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-===== Welcome =====+====== Welcome ======
  
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 +===shameless promotion(s)===
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 +===Free Covid Test Kits===
 +  * You can now order a free supply of Covid tests to be mailed to you directly from the USPS.  Just go to this website and fill in your name and address. [[https://special.usps.com/testkits]] (works as of 11/23/2023)
 +
  
 == Groups/Projects == == Groups/Projects ==
  
-  * [[:lexingtoncomputergroup|Lexington Computer and Technology Group, LCTG]] (about, joining, past and future meetings, videos)+  * [[:lexingtoncomputergroup|Lexington Computer and Technology Group, LCTG]] (about, joining, past and future meetings, videos)\\ [[lctg_speaker_schedule|[SCHEDULE link]]] [[lctg_in_the_works|[Potential Topics link]]]
     * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za9oioR5q0n1SX8fxCQip4lm|All recorded LCTG presentation Videos]]     * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za9oioR5q0n1SX8fxCQip4lm|All recorded LCTG presentation Videos]]
     * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za_pIsfbAhapLcAXkHaZWUhQ|Physics and Astronomy LCTG presentations]]      * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za_pIsfbAhapLcAXkHaZWUhQ|Physics and Astronomy LCTG presentations]] 
     * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za8pvD3w88hTBmXuolLjC1HL|Medicine LCTG presentations]]     * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za8pvD3w88hTBmXuolLjC1HL|Medicine LCTG presentations]]
 +  
   * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za8bfmYBELf9C7zSzjYx0Mrl|Career Path videos]] on Nursing, Justice of the Peace, Dentist, and others   * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za8bfmYBELf9C7zSzjYx0Mrl|Career Path videos]] on Nursing, Justice of the Peace, Dentist, and others
   * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za8Lm3B2sJok-F_M318jyBqr|BNUG video playlist on YouTube]] (see also [[:bnug_videos|this BNUG videos listing]])   * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za8Lm3B2sJok-F_M318jyBqr|BNUG video playlist on YouTube]] (see also [[:bnug_videos|this BNUG videos listing]])
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   * [[oil provider research 2022]] with prices and information as of 7/18/2022   * [[oil provider research 2022]] with prices and information as of 7/18/2022
   * [[Video Project Planning]] . [[trueimages_talent_release|talent release form]]   * [[Video Project Planning]] . [[trueimages_talent_release|talent release form]]
-  * [[Speakerphone Research]] 
   * [[Heatpump Research]]   * [[Heatpump Research]]
 +  * [[Online Jewish HH Services]]
 +  * [[vital_tools_connect|Vital Tools Connect - meeting notes (CCAL)]]
 +
 +==Recent Wiki page changes==
 +{{changes>ns=-se&type=create,edit&excludedpages=cs200_a3,bu_titleix_resources,temvgoodbyetest,temp,sidebar,isenberg_history,sfodec2023,isenbergpix02,isenbergpix01,plagiarism,blackboardtips,cs200_facilitator_checklist}}
  
-==Recent additions==+==Recent additions of note==
 [[security_presentation|Presentation/information on using password safes]]\\  [[security_presentation|Presentation/information on using password safes]]\\ 
 [[buy_laptop_sans_windows|Researching how to buy a laptop without Windows and save money]]\\  [[buy_laptop_sans_windows|Researching how to buy a laptop without Windows and save money]]\\ 
-[[gift_of_prime|Delaying the upcoming Amazon Prime price increase]]+[[Cash out Life Insurance Policy]]
  
 == Popular pages shortcuts == == Popular pages shortcuts ==
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   * [[:recipes|Recipe stuff]]   * [[:recipes|Recipe stuff]]
   * [[:cloud_storage_options|Cloud Storage Options]]   * [[:cloud_storage_options|Cloud Storage Options]]
-  * [[:alzheimer_s_dementia|Alzheimer and Dementia notes]]+  * [[:alzheimer|Alzheimer and Dementia notes]]
   * [[:nordvpn|NordVPN notes]]   * [[:nordvpn|NordVPN notes]]
   * [[:free_ebooks|Free ebooks]]   * [[:free_ebooks|Free ebooks]]
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   * [[:mailman_annoyances|Mailman Annoyances]]   * [[:mailman_annoyances|Mailman Annoyances]]
   * [[Browser annoyances]]   * [[Browser annoyances]]
 +  * [[Smart TV Annoyances]]
  
   * [[:dentists|Local dentist recommendations]] . [[https://cdtdentalcodes.com/|Dental Code Lookup (by number or category)]]   * [[:dentists|Local dentist recommendations]] . [[https://cdtdentalcodes.com/|Dental Code Lookup (by number or category)]]
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-==== Links by Category ====+===== Links by Category =====
  
