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Not a bad kind of tired... just a "whew - my hubby is STILL on TDY and I'm still doing things on my own and trying to figure out how" kind of tired.
Forgot to put on the list that I sat down with the kids before lunch and played with watercolors with them.
List says:
"- Wake up, change kids' diapers, let dog out, turn on coffee pot, start Scooby for Abbi.
- Have morning dose of caffeine. Check my blog, RTH, Ravelry, Gmail and Flickr.
- Make breakfast, give baths, shower, get everyone dressed.
- Clean up kitchen, bathroom, spills, paint, toys, dishes, dog food, etc.
- Wash laundry. Pick up soap spilled by child while i folded clothes. Put clothes away.
- Make lunch. Talk children into eating.
- Kids "nap." While they rest, I sew an apron for a swap and forego painting today.
- Go for a ride to get milkshakes. 96*F.
- Buy Anna new shoes. Get a ball for Abbi.
- Drive back home, show Anna cows. Abbi :)
- Eat dinner, and talk kids into eating a bit.
- Play time, read books, call Mammy and Daddy.
- Bedtime Routine: Medicine, Brush Teeth, Change Diapers, Jump on bed, Movie, Sleep. "
This little test shows how good the overheating protection for AMDs new Ryzen Renoir APU performe. The little tool "Renoir Mobile Tuning" helps to set the original temperatue limit down to 90°C. Thermal resolution is 384 x 288. The 120mm fan runs at 5V and produce a low and constant airflow.
full video on youtube: youtu.be/mDHuurdr67A
link to Renoir Mobile Tuning: www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments...
ThermalCam is TE-Q1 (6.8mm lens) and ThermoVision_JoeC (1.10.0.0) (as third party software)
Testing: Pushed up the mobile Ryzen Renoir APU to 45W power consumption without any limits and rip off the cooler during full cpu load. CPU is still alive und continue the workload without a hard shutdown.
Lenovo IdeaPad: AMD Ryzen 3 4300U
Renoir Mobile Tuning: www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments...
ThermalCam is TE-Q1 (6.8mm lens) and ThermoVision_JoeC (1.10.0.0) (as third party software)
Giving Windows 7 RTM a hard time.
Software Running
- Media Center recording 4 x HD Channels (CH90, CH70, CH1 & CH30)
- Windows Media Player playing Recorded TV
- Play To - Sending Downloaded Video, Music & Photos to Xbox 360 Media Extender
- Windows 7 Custom RSS Desktop Wallpaper Theme available from here.
- Windows Home Server Console
- Windows Virtual PC - 1 x Windows XP Mode & 1x Windows 7 x86 RTM VM's Running
- Microsoft Office 2007 running locally & Office 2010 Beta running in Windows 7 VM
Hardware Specs
- Intel Q6600 CPU with 8Gb Ram
- nVidia 9600GT 512Mb
- Dual 24" Widesceen Monitors at 1920x1080 each
Click 'All Sizes' above to see the full 3840 x 1080 original image or this link.
This is somewhat a comparrison to my Windows Vista RTM image here.
Example of Locky ransomware.
Locky is ransomware malware released in 2016. It is delivered by email and after infection will encrypt all files that match particular extensions.
After encryption, a message (displayed on the user's desktop) instructs them to download the Tor browser and visit a specific criminal-operated Web site for further information.
The current version, released in December 2016, utilizes the .osiris extension for encrypted files.
Many different distribution methods for Locky have been used since the ransomware was released. These distribution methods include Word and Excel attachments with malicious macros,DOCM attachments and zipped JS Attachments.
Read more: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locky
Example of Locky ransomware.
Locky is ransomware malware released in 2016. It is delivered by email and after infection will encrypt all files that match particular extensions.
After encryption, a message (displayed on the user's desktop) instructs them to download the Tor browser and visit a specific criminal-operated Web site for further information.
The current version, released in December 2016, utilizes the .osiris extension for encrypted files.
Many different distribution methods for Locky have been used since the ransomware was released. These distribution methods include Word and Excel attachments with malicious macros,DOCM attachments and zipped JS Attachments.
Read more: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locky
hi, i have this problem that this system i m trying to fix have taskmgr showing all this system processes with the user name as Neon Computer. What this tell you about this system?
anyone help me? please? :)
At ACT Forest on the Miro twin monitor set up using the Total Periperals 90MKz Pentium with Windows NT 4.0
with a clip from a Canyon trip in the centre.
The yellow boxes are 3M Post-it-notes, very useful, like the new sidenotes in WIN7 and Vista.
Many icons are shortcuts to often used files, or folders, maps or GIS programs, or network folders.
I went from AutoACD 2.53 right through 13, to AutoCAD 14 and AutoCad Map.
The image in the centre is a clip from a canyon trip in Breakfast Ck. on the SUSS website a few years ago!
I found it again the other day in my Dropbox!
Specs from another setup..
System Information
Norton Utilities 8.0
System Report
Friday, 28 May 1999 12:16
Bill Crowle's Nimrod 486-33Mhz
**********************
* System Summary *
**********************
--------------------- Computer ---------------------
Computer Name: IBM AT or compatible
Built-in BIOS: AMI, Sunday, 7 July 1991
Main Processor: 80486DX, 33 MHz
Math Co-Processor: (Built-In)
Video Adapter: VGA, Secondary: None
Mouse Type: Serial Mouse, Version 9.01
--------------------- Disks ---------------------
Hard Disks: 2 x 39Mb check!
