plugging in random flash drives
Quote:

An infection rate of 66% means there are a lot of malware-spreaders in our midst. Assume that a lost USB stick is likely to be an infected USB stick, so don't plug it in.

Encrypt personal and business data before you store it on a USB device so it can't be accessed if you lose it.
Basically, don't give in to your natural curiosity!


Be careful with unknown flash drives!

British Gas in "password breach" quandary

More password worries! From Sophos' Naked Security:

British Gas in "password breach" quandary

Some advice from the end of the article:
Quote:

To summarise:

Make your passwords hard to guess. Don't use nicknames, birthdays, pets, and so on.
Go as long and complex as you can. Aim for 14 mixed-up characters, or even more.
Consider using a password manager. These can remember passwords like Vg@53p*/OhHn*9Dl;7 as easily as you remember PASSWORD1.
One account, one password. Don't let one accounts's sloppy security undermine all your other accounts.


British Gas in "password breach" quandary

Do you live in Cardiff, England?

Firstly, Google Maps moved the Brecon Beacons to London, now this! From BBC News Wales:

Apology for Cardiff in England map error in magazine

Whatever - or wherever - next?


Do you live in Cardiff, England?

8 reasons cats are better than dogs

Or possibly not if you prefer dogs! From BT Lifestyle:

8 reasons cats are better than dogs



8 reasons cats are better than dogs

Are you a geek?

There are various meanings of the word "geek", so if you're a geek, I hope you aren't the type of geek mentioned in the 4th definition by Dictionary.com here:

4. a carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken.

:eek:


Are you a geek?

Windows 10 three months on

Hi all,

It's three months today since Windows 10 was released, with the first major update (codenamed Threshold 2) due next month.

How have you found using the new operating system since you upgraded? Are there any particular things you like or don't like about it, or any features you'd like to see added, removed or improved in the update?

Please let us know, and we'll tailor our forthcoming Windows 10 special accordingly!


Windows 10 three months on

M&S Customer Details Problems

Now it's M&S Customers who have had their account details available to all. Although M&S deny their website has been hacked they soon shut it down.

Full Story Here.


M&S Customer Details Problems

mercredi 28 octobre 2015

Paris Games show Some early highlights for the PS4

Day 1 of the Paris Games show
and These 3 games or me have been The Big news

1st Up No Mans Sky has finally been given a Release date after a long time of being in development No Man's Sky "I've Seen Things"| TRAILER A mystery lies at the centre of the universe, an irresistible pulse that draws you on an epic voyage to discover the true nature of the cosmos. Landing June 2016

It won't be November 2015 as a lot of speculation around the forum in time for Xmas but June 2016 for a simultaneous PS4 and PC launch (was going to be PS4 @ Xmas and PC in Summer 2016)

and here is a big box of facts,features and more to trawl through (keep you buy for a few weeks...The Game? That will take a slight bit longer than the longest game you have ever played?

The other 2 Are trailers only for now (both for PS4) but they are seriously beautiful . They are Boundless whose "game"Play We need more information on


Last for now Quantic Dream the makers of Heavy Rain are bringing out a full scale open world game developed from a PS3 tech demo called KARA that was released in 2012. It was about an android who discovered she could feel emotions and appeared to be sentient. Many people were deeply moved by this character and felt empathy for this character who just wanted to live. But everyone had the same question: what happens to Kara when she leaves the factory?

This is the result called Detroit
and its going to be a top 10 hit when it hits the streets :cool:



Paris Games show Some early highlights for the PS4

Broadband speed gone way down.

Over the last few weeks my internet speed has gradually become slower.
Yesterday checked it on "bt speedtest" over a few hours. The readings were consistent: download was 0.25Mbps, upload varied between 0.92 and 0.94Mbps, ping latency varied between 32 and 60ms.
We had someone digging road up few weeks ago, cannot think of any other reason for this. Will try what's mentioned on other thread tomorrow. Have BT Homehub 3. Could it be this?


Broadband speed gone way down.

Your AV needs Windows Update apparently

At least that's what it says in the current issue (461) of CA on page 57 - 'Add PATCH POWER to your antivirus'. It says that Dennis Technology Labs found that if they configured Windows Update to install Windows patches automatically, MSE went from blocking only 66% of malware to blocking 99%. Hmm. So if you're running Windows 7 or 8.1, you set Windows to install its updates automatically and risk getting Windows 10 foisted on you whether you want it or not. Personally, I'll be leaving mine set to 'Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them' and my AV will have to cope somehow. Since I check for and install updates regularly - apart from some which get hidden - for whatever needs them, I don't think I'll get any trouble. An excerpt from the article:
Quote:

What you must do

Whatever version of Windows you're using, go to Windows Update now and make sure it's configured to install updates automatically.
Actually, I don't think I will.


Your AV needs Windows Update apparently

School Answering Machine

I hope you enjoy it!



:)


School Answering Machine

Dodgy download site - CNET/Download.com

Although I already knew that this wasn't a good site to download stuff from, I was interested to read Jane Hoskyn's article 'Named & Shamed' in the latest issue (461) of CA. It comes to something when a software developer tells you not to download from Download.com. The site for Attribute Changer actually has a warning as follows:
Quote:

Important information : Do NOT download Attribute Changer from CNET/Download.com using the suggested “Download Now” button. Instead, use the “Direct Download Link” or get it directly from my website to be 100% safe from nagware.

There are other Download portals using similar methods to push nagware and adware on user’s computers. Other sources try to charge money for Attribute Changer downloads … Attribute Changer is free of charge and will NEVER be bundled with adware and nagware.
You can read the warning and more about Attribute Changer itself here:

Download | Attribute Changer

As Jane Hoskyn says, you can read less politecriticism of CNET/Download.com on the Reddit site here:

Friendly warning - download.com = adware ...**** you cnet : geek

Just avoid CNET/Download.com, it's unlikely that it'll be the only site you can download software from. Always use the developer's site if possible.

Attribute Changer looks like a handy program too!


Dodgy download site - CNET/Download.com

What about Computeractive feedback?

This forum is obviously intended for feedback about Web User magazine and forums, which is fine as far as it goes. What about those of us who also (or only) read CA? The CA forums no longer exist, so what do people do if they want to give feedback about anything in CA? Given that both magazines are issued by Dennis Publishing, is it all right to do so here?


