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The Agora => UK & World News => Going Geek info => Topic started by: Maik on Friday, 26 May, 2023 @ 15:56:39

Title: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Friday, 26 May, 2023 @ 15:56:39: Might be of interest: https://satellites.pro (https://satellites.pro/Poros_Kefalonia_map#38.236023,20.570526,10)

Choice of four maps: Apple, Google, OpenStreetMap, Yandex in Satellite or Plan view (OSM in Plan only)
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Saturday, 27 May, 2023 @ 22:22:32: Been mentioned before but new readers may not be aware of it, a website that bypasses paywalls on many websites: https://12ft.io/
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Monday, 12 June, 2023 @ 23:26:08: All you never wanted to know about cookies: https://allaboutcookies.org

Best adblockers for Firefox: https://allaboutcookies.org/best-ad-blockers-for-firefox

Best adblockers for Google Chrome: https://allaboutcookies.org/best-ad-blockers-for-chrome

Might be worthwhile reading the short Advertiser Disclosure (https://allaboutcookies.org/advertiser-disclosure/)

Interesting which ones are recommended and which aren't.

There's a couple of test sites mentioned on the Firefox page, not sure about adblock-tester.com (https://adblock-tester.com/) but coveryourtracks (https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/kcarter) is OK.
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Monday, 03 July, 2023 @ 15:10:47: ERT TV live (in Greek)

https://www.ert.gr/webtv/ert/tv/live-glm/ert-world.html

Edit: and there's more... https://www.ertflix.gr/en/epg/now-on-tv
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Monday, 03 July, 2023 @ 19:35:11: Fuel prices in Greece, looks to be updated fairly regularly: KEFALONIA (https://www.vrisko.gr/en/fuel-prices?SelectedPrefecture=%ce%9a%ce%95%ce%a6%ce%91%ce%9b%ce%9b%ce%97%ce%9d%ce%99%ce%91%ce%a3)
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 13 July, 2023 @ 14:15:47: The latest scam alerts from Which? (https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/the-latest-scam-alerts-from-which-aBRLy2b02WkC)
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 19 July, 2023 @ 00:11:28: Flight delay and cancellation compensation article on moneysavingexpert.com (https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/flight-delays/)
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Friday, 01 September, 2023 @ 12:54:13: Snopes.com (https://www.snopes.com/latest) is well known for fact checking but mostly US news and hoaxes.

FullFact.org (https://fullfact.org/latest/) is a UK-based registered charity that checks claims made by politicians, public institutions and journalists, as well as viral content online including Facebook posts. such as:

Missing children, lost dogs and escaped snakes: how hoax posts are swamping local Facebook groups (https://fullfact.org/online/facebook-hoax-posts-deception/)

Lucy Letby is not in hospital after prison attack (https://fullfact.org/news/lucy-letby-prison-attack-false/)
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Monday, 04 September, 2023 @ 10:36:47: Safety guidelines from civilprotection.gr

General safety guidance (https://civilprotection.gov.gr/odigies-prostasias/genikes-odigies?lang=en)

Storms (https://civilprotection.gov.gr/odigies-prostasias/kataigides?lang=en)

Stormy winds (https://civilprotection.gov.gr/odigies-prostasias/thyellodeis-anemoi?lang=en)

Forest fires (https://civilprotection.gov.gr/odigies-prostasias/dasikes-pyrkagies?lang=en)

Earthquakes (https://civilprotection.gov.gr/odigies-prostasias/seismoi?lang=en)

Landslides (https://civilprotection.gov.gr/odigies-prostasias/katolisthiseis?lang=en)

Heatwave (https://civilprotection.gov.gr/odigies-prostasias/kaysonas?lang=en)

Snowfall / frost (https://civilprotection.gov.gr/odigies-prostasias/hionoptoseis-pagetos?lang=en)
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 16 November, 2023 @ 19:55:30: Quote
12ft Ladder's demise shows news sites are wising up to freeloaders
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/tech/12ft-ladder-closes-paywall-bypass-alternatives-b1118009.html
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Friday, 17 November, 2023 @ 00:22:34: Two web sites that may be of interest:

