How to move files in Windows while preserving attributes? Can you preserve them all, or at least all the important ones? What are the important ones? What attributes can be preserved for files compared to directories?
What can be known about a files date attributes:
* Date created
* Date modified
* Date accessed
* Date last saved
Methods of copying:
* simple copy/move in explorer
* RAR up and extract at destination
* robocopy
Copy file
Updates Created and Accessed to current, preserves Modified.
Monday, July 8, 2019
Saturday, July 7, 2018
new phone: Google Pixel 2 XL
Got a new Google Pixel 2 XL yesterday.
The flag has already been transferred from my old phone, time to decommission it.
This is a good time to do a full backup on Google Takeout.
Verify that my account is unchanged on verizonwireless.com:
Google Pixel 2 XL 64GB in Just Black
64 GB Just Black
NATIONWIDE TALK 450 plan
Unlimited Data
Let's take inventory of the physical stuff:
phone & box it came in
box label: Pixel 2 XL 6" 64GB Just Black, Model G011C, IMEI #, SIM ID #, etc.
some cables. some small documents.
'Let's get started' says box includes: Pixel, SIM tool, Power adapter, Quick Switch Adapter, USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone adapter, USB-C cable. I see its all here except for the sim tool. Maybe Verizon keeps it?
I can't easily get the phone out of the Otter box, and its got that glass shield on it. I don't want to risk ruining it, I'll leave it for later.
Peripherals.
OtterBox Symmetry (applied to phone at store)
Invisible Shield glass curve (applied to phone at store)
Verizon car charger
Back to the phone. No login or code required (yet). I want to plug it into computer so its closer, but I no combination of these provided adapters will do it. Maybe later.
Message:
Pixel Setup
Pixel 2 XL setup isn't done
Transfer data, add Google Account, and more
click it, Just a sec...
connect to Wi-Fi
Let's copy your data, Next, User your old phone, Next, Find your old phone's cable - ok, not playing along with this anymore.
Bring your data from... A backup from the cloud.
No backups found, Next.
Unlock with Pixel Imprint, Skip.
Teach the Assistant to recognize your voice.
Let the Assistant use what's on your screen, turn off, Next. get email ok.
I see calendar and email notifications.
Chrome, turn off Sync everything, uncheck Passwords.
...use during day, with every new app used i get asked if i want to allow this, or i want to learn more about that - who knows what the heck i signed my soul away to just so i could move forward, or what knew functions i dismissed because i didn't have the time to pay attention to them.
One frustrating thing is not being able to download apps because its waiting for Wi-Fi, even when I told it not to mind and use mobile data.
Settings, System, System update, Updated to Android 8.1.0.
update, restart,
This thing goes to sleep very quickly. Plug in power, got lots of apps to update. Updating apps seems to fight with updating system, even with Wi-Fi on. Suspend app update, system moving forward again.
Long update (minutes). Restart. Check system, Security update installing... same one as before, or a new update? Doesn't say. Another restart.
Your system is up to date 8.1.0. June 5.
BringGo downloaded. Login... no account. Reset. How does it remember Chase visa!? Add new account... purchase.
Require authentication for purchases?
Yes, always.
2018.07.08
Pixel Setup, Tap to finish, Start, Don't Copy, Don't Copy, Account added (it already was) Next, Unlock? skip, screen lock skip, Back up to Google Drive, Turn off backup? OK, Make it yours No Thanks, One last tip All Set.
Keeping everything minimal then adding functions later.
2018.07.15
Getting used to the phone (its huge). How to transfer files to computer without USB-C to USB2 cable? Might as well try Backup & Sync (unlimited thru 2021?)
Click checkbox to use cellular when no Wi-Fi. I select this option whenever possible (because unlimited) but in general I am having a tough time getting the phone to believe I really mean that and just use as much cellular as you want.
Backing up 185 photos... Backup complete Free up 787MB from device? Interesting, I'm curious to compare how files differ via backup or cable (timestamps, etc.?)
Smart Storage is set to delete backed up files after 60 days. I'd rather verify my files are on my computer myself before deletion, turn that off.
Turn Google Drive backup on in system settings; choose backup account (my gmail). So where are my photos being backed up to... not Google Drive... its on photos.google.com. I wonder whatever happened to Picasa, because I keep seeing albums from then.
On photos.google.com, Keep Off personalized features for now (its trying to do a whole bunch of facial recognition). And now its offering my computer an uploader to add photos. Not yet.
2018.10.07
Been living with it, been getting used to it, need to go further.
Got a USB3 to A to C cable.
Connect phone to computer (win7), in Explorer now see Portable Devices : Pixel 2 XL Mobile Phone. Get properties, interesting there is a serial number there I haven't seen yet - maybe its for the cable? Look inside... no data! Do I need to tell the phone something?