What about Computeractive feedback?

anyone remember Photo web site daily photo and calendar

Does anyone remember the web site which you could display daily wallpapers and came with a calendar it was featured in the webuser mag ages ago ?.


anyone remember Photo web site daily photo and calendar

Dead Celebrities Earning Money

Dead Celebrities Earning Money

Here are the top 13 celebrities on the Forbes list:
  1. Michael Jackson: $115m (£75m)
  2. Elvis Presley: $55m (£35.8m)
  3. Charles Schulz: $40m (£26m)
  4. Bob Marley: $21m (£13.7m)
  5. Elizabeth Taylor: $20m (£13m)
  6. Marilyn Monroe: $17m (£11m)
  7. John Lennon: $12m (£7.8m)
  8. Albert Einstein: $11m (£7.1m)
  9. Paul Walker: $10.5m (£6.8m)
  10. Bettie Page: $10m (£6.5m)
  11. Theodor Geisel (Dr Seuss): $9.5m (£6.1m)
  12. Steve McQueen: $9m (£5.8m)
  13. James Dean: $8.5m (£5.5m)


Dead Celebrities Earning Money

Outlook 2013

I cannot open my Outlook 2013. If I try to open it I get "Cannot start Microsoft Outlook. Unable to open Outlook window" error
Anybody knows the solution to the my problem?


Outlook 2013

Contacts details

Hi, I own two tablets, an iPad Air and an Android. The contacts app on my Android tablet automatically shows my friends' Facebook, Twitter and Skype details, but the iPad contacts app only shows the Facebook and Twitter details, not the Skype details, even though I have Skype on both devices. Is it possible for the iPad to include the Skype details for each contact or not? Many thanks.

TJ


Contacts details

Leaving Laptops in Hotel Rooms...

Don't do it! From Malwarebytes Unpacked:

Leaving Laptops in Hotel Rooms: A Bad Idea


Leaving Laptops in Hotel Rooms...

Did the FBI really say "pay up" for ransomware?

Not exactly what you'd expect them to say! An article from Sophos' Naked Security:

Did the FBI really say "pay up" for ransomware? Here’s what to do...

There's some good, sensible advice at the end of the article.


Did the FBI really say "pay up" for ransomware?

If you have an ipad...............

If you have an ipad, then this might interest you, I find it really interesting. If you think "Flipboard" then it is much better. Once installed, of the five icons which run along the bottom, if you keep Favourites highlighted, that appears to be the best setting.

http://ift.tt/1P5pHJj

and for something equally as good, try out http://ift.tt/1MU85vl


If you have an ipad...............

Wallpaper Clock

I have some problems reading the tray clock now that I have upgraded to full HD monitors and Windows 10. So I searched for a way to put a clock on the desktop and found DexClock, free from http://ift.tt/1OYJDiw . There are a number of wallpapers available I choose the one with the largest digital clock, and date display.

David


Wallpaper Clock

sim card problem on moto 4g

I have a moto 4g and recently have had some problems with it shutting down for no good reason and some problem getting it going again soft reboot holding power button for 2mins etc but have managed to get it going again any yesterday it happened last night and after repeated attempts to get some life in it i gave up. As i still have my old phone a Huawei assend g300 i removed sim card from the moto and using adapter for micro sim i put it in the old phone and all good.
This morning i thought i would have another go at the moto and lo and behold i kick started it into life i was well pleased with my good work but not for long, i took the sim card from one to the other and the moto now has no network with its sim card (virgin) i have pressed and clicked everything with no joy.
The sim is back in the old phone working fine the sim is not damaged so i dont know what to try next apart from buying a new phone.


sim card problem on moto 4g

Please step here...



Please step here...

[Video] Pretty funny!

http://ift.tt/209Y9HX

Hehe this would be good for halloween I reckon :D


[Video] Pretty funny!

Not all of My Music is transferring to Back-up Hard drive

I transferred my music from the computer to the External Hard Drive, and some of the music CD's are not being transfered. There is plenty of available space. Wondering if there are any thoughts on why this is? Thank you


Not all of My Music is transferring to Back-up Hard drive

moto e download for Stage coach / fright??

Just one for any Moto lollipop smart phone users. I have received the download regarding the Stage virus today it takes about ten minutes to download. Just follow the instructions and make sure your phone is fully charged or on recharge. Not sure if it covers Motos with lower than Lollipop.

fosseway.


moto e download for Stage coach / fright??

mardi 27 octobre 2015

No more 'Bobbies on the beat' soon?

It will be the end of an era. A report from BBC News UK:

Bobbies on the beat coming to an end, senior officers say - BBC News
Quote:

Two of the country's most senior police officers have signalled that the era of routine patrols by "bobbies on the beat" has come to an end.


No more 'Bobbies on the beat' soon?

Gotcha! Look who is behind the TalkTalk Outage!

Quote:

TalkTalk faces tough questions from everyone right now. Customers, banks and the Information Commissioner's Office will all be keen to know what TalkTalk did wrong, and why customer data was so easy to steal. However, yesterday police arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the hack
An old Internet Term from when I was green "Kiddy scripter" rang a Bell and this kid was Located in Northern Ireland(Co Antrim) See also http://goo.gl/psR9q1
Not often they ever got that high up the chain :eek:
But as you can see once through the Door (they made)They could cause
Mayhem and the Protocols I imagine are a few years old and easy to crack. I recall Forum threads on what OS many banks were using. Most of us (Then on Desktop) on Windows XP and the Banks on Windows 2000,and Occasionally an older version of Windows NT
Currently from what I've seen its possibly a mix on Windows Vista & 7's and not Windows 8.x,Linux or any of the Windows Server OS's such as Microsoft Windows Server 2012 which are popular with the University types

Conclusion a Big loss of Face coming up for TalkTalk ! :o

I am going nowhere nor claiming Compo...Any "new" Spam will come from those individuals who'll say in their opening Comment "Have you been affected by the TalkTalk issues of October 2015?" or words to that effect and it'll grow for several months then die
If TT want to make an outward gesture than I'm cool with that (But highly unlikely)


Gotcha! Look who is behind the TalkTalk Outage!

Three planets align for rare display

From BBC News Science & Environment:

Venus, Jupiter and Mars align for skyline display

It should be interesting if it stops being cloudy and wet!


Three planets align for rare display

What's Patch Tuesday?

An article from Malwarebytes Unpacked about the monthly patching system:

What's Patch Tuesday?


What's Patch Tuesday?

