Eclipse Community

Compatibility Mods :: DirectX 10 and 11 from 7 SP1 ported to XP x86/x64 :: Author OwnedByWuigi

2025-11-18T18:37:15+00:00

Another self-explanatory post, but this time i DIDN'T make it (idk who originally made it)
https://my.peanits.co.uk/index.php/s/FG5Fs2n5KAKKgWf

Compatibility Mods :: DirectX 10 and 11 from 7 SP1 ported to XP x86/x64 :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-18T21:04:39+00:00

I wonder which program using DirectX 11 is still running on XP

Compatibility Mods :: DirectX 10 and 11 from 7 SP1 ported to XP x86/x64 :: Reply by OwnedByWuigi

2025-11-19T11:45:48+00:00

Duke wrote: ↑18 Nov 2025, 21:04 I wonder which program using DirectX 11 is still running on XP

GTA V Legacy

Compatibility Mods :: DirectX 10 and 11 from 7 SP1 ported to XP x86/x64 :: Reply by Peacock

2025-11-22T17:44:48+00:00

a step closer to DirectX 12 for windows 7, maybe someday.

Compatibility Mods :: DirectX 10 and 11 from 7 SP1 ported to XP x86/x64 :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-22T17:50:52+00:00

Peacock wrote: ↑22 Nov 2025, 17:44 a step closer to DirectX 12 for windows 7, maybe someday.

Here, somehow:
https://board.eclipse.cx/viewtopic.php?t=908

Compatibility Mods :: DirectX 12 from Win10 1507 on Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 :: Reply by OwnedByWuigi

2025-11-23T02:42:07+00:00

OwnedByWuigi wrote: ↑15 Nov 2025, 18:43 UPDATE: it seems to be a per app basis, some like DxDiag still report DX11, but after some fuckery, some apps like Realtek HD Audio reports DX12.

Dolphin seems to acknowledge that D3D12 exists, but crashes upon launch.

Research Network :: Multiple partitions on USB flash drive :: Reply by OwnedByWuigi

2025-12-02T11:28:27+00:00

I believe I managed to get it working on 1607, but I don't know exactly what I did. Will have a look.

Research Network :: XP bootscreen on Windows 10 :: Reply by OwnedByWuigi

2025-12-02T14:16:46+00:00

as on this: I GOT IT WORKING!!

BUT

It needs a combo of Test Mode, nointegritychecks, and "Disable driver signing" in the F8 menu.

Will post a guide on this for Vista, 7 aswell as 8+

Research Network :: XP bootscreen on Windows 10 :: Reply by teknixstuff

2025-12-02T14:34:37+00:00

https://github.com/teknixstuff/misc-files/releases/download/xpboot_patch/xpboot_patch.7z

Research Network :: XP bootscreen on Windows 10 :: Reply by xYannikx

2025-12-02T19:33:44+00:00

Windows 7 x64

Research Network :: XP bootscreen on Windows 10 :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-02T20:26:55+00:00

A must have!

General Software & Hardware :: Windows sucks :: Author Duke

2025-11-16T19:55:58+00:00

Why Windows went nuts, explained by a retired Microsoft Windows engineer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTpA5jt1g60

General Software & Hardware :: Windows sucks :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-11-16T21:31:05+00:00

Saw that, it would be sensible if they realized his ideas, but people at MS are loco, so it's a pipe dream.

PS: I never thought about running WinNT4's Task Manager on Win11, so I tried it. Works, the icons on programs list use reduced color depth. And seeing the option to show 16-bit tasks on 64-bit OS is funny.

General Software & Hardware :: Windows sucks :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-16T22:50:44+00:00

To me the newer windows versions are trying to pretend to be a smart phone; just looks that way to me.

General Software & Hardware :: Windows sucks :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-16T23:34:41+00:00

I'm fortunate enough to be able to run ENTERPRISE versions.
None of the UWP / metro (cr)ap[ps].
Win8 is definitely where everything started to go downhill fast.

General Software & Hardware :: Windows sucks :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-16T23:44:10+00:00

Duke wrote: ↑16 Nov 2025, 19:55 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTpA5jt1g60

0:40 = The Windows kernel is every bit as powerful and robust as the Linux kernel.

Then goes on to discuss the layers of software on top of that kernel being the problem.

AGREED !!! AGREED !!! AGREED !!!
Said it a thousand times, learn how to make your own "lite" version.
And, more importantly, MAKE YOUR OWN "LITE" VERSION, do not download anything called "tiny" and expect it to actually be tiny.

"To each their own", of course.

General Software & Hardware :: Windows sucks :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-16T23:48:11+00:00

2:25 = Today, the chant should really be Power Users, Power Users!

BINGO !!!

General Software & Hardware :: Deno for Windows 7/8 ? :: Author Duke

2025-11-18T14:04:33+00:00

When I'm using Deno with yt-dlp on Windows 8.1 I'm getting this error message:
"The procedure entry point IsWow64Process2 could not be located in the dynamic link library Deno.exe"

After some investigation it looks like IsWow64Process2 is only available on Windows 10 1809 and higher.
Is there a workaround or a build for Windows 7 & 8 ?

Github of Deno: https://github.com/denoland/deno/

General Software & Hardware :: Deno for Windows 7/8 ? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-18T14:58:43+00:00

Duke wrote: ↑18 Nov 2025, 14:04 ... with yt-dlp ...

I'm really starting to feel like the internet would die out and fade into existence without "yt-dlp".

General Software & Hardware :: Deno for Windows 7/8 ? :: Reply by the_r3dacted

2025-11-18T19:28:10+00:00

QuickJS option here works fine

https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/wiki/EJS

General Software & Hardware :: Deno for Windows 7/8 ? :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-18T21:09:41+00:00

Thanks, I'll give QuickJS a try.
Which build are you using ? This one https://github.com/quickjs-ng/quickjs/releases or this one https://bellard.org/quickjs/binary_releases/?C=M;O=D ?

General Software & Hardware :: Deno for Windows 7/8 ? :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-18T21:20:53+00:00

I've tried Fabrice Bellard's one, a well known genius we can trust, and it's working pretty fine
Thanks for the tip
Plus it's only 920 kB vs 112 MB for Deno.

General Software & Hardware :: FireFox, Chrome & Discord for W7 (cracked) :: Author luk3Z

2025-11-30T08:13:31+00:00

https://github.com/Blaukovitch/Mozilla_Firefox_Windows_7
https://github.com/Blaukovitch/GOOGLE_CHROME_Windows_7
https://github.com/Blaukovitch/GOOGLE_CHROME_Windows_7/releases/tag/discord/

General Software & Hardware :: FireFox, Chrome & Discord for W7 (cracked) :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-30T12:37:45+00:00

It looks like some makeshift job made with hacked libraries, they are not built from the source.
I prefer to use R3dfox or Supermium for Chrome lovers

General Software & Hardware :: FireFox, Chrome & Discord for W7 (cracked) :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-30T15:35:46+00:00

I've *never* been a fan of tweaking one fingerprint by REPLACING IT with another fingerprint.
The whole "F...YouGoogle" client data is nothing but a STANDS OUT LIKE A SORE THUMB FINGERPRINT.
One really is better served with a "faked popular" fingerprint than one like this.
All this fingerprint does is "tie you together", lump sum, with any "criminal elements" using the same exact fingerprint.
So you had better cross your fingers that the "criminal element" isn't using the same ISP (probably a safe assumption, but why risk it?).

General Software & Hardware :: FireFox, Chrome & Discord for W7 (cracked) :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-30T22:55:14+00:00

Erm, not sure what you are on about with this fingerprint thing

General Software & Hardware :: FireFox, Chrome & Discord for W7 (cracked) :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-01T00:28:47+00:00

Duke wrote: ↑30 Nov 2025, 22:55 Erm, not sure what you are on about with this fingerprint thing

Those that want to know already do know or research on their own accord.
aka, too long of an explanation for herein.

General Software & Hardware :: FireFox, Chrome & Discord for W7 (cracked) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-12-01T01:33:39+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑30 Nov 2025, 15:35...a "faked popular" fingerprint...

I'm not sure I'm understanding this one ... please forgive my ignorance

Isn't FireFox already too unique and could easily be compare to somebody using TOR?

General Software & Hardware :: FireFox, Chrome & Discord for W7 (cracked) :: Reply by luk3Z

2025-12-01T08:15:28+00:00

If you afraid of "fingerprinting" you may use alternatives. I'd rather use Tor or VPN for better anonimity. I've just pasted this for informational/educational purposes only (for legal activity, daily usage or experimenting).

General Software & Hardware :: FireFox, Chrome & Discord for W7 (cracked) :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-01T11:36:17+00:00

As luk3Z pointed out, the first-post links are for info/edu purposes only.

I assumed all would already "know" the fingerprinting aspect of my comment.
But since it appears to have caused confusion, I shall add additional INFORMATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL details.
I shall attempt to keep it "short" and not "TL;DR" (ie, "Too Long, Didn't Read").
I'd prefer to think that if I take the TIME to detail, that my time isn't WASTED by others NOT READING.
But it's going to be over the head of those that live life in very short attention span "tweetlike" universes.

1)
Majority herein tend to be Firefox (or fork) users.
The first-post cites Firefox *AND* Chrome - it's even in the title of the thread.

2)
My comment was in regards the #2 link - ie, Blaukovitch/GOOGLE_CHROME_Windows_7.

3)
If you read through that link, you will find this -

2025-12-01_6-20-40.jpg

4)
My comment was tied to the X-Client-Data childish childish CHILDISH coding !!!

5)
Dig into the most minor of forensic science and what comprises a "fingerprint".
The tip of your finger's "fingerprint" is not ONE data point (look up the term "minutiae points").

6)
Web browsers (ALL, including both Firefox and Chrome) can be identified by the web sites that you visit.
X-Client-Data (and Client Hints in general) is but ONE, I repeat for those in the back row, *ONE* "data point".
Chrome has its minutiae points.
Firefox has its minutiae points.
They are not the same. They do not need to be.
A minutiae point is a minutiae point is a minutiae point is a minutiae point.
You only need "so many" minutiae points.

7)
Blocking/Faking Client Hints (of which X-Client-Data is but a SUBSET OF) does not remove your fingerprint.
It only removes *ONE* minutiae point.

8)
But in this case, it didn't even "remove it".
No! Rather, it turned it into a giant Bat Signal in the sky!
A strobe light flashing at the discoteque!
And turned *ONE* minutiae point spanning however many hundreds/thousands in the userbase to be IDENTICAL.
It's like telling *ALL* criminals in your town to paint their house PURPLE so that the police can start with a narrowed-down search field.

* No offense to anyone living in a purple house.

Attachments

2025-12-01_6-20-40.jpg (111.79 KiB)

General Software & Hardware :: Secure boot certificates expiration :: Author Duke

2025-12-11T18:00:59+00:00

Seeing that some of us are still running old PCs, there is a problem which may affect some of them: the expiration of secure boot certificates in June 2026.

