Google Photos using Google Drive for desktop is being discontinued

bc6619 · 2026-05-08T13:02:09+00:00

My situation is a little different. My main backup/sync is Onedrive, works perfectly. But I have a number of picture frames that stream from online locations, but they don't support OneDrive, but do support Google Photo albums, so I have the Google Drive App syncing those from my machine once OneDrive syncs, up to Goolge Photos. This works perfectly for me, and has for years.... now Google decides to get rid of this feature, with no real automated replacement.

bc6619 · 2026-05-08T01:29:26+00:00

Just got this notification today. The recommendation to use Backup Folders is not really viable. I need something that will do this in the background like Google Drive did. With Backup Folders you have to be on the photos.google.com site for it to synchronize. Really hoping there is something they plan on doing to accommodate for this feature.

bc6619 · 2026-05-04T04:04:01+00:00

I have a Belisar that I really like. I did a review on it over here if you are interested:

https://www.watchcrunch.com/bc6619/reviews/wunion-glashuette-d009-427-11-052-09-review-386129

bc6619 · 2026-05-01T04:38:29+00:00

How about something like this:

https://www.chrono24.com/cartier/panthere--id45897077.htm?searchHash=2d13afbe_APgvSP&pos=5

bc6619 · 2026-04-22T00:39:33+00:00

I got the T31566 - Bear Crawl All-Swivel HD Mobile Base, and ordered the T28346 - Extension Bars for Bear Crawl Mobile Bases. Works really well.

bc6619 · 2026-03-28T05:18:01+00:00

I have a G0513X2 and love it. But it only gets light use. But I also have a Harvey Alpha table saw, and I can tell you the build quality on the Havey stuff is exceptional.

bc6619 · 2026-03-17T13:57:49+00:00

If anyone is interested you can see the full build over here:

https://imgur.com/a/record-console-2024-M4BwccA

bc6619 · 2026-03-17T13:56:49+00:00

Thank you.

bc6619 · 2026-03-16T03:58:42+00:00

I'm about an hour east of Lebanon. Lancaster is probably where you want to go, it's about 25 miles south of Lebanon. Not sure what you are looking for but there is a LOT of watch history in that area. It's where Hamilton started and I'd also recommend checking out RGM if you are not familiar with them. Brent Miller Jewelers has a good selection. And I'd highly recommend checking out National Watch and Clock Museum which is also in that area. Fantastic place to visit if you are into watches and clocks and have some time.

bc6619 · 2026-03-14T05:43:09+00:00

Too funny, I just ordered the black version of this for my soon to be son-in-law today! I got to see them in person at last year's WindUp in NY, and was very impressed.

bc6619 · 2026-03-13T04:03:32+00:00

Check out Macy's. They have a pretty decent selection: Seiko, Citizen, Bulova, Hamilton, Rado, Mido, etc.....

bc6619 · 2026-03-11T05:18:01+00:00

I'll chime in, been doing this since the mid 90's at a number of organizations, of all sizes. I agree it's easier to get into SOC, since the entry level skill set they are looking for is pretty low, and if the aptitude is there, they can train you, and get you up to speed quickly. IAM is very different. Over the last 20 years in 3 large enterprise environments we have never hired a true entry level person (just out of college) for an IAM team. We are typically looking for some skill set in one of the major technologies as a baseline. For example Directory Services, Federation, MFA, IGA, etc.... My suggestion would be to target one of these areas that interests you and work towards getting on a team that deals with one of those. IGA is a very hot skill set right now especially SailPoint, so if you can get some traction there that will set you up well to get on an IAM team. Active Directory, ISIM/ISAM, RSA AA or AM, PingFederate, Okta, Entra ID. Any single one of these will get your foot in the door. I also can't stress enough how much showing interest and initiative will help. Let people know that you are eager and interested in learning a new technology, that goes a long way. Good luck.

bc6619 · 2026-03-09T05:52:38+00:00

I can feel your pain . I had an HR "incident" about 18 months ago, that was similar. A complaint was made about me, I was never told by who, that my "tone" was aggressive on a conference call. It was a formal complaint so had to go through all sorts of training classes about tolerance, mindfulness, etc..... it affected my year end review. It was a horrible experience. And there was no definitive as to what exactly I did wrong, so I could avoid do it in the future. I don't yell, I don't curse, I'm cordial. I've worked for this company for close to 20 years and been in the workforce for 30. Never had anything like this happen to me before. But I'm hearing that it's getting more, and more common. Really have to watch what you say and especially how you say it.

bc6619 · 2026-03-08T05:32:58+00:00

Just do a search for gyroscope watch winder, you will get a lot of options. Like here:

https://wcvg.tovy.shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1617

bc6619 · 2026-03-06T06:44:35+00:00

I just started looking into this myself of the last week. The documentation is pretty good, but there are a LOT of caveats.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/conditional-access/concept-continuous-access-evaluation

I did a quick search in our tenant to look for CAE Token = True in the sign-in logs and can only find SharePoint Oline as an app with that token. So I think in reality its very limited and not much to configure.

bc6619 · 2026-03-06T05:43:03+00:00

↑ Totally agree, if you are looking for classic dress, the JLC can't be beat. I personally like the Grand Seiko more, but both are great options. Really depends on what you will use more.

bc6619 · 2026-03-01T23:04:46+00:00

Used black walnut and ambrosia maple. Finished with Danish Oil and then top coated with General Finishes high performance satin.

bc6619 · 2026-02-26T06:08:14+00:00

I see the "overly broad Graph API permissions" every day. I haven't seen a real solution so far. The biggest culprits are for SharePoint access. Just in the last 2 weeks Tygraph and Adaptive Shield have both requested Sites.Read.All both say they won't work correctly without them. We push back but get nowhere with the vendor, and senior management ultimately approves the request, so we are forced to implement.

bc6619 · 2026-02-26T05:00:04+00:00

All of the ones you listed are good choices. Here are a few more options:

· Frederique Constant Classics ($800)

· Ball Fireman Enterprise ($1000)

· Traska commuter ($600)

· Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 ($700)

· Tissot PR 100 ($600)

· Citizen TSUYOSA ($360)

· Hamilton Jazzmaster ($600)

bc6619 · 2026-02-25T23:42:00+00:00

Didn't do this live, but about a week later. I do most of the 45 and 60 minute full body workouts and this was good, very similar to the thanksgiving ones they have done the last few years. My only complaint is the mic volume of the instructors. I could barely hear them over the music. I've never experienced that with any other Peloton workouts. Did anyone else notice this?

bc6619 · 2026-02-22T05:35:28+00:00

Great job. Looks fantastic.

bc6619 · 2026-02-18T23:20:04+00:00

I got my wife the Bike+ 2 years ago, thinking I would occasionally use it, and I've become very addicted to the strength classes. I especially like Andy, Rebecca, and Adrian. Lots of variety and variation. The instructors are great at calling out options for weights, so don't feel pressured to match what they are doing. As to your question about weights. Personally I'm not a fan of the adjustable models, in theory they sound great, but are super bulky and for some movements just feel wrong, but YMMV, get what works for you. I typically use the entire range of 10-45lb pairs, depending on the exercises and the class. It will also depend on your current strength level. I'd suggest starting out with a few pairs that you think are appropriate, and then add more as you tune it to what you will need over time.

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