Floppy Disks: 360K, 1.44M
--------------------- Memory ---------------------
DOS Memory: 639K
Extended Memory: 7,168K
Expanded Memory: 1,024K
There are examples of Edlin on a Google search and one leads to Wiki… en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_DOS_system_files
Where all the DOS files are listed…
Our new SQL server :D
Its an IBM system x3800 with 4 duel core Xeon's (looks like 16 cpu's in taskmanager), 8gb of memory and a bit of storage.
We going to be running the Citrix farm SQL on this, aswell as a few other IT databases
This shows a window from the Google Chrome Browseer, when click on "Statistiken für Computerfreaks" in Chrome's task manager.
The miriad of applications stored in my system tray.
Please post pictures of your system tray tagged with systray to flickr.
whenever Photoshop Elements crashes I like to make pretty pictures with task manager. It's a sort of surreal meta-Easter egg thing. Photoshop's hidden extra tool.
Couldn't take a screenshot because the computer was locked up, so I used my phone. This is Windows 8's Task Manager, showing only 16% disk usage by all running apps and services (but the other screen showed 100% disk usage, unexplained, which locked up the computer).
The lengths I'll go to to get an impressive picture into a letters column.
(Note that my commitment to making an impressive fake screenshot did not extend to giving each of the "CPUs" its own different activity graph. I was also entertained to read about AMD's upcoming 16-core Opterons; a four-socket board with those in it would be a legitimate, generally-compatible-x86, 64-core server!)
Our new SQL server :D
Its an IBM system x3800 with 4 duel core Xeon's (looks like 16 cpu's in taskmanager), 8gb of memory and a bit of storage.
We going to be running the Citrix farm SQL on this, aswell as a few other IT databases
Our new SQL server :D
Its an IBM system x3800 with 4 duel core Xeon's (looks like 16 cpu's in taskmanager), 8gb of memory and a bit of storage.
We going to be running the Citrix farm SQL on this, aswell as a few other IT databases
Did a few reboots and powered off, and a RESTORE, but still would not start a few times so I called geeks2u. Silverfast is running but stalled so I will kill it with Taskmanager.
Killed a couple of tasks and then last one not responding...
My great discussion with Google Gemini about my WIN7 ebm and SprintScan 4000 scanner and SCSI problems..
for last item... Check the connection to the WWW
Conversation with Gemini
Why is my laserssoft ai v6.62 not seeing all the slides in my Polaoid (sic) SprintScan 4000
When LaserSoft Ai Studio isn't seeing all the slides in your Polaroid SprintScan 4000, it's often due to an issue with frame detection or the physical alignment of the slides. The software, particularly older versions like v6.62, can be finicky about how the slides are positioned in the film holder.
Common Causes and Solutions
Automatic Frame Detection: SilverFast software has an "Auto Frame Alignment" or "Automatic Frame Detection" feature. If this is not working correctly, the software may fail to identify all the separate frames. This can be particularly problematic with older or non-standard slide mounts.
Solution: Try manually adjusting the scan frames. You can often draw a new frame box for each slide that the software missed.
Physical Alignment and the Holder: The physical film holder that came with the SprintScan 4000 is designed to hold up to four mounted slides. The scanner and software rely on the precise placement of these slides. If a slide is not seated correctly, or if the film holder itself is slightly warped or damaged, the scanner may not be able to "see" it properly. The spring-loaded fingers that hold the slides in place can also be a source of problems.
Solution: Carefully inspect the film holder for any damage. Ensure each slide is firmly and correctly seated. Make sure the holder is inserted fully and smoothly into the scanner.
Software and Hardware Issues: While less common for this specific problem, there can be other underlying issues. Older software versions might have bugs or compatibility issues with your computer's operating system.
Solution: You might consider checking for updates to your version of SilverFast or looking into alternative scanning software like VueScan, which is known for its compatibility with a wide range of older scanners and has its own drivers.
How to scan film and negatives with SilverFast 8 Ai Studio JobManager
This video is a tutorial on using SilverFast 8's JobManager for batch scanning, which can be useful for understanding how the software handles multiple frames.
How to scan film, negatives and photos in batch with SilverFast 8 Ai Studio JobManager - YouTube
SilverFast – Scan & Archiving Software · 16K views
You can often draw a new frame box for each slide that the software missed. ???
My apologies for not being more clear. The phrase "you can often draw a new frame box" refers to the manual controls within the LaserSoft Ai Studio (also known as SilverFast Ai Studio) software.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of what that means and how to do it in practice:
What is a "Frame Box"?
When you do a prescan in SilverFast, the software analyzes the image and automatically places a red rectangle, or "frame box," around each detected slide. This box is the cropping boundary for the final, high-resolution scan. The software uses these boxes to know what to scan and what to ignore.
Why Manual Drawing is Necessary
The automatic frame detection is not perfect, especially with older scanners and older software versions like v6.62. It can fail to detect a slide for several reasons, including:
The slide is slightly misaligned in the holder.
The slide mount is a non-standard size or color.
The image itself is very dark, making it hard for the software to find the edges.
The slide is not fully inserted into the holder, so part of it is outside the scanner's view.
In these cases, the software might not place a frame box at all, or it might place one that's too small, too large, or incorrectly positioned.
How to Manually Draw a New Frame Box
The process is generally straightforward, though the exact steps and button names might vary slightly between different versions of SilverFast Ai Studio (v6.62 will have a different user interface than later versions like 8 or 9).
