#Windows 10 Automatic Update Problems

[luetta]

idk if people on tumblr know about this but a cybersecurity software called crowdstrike just did what is probably the single biggest fuck up in any sector in the past 10 years. it's monumentally bad. literally the most horror-inducing nightmare scenario for a tech company.

some info, crowdstrike is essentially an antivirus software for enterprises. which means normal laypeople cant really get it, they're for businesses and organisations and important stuff.

so, on a friday evening (it of course wasnt friday everywhere but it was friday evening in oceania which is where it first started causing damage due to europe and na being asleep), crowdstrike pushed out an update to their windows users that caused a bug.

before i get into what the bug is, know that friday evening is the worst possible time to do this because people are going home. the weekend is starting. offices dont have people in them. this is just one of many perfectly placed failures in the rube goldburg machine of crowdstrike. there's a reason friday is called 'dont push to live friday' or more to the point 'dont fuck it up friday'

so, at 3pm at friday, an update comes rolling into crowdstrike users which is automatically implemented. this update immediately causes the computer to blue screen of death. very very bad. but it's not simply a 'you need to restart' crash, because the computer then gets stuck into a boot loop.

this is the worst possible thing because, in a boot loop state, a computer is never really able to get to a point where it can do anything. like download a fix. so there is nothing crowdstrike can do to remedy this death update anymore. it is now left to the end users.

it was pretty quickly identified what the problem was. you had to boot it in safe mode, and a very small file needed to be deleted. or you could just rename crowdstrike to something else so windows never attempts to use it.

it's a fairly easy fix in the grand scheme of things, but the issue is that it is effecting enterprises. which can have a looooot of computers. in many different locations. so an IT person would need to manually fix hundreds of computers, sometimes in whole other cities and perhaps even other countries if theyre big enough.

another fuck up crowdstrike did was they did not stagger the update, so they could catch any mistakes before they wrecked havoc. (and also how how HOW do you not catch this before deploying it. this isn't a code oopsie this is a complete failure of quality ensurance that probably permeates the whole company to not realise their update was an instant kill). they rolled it out to everyone of their clients in the world at the same time.

and this seems pretty hilarious on the surface. i was havin a good chuckle as eftpos went down in the store i was working at, chaos was definitely ensuring lmao. im in aus, and banking was literally down nationwide.

but then you start hearing about the entire country's planes being grounded because the airport's computers are bricked. and hospitals having no computers anymore. emergency call centres crashing. and you realised that, wow. crowdstrike just killed people probably. this is literally the worst thing possible for a company like this to do.

crowdstrike was kinda on the come up too, they were starting to become a big name in the tech world as a new face. but that has definitely vanished now. to fuck up at this many places, is almost extremely impressive. its hard to even think of a comparable fuckup.

a friday evening simultaneous rollout boot loop is a phrase that haunts IT people in their darkest hours. it's the monster that drags people down into the swamp. it's the big bag in the horror movie. it's the end of the road. and for crowdstrike, that reaper of souls just knocked on their doorstep.

[simthesize]

How to record videos with Sims 2 in-game camera (HD, no UI, no lag, no file format issues)

I originally planned to include this information in the behind-the-scenes video about Bring Me To Life that I'm currently working on, but it's overly technical and not that interesting. It still might be useful to some people (mostly machinima creators), so I decided to make a separate post about it.

There are two ways to record videos in The Sims 2:

Using screen recording software

This is the most common and probably the easiest way. You just need a program like OBS that will capture whatever happens on your screen exactly as it happened. If this method works for you, it's perfectly fine. No need to follow this guide then.

Using the in-game video capture tool

This way involves capturing videos directly in the game by clicking the video camera icon or pressing V on your keyboard. This method is perfect for machinima creators. It automatically hides the UI, but more importantly, the video will always be perfectly smooth, regardless of the actual performance of your game, i.e. even if it runs like a literal slide show, any videos you capture this way will look perfectly fine.

Okay, so if this method is so great, why do we need a tutorial for it? Well, as is usually the case with this game, the feature works fine, it's just a little bit outdated.

To fix it, we need to do 3 simple* things.

*If you're a Sims 2 player, you're probably used to this kind of stuff anyway

Step 1: Installing a modern codec

In the Camera settings, the game lets you choose if you want the videos to be compressed. I highly recommend choosing that option, as uncompressed videos take up way too much storage space.

The codec that the game uses to handle compression is outdated and most video editing programs will not be able to edit such files. To fix this problem, we need to download and install x264vfw, which is a free an open source codec.

Once installed, open the Configure x264vfw app. No need to change anything there (unless you want to test different settings of course), except for this one small thing:

In the Debug section, go to Log level and change it to None. Otherwise the codec will display a pop-up window each time you record in the game, which is pretty annoying.

Step 2: Making the game use the codec

Locate the VideoCapture.ini file in the installation folder with your latest expansion pack. I have Ultimate Collection, so for me the path looks like this:

D:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection\Fun with Pets\SP9\TSData\Res\UserData\Config

Back up your file and open the original version with Notepad. You can either replace the whole thing with my settings, or just update the highlighted parts.

While you're at it, make sure to update the LargeSettings value to 1920x1080 so that the videos are captured in HD (no need to worry about it if you're copying the whole thing):

[Config] PreferredCodec=x264vfw Folder is relative to Res/Userdata Folder=Movies FilenameBase=movie NoFillFrames=0 AudioStereoOutput=0 AudioRateDivisor=4 GlobalSettings = reset, vbr:1, fps:10, keyinterval:30, mode:1, datarate:0 SmallSettings = size: 128x128 MediumSettings = size: 320x240 LargeSettings = size: 1920x1080 LowQualitySettings = minq: 6, maxq: 16, mode:0 MediumQualitySettings = minq: 4, maxq: 10, fps:15, mode:0 HighQualitySettings = minq: 2, maxq: 8, fps: 30, keyinterval: 60 SmallLowSettings = datarate: 75 SmallMediumSettings = datarate: 150 SmallHighSettings = datarate: 300 MediumLowSettings = datarate: 150 MediumMediumSettings = datarate: 300 MediumHighSettings = datarate: 600 LargeLowSettings = datarate: 300 LargeMediumSettings = datarate: 600 LargeHighSettings = datarate: 1200 AllowAntialiasing=0 # some drivers have issues with capture when AA is enabled [Codecs] 0=VP61 # On2 VP6.1 1=VP62 # On2 VP6.2 2=VP60 # On2 VP6.0 3=x264vfw # x264vfw

Save your file.

When in game, go to Camera Options and make sure Video Capture Size is set to Large and Video Quality is set to High.

