Monday, December 25, 2017

ADAM 3D Movie, excellent quality, and story!



Mesmerizing, great quality using the 3D UNITY engine.  Interesting SciFi Story.



Sunday, December 17, 2017

2019 Chevy Silverado - WOW

Gorgeous, an not wait to see the inside.  It will be a steel truck, capable, and looks great!  The few Chevy's I have owned, cars mostly, have been ok, but this is awesome!  Can't wait!

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Wonderful Homage to Max Fletcher and Superman on the Screen

   The author of this video aptly explains why Fletcher was ahead of his time, and still today, the cinematic art of Superman still stands the test of time.  Great video from KaptainKristian.

Why Should You Stand for the National Anthem?

   This is a well explained reason why we should all stand.  If the players want to kneel, they miss the point, they are FREE to do so.  To bad that they actually choose to do so.

Monday, November 13, 2017

Star Trek Continues: To Boldy GO....

The fan based Star Trek series of the continuing voyages, has just dropped a fantastic episode! This "final" episode told the story of how the Enterprise 5 year mission ends, and Kirk gets promoted to Admiral.  It was a very satisfying sequence to tie in Classic Trek with the Trek Movies, one which Paramount should have given the fan base.  Well worth the time to watch part 1 and part 2.  If you like Classic Trek, this is a must see!  Congrats to everyone involved!






Tuesday, November 07, 2017

Sunday, November 05, 2017

Make a General Lee from a FORD!



That right, a Dodge General Lee, built on a Ford Crown Victoria frame and structure.  Nice idea!  Very resourceful!


Tuesday, September 19, 2017

New Research shows Global Warming a HOAX!

 Link to Rush Limbaugh Site

From Rush Limbaugh.com, links to actual articles and scientific studies which show the models used to forecast Global Warming are incorrect.
The arctic ice caps are not melting, they’re getting bigger. There’s more ice. Expeditions to the North and South Pole to investigate global warming are resulting in the expeditions getting caught in ice they didn’t think was there and having to be rescued. The planet is not warming, according to the model predictions. And, by the way, they even say this. They say the problem is in the models. The models are not correct.


Monday, September 18, 2017

Bobby Heenan passes away at 73

One of my favorite personalities, and favorite celebrity idols, Bobby Heenan, has passed away.  What a true loss to Comedy, Pro Wrestling, and to me.  I have been watching some of his videos on YouTube, and have come to realize he is brilliant.  What a true role model on how to work, and what true wit provides in ones life.  He was so much wiser than we give him credit.





https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/bobby-the-brain-heenan-iconic-wwe-manager-and-commentator-dies-at-73/

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Monday, July 31, 2017

Star Trek Continues E09 "What Ships Are For"

Another fantastic episode, of the continuing voyages of the Starship Enterprise!  This production picks up where Classic Trek left off when it was cancelled in 1969.  In this episode, borders and letting good people come in, and keeping bad people out.  What a very relevant episode that discusses our own border issues of today.

The War on Cars

Billions are wasted on the War on Cars.  Cars = Freedom.  Be wary of any Government that wants to regulate cars our of your hands, or force you into vehicles that are not.  They wish to control.  Car production is a core economic anchor of America.

Monday, July 17, 2017

Why Can't Government FIX Healthcare? It is simple...



Government is a 3rd payer system, and the sooner that Healthcare is given back to the citizens under a 1st payer system, the better for all.  Prices go down, and quality will go up!


Sunday, July 09, 2017

America in Color: The 1920s

This is a great look back into History.  Black & White footage colorized for better enjoyment and more consumption by younger viewers.  Worth watching!  Some great original video and audio footage combined into something worth your time!

https://youtu.be/G7-uIKyavxE


Sunday, June 25, 2017

Democrats behind Russian based smear campaign on Trump, error ridden dossier, says NY Post.

http://nypost.com/2017/06/24/inside-the-shadowy-intelligence-firm-behind-the-trump-dossier/

The Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this month threatened to subpoena the firm, Fusion GPS, after it refused to answer questions and provide records to the panel identifying who financed the error-ridden dossier, which was circulated during the election and has sparked much of the Russia scandal now engulfing the White House.

Fusion GPS was on the payroll of an unidentified Democratic ally of Clinton when it hired a long-retired British spy to dig up dirt on Trump. In 2012, Democrats hired Fusion GPS to uncover dirt on GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney. And in 2015, Democrat ally Planned Parenthood retained Fusion GPS to investigate pro-life activists protesting the abortion group.


