Putin reminded Obama of the upcoming 70th anniversary of the allied victory in World War II, and said that should serve as a reminder of "the responsibility that Russia and the United States bear for maintaining peace and international stability." Moscow is anxious for those bilateral relations to advance, but only as long as there is "equality and mutual respect."
The Best Computer Security in the business comes from Russia...and that's a fact!
Russia Protected us more times than America has...and that's another fact!
Putin is an Idiot we agree with you and freedom of choice is King, but Russian People are some of the kindness of people and some of the smartest people this world has ever seen next to China...
...and that's our last fact!
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Here's an Idea...
This idea about putting calories on the label and letting people know how fat they are getting by eating or drinking a particular item gave us an idea...
Why don't companies put the amount of taxes they have to pay on a product to let the "General Public" know how F-A-T Uncle Sam is getting...
People complain about prices regardless if it's a dollar or a penny, but if they could understand the amount of money it costs to get their product to them may help them be more understanding.
Take the new taxes they put on Liquor in Washington State.
First they have a 20.5% sales tax plus a 3.77% liter tax, but it doesn't stop there.
The owner also has to pay an additional 18% on the backend to the State which is 42.77% of your bottom line.
Now what if they include the rent they have to pay and the salaries they have to pay in order to again, get that product to you...
Now let's do an MSRP of what a product needs to be sold at in order to be competitive and what the cost of that product is for the buyer.
Just recently the "Millionaires" were asked what you think the new year will look like and the one thing they said was, "We'll be receiving 5% more in 2015"
That's interesting when considering that the states are starting to include a Carbon Tax on top of the already imposed gas tax for everyone regardless of gas or electric cars.
What that means is that salaries will be going down in order to pay for their business to stay open.
In a nutshell BIG Business is trying to squeeze out the Mom and Pop locations in order for BIG BUSINESS to own all.
Maybe if people knew about how much money your State and Federal Govt. are taking from you they might think twice about voting yes on certain tax increases.
Now you defectors that come to America we know you are Humble, but keep in mind all they want is your vote.
If you bow down to them now, you'll be paying later.
Maybe if people knew what it took to bring a product to you and the cost involved to do business with dysfunctional ideas imposed by Govt. we might have a chance at a better 2015.
What's that?!?! You think that your ideas aren't dysfunctional, hmm, well let's just pick "ONE" example to keep it simple for simple minded Politicians:
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2025177033_berthadifficultiesxml.html
What's that?!?! Still don't get it, okay, these Simple Minded Politicians thought it would be a good idea to dig a hole "DIRECTLY" between two bodies of water.
We know that the Simple Minded Politicians don't get it because all they see is $$$, but the "REST" of Washington DID and now who pays...THE REST OF WASHINGTON.
We call it the Manson Syndrome...in other words, if you were to ask Charles Manson if what he did was wrong today, he would still say...NO, because that's how a criminal thinks...and that's a fact!
The Beatles - Helter Skelter...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8SImoLm_UI
We're on a rant now and could babble on and on about this, but in closing...Happy New Year!
FK IT...LET'S RAMBLE...COME ON!!!
Psalm 103
103 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies;
5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
6 The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
19 The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
20 Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
21 Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
22 Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul.
There is only one other person in history that did for us like David did, and his name was...John F. Kennedy...and that's another fact!
Jesus pfft, Wishes he could have even done a 1/3 of what David and Solomon did.
Don't you think the son of GOD would have been a little smarter than this Jesus Character.
Seriously, Jesus couldn't even read or write let alone build a Church.
You Scholastics out there should understand the value of taking a test. It's simple right, they give you questions, you answer them, you pass the test.
Simple enough and in order to move forward you need to fulfill a Curriculum.
Okay, we'll take that challenge: In order to be the "SON OF GOD" you'll need to fulfill a Curriculum of sorts and that is...
Jesus did not fulfill the messianic prophecies:
1.What is the Messiah supposed to accomplish? One of the central themes of biblical prophecy is the promise of a future age of perfection characterized by universal peace and recognition of God. (Isaiah 2:1-4, 32:15-18, 60:15-18; Zephaniah 3:9; Hosea 2:20-22; Amos 9:13-15; Micah 4:1-4; Zechariah 8:23, 14:9; Jeremiah 31:33-34)
Specifically, the Bible says he will:
A.Build the Third Temple (Ezekiel 37:26-28).
B.Gather all Jews back to the Land of Israel (Isaiah 43:5-6).
C.Usher in an era of world peace, and end all hatred, oppression, suffering and disease. As it says: "Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall man learn war anymore." (Isaiah 2:4)
D.Spread universal knowledge of the God of Israel, which will unite humanity as one. As it says: "God will be King over all the world ― on that day, God will be One and His Name will be One" (Zechariah 14:9).
If an individual fails to fulfill even one of these conditions, then he cannot be the Messiah.
Because no one has ever fulfilled the Bible's description of this future King, Jews still await the coming of the Messiah. All past Messianic claimants, including Jesus of Nazareth, Bar Cochba and Shabbtai Tzvi have been rejected.
Christians counter that Jesus will fulfill these in the Second Coming. Jewish sources show that the Messiah will fulfill the prophecies outright; in the Bible no concept of a second coming exists.
This is just "ONE" part of the test, here is the other:
According to Jewish sources, the Messiah will be born of human parents and possess normal physical attributes like other people. He will not be a demi-god, nor will he possess supernatural qualities.
Look we have been to an AA meeting and know that a Pencil can be your higher power, so be it. If you want Jesus or Alec Baldwin to be your god so be it.
We don't really care, just make sure that when you make your choice you know the "FACTS"...period.
Why don't companies put the amount of taxes they have to pay on a product to let the "General Public" know how F-A-T Uncle Sam is getting...
People complain about prices regardless if it's a dollar or a penny, but if they could understand the amount of money it costs to get their product to them may help them be more understanding.
Take the new taxes they put on Liquor in Washington State.
First they have a 20.5% sales tax plus a 3.77% liter tax, but it doesn't stop there.
The owner also has to pay an additional 18% on the backend to the State which is 42.77% of your bottom line.
Now what if they include the rent they have to pay and the salaries they have to pay in order to again, get that product to you...
Now let's do an MSRP of what a product needs to be sold at in order to be competitive and what the cost of that product is for the buyer.
Just recently the "Millionaires" were asked what you think the new year will look like and the one thing they said was, "We'll be receiving 5% more in 2015"
That's interesting when considering that the states are starting to include a Carbon Tax on top of the already imposed gas tax for everyone regardless of gas or electric cars.
What that means is that salaries will be going down in order to pay for their business to stay open.
In a nutshell BIG Business is trying to squeeze out the Mom and Pop locations in order for BIG BUSINESS to own all.
Maybe if people knew about how much money your State and Federal Govt. are taking from you they might think twice about voting yes on certain tax increases.
Now you defectors that come to America we know you are Humble, but keep in mind all they want is your vote.
If you bow down to them now, you'll be paying later.
Maybe if people knew what it took to bring a product to you and the cost involved to do business with dysfunctional ideas imposed by Govt. we might have a chance at a better 2015.
What's that?!?! You think that your ideas aren't dysfunctional, hmm, well let's just pick "ONE" example to keep it simple for simple minded Politicians:
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2025177033_berthadifficultiesxml.html
What's that?!?! Still don't get it, okay, these Simple Minded Politicians thought it would be a good idea to dig a hole "DIRECTLY" between two bodies of water.
We know that the Simple Minded Politicians don't get it because all they see is $$$, but the "REST" of Washington DID and now who pays...THE REST OF WASHINGTON.
We call it the Manson Syndrome...in other words, if you were to ask Charles Manson if what he did was wrong today, he would still say...NO, because that's how a criminal thinks...and that's a fact!
The Beatles - Helter Skelter...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8SImoLm_UI
We're on a rant now and could babble on and on about this, but in closing...Happy New Year!
FK IT...LET'S RAMBLE...COME ON!!!
Psalm 103
103 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies;
5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
6 The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
19 The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
20 Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
21 Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
22 Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul.