Wayback Machine (https://archive.org/web/): pop an article's URL in search bar and click 'BROWSE HISTORY' then click on date.
If the web page has been archived it will display a copy of the page, eg: https://web.archive.org (https://web.archive.org/web/20231116214750/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/golf/2023/11/16/rory-mcilroy-ball-female-fans-legs-dp-world-championship/)

archive.today (https://archive.today) works in a similar way, e.g. https://archive.ph/MDo2y

If the page hasn't been archived then the site will attempt to archive it - this may take a minute or two.
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Monday, 08 January, 2024 @ 02:27:19: (http://goinggreek.info/gallery/1_08_01_24_2_21_09.jpeg)

Might be of interest, especially to those of us old enough to remember the Sinclair ZX and Spectrum, BBC Micro and the like:

Various classic Spectrum games on archive.org (https://archive.org/details/zx_spectrum_library_games) including Manic Miner (https://archive.org/details/zx_Manic_Miner_1983_Software_Projects), Jet Set Willy (https://archive.org/details/zx_Jet_Set_Willy_1984_Software_Projects_a) and my favourite, Atic Atac (https://archive.org/details/zx_Atic_Atac_1983_Ultimate_Play_The_Game).

No download required, games play in the browser.

You'll have to figure out the keys for yourself, except for Atic Atac which I've figured out as:

1. Keyboard: Q=left, W=right, E=down, R=up, T=fire, Z=pick up /drop
2. Kempston Joystick: Home=left, PgUp=up, PgDn=down, End=right, Ctrl=fire, Shift=pick up / drop
3. Cursor Joystick: ???

You'll need to use numbers on top row of keyboard, not on number pad.
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Friday, 12 January, 2024 @ 22:44:11: An updated, 3D, free version of Atic Atac available for Windows, Mac and Linux: Melkhior's Mansion (http://www.bitglint.co.uk/MelkhiorsMansion/)

I haven't been able to get the Linux version to work yet and don't use Windows or MacOS so try at own risk (of getting addicted).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI3vzCNtVQY
https://youtu.be/SI3vzCNtVQY?si=57VBRBq57WsGb-Wk&t=1

Melkhior's Mansion FAQ (http://www.bitglint.co.uk/MelkhiorsMansion/FAQ.aspx)
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Friday, 12 January, 2024 @ 23:07:29: Linux Mint 21.3 'Virginia' released earlier today, .iso download (Cinnamon, Mate, Xfce) for fresh install available from linuxmint.com (https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php)

Info on how to upgrade from Mint 21.2 'Victoria' to 21.3 'Virginia' will be posted on forums.linuxmint.com (https://forums.linuxmint.com)
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 14 January, 2024 @ 18:06:59: Quote
How to upgrade to Linux Mint 21.3

It is now possible to upgrade Linux Mint 21, 21.1 and 21.2 to version 21.3

Upgrading to Linux Mint 21.3 is fast and easy.
https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=4629
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Saturday, 03 February, 2024 @ 20:24:07: Quote from: Maik on Friday, 12 January, 2024 @ 22:44:11
An updated, 3D, free version of Atic Atac available for Windows, Mac and Linux: Melkhior's Mansion (http://www.bitglint.co.uk/MelkhiorsMansion/)

I haven't been able to get the Linux version to work yet.

Works with Linux Mint if run in Lutris (available via Software Manager).
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Saturday, 03 February, 2024 @ 20:43:03: (http://goinggreek.info/gallery/1_03_02_24_8_39_32.jpeg)

No download needed, plays in browser: Space Invaders (https://bitglint.itch.io/retro-invaders)
Title: Re: Software, sites, etc
Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 14 February, 2024 @ 13:57:34: Had a mention before, I think, but a timely reminder may be of value in case anyone forgot it's Valentine's Day - charity ecards from https://www.dontsendmeacard.com/