Recent content by Dr_John

Yes, the entire "Windows Update System" is seriously borked. It now takes 5-12 hours for each of my Win 7 and Win 8.1 workstations to complete the "Checking for Updates" task. Really pathetic.

I like how for the last few months, it takes hours to check for and install updates for my Win 7 box. The whole update process just keeps getting worse.

I have an older car, which I love and intend to keep as long as it runs. No Bluetooth, USB, etc., but I can access the CD changer with a 3.5 mm jack. I do on occasion listen to music off my phone via this route. Very convenient. I know I'm not the target market for Apple, but I know several...

I can hardly wait until they find the black and white filter!

The video autoplay is in settings and can be disabled.

So I'm the only one whose car doesn't have Bluetooth? I do occasionally listen to music through my car's sound system by connecting the phone with the earphone jack. Guess in the near future I'll only be using my digital audio player.

Doubters can read the article: Giant octopus kite at Marina Barrage makes waves online It took six people to get it airborne. There's a pretty neat photo of it from above too.

Great... sounds like we now get artisanal graphics cards to go with our artisanal toast.

Brilliant!

Another brilliant proposal by Jackie. I live in her district, and while I have tons of respect for her (she was shot at Jonestown while an aide to Ryan), she's infamous for coming up with ridiculous bills. I can go downtown and get a complete fake ID package in about 10 minutes that will...

For those of you who still have Flash installed (which I am assuming is pretty much none of you) .... FIFY

I'd never heard of it either. Maybe that was part of the problem?

Egads... even I understand that one. Pretty sad.

Looks better than Ubuntu/Unity.

For some reason, when she inserted the drum, I thought of 'Dick in a Box.'