Quick iPad App Management
We all know there’s a quick and easy way to delete iPad apps, but what if you’re looking for something more centralized – like a place to uninstall apps and check space, etc?
Well, that’s an easy one!
Tap Settings>General>Usage and you’ll get a whole screen devoted to what’s installed on your iPad.
Simply tap an app for a rundown of how much space it takes up and a quick option to delete the app if you so desire.
All in one place, and super easy!
~Andrew
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Restore Chrome Bookmarks Bar
Better Safe than Sorry...
Ever have a hard drive crash? Ever lost your favorite photos, music, or important documents? It's a disaster!
As you already know, every hard drive ever built is guaranteed to eventually crash. It's just a fact of life - nothing lasts forever! What will you do if all of your data disappears?
OR...
Do you just need more space for some extra files? Maybe photos, videos, big stuff like that? Wouldn't it be GREAT if you could just use an old hard drive or inexpensive internal drive - you know, instead of buying an uber-expensive external drive?
Backups or extra pace - all your problems are SOLVED with this BLAZING fast USB 3.0 / 2.0 external hard drive dock!
It Gives You Options!
If you have a 2.5'' OR a 3.5'' SATA Hard Drive, this will work with either of them and is hot swappable between both! Just connect it to your computer's USB port and get ready for LIGHTNING FAST data transfers! We're talking 5.0 Gbps if you have USB 3.0!
And don't worry, just because this is USB 3.0 compatible doesn't mean you have to have that compatibility. This is built for the present and the future! So it's completely compatible with USB 2.0 and still gives you the absolute maximum speed available!
100% Plug & Play!
There's nothing to open, no drivers to install...nothing! Just attach it with the INCLUDED cable to your USB port and drag and drop everything you want to back up.
And since it's compatible with 2.5 and 3.5'' SATA drives, it's simple to back up items from multiple computers! Just plug it in and get going!
Save BIG BUCKS!
Plus, get ready to save - this thing pays for itself!
Let's face it - external hard drives are crazy EXPENSIVE - you really pay a premium for that pretty case!
This allows you to use an existing SATA drive from either an old laptop or desktop computer - and that doesn't cost you a dime!
What's that, you don't have an old HD to pull? No worries - This can STILL save you some serious cash! Turns out internal drives are WAY cheaper than external drives - so just buy those instead (that's what I do!)
Heck - internal drives are even easier to store!
Biggest no-brainer in the history of mankind of if you ask me!
Personal Note - THIS is how I do my backups / extra storage and I can tell you from experience it's GREAT!
Unbelievable Price...Only For Today!
Ready to protect your data? You can do it on the cheap! For today and today only, get your USB 3.0 External HDD for just $26.97 with FREE US SHIPPING!
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PS - Don't miss out - this was a one-time only special price from our supplier! These will be back to $49.97 as soon as our supplier drops the sale (and we don't know when that will be - could be later today, could be next week)!
The problem with moving over to a different web browser is that when you change something, the option to change back isn’t always located where you’d expect. Take for example awhile back when I accidentally lost my Google Chrome Bookmarks Bar. It was simply a matter of right-clicking on the toolbar and de-selecting “Show bookmarks bar” to lose it, but finding the option to turn it back on was not where I expected.
So, today I’m going to save everyone else the time and just point it out.
In Chrome, click on the wrench icon in the upper right-hand corner.
Now, go to Settings, and in the resulting window look under the Appearance heading. Make sure a check mark is in theAlways show the bookmarks bar option.
Oh, and if that’s too much, you can always use the shortcut, Ctrl+Shift+B to get it back.
Yeah, I know it’s really easy, but it’s bound to save someone out there some precious time!
~Andrew
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WHOA! Save BIG BUCKS On Hard Drive Space!
This Baby Pays For Itself!
Amazing New USB 3.0 / 2.0 High Speed Docking Station for HDs
Just Pop ANY SATA Hard Drive Into The Dock...
And It Shows Up Under My Computer As An External Drive!
GREAT For Backups And Extra Storage!
Don't Blow Big Bucks On External Drives!
AWESOME!
BONUS - Get More Life Out Of Those Old Hard Drives!
Ever have a hard drive crash? Ever lost your favorite photos, music, or important documents? It's a disaster! As you already know, every hard drive ever built is guaranteed to eventually crash. It's just a fact of life - nothing lasts forever! What will you do if all of your data disappears?
OR...
Do you just need more space for some extra files? Maybe photos, videos, big stuff like that? Wouldn't it be GREAT if you could just use an old hard drive or inexpensive internal drive - you know, instead of buying an uber-expensive external drive?
Backups or extra pace - all your problems are SOLVED with this BLAZING fast USB 3.0 / 2.0 external hard drive dock!
It Gives You Options!
If you have a 2.5'' OR a 3.5'' SATA Hard Drive, this will work with either of them and is hot swappable between both! Just connect it to your computer's USB port and get ready for LIGHTNING FAST data transfers! We're talking 5.0 Gbps if you have USB 3.0!
And don't worry, just because this is USB 3.0 compatible doesn't mean you have to have that compatibility. This is built for the present and the future! So it's completely compatible with USB 2.0 and still gives you the absolute maximum speed available! 100% Plug & Play!
There's nothing to open, no drivers to install...nothing! Just attach it with the INCLUDED cable to your USB port and drag and drop everything you want to back up.
And since it's compatible with 2.5 and 3.5'' SATA drives, it's simple to back up items from multiple computers! Just plug it in and get going!
Save BIG BUCKS!
Plus, get ready to save - this thing pays for itself!
Let's face it - external hard drives are crazy EXPENSIVE - you really pay a premium for that pretty case!
This allows you to use an existing SATA drive from either an old laptop or desktop computer - and that doesn't cost you a dime!What's that, you don't have an old HD to pull? No worries - This can STILL save you some serious cash! Turns out internal drives are WAY cheaper than external drives - so just buy those instead (that's what I do!)
Heck - internal drives are even easier to store!
Biggest no-brainer in the history of mankind of if you ask me!
Personal Note - THIS is how I do my backups / extra storage and I can tell you from experience it's GREAT!
Unbelievable Price...Only For Today!
Ready to protect your data? You can do it on the cheap! For today and today only, get your USB 3.0 External HDD for just $26.97 with FREE US SHIPPING!
http://store.worldstart.com/product/7884
PS - Don't miss out - this was a one-time only special price from our supplier! These will be back to $49.97 as soon as our supplier drops the sale (and we don't know when that will be - could be later today, could be next week)!
The BEST Wireless Headphones We've EVER Tested...PERIOD.
Every Once In A While...
Something Comes Along That Just Stands Out From The Crowd - Because It's THAT Good
Well, This Is One of Those Times And This Is One of Those Items
These Are Just In A League All Of Their Own!!!
OH MY!! Wait Till You Hear How Amazing These Sound!!!
If You've Ever Dreamed Of Owning A Set Of Wireless Headphones...
NOW's Your Chance - Irresistable Price Too!!!
Every Once In A While...
Something Comes Along That Just Stands Out From The Crowd - Because It's THAT Good
Well, This Is One of Those Times And This Is One of Those Items
These Are Just In A League All Of Their Own!!!
OH MY!! Wait Till You Hear How Amazing These Sound!!!
If You've Ever Dreamed Of Owning A Set Of Wireless Headphones...
NOW's Your Chance - Irresistable Price Too!!!
Over the years we've tested a lot of wireless headphones, and all I can say is that these are so VASTLY superior to ANY others we've tried, that it isn't even close! If you think I'm excited about these, you're absolutely right! Let me tell you why...
Imagine sitting out back relaxing on your patio in a lawn chair, listening to your favorite songs playing on the stereo that's inside the house!
You can even get up and walk around and still be listening to your music - all in total comfort and style!
Even better - you can use these with your TV too! Listen to your favorite movie or program, AS LOUD AS YOU WANT - without disturbing a sing person in your home!
Oh - these aren't your average wireless headphones either!
They are a 4-in-1 Wireless Headphone kind of deal! Just check out all these babies can do...
Wireless Headphones (works with any MP3 player, iPod, stereo, even most TVs!!)
