Friday, November 15, 2024

14 Nov 2024 - It's Random!

Yup, random topics from about the world.

Topics of the Day:

  • Worth a look: A 27" UltraHD (3840x2160) Monitor: <link> Was only $200
  • Spacex may launch Starship Test 6 this Monday!  <link>
  • McMillan's "Is Pluto a Planet?"  <link>
  • Is it time to ditch Verizon Wireless?
    • For me, it was. $20 increase per month in a year to $100/month for 2 lines
    • Switched to MintMobile for $40/month for 2 lines (long term)
    • The promo was even better: $8/line for 3 months!  YMMV!
  • Very good review of plans by the Wirecutter <link>
  • Even AI can do a good job: <link>
    • Just ask: “What is the least expensive mobile wireless plan?
  • WinDirStat <link> is a great utility to visualize your storage in Windows
    • Not available for iOS, use "Disk Inventory X" for that
    • For Android, look for 'DiskUsage' in the store.
  • Don't be caught by the scary phish using NPD data!
    • <link> starting on page 3
    • Check your records in the NPD breach: <link>
  • New Photo Scanner in the Lab <link>
    • Works great!
  • Bloom's Decision factors for a new PC:  <link>