 [[:alzheimer_s_dementia|Alzheimer's and Dementia information I've summarized]] [[:alzheimer_s_dementia|Alzheimer's and Dementia information I've summarized]]
  
-=== foodish ===+==== foodish ====
  
 See also [[#food_i_m_hungry|FOOD! I'm Hungry!]] above See also [[#food_i_m_hungry|FOOD! I'm Hungry!]] above
  
-  * [[:buffets|Buffets]]+  * [[:buffets|Buffets]] - granted, this is mostly older, pre-pandemic information
   * [[:recipes|Recipes]]   * [[:recipes|Recipes]]
   * [[:coffeeish|Coffeeish]]   * [[:coffeeish|Coffeeish]]
   * [[:foodannoyances|Food substitutions]] (skim–>whole milk, make buttermilk, use skim milk to replace whole milk in recipes)   * [[:foodannoyances|Food substitutions]] (skim–>whole milk, make buttermilk, use skim milk to replace whole milk in recipes)
  
-=== nearbyish ===+  * [[:gardening_notes|Gardening Notes & Advice]] 
 + 
 +==== nearbyish ====
 See also, Annoyances (above) See also, Annoyances (above)
   * [[https://friendsofthebluehills.org/yellow-striped-insects/|Yellow striped insect -- bee or not?]]   * [[https://friendsofthebluehills.org/yellow-striped-insects/|Yellow striped insect -- bee or not?]]
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   * [[:lexington_notes|Lexington Notes]]   * [[:lexington_notes|Lexington Notes]]
  
-=== town-officialish === +==== townish (Lexington)==== 
- +Voting 
-  * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/track/trackmyballot.aspx|Track your ballot]] Has your ballot been mailed? After you send them your ballot, did they officially receive it? \\  This site gives answers to these questions. \\  Put in your name and address. The status will show up as "Pending" (not yet mailed to you) or "Accepted" and the table includes the date it was received.+  * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/track/trackmyballot.aspx|Track your ballot]]  
 +    * Has your ballot been mailed? After you send them your ballot, did they officially receive it? 
 +    * Put in your name and address information and see the date and status of your ballot (pending, accepted, etc). 
 +    * May not work if you're using a VPN.
   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx|What's my precinct? Who are my elected officials?]]   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx|What's my precinct? Who are my elected officials?]]
 +  * [[http://www.lexingtonma.gov/town-clerk/pages/precincts-voting-locations|What's my precinct? Lexington MA]] //I am in Precinct 8//
 +  * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/609/Town-Clerk|Contact the Town Clerk]]
 +  * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx.htm|Apply for mail-in ballot]]
 +  * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/MailInRequestWeb/MailInBallot.aspx|Apply for vote-by-mail]] //maybe same as previous?//
 +  * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm|Comprehensive info about voting and the election on the Secretary of State website]]
 +Other
   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/environmental-services/news/2019-2020-calendar-all-curbside-pickup-and-dropoff-dates|Curbside pickup/dropoff dates]]   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/environmental-services/news/2019-2020-calendar-all-curbside-pickup-and-dropoff-dates|Curbside pickup/dropoff dates]]
   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/environmental-services/news/brochure-all-trash-recycling-compost-other-services-2019-2020|Trash, recycling, compost, etc services]]   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/environmental-services/news/brochure-all-trash-recycling-compost-other-services-2019-2020|Trash, recycling, compost, etc services]]
   * [[Passport Renewal]]   * [[Passport Renewal]]
 +  * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov|Town of Lexington MA Homesite]]
  
-=== weatherish ===+==== weatherish ====
  
   * [[https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes|Hurricane Preparedness]]   * [[https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes|Hurricane Preparedness]]
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   * [[http://lexmaweather.info/|Weather for Lexington MA]]   * [[http://lexmaweather.info/|Weather for Lexington MA]]
  
-=== birdish ===+==== birdish ====
  
 //Nature. Calming. What better thing to do than watch birds and animals do their thing. OK, maybe earn some money…// //Nature. Calming. What better thing to do than watch birds and animals do their thing. OK, maybe earn some money…//
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   * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CoSn91SDuM|Live bird and ground cam, Alabama]] CST   * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CoSn91SDuM|Live bird and ground cam, Alabama]] CST
  
-=== Being Cleverish ===+==== Being Cleverish ====
  
   * [[:day_of_week|What day of the week does a date fall upon]] | [[:calendars_for_demo|Demo material]]   * [[:day_of_week|What day of the week does a date fall upon]] | [[:calendars_for_demo|Demo material]]
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   * [[https://sites.google.com/site/beecherbob/fun/disclaimers|List of disclaimers]]   * [[https://sites.google.com/site/beecherbob/fun/disclaimers|List of disclaimers]]
  