Wireless FM Radio (built into the headphones)
Wireless Internet Chat Microphone (the base has a mic built in!!!)
Wired Noise Reduction Headphones
When you take these out of the box you're gonna be amazed! They LOOK & FEEL so rich!
Imagine sitting out back relaxing on your patio in a lawn chair, listening to your favorite songs playing on the stereo that's inside the house!
You can even get up and walk around and still be listening to your music - all in total comfort and style!
Even better - you can use these with your TV too! Listen to your favorite movie or program, AS LOUD AS YOU WANT - without disturbing a sing person in your home!
Oh - these aren't your average wireless headphones either!
They are a 4-in-1 Wireless Headphone kind of deal! Just check out all these babies can do...
Wireless Headphones (works with any MP3 player, iPod, stereo, even most TVs!!) Wireless FM Radio (built into the headphones) Wireless Internet Chat Microphone (the base has a mic built in!!!) Wired Noise Reduction Headphones
Listen In Private While You Listen In Comfort!
These have so many uses! Just imagine...
These have so many uses! Just imagine...
Watching and listening to the TV - without waking or disturbing your spouse EVER AGAIN!! You'll never hear the words, "Honey, can you turn that down?" EVER AGAIN!You could be mowing the lawn while listening to your favorite FM radio station...maybe catching the ball game!If you get restless late at night and can't sleep and want to jump on the computer and listen to some videos on the Internet or even watch TV...no problem!Heck, going to the fridge to grab a snack and you don't even need to take off your headphones! Ahhh...the freedom to roam without being tied down to the computer or stereo by a cord!
These wireless headphones will give you incredible sound all without disturbing anyone around you!
When you take these out of the box you're gonna be amazed! They LOOK & FEEL so rich!
The earpieces have a soft, cushy feel to them. Even the band that rests on the top of your head is covered by the same soft, luxurious, padded covering!
Before I even plugged them in, I had to try them on to see how they felt - boy these are SO incredibly comfortable! And they're incredibly lightweight to top it off - I couldn't believe it! You can walk around with these on all day and never get tired of them!
And as far as the sound goes, these headphones sound IMPECCIBLY CRYSTAL CLEAR!!
And as far as the sound goes, these headphones sound IMPECCIBLY CRYSTAL CLEAR!!
When you turn these on, oh my goodness...you're NOT gonna believe what you hear!
They sound as rich as they feel! And the volume - let's just say that you can really crank these up if you want to conveiniently on the earcup. No tinny, thin sound here! These have a strong, robust sound that just surrounds you in music and quality sound!
These 4-in-1 Wireless Headphones provide you with Hi-Fidelity Multimedia Entertainment!
Oh and by the way, you can use these wireless headphones with just about ANY audio device - an mp3 player, CD or DVD player, your computer, game player, radio, and your TV! You don't need a separate set of headphones to work with each piece of audio equipment...this does it all in comfort, style and with the convenience of being wireless!
These 4-in-1 Wireless Headphones provide you with Hi-Fidelity Multimedia Entertainment!
Oh and by the way, you can use these wireless headphones with just about ANY audio device - an mp3 player, CD or DVD player, your computer, game player, radio, and your TV! You don't need a separate set of headphones to work with each piece of audio equipment...this does it all in comfort, style and with the convenience of being wireless!
And the price that we're giving to you is absolutely INSANE!
When I first saw these, I thought these were $70-80 headphones...easy! I mean these are Hi-Fidelity, noise reduction with a strong signal output that allows you to roam up to an incredible 50 feet with a clear signal!
Well, I have to be honest with you...we fell into an unbelievable deal with one of our suppliers, so And rather than charge what these should really go for, we thought we're passing along the HUGE savings to you!
Your cost is just $19.97 and U.S. shipping is FREE!
I know...you think we're nuts! Well - probably a little bit, but we got a great deal so we want to make sure that EVERYONE, and I mean EVERYONE gets a set of these headphones!
I know...you think we're nuts! Well - probably a little bit, but we got a great deal so we want to make sure that EVERYONE, and I mean EVERYONE gets a set of these headphones!