Ford Mustang on a Dodge Ram frame, 4x4 Mustang!

http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2017/5/24/Sheikh-Commissions-Crazy-Mustang-Chariot-To-Tackle-The-Dunes-With-7739819/

What happens when you have enough money to ask fro a Mustang that can handle sand dunes?  You mate the car to a Dodge Ram frame with a Hemi!


Thursday, June 22, 2017

You LOVE Capitalism, here is why!

Prager U Guest speaker Jared Meyer nails this one, and gives us reasoning why we all LOVE Capitalism, but most of us didn't know it or know why.  Capitalism is the best when pitted against Socialism, Liberalism, and Communism.



Sunday, June 18, 2017

60s Batmobile Replica for only $250,000!

From CarBuzz:

This particular Batmobile has an interesting backstory that owners can either impress or bore their friends to death with. The first Batmobile, penned and created by Barris, was made from a Lincoln Futura concept. Four subsequent replicas were made for touring and promotion purposes. When Batman superfan, Jim Sermersheim, saw the Caped Crusader’s ride, he knew he had to have one. So he built a Batmobile copy using a 1958 Ford Thunderbird. So impressed was Barris with the amazing job Sermersheim had done, he bought and officially approved it as a genuine Barris Batmobile replica, joining the official fleet as #005 and touring the country with the others.



http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2017/5/16/Stunning-Batmobile-Replica-Would-Make-The-Perfect-Mancave-Accessory-7739688/

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Adam West - Batman TV Star - Dies at 88

This is some very sad news, that Adam West, famed Batman TV star passed away at 88.  As a very young child, I watched the TV series after school, and it made a huge impression on me.  Batman from the 1960s TV show, became my role model, hero, and friend.  To this day I am a Batman nut, in large part due to the early tears when I would enjoy the campy show.  Unknown to me at the time, it was all tongue in cheek, comedy, but as a kid, you take it seriously, and it formed my moral compass of right and wrong.  All for the best, of course, I never looked up to the villains, always Batman.  Robin would get on my nerves, he was always getting them captured.  But I imagined, though I wanted to be Batman, I knew I was Robin.  Superhero in training.  Together the show was original, and fun.  Thanks to all the starts who made it possible, and thanks to Adam West for his unique take on the character that set the stage for all Batman entertainment & literature to come.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40235142

See Adam West's Homepage.

http://adamwest.com


Monday, June 05, 2017

New iMac Pro Coming in December 2017

Apple announced the new iMac Pro, which is the darker offspring (called space grey) of the iMac and Mac Pro. This new iMac Pro will come in the 27 inch variety, and offer performance specs below;

27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display
5120‑by‑2880 resolution with support for billions of colors
500 nits brightness
Wide color (P3)

8-Core, 10-Core, 18-Core i7

32GB of 2666MHz DDR4 ECC memory
Configurable to 64GB or 128GB

1TB SSD
Configurable to 2TB or 4TB SSD

Vega GPU Radeon Pro Vega 56 graphics processor with 8GB of HBM2 memory
Configurable to Radeon Pro Vega 64 graphics processor with 16GB of HBM2 memory

1080p FaceTime HD camera

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and:
Two 5120‑by‑2880 (5K) external displays at 60Hz with support for 1 billion colors, or
Four 3840-by-2160 (4K UHD) external displays at 60Hz with support for 1 billion colors, or
Four 4096‑by‑2304 (4K) external displays at 60Hz with support for millions of colors
Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
Native DisplayPort output over USB-C, VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)

Enhanced Bass Stereo speakers
Four microphones
3.5 mm headphone jack
Connections and Expansion
3.5 mm
headphoneSDXC card slotUSB 3Thunderbolt 3
(USB-C)Ethernet
10Gb Ethernet
Nbase-T Ethernet supports 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb Ethernet using RJ‑45 connector
Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports
Four USB 3 ports
SDXC card slot with support for UHS‑II

Wi-Fi
802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology

Size and Weight
25.6 inches
(65.0 cm)20.3 inches
(51.6 cm)
Height: 20.3 inches (51.6 cm)
Width: 25.6 inches (65.0 cm)
Stand depth: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
Weight: 21.5 pounds (9.7 kg)

Line voltage: 100–240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 16,400 feet (5000 meters)

https://www.apple.com/imac-pro/specs/




Civil Rights = What Political Party?

