Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12th August 2026.

12th August, 2026.

OK: I’m going to have to double check things, before I make introductory videos.

Yes: I’m off to the dentists, today.

But, no: that’s not when the eclipse is.

My appointment’s two.

And the eclipse starts around 18·20.

Ho … … …  hum!

~≈☾≈~

I had a newspiece float across my time line, a day or two ago.

This one.

It’s a piece that tells us how an unnamed user had bought a copy of the extended version of the Lord of the Rings movies.

Then found they’d been removed from their media library: as “no longer available in our catalog.”

Google refused to refund the customers money.

I know that removing digital media from a user’s media library is perfectly when a company can no longer supply it to us, is legal.

That doesn’t make it right.

We buy these things in the belief we’re buying these things permanently: when, sadly, it’s not.

~≈🛒≈~

Personally?

I think a media supplier withdrawing a service like that is immoral.

And a very good argument for buying versions of whatever on physical media.

And — possibly — for outright video piracy.

So?

I’m going to suggest a method.

Download and install Tor Browser: it let’s you access the Dark Web.

Download and install a BitTorrent client: I’m told Transmission is popular.

Once those are done, visit a torrent tracking site — I’m told Pirate Bay, KAT, 1337 and TorrentGalaxy are good — with TorBrowser.

Pick a torrent … 

Copy and paste the magnet link into your chosen Torrent client.

Wait for it to finish: and enjoy the results.

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As a final thought, there?

I’m not going to encourage you to illegally download copyrighted content like that.

Doing so is a civil offence in most countries, and can lead to both arrest and fines: and the downloading of spiked content what can damage you computer, or leave you exposed to malware or identity theft*.

Be aware of the risks.

However risky?

In removing media we thought we owned permanently?

And refusing a refund when doing so?

Companies are encouraging us to not give them our cash: especially given there’s other ways of buying … 

~≈🏴‍☠️≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12th August, 2025.

12th August, 2025: the day before Left-hander’s Day.

Right … it’s officially official: it’s the day before Left Hander’s Day.

So … ?

I’m hoping to people will want to have a go at tomorrow’s Teaser.

And encourage anyone who knows a lefty to give them a hug: and, possibly, a pair of left handed scissors.

Left-handed scissors, and left handed rulers, are handy … 

~≈👍≈~

I have to confess: I’ve been watching AppleTV’s Foundation series: as the third series is out.

I don’t know how close the series is to it’s source text.

But?

It’s an interesting watch: and and beautiful to look at.

The design work is incredible!

~≈🚀≈~

It’s official: the new phone has been delivered!

Turning up, yesterday, about five minutes before I was due to head out for my weight management meeting.

I’ve gained weight: which I wasn’t expecting.

But have set up my new gadget: an Oppo A40 phone.

Granted, the volume buttons are on the wrong side: they’re used to take screen shots, as well as control the volume, so that makes taking screenshots awkward.

I had trouble using gesture control, so switched back to button control.

On the upside?

The thing’s got a more recent version of the operating system, and cameras that are on a par, if not better, than my older phone’s.

And the actual transfer of data — photos, apps, contact details — from old phone to new went relatively well.

Given how anxious I felt about it’s delivery, and how jittery I felt setting it up?

It’s gone relatively well.

~≈☎︎≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12th August 2024.

12th August, 2024.

Right … it’s Monday … !

And … ?

Frankly, I’ve got the Eurhythmics’ Doubleplusgood on in the background.

Mostly … because it’s a good tune, but also because the earworms have started early, this morning* … !

~≈🎵≈~

At any rate … ?

It’s a Monday: which means I’m off to my weight management class.

Hopefully, I’ll have lost some weight.

Especially after the colonoscopy!

~≈⚖️≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12th August 2023.

12th August, 2023.

Yes: it’s Saturday … 

And, frankly?

I’m looking forward to finishing my review of the last episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds.

“Hegemony” is an interesting episode: with interesting guest characters!

As a completely incidental point?

At about one minute and ten seconds into that clip, some twenty-four minutes and forty-two seconds into the episode?

There’s a five note riff: a sort of doot-DOOT, doot-DOOT riff … that, to me sounds VERY similar to something in the original theatrical version of Alien.

Whether it is, or it isn’t?

We’d possibly need to let a court decide.

But?

Given the Gorn episodes are Star Trek’s take on Alien, it seems a nice, and atmospheric, touch.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12th August, 2022

12th August, 2022

Yes: it’s Friday.

Which means we can excitedly proclaim ourself to be excited Friday people: running around like mad things.

Or like the character in that Crunchie advert.

You can tell I’m trying for irony, can’t you … ?

~≈¥≈~

JUST as a quick thought … ?

I had my nephew over, last night: along side a couple of pizzas.

Pizzas … and the inevitable video.

Unless I miss my guess?

He’s got another subscriber!

~≈¥≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12-8-2021: World Elephant Day

12th August, 2021.

I have to say, I’ve looked out of the front door of Damon House, today.

And yes: it’s warm … and overcast.

I can only hope it doesn’t rain: I’ve got to pick up some medications, today!

I’d hate to get wet.

~≈Á≈~

If you’re not a Star Trek fan?

You’ve possibly never heard of Star Trek Lower Decks.

The animated series started in lock-down.

And it’s second series starts today.

If it’s anything like the first?

It’ll be hysterical.

~≈Á≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12th August, 2020.

 12th August, 2020.

Right … 

Right now, it’s just coming up to eight o’clock in the morning: and, even with the windows open, it’s hot and sticky.

And distinctly unpleasant.

However?

The BBC’s Weather page tell us we’re expecting a thunderstorm.

I hope so … !

Something’s got to clear the air.

~≈†≈~

While I’ve got the BBC’s new pages open … ?

Apparently, the UK is now in a recession: one on a par with the last one, back in 2008/9.

I’m … 

Not surprised, to be honest.

I do remember the first time I met my current case officer at the local Job Centre: he’s a nice chap who’s recently become a father.

Which is a side issue, maybe.

My point?   Is that, when we first met, I told him I’d be very surprised if I got a job, before I retired.

His reply was that he intended to try and help me avoid that.

Some × years on … ?

I’m still trying to find an employer that’ll have me.

And thinking a recession going to really slow my job hunting down … 

~≈†≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12-8-2018: World Elephant Day

12th August, 2018.

Yep: it’s a Sunday.

It’s officially another early start.

And frankly?

It’s time like this unemployment seems attractive.

Well … aspects of it, anyway.

The ones that let me get up after 4am on a Sunday morning!

~≈§≈~

Oh, just as a thought … ?

You’ve possibly worked out I’m a Dr Who fan: one following the news — or lack of news — about the upcoming eleventh series with a certain amount of interest.

Apparently?

The new TARDIS set has been leaked*.

If it’s the photo I think it is … ?

It looks interestingly crystalline!

I know the BBC are probably not happy about that leak: it’s their content, after all.

But I can’t help but think a few more publicity shots would be … your know …

Nice … !

~≈§≈~

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12-8-2017

Ye GODS!

I’m going to have to sign up for Instagram … !

I’ve been on lie for a few years now: and think I’m getting some attention from people.

At least, for my YouTube channel.

This one, in particular, has had a lot of views.

Don’t ask about the Mandela Effect!   It’s starting to annoy me!

At ANY rate … ?

I’m thinking I should join Instagram.

JUST so I can find bloody idiots leaving comment on the Teaser videos, asking me to follow them on Instagram … 

AND TELL THEM TO BLOODY WELL STOP!!!!!!!

Honestly, Comment Spam!

~≈‰≈~

Nik Nak’s Friday Question Set — 12-8-2016

Right … it’s a Friday night: one I’ve got off.

Frankly?

One I’m happy to spend, indoors.

Equally as frankly?

I’ve been meaning to post something up for a while.

First things first?

I’ll confess to being a little worried.

I was at my GP’s, earlier.   For various reasons — mostly to do with my guts — I’m trying to lose weight.

And unfortunately?   I seem to have put a kilo on.

Next time I’m at my GPs?

I THINK I’m due to have a long chat.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12-8-2016

Bleugh … 

And it’s bee a while since I’ve said that … !

But, right at the moment … ?

Right at the moment, I’m as tired as … 

Well, maybe not ‘as possible.’

But definitely feeling my age: after catching Batman: The Killing Joke, last night.

I might just have a nap, at some point.

Along side tell you Batman: The Killing Joke is an interesting watch … but that the original graphic novel’s a lot better … 

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