Also, you might want to change the Maximum Video Recording Time to something higher than 60 seconds.

Credit for this solution goes to this person who left the following comment under this video

Step 3: Changing the file format from avi to mp4

Before doing this step, test if everything works correctly when you try to capture videos in the game. The videos will go to the Movies folder in your Documents folder for TS2.

Try to import the videos into your editing software. If it doesn't work, e.g. the program does not recognize the file or the file appears to be corrupted, you'll need to change the file format from avi to mp4.

I personally use VLC media player for that, as it's free and open-source.

Go to Media > Convert / Save...

Drag your files into the File Selection section or select them by clicking the + Add button.

Select the Video - H.264 + MP3 (MP4) profile and click the wrench icon to edit its settings.

In the Video tab, make sure to check the box next to Keep original video track. Go to the Audio tab and check the analogous box.

Save and in the next window specify the destination folder and click Start. VLC will go through each of the files you added.

IMPORTANT:

While Steps 1 and 2 only need to be done once, Step 3 needs to be done for every new video you record (unless, your video editing software doesn't struggle opening the avi files). The good news is, this step is really fast, no more than a second per a single video. This is because we're keeping the original video track intact. The only thing that is changed is the container. That's why this change is fast and does not affect video quality in any way. Ideally, this step wouldn't be needed if we figured out a way to force the game to use mp4 when saving those videos, but I'm not sure if this is possible.

Like I said, outside of machinima creation, it probably makes more sense to just record your screen with OBS. Especially if you want to capture videos in 4K, which I don't think would be possible with this method. But it works for me and as it took me a while to figure it all out, I just wanted to share all the info in a single post!

[bjsmall]

28.10.24

Chris asked me to try and help his friend Woody with a laptop problem.

The laptop, which is a Lenovo ThinkPad T400 from 2008 has been used for car diagnostics for many years.

Woody wanted to upgrade the diagnostic software, but found that the laptop wouldn't connect to the internet.

When I examined the laptop, I saw that it was running Microsoft Windows 7, which had never been updated since it was installed in 2015. The machine had previously ran Windows Vista (2007).

This meant that it was running Internet Explorer 8 which ended support in 2020 and is known to have many security flaws which make it basically unusable.

The laptop had been configured to disable automatic update. It is likely that automatic updates would no longer work in any case because they depend on the underline Internet Explorer Browser.

I managed to install a version of Mozilla's Firefox Browser, one that still supports Windows 7 by downloading it onto a USB stick on a different computer.

I installed the 32-bit version of Firefox 115 ESR, which is the last supported version for Windows 7. I chose the 32-bit version because this edition of Windows 7 is 32-bit instead of 64-bit.

Using Firefox, I successfully connected to the internet and played a YouTube video, which you can see in the video below.

I also had a look at the various themes that the user could apply to the look and feel. Windows 7 was the last version to feature a user selectable Classic theme and system sound effects!

The default theme was called Aero. Also featured in Vista, this theme featured translucency, glass effects that required a decent PC at the time of its release.

The taskbar in Windows 7 was called the 'Super bar' as it allowed for pinning applications by default and was larger in size than previous versions. This could all be configured in the properties dialogue, which would be moved into the settings in Windows 10.

I gave the laptop back to Chris to give to Woody. He will now be able to download and install the updated diagnostics software.

Ideally, Woody should upgrade the laptop to a later version of Windows such as Windows 8.1 or 10, but even if he doesn't, it should still continue to work provided he does not connect it to the network.

It was fun trying out Windows 7 once again.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7

Windows 7 was released in 2009 and was a successful operating system like Windows XP which was released in 2001!

Windows 7 intended to fix the issues in Windows Vista.

Its development started in 2006, with a beta release in 2008 under the codename Vienna. Its first and only service pack (SP1) came out in 2011.

Windows 7 used the Vista kernel, which is still used today as a base for compatibility in all later versions of Windows.

Mainstream support for Windows 7 ended in 2015 and extended support ended at the start of 2020.

Chris took the Lenovo laptop back to Woody and they successfully downloaded the diagnostics software through the Firefox browser and it worked perfectly.

A complete success!

[atearyamallari]

A Turtle's Guide to Escaping Midtown Precinct South: Part Five

Click here to start from the beginning!

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As Sun Tzu said, if you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If your enemy might find out your brother is in a holding cell, then you can count on him to do everything he can to make sure your loved one is in his custody. Therefore, you must make your move before your enemy has the chance to.

As soon as Don got off the subway, he bolted out of the station and sprinted home. He slipped on a few patches of ice along the way, but he was always quick to scramble back to his feet and keep running. Thankfully, none of his brothers were around to witness his clumsiness – especially Michelangelo. It was kind of ironic, though, that the one time he got to work on the Battle Shell in peace was the one time he had to fix it in record-breaking time.

At last, he reached the warehouse on Eastman and Laird. Don grunted with effort as he slid open a window in the side of the building, then slipped inside. He turned on a space heater, slipped off his gloves, then popped open the hood of the Battle Shell and looked inside.

If the transmission was stuck, then the problem was most likely the shifter cable getting stuck in the machinery, but the cable looked fine. Don frowned. Maybe the problem was one of the detent bolts or spring. He couldn’t tell if that was the case unless he removed a few brackets, however.

Don grabbed his toolbox from the side of the room and lugged it back to the Battle Shell. On his way, he ripped off his white beanie cap and replaced it with his headphone set. “Leo, this is Donatello,” he said, as he pulled out a wrench from the toolkit. “I’m in the warehouse fixing up the Battle Shell.”

“Alright,” came his brother’s voice. “You said it would only take about an hour to fix, right?”

“Yep,” Don said. He started twisting the bolts on one of the brackets with the wrench until it was loose enough to unscrew with his fingers. “In fact, it might even take less –”

Leo sneezed, interrupting him. Grimacing, Don pulled his headset off – though at this point, the damage to his hearing was already done. “Bless you.”

“Thanks. You were saying?”

“The transmission is going to be an easy fix. It might even take less than an hour.”

“So, what was the issue? Did the Battle Shell just… need new transmission fluid? Like an oil change?”

Don cringed. There was no denying that Leo was a smart turtle – just not smart enough to know what he was talking about when it came to auto mechanics. “Just worry about the mission and leave the mechanic stuff to me,” he said. “Anyway, I’m going to call the chief of police. I’ll keep you updated.”

He removed the bracket and set it to the side before pulling out his phone and dialing the office of the chief of police. The phone range twice before it picked up. “Chief Alice Torres, speaking,” said a stern woman on the other end.

