I strung one along for a while when he called me. He asked me to take a look at my computer (I have several), so I chose the one running freeDOS. He asked me to look at my desktop with all the icons and I said "I don't HAVE any icons". This caused him to transfer me to a 2nd tier technician. I'm not going to wait on the line for someone I don't want to talk to, so I hung up. That's when the 2nd tier guy calls me back (I ignored it - go to VM) THREE TIMES.
The vendor was Canon, who is widely known for making imaging and copying devices. I can understand them dropping a bunch of DSLR's for surveillance, but I can't imagine why they would need a copier.
Are you new to coding? Have you ever wanted to write a program or app, but didn't know where to begin? You can read books about programming, but that only takes you so far. Sometimes, you just want to see how other (successful) people do it.
Every single book I have read about C++ programming tells you how the language works, but suspiciously says something to the effect of "Using your compiler is beyond the scope of this book".
Terrific!
You can learn how to program, but you will never see the rewards of your effort because you don't know what linking/compiling is or what object/executable code is.
I'm sure it's just another service that you can simply disable. You don't have to sacrifice your Halo 15 or whatever. Just go into services and turn it off.
Agreed! If you have used a windows PC to install more than 5 programs, you have learned to *ALWAYS* choose custom install. I don't know if I would say that anyone *DESERVES* malware, but choosing to custom install your program will make you better at managing your own computer, and the world needs more of those people.
Student's who cannot keep track of a single card deserve to miss a meal or two as punishment for not being responsible enough for a simple little card. It's literally your MEAL TICKET.... Don't lose it!
OK, here is the privacy concern: The company sponsoring this now has thumbprints of all the students in the program on record. With the thumbprints, the student can then be impersonated at other establishments that use fingerprints for authentication. Get it? If not, see slashdot articles about fingerprint readers at Disneyland.
A simple magstripe card would have provided the same information, and it's unlikely that it would be used anywhere else.
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"The results are in. You are a horrible person. That's what it says, right here. A horrible person. We weren't even testing for that."
If your fitbit can tell if you have been raped or not, then I think you're using it wrong.
No kidding. I don't think anyone is tweeting while playing poker "Royal Flush! Check out my #pokerface."
Are you sure it just wasn't unintentionally DDOSed by millions of day-traders wondering what happened to the NYSE?
I strung one along for a while when he called me. He asked me to take a look at my computer (I have several), so I chose the one running freeDOS. He asked me to look at my desktop with all the icons and I said "I don't HAVE any icons". This caused him to transfer me to a 2nd tier technician. I'm not going to wait on the line for someone I don't want to talk to, so I hung up. That's when the 2nd tier guy calls me back (I ignored it - go to VM) THREE TIMES.
How much does the mob pay an IT worker? It might be better than legit companies.
The vendor was Canon, who is widely known for making imaging and copying devices. I can understand them dropping a bunch of DSLR's for surveillance, but I can't imagine why they would need a copier.
And yet you *didn't* choose to integrate a web browser into your OS. Hmm....
Issuing a kill command in a UAV may have a completely different effect than what you expect.
To prevent cellphone damage from drops, the solution is simple: move to space. It's that pesky gravity that is wrecking your electronics.
...Or you could just buy a case for your phone.
Funny how they said "We are sorry that this happened" and not "We are sorry that we did this". i.e., they are not taking responsibility.
Are you new to coding? Have you ever wanted to write a program or app, but didn't know where to begin? You can read books about programming, but that only takes you so far. Sometimes, you just want to see how other (successful) people do it.
Every single book I have read about C++ programming tells you how the language works, but suspiciously says something to the effect of "Using your compiler is beyond the scope of this book".
Terrific!
You can learn how to program, but you will never see the rewards of your effort because you don't know what linking/compiling is or what object/executable code is.
Gentlemen... Gentlemen.... We can all share!
I'm sure it's just another service that you can simply disable. You don't have to sacrifice your Halo 15 or whatever. Just go into services and turn it off.
Look at it this way: At least when Windows 10 is finally released, they won't be able to say "It's the most secure windows ever".
Who are you calling "plebs"? I'm offended!
How about an Amiga made with current technology? I think there would be a bigger demand for that than for another thinkpad....
"Insane" is too sane a word to describe this.
Agreed! If you have used a windows PC to install more than 5 programs, you have learned to *ALWAYS* choose custom install. I don't know if I would say that anyone *DESERVES* malware, but choosing to custom install your program will make you better at managing your own computer, and the world needs more of those people.
Sometimes I get an email that says "Sender xxxx would like to recall the following message...", to which I reply, "Yeah, I bet they would!"
Student's who cannot keep track of a single card deserve to miss a meal or two as punishment for not being responsible enough for a simple little card. It's literally your MEAL TICKET.... Don't lose it!
OK, here is the privacy concern: The company sponsoring this now has thumbprints of all the students in the program on record. With the thumbprints, the student can then be impersonated at other establishments that use fingerprints for authentication. Get it? If not, see slashdot articles about fingerprint readers at Disneyland.
A simple magstripe card would have provided the same information, and it's unlikely that it would be used anywhere else.
A better solution would be to stop building planes that have a CYLINDRICAL fuselage when all our baggage is RECTANGULAR!
Is that a money-back guarantee?
This is South Africa. Feel free to hire an army to take the money back.