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  1. Comment on Why is ~comp not ~tech.comp? in ~tildes

  3. Comment on will we see a ~politics? in ~tildes

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    Would you assume that such a theoretical section would cater only to the USA? I'm taking a guess based on your description of how you view the reddit section. It obviously wouldn't have to be, but...

    Would you assume that such a theoretical section would cater only to the USA? I'm taking a guess based on your description of how you view the reddit section.

    It obviously wouldn't have to be, but it seems like an internationally-exclusive topic, in contrast to things with broad appeal like ~food and ~creative.

    I was around on reddit to witness the change from "international technology" to "American politics" as the dominant topic.

    Another thought, does international politics even hold enough interest to an outsider? Are we resigned to the tyranny of the majority nationality?

    5 votes

  7. Comment on Why should any non-Euro companies care about the GDPR? in ~tech

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    Good answer. If you're treating data carefully then legislation like this isn't a shock, it's reinforcing existing best practice.

    Good answer. If you're treating data carefully then legislation like this isn't a shock, it's reinforcing existing best practice.

    2 votes

  8. Comment on What Thing Do You Wish More People Knew About? in ~talk

  9. Comment on Why did you choose this username for your Tildes account? in ~talk

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    It's a great name all round. Very memorable. Thanks for sharing the backstory.

    It's a great name all round. Very memorable. Thanks for sharing the backstory.

    4 votes

  10. Comment on Is there any way to view what ID user we are? in ~tildes

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    On Slashdot people used to use the IDs (stamped next to each username) as a way to to "win" arguments. It could add an extra form of unconscious bias. Beyond curiosity, I can't really see a...

    On Slashdot people used to use the IDs (stamped next to each username) as a way to to "win" arguments.

    It could add an extra form of unconscious bias.

    Beyond curiosity, I can't really see a positive angle.

    2 votes

  11. Comment on Do you have a favorite meal to cook? in ~food

  12. Comment on Do you have a favorite meal to cook? in ~food

  14. Comment on Anyone else have a Microsoft Surface? in ~comp

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    How does it hold up using multiple monitors & what resolution? I was considering doing that but thought it might not be powerful enough to get any decent level of output.

    How does it hold up using multiple monitors & what resolution?

    I was considering doing that but thought it might not be powerful enough to get any decent level of output.

    1 vote

  15. Comment on Do companies have an ethical (not legal) obligation to disclose how they track employees? in ~comp

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    Company equipment is exactly that - there should be the expectation that everything you do on a corporate network is logged and monitored for security and compliance reasons. I'm in favour of a...

    Company equipment is exactly that - there should be the expectation that everything you do on a corporate network is logged and monitored for security and compliance reasons.

    I'm in favour of a clear demarcation between personal and business activity, personal stuff should take place on your own devices.

    I wouldn't call the business stuff "spying" if the mutual understanding is that only non-personal activity is being done on the corporate network.

  16. Comment on Anyone Use A VPN? If So, Which One? in ~comp

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    I think the correct answer to concerns about 3rd party providers is to run your own VPN. The barrier to entry is fairly low (similar cost, slight extra knowledge needed). There's a few guides out...

    I think the correct answer to concerns about 3rd party providers is to run your own VPN. The barrier to entry is fairly low (similar cost, slight extra knowledge needed).

    There's a few guides out there around OpenVPN & Amazon's AWS service for example.

    1 vote

  17. Comment on Anyone else have a Microsoft Surface? in ~comp

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    I've got a Surface Pro 4, it's a very slick piece of hardware. I was surprised at how light it is, more like a notepad than a laptop. The battery life is a genuine 10 hours too. My last laptop was...

    I've got a Surface Pro 4, it's a very slick piece of hardware. I was surprised at how light it is, more like a notepad than a laptop. The battery life is a genuine 10 hours too.

    My last laptop was a massive gaming thing from 2011 - it was a bit of a quantum leap moving to this device!

    Once you've got used to using a touch screen for general computing, it makes it hard to go back to traditional displays.

    1 vote