Do a Prescan: First, you need to perform a low-resolution prescan of the entire film holder. This gives you a preview image of all four slides on your computer screen.
Locate the Missing Slide: On the preview screen, you'll see the slides that the software detected (with a red box around them) and the slides it missed (without a box).
Draw the New Frame: You typically use a "Marquee" or "Frame" tool (often represented by a square or rectangle icon).
Click and hold your mouse button just outside one corner of the slide that was missed.
Drag the mouse diagonally across the slide until you've enclosed the entire image.
Release the mouse button. The software should now draw a new red frame box around that slide.
Adjust the Frame: Once the new frame is drawn, you can fine-tune it.
Move: Click and drag the box to reposition it.
Resize: Grab the corners or the sides of the box to make it larger or smaller.
Rotate: Some versions allow you to rotate the frame if the slide is not perfectly straight.
By manually creating and adjusting these frame boxes, you ensure that every slide is correctly cropped and ready for the final, high-quality scan. This is a common and essential step when dealing with batch scanning of slides, especially if the automatic detection isn't working as intended.
It has had no troble before in seeing very dark slides, now i wont see slide number 4 in a prescan and the silverfast ai is not doing a precan of the holdr locking up and wont eject the holder or Quit
The behavior you're describing—the software not seeing the fourth slide and then locking up—points to a hardware communication issue, a corrupted software setting, or a conflict with your computer's operating system. This is a common problem with older scanners and their drivers, especially when used with modern operating systems.
1. Force Quit the Application
Since SilverFast is locked up, you need to first regain control of your computer and eject the holder. Do not manually pull the holder out. This can damage the scanner's internal mechanism.
On Windows: Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and open the Task Manager. Find the SilverFast process in the list, click on it, and then click "End Task."
On macOS: Press Command + Option + Esc to open the Force Quit Applications window. Select SilverFast from the list and click "Force Quit."
2. Reset the Scanner and Software
Once the software is closed, you must reset the entire system.
Power down the scanner. Turn off the Polaroid SprintScan 4000 using its power switch. Wait about 30 seconds.
Manually eject the holder. After the scanner has been powered off for a moment, the holder should unlock. You can then carefully pull it out.
Power on the scanner. Turn the scanner back on. Wait for it to complete its initialization cycle (the internal motors and lights will move).
Restart your computer. A full system restart is often necessary to clear any lingering software or driver conflicts.
3. Diagnose the Specific Problem
After restarting, insert the film holder into the scanner before you open SilverFast. This is a crucial step to ensure the software properly detects the device and the media.
Corrupted Preferences: Older versions of SilverFast, especially v6.62, are known to have issues where the preferences files become corrupted, leading to strange behavior like freezing and not detecting frames. The "prefs" folder contains settings for the software and can be a source of problems. Deleting this folder will force SilverFast to create new, clean preferences files the next time it starts up. This will reset all your settings, but it's often the best solution for freezing issues. A quick search of your system for "SilverFast Prefs" should show you the location of the folder.
Physical Issues: Even if a dark slide scanned before, there might be a new, subtle physical problem. Carefully inspect the fourth slide's mount and the corresponding slot in the holder. Look for any debris, a slight warp in the plastic, or a slide that isn't fully seated. A small speck of dust or a minor misalignment can disrupt the scanner's light sensor, causing it to fail to recognize the frame's edge.
Autofocus Failure: A known issue with the Polaroid SprintScan 4000 is that the autofocus feature can sometimes fail or hang, especially with specific software versions. You can try disabling autofocus in SilverFast's settings and see if the prescan works correctly.
Since the scanner is freezing, the issue is likely a software or driver conflict between the outdated v6.62 and your current operating system, or a corrupted preferences file. Force-quitting and restarting everything is the first step, but if the problem persists, clearing the preferences is the most likely solution.
They are good tips.. I am running WIN 7 on a rebuilt PC to see the SCSI card. Sometimes Silverfast says there is no Scanner. I often have to reboot the PC use Task Manager etc Now the scanner just started doing a prescan of the holder by it self as I read your response. and just again... But Silverfast wont scan the only 3 slides the scanner picked up. It keeps missing number 4
Based on the symptoms you're describing, the problem isn't just with the software not seeing the slides. It's a deeper SCSI communication issue. The fact that SilverFast says "no scanner" sometimes, you have to reboot, and the scanner is doing a prescan on its own points to a lost connection between your PC, the SCSI card, and the scanner.
The spontaneous prescan is likely the scanner's way of re-initializing because it's lost its connection to the host PC and is attempting to find a working state again. SilverFast is then failing to scan the slides it did find because the communication link is too unstable to complete a full scan.
Here's how to address these persistent SCSI connection issues:
1. Check the Physical SCSI Setup
Even on a rebuilt PC with Windows 7, a stable physical connection is the first and most critical step.
SCSI Termination: The SprintScan 4000 has a built-in terminator. Make sure there are no other devices on the SCSI chain and that the scanner is the last and only device connected to the SCSI card. An improper or missing terminator can cause data corruption and connection loss.
SCSI Cable: An old or damaged SCSI cable can be a source of intermittent connectivity issues. Check the cable for any signs of wear, especially at the connectors. Try a different cable if you have one.
Now it restarted after I restarted SilverFast with an old prescan image loaded... random slide prescanned.. I just hit Scan and away the SprintScan 4000 went scanning at 3200dpi. But doing an old selection I used to do 3 scans. It did a slide scan BUT SilverFast showed SIX images in the Overview, thinking it was a NEGATIVE.. I clicked overview again, and the slides were shown again but NOT number 4. I am keeping these notes to show a technician if I need to.