Microsoft information:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-secure-boot-certificate-expiration-and-ca-updates-7ff40d33-95dc-4c3c-8725-a9b95457578e
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-secure-boot-update-process-b34bf675-b03a-4d34-b689-98ec117c7818

Some certificates available here:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-au/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/windows-secure-boot-key-creation-and-management-guidance?view=windows-11#14-signature-databases-db-and-dbx

But a BIOS update might be required. Good luck with that for old PCs

DELL information:
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-US/000347876/microsoft-2011-secure-boot-certificate-expiration

HP information:
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_13070353-13070429-16

General Software & Hardware :: Secure boot certificates expiration :: Reply by teknixstuff

2025-12-11T20:23:30+00:00

The expiration of these certificates will not invalidate existing files signed by them. It will just prevent new files being signed by them (so new Windows versions will not run). Also, all spec-compliant systems will have some method of adding a custom certificate (either via the firmware config, via Microsoft's certificate update, or via Shim and Machine Owner Key). Plus, most systems allow you to disable Secure Boot, which fixes this whole situation.

General Software & Hardware :: Secure boot certificates expiration :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-11T21:33:58+00:00

I have a hunch that Secure Boot and TPM technologies will not be able to be disabled in the near future.
My newest laptop (now 1.5yrs old) wouldn't even allow Win *TEN* to be installed *IF* the TPM drivers were contained within the installation media.
It's a Ryzen 5 with a copilot button on the keyboard.
I never bothered to even test copilot and the default Win11 that came with the laptop.
All new equipment gets an immediate reformat/reinstall before it even gets connected to the network.

Browsers :: Extended support for Firefox 115 ESR :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-08T20:28:31+00:00

Firefox 115.31 ESR is available:
https://download.cdn.mozilla.net/pub/firefox/releases/115.31.0esr/

Release notes:
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/115.31.0/releasenotes/

Mobile Devices :: Hex editor for Android :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-07T17:39:04+00:00

Version 0.2.9 available:

https://github.com/exbin/bined-android/releases/tag/0.2.9

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by OwnedByWuigi

2025-11-20T22:34:13+00:00

I start around 600mb (out of 32gb) after login on a warm boot (Win7 Updated V5 w/ SecondSystem). Normally however (Teams, r3dfox and Discord open, maybe VSCode and VMware) i'd get 7-12gb used. I want to ideally get CPU usage lower though as that is my main stress point.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-20T23:05:43+00:00

It's been a very long time since I have ran Win 7 but I do have an install disk for it around here somewhere.
I guess I'm a bit reluctant to even try it on my newest laptop (AMD Ryzen 5).
I need DRM-capable browser (all tv's in the house are connected to computers and everything is streamed).
I would have no tv if it weren't for streaming apps.
Been there, done that. Once lived without a tv, in an era before mobile phones. No need to do that again.
I kind of really like streaming all entertainment viewing and not having a "tv", per se.
But again, DRM is a bit of a must nowadays. So I can't really see ever dropping back to below Win10.
But for now, hoping to *NEVER* need Win11. Time will tell...

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-21T00:09:58+00:00

99% of what I watch is also streamed from my browser(s) and its not easy but I can not afford cable.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-21T00:28:28+00:00

I don't look at it as an "affordability" aspect.
I used to have three paid-for commercial-free streaming platforms.
Only did that for one year.
I learned very quickly that what happened (at least for me) was that I would binge-watch on ONE of those three.
And the other two wouldn't get touched until I was all the way through whatever I was binge-watching.
Would always be MONTHS (plural!) of watching ONE platform.
Then roll over to one of the other two and watch that ONE for MONTHS (plural!)
So I now make certain to only ever pay for ONE AT A TIME.
Keeps me from feeling "wasteful" for paying for three (and thinking I needed five) but only ever watching ONE.
So "steer into the skid" and only pay for one

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-21T10:52:26+00:00

If it weren't for DRM, I'd still be running XP with a startup of only 57mb and a process count of only 13 (14 if you include Task Manager to grab a screencap).

2025-11-21_5-50-27.jpg

Attachments

2025-11-21_5-50-27.jpg (90.59 KiB)

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by teknixstuff

2025-11-21T11:10:34+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025, 10:52 If it weren't for DRM, I'd still be running XP with a startup of only 57mb and a process count of only 13 (14 if you include Task Manager to grab a screencap).

2025-11-21_5-50-27.jpg

Instead of dealing with DRM, you could always just pirate stuff instead.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-21T12:13:44+00:00

LOL

I suppose so. But there are other reasons that Win10 has *gained me* over XP that I don't want to revert backwards.
I really feel now that clinging onto XP was basically akin to turning down a better job because it would disqualify government assistance.
I say that sarcastically to "paint a picture". XP really really REALLY was just "holding me back". This isn't 1990 anymore.

I was a die-hard XP user until just over a year or so ago, roughly.
When it turned into a full-time job just to keep XP able to "do" stuff, that's when I finally ditched it.
From what I see on the few forums that I frequent, Win7 is just as much of a full-time job.
So... "No thanks! Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt."

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by teknixstuff

2025-11-21T12:16:00+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025, 12:13 LOL

I suppose so. But there are other reasons that Win10 has *gained me* over XP that I don't want to revert backwards.
I really feel now that clinging onto XP was basically akin to turning down a better job because it would disqualify government assistance.
I say that sarcastically to "paint a picture". XP really really REALLY was just "holding me back". This isn't 1990 anymore.

I was a die-hard XP user until just over a year or so ago, roughly.
When it turned into a full-time job just to keep XP able to "do" stuff, that's when I finally ditched it.
From what I see on the few forums that I frequent, Win7 is just as much of a full-time job.
So... "No thanks! Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt."

As a W7 user (at least currently), it's definitely not a "full-time job". Getting everything sorted out after a clean install took a fair bit longer than on W10, but after that I've had next to zero compatibility problems to sort out. I also previously used W8.1, and it was a similar ordeal, albeit with a bit of additional hassle with installing my graphics drivers (because they officially don't support 8.1).

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-21T12:24:40+00:00

Win7 is actually one of the reasons that I stuck with XP for so long.
My eye vision is so great that Win7 gave me migraines due to my vision seeing red and green dancing pixels in the corners of fonts.
It was a real thing! It didn't just affect me. Not everybody can see them.
Maybe there is a fix for it that I never discovered during my short time with Win7.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by teknixstuff

2025-11-21T12:33:43+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025, 12:24 Win7 is actually one of the reasons that I stuck with XP for so long.
My eye vision is so great that Win7 gave me migraines due to my vision seeing red and green dancing pixels in the corners of fonts.
It was a real thing! It didn't just affect me. Not everybody can see them.
Maybe there is a fix for it that I never discovered during my short time with Win7.

Perhaps that's related to ClearType font smoothing? XP uses greyscale font smoothing by default instead, but since Vista, ClearType has been enabled by default. You can quite easily disable ClearType and go back to either greyscale smoothing or no smoothing.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-21T13:05:36+00:00

Again, been there, done that. Didn't work.
You also have to couple not only the OS font rendering but the whole evolution of GDI/DirectWrite/etc in web browsers themselves.
Couple all of that with MY need (it will not be everybody's need) for DRM-CAPABLE and XP and 7 are just plain "dead on arrival" these days.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-21T20:20:03+00:00

XP is like a full time job to keep going and finding crazy browsers that work one moment and not the next. I'm just hanging in there with my ancient machines until they quit because its not worth updating to 7 IMO because we still have to make it work in 2025. It is a headache and I have to use linux on DVD to enjoy my devices as much as possible. Regrettably. the association would prefer all clients to be on a tablet and I'm the only one that is allowed to have a PC and Printer here. I'm allowed to keep one in the closet but I can not have both going and the 2nd one is a VERY old Dell that is basically useless to me other than for nostalgic purposes. Also using XP in general is nostalgic but a PITA; honestly.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-23T00:52:59+00:00

Correction: Most all here (where I reside) are on a smart phone and I don't own a smart phone - no PC or tablet at all.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-11-27T21:45:45+00:00

xperceniol_sal wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025, 20:20 XP is like a full time job to keep going and finding crazy browsers that work one moment and not the next. I'm just hanging in there with my ancient machines until they quit because its not worth updating to 7 IMO because we still have to make it work in 2025.

Didn't you write somewhere you have dual-core CPU? I don't think I'd put XP on anything with more than 1 core for serious use. Or maybe not, Vista wasn't that horrible from what I remember, though those memories are very faint. And such machine would be probably just collecting dust as I tend to use just one that does the most.

7 is considerably easier to handle than XP IMO.

xperceniol_sal wrote: ↑21 Nov 2025, 20:20 Also using XP in general is nostalgic but a PITA; honestly.

Many years ago, it was all about XP. Who else knows about the cheat in XP version of Minesweeper?

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-27T23:31:07+00:00

I remember the Minesweeper cheat being a red pixel in one of the corners, but don't remember offhand just how to activate.

I had GREAT SUCCESS with XP **SIXTY FOUR BIT** (most users, in my opinion, "hear" XP and immediately think 32-bit) on a dual-core laptop and on two different quad-core desktops.

I no longer have the dual-core but those two decade-plus old quad-core's are doing JUST FINE (better, in fact!) on Win10 **2016** LTSB.
But my "newer" hardware gets Win10 **21H2**.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-28T00:22:37+00:00

I was never really that big into Minesweeper.
But you do have me thinkin'...
I recall backporting Vista's Mahjong/Chess/Hearts to play in XP. I need to see if I can "forward-port" them to Win10.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by teknixstuff

2025-11-28T08:09:13+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025, 00:22 I was never really that big into Minesweeper.
But you do have me thinkin'...
I recall backporting Vista's Mahjong/Chess/Hearts to play in XP. I need to see if I can "forward-port" them to Win10.

The Winaero team has already done that

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-28T10:26:58+00:00

Your link is not working.
It appears to be for this - https://winaero.com/get-windows-7-games-for-windows-10/

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-28T10:48:19+00:00

Sound doesn't seem to work in at least the Mahjong of those Win7 games for Win10.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-28T10:57:12+00:00

Uninstalled for now. The issue with sounds is cited several times in the discussion portion of that site. I'd prefer a version where sound works.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-28T15:56:52+00:00

teknixstuff wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025, 08:09 The Winaero team has already done that

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025, 10:26 Your link is not working.

Because direct linking is not allowed, you can download it from the main page:
https://win7games.com

There is also this pack of old games which are running on 64-bit systems:
https://archive.org/details/BestOfWindowsEntertainmentPack64Bit

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-28T15:58:49+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025, 00:22 I was never really that big into Minesweeper.
But you do have me thinkin'...
I recall backporting Vista's Mahjong/Chess/Hearts to play in XP. I need to see if I can "forward-port" them to Win10.

Shouldn't the XP games work on 10?

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-28T16:02:41+00:00

UCyborg wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 21:45...Didn't you write somewhere you have dual-core CPU?...

You remember correct I do have a dual-core CPU dell optiplex 745 that came with XP preinstalled. AS I say I'm just hanging in there because its held together with crazy glue and duct tape Lol (Its on its 'last legs') ... only a matter of time on that one. My ancient Dell Dimension 3000 is VERY old and useless but I can print still on it and I use Arctic Foxie 360 Chrome on that one and MyPal68. Thank you for remembering, though.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-28T17:31:37+00:00

xperceniol_sal wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025, 15:58 Shouldn't the XP games work on 10?

Yes they do, and even Space Cadet pinball

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-28T19:24:07+00:00

Duke wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025, 17:31
xperceniol_sal wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025, 15:58 Shouldn't the XP games work on 10?
Yes they do, and even Space Cadet pinball

I Know, Duke, so much fun and I never get sick of it Sorry .. I didn't realize your guys were talking about vista games

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-11-30T21:45:56+00:00

I played Pinball the most when it comes Windows bundled games. Second one was Internet Checkers.

