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On 10/15/2022 at 10:38 PM, Peterkin said:

No! It'll keep a dog in,  but weasels are incredibly narrow and agile. You need something with a close mesh . I don' mean to advertise for vendor; it was just the first suitable example I found. You could probably find it in your local building or farm supply store. I once lost a litter of baby rabbits to some damn predator that could grab them through 1" fencing.  

 

 

Not sure I would trust any mesh. When I was young a weasel once chewed its way through our screen door. Our cats were delighted, and ganged up on him. I realize a weasel is a bigger badder version of a stoat, but I'd really want something stronger. I'm looking at these two now:

https://www.wayfair.com/pet/pdp/tucker-murphy-pet-heavy-duty-45-wheels-pet-crate-w000666481.html

https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/tucker-murphy-pet-vintage-pet-crate386x244x28h-w009980763.html

I'm liking the first one, because it is all metal (gnaw-proof), looks strong enough to defeat coyotes, doubt a rabbit could rattle it all night, and it's already on rollers. I don't see a stoat or even a snake  squeezing through them slit holes, but tell me what you think. The second one I'd have to build a base on rollers, and it appears to be made of treated poplar, that may not be okay (depends on which rabbit site you consult).

No idea how young breeders sell rabbits, but it will stay inside day and night until a couple months after the vet neuters it. Anyway it will not be a baby, and gradually transitioned to nights outside. I should also correct a mistake on my original post...I'm moving to Riverbank, not Riverside...guess that was wishful thinking.

I am looking into getting a pet rabbit which will stay outside at night, and inside during the day. I'm looking at these models for the outside 'hutch':

https://www.chewy.com/frisco-ultimate-heavy-duty-steel/dp/168128?

https://www.chewy.com/frisco-ultimate-heavy-duty-steel/dp/168127

https://www.wayfair.com/pet/pdp/tucker-murphy-pet-kace-tucker-murphy-pet-heavy-duty-stainless-steel-dog-cage-kennel-playpen-for-training-large-dog-with-double-doors-locks-design-pet-crate-w004819552.html?piid=863101496

I recently discovered that stoats are found in Riverside (California), and need to know if the bars on these models are close enough together that a stoat cannot squeeze between them.  Thanks.

I had always thought that blue cheeses made with Penicillium roqueforti, Penicillium camemberti, and Penicillium glaucum had at least some antibiotic effect, but Google searches say otherwise:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030254913880

My question is are there any cheeses that do have antibiotic activity?

On 11/15/2021 at 9:57 AM, Phi for All said:

Which is completely off-topic. If someone wants to know how to fix an LP record player, it's meaningless to point out how CDs work differently. Don't you think it's safe to assume the OP is looking at that "bare" HD platter? I don't think its existence is in question.

Indeed I am not quite so new that I would confuse a HDD with a SSD, although I have no idea what a NVMe is ,nor have much interest in finding out, as I stick with old tech.

On 11/15/2021 at 3:33 PM, John Cuthber said:

Stinky.

Yes, i think that would overtax the exhaust capability of my window fan. Possibly a propane torch applied outside? I have no idea just how much applying would be needed to sufficiently wipe data off a metal platter beyond forensic recovery....which leads back to the point of this post.

On 11/15/2021 at 10:30 AM, studiot said:

I agree but this is a duplicate thread of this one

 

No, the previous post was to determine if acid was a viable means to render a platter null and void for forensic recovery. Since I'm not inclined to fool with nitric acid, this method is shelved. The current post is to therefore to determine to what extent must a platter be vandalized to render its data unrecoverable, and secondly, will any of the methods I listed do the job? Probably this post should of been the first post you indicated, which was too limited in scope.

Most sites advise drilling a few holes in it to thwart privacy invasion, so I'm assuming it does not take much. What about an electric engraver, woodburning pen, soldering iron or bolt cutters...would either of these be an effective method to use on a bare platter?

