Re: [PLUG] Is there a functional search engine for the intentional user?

2024-09-16 Thread mo
Perplexity? On Mon, Sep 16, 2024, 15:08 MC_Sequoia wrote: > "Google and DuckDuckGo appear to value quantity over quality. > > From DuckDuckGo I frequently get responses of form: > Including results for ... > Search only for ... ? > The first mutates your search terms to those in its approved voc

Re: [PLUG] Portable alarm clock that plays an mp3?

2024-09-08 Thread mo
I've been using apps to alarm clock NPR stations for years. You can radio, podcasts, music, regular alarms, etc. You can also designate a sleep timer so it stops playing after x time if you want to fall asleep to music too. Tons of options. This is my current one https://audials.com/en/apps/overvi

Re: [PLUG] domain hosting alternatives

2024-09-05 Thread mo
p;1) for over 15 years with no complaints. > Granted, my needs and usage is minimal, but always great service any time I > have a question. Hosting 8 or so domains. Email service is easy to use. > > Michael > > On Wed, Sep 4, 2024 at 11:36 PM wrote: > >> On

Re: [PLUG] domain hosting alternatives

2024-09-04 Thread mo
Porkbun. Stupid name but great service, avg pricing. Local too! On Wed, Sep 4, 2024, 21:08 Alex Bedard wrote: > I also recommend Porkbun. Good/competitive pricing, and local to Oregon. > I also use Cloudflare for certain TLDs that Porkbun doesn't offer. > > I've had a bad experience with Nameche

Re: [PLUG] Preparing to update OS

2024-08-25 Thread mo
I'd put siduction on all. On Sun, Aug 25, 2024, 04:49 Richard Owlett wrote: > I've 3 laptops and and a desktop with various releases/flavors of Debian. > > Which Debians do I wish to download. > > One laptop is easy as it's 32 bit i386 (yes i386 Debian near EOL). > For one laptop lscpu reports a

Re: [PLUG] email hosting - who?

2024-08-12 Thread mo
s as my email. AND, if > for some reason I decide I don't like Proton any more, I can cancel my > subscription and continue using my keys through a different email service. > Open Standards :) > > > -Ben > > > > > > > > > On Monday, August 12th, 202

Re: [PLUG] email hosting - who?

2024-08-12 Thread mo
from > the web interface, and imported using KGPG. This means that I can > encrypt/decrypt data in KDE using the same keys as my email. AND, if for > some reason I decide I don't like Proton any more, I can cancel my > subscription and continue using my keys through a different email se

Re: [PLUG] email hosting - who?

2024-08-12 Thread mo
ional people generally avoid Google because they trusted them in the > past, got burned and learned from the experience. IIRC there was a > discussion very similar to this on G+ let me get you a link... ;) > > -Ben > > > On Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at 8:49 AM, mo wrote

Re: [PLUG] email hosting - who?

2024-08-10 Thread mo
> because tomorrow those features could be removed or changed rendering > your > > conclusion incorrect. > > > > Rational people generally avoid Google because they trusted them in the > > past, got burned and learned from the experience. IIRC there was a > > discuss

Re: [PLUG] email hosting - who?

2024-08-10 Thread mo
the experience. IIRC there was a > discussion very similar to this on G+.... let me get you a link... ;) > > -Ben > > > On Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at 8:49 AM, mo wrote: > > > Not really. > > > > Privacy? Considering the insane amount everyone puts on socia

Re: [PLUG] email hosting - who?

2024-08-10 Thread mo
original email for what it is. > > If you are G corp marketing or huge fan - please just ignore my comment. It > was not meant for you. > > -T > > On Thu, Aug 8, 2024, 11:50 mo wrote: > > > Not really. > > > > Privacy? Considering the insane amount every

Re: [PLUG] email hosting - who?

2024-08-08 Thread mo
2*6=72 that happens to be 144% of 50 > > I hope that gives you some idea what others may or may not think about when > chosing a service provider. > > Tomas > > > On Wed, Aug 7, 2024, 11:36 mo wrote: > > > If $50/yr, why not just use Google Workspace? $6/mo for all th

Re: [PLUG] email hosting - who?

2024-08-07 Thread mo
If $50/yr, why not just use Google Workspace? $6/mo for all their services. I'm asking bc I want the cons of using GW. On Wed, Aug 7, 2024, 01:18 Tomas Kuchta wrote: > ++ for fastmail email hosting. > > Works great with(out) own domain for $50 per year. > > The only feature

Re: [PLUG] Fwd: Request – Peoples' Digital Safety Fair

2024-07-19 Thread mo
I'd like to volunteer for this event! I'm also open to attending etc too. On Thu, Jul 18, 2024, 21:55 Russell Senior wrote: > This just came across my email transom. I actually knew about it > already, but this is a more explicit call for participation (or > something). Thoughts? > > -- > Russe

Re: [PLUG] wifi ap group buy

2024-07-17 Thread mo
I may be down. On Wed, Jul 17, 2024, 14:43 Eldo Varghese wrote: > Hi folks > I need a couple of wifi ap units, saw that someone online was getting > rid of a lot on servethehome [0] > Anyone want to get in on the options available? > > ItemPrice(+shipping) > X440-48P