The TalkTalk saga

Ongoing for now. From Sophos' Naked Security:

TalkTalk breach: CEO dismisses encryption, 15-year-old arrested

From The Register:

TalkTalk attack: 'No legal obligation to encrypt customer bank details', says chief

A few things from the first article:
Quote:

Security blogger Brian Krebs, citing sources "close to the investigation," reported that a hacker group had demanded a ransom of £80,000 in bitcoins (about $122,000) in exchange for a stolen cache of customer data.

Krebs also reported that TalkTalk customer data was being offered for sale on a Dark Web forum called AlphaBay, and approximately 500 sales of data worth $75,000 had already been transacted.
Worrying if true.
Quote:

Of course, if Krebs's claims are true, and the data was extracted using what's known as SQL injection - where an outsider tricks a database into serving up unencrypted data - encryption might not have been enough to prevent the breach in this case.
and
Quote:

So far, however, all that we know is that we don't yet know what happened...
Definitely true!


The TalkTalk saga

I T V Player Wrong Location

I sign in to the I T V player with my account details and get to the point of starting to play the programme ,then a message shows on screen that I cannot play the programme because I am not in U K which is not correct .Any ideas what the problem can be I am wondering if its due to upgrading to W 10

Thanks John


I T V Player Wrong Location

How to fix if theme zip file could not be installed?

I tried to install the fully set up demo zip file of topshsop to theme icon under appearance in dashboard, but fail! I tried 3 times and the result "please try it again". WA family, what should I do now?


How to fix if theme zip file could not be installed?

An interesting site!

http://ift.tt/1MRfA6e

People excited to do household chores WITH STYLE!!


Ah man!!


An interesting site!

Cow puzzle

http://web.archive.org/web/200505182...m/marathon.swf

Its in German but isnt hard to figure out....... I cant get by level 11!!


Cow puzzle

It wasn't worth it...

...says 103-year-old vegetarian - according to 'The Daily Mash':

It wasn’t worth it, says 103-year-old vegetarian

:)


It wasn't worth it...

Data roaming charges will be abolished

This comes from BBC News Business:

Mobile phones: Data roaming charges will be abolished - BBC News
Quote:

Extra costs of using a mobile phone in countries across the EU are to be scrapped, MEPs have agreed, after years of negotiations.


Data roaming charges will be abolished

Opera 33.0 Build 1990.43 - 27/10/2015

The new version of Opera has been released today, 27/10/2015. You can download it here:

Download Opera for computers - Opera

Opera 33 release notes
Quote:

Improvements

Updated support for the latest Chromium/Blink release, version 46.
Stability enhancements and bug fixes.
My browser claimed to be up to date, so I downloaded the full installer and installed the new version over the top of the old one without any trouble. The download is also available from FileHorse:

Opera 33.0 Build 1990.43 Download for Windows / FileHorse.com


Opera 33.0 Build 1990.43 - 27/10/2015

Adobe Shockwave Player 12.2.1.171 - 27/10/2015

Adobe Shockwave Player has been updated to v12.2.1.171 today, 27/10/2015. Both Full and Slim installers are available here:

Adobe - Adobe Shockwave Player

You may be notified by the program that an update is available.

Be sure to refuse any unwanted "extras" you're offered during installation.

You can test your installation at the link below, but do it using a 32-bit browser otherwise it may not work:

Adobe - Test Adobe Shockwave Player

You can download Adobe Shockwave Player from FileHorse too:

Shockwave Player 12.2.1.171 Download for Windows / FileHorse.com


Adobe Shockwave Player 12.2.1.171 - 27/10/2015

Windows 8.1 - Unable to update.

If anyone could help it would be appreciated:

HP255 GI Notebook running Windows 8.1 64 bit Operating System with a 1.70GHz AMD E2 -1800 processor.

When I start up there is a notification saying Important Windows Updates are available to be installed. But when I go to Windows Update the window just hangs with the circle just going around.

I have found the following in Task Manager/Services:
Name: wuauserv PID: 1464 Description: Windows Update Status: Stopping Group:netsvcs

When I right click on wuauserv and select the start option a window opens called Unable to start service”
This window has the following information:
The operation could not be completed.
An instance of the service is already running.

Also I have tried:
1. Automatically reset Windows Update components - FixIt
2. clean boot run the FixIt again – several attempts.

I have 64 Updates but unable to download and install.

Thanks in anticipation of any help

otrfc


Windows 8.1 - Unable to update.

Can I copy Windows 10?

I have downloaded my W10 direct from Windows as I had no intention of using 8.1 again and never had 7.

My queston is. Now I have downloaded the direct Windows download, will it let me take a copy of it onto a disk in case I need to download it again if that situation arises. Or have I used my one go and that's it?


Can I copy Windows 10?

W10 Installation Disc

Although W10 came preinstalled on the new laptop, Dell also provided the OS on disc, other than 'not for resale' there does not seem to be any other restriction.

The thought occurred, maybe the disc can be used on my Dell PC which, with W7 on board, can be upgraded instead of via the icon which sits waiting in the task bar.

Is this possible? If so, which would be the more efficient route please?


W10 Installation Disc

Battery check

Is it possible to check the circular memory battery on my Dell Inspiron desktop, or reardless just change it ?


Battery check

Group e-mails no longer working

I use Yahoo with Windows 10. I have several groups of e-mail addresses which I use frequently. Suddenly I find that none of my group e-mails are working. As security I use blind copying, that is, I write my own e-mail address in the To section and the group address in the bcc section of the e-mail form. This has worked perfectly until recently, but now my group e-mails messages are not being received. I have tried to e-mail the groups on cc and the result is the same.



I also notice that the group e-mail names in the Contacts window include an underscore as separation between words where there was a space before. I do not know whether the two things are connected. I would appreciate help with this problem.


Group e-mails no longer working

Document listings

Hi, just a simple question. Why does my documents listing sometimes appear in reverse alphabetical order, and at other times normal. I think it may have been caused when I was downloading Excel attachments and trying to move them into my documents folder.
ericg


Document listings

lundi 26 octobre 2015

SpywareBlaster 5.2 database update - 26/10/2015

An update to the database has been issued today, 26/10/2015. 12 new items were added for Internet Explorer. The database total is now 17,297.
You can get the update by using the program's updater.

NB Don't forget to enable all protection!


SpywareBlaster 5.2 database update - 26/10/2015

outlook 2003

I am having problems with outlook 2003.

Emails cannot not be marked as read (i.e. header stays black), mail cannot be sent, I get error message to say .pst file is being accessed and needs to be closed, this after rebooting, and after downloading a few emails this morning mail is not downloaded despite task bar indicating that it is.

Has outlook been corrupted?

gom


outlook 2003

Printer says no!!

I wonder if anyone can advise me on a printer problem...my printer just stopped working about a week ago! I have an Epson XP-215 wireless printer, linking to my laptop using Windows 8.1. It's worked fine for the last 2 years, using compatible print cartridges. Suddenly last week, all 4 cartridges showed up on screen as having no ink. That seemed a little strange, as when I'd last checked, most were over half full. Anyway, I replaced all of them with a new set of compatibles but it made no difference. All still showed as empty. Then I wondered if I had sent some response to Epson by mistake, to one of their registration request messages and maybe somehow this was causing the cartridges to be rejected.

I checked it out on the web as best i could and concluded that the best thing would be to uninstall the printer and re-install from scratch. After various mishaps, I managed to do that. However, the new cartridges still show as empty and in addition the printer now had a status of offline. I've tried various things via Devices and Printers on the Control Panel, but it has made no difference. I did download the latest driver for the printer, as one suggestion I read said that might cause the printer to be offline.

So now I'm stuck!! I wonder if anyone could suggest a way out.


Printer says no!!

Red Squirrel revival

I was very pleased to see this report on the BBC News Magazine site:

The place that has wiped out grey squirrels - BBC News
Quote:

The red squirrel has been in severe decline in the UK but one island has completely eliminated grey squirrels to promote a red resurgence. Could it lead to a wider programme of eradication, asks Rachel Argyle.
I know it's not the fault of the grey squirrels that they're here, but it would be nice to see red squirrels become more widespread again.

I remember seeing a picture of a red squirrel on National Savings Stamps when I was a child:

National Savings Stamps


Red Squirrel revival

10 years of abuse by a troll

A very nasty story from Sophos' Naked Security:

10 years of troll abuse published by violinist

What's the matter with these trolls? Why do they do it and what kind of perverse satisfaction do they get from it?


10 years of abuse by a troll

Win a Web User mug

We're offering a free Web User mug for the best tip submitted and printed in Web User each fortnight. Either post your tip on this forum, email it to webuser@dennis.co.uk or write it on our Facebook page.

If your tip is printed, you'll receive a stylish Web User mug, complete with Mini Workshop!


Win a Web User mug

Sleep Mode

Hi All

I'm running 64 bit Windows 7 on a desktop PC.

I have 2 questions...firstly, to wake my PC from sleep mode I have to press the power button. Is there any way to change this so I can wake it using the spacebar or by moving the mouse please?

Also, occasionally (maybe once every couple of days) my PC won't wake from sleep and I end up holding the power button in to restart it or when that won't work, unplugging it, plugging back in and powering it up again. I've no idea what is causing this or how to stop it happening - any advice would be gratefully received.

Many thanks for your help,

Ian.


Sleep Mode

WU staff? Can you being this statement up to date?



WU staff? Can you being this statement up to date?

another Facebook query

my mother has just started using Facebook. She has found an old friend but my mother doesn't want all her 'friend's pictures' on her own fb page. Do all friend's pics, their friends and their conversation just go with the territory? . She couldn't find a way of not getting every new picture of a cuddly toy that the lady uploaded onto her page and so has unfriended her friend as she couldn't contact her by any other means. I told her not to give out her phone no or email. Does facebook do something like private messages? Or should she just make up a new email address for her facebook friends. Many thanks.


another Facebook query

I have a proble with y m's

I a having a bit of trouble with one of the keys on y keyboard, it sees that everytie I press on the one between n and , it fails. I have tried blowing in case anything is underneath to no avail if I click on capitals THUS AND TRY IT NOW IT STILL FAILS. If I press really hard or hold, thus m and give it an extra second, it works, but even though I' a two finger typer, I tend to type fast, so don't notice the issing m till uch later.

ps, have just inserted a paint brush under the m and given it a good clean, then proceeded to type normally, but when I looked at screen, there were no spaces between words, so that tells me there is a crumb of biscuit somewhere. Not too long ago I had a similar issue and found by tasting,ginger biscuit. I'm now thinking there is a slice of cucumber somewhere, so it time for a blow-job, or rather vacuuming I think.


I have a proble with y m's

Flash Player for 10

Hi Forumites,
If like me you are new to Win 10, I thought this piece of info might be useful to you. Thanks to Softpedia where I found this copy while searching around for an explanation regarding whether Adobe Flash was updated automatically or not.

(
Quote) [/I]Microsoft has patched bugs in Adobe Flash Player

Microsoft has just released a brand new update for Internet Explorer on Windows 10, fixing a security bug in Adobe Flash Player which comes by default on modern versions of the browser.

Adobe itself rolled out new versions of Flash Player to fix the found vulnerabilities, but because of the fact that this particular browser add-on is bundled by default in Internet Explorer, Microsoft has to patch the application every time a new security update is being released.

The best thing about this is that users do not need to manually download the new version of Flash Player every time an update is released, but instead wait for Microsoft to ship it via Windows Update. Download and installation are performed automatically, so no user input is required.

Gabriel Aul, who's the number one Microsoftie keeping us in touch with all things related to Windows 10, has revealed on Twitter that the update is now being shipped to all computers enrolled in the Windows Insider Program, so if you're running the testing version of the new OS, the patch should already be there. (Ends)


I didn't really want to load Flash, but I do like to have a blast of music and see what WU forum's "Let's Rock" has in new so did not have a lot of choice. Anyway apologies to all of you already in the know re this, but hope it of use to Win 10 learners.

Might have to buy the Win 10 mag, but I like the actual research to learn the OS. By the way WU, the Mag would make a good prize for WU Letters prize, or a £25 quid mug of course. lol:p

fosseway.


Flash Player for 10

I have a proble with y m's

I a having a bit of trouble with one of the keys on y keyboard, it sees that everytie I press on the one between n and , it fails. I have tried blowing in case anything is underneath to no avail if I click on capitals THUS AND TRY IT NOW IT STILL FAILS. If I press really hard or hold, thus m and give it an extra second, it works, but even though I' a two finger typer, I tend to type fast, so don't notice the issing m till uch later.


I have a proble with y m's

dimanche 25 octobre 2015

Finding files on drives?

