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  Topic: Smartphones As Surveillance Devices
J W Alexander

Replies: 18
Views: 7987

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 1 Jul 2019 1:05 pm   Subject: Smartphones As Surveillance Devices
“Yes, I’m listening, what can I help you with?”

When I get bored, I fire up Siri and have arguments with it. Try it. It's lots of fun. Laughing

Smile Smile

You have waaaaaaa ...
  Topic: Smartphones As Surveillance Devices
J W Alexander

Replies: 18
Views: 7987

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 24 May 2019 9:08 am   Subject: Smartphones As Surveillance Devices
I'll be revealing much, much more about myself than I care to BUT.......

Every time someone mentions "smartphone" and launches into a host of problems, issues etc etc I giggle just a litt ...
  Topic: Robo Calls
J W Alexander

Replies: 24
Views: 8636

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 4 Nov 2018 6:23 pm   Subject: Robo Calls
For some unknown reason my calls have all but stopped---get maybe one or two a week now. The only thing I've done differently is checking most caller ID's which I've rarely done in the past. Those I ...
  Topic: Fender Tube Amp(s)
J W Alexander

Replies: 5
Views: 1882

PostForum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories   Posted: 23 Sep 2018 5:55 pm   Subject: Fender Tube Amp(s)
Pricing is for the entire lot, not pricing anything individually, $2400 for everything shown.
  Topic: Odd & Semi-Annoying Emails
J W Alexander

Replies: 6
Views: 4477

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 22 Sep 2018 3:08 pm   Subject: Odd & Semi-Annoying Emails
Sorry for the late reply Wiz----I'll give your suggestion a try naturally.

Thanks again!

J W
  Topic: Odd & Semi-Annoying Emails
J W Alexander

Replies: 6
Views: 4477

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 20 Sep 2018 4:13 am   Subject: Odd & Semi-Annoying Emails
Thanks for that brief education Wiz---fascinating and not too far above my head. Smile

Is there any way to tweak Google's Chrome browser? That's worked well for me and if possible I'd like to keep i ...
  Topic: Odd & Semi-Annoying Emails
J W Alexander

Replies: 6
Views: 4477

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 19 Sep 2018 3:52 am   Subject: Odd & Semi-Annoying Emails
Not a security issue per se but recently discovered that some online sellers of various things I use can and have captured my "real" email address simply by my visiting their sites. Most no ...
  Topic: Robo Calls
J W Alexander

Replies: 24
Views: 8636

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 19 Sep 2018 3:35 am   Subject: Robo Calls
Well I also have a landline---dinosaur that I am. Smile I've solved the problem of ANY unwanted call simply by NEVER EVER EVER answering ANY incoming calls to that line. Everyone of importance includi ...
  Topic: Fender Tube Amp(s)
J W Alexander

Replies: 5
Views: 1882

PostForum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories   Posted: 19 Aug 2018 10:52 am   Subject: Fender Tube Amp(s)
Good Gravy you'd think I was a first time newbie at this. Smile

Thanks guys for catching my goofs---very much appreciated!


J W
  Topic: Fender Tube Amp(s)
J W Alexander

Replies: 5
Views: 1882

PostForum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories   Posted: 19 Aug 2018 7:51 am   Subject: Fender Tube Amp(s)
Have some gear I'm offering up for sale, hope not to scare anyone off but......

Will be sold as a lot, no picking and choosing bits and parts, need the space more than the money. Smile Here's a few ...
  Topic: Computor Screen Recorder
J W Alexander

Replies: 13
Views: 5490

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 15 Jul 2017 9:55 am   Subject: Computor Screen Recorder


Yep - me too. In fact, I have it pinned to my taskbar so I can use it without digging for it in the start menu.

Another good idea---I'll have to keep that in mind if I notice I need or use it ...
  Topic: Computor Screen Recorder
J W Alexander

Replies: 13
Views: 5490

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 15 Jul 2017 1:56 am   Subject: Computor Screen Recorder


Yeah, it's pretty cool. You just click 'n drag what you want saved as an image, and tell Windows where you want to save it.

