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Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 17th 19, 08:46 PM Posted to comp.text.pdf,alt.comp.freeware,alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.os.linux
Replies: 35
Views: 1,021
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Desktop freeware to SHRINK (aka optimize) PDFs

On Sun, 17 Nov 2019 08:55:15 +0100, occam wrote:

"FileOptimizer is an advanced file optimizer featuring a lossless (no
quality loss) file size reduction that supports: a host of file types"
...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 17th 19, 08:43 PM Posted to comp.text.pdf,alt.comp.freeware,alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.os.linux
Replies: 35
Views: 1,021
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Desktop freeware to SHRINK (aka optimize) PDFs

On Sat, 16 Nov 2019 17:43:10 +0100, occam wrote:

Using the book above, and FileOptimizer:
https://nikkhokkho.sourceforge.io/static.php?page=FileOptimizer

Thank you occam for the suggestion of...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 13th 19, 11:08 PM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,comp.sys.mac.system,alt.os.linux
Replies: 10
Views: 222
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
New secret-spilling flaw affects almost every Intel chip since 2011

UPDATE

9to5Mac (dateline, today, Nov 13 2019)
o Intel chip security flaws remain, say security researchers, despite claims
https://9to5mac.com/guides/security/

"Intel chip security flaws that...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 10th 19, 05:07 PM Posted to misc.phone.mobile.iphone,alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.os.linux
Replies: 62
Views: 1,079
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Is there any functionality the iTunes abomination does, for a dual-boot Win/Ubuntu PC that can't be done, better, WITHOUT iTunes?

I realize it's a hard pill to swallow ... but...

Adults do two things which are important:
a. Adults comprehend facts;
b. Adults assess those facts (using logic and reason).

You have _more_...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 9th 19, 05:52 PM Posted to comp.mobile.android,alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 20
Views: 570
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Bill Gates says his greatest mistake ever was Microsoft losing to Google Android

On Fri, 8 Nov 2019 22:53:54 -0500, Mayayana wrote:

Strange excuses at that. What about the *total*
failure of Kin, SPOT watches, and buying Nokia?
They tried numerous times to make it...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 9th 19, 02:28 AM Posted to comp.mobile.android,alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 20
Views: 570
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Bill Gates says his greatest mistake ever was Microsoft losing to Google Android

Updates, dated today:

Bill Gates: Windows Phone failed because I was too distracted by an
antitrust...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 8th 19, 02:57 AM Posted to misc.phone.mobile.iphone,alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.os.linux
Replies: 62
Views: 1,079
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Is there any functionality the iTunes abomination does, for a dual-boot Win/Ubuntu PC that can't be done, better, WITHOUT iTunes?

On Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:07:55 -0600, *Hemidactylus* wrote:

But I do recall something about Bonjour and its zeroconf
stuff being chatty over a network which was being logged by my software
...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 8th 19, 01:50 AM Posted to misc.phone.mobile.iphone,alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.os.linux
Replies: 62
Views: 1,079
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Is there any functionality the iTunes abomination does, for a dual-boot Win/Ubuntu PC that can't be done, better, WITHOUT iTunes?

On Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:15:39 -0600, *Hemidactylus* wrote:

We are talking almost a decade ago but iTunes had oodles of content
available and I liked it. I donąt give a flying **** how that...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 8th 19, 01:24 AM Posted to misc.phone.mobile.iphone,alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.os.linux
Replies: 62
Views: 1,079
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Is there any functionality the iTunes abomination does, for a dual-boot Win/Ubuntu PC that can't be done, better, WITHOUT iTunes?

On Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:07:55 -0600, *Hemidactylus* wrote:

But I do recall something about Bonjour and its zeroconf
stuff being chatty over a network which was being logged by my software
...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 8th 19, 01:01 AM Posted to misc.phone.mobile.iphone,alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.os.linux
Replies: 62
Views: 1,079
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Is there any functionality the iTunes abomination does, for a dual-boot Win/Ubuntu PC that can't be done, better, WITHOUT iTunes?

On Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:07:55 -0600, *Hemidactylus* wrote:

Years ago I found the music streaming availability on iTunes with all the
genres useful. But I do recall something about Bonjour and its...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 7th 19, 09:07 PM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,misc.phone.mobile.iphone,alt.os.linux
Replies: 62
Views: 1,079
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Is there any functionality the iTunes abomination does, for a dual-boot Win/Ubuntu PC that can't be done, better, WITHOUT iTunes?

Is there any FUNCTIONALITY the iTunes abomination does, that you need, for
a dual-boot Win/Ubuntu PC that can't be done, better, WITHOUT iTunes?

The apologists over on m.p.m.i claim that a PC is...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 4th 19, 07:24 PM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,comp.sys.mac.system,alt.os.linux
Replies: 0
Views: 217
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Intel vs AMD Processor Security: Who Makes the Safest CPUs?

