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Comment So.... tech.... (Score 1) 45

Under the idea of not "doing the easy".... if I owned the complex, I'd provide a hardwire (one or more) to "the whatever" provider (if multiple providers are available) for each tenant, and say "good luck" on the WiFi side allowing the renter to deal with the hassles of density. The alternative would be to place "whole office" management on the complex (easier, more feasible). This is what that new law gets rid of. That is, costing the complex money spent in support of a "sane" infrastructure. As more and more is going to be forced into high density living (assuming you're not living in your parents actual "house"), people who ask for "independence" will also reap the consequences of that. That is, you might get better Internet at the coffee shop (again).... unless wires are your friend. Is it right to allow a building complex with multiple tenants to bear the cost burden of a network solution? Maybe, maybe not. But, there is that "other cost" which might be even more frustrating if you push "the infrastructure" to the tenant.

Comment Re:No (Score 1) 69

I asked the source editor, reply follows:

I am a machine learning model, so I don't have feelings or emotions like humans do. I am designed to process and respond to text-based inputs, but I don't have the capacity for physical activity or inactivity.

In terms of my "effort" or "energy level," I am always ready to assist and provide information 24/7. When you interact with me, it's just a matter of processing your input and generating a response based on my training data.

That being said, I can recognize and respond to language related to laziness or lack of motivation. If you'd like to talk about something specific that's making you feel lazy or unmotivated, I'm here to listen and offer support!

Comment Sense? (Score 1) 233

For whatever reason people are confusing "made in America (USA)" with "made by American (USA) companies".

While some people costs are obviously more, the benefit savings operationally could make up for most if not all of the cost leading to a "made in America" product that is same ... price wise.

However, that assumes a lot. While it assumes that all things can be done in America (likely by foreign owned manufacturing/assembling residing in the USA), for me, the bigger variable is that outside countries play by "different rules". For example a "company" in a foreign country may be slight extension of the country itself (owned by the nation/state). And therefore, from an operational perspective, they sort of play outside the "rules". Not saying that American companies always play by the rules... but sometimes we make a bad assumptions comparing "our country's" behavior to "other countries" behavior.

I once worked for a startup with patented tech. And another company leveraged that tech. We sued. Than company sold out to one of those "other countries" where the new parent company was effectively an arm of the country. So... now our lawsuit is against a country. That is, we lose.

Which is to say, if a "made in America" product becomes competitive, other places outside those interests, could "fib" (or whatever) in order to undercut any perceived advantage.

This happens all the time in some of our markets.... but as (in the past decades) we moved to a pure consumer base and service only economy, it wasn't an issue. Since everything is made in China (for example), there's no issue (as far as China is concerned).

Covid taught us how fragile being completely dependent on others is. However, that's not even talking to the vulnerability of sovereignty. I think that was the wake up call. Supply chains are one thing. Being consumed or taken over without a war, a much bigger deal.

Comment Don't take way our exploitble labor class? (Score 4, Interesting) 186

I imagine people in the 1950's and earlier (talking USA) warning of their concerns economically over ending the ability to exploit "the inferior".

So funny how exploitation is "ok" depending on how you lean.

Of course the brief ends with a "deflection", but the rest is about economic concerns of eliminating the exploitation of people.

Comment Re:what dummies lmao (Score 1) 139

Sure other have said similar. No, locally allowing your private key to be involved in answering challenges is not the same thing. As the "unlock" is all local. Microsoft uses separate key pairs for each mechanism used (pin, face, finger, etc.). But, presence (locale) of keys (talking private side)?? Perhaps a problem. So, I think there are still too many "chicken and egg" scenarios. Also, the concept of what is called "passkeys" and Windows Hello are different... so, if about the former, there is somewhat of a standard for the new "passwordless" revolution, though IMHO, it's about Ad tracking in reality.

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