Welcome / open talk

Maybe others know about this but I just ran ran across this today.Microsoft drops safe removal of USB drives as the default option for Windows 10 1809. See https://betanews.com/2019/04/07/windows-10-safely-remove-usb... for info. I noticed this when removing my GPS from the computer.

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.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring people who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

~Angela

All gave some; some gave all. Let's remember our comrades in arms that made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us tomorrow on Memorial Day. I shall be remembering two of my classmates who gave their all in Vietnam; Ron Coates and Jerry Leak. Good guys and great friends. I came back, but they didn't. I shall always remember them. Rest in peace my friends.

This week we're recognizing, Mgarledge!

Mary has been with POI Factory for over 10 years.

She was one of our top posters last week as she read and responded to everyone offering perspective and suggestions on her Texas Home Internet Service In Rural Areas forum discussion thread.

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.

~Angela

I can't believe Microsoft's dedication to fix security holes on Windows XP. It's been out of support since 2012 (?) but they still released a patch for Windows XP.

Any POI factory users still running WinXP? If you are, get the patch.

Supporting articles:

Prevent a worm by updating Remote Desktop Services (CVE-2019-0708)

A truly unique and timeless talent. For those of us old enough to remember, that description fits all of the Carol Burnett show regulars, but Tim was something special. He will live on in the countless skits that will be replayed for generations. I can't help but smile every time I think about Tim saying "Eh Miss Wiggins" in that fake accent.

This week we're recognizing, Avandyke!

Avandyke has been with POi Factory for over 9 years.

This week we're recognizing him for his work in updating the Cincinnati Attractions file.

Thanks Avandyke for your continued contributions to our POI Factory community!

~Angela

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.

~Angela

I tend to spend a fair amount of time listening to music on YouTube. Here's a very small sample of what I like and I thought it might be interesting to see what YouTube music other Factory-ites enjoy.

Down by the Riverside:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oacelnX3VSQ

IKE Shooter Gangnam Style:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFqlwAWuMTg

Moscow Flash Mob:

Remember and revere your Mother today.

In about 17 years or so of ordering things online, there were only 4 times that orders were wrong. The latest two weeks ago.

The offenders?

amazon.com and costco.com

One time, a $60 amazon item never arrived. They sent another.

One time, an amazon package had the wrong item--item shipped $18, item ordered, $28. They sent correct item and took back shipped item.

I just got back from England where I used by DriveLuxe 51 LMT-S in a rental car. Before going I added a Garmin City Navigator Europe/UK microSD card for the data. I located all the towns, attractions, and B&Bs I was going to stay in advance and Saved their locations.

We are staying at a very nice RV Park in Tennessee that does not show up in the Campgrounds Combined POI file.

Grand Ole RV Park
708 N Main St
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Davidson County
36.3376056, -86.7189119

We live in North Texas. We have had OneSource home internet for several years. I received a letter yesterday saying they were disconnection service in our area August 6 because they were loosing access to the facilities in our area.
This is a radio type internet.

This week we're recognizing Maddog67!

Maddog67 has been a member of the POI Factory community for over nine and half years.

This week we're recognizing him for his forum participation.
He may not always have a solution for every problem that's brought to the community, but he gives thoughtful consideration to forum discussions and helps keep the conversation going.

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.

~Angela

This is the official POI Factory Joke thread.

It will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

Please read the forum rules before posting.

"POI Factory is not a forum for politically charged debate.
Let's avoid topics that already have a long list of Democrat or Republican talking points or that name specific politicians."

~Angela

In danger of losing your windmill?

Maybe you can share the last place your GPS took you and if you encountered any problems, or if you used it to seek out special places to go (like Thai Food, ice cream shoppes, etc.).

Anything to keep your windmill alive.

This thread will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

This week we're recognizing, Mahoney!

Mahoney has been with POI Factory for over 12 years!

Honestly, I've lost track of the number of POI files Mahoney maintains.

Besides the one listed on his profile page he also updates several that remain under other member names (we keep them there for a few years just in case the members find time to start updating them again).