On 11/8/2021 at 11:57 AM, studiot said:

I doubt it.

My company used to destroy hard drives for customers and we used to put three hilti nails straight through the whole works, case and all.

No recovery after that and no need to open up the case.

Looks like nitric acid is required to eliminate the film that holds the data: https://www.harddriverecovery.org/hard-drive/repair/destroying-hard-drives-101-the-acid-test/

According to Google, the hard drive platter used in desktops is made of aluminum. Will either of these products effectively destroy the platter beyond forensic recovery:

ARMOUR-Glass Etching Cream
Ferric-Chloride-Etchant solution

Both sold at various art supply stores, Amazon, and so on. The former for etching glass and latter one for metal. Anyone like to venture a guess as to whether either would destroy a Western Digital hard drive platter?

Using a laptop, resources are a problem. My main grip with both IE and Firefox is that both continue to make it more and more difficult to configure out all the useless junk and backdoors for corporate adware, malware, etc. To use IE, I would have to go with versions 5, 6, or 7. To use Firefox, version 12 or prior. To use these versions requires a major overhaul (rip out the Java, Flash, and so on), then you have to run with limited rights via Sandboxie. To use recent versions of either, you have to accept that the developers know what's best for you, accept DOM crap, browsers calling home, and all that rot.

completely offtopic - the original "Ghost in the Machine" citation would be to Gilbert Ryle in the mid 40s describing Cartesian mind body duality.

My "original" 'Ghost In The Machine' citation is the one mentioned in the article:

Download the paper here: Ghost in the Machine

and has nothing to do with Gilbert Ryle nor "mind body duality". It is offtopic only if you insist on turning my citation into your citation.

I happened to stumble upon this article:

http://astronasty.blogspot.com/2011/10/neil-degrasse-tyson-and-vic-tandy-on.html

which in turn took me to the original 'Ghost In The Machine' citation. I am intrigued and wish to delve into this further. From preliminary research, I assume a signal generator is required? Can anyone list the minimum equipment necessary to conduct experiments? Thanks!

Yeah but you need to know the website and the hosts file is nothing to do with windows it is BIND (Berkely Internet Name Domain) and is on every internet connected computer. If you want to block facebook add this to the end of the file.

127.0.0.1    facebook.com
127.0.0.1    www.facebook.com
127.0.0.1    m.facebook.com

or

127.0.0.1 time.microsoft.com

to block microsoft system time updates. Of course some schools use netnanny etc to do the same.

I was thinking I would just go through the various HOSTS lists (MVPS is one of many), add anything even remotely connected to Microsoft, and that should sever contact with updates, WGA, and anything else. Since I will only be using XP Pro, and its now EOS/EOL, its not like Microsoft has anything to offer. Unless you know the specific URLs to block, or some other way to stop the re-download of index.dat from the internet?

Ccleaner can securely wipe it (and other folders) if it bothers you without removing it (free one). You need to set it to secure wipe in Options > Settings otherwise it just deletes which is not the same. You can get it to run at start up in Settings as well.

I'm aware of CCleaner, and many other similar apps, but my preferred response to any thorn in the foot is to eliminate it entirely. Only if Ifail to find a permanent solution do I settle for second best, and I am now hopeful the index.dat can be nuked without XP imploding into a black hole!

If IE does not survive fiveworlds' operation, that's an acceptable loss. Neither IE nor Firefox ever impressed me, so one or both are expendable if necessary.

You can turn off windows file protection. run>regedit>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\ Windows NT\ CurrentVersion\ Winlogon.>SFCDisable=ffffff9d if none SFCDisable is 32bit string DWORD value

 

Also windows replaces the file with a copy of the file cached in a folder in the system 32 directory. Delete both the cached copy and the other file and SFC will no longer be able to find the file to copy. The copy process runs automatically on startup. Usually you have to allow yourself to view protected windows files within the system32 directory to find the folder. Note windows will re-download the file from the internet if SFC fails to find it.

 

You can also change SFC directory cache

 

run>regedit>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\ Windows NT\ CurrentVersion\ Winlogon.>SFCDllCacheDir=localfilepath if none SFCDllCacheDir is an expandable string value

Thanks for the tips. I already know of various software to uncloak the hidden files, but was not aware that "windows will re-download the file from the internet if SFC fails to find it." Know how to stop it? Maybe blockade via Hosts File?

It's a file associated with Internet Explorer, so I think you'll only break that if anything but I don't think it will happen because it is only a cache. At worst IE will run slightly slower fetching websites that you normally use because their addresses are not available to prefetch anymore.

Thanks for your answer. I think if worst goes to worst I can live without IE...was just concerned about messing up XP Pro!

These two questions are directed to any experts in XP Pro. If I was to find a way to totally eliminate the 'index.dat files', and prevent 'Windows File Protection' from recreating it, would XP Pro survive without the index.dat? If so, what sort of ramifications could I expect from nuking the index.dat files (other than not having to delete their contents periodically)?

Can motherboards, graphic cards, CPUs, etc., be stored in vacuum sealed plastic bags? If so, would this extend the shelf life to any degree?

I'm doing a legacy build using either Phenom X4 9850 (95w) or 9750 (95w), with one of these boards:

GA-MA770-UD3

GA-MA770-DS3P

GA-MA790X-UD4

GA-MA790X-UD4P

GA-MA790FX-DS5

GA-MA790FX-UD5P

So I'm looking over the specs on the Gigabyte site, and each time I see something cryptic, for example, the specs for GA-MA770-DS3P says "Whether 1066MHz memory speed is supported depends on the CPU being used." Question is how do I determine whether or not this board will run 1066MHz with either CPU chosen? I've looked at the specs for the board & compared it to the specs of both CPUs, and everything looks fine. I've looked over the memory support list for this board, and everything looks fine. So why do I get the feeling that I'm missing something? Disclaimers don't appear if there is nothing to disclaim, so I'm worried! Can anyone here explain to this hardware newbie just how to determine if either of these CPUs will support the the fastest memory of each motherboard?

The air purifiers should themselves be neutral, and grounded. (If this is not the case, and if you get an electric shock when you touch the outside of such a device, unplug it immediately, and take it back to the shop). Those devices should not be able to charge any other devices, certainly not a computer (which itself should be grounded or earthed through its power supply).

 

The reason you're supposed to be careful when opening the computer, it that the computer itself can carry charges (some components inside, mostly within the actual power supply). Some capacitors will build up some charges during normal usage of the computer, and they are not immediately dissipated when you switch off the computer. If your power supply to the computer is not earthed, then charges can also build up, especially if the air is very dry (dry winter days). To be safe, just unplug all the cables from a computer, (and if there is a main on/off switch, turn that off first). After that, it is generally safe to open the main casing of a desktop computer, for example to plug in additional RAM or a new harddrive. Mobile racks and docking stations are just more practical.

 

Delbert, that story about the pull cord of your bathroom light carrying charge is very frightening. I recommend that you have it checked out by a trained and certified electrician.

Thanks for the info! I'll no longer worry that the air cleaners will do more harm than good.

Do electrostatic air cleaners or negative ion generators pose any threat to home PC? I've heard one must use antistatic mat, wristbands, etc., when opening a PC case (which I never intend to do), but I will be using 'mobile-racks' to switch hard disc drives, and 'docking station' for HDD backups. Are the aforementioned air purifiers any threat?

My transit tickets have a magnetic strip, and are regularly getting demagnetized. I've eliminated every magnet I can find, but despite my best efforts, I cannot track down the source....so have to assume its coming from outside the house. I'm looking for any cheap/commonly available material to make a ticket holder that will protect my tickets. I'm already aware of the expensive stuff (like metal alloys). Any ideas?