There is only one other person in history that did for us like David did, and his name was...John F. Kennedy...and that's another fact!
Jesus pfft, Wishes he could have even done a 1/3 of what David and Solomon did.
Don't you think the son of GOD would have been a little smarter than this Jesus Character.
Seriously, Jesus couldn't even read or write let alone build a Church.
You Scholastics out there should understand the value of taking a test. It's simple right, they give you questions, you answer them, you pass the test.
Simple enough and in order to move forward you need to fulfill a Curriculum.
Okay, we'll take that challenge: In order to be the "SON OF GOD" you'll need to fulfill a Curriculum of sorts and that is...
Jesus did not fulfill the messianic prophecies:
1.What is the Messiah supposed to accomplish? One of the central themes of biblical prophecy is the promise of a future age of perfection characterized by universal peace and recognition of God. (Isaiah 2:1-4, 32:15-18, 60:15-18; Zephaniah 3:9; Hosea 2:20-22; Amos 9:13-15; Micah 4:1-4; Zechariah 8:23, 14:9; Jeremiah 31:33-34)
Specifically, the Bible says he will:
A.Build the Third Temple (Ezekiel 37:26-28).
B.Gather all Jews back to the Land of Israel (Isaiah 43:5-6).
C.Usher in an era of world peace, and end all hatred, oppression, suffering and disease. As it says: "Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall man learn war anymore." (Isaiah 2:4)
D.Spread universal knowledge of the God of Israel, which will unite humanity as one. As it says: "God will be King over all the world ― on that day, God will be One and His Name will be One" (Zechariah 14:9).
If an individual fails to fulfill even one of these conditions, then he cannot be the Messiah.
Because no one has ever fulfilled the Bible's description of this future King, Jews still await the coming of the Messiah. All past Messianic claimants, including Jesus of Nazareth, Bar Cochba and Shabbtai Tzvi have been rejected.
Christians counter that Jesus will fulfill these in the Second Coming. Jewish sources show that the Messiah will fulfill the prophecies outright; in the Bible no concept of a second coming exists.
This is just "ONE" part of the test, here is the other:
According to Jewish sources, the Messiah will be born of human parents and possess normal physical attributes like other people. He will not be a demi-god, nor will he possess supernatural qualities.
Look we have been to an AA meeting and know that a Pencil can be your higher power, so be it. If you want Jesus or Alec Baldwin to be your god so be it.
We don't really care, just make sure that when you make your choice you know the "FACTS"...period.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Here's an Idea...
Side Mount Backup Lights.
Backing up into a space between cars in a dark parking spot can be difficult. Especially if the cars are both dark colors.
When you backup now you have a light for the backend of your car which is helpful, but doesn't do you much good for the side of your auto.
Having a sideview halogen light installed on your mirror that activates when you backup will give you the clean look you want for your car and a backup light in one.
No one wants some hideous looking lightbulb on the side of their fender, but built into the mirror would be trick.
sidenote: The light can activate like your headlights do when it's dark.
Backing up into a space between cars in a dark parking spot can be difficult. Especially if the cars are both dark colors.
When you backup now you have a light for the backend of your car which is helpful, but doesn't do you much good for the side of your auto.
Having a sideview halogen light installed on your mirror that activates when you backup will give you the clean look you want for your car and a backup light in one.
No one wants some hideous looking lightbulb on the side of their fender, but built into the mirror would be trick.
sidenote: The light can activate like your headlights do when it's dark.
Sunday, December 28, 2014
DW Update (Resolved)
You know the minute we say that we're going to eat our words, but why not, it sounds good, but tastes like... ;-)
Latest Update:
www.softsphere.com/files/temp/25/dwall.zip
As usual, UPDATE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
How to install:
1. Download the patch and save to a folder named DW Patch #24
2. Unzip File to same folder.
3. Disable HIPS until restart.
3. Copy and Paste unzipped dwall.sys file to C:\Windows\System32\drivers folder "copy and replace"
4. Restart
The dllhost error is in all systems. You either haven't noticed it, or you haven't been using certain programs that enable it.
It's a must update, but just UPDATE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Latest Update:
www.softsphere.com/files/temp/25/dwall.zip
As usual, UPDATE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
How to install:
1. Download the patch and save to a folder named DW Patch #24
2. Unzip File to same folder.
3. Disable HIPS until restart.
3. Copy and Paste unzipped dwall.sys file to C:\Windows\System32\drivers folder "copy and replace"
4. Restart
The dllhost error is in all systems. You either haven't noticed it, or you haven't been using certain programs that enable it.
It's a must update, but just UPDATE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Windows Important Updates **ALERT**
Well it's that time again that Microsoft is starting to add drivers to its Important Updates.
Important Updates are the Critical updates that are done automatically and is imperative that MS have their act together, but as usual they don't.
Whenever MS comes out with a New OS they always have a problem with the Updating Service and the result is that they add Drivers to the Important Updates.
Time and Time again we have seen people's machines that are getting a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) error upon boot because they loaded a Driver from Microsoft.
Microsoft is trying to build their WHQL driver database and have been trying to update their driver database at your expense.
"Windows Hardware Quality Labs testing or WHQL 'Testing' is Microsoft's testing process which involves running a series of tests on third-party hardware or software" WiKi
The key wording here is 'Testing' which means...your expense...
Everytime MS does an OS update like Windows 10 then the important updates start including drivers and the result is a non-booting system due to a compatibility failure.
The fix for this issue is...
1. Reboot System to 'Last Known Good Configuration'
2. Uninstall the corrupt driver (usually video)
3. Before you reboot run a Windows update and right click Driver and choose 'Hide Update'
4. Now restart
5. Restart/reboot (same thing) normal, system should boot. Once logged in, load the correct driver from OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) reboot
6. Now run Windows update again, confirm driver does not show itself again and Hide any Driver update you see.
7. Now install the remaining OS updates Only...reboot/restart (same thing)
8. Check Updates again make sure nothing is left and remember, do your "Optional Update" w/out drivers ;-)
Windows is getting into the hardware business, but have a ways to go because MS didn't share their secrets with anyone growing up and Companies are just returning the favor.
That's right, believe it or not, MFG's and 3rd Party Resellers are not happy with MS because of one thing or another, however they forget one very important fact...
Microsoft made you RICH...and that's a fact!
So share the love because the only people you hurt are...the endusers...and that's another fact!
Important Updates are the Critical updates that are done automatically and is imperative that MS have their act together, but as usual they don't.
Whenever MS comes out with a New OS they always have a problem with the Updating Service and the result is that they add Drivers to the Important Updates.
Time and Time again we have seen people's machines that are getting a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) error upon boot because they loaded a Driver from Microsoft.
Microsoft is trying to build their WHQL driver database and have been trying to update their driver database at your expense.
"Windows Hardware Quality Labs testing or WHQL 'Testing' is Microsoft's testing process which involves running a series of tests on third-party hardware or software" WiKi
The key wording here is 'Testing' which means...your expense...
Everytime MS does an OS update like Windows 10 then the important updates start including drivers and the result is a non-booting system due to a compatibility failure.
The fix for this issue is...
1. Reboot System to 'Last Known Good Configuration'
2. Uninstall the corrupt driver (usually video)
3. Before you reboot run a Windows update and right click Driver and choose 'Hide Update'
4. Now restart
5. Restart/reboot (same thing) normal, system should boot. Once logged in, load the correct driver from OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) reboot
6. Now run Windows update again, confirm driver does not show itself again and Hide any Driver update you see.
7. Now install the remaining OS updates Only...reboot/restart (same thing)
8. Check Updates again make sure nothing is left and remember, do your "Optional Update" w/out drivers ;-)
Windows is getting into the hardware business, but have a ways to go because MS didn't share their secrets with anyone growing up and Companies are just returning the favor.
That's right, believe it or not, MFG's and 3rd Party Resellers are not happy with MS because of one thing or another, however they forget one very important fact...
Microsoft made you RICH...and that's a fact!
So share the love because the only people you hurt are...the endusers...and that's another fact!
Saturday, December 27, 2014
In The News...
