RIP Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer, ‘Blade Runner’ Co-Star, Dies at 75

Rutger Hauer, the versatile Dutch leading man of the ’70s who went on star in the 1982 “Blade Runner” as Roy Batty, died July 19 at his home in the Netherlands after a short illness. He was 75.

Hauer’s agent, Steve Kenis, confirmed the news and said that Hauer’s funeral was held Wednesday.

His most cherished performance came in a film that was a resounding flop on its original release. In 1982, he portrayed the murderous yet soulful Roy Batty, leader of a gang of outlaw replicants, opposite Harrison Ford in Ridley Scott’s sci-fi noir opus “Blade Runner.” The picture became a widely influential cult favorite, and Batty proved to be Hauer’s most indelible role.

More recently, he appeared in a pair of 2005 films: as Cardinal Roark in “Sin City,” and as the corporate villain who Bruce Wayne discovers is running the Wayne Corp. in Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Begins.”

(Variety)

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Well, I have to say the VW Atlas saved my family from a Drunk Driver.

My wife was reared ended at a complete stop, a drunk driver hit her from behind at 75KM/h

i cannot believe in this time and age we have idiots who still think drinking and driving is still acceptable.. smh - now we have weed to deal with as well..

that said I have to say i am was impressed by the VW ATLAS.. I drove to where the accident happened gave my wife the other SUV to drive home, i drove my atlas home, the officer and I pushed the wheel well away from the tire.. [ i was scorn by tow operators in the past, before you ask why i took it home ]...

The good news is the bitch drunk driver was arrested, had 5 police officers show up as she refused to exit her SUV..

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New iPad Pro 11 inch, colour me disappointed

The screen on my iPad Pro was gritty and the Apple Pencil didn’t glide smoothly so thinking I had damaged it, I did the sensible (😈😈😈) thing and bought a new one and a new Apple Pencil.

I’m disappointed.

A) the only way to charge the pencil is to attach it to the iPad magnetically. The old pencil charged via a lightning connector so I could plug it in, grab a dumb stylus and keep going. I hold the iPad in my hand while using it and I can see myself bumping the pencil off there and losing it in a couch cushion.

B) I can’t find a way to “swipe to home” using the Apple Pencil so I awkwardly hold the pencil while swiping with my finger. Swipe to home works with a dumb stylus. Makes no sense to me.

C) the screen seems gritty and the pencil doesn’t glide. It’s as bad as the old one.

D) I don’t like the camera bump. It seems like they went so far and then said “that’s good enough”.

And, the sales dude cleaned the screen with a cloth and some Muc-Off so I bought some and used it on the old iPad. It seems to have smoothed out the gritty feel.

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kernel panic on old Dual G4

I have been slowly trying to get things in order to edit, or at least get video from old DV tapes I have from various trips and family functions. Going to be borrowing a DV camera from a friend and needed a computer with FireWire. I have 2 old Dual G4's in my basement, I lugged them up to my home office and plugged the first one in. It booted up surprisingly quick. Has a whopping 2 gigs of RAM! and 4 Hard drives which should be perfect once I clear them all to store a bunch of video files. Out of curiosity I tried the second one. This one just gives me a beep when it tries to start up and that is where it ends. I was not too concerned as the other one worked. I booted the other one up again to see what I had on there. Had to go out for a bit and left it on. Came back to a black screen, assumed it was asleep. No keyboard commands or mouse clicks would wake it so I was forced to do a hard reset by pulling the power plug.

Since then it does not boot up, I get the Apple logo and then a kernel panic. It is all gibberish to me, have attached a picture of it. What should I be looking for to get this thing booting again properly? It has been sitting unplugged for well over 10 years if not more. Not sure what OS it has loaded but don't think that matters much at this state.

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Moving Photos from Ipad to Memory stick

Is there a way to move the pictures on my ipad to a memory stick on my computer? Any ideas are welcome. Thanks

Joyanne

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Check Out These Last Minute Amazon Prime Day Deals In All Categories

Amazon Prime Day is ending at the end of the day, but the deals keep coming. We have seen great deals on everything, including TVs, watches, Roomba vacuums, coffee, watches, you name it! Yes, we know this is off-topic, but we wanted to share some of our favorite deals, because regardless of what brings you to the forums, there are certain items that could be handy for just about anyone. Here's what we've seen so far.

Streamlight Stylus Pro LED Flashlight

As an ex auto tech, I have owned a number of these over the years (on account of losing them, not breaking them). They are equal parts bright and bulletproof, and they are very rarely on sale. This AAA battery version is only $19.95 right now.

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean Upright

This Dyson is a beast when it comes to cleaning up pet hair and at 42 percent off (while supplies last), they are practically giving it away! It is engineered for homes with pets and offers tools that will dig dirt and pet hair out, as well as scope out allergens that your pet may bring inside. It is a Whole-Machine HEPA filitration system and has a super long cord and it may just become your best friend. Next to your pet, that is!

Lifestraw Personal Water Filter For Hiking

This is still one of our favorite things on Amazon when it goes on sale. Currently priced under 10 bucks, these straws will ensure that you have access to clean drinking water when you are out hiking, and even though they are affordable, they last quite a long time too!

