Welcome / open talk

Apple today released iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, the first major updates to the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates that came out in September. iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 come six weeks after the release of ‌iOS 18‌ and ‌iPadOS 18‌.

This week we're recognizing, JanJ!

JanJ has been a member of POI Factory for over 15 and a half years!

This week we're appreciating their contributions to forum discussions particularly updates on roads in the NC area.

Thanks for all your contributions, JanJ!

~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

Gotta love the Postal (so called) Service.

Waiting for a package, was supposed to be here the 24th, and it was close, a couple miles away in Chester on the 26th, then it takes a 43 mile trip to Willow Grove, only to come back to Chester this morning.

(tracking history screenshot)

https://i.postimg.cc/Fs1czsBb/USPS-package-trip.jpg

I am looking for off-road trail maps for ATVing and UTVing.

I have the following:

VV Mapping (Great Lakes ORV Trails MI, MN, WI, IN)

onX Offroad Maps

Polaris Ride Command

Each one has its pros and cons. For example:

VV Mapping works great on a Garmin, but it only covers a few states.

onX Offroad Maps works with CarPlay/Android Auto, but seems to miss some ATV/UTV trails.

This week we're recognizing, Ajasaro!

Ajasaro has been a member of POI Factory for over 17 years!

This week we'd like to recognize the quality work he puts in to maintaining over 148 POI files. He likes to take the time to find open source or personally take photos for his files and upload standardized bmp's to match.

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

My Windows 11 desktop computer just downloaded and installed the Windows Version 24H2 update. The process took about 45 minutes and my computer restarted several times during the update.

We have had some paved trails/multi use paths built near me this fall.

Does anybody happen to know how long it takes for them to show up on Google Maps, Open Street Maps or other places?

This week we're recognizing, HarryAR!

HarryAR has been a member of POI Factory for nearly 7 years!

This week we're appreciating his help in providing Large JCV File Download Link For Garmin 2025.20 Map

We appreciate your contributions, HarryAR!

~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

Just a note to everyone. Hurricane Milton is approaching the west coast of Florida. The present path takes is across the the state and exiting somewhere over Brevard county. At this time it appears that maybe I am the bulls eye. They are predicting massive power outages across the state. As a result I may lose power and will not be able to post.

This week we're recognizing, Rkf!

Rkf, has been a member of POI Factory for over 17 and half years!

We're recognizing his contributions to the discussion forums. It's great to see long time members continuing to be active in our community!

Thanks for all your contributions, Rkf!

~Angela

This was the best thing I read Sunday.

https://www.phonearena.com/news/FCC-allows-T-Mobile-and-Spac...

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

Details below

iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1
Released October 03, 2024

Media Session
Available for: iPhone 16 (all models)

Impact: Audio messages in Messages may be able to capture a few seconds of audio before the microphone indicator is activated

Description: This issue was addressed with improved checks.

CVE-2024-44207: Michael Jimenez and an anonymous researcher

Passwords

…apparently a lot of problems. See https://www.pcgamer.com/software/windows/microsofts-latest-w...

Free License Plate Replacement Event

Is your license plate hard to read, damaged or peeling? Don’t get fined for driving with an illegible plate!

This is the official POI Factory Joke thread.

Please read all the forum rules before posting, and keep in mind...

"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."

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

Perhaps you can post on a new book you're reading, a new hobby you're taking up or about random finds as you finally get around to cleaning out the..., or your most recent adventure?

Anything to keep your windmill alive.

Please keep comments polite.

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

--Angela