PS - You'll want to be to snag your 4-in-1 Wireless Headphones right now - before the price heads up to $28.97 first thing on Monday! This is ONE deal you won't want to let pass you by - trust me!!
Lynn King from IL writes:
How do I find my chkdsk utility and how do I schedule a check for errors? I have Windows Vista.
Hi, Lynn. Thanks for the great question.
Running the chkdsk utility in either Windows Vista or 7 is pretty easy. To begin with, click the “start” button, and then “computer”.
Right-click on the drive that you want to scan, and then click on “properties”.
This will open up the drive’s properties dialogue window. Click on the “tools” tab and then on “check now” under error checking.
Once you click “Check Now”, a dialogue box will come up giving you the option of automatically repairing errors, as well as one that will look for and try to fix bad sectors on the disc. These are sectors containing information that can’t be read. If the sector is bad due to corrupt data, then it can be recovered. If it’s bad due to a hardware problem, such as damage to the disk surface, then it can’t. It’s a good idea to click both boxes.
Once you click “start”, you will be prompted to reboot your machine. Once you do, the disk check will start. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the speed of your machine, this could take anywhere from ten or fifteen minutes to a couple of hours to complete. Be patient. Allow your machine the time to do this. Go make a sandwich and watch “Being Human” or something. Once it’s done, you’ll have a happier, healthier machine.
Hope that this helps!
~Randal Schaffer
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Ryan B. from Spokane, Washington asks:
I have a question about updates. I have an antivirus and firewall program installed and they always notify me when they have updated everything; I figure that’s good since they are the most important. I also have Windows Update. I am very busy and get tired of having Windows Update nagging me to update all of the time but I do end up installing the updates eventually. I know that as long as I update at all, it’s enough. Is it really necessary to update my computer as often as Windows Update says? Do any other programs need to updated more? I hate updating, it’s a bore. I never remember when I’m supposed to do it, anyway..
First, thanks for writing, Ryan; this is a really good (and very important) question to ask.
First, thanks for writing, Ryan; this is a really good (and very important) question to ask.
First off, let me say three things:
#1: You’re right; your antivirus and firewall programs are at the top of the list of programs to be updated regularly. However, there are other important programs to update consistently, such as your antispyware programs (if you don’t have any – and you need one – click here to take a look at some possibilities).
#2: Windows Update is definitely necessary and I am really sorry it nags you. That little yellow whatever-it-is with the exclamation point in the middle of it is irritating, to say the least, if only because it never goes away!
#3: Finally, you have to update these programs on a regular basis since there are new flaws and malware and new harmful-to-your-computer’s-well-being code written every day. Updating your programs assures you that you are one step ahead of the bad guys. It’s all about up-to-date protection.
And Ryan, I agree; updating programs yourself is – at best – a mundane, tedious, ho-hum, dull, monotonous, boring, dreary, seemingly-endless way of spending your time. Besides, who has time to remember to do a mundane, tedious, ho-hum, dull, monotonous, boring, dreary, seemingly-endless way of spending your time when you have anything else to do? Watching paint dry is probably more fun than sitting there waiting for 63 updates to complete. And it’s quicker, too.
Where were we? Oh, yes, updating is a mundane, tedious, blah-blah-blah thing to do manually. So let’s cut to the chase and set Windows to update automatically, that way you won’t have that symbol to deal with anymore.
Windows Updates:
To set Windows Updates to automatically update your system, go to the Windows Update website’s home page (duh).
Now when I went to it (and I was using Firefox), here’s what I got:
Okay, so I’ll do what it says.
And then you get directed to the web page (Note: I am on a Vista computer, consequently your view may be different.)
The box below pops up. Notice all of the different options. Click on the little arrow to the right of the long box. A list of options will drop down; select Install updates automatically (recommended) and then click OK.
Now choose a time that you want it to update your system. I chose to update my computer every day at 3:00 AM. Click on any of the little arrows to change the time and day.
You’re all set! Now you don’t have to worry about Windows Updates nagging you any more; it will just update itself at whatever time you chose.
If you don’t have any anti-spyware programs installed, please find one (there are a lot of good ones for free) and install it! Once again, here’s the link to find what you need.