College football player WR Trey Rich Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver on Christmas Eve by alleged drunken driver...
A release from Belhaven said Davis was drinking, but James said toxicology and blood tests have not yet returned on him...
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/12/26/brey-rich-belhaven-university-death-naia/20933559/
"He played every play like it was his last, he practiced hard, he was always positive and upbeat. Even when things weren't going his way, he wasn't down on himself. He would work to pick up the other guys," he said. "Trey was one of those kids you'd want on your team regardless of talent, because his attitude was so infectious about doing things the right way. He was just a high character kid."
A release from Belhaven said Davis was drinking, but James said toxicology and blood tests have not yet returned on him...
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/12/26/brey-rich-belhaven-university-death-naia/20933559/
"He played every play like it was his last, he practiced hard, he was always positive and upbeat. Even when things weren't going his way, he wasn't down on himself. He would work to pick up the other guys," he said. "Trey was one of those kids you'd want on your team regardless of talent, because his attitude was so infectious about doing things the right way. He was just a high character kid."
Thursday, December 25, 2014
I'll Huff, and I'll Puff, and I'll...
...sit down, I'll be quiet, I'll shut my phone off and I'll behave myself while the movie is playing.
That's Right, Sony came out with the Interview as scheduled, despite the North Korean leader Kim Jong un's threats.
The Interview is playing at movie theaters everywhere and is being sold out every showing. What a pay day, and just think KJ, you might have gotten a piece of that...
It is also being streamed online at most of the popular streaming services, so if you want to watch it at home for a little cheaper you can :-)
Thank you Sony for keeping the Movie Promise...THE SHOW MUST GO ON...and that's a fact!
sidenote: Pay in cash, you can never be too careful ;-)
**UPDATE**
More and more security experts are beginning to doubt North Korea's role in the hack of Sony Pictures, as some are beginning to suspect a Sony insider played a key role...Stammberger said that Norse believes the Sony insider is a woman calling herself "Lena," a former employee who claims to be connected to the GOP and worked for Sony in Los Angeles for 10 years before leaving the company this past May, CBS News reported.
"This woman was in precisely the right position and had the deep technical background she would need to locate the specific servers that were compromised," Stammberger said, adding that while North Korea has played a role in the hacking, "when we run all those leads to ground they turn out to be decoys or red herrings."
...now that would make sense and makes more sense than someone on the outside getting this information.
That's Right, Sony came out with the Interview as scheduled, despite the North Korean leader Kim Jong un's threats.
The Interview is playing at movie theaters everywhere and is being sold out every showing. What a pay day, and just think KJ, you might have gotten a piece of that...
It is also being streamed online at most of the popular streaming services, so if you want to watch it at home for a little cheaper you can :-)
Thank you Sony for keeping the Movie Promise...THE SHOW MUST GO ON...and that's a fact!
sidenote: Pay in cash, you can never be too careful ;-)
**UPDATE**
More and more security experts are beginning to doubt North Korea's role in the hack of Sony Pictures, as some are beginning to suspect a Sony insider played a key role...Stammberger said that Norse believes the Sony insider is a woman calling herself "Lena," a former employee who claims to be connected to the GOP and worked for Sony in Los Angeles for 10 years before leaving the company this past May, CBS News reported.
"This woman was in precisely the right position and had the deep technical background she would need to locate the specific servers that were compromised," Stammberger said, adding that while North Korea has played a role in the hacking, "when we run all those leads to ground they turn out to be decoys or red herrings."
...now that would make sense and makes more sense than someone on the outside getting this information.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Best Hallelujah (cover)
Camilla North - Hallelujah (cover)...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GUVZDhMRpU
If you find yourself skipping a breath or two while listening to this will be normal and expected for this song being sang like it is.
Best Hallelujah (cover)...ever :-) we think so...and that's a fact!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GUVZDhMRpU
If you find yourself skipping a breath or two while listening to this will be normal and expected for this song being sang like it is.
Best Hallelujah (cover)...ever :-) we think so...and that's a fact!
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Yoga Tablet Reviewed
When tablets started coming out, we liked the marketing behind the Yoga design and the design itself, we were just a bit surprised to see Kutcher leading the campaign.
sidenote: Did you hear, Lorre is thinking about bringing back Charlie Sheen for the final episode of 2 1/2 Men...that should be interesting...
Anyway, it was a good place to start and it was, many designs came about like that, but pretty sure Intel had the first Yoga Like tablet where the monitor spun around.
Anyway again, it's a horrible design. Why would you think that sliding your laptop around on your keys would be a good idea?
Horrible design for all the obvious reasons.
Again, the Surface is the best design when it comes to the Hybrid Tablet. It's not the sexiest, but it's by far the best design.
By grasping to nostalgia without compromise, that's a win-win and MS has nailed it with their design.
You can still scratch up the top, so maybe some really smart wheels on the bottoms of it, like an Airplanes wheels coming out that the laptop can roll around on, then they disappear when you pick it up...nahh, dumb idea...sharper image model maybe...all electric...
With or Without wheels...can they compliment their design with an OS...
sidenote: Did you hear, Lorre is thinking about bringing back Charlie Sheen for the final episode of 2 1/2 Men...that should be interesting...
Anyway, it was a good place to start and it was, many designs came about like that, but pretty sure Intel had the first Yoga Like tablet where the monitor spun around.
Anyway again, it's a horrible design. Why would you think that sliding your laptop around on your keys would be a good idea?
Horrible design for all the obvious reasons.
Again, the Surface is the best design when it comes to the Hybrid Tablet. It's not the sexiest, but it's by far the best design.
By grasping to nostalgia without compromise, that's a win-win and MS has nailed it with their design.
You can still scratch up the top, so maybe some really smart wheels on the bottoms of it, like an Airplanes wheels coming out that the laptop can roll around on, then they disappear when you pick it up...nahh, dumb idea...sharper image model maybe...all electric...
With or Without wheels...can they compliment their design with an OS...
"To Be or Not To Be, That is the Question"
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Sony Update
Well the plot thickens...
The GOP has come out and said that you cannot release the film by any means.
Kim denies any involvement and invites US to search with them to prove there was none on their part.
They also threatened the US if they follow through with their intent...
...and all the While Sony is thinking that if they can just get it on Crackle there wouldn't be any connection to anyone...
Wouldn't you like to be on the ground floor of that IPO :-P
NANANANANA..."It's all about money ain't a damn thing you've got to have a con in this land of milk and honey"...Grandmaster Flash - The Message
If you write about somebody, profit off of that somebody and don't ask their permission to do it or even give them any money from your profits might make a person upset.
Everybody acts differently when they get upset, and KJ uses violence, we have seen this behavior before, you know how to act in this situation.
First of all, get the movie going again, second start working out a compensation with KJ if not 100%, maybe even give him a Cameo in it ;-) or an exclusive interview only movie watchers get to watch.
Money in the bank...
There's an old saying, "get your money clips"
Don't spend it all in one place KJ, you'll need to invest that back into the sequel. Plus you'll need to give some to a charity. It'll be a good write off :-)
*UPDATE*
Republicans Urge Theaters to Show ‘Interview': ‘We Cannot Be Bullied Into Giving Up Freedom’
The GOP has come out and said that you cannot release the film by any means.
Kim denies any involvement and invites US to search with them to prove there was none on their part.
They also threatened the US if they follow through with their intent...
...and all the While Sony is thinking that if they can just get it on Crackle there wouldn't be any connection to anyone...
Wouldn't you like to be on the ground floor of that IPO :-P
NANANANANA..."It's all about money ain't a damn thing you've got to have a con in this land of milk and honey"...Grandmaster Flash - The Message
If you write about somebody, profit off of that somebody and don't ask their permission to do it or even give them any money from your profits might make a person upset.
Everybody acts differently when they get upset, and KJ uses violence, we have seen this behavior before, you know how to act in this situation.
First of all, get the movie going again, second start working out a compensation with KJ if not 100%, maybe even give him a Cameo in it ;-) or an exclusive interview only movie watchers get to watch.
Money in the bank...