Settings -> Connected Devices -> USB, change from Charge this device to Transfer files.
That's more like it, now shows Internal shared storage (40.5 GB free of 51.9 GB), and all the usual folders (though a lot less then previous Samsung phone).
Restored ringtones. Backup photos - could I possibly ever need these thumbnails? It's only 80mb... The actual photos and video is 4.5gb. The size matches down to the byte, but sadly I can't match my local checksum to what's on the phone. I'll just have to take its word for it, spot check as many files as I can before deletion.
Do I need to delete? If I'm generating about a gig of media a month, I might as well get in the habit now.
2018.10.08
How to copy MVIMG files? I don't really want this feature, but I'd like the option of having the files now and deciding later. How do I even play back these files locally? They seem to play on photos.google.com OK, but is there even a local player?
Looks like Motion Photos only play in Google photos or Android. They seem to contain an MP4, but most things will only see a large JPG.
As a test to see if I have all the data of this kind of file, I upload a mvimg that I have copied from USB to Photos, size Original. It plays. So I will continue to trust that USB copy is a true backup.
How to bulk delete?
2018.10.19
Upgrade to Android 9. And now the clock is on the other side. Another update. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are now set to scan even when off. Shut off both. Another restart. And another update, restart, done.
2018.11.01
Install LastPass. Login, sends email with unique identifier.
Autofill service, change from None to LastPass.
Unlock LastPass with your fingerprint, skip.
60 day premium trial ended - I don't think I need that.
Install Pandora Music, Stitcher, SiriusXM (to test in the Sonic).
How to change voice mail from default (on phone/on Verizon?) to Google Voice? It seems to still be set up for this phone number. Try turning it off and back on. Now to test...
2018.11.07
USB-C port no working!? Is it is just the dongle to stereo, is it the charger too... later, plug in, works, cuts out jiggle dongle, works again. Is it just the dongle that's loose, power cables seem better seated.
Plug into Windows, charging but USB connection not visible.
2018.11.09
Maybe developer mode will help. Tap build number 7 times. In settings, I see no new entry for Developer Mode, oh its under System Developer options.
I'll try stay awake while charging, I'm tired of this thing going to sleep every 5 seconds while I'm looking at it.
Change default USB configuration to File Transfer.
2020.10.01
The flag has already been transferred from my old phone, time to decommission it.
This is a good time to do a full backup on Google Takeout.
Copying (private) details to Google Doc "phone Pixel 2 XL 2018.07.06-"
Google Pixel 2 XL 64GB in Just Black
64 GB Just Black
NATIONWIDE TALK 450 plan
Unlimited Data
Let's take inventory of the physical stuff:
phone & box it came in
box label: Pixel 2 XL 6" 64GB Just Black, Model G011C, IMEI #, SIM ID #, etc.
some cables. some small documents.
'Let's get started' says box includes: Pixel, SIM tool, Power adapter, Quick Switch Adapter, USB-C to 3.5mm Headphone adapter, USB-C cable. I see its all here except for the sim tool. Maybe Verizon keeps it?
I can't easily get the phone out of the Otter box, and its got that glass shield on it. I don't want to risk ruining it, I'll leave it for later.
Peripherals.
OtterBox Symmetry (applied to phone at store)
Invisible Shield glass curve (applied to phone at store)
Verizon car charger
Back to the phone. No login or code required (yet). I want to plug it into computer so its closer, but I no combination of these provided adapters will do it. Maybe later.
Message:
Pixel Setup
Pixel 2 XL setup isn't done
Transfer data, add Google Account, and more
click it, Just a sec...
connect to Wi-Fi
Let's copy your data, Next, User your old phone, Next, Find your old phone's cable - ok, not playing along with this anymore.
Bring your data from... A backup from the cloud.
No backups found, Next.
Unlock with Pixel Imprint, Skip.
Teach the Assistant to recognize your voice.
Let the Assistant use what's on your screen, turn off, Next. get email ok.
I see calendar and email notifications.
Chrome, turn off Sync everything, uncheck Passwords.
...use during day, with every new app used i get asked if i want to allow this, or i want to learn more about that - who knows what the heck i signed my soul away to just so i could move forward, or what knew functions i dismissed because i didn't have the time to pay attention to them.
One frustrating thing is not being able to download apps because its waiting for Wi-Fi, even when I told it not to mind and use mobile data.
Settings, System, System update, Updated to Android 8.1.0.
update, restart,
This thing goes to sleep very quickly. Plug in power, got lots of apps to update. Updating apps seems to fight with updating system, even with Wi-Fi on. Suspend app update, system moving forward again.
Long update (minutes). Restart. Check system, Security update installing... same one as before, or a new update? Doesn't say. Another restart.
Your system is up to date 8.1.0. June 5.
BringGo downloaded. Login... no account. Reset. How does it remember Chase visa!? Add new account... purchase.
Require authentication for purchases?
Yes, always.
2018.07.08
Pixel Setup, Tap to finish, Start, Don't Copy, Don't Copy, Account added (it already was) Next, Unlock? skip, screen lock skip, Back up to Google Drive, Turn off backup? OK, Make it yours No Thanks, One last tip All Set.
Keeping everything minimal then adding functions later.
2018.07.15
Getting used to the phone (its huge). How to transfer files to computer without USB-C to USB2 cable? Might as well try Backup & Sync (unlimited thru 2021?)
Click checkbox to use cellular when no Wi-Fi. I select this option whenever possible (because unlimited) but in general I am having a tough time getting the phone to believe I really mean that and just use as much cellular as you want.
Backing up 185 photos... Backup complete Free up 787MB from device? Interesting, I'm curious to compare how files differ via backup or cable (timestamps, etc.?)
Smart Storage is set to delete backed up files after 60 days. I'd rather verify my files are on my computer myself before deletion, turn that off.
Turn Google Drive backup on in system settings; choose backup account (my gmail). So where are my photos being backed up to... not Google Drive... its on photos.google.com. I wonder whatever happened to Picasa, because I keep seeing albums from then.
On photos.google.com, Keep Off personalized features for now (its trying to do a whole bunch of facial recognition). And now its offering my computer an uploader to add photos. Not yet.
2018.10.07
Been living with it, been getting used to it, need to go further.
Got a USB3 to A to C cable.
Connect phone to computer (win7), in Explorer now see Portable Devices : Pixel 2 XL Mobile Phone. Get properties, interesting there is a serial number there I haven't seen yet - maybe its for the cable? Look inside... no data! Do I need to tell the phone something?
Settings -> Connected Devices -> USB, change from Charge this device to Transfer files.
That's more like it, now shows Internal shared storage (40.5 GB free of 51.9 GB), and all the usual folders (though a lot less then previous Samsung phone).
Restored ringtones. Backup photos - could I possibly ever need these thumbnails? It's only 80mb... The actual photos and video is 4.5gb. The size matches down to the byte, but sadly I can't match my local checksum to what's on the phone. I'll just have to take its word for it, spot check as many files as I can before deletion.
Do I need to delete? If I'm generating about a gig of media a month, I might as well get in the habit now.
2018.10.08
How to copy MVIMG files? I don't really want this feature, but I'd like the option of having the files now and deciding later. How do I even play back these files locally? They seem to play on photos.google.com OK, but is there even a local player?
Looks like Motion Photos only play in Google photos or Android. They seem to contain an MP4, but most things will only see a large JPG.
As a test to see if I have all the data of this kind of file, I upload a mvimg that I have copied from USB to Photos, size Original. It plays. So I will continue to trust that USB copy is a true backup.
How to bulk delete?
2018.10.19
Upgrade to Android 9. And now the clock is on the other side. Another update. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are now set to scan even when off. Shut off both. Another restart. And another update, restart, done.
2018.11.01
Install LastPass. Login, sends email with unique identifier.
Autofill service, change from None to LastPass.
Unlock LastPass with your fingerprint, skip.
60 day premium trial ended - I don't think I need that.
Install Pandora Music, Stitcher, SiriusXM (to test in the Sonic).
How to change voice mail from default (on phone/on Verizon?) to Google Voice? It seems to still be set up for this phone number. Try turning it off and back on. Now to test...
2018.11.07
USB-C port no working!? Is it is just the dongle to stereo, is it the charger too... later, plug in, works, cuts out jiggle dongle, works again. Is it just the dongle that's loose, power cables seem better seated.
Plug into Windows, charging but USB connection not visible.
2018.11.09
Maybe developer mode will help. Tap build number 7 times. In settings, I see no new entry for Developer Mode, oh its under System Developer options.
I'll try stay awake while charging, I'm tired of this thing going to sleep every 5 seconds while I'm looking at it.
Change default USB configuration to File Transfer.
2020.10.01
phone won't start; gets to logo and shuts off.
Because it was charging all night I thought maybe it was dying, but putting it on a charger seems to indicate its not charged.
The USB-C port has been an increasing problem - or all my usb-c cables keep dying. You definitely have to reseat and push the cable to one side a lot to keep it charging. And there have been nights where it was on the charger but by morning you can tell it stopped charging at some point.
