Welcome / open talk

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

Hi All. I just found you and have been downloading my head off. Thought its about time to say thanks.

I frequent a few RV forums and that kinda led me here. Currently planning a cross-country trip for next year. So far, have downloaded National Park RV campgrounds, Rest Areas, Utah Arches. I even had to edit a CSV to make it work for us.

I have been looking at the Google Hangout site http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/ . There are a few features that I feel may benefit the membership here at POI Factory. The program is available at Google Play,App Store and for your computer.The one feature that I feel may be of interest is the video calling that supports of to 10 people at a time.

This week we are recognizing, CraigW!

CraigW has been a member of POI Factory for almost 7 years.
He’s a fixture in our forums, sharing his knowledge and experience on a wide range of POI and GPS topics.
He’s always friendly and encouraging to both long time members and newbies alike. I have a hard time imaging this place without him.

Thanks for all you do CraigW!

~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

Thought I would share this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=576wl8j2jFM

More on HP. followed everything they said. Returned faulty unit, I was promised a full refund only thing is they (HP) didnt say what year.Made several phone calls and received same number of promises. Their reps speak English but do not understand it. Filled a dispute with my cc company, they wrote to HP, no answer. If they (HP) are not out of business they should be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Just read a story that Montana is considering raising the speed limit on the Interstates to 85 MPH. I have driven I-15 many times, and you might be able to go that fast on some stretches on the flat land to the east (I-94). But I'm not sure about that speed on any Interstate west of Billings.

This week we are recognizing, alandb!

Alandb has been a member of POI Factory for almost six years.

He is a file and FAQ maintainer and is a frequent contributor to the discussion forums and is patient with newcomers gently pointing them in the right direction.

Thank you for your many contributions, Alandb, we appreciate you!

~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

Dec 2014 where and soon gone forever

"Merry Christmas To All & Happy New Year"
And all other Traditions.

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.

Have fun....

~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

Here's a site I stubbed my toe on and thought someone here might enjoy

http://www.cybermonday2014.com/

Hopefully, our GPS units will get us to Grandma’s house without taking us over the river and through the woods.

http://www.gpsbites.com/top-10-list-of-worst-gps-disasters-a...

The link is 2 years old but the message still applies.

It looks like it will be tough “sledding” here in the Northeast with 8” of snow predicted in many areas this Thanksgiving eve.

This week we are recognizing, Canuk!

Canuk has been a member for POI Factory for over five years and is known for being helpful and supportive to everyone in the community. He’s also great at showing appreciation for the contributions of others as well, like in the Garmin Updates SD Card Limitations thread.

Thanks for all you do, Canuk!

~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

http://askleo.com/another-story-of-data-loss-and-what-could-...

Please BACKUP - not just your device, but also your computer

In a headline from a tech newsletter I get each morning:

• Uber has hired a piracy expert to investigate its data privacy practices following the company's public relations fiasco. Brett Molina from USA Today reports.

My guess is they want to see how much more personal data they can get from all the smartphones with their app.

Important Law Changes for 2014

•e breath levels for the Ignition Interlock Device was lowered rom 0.05 to 0.025. s.322.2715 F.S.

•Commercial Driver License Holders are disqualified or use o handheld communication devices while driving. s. 322.212(7) F.S.

•Allows drivers to present proof of insurance in an electronic format. s 316.646 F.S.