Computer issues, Viruses, trojans, crashes, install problems etc Options

[Lena Wolf]

As of 1 October 2025 IMGR blocks all UK users because our parliament passed a law requiring people to provide a photo ID if they want to access adult content on the internet. This means that every image hosted on IMGR is replaced by a purple block for us, like this:



And yes, it means a lot of avatars on this site have gone permanently purple...

Note that IMGR does it for ALL images, adult or not.

[Decrepit]

As of 1 October 2025 IMGR blocks all UK users because our parliament passed a law requiring people to provide a photo ID if they want to access adult content on the internet. This means that every image hosted on IMGR is replaced by a purple block for us, like this:



And yes, it means a lot of avatars on this site have gone permanently purple...

Note that IMGR does it for ALL images, adult or not.

Yikes! The world seems to worsen by the day.

[ghastley]

This effect has shown some curious differences in caching between devices. My iPad shows both Acadian's and Decrepit's avatars, but my phone replaces Decrepit's with the purple, and my desktop replaces Acadian's. I'm sure at one point they both were purple, so somehow a fresh copy got through.

[Decrepit]

Checked my secondary, Win10 computer today. Sure enough, Windows Update says there will be no more updates. Strangely (or not), the computer seems to be in the midst of DL'ing a cumulative update for .NET Framework, which is frozen at 74%. Possibly forever.

The Win11 primary computer received its "major" update on schedule. I suppose I'll spend part of tomorrow double-checking to make sure it hasn't reversed any of my various settings changes.

[mirocu]

On my backup Win7. Just finished copying savegames and pics as per usual.

[mirocu]

In case anyone is interested in getting rid of those youtube channels that always show up in your feed but you absolutely would never watch; here is a blocker that removes them

Of course you can always unblock them later if you want.

[macole]

I'm currently acquiring parts to rebuild my PC because my current cpu is not compatible with Windows 11.
I'm afraid that some of my old applications and devices will not function.

[mirocu]

I feel you, macole. Which is why I'm still on Windows 7; I want my stuff to work! Disabled Windows Update back in 2009 when I got my current puter and I haven't regretted it.


What you could do of course, if you have the funds, is to keep your PC as is and get another one that is more up to date for online stuff

[mirocu]

Objective comparison between Android and iOS


Really good video and I will spoil the results:



I'm on iOS as you know and while some raise eyebrows over it, including my older self, I just want something that works. Of course Android works just fine, what I mean is I have no desire to experiment or to fully customize my phone. I just want it to work as seamlessly as possible and with Apple making both the phone and the OS, that's a win for me even if I can't get all the apps as an Android user.

I always thought I'd go Android if I were to get a smartphone but I've come to realize that with endless options comes decision anxiety and that's something I don't need. I don't have time or a desire to pick and choose everything when it comes to something I regard as simply a tool. Sometimes not having to choose is better for me.

I think it's good that we have both OS because as the video points out, that keeps them in steady competition and hopefully that means better phones for everyone, regardless of what you prefer.

Can I be more on the fence here?