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

A start in the right direction but a mandate will likely be needed to the phone companies.

http://www.fox4news.com/trending/phone-companies-can-now-blo...

This is a day to remember and honor the brave soldiers who both put their lives in jeopardy and gave their lives in order to begin the maneuvers required to free Europe from the Nazi stranglehold.

75 years ago today Operation Overlord began with the landing of allied troops on beaches in the Normandy region of France. We all owe a great deal to those soldiers, sailors, airmen and others that laid down their lives that day. I, for one, am proud of each of those men and remember that while all gave some, some gave all.

This week we're recognizing Camping Rivopom!

Camping Rivopom has been with POI Factory for nearly 12 years.

This week we're recognizing him for his updates to the Free North American RV Dump Sites file and his campgrounds file.

Thanks for your contributions, Camping Rivopom!

~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

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 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

This week we're recognizing JanJ and John from PA, with an honorable mention going to Phranc.

JanJ has been with POI Factory for 10 years.
John from PA has been a member for 5 years.
Phranc has been a member for nearly 12 years.

The three of them quickly worked through an IOS issue in the Mac Topics discussion forum.

I have been re-kindling my interest in amateur radio. I bought a digital hot-spot recently and have been having fun with DMR. Anyway, I am just wondering if there would be any interest in doing an on air meet (net) sometime to discuss GPS and POIs?

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: