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  1. Comment on What's the first thing you do when you get a new computer? in ~tech

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    I don't know if these work for Win11. I make Win10 look like Win7 by modifying the registry to show the old Alt-Tab style icons, and make the time delay of the mouseover in the toolbar much...

    I don't know if these work for Win11. I make Win10 look like Win7 by modifying the registry to show the old Alt-Tab style icons, and make the time delay of the mouseover in the toolbar much longer. I also install Classic Shell from ninite to get the old Start menu UI. There are other changes I am sure, but I keep the details in a text doc on my work laptop since we get new laptops every 3 years

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  2. Comment on What board games have you played this week (to 19th June)? in ~games.tabletop

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    Ooo, thank you! I will check them out

    Ooo, thank you! I will check them out

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  3. Comment on What is the oldest TV show you actually enjoy? in ~tv

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    There's an episode of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1951 - 1958) with Jack Benny that is so funny. I mean they are all funny, but the scene starting at around 20:30 in the episode...

    There's an episode of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1951 - 1958) with Jack Benny that is so funny. I mean they are all funny, but the scene starting at around 20:30 in the episode "Gracie Thinks She's Not Married to George" that words can't express.

    I also really like the old iSpy (1965 - 1968) show; it never fails to amuse. It starred Robert Culp and Bill Cosby. After I started watching the reruns long ago my mother told me how Culp was supposed to be the big star but the young Bill Cosby stole the show.
    Yes, Bill Cosby did wrong, but the show stands the test of time, for me anyway.

    My brother loved The Saint (1962 - 1969). Roger Moore really did well in it. I put it on sometimes and always enjoy it but it's not a standout for me. I mention it to call attention to it for those who never watched it.

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  4. Comment on What board games have you played this week (to 19th June)? in ~games.tabletop

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    I was introduced to Wingspan by my nephew. It is very intense. There is a lot going on in the game, chance and strategy. Although maybe it is normal compared to other games? I am not a huge...

    I was introduced to Wingspan by my nephew. It is very intense. There is a lot going on in the game, chance and strategy. Although maybe it is normal compared to other games? I am not a huge tabletop gamer, when we get together at nephew's mom's house is when the games come out. I love the design and play of it. I strongly suggest it

  5. Comment on How do/did your pets save you? in ~life.pets

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    I saw the post title and have a story, but it is different than most replies. We have 2 barn cats. They are fixed of course. Many years ago one of them ran away for a couple months. He found his...

    I saw the post title and have a story, but it is different than most replies.

    We have 2 barn cats. They are fixed of course. Many years ago one of them ran away for a couple months. He found his way back, but he wasn't the same. Only in the past couple years has he let me get close enough to pet him. And still he only comes near when it's meal time. To the extent that before I put their food out, he is all nicey nice. After eating, I am a total stranger.

    As some more background I am a Type 1 diabetic. After he came back and was still estranged, it was a spring night. We were sleeping with the window open. At around 5am he was outside the window, looking up, meowing non-stop in a calm steady fashion. I woke up, went to the window, and he turned and walked away. I thought that was weird. He never did anything like that before (or since). I checked my blood sugar and it was very low. I credit him with saving my life

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