Not sure about sound issues in those Win7 games, I think sound not working might be more an exception than the rule. They seem to use use Direct3D 9 for graphics and DirectSound (8) for sound. Can't tell if related, I don't mess with my installs too much, but generally, I didn't like the first iterations of Windows 10 and the Windows 8. They were quirky in some ways. But 1809 and even Win11 23H2 (with old taskbar brought back) still have some bug with taskbar that occur when you have some program pinned and you move it around between monitors, the icons may duplicate and the duplicates tend to miss their icon. At least it happens if you have taskbars set to only show programs from monitor they're on. I don't even know if this was a problem on earlier versions. I stopped worrying as much about Windows oddities sometime after start of Win10 era.

I should've probably left it alone when settling with Win10 1809, at least until I came across anything that really wanted a newer version. Guess I chased something better, but it doesn't always turn out like that. I thought about installing some other version of Win10 than Win10 20H2, but haven't been feeling like it and not sure what to go for, just the latest 10 or some other build.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-30T22:52:08+00:00

UCyborg wrote: ↑30 Nov 2025, 21:45 I played Pinball the most

Best pinball game ever is Psycho Pinball:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psycho_Pinball
https://www.myabandonware.com/game/psycho-pinball-2vh
https://oldgamesdownload.com/psycho-pinball/

It's running fine in DOSBox.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-12-14T21:24:12+00:00

That looks wild. Newer things on DOSBox tend to run either slow or with framerate all over place for me. May give it a try some day.

Operating System Customization :: Post your Performance :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-14T23:23:11+00:00

Psycho Pinball is 30 years old so that's not really new

It's working fine for me using:
output = direct3d
machine = svga_s3
scaler = hq2x forced

I'm also using DOSBox-X:
https://dosbox-x.com
https://github.com/joncampbell123/dosbox-x/releases/

Windows 11 :: I have lost hope in Windows 11 :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-27T17:42:41+00:00

Even Microsoft admits that almost all major Windows 11 core features are broken:

https://www.osnews.com/story/143881/microsoft-admits-almost-all-major-windows-11-core-features-are-broken/

https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-we-see-all-the-backlash-and-we-know-we-have-a-lot-to-fix-in-windows/

Windows 11 :: I have lost hope in Windows 11 :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-03T12:34:40+00:00

Speaking of Win11.

My parents were seeking assistance and when I requested they perform a "reboot" from the Start Menu, they said there was no "reboot" option.

So I left it at, "What about "restart", is there a "restart" option, try that instead."

Windows 11 :: Remove Windows AI :: Author Duke

2025-12-09T23:15:52+00:00

A script which claims to remove all of Windows 11 AI features:

https://github.com/zoicware/RemoveWindowsAI/

Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 :: AM4 boards Windows 7 compatibility list :: Reply by xYannikx

2025-11-17T12:47:59+00:00

Works: Gigabyte X570S Aorus Elite AX rev. 1.1 + Ryzen 9 5900X + Windows 7 x64

Windows 7 & Server 2008 R2 :: How to update W7 to the latest Security Updates :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-18T22:24:59+00:00

Version 25.11.11 is available:
https://blog-simplix-info.translate.goog/updatepack7r2/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US

Changelog:
Added KB5068904-x64 with disabling telemetry and processor checking (replaces KB5066872-x64)
Added KB5071810-x64 (replaces KB5056456-x64)

Windows Vista & Server 2008 R1 :: How to survive on Windows Vista? :: Author Sectorfive

2025-12-06T10:20:17+00:00

Hi guys, long time no see!

I've recently sold my main computer in an effort to save up money and later on buy a good gaming computer, which means in the meantime I have to use my old computer that is still running Athlon 64 x2 dual core 5200+ processor, this computer has Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit installed on it, because that's the license I own.

Now I was wondering for any tips and tricks how to survive using vista today in 2025, soon to be 2026. Are there any extended kernels available, what web browser can I use that still supports it? Any antiviruses that still support the system and so on.

Thanks you in advance!

Windows Vista & Server 2008 R1 :: How to survive on Windows Vista? :: Reply by teknixstuff

2025-12-06T10:40:41+00:00

There's two compatibility-related tools available: The Vista Extended Kernel (unfortunately now an ended project), and Second System (unstable and paid). The extended kernel can be useful, Second System is generally not worth trying. As for web browsers, you have plenty of options. If you want a Firefox-based browser, there's r3dfox. If you want a Chromium-based browser, there's Supermium. If you want a UXP-based browser, there's Lun3r. Considering it's a relatively slow PC by today's standards, UXP-based is likely the best option, as it has much lower requirements than the other options. Antiviruses I wouldn't bother with, just don't run random downloaded files and you'll be fine.

Windows Vista & Server 2008 R1 :: How to survive on Windows Vista? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-06T12:35:00+00:00

Agreed! Do not run antivirus!

Personally, I don't even do this on MODERN hardware.
Learn how to "protect yourself from stupid" instead of offloading that to "The Nanny State" that 'saves you from you'.

We used to call this "Practice Safe Hex". But in the era of "smart phones", that seems to be lost on today's society.

Next suggestion - do NOT, under any circumstance, think you can YouTube HI-DEF.
Don't even try it! Be REALISTIC on your EXPECTATIONS of just what that compuer can, and can NOT, "do".

Windows Vista & Server 2008 R1 :: How to survive on Windows Vista? :: Reply by the_r3dacted

2025-12-06T14:21:30+00:00

teknixstuff wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025, 10:40 Considering it's a relatively slow PC by today's standards, UXP-based is likely the best option, as it has much lower requirements than the other options. Antiviruses I wouldn't bother with, just don't run random downloaded files and you'll be fine.

I think an Athlon 64 x2 5200+ would be good enough to run r3dfox. I did do some benchmarks on ancient hardware, and it wasn't the worst experience on an 1.86GHz C2D with Se7en Lite.

For AV, yeah don't run any. But I suggest using https://www.virustotal.com for any files you find that you are suspicious of.

I do think it would be better to install a light version of Windows 7/8. I'd suggest Super Nano Lite, but that is a bit too extreme and the x64 version sucks. Se7en Lite is pretty good, but it has some bugs, I really need to make a new version of it based off of v5.

I'd recommend using this ISO on the machine: https://board.eclipse.cx/viewtopic.php?t=811

Windows Vista & Server 2008 R1 :: How to survive on Windows Vista? :: Reply by Sectorfive

2025-12-07T10:50:17+00:00

the_r3dacted wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025, 14:21
teknixstuff wrote: ↑06 Dec 2025, 10:40 Considering it's a relatively slow PC by today's standards, UXP-based is likely the best option, as it has much lower requirements than the other options. Antiviruses I wouldn't bother with, just don't run random downloaded files and you'll be fine.
I think an Athlon 64 x2 5200+ would be good enough to run r3dfox. I did do some benchmarks on ancient hardware, and it wasn't the worst experience on an 1.86GHz C2D with Se7en Lite.

For AV, yeah don't run any. But I suggest using https://www.virustotal.com for any files you find that you are suspicious of.

I do think it would be better to install a light version of Windows 7/8. I'd suggest Super Nano Lite, but that is a bit too extreme and the x64 version sucks. Se7en Lite is pretty good, but it has some bugs, I really need to make a new version of it based off of v5.

I'd recommend using this ISO on the machine: https://board.eclipse.cx/viewtopic.php?t=811

Alright I installed the ISO you linked me. Hopefully it's better.

Windows XP & Server 2003 :: M$ API libs W11/10/8/ to Windows XP :: Author luk3Z

2025-11-30T08:10:42+00:00

https://github.com/Blaukovitch/API-MS-WIN_XP

Windows XP & Server 2003 :: 5eraph UpdatePacks x64 v2019 :: Reply by MilkChan

2025-11-19T05:58:48+00:00

hfuria wrote: ↑15 Nov 2025, 14:28 I understood.

However, if an update block something else, it should be removed, instead of kept with an outdated version. As you had removed (hdaudbus.inf) you should also remove (mrt.exe).

I found another issue, when installing the slipstreamed cd using virtual machine:

"The Driver Software you are installing has not been properly signed with Authenticode(TM) technology. Therefore, Windows cannot tell if the software has been modifled since it was published. The publisher's identity cannot be verified because of a problem:
The installed INF filedoes not contain digital signature information.
Do you still want to install this driver software?
Yes | No | More Info"

After a research, i found that the file (syssetup.dll; 5.2.3790.4226) is the problem, and it should be patched to solve the problem.

After integrating 5eraph and other packs using RyanVM Integrator, i used nLite to integrate SATA drivers. And the tool also patched (syssetup.dll) as needed. I can send you the patched file if you want.

I can't reproduce the problem. It hasn't happened to me again in the newer version, which has fixed the issue.
It might be because of rootsupd and rvkroots.
In 2024, I still don't know how to create it properly, and I'm still primarily using the EXE from Winrar.

try new version
https://mega.nz/file/3IhmTKrA#dBGkRqkHJAtHpVpcN_Zb4ZcsQnHlRQnX1-B-TaJEOfw

It's not related to hdaudiobus.cat.
I removed it because Windows Server 2003/x64 already has a file available in Driver.CAB.
HdAudBus.sys
HdAudio.sys
HdAProp.dll
HdAudRes.dll
HdAShCut.exe
just need to change the file path.
Try using it and see if the problem persists.

Windows XP & Server 2003 :: 5eraph UpdatePacks x64 v2019 :: Reply by MilkChan

2025-11-19T06:51:13+00:00

Update to Version Ver20250522

Windows XP & Server 2003 :: 5eraph UpdatePacks x64 v2019 :: Reply by hfuria

2025-12-07T03:03:22+00:00

The problem with (syssetup.dll) persists during installation:

"The Driver Software you are installing has not been properly signed with Authenticode(TM) technology. Therefore, Windows cannot tell if the software has been modifled since it was published. The publisher's identity cannot be verified because of a problem:
The installed INF file does not contain digital signature information.
Do you still want to install this driver software?"

In this new release you forgot to remove outdated (mrt.exe).

I appreciate your gorgeous work.

Windows 2000/NT :: Windows 2000 in your browser :: Author Duke

2025-11-18T21:37:33+00:00

Windows 2000 in your browser by Fabrice Bellard:

https://bellard.org/jslinux/vm.html?url=win2k.cfg&mem=192&graphic=1&w=1024&h=768

Windows 2000/NT :: Windows 2000 in your browser :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-19T00:11:05+00:00

I only used 2000 for a year and them moved on to XP but I enjoyed the simplicity - must be difficult in 2025 to do such.

TC

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by Nobody

2025-11-16T15:47:56+00:00

Thank you for version 144.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by TSNH

2025-11-18T19:05:31+00:00

What is this "Strict" setting actually?
I always set cookies to custom and "All cross-ste cookies"

Is strict the same?

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-18T19:12:53+00:00

TSNH wrote: ↑18 Nov 2025, 19:05 What is this "Strict" setting actually?
I always set cookies to custom and "All cross-ste cookies"

Is strict the same?

I also do the same ... I disable all cross-site cookies ... I've been wondering the same thing

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-18T21:05:54+00:00

TSNH wrote: ↑18 Nov 2025, 19:05 What is this "Strict" setting actually?