There's an old saying, "get your money clips"
Don't spend it all in one place KJ, you'll need to invest that back into the sequel. Plus you'll need to give some to a charity. It'll be a good write off :-)
*UPDATE*
Republicans Urge Theaters to Show ‘Interview': ‘We Cannot Be Bullied Into Giving Up Freedom’
"GOP vs GOP" :-D
Where's Apple in all of this. Wouldn't you think that Steve Jobs would be running up and down telling everyone to keep the presses running :-) maybe, who knows.
There has been a bit of a disconnect from Apple and Sony since Jobs passing though, maybe they should start looking into that...much to do you two, much to do indeed...
**UPDATE**
Dr. Evil is back and he's not happy that Sony and North Korea are giving evil organizations a bad rep...
http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/mike-myers-dr-evil-sony-hack-saturday-night-live-video-20142112
**UPDATE**
Dr. Evil is back and he's not happy that Sony and North Korea are giving evil organizations a bad rep...
http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/mike-myers-dr-evil-sony-hack-saturday-night-live-video-20142112
The Slowest Store In America
We would have to say that KMART is the slowest store in America.
It starts all the way out into the street and the driveway that goes into the KMART stores.
Once you finally get into the KMART parking lot start your stop watch, it will take you 15-20 minutes just to get parked.
Then it will take you at least 5 minutes just to get to the door because for some reason people don't know how to drive anything in the KMART parking lots.
Cars are just driving around going nowhere and then you the have people with carts that just sort of go side to side with a look of bewilderment on why they were at KMART to begin with, let alone thinking where there car is.
Then you finally get to the front door and you want to walk in, but you can't because there is always someone standing right in the middle of the door.
They just stand there and talk to whoever will listen and start telling them about their experience getting into the parking lot today, followed by a little giggle.
The people linger in the middle of the hallways and just look at you like deer caught in headlights, almost as if they are looking to you for answers.
Then they just turn and linger then fade away, very strange, sort of Zombie :-(
When you finally get to your item you are looking for, roughly 2 hours later, you'll remember why you went there.
The prices are great and the items are pretty good quality, and that makes you feel good all over again...
Then the checkout with the Zombies...
Oh this is by far the worse feature of KMART, their computers are the slowest I have ever seen, as a matter of fact, I don't think I have seen a computer that slow because I WOULDN'T USE IT IF IT WAS!
They'll ask you for your rewards card and of course, they don't have an actual card, you just give them your number and this is the best part of the checkout experience.
Can you see it, the non-English speaking person in front of you trying to understand English...what's your number...huh...your number, what's your number please...huh...
Oh, then if they do break the language barrier, it's the wrong number and then they will go into an email solution.
Do you have an email...huh...an email, do you have an email...yes...what is it...huh...your email, what is it...yes, I have email...okay...
Then they finally get that email in there and of course it's wrong...do you have another email...huh...another email, do you have one...huh...
The prices are never right when it comes to specials and that's when it gets really fun because you now have to call over a manager.
Manager...MANAGER NEEDED ON REGISTER 1...manager...manager...bueller...bueller...
KMART you need a card and that would really speed things up. Asking for a customer to verbalize information in the security conscience minds we have today is asking for trouble.
Now getting out of KMART is just as bad as getting in, there are no shortcuts, the door huggers are still lingering around so pace yourself.
Going to KMART for a few items is a Half Day venture, so this Christmas season you may want to think about planning out the day to spend at KMART if you need to buy more than just a few items.
Just so you know right...just so you know ;-)
It starts all the way out into the street and the driveway that goes into the KMART stores.
Once you finally get into the KMART parking lot start your stop watch, it will take you 15-20 minutes just to get parked.
Then it will take you at least 5 minutes just to get to the door because for some reason people don't know how to drive anything in the KMART parking lots.
Cars are just driving around going nowhere and then you the have people with carts that just sort of go side to side with a look of bewilderment on why they were at KMART to begin with, let alone thinking where there car is.
Then you finally get to the front door and you want to walk in, but you can't because there is always someone standing right in the middle of the door.
They just stand there and talk to whoever will listen and start telling them about their experience getting into the parking lot today, followed by a little giggle.
The people linger in the middle of the hallways and just look at you like deer caught in headlights, almost as if they are looking to you for answers.
Then they just turn and linger then fade away, very strange, sort of Zombie :-(
When you finally get to your item you are looking for, roughly 2 hours later, you'll remember why you went there.
The prices are great and the items are pretty good quality, and that makes you feel good all over again...
Then the checkout with the Zombies...
Oh this is by far the worse feature of KMART, their computers are the slowest I have ever seen, as a matter of fact, I don't think I have seen a computer that slow because I WOULDN'T USE IT IF IT WAS!
They'll ask you for your rewards card and of course, they don't have an actual card, you just give them your number and this is the best part of the checkout experience.
Can you see it, the non-English speaking person in front of you trying to understand English...what's your number...huh...your number, what's your number please...huh...
Oh, then if they do break the language barrier, it's the wrong number and then they will go into an email solution.
Do you have an email...huh...an email, do you have an email...yes...what is it...huh...your email, what is it...yes, I have email...okay...
Then they finally get that email in there and of course it's wrong...do you have another email...huh...another email, do you have one...huh...
The prices are never right when it comes to specials and that's when it gets really fun because you now have to call over a manager.
Manager...MANAGER NEEDED ON REGISTER 1...manager...manager...bueller...bueller...
KMART you need a card and that would really speed things up. Asking for a customer to verbalize information in the security conscience minds we have today is asking for trouble.
Now getting out of KMART is just as bad as getting in, there are no shortcuts, the door huggers are still lingering around so pace yourself.
Going to KMART for a few items is a Half Day venture, so this Christmas season you may want to think about planning out the day to spend at KMART if you need to buy more than just a few items.
Just so you know right...just so you know ;-)
Friday, December 19, 2014
Speaking of Rules
The Rules of the Holidays:
1. NO DRINKING AND DRIVING
2. NO DRINKING THEN DRIVING
3. NO DRIVING THEN DRINKING THEN DRIVING
This also goes for all chemicals, prescriptions and herbs.
It doesn't matter if you can drive better than you do without it, that isn't the concern, the concern is the other driver that hits you.
It won't matter if the other person is at fault, if you are under the influence, you'll be the one going to jail.
If you are involved in a accident GOD Forbid, you don't hurt anyone, because if you hurt someone while diving impaired you'll be the one that will more than likely have to live with it.
Plus you'll ruin your life, you might lose your job, your home, your everything, and truly people just can't afford those kinds of problems in any economic situations.
Holidays are hard for some so make sure you reach out to those and let them know that you'll provide what assistance you can to make sure everyone is safer than usual ;-)
There is a term that is used called Amateur Night, and that is the impaired driver, so don't be an amateur and make arrangements to ensure safety.
Oh, by the way, speaking of impairment...a lot of people don't understand how DUI's work.
They think that you can be anything but 0.8 and above legal limit. This is untrue. This is how it works:
.02 is impaired
.08 is under the influence
You'll get a ticket for drinking half a beer or one glass of wine if pulled over right after you drank it...and that's a fact!
If you know that you are going to be drinking you don't drive. You parents remember, there is no such thing as a bad student only a bad teacher.
As for the 1 shot an hour rule of thumb is not accurate, because it doesn't factor in slower processing livers.
Herb. This is the new Fad, but an old staple. The rules have been written long before it became legal.
There are two kinds of Herb, Sativa and Indica. Sativa Daytime, Indica Nightime, but not always in that order.
Indica is for Chronic body pain symptoms and is your drowsy strand, where as the Sativa is more neurological and uplifting.
However, many driving tests have been ran on these two strands and yes Indica users fail the test where as the Sativa Users don't...in most cases.
However, it doesn't matter, because there is an effect with both types that can impair the driver, we call it the drift.
Even though you can focus on just driving in a pylon course and pass 9*out of 10 doesn't matter. It's the practical driving is where you'll fail.
Your focus is strong there is no dispute there, but introduce the drift effect, and you'll fail almost 9* out of 10.
