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Some things to think about, about which to search one's soul, to put in perspective, and most of all, about which to be honest.
 
November 06

Strong Passwords; Unlocked Doors

Do you leave your doors unlocked?  Do you lay your wallet on the restaurant table?  … carry your social security card with you?  If not,  you might be interested in this little utility to help you create passwords. 

You’ve probably been admonished “Use strong passwords” but you wondered how.  Or even if you’ve been told how, the method is hard to remember. 

Some finer web sites provide help now, but if not, you can use the “Password Checker” to help protect yourself the next time you have to change a password.

Strong Passwords | Microsoft Security

October 29

Scarlett and Melanie in new Windows 7 frocks

Scarlett and Melanie are all decked out in new Windows 7 frocks. Our two Dell machines upgraded in style and grace, so it seems thus far.

Graciously, Windows 7 is a money maker because the new image backup feature in Windows 7 replaced Acronis True Image Home avoiding an alarmingly expensive upgrade. And what would Scarlett say about Acronis True Image if she weren't a lady! The new Microsoft Security Essentials also saves money because it replaced McAfee Virus Scan subscriptions. Free Logitech and HP printer software upgrades for Win7 seem to be working. Although the Windows Upgrade Advisor was wary of the Broadcom software, Windows Update quietly took care of that issue.

Those great features of Vista that tended toward incomprehensible are now more intuitive and visible.  The whole experience is dressed up in Aero and Silverlight.

So, to Scarlett and Melanie we say, "You look beautiful!"

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October 09

Photosynth Blog : A New Angle on Photosynth

On their blog, the photosynth team announces that a new version of Photosynth was released 07-Oct-2009.  A handy new feature, Overhead View, is not only interesting, but a way to navigate the space of the photosynth.  Search, performance, and internals are improved. 

My latest synth is of the Dallas Pride Parade 2009.

Photosynth works well with Windows Live Photo Gallery.

Photosynth Blog : A New Angle on Photosynth

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October 05

Talking about YouTube - Windy City Cowboys do Dallas

 

The dance club from Chicago, Windy City Cowboys, perform in the 2009 Dallas Pride Parade, 20-Sept-2009.

YouTube - Windy City Cowboys do Dallas
  

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

Can your PC run Windows 7?  Start with the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

More information for a broader audience is in Windows 7 Team Blog.

Windows 7 is available 22-Oct-2009.

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Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor