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April Fool’s Goodbye (2024-04)

March 31, 2024 Posted by Tiny

Thoughts From a Clicker
By Tiny Ruisch

I’ve heard it said that all good things must come to an end.  Unfortunately, sometimes it is true.  It is with great sadness that I must announce that I will soon be leaving Louisiana.  In 2005, when I relocated to Lake Charles, I planned to never move again.  After more than twenty years in the Navy, I lived in a lot of places.

Fast forward to 2018.  The grandsons had relocated to Livingston.  The wife wanted to be closer to them, so we moved.  I planned never to move again.

Another fast forward to 2023.  Those darn kids have up and resettled again.  They’ve moved to Rexburg, Idaho.  Other than being somewhere in Yankee land, I’m not sure where that is.  Circumstances are forcing me to relocate once more.  The Mrs. wants to move again.

Over the years, I’ve been in a lot of computer clubs.  The Cajun Clickers has definitely been one of my favorites.  The people are friendly, knowledgeable and put up with my idiosyncrasies.  What else could an old man ask for?

I guess I could make a really long commute every month, but that just doesn’t seem feasible.  Maybe I could be a “remote” member.  I could Zoom into the meetings and keep up with everyone by their articles that they write for the club newsletter.

I will be more than happy to continue writing articles for the newsletter should someone continue to edit the thing.  I won’t be leaving for a few months so there will be plenty of time to turn over my club Newsletter, Website and other duties to someone new.

This announcement will probably be the shortest Clicker article I’ve ever submitted to the Newsletter.  I hope that it will still be going strong next year in April.

Thanks for reading my April Fools article.

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Twelve Days of Clubmas (2023-12)

November 26, 2023 Posted by Tiny

Twelve Days of Clubmas
by Tiny Ruisch
Without any apologies to Anonymous

On the first day of Clubmas,
My computer sent to me
A newsletter on the club web site.

On the second day of Clubmas,
My computer sent to me
Two computer backups, and
A newsletter on the club web site.

On the third day of Clubmas,
My computer sent to me
Three computer club meetings,
Two computer backups, and
A newsletter on the club web site.

On the fourth day of Clubmas,
My computer sent to me
Four new club members,
Three computer club meetings,
Two computer backups, and
A newsletter on the club web site.

On the fifth day of Clubmas,
My computer sent to me
Five Zoom meetings,
Four new club members,
Three computer club meetings,
Two computer backups, and
A newsletter on the club web site.

On the sixth day of Clubmas,
My computer sent to me
Six computer workshops,
Five Zoom meetings,
Four new club members,
Three computer club meetings,
Two computer backups, and
A newsletter on the club web site.

On the seventh day of Clubmas,
My computer sent to me
Seven freeware programs,
Six computer workshops,
Five Zoom meetings,
Four new club members,
Three computer club meetings,
Two computer backups, and
A newsletter on the club web site.

On the eighth day of Clubmas,
My computer sent to me
Eight one on one helps,
Seven freeware programs,
Six computer workshops,
Five Zoom meetings,
Four new club members,
Three computer club meetings,
Two computer backups, and
A newsletter on the club web site.

On the ninth day of Clubmas,
My computer sent to me
Nine APCUG speakers,
Eight one on one helps,
Seven freeware programs,
Six computer workshops,
Five Zoom meetings,
Four new club members,
Three computer club meetings,
Two computer backups, and
A newsletter on the club web site.

On the tenth day of Clubmas,
My computer sent to me
Ten virus free downloads,
Nine APCUG speakers,
Eight one on one helps,
Seven freeware programs,
Six computer workshops,
Five Zoom meetings,
Four new club members,
Three computer club meetings,
Two computer backups, and
A newsletter on the club web site.

On the eleventh day of Clubmas,
My computer sent to me
Eleven software updates,
Ten virus free downloads,
Nine APCUG speakers,
Eight one on one helps,
Seven freeware programs,
Six computer workshops,
Five Zoom meetings,
Four new club members,
Three computer club meetings,
Two computer backups, and
A newsletter on the club web site.

On the twelfth day of Clubmas,
My computer sent to me
Twelve stupid poem parodies,
Eleven software updates,
Ten virus free downloads,
Nine APCUG speakers,
Eight one on one helps,
Seven freeware programs,
Six computer workshops,
Five Zoom meetings,
Four new club members,
Three computer club meetings,
Two computer backups, and
A newsletter on the club web site.