...OK, it had just lost charge. I should probably use a dust plug in the usb-c port.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/help/3-5mm-to-usb-c-adapter-detected-t3804708
https://www.androidcentral.com/google-extending-two-year-warranty-pixel-2-and-pixel-2-xl
!TO-DO
!replace screen protector
load my music onto phone (convert my wav to mp3? will it convert)
get bluetooth earphone. try music, podcasts.
find out why BringGo not working consistently.
take tour of phone / watch videos, etc
longer password / try fingerprint
!SETTINGS PROFILE
noting setting changes:
Smart Storage On -> Off
Settings -> System -> Backup: Back up to Google Drive Off -> On
...OK, it had just lost charge. I should probably use a dust plug in the usb-c port.
2021.01.04 some time last year usb-c data connection stopped working. then usb-c charging became intermittent (sometimes not charging, sometimes causing shutdown)
remove from case for first time since i got it (see iPad for pic) SKIP FOR NOW
2021.09.27 i cleaned out some gunk with a needle and aircan, worked fine for most of 2021, now phone is not charging again.
while on, insert usb-c power, no indication its charging, loses charge.
while off, shows charging symbol, white line advances across the top of the screen, then goes dark (is it charging?)
something new just happened, on plugin there was a horizontal charging symbol in red, then it went green, then it went back to the b&w vertical charging symbol.
yesterday the phone would charge some in the car charger.
charge for ~hour, won't start. try hold power button down, ~14 seconds, red dot in upper right corner (that's new), keeps trying to boot and going back to red charger symbol. unplug. goes dark.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/7qftet/og_pixel_xl_usb_c_to_usb_c_not_charging_since/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/7z9gai/og_pixel_xl_charging_issues_after_81_update/
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/83jefv/google_pixel_usb_c_to_c_suddenly_not_charging/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/help/3-5mm-to-usb-c-adapter-detected-t3804708
https://www.androidcentral.com/google-extending-two-year-warranty-pixel-2-and-pixel-2-xl
!TO-DO
!replace screen protector
load my music onto phone (convert my wav to mp3? will it convert)
get bluetooth earphone. try music, podcasts.
find out why BringGo not working consistently.
take tour of phone / watch videos, etc
longer password / try fingerprint
!SETTINGS PROFILE
noting setting changes:
Smart Storage On -> Off
Settings -> System -> Backup: Back up to Google Drive Off -> On
2022.06.03 still using Pixel 2XL; it just keeps refusing to die. this summer it will be 4 years. i've been eyeing the 6, but now the 7 is almost here.
note to future self: keep my info in Google Docs. only tech issues in this blog.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
pink screen of death
On my main computer, the main screen suddenly goes pink, out of nowhere.
Unplug DVI from PC. Bring in a Roku (known good, used last night) and plug in with HDMI. Change source, looks good. Switch back to PC with DVI, same old problem. Darn, there goes the easy answer. Now its down to possibly a bad port on either video card or monitor.
On monitor 2, unplug DVI from video card, plug into other DVI port, it is OK. Now take that DVI and plug it into monitor 1. Is it a bad DVI port on monitor 1? Wow, that's an even worse errror, just green and white diagonal bars.
Just for the heck of it, plug DVI into other port on video card - now it works. I hate intermittent problems.
So, monitor 1 (Samsung) connected with DVI to video card left side (facing the rear), OK.
Monitor 2 (Dell) connected with DVI to video card right side, OK.
Conclusion? Somebody was feeling neglected and wanted some attention, or a loose connection. Maybe the video card itself is loose, and all this plugging jostled it back into place.
I was initially hoping that it was bad video card, because I'd love an excuse to upgrade, but currently no such luck.
Unplug DVI from PC. Bring in a Roku (known good, used last night) and plug in with HDMI. Change source, looks good. Switch back to PC with DVI, same old problem. Darn, there goes the easy answer. Now its down to possibly a bad port on either video card or monitor.
On monitor 2, unplug DVI from video card, plug into other DVI port, it is OK. Now take that DVI and plug it into monitor 1. Is it a bad DVI port on monitor 1? Wow, that's an even worse errror, just green and white diagonal bars.
Just for the heck of it, plug DVI into other port on video card - now it works. I hate intermittent problems.
So, monitor 1 (Samsung) connected with DVI to video card left side (facing the rear), OK.
Monitor 2 (Dell) connected with DVI to video card right side, OK.
Conclusion? Somebody was feeling neglected and wanted some attention, or a loose connection. Maybe the video card itself is loose, and all this plugging jostled it back into place.
I was initially hoping that it was bad video card, because I'd love an excuse to upgrade, but currently no such luck.
Thursday, April 5, 2018
how to backup Facebook
This procedure will prompt Facebook to make an archive of your account and send it to you via an email link.