“Chief Torres, my name is Bishop. I am calling on behalf of a government agency. This line is secure,” Don said. He didn’t bother to imitate Bishop’s deep, raspy voice. His focus was on reciting his lines just like he rehearsed on the subway. Meanwhile, he let his arms move on automatic mode, loosening the bolts on a second bracket.

“Which government agency?” Chief Torres said. Don imagined a mean-looking woman narrowing her eyes at him in suspicion. “Are you with the FBI?”

“No,” Don answered. “I work with a covert organization dedicated to protecting the Earth from extraterrestrial threats. That’s as much information as I can disclose, I’m afraid.”

She let out a throaty chuckle. “That’s a good one. Can’t say I’ve heard it before,” she said. “But unfortunately for you, misdemeanor prank calls carry a fine of up to one thousand dollars and up to one year in prison time.”

Don figured she would have her suspicions. “At approximately 10:03 this morning, two of your officers arrested a suspect for fare evasion at the subway station on West 4th Street, Washington Square,” he said as a matter of fact. “But that suspect was not an ordinary human. He was of extraterrestrial origin.”

Chief Torres scoffed. “If you think that’s enough to prove that you’re part of some secret organization, then you’ll have to try harder than that.”

“I wasn’t trying to prove anything. I was hoping you’d work with me here,” Don said. “But if it’s proof you want, then I have evidence that could land your precinct in hot water.”

“Oh?”

“You’ve been taking bribes from David Williams, CEO of South Hudson Prison Properties. You send dozens of people to his prisons each year, and in return he pays you handsomely. You enable your officers to use intimidation and coercion tactics to bring up higher charges against the suspects that come through your precinct – in fact, you encourage it. And when one of your former officers, Sergeant Brianna Martin, came forward to expose these practices in your department, you hired a hit against her.”

The other end grew quiet. For a second, Don was worried that he was wrong about those accusations. “Who told you this?” she said at last.

“Like I said, I work for the federal government,” Don said. “It’s my business to know a little bit of everyone’s business.” He removed the bracket and leaned on the frame of the armored van. “I understand if you still don’t want to cooperate, but I also doubt that you want to lose your prestigious position.”

While she stewed in silence, Don took the opportunity to inspect the detent bolts. Just as he suspected, one of them was loose, which had allowed the transmission to lock itself in reverse. This was going to be an even quicker fix than he thought. A pang of guilt tore through his chest. Mikey hadn’t broken the transmission like he thought. It was Don’s own fault. He had messed with the detent bolts the last time he made modifications to the Battle Shell and simply hadn’t tightened it properly. All this trouble because of a tiny piece of metal smaller than his thumb.

“What do you want?” Chief Torres said, interrupting his thoughts.

Don shook his head, as if waking from a reverie. Now was not the time for a pity party, he reminded himself. “I want the alien suspect currently in your custody,” he said. “Now, listen carefully to the instructions that I��m about to give you.”

He gave her coordinates to one of the docks along the East River and told her that it would be their rendezvous. Then he gave more instructions – bring the suspect in an armored vehicle with no windows, only bring along two other officers to ensure the transfer of the suspect, make sure the officers swear to secrecy. She listened to his every word and only interrupted to ask a few clarifying questions.

As they talked, he tightened the detent bolt with some power tools, making sure to mute himself so that she wouldn’t hear the grating buzz of his power drill. He was in the middle of talking and screwing the brackets back into place when he heard a voice behind him. “Donatello?”

Startled, he jumped and hit his head against the hood cover. Sharp pain blossomed on the impact, and he had to bite his lip to hold back a cry of pain. He whipped around to find Splinter standing just a few feet behind him. “Sen –!” Don started. Then he remembered that he was still on a call with the chief of police. “Please hold!” he squeaked before muting his end of the call.

“Donatello, what’s going on?” Splinter asked.

“Master Splinter, I…” Don sputtered.

Leo’s voice came through the headset, nearly startling him again. “Uh oh.”

“Who are you talking to?” Splinter continued. “And what are you doing here? I thought you were at April’s with your brothers.”

“I, uh, was but we needed the Battle Shell for…” Don said. He wasn’t sure what to say. It had never occurred to him that Splinter may come up to the warehouse. “Wait a minute, what are you doing up here, sensei? You never come up to the warehouse.”

“I just had a hunch,” he said, crossing his arms. “And right now, my instincts are telling me that you are stalling.”

Splinter wasn’t wrong; Don still didn’t know what answer to give him. Should he just tell the truth and explain what happened? He didn’t have time for that, not with Chief Torres on hold. And Don definitely didn’t want to be the one to earn Splinter’s ire by explaining what happened. There was just no way to sugar coat the fact that Raph had gotten arrested and was being held by the NYPD – for fare evasion, no less. He wished that his older brother with chime in with some advice in his ear, but Leo remained silent, most likely holding his breath in anticipation like Don was.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t have much time,” Don said. “We’ll explain everything when we get back. I promise.”

Splinter narrowed his eyes. “You and your brothers need to be back home before seven,” he said.

“We will, sensei.”

“Seven o’clock precisely.”

“We will, sensei.”

Master Splinter turned around and walked towards the elevator. When he disappeared behind the stone doors, Don finally let out the breath he had been holding. “We’re so cooked,” he said out loud.

“I know,” Leo said with a groan. “I’m almost tempted to leave Raph behind in the precinct.”

“I’m nearly finished with the Battle Shell, and with the call. I’ll tell you once I hit the road.” Don said to him. Then he unmuted himself from his call with Chief Torres. “Where were we?” he asked.

As he answered some more of her questions, he finished replacing the brackets, then closed the hood. “Thank you for your cooperation,” Don said as the call came to a close. “Although few people will know what you have done today, you will have done a great service to your nation. But, of course, I will extend my generosity and offer you payment of up to one and a half million dollars.”

“I’m sorry, did you say million?” Chief Torres asked in a shocked tone.

“Of course,” Don said. “We pay handsomely for research and information, and by giving us a live specimen, you are contributing more to alien research than most people have in decades. Unfortunately, however, you may have to incur some upfront costs.”

“How much are we talking about?”

“Twenty thousand dollars. I know it may be a lot –”

“Don’t worry,” she said. “I receive more than that on a monthly basis from Mr. Williams.”

“Well, that amount will help us pay for the transfer of the suspect. I already have a trust fund set up for you to deposit the money into – and I will wire the one and a half million dollars to you by tomorrow at close of business.”