Samsung 55-inch Smart TV with Amazon Echo Plus Bundle

Get a high quality, HDR capable Samsung 55-inch RU8000 TV, along with a Amazon Echo Plus second-generation Alexa compatible smart home speaker, with this Amazon Prime Day special.

ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide

If you have been entertaining the idea of sous vide cooking, and have started doing some research, you know that the ChefSteps Joule is one of the top rated rigs out there. Right now, the Joule is marked down by 30 percent, making it a good time to buy



SunJoe Electric Pressure Washer

Whether for your house, driveway, car, truck, or ATV, there is value in having a good pressure washer. This 2,000 PSI unit is currently 36 percent off, meaning it will cost you less than $100.

Garmin vívoactive 3, GPS Smartwatch with Contactless Payments

Adventure seekers and city dwellers alike can benefit from the perks built in to the Garmin vivoactive 3 smartwatch/fitness tracker, and at $149.99 this is one of those rare times where you can get a bargain on one.

Roomba 690 Robot Vacuum

Nearly 40 percent off a robot vacuum? Sign me up. Roomba has changed how people look at day-to-day housekeeping, and they are another item that is rarely on sale.

Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair

I mean, why not? Supremely comfortable, and very affordable when the sticker price is knocked down by 67 percent.

Citizen Wristwatch

Looking for a watch that is both cheap and reliable? Citizen Watches tackles that category well, and this casual field watch of theirs is a solid choice for something you can wear while taking care of tasks around the house, or heading out into the woods, or just about anything else that doesn't involve getting all fancy. It is an easy recommendation at $56.99.



COSORI Air Fryer

We all love fried food, but cutting the fat out of your diet is always suggested (unless you are on KETO diet). This air fryer is a steal for $79.99 right now, and will let you have that fried crunch without all the oil.

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For Sale 27" iMac Mid 2011 Fixer Upper

I'm selling my home computer after a recent upgrade. This mid 2011 27" iMac was custom ordered with a 3.4 GHz Core i7 processor, and has the AMD Radeon HD 6970M graphics card (1024 MB), as well as a 1 T HD and 16 GB of memory (4 X 4 GB). I even have the original packaging! This is the version of iMacs that still had the slot loading CD/DVD as well as memory card slot. It's only had light use as a home computer and is in perfect physical condition. However, while it boots up and works fine for casual use, over the past couple months the screen backlight has started to cut out during video use, so I suspect it's just a matter of refixing a heat sink with thermal paste, although it could also be a power supply. If you don't mind cracking the case it should be an easy fix and is still a very nice computer. It came with the original Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse, and I'll throw in a Magic Trackpad. It's currently running a fresh install of 10.13 High Sierra. $500 OBO cash only with pick up in the GTA.

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For Sale Apple Magic Trackpad 2-NEW

I bought the new Magic Trackpad 2 and before I had a chance to start using it ended up upgrading my computer and ordering it with the trackpad, so I have no use for the trackpad and I waited too long to return it. It's new and unused, and still in the original shrink wrapped packaging. Will sell for $125. Prefer cash transaction in metro Toronto, but will ship at cost.

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Apple Dropping Intel For ARM Processors?

Is Apple going to switch from Intel processors to ARM processors?

Intel reportedly expects Apple to start the Mac’s transition to ARM next year - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/21/mac-m...xt-year-maybe/

The Apple Switch From Intel To Arm Processors - How Will The Pro Audio Industry Prepare? | Production Expert
https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/pro...dustry-prepare

Intel Reportedly Confirms Apple's Move To Custom ARM-Based Processors In Future Macintosh Systems
https://www.forbes.com/sites/marcoch.../#62cd17af1d30

How the Mac will go ARM | iMore
https://www.imore.com/how-mac-will-go-arm

MacBook move: Apple hires key Arm chip designer, pointing to shift from Intel | ZDNet
https://www.zdnet.com/article/macboo...ft-from-intel/

Apple’s move to ARM-based Macs is possible because most users want power more than compatibility – MacDailyNews
https://macdailynews.com/2019/06/21/...compatibility/

Intel Confirms Apple Macs Will Switch to Arm CPUs by 2020, Says Report
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/ap...tel,38668.html

With huge changes looming, should you avoid buying new Macs? | ZDNet
https://www.zdnet.com/article/with-h...ying-new-macs/

Apple plans to ditch Intel processors on the Mac | Cult of Mac
https://www.cultofmac.com/538829/app...rs-on-the-mac/

Apple Takes Another Step Towards ARM-based Macs - The Mac Observer
https://www.macobserver.com/link/apple-arm-based-macs/

The following article suggests why it is NOT going to happen:

Why You'll Probably Never Own A Mac With An ARM Processor [Feature] | Cult of Mac
https://www.cultofmac.com/144942/why...essor-feature/

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The Amazon Prime Day Electronics Deals Are Here (via AVSForums.com)

Amazon Prime Day is not exactly Black Friday, but it is also far from shy on good deals in the electronics space. However when it comes to Fire TV Editions of TVs, speakers, headphones, and sound bars, there are some very attractive Prime Day deals to consider.