Log in to Facebook from a computer (not phone).
Click small down arrow in top right corner, then click Settings (fourth from bottom).
You should now be at "General Account Settings". In the center of the page you should see "Download a copy of your Facebook data", click it.
You should now be at "Download Your Information", click the green button "Start My Archive".
You will be prompted to "Please Re-enter Your Password". Do so and click Submit.
You will see a box "Request My Download", click the blue button "Start My Archive".
You will be sent an email, click Okay.
You will receive an email from Facebook with the subject "Facebook download requested".
You will then receive another email from Facebook with the subject "Your Facebook download is ready".
Click on the link in the email, click the green button "Download Archive". Enter password again.
You will be prompted to download a zip file, save it.
Inside the zip file is an "index" file that you can open in your browser and see a summary of your activity, photos, messages, etc.
Log in to Facebook from a computer (not phone).
Click small down arrow in top right corner, then click Settings (fourth from bottom).
You should now be at "General Account Settings". In the center of the page you should see "Download a copy of your Facebook data", click it.
You should now be at "Download Your Information", click the green button "Start My Archive".
You will be prompted to "Please Re-enter Your Password". Do so and click Submit.
You will see a box "Request My Download", click the blue button "Start My Archive".
You will be sent an email, click Okay.
You will receive an email from Facebook with the subject "Facebook download requested".
You will then receive another email from Facebook with the subject "Your Facebook download is ready".
Click on the link in the email, click the green button "Download Archive". Enter password again.
You will be prompted to download a zip file, save it.
Inside the zip file is an "index" file that you can open in your browser and see a summary of your activity, photos, messages, etc.
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
a new arrival : 4 TB hdd
2017.05.31
Desperately running out of disk space, acquire new 4 TB hdd.
Because my primary machine (730x) already has an ssd, a good old hdd which maximizes on space and not on speed is just fine.
2017.08.18
Disk working fine with just iTunes data on there.
Slowly been copying data over (and checking CRCs) to fill the disk, finally hit limit, seems fine. Deleting fill data, and going to gradually starting moving in data from the smaller disks.
Just notice recycling bin is on for this disk. It's been so long since I had to change that setting, I forgot about doing it on this disk and my new SSD. How to get to Recycling Bin settings, since I hid it on the desktop years ago... after a few minutes searching I just turn it back on briefly, just easier that way. Make sure all disks set to delete immediately (but I still want Display delete confirmation dialog), empty recycle bin, hide it, done.
2017.10.21
Finally got all podcasts media on there (413 GB).
Desperately running out of disk space, acquire new 4 TB hdd.
Because my primary machine (730x) already has an ssd, a good old hdd which maximizes on space and not on speed is just fine.
2017.08.18
Disk working fine with just iTunes data on there.
Slowly been copying data over (and checking CRCs) to fill the disk, finally hit limit, seems fine. Deleting fill data, and going to gradually starting moving in data from the smaller disks.
Just notice recycling bin is on for this disk. It's been so long since I had to change that setting, I forgot about doing it on this disk and my new SSD. How to get to Recycling Bin settings, since I hid it on the desktop years ago... after a few minutes searching I just turn it back on briefly, just easier that way. Make sure all disks set to delete immediately (but I still want Display delete confirmation dialog), empty recycle bin, hide it, done.
2017.10.21
Finally got all podcasts media on there (413 GB).
Monday, May 15, 2017
webm stopped working in Firefox
Webm files won't play properly in Firefox anymore. Tested the same links in Chrome and they play fine.
Some webm (webms? webm's?) will only play a small duration, about 10%, some don't open at all.
Firefox is set to auto-update, has extensions Greasemonkey, NoScript, and uBlock Origin (and a few others, like Enhanced Middle Click and LastPass) , and the script 4chan X (I only read it for the articles, I swear).
I find a webm that works fine in Chrome for testing.
If I disable Greasemonkey (which takes out 4chan X), restart Firefox, the webm plays now (with sound, too).
Enable Greasemonkey, but leave 4chan X off, restart. Webm is good, audio and video.
Now enable 4chan X, restart. Webm only plays a few seconds then halts. Progress bar only goes about 1/4 the length of the video; you can't skip ahead. Refresh the page: Video format or MIME type is not supported.
Currently using 4chan X 1.13.8.6, v1.13.9.3 was just released.
Open https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ccd0/4chan-x/1.13.9.2/builds/4chan-X-noupdate.user.js
(ends in 2 not 3?, installing anyway)
Close, restart. Confirm script version, and that its running. Open that same test webm. Same problem.
2017.11.20
Mostly just worked around above problems.
