Still With Eyes Closed

Windows 11 Hacks

9/15/2021

Microsoft has gone to amazing lengths on the security to protect Windows 11. In fact that is the reason the systems requirements are so strict, an attempt to prevent hackers from getting any access to the OS or the computer. However I have come across 2 articles thus far where a user pr company has defeated or hacked a form of the Windows 11 security. I will update this article as I discover more. If you have one you would like to submit please reach out to me on About>Contact Us page.

The first "hack" was done by Mozilla Firefox. Microsoft has made setting anything but their apps as default difficult and deep. Mozilla wanted to be able to just allow the user to set the default browser from within the browser. Microsoft has claimed by making it difficult to alter the default apps it prevents hijacking and bad actors from hijacking existing apps or installing their own. So did Mozilla defeat this in Windows 11 before it was released. Read the full store. >https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/13/22671182/mozilla-default-browser-windows-protections-firefox<

Installing Windows 11 Without an Account

Windows 11 Home requires users to use an Internet connection and a Microsoft Account to install. However one user has already defeated this.

"Neowin forum member warwagon has created a video illustrating how Windows 11 Home users can still create a local account at startup without being forced to use a Microsoft email. When you see the “Let’s connect you to a network” screen, hit Shift-F10, type “taskmgr” in the command prompt window, and kill the process called “Network connection flow.” According to the video, this will allow the OS to install normally after you insert a user login and password. You can also kill the application directly from the command line if you like, using the command “taskkill /F /IM oobenetworkconnectionflow.exe”

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Windows App Store Not Working

9/14/2021

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You are on your Windows device, you go to the App Store and tap/click an app then tap/click "GET" and nothing. No error message, no warning, no install, no nothing. This is been a curse since Windows 10 and it also happens in Windows 11. There are hundreds of forums offering suggestions and nothing works.

After I installed Windows 11 on my Surface Pro 3 I did exactly that. I went to the App Store, tapped GET and nothing. I once more searched the Internet, nothing that worked. Then I figured it out. Like Android Microsoft limits the number of registered devices to a Microsoft or Windows account. The maximum number of devices according to Microsoft is 10, however in may case it tops out at 5, a 6th device can't make use of the store. I logged into my Windows account using a browser and navigated to my devices and removed the redundant ones, the App Store worked fine.

This has long been a curse of the Windows App Store and not even Microsoft is fully aware of the problem and the fix, they have never posted it and if you go to their forums you will not find this suggestion from Microsoft at the time of this post.

In reply to another reader I emailed Maximum PC magazine with the fix and they published it in the August 2021 issue. I have posted a shot of it as well. I know that many will now start to post this fix in self help forums and many will also take credit. However the article is published and dated. So please when posting the fix be honest where it came from.

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Drama Concept

8/7/2021

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I know the Brothers in Warwick likely get ideas all the time for Drama's or movies. So I thought I would post mine here. I am even considering making it myself for my own personal use from existing footage and getting my son to help with the voices.