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Holiday Ranting (2022-11)

October 30, 2022 Posted by Tiny

Thoughts From a Clicker
By Tiny Ruisch

Here they come again!  This is the time of the year when the Holiday idiots show their true colors to the rest of the world.  So many people at this time of year forget to stop and think.  Others remember to stop, but forget to think.

I’m writing this article in early October, but I’ll bet I can predict the news reports we’ll get on November 1.   Some poor kid will get either razor blades or poison in their candy.  Dentist’s will buy Halloween candy by the pound.  Convenience stores will get robbed by people in their Halloween costumes.  Someone will get run over by a drunken driver.

October and November is also when tech companies make all their new product announcements.  Do you think it has anything to do with the upcoming Christmas season?  So far, this years announcements haven’t been overly exciting.  Apple is making some changes in their watches.  You don’t hear much about the gold designer watch anymore.  Microsoft seems to be continuing its strategy of renaming everything.  With the new names, comes some higher prices.  Google seems to be trying things to make money besides advertising.  More stuff for the Google Graveyard.  The only thing I can’t figure out about big tech companies is why, if they can afford to sue each other for billions of dollars, can’t they lower their prices a little.

Halloween is followed by an even scarier holiday – Thanksgiving.  If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, your spouse has never taken you out for Black Friday Shopping.  I’m a fan of good shopping deals, but not if they come at the risk of life and limb.  The Thanksgiving news stories are also the same every year.  There will be at least one customer trampled to death when the doors are opened on Friday.  Isn’t it strange that it usually happens at a Walmart?  Is it because they are the biggest retailer?  Do they have the best deals?  Could it be that their customers are less intelligent?

Thankfully, Black Friday is starting to change.  Many retailers start earlier and spread the chaos over a longer time.  Many of the deals seem to be moving on‑line instead of in‑store.  Hopefully, this will ease the dangers of this pseudo holiday.

Other news stories for the holiday season will include the celebrities that are working in the soup lines.  Is it a publicity stunt, or do they do it year round without making headlines?  My personal favorites are the ones that have to do community service for drunken driving and then get the free publicity.  Lets not forget about all of the Turkey jokes we’ll see on the internet.  For some reason, I think a lot of them this year will have Sesame Streets Big Bird in the punch line.

After we struggle through the Thanksgiving holiday, we can look forward to being bombarded with advertising for all kinds of technology to put under the Christmas tree.  It’s a shame that most of it is so overpriced.  Do you suppose that might account for the increasing crime rate that seems to occur around the end of the year?

Once again, we get to read about the celebrities feeding the downtrodden.  At Christmas time, we seem to get more politicians manning the ladles.  I can never figure out why that is.  The elections are over for the year.  The only thing I really like about this holiday is the after holiday sales.

When I was younger, I used to really worry about meeting a drunken driver on the highway.  The holidays were a reason for extra anxiety, but thanks to technology, we don’t have to worry about getting killed by a drunk.  If you get in an accident, it will most surely be due to someone sending a text on their telephone.

I suppose by now you’re getting tired of my ranting and raving about the holidays.  I’d continue on and tell you about New Years Day, but I’ll save that for next year.

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It’s The Holidays Again! (2021-11)

July 24, 2022 Posted by Tiny

Thoughts From a Clicker
By Tiny Ruisch

Here they come again!  This is the time of the year when the Holiday idiots show their true colors to the rest of the world.  So many people at this time of year forget to stop and think.  Others remember to stop, but forget to think.

I’m writing this article in October, but I’ll bet I can predict the news reports we’ll get on November 1.  Some poor kid will get either razor blades or poison in their candy.  Dentist’s will buy Halloween candy by the pound.  Convenience stores will get robbed by people in their Halloween costumes.  Someone will get run over by a drunken driver.

October and November is also when tech companies make their new product announcements.  Do you think it has anything to do with the upcoming Christmas season?  So far, this years announcements have been a lot less exciting.  Apple announced a new MacBook Pro.  I noticed that they are replacing their touch bar thingy with function keys.  There is also going to be a “notch”?  Microsoft is extending their foray into the hardware business.  They didn’t do well making Windows phones.  Do you think an Android foldable phone will succeed?  Google is increasing the pressure on both software and hardware rivals.  The new Pixel phone seems to have pretty decent specifications.  I’m looking forward to using Android 12.  The only thing I can’t figure out is why, if all the big tech companies can afford to sue each other for billions of dollars, can’t they lower their prices a little.