After giving her the banking information, Don thanked her once again and hung up the call. He cleaned the black grease from his hands with a rag, turned off the space heater, opened the garage door to the warehouse, then gathered his gloves and beanie cap and climbed into the Battle Shell. No sooner than he turned the key fob than the engine purred and came to life. He eased the Battle Shell onto the street, then shifted the gears to one, then two as he drove on the road, smiling with smug satisfaction when he found that the gear shifts were as smooth as butter. “Man, I’m good,” he said out loud. “Hey, Leo. I’m headed your way. I’ll be over there in about fifteen minutes.”

“Good. When you get closer, I’ll tell you where to park,” Leo said. Then he sneezed again.

Don frowned as he remembered that Leo had briefed him that he would be hiding on the roof of the precinct. “Stay warm, bro,” he said.

“I’m doing my best,” he said miserably.

As Don got closer to the police department, Leo gave him instructions to get to the parking garage. Don drove in and pulled the Battle Shell into the parking space labeled “VIP Parking,” just like he requested.

“I need you to do one last thing, Donatello,” his brother said. “Do you see the car parked next to you?”

Don peeked through the window of the Battle Shell and did a double take. A bright red Ford Mustang was parked in the chief of police’s parking space. “You mean the 1987 Mustang?” he said. “Do I.”

“I need you to unlock the trunk of that car. After that, you can join April. She’s waiting in her van,” Leo said. “And mind the cameras on the side of the building.”

Don peeked through the windows on side of the Battle Shell that faced the precinct and immediately spotted the camera he was talking about. “Copy that,” he said. He took off his headset and replaced it with his beanie before reaching into the glove compartment. There he kept a spare set of tools for unlocking doors. He opened the van door on the side facing away from the cameras and was immediately greeted by the biting cold. Shivering, he stealthily crouched behind the Mustang and began unlocking the trunk. The cold made it difficult to move his fingers, but after a few seconds of jiggling his tools in the keyhole, he felt an inner mechanism give and heard a click. The trunk opened just a crack.

He placed the tools in the pockets of his jacket and sighed. It was a shame that he couldn’t steal this car just like he had stolen Zanramon’s space cruiser. Part of him was tempted to ask Leo if he could – though given the stakes of the mission and the intricacies of the plan, the answer was going to be a resounding “no.” That wouldn’t stop him from dreaming, though. Don stood to his feet and walked towards the back of the parking garage until he found where April’s van was parked.

April was already in the driver seat, waiting. She unlocked the doors and he climbed into the back passenger seat, sighing with relief as soon as the hot air blowing from the heater met his skin. “Got the old Battle Shell up and running?” she said.

“Yep, she’s as good as new,” Don said. In the end, it was only a ten-minute fix. All the more reason to feel guilty. He hugged his arms to his chest.

“What’s wrong?” April asked, sensing his change in mood.

“Nothing,” he said. “I’m just… I don’t know. Disappointed in myself, I guess.”

“What for?”

“It’s just that, the problem ended up being so easy to repair,” he said. “If I had just fixed it as soon as my brothers discovered that something was wrong, we could have taken the Battle Shell to your place. Raph wouldn’t be sitting in a holding cell right now.”

“True,” April said. “But if he hadn’t gotten arrested, we wouldn’t have found out about the corruption going on in the precinct. And remember, this plan won’t just help Raph. It’ll take down a corrupt cop. We’ll be helping a lot of people.”

“Huh, I guess you’re right,” Don said. “Thanks.”

“Of course, Donny.”

It grew quiet except for the hum of the heater blasting warm air. Don looked out the window at the flurries that rained down hypnotically onto the streets outside the parking garage. After today, they would have helped a lot of people – but only if their plan worked.

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[deltastorm101]

ayyy windows 10 on my PC fried itself 🫠

posting this from the void (my also busted but trusty old laptop that dies every time i accidentally close it, doesn't play audio anymore, has not had one day in its life when the webcam functioned, tries to update automatically every time i boot it up only to throw a hissy fit and roll them back right away because it can't actually process them anymore, registers ONE usb port and one only, thinks it has no GPU anymore because it died years ago when i dared to play a game it should have handled with no problem at all, but by SOME miracle survived me spilling milked and honeyed tea all over the keyboard with so much as a stuck key and repairing that wasn't even that expensive)

[aw-fmp-final-marked-project]

Community Servers:

04/05/2025 One thing that I mentioned in my nearly finished post, is securing sustainability for the game's lifespan. I'm choosing this route to try to fix that.

Community Servers: Everything must end. And something like this, would not live very long. Stockwave is an always online title. It specifically connects to a server that I personally run for people to access the content within as it was intended. The problem with this is, that anything online, will always be shut down at some point. Technology moves on. Eventually, when I export the game to Windows 10 and Windows 11, those operating systems will become obsolete. Windows 10 is already suffering itself a shutdown, making it unaccessable to new people. Eventually, required technology needed to run this game, will be outdated, and dysfunctional. This can only be avoided, by official or third parties preserving the source files of the project, and manually updating them to work with modern equipment.

Eventually, the original developers of that software will leave it be. No one entity can, or should even try, keeping updating something old forever. When it hits that state, we call it "Abandonware". Abandonware is mostly unable to be accessed in its original intended state. This is not a commercial project. So keeping up with modern hardware will not be a priority past the completion of this project. The game will likely run for the next 15 years maximum, given that nothing drastically changes the technological world anytime soon. The bigger issue I have is will the server I am running. To play the game, I will need to run it on a computer at all times. This is not sustainable for me. I can run the server off of a computer, but for how long? I will eventually need to turn it off at some point.

My solution, package the server client with the game itself. I have made adaptions to allow the public to host their own servers on their own devices, given that they know how to do so. I give the the port number in the bottom left of the app, I also make it show current lobbies on screen when they do exist. There aren't any in the image above, but they will show when someone connects. If people are willing to open the port through their router to play this game, they can absolutely continue playing the game on the right server despite any issues or shutdowns on my part. It is not optimal, but it is the most long-running solution possible. The people to run the servers, are the people still wanting to play the game.

The player is given the option on whether to connect to my official server, or to a third party community server. This allows me to split them up. For networking to work, you need to supply an IP address to connect to. An IP is basically a phone book of internet routers that can be figured out by the computer, to know who to connect to.

In initialisation, I set my custom Playit.gg IP address as the official IP. When the player presses official server, the game automatically tries to connect to that one in particular. This makes my server the only one that official servers will try to connect to.

When on the community servers, it will ask you for the IP of the community server. This is required information, since there is no way for a computer to casually get server IPs sent to the client. It needs to be done manually be a person. I manually set mine in initialising so that the player does not need to type of official IPs every time they try to connect, making it easier to play. Here, it is significantly more annoying, but necessary for future preservation. This system is perfect for long-lasting content such as this. Preservation is very important in the form of media, and this extends it's lifespan drastically.

