Which Raccoon Bit You?

Dave, who coded Microsoft’s original Task Manager, has written a new and improved version. It’s optimized for identifying resource hogs on your computer.

Here’s the free download:

https://tmog.org/

A while ago, the fan in my office laptop PC started whining into high speed. Was it just the summer heat that was causing the system to cook? The culprit turned out to be Gemini Nano in Google Chrome.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/if-you-use-google-chrome-your-device-may-have-secretly-downloaded-a-4gb-ai-model/

Miracle Cure

Hallelujah! Today my knee feels perfectly fine. Not only can I walk normally, I am managing stairs without strain, pain, or difficulty.

The pop and pain from two weeks ago may be gone, but I don’t dare to assume the problem won’t return. The improvement could be a temporary, cumulative effect from the NSAID I’m taking.

Tomorrow morning, a physical therapist will evaluate my knee. Once I know where I stand, literally, with this injury, I’ll be able to judge whether or not a return to running will be possible.

TCM+Criterion=Kubrick

I sometimes regret throwing the TCM baby out with the bath water, when canceling Fios TV. Verizon made the switch to IPTV and DaaS (DVR as a Service), making Turner Classic Movies look as soft as a 240-line VHS tape in the process. No thanks.

Whenever Watch TCM becomes available, separate from a cable package, I’ll be ready. Meanwhile, I continue to subscribe to the Criterion Channel. TCM and Criterion have teamed up for a new podcast.

Here’s the promo:

Here’s Part 1: