Tuesday, April 28, 2026

17 Japanese Psychology Tricks?

17 Japanese Psychology Tricks(?)

1. Pause a few seconds before replying so your response appears thoughtful, not reactive.
2. Speak slightly slower during serious conversations to make people listen more carefully.
3. Let silence sit after asking a question because people reveal more when filling the quiet.
4. Observe how someone treats service staff to understand their real character.
5. When tension rises, lower your voice instead of raising it.
6. Focus on small habits rather than big words when judging people.
7. If someone interrupts you, calmly continue speaking without changing your tone.
8. Keep your emotions controlled so others cannot predict your reactions.
9. Ask simple, direct questions when someone becomes  vague.
10. Notice who only contacts you when they need something.
11. Watch how someone behaves when they gain some authority.
12. Reduce unnecessary words because clarity increases influence.
13. Pay attention to body language when someone says yes.
14. Let people speak fully before giving your opinion.
15. Keep your daily routine stable to maintain mental balance.
16. Observe patterns over time instead of judging single actions.
17. Protect your quiet thinking time because reflection improves decisions.

Monday, April 27, 2026

KB5083769 & KB5082052: BitLocker Recovery Prompt After April 2026 Patch Tuesday Fix | Windows Forum

KB5083769 April 2026 Update Causes Windows 11 Boot Loops and BSODs | Windows Forum

bitLocker recovery key

To get a BitLocker recovery key using manage-bde, open Command Prompt as Administrator and run manage-bde -protectors -get C: (replace C: with your drive letter). Look for the 48-digit numerical password listed under "Numerical Password" to unlock your drive.
Steps to Get Recovery Key via Command Prompt
  1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator: Search for "CMD" in the Start menu, right-click, and select "Run as administrator".
  2. Run the Query Command: Type the following command and press Enter (replace C: with the appropriate drive letter if necessary):
    manage-bde -protectors -get C:
  3. Locate the Key: Find the section labeled Numerical Password. The 48-digit number listed is your BitLocker recovery key
    .

Sunday, April 26, 2026

This 2,600-mile Highway Is One of America's Longest and Prettiest—With National Parks, Small Towns, and Stunning Views

This 2,600-mile Highway Is One of America's Longest and Prettiest—With National Parks, Small Towns, and Stunning Views https://share.google/BtgWrWoRu8bN4arHG

Free math lectures, AI related

Source: The Times of India A teacher’s gift to the world: MIT professor who taught the math behind AI for 60 years has made his lectures free online - The Times of India https://share.google/IO44dgWvoyQYxwo1X

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Anthropic co-founder on AI and jobs

I found this podcast interesting, but I need to re-listen to some parts to extract some of the interesting details…

Anthropic co-founder on AI and jobs : Planet Money https://share.google/8LiCqPa3QeJoJIox2

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Ideas for helping elders feel useful

Some of this is obvious, but I still found some useful insights for myself, and the insights really are applicable to women, too.  I think I will try more to ask my mom for advice, I do think she would really like that.  Maybe I will try it with Marilyn too, at times.  

Source: Global English Editing Psychologists say the reason so many boomers struggle to ask their adult children for help isn't pride — it's that their entire identity was built on being the person others turned to, and needing help feels like losing the only self they know https://share.google/8a6VJAAIygexyCwkz

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Walking workouts

Source: Fit&Well I've replaced evening strolls with home walking workouts to keep active in winter—and these are my favourites https://share.google/YeD9Of68Y38FxzGYT

Monday, February 2, 2026

blank camera ios 26

A blank, black, or frozen camera app on iOS 26 is largely a software-related bug, often appearing as a black screen when switching to the front camera or using third-party apps. Fixes include a force restart (volume up/down, then side button), checking for software updates (like iOS 26.3), or resetting all settings. [1, 2, 3, 4]

This video shows how to force restart your iPhone to fix a blank camera screen:

Common Fixes for iOS 26 Camera Issues
  • Force Restart (Most Effective): Quickly press and release Volume Up, then Volume Down, then hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
  • Update iOS: Ensure the device is on the latest software, as updates like iOS 26.3 have been noted to fix this issue.
  • Toggle Cameras/Modes: Switch between front and back cameras, or switch between photo and video modes.
  • Check Restrictions: Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions to ensure camera access is allowed.
  • Reset All Settings: Navigate to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset All Settings.
  • Clear Cache/Restart Apps: Force quit the camera app or the specific third-party app (e.g., WhatsApp). [1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]

This video demonstrates how to reset all settings on your iPhone:

If these steps fail, it may be a temporary software bug waiting for a patch, as some users report the issue persists until an iOS update is applied. [3, 6, 7]


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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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Sunday, January 25, 2026

DHS is Circumventing Constitution by Buying Data It Would Normally Need a Warrant to Access

DHS is Circumventing Constitution by Buying Data It Would Normally Need a Warrant to Access | American Civil Liberties Union https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/dhs-is-circumventing-constitution-by-buying-data-it-would-normally-need-a-warrant-to-access?initms_aff=nat&initms_chan=pm&utm_medium=pm&initms=nat-dig-pm-awr-int-fb-social_feed-ACLUList-spt-feed_FreeFutureDHSIs_20260120&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=nat-dig-pm-awr-int&utm_content=fb-social_feed-ACLUList-spt-feed_FreeFutureDHSIs_20260120&ms_aff=nat&ms_chan=pm&ms=nat-dig-pm-awr-int-fb-social_feed-ACLUList-spt-feed_FreeFutureDHSIs_20260120&utm_term=pm-6875333608395-6905026833995&fbclid=IwdGRleAPjDpZleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQAAAZHs7Elc3NydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5SlaceV2xibsGFDzDYA4Dj80pzo_jUEtKtT3pJD0KDm4MnC_P-WOYpPP0New_aem_m1ZvLXn8qmaiZ1RAJ562Rg&utm_id=6544987402995 https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/dhs-is-circumventing-constitution-by-buying-data-it-would-normally-need-a-warrant-to-access?initms_aff=nat&initms_chan=pm&utm_medium=pm&initms=nat-dig-pm-awr-int-fb-social_feed-ACLUList-spt-feed_FreeFutureDHSIs_20260120&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=nat-dig-pm-awr-int&utm_content=fb-social_feed-ACLUList-spt-feed_FreeFutureDHSIs_20260120&ms_aff=nat&ms_chan=pm&ms=nat-dig-pm-awr-int-fb-social_feed-ACLUList-spt-feed_FreeFutureDHSIs_20260120&utm_term=pm-6875333608395-6905026833995&fbclid=IwdGRleAPjDpZleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQAAAZHs7Elc3NydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5SlaceV2xibsGFDzDYA4Dj80pzo_jUEtKtT3pJD0KDm4MnC_P-WOYpPP0New_aem_m1ZvLXn8qmaiZ1RAJ562Rg&utm_id=6544987402995