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in this regard, Microsoft associate is proud to meet this vital venture for Iranians because the first and most effective legit consultant of IT Researches corporation and additionally the handiest 1 .commercial enterprise partner and accomplice of Microsoft in Iran

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In contemporary virtual world, Microsoft is shaping the destiny with its remarkable improvements. In our save, we've introduced you the satisfactory Microsoft products that will help you take advantage of the advanced capabilities and skills of those present day technology.

From powerful software like office and home windows to collaboration and mission control tools, Microsoft has everything you want to be triumphant inside the virtual world.

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Microsoft custom solutions

if you pick out Microsoft because the backbone of your enterprise innovation, you've got found the proper companion to grow and extend your enterprise. With a rich history of delivering advanced and innovative technologies, Microsoft allows you to transport greater expectantly in contemporary complicated international.

We leverage the Microsoft era stack to deliver customized answers tailor-made on your enterprise dreams. these technologies encompass a ramification of software and management gear that assist you optimize tactics, boom efficiency, and make better selections.

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How To Fix A Computer That’s Stuck In A Boot Loop

A computer stuck in a boot loop can be frustrating, preventing you from accessing important files and programs. This issue occurs when a PC continuously restarts instead of booting into the operating system. Boot loops can be caused by software conflicts, corrupt system files, faulty hardware, or failed updates. If you're struggling to fix this problem, Phone Repair & More offers expert PC troubleshooting and repair services with reliable computer repair technicians in Palm Harbor, FL who can diagnose and resolve boot loop issues efficiently.

Step 1: Perform A Hard Reboot

Before diving into advanced troubleshooting, try a hard reboot to see if the issue resolves itself.

How To Perform A Hard Reboot:

Hold down the power button for at least 10 seconds until the computer shuts off.

Unplug the power cable (or remove the battery if using a laptop).

Wait for about 30 seconds, then plug the power back in and restart your PC.

If the computer still gets stuck in a boot loop, move on to the next step.

Step 2: Boot Into Safe Mode

Safe Mode loads only essential system files, which can help bypass software conflicts or corrupted drivers.

How To Boot Into Safe Mode:

Restart your computer and press F8 (older Windows versions) or Shift + F8 repeatedly before Windows loads.

Select Advanced Startup Options > Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings.

Choose Safe Mode and let your computer boot.

Once in Safe Mode, uninstall any recently installed drivers or software updates that might be causing the issue. If the problem persists, desktop diagnostics and repair in Palm Harbor, Florida may be necessary.

Step 3: Run Automatic Repair Or System Restore

Windows has built-in tools that can fix boot issues automatically.

How To Use Automatic Repair:

Restart your computer and interrupt the boot process three times (turn it off before Windows loads).

This will trigger Windows Recovery Mode. Select Advanced Options > Troubleshoot > Startup Repair.

Follow the on-screen instructions to let Windows attempt a repair.

If Startup Repair doesn’t work, try System Restore to revert your computer to a previous working state.

Step 4: Check For Corrupt System Files

Corrupt system files can prevent Windows from booting properly. Running System File Checker (SFC) and DISM can help fix these issues.

How To Run SFC And DISM:

Boot into Advanced Startup Options and select Command Prompt.

Type the following commands and press Enter after each: bash CopyEdit sfc /scannow

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Restart your computer to see if the issue is resolved.

Step 5: Check Hardware And BIOS Settings

Faulty hardware, such as a failing hard drive or RAM, can cause boot loops. If you recently installed new components, they may be incompatible.

How To Check Hardware:

Remove and reinsert RAM sticks and storage drives.

Reset BIOS settings by selecting Load Default Settings in the BIOS menu.

If hardware failure is suspected, consulting a computer upgrade and repair specialist at Phone Repair & More can help identify the issue.

When To Seek Professional Help

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A slow, unresponsive computer can disrupt your work and leisure. Thankfully, with Yamicsoft’s Windows Repair Tool, you can resolve common system issues and restore your PC's performance without spending a dime. Discover how this powerful, free solution can help you fix errors, optimize your system, and protect your data.

What is Yamicsoft’s Windows Repair Tool?

Yamicsoft’s Windows Repair Tool is a free, all-in-one utility designed to fix various Windows-related problems. From repairing system files to optimizing your PC’s performance, this tool is your go-to solution for maintaining a healthy and efficient computer.

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System File Repair

Automatically detect and repair corrupted or missing system files.

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Remove junk files, cache, and unnecessary data to free up storage space.

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Version 600

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🎉 Merry 600! 🎉

I had a good week. There's a mix of all sorts of different stuff.

I made a hotfix for a typo bug when right-clicking a downloader page list. If you got the v600 early after release on Wednesday, the links above are now to a v600a that fixes this!

full changelog

macOS fix

A stupid typo snuck in the release last week, and it caused the macOS App to sometimes/always not boot. Source users on Python 3.10 ran into the same issue. It is fixed now, and I have adjusted my test regime to check for 3.10 issues in future, so this should not happen again.

highlights

If you noticed the status bar was not showing so much info on single files last week and you would like it back, please hit up the new 'show more text about one file on the status bar' checkbox under options->thumbnails.

I polished last week's new vacuum tech. There are additional safety checks, some new automatic recovery, and I forgot, last week, to move the vacuum dialog to use the new 'do we have enough free space to vacuum?' check, so that is fixed. It should stop bothering you about free space in your temp dir!

Collections now sort better by file dimensions. They now use their highest-num-pixel file as a proxy, so if you sort by width, the collection will sort by that file's width. It isn't perfect, but at least they do something now, and for collections with only one file, everything is now as expected. We have a few ways to go forward here, whether that is taking an average of the contents' heights, pre-sorting the collection and then selecting the top file, or, for something like num_pixels, where it might be appropriate, summing the contents (like we do for filesize already). I expect I'll add some options so people can choose what they want. Let me know what you think!

new SQLite and mpv on Windows

I am rolling out new dlls for SQLite (database) and mpv (video/audio playback) on Windows. We tested these a few weeks ago, and while both went well for most people, the mpv dll sometimes caused a grid of black bars over some webms on weirder OS versions like: Windows Server, under-updated Windows 10, and Windows 10 on a VM. Normal Windows 10/11 users experienced no problems, so the current hypothesis is that this is a question of whether you have x media update pack.

I am still launching the new mpv dll today, since it does have good improvements, but I am prepared to roll it back if many normal Windows users run into trouble. Let me know how you get on!