The Concept:
2nd Timothy
Second Timothy has always been my favorite book, next to Easter. In 2nd Timothy Paul is writing his goodbye love letter to his Spiritual Son Timothy. When I read 2nd Timothy I can see the action going on around Paul, Luke is there as his "attending doctor" and some of the Roman Soldiers are listening to the Truth. Friends are coming and going.
So the scene, We see Paul stooped over a desk with chains on writing this letter, he is narrating for the audience. As he writes is is interrupted often. At some points by the Roman Soldier pressing him to hurry, but granting the time. Luke is also checking on his health. A knock at the door causes a pause, a report of the Friends, Paul quickly adds that to his letter. He reflects on his preaching with Timothy, he pauses to remember. We can hear the ambient noise of the city of Rome, then in rushes another soldier, he pulls the commanding soldier to the side and speaks, then rushes out. Paul stops and looks at his soon to be Brother. The Roman Soldier walks over places a kind hand on Paul's shoulder and let's him know that Peter is being brought to the arena. Paul says a quick prayer and resumes his letter, adding that he now knows he has received his seal, tears stream down his face and stain parts of the written words.
Across town two Brothers quickly and quietly make their way to where Paul is held, they have been given the commission to deliver the letter to Timothy. Their hearts pound as they try to look inconspicuous, they have to avoid speaking, as their speech can expose them.
In Paul's house the Roman Soldier walks to the window and sees the prearranged signal from another trusted soldier that the 2 Brothers have arrived to pick up the letter, they are escorted in. Again Paul stops and greets the brave Brothers and then adds their names to his letter and their task.
Again Paul is pressed to hurry, blood from wounds now drips on the letter along side his tears, his hands trembling as he struggles for the words to encourage Timothy. He does not want to instill in Timothy the fear that he feels. He ask for Jehovah's spirit and ask for peace, a clam sets in. He finishes his letter, rolls it up and ties it with s leather string. He kisses it to pass the kiss to Timothy and hands it to one of the two. Luke and the Roman Soldier help Paul to stand, his body trembles under the pain of the beatings. He approaches the two Brothers and hugs them tight, thanking them for their sacrifice. They return the affection. He instructs them to seek Jehovah's help to ensure the letter is delivered. Then they depart.
We leave the house where Paul is and follow the two Brothers as they make their way through the streets of Rome, they must past near the arena, small compared to the coliseum that Vespasian is planning. In the road ahead is a Roman Garrison with a prisoner wagon. The two Brothers hide, yet ensure they can see who is in the wagon. As the garrison passes they can see that it is Peter along with some other Brothers crammed in the wagon. One of the two stands from their crouching place. He intends to follow. The other insist he not. He has to see, he has to know. he hands the letter to his Friend and quietly follows the wagon as if a spectator. He sees it enter the catacombs of the arena. He waits by the arched access point, he can see the arena floor. After the passing of some time he sees the Brothers lead out in chains, But two are in front, Paul and Peter. He watches as Peter is lead to a stake, like the Christ he is nailed to it. It is then dropped carelessly into a hole, Peter is upside-down. Paul is brought in, his head is laid in a wooden holder and his face turned to the side, he looks at Peter and Peter at him. A sword is brought to bare on Paul's neck, the first was not good enough, a second and third strike are needed. The Brother cups a hand over his mouth and draws is back bloody, he has bitten his lip. He leaves, trying to walk slow and holding back tears.
He makes his way back to his Brother unseen. The two rush out of Rome. The two move south along the Appian Way, to where Timothy is. At a resting spot they stop to get water and the one who witnessed the murder tells his Brother. They pray for strength and power, they resume their trip.
After days they near Timothy's location, in fact they see him in the distance with several other Brothers. As they approach closer they can hear the joy being expressed over a good day in the ministry. When Timothy catches sight of the two he can tell by their expression the news is not good.
They greet each other with a hug and a kiss. The letter is handed to Timothy. He walks a bit from the group and sits on a stone to read this last letter. When finished his tears mix with Paul's on the paper. The group of Brothers approach. Timothy ask the two if they know if Paul was killed for fact. The two relate the account of what happened in the arena.
Again the Brothers cry for the loss. Timothy explains that the Congregations must be told. But what else they ask Timothy, we endure, we press on with the ministry.

That's it. More detail of course in the story, but that is the concept.

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New "Jesus Day" Page Added to Site

8/7/2021

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A project that I have been working on for a while is "Life in Jesus Day" collecting real everyday archaeology finds and posting them with captions. I think it is interesting how many items are the same today as they were then. Be sure to bookmark the new page as I will update if often, visit it here Everyday Life in the Time of Jesus - Still With Eyes Closed (dewaynewatts.com)

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Not Able To Install Apps From Windows Store

7/21/2021

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You see it a lot in forums across the Internet and a lot on Microsoft Help Sites. Either on a new install, new computer, or it just seems to suddenly start.
You open the Windows Store, find the app you want, click or tap GET and NOTHING.

There are a lot of very complicated suggestions and they all appeared in the August Issue of Maximum PC. So here is a very simply idea that may fix it easy. Microsoft allows a maximum of 10 devices on one account. That includes devices you once had but forgot to delete from your MS account. So to explain, you have a laptop, desktop, and a tablet. But over the last couple of years you got rid of several devices. On all of them you logged into you MS account through the Store to get apps. So now you MS account is showing several devices.

Although Microsoft says the limit is 10, it kicks me out at 6 devices. So the fix is very easy. Log into you Microsoft account through Edge, navigate around until you find your devices and delete ONLY those you are no longer using. Once the unused devices are deleted then try to install Apps from the store again, it should work.
Why my account kicks me out at 6 I do not know, so if you see less than 10 do not think it's okay, go ahead and delete the ones you are not using.

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History of Truth in Livingston TN

7/20/2021

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The Truth of God's Word first appeared in Overton County in the 1960's, it also appeared in Pickett County about the same time. This is the story aa best as can be researched of the True Religion in Livingston TN and surrounding areas.

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More on Windows 11

7/9/2021

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Been using Windows 11 for 5 days now on my Surface Pro 3 i5 4Gen Intel Proc and it runs great. Microsoft is now allowing testers to offer suggestions as to what should go into the new OS and some suggestions are on spot. I have included some screenshots in this post from my own system to help ones see some of the differences instead of reviewers describing them. Microsoft removed all the Windows and Microsoft power tools from the Start Menu and placed them all in one single click location, even adding a shortcut to the registry editor, Yesterday we got a huge update for fixes and new features. I can say this, Windows 11 is NOT a Bill Gates or Microsoft creation, someone there listened to users for the first time. This is the most user friendly user OS I have ever used. I only wished this OS could somehow be used in cellphones because Microsoft is on the right track with this and I am convinced that this is Microsoft's one universal OS across every platform. From Desktop to Tablet this just works. I now wish they would allow LAN syncing to all devices without using the Microsoft Cloud. I would like to have all my Microsoft devices on my LAN that I choose to add to auto sync all data.