Halloween is followed by an even scarier holiday – Thanksgiving.  If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, your spouse has never taken you out for Black Friday Shopping.  I’m a fan of good shopping deals, but not if they come at the risk of life and limb.  The Thanksgiving news stories are also the same every year.  There will be at least one customer trampled to death when the doors are opened on Friday.  Isn’t it strange that it usually happens at a Walmart?  Is it because they are the biggest retailer?  Do they have the best deals?  Could it be that their customers are less intelligent?

Other news stories for this holiday will include the celebrities that are working in the soup lines.  Is it a publicity stunt, or do they do it year around without making headlines?  My personal favorites are the people that have to do community service for drunken driving and then get the free publicity.  Let’s not forget about all of the Turkey jokes we’ll see on the internet.  For some reason, I think a lot of them this year will have either President Biden or another unnamed past President in the punch line.

After we struggle through the Thanksgiving holiday, we can look forward to being bombarded with advertising for all kinds of technology to put under the Christmas tree.  It’s a shame that most of it is so overpriced.  Do you suppose that might account for the increasing crime rate that seems to occur around the end of the year?
Once again, we get to read about the celebrities feeding the downtrodden.  At Christmas time, we seem to get more politicians manning the ladles.  I can never figure out why that is.  The elections are over for the year.  The only thing I really like about this holiday is the after holiday sales.

When I was younger, I used to really worry about meeting a drunken driver on the highway.  The holidays were a reason for extra anxiety, but thanks to technology, we don’t have to worry about getting killed by a drunk.  If you get in an accident, it will most surely be due to someone sending a text on their telephone.

I suppose by now you’re getting tired of my ranting and raving about the holidays.  I’d continue on and tell you about New Years Day, but I’ll save that for next year.

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Apps Not To Download (2021-01)

July 20, 2022 Posted by Tiny

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By Tiny Ruisch

It’s that time of year again!  Did you keep all of the New Year resolutions you made a year ago?  Me neither. I think it’s because I haven’t been making the right resolutions.  This year is going to be different.  I’m going to keep all of my resolutions.  How can I be so sure?  It’s simple.  I’m going to resolve only one thing.

You’ve heard the saying that there is an app for everything?  I think it might be true.  This year, I am resolving not to download and install any of the following Android applications.

1) Ghost Detector uses your device to scan for paranormal activity and alert you when ghosts are present.  After you find a ghost, you can capture it with your camera.
2) PeeperPeeper is one of the most useless utilities I’ve seen.  It takes a picture whenever you open a messaging application.  This will supposedly give you proof that someone is reading your messages.
3) Fake Battery is supposed to help you not have to lend someone your phone.  You can tell them “Sorry, my battery is low.”
4) Poop Log is the application you need if you want to keep track of important things like size, amount, color, frequency, etc.  This is much more information than I need to know.
5) Flying Poo is a game where take the roll of a seagull and get to poo on people.
6) The Pointless Button is just pointless.
7) Nothing does nothing until it gets updated.
8) S.M.T.H. is a sports game.  You simply throw your phone in the air as high as you can.  The height is recorded, uploaded and compared with other players.  The game comes with several warnings.  My favorite is that the author is not liable for damage to your phone.
9) Idiot Squad is an application that seems to have a perfect name.

There you have it.  Nine applications that I recommend you DO NOT install.  They are all real programs available from the Google Play Store.  I didn’t check if any of them are also on iTunes.  I don’t know what amazes me more: the fact that someone writes these types of apps, or that other people actually download them.

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Christmas Unwish List (2020-12)

July 20, 2022 Posted by Tiny

Thoughts From a Clicker
By Tiny Ruisch

Bah!  Humbug!  It’s that time of the year again.  All of the retailers are busy trying to figure out how to get our last nickel.  The little ones are all being extra good.  Instead of a simple greeting of “hello” and “good-bye”, people think they have to yell “HO! HO! HO!”  There always seems to be a song that every radio station plays over and over.  Thankfully, for the past few years, it hasn’t been about Grandma getting run over by a reindeer.  It’s also time for everyone to make their “wish” lists.

I’m going to be a little different this year.  I’m going to wish for stuff that I hope I never get.  No, I’m not using reverse psychology.  This is stuff I don’t think I’ll ever have a desire to own.