If you need to use an older or otherwise unusual version of Windows, then I am sorry to say you are about to step into the territory Windows 7 recently left. Please consider moving to running from source, where you can pick whichever mpv dll works for you and keep it there: https://hydrusnetwork.github.io/hydrus/running_from_source.html

If you run from source on Windows already, you might like to hit that page again and check the links for the new dlls yourself, too. I've noticed the new mpv dll loads and unloads much faster.

next week

I will continue the small jobs and cleanup. I'm happy with my productivity right now, and I don't want to rush out anything big in the end of year.

[ethancral]

How to Troubleshoot Common Issues in Windows 10 Home and Pro Editions

Windows 10 is one of the most popular operating systems used by millions of users worldwide. While it is known for its stability and performance, like any other software, it can also encounter issues that may hinder its functionality. In this article, we will discuss common issues that users may face in Windows 10 Home and Pro editions and provide step-by-step troubleshooting guides to resolve them.

Issue 1: Slow Performance

One of the most common issues faced by windows 10 home users is slow performance. If your computer is taking too long to start up, launch applications, or perform tasks, it may be due to various reasons such as malware, disk errors, or outdated drivers. To troubleshoot this issue, start by checking for any malware infections using an anti-virus software. Next, run the built-in Disk Cleanup tool to remove temporary files and system files that may be consuming disk space. Additionally, update your drivers to the latest version and consider upgrading your RAM if your computer is running low on memory.

Issue 2: Wi-Fi Connectivity Problems

Wi-Fi connectivity issues are another common problem faced by Windows 10 users. If you are unable to connect to a Wi-Fi network or are experiencing frequent disconnections, try restarting your router and modem. Next, check your Wi-Fi settings to ensure that you are connected to the correct network and that your Wi-Fi adapter is enabled. If the issue persists, try resetting your TCP/IP stack by running the command "netsh int ip reset" in the Command Prompt. You can also try updating your Wi-Fi drivers to the latest version.

Issue 3: Update Errors

Windows 10 is designed to automatically download and install updates to ensure that your system remains secure and up-to-date. However, sometimes updates may fail to install, resulting in error messages. To troubleshoot update errors, start by checking the Windows Update history to identify the specific error code. Next, try running the Windows Update Troubleshooter tool, which can automatically detect and fix common issues. If the issue persists, try resetting the Windows Update components by running the command "net stop wuauserv" and "net start wuauserv" in the Command Prompt.

Issue 4: Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is a critical error that occurs when Windows encounters a problem that it cannot recover from. If you are experiencing frequent BSODs, try running a System File Checker (SFC) scan to identify and replace corrupted system files. Next, check for any driver updates and install the latest version. You can also try running a memory test using the built-in Windows Memory Diagnostic tool to identify any issues with your RAM.

Issue 5: Login Issues

Login issues are another common problem faced by Windows 10 users. If you are unable to log in to your account or are experiencing issues with your password, try restarting your computer in Safe Mode. Next, try running the built-in System Restore tool to restore your system to a previous point when you were able to log in successfully. If the issue persists, try resetting your password using the built-in Password Reset tool.

Issue 6: Audio Issues

Audio issues are common in Windows 10, particularly after installing updates. If you are experiencing issues with your audio, try running the built-in Audio Troubleshooter tool, which can automatically detect and fix common issues. Next, try updating your audio drivers to the latest version. You can also try disabling and re-enabling your audio device in the Device Manager.

Issue 7: Display Issues

Display issues are another common problem faced by Windows 10 users. If you are experiencing issues with your display, such as blurry text or incorrect resolution, try running the built-in Display Troubleshooter tool. Next, try updating your graphics drivers to the latest version. You can also try adjusting your display settings to ensure that they are set to the correct resolution and refresh rate.

Conclusion

Troubleshooting common issues in Windows 10 Home and Pro editions requires patience and a step-by-step approach. By following the troubleshooting guides outlined in this article, you should be able to resolve most issues and get your system up and running smoothly. Remember to always keep your system updated and run regular maintenance tasks to prevent issues from occurring in the first place. If you are still experiencing issues after trying the troubleshooting steps, consider seeking further assistance from Microsoft support or a professional technician.

[evelynmy]

How to Fix iPhone Stuck on Apple Logo

Many people have encountered this problem. Maybe the first reaction after getting stuck is to force shutdown. Force shutdown can solve many problems, but sometimes it doesn't work.I will recommend several ways to solve this problem.

What Causes Your iPhone Stuck on Apple Logo?

Although the reasons why the Apple Logo is stuck on the iPhone vary, the main causes are generally inseparable from the following three aspects.

Hardware issues. It is one of the startup routines of your iPhone to check in with.

Software problems. Software problems like file transfer, restoring, and iOS upgrades can also result in the accident of the scenario - my iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo.

Jailbreak errors. Jailbreaking is a mode of unlocking your device that will see the user being able to access third-party applications that are not acceptable by Apple.

External damage. Your iPhone may have been dropped on the ground or in water. These may cause the issue

How to Fix iPhone Stuck on Apple Logo

Method 1: Force Restart iPhone.

For iPhone 8 or later: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Then press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then press and hold the Side button.

For iPhone 7 or 7 Plus: Press and hold both the Side (or Top) button and the Volume Down button for at least 10 seconds.

For iPhone 6s or earlier: Press and hold both the Side (or Top) button and the Home button for at least 10 seconds.

Method 2: Update your iPhone version Via iTunes.

Step 1. Open iTunes and connect your iPhone to a computer.

Step 2. iTunes will recognize your iPhone within seconds. After that, In the summary panel you can see the basic information of your phone. iTunes will automatically check for updates.

Method 3: Use TunesKit iOS System Recovery to Fix.

If the above doesn't work, you can use third-party software. I think this is the most convenient to operate and has the highest success rate because sometimes there is some programming error inside the iPhone.

Step1: Connect iPhone to the computer

To fix iPhone stuck on Apple logo issue, you should open the program and find a USB cable to connect your device to the computer. Click on iOS System Repair and select the problem type, then tap on the Start option, and then set the repair mode as Standard Mode and click the Next button. After that follow the prompts from the window to put your iPhone into recovery mode or DFU mode and click the Next button once finished.

You can also click the Enter Recovery Mode on TunesKit's main interface to put your iPhone into recovery mode in one click.

Step2: Download firmware package

This software will download the firmware package matched to your iPhone. You need to confirm the device info before that. Correct it manually if any information is wrong. Then press the Download button at the lower right corner, TunesKit will then begin downloading and verifying the firmware.

Step3: Fix iPhone Stays on Apple Logo

As soon as it completes the downloading process, just press the Repair option to let the software fix the error of iPhone stuck on Apple screen. Keep your iPhone connected to the computer until the program finishes fixing. Or your device may get bricked unexpectedly.

