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  1. Re:Kill auto-play videos on Verizon Throttles Data To "Provide Incentive To Limit Usage" · · Score: 2

    I see you need APK's hosts file :)

  2. Re:Noncence on Planes Can Be Hacked Via Inflight Wi-fi, Says Researcher · · Score: 1
    No, eight flights over the past 6 weeks, the last one Saturday.

    Indeed the rules have been loosened, last year you had to switch off completely during start and landing.

    But do I see a woosh?

    And sorry for the c's in Nonsense.

  3. Re:This is chilling on Google Spots Explicit Images of a Child In Man's Email, Tips Off Police · · Score: 1
    Oh come on, the scanning of your mail IS the business model of Google, anyone who says different is an idiot.

    When signing up for an account it is made quite clear they can do so and because it's not a hidden feature it's not against EU law.

  4. Re:Well at least they saved the children! on Google Spots Explicit Images of a Child In Man's Email, Tips Off Police · · Score: 1

    The next generation of victims has one perpetrator less to worry about.

  5. Re:Well at least they saved the children! on Google Spots Explicit Images of a Child In Man's Email, Tips Off Police · · Score: 1

    (Note: I can think of at least 1 country where this part of the ToS would be invalid)

    But even there you have the freedom to enter in such an otherwise flawed contract, it's not forced upon you nor a hidden clause.

  6. Re:compared to hash database, with antivirus on Google Spots Explicit Images of a Child In Man's Email, Tips Off Police · · Score: 1
    Come on, Google relies on checking your interests and then offer you targeted ads, why do you feel they wouldn't include classes for the pictures you send and receive?

    The technology exists.

  7. We all know Google's business model is based on going through your mail and it shouldn't be a surprise photo recognition is part of this model.

    What surprises me in a positive way is they have a class for kiddie porn and actually act upon it.

  8. Re:Well at least they saved the children! on Google Spots Explicit Images of a Child In Man's Email, Tips Off Police · · Score: 1
    Look here, there is no doubt (for sane people) that the act of making pictures and video's with paedophile content is illegal because it's hurting the kids involved.

    The trading in illegal material is punishable in itself and it includes the knowing consumption of such illegal material, the knowing is in the case of kiddie porn usually pretty damn obvious.

    Your last sentence is disturbing and warrants an investigation all by itself or are you just stupid?

  9. Noncence on Planes Can Be Hacked Via Inflight Wi-fi, Says Researcher · · Score: 1
    The last several flights I was on you were supposed to run your device in the Airplain Mode so no WIFI.

    This alone makes the whole story implausible.

    Uhm yesss....

  10. Re:correlation, causation on Ancient Skulls Show Civilization Rose As Testosterone Fell · · Score: 1
    It's a term for -some- whites.

    And as you might have noticed some see it as a positive label, I didn't express an opinion at all, just an observation.

    It's possibly those high on testosterone who seem to have a problem comprehending my observation.

  11. Re:The "dying industry"... on Spain's Link Tax Taxes Journalist's Patience · · Score: 1
    You are onto something but I don't see it quite as bleak.

    Yes investigative journalism has disappeared from mainstream media but it's still available for those knowing the price of quality.

    I don't know enough about Spain but in countries like The Netherlands, Germany and Denmark there is still a group of influential people willing to pay the price for quality papers, be it dead tree or digital.

    The future will tell if this lasts but I am hopeful, I put my money where my mouth is and subscribe to such publications.

    Those that want their 'news' for free are anyway lost to Fox News and the Daily Mail, the problem is because subtlety is lost on them they're likely to vote for the Putins, Palins or Wilders of politics...

  12. Devices on Satya Nadella At Six Months: Grading Microsoft's New CEO · · Score: 4, Funny
    I hope he doesn't do away with their best product, the Microsoft mouse.

    It's the one product they have that is Compatible.

  13. Re:correlation, causation on Ancient Skulls Show Civilization Rose As Testosterone Fell · · Score: 1
    Yes I understand your point.

    When I use the word sociable I think of people finding strength in doing things together and that often makes for a stronger system than individuals doing their own thing.

    When the results are good I can admire both ways, the strong individual and the group that worked together but I also try to recognise which trait is stronger in individuals that I have to deal with.

    Consider my use of the term 'redneck' as in this light it's a low hanging fruit for individuals that have great appreciation for individual strengths and less aptitude to work together with those outside of their circle, there is nothing racist about it.

    But I wouldn't go as far as you do to split between on one side the Real Men and the effete lot on the other side, I feel you over estimate both :).

  14. Re:I needed that laugh of the day, thanks! on UK Spy Agency Certifies Master's Degrees In Cyber Security · · Score: 2

    Yeah, that's how I feel reading his stuff :)

  15. Re:I needed that laugh of the day, thanks! on UK Spy Agency Certifies Master's Degrees In Cyber Security · · Score: 1
    Indeed, knowledge is not always up to expectations and need.

    But then what you seem to forget is from new computers the BIOS has all but disappeared and has been replaced by something called UEFI.
    You should update your knowledge starting by something like this:

    Just Google who is Steve Riley and you'll be a little smarter.

  16. Re:Makes Perfect Sense on Study: Dinosaurs "Shrank" Regularly To Become Birds · · Score: 1

    Omnivores is what we are.

  17. Re:Why is this news? Seriously? on Google Sells Maine Barge For Scrap · · Score: 1

    Tied up for 6 years, it must have sprung a leak, salt water corrosion is a bastard!

  18. Re:correlation, causation on Ancient Skulls Show Civilization Rose As Testosterone Fell · · Score: 1
    Still no explanation.

    Look here, the discussion is about the 'value' of testosterone for the advance of the human race and society.
    It has been said here high(er) testosterone levels makes man less sociable and more aggressive, do you want to claim rednecks aren't an example for that category?

  19. Re:correlation, causation on Ancient Skulls Show Civilization Rose As Testosterone Fell · · Score: -1

    How???
    Are you implying 'redneck' is now classed a race?
    Or that I said anything negative about them for living in the south?

  20. Re:Social Engineering? on Ancient Skulls Show Civilization Rose As Testosterone Fell · · Score: 1
    Have a look around, it's the dumber women with their testosterone bucks that cause teen pregnacy and their offspring has a documented disadvantage in modern society.

    So I'd say historically the smart women who knew how to pick a father have born smarter children that became the next generation of leaders, something modern civil society is even furthering.

  21. Re:Before, when the testosterone was high on Ancient Skulls Show Civilization Rose As Testosterone Fell · · Score: -1

    Judging by the -1 moderation you hit a nerve :)

  22. Re:correlation, causation on Ancient Skulls Show Civilization Rose As Testosterone Fell · · Score: 1, Troll

    Ah that could explain why rednecks are mainly found in the south, up north winter has taken care of them :)

  23. Re:genuinely curious on Switching From Microsoft Office To LibreOffice Saves Toulouse 1 Million Euros · · Score: 0
    Yeah, moving away from MS includes less security issues.

    Simple eh?

  24. Re:Munich did it already on Switching From Microsoft Office To LibreOffice Saves Toulouse 1 Million Euros · · Score: 1

    The incompatibility stems from MS Office's poor support for .odf.

  25. Re:Reality - Support on Switching From Microsoft Office To LibreOffice Saves Toulouse 1 Million Euros · · Score: 1
    I can better your statement:

    It's easier to install LibreOffice than it is to uninstall MS Office.