Yeah they got into the supply route and added c4 to all those pagers. Makes me wonder how many pagers or smartphones have added explosives still.

Success has many parents. Failure is an orphan.

Well put, however I find code formatting itself has a shape, texture and smell. How the programmer weaves the patterns of formatting tells a lot about his mind and style.

Knew a programmer that was near blind who only used magnifier on maximum zoom with his IDE. One of the best programmers I met, but his screen looked very much like that. Don’t know how he did it.

My experience is: If you don’t want x to happen with computer systems, make it physically impossible. Cut the internal USB cables or super glue them shut.

Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber. Usually the “The Hero Dies Tragically” theme. youtube Used in Platoon at Elias’ death for example.

Wtf. Genetic information. So they can take your DNA after bringing your car in for service and sell it?

Most important thing in my experience is getting the most slow ass charging adapter with the crappiest cable and use that for charging overnight. Many phones already have some intelligent charging strategy, but you should limit the charging speed (and thus temperature) as much as possible. My OnePlus already only charges to 80% and only finishes to 100% one hour before I wake up, helps as well. Stay away from 0% or 100% whenever possible.