Welcome / open talk
       12 years
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Fascinating read about the 50th anniversary of the GPS system
See https://www.gps.gov/governance/advisory/meetings/2023-05/par...
Keep in mind that this is a compendium of PowerPoint (PP) slides and if you aren’t familiar with PP there might seem to be a lot of repetition.
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12 years
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IOS and iPad OS 17.0.2 released
See https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/26/apple-releases-ios-17-0... for details
With respect to iPad OS 17.0.2 “This update fixes an issue that may prevent transferring data directly from another iPad during setup.”
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12 years
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“Carhacking” article
Interesting content…see https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cars-hacked-stolen-keyless-vehi...
 14 years
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Contributors Of The Week 2023-09-25
This week we're recognizing, Ralphy1!
Ralphy1 has been a member of POI Factory for over 16 years!
This week we're showing appreciation for his updates on the North American Breweries file.
Thanks for your contributions, Ralphy1!
~Angela
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19 years
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Chit Chat Thread For The Week Of September 25, 2023
This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.
This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.
-- Jonathan (aka JM)
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  15 years
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Vanity plates
Anyone have vanity plates? I've always had them, like GPS, and maps in general, it's something that interests me.
My Jeep:
https://i.postimg.cc/zfRW0FP0/jeep.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/RZhwnB1r/jeeptag.jpg
My motorcycle:
https://i.postimg.cc/htYTL5MX/rktag.jpg
Wifey's motorcycle:
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17 years
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FiOS was down 22 hours at home
I deal with Verizon professionally.
When the internet went down at home, I got a real taste of how faceless of an entity they are. Good luck wading through the myriad of roadblocks to speaking with a human. It is easier to weave through eastbound traffic on the LIE at 17:00 EDT.
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12 years
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IPadOS 17.0.1 is out
This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
Likely something as well for iPhones and Mac’s
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12 years
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IPadOS 17 available today
Lock Screen
Redesigned Lock Screen gives you all new ways to personalize your Lock Screen by showcasing favorite photos, customizing font styles, displaying widgets, and more
A multilayered depth effect places the subject of the photo in front of the time
Multiple Lock Screens can be created and you can easily switch between them
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14 years
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Contributors Of The Week 2023-09-18
This week we're recognizing, Maddperson!
Maddperson has been a member of POI Factory for over 5 years!
He's really jumped into the file maintaining aspect of our community and recently picked up 5 additional files from our Orphaned POI Files list.
Thanks for all you do for our POI Factory community, Maddperson!
~Angela
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19 years
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Chit Chat Thread For The Week Of September 18, 2023
This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.
This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.
This week is the last of summer, beginning of fall.
-- Jonathan (aka JM)
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17 years
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Do you have a dream car(s)?
I think it is 100% natural to have had a dream car, when we were kids. I've already gotten one of them.
I've heard kids today don't care about cars. They do care about phones maybe in the same way.
I still do have dream cars left that need to be put into the garage so to speak. And loose plans to attain them.
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15 years
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My friends
Since I was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, and recently had congestive heart failure, I don't do or go to much anymore. I still keep my Garmin's up to date but sadly they are not used much anymore.
What I am doing is taking videos/photos of the birds that visit my yard. Here is a 15 minute video of the critters.
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2 years
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DriveSmart 61 hacks
Hello, new user here. I have a DriveSmart 61.
Are there any hacks (custom firmware/firmware hacking) available?
I already know about unlocking maps/etc between units but looking to have more fun.
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12 years
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Security update released for “older” iPhones and iPads
Apple has released a security update for some older devices. Best to try the steps for the update to what if anything is available. My iPad Air 2 was updated to iPadOS 15.7.9.
Details and applicable “older” devices are in the content at https://bgr.com/tech/apple-releases-important-security-updat...
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14 years
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Contributors Of The Week 2023-09-11
This week we're recognizing, John from PA!
John's been a member of POI Factory for over 9 years!
This week we're recognizing him for his contributions to the Garmin Aviation And Marine Devices Compatible With City Navigator North America NT discussion.
Thanks for all you do for our community, John!
~Angela
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19 years
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Chit Chat Thread For The Week Of September 11, 2023
This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.
This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.
-- Jonathan (aka JM)
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12 years
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IOS and IpadOS 16.6.1 now available
Apparently some security updates. Quoting Apple
“To prevent security vulnerabilities, it is advised for all users to update their Apple devices to iOS 16.6.1, iPadOS 16.6.1, watchOS 9.6.2, or macOS Ventura 13.5.2.”
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17 years
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what's the proper way to store a propane tank (extra)
I can't resist when a deal seems good.
qty 2 20 lb propane tank fills, $18, Groupon.
We have two tanks. But, I only filled 1, and 1 was expiring.
Google'd and walmart.com $39 for a new tank. I know that's a 2021 price, they are normally around $57 today no matter where, so I order it.
Free shipping, comes next day, on a Sunday.
When you find a rendition of a tune you like
Do you have any tendency to play it over, and over?
For me, doing so, takes me back to when I was a child.
Also, there's some element related to seeing how someone else, plays a song that I play on guitar. But it's mostly the former, that causes me to play it over and over.
This is one of those tunes.
https://youtu.be/sGq1ShJqf_k?si=vhlw02Nhe4enuHpH