-=== technologyish === +==== technologyish ==== 
 +===Devices===
   * [[:osmopocket|OsmoPocket]]   * [[:osmopocket|OsmoPocket]]
   * [[:dazzle|Dazzle]]   * [[:dazzle|Dazzle]]
 +  * [[:braven|Braven BRV-X]]
 +  * [[:selecting_new_tv|Selecting New TV]]
   * [[:nordvpn|NordVPN]]   * [[:nordvpn|NordVPN]]
-  * [[:braven_brv-x|Braven BRV-X]]+  * [[Boltune Wireless Stereo Earphones|boltune]] 
 +  * [[Speakerphone Research]] 
 +  * [[Setting Digital Clocks]] 
 +  * [[Carpet Cleaner]] 
 +  * [[:ZoomH1|Zoom Handy Recorder H1 Voice/Music Recorder]] 
 +  * [[:Epson-et-3850|Epson ET-3850]] 
 +  * [[locksmiths|Locksmiths]] including Key Fob issues (will expand to cover getting new keys and replacing door locks, let me know if you can help) 
 +  * [[Speakerphone]] currently, covering PolySync 40 
 + 
 +===Video production related=== 
 +  * [[:Video Editing links]] many using AI 
 +  * [[:davinci_resolve_notes|DaVinci Resolve stuff]] 
 + 
 +===Phones and phone service=== 
 +  * [[iPhone Comparison]] 
 +  * [[:cell_phone_services|Cell Phone Services]] 
 + 
 +===Storage===
   * [[:memorycards|MemoryCards]] . [[:sim_cards|SIM cards]]   * [[:memorycards|MemoryCards]] . [[:sim_cards|SIM cards]]
   * [[:cloud_storage_options|Cloud Storage Options]]   * [[:cloud_storage_options|Cloud Storage Options]]
 +  * [[:disk_formats|Disk formats and O/S Compatibility]]
 +
   * [[:blockchain_talk_outline|Blockchain Talk Outline]] | [[:bitcoin|Bitcoin]]   * [[:blockchain_talk_outline|Blockchain Talk Outline]] | [[:bitcoin|Bitcoin]]
   * [[:wired-to-wireless_home_phone_research|Wired-to-Wireless Home Phone Research]]   * [[:wired-to-wireless_home_phone_research|Wired-to-Wireless Home Phone Research]]
-  * [[:cell_phone_services|Cell Phone Services]] + 
-  * [[:disk_formats|Disk formats and O/S Compatibility]]+===Miscellaneous===
   * [[:domain_registrar_research|Domain Registrar research]]   * [[:domain_registrar_research|Domain Registrar research]]
-  * [[:selecting_new_tv|Selecting New TV]] 
   * [[:keep_yahoo_emails_out_of_spam|Keep Yahoo Emails Out Of Spam]] also works for verizon.net emails   * [[:keep_yahoo_emails_out_of_spam|Keep Yahoo Emails Out Of Spam]] also works for verizon.net emails
   * [[:business_cards|Business cards]]   * [[:business_cards|Business cards]]
-  * [[Boltune Wireless Stereo Earphones|boltune]] 
   * [[security_presentation|Password Safes presentation, eg KeePass]]   * [[security_presentation|Password Safes presentation, eg KeePass]]
   * [[electric plugs notation]]   * [[electric plugs notation]]
   * [[Send large files]]   * [[Send large files]]
 +  * [[Free Mac App Download Sites]]
 +  * [[Wordpressish]]
 +  * [[Whole House Surge Protector]]
 +  * [[:ascii|Special characters and keystrokes]]
 +  * [[Secret_Roku_Codes|Secret Roku Codes]] not secret any longer, thanks Tom's Guide
  
-=== helpish ===+ 
 +==== helpish ====
  
   * [[:cleaning_tips|Cleaning tips]]   * [[:cleaning_tips|Cleaning tips]]
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   * [[:Exercise_at_home|Exercising at home]]   * [[:Exercise_at_home|Exercising at home]]
   * [[:EmergencyInfo|Emergency info]]   * [[:EmergencyInfo|Emergency info]]
-  * [[Breville Espresso Machine Tips]]+  * [[:Breville Espresso Machine Tips]] 
 +  * [[:Tips for Buying a Car]] 
 +  * [[https://cse.buffalo.edu/~rapaport/howtostudy.html|How to Study, A Brief Guide]] by Wiliam J. Rapaport, Dept of Computer Science & Engineering, SUNY Buffalo 
 +  * [[Shipping stuff]]
  
-=== otherish ===+==== otherish ====
   * [[marriage_tips|Reaching a Gold Anniversary]]   * [[marriage_tips|Reaching a Gold Anniversary]]
  