Firefox Quantum (57.0) installed, not sure if its coincidence but LastPass won't remember its password anymore, even if boxes checked.
Checking other extensions... Greasemonkey is active, No user scripts installed. uBlock Origin seems fine. Extensions that don't 'meet current Firefox standards' are Enhanced Middle Click and NoScript.
https://noscript.net/
"2017-11-14: We're working hard to make NoScript for Quantum available to you as soon as possible, definitely by the end of this week."
I'll just have to be extra careful til then.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/middle-click-on-page-close-tab/
restart
Not a lot of users or reviews... but seems OK.
https://github.com/ccd0/4chan-x
https://www.4chan-x.net/
Release 4chan X v1.13.14.10.
restart
not installed?
disable uBlock, try again, no.
disable all extensions but Greasemonkey, restart (not sure if I need to, but why take a chance). disable themes too. and remove legacy extensions (Enhanced Middle Click, NoScript). keep media plugins.
https://www.4chan-x.net/builds/4chan-X.user.js
goes to a blank page
try a clean profile.
run firefox.exe -p
create 'test 4chan-x' (allow default loc \AppData\Roaming\Mozilla...)
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/greasemonkey/
install
https://www.4chan-x.net/builds/4chan-X.user.js
install
goes back to https://www.4chan-x.net/ immediately (as if I had hit back button).
close + restart
under Greasemonkey icon, 4chan X is now listed! test on 4chan.net, seems to be working.
install uBlock. script still works.
now what? prob just start a new profile, import bookmarks, delete old.
2017.11.22
NoScript for new FireFox is out.
2017.12.01
Having trouble loading some sites, can't figure out if its uBlock or NoScript at fault.
2017.12.05
Export FF bookmarks.
firefox.exe -profilemanager
Delete profiles
Create profile
Choose folder (not in C:\Users\{Z}\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles)
Tools -> Add-ons. Greasemonkey.
https://www.4chan-x.net/builds/4chan-X.user.js
close. start.
under Greasemonkey tab exists 4chan X.click it, says Enabled.
go 4chan, preferences pops up.
check my settings at {\personal\software\win32\comm\Firefox\extension\4chanX\ccd0}... i'll just leave default for now.
desktop notificiations... authorize, for now. Allow. Just trying all defaults to start.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/. Add.
close. start.
2017.12.11
Greasemonkey+4chanX seem to be working just fine.
Firefox Customize -> Toolbars click Menu and Bookmarks
Bookmarks -> Show all, Import and Backup -> Restore
(just going with this now, add more later)
2018.01.10
Its still behaving, add LastPass
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/lastpass-password-manager/
Reviews are mixed on the new Firefox, but this is the password manager blessed by Security Now, and it has pre internet encryption so going with this one.
I'm going with remember email and remember password for now, because no one else has access to this computer physically, and as far as I know its safe online, unless I hear otherwise.
Tools -> Options -> Privacy & Security. Uncheck Remember logins and passwords for websites
While I'm here.... uncheck Firefox Data Collection and Use.
Close FF, reopen. LastPass auto logged in, OK.
Some webm (webms? webm's?) will only play a small duration, about 10%, some don't open at all.
Firefox is set to auto-update, has extensions Greasemonkey, NoScript, and uBlock Origin (and a few others, like Enhanced Middle Click and LastPass) , and the script 4chan X (I only read it for the articles, I swear).
I find a webm that works fine in Chrome for testing.
If I disable Greasemonkey (which takes out 4chan X), restart Firefox, the webm plays now (with sound, too).
Enable Greasemonkey, but leave 4chan X off, restart. Webm is good, audio and video.
Now enable 4chan X, restart. Webm only plays a few seconds then halts. Progress bar only goes about 1/4 the length of the video; you can't skip ahead. Refresh the page: Video format or MIME type is not supported.
Currently using 4chan X 1.13.8.6, v1.13.9.3 was just released.
Open https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ccd0/4chan-x/1.13.9.2/builds/4chan-X-noupdate.user.js
(ends in 2 not 3?, installing anyway)
Close, restart. Confirm script version, and that its running. Open that same test webm. Same problem.
2017.11.20
Mostly just worked around above problems.
Firefox Quantum (57.0) installed, not sure if its coincidence but LastPass won't remember its password anymore, even if boxes checked.
Checking other extensions... Greasemonkey is active, No user scripts installed. uBlock Origin seems fine. Extensions that don't 'meet current Firefox standards' are Enhanced Middle Click and NoScript.
https://noscript.net/
"2017-11-14: We're working hard to make NoScript for Quantum available to you as soon as possible, definitely by the end of this week."
