#could be outdated BIOS software.

[forcedhesitation]

maaaaaan. and now my pc is stuck in a bios loop. tells me it cannot find any bootable devices. checked the cables and everything seems alright?? trying to repair start up thru USB windows installation next but I have a deep dread in me that this could be worse :(

[kyokosasagawa]

I started writing "4 srs" this month and I like how free and accessible writing is, so I'm recommending free software I've experimented with that might help people who want to get into the hobby!

“Specifically Created for Writing Stories”

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Manuskript – Story organizer / word processor. Has an outliner and index card function, along with distraction free mode. Lets you switch between different templates such as a non-fiction mode or a short story.

Bibisco – Novel writing software that includes writing goals, world-building, distraction free mode, and a timeline.

“I Just Want to Write”

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LibreOffice – Microsoft 365 alternative, but free! LibreOffice Writer is what I wrote this tumblr post in before I posted it. Also if you copy & paste the text into the Rich Text Editor on AO3, it seems that it actually converts it properly. Nice! No need for scripts.

Note-Taking

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Zim Wiki - note taking application that is very, very lightweight (1.1mb). It functions with a tree structure, so I’d personally recommend it for world-building and character bios. There are built-in plugins that also turn it into a good software for task management (it even has a article on how to use it for GTD) and journalling. See also: CherryTree (2mb), which is a more outdated-looking app, but functions similarly.

Obsidian MD – The Big Boy. markdown note editor that has been adopted by personal knowledge management fans---if it doesn’t do something you want it to do, just look in the community plugins to see if someone has already done it. Some unique non-word processing related usages I’ve found is the ability to create a table of contents dashboard, a image gallery for images, embedding youtube videos and timestamping notes, so forth.

Logseq – A bullet point based markdown note editor that also has PDF annotations, Zotero integration, flashcard creation, and whiteboards. Best used for outlining projects due to the bullet point structure.

Joplin – A modern app comparable to Zim Wiki, it’s basically just a note-taking software that uses folders and tags to sort easier. Looks prettier than Zim Wiki and Cherry Tree

Notion – An online-only website that allows usage of different database types. Free for personal use. Note: I dislike the AI updates that have been making the app lag more. I prefer the others on this list.

Mind Maps

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Freeplane – So much goddamn features, including a ton of add-ons. Looks somewhat ugly, but it works for anyone willing to spend a while learning how to use it.

Mermaid – Text-based diagram creator. Can be used in apps like Joplin, Notion, and Obsidian.

Obsidian’s Canvas – A core plugin for Obsidian, it deserves its own mention in that it allows you to create embedded notes of the mindmap nodes. Thus, if you want to create a 20-page long note and have it minimized to the size of a penny on the mindmap, you could.

Other Things That Might Be Of Interest

Syncthing - A free software that allows you to sync between two or more computers. Have a desktop but also laze around on a laptop in bed, coming up with ideas?? This is your buddy if you don't want to use a online software.

[lunarxylem]

So to make a very long story short:

Caramel Eclair died before she could finish making herself a new body/program to function in.

Project ECHO:

Croissant, driven by grief, tries to finish this project as a way to bring Caramel Eclair Back, figuring out coding and software engineering to create an AI in Caramel Eclair’s image.

From there the Timeline splits again between the canon collapsed timeline and another stable timeline

D4LG0N4.EXE

Croissant simply decides it’s time to let go, and wipes all memory of Caramel Eclair from the program and hands off it’s assets to be used elsewhere only for it to end up outdated and unusable due to being too difficult to work with, Thus becoming a very hostile Computer Virus (with hyper realistic blood OooOoOo)

C.L.A.I.R. E & D.A.L-E

the alternate timeline from that doomed timeline where Croissant continues to work on Project Echo and teaches it how to keep the Timeline out of danger eventually causing everything to work in an automated system.

C.L.A.I.R. E becomes this timeline’s Timekeeper

Have I said eclair enough times yet? No? Okay

D.A.L-E stands for “Durable. Artificial. Lifeform.” And is the fifth test regarding running on an obsolete version of C.L.A.I.R E’s BIOS, and essentially believes themself to be the original Caramel Eclair until C.L.A.I.R E not so gently drops the fact that those memories aren’t theirs.

Something something SOMA reference

[agentsecret24]

I want to use PennX and Penny outside of fanworks in and here's Penny's stand-in. Her name is Cassie and while she's very much supposed to be Penny but she's also grown into her own character.

She's an aspiring Game Dev on the autism spectrum who goes by the name Cannis online. She also dabbles in some hackery, although it's mainly just cracking outdated DRM and software. She considers Cannis separate from herself. Someone who can do and say things she could never.

The world her story is set in doesn't have humans so instead she's an Evarwin, a species I created. Long story short they're a botched attempt at a bio-weapon. Bred specifically to adapt and evolve to their environment over weeks as opposed to generations.

Also It's just nice to fully own a character I can use for whatever.

[birdhcuse]

Gonna link back to Teagan's old AF bio for reference, but I'm going to expand upon/edit/whatever some of the things included.

Teagan is not only afraid of storms, they're also aquaphobic. Any large body of water causes them to panic and they absolutely hate getting wet. Don't even think of trying to convince them to take a cruise...

Teagan is a name they chose for themselves. They assumed a new identity after being presumed dead in a shipwreck.

"Christopher" is a part of Teagan's pre-shipwreck name. Their chosen middle name is...Cee. They wanted to keep their middle initial, but couldn't think of a different name that started with C, so they just went with Cee.

Teagan never chose a last name when they first assumed a new identity—it felt wrong to replace their family name so soon after the tragedy. When they're forced to come up with one, they yoink one from their favorite caretaker. :3c

They're staunchly anti-capitalist. Even the "nice" ones aren't trustworthy to them. Their parents worked on a cruise ship—the company knew the weather was too bad for a voyage, but approved of one anyway because they didn't want it to affect their bottom line. The company's greed cost Teagan's parents their lives.

