HTH0005 - The Revolution Will Be Pushed Out Via Browser Extension

from Hope This Helps - A Tech Podcast · host Hope This Helps

HTH talks about old hardware preservation, crazy ways to get MBOX to O365, Windows patching, The IT Deep State (Bing), and more Pentium 4 fun with Linux. Boston accents as well. Extended show notes available at https://hthpc.com/ Boot-Up (Intro…random topics) :15 • Boston accents • Shoutout to iTunes and their Podcast directory glitch  https://twitter.com/libsyn/status/1221863935680401409?s=21 • Computer start-up sounds AARPCs - Old hardware/Product Longevity Discussion 19:00 • Macs vs PCs - compare a 10 year old Mac to a 10 year old PC in terms of support ○ If both are taken care of, the PC wins • Artificial Obsolescence via end of software support ○ Android is really bad with this ○ iOS and macOS also bad when looking long term (>5 years) • Steve has several desktop/laptop PCs over a decade old that either are supported. ○ Oldest Macbook still supported is the 2013 MBP (Correction: it's the 2012) ○ 2007 iMac went until MacOS El Capitan (released 2015, final update was July 2018) ○ P4 Dell Dimension from 2004 is still capable of running a supported OS under Linux Mint • Linux (Where available) can extend the life of hardware MBOX to O365 25:10 • It's possible with Thunderbird • IMAP your Exchange account + map the MBOX • ImportExportTools-NG is the extension • Don't use Mail.app with Exchange Windows Patching and You 30:30 • https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/core-infrastructure-and-security/ldap-channel-binding-and-ldap-signing-requirements-march-update/ba-p/921536/page/3#comments • What is channel binding, and ldap signing and why do you care? • What does this patch do, and what could it break? The IT DEEP STATE: The Virus formally known as Bing 36:24 • https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/office-365-blog/introducing-and-managing-microsoft-search-in-bing-through-office/ba-p/1110974 • https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/490 “Unplanned Outage” (Sponsor section - "Hope this Helps is helped by…") 43:28 • Shooting smartphone video horizontally A quick follow-up on the Pentium 4 Linux project from HTH0002 44:55 • Successful install that persists through a reboot • Solution: Move IDE SD card adapter to a slot that contained a CD drive. Power issue? • Now persists across reboots, GRUB works • XFCE > Cinnamon for the P4, performance-wise • Current challenge is overcoming a screen res issue, unplugging second monitor fixes it temporarily Ask the Stiffs: Question of the Week 48:16 • What's your method of backing up your data? Outro - "Plus Delta” 52:52 • Twitter: @HTHThePodcast https://twitter.com/HTHTHEPODCAST • We help you, you help us: Rate us on iTunes • Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/268339020812998/ • You can watch the raw/unedited feed of the podcast at https://www.twitch.tv/hopethishelps • From all of us here, "We hope this helps!"

NOW PLAYING