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General Discussion / Live webcam of the Elephant Seals at Piedras Blancas.
« on: September 26, 2017, 06:10:35 PM »
Live webcam of the Elephant Seals at Piedras Blancas. Fairly sharp full screen resolution.
http://www.elephantseal.org/view.htm
http://www.elephantseal.org/view.htm
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General Discussion / Anti-virus firms are offering decryption tools for victims of some ransomware.
« on: August 17, 2017, 10:19:04 PM »
LambdaLocker ransomware victim? Now you can decrypt your files for free. There is hope for some victims of ransomware.
http://www.zdnet.com/article/lambdalocker-ransomware-victim-now-you-can-decrypt-your-files-for-free/
http://www.zdnet.com/article/lambdalocker-ransomware-victim-now-you-can-decrypt-your-files-for-free/
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General Discussion / Ed Bott ZDNet: Windows 10 after two years: Microsoft's mixed report card.
« on: August 03, 2017, 10:19:49 PM »
Windows 10 after two years: Microsoft's mixed report card
ED Bott, ZDNet: http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-after-two-years-microsofts-mixed-report-card/
ED Bott, ZDNet: http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-after-two-years-microsofts-mixed-report-card/
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General Discussion / Re: Windows 10 has finally overtaken Windows XP in businesses.
« on: July 31, 2017, 06:23:32 PM »
Although there is no date on this OS Pie Chart, it appears to be fairly recent. Windows 2000 and Windows NT are on the key but are not shown on the chart. Otherwise, this can give you a fairly current idea about the overall percentage usage of the operating systems.
Pie Chart: https://www.solutionary.com/_assets/imgs/theat-reports/desktop-os-marketshare.png
Pie Chart: https://www.solutionary.com/_assets/imgs/theat-reports/desktop-os-marketshare.png
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General Discussion / Windows 10 has finally overtaken Windows XP in businesses.
« on: July 31, 2017, 05:56:50 PM »
Windows 10 has finally overtaken Windows XP in businesses, but Windows 7 still operates 68% of business computer operations.
http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-has-finally-overtaken-windows-xp-in-businesses/
http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-has-finally-overtaken-windows-xp-in-businesses/
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General Discussion / Windows 10 S made available for developers only.
« on: July 31, 2017, 05:51:02 PM »
Windows 10 S Version 1703 made available for developers only. All programming and peripherals must be acquired from the Windows Store.....
Ed Bott/ZDNet: http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-s-is-ready-for-testing-but-just-barely/
Ed Bott/ZDNet: http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-s-is-ready-for-testing-but-just-barely/
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General Discussion / End of Support Dates for Microsoft Products.
« on: July 27, 2017, 09:08:33 PM »
End of Support Dates for Microsoft Products.
Ed Bott: http://www.zdnet.com/article/when-will-microsoft-pull-the-plug-on-your-version-of-windows-or-office/
Ed Bott: http://www.zdnet.com/article/when-will-microsoft-pull-the-plug-on-your-version-of-windows-or-office/
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General Discussion / ZDNet on coping with Ransomware. The No More Ransomware Website.
« on: July 26, 2017, 10:24:45 PM »
Consider obtaining decryption tools (after you have deleted the ransomware) to attempt to rescue encrypted files.
ZDNet: http://www.zdnet.com/article/no-more-ransomware-how-one-website-is-stopping-the-crypto-locking-crooks-in-their-tracks/
ZDNet: http://www.zdnet.com/article/hit-by-ransomware-no-more-ransom-portal-adds-32-more-free-decryption-tools-to-help-you/
No More Ransom Website: https://www.nomoreransom.org/
ZDNet: http://www.zdnet.com/article/no-more-ransomware-how-one-website-is-stopping-the-crypto-locking-crooks-in-their-tracks/
ZDNet: http://www.zdnet.com/article/hit-by-ransomware-no-more-ransom-portal-adds-32-more-free-decryption-tools-to-help-you/
No More Ransom Website: https://www.nomoreransom.org/
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General Discussion / Re: Non-Microsoft program updating
« on: July 17, 2017, 07:18:12 PM »
This could be of some use: Software Update Pro - http://download.cnet.com/Software-Update-Pro/3000-18513_4-76469405.html
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General Discussion / Microsoft cuts off Windows 10 support early for some PCs - UD: 7-19-17
« on: July 17, 2017, 07:09:07 PM »
Microsoft cuts off Windows 10 support early for some PCs.