Cool indeed----it can do what I've been doing with the "print s ...
  Topic: Computor Screen Recorder
J W Alexander

Replies: 13
Views: 5490

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 14 Jul 2017 1:57 pm   Subject: Computor Screen Recorder


I use it all the time, though, to keep records of online order receipts, etc - saves having to print hard copies; hard copies are so 20th century. Winking

True dat Dave! Smile

I've used the & ...
  Topic: Computor Screen Recorder
J W Alexander

Replies: 13
Views: 5490

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 14 Jul 2017 4:36 am   Subject: Computor Screen Recorder
I found a software download called Bandicam designed for on-line gamers but it works for any images appearing on your screen.

The native Windows snipping tool can capture images and anything else o ...
  Topic: Computor Screen Recorder
J W Alexander

Replies: 13
Views: 5490

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 14 Jul 2017 2:37 am   Subject: Computor Screen Recorder
Very, very late to this thread, hope this is helpful none the less........

I found a software download called Bandicam designed for on-line gamers but it works for any images appearing on your scre ...
  Topic: Missing .dll File?
J W Alexander

Replies: 5
Views: 3016

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 17 Mar 2017 7:39 am   Subject: Missing .dll File?
Dave, thanks for your input----and your advice is exactly what I did and all is working well now.

I'm with you on the scams so typically I avoid so much of what Google will find in similar searches ...
  Topic: Missing .dll File?
J W Alexander

Replies: 5
Views: 3016

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 16 Mar 2017 2:37 pm   Subject: Missing .dll File?
I saw your post on the windows 7 forum. The people there should get it resolved.

Thanks Jack---no doubt there's a world of talent and knowledge on the Windows 7 Help forums----I'm not that tech sa ...
  Topic: Missing .dll File?
J W Alexander

Replies: 5
Views: 3016

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 16 Mar 2017 11:45 am   Subject: Missing .dll File?
Am receiving an error message "cannot open program, missing mfc140u.dll file". This was after downloading a paid-for program for video editing from ACD Systems.

Doing a general Google ...
  Topic: SSL Server Test Service
J W Alexander

Replies: 0
Views: 2225

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 19 Dec 2016 7:37 am   Subject: SSL Server Test Service
Well I happened across this miraculous service, to me anyway that's touted as being a great way to test a website's security. Have a look: https://www.ssllabs.com/ssltest/index.html

Running it pa ...
  Topic: System Clock Sync?
J W Alexander

Replies: 4
Views: 2494

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 6 Dec 2016 2:22 pm   Subject: System Clock Sync?
I do in fact have a sniper program---had I not accidentally noticed it's count down clock wasn't in sync with eBay's it would have gone unnoticed for who knows how long.

The upside is my sniper is ...
  Topic: System Clock Sync?
J W Alexander

Replies: 4
Views: 2494

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 6 Dec 2016 12:59 pm   Subject: System Clock Sync?
Mitch--WOW is all I can say! Smile It never occurred to me the MB's battery could be an issue. That's easily fixed naturally, I'll change it and see how that works

I do have internet time enabled, ...
  Topic: System Clock Sync?
J W Alexander

Replies: 4
Views: 2494

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 6 Dec 2016 10:29 am   Subject: System Clock Sync?
So having a minor issue with my system clock, thinking all y'all can help out a bit................

Running W7 Pro 64 bit but have noticed my system clock as displayed in the system tray seems to b ...
  Topic: Win 8.1 Upgrade Advisor?
J W Alexander

Replies: 4
Views: 2073

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 8 Aug 2016 10:52 am   Subject: Win 8.1 Upgrade Advisor?
No this wasn't/isn't for Win10---it says specifically I "need" to upgrade to Win 8.1, a shortcut to MS for that very purpose.
  Topic: Win 8.1 Upgrade Advisor?
J W Alexander

Replies: 4
Views: 2073

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 8 Aug 2016 3:04 am   Subject: Win 8.1 Upgrade Advisor?
Hoping I describe this correctly.........

Running an HP Envoy 700-214 pre-loaded with Win 8, have upgraded it via CD-ROM to 8.1 mainly to add Windows Media Center. Despite this occasionally a &quo ...
  Topic: They all want your phone number now ?
J W Alexander

Replies: 23
Views: 10751

PostForum Section: Computers   Posted: 8 Aug 2016 2:32 am   Subject: They all want your phone number now ?



Seems like you don't need a landline. Why not save some money and have it disconnected?

Every monthly bill that is pennies more than the last month has me asking this same question. I absolu ...
 
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