Welcome / open talk

By Nellie Bowles
June 23, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO — The people who called into the help hotlines and domestic violence shelters said they felt as if they were going crazy.

This week we're recognizing Metricman and SnookMook!

Metricman maintains multiple files and recently updated the Bank of America file. SnookMook took the time to thank Metricman for maintaining the file.

Little things, like a simple note of appreciation, can go a long way in helping foster a healthy community.
So, thank you both for your contributions to our community this week!

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 work in heavy highway construction in the Philadelphia, PA area.

When we mill and/or pave a street in Philly we have a team of tow trucks that relocate vehicles in the way, PA law allows for it, we post no parking at least two days prior.

Some tows require a little more skill than others ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfZ9LgV_IZ4

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This week we're recognizing, Panama!

Panama is coming up on ten years with POI Factory.
He checks in regularly, has his Contributor badge as well as Windmill and Stars. I've enjoyed seeing his recent travel updates in both the Chit Chat and Keeping The Windmill Alive threads.

Congratulations, Panama, enjoy your week in the pasture!

~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

The following is a list of do’s and don’ts associated with Old Glory, the U.S. Flag.

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When displaying the flag, DO the following:
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I currently have speed and red light cameras and audible alerts for them loaded in my portable (vehicle) Garmin GPS.

I recently purchased a 2014 Chev Silverado that has a built in navigation systems using a NOVDEC system. It has red light camera visual logos but apparently no way to sync and audible warning tone with the visual warning.

How can you tell the difference between a legitimate email and a phishing attack? Host Steve Ragan shows what an Apple phishing attack looks like, screen by screen, showing the difference between the real and the fake.

Take a peek at this and see...

https://www.computerworld.com/video/87395/what-an-apple-phis...

This week we're recognizing, VersatileGuy!

He's been with us for over 7 years, helped with some OV2 code early in his membership and last week he updated the WiFi "Lite", US & Canada file!

Thanks for your continued file maintenance work, we appreciate it!

~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

Apple has been steadily positioning itself as the anti-Facebook for a while now, and between verbal jabs aimed at the social media giant and privacy-focused product decisions, the patient goodwill campaign seems to be working. Unfortunately, Apple isn’t going to save us, and now’s the time to keep your guard up.

Facebook Acknowledges 'Bug' That Suggested Public Sharing To Users

by Lucian Armasu June 8, 2018 at 1:00 PM - Source: Facebook Newsroom

Facebook admitted that a “bug” automatically changed suggested sharing settings to “public” for 14 million users from May 18-27.

Facebook Changes Privacy Settings For Users (Again)

New member here. I have intermittent interest in GPS . I will post more shortly about selecting between certain Garmin units.

This week we're recognizing, Rookie8155!

Not only does he maintain a couple of POI files, but he's also kept that windmill going, posting weekly for over 11 and a half years!

Please join me in welcoming Rookie8155 to the pasture!

~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

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

The FBI is advising all those with home and small business routers to reboot them immediately due to a malware threat:

https://www.zdnet.com/article/fbi-to-all-router-users-reboot...

I regularly receive an incorrect password message when logging in after being away for 4-5 days. It is easily corrected with the forgotten PW link to my email but takes a couple more steps.

Does anyone else have this problem?