Just remember: Anything that you need to update on a regular basis rarely comes without an automatic update feature. So go forth and auto-update! And thanks again for writing!
~ Lori Cline
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Bre asks:
I just got an Android 4.0 phone with a limited data plan. I heard that the Android sleep policy settings can help conserve data usage, but all I can find are instructions from earlier versions that don’t work with my phone. Can you help?
Thanks for the question Bre. Yes, changing the Android Wi-Fi sleep policy makes it possible for users to achieve a balance between data and battery usage, with several settings options. For example, those who like to stay connected, but have a limited data plan, can set up their Android device to receive Wi-Fi transmission when the device is on standby or asleep, thus conserving data usage. On the other hand, if transmissions are set up to sync in the background (news, weather, Facebook, Gmail, etc.), this same setting can be a drain on the battery. In that case, an option is provided to receive a Wi-Fi signal only when the phone is plugged in.
In earlier versions, the settings were buried pretty deep in the system–and they still are–but with Android 4.0 (ICS), a couple of steps were eliminated.
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Fetchnotes
Thoughts are precious – they can be groundbreaking ideas that can shape into a successful business, or simple notes to organize things to do. Evernote, OneNote, Any.Do and many more apps are out there to help you organize your thoughts, and all of them boast of feisty features that will help you better manage your notes. Still, for a lot of people a lot of features also means a lot to worry about. If you love simplicity, and if you love Twitter, you are bound to love Fetchnotes, a new app to take notes with ease. Like Twitter, and unlike all the popular note taking apps, this one will blow your mind with the simplicity it offers.
Get the link here!
Susanne from Sydney Australia writes:
I would like to turn my control panel to classic view in windows 7 64 bit. How do I do this?
It’s not uncommon for someone to miss the classic view of the control panel… the new look has everything sorted into a few categories so that what you’re after may take a couple of layers to find.
For example, let’s assume that I’m looking for the power settings on my laptop. When I open the Control Panel I initially see this:
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OpenOffice.org Writer: Reply to a Comment in the Comment
Have you ever been asked to review a document in OpenOffice.org Writer?
Were there comments already in the document by another reviewer or the author?
Do you have something to add to a point that someone else already made?
What did you do?
Did you create a new comment to address the old one?
If you were the third one to get the file how many comments did you find?
Too many for your comfort?
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Forget the Film, Watch the Titles
I have always loved the opening title and the ending credits of a movie. I’m always the last one out of the theater, I watch the credits scroll till the screen goes black. I do this for two reasons – easter eggs (bonus film clips that might be hiding in the credits) and to see the soundtrack listing (which is almost always last). But this site takes this to another level and really celebrates the talent and design that goes into creating the title and credits for movies.
On the main page you can see what titles are being featured – this is where I started browsing (with the Snow White and the Huntsman credits which are very well done and really dark), but you can also use the main menu in the top left of the page to navigate. It has the following categories: Browse All 180 Titles, Browse All 98 Designers, Browse Subjects, and About. I love that there is an option to browse the designers of these title sequences. Not sure what is being highlighted on the site? Then check out the About section which lays it all out for you. You’ll also find the FAQ in the About section.
When you select one to check out, you will find a video of the title/credit sequence being examined – stills, font, design interviews, and more. They really break down the hard work that creates the magic and charm of these sequences. And if you find a designer or design team whose work you really love you can then go check out the what else they’ve done by browsing by Designer.
I thought it was very neat to see the process of how these sequences come together for our viewing pleasure, and how they can transcend their functional role of setting the tone for the movie by becoming mini works of art. Check it out today!
~Amanda
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Find a Doctor
Finding a doctor is hard. Unlike a lot of services today, you can’t just hop on the internet and do a search for a doctor near you and get reviews like you might for a restaurant. Finding a good doctor is still very much a word of mouth endeavor. Your friends recommmend so and so, or your mother recommmends someone else. How do you sort it all out? Well, there are places on the internet that are trying to change that. One of them is Everyday Health.