ETP-Strict.png

Attachments

ETP-Strict.png (8.65 KiB)

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-19T00:02:35+00:00

Duke wrote: ↑18 Nov 2025, 21:05
TSNH wrote: ↑18 Nov 2025, 19:05 What is this "Strict" setting actually?
ETP-Strict.png

Hi Duke ... unfortunately I don't think your picture (alone) best answers our question - What is the difference between "strict" [which] (as your picture indicates) blocks cross-site cookies VS "custom" and setting to block all cross-site cookies ... what is the difference ... is "custom" 'strict-er'? Of course Mypal68 has those same settings. When you get the chance, would/could you better clarify for us. Thank you in advance.

Sal

PS: Sorry about the multiple edits ... just sometimes its hard for me to get across what I'm thinking.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-19T09:17:55+00:00

xperceniol_sal wrote: ↑19 Nov 2025, 00:02 What is the difference between "strict" [which] (as your picture indicates) blocks cross-site cookies VS "custom" and setting to block all cross-site cookies

I believe it's the same. Maybe the_r3dacted, ex K4sum1, can confirm that.

xperceniol_sal wrote: ↑19 Nov 2025, 00:02 is "custom" 'strict-er'?

Custom allows you to "tweak" the settings while Strict doesn't. I've explained my choices in this post:
https://board.eclipse.cx/viewtopic.php?p=7596#p7596

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-20T00:41:08+00:00

Duke wrote: ↑19 Nov 2025, 09:17...ex K4sum1, can confirm that...

"ex K4sum1" ... I guess I missed something and/or don't know what happened ... I just hope he is OK

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by the_r3dacted

2025-11-20T01:18:20+00:00

Just name change, afaik strict should be the same as custom with everything enabled.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-09T20:54:51+00:00

Firefox 146 has been released with tons of security fixes:
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2025-92/

Just saying

And there is also this:
https://www.firefox.com/en-US/firefox/146.0/releasenotes/

Changed
Firefox removed support for Direct2D on Windows. If you still require Direct2D support, please use ESR 140.0 or higher.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-10T15:10:53+00:00

R3dfox 145.0.2 has been released:
https://github.com/Eclipse-Community/r3dfox/releases/tag/v145.0.2

Thanks!

Duke wrote: ↑09 Dec 2025, 20:54 And there is also this:
https://www.firefox.com/en-US/firefox/146.0/releasenotes/
Changed
Firefox removed support for Direct2D on Windows. If you still require Direct2D support, please use ESR 140.0 or higher.

I've noticed that gfx.direct2d.disabled is already set to true in versions 144 and 145.
I don't see/feel any difference on Windows 8.1 but I'm not sure about Windows 7 and Vista.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by the_r3dacted

2025-12-12T05:20:26+00:00

Something I've had in mind, but I just don't have the time to look into is that I'm 90% sure that the changes that broke DRM in r3dfox 144 should be reversible by the user.

Potentially relevant preferences:
media.eme.enabled
media.gmp-manager.url
media.gmp-manager.url.override
media.gmp-provider.enabled
media.gmp-gmpopenh264.enabled

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-12T17:59:02+00:00

the_r3dacted wrote: ↑12 Dec 2025, 05:20 the changes that broke DRM in r3dfox 144 should be reversible by the user.

Potentially relevant preferences:
media.eme.enabled

I've tried with R3dfox 146.0:
https://github.com/Eclipse-Community/r3dfox/releases/tag/v146.0

I've enabled media.eme.enabled only and magic! Widevine has automatically downloaded and installed and it's working fine
Thanks!

However, I've noticed a problem on this page:
https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s25/

The FAQ part doesn't properly display and some buttons have no text:

R3dfox-S25.png

I can click on the links and highlight the text but nothing is shown on the screen.
ETP is OFF, uBlock is OFF, CanvasBlocker is OFF, NoScript allows everything.

And if every script is blocked with NoScript I can see the text:

R3dfox-S25-NoScriptON.png

Same thing with Firefox 115.31 ESR.

Attachments

R3dfox-S25.png (47.63 KiB)

R3dfox-S25-NoScriptON.png (86.71 KiB)

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by the_r3dacted

2025-12-12T20:58:03+00:00

If it happens in both r3dfox and Firefox 115 ESR, it's probably this.

https://github.com/e3kskoy7wqk/Firefox-for-windows-7/issues/79

It probably uses scripts to load some weird fancy font.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-12T23:52:48+00:00

the_r3dacted wrote: ↑12 Dec 2025, 20:58 If it happens in both r3dfox and Firefox 115 ESR, it's probably this.
https://github.com/e3kskoy7wqk/Firefox-for-windows-7/issues/79

It probably uses scripts to load some weird fancy font.

Does it happen to you too ?
When I refresh the page I can see the text for a very short while then it vanishes:

R3dfox-S25-Refresh.png

After:

R3dfox-S25-RefreshAfter.png

The page is working fine on my phone so yes, it may be some variable font which requires Windows 10 1709.

Attachments

R3dfox-S25-Refresh.png (25.97 KiB)

R3dfox-S25-RefreshAfter.png (12.35 KiB)

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by the_r3dacted

2025-12-13T12:41:51+00:00

Yes, what I said was right, they use their own "SamsungOne" font that doesn't display on 7.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-13T17:46:48+00:00

the_r3dacted wrote: ↑13 Dec 2025, 12:41 they use their own "SamsungOne" font that doesn't display on 7.

I'm on Windows 8.1 and the dev tools reports SamsungOne 400 and 700 but in https://fontdrop.info I can use it and see it in the Type yourself tab:

SamsungOne-FontDrop.png

So I'm puzzled

Attachments

SamsungOne-FontDrop.png (36.6 KiB)

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-13T20:36:20+00:00

Just reading through the discussion, it was not stated that the font itself is the problem, but rather that a javascript loading the font is the issue.
Which would also explain why NoScript would render the site properly.

Focus needs to be on the javascript side of things, not the font side of things.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-13T21:00:01+00:00

Of course, css things that "flex" things into position could also be a probably cause.
I would need to install r3dfox into a VM to go any further.
Tomorrow perhaps, if nothing is found beforehand.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-13T21:40:34+00:00

Duke wrote: ↑13 Dec 2025, 17:46 the dev tools reports SamsungOne 400 and 700 but in https://fontdrop.info I can use it and see it in the Type Yourself tab

It works with the TTF fonts but it doesn't work with the SamsungOne-*00.woff2 web fonts loaded by the page.
So I guess they are variable fonts that don't work on older Windows versions before W10 1709. But on https://v-fonts.com I get something like this ☒ while on https://fontdrop.info no character is shown at all.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-13T23:11:52+00:00

Duke wrote: ↑13 Dec 2025, 21:40 So I guess they are variable fonts that don't work on older Windows versions before W10 1709.

I run Win10 1607 with ZERO updates.
The variable fonts WORK for me (albeit in Chrome v140).
To each their own, of course, I no longer use non-Chrome but WILL try in a VM within the next day or so.
It appears this has nothing to do with what Windows version is being ran, but rather Chrome versus non-Chrome.
I could be wrong, it wouldn't be my first time, lol.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-14T11:05:07+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑13 Dec 2025, 23:11 It appears this has nothing to do with what Windows version is being ran

It does, I'm now sure it's about the OS.
I've tried Chromium on my Windows 8.1 with the same result: invisible text, blank buttons.
Then I've copied my portable R3dfox I'm actually using on Windows 8.1 to my Windows 10 computer and bingo! The page is working fine.

Workaround for Windows 7 & 8: in the Settings → General → Fonts → Advanced untick Allow pages to choose their own fonts.
It may look ugly in some cases so I suggest to do it on the fly, only when needed.

BTW, versions 140.6.0esr and 128.14.1-2esr of R3dfox have been released:
https://github.com/Eclipse-Community/r3dfox/releases/tag/v140.6.0esr
https://github.com/Eclipse-Community/r3dfox/releases/tag/v128.14.1-2esr

NOTE: There are a bunch of changes made to this build which may break compatibility with websites and may change default settings. Please let me know if 128.14.1/140.5.0esr+ or 144+ breaks any websites for you.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by GoodConscience

2025-12-14T15:42:22+00:00

Duke wrote: ↑14 Dec 2025, 11:05
Workaround for Windows 7 & 8: in the Settings → General → Fonts → Advanced untick Allow pages to choose their own fonts.
It may look ugly in some cases so I suggest to do it on the fly, only when needed.

As you wrote, this is a global font setting, affecting ALL web pages loaded in r3dfox; what I did on my Vista SP2 OS + r3dfox is:

Since uBlock Origin is already installed here, I configured the extension to selectively block remote fonts ONLY on www.samsung.com; this way, the webpage uses local fonts, already compatible with the OS:

If you click the padlock button in the uBO UI, it'll make this a permanent change just for this website ; hope I've helped ...

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-14T17:15:59+00:00

GoodConscience wrote: ↑14 Dec 2025, 15:42 Since uBlock Origin is already installed here, I configured the extension to selectively block remote fonts ONLY on www.samsung.com; this way, the webpage uses local fonts, already compatible with the OS:

If you click the padlock button in the uBO UI, it'll make this a permanent change just for this website ; hope I've helped ...

Very good point, your workaround is much better than mine
Sometimes I forget about the powerful features of uBlock Origin.

However, I don't understand why you got a black background at the top of the page while mine is white, even though I'm using the black theme and the black mode
But that's not very important.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-14T19:49:24+00:00

Duke wrote: ↑14 Dec 2025, 17:15 However, I don't understand why...

Note from his screen cap that he has 3 userstyles active.
So it could be his userstyles.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by GoodConscience

2025-12-14T21:52:24+00:00

Duke wrote: ↑14 Dec 2025, 17:15
However, I don't understand why you got a black background at the top of the page while mine is white, even though I'm using the black theme and the black mode

It's because I have Dark Reader installed and configured to be enabled by default on ALL websites - I then disable it selectively on sites that offer a dark theme themselves ; e.g., here on board.eclipse.cx I've selected the Lucid Blue (dark) "style", hence DR doesn't need to run...

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-14T23:13:06+00:00

GoodConscience wrote: ↑14 Dec 2025, 21:52 It's because I have Dark Reader installed

That explains it, that's somehow an user style like The-10-Pen said.
Thanks for the info.

Eclipse r3dfox browser :: r3dfox, a modern Firefox based web browser for Windows Vista, 7, and 8! :: Reply by Nobody

2025-12-16T00:14:21+00:00

Thank you for version 146.

The user string is Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.1; rv:131.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/131.0

RT1 Browser Platform :: Browsers release notes :: Reply by roytam1

2025-12-06T00:06:29+00:00

New build of Serpent/UXP for XP!

Test binary:
Win32 https://o.rthost.win/basilisk/basilisk52-g4.8.win32-git-20251206-3219d2d-uxp-e4afc5655b-xpmod.7z
Win64 https://o.rthost.win/basilisk/basilisk52-g4.8.win64-git-20251206-3219d2d-uxp-e4afc5655b-xpmod.7z

source code that is comparable to my current working tree is available here: https://github.com/roytam1/UXP/commits/custom

IA32 Win32 https://o.rthost.win/basilisk/basilisk52-g4.8.win32-git-20251206-3219d2d-uxp-e4afc5655b-xpmod-ia32.7z

source code that is comparable to my current working tree is available here: https://github.com/roytam1/UXP/commits/ia32

NM28XP build:
Win32 https://o.rthost.win/palemoon/palemoon-28.10.7a1.win32-git-20251206-d849524bd-uxp-e4afc5655b-xpmod.7z
Win32 IA32 https://o.rthost.win/palemoon/palemoon-28.10.7a1.win32-git-20251206-d849524bd-uxp-e4afc5655b-xpmod-ia32.7z
Win32 SSE https://o.rthost.win/palemoon/palemoon-28.10.7a1.win32-git-20251206-d849524bd-uxp-e4afc5655b-xpmod-sse.7z
Win64 https://o.rthost.win/palemoon/palemoon-28.10.7a1.win64-git-20251206-d849524bd-uxp-e4afc5655b-xpmod.7z
Win7+ x64 AVX2 https://o.rthost.win/palemoon/palemoon-28.10.7a1.win64-git-20251206-d849524bd-uxp-e4afc5655b-w7plus-avx2.7z

Official UXP changes picked since my last build:
- Issue #2489 - fix `color-mix` implementation. (103bd151c8)
- Issue #2847 - Update tests and toolkit CSS to account for `windows-win11` (becf65d05a)
- Issue #2869 - Make Purple Buffer additions check if cell is tenured. (34d1d5a650)

No official Pale-Moon changes picked since my last build.