I don’t think I will ever need a USB mouse with a digital scale.  I can’t think of anything that light which I have to weigh.  The hidden safe part looks interesting though.  I wonder if it’s big enough to hide a battery.

A steering wheel laptop desk is not on my have to have list this year.  Not only can I not remember the last time I used my laptop in a vehicle, the thing barely looks big enough to hold a tablet.  I guess it might be useful for either a traveling salesman or a cop on his coffee break.

I definitely don’t need this Digital Stand for an iPad.  I can just imagine myself reaching for some paper and knocking the darn thing over.  Although the Digital Stand is only for iPads, it still wouldn’t be for me even it it fit my equipment.  If you’re in the mood for some humor, I can recommend that you click on the link and then scroll down to the “Customer Questions & Answers” section.

I’m sure glad that I am too old to ever desire owning a portable iPad Potty.  If they made them in adult sizes, it would pair perfectly with the Digital Stand.

Speaking of iPads, I don’t think I’ll ever need anything that has an “i” in front of it.  I’m just not a fan of equipment and software that doesn’t give me a chance to be stupid and see if I can break it.  I like to fine tune and tweak my stuff.

Years ago, when I lived in the North with cold, snowy winters, I purchased some screen touch gloves.  Not only did they not keep me warm, but they weren’t very reliable.  For that reason alone, I am sure I would never buy these Finger Gloves.  You can also get them in the Pro Version, which appears to cover all your fingers.

I might get awful hot during a Louisiana summer, but I don’t think I’ll need to wear these Air‑Conditioned Cooling Pants.  If I’m not going to want the pants, you can bet I don’t need Air‑Conditioned Shoes.  I suppose the next thing will be Air‑Conditioning Hats.  Maybe I could get interested if there ever is cooling underwear.

It has been around for a while now, but I don’t want Google Cardboard.  I don’t think I will need any virtual reality until it finally becomes twenty‑third century ready like the Enterprise Holodeck.  Why put something on your head that either makes you sick or look stupid like this Remote Control Headband.

There are so many things I don’t want or need this year.  I could list stuff like electronic forks, silly robots, plug in coffee cups, etc.

I just thought I’d list the one technological item I’d like to get.  If everyone in the club would chip in about about $500 or so, I could have my very own Emperor XT ultimate, luxury computer station.  I’d be willing to pay for tax and shipping.  Wait a minute!  Now that I look at the specifications again,  I couldn’t use it. Only three monitors can be included.

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Things I’m Thankful For (2020-11)

July 20, 2022 Posted by Tiny

Thoughts From a Clicker
By Tiny Ruisch

It’s that time of year again.  November is here and it is the time for us all to give thanks.  I don’t know why I should have to do this.  Every month I end this column the same.  I always write, “Thanks for reading.”  Isn’t that enough for me to be thankful for?  Luckily, I’ll be able to write a full column this month because there are a lot of other things that I’m thankful for.  Here they are in no particular order.

First, but not most, I’m thankful to belong to a computer club with a newsletter where I can publish my monthly ramblings.  One of these days, I plan to start a new section on my website and publish them.  While I’m on the subject, I’m thankful that we have a great Newsletter Editor.  Pat accepts all my input, corrects and formats it and puts together the newsletter every month.  We should all tell her thanks.

Second, but neither most nor least, I’m thankful to live in Suma Lake.  I moved here to be closer to the grandsons.  Actually, it was because the wife decided we would relocate.  I liked living in Lake Charles for many reasons.  This year, I’m extra thankful, because I avoided two deadly hurricanes.  Also, it is a lot easier to spell “Livingston Parish.  It was much harder to write “Calcasieu Parish.”

Third, but neither most nor least, I’m thankful that most of my Yankee relatives and friends haven’t moved here.  I have a lot of fun replying to their social posts.  When they complain about white stuff falling from the sky, I usually gripe about how much noise the lawn mower makes.  Sometimes they get upset with me when I innocently ask, “What’s snow?”

Fourth, but neither most nor least, I’m thankful that our club members seem to enjoy my monthly articles.  I’ve learned a lot while doing research for both newsletter pieces and my Internet SIG presentations.  Hopefully, it will help keep my mind active.  I’ll bet if I ever appeared on Jeopardy, I’d finish in third place or higher.