Intel vs AMD Processor Security: Who Makes the Safest CPUs?
https://www.tomshardware.com/features/intel-amd-most-secure-processors

Published a few minutes ago today... (this is just the summary...
Forum: General XP issues or comments November 4th 19, 05:41 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,alt.windows7.general
Replies: 5
Views: 1,352
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
What useful Windows shortcuts would you like to share with users?

What useful Windows shortcuts would you like to share with users?
(If you know a way to improve these shortcuts, please advise!)

Here are a few I use that I think are of value to others:
o...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 4th 19, 05:41 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,alt.windows7.general
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
What useful Windows shortcuts would you like to share with users?

What useful Windows shortcuts would you like to share with users?
(If you know a way to improve these shortcuts, please advise!)

Here are a few I use that I think are of value to others:
o...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 2nd 19, 05:06 PM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 15
Views: 428
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Privacy, divorcing from Google ... is there ANYTHING you use from Google that we can't replace with freeware?

On Sat, 2 Nov 2019 16:58:30 -0000 (UTC), Arlen _G_ Holder wrote:

Note EACH POST to Usenet should contain added on-topic technical value!

The two desktop tasks Google seems to do best (IMHO)...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 2nd 19, 04:58 PM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 15
Views: 428
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Privacy, divorcing from Google ... is there ANYTHING you use from Google that we can't replace with freeware?

On Sat, 2 Nov 2019 15:37:24 -0000 (UTC), Arlen _G_ Holder wrote:

For the rare adult on this newsgroup, can you add a purposefully
helpful suggestion as to what search engines I may have...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 2nd 19, 03:37 PM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 15
Views: 428
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Privacy, divorcing from Google ... is there ANYTHING you use from Google that we can't replace with freeware?

On Sat, 2 Nov 2019 06:28:56 -0000 (UTC), Arlen _G_ Holder wrote:

Privacy, divorcing from Google ... is there ANYTHING you use from Google
that we can't replace with freeware on the Windows...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum November 2nd 19, 06:28 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Replies: 15
Views: 428
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Privacy, divorcing from Google ... is there ANYTHING you use from Google that we can't replace with freeware?

Privacy, divorcing from Google ... is there ANYTHING you use from Google
that we can't replace with freeware on the Windows platform?

We've already easily eliminated Google accounts on iOS &...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum October 30th 19, 04:47 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 9
Views: 237
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Warning: alt.comp.os.windows-10.narkive.com uses an invalid security certificate

On Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:18:47 -0700, John Corliss wrote:

However, the organization I'm referring to is a good one but they're
hurting themselves because the website address they print on their
...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum October 27th 19, 07:10 PM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.internet.wireless,alt.home.repair
Replies: 32
Views: 547
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
What should we care about in a home router to select the best for us?

What should we care about in a home router to select the best for us?

In a recent thread on the Windows ng, it was noted by one that their
current router worked just fine even as it was 9 years...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum October 26th 19, 04:32 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware
Replies: 9
Views: 237
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Warning: alt.comp.os.windows-10.narkive.com uses an invalid security certificate

On Sat, 26 Oct 2019 03:29:53 -0000 (UTC), Arlen _G_ Holder wrote:

I get that the owner may be using an invalid certificate (how would I know
why?) but what are they REALISTICALLY warning me...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum October 26th 19, 04:29 AM Posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware
Replies: 9
Views: 237
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Warning: alt.comp.os.windows-10.narkive.com uses an invalid security certificate

Assuming I trust alt.comp.os.windows-10.narkive.com (why wouldn't I),
I always feel guilty answering the question "I Understand the Risks"
because I don't....
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum October 18th 19, 10:43 PM Posted to alt.os.linux,comp.sys.mac.system,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,alt.comp.os.windows-10
Replies: 1
Views: 179
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Just curious how far your Wi-Fi access point is from your desktop computer

On Thu, 17 Oct 2019 23:19:27 -0700, Johann Beretta wrote:

It's not the same. A ski mask is for skiing. You can't accidentally use
it to rob a bank.

Hi Johann,

Let's focus our insight on...
Forum: General XP issues or comments October 15th 19, 06:44 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,alt.windows7.general,sci.electronics.repair
Replies: 44
Views: 2,374
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Mouse Refurbish

On Sun, 13 Oct 2019 20:33:20 -0400, Paul wrote:

The IBM mouse above, the microswitches look "normal" sized to me.

Hi Paul,

Here are more pictures of that IBM mouse, which I'm still using now...
Forum: Windows 10 Help Forum October 15th 19, 01:57 AM Posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,alt.comp.freeware,alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.windows7.general
Replies: 14
Views: 1,127
Posted By Arlen _G_ Holder
Please improve this listing of available freeware PDF functionality

On Sun, 13 Oct 2019 15:30:10 +0100, J. P. Gilliver (John) wrote:

Is that a generic "Ghostview", or a specific piece of software?

Hi JP Gilliver,

It has been a long time since I needed to remove...
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