Teagan prefers dull/desaturated clothing because it suits their feathers better, allows them to blend in, and makes them look more poor. It'd be hard to play the sympathetic orphan if they were wearing bright clothes that look brand new. Anything given to them that doesn't fit their aesthetic is sold or donated unless it becomes sentimental to them, which is rare.

Having lived on a cruise ship on and off, Teagan developed people skills and was exposed to a ton of different cultures. They were rarely (if ever) permitted to leave the ship, but they managed to be exposed to a diverse cuisine through the rest of the ship's staff.

Speaking of food—Teagan ate whatever they could ring out of people when they were living on the streets, but they decided to go vegan once they had enough financial stability to choose what they ate.

Teagan primarily earns money from odd jobs (under the table stuff) and freelance work. They don't buy into the traditional 9-5 lifestyle.

Anything Teagan buys is thrifted—the camcorder they record with, the clothes they wear, the utensils they cook with, etc. This often means their stuff is...pretty old. Very dated furniture and technology fills their tiny apartment. Even their phone is outdated. It still has a physical keyboard. With buttons.

Teagan prefers open source software and runs their ancient computer on Linux. They don't get how someone would give up control of their technology to greedy corporations. Apple is their sworn enemy. You will never convince them to use an Apple product.

They're skilled enough with technology to exploit security systems. Teagan doesn't really like to do that so much in adulthood, where they're trying to "keep themselves on the straight and narrow", but would be willing to make an exception if, say...their crush/boyfriend needed help.

[hpblogsworld]

"Troubleshooting HP Laptop Fan Issues: Causes, Solutions, and Maintenance Tips"

If your HP laptop is experiencing fan issues, it’s essential to address the problem promptly to prevent overheating, which can cause performance issues and potentially damage internal components. A malfunctioning fan may cause excessive noise, overheat the laptop, or, in some cases, stop working altogether. Here’s a guide on diagnosing and fixing common HP laptop fan issues.

1. Common HP Fan Issues

Excessive Fan Noise: Fans may become louder than usual if the laptop is under high performance load, if there is dust buildup, or if the fan is struggling due to wear and tear.

Overheating and Frequent Shutdowns: If your laptop frequently overheats or shuts down, it could indicate that the fan isn’t working correctly, leading to inadequate cooling.

Fan Not Running at All: If you don’t hear any fan noise or feel any airflow, the fan may have stopped working, which can quickly lead to overheating.

2. Causes of HP Fan Issues

Dust Buildup: Dust can accumulate in the laptop vents and around the fan blades, obstructing airflow and forcing the fan to work harder or stop altogether.

Faulty Fan: Over time, fans can wear out or become defective, especially if used in high-performance tasks or dusty environments.

Software or Firmware Issues: Sometimes, outdated BIOS or firmware can interfere with the fan’s functionality. Certain fan issues can also arise if there is a malfunction in the software controlling fan speed.

High CPU Usage: A processor working too hard (due to background processes or malware) can cause the fan to spin faster than normal.

3. Troubleshooting HP Fan Issues

Clean the Vents and Fan: Dust buildup is one of the most common causes of fan issues. Use compressed air to blow out dust from the vents. Ensure the laptop is turned off and disconnected from power before doing this. If you’re comfortable opening your laptop, you can also access the fan directly and gently clean it with compressed air.

Update the BIOS: Outdated firmware can lead to various hardware issues, including fan problems. HP regularly provides BIOS updates that improve compatibility and fan performance. Visit HP’s official support site, download the latest BIOS update for your model, and follow the installation instructions carefully.

Adjust Power Settings: High-performance power settings may cause the fan to run constantly. Go to Control Panel > Power Options and switch to a balanced or power-saver mode to reduce CPU load, which may also help regulate fan speed.

Run HP Hardware Diagnostics: HP laptops often come with built-in diagnostic tools. Restart your laptop, press F2 or ESC during startup, and access the diagnostics menu. Run the system or fan test to detect any hardware issues. If the test indicates a fan failure, the fan may need replacing.

4. When to Seek Professional Assistance

Persistent Overheating: If cleaning the fan and adjusting settings doesn’t resolve overheating, there could be an issue with the internal thermal paste, which may need reapplication by a technician.

Fan Replacement: If diagnostics show that the fan is defective or if it’s still malfunctioning after trying all solutions, consider replacing it. HP service centers or certified technicians can replace the fan to ensure your laptop remains safe from overheating.

Final Thoughts

HP laptop fan issues are often caused by dust buildup, high system demands, or outdated software. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning vents and updating the BIOS, can prevent most problems. However, if the fan continues to malfunction, seeking professional help can help prevent damage to your device. Keeping your fan in good working order is essential to maintaining optimal performance and prolonging the life of your HP laptop.

[citynewsglobe]

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[queenlua]

hey, i started following you recently and ur bio says ur a hacker? any tips on where to start? hacking seems like a v cool/fun way to learn more abt coding and cybersecurity/infrastructure and i'd like to explore it but there's so much on the internet and like, i'm not trying to get into anything illegal. thanks!

huh, an interesting question, ty!

i can give more tailored advice if you hit me up on chat with more specifics on your background/interests.

given what you've written here, though, i'll just assume you don't have any immediate professional aspirations (e.g. you just want to learn some things, and you aren't necessarily trying to get A Cyber Security Job TM within the next three months or w/e), and that you don't know much about any specific programming/computering domain yet.

(stuff under cut because long)

first i'd probably just try to pick some interesting problem that you think you can solve with tech. this doesn't need to be a "hacking" project at first; i was just messing around with computers for ages before i did anything involving security/exploitation.

if you don't already know how to program, you should ideally pick a problem you can solve via programming. for instance: i learned a lot back in the 2000s, when play-by-post forum RPGs were in vogue.  see, i'd already been messing around, building my own personal sites, first just with HTML & CSS, and later on with Javascript and PHP.   and i knew the forum software everyone used (InvisionPowerBoard) was written in PHP.  so when one of the admins at my RPG complained that they'd like the ability to set multiple profile pictures, i was like, "hey i'm good at programming, want me to create a mod to do that," and then i just... did. so then they asked me to program more features, and i got all the sexy nerd cred for being Forum Mod Queen, and it was a good time, i learned a lot.

