Where would life be without fascinations? Where would life be without exploring the different aspects of our world through laughter, amazement, curiosity, and that childlike glee when we see something anew for the first time? I only wish that I could somehow bring many of the different treats that arrive on my web doorstep to your attention. Of course, through the magic of the Internet, there are few constraints to this excitement.
On the last workday of the week (usually Friday), we will bring you something at 12:00 noon Pacific Time (that’s late afternoon on the East Coast, so you have something before leaving the office). It’s here to tickle your fancy, entice you to learn, entertain you, or simply explore your funny bone. It may not always be humor, but it should never be boring. It will be clean, safe for work and the family, and will be related to our core topics at Computer Talk Radio, that’s computers and technology, and occasionally just plain nerdy.
Further, like many of the other things around here, if you submit something that we use in our Friday Fascinations, I’ll also send you something from the grab box(es).
Benjamin Rockwell
Logitech Will Kill Harmony Express and Replace it For Free with Harmony Elite – Review Geek
So many companies will simply ditch their bad product, and move on. Others will double down and continue fleecing customers. We've seen this so many times. MASSIVE props to Logitech for doing the right thing. Just over a year ago, Logitech launched the Harmony Express...
Lindsey Graham’s Terrible Anti-Privacy ‘EARN IT’ Act Passes Senate Committee – Reason.com
I tried to find someone who says this EARN IT Act is a good idea. The few good ideas contained within, are complicated by the elimination of privacy, encryption, and other protections for the general public. Sure, there are bad guys out there, but creating broad...
Apple just released the first iOS 14 beta to everyone | TechCrunch
I'll admit that I'm running the new Public Beta of iOS 14 right now. At the same time, I strongly suggest that most people do not do this unless they are a glutton for punishment. Not because I see anything wrong yet, but because Beta programs are subject to having...
How to set up an Amazon Prime Video user profile
Netflix has had user profiles for years. Selections of action movies just for Dad, wholesome fun for the family, and educational for junior. Amazon Prime has finally followed suit, and has developed the same thing. This article covers how to set it up for your account...
LibreOffice community protests at promotion of paid-for editions, board says: ‘LibreOffice will always be free software’ • The Register
LibreOffice, a spinoff of OpenOffice, has been free for a number of years. Libre, in itself, is a reference to free, but now it seems that they are lining up for a paid version. Not to fear, the licensing will allow for many to sitll use it for free, but the...
You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here. Fujitsu tells 80,000 of its Japan employees: From now on, you work remotely • The Register
As we slowly evolve into a new world, another company has joined the move towards Work From Home. In this case, Fujitsu has said half of the office space will be eliminated, and about 80,000 workers will be working from home. Their announcement was about "Culture...
Harvard to charge full tuition of nearly $50K for completely online classes | Disrn
Imagine being told that you must pay top dollar for something. You agree, but when it's provided, it's not in person, but online. You'll still have to be in person, but everything that was supposed to be about the people, the in-person experience, is now on computer,...
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast – 07-04-2020
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-04-2020; Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, more; Politics get tech; waterproof phones; UVC buying issues; old tech; hackers targeting WFH; All-in-one probs; automatic bill pay; fighting loneliness while home; tech holiday
New ‘EvilQuest’ ransomware is actively targeting macOS users in the wild | Appleinsider
The scourge of ransomware continues to plague us. Now in the Mac world, this manages to wind up in your machine if you're already doing bad things like downloading pirated software. When you use your computer to misbehave on the Internet, the Internet will misbehave...
Parler CEO wants liberal to join the pro-Trump crowd on the app
Parler.com is gaining attention from some, who wish to be free from bans and censorship for ideas. It's also attracting others who wish to be offensive, use bad language, and push the boundaries to see if they can get banned. Unfortunately, I think that this will...