Yeah, they don't have any problem pushing out new versions of Google Play that hide when an update adds permission for full internet access. But a patch to improve security? Hahaha, no.
The store doesn't offer any means of sorting by permissions or hiding apps that request permissions you don't want to give. Trying to find the one good solitaire app or simple flashlight app requires individually clicking on several dozen apps to find the one that doesn't want any permissions. Several will ask for your GPS, phone book, calendar, and full internet access.
That's a neat idea. Even 50 HP is probably more than necessary, too, if the user can activate it before the battery gets critically low. It could even be removable for less weight and full storage space, as long as it can be secured and have connections for electrical and exhaust.
I use Simple APK Extractor. Easy to use and no dependencies. I've only had to revert to a previous version of an app once, but I've also been able to use it to copy a couple apps that are no longer available.
The only low-end Android phone I used was an LG Shine Plus, which ran fine, though it wasn't as fast as I wanted and the battery life wasn't good enough. It was $50 on sale, and that was years ago.
Yeah, I installed XP mode on a new computer for my parents, just to run one program (tide chart software), and it refused to work at all for any reason I could see. VirtualBox worked fine, though.
The use of face masks in flu outbreaks is to prevent the spread of droplets from the person with the flu. (Note that it's possible to shed and spread influenza before you realize that you're infected.) But a face mask is worthless at protected you from getting the flu if you touch near your eyes after touching an infected surface. Hand washing and being conscious about touching your face is more important.
Ha! More like Autism Spectrum Disorder testing game. Hipsters are too busy "playing" Gone Home.
Dwarf Fortress is pretty amazing, but the last version I really enjoyed was 40d. I find the interface in the newer versions even more cumbersome. It runs reasonably fast with a decent processor, but doesn't benefit from multiple cores.
It is difficult to do both 1 and 3 at the same time. While his statistic wasn't too useful, I'd expect it to be due to a large amount of paid vacation time per year (3) rather than a higher hourly wage (1).
It's a separate thing in the card, and usually indicated by a wireless-like logo. The shiny exposed metal chip requires direct contact and doesn't have anything to do with tap to pay. Also, you can request a card without tap to pay, but it will have chip and pin.
I'd rather not screw over local businesses with credit card fees - and some give discounts because Interac charges them less than a cent per transaction - and I don't want to deal with a pocketful of change.
I had my credit card stolen twice, and I had no problem getting the charges reversed. Of course, it was used in the US, where they don't use chip and pin. But in any case, the banks aren't absolved of responsibility to consumers - this pushes the blame onto the merchant, if chip and pin isn't in place.
Lenovo also sells Windows 7 PCs. I bought one for my parents, though they mostly use Linux Mint now. Ironically, I couldn't figure out how to get my dad's tide chart program running even under XP mode. I had to install Virtualbox.
I'm pretty sure it's still available. Or were you given the choice for which you wanted on the laptop? In any case, there's another option...
Step 1: Buy ~$100 refurbished desktop with Windows 7. If it comes with installation media, install on your laptop and skip to Step 5.
Step 2: On the cheap desktop: sysprep/generalize/oobe/shutdown
Step 3: On a linux system or with a LiveCD: dd if=/dev/sda of=/dev/sdb (or whatever).
Step 4: If you get an error: Shift F10 cd.. cd c:\windows\system32\oobe msoobe
(which will force the installation to continue)
Step 5: Install Linux on the desktop (or use your Windows 8 installation media, heh)
Cheaper than buying Windows in Canada, and you get a free desktop.
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Yeah, they don't have any problem pushing out new versions of Google Play that hide when an update adds permission for full internet access. But a patch to improve security? Hahaha, no.
Where do you live? Iran? Drones have a long way to go before they can replace a supersonic air superiority fighter.
Let's see what happens when the fighter is swarmed by dozens of them. Paging Van Riper...
No, Mint 17 is supported until 2019. The previous LTS (Mint 13) is supported until 2017.
Also word processing. The only thing that requires* monitors wider than 4:3 is cinema, and I'd rather watch on the couch.
*Yes, first-person shooters benefit from a wider screen, but they would benefit more from a curved screen or multi-monitor setup.
