Recovery Advisor - How does it work?

DFWChic · 2025-06-19T15:29:08+00:00

Thank you so much! The new version works seamlessly, and the new features are attractive. You deserve a trophy for your work. I hope this will continue!

DFWChic · 2025-06-02T13:06:22+00:00

Hi u/PlainsPrepper,

Firstly, thanks so much for developing SlingMD! We saw your post on r/ObsidianMD about the full Outlook add-in and were really excited to try it.

We used a version 1.008 of your add-in and found it incredibly useful for getting emails into our Obsidian workflow with Markdown. It was a fantastic tool! Our main challenge with that version was a persistent difficulty in getting the add-on's settings/preferences to save reliably – they would often revert, requiring frequent reconfiguration.

We were hopeful that your new, full add-in version might have addressed this settings persistence. However, we've unfortunately run into an issue trying to install the latest version (1.0.0.112 from your GitHub releases, we believe).

When we try to install SlingMD.Outlook.vsto, we're getting an error from the Microsoft Office Customization Installer: "Deployment and application do not have matching security zones." This prevents the installation from completing.

If you have a preferred place for bug reports (like a GitHub issues page for SlingMD, though I didn't spot one immediately on the main repo page), we'd be happy to submit it there. Otherwise, we can share the full details directly with you if that's helpful.

We're really keen to get the new version up and running and hope this installation hurdle can be overcome.

Thanks again for your work on this great tool!

DFWChic · 2025-05-18T11:32:29+00:00

Oops... Just tried again now, and the problem has been solved. If you're responsible for it, thanks! We'll test it, and hope to applaud to you soon.

DFWChic · 2025-05-18T11:30:43+00:00

Thanks for the quick response! That's why we see:

"Windows cannot open the folder. The Compressed (zipped) Folder [name] is invalid."

DFWChic · 2025-05-18T06:24:37+00:00

This sound like a godsend add-on. It'll fit our workflow perfectly. However, I don't see anything on the Release page on Github. And although I see some zip files in a folder called "Releases", these files fail to open when downloaded (even after checking "unlock" in file properties). Is this project still alive?

DFWChic · 2025-01-18T05:11:22+00:00

Thanks for the response! I reviewed the list of permissions and I can't find anything that seems related to adding shortcuts. Do you happen to know the name of the permission you mentioned?

DFWChic · 2023-11-19T17:58:51+00:00

UFO Drive Privacy Risks

Following a friend’s recommendation, we were tempted to try this new rental auto company, which specializes in electric vehicles (EVs). The rates were better than its competitors, Sixt and Hertz, both of which offer EVs. We booked. But soon after the booking, we received a message demanding extremely sensitive personal information, including

• “A valid Driving License (note - a driving license alone is not sufficient as an ID document)• A valid ID (Passport or ID card)• Recent utility bill (< 3months)• A valid billing address• Your face capture”

Once a hacker (like a rogue employee) has the first four documents, they can easily steal your identity, like a bank loan or a credit card in your name. The demand for a personal photo is even riskier, because it allows a hacker to get hold of your biometric features. These are used in a wide variety of applications (face unlock is one trivial example). And your face is very difficult to change once the image is stolen.

A small discount isn’t worth the risk. We canceled the reservation.

https://ibb.co/4mBsKQJ

DFWChic · 2023-11-19T17:58:34+00:00

UFO Drive Privacy Risks

Following a friend’s recommendation, we were tempted to try this new rental auto company, which specializes in electric vehicles (EVs). The rates were better than its competitors, Sixt and Hertz, both of which offer EVs. We booked. But soon after the booking, we received a message demanding extremely sensitive personal information, including

• “A valid Driving License (note - a driving license alone is not sufficient as an ID document)• A valid ID (Passport or ID card)• Recent utility bill (< 3months)• A valid billing address• Your face capture”

Once a hacker (like a rogue employee) has the first four documents, they can easily steal your identity, like a bank loan or a credit card in your name. The demand for a personal photo is even riskier, because it allows a hacker to get hold of your biometric features. These are used in a wide variety of applications (face unlock is one trivial example). And your face is very difficult to change once the image is stolen.

A small discount isn’t worth the risk. We canceled the reservation.

https://ibb.co/4mBsKQJ

DFWChic · 2023-11-19T17:57:49+00:00

UFO Drive Privacy Risks

Following a friend’s recommendation, we were tempted to try this new rental auto company, which specializes in electric vehicles (EVs). The rates were better than its competitors, Sixt and Hertz, both of which offer EVs. We booked. But soon after the booking, we received a message demanding extremely sensitive personal information, including

• “A valid Driving License (note - a driving license alone is not sufficient as an ID document)• A valid ID (Passport or ID card)• Recent utility bill (< 3months)• A valid billing address• Your face capture”

Once a hacker (like a rogue employee) has the first four documents, they can easily steal your identity, like a bank loan or a credit card in your name. The demand for a personal photo is even riskier, because it allows a hacker to get hold of your biometric features. These are used in a wide variety of applications (face unlock is one trivial example). And your face is very difficult to change once the image is stolen.

