Installed Fresh OS after getting several blue screen errors

Notes to self: To install Fresh OS!
Things to do beforehand
1. Download an antivirus installer and keep it in a USB flash drive so that you can install the antivirus software before connecting the refreshed PC to the internet.

To save new OS in a USB drive (8 GB or more required),
Go to https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln299044/how-to-download-and-use-the-dell-os-recovery-image-in-microsoft-windows?lang=en

 and follow the steps of "Creating the USB recovery media" and then "Using the USB recovery media to install Microsoft Windows". When prompted to delete tpm, select delete.  This will take several hours.

After installing the OS, give it a plenty of time to set up, settle down, load, and ready to function. After initial sign-up, normal desktop screen will appear. Then;

1. Install antivirus software. Having more than one antivirus/malwarebuster/spiwarebuster is not a good idea. Don't forget to remove the media before doing the following steps because they may require restart. 

2. Settings --> Updates --> Check Windows Update. Let it download and install necessary updates. This may require restarting computer. Restart if necessary.
(After some search, I'm now not sure if it's really good. It is probably better to wait until prompted to install updates.)

3. Launch Dell Smart Assist (if not Dell, Windows key + R to start command prompt, then type devmgmt.msc ) to check if any drivers need updates.

4. Update everything. Restart if necessary. Give it plenty of time after restarting.
(After some search, I'm now not sure if it's really good. It is probably better to wait until prompted to install updates.)

5. Scan your PC using your antivirus software.

6. Go to Chrome store and install AdGuard AdBlocker and TrafficLight. Search "disney". If those are working properly, the official site of Disney should be the first one in the result, not other websites with ads. 

7. Download other softwares and use your PC normally.   

Notes on external hard drives:

You cannot remove (eject) it while the PC is on because external hard drives are considered to be what the PC should always be connected while it's on. So, leave it there and turn off PC, then disconnect the hard disc when the PC is off.

BUT do not turn on PC with the hard drive connected. This will lead to boot failure. No good.  

In short: turn off PC, disconnect hard drive, then turn on PC.

Red Lobster レストラン

Tried Red Lobster restaurant for the first time after irresistable urge to eat seafood convinced me and my friends! They had more shrip dishes than lobster ones. The lobster dishes were very expensive. But I was determined to have a lobster rather than compromising with shrimps. Lobster bisque soup was delicious; it really tasted like it, though it was heavy. I had too much of it probabily. The lobster tail was $11 just for the tiny piece... but it was worth it. It was simply steamed, so I put some salt and pepper. It was good.. no complaints. But I think I can eat fresher seafood for less in my hometown.. obviously. The shrimp dishes were good, too. 

Red Lobster

https://www.redlobster.com/menu

Red Lobster という海鮮レストランにお友達と行きました。常に魚介類不足。。（不足？）

ロブスターのメニューは2-3品？しかもものすごく高かった！　主にエビが看板メニュー。この店名でいいのか？　エビやカニがちょこっと乗ったタコスやピザなどもあったが、私はロブスターをぜひ食べてみたかったので注文。スープにはきちんとロブスターの身が入っていたし、蒸しロブスターはシンプルながらまあ美味しかった。友達のエビ料理もよかった。でも……魚介類はやっぱり九州のが美味しい…（わかっていたはずですが）

Salad

サラダでおなかいっぱいになるパターン。

The bread was like scone with bits of butter. Good restaurants often have complementary bread, which is tend to be the best.

食事をしたらついてくるパン、スコーンにバターのかけらがたくさん入っていた。

なかなか重い…

Lobster bisque. 

ロブスタービスク。クリーム重たかったけど、

ちゃんとロブスターのだしは取れていたのでよし！

Lobster tail.. simply steamed.

ロブスターちゃん・・・

Rose with a pretty label! From France!

二次会は宅飲み。美しいラベルに惹かれて買ったロゼ。味もなかなかでした。

Green beans didn't stay green..

Before and After

Cooking green bean (but not green beans that you eat fresh) tunred out to be pale yellow beans... Too bad! How can we make beans retain their color after cooking??

メキシカン

El Oasis
http://www.eloasistruck.com/

メキシカン料理はとてもおいしい。とくにご飯とリフライドビーンズの組み合わせが最強…　和食とはまた違った美味しさ。

笹の葉に包まれたとうもろこし粉の中に味付き肉が入っているタメーユというものは自分で作れない。のでメキシカンスーパーに行って出来合いを買おうと思ったら、かなりの量のラードが使われていた。蒸し物だからヘルシーかと思いきや。レシピにもよるのかもしれませんが。家にストックすると危険。外食でたまーに楽しむ事にしよう…

そういえばメキシコは米国を抜いて肥満率が世界一になっている。揚げ物が多いのと、ラードが隠れ材料になっている料理が多いこと、あとは米国の影響でスナック菓子と清涼飲料水がものすごく多いことが原因か…。家でヘルシーに作れるメキシカンを研究しよう。

秋の気配 Advice from a lovable old driver - an encounter in a million.