These notes are excellent. You've just stumbled upon a classic symptom of an unstable SCSI connection and a software bug that's being triggered by that instability. The combination of your notes paints a very clear picture.
Here's an analysis of what you've just observed, building on my previous suggestions:
1. The Spontaneous Prescan and the "No Scanner" Message
Diagnosis: The scanner's hardware is losing and regaining communication with the PC. When the connection is lost, the scanner goes into a standby or "re-initialization" mode, which might include doing a spontaneous prescan of the last-known holder location to try and find its place again. When the connection is regained, it tries to continue the last command (the prescan). The "no scanner" message is the direct result of this communication dropout.
Actionable Advice: This confirms that the SCSI connection is the root cause. A simple reboot might fix it temporarily, but it's not a solution. You must address the physical and driver-level issues I mentioned earlier.
Physical: Check the SCSI card seating, the cable, and the terminator (or the single-device setup on the chain).
Driver: Look for a Windows 7-compatible ASPI driver for your SCSI card. This is often the most overlooked component and a common source of these problems.
2. The Overview Showing a Negative (Six Images)
Diagnosis: This is a software bug in SilverFast v6.62. When the communication between the scanner and the software is unstable, the data stream can become corrupted. The software's "film type" detection algorithm gets confused and misinterprets the data. Instead of seeing four slide images, it's interpreting the corrupted data as a negative strip. Negative strips are typically longer and divided into more frames (usually 6) than a slide holder (4). This is why you saw six frames.
Actionable Advice: This is a clear indication that the data being sent from the scanner to the software is being jumbled. This is almost certainly a direct consequence of the unstable SCSI connection. Fixing the SCSI problem will likely eliminate this bizarre behavior.
3. Missing Slide Number 4
Diagnosis: This is also related to the same communication problem. The software's initial prescan command (or the data coming back from it) is getting corrupted. The scanner might be successfully scanning all four slides, but the data for the fourth slide is getting lost, dropped, or corrupted on the way back to the PC via the unstable SCSI connection. This is why the overview only shows three slides, even though the scanner did a full prescan of the entire holder.
Summary of What You've Learned
Your technician notes are perfect. They show a clear progression of an unstable system:
Initial Problem: Software doesn't see all slides (likely a minor communication glitch).
Escalation: The software and scanner freeze and require a hard reboot, pointing to a severe communication failure.
Further Breakdown: The scanner starts acting on its own, and the software misinterprets the data entirely (slides are seen as negatives with the wrong number of frames). This is the smoking gun that confirms a communication breakdown at the hardware/driver level.
The technician will immediately recognize this as a classic SCSI chain problem. The first things they will check are the physical cable, the card's seating in the motherboard, and the system's driver configuration, particularly the ASPI layer. Getting that rock-solid is the only way to solve the other strange behaviors you're seeing in SilverFast.
This is a comprehensive and informative response...
Thanks! I'm glad I could help. The issues you're facing with the Polaroid SprintScan 4000 are classic for older hardware like this. The combination of an outdated SCSI protocol, an old operating system, and a specific software version creates a lot of potential points of failure.
Keeping these detailed notes on the scanner's behavior is definitely the best way to get a clear diagnosis. It's often the small, random glitches—like the software misinterpreting the slides as a negative strip—that reveal the true nature of the problem, which in this case is a faulty communication link.
If you have any more questions as you continue to troubleshoot, or if you want to explore other options like different scanning software, just let me know.
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Got the 3 scans but attempt to scan the blank No 4 causes SilverFast to lock up and needs TaskManager to Kill it.. Can't even eject the carrier..
Now can only get 3 slides to show!! Using WORD now for this! Calibri 14point!
Our new SQL server :D
Its an IBM system x3800 with 4 duel core Xeon's (looks like 16 cpu's in taskmanager), 8gb of memory and a bit of storage.
We going to be running the Citrix farm SQL on this, aswell as a few other IT databases
Walmart has begun using what it calls the “Taskmanager” system. A system to control and manage its employees. This is science fiction coming to reality.
read more at Lemonsblack - the source for Human Behavior
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Next day, 05/09/25, I went to the Apple Store and upgraded to a new iPad A16 Cellular.
Now I use the ebm WIN7 to scan slides, move them via SanDisk USB drive to the Windows 10 HP PC, where I may use ThumbsPlus to rename them and perhaps remove some dust or crop one or two.
Then I can edit and add tags, Albums and to a few Groups as I upload to Flickr.
After a few comments and invites to add to Groups, I use the MacBook Air or one of three iPads to further edit. the Model 4 iPad using the older Flickr App allows adding text and searching for Albums. These functions are not available on the recent App on the iPad Mini or the new Apple A(16)
See also www.geeks2u.com.au
support.apple.com/en-au/108894
Now Guru and Maps will keep track, like the iPhone.
We now have 5 iPads in the house… plus another owned by Lucy..
Then front camera.
See USB-C to Apple see support.apple.com/en-au/108894
What I got.. Basesailor for iPhone 16 15 Pro...
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Apple iPad (A16) review: The vanilla ice cream of tablets - PhoneArena
No, the "iPad A16" is not the same as the 10th generation iPad; the "iPad A16" is the 11th generation iPad, released in March 2025 as a successor to the 10th generation model, featuring the newer and faster A16 chip, more RAM, increased base storage, and improved features compared to its predecessor.
