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Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

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CCleaner 5.46
Download (I use the portable version) | Release Announcment
I keep getting questions so…
Yes, I still use CCleaner. Yes, I still recommend CCleaner. But, though many seem not to listen, I keep telling folks NOT TO INSTALL IT. It doesn’t need to be installed and all the issues that have come up have been from the installed versions.

Stuff I bookmarked recently. Some off topic, some not:

Google makes it easier for veterans to find jobs, as well as businesses led by other service members
“The first new initiative, through Grow with Google, adds new features to a search for “jobs for veterans.” Enter your military code (MOS, AFSC, NEC, etc.) and Google will surface results for civilian job listings that require a similar skill set. Partnerships with other companies will also make this possible on services that use Google’s Cloud Talent Solution, such as FedEx Careers, Encompass Health Careers, Siemens Careers, and more.”

Yahoo and AOL scan your inbox for advertising purposes
Google and Microsoft claim they don’t.

Logged off: meet the teens who refuse to use social media
“It is widely believed that young people are hopelessly devoted to social media. Teenagers, according to this stereotype, tweet, gram, Snap and scroll. But for every young person hunched over a screen, there are others for whom social media no longer holds such an allure. These teens are turning their backs on the technology – and there are more of them than you might think.”
Outstanding!

Which Social Media Site Is Tops Among Teens? Not Facebook
“This group favors another social channel above all others — Snapchat.”
I’m a little confused by the term “social media”. I take it to mean sites like Facebook and Twitter. Sites like Instagram and Snapchat are listed as “social media” but I just don’t see the resemblance. Am I wrong?

Dairy and meat ‘beneficial for heart health and longevity’

This Man Had to Have His Arm Amputated After Eating Raw Seafood
Warning, nasty pic there. I rarely eat sushi but I love me some raw oysters. I try to stick to the “months with R” advice.

Days you’re most likely to get a ticket.
“According to our figures, ticket volume spiked significantly toward the end of the month: The 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st were all among the top five days for tickets.”
If you ask you local and state police they swear up and down there are not any ticket quotas. This article shows that to be Bravo Sierra.

Master of Marketing
New web site, a watch line, and now Blackened American Whiskey.
Master of puppets, I’m pulling your strings
Twisting your mind and smashing your dreams
Blinded by me, you can’t see a thing
Just call my name ’cause I’ll hear you scream
Master, master!
Just call my name ’cause I’ll hear you scream
Master, master!

Viking Cruises bans children, says clients want kid-free vacations

Warner Bros’ Wile E. Coyote Movie Finds Its Scribes In The Silberman Brothers
“Road Runner’s nemesis, Wile E. Coyote a.k.a. ‘Super Genius’, is getting his own big screen feature and Deadline has learned that Jon and Josh Silberman, the supervising producers behind CBS’ Living Biblically have been hired to write Coyote Vs. Acme.”
I always wanted the coyote to catch and barbecue the road runner. When I was younger had this patch on my snowmobile suit and the sticker on my snowmobile:

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Stuff I bookmarked recently. Some off topic, some not:

RIP John McCain
Thank you for your service.
His final message to the country is here.

Not your father’s Microsoft? Damn straight it isn’t
Paul (Don’t call me bro) Thurrott goes after the press fawning over Microsoft. Microsoft is a shadow of its former self and the blame lies at the leadership level. IMHO, in the not to distant future Microsoft may be irrelevant.

Tarboro child punished for calling teacher ‘ma’am’
Though I don’t always succeed I strive to be a Southern Gentleman. I say “ma’am” to every woman regardless of age. In the South that’s how we roll. My mother taught me to treat every woman as a lady until they prove otherwise. This woman is clearly not lady and is unworthy of respect. IMHO she has no business in a classroom.

Don’t Get It Twisted: ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ Can Be Anyone’s Protest Song
“I wanted to write an anthem,” the now 63-year-old Snider says. “I’m from the Alice Cooper school of ‘School’s Out,’ ‘I’m Eighteen,’ you know? And Alice was very big on these anthemic songs. So I wanted to write an anthem for the audience to raise their fists in the air in righteous anger.”
♫ You’re all worthless and weak ♫

What Are Kissing Bugs? Chagas Disease-Causing Insects Infected 300,000 In US
“The bug gets its name because it typically bites human beings on their faces. It then proceeds to defecate on the open wound, releasing the harmful parasites along with it. When a person scratches at the open wound afterward, he or she unknowingly pushes the parasites into the open wound and eventually into the body.”
Naaaaassss-Tee

No healthy level of alcohol consumption, says major study
Best quote of the article:
“Given the pleasure presumably associated with moderate drinking, claiming there is no ‘safe’ level does not seem an argument for abstention,” he said. “There is no safe level of driving, but government do not recommend that people avoid driving. Come to think of it, there is no safe level of living, but nobody would recommend abstention.”
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna crack open a cold one.

