Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10th July 2025.

10th July, 2025.

Right, it’s officially Thursday.

And … ?

I’ve officially sent a stool sample off to the relevant testing centre.

I can only hope I’ve included everything relevant for the tests.

Or that the hospital can trace my surgery from the paperwork I forgot to include … !

~≈📋≈~

At any rate … ?

That’s that sent off.

Along side an email.

About a year and a half ago, I was provisionally diagnosed with adult-onset Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Something my GP had tried following up on, in 2024.

Even though I’d been warned a hospital referral could take a while, I felt I should chase this up.

So asked my surgery about it.

Their advice?

Was to email the relevant mental health trust.

Something I did yesterday.

They’ve auto replied: to let me know it’s going to take three days for a formal reply.

But, hopefully?

The should get me more information00.

~≈🏥≈~

I had a call, yesterday: and I wish I’d kept the number.

As … ?

It turned out to be scammers, trying to persuade me to install an app called AnyDesk, so they could take remote control of my machine.

I strung them along for a while: and found out several things.

That the scammers concerned don’t know the common Mac keyboard shortcuts they say they do: the didn’t know CMD (⌘) and N opens a new window in a Mac app.

They thought it was the more common Windows equivalent, CTRL(^) and N.

They were confused when I told them the AnyDesk webpage I’d found was one that warned about scams: rather than the download page.

But … ?

They’d also tried remotely accessing my email account: and had phoned my internet service provider, to get a PIN that would let them do that.

I’m thankful I didn’t notice that text message.

And equally thankful I didn’t hand that over.

That, and the remote access software, could have installed all sorts of stuff.

I’m just thankful I’d recently my email password, and let my Internet service provider know about the attempt.

But also felt I should remind you of a couple of things.

The main point?

You should not give someone you don’t know access to your devices: you get a call from someone claiming to be your ISP, or a security company, a call you haven’t asked for, tell them where to get off!

The minor points?

The AnyDesk software* is cross platform: would let a PC user remotely control a Mac, a Mac user remotely control an Android phone: what have you.   Something I’d not realised could be done.

Don’t install software a caller like that asks you to.

Never give them PIN numbers or bank details!

Have a nice day … !

~≈🧑🏻‍💻≈~

Let’s move on.


Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum†, Olga‡ and Debbi§ putting in their answers: with everyone scoring five out of five.


Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here it is, along with the How To, License and video.

Q1)        The final original model of which car rolled off the production line: on 10th July, 2019?

Q2)        The car in question was designed by Ferdinand who?

Q3)        The US Episcopal Church voted to allow same-sex marriages on 10th July, 2012.   The Church is what: Catholic, Orthodox or Anglican?

Q4)        Lin and Megan Russell were murdered: on 10th July, 1996.   Their killer was finally convicted in which year: 2000, 2001 or 2002?

Q5)        Finally … ?   The 44th state to be admitted to the USA was admitted on 10th July, 1890.   Which state was it?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        Avenida 9 de Julio — July 9th Avenue — is in the capital of Argentina.   What’s that capital’s name?

A1)        Buenos Aires.

Q2)        The Second Treaty of Tilsit was signed: on 9th July, 1807.   Between France, and whom: Prussia, Russia or the UK?

A2)        Prussia.

Q3)        9th July is Constitution Day.   Where: Australia, New Zealand or South Africa?

A3)        Australia.

Q4)        9th July is Constitution Day in Palau.   Where is Palau: the Pacific, the Atlantic or the Sargasso?

A4)        The Pacific.

Q5)        Finally … ?   9th July is the feast day of Saint Gregorio Grassi: who died in Shanxi.   Where is Shanxi: Japan, China or Vietnam?

A5)        China.

Here’s a thought …

“My ambition is not to become the greatest actress in the world but to have the handsomest son in the world.”

Lili Damita, 10 July 1904 – 21 March 1994.

And a Carl Orff piece …

The next ten question set is on 15th July: it’s about the Northwest Territories.

Comments will be published, tomorrow morning.

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        From what I can see, the AnyDesk¹ app is a legitimate piece of software: IT departments use is to remotely access any piece of company kit — Macs, PCs, Linux machines, iPhones, iPads, Android phones and tablets, FreeBSD machines, Raspberry Pi’s — and do running repairs and software installation.

        But, like any piece of software?   People have found alternative uses.

“… the street finds its own uses for things.”

“Burning Chrome”, by William Gibson.

†        Hello, Mum¶ … !

‡        That’s a result, then, Olga¶.   We’ve been having the same cooler evenings: they’re VERY welcome!

§        I hope they’re OK, Debbi¶: I’m assuming they didn’t have enough water, is that right … ?

¶        I thought these clips would appeal …

¹        What I think has happen … ?   Is that the scammers have tried breaking into my email account, to try and hijack it.   During this attempt, they’ve been sent a PIN as verification.   That PIN’s been sent to my mobile.   They’ve realised this: and phoned me to try and talk it out of me.