[Elecraft] K3S dead after attempted firmware update - Fixed

[Mike Short]

I am an IT guy, so I hear you. We patch, then lock down again

On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 17:27 K8TE <billamader at gmail.com> wrote:

> Having worked in IT, I can tell you professional IT organizations test
> patches before deploying them.
>
> Regarding Windows 10 Home use, you can delay patches now (a recent update).
>
> Finally, for a long time, you have been able to prevent Windows 10 from
> updating drivers which can lead to COM port number changes:
>
> https://www.minitool.com/news/disable-automatic-driver-updates-win-10-009.html
> .
>
> Windows and our computers are just like any tool or even a piece of radio
> gear.  it behooves us to learn how to use those tools and to stay current
> with updates to them.  These tools are more complex than hammers and just
> as
> dangerous in un-trained/educated hands.
>
> There is plenty of information (much of it correct) available with a quick
> Google search.  Before I spend a weekend or just a day contesting, I always
> check for Windows Updates.  If one is available, I download and install it
> on ONE computer, test it, and if acceptable, do the same on my other
> computers.  I also check all of my antennas and the rest of my station's
> systems.  They are all tools of the "trade."
>
> 73, Bill, K8TE
>
>
>
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