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 {{:wiki:logo.png?direct&76  }}<fs large>Welcome!</fs>\\ {{:wiki:logo.png?direct&76  }}<fs large>Welcome!</fs>\\
-<fs medium>Hello! And welcome to Steve's Wiki to help you keep up with things. If you have any suggestions for additions or changes, please let me know so I can improve this site. I won't take offense no matter how mundane. Or drop me a note to say hello and tell me what you found helpful.</fs>\\+<fs medium>Hello! And welcome to Steve's Treasury of Knowledge for Users (TOKU) Wiki. If you have any suggestions for additions or changes, please let me know so I can improve this site. I won't take offense no matter how mundane. Or drop me a note to say hello and tell me what you found helpful.</fs>\\
 Thanks in advance! [[mailto:steve@toku.us?subject=Wiki suggestion|click to send me a message]] Thanks in advance! [[mailto:steve@toku.us?subject=Wiki suggestion|click to send me a message]]
  
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 ==== Research ==== ==== Research ====
  
-  * [[oil_research|oil provider research 2025]] +  * [[mattress warmer]] 
-  * [[:oil_provider_research_2019|oil provider research 2019]] +  * [[flowcrypt|]] 
-  * [[:oil_provider_research_2022|oil provider research 2022]] with prices and information as of 7/18/2022+  * <bg #f1c40f>*NEW*</bg> [[https://gerardcpas.com/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-tax.../ |2025-26 Fed Tax Changes info compiled by Michael Gerard ]] (thanks Michael) 
 +  * [[:oil_research|oil provider research 2025]] //[[:oil_provider_research_2019|research 2019]] [[:oil_provider_research_2022|research 2022]]//
   * [[:heatpump_research|Heatpump Research]]   * [[:heatpump_research|Heatpump Research]]
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   * [[:online_jewish_hh_services|Online Jewish HH Services]]   * [[:online_jewish_hh_services|Online Jewish HH Services]]
   * [[:cooking_oils|Cooking Oils and Butters]]   * [[:cooking_oils|Cooking Oils and Butters]]
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   * [[:lctg20250611|Comparing AI Chatbots June 2025 (presentation materials)]]   * [[:lctg20250611|Comparing AI Chatbots June 2025 (presentation materials)]]
   * [[:evconsiderations|Electric Vehicle Info]]   * [[:evconsiderations|Electric Vehicle Info]]
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   * [[:buy_laptop_sans_windows|Researching how to buy a laptop without Windows and save money]]   * [[:buy_laptop_sans_windows|Researching how to buy a laptop without Windows and save money]]
   * [[:memorycards|Memory Card Info]]   * [[:memorycards|Memory Card Info]]
   * [[:browser_annoyances|Removing all those ads your browser presents]]   * [[:browser_annoyances|Removing all those ads your browser presents]]
-  * [[:ai_papers|AI Engine Comparison]]+  * [[:ai_papers|AI Engine Comparison]] (May 2025)
   * [[:career_directions_for_computer_science_students|career directions for computer science students]]   * [[:career_directions_for_computer_science_students|career directions for computer science students]]
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   * [[:moving_away_from_usa|Considerations if you're planning on moving to another country]]   * [[:moving_away_from_usa|Considerations if you're planning on moving to another country]]
   * [[:storing_your_car|What to do with your car if you’re going to be away for a long while]]   * [[:storing_your_car|What to do with your car if you’re going to be away for a long while]]
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   * [[:about_coq10|About CoQ10]]   * [[:about_coq10|About CoQ10]]
   * [[:cow_coconut_almond_milks|Cow & Coconut & Almond Milks]] comparison   * [[:cow_coconut_almond_milks|Cow & Coconut & Almond Milks]] comparison
 +  * [[:karate_nearby|karate nearby]]
  
 === Security === === Security ===
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   * [[:passkey|Passwords vs Passkeys]]   * [[:passkey|Passwords vs Passkeys]]
   * [[:bypassing_the_login_password|bypassing the login password]]   * [[:bypassing_the_login_password|bypassing the login password]]
 +  * [[:Cryptomator|Using Cryptomator to protect sensitive files]]
  
 === iPhone/iPad === === iPhone/iPad ===
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 == Recent additions of note == == Recent additions of note ==
  
-[[https://www.youtube.com/@AirlineVideos|Live airline videos]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5flwCqqPqUQ|JFK]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2_B1Ugr4YU|LAX runway 25]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh_-wBgrVX0|LAX runway 24]]+[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh_-wBgrVX0|LAX runway 24]]
  
 == Popular pages shortcuts == == Popular pages shortcuts ==
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   * [[:dentists|Local dentist recommendations]] . [[https://cdtdentalcodes.com/|Dental Code Lookup (by number or category)]]   * [[:dentists|Local dentist recommendations]] . [[https://cdtdentalcodes.com/|Dental Code Lookup (by number or category)]]
 +  * [[:Your temporary crown fell off]]
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   * [[:electricians|Local electrician recommendations]]   * [[:electricians|Local electrician recommendations]]
   * [[:covidpage|Covid page, dated, with info and humor]]   * [[:covidpage|Covid page, dated, with info and humor]]
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       * May not work if you're using a VPN.       * May not work if you're using a VPN.
   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx|What's my precinct? Who are my elected officials?]]   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx|What's my precinct? Who are my elected officials?]]
-  * [[http://www.lexingtonma.gov/town-clerk/pages/precincts-voting-locations|What's my precinct? Lexington MA]] //I am in Precinct 8//+  * [[http://www.lexingtonma.gov/town-clerk/pages/precincts-voting-locations|What's my precinct? Lexington MA]]//I am in Precinct 8//
   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/609/Town-Clerk|Contact the Town Clerk]]   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/609/Town-Clerk|Contact the Town Clerk]]
   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx.htm|Apply for mail-in ballot]]   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx.htm|Apply for mail-in ballot]]
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   * [[:speakerphone|Speakerphone]] currently, covering PolySync 40   * [[:speakerphone|Speakerphone]] currently, covering PolySync 40
   * [[:thermometers|Thermometers]]   * [[:thermometers|Thermometers]]
 +  * <bg #f1c40f>*NEW*</bg> [[:dyson_sv10_filter_issue|Dyson SV10 filter issue]]
  
 === Video production related === === Video production related ===
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   * [[:secret_roku_codes|Secret Roku Codes]] not secret any longer, thanks Tom's Guide   * [[:secret_roku_codes|Secret Roku Codes]] not secret any longer, thanks Tom's Guide
   * [[:ice_maker_issues|Ice maker in refrigerator stopped producing ice, what to do]]   * [[:ice_maker_issues|Ice maker in refrigerator stopped producing ice, what to do]]
 +  * [[susie|]]
  
 ==== helpish ==== ==== helpish ====
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   * [[:hamster_info|hamster information]]   * [[:hamster_info|hamster information]]
  
-[[:netflix_of_interest|Netflix of Interest]] //note this is old info as I dropped them in 2020 when they raised prices and stopped carrying what I was watching.// \\ [[:travelbucket|blist]] \\+[[:netflix_of_interest|Netflix of Interest]]//note this is old info as I dropped them in 2020 when they raised prices and stopped carrying what I was watching.// \\ [[:travelbucket|blist]] \\
 [[https://foundationmedicinetech.splashthat.com/#|nice video on the page]] | [[http://toku.us/examples|Sample Videos]] \\ [[https://foundationmedicinetech.splashthat.com/#|nice video on the page]] | [[http://toku.us/examples|Sample Videos]] \\
 [[http://venturefizz.com/blog/ipswitchs-impressive-office-overhaul?source=Content&details=Social+Media|Steve is featured (kind of) in Ipswitch flash.]] Do the slideshow, “every employee can get a standing desk if they so desire”, that's me standing, far right. \\ [[http://venturefizz.com/blog/ipswitchs-impressive-office-overhaul?source=Content&details=Social+Media|Steve is featured (kind of) in Ipswitch flash.]] Do the slideshow, “every employee can get a standing desk if they so desire”, that's me standing, far right. \\
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 |Mistral Voices of Innocence 11/7/2015: [[https://youtu.be/A_nFqJJzu68|Concert excerpts]]|Mistral [[https://youtu.be/5XqvSC4rDcc|William Tell Overture]]| |Mistral Voices of Innocence 11/7/2015: [[https://youtu.be/A_nFqJJzu68|Concert excerpts]]|Mistral [[https://youtu.be/5XqvSC4rDcc|William Tell Overture]]|
 |Mistral Of Love and Remembrance, 2/6/2016: [[http://mistral.true-images.com/remembrance2016/|photos]] and [[https://youtu.be/YmutV1j96mg|comments]]| | |Mistral Of Love and Remembrance, 2/6/2016: [[http://mistral.true-images.com/remembrance2016/|photos]] and [[https://youtu.be/YmutV1j96mg|comments]]| |
-|What's Happening - Chinese Edition with Sophia and Larry Ho [[https://youtu.be/4ElDyseZ5YU|Part 1]] [[https://youtu.be/FFvcnW8nDT0|Part 2]]| |+|What's Happening - Chinese Edition with Sophia and Larry Ho [[https://youtu.be/4ElDyseZ5YU|Part 1]][[https://youtu.be/FFvcnW8nDT0|Part 2]]| |
 |[[:windows10|Windows10]]|[[http://www.hebcal.com/holidays/|Jewish Holidays Calendar]]| |[[:windows10|Windows10]]|[[http://www.hebcal.com/holidays/|Jewish Holidays Calendar]]|
 |[[http://virantha.com/2014/03/02/fix-your-breville-smart-oven-by-replacing-the-thermal-fuse/|Fix Breville]]|[[:buying_online_-_notes|Buying Online - Notes]]| |[[http://virantha.com/2014/03/02/fix-your-breville-smart-oven-by-replacing-the-thermal-fuse/|Fix Breville]]|[[:buying_online_-_notes|Buying Online - Notes]]|
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 |[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYu_bGbZiiQ&sns=em|Conference Call in Real Life]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJGABaFGu9g|funny commercials]]| |[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYu_bGbZiiQ&sns=em|Conference Call in Real Life]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJGABaFGu9g|funny commercials]]|
 |[[http://biggeekdad.com/2013/06/men-and-testosterone/|Men and Testosterone]]|[[http://biggeekdad.com/2011/07/the-nothing-box/|The Nothing Box]]| |[[http://biggeekdad.com/2013/06/men-and-testosterone/|Men and Testosterone]]|[[http://biggeekdad.com/2011/07/the-nothing-box/|The Nothing Box]]|
-|[[http://youtu.be/MdcuaeYV9oM|3-year-old can dance]] [[http://youtu.be/DiHaY-542SY|encore?]]|[[http://www.rainerhersch.com/funny.html|http://www.rainerhersch.com/funny.html]]|+|[[http://youtu.be/MdcuaeYV9oM|3-year-old can dance]][[http://youtu.be/DiHaY-542SY|encore?]]|[[http://www.rainerhersch.com/funny.html|http://www.rainerhersch.com/funny.html]]|
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXY8DhSpFVw|Achmed the terrorist]] \\  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEI5js4RCpc|another link]] \\  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9tb-li5xzQ|another]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL357BrwK7c|Achmed and son]]| |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXY8DhSpFVw|Achmed the terrorist]] \\  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEI5js4RCpc|another link]] \\  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9tb-li5xzQ|another]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL357BrwK7c|Achmed and son]]|
 |[[http://www.tickld.com/x/an-engineers-perspective-of-christmas|An engineer's perspective of Christmas]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alSQpinagp0|FedEx Marooned commercial]]| |[[http://www.tickld.com/x/an-engineers-perspective-of-christmas|An engineer's perspective of Christmas]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alSQpinagp0|FedEx Marooned commercial]]|
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 == Positively Dark == == Positively Dark ==
  
-|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1DJU1uPryI|Positively Dark 2022]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIwqoMpRdjw|I'm Coming Home etc]] //some vocals// |+|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1DJU1uPryI|Positively Dark 2022]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIwqoMpRdjw|I'm Coming Home etc]]//some vocals// |
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2oUF5xY3No&list=OLAK5uy_kkmPHnVcQJIWsO_niRyWmmX31sBoPwujk|Transcendence]]| | |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2oUF5xY3No&list=OLAK5uy_kkmPHnVcQJIWsO_niRyWmmX31sBoPwujk|Transcendence]]| |
  
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