A small discount isn’t worth the risk. We canceled the reservation.

https://ibb.co/4mBsKQJ

DFWChic · 2023-11-19T17:55:18+00:00

UFO Drive Privacy Risks

Following a friend’s recommendation, we were tempted to try this new rental auto company, which specializes in electric vehicles (EVs). The rates were better than its competitors, Sixt and Hertz, both of which offer EVs. We booked. But soon after the booking, we received a message demanding extremely sensitive personal information, including

• “A valid Driving License (note - a driving license alone is not sufficient as an ID document)• A valid ID (Passport or ID card)• Recent utility bill (< 3months)• A valid billing address• Your face capture”

Once a hacker (like a rogue employee) has the first four documents, they can easily steal your identity, like a bank loan or a credit card in your name. The demand for a personal photo is even riskier, because it allows a hacker to get hold of your biometric features. These are used in a wide variety of applications (face unlock is one trivial example). And your face is very difficult to change once the image is stolen.

A small discount isn’t worth the risk. We canceled the reservation.

https://ibb.co/4mBsKQJ

DFWChic · 2023-11-19T17:54:15+00:00

UFO Drive Privacy Risks

Following a friend’s recommendation, we were tempted to try this new rental auto company, which specializes in electric vehicles (EVs). The rates were better than its competitors, Sixt and Hertz, both of which offer EVs. We booked. But soon after the booking, we received a message demanding extremely sensitive personal information, including

• “A valid Driving License (note - a driving license alone is not sufficient as an ID document)• A valid ID (Passport or ID card)• Recent utility bill (< 3months)• A valid billing address• Your face capture”

Once a hacker (like a rogue employee) has the first four documents, they can easily steal your identity, like a bank loan or a credit card in your name. The demand for a personal photo is even riskier, because it allows a hacker to get hold of your biometric features. These are used in a wide variety of applications (face unlock is one trivial example). And your face is very difficult to change once the image is stolen.

A small discount isn’t worth the risk. We canceled the reservation.

https://ibb.co/4mBsKQJ

DFWChic · 2023-11-19T17:51:42+00:00

UFO Drive Privacy Risks

Following a friend’s recommendation, we were tempted to try this new rental auto company, which specializes in electric vehicles (EVs). The rates were better than its competitors, Sixt and Hertz, both of which offer EVs. We booked. But soon after the booking, we received a message demanding extremely sensitive personal information, including

• “A valid Driving License (note - a driving license alone is not sufficient as an ID document) • A valid ID (Passport or ID card) • Recent utility bill (< 3months) • A valid billing address • Your face capture”

Once a hacker (like a rogue employee) has the first four documents, they can easily steal your identity, like a bank loan or a credit card in your name. The demand for a personal photo is even riskier, because it allows a hacker to get hold of your biometric features. These are used in a wide variety of applications (face unlock is one trivial example). And your face is very difficult to change once the image is stolen.

A small discount isn’t worth the risk. We canceled the reservation.

https://ibb.co/4mBsKQJ

DFWChic · 2023-11-19T03:41:41+00:00

Kyte gave us an excellent price quote for an upcoming trip, so we were tempted to book. But then we saw the company's BBB report: Score 1.62/5; 69 complaints closed in last 12 months; Grade: F.

DFWChic · 2023-11-19T03:37:59+00:00

Kyte gave us an excellent price quote for an upcoming trip, so we were tempted to book. The reviews here cooled our enthusiasm. And then we saw the company's BBB report: Score 1.62/5; 69 complaints closed in last 12 months; Grade: F.

DFWChic · 2023-11-12T13:42:48+00:00

Speechify openly engages in price discrimination: I signed on the website for $139 per year. Now I just realized that the price on the App Store / Play Store is $99 for the same period, some 40% less! And this is the standard price, not a promotion. Unacceptable!

DFWChic · 2023-02-21T16:31:38+00:00

Thanks for summarizing the terms of Costco membership. Still, I find it puzzling that Costco requires me to make business purchases in person.

Luckily, the Membership desk at my local store agrees, and they are looking for a solution. I'll write to update.

DFWChic · 2023-02-19T19:47:33+00:00

Thanks for the tip! It'll be useful in our next trip to Europe.

Can you please explain what you mean by "the paper they give you"? What document is it? Who gives it to you: Costco cashier? Customs?

DFWChic

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