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  1. Howell

    Cloud Backup

    I only backup to another location I own. I don't think I'm using their servers very long.
  2. Howell

    Something Random

    As you know the truecrypt container is only secure if you do not have it mounted. One easy additional way to secure your text file is to compress it and password protect it. The archive password would be your master password and you would close out when not actively using it. Personally I would...
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    Something Random

    But it is also about complexity. Especially as more databases are compromised. Unfortunately, these days websites are inconsistent about how many characters and of what kind they will allow. One seen one that allowed 30 but many are 20 and 12. So your passphrase better have an embedded indicator...
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    Something Random

    Sigh, yes that's what I meant. I even typed it in directly instead of swyping. Thanks.
  5. Howell

    7200rpm SAS 4kn Drives Being Comparable to 10K rpm Drives.

    Comparable until the cache is exhausted maybe.
  6. Howell

    Something Random

    Why not use keypad instead of word files?
  7. Howell

    Something Random

    Apparently the infants and elderly like to fall.
  8. Howell

    Nichia Develops 60 Lumen Per Watt White LED

    It's hard to know what you mean but it is the device drawing power that controls how much power is requested.
  9. Howell

    Something Random

    Maybe he was telling you he can be bought. :)
  10. Howell

    dSLR thread

    Looks like she might be good on the lenses and just have lighting needs. Is there such a thing as pro-sumer off-camera flash to match the level of camera she has. How do you even evaluate them?
  11. Howell

    dSLR thread

    Good info. What is the camera spec that would tell me if the sensor in a newer body would take better low light pictures?
  12. Howell

    dSLR thread

    How far away from subject do you end up? Do you get any feature distortion? Thanks for the info on the lens. This is a gift for my wife, and her main complaint is that a slight change in relative distance between subjects in natural light conditions causes parts to go out of focus. If that...
  13. Howell

    dSLR thread

    What is a good lenses for kid pictures taken with a Canon 30D? If the 50mm 1.4 EF in my hand doesn't say, is it USM?
  14. Howell

    Nichia Develops 60 Lumen Per Watt White LED

    I thought INPUT: DC 5V, >=500mA was self explanatory. Nothing happens.
  15. Howell

    Mic/Audio troubleshooting

    That is a weird one. Good you solved it.
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    Mic/Audio troubleshooting

    Are the cables fully seated? Any way to break the system down further to isolate the fault? If I read right, both mics come together at the mixing board. Can you bypass the mixing board as a test? Should still be line level.
  17. Howell

    Mic/Audio troubleshooting

    Don't know much about AV but did you check the batteries?
  18. Howell

    Windows 10

    For clarification, is the answer to "How do I turn off notifications to upgrade to Windows?" wrong? http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/upgrade-to-windows-10-faq
  19. Howell

    Something Random

    Phase shifting horses at that!
  20. Howell

    30 inch (ish) screen recommedations

    Pics or it didn't happen.
  21. Howell

    Something Random

    I got it! I got it!
  22. Howell

    Windows 7 SP 1 is out

    Windows 7 SP2, the convenient upgrade to W10 .
  23. Howell

    The storageforum Audi S4 Thread

    Though it may be worth the alternative negative reputation to them if you a have platform somewhere.
  24. Howell

    The storageforum Audi S4 Thread

    I have not; but your card company might be able to give you advice since it I'd not cut and dried. Work your way up the responsibility chain if you have the time. They may have an in-house training issue. Also remember you can threaten small claims court.
  25. Howell

    question Defense against Ransomware

    So gmail doesn't make urls linkable by default? And prevents EXEs and scripts from running?
  26. Howell

    question Defense against Ransomware

    So versions age out to keep storage usage down? Cool
  27. Howell

    question Defense against Ransomware

    Because it is really beneficial for workflow if the source material is trusted. Imagine only sending a link to a file to an internal distribution group instead of sending the whole file.
  28. Howell

    Something Random

    I like the smaller size and lighter weight of the 12V stuff; the drill is about a pound lighter. The most extreme stuff I need it for is driving 1/2" lag screws and drilling for concrete anchors. Plus the wife does most of the carpentry and finish, and I usually focus on plumbing and electrical.
  29. Howell

    Windows 10

    Though this MSDN article is about task schduler and does't cover W10 explicitly, it indicates keyboard and mouse input playing a factor. It also indicates that the app can set a flag that disallows an idle state. Think presentations.
  30. Howell