ZDNet - Ed Bott - http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-blocks-windows-10-creators-update-on-some-pcs/ Some PCs that received a free upgrade to Windows 10 less than two years ago are now officially blocked from receiving future updates. A quoted cause for this: "because of a fundamental incompatibility between the PC hardware and the latest release of Windows 10".
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/windows-10-creators-update-problems-no-longer-supported-on-this-pc-block-microsoft-updates-a7847606.html
http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-no-longer-supported-how-to-tell-if-your-pc-is-eligible-for-latest-version/
ZDNet - Ed Bott - http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-blocks-windows-10-creators-update-on-some-pcs/ Some PCs that received a free upgrade to Windows 10 less than two years ago are now officially blocked from receiving future updates. A quoted cause for this: "because of a fundamental incompatibility between the PC hardware and the latest release of Windows 10".
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/windows-10-creators-update-problems-no-longer-supported-on-this-pc-block-microsoft-updates-a7847606.html
http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-no-longer-supported-how-to-tell-if-your-pc-is-eligible-for-latest-version/
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General Discussion / Informational websites of merit covering weather, earthquakes and solar impact
« on: July 09, 2017, 12:43:09 AM »
Here are a few interesting websites that offer accurate and educational information about earthquakes and the effect the Sun could have on triggering them.
USGS EQ: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us10009757#executive All about current and past earthquake activity globally.
Spaceweather News (Daily): http://spaceweathernews.com/ The activities on the Sun that could have a serious impact on the Earth.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Aurora Borealis forecasts for both poles
Wind Current Map: https://www.windy.com/?39.775,-119.399,5
Alaska Aurora Webcam (It's a wrap until late August when the dark nights return): http://www.alaskaauroracam.com/
USGS EQ: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us10009757#executive All about current and past earthquake activity globally.
Spaceweather News (Daily): http://spaceweathernews.com/ The activities on the Sun that could have a serious impact on the Earth.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast Aurora Borealis forecasts for both poles
Wind Current Map: https://www.windy.com/?39.775,-119.399,5
Alaska Aurora Webcam (It's a wrap until late August when the dark nights return): http://www.alaskaauroracam.com/
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General Discussion / Re: Create a Portable Windows System on a USB Drive with Windows To Go.
« on: July 04, 2017, 04:34:54 PM »
Before the crash, I had posted a procedure whereby Windows 10 could be installed on a portable flashdrive. This is not the same article, but it does include Windows 10 in its array of compatible versions: (second paragraph down)
Copied and pasted from the article - "What Is Windows To Go?
Windows To Go allows you to install a fully-functional Windows 10/8.1/8 operating system onto an external hard drive or a USB flash drive. This makes your USB a portable Windows environment, similar to a Linux distro that is designed to run from a USB. With Windows To Go you can carry the live Windows system anywhere and use it on any computer."
It also includes Windows 8 and 8.1. Some people are still on 8/8.1, although it makes much more sense to be up to Windows 10 by this time.
Towards the bottom of the article there is also a reference to WinToUSB, which clearly references various versions of Windows 10: http://www.easyuefi.com/wintousb/
Copied and pasted from the article - "What Is Windows To Go?
Windows To Go allows you to install a fully-functional Windows 10/8.1/8 operating system onto an external hard drive or a USB flash drive. This makes your USB a portable Windows environment, similar to a Linux distro that is designed to run from a USB. With Windows To Go you can carry the live Windows system anywhere and use it on any computer."
It also includes Windows 8 and 8.1. Some people are still on 8/8.1, although it makes much more sense to be up to Windows 10 by this time.
Towards the bottom of the article there is also a reference to WinToUSB, which clearly references various versions of Windows 10: http://www.easyuefi.com/wintousb/
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General Discussion / Create a Portable Windows System on a USB Drive with Windows To Go.
« on: July 04, 2017, 02:32:44 AM »
Create a Portable Windows System on a USB Drive with Windows To Go:
https://www.maketecheasier.com/run-portable-windows-usb-windows-to-go/
https://www.maketecheasier.com/run-portable-windows-usb-windows-to-go/
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General Discussion / Re: Alan Raul - July 2, 2017 Meeting Notes
« on: July 01, 2017, 10:54:25 PM »
Alan, Is it possible that the streaming is live during the day and recorded playback at night? This is the first time that I have viewed the above three websites at night, as I thought there would be nothing to see in the darkness. I was quite surprised to see illuminated imagery. During the day, however, the Sun seems to be in approximate sync with the time, especially at sunset. Avila Beach is Surfline also. When you click to full screen, a brief message states that you are on Surfline.com.