No official Basilisk changes picked since my last build.

My changes picked since my last build:
- layout: restore xp theme names in test (c80b9fc1ea)
- ffvpx: update ffmpeg to 3.4.14 ( https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/9983d098ff0ee54bc3b77676dd885883bfbe4ffb ) (83cd56dfbb)
- nss: update certdata and bump ckbi version to 2.82 (d8a03301d4)
- dns: update effective_tld_names.dat from https://publicsuffix.org/list/public_suffix_list.dat (e27800bb2a)
- icu: update timezone data (cb88bccc0a)
- security: update EV root data (c417312184)
- icu: import backport of ICU-20558 (Fix regression in DateTimePatternGenerator) (dc67193fba)
- icu: if langTag is empty, point it to root.txt as well (9e8e5fbd83)
- icu-data: regenerate with icu_sources_data.py (e4afc5655b)

Update Notice:
- You may delete file named icudt*.dat inside program folder when updating from old releases.

* Notice: From now on, UXP rev will point to `custom` branch of my UXP repo instead of MCP UXP repo, while "official UXP changes" shows only `tracking` branch changes.

RT1 Browser Platform :: Browsers release notes :: Reply by roytam1

2025-12-06T00:06:47+00:00

New build of BOC/UXP for XP!

Test binary:
MailNews Win32 https://o.rthost.win/boc-uxp/mailnews.win32-20251206-40a79c75-uxp-e4afc5655b-xpmod.7z
BNavigator Win32 https://o.rthost.win/boc-uxp/bnavigator.win32-20251206-40a79c75-uxp-e4afc5655b-xpmod.7z

source repo (excluding UXP): https://github.com/roytam1/boc-uxp/tree/custom

* Notice: the profile prefix (i.e. parent folder names) are also changed since 2020-08-15 build, you may rename their names before using new binaries when updating from builds before 2020-08-15.

--

New build of HBL-UXP for XP!

Test binary:
IceDove-UXP(mail) https://o.rthost.win/hbl-uxp/icedove.win32-20251206-id-656ea98-uxp-e4afc5655b-xpmod.7z
IceApe-UXP(suite) https://o.rthost.win/hbl-uxp/iceape.win32-20251206-id-656ea98-ia-c642e3c-uxp-e4afc5655b-xpmod.7z

source repo (excluding UXP):
https://github.com/roytam1/icedove-uxp/tree/winbuild
https://github.com/roytam1/iceape-uxp/tree/winbuild

RT1 Browser Platform :: Browsers release notes :: Reply by roytam1

2025-12-06T00:06:55+00:00

New build of post-deprecated Serpent/moebius for XP!
* Notice: This repo will not be built on regular schedule, and changes are experimental as usual.
** Current moebius patch level should be on par with 52.9, but some security patches can not be applied/ported due to source milestone differences between versions.

Test binary:
Win32 https://o.rthost.win/basilisk/basilisk55-win32-git-20251206-23f410065-xpmod.7z
Win64 https://o.rthost.win/basilisk/basilisk55-win64-git-20251206-23f410065-xpmod.7z

repo: https://github.com/roytam1/basilisk55

Repo changes:
- import from UXP: Issue #2489 - fix `color-mix` implementation. (103bd151) (1791c6a30)
- import from UXP: Issue #2847 - Update tests and toolkit CSS to account for `windows-win11` (becf65d0) (bb4464dfb)
- import from UXP: Issue #2869 - Make Purple Buffer additions check if cell is tenured. (34d1d5a6) (be165adf3)
- ffvpx: update ffmpeg to 3.4.14 ( https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/9983d098ff0ee54bc3b77676dd885883bfbe4ffb ) (c182ca3c9)
- nss: update certdata and bump ckbi version to 2.82 (db7a51891)
- update timezone tld and ev root data (58e09f3c7)
- icu-data: regenerate with icu_sources_data.py (868997718)
- icu: import backport of ICU-20558 (Fix regression in DateTimePatternGenerator) (72c196bdb)
- icu: if langTag is empty, point it to root.txt as well (23f410065)

RT1 Browser Platform :: Regarding privacy.firstparty.isolate :: Author xperceniol_sal

2025-12-06T22:33:38+00:00

Hi Eclipse community!

I decided to enable privacy.firstparty.isolate and set it to true and I wonder what other settings I should enable/disable. I don't fully understand this but I think this could at least isolate between the sites I visit. Perhaps I might be wrong on that one. I keep my sessions short and use ccleaner a lot.

Thank you in advance!

RT1 Browser Platform :: Regarding privacy.firstparty.isolate :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-07T00:23:05+00:00

Some information:
https://support.mozilla.org/bm/questions/1354709
https://www.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/6y7lpw/what_is_first_party_isolation_how_does_it_work/

But some say it's now obsolete:
https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/239

RT1 Browser Platform :: Regarding privacy.firstparty.isolate :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-12-07T01:19:25+00:00

Thank you, Duke ... I'm reading that last article now.

I appreciate the reply.

Mypal Browser :: New Mypal68 :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-18T17:35:15+00:00

Mypal68 v74.1.4:

https://github.com/Feodor2/Mypal68/releases/tag/74.1.4

Community ISOs :: smallest11 - Windows 11 21H2 in 34MB :: Author OwnedByWuigi

2025-11-23T15:03:04+00:00

https://my.peanits.co.uk/index.php/s/SEcyCmmNrxKiTDf

Absolutely nothing works, the Win32 subsystem is wiped out, this is more of a test of how far I can push NT to.

At least it boots. :3

Minimum requirements:
Pentium 4 (any, it's a 32 bit release)
256MB RAM if you want to run it live
128MB storage if you want to install it for whatever reason
68MB RAM once installed (you need to copy the BCDTemplate from WinPE, and the Boot folder from WinPE too for bcdboot to work at all)

Community ISOs :: smallest11 - Windows 11 21H2 in 34MB :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-23T16:46:38+00:00

OwnedByWuigi wrote: ↑23 Nov 2025, 15:03 Absolutely nothing works

Community ISOs :: smallest11 - Windows 11 21H2 in 34MB :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-23T21:52:07+00:00

I couldn't get it to load.
I only tried via VirtualBox v7.0 VM.

Community ISOs :: smallest11 - Windows 11 21H2 in 34MB :: Reply by OwnedByWuigi

2025-11-24T03:32:39+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑23 Nov 2025, 21:52 I couldn't get it to load.
I only tried via VirtualBox v7.0 VM.

Test on VMWare Workstation v16.2.5

Community ISOs :: Hybrid10 - Modern Kernel, Classic Experience :: Author OwnedByWuigi

2025-11-30T01:04:55+00:00

30/11/25 - BETA 1 NOW OUT! This is a basic preliminary 21H2 Win10 but with the main Telemetry and Update services disabled, and ex7 since yes
tldr-basically a bare minimum testing ISO, Beta 2 will be more like the final product
https://1drv.ms/u/c/35b1abe6940cbbef/ESvqB2-MMx9KjM2pVICiWBYBMJrJaq3aCR3P61tqljcmQQ?e=TgfDgm

Community ISOs :: Hybrid10 - Modern Kernel, Classic Experience :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-30T07:52:46+00:00

Initial comments. Strictly comments, not "critiques".

1) 4.60 GB ISO kind of suggests that this doesn't gain anything over a normal regular ol' Win10.
Of course I mention that before the install is even completed and not yet seeing the end result.
2) Installation takes "forever". Did not time it, per se, just took way longer than any of my other Win10 installs.
Only tested in VirtualBox VM with 4 cores assisgned and 2 GB RAM allocated.
3) My own mistake on this one, but not really sure if a mistake.
I did not "disconnect" the VirtualBox network adapter until on the "Getting ready" screen.
Fingers crossed that it didn't try to perform or download any "updates" before I remembered to disconnect.
4) Strictly personal preference, but is including "Windows Security" inline with classic experience and telemetry removal agenda?
5) AWESOME Win7-ified "start menu" and "systray".
6) I'm showing an idle of 700MB RAM, 2-4% on the CPU, 49 processes, and 544 threads - this to me essentially looks like "normal Win7".
Though I would have to perform additional compare/contrast.
CPU did die down to 1-2% after 10 minutes or so of sitting idle.
Process count was at 45 and thread count at 471 roughly 20 minutes into me first launch.
7) Is "Windows Search" and "Volume Shadow Copy" necessary? Again, kind of cite as personal preference as this is something I normally remove.
8) What about "Windows Security Health" and "Windows Defender SmartScreen" and "Antimalware Service Executable"?

2025-11-30_2-46-56.jpg

Attachments

2025-11-30_2-46-56.jpg (135.6 KiB)

Community ISOs :: Hybrid10 - Modern Kernel, Classic Experience :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-30T08:00:41+00:00

ps - I could not right-click on desktop and select "Personalize".

2025-11-30_2-58-49.jpg

Same goes for right-click on desktop and selecting "Display settings".

2025-11-30_3-01-35.jpg

Attachments

2025-11-30_2-58-49.jpg (81.29 KiB)

2025-11-30_3-01-35.jpg (78.93 KiB)

Community ISOs :: Hybrid10 - Modern Kernel, Classic Experience :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-30T08:03:48+00:00

When in the Control Panel, I cannot enter anything into the "Search Control Panel".
ie, I'm not finding any way to remove the desktop Window logo - just a personal preference of course.

Community ISOs :: Hybrid10 - Modern Kernel, Classic Experience :: Reply by OwnedByWuigi

2025-11-30T13:10:21+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑30 Nov 2025, 08:00 ps - I could not right-click on desktop and select "Personalize".

2025-11-30_2-58-49.jpg

Same goes for right-click on desktop and selecting "Display settings".

2025-11-30_3-01-35.jpg

That is because of the lack of UWP (at least on ex7), you can revert back to Windows 10 explorer if that suits you, but I am working on reverting as many UWP settings as I can to Control Panel

Community ISOs :: Hybrid10 - Modern Kernel, Classic Experience :: Reply by OwnedByWuigi

2025-11-30T13:32:27+00:00

Windows Search and Security will be kept, but I will include a registry script that fully debloats the remaining services if you insist.

Community ISOs :: Hybrid10 - Modern Kernel, Classic Experience :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-30T15:24:18+00:00

OwnedByWuigi wrote: ↑30 Nov 2025, 13:10That is because of the lack of UWP (at least on ex7) I am working on reverting as many UWP settings as I can to Control Panel

That makes sense.

Community ISOs :: Hybrid10 - Modern Kernel, Classic Experience :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-30T15:28:25+00:00

OwnedByWuigi wrote: ↑30 Nov 2025, 13:32 Windows Search and Security will be kept, but I will include a registry script that fully debloats the remaining services if you insist.

