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
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast – 11-27-2020
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-28-2020; Parler, MeWe, what3words, Pure Flix; Apple’s One More Thing event; smart light bulbs; chimney issues; domain name registrar; Tech For Troops; Best browsers; screen cleaning options; tech training; Thanksgiving
New TikTok feature allows users to avoid videos with epileptic seizure triggers
TikTok has released a good option, avoiding videos that might trigger an epileptic seizure. This is a problem that affects 65 million people around the world, so stopping videos that can trigger, is important. Social media has so many other problems, including people...
Comcast to impose 1.2TB-a-month broadband download limits across more of America from next year • The Register
Across the country, Comcast is changing the idea of unlimited Internet, and now if you use more than 1.2 TB in a month, they'll charge you extra. To the tune of $10 per 50GB. Now, as I covered in another news item this week, that means that if your neighbor's Amazon...
Facebook reportedly tweaked algorithm to make a ‘nicer news feed’ following US election – CNET
Spin doctors are noting that the social media giant was changed to show "authoritative" news in your feed, instead of "misinformation". Sounds very much like the Ministry of Truth is calling the shots. This "nicer news feed", censoring of opinions, adding warning...
New Google Pay kills web app, raises transfer fees – 9to5Google
Google giving up on Google Pay is a strange thing indeed. Now, this is eliminating the original App, and the web side, in favor of pushing people to the new app only. Now, that does mean moving towards smartphones which drives more money for Google, so I get it. It...
Tesla Model X Has Flaw Allowing It to Be Hacked and Stolen
Our upcoming world with new electric, self-driving, high tech cars, continues to come with dangers like being hacked and stolen. This new bug in the code was found by a good guy, but it raises just as much concern as we've seen in many other cars over the years. Just...
Amazon pushes holiday shoppers to pick up packages at stores
Amazon may encourage you to their local store. The whole drive for me to purchase from Amazon, is so that I don't have to go down to the local Walmart. I give up the idea of instant gratification, but it arrives safely. Now, if they want me to go to the store instead,...
Amazon’s ad-hoc Ring, Echo mesh network can mooch off your neighbors’ Wi-Fi if needed – and it’s opt-out • The Register
My wifi, is my wifi. Yours is yours. Amazon has just gone to a new level that is going to upset many of us. Sidewalk is a new feature set that adds in a mesh network, and it adds the idea that we'll be able to track our Tile, our pet's collar, and more. The issue is...
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast – 11-21-2020
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-21-2020; Parler, MeWe, what3words, Pure Flix; Apple’s One More Thing event; smart light bulbs; chimney issues; domain name registrar; Tech For Troops; Best browsers; screen cleaning options; tech training; Thanksgiving
Parler CEO: ‘Not against the law’ to express ‘crazy’ opinions | TheHill
Continuing as non-political as I can... I like this weeks line from the Parler CEO... "But it's not against the law to have those opinions. It's not against the law to express yourself. And if you like one political candidate or another, or you believe or don't...