(i also got to be the person who was frantically IMed at 2am because wtf the forum is down and there's an inscrutable error, what do??? basically sysadmining! also, much less sexy! still, i learned a lot!)

the key thing is that it's gotta be a problem that's interesting to you: as much as i love making dorky sites in PHP, half the fun was seeing other people using my stuff, and i think the era of forum-based RPGs has passed. but maybe you can apply some programming talents to something that you are interested in—maybe you want to make a silly Chrome extension to make people laugh, a la Cloud to Butt, or maybe you'd like to make a program that converts pixel art into cross-stitching patterns, maybe you want to just make a cool adventure game on those annoying graphing calculators they make you use in class, or make a script for some online game you play, or make something silly with Arduino (i once made a trash can that rolled toward me when i clapped my hands; it was fun, and way easier than you'd think!), whatever.

i know a lot of hacker-types who got their start doing ROM hacking for video games—replacing the character art or animations or whatever in old NES games. that's probably more relevant than the PHP websites, at least, and is probably a solid place to get started; in my experience those communities tend to be reasonably friendly to questions. pick a small thing you want to do & ask how to do it.

also, a somewhat unconventional path, but—once i knew how to program a bit of Python, i started doing goofy junk, like, "hey can i implemented NamedTuple from scratch,” which tends to lead to Python metaprogramming, which leads to surprising shit like "oh, stack frames are literally just Python objects and you can manually edit them in the interpreter to do deliberately horrendous/silly things, my god this language allows too much reflection and i'm having too much fun"... since Python is a lot of folks' first language these days, i thought i'd point that out, since i think this is a pretty accessible start to thinking about How Programs Actually Work under the hood. allison kaptur has some specific recommendations on how to poke around, if you wanna go that route.

it's reasonably likely you'll end up doing something "hackery" in the natural course of just working on stuff. for instance, while i was working on the IPB forum software mods, i became distressed to learn that everyone was using an INSECURE version of the software! no one was patching their shit!! i yelled at the admins about it, and they were like "well we haven't been hacked yet so it's not a problem," so i uh, decided to demonstrate a proof of concept? i downloaded some sketchy perl script, kicked it until it worked, logged in as the admins, and shitposted a bit before i logged out, y'know, to prove my point.

(they responded by banning me for two weeks, and did not patch their software. which, y'know, rip to them; they got hacked by an unrelated Turkish group two months later, and those dudes just straight-up deleted the whole website. i was a merciful god by comparison!)

anyway, even though downloading a perl script and just pointing it at a website isn't really "hacking" (it's the literal definition of script kiddie, heh)—the point is i was just experimenting a lot and trying a lot of stuff, which meant i was getting comfortable with thinking of software as not just some immutable relic, but something you can touch and prod in unexpected ways.

this dovetails into the next thing, which is like, just learn a lot of stuff. a boring conventional computer science degree will teach you a lot (provided you take it seriously and actually try to learn shit); alternatively, just taking the same classes as a boring conventional computer science degree, via edX or whatever free online thingy, will also teach you a lot. ("contributing to open source" also teaches you a lot but... hngh... is a whole can of worms; send a follow-up ask if you want that rant.)

here's where i should note that "hacking" is an impossibly broad category: the kind of person who knows how to fuck with website authentication tokens is very different than someone who writes a fuzzer, who is often quite different than someone who looks at the bug a fuzzer produces and actually writes a program that can exploit that bug... so what you focus on depends on what you're interested in. i imagine classes with names like "compilers," "operating systems," and "networking" will teach you a lot. but, like, idk, all knowledge is god-breathed and good for teaching. hell, i hear some universities these days have actual computer security classes? that's probably a good thing to look at, just to get a sense of what's out there, if you already know how to program.

also be comfortable with not knowing everything, but also, learn as you go. the bulk of my security knowledge came when i got kinda airdropped into a work team that basically hired me entirely on "potential" (lmao), and uh, prior to joining i only had the faintest idea what a hypervisor was? or the whole protection ring concept? or ioctls or sandboxing or threat models or, fuck, anything? i mostly just pestered people with like 800 questions and slowly built up a knowledge base, and remember being surprised & delighted when i went to a security conference a year later and could follow most of the talks, and when i wound up at a bar with a guy on the xbox security team and we compared our security models a bunch, and so on.  there wasn't a magic moment when i "got it", i was just like, "okay huh this dude says he found a ring-0 exploit... what does that mean... okay i think i got that... why is that a big deal though... better ask somebody.." (also: reading an occasional dead tree book is a good idea. i owe my firstborn to Robert Love's Linux Kernel Development, as outdated as it is, and also O'Reilly's kookaburra book gave me a great overview of web programming back in the day, etc.  you can learn a lot by just clicking around random blogs, but you’ll often end up with a lot of random little facts and no good mental scaffolding for holding it together; often, a decent book will give you that scaffolding.)

(also, it's pretty useful if you can find a knowledgable someone to pepper with random questions as you go. finding someone who will actively mentor you is tricky, but most working computery folks are happy to tell you things like "what you're doing is actually impossible, here's why," or "here's a tutorial someone told me was good for learning how to write a linux kernel module," or "here's my vague understanding of this concept you know nothing about," or "here's how you automate something to click on a link on a webpage," which tends to be handier than just google on its own.)

if you're reading this and you're like "ok cool but where's the part where i'm handed a computer and i gotta break in while going all hacker typer”—that's not the bulk of the work, alas! like, for sure, we do have fun pranking each other by trying dumb ways of stealing each other's passwords or whatever (once i stuck a keylogger in a dude's keyboard, fun times). but a lot of my security jobs have involved stuff like, "stare at this disassembly a long fuckin' time to figure out how the program pointer got all fucked up," or, "write a fuzzer that feeds a lot of randomized input to some C++ program, watch the program crash because C++ is a horrible language for writing software, go fix all the bugs," or "think Really Hard TM about all the settings and doohickeys this OS/GPU/whatever has, think about all the awful things someone could do with it, threat model and sandbox accordingly." occasionally i have done cool proof-of-concept hacks but honestly writing exploits can kinda be tedious, lol, so like, i'm only doing that if it's the only way i can get people to believe that Yes This Is Actually A Problem, Fix Your Code

