The Chat: 17th July 2020

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Name
Time
Message
Ewen
15:26:03
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BTNLinks
15:26:43
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callumohara
15:49:15
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chuck__
15:55:17
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patrice
15:57:36
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TomF
15:59:52
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TomF
16:00:07
Morning
Majikman
16:00:54
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Ewen
16:01:06
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Majikman
16:01:09
Good afternoon all
TomF
16:01:17
Yes, audio other than Ewen is wonky
Majikman
16:01:33
Sound is awful from guests
TomF
16:01:47
Hi Martin
Majikman
16:02:01
Hi Tom
bobbeach
16:02:04
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Majikman
16:02:42
Gone offline
bobbeach
16:03:06
Yes. Audio issues?
Majikman
16:04:37
How’s everyone today
chuck__
16:05:04
Doing good Majikman! Ewen’s back!
jeff__
16:05:38
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TomF
16:05:43
Glad it’s Friday, killer busy work week. How are you Majikman ?
patrice
16:05:55
TGIF @TomF
TomF
16:06:32
👍
Ewen
16:06:40
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TomF
16:07:42
I guess we give Ewen a pass on the tech setup issues today - he’s out of practice
Majikman
16:08:21
Fine Tom, trying to generate some new buisness and learn a few new skills
TomF
16:08:38
I know, surprised you got it going at all 😉
Majikman
16:08:47
Trying to find some Archtectural software to use.
Majikman
16:09:39
Good stream and sound 5 by 5
bobbeach
16:09:50
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Majikman
16:11:10
Yes
TomF
16:11:10
Yes
Majikman
16:12:08
If the bear wants it thats whats gonna happen
Majikman
16:13:19
Sorry greenie Zoom is the business.
TomF
16:14:56
I like zoom
TomF
16:15:21
Now we k ow callumohara ‘s MAC address
WesFL
16:15:30
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callumohara
16:15:52
:)
TomF
16:16:07
Got to go to meeting May come back later
TomF
16:16:09
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TomF
16:17:16
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TomF
16:17:45
Never mind. My Meeting is at half-passed
Majikman
16:18:42
Instead of Car Share, we have Skape Share
muller
16:22:03
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Majikman
16:22:23
Hay hay, hello muller
muller
16:22:50
hi majikman
DocRock
16:22:54
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muller
16:24:01
is that a man bun jeff
JeffG
16:24:28
Ha! Never a man bun for me!
Majikman
16:25:47
I’ve got my mask on now
muller
16:25:54
maks cause the ugly people caame out of lock down
Majikman
16:26:22
Yeah but you dont know its me, haha
muller
16:26:51
mufty day
Majikman
16:27:35
Hi doc, did you see the goals from last nights game.
TomF
16:29:00
Hoping to buy one of these today if it’s in stock muller https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/fx-2-disc/p/27991/
TomF
16:29:09
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Majikman
16:29:30
Tooooooo much info Greenie
TomF
16:30:56
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Majikman
16:31:01
You do look like a warmed over Pizza at the moment Greenie
TomF
16:31:35
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Majikman
16:32:36
Noooooooooooo
WesFL
16:33:31
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Majikman
16:33:34
A toasted Bacon sarnie is the killer for Veggies.
Majikman
16:34:35
Greenie does
Majikman
16:41:30
Lost feed, just me?
patrice
16:44:20
just you @Majikman
WesFL
16:45:37
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bobbeach
16:50:39
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bobbeach
16:53:05
video crashed?
patrice
16:53:27
yes. Be right back
DocRock
16:55:36
https://diskmakerx.com/
bobbeach
16:58:17
No problem with my Surface Pro screen Doc
bobbeach
16:59:58
I love my Homepods
DocRock
17:02:24
@Bobbeach my Lenovo Yogabook is fine too
bobbeach
17:02:29
Siri works well on the HomePod
Majikman
17:02:42
No signal?