-[[:netflix_of_interest|Netflix of Interest]] \\+[[:netflix_of_interest|Netflix of Interest]] //note this is old info as I dropped them in 2020 when they raised prices and stopped carrying what I was watching.// \\
 [[:travelbucket|blist]] \\ [[:travelbucket|blist]] \\
 [[https://foundationmedicinetech.splashthat.com/#|nice video on the page]] | [[http://toku.us/examples|Sample Videos]] \\ [[https://foundationmedicinetech.splashthat.com/#|nice video on the page]] | [[http://toku.us/examples|Sample Videos]] \\
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 ==== Getting Things Done ==== ==== Getting Things Done ====
  
-|[[https://www.lexingtonma.gov|Town of Lexington MA Homesite]]| | 
 |[[:how_to_clean_a_warm_steam_vaporizer|How to Clean a Warm Steam Vaporizer]]|[[http://www.computerworld.com/article/2473585/encryption/easily-encrypt-gmail.html|Sending encrypted gmails using Firefox]]| |[[:how_to_clean_a_warm_steam_vaporizer|How to Clean a Warm Steam Vaporizer]]|[[http://www.computerworld.com/article/2473585/encryption/easily-encrypt-gmail.html|Sending encrypted gmails using Firefox]]|
 |[[:imac_ssd_update|Update an iMac to SSD]]|[[:upgrade_to_ssd|Upgrade a Windows machine to SSD]]| |[[:imac_ssd_update|Update an iMac to SSD]]|[[:upgrade_to_ssd|Upgrade a Windows machine to SSD]]|
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 |[[:tone_indicators|Tone Indicators]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn3KWM1kuAw|Robots dance to Do-You-Love-Me]]| |[[:tone_indicators|Tone Indicators]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn3KWM1kuAw|Robots dance to Do-You-Love-Me]]|
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEhd1ZFpf7Y|Making of ADHD Music Video (wow)]]| | |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEhd1ZFpf7Y|Making of ADHD Music Video (wow)]]| |
 +
 +==Background Musics==
 +|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1xxJrEijqQ|Sweet November Fall Morning in Bookstore Cafe]]|
 +|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml7fTlPkG9o|Relaxing November Fall Morning in Cozy Coffee Shop]]|
  
 ==== Humor ==== ==== Humor ====
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 |[[https://youtu.be/OqGR8ZYuIXU|Clever music video by Jane Lui]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3AilomfU6I|Jane Luis Cartoon Medly]] \\  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcnCNnPxW7A|longer version]]| |[[https://youtu.be/OqGR8ZYuIXU|Clever music video by Jane Lui]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3AilomfU6I|Jane Luis Cartoon Medly]] \\  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcnCNnPxW7A|longer version]]|
 |[[https://youtu.be/IQDJyKmqej8|Waterloo in restaurant]]|[[https://youtu.be/oM8x_vjow3E|Mummer's Dance by guitar]]| |[[https://youtu.be/IQDJyKmqej8|Waterloo in restaurant]]|[[https://youtu.be/oM8x_vjow3E|Mummer's Dance by guitar]]|
-|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIrkhJut4Ew|Unusual guitar duet, ends w/Bohemian Rhapsody]] a TED talk| |+|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIrkhJut4Ew|Unusual guitar duet, ends w/Bohemian Rhapsody]] a TED talk| [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fzSked0WUg|Amanda Palmer/Boston Pops 2009, cell phone interrupted]]| 
 +|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtIwhvSa7kw|Moonlight Sonata Dubstep Remix]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hef-hTWgFiA|Four Seasons Dubstep Nightmare]]| 
 + 
 +===New Age musics===  
 +==Positively Dark== 
 +|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1DJU1uPryI|Positively Dark 2022]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIwqoMpRdjw|I'm Coming Home etc]] //some vocals//| 
 +|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2oUF5xY3No&list=OLAK5uy_kkmPHnVcQJIWsO_niRyWmmX31sBoPwujk|Transcendence]]| 
 + 
 +==Enigma== 
 +|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL9C4ggtAbU|Filmora]]|
  
-Root Beer Rags (renditions)+===Root Beer Rags (renditions)===
  
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEdrNukJQw4|Eric James]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pviiGFGyatw|Dallas Brass]]| |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEdrNukJQw4|Eric James]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pviiGFGyatw|Dallas Brass]]|
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 Or you can bypass the excerpt and go to this page to read the entire book: [[http://insideclimatenews.org/content/meltdown-terror-top-world|http://insideclimatenews.org/content/meltdown-terror-top-world]] From this page, on the right you'll see a few ways to read it. In our iPad app, called ICN Books, which is the best-looking way to read it; in Kindle; or "in browser" (meaning on your computer). Or you can bypass the excerpt and go to this page to read the entire book: [[http://insideclimatenews.org/content/meltdown-terror-top-world|http://insideclimatenews.org/content/meltdown-terror-top-world]] From this page, on the right you'll see a few ways to read it. In our iPad app, called ICN Books, which is the best-looking way to read it; in Kindle; or "in browser" (meaning on your computer).
  
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