Totally up to you on your end.
I will already perform a debloat on any machines that I may deploy.
Specifically, I can see this being good for my Core2 Quad Q6700.
It's my only last remaining hardware that only has 4 GB RAM.
It only gets used for MODERN web browser, Office 2007, and Quicken 2010.

edit: oh, and "NAPS2" scanning from an old HP PSC 1610 that is only ever used for scanning.

Community Projects :: Will there be r3dTor? :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-20T21:35:22+00:00

FYI ESR 115-based Tor Browser is still alive:
https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-13525/

Downloads:
https://dist.torproject.org/torbrowser/13.5.25/

Community Projects :: Will there be r3dTor? :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-24T03:18:09+00:00

wacker4315 wrote: ↑08 Aug 2024, 05:18
TSNH wrote: ↑07 Aug 2024, 15:31 Are you planning on making the Windows Vista/7/8 - compatible version of the Firefox 128 - based Tor Browser? How much work would that require?

And is it even possible without affecting the fingerprint?
Not to be too much of a securitytard but using Tor on outdated OS's seems pretty stupid to me, I avoid using stuff like that on windows at all and just use it on Linux.

I do the same and use Linux for that - but not all that often do I even use Tor unless I'm trying to watch something from another region. I never ever look at porn; never! I had to avoid all addictive behavior(s) beginning in 2017.

Community Projects :: Will there be r3dTor? :: Reply by teknixstuff

2025-11-24T08:27:00+00:00

TSNH wrote: ↑07 Aug 2024, 15:31 Are you planning on making the Windows Vista/7/8 - compatible version of the Firefox 128 - based Tor Browser? How much work would that require?

And is it even possible without affecting the fingerprint?

You could always just run the Tor daemon and use that with normal r3dfox. As for fingerprinting, it seems easier and more effective to ensure a random fingerprint (eg: via canvas poisoning), than trying to ensure your fingerprint matches everyone else's.

Community Projects :: Will there be r3dTor? :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-24T20:46:40+00:00

teknixstuff wrote: ↑24 Nov 2025, 08:27...As for fingerprinting, it seems easier and more effective to ensure a random fingerprint (eg: via canvas poisoning), than trying to ensure your fingerprint matches everyone else's...

Thank you for the advice! Please if I may ... when you say "canvas poisoning" do you mean to use Pale Moon Or Lun3r (I use Lun3r but its getting a little outdated now - I hope it will be updated one day) and use the pref? Is there an extension that will 'poison' the canvas for each session? From what I understand (sorry if I come across as ignorant) blocking canvas won't help much.

Thank you in advance

Sal

Community Projects :: Will there be r3dTor? :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-24T23:40:43+00:00

xperceniol_sal wrote: ↑24 Nov 2025, 20:46 when you say "canvas poisoning" do you mean to use Pale Moon Or Lun3r

Or just use this extension for Firefox or any of its forks including R3dfox:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/canvasblocker/

Github:
https://github.com/kkapsner/CanvasBlocker

Tip: to allow smilies to work on this forum with CanvasBlocker add eclipse.cx to the Window API list by clicking on "+" and then remove its checkmark.
It should be the same with any other phpBB forum.

Community Projects :: Javascript Reduction :: Author The-10-Pen

2025-12-01T23:02:40+00:00

Does anyone know of any freebie third-party tools that will take a folder of miscellaneous file types and subfolders within subfolders of miscellaneous file types and perform a "task" on all .js files and "shrink" / "compress" them in the sense of removing all "white space"?

Thanks in advance.

Community Projects :: Javascript Reduction :: Reply by teknixstuff

2025-12-02T00:02:27+00:00

You'll need node.js, then run this in cmd:

Code: Select all

for %i in (*.js) do (npx minify < "%~fi" > "%~fi.out" & move /y "%~fi.out" "%~fi")

Community Projects :: Javascript Reduction :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-02T09:33:39+00:00

Awesome! Working perfectly. Many thanks.

General Chat :: Various videos :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-17T12:58:42+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qEOKGDKJSvk

Snake Transformation

General Chat :: Memes on Eclipse! :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-22T00:32:05+00:00

General Chat :: Memes on Eclipse! :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-22T17:49:39+00:00

Cold, isn't it ?
Don't go outside

General Chat :: One in 11 new Black Friday websites is malicious :: Author xperceniol_sal

2025-11-22T15:56:38+00:00

Retailers aren’t the only ones to want to make the most of Black Friday, it’s a boom time for scammers too. New analysis by Check Point reveals that one in 11 newly registered Black Friday-themed domains is classified as harmful.

October saw 158 new Black Friday related domains, a 93 percent increase over the 2025 monthly average. Early November intensified that growth, with more than 330 new related domains appearing in only the first 10 days.

Brand impersonation remains a primary tactic, with one in 25 new domains related to the reputable eCommerce marketplaces of Amazon, AliExpress, and Alibaba flagged as malicious. Attackers are deploying convincing fake storefronts that copy logos, layouts, and product imagery to capture credentials and payment data.

Check Point recommends that cybersecurity professionals take targeted steps to reduce exposure during peak shopping periods. These include monitoring spikes in newly registered domains referencing brands, retail terms, and predictable naming templates.

They should also deploy endpoint protections to block access to malicious or newly registered domains, prevent credential harvesting, and stop phishing sites before users interact with them. An external risk-management solution can continuously discover internet-facing assets, detect domain and brand impersonation, and automate takedowns of fraudulent infrastructure.

Businesses need to provide clear internal and external guidance outlining how to verify URLs and avoid seasonal phishing lures. In addition they should enhance fraud controls for payment workflows, including risk scoring for transactions originating from newly registered domains.

You can read more along with details of some specific scams on the Check Point blog.

https://betanews.com/2025/11/20/one-in-11-new-black-friday-websites-is-malicious/

General Chat :: One in 11 new Black Friday websites is malicious :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-22T17:47:23+00:00

Not to mention these sites which claim to offer 30% off, say $45, so the price is $31.5 but two months ago they were selling it at $30

General Chat :: One in 11 new Black Friday websites is malicious :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-23T19:41:27+00:00

Yeah, I can see that ... luckily I don't to buy gifts for anybody ... so much scamming going on out there and I"m glad I don't have a credit card.

General Chat :: One in 11 new Black Friday websites is malicious :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-11-24T22:05:04+00:00

I don't buy much and would likely go for known seller only. Supposedly malicious domains are very likely to be rather recently registered. Hard to be scammed if you're resistant against marketeers anyway.

General Chat :: Which TV shows are you watching? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-17T12:40:26+00:00

Talamasca

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32596156/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talamasca:_The_Secret_Order

General Chat :: Which TV shows are you watching? :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-17T12:52:29+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑17 Nov 2025, 12:40 Talamasca

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32596156/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talamasca:_The_Secret_Order

My word this looks exciting. I'm searching for a free place to watch it (says sling and roku ... does that sound right?)

General Chat :: Which TV shows are you watching? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-17T13:03:26+00:00

I haven't hunted for it on my Roku but most of my other AMC-through-cable-provider ends up on Roku a week or two later.
There is a total of six episodes and episode #5 was last night on AMC.
With all of the ads for #5 last night, I started at #1 and part of #2 and will eventually catch them all.
#6 comes out this coming Sunday, so I'll catch #1 thru #5 before then.
My cable provider has an "on demand" section where I can catch past episodes.

General Chat :: Which TV shows are you watching? :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-24T03:15:08+00:00

Criminal Minds

General Chat :: Which TV shows are you watching? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-24T10:50:51+00:00

Finished all six episodes of season one for Talamasca.
Liked it so much that I hunted for a download of another Anne Rice series called "Interview with the Vampire".
Took my computer NINE HOURS to convert the first season from .mkv to dvd format.
FORCED myself (due to 9hr "investment") to watch all of episode one.
Shortly into episode two, I pulled the DVD from the tray and snapped the thing into several pieces!
FIRST TIME EVER that I ever snapped a DVD - didn't know how many tiny pieces it would end up in, lol.
Sorry, "live and let live", "to each their own", "yadda yadda yadda", but I was NOT expecting the ENTIRE PREMISE to be "what it is".
But that aside, Talamasca season one JUST ended - and I already CAN'T WAIT for season two.
FINGERS CROSSED that it doesn't "evolve into" what Interview with the Vampire is "all about".

General Chat :: Which TV shows are you watching? :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-24T20:50:52+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑24 Nov 2025, 10:50...Shortly into episode two, I pulled the DVD from the tray and snapped the thing into several pieces! FIRST TIME EVER that I ever snapped a DVD - didn't know how many tiny pieces it would end up in, lol...

Oh dear I thought I was the only one to take out my frustration out on inanimate objects ... I have done that too

General Chat :: Which TV shows are you watching? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-24T22:16:43+00:00

Oh it was calm, cool, and collected. Not really a "frustration". More of a "this is CRAP and I want it out of my house."
And, even more importantly, "I don't even want anybody picking it out of my TRASH and thinking I'm 'into' this sort of CRAP."

General Chat :: what are you listening to? :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-22T01:41:22+00:00

General Chat :: what are you listening to? :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-22T15:51:04+00:00

General Chat :: what are you listening to? :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-26T01:16:01+00:00

General Chat :: Be Humble Be Forgiving Be Open Be Kind (Depression Detox Thread) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-17T12:54:39+00:00

General Chat :: Be Humble Be Forgiving Be Open Be Kind (Depression Detox Thread) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-18T02:18:57+00:00

I'm trying to see if I can find a 'life' on sale somewhere ... I know I have a coupon in a drawer somewhere lol

General Chat :: Be Humble Be Forgiving Be Open Be Kind (Depression Detox Thread) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-18T19:16:03+00:00

General Chat :: Be Humble Be Forgiving Be Open Be Kind (Depression Detox Thread) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-20T22:47:56+00:00

General Chat :: Be Humble Be Forgiving Be Open Be Kind (Depression Detox Thread) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-23T19:38:20+00:00

General Chat :: Be Humble Be Forgiving Be Open Be Kind (Depression Detox Thread) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-25T14:51:29+00:00

General Chat :: Be Humble Be Forgiving Be Open Be Kind (Depression Detox Thread) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-25T18:46:08+00:00

I'm discovering how hateful people can be and its (truly) a shame since this is holiday season ... I don't know what makes a person hateful and how people can make room in their heart for anything but love ... I only have love in my heart and I care about other people. What a shame; really!

So I plan to enjoy a quiet time with myself this season (most everybody will be away thank God) and appreciate what I do have and not focus on what I don't. I don't have much compare to some, but I'm also not in the position where I would need to panhandle like I see others are. I'm just happy if I can afford to treat myself to a diet coke each day and I'm starting to walk again outside with my support workers. I've spent too much time wallowing in pity and not taking care of myself. I finally shaved after almost a month looking like a mountain man lol...........

Try to be kind and forgiving and humble ... what I think this toxic society is missing is humility. I know its not easy sometimes to battle depression and anxiety but we can get there eventually if we easy up on the stress.

General Chat :: Be Humble Be Forgiving Be Open Be Kind (Depression Detox Thread) :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-26T11:50:44+00:00

xperceniol_sal wrote: ↑25 Nov 2025, 14:51

https://www.serenescreen.com

General Chat :: Be Humble Be Forgiving Be Open Be Kind (Depression Detox Thread) :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-26T12:41:52+00:00

Pluto.tv has two live "fireplace" channels. Sit and watch a fire burn in the fireplace. One "crackles" but has a sh#tload of ambient noise like the mic is in a wind tunnel. The other plays various Chrismas music like The Nutcracker.

