<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" version="2.0"><channel><title>PoliticalMachine Forums » RSS Feed » Recent Forum Posts</title><link>https://feeds.feedburner.com/Stardock/PoliticalMachine_com/recent</link><copyright>© 2006 - 2026 Stardock Corporation. All rights reserved.</copyright><description>Recent Forum Posts</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 2:58:40 AM -0400</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 2:58:40 AM -0400</lastBuildDate><docs>http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html</docs><generator>Stardock Rss Generator v1.0</generator><managingEditor>info@stardock.com</managingEditor><webMaster>kwilas@stardock.com</webMaster><item><author>alanh012</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/541247</comments><description><![CDATA[I use Revo Uninstaller on my Windows 11 PC. I can not use it because it flickers. Revo support told me it was because of WindowBlinds. They said I need to "whitelist" it. How do I do that?&nbsp;  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/541247</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/541247</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 9:03:57 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-04-12T21:03:57-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>whitelist</title></item><item><author>Blake00</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/508087</comments><description><![CDATA[Hey guys! While I usually post about other peoples mods and indie projects etc that interest me I figured I'd start with a thread about all the retro stuff I'm working on these days...  Back in the 90s I used to muck around with Doom 2 and Civilization 2 modding but never finished any of my projects. Well in recent years I've been getting back into it (call it can early midlife crisis lol) and released a GZDoom enhanced version of my old&nbsp; Star Trek Doom level &nbsp;and also a new&nbsp; Qu...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/508087</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/508087</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 5:57:37 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-04-12T05:57:37-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Star Trek Doom plus C&amp;C, Red Alert, Heroes of Might &amp; Magic, Master of Magic Mods for Civilization II</title></item><item><author>RedneckDude</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/495735</comments><description><![CDATA[    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/495735</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/495735</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 8:46:05 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-04-06T20:46:05-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Let's start a New Jammin Thread!</title></item><item><author>LightStar</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/541248</comments><description><![CDATA[         I hope everyone has a very Happy Easter today!      &nbsp;              ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/541248</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/541248</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 2:57:02 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-04-06T02:57:02-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Happy Easter!!!</title></item><item><author>BigDogBigFeet</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/483568</comments><description><![CDATA[Signs seen at the restaurant workers' pep rally.  &nbsp;  "EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AFTER THEY PICK IT"  "NO CRACK MINING AT THE KID'S MEAL STATION"  "PLEASE DON'T SNEEZE IN THE CARRY OUT BAGS"  "REMEMBER TO SMILE AND SAY WELCOME TO FLUFFY'S FOOT LONGS"  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/483568</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/483568</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 9:05:41 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-03-26T09:05:41-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>I need a joke today</title></item><item><author>DrJBHL</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/541120</comments><description><![CDATA[Make sure to catch this on Neowin at the external link. Yeah, I'm a bit skeptical but they've changed the Windows head honcho, and many articles are surfacing (like pelaird's recent taskbar repositioning post).  It would seem these changes are ready to ship. The changes will incluse not just the taskbar, but File Explorer, making it faster and more dependable, W11 launching faster, W11 update allowing skipping of updates during setup, and no forced updates when turning your PC off. Pausing upd...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/541120</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/541120</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 7:42:06 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-03-22T07:42:06-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>MS Promises Fixes for W11</title></item><item><author>gypsy2299</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/541111</comments><description><![CDATA[Chuck Norris has left us  Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris (March 10, 1940 &ndash; March 19, 2026)&nbsp;  RIP Walker  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/541111</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/541111</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:43:50 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-03-20T09:43:50</pubDateParsed><title>Chuck Norris has past away</title></item><item><author>redskittlesonly</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540978</comments><description><![CDATA[   Elemental: Reforged, the Remastered 4X Strategy RPG is Now Available       Features three campaigns, dynasty system, deep crafting, and hundreds of new quests, characters, and dungeons          Buy with the Launch Discount          A unique mix of 4X Strategy and RPG gameplay is now available as Stardock Entertainment has officially released    Elemental: Reforged   . To celebrate the release of this passionately crafted and expanded remaster of Stardock&rsquo;s most ambitious title, players...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540978</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540978</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 1:00:00 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-03-17T13:00:00-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Elemental: Reforged, the Remastered 4X Strategy RPG from Stardock Launched Today</title></item><item><author>Jafo</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540949</comments><description><![CDATA[Microsoft no longer supports its all-time most popular OS.  We get that.  It also FORCES people to purchase new hardware that is compatible with its new adware [OS].  Around about the 19th of Feb [last week]&nbsp; Adobe Acrobat Reader auto updated...  To a version that is broken in Windows 7.  