How would I find files containing anynumbers(Copy).JPG on any drive - most are stored within a folder called pictures but then sub folders for what pictures are about.


Finding files on drives?

Question for Madeline Please

Hi Madeline.
Been looking at you r posting regarding video downloading,You pointed out the 4K one(http://ift.tt/1GBm3FN).

Yes I gave that a run for its money and thought it was a good one.
Now to my question,Do you have any thoughts on a piece of software that will burn the downloaded video to a dvd disc? Please.

Many thanks.


Question for Madeline Please

Cat Logic

Via an email from StumbleUpon:

Just For Laughs - Cat Logic

My favourite:



Cat Logic

ATM instructions

MALE VS. FEMALE AT THE ATM MACHINE


A new sign in the bank lobby reads:

'Please note that this bank is installing new drive-through ATM machines enabling customers to withdraw cash without leaving their vehicles.

Customers using this new facility are requested to use the procedures outlined below when accessing their accounts.

After months of careful research, "MALE & FEMALE" procedures have been developed. Please follow the appropriate steps for your gender.'


*******************************

MALE PROCEDURE:

1. Drive up to the cash machine.

2. Put down your car window.

3. Insert card into machine and enter PIN.

4. Enter amount of cash required and withdraw.

5. Retrieve card, cash and receipt.

6. Put window up.

7. Drive off.

*******************************

FEMALE PROCEDURE:

(What is really funny is that most of this part is the truth!)

1. Drive up to cash machine.

2. Reverse and back up the required amount to align car window with the machine.

3. Set parking brake, put the window down.

4. Find handbag, remove all contents on to passenger seat to locate card.

5. Tell person on cell phone you will call them back and hang up.

6. Attempt to insert card into machine.

7. Open car door to allow easier access to machine due to its excessive distance from the car.

8. Insert card.

9. Re-insert card the right way.

10. Dig through handbag to find diary with your PIN written on the inside back page.

11. Enter PIN.

12. Press cancel and re-enter correct PIN.

13. Enter amount of cash required.

14. Check makeup in rear view mirror.

15. Retrieve cash and receipt.

16.. Empty handbag again to locate wallet and place cash inside.

17. Write debit amount in cheque book register and place receipt in back of cheque book.

18. Re-check makeup.

19. Drive forward 2 feet.

20. Reverse back to cash machine.

21. Retrieve card.

22. Re-empty hand bag, locate card holder, and place card into the slot provided!

23. Give dirty look to irate male driver waiting behind you.

24. Restart stalled engine and pull off.

25. Re-dial person on cell phone.

26. Drive for 2 to 3 miles.

27. Release Parking Brake.


ATM instructions

Problems opening files in 2010 powerpoint

Hi, the problem is as follows. Updated the Office 2007 to Office 2010 Pro Plus, Windows 7 says that the file is supposedly damaged if power can restore trust. The result is a negative recovery. Most interesting is that the same presentation I opened with OpenOffice impress 3.3
The log has the following error
Microsoft PowerPoint
Error accessing the E: \ Downloads \ Office 2010 Presentation.pptx.
P1: 400066
P2: 14.0.4763.1000
P3:
P4:
Tried to open under a different account, the result is the same. Made repair installation 0 results.
How to treat?


Problems opening files in 2010 powerpoint

All I want to do, is print labels.

I use Apache Open Office 4, I want to print some labels. A box comes up stating:-
http://ift.tt/1Lv6myW

so I then try to install java jre and that tells me because I'm using chrome, there could be a problem. So, what now?.


All I want to do, is print labels.

No vid on "Let's Rock" posts.

Have just put "Let's Rock" link up and -----No vids. Is this because my Win 10 is without Flash Player or it is not compatible with the Web forum set up?


No vid on "Let's Rock" posts.

VLC article for WUser please

In a past WU article following the subject of clocking computers, one of the WU staff asked for subjects for consideration for articles in the mag.

Could I suggest that an article regarding what else is out there for media playing, following the demise of a media player in the latest Win 10 set up, would be useful.
It should also be a consideration when doing this article that there are readers who use other than W 10 or who may have use of a media player that can be used in the Win10 set up.

Anyone any comments to further this request??

Also could there be an acknowledgement that someone at WU has noted this request. Thank you.

fosseway.


VLC article for WUser please

What is this MSVVCR100.dll warning?

When I boot up Win10, I get this warning box regarding that

"MSVCR100.dl is missing. Please download".

Can anyone put me right about what this is?. I see from the Microsoft web site that this has had problems in previous editions of Windows so I am presuming that this was in my Win 8.1 and on downloading Win10 a couple of days ago, it has not downloaded.

Looked on YouTube but most fixes seem dodgy and CNet have stuff on Google search but not keen on using them and there is nothing I can find on Microsoft site relating to this problem in Win10. Is there a Windows Fix it for 10 ??.
Any help would be useful.
fosseway.


What is this MSVVCR100.dll warning?

How To Update Kindle Books

Sometimes authors, or publishers, update Kindle books.

If you’d like to receive updates to your Kindle books automatically, you can turn on automatic updates for your books from the Manage Your Content and Devices page:

1. Go to the Manage Your Content and Devices (http://ift.tt/1CkmbFT) page.

2. Select the “Settings” tab from the left navigation bar.

3. Under the section titled, “Automatic Book Updates,” select On.

Note: If you have only read a few pages of a book it will, after updating, show as a "new book". Do not be concerned, it does not imply that you have purchased another copy of the book.


How To Update Kindle Books

HAPPY BIRTHDAY THISTLEDOME

Happy Birthday Mike,
Hope you have a wonderful day,





have a drink of wine with us...........



egg & The Goblin
xxxxxxxx


HAPPY BIRTHDAY THISTLEDOME

samedi 24 octobre 2015

Chrome #46 gains a Mute (Noisy)Tab feature

Quote:

You've been there: You're in an important meeting and suddenly, without warning, one of your tabs starts blaring with an ad. You scramble, but you have too many tabs open. It's impossible.

Google blessed us with a speaker icon in Chrome last year that appears on a tab header when that tab is the source of sound in order to more quickly identify it. But Google knows even that's not enough; you still had to toggle to that tab, navigate to the audio player or video ad on the page, and find the pause button. The latest version of Google Chrome — version 46 — lets you mute individual tabs by simply right-clicking on the tab and selecting mute tab from the drop down menu.
http://ift.tt/1LukKHE

The feature has been on Chrome for a while and gone unnoticed
Quote:

A few months ago, Chrome let you click on those speaker buttons to quickly mute the tabs. But it was an experimental feature and not easy to do. You had to enable the feature by typing "chrome://flags/#enable-tab-audio-muting" into your browser and clicking "enable."
http://ift.tt/1MiTAqP


Chrome #46 gains a Mute (Noisy)Tab feature

Need to walk the dog? use a drone!