Re: [PLUG] LibreOffice Calc: replace blank cell with text [RESOLVED]

2024-06-28 Thread mo
Holy crap! Did I actually help someone? 🤣 I should run for prez! But after last night's debacle I'm overqualified ... as is anyone who's breathing! 🤣 On Fri, Jun 28, 2024, 09:24 Rich Shepard wrote: > On Fri, 28 Jun 2024, mo wrote: > > > Isn't "" the

Re: [PLUG] LibreOffice Calc: replace blank cell with text

2024-06-28 Thread mo
Isn't "" the empty text string in spreadsheets? On Fri, Jun 28, 2024, 08:59 Rich Shepard wrote: > My web searches aren't finding a solution. > > The spreadsheet has a text column and some cells are blank. I want to fill > those empty cells with a text string, null, but haven't found how to > rep

[PLUG] WiFi router recommendation

2024-06-03 Thread mo
hi, pls recommend the best quality, least cost wifi router to meet my needs below: 1. max wifi range in a 2 story (each floor is 1600 sq ft) building w/ 1-2 drywalls separating the rooms & concrete flooring between the floors. even better if it can reach out into the backyard. 2. 2.4 &

Re: [PLUG] old gaming machine, Chromebook, and scanner headed to Free Geek

2024-05-16 Thread mo
I'll take the gaming machine & Chromebook. On Thu, May 16, 2024, 19:20 Galen Seitz wrote: > Hi, > > I have an old gaming machine, Chromebook, and scanner that I'm going to > take to Free Geek next week unless someone expresses interest. Note > that the gaming machine belonged to a relative, so

Re: [PLUG] old gaming machine, Chromebook, and scanner headed to Free Geek

2024-05-16 Thread mo
I'll take the gaming machine & Chromebook. On Thu, May 16, 2024, 19:20 Galen Seitz wrote: > Hi, > > I have an old gaming machine, Chromebook, and scanner that I'm going to > take to Free Geek next week unless someone expresses interest. Note > that the gaming machine belonged to a relative, so

Re: [PLUG] Quantum fiber WhatsApp latency issue

2024-04-12 Thread mo
with the money but even I cannot afford TWO ISP's at home!! Why don't > you dump the one you are having problems with and save a bundle! > > Ted > > -Original Message- > From: PLUG On Behalf Of mo > Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2024 8:14 AM > To: Portland Linu

Re: [PLUG] Quantum fiber WhatsApp latency issue

2024-04-11 Thread mo
An great thorough reply! If I cared enough to undertake all this, I'd do exactly what you suggested. Fortunately I have more curiosity than concern 😜 & PLUG has adequately appeased my curiosity. On Wed, Apr 10, 2024, 17:45 Russell Senior wrote: > On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 5:18 

Re: [PLUG] Quantum fiber WhatsApp latency issue

2024-04-11 Thread mo
in the garbage. > > If you live in China, my condolences you are stuck with this behavior. > But at least the men in black won't be breaking down your door in the > middle of the night. > > Ted > > -Original Message- > From: PLUG On Behalf Of mo > Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [PLUG] Quantum fiber WhatsApp latency issue

2024-04-10 Thread mo
x27;m not a whatsapp user, so I don't have any personal insight. > > > > > > -- > > > Russell Senior > > > russ...@personaltelco.net > > > > > > On Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 10:43 PM mo wrote: > > > > > > > Hi. I'

[PLUG] Quantum fiber WhatsApp latency issue

2024-04-09 Thread mo
Hi. I've Quantum fiber. It has latency issues with WhatsApp. Any idea why & how to resolve this? I've no other issues with them. Using the WiFi. All other sites apps etc have no noticeable latency. WhatsApp takes minutes to send a message & receives messages minutes after someone sends. However if

Re: [PLUG] ANNOUNCEMENT: Portland Linux/Unix Group Celebrates 30 years at this month's General Meeting!

2024-04-03 Thread mo
Instead of some nasty cake let's eat ... a penguin 🤣 Is that even feasible? allowed? what do penguins even taste like? Don't say chicken! 😁 On Sat, Mar 30, 2024, 11:46 Michael Dexter wrote: > On 3/29/24 7:57 PM, Russell Senior wrote: > > I feel like there should be cake. I wonder if there are a

Re: [PLUG] February in-person PLUG meeting: New Year Show and Tell

2024-02-04 Thread mo
Just ppl sharing & discussing. Why box it ... Another pun! 🤣 On Sun, Feb 4, 2024, 18:39 Michael Dexter wrote: > On 2/3/24 10:21 AM, mo wrote: > > Yes to free form discussion! > > What formats do you consider effective? How moderated? > > "UnPLUG" meetings

Re: [PLUG] February in-person PLUG meeting: New Year Show and Tell

2024-02-04 Thread mo
Just let ppl bring their own stuff if they want. Why complicate it or add to your plate (pun!)? On Sun, Feb 4, 2024, 18:42 Michael Dexter wrote: > On 2/3/24 9:09 AM, Kevin Williams wrote: > > Having food and a time slot for free-form discussion no more than an > > hour into it would be a big imp