Fifth but neither most nor least, I’m thankful that when you read this, the election will be over.  This is the fourteenth Presidential election I’ve cast a ballot in.  This is the first one that I’m glad is completed.

Sixth, but neither most nor least, I’m thankful for all the little things that make my life easier.  I don’t know what I’d do without toilet paper, scissors, zippers, coffee, my e‑book reader, dental flossers, Duct tape, flash drives and my recliner.

Last, but not least, I’m thankful that I’m done writing my “Thoughts From a Clicker” column for another month.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

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Halloween Pranks (2020-10)

July 20, 2022 Posted by Tiny

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By Tiny Ruisch

October has always been my favorite month of the year.  I’ve always enjoyed Halloween.  I guess it is probably because you can usually get away with a harmless prank or two.  I personally would never flip over an outhouse, unhinge a gate or let the air out of anyone’s car tires.

In this modern age, Halloween pranks almost beg to be played on someone’s computer.  Almost everyone uses a laser mouse these days.  They can be easily disabled with a small piece of clear tape on the sensor.  Most users won’t notice and will have a hard time figuring out why all of a sudden the mouse isn’t working.  You can confuse them even more by opening mouse properties in the control panel.  Changing the mouse speed to the slowest setting will make any mouse activities an ordeal.

Another prank that has been around forever can still confuse even a veteran computer user.  Simply take a screen shot of your victim’s computer.  Then hide all of the desktop icons and replace their wallpaper with the screen shot.  Sit back and watch them click on icons that won’t load a program.

Another quick prank is to open Google’s home page in a browser.  Click on preferences and change the default language.  You’d be surprised at how many people don’t know how to change it back.

Many users don’t know about sticky keys.  Sticky keys changes how the Ctrl, Alt, Shift and Windows Key function.  Keys are serialized instead of operating together.  For instance, instead of typing “Shift-a” to capitalize, you would have to type “Shift”, release the key and then type “a”.  This key change will drive unsuspecting victims crazy.  Sticky keys are enabled by pressing the “Shift” key five times in quick succession.

An evil prank that you should only play on someone that won’t beat you up is to cause their computer to shut down.  Right click on one of the icons on your victims desktop.  Type the following in the target box: %windir%\System32\shutdown.exe -s -f -t 100 -c “Your Message Here”.  Replace “Your Message Here” with whatever message you like.  I use something like “That does not compute so I am shutting down” or “I’m sleepy. I think I’ll shut down and rest now.”  Whenever your victim double clicks on that shortcut, their program will not start.  Instead, your message will display for 100 seconds (unless you change the number in the target box.)  Then the computer will shut down.

These Halloween computer pranks are all designed for the Windows operating system.  Although they are non­destructive, you run the risk of aggravating the user and making him or her possibly want to harm you.  Use them at your own risk.

It would be nice if you stick around and fix their computer for them afterword, but who am I to tell you what to do?

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Fun Things To Do on the Internet (2020-04)

July 13, 2022 Posted by Tiny

Thoughts From a Clicker
By Tiny Ruisch

I love going to a carnival.  I don’t go on many of the rides anymore, but I love all the fun things there are to do.  Unfortunately, carnivals can be pretty dangerous too.  There are always pickpockets who will steal everything they can.  We often hear of rides that injure people.  About the only thing that is really safe at a carnival is the healthy food you can buy.

The internet is a lot like a carnival.  Everyone knows about the dangers and we all keep our antivirus programs updated.  I know that all the Cajun Clickers club members have their router firmware updated.  Their firewalls are active to keep the bad guys away.  Since everyone is so safe, I thought that this month I’d talk about some fun things to do on the internet.  After all, many people are spending a lot more time at home trying to avoid the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).  It is keeping a lot of people at home with lots of spare time on their hands.

There are a lot of fun sites.  I know that everyone doesn’t have the same idea of what’s fun.  Maybe if I tell you about my favorite sites, you might find something entertaining.

One of the things you can find a lot of on the internet are free games to play.  If you’re looking for games to play, good place to start is Gizmo’s list of Best Free PC Games.  This site is updated often and all the games are free to play.  My personal favorite online game is Texas Hold’em Poker.  There are a lot of places to play, but you’ll usually find me at World Series Poker at AOL Games.  There are lots of online games on the site, but I haven’t played many of the others.  If you like to play hearts, I recommend you try the Microsoft Gaming Zone.  The Gaming Zone has been around for a while and they have lots of games.