As is stated very clearly in this Prager U Video, the truth is not what many people believe it is.  This is a sobering piece of truth that has a track record of 200 years.

https://youtu.be/g_a7dQXilCo





Saturday, June 03, 2017

Do White Americans Have White Privilege?

Wow, the whites interviewed here have no idea about hard work, and opportunity.  Listen to the blacks interviewed, they know we are all equal, and accept that.  They understand we are all equal, even if some don't believe that.



The White privilege movement is turning back the clock in terms of equality (both real and perceived), which could work to overturn sacrifice and efforts forged in the 60s.  Shameful!






Thursday, June 01, 2017

Windows 8.1, is it even Relevant? Part 2

In a recent post to the Blog, I asked wether Windows 8 is even relevant today?  See the post here..   I had repaired a Windows 10 system, and was forced to load the original OS on the laptop, back to Windows 8.  A rootkit had infected the system.  Instead of attempting to clean it out, sometimes it is just best to start over.

So thats what I did!  I wiped the entire system, loaded Windows 8, then patched to 8.1 (the most current version).  Could I have cleaned out the rootkit.  I think so, but wanted to be 100% sure.  I already know that many of the rootkits and trojans dig in so very deep, that cleaning it sometimes also leaves a damaged OS that doesn't run very well.  Windows has its challenges out of the box, so I thought it was best to reload, play it safe, and allow peace of mind for my "customer".  Just in case they do shopping and personal information on the system.

My "customer" so far is very happy (5 months), it runs well, and actually Windows 8 is not half bad when forced to use it.  If you disliked the tiles in Windows 8, and yes, I dislike the tiles.  You must also hate them in Windows 10.  Windows 8 had an entire desktop to utilize, now Windows 10 has sucked the life from the Start Menu, to display the live tiles in the Start Menu structure.  So you only see the tiles when you click the start button.

First, is Windows 8 relevant?  Here is the answer you have all been waiting for.  (Drum Roll) It is actually very relevant.  If Windows 10 would have been deployed properly, it would have killed Windows 8.  BUT Microsoft positioned themselves in such a way, that windows 10 is actually harder to use than 8.  Why?  When you use 10, you expect behavior like Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista.  When you run Windows 8, you expect it to run as Windows 8, unlike any other flavor of OS available today.  Windows 10 gets in its own way and lessens productvity.

Yes it is relevant, due to the abysmal failure of 10.  This doesn't mean I love 8, it just means that each OS has its place.  10 has failed us by not providing a stable OS in which to get work done.  It has been patched to glory with all kinds of vulnerable things abated, and I am sure we will have many years of holes yet to be filled.  You can run Windows 10 in the Windows 8 method, if you wish.  I say just stick to Windows 8 until Windows 25 comes out.  Then, perhaps, the bugs and such in the code will be fixed and properly run well to allow us to utilize the OS as we did before all this Tile envy.

I would prefer to see the Windows Tiles on the desktop, think like Active Desktop, and lets have the Windows start button clear of junk, and fully user configurable, and have the ability to "skin" the Start Menu structure.

Windows 8 will endure, as long as Windows 10 continues to mis-step its way across our desktops.

If you really want something that runs well, got back to Windows 7.  Thats what I am doing.  I plan to eradicate all the free upgrades to Windows 10 that were forced on me, and stick to something that works, and is proven.  Or do what others are doing, use your cell phone or iPad for work, and drop the desktop.

Of course, I do all my real work on a Mac.  Go figure!  Wish I could get OS X for all my PCs, and it all be legal and fully supported.

McAfee may have the best Virus Scan tool out there.  McAfee has dedicated some resources to rootkit removers, and other anti-malware tools that are FREE.  Understand that your purchase of the Virus Scan tool helps to fund this kind of thing, but in the long run, shows that McAfee gets it, and provides this free software to actually help us out of some tough spots.

Grab the tools you need while they last, they could have a change of heart.  They might even be some good utilities you want to keep on a thumb drive, for when you have to clean and fix your Windows system!

Saturday, May 20, 2017

McAfee Malware Tools - FREE

One of the biggest questions I receive, is what Virus Package should a customer use on their system.  I usually advocate the use of a few free tools.  McAfee Virus Scan, though not free itself, has an extensive development effort behind their #1 tool.  Take a look at these FREE utilities for removing Malware and Ransomware, rootkits, and so much more.  Some of the tools are specialize for one particular problem.  If you are working to fix PC issues, would make sense to have the at the ready.

https://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/index.aspx


How a Chevy dealership became an oil-change juggernaut!