夏が終わったかと思えばまた暑くなり、次の日はまた寒くなり…

体がついていきませーん！

オイル交換で運転手さんとお話した。勇気づけられた。

While I left my car for an oil change at the dealer, a driver gave me a ride. He was a very kind, gentle person. He said "I love this job because I get to meet many people". He retired from GM 5 years ago and he runs errands at this dealershop, giving people rides, picking up ordered parts, delivering documents to SOS, banks, etc. He talked a lot about his hobby on checking on cars and making radios. He was humble; he said his wife was happy that he works and he is not home. and he has 16 people that asks him to do things. The 10 minute ride was enough to know that he is a sincere person with a lot of experience, loves interacting with people, and despite everything, he adores and he has hope in people. I felt my eyes welled up. He said "I love this job, and I want to continue this job as long as I'm healthy enough to do that". After I told him that I was working on dry bean genetics,  he asked me "And how are you going to make money after that?" as a genuine question. It did not sound like he was mocking about my job at all; only a person with no arrogant mind can ask such a question without being offensive. When I told him that I was from Japan, he said he had had many Honda motorbikes, and they were all great. Everytime I tell someone that I'm from Japan, they would tell me how good Japanese products are. I am fluttered and happy to hear that.

So since he said he loves people, I asked "How do you cope with someone that's arrogant, or busybody, or just difficult to deal with?" half out of curiosity, and half in need for good advice. He answered with a sincere face: "Well, you sometimes need to say it in the face. It happens that someone will treat you with respect only after you take a stance." That is kind of true. People may want to take advantage of you. Especially men tend to think that women are dumb. So you need to show that you are not. You need to say that you need to be treated with respect. If he is nagging you, disrespectful to you, or rude, then you need to say that it's not acceptable. Sometimes men are not smart enough to know that. That was funny - it is men that who think women are dumb, but they are the ones who are dumb! (Apologies for my sexist remarks; won't happen again outside his logic.) We need to stand up - silence is obedience -- "Sound like you are mad. You may have to force yourself." He showed explicitly how to say it in the face. With dignity and determination. It was a precious encounter - never expected to have such valuable advice from a driver - appreciate it. I hope he will be long healthy and keep busy. And I hope to see him again soon.  

     

     

グルメと音楽で一息

カフェテリアで食べたサラダ。やさいたくさん！美味しかった！

往復30分歩くのでいい運動にもなる。

ベトナム料理屋さんで。レモングラスチキンに、コメ麺、野菜（下に埋まっている）、春巻。普通に2食分はゆうにある。野菜のなかに、シソが入っていて感激した。シソはここでは食べられないと思っていたので。でも、アジアスーパーにあるよーとベトナムからの友達は言っていた。へーー。彼女らは家で育てているそうだが…さすが。

ダブルネックギターのコンサートにも行った。

小ぢんまりした会場でアットホームな感じ。

キャンピングカーで全国を回って演奏しているらしい。すごい。

ダブルネックどうやって弾くのだろうと思っていたが、上のは右手で、下のは左手で別々に弾いていてびっくり。人差し指で弦を押さえつつ、中指で弾く、みたいなことを連続的に、左右それぞれするなんて神業みたいだった。しかもダブルネックギターの裏面はドラムになっていて、ひっくり返してパーカッションを時折入れていた。さらに足で何か操作して音の響きを変えていた。ギターも何本も持ってきていて、休憩時間には、54本の弦を調整する。才能あふれた人…！

Notes to install Plugin Manger on Notepad++ to use NppFTP

Note to self:

This site is very useful!

https://notepad-plus-plus.org/community/topic/14496/no-plugin-manager

But the instruction is not detailed enough. When you first install Notepad++, you need to do the following in order to use NppFTP to connect to HPCC.

If you want to add the plugin manager manually to your fresh 7.5.1 install:

1. Download it here:

https://github.com/bruderstein/nppPluginManager/releases

(UNI for 32bit and x64 for x64bit installations, choose the same version as your Notepad++)

2. Extract the zip file and there should be two folders: plugins and updater. 

3. Copy PluginManager.dill file and paste it into C:/Program Files(x86)/Notepad++/plugins (not in a folder, just pate the file there). 

4. Similarly, copy the gpup.exe file and paste it into C:/Program Files(x86)/Notepad++/updater folder. 

5. Then start Notepad++, you should see Plugin Manager now in Plugins tab. Through Plugin Manager, you will be able to install the plugin you want: NppFTP to connect to HPCC etc.

To generalize: download plugins form a valid website. You will get plugins and updater folders. Copy and paste the contents to the appropriate locations in C:/Program Files(x86)/Notepad++. Then go to Notepad++ to see the plugin is now available to use. 

     If you want to add it automatically:

     (An option if you have not installed Notepad++ yet) 

     download and install version 7.3.3:

     https://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v7.3.3.html

     and then download and upgrade it with the latest version:

     https://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v7.5.1.html

To connect to HPCC

Plugins --> Plugin Manager --> NppFTP --> Show NppFTP Window -->

Click the settings icon --> Profile setting --> 

Add new (lower left corner) --> Name your connection -->

Type your information in the Connection tab.

Your connection will be linked and available.