    Something Random

    What are you building? I bought my wife a Milwaukee 12v drill for mother's day (she asked for the general, just picked the specific). Plan to get the impact driver next. I was gifted an 18v Porter Cable set to replace my old ni-cad 9.4v Dewalt but I plan to standardize on the 12V Milwaukee due...
  31. Howell

    IBM FlashSystem A9000

    It is very very likely that it will work without Citrix if you want to be a hero and save the company some money. Though I certainly understand staying in a supported state. Do you have an access gateway of some kind, either Citrix or RD? If not I understand what G2M is for. Ps. I'm getting...
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    IBM FlashSystem A9000

    I'm curious if you tried MS web app before deciding on Citrix and if so what was the deciding factor. I don't manage our RD installation anymore so I've not had a chance to even play with it.
  33. Howell

    Best movie you've seen

    Lololololololol. Rofl. I think you missed part of the movie explaining his healing ability.
  34. Howell

    Something Random

    Some people just have "good teeth". Pretty high tech office. The pen xray sounds nice. Taking xrays is the worst part of going for me. The film cuts up the inside of my mouth. See mandibular tori.
  35. Howell

    IBM FlashSystem A9000

    It is pretty much the same as having the same number of desktops. It becomes more difficult with heavy peaky software but not unbearable. What do you normally have problems with? The top technical solutions for a good implementation are group policy, universal/generic print drivers, server...
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    IBM FlashSystem A9000

    They are re-writing the software in .net and taking longer than expected.
  37. Howell

    IBM FlashSystem A9000

    Powerbuilder and SQL based ERP with clients on terminal servers. Approximately 1000 users. Lots of telemetry transmissions to and from the vehicles. Lots of imaged paperwork. Lots of EDI. Approximately 130 VMs.
  38. Howell

    IBM FlashSystem A9000

    Confirmed. It behaves as 2 independent units managed through the same pane of glass.
  39. Howell

    Something Random

    That sucks. Did you buy them from a VAR?
  40. Howell

    IBM FlashSystem A9000

    MSRP for our complete setup is something like 1.1M. Edit: Actually it turn out that is just for one. Double it for our complete setup.
  41. Howell

    Something Random

    That seems unsanitary.
  42. Howell

    IBM FlashSystem A9000

    I know that the web based management is a CENTOS based VM. I believe otherwise you are CLI on the device itself. I didn't sit in on any of the presentations but my understanding is that if you need more storage you buy another one of whatever size you need and it is integrated into the...
  43. Howell

    The storageforum Audi S4 Thread

    I'm pretty sure I did have a single bad tire so it wasn't as bad as it could have been so I alternated between vibration in the front and skipping a side for rotation. I would be surprised if they didn't think to rotate the tire relative to the rim; they give very personal service and I've been...
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    The storageforum Audi S4 Thread

    I lived with the balance problems in my DWSs for several years until I replaced them last year. Tried to get it fixed every tire rotation, at least twice a year. Since I bought from Tire Rack and had a local guy install them I had no recourse. I had no problems with the same model on the vehicle...
  45. Howell

    Politics

    I'm not opposed to completely unisex bathrooms but I don't think my wife would go for it. In fact I can't think of any female I know going for it.
  46. Howell

    IBM FlashSystem A9000

    They evaluated Pure and Nimble. Nimble looked interesting but Pure did not look stable as a company considering how quickly they were losing money. IBM gave us a really good deal along with the usual money back guarantee or free hardware if the system does not live up to the speed or de-dup...
  47. Howell

    IBM FlashSystem A9000

    Thankfully that group has a lot of handholding happening. We are hoping to enjoy 500,000IOPs :)
  48. Howell

    Politics

    Talk about a knee-jerk, anti-intellectual response. I'm am not as insulted by the article as SD seems to be. The fundamental basis of their argument is a no-brainer; when people feel the life-style they are comfortable with is threatened they will resist, and look for a leader to help them. But...
  49. Howell

    IBM FlashSystem A9000

    We are the world wide number one sale. Check one the datasheet. I'm not the storage guy so I don't have all of the info but I'll update as I learn more.
  50. Howell

    Politics

    Actually the word appears twice in the article. Three paragraphs in I was pretty sure it would come up.
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