Need to walk the dog? use a drone!

Could it be the end of the road for Adobe Flash?

There been a lot about this recently. I saw this article on BT Tech & Gadgets>Computing earlier today:

Flash? Find out about the security risks and what to do
Quote:

Following recent security scares, more and more websites are turning their back on Adobe Flash for multimedia on the web. But do you need to take action?


Could it be the end of the road for Adobe Flash?

aee files

When I copy (Backup) pictures from my phone (iPhone 5S) to my Windows 10 PC I get .AEE files for some of the files.

I can't find out which app opens them, and this leads me on to another thread:

http://ift.tt/1XqHM7x

Thanks


aee files

App Store

Hi, Although I have set up my desktop PC with my Microsoft Hotmail/outlook.com account, I am unable to get any apps from the app store. In fact when I try to open the app store, I get a totally blank page.

If I get a file that needs to access the app store, again, I get a blank page.

What do I need to do to see the apps please?


App Store

joke

. Apparently, 1 in 5 people in the world are Chinese. There are 5 people in my family, so it must be one of them. It's either my mum or my Dad, or my older brother Colin, or my younger brother Ho-Cha-Chu. But I think it's Colin.


joke

Skype - I would like to be disturbed

I am not sure if I am on the right forum. Using Windows 10 on my new computer I have set up a Skype account. However there is a Do Not Disturb icon on my picture on the Skype page. I looked at On Line status options, found On Line was ticked and when I clicked it, the icon and text became greyed out. I cannot get out of the Do Not Disturb mode. Can anyone help please?


Skype - I would like to be disturbed

It's a Cracker !

No, not Frank Carson >

http://ift.tt/1R3zXAY

Disappointed, it wasn't a custard cream. :p


It's a Cracker !

no sound

I have oovoo installed but when I did a speaker and mike test I could hear no sound but I do get sound ok from Spotify and youtube I did uninstall and reinstall but it didn't work I have sent a message to oovoo support and am waiting for a reply


no sound

If dogs could fly



If dogs could fly

video recorder similar to Freemake

Can anyone recommend a free video recorder program that is safe I am a bit wary of Freemake used to have it not sure now if its suspect to Malware


John


video recorder similar to Freemake

AVG 2016 (2016.0.7163) Now Auto updating to desktop

The new AVG 2016 Free antivirus Program ( via auto update/Prompt) Looks identical to previous version (2016.0.7163)
There's a new scan tool App downloadable via Google Play OK?(Not had time to visit that location)


AVG 2016 (2016.0.7163) Now Auto updating to desktop

If dogs could text?

Some of these I found very funny. (then again, I'm easily pleased). :D

http://ift.tt/1olSugz

Craig.


If dogs could text?

vendredi 23 octobre 2015

Kitchen Cabinets For Sale UK

Kitchen Cabinets For Sale UK. Thirty Ex Display Kitchens To Clear. http://ift.tt/KeffBT £ 595 Each with appliances.Tel 01616-694786


Kitchen Cabinets For Sale UK

A different language

For those who prefer something different from the ordinary English language!



:)


A different language

Why do companies keep getting hacked?

Good question! An article from BBC News Technology:

Why do companies keep getting hacked? - BBC News


Why do companies keep getting hacked?

Beware of this new email scam

This might affect you at work. A report from BT Lifestyle>Money:

Businesses warned to watch out for fake emails imitating senior staff - BT


Beware of this new email scam

How to create the safest password possible – using a poem

Another 'safe password' idea from BT Tech & Gadgets:

How to create the safest password possible – using a poem - BT


How to create the safest password possible – using a poem

Essex Police Tweet



Essex Police Tweet

Phishing again

From Malwarebytes Unpacked:

Am I Being Phished? | Malwarebytes Unpacked
Quote:

Phishing attacks are a common occurrence in our modern era of connectivity, and cyber criminals know that the best way to get around technical protections is to exploit the user.

By keeping a vigilant eye on what you are clicking, receiving and downloading, you can help make the Internet a safer place, one e-mail at a time.


Phishing again

Apple closes a raft of "drive-by download" holes in OS X and iOS

This comes from Sophos' Naked Security:

Apple closes a raft of “drive-by download” holes in OS X and iOS | Naked Security
Quote:

And to all those Apple fans who live by the rule, "If malware hits your Mac, you'll always see a prompt or some kind of warning first..."

...the whole problem with an RCE attack caused by booby-trapped content is that just looking at a file, or opening a file that contains embedded data such as a font or an image, is usually enough to give control to the crooks.

It's called a drive-by install or a drive-by download for obvious reasons: you think you are safely "Just Visiting," as the Monopoly board puts it, but the crooks end up owning you!


Apple closes a raft of "drive-by download" holes in OS X and iOS

SlimBrowser 7.00 build 130 - 22/10/2015

SlimBrowser was updated to v7.00 build 130 yesterday, 22/10/2015. You can get the new version via the browser or download it from the SlimBrowser site. More info about SlimBrowser:

Best Web Browser for Windows 7, 8 & XP - SlimBrowser Free Download

Fastest Internet Browser & Best Internet Browser Free Download. Free Net Browser Download.

New Features and Version History - Best Web Browser Software

The download is also available from FileHorse:

SlimBrowser 7.00 Build 130 Download for Windows / FileHorse.com

The browser is also available on Windows 10.


SlimBrowser 7.00 build 130 - 22/10/2015

Lotus 123 files continue to get corrupt

Hello Experts, I have a client that uses Lotus 123 version n9.8. We have to restore at least two files a week from backup because they continually get corrupt. From what the users tell me they think this happens when they are saving the files.

I just installed a desktop/server to share the files throughout the network thinking this may be a problem however, the users have told me that this happened when the files were local to their system.

Any ideas of how to prevent this and what the exact problem may be?


Lotus 123 files continue to get corrupt

Unstable Indoor Google Streetview location markers!