Everyday Health brings you the ability to find doctors, dentists, specialists, hospitals, healthcare providers, mental health professionals by state, city. They’ve built a search engine that lets you search for doctors close to where you live in a variety of fields (general practitioner, specialist, dentist, etc.).
Did I mention it is easy to use? Just type in your zip code or city and state, then set the range of miles that you want them to be within and the type of physician you are looking for from the drop down boxes and click the green Show Results button. Have a pre-existing condition or need a certain type of specialist? Well you can search by condition instead! However, you chose to search a list of physicians will be presented and you can click on their name to learn about their practice, what specialties they are certified for, what hospitals they are affiliated with, and see other patient’s reviews of their practice.
Do you have a great physician? Well then, why don’t you spread the word by writing them a review? When you use the search engine you can fill it out with the all the information plus your physician’s name and when you find them on list click the Review This Health Professional link to write a review of your experience with them.
I think that over time this is a trend that will really take off, because people are more likely to trust services that have been reviewed by their peers.
~Amanda
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Throw That Stinky Permanent Marker Away!!
Instead - Protect All Of Your Valuables With This Bad Boy!!
AWESOME Personal Engraving Kit!!
Quickly & Easily Personalize Anything & Everything You Own!
Works Practically On Any Surface!!
VERY Limited Quantities!!! Special Price - Today ONLY!!
This has definitely got to be one of the coolest items we have seen in quite awhile! It's the Engrave-It and it is so simple and easy to use!You'll be putting your name, initials, logo and just about anything else you can think of on all of your items (and not with that stinky Sharpie)!
I just got the sample in and tested it out - all I gotta say is this works like a charm on practically ANY surface!!
I was so amazed, I tried every other surface I could think of in my office - my phone (plastic) - works great; my desktop (glass) - no problem and even my wooden bookcase - you guessed it - it works perfectly on all of these surfaces! Of course, now I have random words and designs on various items in my office, but hey it looks like they were done by a professional so no worries. ;-)
It really is sooo simple! I popped in the two batteries (not included) and got started in oh, 30 seconds! You simply press down on the button to activate the engraver tip and press down on the surface you are engraving just like you would with a pencil.
It doesn't get any easier than this!!
This is perfect for use in the home to ID all of your personal items (cell phone, keys, iPod, jewelry, etc.) and it's a really great item for people that like to dabble in crafting as well. This would be great for gifts like glasses, mirrors, vases, woodworking, etc.
The possibilities with this little guy are endless!!!
This is such a great deal, I can't believe we're able to do these so cheap - but get this, your cost is just $12.97 and that includes FREE shipping in the US!
See, told ya it was a great deal! You've got to get to the website and get yours ordered right away - these are really great! Check 'em out:
http://store.worldstart.com/product/5852
PS - This is a brand new item for us and as many of you know, new items tend to sell out fast! Don't wait, get yours ordered today before the price heads up to $16.97 on Monday
July Wallpaper!
WOW - It's July already! Time to spruce up your desktop with some new wallpaper! Choose from one of the three featured photos below or one of the 80+ others at the site! (Note the shot of Corkscrew Falls below will have black on both sides when displayed on your monitor, but still looks pretty cool)
As always, all the desktop wallpaper below is 100% free.
 | Prairie Dog Smooch Ahh, aren’t they cute? We found these two prairie dogs on a hillside in Custer State Park, SD on warm June morning. They were having a great time playing, eating, and in this case, checking each other out.I knew when I went on this trip that I wanted to get some kind of shot like this. I had actually been trying for... (more) |
 | Coyote Gaze We spotted this cool coyote one evening in Yellowstone, and since coyotes just happen to be about my favorite animal of all time, well, I had to grab the camera and see about getting a photo. Now, the tricky part here was the light – we were running out of it – and FAST! I quickly set up the camera and put glass on this guy – but he was blocked by all kinds of brush – arrgh! However, I knew that if I... (more) |
 | Corkscrew Falls OK, first off, no clue if that’s what the actual name of this falls is. In fact, I think it’s an unnamed falls, so we’re going with Corkscrew. Sound good? Cool At any rate, I had heard about this falls when doing a little Hocking Hills internet research. Getting to it involves pulling off to the side of a little highway, jumping... (more) |
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