In other words, Drunks Run the Red Lights and Stoners Stop for the Greens. The drift is your attention span on just one detail.
Another side effect is you have to focus more because your eyesight can be blurred, which takes your attention off the road that much longer.
Then once focused the drift factor sets in and is usually followed with a response of, ahh dude...that's awesome...blam!
"No Offense"
The Drift Factor and the Unknown Component are two too many factors that you won't be able to control, so focus on one factor you can control.
Drive sober or get pulled over and/or drive high get a dui...or worse, with an and/or all of the above!
There is always someone sober, and if not your staying over. There it is, Drive Sober or Sleep Over :-D
Sure, just bring you PJ's, Sleeping Bag and Pillows and just make it a slumber party ;-P
...or just mention KIRO and get 20 dollars off your first ride :-)
1. NO DRINKING AND DRIVING
2. NO DRINKING THEN DRIVING
3. NO DRIVING THEN DRINKING THEN DRIVING
This also goes for all chemicals, prescriptions and herbs.
It doesn't matter if you can drive better than you do without it, that isn't the concern, the concern is the other driver that hits you.
It won't matter if the other person is at fault, if you are under the influence, you'll be the one going to jail.
If you are involved in a accident GOD Forbid, you don't hurt anyone, because if you hurt someone while diving impaired you'll be the one that will more than likely have to live with it.
Plus you'll ruin your life, you might lose your job, your home, your everything, and truly people just can't afford those kinds of problems in any economic situations.
Holidays are hard for some so make sure you reach out to those and let them know that you'll provide what assistance you can to make sure everyone is safer than usual ;-)
There is a term that is used called Amateur Night, and that is the impaired driver, so don't be an amateur and make arrangements to ensure safety.
Oh, by the way, speaking of impairment...a lot of people don't understand how DUI's work.
They think that you can be anything but 0.8 and above legal limit. This is untrue. This is how it works:
.02 is impaired
.08 is under the influence
You'll get a ticket for drinking half a beer or one glass of wine if pulled over right after you drank it...and that's a fact!
If you know that you are going to be drinking you don't drive. You parents remember, there is no such thing as a bad student only a bad teacher.
As for the 1 shot an hour rule of thumb is not accurate, because it doesn't factor in slower processing livers.
quiktip: If you think you are being clever by using breath sprays or mouth wash to cover up the smell, remember those solutions have alcohol in them...you could be adding fuel to the fire :-(
...what's that...pickles...that's an old trick, that's a red flag for Vinegar, like...Hot Wings and what goes good with Hot Wings...Beer.
"If you know that you are going to be drinking, you don't drive."
Herb. This is the new Fad, but an old staple. The rules have been written long before it became legal.
There are two kinds of Herb, Sativa and Indica. Sativa Daytime, Indica Nightime, but not always in that order.
Indica is for Chronic body pain symptoms and is your drowsy strand, where as the Sativa is more neurological and uplifting.
However, many driving tests have been ran on these two strands and yes Indica users fail the test where as the Sativa Users don't...in most cases.
However, it doesn't matter, because there is an effect with both types that can impair the driver, we call it the drift.
Even though you can focus on just driving in a pylon course and pass 9*out of 10 doesn't matter. It's the practical driving is where you'll fail.
Your focus is strong there is no dispute there, but introduce the drift effect, and you'll fail almost 9* out of 10.
In other words, Drunks Run the Red Lights and Stoners Stop for the Greens. The drift is your attention span on just one detail.
Another side effect is you have to focus more because your eyesight can be blurred, which takes your attention off the road that much longer.
Then once focused the drift factor sets in and is usually followed with a response of, ahh dude...that's awesome...blam!
"No Offense"
The Drift Factor and the Unknown Component are two too many factors that you won't be able to control, so focus on one factor you can control.
Drive sober or get pulled over and/or drive high get a dui...or worse, with an and/or all of the above!
There is always someone sober, and if not your staying over. There it is, Drive Sober or Sleep Over :-D
Sure, just bring you PJ's, Sleeping Bag and Pillows and just make it a slumber party ;-P
...or just mention KIRO and get 20 dollars off your first ride :-)
Here's an Idea
Submarine Sandwiches.
Why is that you can only get Submarine sandwiches in x-small and x-large...
How many times have you left 2 inches on the table that you just couldn't finish...exactly.
Sometimes 10" is all a person wants, or 8" and not always 15".
The 4" and the 6" is just too small for some or is just a little too little...in other words maybe they felt like 7" today...
canned rebuttal: So what am I supposed to do, carry a tape measure all the time :-P
No, you build it into your cutting board.
Depending on the size and amount of your sandwiches, you'll need to divide the difference for the amount of inches changed to charge ;-)
If you want to have a little fun, go mathematical with it and get really funky in your sizes, by the inch and everything in-between :-)
Why serve only 6 and 12 inch when you could have a size that fits all :-)
Why is that you can only get Submarine sandwiches in x-small and x-large...
How many times have you left 2 inches on the table that you just couldn't finish...exactly.
Sometimes 10" is all a person wants, or 8" and not always 15".
The 4" and the 6" is just too small for some or is just a little too little...in other words maybe they felt like 7" today...
canned rebuttal: So what am I supposed to do, carry a tape measure all the time :-P
No, you build it into your cutting board.
Depending on the size and amount of your sandwiches, you'll need to divide the difference for the amount of inches changed to charge ;-)
If you want to have a little fun, go mathematical with it and get really funky in your sizes, by the inch and everything in-between :-)
Why serve only 6 and 12 inch when you could have a size that fits all :-)
Thursday, December 18, 2014
A Perfect Example of Stupidity ...
"The states of Nebraska and Oklahoma filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday, claiming that Colorado's legalization of recreational marijuana is unconstitutional under federal law"...
...in other words...
...you better stop smoking that Mari-ju-ana, or I'm gonna tell...
...go ahead and tell, ya' snitch!
See, no solutions and no moving forward, just shuffling from side to side...
Here we go again:
Sony Says..."Let us be clear - the only decision that we have made with respect to release of the film was not to release it on Christmas Day in theaters, after the theater owners declined to show it. Without theaters, we could not release it in the theaters on Christmas Day. We had no choice."
We say...BULLSH*T!...just shuffling from side to side...
Just Own It Sony, Just Own what you said! You made the plays and called into action the strategy that worked best for you given the resources you could trust.
The rest are just woulda coulda shoulda. If President Obama really wanted to help, he would have came out the first day and said, Sony, if you come out with that movie, I'll have your back...but he didn't.
"No Offense"
...and on that note, why didn't we hear it from your Govt...
Woulda Coulda Shoulda's is all you are hearing now from everyone, but you made a fiscally responsible safe decision.
There is nothing wrong with that, but you are now also in the movie business, so you better get the fundamentals down...the rules are simple...
...in other words...
...you better stop smoking that Mari-ju-ana, or I'm gonna tell...
...go ahead and tell, ya' snitch!
See, no solutions and no moving forward, just shuffling from side to side...
Here we go again:
Sony Says..."Let us be clear - the only decision that we have made with respect to release of the film was not to release it on Christmas Day in theaters, after the theater owners declined to show it. Without theaters, we could not release it in the theaters on Christmas Day. We had no choice."
We say...BULLSH*T!...just shuffling from side to side...
Just Own It Sony, Just Own what you said! You made the plays and called into action the strategy that worked best for you given the resources you could trust.
The rest are just woulda coulda shoulda. If President Obama really wanted to help, he would have came out the first day and said, Sony, if you come out with that movie, I'll have your back...but he didn't.
"No Offense"
...and on that note, why didn't we hear it from your Govt...
Woulda Coulda Shoulda's is all you are hearing now from everyone, but you made a fiscally responsible safe decision.
There is nothing wrong with that, but you are now also in the movie business, so you better get the fundamentals down...the rules are simple...
"THE SHOW MUST GO ON"
In The News
Will online privacy problems be solved by 2025? This is the buzz today.
If users continue to think and do the things like they have for 35 years, then no.
Plus, you have to know where we have came from in order to move forward.
Security is security no matter how you look at it when you need to protect something from whatever.