I’ve never been much of a television or movie watcher, but I love to listen to the old time radio shows.  Most evenings I’m listening to The Lone Ranger, Gunsmoke, Jack Benny, or my personal favorite, Fibber McGee & Molly.  My network drive has about 21 GB of radio program files.  You can get them and many more at the Old Time Radio Internet Archive.

In December 1995, Bill Watterson retired from cartooning.  I lost my daily dose of one of the funniest cartoons ever.  Now, thanks to the internet, I can still read Calvin & Hobbes everyday.  You can find a daily comic you’ll like at GOCOMICS, Comics Kingdom or ArcaMax Publishing.  None of the comics sites require registration.

“The Alphabet has been Updated with 15 Exciting New Letters” is only one of the funny satires you’ll find in The Onion.  This fictional, satire paper started in 1988.  They’ve been around more than twenty years, so they must be doing something right.  Their news stories seem so genuine that they have occasionally been cited as real.  I’ve got to warn you though.  There is often adult language used in the paper.  Another satire site I like is the Babylon Bee.  For a great description, check out their About Us page.

I’ll show my age a little. I don’t mind being called a “senior” because it usually includes a 10 percent discount.  If you like senior citizen humor, you also might like to check out Geezer Guff.

As you might or might not know, I’m a transplanted Northerner.  When I talk with my brother and sisters on Facebook, I usually translate into Southern for them.  Everybody gets a few laughs.  Translating into a dialect is easy when you use The Dialectizer.  As I write this you can convert into nine different dialects.  It hardly ever fails to make me laugh.

Here is a sample:
As y’all might o’ might not know, I’m a transplanted No’therner.  When ah talk wif mah brother an’ sisters on Facebook, ah usually translate into Southern fo’ them, dawgone it.  Ev’rybody gits a few laughs.  Translatin’ into a dialeck is easy when yo’ use Th’ Dialeckizer.  As ah write this hyar yo’ kin cornvaht into nine diffrunt dialecks.  It hardly evah fails t’make me laugh.

That’s just a few of the things I like to do on the internet for fun.  I hope you enjoyed them too and found a new site you’ll visit often.  Do you have a favorite place you think everyone should know about?  Let me know and it could become a topic for the new Internet SIG group I’m starting.

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Predictions (2020-01)

July 12, 2022 Posted by Tiny

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By Tiny Ruisch

Happy New Year!  It’s that time again for everyone to make their annual predictions about what will happen in the future.  Not me.  You all should know by now how I am usually a little different.  After all, people with much more intelligence than me can probably predict the future with much more accuracy than I could ever hope to achieve.
For instance, the following prediction: “There is not the slightest indication that nuclear energy will ever be obtainable.  It would mean that the atom would have to be shattered at will.”  This prediction was made in 1932 by none other than Albert Einstein.

Is there anyone who hadn’t heard about Steve Jobs predictions on a stylus pen, smaller tablets and larger phones?  That puts him in the same league as Thomas Watson, IBM chairman in 1943, when he said there was a world market for maybe five computers.  IBM predictions improved in 1959 when they told Xerox that the world potential for copying machines was about 5000.

There are many other examples of brilliant people making the similar types of “accurate” predictions.  In 2005 Steve Chen, the co‑founder of YouTube claimed that the platform couldn’t survive.  He said, “There’s just not that many videos that people want to watch.”  A year earlier, Bill Gates predicted that the SPAM e‑mail problem would be solved within two years.  He also stated that his company, Microsoft, would never make a 32 bit operating system.

I could go on and on for pages about other people who made tech predictions that didn’t quite come true.  How about these other predictions?:
1) Subsidized cell phones will continue to decline and maybe even join floppy disks in the “I remember when” category.
2) Smart watches pass out of the what is it good for stage and replace cell phones the same way that automobiles replaced the horse and buggy.
3) Windows 7 will hang on as long as XP did.
4) Apple will invent wireless charging.
5) 3D television will make a comeback.

In case you might be interested, those are all predictions that I made in an article I wrote for my website in January 2016.  You can see that my accuracy isn’t any worse (or better).

I’ll only make a few predictions for this year: 2020 will feature some great Cajun Clicker computer club meetings, a lot of discussion classes available for sign‑up on the club’s web site.  There will be two Cajun Clickers socials.

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