"lua that's cool and all but i wanted, like, actual links and recommendations and stuff" okay, fair. here's some ideas:

microcorruption: very fun embedded security CTF; teaches you everything you need to know as you're doing it.

cryptopals crypto challenges: very fun little programming exercises that teach you a lot of fundamental cryptography concepts as you're going along! you can do these even as a bit of a n00b; i did them in Python for the lulz

the binary bomb lab is hilariously copied by, like, so many CS programs, lol, but for good reason. it's accessible and fun and is the first time most people get to feel like a real hacker! (requires you know a bit of C beforehand)

ctftime is a good way to see when new CTFs ("capture the flag"s; security-focused competitions) are coming up. or, sometimes CTFs post their source code, so you can continue trying them after the CTF is over. i liked Stripe's CTFs when they were going, because they focused on "web stuff", and "web stuff" was all i really knew at the time. if you're more interested in staring at disassembly, there's CTFs focused on that sort of thing too.

azeria has good ARM assembly & exploitation tutorials

also, like, lots of good talks out there; just watching defcon/cansecwest/etc talks until something piques your interest is very fun. i'd die on a battlefield for any of Christopher Domas's talks, but he assumes a lot of specific x86/OS knowledge, lol, so maybe don’t start with that. oh, Julia Evans's blog is honestly probably pretty good for just learning a lot of stuff and really beginner-friendly?

oh and wrt legality... idk, i haven't addressed it here since it hasn't come up in my own work much, tbh. if you're just getting started you're kind of unlikely to Break The Law without, y'know, realizing maybe you're doing something a bit gray-area? and you can cross that bridge when you come to it? Real Hacking TM is way more of a pain-in-the-ass than doing CTFs and such, and you'll learn way more with the latter, so who cares lol just do the fun thing

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The Hound of Arnas

My ports disengage, returning me to consciousness. I stay on my back for a while, gaze turned inward, browsing through the nets. While my body warms I review the datafeeds I requested before going to sleep. Soon there is nothing for me to do but roll out of my dingy alcove, one in many in this shabby plug-a-night for cyborgs and droids. No one pays me any mind as I amble through what passes as a lobby and step into the already busy street.

"Please, parts!" A hand grabs my coat. "Any parts you can spare, I beg you, for my child, all his ports are outdated, he can't link, ple–"

The beggar clamps her mouth shut the moment she realises what she is talking to, her dull eyes already hunting for more pliable targets. Smart woman. She will sooner convince an AI to donate parts off its droid body than the likes of me, and she knows it. Shells don't have parts to give. We're bio-engineered integral cyborgs. Expensive models like mine are even grown with full DNA print. Parts tailored for me in a body as perfect as one can dream. If I chopped my right hand and gave it away, no one else could use it.

However, getting this close to godhood comes with a sixty years binding contract, which is why I'm walking the trash ridden streets of an off-grids slum doing a bloodhound's job. Looking for a human here like a needle in a smelly haystack.

The first two days I spent along the dark sea and the beach–the rocky expense that once held sand, that we still call beach–where workers on long rafts poled their way through the mass of seaweeds they turn into fuel. I could have been done in half a day, talking to supervisors, or the AIs that regulate our dead ocean's shallows. But unlike its simulations, the sea has a smell and a taste, almost a presence. It fascinated me, so I took my time.

Today I walk away from the shore. I've decided to talk to locals or else I'll be here until I catch the carbon plague.

My legs take me past triage factories, down streets smelling of rancid grease, where mechanics bend over patrons' cybernetic limbs, bartering their services, weaving through cables like jungle creepers, children running past yelling the names of parts they sell; ports, encrypted 9G cards, 5D sticks, or accessory mods. Soon the street dissolves in a wider field. I scramble partway up a metal gangway that wraps around a building to the roofs. From there I can see, sprawled at my feet, the buzzing activity of the Mud-Market. Cyborg modders with four arms selling flatbreads faster than they can turn them. People sitting on crates half sunk in the eponymous mud, tearing at steamed bug-buns, furiously betting on some game only them can see. Others haggling over second-hand garments and scraps of food. Even a few ADroids weave through the crowds, projecting bright holos and loud slogans.

I sigh and sit heavily, my legs dangling over the tin roof of a partmonger. This wreathing mass of bodies discourages me, somehow. Resting my back to the wall, I turn inwards to log into official networks. I find a few agents in the area, and summon the closest, Agt. Edenton, an ID officer.

Before long, three kids come running out of the market, out of breath with laugher. I look down. One of them, a little blond fellow, doesn't register to my eyes. Unchipped. Or, more likely, never chipped: someone's illegal brood. Another has a cybernetic arm made of scraps. Both wave at the third, a black haired runt not possibly past seven, who leaves them to enter the street. The gangway quivers under me, heralding the kid's approach. He sits not far, flashes his credentials–this is indeed Edenton– and opens a private channel for us to discuss away from prying eyes or ears, for all the world just two strangers enjoying the view before them.

'What's a pricey Shell like you doin' here?'

I stifle a laugh. The voice that popped in my head is a deep man's bass, completely out of place coming from the scrawny boy. Edenton gives me a withering look, and I sober up as I realise what an ID officer's job would be, shelled as a kid. Hunt unchipped children like the one I'd seen, gain their trust, follow them home, have it tagged, maybe chip them himself. The kind of job you got because someone thought you deserved it...

I poke his arm, surprised to find him made out of regular flesh.

'Is this a BioShell? Aren't those pretty rare and pricey as well? Incubation is hard to do.'