There are metaphors all around you that were used to design the technology and security solutions of today.
So, yada yada yada, this is about where we are at...
You can allow read access without write sure, but it's more than that.
We have just came off of a virtual/sandboxing/heuristics rule of thumb solution going towards a bio-metric assembly of actions designed off of the assigned user.
So again, a fact gathering reactive solution instead of a proactive collective solution. There is much study needing to be performed in order to create the "True" User Profile.
In the meantime just go into places that work on your devices, like Best Buy, the Dealer (MFG Retail Stores), 3rd party and ask them to get you protected and trained.
Stores whether it be, Dealer or 3rd party need to provide classes to train users how the basic most primary and most needed software is used.
sidenote: Trainings expensive, no it's not and can be transparent to the user. This is how much it is and that also provides training on...
Backup, Data Security and GPS Locator solutions for your devices need to be implemented and shown how to use and check.
Call your insurance agent and add your device with their warranty service and dump your phone providers. It's cheaper and better than the warranty you'll get with your phone provider.
sidenote: always call first and compare before you make any changes.
The security comes from you by adding these critical 3 services to your monthly routine, yes monthly, weekly, daily checks are needed with your computer.
Next will have to be your Inbox.
All Email Programs have the ability to add folders. What you'll need to do is move "ALL" not some, "ALL" of your Inbox mail to their proper folder.
Your inbox should always be clean "ALWAYS" if you want to prevent problems with refresh speed, email check status slowed and corruption.
Passwords need to be 12 or more characters Alpha/Numeric/Symbols and Case Sensitive are most secure.
Not all providers allow you to use special characters and leave you with the Neanderthal Alpha Numeric Case Sensitive only solution :-P
These providers SUCK and are one of the reasons why your credit cards and banks get hacked. Antiquated retarded way of thinking doesn't work in today's world.
ALPHA/NUMERIC/SYMBOLS/CASE SENSITIVE 12 OR MORE CHARACTERS RETINA/VOICE/FINGER PRINT SOLUTIONS AND NOTHING LESS NEEDED NOW TODAY INSTANTLY!!!
Anyway...guess you'll have to pick up the phone more and strike up a conversation instead of a quick quip with a text if you are going to trash talk on someone.
However, phones have recorders in them now so you gotta be careful what you say too...Donald Sterling.
Computers have come a long way and have been quite cheap for awhile, but like anything, it fluctuates and what you are seeing now is a price increase.
Software is getting harder each day to load on these portables, and peoples demands are sometimes unrealistic with the resources that are available for these services.
There is a lot of room in the software technical market right now and schools are even adding Start Up technical training labs that you can register for.
So they need ideas...
As for Security Software...this is a very good question and because of what is going on around the World, you are going to have to make sure you know what you are loading before you load it.
Right now, Microsoft is providing it's own securities solutions which we recommend using. This is more than just their security essentials programs, it's a profile security solution.
Microsoft is for accountability, but not strong enough for browser threats. There is no defense for Browser Based Attacks, so you're vulnerable with or without the best software that is available today.
You have to make sure your device is up to date. Microsoft is the only structured software that chose a certain date and time to update their computer, the others just sort of do it sometime within the month...every other month...maybe...
You have to check your device "about" section for updates to your devices and make sure they are up to date to allow you that accountability with Microsoft, Apple etc etc etc.
If you get infected by an update they knew about and already patched and then you call...what'ya think? What would you do? Exactly, they think the same!
"NO SUPPORT FOR YOU"
Look, this is the ez stuff, just think about all the other things you do on a computer. You could probably teach an old dog a new trick or two, so take it from us when we say, Step it uP a bit...
Computers are so integrated with your life that whatever you do locally will be transferred remotely...and that's a fact!
Don't think for a minute that just because you are in the comfort of your own home doesn't mean that what you are doing isn't equivalent of being between two tractor trailers in a mini cooper doing 65mph in a rain storm.
!PAY ATTENTION!
As for the 3rd Party Solution. Well this is a tough question indeed. Things have changed with all software solutions we use so more than likely so will the software.
We have been used to a 32 bit solution, but the world is moving more towards a 64 bit solution and malware software that is not compatible cannot be used.
All malware software that is written for Microsoft 64 bit isn't fully secure with KPP from MS. So it comes down to what you want out of a malware program.
Some programs come with stupid utilities that slow down your computer to a crawl and get corrupt and damage your system and won't uninstall and others don't.
MBAM is one of those that don't. It's priority is a low running service that doesn't impede the speed of your computer and concentrates only on MALWARE...I'M SOLD!
However, we're not truly an MBAM enthusiast and have been burned by them more than once. So why did we go back...simple...it uninstalls correctly, no matter what!
Symantec Norton Antivirus...there's an old saying, "if you don't have something nice to say about someone, don't say it."
Trend Micro Platinum is fine if you are running a Network. It's just a program that works better with a node/server type environment, but sucks when it comes to malware protection.
They all suck, except for just a few, and that is what we are struggling with because it's not a pro-choice solution anymore.
There are going to be more rules put into place on how and who you can use for your securities solution.
Right now Govt. and Hackers have access to the root, so do you think they care about your little security program??? Get a Grip!
It's what they call in the securities world, a First Level Threat Deterrent. Defcon has 5, "The defense readiness condition: this is the condition used to designate normal peacetime military readiness."
If you want to keep up with what is going on with Security and what tests are being performed you'll want to click here: http://www.mrg-effitas.com/
They are a non-biased research group.
You are going to have to admit you don't know what you are doing and you need help, the customer service attendant will have to be more considerate and start acting professionally.
We have seen dogs with better etiquette than most sales representatives today. It's absolutely disgusting what is out there today.
As for Backup you know we like Acronis and MS backup as well as Time Machine from Apple. They all work perfect.
For those of you that know us, you knew this day was coming. We analyze software every year and change if needed, but this is something different.
We are making a turn and/or a continuation of the same, so we're going to have major software conflicts for sometime with the more robust programs that are on the market.
It's the MBAM's and DW type programs that are going to be Superior for today's threats. It's going to be up to you to stop being unprepared, because it's going to be very very ugly.
There are no blue skies with what is going to happen if you don't start changing your procedures and start acting like the users we are and the users that have been trained by us and the one's that have trained us.
You need to start listening to your technicians, technicians you are going to have to lighten up with the users, because you are learning also. Don't let em fool ya' endusers...
The more angry the techs get with you, while they are working on a problem you are having, is the #1 sign that they have no idea what they are doing.
People that are happy to work on problems with you are the ones that solve those problems, with you ;-)
The sooner you get your data in the cloud the sooner you'll be able to hold those vendors liable for your data.
You now have accountability and they know it, but they don't care because all they want is your business.
Just because you have it in the cloud doesn't mean that you don't need it locally. Backup Backup then Backup again! You know the rules!
It's time to get onboard America and forget about the buckles because they ain't gonna help you now :-D just face the direction your going and let the wind blow threw your hair...
If users continue to think and do the things like they have for 35 years, then no.
Plus, you have to know where we have came from in order to move forward.
Security is security no matter how you look at it when you need to protect something from whatever.
There are metaphors all around you that were used to design the technology and security solutions of today.
So, yada yada yada, this is about where we are at...
You can allow read access without write sure, but it's more than that.
We have just came off of a virtual/sandboxing/heuristics rule of thumb solution going towards a bio-metric assembly of actions designed off of the assigned user.
So again, a fact gathering reactive solution instead of a proactive collective solution. There is much study needing to be performed in order to create the "True" User Profile.
In the meantime just go into places that work on your devices, like Best Buy, the Dealer (MFG Retail Stores), 3rd party and ask them to get you protected and trained.
Stores whether it be, Dealer or 3rd party need to provide classes to train users how the basic most primary and most needed software is used.
sidenote: Trainings expensive, no it's not and can be transparent to the user. This is how much it is and that also provides training on...
Backup, Data Security and GPS Locator solutions for your devices need to be implemented and shown how to use and check.
