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Dave Bate (Maverick)

@va3dbj.ca

Amateur radio operator (VA3DBJ/VE3UDB), amateur astronomer, flight sim nut and all-round space/military cadet. Supporter of RAC, ARRL, the Canadian Forces Affiliate Radio System and the US Military Auxiliary Radio System.

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Was seen in the Epstein files. Staying under the radar.

17.02.2026 00:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Microsoft is keeping Secure Boot alive with Windows updates Certificates start expiring in June.

Microsoft is keeping Secure Boot alive with Windows updates

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#ONStorm #onwx

08.11.2025 02:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ARISS radio outages underway.

Due to activity aboard the ISS, the Crossband Voice Repeater and Packet Radios (APRS) will be off today and early tomorrow.
Check the graphic for scheduled times.

28.10.2025 13:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A β€˜Warm’ Model of the Early Universe Could Solve Two Cosmic Mysteries at Once Theorists have found that a β€œwarm” version of cosmic inflation is consistent with known physics, linking it to the hunt for dark matter

Theorists have found that a β€œwarm” version of cosmic inflation is consistent with known physics, linking it to the hunt for dark matter

28.10.2025 12:30 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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The latest navigation data with Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control (AIRAC) cycle 2509 is now available for all Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players, and will be automatically installed when launching the simulator.

04.09.2025 15:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Blue banner with the text β€œWindows 11 August 2025 Security Updates"

Blue banner with the text β€œWindows 11 August 2025 Security Updates"

The August 2025 Windows security updates are now available for Windows 11.

(🧡1/8)

12.08.2025 17:20 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The latest navigation data (AIRAC cycle 2508) is now available for all Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and 2024 players. The updated navdata will be automatically installed when launching the simulator.

07.08.2025 15:29 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Sim Update 16 Banner Image with MSFS logo

Sim Update 16 Banner Image with MSFS logo

πŸ›« Sim Update 16 is now available!

Download it today on all platforms for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020).

This update includes sim-wide improvements, from stability and performance to aircraft, avionics, and more.

πŸ”— Release notes: www.flightsimulator.com/sim-update-1...

05.08.2025 15:24 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows 11’s new Black Screen of Death is now rolling out Farewell, Blue Screen of Death

Windows 11’s new Black Screen of Death is now rolling out

10.07.2025 19:00 πŸ‘ 55 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 5
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The monthly navdata update (AIRAC Cycle 2507) is now available for both MSFS (2020) and MSFS 2024. The latest navdata will be automatically installed next time you launch the sim.

10.07.2025 17:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Windows 11 now uses JScript9Legacy engine for improved security Microsoft announced that it has replacedΒ the default scripting engine JScript with the newer and more secure JScript9Legacy on Windows 11 version 24H2 and later.

Microsoft announced that it has replacedΒ the default scripting engine JScript with the newer and more secure JScript9Legacy on Windows 11 version 24H2 and later.

10.07.2025 16:46 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HDMI 2.2 will be announced next month β€” and it may require a new cable Is it almost new cable day again?

HDMI 2.2 will be announced next month β€” and it may require a new cable

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On December 5, 2024, the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) proudly received its first Regimental Standard in a ceremony at Base Petawawa. The Standard honours the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of CSOR members in Afghanistan, as well as the proud legacy of the 1st Canadian Special ...

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If you’re looking to show your support for our deployed troops this holiday season, you can send them a message at the link below!
www.canada.ca/.../contact-...

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Release Notes - [1.1.10.0] Available Now | MSFS 2024 - Microsoft Flight Simulator A new update is now available in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on all platforms.
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