Edenton's frail shoulders shrug. 'They make kids like me easily, they don't try for perfection. The body decays after a year, so we swap regularly. It's just a pain to be in a tube for two months while a new body grows around you.'

I'd shiver, if my body could.

To answer Edenton's own question, I display my working seals and credentials, and watch his eyes widen. A military Shell in the direct employ of Arnas CEO, wielding seals that give her unlimited power is a scary sight, I'm sure.

'This is Halena Tesselandottir,' I say, flashing pictures of a young woman. 'Used to live in the grids, legal as you please and pretty bigwigged. Took her chip off, came to those slums.' I wave my hand, letting Edenton imagine the sort of drama that could push someone to such extremes. 'Back then she was a modder.' Lists of parts and softwares join the pictures. 'Augmentations, but no cybernetic replacements. I'm pretty sure she downgraded, since many mods are trackable. She was spotted in this slum, so I was sent to find her. I'd like some help.'

An order dressed as a request that Edenton accepts with good graces. In no time he comes up with a cunning plan that won't damage his cover, and I mentally pat myself on the back for involving him.

We weave our way through narrow streets, continuing our secret dialogue. I learn that Edenton has been undercover in this slum for four years, and soon guess that he got there by asking too many questions. He's fourty-two, single, grumpy. We spend some time polishing our plot in a back alley. We'll need our public feeds to display some action to look credible.

Finally ready, I step into a wider street, Edenton's weightless body cradled in my arms, and stumble towards an older woman, busy smoking in front of a brothel. Edenton's notion being that such Madams know everything, and everyone.

"Seima," I call, picking her name from her public feed, "this kid just crashed into me. He banged his head hard..."

Seima rushes up to us with a face like Edenton is her own grandchild. She looks at me with narrowed eyes. Can't blame her for mistrusting a Shell in a muddy coat, but my public feed has a record of the entire "incident" we orchestrated, and Edenton moans, the voice passing his lips a mewling so pitiful that I stare as well. His feed flashes with one of the pictures of Halena I gave him.

"He's been showing that image the whole time, could it be his mother? If you know her, maybe I could leave him to you..."

It's the magical words. Trying to shirk my responsibilities, am I? She'll find the boy's mom in no time, she swears, and furiously propagates Halena's picture through her personal network. Finding where Halena (or Hena, as she now goes by) works is a matter of minutes. The hardest part of the job is to pry Madam Seima off Edenton.

Out of sight I put him back on his legs, and we hurry to intercept Halena before someone warns her that we've been asking after her.

It's almost too easy. She's exactly where we were told. Unchipped, so nearly impossible to track, she was betrayed by the simplest of human drives, everyone's inherent need to network and socialise.

Edenton's bass vibrates in my skull. 'What are you gonna do?'

He follows me over crumbled walls and up stairwells that lead us to a rooftop. Lying down, we can spy on Halena and her companions, sorting garbage, probably paid by the amount of recyclable they can sift.

I scan her face, still young, but scarred by the mods she took off her temples and neck, as I'd guessed. I extend my arm, fingers splayed, lock, breathe out, and fire. My shoulder joint shifts, swallows the recoil. People scream, run to cover. Edenton jumps, grabs me with his little hands. In the street her blood flows, joining the streams of dark fluids down the gutter. Half her head is gone.

"Why," Edenton cries. "What did she do to deserve that?!"

"I never asked," I reply, "and neither should you."

~~ April 2016 – Theme : Dystopia  – Don't want to toot my own horn, but this story marks one year and one month of writing, and the progress is rather evident. It is my favourite of my older pieces.

[jorgelemberg16]

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Interview 1 (Louella)

Have you ever heard of Manage My Health Online? (will have to show pictures of site)

Yes. I have.

If so, how familiar are you with it? I.e do you use it a lot, have you used it for 6 months, a year, or more?

I used it few time a year. I’m relatively familiar with it. I have used it for probably a couple of years. 

What are your initial thoughts/opinion (brain dump style) on the site/software.

It's very basic. As a health professional myself it doesn't provide me with as much information as I would like. But for a layperson I think it's good that it's quite simple. 

It's quite difficult to navigate, you have to click around in a few different tabs to find what you’re looking for. 

My main issue with it is that the only documents that get uploaded are gp information, things that the gps upload. So there's a whole lot of information that isn't available on here. It's a very small snapshot, mainly lab results. Some GP’s aren't very good at uploading information. 

Manage My Health online has a lot of components, if you have used it much in the past, what are the most important components to you? ie: test results, health tracking, the journaling etc?

Yeah I have. I only use it for lab results. 

Do you find yourself using 3 or more of the features on manage my health online? eg do you use the journaling, health advice section, and bio tracking in conjunction with each other. If so why? if not, why not?

No I don't know about those functions. Never used any of them. 

were you aware of these tools previously like the journaling? Would you have liked to?

Maybe if had ongoing issues with my health but personally I wouldn't have used it if I had known about it before now. Seems a bit redundant to be honest. 

Have you ever received test results from a medical provider via text message?

No. Just to tell me it's been uploaded to this. 

How do you feel about this?

I would rather not be texted this. If I have changed numbers or lost my phone there could be a host of issues. I like being texted to be told there's new information. I wouldn’t want to be told what that information is via text. 

How important is privacy to you?

Very important.

Is discretion important to you?

Also very important. 

Do you use anything currently to track biometric data such as an Apple Watch or Fitbit to track health outcomes?

Yes I use an Apple Watch. 

If you are doing this already with an Apple Watch or Fitbit, would you like to have the option to sync this with your manage my health acc.

Yes

Would you be more inclined to use medical tracking and bio metric data plotting if you were assured of privacy and security? such as heart rate and blood flow across time to indicate changes in health.

Yes for sure.

Would you like a level of customisability to your dashboard on manage my health online to get what's most important to you right in front of you?

Yes. Although I think the current dashboard has all of the relevant highlights to me anyway. But it would be good to be customisable. 

What has generally been your experience of online medical platforms from a usability standpoint? Efficient? frustrating? Excellent? Try and expand on your experiences if you can.