This video shows how a speedy and efficient Oil Change can turn profits up, and satisfy customers.  Win-Win.  Many dealerships, especially some local to me, still do the 3 hour oil change, and make you create an appointment for the luxury.  I was even turned away once, when the waiting room and oil change line was empty, and told to make an appointment.  Shame!  Learn from the Chevrolet dealer on how it should be done!  Content courtesy of Automotive News.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20170403/VIDEO/304039947/-built-for-speed-how-a-chevy-dealership-became-an-oil-change

Tuesday, May 02, 2017

The Little Rascals - Free Wheeling 1932

One of my favorite Little Rascal shows, the one with the thrill ride down the hill in the home made Taxi Cab!


Sunday, April 30, 2017

President Trumps 100 days of Accomplishments!


GETTING GOVERNMENT OUT OF THE WAY: President Donald J. Trump has done more to stop the Government from interfering in the lives of Americans in his first 100 days than any other President in history.
  • President Trump has signed 13 Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions in his first 100 days, more than any other President. These resolutions nullified unnecessary regulations and block agencies from reissuing them.
    • Since CRA resolutions were introduced under President Clinton, they’ve been used only once, under President George W. Bush.
  • The Wall Street Journal editorial: “So far the Trump Administration is a welcome improvement, rolling back more regulations than any President in history.”
TAKING EXECUTIVE ACTION: In office, President Trump has accomplished more in his first 100 days than any other President since Franklin Roosevelt.
  • President Trump will have signed 30 executive orders during his first 100 days.
    • President Obama signed 19 executive orders during his first 100 days.
    • President George W. Bush signed 11 executive orders during his first 100 days.
    • President Clinton signed 13 executive orders during his first 100 days.
    • President George H.W. Bush signed 11 executive orders during his first 100 days.
    • President Reagan signed 18 executive orders during his first 100 days.
    • President Carter signed 16 executive orders during his first 100 days.
    • President Nixon signed 15 executive orders during his first 100 days.
    • President Johnson signed 26 executive orders during his first 100 days.
    • President Kennedy signed 23 executive orders during his first 100 days.
    • President Eisenhower signed 20 executive orders during his first 100 days.
    • President Truman signed 25 executive orders during his first 100 days.
    • President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed 9 executive orders during his first 100 days.
A SLEW OF LEGISLATION SIGNED: Despite historic Democrat obstructionism, President Trump has worked with Congress to pass more legislation in his first 100 days than any President since Truman.
  • President Trump has worked with Congress to enact 28 laws during the first 100 days of his Administration.
    • President Obama enacted 11 laws during his first 100 days.
    • President George W. Bush enacted 7 laws during his first 100 days.
    • President Clinton enacted 24 laws during his first 100 days.
    • President George H.W. Bush enacted 18 laws during his first 100 days.
    • President Reagan enacted 9 laws during his first 100 days.
    • President Carter enacted 22 laws during his first 100 days.
    • President Nixon enacted 9 laws during his first 100 days.
    • President Johnson enacted 10 laws during his first 100 days.
    • President Kennedy enacted 26 laws during his first 100 days.
    • President Eisenhower enacted 22 laws during his first 100 days.
    • President Truman enacted 55 bills laws during his first 100 days.

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Chernobyl Gallery - What happened then and now!

This is a website dedicated to Chernobyl.  It has some very fascinating video of the new confinement structure, and how it was constructed, then moved into place.  A virtual tour of Pripyat in pictures welcomes you upon going to the site.



Thursday, April 27, 2017

Why red light cameras are a scam!

Interesting facts about Red Light Cameras.




Oregon Man Fined $500 for Criticizing Red-light Cameras

No wonder Oregon is in such a state of trouble, run by Liberal kooks, no doubt.  They would rather fine someone $500 for speaking in their defense, than consider the facts and formulate a solution.  If the fact are correct, that the math used is from the 1950s and flawed when used against right turning drivers, then this is being used to simply generate revenue, and they knew all along about the situation.



Friday, April 21, 2017

Download Windows 10 ISO - From Microsoft!

You can download the ISO direct from Microsoft.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO


President Trump negotiates return of prisoners from Egypt!

Freed Egyptian American prisoner returns home following Trump intervention!