Re: [PLUG] February in-person PLUG meeting: New Year Show and Tell

2024-02-03 Thread mo
Yes to free form discussion! On Sat, Feb 3, 2024, 10:15 Kevin Williams wrote: > Having food and a time slot for free-form discussion no more than an > hour into it would be a big improvement. > > On 2/2/24 3:20 PM, mo wrote: > > The later the better if after 1700. Traffic is

Re: [PLUG] February in-person PLUG meeting: New Year Show and Tell

2024-02-02 Thread mo
The later the better if after 1700. Traffic is insane until 1930 usually. I prefer no alcohol & just food so we can focus on whatever the next great topic is. Or no food. Spend all that on making the talk & audience commentary remotely accessible = no traffic! This it the one group whose subject i

[PLUG] Cable tester

2024-01-29 Thread mo
Hi. I need to buy a cat5 cable tester aka tone detector. There are so many! How should I choose one? What features, brands, etc do you recommend? My bldg has up to 100' of cat5e I think. I'd like one I keep for future use with different wiring (RJ11, cat6 7, etc). Idk what other features to look f

Re: [PLUG] Edit PDF

2024-01-29 Thread mo
they print on a single page. > I change the page layout to landscape, use snap lines, change font > size, etc. > -- > -chaz > Charles Sliger > "No matter where you go... There you are... Buckaroo Banzai" > > > > On Sun, 2024-01-28 at 11:15 -0800, mo wrote:

Re: [PLUG] Edit PDF

2024-01-28 Thread mo
Libreoffice draw can edit the text already on a PDF? Does it automatically adhere to text cell borders aka wrap the text as expected? On Sun, Jan 28, 2024, 09:50 Charles Sliger wrote: > For quick, simple edits, I use LibreOffice Draw. > You can open a pdf, move things around, edit text, etc. > W

Re: [PLUG] Edit PDF

2024-01-27 Thread mo
I use v4 not v5. That way FOSS & no watermark from editing & almost all same features. I can post my install script if you want how I did it on Siduction. I've been using it for 7+ yrs like this. Of course it's small fee for v5 license, nothing exorbitant. On Sat, Jan 27, 2024, 18:34 MC_Sequoia

Re: [PLUG] Edit PDF

2024-01-27 Thread mo
DocHUB is not bad for cloud version. Nothing has the features of mpdf On Sat, Jan 27, 2024, 16:45 VY wrote: > Dear All > > I am looking for some tools on Linux I can use to edit PDF documents. > Any recommendation much appreciated! > > Thanks > > -Vincent >

Re: [PLUG] Edit PDF

2024-01-27 Thread mo
Nothing beats Master PDF On Sat, Jan 27, 2024, 16:45 VY wrote: > Dear All > > I am looking for some tools on Linux I can use to edit PDF documents. > Any recommendation much appreciated! > > Thanks > > -Vincent >

Re: [PLUG] virus check methods

2024-01-26 Thread mo
ll, steal real > money) justify writing a linux desktop virus? > > Just about all the linux escalation security cracks are written to target > linux SERVER products. If your Linux desktops are not offering services to > the public Internet, there is very little to worry about. > >

Re: [PLUG] virus check methods

2024-01-26 Thread mo
Unfortunately it passed all gsuite filters bc it's a real vendor we use & it had something we were awaiting (sign renewal docs). On Fri, Jan 26, 2024, 11:36 MC_Sequoia wrote: > "1 of my vendors had their email compromised recently. the attacker the > sent out emails with docs to sign for renewa

Re: [PLUG] virus check methods

2024-01-26 Thread mo
Such a great group to learn so many things from! Yayus! I've aptitude auto updating. None of the systems have a LAN aka all WFH situations. The individual users do not have root access, but I install 1 other user which does so that I can ssh in as that user & sudo when needed; root itself has no s

[PLUG] virus check methods

2024-01-25 Thread mo
1 of my vendors had their email compromised recently. the attacker then sent out emails with docs to sign for renewals via ms office/outlook links. we were up for renewal at the same time, so I & my team all clicked on it. ugh! damn! we all use linux (siduction = debian testing). what do you

Re: [PLUG] Giving away large lab work benches.

2024-01-15 Thread mo
Oh many I will take them too. I've a large center than can use them! I can help load unload them. I can use other furniture too if got more to rid off. On Mon, Jan 15, 2024, 10:26 King Beowulf wrote: > On 1/11/24 15:32, Mark Wattier wrote: > > The company I work for will not be reopening a secon

Re: [PLUG] UPS shopping (pure sine ...)

2024-01-05 Thread mo
I used woot often. UPS sale today! https://computers.woot.com/plus/cyberpower-battery-backup-systems-42 On Sat, Dec 30, 2023, 17:57 Keith Lofstrom wrote: > Many laptops have some sort of stereo audio input jack. > I can imagine a resistor+capacitor kludge that > attenuates the "hot" and "neutral