Call your insurance agent and add your device with their warranty service and dump your phone providers. It's cheaper and better than the warranty you'll get with your phone provider.
sidenote: always call first and compare before you make any changes.
The security comes from you by adding these critical 3 services to your monthly routine, yes monthly, weekly, daily checks are needed with your computer.
Next will have to be your Inbox.
All Email Programs have the ability to add folders. What you'll need to do is move "ALL" not some, "ALL" of your Inbox mail to their proper folder.
Your inbox should always be clean "ALWAYS" if you want to prevent problems with refresh speed, email check status slowed and corruption.
Passwords need to be 12 or more characters Alpha/Numeric/Symbols and Case Sensitive are most secure.
Not all providers allow you to use special characters and leave you with the Neanderthal Alpha Numeric Case Sensitive only solution :-P
These providers SUCK and are one of the reasons why your credit cards and banks get hacked. Antiquated retarded way of thinking doesn't work in today's world.
ALPHA/NUMERIC/SYMBOLS/CASE SENSITIVE 12 OR MORE CHARACTERS RETINA/VOICE/FINGER PRINT SOLUTIONS AND NOTHING LESS NEEDED NOW TODAY INSTANTLY!!!
Anyway...guess you'll have to pick up the phone more and strike up a conversation instead of a quick quip with a text if you are going to trash talk on someone.
However, phones have recorders in them now so you gotta be careful what you say too...Donald Sterling.
Computers have come a long way and have been quite cheap for awhile, but like anything, it fluctuates and what you are seeing now is a price increase.
Software is getting harder each day to load on these portables, and peoples demands are sometimes unrealistic with the resources that are available for these services.
There is a lot of room in the software technical market right now and schools are even adding Start Up technical training labs that you can register for.
So they need ideas...
As for Security Software...this is a very good question and because of what is going on around the World, you are going to have to make sure you know what you are loading before you load it.
Right now, Microsoft is providing it's own securities solutions which we recommend using. This is more than just their security essentials programs, it's a profile security solution.
Microsoft is for accountability, but not strong enough for browser threats. There is no defense for Browser Based Attacks, so you're vulnerable with or without the best software that is available today.
You have to make sure your device is up to date. Microsoft is the only structured software that chose a certain date and time to update their computer, the others just sort of do it sometime within the month...every other month...maybe...
You have to check your device "about" section for updates to your devices and make sure they are up to date to allow you that accountability with Microsoft, Apple etc etc etc.
If you get infected by an update they knew about and already patched and then you call...what'ya think? What would you do? Exactly, they think the same!
"NO SUPPORT FOR YOU"
Look, this is the ez stuff, just think about all the other things you do on a computer. You could probably teach an old dog a new trick or two, so take it from us when we say, Step it uP a bit...
Computers are so integrated with your life that whatever you do locally will be transferred remotely...and that's a fact!
Don't think for a minute that just because you are in the comfort of your own home doesn't mean that what you are doing isn't equivalent of being between two tractor trailers in a mini cooper doing 65mph in a rain storm.
!PAY ATTENTION!
As for the 3rd Party Solution. Well this is a tough question indeed. Things have changed with all software solutions we use so more than likely so will the software.
We have been used to a 32 bit solution, but the world is moving more towards a 64 bit solution and malware software that is not compatible cannot be used.
All malware software that is written for Microsoft 64 bit isn't fully secure with KPP from MS. So it comes down to what you want out of a malware program.
Some programs come with stupid utilities that slow down your computer to a crawl and get corrupt and damage your system and won't uninstall and others don't.
MBAM is one of those that don't. It's priority is a low running service that doesn't impede the speed of your computer and concentrates only on MALWARE...I'M SOLD!
However, we're not truly an MBAM enthusiast and have been burned by them more than once. So why did we go back...simple...it uninstalls correctly, no matter what!
Symantec Norton Antivirus...there's an old saying, "if you don't have something nice to say about someone, don't say it."
Trend Micro Platinum is fine if you are running a Network. It's just a program that works better with a node/server type environment, but sucks when it comes to malware protection.
They all suck, except for just a few, and that is what we are struggling with because it's not a pro-choice solution anymore.
There are going to be more rules put into place on how and who you can use for your securities solution.
Right now Govt. and Hackers have access to the root, so do you think they care about your little security program??? Get a Grip!
It's what they call in the securities world, a First Level Threat Deterrent. Defcon has 5, "The defense readiness condition: this is the condition used to designate normal peacetime military readiness."
If you want to keep up with what is going on with Security and what tests are being performed you'll want to click here: http://www.mrg-effitas.com/
They are a non-biased research group.
You are going to have to admit you don't know what you are doing and you need help, the customer service attendant will have to be more considerate and start acting professionally.
We have seen dogs with better etiquette than most sales representatives today. It's absolutely disgusting what is out there today.
As for Backup you know we like Acronis and MS backup as well as Time Machine from Apple. They all work perfect.
For those of you that know us, you knew this day was coming. We analyze software every year and change if needed, but this is something different.
We are making a turn and/or a continuation of the same, so we're going to have major software conflicts for sometime with the more robust programs that are on the market.
It's the MBAM's and DW type programs that are going to be Superior for today's threats. It's going to be up to you to stop being unprepared, because it's going to be very very ugly.
There are no blue skies with what is going to happen if you don't start changing your procedures and start acting like the users we are and the users that have been trained by us and the one's that have trained us.
You need to start listening to your technicians, technicians you are going to have to lighten up with the users, because you are learning also. Don't let em fool ya' endusers...
The more angry the techs get with you, while they are working on a problem you are having, is the #1 sign that they have no idea what they are doing.
People that are happy to work on problems with you are the ones that solve those problems, with you ;-)
The sooner you get your data in the cloud the sooner you'll be able to hold those vendors liable for your data.
You now have accountability and they know it, but they don't care because all they want is your business.
Just because you have it in the cloud doesn't mean that you don't need it locally. Backup Backup then Backup again! You know the rules!
It's time to get onboard America and forget about the buckles because they ain't gonna help you now :-D just face the direction your going and let the wind blow threw your hair...
Here we go again...
Same Sh*t different day...
Just recently we heard about this user that left their computer in their car and insisted on blaming the Manufacturer for the entire situation.
They blamed the Criminal, the Computer Manufacturer, the Car Manufacturer, the Librarian, the Meter Maid, their Wife, the Kids, the Weather and pretty much anything, everything and everyone, but themselves.
Computers have all sorts of solutions to keep your data secure, backed up, reliable and convenient with or without your daily device.
That's right, you can use just about anything nowadays to access your data, send a file, browse the Web or Check Email and even from a Profile that is familiar to you...
In other words, if you had your Folder Icons on the Left and your Program Shortcut Icons on the right they'll be the same for you from "ANY" device.
Is it perfect yet...NO! but they're working on it...
PC IBM Compatible machines have all sorts of varieties to choose from, some local and some 3rd party for backup, data encryption and GPS/Lojack solutions for your device.
Apple also provides to you "ALL" of these services in one and 3rd party.
1. Apple can backup your computer PERFECTLY! and easily w/Time Machine :-)
2. Apple can encrypt your data so it can only be read by you
3. Apple has Apple ID/iCloud solution you can enable to use GPS on any Apple Device
So you see, the only reason why you have the problems you have with your device is entirely your own misdoing.
9 (nine) times out of 10 it's the End User that has the problem, leaving a 50/50 chance out of 1% of ten that the problem is either Hardware or Software conflict...and that's a fact!
Just recently we heard about this user that left their computer in their car and insisted on blaming the Manufacturer for the entire situation.
They blamed the Criminal, the Computer Manufacturer, the Car Manufacturer, the Librarian, the Meter Maid, their Wife, the Kids, the Weather and pretty much anything, everything and everyone, but themselves.
Computers have all sorts of solutions to keep your data secure, backed up, reliable and convenient with or without your daily device.
That's right, you can use just about anything nowadays to access your data, send a file, browse the Web or Check Email and even from a Profile that is familiar to you...
In other words, if you had your Folder Icons on the Left and your Program Shortcut Icons on the right they'll be the same for you from "ANY" device.