Here's a breakdown of the key differences between the two models:
Processor
: The 10th generation iPad uses the A14 chip, while the 11th generation iPad (the A16) features the significantly faster A16 Bionic chip.
RAM
: The 11th generation iPad (A16) comes with 6GB of RAM, compared to the 4GB in the 10th generation model, allowing for better multitasking.
Storage
: The 11th generation iPad (A16) doubles the base storage to 128GB, while the 10th generation iPad started with 64GB.
Performance
: The A16 chip offers considerably better performance for demanding apps, gaming, and professional workflows compared to the A14 chip in the 10th generation iPad.
Longer Support
: The newer A16 chip provides longer software and OS support, ensuring the device remains up-to-date for a longer period.
Processor: Power and Speed
One of the most significant upgrades to iPad (A16) is the new A16 chip. This powerful processor brings up to 30% faster performance compared to the 10th-generation iPad's A14 chip. The A16's improved CPU and GPU offer better handling of multitasking, gaming, and demanding apps. Whether you’re editing photos, watching 4K videos, or playing graphic-heavy games, the A16 chip ensures smoother and more responsive performance.
On the other hand, the 10th generation iPad, while still powerful with the A14 chip, isn’t quite as fast or efficient as the A16. If you're upgrading from the 10th generation, you'll notice a difference in speed, especially for tasks that require processing power.
Display: Color and Clarity
iPad (A16)’s screen is slightly bigger at 11 inches vs. 10.9 inches, but that’s where the differences end. Both iPads feature a Liquid Retina display with 2360 x 1640 resolution for vibrant colors and sharp images, both deliver a peak SDR brightness of 500 nits, and both have True Tone and sRGB color support.
Camera System: Upgraded Imaging
When it comes to capturing memories, both iPads boast a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, and a Landscape 12MP camera with Center Stage, which automatically keeps you in the frame during video calls, adjusting the camera as you move around. The only difference between the 10th gen iPad vs. 11 gen iPad (A16) is that the latter has Smart HDR 4, a step up from the Smart HDR 3 offered on its predecessor. This version of High Dynamic Range lets you take better photos, adjusting for things like color, contrast, and low lighting, making sure faces are well-lit in difficult lighting situations and ensuring true-to-life skin tones and colors.
Storage: More Space for Your Stuff
One big improvement with iPad (A16) is its storage options. The new model starts with 128GB of storage, with optional upgrades to 256GB or 512GB. This is a notable jump from the 10th generation’s standard 64GB of storage with the option to upgrade to 256GB, which may feel limiting if you store large files, photos, or videos. The additional storage options in the 11th generation provide more flexibility, whether you're a student, content creator, or professional who needs more space.
Battery Life: The Same All-Day Power
Both iPads deliver up to 10 hours of battery life, whether you're browsing the web or watching videos. Apple’s impressive battery optimization ensures that you can get through a full workday or long flight without worrying about charging. So, when it comes to battery life, there’s no significant difference between the two models.
Connectivity: 5G and Wi-Fi 6
Both iPads offer 5G support and Wi-Fi 6, ensuring fast download speeds and performance, whether you’re streaming, browsing, or working remotely, both will keep you happily connected on the go.
Design: A Familiar Look and Colors
Both iPads boast the same sleek design, as well as the same color options: Silver, Blue, Pink, and Yellow.
Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard: Enhanced Versatility
Both iPads support Apple Pencil (1st generation), allowing for precise sketching, note-taking, and other creative tasks. Additionally, both models are compatible with the Magic Keyboard Folio, making it easy to type, navigate, and use the trackpad. However, it's worth noting that the 11th generation iPad (A16) has better performance thanks to the new chip, making tasks like using the Pencil for graphic design or editing even more responsive and efficient.
What About Apple Intelligence?
While the A16 processor on the new iPad is a definite upgrade, it’s still not powerful enough to handle all the complex processing required by advanced AI. That means neither device gives you access to popular AI features like Genmoji, Image Playground, Writing Tools, Priority messages, the latest Siri enhancements, and so on.
iPad (A16) vs. iPad (10th Gen): The Breakdown
Here’s a quick overview of both iPads, so you can get a better idea of the similarities and differences:
Processor:
iPad (A16): A16 chip with 30% faster performance, better multitasking, gaming, and processing power.
iPad (10th Gen): A14 chip, still powerful but less efficient than the A16.
Display:
iPad (A16): 11-inch Liquid Retina display, 2360 x 1640 resolution, 500 nits peak brightness, True Tone, and sRGB color support.
iPad (10th Gen): 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, same resolution, brightness, and color features.
Camera System:
iPad (A16): 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, 12MP Landscape Center Stage camera with Smart HDR 4 for improved low-light performance.
iPad (10th Gen): Same front camera setup, but with Smart HDR 3 (slightly less advanced).
Storage Options:
iPad (A16): Starts at 128GB, upgradeable to 256GB or 512GB.
iPad (10th Gen): Starts at 64GB, with an upgrade option to 256GB.
Battery Life:
Both: Up to 10 hours of battery life for web browsing or video watching.
Connectivity:
Both: 5G support and Wi-Fi 6 for fast download speeds and reliable performance.
Design and Colors:
Both: Sleek design with color options in Silver, Blue, Pink, and Yellow.
Apple Pencil & Magic Keyboard Compatibility:
Both: Support for Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Magic Keyboard Folio for versatile use.
Apple Intelligence:
Neither: Neither model supports advanced AI features like Genmoji, Image Playground, or enhanced Siri due to processor limitations.
As you can see, iPad (A16) offers faster performance, more storage, and a slightly better camera system. If those features matter most to you, it could be worth the upgrade. However, the 10th generation iPad remains a solid choice to stick with if the latest improvements aren’t worth it to you. If Apple Intelligence is a must have right now, you may want to consider the new iPad Air, iPad Pro or iPad mini.
Audio and speakers
The iPad 10th generation has stereo speakers
The iPad A16 has two speakers for a richer, more immersive sound experience.
If you prefer to watch movies or listen to music without headphones, iPad A16 delivers a better experience. Which iPad is right for you? If you need an affordable and stable product for everyday tasks, students, and casual users, choose the iPad 10th generation.If you want top performance, a better display, more storage, and better audio, choose iPad A16, which is ideal for professionals and content creators.
Based on the available information, the Basesailor USB-C to USB-A adapter for the iPhone 16 Pro should be compatible with the iPad (11th generation), which is also referred to as the iPad A(16).
Here's a breakdown of why:
USB-C is a universal standard: The key thing to remember is that USB-C is a standardized port. Apple has transitioned its recent devices, including the iPhone 15 series and newer iPads, to use the USB-C port.
Basesailor adapters: Basesailor sells adapters that convert a USB-C port to a USB-A port. These are primarily designed for charging and data transfer, and they are advertised as being compatible with a wide range of devices, including iPhones and iPads.
iPad (11th generation): The iPad (11th generation), which is sometimes called the iPad A(16) because it uses the A16 Bionic chip, was released in 2025 and features a USB-C port, just like the iPhone 16 Pro.
In short, since both the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPad (11th generation) use a USB-C port, a Basesailor USB-C accessory that works for one should also work for the other for basic functions like charging and data transfer. However, it's always a good idea to check the specific product description to ensure it meets your needs, especially if you're looking for features like fast charging or video output, as some adapters may not support all functions.
The Organize Menu is missing on the iPad.
It is over near the Search icon on the far right on the Photostream page on a PC….
Also, I thought it was under You and in the left hand Hamburger Menu Pulldown…
From the Flickr Help..
Note: This feature is only available on a web browser when using a desktop or laptop. If you’re using the Flickr app or a mobile browser on a mobile device, you will need to edit using the Camera Roll.
Accessing the Organizr
Sign in to Flickr on a web browser.
Select You.
Select Organize.
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It is beyond the Geeks2u at the moment until they find out what the scanner does and what a SCSI Interface is.
I am getting an Overview scan then SilverFast locks up and I have to kill it with TaskManager..
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Why is my LaserSoft AI v6.62 not seeing all the slides in my Polaroid SprintScan 4000
When LaserSoft Ai Studio isn't seeing all the slides in your Polaroid SprintScan 4000, it's often due to an issue with frame detection or the physical alignment of the slides. The software, particularly older versions like v6.62, can be finicky about how the slides are positioned in the film holder.
Common Causes and Solutions
Automatic Frame Detection: SilverFast software has an "Auto Frame Alignment" or "Automatic Frame Detection" feature. If this is not working correctly, the software may fail to identify all the separate frames. This can be particularly problematic with older or non-standard slide mounts.
Solution: Try manually adjusting the scan frames. You can often draw a new frame box for each slide that the software missed.
Physical Alignment and the Holder: The physical film holder that came with the SprintScan 4000 is designed to hold up to four mounted slides. The scanner and software rely on the precise placement of these slides. If a slide is not seated correctly, or if the film holder itself is slightly warped or damaged, the scanner may not be able to "see" it properly. The spring-loaded fingers that hold the slides in place can also be a source of problems.
Solution: Carefully inspect the film holder for any damage. Ensure each slide is firmly and correctly seated. Make sure the holder is inserted fully and smoothly into the scanner.
Software and Hardware Issues: While less common for this specific problem, there can be other underlying issues. Older software versions might have bugs or compatibility issues with your computer's operating system.
Solution: You might consider checking for updates to your version of SilverFast or looking into alternative scanning software like VueScan, which is known for its compatibility with a wide range of older scanners and has its own drivers.
How to scan film and negatives with SilverFast 8 Ai Studio JobManager
This video is a tutorial on using SilverFast 8's JobManager for batch scanning, which can be useful for understanding how the software handles multiple frames.
How to scan film, negatives and photos in batch with SilverFast 8 Ai Studio JobManager - YouTube
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You can often draw a new frame box for each slide that the software missed. ???
My apologies for not being more clear. The phrase "you can often draw a new frame box" refers to the manual controls within the LaserSoft Ai Studio (also known as SilverFast Ai Studio) software.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of what that means and how to do it in practice:
What is a "Frame Box"?
When you do a prescan in SilverFast, the software analyzes the image and automatically places a red rectangle, or "frame box," around each detected slide. This box is the cropping boundary for the final, high-resolution scan. The software uses these boxes to know what to scan and what to ignore.
Why Manual Drawing is Necessary
The automatic frame detection is not perfect, especially with older scanners and older software versions like v6.62. It can fail to detect a slide for several reasons, including:
The slide is slightly misaligned in the holder.
The slide mount is a non-standard size or colour.
The image itself is very dark, making it hard for the software to find the edges.
The slide is not fully inserted into the holder, so part of it is outside the scanner's view.
In these cases, the software might not place a frame box at all, or it might place one that's too small, too large, or incorrectly positioned.
