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I did one of the challenges a while back. I also did the recent AI one but early on it wouldn't work and I don't have the time to try and troubleshoot and learn new tools.
Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter wrote: which maybe because it gives you a $50 prize for almost nothing
I didn't see anywhere that mentions this. But my time is also worth more than $50.
However, I am incredibly impressed by the amount of effort that goes into creating these challenges. 
Social Media - A platform that makes it easier for the crazies to find each other.
Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it.
Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.
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ZurdoDev wrote: incredibly impressed by the amount of effort that goes into creating these challenges
Definitely. That's one of the reasons I'm interested in why this one (seems to be even more planned the the previous ones) is mostly ignored...
"The only place where Success comes before Work is in the dictionary." Vidal Sassoon, 1928 - 2012
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Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter wrote: mostly ignored...
I can only answer for me, and I had not even noticed it. It looks like an ad on the front page so I ignore it. I didn't know about it until I read your post.
Social Media - A platform that makes it easier for the crazies to find each other.
Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it.
Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.
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Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter wrote: Why is that so?
It looked interesting but:
1. Time constraints were a factor
2. My own project (not AI related) is more interesting
3. While there are some really cool things, like self-driving cars, I simply don't buy into the PhD/PhB approach to AI. But what else is new, right?
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Dividing line removes damage to particle? (11)
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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Removes damage = de-mar (slightly dubious)
Particle + cation
DEMARCATION = dividing line
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. - Mark Twain
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Quote: slightly dubious
Hence the question mark!
You are up tomorrow!
"I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
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Hi all,
Lately I bought Acronis True Image 2020.
It's been in my computer for one entire week now... and I've noticed it comes with Active Protection (a ransomware protection system).
Have you used it?
Any opinion about it?
Better or worse than the same thing in the Windows antivirus?
Thank you all...
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I use the Acronis backup software. As a backup solution it meets my purposes, but I don't know about the anti-ransomware part.
From a couple of experiments that I performed, I suspect that it only protects its own backups against modification by external programs, so you can always recover your system from the backup. It does not replace a full anti-virus solution, and it does not eliminate the hassle of restoring your system if the worst happens.
I would not get rid of any anti-virus software just yet...
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
-- 6079 Smith W.
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I've tried to install a software from one of my usual providers and that Active Protection thing paused the installation and asked if I wanted to continue...
That's how I discovered it was running... 
I will not get rid of my AV...
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I've used Acronis for many years and never had any kind of popup or other notification from True Image. I'm thinking it only protects the backups!
They call me different but the truth is they're all the same!
JaxCoder.com
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I've tried to install a software from one of my usual providers and that Active Protection thing paused the installation and asked if I wanted to continue...
That's how I discovered it was running...
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AVG does that to me a lot. Sometimes it will refuse to run an application until it goes out to it's site and checks it which usually takes 15-20 minutes. What a PITA, but it's free and it does the job so I can't complain.
They call me different but the truth is they're all the same!
JaxCoder.com
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yes... I'll have it active a few days...
If it is another layer of protection against ransomware... and doesn't put my Pc on it's knees...
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Joan M wrote: If it is another layer of protection against ransomware... and doesn't put my Pc on it's knees...
Aconis went through some shaky times but it seems they've recovered. It's a very good product and a leader in the industry.
I've used it for many years and it has saved my butt more than once.
They call me different but the truth is they're all the same!
JaxCoder.com
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I've been using AOMEI since OG recommended it. It worked perfectly for me. Lately I've needed one paid feature and tried to buy it.
It's been impossible... They have no other way to get the software than their web page and in order to buy there you must have an international VAT number active (if you want an invoice for your company).
So after speaking with them and ahving not other option I went for Acronis... I have bought it in my usual software provider... at a better price than AOMEI for 3 computers. A Great deal and, moreover, the main brand of PLC I use can be backed up with a tool from the manufacturer that is an embedded acronis in a OEM USB stick. So win win for me... (I still don't know if that ransomware protection thing can be considered a win too).
 
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Joan M wrote: I've noticed it comes with Active Protection
Is that an Acronis product ? I know some software comes with additional shareware at best, or other nasty surprises - be sure this is not a randsomware itself !
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Yes, it comes bundled and autoinstalled with Acronis TrueImage 2020...
Who knows... 
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I tried using Acronis once; it failed to create a full backup even once on Win10. I contacted them, let Support in to check my settings, and even they could never make it work. 'Tis a mystery...
Will Rogers never met me.
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Now I understand why...
"The only place where Success comes before Work is in the dictionary." Vidal Sassoon, 1928 - 2012
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Use a soothing lotion, don't scratch it; see a doctor if it spreads.
«One day it will have to be officially admitted that what we have christened reality is an even greater illusion than the world of dreams.» Salvador Dali
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Lower air in hindsight (3)
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sag?
I, for one, like Roman Numerals.
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