A tech man's joy - wasting scammers time

I initially got started doing this kind of work teaching Senior Citizens computer skills way back in 1998.  One of the more infuriating things I had to deal with is people scamming them.  There are countless scams out there.  I am in the middle of a fun one.  I put a Macbook Pro up on Letgo.  In short, a scammer wants me to mail it to his "son" (in the military, a typical scam, plays on your love of the troops).  He is willing to pay me $100 on top of my price for shipping and for helping him get his military son a computer.    He is sending the money to western union for me to pick up.  I am screen shotting the the whole conversation so that the world can see how these scams work.  Will update shortly.......

Update on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 10:43PM by Thom McClain

I wont bore you with details, it has been hours of fun dragging this Nigerian scam artist to hell and back.  He thinks he has me hooked, but I keep dragging out the scenario frustrating him.  I was going to screen shot, but this is hours of back and forth.  Here is something you should read instead, straight from Western Union!

Want to get a little revenge on your ISP, Try these tactics...

Internet providers are real bastards: they have captive audiences whom they squeeze for every last penny while they fight against regulation like net neutrality and donate immense amounts of money to keep on lawmakers’ good sides. So why not turn the tables? Here are 13 ways to make sure your ISP has a hard time taking advantage of you (and may even put it on the defensive).  Click here for all the develish deeds you can employ!  Article courtesy of Techcrunch.com

Squeezing the most out of your laptop battery

Who wants to make an urgent dash to a power outlet to rescue their laptop battery? That's no fun, especially if you're working a crowded convention center, tapping away at an airport gate, or even lounging on a tropical beach. Luckily, modern laptops are much more efficient than their predecessors. Nowadays, even inexpensive desktop-replacement laptops and some gaming behemoths can last for more than eight hours on a single charge. Some ultraportables can endure for 14 hours or more.

Still, the inconvenient truth is that the battery in your PC or Mac laptop won't last as long as the manufacturer advertises unless you pay attention to some key factors: your power settings, how many apps you're running, even the temperature of the room in which you're working. The good news is that none of this requires very much work to sort out, once you know which settings to adjust. Let's take a look at the highest-yield ways to get the most out of your laptop's battery.  Check out the rest of the article here on PCMag.com

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10 best free movie streaming services: Netflix alternatives for 2019

Is Netflix putting a strain on your budget? Following a price hike earlier this year, the streaming service now starts at $9 per month, with its most popular plan now at $13 and its ultra-HD tier priced at $16.

Fear not: As long as you have an internet connection, you can continue to enjoy movie night. Granted, you may not be able to stream Hollywood's latest, but you can still watch gems such as Blade Runner, Captain Fantastic, Eighth Grade and plenty of classics, all without spending an extra penny.

Here are 10 services offering totally free, totally legal movies you can watch online. Some offer TV shows as well. Just be prepared to sit through commercials, because that's how most of these services pay the bills. And note that because selections change regularly, not all the titles listed here may still be available.

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YouTube TV review: It's a cable replacement, but it's not for budget hunters anymore

We're four years into the existence of live TV streaming as an option for cable TV cord cutters, and it feels like we're entering the awkward teen phase. While the technology is generally more stable now than ever, the pricing model is still working itself out. Most services are constantly ratcheting up their prices, including YouTube TV's recent jump from $40 to $50 per month.

YouTube TV is definitely one of the best live TV streaming experiences you can buy. The interface is easy to use, slick and fast on a variety of devices, and supports up to six separate family member profiles. Its cloud DVR is the best in the business, with unlimited storage and pretty much all the capabilities of a hardware DVR like TiVo. And its channel selection is top-notch, including numerous cable stables and coverage of all four local networks (ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC) in most markets nationwide (note that CBS is the parent company of CNET and Showtime). 

The catch? Given the $50 price tag, it may not actually save you much money over cable TV. Let's dive in.

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