People are reliant on "legacy" OS systems { I use the word 'legacy' with sarcasm], often in critical and time-sensitive situations.  And good old Adobe auto-updates and breaks.  It's such a s...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540949</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540949</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 1:23:05 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-03-10T13:23:05-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Adobe is now officially as bad as Microsoft.</title></item><item><author>The-Reaper-Man</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540976</comments><description><![CDATA[I haven't been very active in the forums lately. Even in my favorite, Screenshots forum. The main reason is I have been diagnosed with ALS, which is a horrible motor neuron disease. I can barely walk. I use a cane to get around the apartment, and a walker when I go for doctor's appointments. I miss you guys, but I still lurk around, keeping an eye on things. I still think there are way too many wallpapers being uploaded, especially A.I. wallpapers and not much WindowsBlinds, Iconpackager sets, C...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540976</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540976</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:58:25 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-03-06T09:58:25</pubDateParsed><title>ALS Diagnosis</title></item><item><author>DrJBHL</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540864</comments><description><![CDATA[addy visuals put together a cool concept visual for Windows 12...which hasn't happened...yet.  Since pelaird and I love the functionality SD has added to the task bar and start menu and dread what MS has up its...sleeve...I thought I'd bring this to you all...      ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540864</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540864</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 9:31:25 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-02-17T09:31:25-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>How about Windows 12?</title></item><item><author>teddybearcholla</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540861</comments><description><![CDATA[ https://www.cbs58.com/news/oscar-winning-actor-robert-duvall-dead-at-95   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540861</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540861</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 1:13:35 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-02-17T13:13:35-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>The passing of Robert Duvall</title></item><item><author>pelaird</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540858</comments><description><![CDATA[From Windows Central by&nbsp; Zac Bowden &nbsp;published&nbsp; February 12, 2026   Zac Bowden has several very reliable sources within Microsoft and reported the following.   "As part of&nbsp; Microsoft&rsquo;s big push to improve sentiment around Windows 11 &nbsp;this year, the company is working on several highly requested features and changes that are designed to signal to the public that it is listening to feedback. According to my sources who are familiar with Microsoft&rsquo;s plans, o...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540858</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540858</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 9:52:03 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-02-16T09:52:03-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Microsoft is planning to bring back the ability to move and resize the Taskbar on Windows 11</title></item><item><author>Jafo</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540731</comments><description><![CDATA[As some might know, I was 'class of 72' at RMIT Architecture and had actual drawings [not CAD] that dated from then all the way through to the last which was in 2018 [OK, so 46 years].  Managed to move plan drawers a few times, even after actually 'retiring'.  Every time I thought "these are a record of a heck of a lot of blood, sweat and tears'&nbsp; I couldn't see myself parting with them as scrap-paper-in-the-recycle-bin.  Then I had an idea..."digitize" them.&nbsp; Modern Mobile Phones...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540731</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540731</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 7:51:52 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-01-27T07:51:52-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>50 Years of Architectural Drawings</title></item><item><author>teddybearcholla</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/531027</comments><description><![CDATA[The Prime of miss Jean Brodie&nbsp; was the first movie I saw her in.&nbsp;&nbsp;  Downtown Abbey  Harry Potter  My Old Lady  The Lady in the Van&nbsp; &nbsp; to name a few.&nbsp;&nbsp;  Anyone have a favorite?  &nbsp;  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/531027</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/531027</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:12:10 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-01-08T09:12:10</pubDateParsed><title>Maggie Smith</title></item><item><author>Iben</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540371</comments><description><![CDATA[There are approximately 15,400 to 16,000+ licensed radio stations in the U.S., including AM,&nbsp;  full-power FM, and low-power FM (LPFM) stations, with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reporting&nbsp;  around 15,393 total stations at the end of 2023, a number that fluctuates slightly with new licenses.  The total grows significantly when including translators and boosters, reaching over 22,000,  and includes thousands of commercial, non-commercial, and religious broadcasters...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540371</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540371</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 7:33:52 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2026-01-06T19:33:52-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Ever wonder how many radio stations there are?</title></item><item><author>pelaird</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540170</comments><description><![CDATA[I just read an article on techradar that had a great suggestion on how to avoid return issues to Amazon when purchasing high ticket items. Especially now that there are so many scams taking place on certain items. I thought this was an excellent suggestion, so I wanted to share with the community.   techradar article Link    from the article:   "As we've seen, though, even if you do buy a product sold and shipped by Amazon, things can still go awry. That's why it's very important to do one...