I'll just have to be extra careful til then.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/middle-click-on-page-close-tab/
restart
Not a lot of users or reviews... but seems OK.
https://github.com/ccd0/4chan-x
https://www.4chan-x.net/
Release 4chan X v1.13.14.10.
restart
not installed?
disable uBlock, try again, no.
disable all extensions but Greasemonkey, restart (not sure if I need to, but why take a chance). disable themes too. and remove legacy extensions (Enhanced Middle Click, NoScript). keep media plugins.
https://www.4chan-x.net/builds/4chan-X.user.js
goes to a blank page
try a clean profile.
run firefox.exe -p
create 'test 4chan-x' (allow default loc \AppData\Roaming\Mozilla...)
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/greasemonkey/
install
https://www.4chan-x.net/builds/4chan-X.user.js
install
goes back to https://www.4chan-x.net/ immediately (as if I had hit back button).
close + restart
under Greasemonkey icon, 4chan X is now listed! test on 4chan.net, seems to be working.
install uBlock. script still works.
now what? prob just start a new profile, import bookmarks, delete old.
2017.11.22
NoScript for new FireFox is out.
2017.12.01
Having trouble loading some sites, can't figure out if its uBlock or NoScript at fault.
2017.12.05
Export FF bookmarks.
firefox.exe -profilemanager
Delete profiles
Create profile
Choose folder (not in C:\Users\{Z}\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles)
Tools -> Add-ons. Greasemonkey.
https://www.4chan-x.net/builds/4chan-X.user.js
close. start.
under Greasemonkey tab exists 4chan X.click it, says Enabled.
go 4chan, preferences pops up.
check my settings at {\personal\software\win32\comm\Firefox\extension\4chanX\ccd0}... i'll just leave default for now.
desktop notificiations... authorize, for now. Allow. Just trying all defaults to start.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/. Add.
close. start.
2017.12.11
Greasemonkey+4chanX seem to be working just fine.
Firefox Customize -> Toolbars click Menu and Bookmarks
Bookmarks -> Show all, Import and Backup -> Restore
(just going with this now, add more later)
2018.01.10
Its still behaving, add LastPass
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/lastpass-password-manager/
Reviews are mixed on the new Firefox, but this is the password manager blessed by Security Now, and it has pre internet encryption so going with this one.
I'm going with remember email and remember password for now, because no one else has access to this computer physically, and as far as I know its safe online, unless I hear otherwise.
Tools -> Options -> Privacy & Security. Uncheck Remember logins and passwords for websites
While I'm here.... uncheck Firefox Data Collection and Use.
Close FF, reopen. LastPass auto logged in, OK.
Friday, September 30, 2016
change phone from Galaxy Nexus to Samsung Galaxy S4
2016.09.30
Not a big upgrade, but the price is right.
Two day shipping, its there Friday evening when I get home. Unbox, photograph, plug in to charger.
Later, turn it on for first time.
English, Next. Setup Wizard, Phone activation.
Only thing I can do now is use Wi-Fi or make an emergency call.
Skip through as much set up as can.
note some values:
{see Google doc "phone SCH-I545 2016.09.30-"}
Check IMEI on Verizon site: "Success! Your Samsung Galaxy S® 4 in Black Mist works on the Verizon network.".
Is there any point to resetting the phone? If there was something evil on this phone from the previous user, would it be removed? A quick search revels the self reset in Settings doesn't do much to the system, just the user.
Went to a Verizon store, got sim installed.
2016.10.01
Backup Google accounts using Takeout.
Backup and reset
Factory data reset
Reset phone
Delete all {10p... reboots, Android icon 'erasing', reboot, Verizon checkmark logo ... 10:02p ... 10:03p Setup Wizard}
Setup Wizard
Language English
"The SIM card has already been activated", Your phone number is ...
Sync your contacts with Verizon UNCHECK, Next
"Gmail setup is in a later step." Skip
Software update, checking, {seems to do nothing, next step...}
Tap & Go, Skip
Add your account, Google, Enter your email, password {OK}
Just a sec...
Get your apps & data
Restore from this backup, includes apps, app data, system settings, and Wi-Fi passwords.
Galaxy Nexus Last used 1 day ago
Also include
All apps 37
Next {why not, let's see what happens, i can always reset}
Google services {UNCHECK all of these}
Back up your phone's apps, app data, settings, and Wi-Fi passwords
Use Google's location service
Help improve location services
Help improve your Android experience
{unchecked all} Next
Setup Wizard
My Verizon Mobile
In-Store View Terms & Conditions
Not Now
Done
Samsung account
Skip
Protect your phone, You will not be able to prevent other people from using your phone when it is lost or stolen...
No
Protect your phone, You can always turn on Reactivation lock...