SEE ALL THE AMAZON PRIME DAY ELECTRONICS DEALS HERE

Sony X830F 70 Inch TV with HDR



When it comes to TVs, size does matter. Get excellent picture quality along with a big screen that can do justice to movies and sports with this Sony X830F 70 Inch TV. The Sony X830F 4K HDR TV. It’s hard to believe that you can get a TV with a 120 Hz panel and Sony picture quality In a 70 inch screen size for 800 bucks. But, Amazon Prime Day makes it possible. Get the big screen TV you been dreaming of with this highly affordable, high-performance 70-inch option from Sony.

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KLH Albany Bookshelf Speaker



Here is a speaker I will vouch for personally because I have heard it recently, since I have a pair in for review. The KLH Albany is a tremendous performer, creating rich, lush soundscapes and delivering tight response that does justice to your music collection and is equally adept at handling home theater duties. You get a 10 year warranty, a Kevlar woofer, aluminum dome tweeter, all in a stylish cabinet featuring real wood veneer. Combine a pair of these KLH Albany with a capable subwoofer and you will have sound system that punches way above its weight.

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Samsung UN55RU8000FXZA Flat 55-inch 4K UHD 8 Series Smart TV (2019) with Echo Plus (2nd Gen) Bundle



Get a high quality, HDR capable Samsung 55-inch RU8000 TV, along with a Amazon Echo Plus second-generation Alexa compatible smart home speaker, with this Amazon Prime Day special.

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Toshiba 55-inch 4K TV with Dolby Vision – Fire TV Edition



This 55-inch Toshiba Fire Edition 4K TV with Dolby Vision is available for the surprisingly low price of $359.99 during the Amazon Prime Day sale event. It has 3 HDMI inputs with ARC compatibility. Built-in Fire TV means you will not need to spend on yet another device to stream video including 4K with HDR. Prime Video, Netflix, HBO and PlayStation Vue buttons are included in the included remote.

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Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II




Enjoy the comfort of Bose headphones along with the convenience of wireless with the Bose Soundlink around-ear wireless headphones. 15 hours of playback, connect to two Bluetooth devices (with 30-foot range), and a microphone that rejects ambient noise for clear hands-free calls.

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Toshiba 50-inch 4K TV with Dolby Vision – Fire TV Edition

Don’t need a 55-inch TV? Save $100.01 on this 50-inch Toshiba that offers 4K resolution as well as HDR with Dolby Vision for $279.99. And with Fire TV built in you are good-to-go for enjoying high quality streaming from Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and more. Like the larger version, you get 3 HDMI inputs and ARC compatibility with this 50-inch TV.

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Insignia 55-Inch 4K TV with HDR – Fire TV Edition



Insignia may be a bargain TV brand (Best Buy house brand) but it has been around for a long time and has established as being a good option when you want to spend as little as possible on a decent TV. Here, you can get the Fire TV edition of this Insignia, in a 55-inch screen size with 4K resolution and HDR on sale for only $339.99. Since Fire TV is built-in, you do not need an extra device to enjoy streaming from many different apps and channels that include Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO, SHOWTIME, STARZ, and more. Plus you can use Alexa to control your TV! With this 55-inch Insignia Fire TV Edition 4K TV you get three HDMI inputs, one of which supports ARC. There is also a USB input, ethernet port, as well as optical digital audio output.
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Sony CT800 2.1 Soundbar With HDMI And Wireless Sub

Get better sound to go with your 4K HDR TV with this Sony 2.1 soundbar system that’s on sale for Prime Day. This soundbar includes a fully functional remote with Google home support And Chromecast built-in. It is compatible with ad on wireless surround sound speakers, if you decide to upgrade.

This soundbar includes a 6.3 inch wireless subwoofer and is wall mountable. HDMI includes support for ARC.

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Insignia 5o-Inch 4K TV with HDR – Fire TV Edition

A 50-inch 4K HDR TV for $249.99? Yes! If you need an extra 50-inch TV for the kitchen, bedroom, garage, kids room, or wherever, this 4K, HDR capable Insignia with Fire TV is a super affordable option. With Fire TV is built-in, you are good to go to enjoy streaming from numerous apps and channels that include Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO, SHOWTIME, STARZ, and more. And you can use Alexa to control your TV!

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The concept behind Amazon Prime Day is to create a Black Friday scale sales event, but it’s exclusive to Amazon and specifically to Amazon Prime members. More than 1 million different deals are expected to be available including discounts on Alexa enabled devices. Therefore, if you are not an Amazon Prime member, you will need to sign up to take advantage of the deals.

Follow this link to get an Amazon Prime membership now!

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get DV tape video without camcorder?

I have a whole heap of old DV tapes from the good old days of camcorders and firewire cables. I no longer have the camcorder and want to slowly start going through a bunch of these old videos. Is there anything out there that will let me transfer these tapes without Firewire and without a camcorder? I would say I probably have around 30 - 50 DV tapes and guessing that would probably get pretty pricey using a shop that can do the conversation.

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