bobbeach
17:03:28
HomeKit works well for me, now that Hive is part of it
bobbeach
17:07:51
All the games on Arcade seem to be aimed at primarily at kids
patrice
17:08:59
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210414
TomF
17:09:34
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bobbeach
17:09:53
PS4 controller works fine
bobbeach
17:10:20
Yes, rock solid
muller
17:11:20
Greenie I have one you can buy off me £30
muller
17:11:52
No it works
bobbeach
17:12:44
A show about nothing
muller
17:12:49
Mine is Xbox one wifi and bluetooth
bobbeach
17:13:21
It's a quote from Seinfeld
DocRock
17:20:17
https://www.keychron.com/pages/keychron-k8-wireless-mechanical-keyboard
patrice
17:20:39
My cool thing: https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/eos-webcam-utility/
muller
17:21:19
Manure one keeps the smell out
TomF
17:21:49
Good pick @patrice
TomF
17:24:34
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TomF
17:24:37
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callumohara
17:26:16
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hazeover-distraction-dimmer/id430798174?mt=12
TomF
17:27:45
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JeffG
17:28:29
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skyview/id404990064
TomF
17:28:48
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TomF
17:31:58
I still haven’t gotten mine to work...
TomF
17:32:03
Usb
JeffG
17:35:06
Another great astronomy app the shows Neowin: Night Sky https://apps.apple.com/us/app/night-sky/id475772902
chuck__
17:35:23
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-portátil-compatible-Sandisk/dp/B07KWZSTJV/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Caseling+Hard+Case+for+SanDisk&qid=1595002848&sr=8-3
TomF
17:35:31
Will do
bobbeach
17:36:15
Just got one Chuck. It's excellent
bobbeach
17:36:32
The SSD that is
DocRock
17:36:50
https://amzn.to/30mjOCNv
chuck__
17:37:45
It is, bobbeach…get the case and keep it nice.
patrice
17:37:50
That link just sends me to amazon.com @DocRock
Ewen
17:41:33
Ewen’s Cool THingy - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B087BLFRXR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
bobbeach
17:42:56
That is a hell of a good price @Ewen
TomF
17:45:23
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bobbeach
17:49:58
FFS Greenie!
Majikman
17:51:07
Surprised no mention of apple’s Irish tax winfall.
patrice
17:51:29
Because it has zero effect currently @Majikman
muller
17:51:36
I use then for cycling
patrice
17:51:48
Apple is not getting it back and I bet it's not final as the EU will challenge it
DocRock
17:53:45
https://amzn.to/30mjOCN
Majikman
17:54:18
Thanks guys
Majikman
17:54:43
Is that whT THEY CA
callumohara
17:56:12
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callumohara
17:56:21
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WesFL
17:57:14
Fun show
callumohara
17:57:21
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bobbeach
17:57:34
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WesFL
17:57:47
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Ewen
17:57:47
Thanks Everyone
JeffG
17:57:49
bye, gang!
Majikman
17:57:50
Thanks all, stay safe, bye
JeffG
17:57:55
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Ewen
17:57:56
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BTNLinks
17:58:28
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chuck__
18:57:11
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alidabbs
19:56:27
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alidabbs
19:59:28
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jeff
20:00:18
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alidabbs
20:00:52
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Hauwa
20:03:48
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JeffG
20:05:32
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Atley
20:06:17
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Atley
20:06:36
https://slate.com/technology/2020/06/lawful-access-encrypted-data-act.html
patrice
20:06:39
Hey all :)
Hauwa
20:06:57
hiya
TomF
20:08:32
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patrice
20:12:30
Hey Tom
TomF
20:13:05
Hi. Still on work call that I hope ends soon
jeff
20:14:39
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Big
20:16:07
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Big
20:19:30
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trigger
20:21:59
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Atley
20:27:49
https://slate.com/technology/2020/06/lawful-access-encrypted-data-act.html
Majikman
20:35:44
Evening all
Hauwa
20:38:33
evening
trigger
20:43:27
The russian hacking into UK covid vaccine research is so sad
TomF
20:44:32
Let’s hope so Chris
Hauwa
20:45:27
https://www.zdnet.com/article/federal-government-thinks-ai-for-separating-couples-is-a-good-idea/
TomF
20:46:10
Application for A.I. I never thought of
TomF
20:46:58
Is A.I. based marriage counseling next?
Big
20:47:08
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alidabbs
20:47:21
More AI nonsense: https://fact360.co/
Majikman
20:47:24
Oh boy could I have done with this app, before my Ex took me to the cleaners.