General Chat :: Be Humble Be Forgiving Be Open Be Kind (Depression Detox Thread) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-28T15:57:25+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑26 Nov 2025, 12:41 Pluto.tv has two live "fireplace" channels. Sit and watch a fire burn in the fireplace. One "crackles" but has a sh#tload of ambient noise like the mic is in a wind tunnel. The other plays various Chrismas music like The Nutcracker.

I found it last night on Pluto (I use Pluto and Tubi a lot) and it was very nice. TY

General Chat :: Be Humble Be Forgiving Be Open Be Kind (Depression Detox Thread) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-28T19:26:35+00:00

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by OwnedByWuigi

2025-11-28T13:03:27+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑10 May 2025, 18:49 Instead of a "what are you listening to", how about a "HOW are you listening" post?

I have a twelve year old 4th-gen i7 and I used to think that the only way to squeeze every drop of performance out of this twelve year old PC was to run XP.

BIGGEST MISTAKE I EVER MADE !!! Believing that MYTH on how awesome XP "is".
I ditched XP only just last year. I now run 2016's Win10. A tweaked and debloated self-created version using freebie tools available to ALL OF US.

I use "GridMove" and have one of my monitors set up to watch SEVEN videos ALL AT THE SAME TIME.
Another monitor reading/replying to emails.
Another monitor browsing and typing this post.

Dead serious. I watch SEVEN videos all at the same time! No stuttering, no lag, no buffering delays. All seven working flawlessly!
And mouse around over custom transparent "hover" controls to pause or mute to control which "one" I am listening to.
All while watching ALL of them.
Move to a different video when one of them is on commercial break. I don't need a remote to bounce around during commercials.

I could never do that on XP !!! No new hardware, just finally ditched XP and learned how to tweak 10!

ESK.png

How the HELL did you tweak 10 to only idle at 500MB RAM? Enlighten me!!!

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-28T13:20:10+00:00

You must use Win "1607" and nothing newer and no updates to the original "1607".
Then start removing all of the "baggage" by using NTLite and WinReducerEX.
Then some PowerShell scripts before you ever allow an internet connection.

I technically use Win10 2016 LTSB obtained from work, but the entire process carries over verbatim to "1607".

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by OwnedByWuigi

2025-11-28T13:21:11+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025, 13:20 You must use Win "1607" and nothing newer and no updates to the original "1607".
Then start removing all of the "baggage" by using NTLite and WinReducerEX.
Then some PowerShell scripts before you ever allow an internet connection.

I technically use Win10 2016 LTSB obtained from work, but the entire process carries over verbatim to "1607".

What are said PowerShell scripts?

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by OwnedByWuigi

2025-11-28T13:24:17+00:00

Also, would Windows Server 2016 work, since that is based on 1607?

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-28T14:06:49+00:00

Unsure on Server 2016 as I have never used that version of Windows.
If it is based on 1607 then I don't really see why not.
But again, purely speculative as I have no experience with Server 2016.

Disregard on 2016/1607 PowerShell scripts.
As I look closer, the only PS that I use in 1607 is to remove desktop.ini files during a post-install routine.
I use several in newer hardware laptops that run Win 21H2 due to hardware driver requirements.

Primarily added removals for Edge, Defender, Security Health, Get Started, Windows Backup, Windows Component-Based Servicing, various Task Scheduler tasks (Update Orchestrator, Defrag, Windows Updates, etc).

My 21H2 idles at 1.8GB but it is closer to 800MB-1.1GB before hardware drivers, would have to perform new install to verify.
But it was roughly 1.8GB "oem install" before any hardware so slimming it down was kind of a "break even" in the end.
But that hardware has 32GB to work with, so not as important as my 1607 hardware.

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-28T14:29:39+00:00

Found this. It's an "eval" so who knows, never used any "eval" version of Windows.

2025-11-28_9-28-26.jpg

Attachments

2025-11-28_9-28-26.jpg (24.53 KiB)

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by Duke

2025-11-28T15:44:29+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025, 13:20 You must use Win "1607" and nothing newer and no updates to the original "1607".

Problem is some procedures are only available in 1809 and higher, so some programs won't run on 1607.
Example: https://board.eclipse.cx/viewtopic.php?t=910

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-28T15:58:35+00:00

None of that applies to me.
Only thing I ever encountered that requires 1809 is Microsoft's PowerToys (for FancyZones feature).
To me, that means DO WITHOUT and find a DIFFERENT program instead (I'm using GridMove for that FancyZones feature).
Sure, there will be a day when I can no longer use 1607. Same as when I was on XP for so long.

But for now, that day is not here and having a Win10 that only idles at 500MB RAM is **WAY** more useful to me.

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-28T16:02:16+00:00

And... The only other person to post an interest is also running "2016".

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-28T16:07:25+00:00

Here's what I'm showing as a "before" (no customizations).

2025-11-28_11-06-23.jpg

Attachments

2025-11-28_11-06-23.jpg (140.22 KiB)

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-28T19:02:02+00:00

My 2016 (and 2015) process did not work on Server 2016 - installation stalls at a license not found error.
No time to debug as I do not use Server 2016 and don't really see the need to invest more of my time into it at the moment.
I may return to it... Eventually... I may not... No real clue at this stage with only "one" interested party.

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by OwnedByWuigi

2025-11-29T14:34:23+00:00

The-10-Pen wrote: ↑28 Nov 2025, 19:02 My 2016 (and 2015) process did not work on Server 2016 - installation stalls at a license not found error.
No time to debug as I do not use Server 2016 and don't really see the need to invest more of my time into it at the moment.
I may return to it... Eventually... I may not... No real clue at this stage with only "one" interested party.

I just obtained a LTSB install instead, and stripped it down with my own mods (Superfetch off, Defender and Updates disabled, couldn't get NTLite working for some reason) and optimised Edge to only use 400MB RAM with YT open.

Idling at 1GB with a 32GB RAM system

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-29T16:31:28+00:00

I'll upload my LTSB files later this afternoon.
Note that "what works for me" is *several* passes.
First pass is a limited-algorithm WinReducerEX and *then* it goes through a pass with NTLite.
This remove items that cannot be removed with WinReducerEX alone.
I didn't debug into why. NTLite would only "work for me" AFTER it went through a WinReducerEX pass.

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-29T16:49:51+00:00

Actually, looks like there is no need.

My 32GB RAM machine idles at 1GB also, so you are "already there".
Processes: 36
Threads: 562
Handles: 11,963

My 16GB RAM machines idle at less.
Which is I guess kind of what Windows is "supposed to do".

General Chat :: How are you listening? :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-11-29T21:06:48+00:00

I'd kind of have to reinstall from the ground up to verify.
But I'm thinking my OS even on 32GB machines idles at 500 to 650 MB or so *BEFORE* adding hardware drivers.
Once all the drivers are in place, them I idle at 1GB.
So mileage really kind of depends on hardware and just what hardware you're okay with not being "recognized".

General Chat :: Eclipse.cx | Jokes General Thread :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-17T12:49:22+00:00

General Chat :: Eclipse.cx | Jokes General Thread :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-12-05T01:32:44+00:00

General Chat :: Userstyles - Before and After :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-07T15:39:26+00:00

I am admitedly a "fair weather" sports fan.
If my teams are doing great, I'll catch a game or two.
Otherwise, I pretty much don't even know they exist.
Baseball and basketball *ONLY*.

Well, it's been a few years since any of my teams have been "great".
So I only just now noticed how ***CRAPPY*** sports web sites have become !!!
It's *NOT* about "sports" anymore !!! It's about BETTING and GAMBLING and NOTHING MORE !!!

I use CBS Sports page to get scores and read up on a local team currently doing "great".
It's a good HALF ITS NORMAL SIZE once you userstyle out all of the BETTING and GAMBLING *sh#t*.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-11-16T14:24:03+00:00

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-16T22:38:29+00:00

UCyborg wrote: ↑16 Nov 2025, 00:45 No life here either. Guess it would be emptier with one less forum to click on to. But still, nothing to talk about, really. (Lame) job, eat, sleep, repeat. I seem to be well underway to turning into bitter old man and it shows.

I don't "get" people, they might as well be other species. Looks have big influence and you will be judged harshly if you don't look certain way. I look like a serial killer at this point, so hardly approachable.

I wish I knew what to say to help you, you seem like a nice guy just a lost soul and I can relate. Trust me ... you're not alone. I see that empty look in other peoples eyes and I know I have a vacant affect. Most of the time I'm out to lunch. I try to be (somewhat) engaging when I'm around people but I fail miserably. Even when I smile its fake but what else to do but fake it even if you aren't making it. This might come out of left field, but, are you the type that would consider having a pet? Fish? I used to have beautiful fish when I was growing up but where I reside now its not allowed otherwise I would certainly have fish again. A cute hamster maybe? Just tossing out what is coming to me as I type. Even I can't play computer games all the time as after a while that gets mundane. TV is so boring. I play the guitar (I haven't lately but I need to pick it back up). You can pick up a cheap guitar as the local pawn shoppe for 20 bucks and you might find you can get into it. I also don't get people anymore and here in the states things are getting pretty bad for timid guys like me.

On a brighter note, I do like that picture you posted. I would have liked your previous posting that that could mean I take pleasure on another persons pain and I know you're in pain. I tell you what, lets just make short term goals and keep going and not give up - there is a difference in 'giving in' and 'giving up' We can't beat the "system" on our own.

At least we are here for each other especially during this holidays when all we see are the fake hallmark card x mas pretentious phonies. My family is toxic and I'm glad to not be around them anymore, but I'll admit the holidays are tough for me. Honestly I try to sleep my way through it if I can. The only holiday I quite enjoy is Halloween but that is it. Those fake family gatherings are not to my liking. I mean, everybody is an asshole all year long and them all holly jolly and I can't drink anymore and everybody used to get trashed ... not for me. Besides I don't have the money to buy anything for anybody ... I get by with little means.

All that being said, I DO hope we can all catch a break soon; REALLY soon.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-11-19T21:48:29+00:00

I've always been lost. On one hand, I guess I'd want more out of this existence, on the other, I don't care about anything.

We have a dog and a hamster here. Many years ago, there was a dog and a bunch of cats, but that was a long time ago and I pretty much don't remember anything other than the fact. However the cats got along with the dog!

No more thoughts ATM, my head is empty as usual.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-20T00:49:09+00:00

Same ... always been lost and likely always will be searching for answers that will never come.

We're here for each other is all I can say. My brain has shut down to today.

....................

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-21T00:06:51+00:00

Just on auto-pilot as of late and I don't know if I'm coming or going ... all I can say is dust yourself off and try try again (keep going). I simply have no words - sorry.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-11-24T22:22:10+00:00

xperceniol_sal wrote: ↑16 Nov 2025, 22:38 I try to be (somewhat) engaging when I'm around people but I fail miserably. Even when I smile its fake but what else to do but fake it even if you aren't making it.

It's rare that I'm talkative. It happened but it's all in the past and under specific circumstances. Adulthood is rather lame, not much to make of it.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-25T01:52:03+00:00

I'm only talkative online but in person I only speak when spoken to. Well at 53 (will be 54 in May) I'm not EVEN CLOSE to the person I once was growing up. Yeah, adulthood is just mundane; to me anyway. I was very outgoing in my late teens and early 20's until I had a severe mental breakdown that resulted in me becoming an agoraphobic with very very severe social anxiety and suicidal depression.