How to Manually Draw a New Frame Box
The process is generally straightforward, though the exact steps and button names might vary slightly between different versions of SilverFast Ai Studio (v6.62 will have a different user interface than later versions like 8 or 9).
Do a Prescan: First, you need to perform a low-resolution prescan of the entire film holder. This gives you a preview image of all four slides on your computer screen.
Locate the Missing Slide: On the preview screen, you'll see the slides that the software detected (with a red box around them) and the slides it missed (without a box).
Draw the New Frame: You typically use a "Marquee" or "Frame" tool (often represented by a square or rectangle icon).
Click and hold your mouse button just outside one corner of the slide that was missed.
Drag the mouse diagonally across the slide until you've enclosed the entire image.
Release the mouse button. The software should now draw a new red frame box around that slide.
Adjust the Frame: Once the new frame is drawn, you can fine-tune it.
Move: Click and drag the box to reposition it.
Resize: Grab the corners or the sides of the box to make it larger or smaller.
Rotate: Some versions allow you to rotate the frame if the slide is not perfectly straight.
By manually creating and adjusting these frame boxes, you ensure that every slide is correctly cropped and ready for the final, high-quality scan. This is a common and essential step when dealing with batch scanning of slides, especially if the automatic detection isn't working as intended.
It has had no troble before in seeing very dark slides, now i wont see slide number 4 in a prescan and the silverfast ai is not doing a precan of the holdr locking up and wont eject the holder or Quit
The behavior you're describing—the software not seeing the fourth slide and then locking up—points to a hardware communication issue, a corrupted software setting, or a conflict with your computer's operating system. This is a common problem with older scanners and their drivers, especially when used with modern operating systems.
1. Force Quit the Application
Since SilverFast is locked up, you need to first regain control of your computer and eject the holder. Do not manually pull the holder out. This can damage the scanner's internal mechanism.
On Windows: Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and open the Task Manager. Find the SilverFast process in the list, click on it, and then click "End Task."
On macOS: Press Command + Option + Esc to open the Force Quit Applications window. Select SilverFast from the list and click "Force Quit."
2. Reset the Scanner and Software
Once the software is closed, you must reset the entire system.
Power down the scanner. Turn off the Polaroid SprintScan 4000 using its power switch. Wait about 30 seconds.
Manually eject the holder. After the scanner has been powered off for a moment, the holder should unlock. You can then carefully pull it out.
Power on the scanner. Turn the scanner back on. Wait for it to complete its initialization cycle (the internal motors and lights will move).
Restart your computer. A full system restart is often necessary to clear any lingering software or driver conflicts.
3. Diagnose the Specific Problem
After restarting, insert the film holder into the scanner before you open SilverFast. This is a crucial step to ensure the software properly detects the device and the media.
Corrupted Preferences: Older versions of SilverFast, especially v6.62, are known to have issues where the preferences files become corrupted, leading to strange behavior like freezing and not detecting frames. The "prefs" folder contains settings for the software and can be a source of problems. Deleting this folder will force SilverFast to create new, clean preferences files the next time it starts up. This will reset all your settings, but it's often the best solution for freezing issues. A quick search of your system for "SilverFast Prefs" should show you the location of the folder.
Physical Issues: Even if a dark slide scanned before, there might be a new, subtle physical problem. Carefully inspect the fourth slide's mount and the corresponding slot in the holder. Look for any debris, a slight warp in the plastic, or a slide that isn't fully seated. A small speck of dust or a minor misalignment can disrupt the scanner's light sensor, causing it to fail to recognize the frame's edge.
Autofocus Failure: A known issue with the Polaroid SprintScan 4000 is that the autofocus feature can sometimes fail or hang, especially with specific software versions. You can try disabling autofocus in SilverFast's settings and see if the prescan works correctly.
Since the scanner is freezing, the issue is likely a software or driver conflict between the outdated v6.62 and your current operating system, or a corrupted preferences file. Force-quitting and restarting everything is the first step, but if the problem persists, clearing the preferences is the most likely solution.
They are good tips.. I am running WIN 7 on a rebuilt PC to see the SCSI card. Sometimes Silverfast says there is no Scanner. I often have to reboot the PC use Task Manager etc Now the scanner just started doing a prescan of the holder by it self as I read your response. and just again... But Silverfast wont scan the only 3 slides the scanner picked up. It keeps missing number 4
Based on the symptoms you're describing, the problem isn't just with the software not seeing the slides. It's a deeper SCSI communication issue. The fact that SilverFast says "no scanner" sometimes, you have to reboot, and the scanner is doing a prescan on its own points to a lost connection between your PC, the SCSI card, and the scanner.
The spontaneous prescan is likely the scanner's way of re-initializing because it's lost its connection to the host PC and is attempting to find a working state again. SilverFast is then failing to scan the slides it did find because the communication link is too unstable to complete a full scan.
Here's how to address these persistent SCSI connection issues:
1. Check the Physical SCSI Setup
Even on a rebuilt PC with Windows 7, a stable physical connection is the first and most critical step.
SCSI Termination: The SprintScan 4000 has a built-in terminator. Make sure there are no other devices on the SCSI chain and that the scanner is the last and only device connected to the SCSI card. An improper or missing terminator can cause data corruption and connection loss.
SCSI Cable: An old or damaged SCSI cable can be a source of intermittent connectivity issues. Check the cable for any signs of wear, especially at the connectors. Try a different cable if you have one.
