February 2022 Archives

Punishment in Search of a Crime - The European Conservative

Theodore Dalrymple: "One of the perplexing characteristics of modern intellectual life--or so, at least, it seems to me--is the inordinate amount of time and energy one must expend on arguing against the most obvious rubbish. One is continually faced by a dilemma: either to waste time and energy on argument, or to let the rubbish spread its baleful influence. Worse still, the doubt persists that, however conclusive one's arguments, they will have no practical effect and the ship of state will continue on its course towards the rocks. It is tempting to retreat into a private world and cultivate one's garden."

How to Hide or Show User Accounts from Login Screen on Windows 10/11? | Windows OS Hub

If you don't want everyone in the airport lounge / coffee shop to see your name when you unlock your laptop....

How to Block the Windows 11 Upgrade | PDQ.com

Got a nasty surprise after my last BSOD. (I think MS makes these happen periodically to force a reboot and a chance for them to shove some awful garbage onto a computer.) They're pushing to update to Windows 11. Here's how to block those upgrade attempts.