The store doesn't offer any means of sorting by permissions or hiding apps that request permissions you don't want to give. Trying to find the one good solitaire app or simple flashlight app requires individually clicking on several dozen apps to find the one that doesn't want any permissions. Several will ask for your GPS, phone book, calendar, and full internet access.
That's a neat idea. Even 50 HP is probably more than necessary, too, if the user can activate it before the battery gets critically low. It could even be removable for less weight and full storage space, as long as it can be secured and have connections for electrical and exhaust.
Only until you get shot.
I use Simple APK Extractor. Easy to use and no dependencies. I've only had to revert to a previous version of an app once, but I've also been able to use it to copy a couple apps that are no longer available.
That'll be $99880.00
Who cares? Memory is the cheapest part to increase. I have an old phone I bought new for $50 that has 512 megs, and that was 3 years ago.
Open a few windows on Firefox, and you'll exceed that anyway.
Sounds like you just bought a crap phone. Hint: Next time, pay $5 more to buy a phone from somewhere with a hassle-free return policy.
The only low-end Android phone I used was an LG Shine Plus, which ran fine, though it wasn't as fast as I wanted and the battery life wasn't good enough. It was $50 on sale, and that was years ago.
Yeah, I installed XP mode on a new computer for my parents, just to run one program (tide chart software), and it refused to work at all for any reason I could see. VirtualBox worked fine, though.
The use of face masks in flu outbreaks is to prevent the spread of droplets from the person with the flu. (Note that it's possible to shed and spread influenza before you realize that you're infected.) But a face mask is worthless at protected you from getting the flu if you touch near your eyes after touching an infected surface. Hand washing and being conscious about touching your face is more important.
Great, so all we have to do is release wave after wave of Dobermans...
Ha! More like Autism Spectrum Disorder testing game. Hipsters are too busy "playing" Gone Home.
Dwarf Fortress is pretty amazing, but the last version I really enjoyed was 40d. I find the interface in the newer versions even more cumbersome. It runs reasonably fast with a decent processor, but doesn't benefit from multiple cores.
You own games you buy in Steam. Waiting for a sale is not renting. I don't know what gave you that idea, it certainly isn't in the EULA.
No. You can sell the things you own.
Furthermore if you buy a game you are free to crack it and run it without Steam running, and run it offline.
I doubt that's in the EULA.
I bought Skyrim because it said it just needed Steam for activation. Ha! I won't make that mistake again.
It is difficult to do both 1 and 3 at the same time. While his statistic wasn't too useful, I'd expect it to be due to a large amount of paid vacation time per year (3) rather than a higher hourly wage (1).
As for 4, WTF?
It's a separate thing in the card, and usually indicated by a wireless-like logo. The shiny exposed metal chip requires direct contact and doesn't have anything to do with tap to pay. Also, you can request a card without tap to pay, but it will have chip and pin.
I'd rather not screw over local businesses with credit card fees - and some give discounts because Interac charges them less than a cent per transaction - and I don't want to deal with a pocketful of change.
I had my credit card stolen twice, and I had no problem getting the charges reversed. Of course, it was used in the US, where they don't use chip and pin. But in any case, the banks aren't absolved of responsibility to consumers - this pushes the blame onto the merchant, if chip and pin isn't in place.
No, but it makes it fun and easy to do for a random jerk living anywhere in the world.
Lenovo also sells Windows 7 PCs. I bought one for my parents, though they mostly use Linux Mint now. Ironically, I couldn't figure out how to get my dad's tide chart program running even under XP mode. I had to install Virtualbox.
I'm pretty sure it's still available. Or were you given the choice for which you wanted on the laptop? In any case, there's another option...
/generalize /oobe /shutdown
Step 1: Buy ~$100 refurbished desktop with Windows 7. If it comes with installation media, install on your laptop and skip to Step 5.
Step 2: On the cheap desktop: sysprep
Step 3: On a linux system or with a LiveCD: dd if=/dev/sda of=/dev/sdb (or whatever).
Step 4: If you get an error: Shift F10
cd..
cd c:\windows\system32\oobe
msoobe
(which will force the installation to continue)
Step 5: Install Linux on the desktop (or use your Windows 8 installation media, heh)
Cheaper than buying Windows in Canada, and you get a free desktop.
No kidding. I had to look through dozens of "flashlight" apps to find one that didn't want my calendar, SMS, internet access, and GPS.