JeffG
20:49:55
https://www.itpro.co.uk/network-internet/internet-of-things-iot/356487/eu-regulators-claim-siri-and-alexa-are-killing-iot
TomF
20:50:12
A.I. for sales people https://www.gong.io/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Search_Brand&utm_term=%2Bgong%20%2Bsales&_bt=358175555403&_bk=%2Bgong%20%2Bsales&_bm=b&_bn=g&_bg=44797399656&gclid=CjwKCAjwmMX4BRAAEiwA-zM4JqAyBGsbPIt9awvy9TJ-20HdztOuoe5TRu7cqMbngGgz1SmZ3D_FrRoCH-QQAvD_BwE
patrice
20:50:17
https://sixcolors.com/link/2020/07/twitter-employee-implicated-in-massive-bitcoin-hack/
TomF
20:51:58
Shorter link https://www.gong.io
TomF
20:54:08
Monopolies are not illegal, monopolistic actions are
TomF
20:56:46
What about your ISP? They have EVERYTHING
patrice
20:58:42
true
Big
21:03:01
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TomF
21:04:34
Just use “45” patrice
Big
21:08:13
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Big
21:08:16
https://www.engadget.com/mozilla-vpn-available-us-130025867.html
Big
21:13:11
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trigger
21:17:20
Get your mum on tor :-)
patrice
21:18:00
lol
alidabbs
21:19:48
https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2020/07/13/masturbation-game-listing-was-uploaded-to-the-eshop-by-accident
Big
21:20:06
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TomF
21:20:39
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alidabbs
21:20:50
https://www.silicon.co.uk/5g/uk-must-remove-huawei-5g-equipment-by-2027-346330
trigger
21:20:51
I like the vibe of this story
alidabbs
21:22:00
https://www.theregister.com/2020/07/14/huawei_ban_uk/
alidabbs
21:22:46
https://www.silicon.co.uk/5g/uks-ban-huawei-reaction-346336
alidabbs
21:23:10
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-14/china-reacts-with-fury-after-u-k-bans-huawei-from-5g-networks
alidabbs
21:24:31
https://www.silicon.co.uk/5g/vodafone-5g-auction-halted-346411
trigger
21:27:33
The Nokia and Erricson 5G equipment is manufactured by 3rd parties with Chinese stakes.
Atley
21:35:07
https://www.lego.com/en-ca/product/nintendo-entertainment-system-71374
Hauwa
21:35:15
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silicone-Trays-Mould-Chocolate-Moulds/dp/B08315SJW5/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1LZ6UUOTTCXKQ&dchild=1&keywords=star+wars+ice+cube+moulds&qid=1594980929&sprefix=star+wars+ice%2Caps%2C291&sr=8-3
Big_
21:36:14
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Big_
21:37:16
https://nordvpn.com/?utm_expid=.enoYMt1LSIWM3j3DZIzXWA.0&utm_referrer=
Big_
21:39:10
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Atley
21:39:43
https://www.lego.com/en-ca/product/nintendo-entertainment-system-71374
alidabbs
21:39:50
https://madmimi.com/p/4e63011
Big
21:40:19
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Majikman
21:41:16
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JeffG
21:45:08
https://shop.explodingkittens.com/products/poetry-for-neanderthals
Atley
21:47:48
https://www.brydge.com/pages/ipad-keyboards
alidabbs
21:48:25
https://madmimi.com/p/4e63011
alidabbs
21:50:30
https://asapthegame.com/
patrice
21:52:11
My cool thing https://bit.ly/3fkv9tC (use code R-foodie if you want some extra $$ off)
Big_
21:54:59
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alidabbs
22:00:11
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Big_
22:01:08
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Hauwa
22:01:13
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JeffG
22:01:32
bye, gang!
JeffG
22:01:36
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patrice
22:01:58
bye chat room. Thanks for listening!
Majikman
22:17:42
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trigger
22:24:10
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patrice
22:30:32
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Atley
22:39:23
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muller
23:09:11
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Please note: not all the opinions voiced here reflect those of the British Tech Network

July 17 2020 23:09:11