Now it restarted after I restarted SilverFast with an old prescan image loaded... random slide prescanned.. I just hit Scan and away the SprintScan 4000 went scanning at 3200dpi. But doing an old selection I used to do 3 scans. It did a slide scan BUT SilverFast showed SIX images in the Overview, thinking it was a NEGATIVE.. I clicked overview again, and the slides were shown again but NOT number 4. I am keeping these notes to show a technician if I need to.
These notes are excellent. You've just stumbled upon a classic symptom of an unstable SCSI connection and a software bug that's being triggered by that instability. The combination of your notes paints a very clear picture.
Here's an analysis of what you've just observed, building on my previous suggestions:
1. The Spontaneous Prescan and the "No Scanner" Message
Diagnosis: The scanner's hardware is losing and regaining communication with the PC. When the connection is lost, the scanner goes into a standby or "re-initialization" mode, which might include doing a spontaneous prescan of the last-known holder location to try and find its place again. When the connection is regained, it tries to continue the last command (the prescan). The "no scanner" message is the direct result of this communication dropout.
Actionable Advice: This confirms that the SCSI connection is the root cause. A simple reboot might fix it temporarily, but it's not a solution. You must address the physical and driver-level issues I mentioned earlier.
Physical: Check the SCSI card seating, the cable, and the terminator (or the single-device setup on the chain).
Driver: Look for a Windows 7-compatible ASPI driver for your SCSI card. This is often the most overlooked component and a common source of these problems.
2. The Overview Showing a Negative (Six Images)
Diagnosis: This is a software bug in SilverFast v6.62. When the communication between the scanner and the software is unstable, the data stream can become corrupted. The software's "film type" detection algorithm gets confused and misinterprets the data. Instead of seeing four slide images, it's interpreting the corrupted data as a negative strip. Negative strips are typically longer and divided into more frames (usually 6) than a slide holder (4). This is why you saw six frames.
Actionable Advice: This is a clear indication that the data being sent from the scanner to the software is being jumbled. This is almost certainly a direct consequence of the unstable SCSI connection. Fixing the SCSI problem will likely eliminate this bizarre behavior.
3. Missing Slide Number 4
Diagnosis: This is also related to the same communication problem. The software's initial prescan command (or the data coming back from it) is getting corrupted. The scanner might be successfully scanning all four slides, but the data for the fourth slide is getting lost, dropped, or corrupted on the way back to the PC via the unstable SCSI connection. This is why the overview only shows three slides, even though the scanner did a full prescan of the entire holder.
Summary of What You've Learned
Your technician notes are perfect. They show a clear progression of an unstable system:
Initial Problem: Software doesn't see all slides (likely a minor communication glitch).
Escalation: The software and scanner freeze and require a hard reboot, pointing to a severe communication failure.
Further Breakdown: The scanner starts acting on its own, and the software misinterprets the data entirely (slides are seen as negatives with the wrong number of frames). This is the smoking gun that confirms a communication breakdown at the hardware/driver level.
The technician will immediately recognize this as a classic SCSI chain problem. The first things they will check are the physical cable, the card's seating in the motherboard, and the system's driver configuration, particularly the ASPI layer. Getting that rock-solid is the only way to solve the other strange behaviors you're seeing in SilverFast.
This is a comprehensive and informative response...
Thanks! I'm glad I could help. The issues you're facing with the Polaroid SprintScan 4000 are classic for older hardware like this. The combination of an outdated SCSI protocol, an old operating system, and a specific software version creates a lot of potential points of failure.
Keeping these detailed notes on the scanner's behavior is definitely the best way to get a clear diagnosis. It's often the small, random glitches—like the software misinterpreting the slides as a negative strip—that reveal the true nature of the problem, which in this case is a faulty communication link.
If you have any more questions as you continue to troubleshoot, or if you want to explore other options like different scanning software, just let me know.
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Got the 3 scans but attempt to scan the blank No 4 causes SilverFast to lock up and needs TaskManager to Kill it.. Can't even eject the carrier..
Now can only get 3 slides to show!! Using WORD now for this! Calibri 14point!
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Activity Monitor gives you a list of all the current apps and processes currently running on your Mac (My Processes). You can come here if you want to quit an app or process that is acting funny or that won't close.
The My Processes list also gives you an idea of how much CPU processing is being taken up by various apps and allows you to inspect the number of Unix system calls, as well as the number of messages going in or out of the Mach kernel.
You can also preview your System Memory, look at your Disk Activity and Disk Usage (free space versus used space on your hard drive) and get a running graph of your network activity and latency.
Activity Monitor is your one shop stop for all processes running on your Mac.
This is the second time i got BSOD (BlueScreen of Death) then i was off the computer..
I have never had this experince with Windows XP SP2+SP3 on the same Intel E6750 machine.
I'm drawing the conclusion that the rumours are right - Vista sucks, or sucks half.
Because i'm suprised how quickly and smooth the system runs, but this is also a newer homebuild machine with Intel C2D - E6750, 2GB DDR-800, Raptor HDD and P35 motherboard.
Then you look in the taskmanager, can you see the increased use of memory. But the system does not feel slow because of the use of more memory.
Maybe the way Windows Vista uses my ram is sligtly diffent from XP and earlyer releases..
But are there any benefits with Vista over XP.. If they are, I can count them on one hand. Maybe its just disadvantages..
BUT WHY does i run Windows Vista SP1 - yeah, thats right.. because I needed do find how bad Vista sucked myself. Simple: Is the rumours about Vista right.
In some way Yes, in someway No.
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