I have dropped in randomly on a few of the excellent Google Indoor Streetviews locations whose Numbers are growing at a Hot pace now...But I cannot see the location Marker displayed often which is a faint thin orange Circle on the Satellite Map "O" thus... And the Chances are it appears randomly 1 or 2 times in every 10 peeks :mad:
Has anyone any suggestions how to get it to an 8 or better /10 and also has this got a bug "Ticket" on the Google Maps Forums?

NOTE There is nothing anywhere in the Google Maps settings about this Feature (nor any mention!) :mad:


Unstable Indoor Google Streetview location markers!

Powering Off

Hi Forum,

Would like some help with my query. When I finish using my computer in the evening I normally do the following .....(1) Shut down the computer, take the
battery out and press the stop/start button a few times to drain the system of
any remaining power. (2) Turn off the Wireless Modem completely. In other
words a COMPLETE shutdown.
I remember reading somewhere that it is advisable to leave the Modem on as
stop/starting it can somehow disrupt it and may even damage it.

I should like to know what the forum feels in the matter.


Powering Off

Javascript Application Error

I am being pestered when online in Firefox with this new laptop, (image below). Haven't a clue what it means and the cause. A search has not helped other than recommendations from a couple of websites to download software, i.e Total System Care. Being the wary sort thought it better to come here and ask for help.

Any advice as always will be appreciated. I'm taking a break from this frustration so please excuse me for any late response.

The error warning leaps up with each mouse click.

Javascript Application

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What's New in Windows 10's First Big Update,

http://ift.tt/1NrJBfP

With this update Cortana will run with a local account.

Joe.


What's New in Windows 10's First Big Update,

Firefox Problem in 10

Hi all,
I took the plunge yesterday and downloaded 10. The only problem I seem to have is with Mozilla Firefox. I took it out before starting the download as I thought there was a special FFox d/load for W10.
I was running 8.1.previously with edition FF41.

There appears to be two choices available from the Mozilla home site but despite downloading both, when I try to open them, nothing. A few swings of the blue snake and then that vanished and zilch. I am wondering if my Kask AV might be blocking it, if so where would it tell me that.

Wln 10 looks very "crisp" and so far I have enjoyed toying with it. I think a good look back at my past WU and CU mags is in the offing.
fosseway.


Firefox Problem in 10

corrupt MS Excel (XLS and XLSX)

I have important MS Excel file data and unfortunately got damage due to virus attacks, so my crucial Excel sheet got lost, How to repair corrupt MS Excel (XLS and XLSX) Files. If have any solution please assist me.


corrupt MS Excel (XLS and XLSX)

TalkTalk DNS news(Possible account data accessed?)

Quote:

U.K. ISP TalkTalk on Wednesday was hit with a "significant and sustained cyber attack."

The website breach means "there is a chance" that customers' personal data was compromised, including names, addresses, date of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, TalkTalk account information, credit card details and/or bank details.

"We are continuing to work with leading cyber crime specialists and the Metropolitan Police to establish exactly what happened and the extent of any information accessed," the company said.

"TalkTalk constantly updates its systems to make sure they are as secure as possible against the rapidly evolving threat of cyber crime, impacting an increasing number of individuals and organizations," CEO Didi Harding said in a statement. "We take any threat to the security of our customers' data extremely seriously and we are taking all the necessary steps to understand what has happened here."

According to the BBC, Harding received a ransom email demanding money. Presumably, those hackers have threatened to dump customers' personal data online, a la Ashley Madison, but Harding did not elaborate.

TalkTalk has contacted customers to inform them of the breach and advise them on what to do. Major banks are also keeping an eye out for suspicious activity in users' accounts.
There's a bit more besides @ http://ift.tt/1Gm96j5

PS Do check your email to see if TalkTalk have posted a Note?

In my instance NO
But on the My Account page it says

Quote:

The TalkTalk website is unavailable right now
We are working to restore My Account as quickly as possible. You don't need to change your password until My Account is restored. As soon as it is, we'll explain how to do it.

On Wednesday 21st October, we experienced an attack to our website.

A formal investigation by the Metropolitan Police Cyber Crime Unit is under way.

Webmail is working as normal, but for more information, please call 0800 083 2710 or 0141 230 0707.

Thank you for your patience,

Conclusion Looks likely we'll all have to remake our Passwords again! :(


TalkTalk DNS news(Possible account data accessed?)

LibreOffice 5

Recently I have begun to use Libre Office, version 4.4.1.2 in anticipation of Office 2000 not being compatible with Windows 10.
Each time I open LibreOffice I am invited to update to version 5.0.2 but when I go their site and click Download, this seems to be available only through a Torrent site (which I don't understand) and requires a commitment to pay!
Could someone explain to this old codger how it is possible to get the update for free.
Many thanks.


LibreOffice 5

Whats the LAST thing you downloaded?

I last downloaded a program called THE FONT THING as I wanted to see how many FONTS I have installed :)

I have 139 out of 143 installed.......


Whats the LAST thing you downloaded?

Let us all be entertained!

Got something else better to do for the next 3 minutes?


If not,Click Here :D


Let us all be entertained!

jeudi 22 octobre 2015

Removing Folders with a certain name

When I send photos to my brother I resize them and them put them in a folder called Custom.

Is there a way of removing all these folders called Custom from my PC.

I have backed up my photos to several drives.

I don't want to remove duplicate photos.

The custom folders sit within other folders.


Removing Folders with a certain name

TalkTalk website hit by cyber-attack

Not very good news for TalkTalk customers. From BBC News UK:

TalkTalk website hit by cyber-attack - BBC News
Quote:

Police are investigating a "significant and sustained cyber-attack" on the TalkTalk website, the UK company says.


TalkTalk website hit by cyber-attack

Steer Clear of this Apple Invoice Phish

A warning and some advice about this from Malwarebytes Unpacked:

Steer Clear of this Apple Invoice Phish | Malwarebytes Unpacked


Steer Clear of this Apple Invoice Phish

YouTube Red

You may wish to know about this!

The difference between YouTube, YouTube Red and RedTube
Quote:

What wombat in Google's marketing department thought it was a good idea to call YouTube's new service, YouTube Red?

It's hard to ignore that YouTube appears to have named its new service after a porn site.
What is YouTube Red? YouTube to let you download ad-free video & music - but don't sign up from an iPhone or iPad - New Product - PC Advisor
Quote:

Google has announced YouTube Red, a new service that will allow you to access its content ad-free and offline on a subscription basis. We answer your YouTube Red questions - what is YouTube Red?


