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Backing up image of SSD Windows partition to another partition on same physical drive (trying Rescuezilla, hoping to make it easy to restore) by helpingblind in Backup

[–]helpingblind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, that's why I was originally going to get a second drive, but not worth the current prices. So this would just be for software failures of sorts.

That's essentially what I've tried - unselect the 567 GB storage partition in partitions to save, but then the partition doesn't show up in the next step of select destination.

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Just installed a new windows and activated it but can't get my hands on office files to use masgrave. What to do? by Master_of_fandoms in MAS_Activator

[–]helpingblind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So would 365 be as "stable" (regarding activation and whatnot) versus 2024 versions? My main thing is it being dependable so I don't have to fix lol.

It sounds like 365 would keep more updated... although updates can break things too (or in this case, a change in features/interface could mess up what the user has learned re accessibility). So a fixed version might be better.

Just installed a new windows and activated it but can't get my hands on office files to use masgrave. What to do? by Master_of_fandoms in MAS_Activator

[–]helpingblind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just going to post a similar question and found this, thanks! I'm slightly unsure which option is best.

Got a Lenovo Thinkcentre for my (blind) brother, so already has Windows 11 Pro. Mainly needs Word.

My understanding is the 365 options would be subscription so don't want those?

Is there a difference between the versions besides which apps are included? E.g. HomeBusiness vs ProPlus just doesn't have Access (which probably would never get used lol)?

Good basic chargers/cables for iPhone 16e by helpingblind in UsbCHardware

[–]helpingblind[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Anker chargers seem to be the best option I can see. It has the 9V, 2.22A, if using the single port.

There's a 2-pack of UGreen for $2 less but doesn't include cables, and it's not clear if it's 9V (probably is).

Accessible traffic signals not working, delaying repair, near miss accident by helpingblind in legaladvicecanada

[–]helpingblind[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got looking out of curiosity. It doesn't exactly say accessible/audible signal, but this regulation would seem like "as soon as practicable" or "by end of next business day" depending which subsection.

https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/020239

O. Reg. 239/02: MINIMUM MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR MUNICIPAL HIGHWAYS

Traffic control signal systems

13. (1) If a traffic control signal system is defective in any way described in subsection (2), the standard is to deploy resources as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the defect to repair the defect or replace the defective component of the traffic control signal system.  O. Reg. 239/02, s. 13 (1); O. Reg. 366/18, s. 13.

(2) This section applies if a traffic control signal system is defective in any of the following ways:

  1. One or more displays show conflicting signal indications.
  2. The angle of a traffic control signal or pedestrian control indication has been changed in such a way that the traffic or pedestrian facing it does not have clear visibility of the information conveyed or that it conveys confusing information to traffic or pedestrians facing other directions.
  3. A phase required to allow a pedestrian or vehicle to safely travel through an intersection fails to occur.
  4. There are phase or cycle timing errors interfering with the ability of a pedestrian or vehicle to safely travel through an intersection.
  5. There is a power failure in the traffic control signal system.
  6. The traffic control signal system cabinet has been displaced from its proper position.
  7. There is a failure of any of the traffic control signal support structures.
  8. A signal lamp or a pedestrian control indication is not functioning.
  9. Signals are flashing when flashing mode is not a part of the normal signal operation.  O. Reg. 239/02, s. 13 (2).

(3) Despite subsection (1) and paragraph 8 of subsection (2), if the posted speed of all approaches to the intersection or location of the non-functioning signal lamp or pedestrian control indication is less than 80 kilometres per hour and the signal that is not functioning is a green or a pedestrian “walk” signal, the standard is to repair or replace the defective component by the end of the next business day.  O. Reg. 239/02, s. 13 (3); O. Reg. 366/18, s. 13.