I think manage my health is the best of all the platforms but manage my health is very outdated and is not very user friendly. It would be good if the hospital system itself, the DHB system was synced with manage my health. Seeing the information that's available in a hospital file from the practitioner side. It would help us give better care. 

What do you think about the health indicators page, which of these would you use any of these? If so which one?

I mean I might use it once as sort of a quiz or out of interest but not as a tool. Certainly not regularly. If you were doing these, you would need to go to a health professional to get these done so it's redundant. Unless you want to do it for fun or from curiosity. So it's not entirely redundant but it's a little silly. 

Are there any suggestions that you have for the application?

I think it should be auto populated from the hospital system or your devices. I think you should have the option to have it from your devices. 

Card sort activity where people place what they want to see first. Would you like to be able to customise your dashboard to this layout?

These questions are subject to change and become more refined as I come into contact with peoples experiences. I will interview 5 people at a minimum and gather more people if I can.

All participants will remain anonymous and participate under false names to preserve privacy.

[fixkrtechnologies]

How To Repair Laptop Black Screen — Windows

Have you ever faced a situation, when you turn on your laptop or use it, and saw nothing but a constant black screen? It can incredibly be frustrating when your laptop suddenly stops working and all you see is a black screen, especially if you’re in the middle of something important. Fortunately, there are many reasons your screen could go black or blank, but it’s quick to run through all the possibility and either rule them out or resolve your issue before having to replace or repair it.

In this article, we’ll discuss how to troubleshoot and repair a laptop black screen at your door so that you can get back up and running in no time!

• Make sure your computer isn’t just sleeping. Check if any lights on the keyboard are lit up or if pressing certain keys will wake it up from sleep mode. If not, then, check the power supply connection between your laptop and its charger/power source. Make sure everything is plugged in correctly; sometimes even one loose wire could cause an issue like this!

• Try restarting your laptop by holding down the power button for several seconds until it shuts off completely (this may require multiple attempts). Once powered off, wait about 30 seconds before turning it back on again — hopefully this will kickstart things into gear once more!

• Check the battery. If your laptop is not turning on or is not holding a charge, check the battery. You may need to charge the battery or replace it if it is faulty.

• Overheating of the laptop. In some cases, the screen will go black if the laptop is overheating. You may also hear loud fan noise. If this occurs, force a shutdown, move the laptop to a cooler place, and then leave it off for 15 minutes before turning it back on.

• Check for software updates. Make sure your laptop has the latest software updates. To do this, click on the Start button, then click on the Settings icon, then click on “Update & Security” and click “Check for updates” and follow the instructions.

• Run the built-in troubleshooters. Windows has built-in troubleshooters that can help identify and fix common issues. To run the troubleshooters, click on the Start button, then click on “Settings”, then click on “Update & Security”, then click on “Troubleshoot” and select the appropriate troubleshooter.

• Scan for Viruses or Malware. Most of the time, viruses or malware also end up causing a black screen on a laptop as they corrupt the system files and eat up the entire system’s resources.

• Out-of-date Graphics Drivers. If you are using old video drivers, then there is a good possibility that you may face this problem. So here it is suggested to update graphics drivers to avoid getting into such problematic situations.

• Outdated BIOS. Operating on an outdated BIOS version can cause a black screen on a Dell system. Therefore, make sure to update your BIOS timely to avoid meeting such scenarios.

Window laptop black screen problems can be a real hassle, if none of the above solutions seem to help, then there might be an issue with your hardware, or maybe it is damaged. Hereby, this case can be handled by repairing.

Contact Fixkr Technologies today and book a laptop repair home service for further assistance! Fixkr Technologies has access to the specialized tools needed to diagnose and solve whatever problem lies within quickly & efficiently without breaking too much of a sweat (or bank account).

[techarena]

Hogwarts Legacy DXGI Error Device Hung Fix

Hogwarts Legacy is a role-playing game that is set in the wizarding world of Harry Potter. However, like any new game, Hogwarts Legacy may experience technical issues that could impact the gameplay experience of players. One such issue is the DXGI Error Device Hung/Removed and Disc Write Error. In this article, we will discuss these errors in detail, and provide solutions on how to fix them.