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540170</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/540170</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 2:49:15 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-12-23T14:49:15-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Take a short Video of Unboxing High Ticket Items from Amazon</title></item><item><author>redskittlesonly</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539839</comments><description><![CDATA[    Check out the first gameplay trailer for Ashes of the Singularity II   Command vast armies fighting for control of entire worlds in this massive-scale RTS game       Add to your Steam wishlist         The first gameplay trailer for  Ashes of the Singularity II  is now live, offering a closer look at the game&rsquo;s current visuals and gameplay mechanics that fans have been eager to see. This trailer provides a first look into the strategic depth and immersive experience that the sequel pro...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539839</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539839</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:00:00 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-12-03T09:00:00</pubDateParsed><title>First Gameplay Trailer Released for Ashes of the Singularity II</title></item><item><author>wasabi_md</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/530372</comments><description><![CDATA[ Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance and integrate into various aspects of business, decision-makers at the highest levels face the complex task of determining where AI can be most effectively utilized and where the human touch remains irreplaceable. This series seeks to explore the nuanced decisions made by C-Suite executives regarding the implementation of AI in their operations. As part of this series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Brad Wardell.   by Kieran Powell, EVP o...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/530372</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/530372</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 6:58:03 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-11-22T06:58:03-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>C-Suite Perspectives On AI: Authority Magazine Q&amp;A with Brad Wardell</title></item><item><author>Jafo</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539577</comments><description><![CDATA[You know you're getting old when you can say "52 years ago I saw Hair".  Today, I saw Hair again.  This time I was 'front and centre', and dang it was good.  The previous time meant I was sweating out the dates and times for my potential Conscription, and the Musical was pretty darn relevant.  Part of the Architecture 'Sociology' course was to sit in on a County Court trial of a Draft-Dodger....  In '72 I had a beanie my mum knitted and I sewed in a peace sign [in wool] and wore it 'al...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539577</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539577</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 1:07:35 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-11-16T13:07:35-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Hair</title></item><item><author>yorvp</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539578</comments><description><![CDATA[  I want to upgrade to OBJECT DESKTOP. I see it $30 but I don't like yearly subscriptions. Do you have a  lifetime license as in forever  and not a major upgrade lifetime license?    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539578</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539578</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:19:06 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-11-16T09:19:06</pubDateParsed><title>i want to purchase object desktop but</title></item><item><author>Chasbo</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539262</comments><description><![CDATA[So I'm getting&nbsp;cataract surgery. Right eye tomorrow and left eye next week. I'd love to hear if any of you have had this surgery and what it was like to go through. Did your vision improve? I also have macular degeneration. Wet in my left eye and dry in my right eye. Hell, I'm 73 and I guess it's time to fall apart!&nbsp;  &nbsp;  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539262</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539262</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 1:21:43 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-11-16T01:21:43-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>cataracts</title></item><item><author>edwardd</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539568</comments><description><![CDATA[Hey guys,  I wanted to check out upgrades for Multiplicity 4.07 to a higher level to enable file copying between my PC's (I have Object Desktop with Multiplicity).  When I try to access stardock.com, my Norton antivirus flags the site as a threat, it detects JS: Injection-U and disallows connections. If I check my browser where the padlock is located in the address bar, it tells me the site has no certificate.  Might be a false detection but just wanted to raise awareness.  &nbsp;  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539568</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539568</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:33:27 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-11-15T09:33:27</pubDateParsed><title>www.stardock.com - no site certificate, access blocked?</title></item><item><author>teddybearcholla</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539333</comments><description><![CDATA[I was wondering if it would be possible for someone to take a brush made in&nbsp; PS6&nbsp; and make images with transparent backgrounds out of them so I can use them in say Artrage?&nbsp; Thanks much. TBC   https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/graphics/921/ &nbsp;    https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/graphics/899/ &nbsp;&nbsp;  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539333</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539333</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 4:04:47 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-11-01T16:04:47-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Is it possible?</title></item><item><author>redskittlesonly</author><comments>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539178</comments><description><![CDATA[  Remaster of the Classic Fantasy Strategy Game Series, Enters Early Access Today      Join Early Access Now           Stardock Entertainment announced that its remaster of the    Elemental    fantasy strategy game series,    Elemental: Reforged   , entered Early Access today.&nbsp; The classic sandbox turn-based 4X game series puts the player in the role of a sovereign of a fledgling kingdom in a world that has been devastated by a war of magic.     &ldquo;   Elemental: Reforged    is the cul...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539178</guid><link>https://forums.politicalmachine.com/539178</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:23:22 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2025-10-23T12:23:22</pubDateParsed><title>Now in Early Access - Elemental: Reforged</title></item></channel></rss>