The Creepy Line Trailer
“An eye-opening documentary, The Creepy Line reveals the stunning degree to which society is manipulated by Google and Facebook and blows the lid off the remarkably subtle – hence powerful – manner in which they do it.”

Thursday Random Stuff…

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Stuff I bookmarked recently. Some off topic, some not:

Intel ‘gags’ Linux distros from revealing performance hit from Spectre patches
Nothing Intel does shocks me anymore. I hope the class-action suit I am involved in hits them hard but I’m not banking on it.
Thanks to Dan for the heads up!

Windows 95 is now an app you can download and install on macOS, Windows, and Linux
coollinks

You can opt out of Netflix’s new ads. Here’s how
That crap seriously puts a damper on binge watching. I got rid og it thanks to this article.

Fire dept. rejects Verizon’s “customer support mistake” excuse for throttling
“A fire department whose data was throttled by Verizon Wireless while it was fighting California’s largest-ever wildfire has rejected Verizon’s claim that the throttling was just a customer service error and “has nothing to do with net neutrality.” The throttling “has everything to do with net neutrality,” a Santa Clara County official said.”

“Top Gun” sequel filming aboard Norfolk-based aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
I head down towards Virginia Beach a few times a year. On the way there you cross the Hampton Roads Bridge–Tunnel and you can see the big ships parked at Naval Station Norfolk. They still awe me.

‘The Big Bang Theory’ to End With Season 12
Apparently Jim Parsons wanted out. I used to love the show but it should have ended 2 years ago.

Marijuana, alcohol abuse accelerate brain aging: study
The researchers found that several brain disorders and behaviors predicted accelerated aging, especially:
Schizophrenia, which showed an average of 4 years of premature aging;
Cannabis abuse (2.8 years);
Bipolar disorder (1.6 years);
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (1.4 years); and
Alcohol abuse (0.6 years

Stretching
I usually don’t post memes or TwitMyFaceTagram screenshots but I couldn’t pass this up:

How To – Linux Mint Virtual Machine

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How to install Linux Mint as a virtual machine.
I do my day-to-day web activities is a Linux Mint virtual machine. This means web surfing, downloading, YouTube watching, etc. This is a quick guide on how I install and setup Linux Mint.
FYI – one of the great things about VMs is you can copy them to other computers. After setup I will copy my Linux Mint VM to my laptop for use one the road.

The steps:
– Download and install VMWare Player
– Download Linux Mint
– Create a new folder on a fast partition
– Create your new VM
– Install Linux Mint
– Configure power options
– Install VMware Tools
– Update
– Install extra software
– Anti-virus
– Configure Linux Mint
– Backup
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Tuesday Random Stuff…

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Gmail for Android can now undo sent emails
Android Police has the info and a how-to.

Acronis True Image 2019 Released
Posted for you guys still using Acronis Products.

Logitech’s new Pro Wireless mouse is already an Overwatch League champion
Probably the ultimate wireless gaming mouse. You can preorder it here.
For a great all-around mouse try:
Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse with FLOW Cross-Computer Control and File Sharing

Facebook has TRUST ratings for users – but it won’t tell you your score
that is the same thing that China is doing:
Big data meets Big Brother as China moves to rate its citizens
#DeleteFacebook

‘Harry Potter’ Readers Make Better Romantic Partners, Study Finds
Hell yeah we are!

Shorts Science: The Formula for the Perfect Length Shorts
I was looking for basic gym shorts under $10 (yes, I’m that cheap). The last pair I bought was the Hanes Men’s Jersey Shorts for $7.00. This article actually has a scale as to what inseam you should get. Thankfully it does not mention the baggy, down past your knees, show your undies garbage. Nor does it mention the 70s ball-hugging shorty shorts either (though a 5″ inseam may be close).
“Not sure if you’re a 5-inch, 7-inch, or 9-inch inseam kind of guy? We—and math—have your back.”
They call it a “Leg Love Quotient” which is a rather…odd name. Anywho, my quotient came out to a 7″ inseam. The last shorts I bought had a 7.5″ inseam so it sounds about right.

Beating King of Pop, The Eagles have No.1 album of all-time
Not a big Michael Jackson fan but comparing a greatest hits album to a standard release seems a bit unfair.
The only MJ songs I really like are Rockin’ Robin (with the Jackson 5), and Rock With You.