What is the DXGI Error Device Hung/Removed Error? The DXGI Error Device Hung/Removed error is a common issue that occurs when playing PC games, including Hogwarts Legacy. This error message appears when the graphics processing unit (GPU) of a player's computer stops responding, and Windows displays a message saying "Display driver stopped responding and has recovered". This issue can cause the game to crash or freeze, making it impossible for players to continue playing the game. What Causes DXGI Error Device Hung/Removed Error? There are several causes of the DXGI Error Device Hung/Removed error. Some of the most common causes include outdated or corrupted graphics card drivers, overheating of the GPU, and faulty hardware. Other possible causes of the error include conflicts between the game and other software installed on the computer, or an issue with the game's installation files. How to Fix DXGI Error Device Hung/Removed Error? Fixing the DXGI Error Device Hung/Removed error requires several troubleshooting steps. Below are some of the solutions that can help fix the issue: Update Graphics Card Drivers: One of the most common causes of the DXGI Error Device Hung/Removed error is outdated or corrupted graphics card drivers. Players can fix this issue by updating their graphics card drivers to the latest version. To update graphics card drivers, players can either download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website or use a third-party tool like Driver Easy. Clean the Computer's Interior: Overheating is another common cause of the DXGI Error Device Hung/Removed error. Players can fix this issue by cleaning the inside of their computer to remove dust and debris that may be blocking the airflow. They can also consider replacing the thermal paste on the CPU and GPU to improve heat transfer. Run the Game in Windowed Mode: Running the game in windowed mode can help prevent the DXGI Error Device Hung/Removed error from occurring. To do this, players can navigate to the game's settings and select "Windowed Mode" instead of "Full Screen". Disable Overclocking: Overclocking the GPU or CPU can cause the DXGI Error Device Hung/Removed error to occur. Players can fix this issue by disabling overclocking in their computer's BIOS settings. What is the Disc Write Error in Hogwarts Legacy? The Disc Write Error in Hogwarts Legacy is another common issue that players may experience. This error message appears when the game is unable to write data to the hard drive, causing the game to crash or freeze. What Causes Disc Write Error? The Disc Write Error in Hogwarts Legacy can occur due to several reasons. One of the most common causes is a lack of disk space on the hard drive. Other possible causes include corrupted game files, a faulty hard drive, or conflicts with other software installed on the computer. How to Fix Disc Write Error? Fixing the Disc Write Error in Hogwarts Legacy requires several troubleshooting steps. Below are some of the solutions that can help fix the issue: Free Up Disk Space: Players can free up disk space on their hard drive by deleting unnecessary files and programs. They can also consider using a disk cleanup tool like CCleaner to remove temporary files and other unnecessary data. Verify Game Files: Corrupted game files can cause the Disc Write Error in Hogwarts Legacy to occur. Players can fix this issue by verifying the game files through the game launcher. To do this, players can open the game launcher, select Hogwarts Legacy from their game library, and click on the "Verify Game Files" option. This will check for any missing or corrupted game files and replace them with new ones. Check Hard Drive for Errors: If the Disc Write Error in Hogwarts Legacy persists, players can check their hard drive for errors using the built-in Windows tool, Disk Check. To do this, players can navigate to "This PC", right-click on their hard drive, select "Properties", then click on the "Tools" tab and select "Check" under the "Error Checking" section. This will scan the hard drive for any errors and repair them. Disable Antivirus and Firewall: Sometimes, the Disc Write Error in Hogwarts Legacy can occur due to conflicts with the computer's antivirus or firewall. Players can fix this issue by temporarily disabling their antivirus and firewall software while playing the game. They should ensure to enable the software after finishing the game to maintain the security of their computer. Reinstall the Game: If none of the above solutions work, players can try uninstalling and reinstalling Hogwarts Legacy to fix the Disc Write Error. Before doing this, players should ensure to backup their game progress to avoid losing any data. Also read: Hogwarts Legacy Border Bug/Strange Line Fix Conclusion: Hogwarts Legacy is an exciting upcoming role-playing game that takes players to the magical world of Harry Potter. However, technical issues like the DXGI Error Device Hung/Removed and Disc Write Error can impact the gameplay experience of players. By following the solutions discussed in this article, players can fix these issues and enjoy playing Hogwarts Legacy without any interruptions. It is important to note that if the issues persist, players should consider seeking assistance from the game's support team or a qualified computer technician. Read the full article

[developmentvewor]

American megatrends bios update hp envy

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I have never flashed or otherwise updating of the BIOS chip, but I could bring up the graphical user interface and change the options. The equipment includes an elite group of ECS motherboard that came with BIOS of American Megatrend chip version 4.6.5 and is dated. so I write another similar question.Īccording to the subject line, I can't access the BIOS Setup interface during startup.

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I would be grateful if an official in-house HP software expert would provide an explanation.Cannot enter BIOS on Win 7 HPE with American Megatrends BIOSĪlthough others have asked how to access the BIOS Setup interface, the answers have not solve my problem.

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Question: Why is the HP support assistant proposing updates to drivers and bios older than those it already installed? Presumably it first scans what is already installed before proposing an update. Note that I have not updated any drivers on my HP envy all-in-one 27 b111nb except via the HP support assistant. I answered no, and cancelled the installation.

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and then it flagged up the fact that I was trying to install 2 drivers that were older versions than the ones already installed and "was I sure I wanted to continue?". I obediently launched the download and installation, a separate installation wizard opened and started working.

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Moreover it just suggested I update my Intel HD graphics driver with softpaq sp83890 version 22. Note also that, following the advice of a more experienced forum member, I don't update any drivers etc unless HP Support Assistant proposes them (ie I don't update via Windows or via internet searches).įor info, my HP support assistant every couple of weeks still wants me to update my BIOS with an older version than the one present (the same package indicated in my first post in this thread), and I ignore it. Question 3: So, what shouId I do? Should I download and install the F23 rev A proposed by HP web site, even though the SSID family does not seem to match exactly with that of teh motherboard? (I was following the HP bios update guidleines at )Īll this uncertainty makes me nervous, I have no wish to ruin my Bios, so all help gratefully welcome!!! Note that the action log of my HP Support Assistant also indicates that I had successfully installed a previous bios update on. This is not the same family as the ssid family indicated in the HP drivers updates web page (86F3, see above). the Monza-U (Kabylake) motherboard ssid family is 8269. Īccording to the HP Customer Support product specifications page for my HP Envy All-in-one 27-b111nb (. I checked my current Bios version in windows 10, and it is Ami F.20. ), it proposes :ĭescription: This package provides an update to the HP consumer Desktop PC BIOS (ROM Family 82F3) for supported models running a supported operating system. When I check for available Bios updates on the HP Customer support web site for my HP Envy All-in-one 27-b111nb (. When I now check for available updates in HP support asistant, the Bios update no longer appears, even though the action log does not indicate a successful Bios update installation for today. Question 1: So why does my HP Support Assistant propose a Bios that is outdated and incompatible with my PC? When the "American Megatrends HP Bios Updates and Recovery " pop-up wizard (?) appears, the "update" option is whited out with a message " This is an older version of Bios which is not compatible with your system configuration". I tried five times to install it, following all the instructions religiously, but each time the action log in HP Support Assistant indicates "installation failed". Today it proposed "HP consumer desktop pc bios update (rom family ssid 82fd), softpaq no sp86700 version f.25". I regularly check my HP support assistant for updates, and always update what it proposes.

[ossward]

How to install Xtra PC Pro?

Xtra PC Pro Review Xtra-PC claim that it can boost your computer speeds and make old slow computers to run fast as a new computer, saving you the money investing on a new computer, on our honest Xtra PC review will look into Xtra PC Feathers, Advantages and disadvantages and most importantly does it work and is it worth buying.

