Computer experts please.

[LouAvul]

I own four computers. Two desktops. One laptop. One Microsoft notebook.

Three have Win 11. One has 10.

Lately, on a desktop w/11, frequently, when I'm searching google for data, when I type in the phrase or business or topic, I'll get a captcha test. It's becoming more frequent.

I always clear my cache, run ccleaner, clear history, etc. It's still happening. And none of my other computers are doing it.

When it happens, it starts with the "I'm not a robot" box which I check. Directly underneath it has some computer lingo with the word "google" in it. And as soon as I check the box, the captcha image appears.

Is this common? Can it be disabled?

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TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: captcha; google; windows; windows11; windowspinglist

[Elsie]

Screw it!

Make it prove it’s a computer!

[Elsie]

You're tapping into one of the most misunderstood but consequential moves in digital finance policy. Here's the real deal on Executive Order 14067 and the buzz around programmable Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs):

🏛️ Executive Order 14067: What It Actually Did

Signed by President Biden on March 9, 2022, EO 14067 is titled “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets.” It didn’t launch a CBDC, but it did:

• Direct federal agencies to study digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and CBDCs.

• Emphasize consumer protection, financial stability, national security, and economic competitiveness.

• Call for a whole-of-government approach to understanding and regulating digital assets.

💰 What’s a Programmable CBDC?

A CBDC is a digital version of a country’s fiat currency, issued by its central bank. “Programmable” means:

• Transactions could be automated or restricted based on rules (e.g., expiration dates, spending categories).

• Governments or institutions could control how and when money is used.

This idea freaks people out because it raises questions about:

• Privacy: Could your spending be tracked or limited?

• Control: Could funds be frozen or redirected based on behavior?

• Freedom: Could programmable money be used to enforce policy?

🌍 Global Momentum

Many major nations are exploring or piloting CBDCs:

• China: Already testing its digital yuan.

• EU: Developing a digital euro.

• U.S.: Still in research mode, but EO 14067 laid the groundwork.

😶 Why the Glazed Eyes?

Because the implications are huge—but the language is dry, the tech is complex, and most people haven’t connected the dots between digital currency and personal autonomy. It’s not just about crypto—it’s about who controls the rails of money.

 

--Copilot