Eric

You need admin rights to install the software, but not to run it. That's pretty much the case for any software installation though. When you run the setup, Windows will probably pop up the usual message that you have to agree to before the installation can continue. Or you can use the portable version, which you run from anywhere without installing it, including from a USB stick.

Likewise, if you have two feet, you have more than the average number.

My nerdiness is really gong to show here. For passwords that I must remember, I use some kind of keyboard pattern, usually alternating holding down the shift key. For example, start with a, and make some kind of shape/trail across the keyboard, holding down and letting go of the shift key every 2 digits for example. Another popular method is creating a few pronounceable syllables, and separating them with hyphens: foj-mip-mong-foog. You could substitute letters with numbers too. Maybe add a question mark or an exclamation point to the end. Really, as long as a dictionary word doesn't appear anywhere in the password, and you have a digit and a special character (preferably breaking up the letters instead of added to the end), it's pretty difficult to crack. I have no chance of remembering my passwords, though, so I don't try. I have about 270 passwords that I keep track of for websites that I build and websites that I use. They're all between 12-20 characters, but usually closer to 20. They are random letters, numbers, and symbols. I use an application called KeePass to generate, remember, and organize all of them which itself is an encrypted and password protected database. I keep the database file stored in my Google Drive folder, which syncs across the few computers I regularly use, so every time I add a password at one computer, the database is updated on all 4 machines. It's helpful that the database format is supported by password software available for Windows, Mac, Android, and Linux. Probably iOS too.

The number of sites affected by the bug is so huge, that if you're in the cautious mood, you might as well just change your passwords anyway. I've heard estimates between 2/3 and 3/4 of all websites on the internet were vulnerable at some point. And while it's not good practice, I know that lots of people use the same password for multiple (if not most) websites, which compounds the problem.

I've got a couple of them. One is used as a computer to run the home theater in our living room. http://openelec.tv/ They even make cases that bolt up to the VESA mounts on the back-side of most LCD TVs.

I included both OLTPRO and OneDesk in the title, just to reduce confusion and add a little clarity for search engines. Thanks for the feedback!

I should have asked about this before I filed my return two weeks ago. Haha.

I don't know if there was a 1099 or not, but I doubt he would have failed to include the income if he received one. At any rate, an auditor came to visit, asked a lot of questions, didn't find anything else, and didn't pursue it further after they talked about golf for 45 minutes. I do understand the impact on my return. I don't take the deduction because I didn't think I was allowed to, not because I thought it might trigger an audit. If I am allowed to take the deduction, I wouldn't worry about an audit because that's the only detail on my return that I'm questioning. The room contains: books unrelated to the business on the shelvesa dog bedcloset for storage of non-business stuff, although not counted in the square footage of the officea gun cabinetI spend at least 20 hours a week in there, and 100% of that time is spent on freelance web development. This is on top of a 9-5 job doing the same type of work, but I commute for that job.

My friend was audited because he sold some of his artwork to McDonalds, forgot about it, and then failed to report the income. I do a lot of projects for a lot of large companies, but I also report all of that income. Would any of you folks recommend that someone in my position take the home office deduction? My paranoia may be unfounded, but is it the right thing to do? Maybe it's a bit of a grey area, Idunno.

Everyone I know (as in people who aren't tax professionals) says I'm nuts for not doing a home office deduction. I use my office exclusively for work, but I have book shelves built into two walls filled with tons of books. Kids books. Programming books. Text books. Just lots of freaking books. Also, there's a closet in the room where I store stuff that's not business related. I have very few expenses, so the money I make freelancing just destroys my tax return. But I'm still too paranoid about using the home office deduction.

A man, a plan, a cat, a ham, a yak, a yam, a hat, a canal Panama!

If you're voting No, please post to explain why the TRX forum should not be renamed to OneDesk.

Works for me. I'll pose the question in the TRX forum.

Melting, sorry. The size of the banks is what's falling, although I wouldn't be surprised to see another small storm or two. It's been a long winter... the cold and snow have been just relentless. So glad it's (mostly?) over.

Down to about 3 feet of snow and falling...

And now I'm wishing KC a happy birthday

...wishing the ATX Community a happy 7th birthday. This site was created April 10, 2007.

While we're on the subject of beautiful... this is in HD, and if you're going to take the time to watch it, you might as well do it full screen for the full effect. More information about the video and its production:

Ahh, I think I see. You can't paste directly into the editor. You must save the screen shot as a file on your computer, and then attach that file to a post. I believe the Attach Files thing only shows up on the full editor, not the quick reply box at the bottom of the thread. See attached screenshot:

... and Alt+Print Screen will capture the currently active window instead of the full screen

There are limitations on the size of files that you can upload, and also the format of the files that you can upload. If you want, you can email a copy of what you tried to upload along with the exact error message you received, and I'll try to see what's up. KC is right too, there's a lot better chance of me seeing a message if you send a PM to me directly.

I can't explain that. You mentioned having an issue before, but it seemed to be a specific file. Is that the case again? Feel free to email it to me too.

Of course! I'll do that right now. It's currently set to 20... so I'll double it to 40? What do you think?