Xtra-PC transforms your outdated PCs into highly useful, high performance computers. Xtra-PC is simple to install, giving you a usable PC within minutes. You don’t have to be a computer expert to use it: you just load the DVD that contains the Xtra-PC software.

Xtra-PC permanently installs on the hard drive, overriding the hard drive and eliminating any old files, giving you a completely new computer with an operating system built on the foundation of Linux. OpenOffice, media player software, and image software are included.

Wi-Fi and printers are easy to configure using Xtra-PC, and your new Xtra-PC screen looks and acts like other computers you’re used to, making it very simple to use. Xtra-PC also eliminates those annoying pop-ups and warnings that interrupt your work.

What is an Xtra PC?

Xtra-PC is a flash drive stick that one inserts into a USB port on a personal computer. Xtra-pc is built by the Linux Foundation to surpass the old and slow windows operating system. The main reason for creating this device is to make your computer blazing fast, high performance boosted with the new, simple operating system with a great interface.

One can still use it even with faulty hard drives without any problem at all. From the way the USB stick runs, the existing computer files are not altered, and one can still access everything from the device. The good news is that it is simple to use and handling it does not require training, you plug it into USB drive port, then you restart PC to boot into USB, and there you are good to go.

Why choose the Xtra-PC USB key?

I could look for tons of reasons to convince you, but let’s keep it simple. It’s a cheap alternative to bring your old laptop back to life. It allows you to save the hassle of having to buy a new one.

In this Xtra-PC review, let’s now see some advantages:

The price of Xtra-PC is really competitive and accessible to all.

You can connect it to any laptop that has a USB port.

With a single tap, it started working.

Your laptop is like new. It regains its original speed, like a new youth. It is perfect for boosting your PC.

You save yourself the trouble of viruses and malware.

It works even without a hard drive.

It secured your online privacy from hackers.

You will be using the Linux USB operating system and not Mac or Windows. You can see it as a disadvantage if you want. I see it as an opportunity to be intellectually stimulated by using a medium that I am not used to.

How to install Xtra PC Pro?

Initial Setup

NOTE: All applications are installed directly to the Xtra-PC USB device and not to any of your existing internal HDDs or other storage.

Plug the Xtra-PC USB device into a USB port on your computer

Ensure that Secure Boot is disabled in your computer’s BIOS/UEFI

Restart (reboot) your computer or restart to Xtra-PC directly from Windows (Restarting to Xtra-PC from Windows) .

When the computer restarts and you see the initial start-up screen for your computer, start tapping the boot menu key for your computer.

When the boot menu appears, select the USB to boot to the Xtra-PC device.

After it boots to the Xtra-PC USB device, you will be prompted to enter a password for the administrator account, and once you agree to the terms of the license agreement, check the box. Then click on “OK.” If you do not want to proceed, click on “Quit” and your computer will shut down.

A few moments after clicking “OK,” you will get the Xtra-PC login screen. Log in with the username “administrator” and the password you entered on the previous screen.

After logging in, you will see a welcome screen:

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How to fix clock_watchdog_timeout error: Peculiar but Really Simple

How to fix clock_watchdog_timeout error: It is necessary to fix blue screen errors in Windows as there are many types and one of the most common and annoying is the Clock_Watchdog_Timeout error. If this error has caused you a very bad headache, you will soon be able to fix it, because today we explain how to fix the Clock_Watchdog_Timeout blue screen error in Windows. What is the Clock_Watchdog_Timeout error and what causes it The Clock_Watchdog_Timeout error is a type of blue screen or deadly error screen, which is a BSOD error that appears rare in Windows but is not excluded from ever appearing. This error is very serious, as it can cause the data loss, information and valuable files to the user, thus aggravating the user's situation and compromising the integrity of the PC. It has also been widely discussed that this error can be caused by the lack of PC driver updatesvirus in the system, hardware related problems or the antivirus you installed or problems with the BIOS. However, whatever the cause, the important thing is to try to solve it, so let's go straight to face it. How to fix the Clock_Watchdog_Timeout blue screen error in Windows Solution 1: update your PC's drivers Since the error could be caused by a faulty or outdated driver, let's see how you can specifically update your PC's driver software: - Right-click on the Windows start icon and select the option Device managementwhen you do that you will see a whole list of drivers that you should review for a yellow exclamation point indicating that there is a problem with that control. - If there are any with this sign, it is better to update all of them, for them, right-click on the driver and select Update Driver Software to update it. - If all this one-by-one driver update seems time-consuming to you, you can download a program that is responsible automatic driver update and thus save you this process. Once you have the updated drivers, try to verify that the Clock_Watchdog_Timeout error is resolved or still persists on your PC. Solution 2: update Windows - Since the problem could be due to an update, it is best to update Windows: to do this, first press the Windows key on your PC and locate the Settings section in it, then go to Update and security and click this section. - Click Check for Updates and proceed with the Windows update download, then you have to restart your computer and finally make sure that the Clock_Watchdog_Timeout blue screen error is eliminated in this way. Solution 3: update the BIOS Updating the BIOS is a much simpler and more feasible solution for those who are looking to fix the Clock_Watchdog_Timeout error but they know little about computers. It is better than modifying the BIOS settingswhich is a good option for those who are able to do so. - The first thing you should do is press the Win + R keys simultaneously so that the Run dialog box appears on the screen and when it appears you have to type the command msinfo32 in it and then press Enter. - Typing this command will open the System Information window, where you will see a long list of information about your BIOS, scroll through the list until you find the entry in the list named BIOS version and date. - In this item you will see the current version of your BIOS, which we recommend that you photograph or copy somewhere so that you don't forget the type of BIOS you have, so go to your computer's motherboard manufacturer's website (if you don't know what it is back to the System Information window and the item Motherboard manufacturer will appear) e check if there is a new version for your BIOS. - If so, download it to your PC; It should be noted that it will be an.exe file, so after downloading it, run it on your computer, then restart it and check if the Clock_Watchdog_Timeout error persists or if it was finally Read the full article