An Egyptian American charity worker who was imprisoned in Cairo for three years and became the global face of Egypt’s brutal crackdown on civil society returned home to the United States late Thursday after the Trump administration quietly negotiated her release.
President Trump and his aides worked for several weeks with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sissi to secure the freedom of Aya Hijazi, 30, a U.S. citizen, as well as her husband, Mohamed Hassanein, who is Egyptian, and four other humanitarian workers. Trump dispatched a U.S. government aircraft to Cairo to bring Hijazi and her family to Washington.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/freed-egyptian-american-prisoner-returns-home-following-trump-intervention/2017/04/20/d569fe1e-2608-11e7-bb9d-8cd6118e1409_story.html?utm_term=.1785feb2f134


FREE for Mac OS X and IOS - GarageBand, iMovie, Keynote, Pages, Numbers!

http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/04/18/apples-garageband-imovie-keynote-numbers-pages-now-free-for-all-ios-macos-users

Previously only free with purchase of new hardware, Apple's entire suites of iWork and surviving iLife apps on iOS and macOS are now free for all, with no purchase requirement.

Garageband - (Music Creation App)
iMovie - (Video Creation App)
Keynote - (Like Powerpoint)
Pages - (Like Word)
Numbers - (Like Excel)

Apple Logo


Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Monday, April 10, 2017

Syrian survivor to Trump: Thank you

Syrian is thankful to Trump and United States for Action!  Also, Syrian prefers to NOT be a refugee, but wants to stay in his own country!  Very eye opening.  Trump is right on track.



Tuesday, April 04, 2017

What's Wrong with Socialism?

OMG, Socialism as it really is!  Watch and learn!



Why should Trump reverse Climate Change / Global Warming rules?

It is really simple, it removes the power over the people, out of the hands of the politicians!

Rush Limbaugh explained it very clearly...

But I’m telling you, climate change is a signature Obama issue. It’s a fundamental left-wing issue. Climate change, global warming, whatever you want to call it, contains every desire the Democrats have for co-opting and controlling an entire population or society that is aimed at keeping them in power forever. Climate change has everything. It gives them license and power to rule over every aspect of life. If the planet and its survival is hanging in the balance, then they can tell you and me what we can and cannot do on practically everything.

Read more on what Trump has accomplished, but more importantly, why!

https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2017/04/03/trump-is-methodically-undoing-obama-policies-and-its-killing-them-to-write-about-it-at-ap/




Sunday, April 02, 2017

How Socialism Ruined My Country

Socialism is not cool, if you like Bernie Sanders, see the truth about Socialism and the Abyss that follows.



Turntables are Sheik again!

It really is amazing.  I recall when Records and Turntables died out.  It must have been some point in the mid 80s.  I was a huge fan of records.  The sound was great, hated the cracks and pops.  CDs took over not long after, and no one looked back.  BUT today, you can find all kinds of new modern turntables.  A revival so to speak, is at hand.  I have not seen so many turntables available to a consumer.  Some are just simply stunning.  Consider something like this Orbit Plus Uturn.  Snazzy!


MAC OS X can now Load Latest Compatible Version!

This has to be one of the most valuable features to the Mac OS X for those re-installing.  One used to need to load original version, which, if you had an old Mac, could have been a few versions back.  Then you needed to patch, and then you needed to upgrade through each subsequent MAC OS X versions.  Now, Apple has fixed this time consuming effort.

"Users holding Command-Option-R at startup will force a netboot, and will install the latest version of the operating system, up to date with all patches."




Friday, March 31, 2017

Ric Flair Legends Statue unveiled at Wrestlemania Axxess [Full Ceremony]...

Fantastic ceremony, Ric Flair got a statue dedicated in his honor.  One of the greatest, hardest working personalities in the World.



Wednesday, March 29, 2017

3D Printed House Took 24 Hours To Build

Modern 3D Additive Manufacturing built home.  Remarkable at how quickly this technology has progressed! Here they use cement, and deliver it in layers to build up a common structure!


Monday, March 27, 2017

Monday, February 20, 2017

Don't Follow Your Passion - Mike Rowe

Great advice, to not follow your passion, BUT do follow opportunities! Wish I heard this when I was in Jr High School. I lacked direction, and didn't quite know what I should do.


Wednesday, February 01, 2017

AWD Dodge Challenger, this is gonna be great!

Meet the new 2017 Dodge Challenger GT – the world’s first and only all-wheel-drive American muscle coupe. Designed and engineered for world-class precision, the new 2017 Dodge Challenger GT all-wheel drive (AWD) delivers the performance, power and all-weather capability to carve through some of the worst weather Mother Nature can dish out.

Why is America the world's richest nation?

Economic prosperity comes from free enterprise, not government subsidies.  See why...

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Windows 8.1, is it even relevant?

Back on May of 2013, I suggest one should hold off for the fixes to be applied to windows 8.  We have Windows 8.1 available, and a few years under our belts.  Microsoft decided to fix 8 with the latest Windows 10.  Funny, I hate Windows 10 more than Windows 8.  And yes, I don't car much for Windows 8 either.

http://weblinksnewsletter.blogspot.com/2013/05/windows-8-why-you-should-hold-off.html


As a Windows System Administrator, I am sometimes asked to repair laptops for friends and co-workers.  Even today, I am stunned at how many times an OS has been hacked, exploited, damaged, or just plain runs like molasses in the winter time.  You might think that over the 15 years, of various Operating systems, and the collection of great minds working on great strides towards better code, that these issues would be nonexistent.  At least they would be less than they are today.

No such luck.  The latest problem I encountered is a root kit, embedded inside Windows 10.  How does this happen?  Well pops up ask or warn you, or for that matter they can say, "hey, do you like Chocolate?"  You hit Yes, and the thing installs.  Amazing at the ingenuity of the hackers and crackers today.  If they spent just half of their resolve, they would be making great sums of money.

What is a root kit? Google says it best...
  1. "a set of software tools that enable an unauthorized user to gain control of a computer system without being detected."

Some root kits are good, many are bad.  If you are not aware of it, it is probably bad.

Anyway, as with many of us, the original discs were missing or lost.  New systems today don't even have original discs.  Companies insist that you create your own set of backup discs or USB backup utilities.  I URGE YOU, right now to go create them.. even before finishing this read.  Seems the HP laptop came with Windows 8.1, and on the site have only Windows 8.1 compatible drivers available for some of the hardware components.  So Windows 8.1 it was.  At least HP offered the re-install "discs" on a USB drive for $50.  A bit steep, but in the long run worth it.

Why?  See the OS that comes from the vendors now have the activation codes set to be automatic.  No longer does one have to type in the long series of codes from a sticker plastered on the bottom of the laptop or PC.  Matter of fact, there are no stickers anymore for many modern PCs and laptops.

I re-installed the OS, after I saved the users data to a CD.  The tool clears the drive, wipes it clean, and installs the pristine OS windows 8.1.  Awesome.  Now, copy the users data to the laptop, and finished?  Well, not quite, his apps can not be re-installed, since there are no discs.  Many are a few years old, and not available.  One in particular will need to be re-purchased.  Users doesn't mind, but it is a hassle.  This way he will have the latest an greatest software, updated, and will have backup media, if ordered.

After it was loaded, files copied, time to do updates.  But no luck.  Updates would not work.  The windows 8.1 interface, in all it mono chromatic blocky self, didn't provide any errors, codes or problems pop ups.  It just keep looking, and looking, and looking for updates.  Many hours went by, several days n a row, and even one full weekend for around 12 hours.  So I am no Einstein, but I think it has a problem.  A bit of searching the net provides some ideas from various people.  One such solution, I believe based on experience, is probably the right one.  The Update engine needs to be updated to the latest version, so it talks the proper language back to the mother ship.  I turn off the auto update, something I can not do in 10, to ensure update problems don't cancel each other rout.  I apply Windows8.1-KB3138615-x64.msu, and restart.  I run Windows Update manually, check for updates, and let it run for about 15 minutes.  It finally comes back with a magic screen saying, updates need to be applied.  Woo Hoo!  I check out the list, and it is some 2 GIG of updates.  Thanks goodness for cable internet speeds.

In my next post I plan to let you know how all went to conclusion, and will provide you some tips on how to guard against root kits, viruses, trojans, and hackers.  I also plan to give you some opinions on Windows 8.1 against Windows 7, and Windows 10.

Happy Downloading...



Saturday, January 21, 2017

Pelican212 Played VERY WELL at Presidential Inauguration

Pelican 212 was fantastic Jan 20th at the Donald Trump Presidential Innauguration.  What a great job!  They played some older type music with a modern flare.  Very talented young musicians!

https://www.pelican212.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GawFamAnCLY