YouTube Red

MS OFFICE WORD.

When I create a word document it lets me save it. But if I want to re-open document I have to right click then properties > security EDIT

then type in au for all users

anybody know how to fix this?


MS OFFICE WORD.

Adobe AIR 19.0.0.213 - 16/10/2015

Adobe AIR was updated to version 19.0.0.213 on 16/10/2015. You can get it here if you need it:

Adobe - Adobe AIR

Release Notes:

Release Notes | Flash Player® 19 AIR® 19


Adobe AIR 19.0.0.213 - 16/10/2015

Protect your contactless card

This sounds a nasty trick and and easily done. From Graham Cluley:

Bump into someone and lose £30 from your contactless card


Protect your contactless card

Vivaldi update - 22/10/2015

More progress in the development of Vivaldi:

Vivaldi Web Browser Community - Snapshot 1.0.303.23 - Tab and Thumbnail improvements
Quote:

It has been a day since the latest snapshot, so we thought you might like another one! Today's update features a much needed rewrite of much of our tab drag and drop code. In addition, we have also taken another step towards more reliably displaying thumbnails in Bookmarks and Speed Dials.


Vivaldi update - 22/10/2015

Google Chrome 46.0.2490.80 - 22/10/2015

Google Chrome has been updated to v46.0.2490.80 today, 22/10/2015. You can get the update from within the browser, or from Google if you have any difficulty.

Chrome Browser

Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update
Quote:

This release contains a critical update to Adobe Flash Player (19.0.0.226).


Google Chrome 46.0.2490.80 - 22/10/2015

Norton Ad Blocker for iOS 9

I think this may be available only in the US, but here's a link for it anyway:

Norton Ad Blocker on the App Store

This is for both iPhone and iPad and as far as I can see, it's free and you have to have iOS 9 and Safari to use it.


Norton Ad Blocker for iOS 9

LibreOffice Writer Help!

I use LibreOffice Writer but I think I have touched a button (not sure which one) that I didnt intend too.

When I edit a article and press the space bar it deletes the next letter in the sentence.

Can someone help me out please!


LibreOffice Writer Help!

The Good (and Bad things) about the Brits (from an American visitors perspective)

I rather liked this about the UK Posted online, its not Bill Bryson but made in a Similar witty style NOTE a bit OTT on the Animated JPegs
21 pages
An American Man Visited The UK And Had This To Say About British People


The Good (and Bad things) about the Brits (from an American visitors perspective)

Windows 10 install - solution to the Windows key + E key dysfunction

I've now successfully installed Windows 10 on a tablet, 2 laptops and finally a desktop machine. The desktop install took a couple of goes since both the first and then a second time round I found that I couldn't use the Windows key & E to open Windows Explorer. It wasn't a complete lockout since I could access directories by double clicking on an empty folder I had lying around on the desktop.

First time round the Win key + E problem, malfunctioning right click, + other issues to do with a dual screen display persuaded me to roll back to Windows 7 Ultimate. The rollback was unbelievably fast - although I was warned it would last hours, in fact I was back with Windows 7 in about 20 minutes.

Three weeks later curiosity overcame my desire for stability at all costs. I repeated the Win 10 install - although the install was a lot smoother this time around I found I still had the same Win key + E dysfunction - the most basic Windows key combination still didn't work.

I did a trawl on the Internet and finally found a thread talking about a small standalone programme called ShellExView - a shell extensions manager. This programme allows you to view and control shell extensions. I first disabled all non-Microsoft shell extensions and immediately it was problem solved. Thanks to Nir Sofer for writing such a useful programme.

Oh and finally for any Sony Vaio users who have been warned against upgrading your laptops, I would recommend going for it, it has completely revitalised a 2011 era laptop, not just by speeding it up loads but also solving a problem with the USB ports into the bargain.


Windows 10 install - solution to the Windows key + E key dysfunction

The hidden AOL video URL('s) you must Bookmark!

If you pick about the News videos on AOL,Talktalks websites and follw the Link through often you end up at a dead end (More of the same)

But not many people know about the unpublicised AOL.On Video Channel ,even me and I'm supposed to know lots about Navigating that domain. Yet this URL is a sort of Free spirit (escaped my notice !:o)

Given a few Minutes Viewing You are going to want to see more
The News videos are HQ with No Commentary ...Not HTML5 but Flash player powered! On my XP Computer (Chrome ) Picture Quality was excellent, sound also and I played around with the links and there was a Lot of dedicated Channels to explore, also with the same quality content.

By altering the Country code on the Domain Name, the sky's the limit (AOL country codes >There's quite a few globally! (Have to Bookmark each one!)
And There is No idiot Content ... I have found several Bloggers whom I will Subscribe to on YouTube on the "Channels list"(and I've only given it a quick perusal)

What will you discover? ...I was not logged on to AOL when I visited these URL's...Need to register to save Favourite Channels OK?
For starters Here is the US Version http://on.aol.com/
And from the UK http://on.aol.co.uk/


The hidden AOL video URL('s) you must Bookmark!

Talk Talk still down.



Talk Talk still down.

Adobe Illustrator CS6 Unable to Open File

On Windows 8.1 I had installed Adobe CS6 Master Collection and updated all Adobe products to latest versions within CS6. I had created a business card using Adobe Illustrator. All went fine and I had printed the business card.

Just a week ago I had done a fresh install of Windows 10 and re-installed Adobe CS6 Master Collection including all updates to latest version with CS6.

Now when I try to open the same business card, I get the following error:

"The file xxxxxxxxx was generated by a newer version of Illustrator. Would you like to import this file. Some data loss may occur"

When I click YES, I get a blank shape of the business card but no content.

Unusual thing is that I had created multiple versions of the business card as I was enhancing and modifying. Previous old versions of the business card opens just fine on Windows 10 with CS6. It's just that the latest and final version of the business card is failing to open and giving me the error message.

I am stumped. I only have xxxxxx.ai version and xxxxxxx.png version of the file. But obviously I am not able to modify anything in png version. So what solution do I have? I definitely don't want to edit previous version because I had modified tremendously and I would have no idea on the dimensions or other elements that I need to modify in the business card.

How do I fix this and why am I getting this error message. Nothing has changed except for the fact that I went from Windows 8.1 to fresh install of Windows 10. I do not have EPS versions or any other format except for AI and PNG.

Thanks for your help in advance.


Adobe Illustrator CS6 Unable to Open File