Method 4: Put Your iPhone in Recovery Mode.

All the files on your iPhone will be removed if you use this method.

For iPhone 6s or older devices. Connect your iPhone to computer. Hold both the Power button and the Home button at the same time. You will see the Apple logo coming up. Do not release the buttons until the Connect to iTunes screen appears.

For iPhone 7 or 7 Plus. Press the Power button and the Volume Down button concurrently. Similarly, the Apple logo screen will display. Hold them until you see the Connect to iTunes screen.

For iPhone 8 or later devices. Open iTunes and connect your iPhone to the computer. Press and fast-release the Volume Up button, and do the same thing on the Volume Down button. Next, Press and hold the side button, and release the buttons once the Connect to iTunes screen appears.

Method 6：Restore phone factory settings with iTunes.

Open iTunes on your computer and select your iPhone from the drop-down menu in the upper left corner of the window. Then Tap the Summary tab on the left side and click on the Restore iPhone button.

[cricutmachinemaker]

How Do I Download Cricut Design Space?

When I was looking to set up my first Cricut machine, I had some questions about what devices I could use for the machine and how do I download Cricut Design Space on a device. Now, I have been using the crafting machine for a long time, and I know everything about the devices you can use with it and how to download the app on an operating system.

Design Space is an app designed to operate Cricut machines. The app helps you create or choose a design that you can use to cut on the machine. This software has more than 100 thousand ready-made projects, images, and text fonts that you can use for free. It is available on multiple devices, such as computers and mobile devices. You can download the app on all of them by following this blog.

How Do I Download Cricut Design Space on Mac?

When you want to download the software, one of the first devices that comes to mind is a MacBook. It is an excellent device, and the app runs very smoothly. With this, you can keep using the app even when you lose your internet connection. You can download the app on Mac by reading these steps:

How Do I Download Cricut Design Space on Windows?

A Windows computer is also great for downloading the app. It has all the features that are required for the software. Just like Mac, you can use Design Space offline on Windows as well. To download the app on a PC, follow the procedure:

How to Download Cricut Design Space on iOS?

You can also use a phone with the software if you do not have a computer. An iOS mobile device is great for the app. The app downloading procedure on the iPad or iPhone is here:

How Do I Download Cricut Design Space on Android?

This application is also available for Android mobile devices, and you can get it to your smartphone by following this procedure:

Conclusion

I hope that after reading this write-up, your problem with downloading Design Space on any device has been solved. Here, you read about multiple devices with which the software is compatible. I am sure you would have one of these devices. If you do have it, then that will be good to use with Cricut. Here, you saw how you can download the app on four different devices. Now, without any problem, install the app on your device and start using it for your projects.

FAQs

Why Is Cricut Software Not Downloading on My Computer?

When you are unable to download the app on your computer, you have to do the following things. First, you should check the internet connectivity. If your computer is not connected to a strong internet connection, or you lose connection while downloading, you will be unable to download the app. Second, you must check your computer’s compatibility to download the app. Finally, you have to use an updated browser so that you can download the app without a problem. 

How Can I Use Cricut Design Space on My Device?

If you want to use the software on a device, you should first download the app. After downloading the app, you must log in with a Cricut ID. When you log in, you will have access to free images, projects, and fonts on the app. You can click on a new project, and a canvas will open. You can pick any font or design and edit it however you want. When the design is ready, cut it on the machine.

How Can I Use Cricut Design Space Offline?

If you want to use the application offline, then you will have to save the project on the cloud. Then, you can use the downloaded designs and fonts even without the internet. You can edit the design and keep working on it. When the internet resumes on your device, it will automatically be updated. However, you can use this feature on your computer or Apple device. This feature is currently unavailable for Android users.

Visit: cricut.com/setup www.cricut.com/setup login

Source: https://cricricutdesigncut.wordpress.com/2024/10/08/how-do-i-download-cricut-design-space/

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Fix Dell Laptop Screen Black but Keyboard Lit Up at Home

Experiencing a black screen on your Dell laptop while the keyboard lights up can be alarming. However, it's a common issue that can often be resolved at home without professional help. In this guide, we will explain why your Dell laptop screen is black but the keyboard is lit up and offer some steps to fix the problem.

If you’re unable to resolve it yourself, remember that Dell Laptop Service Center offers On-Site Support, Free Pickup & Delivery, Affordable Prices, and Kind & Effective Service. For assistance, call 9891868324.

Common Causes of Dell Laptop Black Screen with Keyboard Lit Up

Several factors can lead to the Dell laptop black screen but keyboard lit up problem:

- Power issues: A faulty battery or charger might prevent the screen from turning on.

- Display errors: The laptop may fail to detect or project the display properly.

- System crashes: Windows or driver issues can cause the laptop to boot incorrectly.

- Hardware malfunctions: Loose or damaged internal connections, such as the GPU or RAM, can cause display failure. 

Step-by-Step Guide to Fixing Dell Laptop Screen Black But Keyboard Lit Up

Here are some quick fixes to try at home to resolve the issue of Dell laptop screen black but still running.

Restart Your Dell Laptop

Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve display problems. Follow these steps:

- Press and hold the power button for about 10-15 seconds to force the laptop to shut down.

- Disconnect the charger and any attached peripherals (e.g., mouse, USB drive).

- Wait for 30 seconds before reconnecting the charger.

- Press the power button to turn the laptop back on and check if the display is working.

If the keyboard lights up but screen is black Dell, proceed to the next solution.

Check for External Display Issues

Occasionally, your Dell laptop may mistakenly try to project the display to an external monitor. Here's how to fix this:

- Press the Windows + P keys together.

- Use the arrow keys to select "PC screen only" and press Enter.

This ensures the laptop is focused on its primary display. If the Dell laptop screen is black but the keyboard is still running, move on to the next step.

Perform a Hard Reset

A hard reset can help clear out any residual electrical charge that may cause your Dell laptop black screen issue. To do this:

- Shut down your laptop by holding the power button for 10 seconds.

- Disconnect the battery (if removable) and unplug the charger.

- Hold the power button for 30 seconds to drain any remaining charge.

- Reconnect the battery and power on the laptop.

Check if the black screen issue is resolved. If not, try the next method.

Update or Reinstall Graphics Drivers

Outdated or corrupt graphics drivers can cause a black screen issue. Here’s how to fix it:

- Boot the laptop into Safe Mode by pressing F8 or Shift + F8 during startup.

- In Safe Mode, go to Device Manager by typing it in the search bar.

- Expand the Display adapters section.