Is it perfect yet...NO! but they're working on it...
PC IBM Compatible machines have all sorts of varieties to choose from, some local and some 3rd party for backup, data encryption and GPS/Lojack solutions for your device.
Apple also provides to you "ALL" of these services in one and 3rd party.
1. Apple can backup your computer PERFECTLY! and easily w/Time Machine :-)
2. Apple can encrypt your data so it can only be read by you
3. Apple has Apple ID/iCloud solution you can enable to use GPS on any Apple Device
So you see, the only reason why you have the problems you have with your device is entirely your own misdoing.
9 (nine) times out of 10 it's the End User that has the problem, leaving a 50/50 chance out of 1% of ten that the problem is either Hardware or Software conflict...and that's a fact!
Monday, December 15, 2014
In the News
Sony Gets Hacked...this is real convenient considering they had a movie coming out about an interview with Kim Jon-un.
Now apparently the James Bonds cars have been stolen and some emails are being spread around.
James Bond, Spider-Man compromised by new Sony hacks...
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/12/15/james-bond-spider-man-compromised-by-new-sony-hacks/
The movie produces will stop at nothing to promote their film :-P
Not only that, apparently they have added a bonus to the show that comes out on the 25th of December.
If this statement doesn't sell a movie I don't know what would:
A group calling itself GOP posted a message online on Monday that warned Sony to stop “immediately showing the movie of terrorism which can break the regional peace and cause the war.”
"What is clear is that by deciding to go ahead with the film, Sony stumbled into a geopolitical mess complete with all the elements of a Hollywood thriller: international intrigue, once imperious, now humiliated, film executives, strong-willed leading men and highly sophisticated cyberattackers. The studio’s first miscalculation, film experts say, was in venturing beyond where big-budget moviemakers dared to go in the past."
Sound like a Great Show, but I hope they don't commercialize it to death, and create a bunch of hype, you know how that ruins movies :-(
You know...there's an old saying in the movie biz..."The Show Must Go On"...and that's a fact!
**UPDATE**
The GOP (Guardians of Peace) have threatened anyone that goes to watch The Interview at the theater. They referenced the 9/11 2001 event...
Well if you remember, you won't even have to go to the movie, because they distributed the movie for you on the Internet already for free and more than likely, the kid down the street has a copy ;-)
Just get a copy of it and watch it from the Comfort of your own home :-) you could watch it before it comes out in the Theater :-D
Not sure if we should thank the GOP or hate them :-D seriously, they have warned everyone, given us free movies and gossip :-P
BAD GOP...BAD GOP :-S
**UPDATE**
"Sony Cancels Theatrical Release for 'The Interview' on Christmas"...
Now apparently the James Bonds cars have been stolen and some emails are being spread around.
James Bond, Spider-Man compromised by new Sony hacks...
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/12/15/james-bond-spider-man-compromised-by-new-sony-hacks/
The movie produces will stop at nothing to promote their film :-P
Not only that, apparently they have added a bonus to the show that comes out on the 25th of December.
If this statement doesn't sell a movie I don't know what would:
A group calling itself GOP posted a message online on Monday that warned Sony to stop “immediately showing the movie of terrorism which can break the regional peace and cause the war.”
"What is clear is that by deciding to go ahead with the film, Sony stumbled into a geopolitical mess complete with all the elements of a Hollywood thriller: international intrigue, once imperious, now humiliated, film executives, strong-willed leading men and highly sophisticated cyberattackers. The studio’s first miscalculation, film experts say, was in venturing beyond where big-budget moviemakers dared to go in the past."
Sound like a Great Show, but I hope they don't commercialize it to death, and create a bunch of hype, you know how that ruins movies :-(
You know...there's an old saying in the movie biz..."The Show Must Go On"...and that's a fact!
**UPDATE**
The GOP (Guardians of Peace) have threatened anyone that goes to watch The Interview at the theater. They referenced the 9/11 2001 event...
Well if you remember, you won't even have to go to the movie, because they distributed the movie for you on the Internet already for free and more than likely, the kid down the street has a copy ;-)
Just get a copy of it and watch it from the Comfort of your own home :-) you could watch it before it comes out in the Theater :-D
Not sure if we should thank the GOP or hate them :-D seriously, they have warned everyone, given us free movies and gossip :-P
BAD GOP...BAD GOP :-S
**UPDATE**
"Sony Cancels Theatrical Release for 'The Interview' on Christmas"...
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The first fifteen attendees get a $10 Starbucks gift card. See the full list of webinars and register now.
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Sunday, December 14, 2014
What was that...
10 Most Reliable Car Brands Driving the Automobile Industry in 2014...
Car repair data site CarMD just released its Vehicle Health Index reliability ratings and ranked the vehicles with the least combined “check engine” repairs and costs. It culled repair data from 40,400 specific repairs performed on model year 2004 to 2014 vehicles from Oct. 1, 2013, to Sept. 30 of this year...
#1 KIA Optima next will be the Sedona...
http://5hvnzon.blogspot.com/search?q=kia
...so we get the Colorado truck, but what is the point of the Canyon and the little version of a bigger version thing...or is that for the kids...Confucius say, huh?
Car repair data site CarMD just released its Vehicle Health Index reliability ratings and ranked the vehicles with the least combined “check engine” repairs and costs. It culled repair data from 40,400 specific repairs performed on model year 2004 to 2014 vehicles from Oct. 1, 2013, to Sept. 30 of this year...
#1 KIA Optima next will be the Sedona...
http://5hvnzon.blogspot.com/search?q=kia
...so we get the Colorado truck, but what is the point of the Canyon and the little version of a bigger version thing...or is that for the kids...Confucius say, huh?
...pros and cons...must see good in bad ;-[)
Friday, December 12, 2014
Patch Tuesday...
Has come and gone, did you update yet?
No Sense Doing it on the 2nd Tuesday of Every Month for non-critical users. Do it on Thursday or Saturday or the Third Tuesday :-)
Optional Updates need to be done as well "NO DRIVERS" HP, Intel, etc. just Windows Updates.
Optional Updates do not install with Critical Updates because they need to be manually selected due to a bad driver install.
Bios Drives, Videos Drivers, Sound Drivers, Chipset Drivers are required to be installed by the MFG. recommended software.
These drivers if installed can be hard to remove or repair, some can't be repaired some can't be removed, while others can be fatal to your motherboard. Take Drivers very very seriously!
Yes, the reason we don't update on the 2nd Tues. of every month is because MS might put out an update that could be contradictive to software or hardware.
Haven't not been able to recover from a bad update from MS and can be resolved rather quickly and cheaply. If you don't know what you are doing shut down your computer and call a tech.
If you don't know what you are doing, just shut down as soon as you see the error, call the tech and a few seconds later you'll be fixed, otherwise you won't.
No Sense Doing it on the 2nd Tuesday of Every Month for non-critical users. Do it on Thursday or Saturday or the Third Tuesday :-)
Optional Updates need to be done as well "NO DRIVERS" HP, Intel, etc. just Windows Updates.
Optional Updates do not install with Critical Updates because they need to be manually selected due to a bad driver install.
Bios Drives, Videos Drivers, Sound Drivers, Chipset Drivers are required to be installed by the MFG. recommended software.
These drivers if installed can be hard to remove or repair, some can't be repaired some can't be removed, while others can be fatal to your motherboard. Take Drivers very very seriously!
Yes, the reason we don't update on the 2nd Tues. of every month is because MS might put out an update that could be contradictive to software or hardware.
Haven't not been able to recover from a bad update from MS and can be resolved rather quickly and cheaply. If you don't know what you are doing shut down your computer and call a tech.
If you don't know what you are doing, just shut down as soon as you see the error, call the tech and a few seconds later you'll be fixed, otherwise you won't.
Friday, December 5, 2014
5hVnz Two-2 4 1
5hVnz Movie/Song of the Month - Burt Reynolds Smokey and the Bandit Part I...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anvz-AES2cY
"Legends Never Die, they just lose weight" L.E.B.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anvz-AES2cY
"Legends Never Die, they just lose weight" L.E.B.