2017.01.27
I got the phone just set up enough to use, started using it, stopped changing it. Only recently did I even bother adding something simple like ringtones. Lately the phone has been acting flakey, and now its offering a system update, so let's see what happens.
Current version = Android 5.0.1
Settings -> System Updates, install.
Version is still 5.0.1.
2018.05.16
Frequent error messages and need to restart.
Usually something about the SIM being missing. Then there's this one:
"Global network Switching to Global Mode."
which seems more benign.
2018.07.07
Got a new Google Pixel 2 XL, time to move out of here permanently.
The mobile account was moved to the new phone yesterday, so its time to move photos, take any screenshots desired, reset, power off, and put away.
Transfer photos. While phone still mounted on PC, go through dirs, copy to Z:\. Basically just the download folder, which is probably all garbage but why sort through it now, screenshots and ringtones. The only thing left I might want to save on this phone are the messages, if it can be done easily.
It would be nice if Google could just do this, but it looks like a third party app is how its down. "SMS Backup+" or "SMS Backup & Restore"? How to decide which to trust? I'll go with SMS Backup+.
Why is my Google backup account set to Yahoo? Changed to Outlook.
I really don't use apps all that much, because seeing some of these permissions make me queasy. Why do I want some third party app to be allowed to do anything it wants to my email? I know, I should really just relax.
Backup all messages. Backing up #/2709 items.
Not a big upgrade, but the price is right.
Two day shipping, its there Friday evening when I get home. Unbox, photograph, plug in to charger.
Later, turn it on for first time.
English, Next. Setup Wizard, Phone activation.
Only thing I can do now is use Wi-Fi or make an emergency call.
Skip through as much set up as can.
note some values:
{see Google doc "phone SCH-I545 2016.09.30-"}
Check IMEI on Verizon site: "Success! Your Samsung Galaxy S® 4 in Black Mist works on the Verizon network.".
Is there any point to resetting the phone? If there was something evil on this phone from the previous user, would it be removed? A quick search revels the self reset in Settings doesn't do much to the system, just the user.
Went to a Verizon store, got sim installed.
2016.10.01
Backup Google accounts using Takeout.
Backup and reset
Factory data reset
Reset phone
Delete all {10p... reboots, Android icon 'erasing', reboot, Verizon checkmark logo ... 10:02p ... 10:03p Setup Wizard}
Setup Wizard
Language English
"The SIM card has already been activated", Your phone number is ...
Sync your contacts with Verizon UNCHECK, Next
"Gmail setup is in a later step." Skip
Software update, checking, {seems to do nothing, next step...}
Tap & Go, Skip
Add your account, Google, Enter your email, password {OK}
Just a sec...
Get your apps & data
Restore from this backup, includes apps, app data, system settings, and Wi-Fi passwords.
Galaxy Nexus Last used 1 day ago
Also include
All apps 37
Next {why not, let's see what happens, i can always reset}
Google services {UNCHECK all of these}
Back up your phone's apps, app data, settings, and Wi-Fi passwords
Use Google's location service
Help improve location services
Help improve your Android experience
{unchecked all} Next
Setup Wizard
My Verizon Mobile
In-Store View Terms & Conditions
Not Now
Done
Samsung account
Skip
Protect your phone, You will not be able to prevent other people from using your phone when it is lost or stolen...
No
Protect your phone, You can always turn on Reactivation lock...
2017.01.27
I got the phone just set up enough to use, started using it, stopped changing it. Only recently did I even bother adding something simple like ringtones. Lately the phone has been acting flakey, and now its offering a system update, so let's see what happens.
Current version = Android 5.0.1
Settings -> System Updates, install.
Version is still 5.0.1.
2018.05.16
Frequent error messages and need to restart.
Usually something about the SIM being missing. Then there's this one:
"Global network Switching to Global Mode."
which seems more benign.
2018.07.07
Got a new Google Pixel 2 XL, time to move out of here permanently.
The mobile account was moved to the new phone yesterday, so its time to move photos, take any screenshots desired, reset, power off, and put away.
Transfer photos. While phone still mounted on PC, go through dirs, copy to Z:\. Basically just the download folder, which is probably all garbage but why sort through it now, screenshots and ringtones. The only thing left I might want to save on this phone are the messages, if it can be done easily.
It would be nice if Google could just do this, but it looks like a third party app is how its down. "SMS Backup+" or "SMS Backup & Restore"? How to decide which to trust? I'll go with SMS Backup+.
Why is my Google backup account set to Yahoo? Changed to Outlook.
I really don't use apps all that much, because seeing some of these permissions make me queasy. Why do I want some third party app to be allowed to do anything it wants to my email? I know, I should really just relax.
Backup all messages. Backing up #/2709 items.
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