- Right-click on your graphics card and select Update driver or choose Uninstall device if you wish to reinstall it.

- Restart your laptop, and Windows will automatically reinstall the drivers.

If the Dell laptop screen is black but the keyboard lights up, proceed to the next solution.

Check for Hardware Issues

If the above steps do not work, the problem could be hardware-related. Faulty RAM, GPU, or motherboard issues can cause your Dell laptop screen to go black while the keyboard lights up.

- Remove the back panel of your laptop.

- Check for loose connections or damaged parts.

- Reseat the RAM and ensure that the GPU is properly connected.

If you’re uncomfortable handling hardware, it's time to contact a professional technician. Dell Laptop Service Center can help with on-site support, free pickup & delivery, and affordable services.

When to Seek Professional Help

If you’ve tried all the above methods and the Dell laptop screen is still black but running, the issue may require advanced troubleshooting. At this point, you can:

- Contact the Dell Laptop Service Center at 8860510848 for immediate assistance.

- Opt for On-Site Support or take advantage of our Free Pickup & Delivery services.

- Our team offers affordable and effective services, ensuring your Dell laptop is up and running quickly. Read More Better Way: How to Resolve Dell Laptop Screen Black but Keyboard Lit Up Issue Read Also: Laptop Black Screen Issue: Step-by-Step Guide 

Conclusion

Fixing a Dell laptop screen black but keyboard lit up problem can be done at home with simple troubleshooting steps. Start by restarting the laptop, checking for display errors, and performing a hard reset. If these don’t work, updating drivers and inspecting hardware could help. When the problem persists, don’t hesitate to reach out to Dell Laptop Service Center for professional repair services. Call 9891868324 today for fast and reliable support.

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​Steps-to-advocate-for Microsoft Partner

The website https://microsoftpartner.uk/en/ serves as the official platform for Microsoft Partner in Iran, offering authentic Microsoft software solutions tailored to the Iranian market. As the exclusive authorized representative of IT Research Company and the sole official Microsoft partner in Iran, the organization addresses the unique challenges faced by Iranian businesses due to international sanctions and licensing restrictions.​

Key Offerings and Services Microsoft Partner Iran provides a comprehensive range of genuine Microsoft products, including:​

1.Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11

2.Productivity Suites: Microsoft Office

3.Server Solutions: Windows Server, SQL Server, Exchange Server, SharePoint Server, Project Server, System Center

4.Development Tools: Visual Studio

5.Embedded Systems: Windows Embedded​

These offerings are designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses, from basic productivity to complex enterprise solutions.

Advantages of Choosing Microsoft Partner Iran Customers benefit from several key advantages:

1.Permanent Licensing: Licenses are perpetual, eliminating the need for renewals.

2.Continuous Updates: Automatic updates ensure access to the latest features and security enhancements.

3.Authenticity and Security: Genuine software reduces the risk of license blocks and security vulnerabilities.

4.Cost Efficiency: Competitive pricing offers value without compromising on quality.

5.Comprehensive Support: Dedicated support services assist with inquiries and technical issues.

Commitment to the Iranian Market In light of the challenges posed by international sanctions, Microsoft Partner Iran plays a pivotal role in providing legitimate software solutions to Iranian organizations. By ensuring access to original Microsoft products, the company supports the technological advancement and operational efficiency of businesses across the country.​

The only official Microsoft partner in Iran Iranian companies and organizations have long faced problems with their information security, such as sanctions and the lack of a center to meet such needs. Apart from that, with the inappropriate expansion of sanctions on our country, Iran has placed restrictions on these needs to enter the international market and, of course, expand their business.

The only legit Microsoft partner in Iran Iranian organizations and organizations have long faced troubles with their information security, inclusive of sanctions and the shortage of a middle to satisfy such needs. apart from that, with the inappropriate growth of sanctions on our country, Iran has placed restrictions on those needs to enter the global marketplace and, of course, extend their commercial enterprise.

in this regard, Microsoft associate is proud to meet this vital venture for Iranians because the first and most effective legit consultant of IT Researches corporation and additionally the handiest 1 .commercial enterprise partner and accomplice of Microsoft in Iran

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literally the worst computer yap sesh you will read dear fucking god

hey guys today I am back from twitter because OH MY GOD ITS A CESSPOOL ALL IT IS IS YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEHAS YEHAY HEAY YEHA YEHA YEHA YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH oh hey look my computers on ANYWAYS twitter is hell and Tumblr is also hell but less in a way.

with that out of the way, I am currently fiddling with my old computer from 2017. its a windows 10 dell laptop Inspiron something. all you gotta know is its older than 2017 and it has a keypad. also it sucks ass. the processor is uhhhhhh i7 7th generation which is *opens google* pretty good???? thats according to google. in my experience, it sucks. it could also be the hard drive. im 99% sure its the disk drive and sitting around collecting dust for about a year and then being crammed with windows updates did not do very good for it. so it takes about ten minutes to boot and using any application without lag is abysmal. I was hoping to get the laptop traded for a sexy MacBook or something in 2022 but my mom was all "mimimimimi you already have a laptop" my sister in christ thats exactly the problem, and to this day im typing this "essay" or whatever the fuck on an iMac. yes its an intel based yes I love it yes it just works and does Mac stuff but other than that its still a Mac at the end of the day so no 32 bit games no plugging in my Nintendo switch and extracting all of the screenshots which a lot of the features that windows can do but Mac can't I can personally live without.

I just updated the windows laptop I was talking about and by the nine its all fired up. and when I say that I mean

it sits there, calling to me.

but im writing rn so it can scream faster. also this yap sesh is sponsored by Clop. when I airdropped this image to myself, it had the .heic file type. but with clop, it was instantly converted to a jpeg and automatically spoon fed to my clipboard. get 0% off your next download if you clitoris the link! (its free)[but its Mac exclusive heheheha eat shit windows losers]

I should prolly check to see how the laptop is whirling. and yep it still takes over 10 seconds to open the settings and I tried to open google chrome (first mistake) and the window is still pure white (nvm it just came on as I wrote this but picture the time it took to write from "and yep" and "nvm" and add 20 seconds and thats how long google chrome took to open. what do I do with this computer?

I opened it in the first place to try to install linux mint. but thats hard and when I opened disk utility there were 5 partitions no larger than a gigabyte. no idea what thats all about. I goggled it and it says it partitions after every update? which is fucking stupid and all these partitons have 100% free space this is actual fucking bloatware what the fuck time to wipe

update: I can't wipe it I right click and it only shows "help" and thats it. this is only on all the portions and one of them is 15 gb holy moly! also I dont feel like writing anymore so im just gonna post this ok by