Sorry about the short message but I typed a long message and accidentally hit the back button and lost it. I'll try to write more later. Have a good one.

EDIT:

Ok I just thought of something. UCyborg ... and anybody else ... you are more than welcome to vent about anything in my thread. ANYTHING! If that helps you to get crap off your shoulders - sometimes I need to do that too. I don't always have the answers or any solid advice other than 'from the heart' advice and I do care; know that.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-11-27T22:09:53+00:00

Venting never addresses its cause.

Recent news said 53% voters on recent referendum voted against the euthanasia legalization law. Guess we're dying in pain and agony.

It also said Slovenes are dying out. Maybe anti-natalism is catching on?

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-27T23:45:56+00:00

UCyborg wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 22:09...Guess we're dying in pain and agony...

Hate to say it, but I do get it. Existing hurts.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-11-28T15:55:37+00:00

UCyborg wrote: ↑27 Nov 2025, 22:09...euthanasia legalization law....

Sorry ... I was in a dark place yesterday but I feel better now and I DO want to say I"m (truly) sorry you're in such a dark place that you're even thinking of such. I get it though; but still, bad for the psyche ... I hope you will manage to find a bright spot to grasp on to to lift your spirit even a little to get you by. As I say, I know that dark place more than you realize.

-Mister Blobfish

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-11-30T22:02:29+00:00

It would be only for terminally ill. Still progress I guess.

They'll never let anyone go for say, not feeling like being here, have to keep the system going.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-12-02T23:25:15+00:00

I watched Building the PERFECT Linux PC with Linus Torvalds recently.

Linus Torvalds wrote:People are strange and you can't fix people.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-03T11:16:58+00:00

I prefer --> Be Weird! Because normal isn't working!

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-12-04T02:18:23+00:00

I'm glad I'm not "normal" ... I'm strange and I"m not ashamed to admit it

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-12-05T23:54:48+00:00

I could use some normal. Sick of people and their weird bullshit.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-12-06T22:35:57+00:00

I know and I don't deal all that with others drama either. I'd settle for bliss lol.....

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-12-07T22:47:44+00:00

I feel like I'm the only (closer to) normal person around and everyone else is nuts. Just automatons running some script. The thing when someone feels like they want to die and reactions of people around...c'mon, I mean honestly, no one gives a damn about anyone, the supposed "caring" in such situation is just a script to give the appearance of "caring" and "doing the right thing".

One thing about that video, Linus said he's not people person. How do such people end up with a partner and sometimes even children? Makes no sense.

The workplace organized something after work last Friday, going bowling and to the restaurant. Thought I won't go at first 'cause what's the point, but I did. Never tried bowling before. Somehow started OK, but ended up last at the end (pointwise). I don't even know how I feel about the whole thing or if I had fun...it just was...

Being in the restaurant afterwards was terrible. We were there for over 3 hours. So that's 3 hours of staring at the wall and listening to noise. And I had to use bathroom few times despite not much accumulating in the bladder in the first place, but the feeling was terrible.

Alone with my thoughts again for the weekend that would probably be spent in dark places entirely, I ended up installing Linux Mint 22.2 on my laptop to replace the old Ubuntu 16.04 install. I haven't booted that installation in a while and I don't think I'd mess with it again. Deleted Android (Bliss OS 11 to be exact) partition too, the version I had was too much for this laptop anyway. Maybe I'll buy some more RAM for it one of these days.

Was on the desktop PC for a short time, mostly just to copy some stuff to external disk. Thought it went kaput when it didn't come from sleep, sounded like not all fans started up and was stuck. It came back after powering it off and back on. I think this happened once or twice in the past. Who knows, if it makes it to April next year, it will be 17 years old.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-07T23:19:23+00:00

My oldest turned 20yrs old this month.
Has two 17" monitors - SQUARE 4:3s.
I've had kids see them and think they are "futuristic" and 'fold in the middle'.
I have to show them that they are TWO monitors and that ALL monitors were SQUARE before they were born.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-12-08T20:41:35+00:00

My Dell Dimension 3000 also turned 19 and it still works fine just very very slow with only 2GB of RAM lol

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-12-09T19:45:21+00:00

That laptop I have also has 2 GB of RAM and 256 MB of that is for onboard graphics. Might look into expanding one of these days. If I can still find something for it. It's 11 years old, so not as hopeless. Just hasn't been a priority as I tend to mostly use one computer.

I didn't use the old smartphone (which I mostly use only to give the desktop PC access to the internet) for 3 days, been left at 70%, standby, airplane mode, today I find the battery at 0%. There goes the uptime.

Started with these little less than 2 hours ago:

Code: Select all

BYPASS_VCHG_LOOP_DEBOUNCER=0
CAPACITY=1
CHARGE_FULL=2466000
CHARGE_FULL_DESIGN=2330000
CHARGING_ENABLED=1
CURRENT_NOW=-437828
CYCLE_COUNT=165
HEALTH=Good
INPUT_CURRENT_MAX=500000
INPUT_CURRENT_SETTLED=0
INPUT_CURRENT_TRIM=37
INPUT_VOLTAGE_REGULATION=0
ONLINE=1
PRESENT=1
STATUS=Charging
SYSTEM_TEMP_LEVEL=0
TECHNOLOGY=Li-ion
TEMP=186
TEMP_COOL=150
TEMP_WARM=450
VOLTAGE_MAX_DESIGN=4200000
VOLTAGE_MIN=4300000
VOLTAGE_MIN_DESIGN=4300000
VOLTAGE_NOW=3694333
VOLTAGE_OCV=-22

CURRENT_NOW=0.44 Amps
VOLTAGE_NOW=3.69 Volts

Now:

Code: Select all

BYPASS_VCHG_LOOP_DEBOUNCER=0
CAPACITY=30
CHARGE_FULL=2467000
CHARGE_FULL_DESIGN=2330000
CHARGING_ENABLED=1
CURRENT_NOW=-387885
CYCLE_COUNT=165
HEALTH=Good
INPUT_CURRENT_MAX=500000
INPUT_CURRENT_SETTLED=0
INPUT_CURRENT_TRIM=37
INPUT_VOLTAGE_REGULATION=0
ONLINE=1
PRESENT=1
STATUS=Charging
SYSTEM_TEMP_LEVEL=0
TECHNOLOGY=Li-ion
TEMP=205
TEMP_COOL=150
TEMP_WARM=450
VOLTAGE_MAX_DESIGN=4200000
VOLTAGE_MIN=4300000
VOLTAGE_MIN_DESIGN=4300000
VOLTAGE_NOW=3964828
VOLTAGE_OCV=-22

CURRENT_NOW=0.39 Amps
VOLTAGE_NOW=3.96 Volts
POWER_NOW=1.54 Watts

CHARGE_TYPE=USB

battery/online:1
usb/online:1

The laptop's battery is especially funky, particularly the battery meter, seems percent meter goes down slower than it should and then it suddenly jumps to 5%. The battery lasts for 2 hours at most.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-09T19:56:44+00:00

I have an emergency-use-only prepaid phone that not even my family has the number!
I get NINE MONTHS on one battery charge.
Dead serious, the thing is never turned on except to add my three-month prepaid minutes, for traveling GPS, and the like.

Speaking of D#MN phones!
Do you "phone people" not HEAR how CRAPPY those things sound ???
I'm at a local Mexican restaurant and three people are sitting watching MOVIES on their PHONE while they wait for their lunch.
I HAD TO GET UP AND MOVE SEATS !!!
Teany Tiny Tinny sound!
Seriously, how BORED and or *ADDICTED* to a phone do you need to be to watch a MOVIE on it and listen to that teany tiny TIN-CAN sound ???

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-09T20:51:51+00:00

My DELL Vostro 200 is 17 years old and still alive and kicking. AFAIK, because I gave it to a relative who hasn't called me yet about a problem with it.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-12-10T21:58:40+00:00

Yeah, not much to expect from those speakers. I wouldn't even be doing these out public, it's just not the right place. And there's better equipment for these things at home.

A while back, Visual Studio 2022 at work prompted that there is an update. I wondered if I should do it or just leave it. Especially on dead and unsupported Win10 1809.

It's International Human Rights day. Good for those that have them I guess.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-12-11T19:10:53+00:00

I may have missed it, what type of speakers are you using? I'm getting by with my HP Speakers on my Dell and they sound good enough, and if I want better quality I'd rather just use better headphones.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-12-11T22:53:34+00:00

I was referring to speakers on smartphones (responding to The-10-Pen).

It was many years ago since I used proper speakers with computer. I'm use headphones most of the time.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-12-14T21:26:46+00:00

It's cold and foggy outside. And Monday is coming. Ugh, from warm bed to cold and brutal reality.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-12-15T00:58:39+00:00

UCyborg wrote: ↑14 Dec 2025, 21:26 It's cold and foggy outside. And Monday is coming. Ugh, from warm bed to cold and brutal reality.

I hope you have a good week ahead. I will admit ... reality can certainly smack you in the face sometimes.

General Chat :: Then dust yourself off and try again :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-15T08:32:30+00:00

The secret to a successful life - make MONDAY your FAVORITE day of the week!

General Chat :: Wishing You All A Merry Christmas Weather You Celebrate or Not :) :: Author RedBeam

2025-12-10T06:58:38+00:00

hello everyone decided to pop on for once and just say merry christmas to you all and hope you things change for you your life and the lifes of others are what helps others know whats right and wrong and shows cheracter and just giving up on people is like giving up on you so please stay alive and keep moving forward the world may seem corrupt and evil but under all that there are real people i nthis world who actually care if you try to look for it i know this because ive seen this all my life and know thats its true ive also grown up in a household that my family all grew and stayed with eachother and treated each other as family and hope you all can find this in life as well its not all that bad if you try to see through the news and the lies in this world there is true trusting peace thanks -Red

General Chat :: Wishing You All A Merry Christmas Weather You Celebrate or Not :) :: Reply by Duke

2025-12-10T15:20:46+00:00

Thanks and merry Christmas to you too
I hope Santa Claus will bring you a book about punctuation rules
No offense, just joking

General Chat :: Wishing You All A Merry Christmas Weather You Celebrate or Not :) :: Reply by The-10-Pen

2025-12-10T15:41:30+00:00

lol we now know what e e cummings would look like with emojis

General Chat :: Wishing You All A Merry Christmas Weather You Celebrate or Not :) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-12-10T17:28:53+00:00

RedBeam ... so nice you decided to pop in and say hi.

Thank you for the well wishes and I hope you and your family enjoy the holiday season.

Take good care and don't be a stranger.

Sal

General Chat :: Wishing You All A Merry Christmas Weather You Celebrate or Not :) :: Reply by UCyborg

2025-12-10T21:39:29+00:00

http://drive-software.com/download/christmas.zip

It's a Christmas tree to put on the desktop.

General Chat :: Wishing You All A Merry Christmas Weather You Celebrate or Not :) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-12-11T23:50:02+00:00

General Chat :: Wishing You All A Merry Christmas Weather You Celebrate or Not :) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-12-13T20:17:44+00:00

General Chat :: Wishing You All A Merry Christmas Weather You Celebrate or Not :) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-12-14T19:56:55+00:00

General Chat :: Wishing You All A Merry Christmas Weather You Celebrate or Not :) :: Reply by xperceniol_sal

2025-12-16T01:45:10+00:00