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OK, they're not quite describing it as going back to the compass and sextant, and there's still room for a lot of fine tuning, but the Earth's magnetic field is key to how guidance systems are being developed to overcome the vulnerabilities of America's GPS infrastructure if ever targeted for jamming, spoofing, or outright destruction by an enemy.

I just installed the latest updates to Windows 10. Their histories are found under "Other Updates (2)"

1. 2020-7 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems (KB4568831)
2. 2020-7 Cumulative Update Preview for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64 (KB4562899)

This week we're recognizing AlanDB!

AlanDB has been a member of POI Factory for over eleven and a half years!

We're recognizing him this week for his contributions to the community, like showing his awareness and appreciation for what fellow members are contributing to our community.

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 does anybody know how to convert Garmin poi to Magellan

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...

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

This is the official POI Factory Joke thread.

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."

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

~Angela

OK, I've been thinking about posting this for a while now. Here goes.

I grew up in Wisconsin and as a kid, watched my parents and everone else's driving habits, plus about nine years as a young driver myself. One thing that was apparent is that almost no one in WI observed school zone speed limits. At the time, that seemed normal to me as it's all I ever saw.

For the many patriotic veterans here, I discovered a YouTube video that's spectacular. It's the Battle Hymn of the Republic with shots of battle scenes from various war movies. If you're a combat veteran it's probably more meaningful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFtNVEbasOo

Or search YT for [NEW VERSION] Battle Hymn of the Republic

This week we're recognizing, CraigW!

CraigW has been a member of POI Factory for over twelve and a half years!

He was nominated by fellow POI Factory community member AlanDB who wrote:

"I vote for CraigW for next week's COW. He has been putting a lot of effort into this POI file with frequent updates, along with all of his other valuable contributions to POI Factory. Thanks Craig!"

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

Here in PA, we get 3 bills. One sewage/township, one county, and school. The three added together is our total liability.

The first 2 are due 3/31 and 4/1, and the big one, the school, 8/31.

Personally, I hate taking large amounts out of savings, but it's life.

This week we're recognizing, TXRVer!

TXRVer has been a member of POI Factory for over eleven and a half years!

He maintains several POI's including the popular Campgrounds and RV Parks Combined, but these week we're appreciating his post making us aware the IOS And Mac Updates Are Up

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

iOS 13.6 and Mac 10.15.6 are available today.

Really it has to do with being home so much and the pandemic.

It started with faucets. Just a minor annoyance, where the side spray hasn't worked in 3 years, even though I replaced the spray (all under warranty). Of course, it's not the spray, but the diverter inside the body of the faucet.

From that job, it took off with all kinds of stuff.

This week we're recognizing, Drbillk!

Drbillk has been a member of POI Factory for over 12 years.

Last week he added several new and interesting POI files to our collection, including:

War Dogs

and

Huey And Cobra Helicopters - Static Displays

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 owe the state, so I am mailing the return today.

Why file electronically when it costs money, and I owe, right? lol

I am used to a decent federal refund because I contribute more--that came very fast this year when I e'filed. I save this money until August, at which time I use it for the school taxes (we get 3 tax bills in PA, the school being the heftiest due 8/31).

What3words divides the surface of the entire Earth into 57 trillion squares, each about 10 feet (3 meters) on edge. It then assigns a unique three-word label to each patch so hikers can find a trailhead, mail carriers can deliver the mail and tourists can find their vacation home.

https://www.cnet.com/news/this-digital-location-tech-could-h...