Computer help and discussion

[prozac]

....:shock:

 

[JessicaTam]

Re: Scams like these

Real programmers had to throw in at least a few routines in Assembler Language to make sure things worked efficiently... Or you could actually hook up that "strange" printer and get meaningful output. Or store a date in two bytes (blown away eventually by the Y2K issues)

Happy wandering

Fred

Ah, the joys of assembly code. I managed to program my Sharp PC1512 to need a key press when being turned on - the 'off' button.

 

[pjm99au]

This thread was specifically convened to enable endless ramblings about anything remotely computer related. It originated with posters bragging about what useless language they were or weren't proficient in on an unrelated thread, hence why mods carved it off.
I think the word "discussion" in the title is the giveaway.

You initially had me wondering why the X64 W7, but it was explained by the end of the post. You must have specific uses for a W OS to bother.

Well my apologies my bad. I've read it from start to finish and whilst this thread has progressed to what you describe it doesn't seem to have started that way. I must have misinterpreted but thanks for the clarification

 

[prozac]

Well my apologies my bad. I've read it from start to finish and whilst this thread has progressed to what you describe it doesn't seem to have started that way. I must have misinterpreted but thanks for the clarification

You should have seen it on the other thread.

So do you a have a real need for a windows OS that say Linux can't satisfy?

 

[serfty]

Assembler!?!! ... Luuuxurry (in best Yorkshire accent)

Burnished aluminum panel with 8 switches, 8 lights & store, back forward buttons was my thing ...

 

[wandering_fred]

Assembler!?!! ... Luuuxurry (in best Yorkshire accent)

Burnished aluminum panel with 8 switches, 8 lights & store, back forward buttons was my thing ...

PDP-8 or 11?

Happy wandering

Fred

 

[serfty]

Built it myself ...

 

[jamang1999]

Windows 10 looks pretty different to both 7 and 8, but it's actually pretty similar to 7 in the way that it works, other than the start menu, which can be rearranged to look more like 7 anyway. Some of it's a bit confusing at first but I've grown to like it.

 

[rogerkambah]

Currently have Malwarebytes Antimalware Premium installed on 2 laptops - Win 8 which upgraded itself to Win 10 and a Win 7 which has avoided upgrade so far.

This seems to work well except that a free (expired) Vipre download that was installed on the Win 8/10 machine sometimes does a scan and announces it has found 100+ problems that Malwarebytes either does not detect or consider a problem.

The MWB software is soon up for subs renewal $34 for 3 computers, and I am wondering whether to renew or take a Vipre sub?

Any thoughts?

 

[prozac]

The free version of MWB protects me very well. Save your money.

 

[RAM]

Currently have Malwarebytes Antimalware Premium installed on 2 laptops - Win 8 which upgraded itself to Win 10 and a Win 7 which has avoided upgrade so far.

This seems to work well except that a free (expired) Vipre download that was installed on the Win 8/10 machine sometimes does a scan and announces it has found 100+ problems that Malwarebytes either does not detect or consider a problem.

The MWB software is soon up for subs renewal $34 for 3 computers, and I am wondering whether to renew or take a Vipre sub?

Any thoughts?

Not that security programs aren't "ethical" or anything but try searching along the following lines for just about any security program:

• NAMEofPROGRAM false reports
• NAMEofPROGRAM problems
• NAMEofPROGRAM issues

and you will soon see that 'false positives' are not necessarily what they may seem.

Very similar to the 'speed up your PC' programs unfortunately.

 

[prozac]

A program that I have found very effective for providing smoother browsing and runs in the background with minimal CPU usage is a Firefox add-on called uBlock Origin.

 

[get me outta here]

Just tried my old back up 'clickfree' auto back up removable device and she no longer opens. Searching for some answers seems to indicate that they are out of business. Anyone recommend a removable back up plug auto start? It may have been Win 10 that defeated it.

 

[prozac]

Have you tried a program like Easus Todo?

 

[RAM]

Happy to report that last minute (actually after deadline) update to W10 worked more or less as advertised.

It did re-download the files 1x for a cost of an extra 2GB of data allowance and around 28 minutes.

So far so good. Every program still functions.

As I missed the deadline by 8 hours - my PC became located in Kona for 4 hours - or at least that's what all the required settings suggested...

 

[rogerkambah]

Happy to report that last minute (actually after deadline) update to W10 worked more or less as advertised.

Oh dear, I forgot - hope the sky doesn't fall.

 

[RAM]

Oh dear, I forgot - hope the sky doesn't fall.

Well as it happens if you follow the details from this piece - you can still upgrade if you (really) want to...

Those free Windows 10 upgrades are over. Now what? | ZDNet

"If you haven't completed the upgrade and activated the installation, you're out of luck, unless you qualify for the one exception. Individuals who use "assistive technologies" get an automatic extension of the free upgrade offer. Details of that upgrade extension are here. This Microsoft Accessibility page defines assistive technology products (they're intended for people with "significant vision, hearing, dexterity, language or learning needs") and includes a list of third-party products.

I've tested the Windows 10 Upgrade Advisor, available from that page, and I can confirm it works as expected, providing a digital license on a Windows 7 device that had not previously been upgraded. It does not include any requirement for proof that you are using assistive technology."


Also - it is worth setting your internet as a 'metered' connection - provides a bit more control (stops supposedly) auto-M$ updating...

 

[prozac]

...

Also - it is worth setting your internet as a 'metered' connection - provides a bit more control (stops supposedly) auto-M$ updating...

Please explain?
I opted out of a number of "improvements" on install, but unsure of this one.

 

[serfty]

Please explain?
I opted out of a number of "improvements" on install, but unsure of this one.

Windows 10 will install upgrades automatically - unless you set "Metered Connection". In which case it will defer updating until you "tell it to do so". But, even then it's all - you have no selection - you can not pick and choose.

 

[RAM]

Our 'boffins' protecting Australia from the evil hackers et al have issued an updated guide to keeping your IT safe.

Worth a look...

Malicious Email Mitigation Strategies Guide: ASD Australian Signals Directorate

[h=2]Introduction[/h]

1. Socially-engineered emails containing malicious attachments and embedded links have been observed by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) being used in targeted cyber intrusions against organisations.
2. This document has been developed by ASD in collaboration with local and international partners to provide mitigation strategies for the security risk posed by malicious emails. It should be read in conjunction with the advice on email security and content filtering contained in the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM).
3. Not every mitigation strategy within this document will be suitable for all organisations <or AFFers but many will>. Organisations should consider their unique business requirements and risk environment when deciding which mitigation strategies to implement. Furthermore, before any mitigation strategy is implemented, comprehensive testing should be undertaken to minimise any unintended disruptions to the organisation’s business.