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    popman got a reaction from ARandomPerson in Thread for Linus Tech Tips Video Suggestions   
    A silly idea just popped into my head. Take a trashcan mac pro, and wire it up to take power from one of those cordless kettle bases.
     
    It might be a little too late for it to be as funny as it could be, but the idea could work for something else.


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    popman got a reaction from Yottahertz. in Password Reset Key   
    You don't need to buy this, there's already this commercial software that lets you make these kinds of keys already. As many as you want.
    http://www.kon-boot.com/
     
    Not just for windows either.
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    popman got a reaction from cpyarger in Smart Guns?   
    That article doesn't seem to be about the firearm (and the technology used) itself, but rather the lack of other such devices, and some mention about the politics involved.
    Most of the arguing about its existence can be explained by its performance, and this law ftp://www.njleg.state.nj.us/20022003/A1000/700_S1.PDF (reply if you want me to attempt to translate it out of legalese)
     
    It has existed and been available for sale since 2014.
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    popman got a reaction from Sunako in Tesla's auto-pilot gets a speeding warning (not a ticket)   
    They're two separate things. Have you not been on a motorway at any point in your life? (Seriously asking, since this is where driving above posted limits happens most frequently.)
     
    I'm not seeing where you're getting US from either. Would you mind telling me?
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    popman got a reaction from Sunako in Tesla's auto-pilot gets a speeding warning (not a ticket)   
    It does if you don't want to get rear-ended by someone else, or pulled over for driving dangerously.
     
    A whole lot of places even put the onus of proving that you were driving irresponsibly, regardless of the speed at which you were driving, on the prosecution.
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    popman got a reaction from Sunako in Tesla's auto-pilot gets a speeding warning (not a ticket)   
    For one thing, actually driving at the speed limit if other cars aren't is very dangerous. You're meant to match the flow of traffic.
     
    and needing to have both hands on the steering wheel can't be enforced by the car, and wouldn't be a good law because it makes cars without hand controls outright illegal.
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    popman got a reaction from Bensemus in Tesla's auto-pilot gets a speeding warning (not a ticket)   
    They're two separate things. Have you not been on a motorway at any point in your life? (Seriously asking, since this is where driving above posted limits happens most frequently.)
     
    I'm not seeing where you're getting US from either. Would you mind telling me?
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    popman got a reaction from Lenidar in Razer Tactical Bag   
    Sadly the only bag I want is one that's cheap and has no awkward flaps and dividers in it but can still hold a buttload of stuff.
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    popman got a reaction from jaggysnake57 in Netflix is testing ads in its original content   
    There's been autoplaying trailers at the end of TV series for ages.
     
    If they're cutting into the middle of TV shows, they're idiots. Even if they're paid.
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    popman got a reaction from Phorlorn in China to start officially rating its citizens, including behaviour online.   
    I was wondering when someone would notice the reference.
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    popman got a reaction from UnknownEngineer in China to start officially rating its citizens, including behaviour online.   
    The Chinese government enacted a plan to rate each and every citizen living in the country, last year.
    However, there was little reaction to this in China or abroad. Until Rogier Creemers, China-specialist law scholar at Oxford university published a complete translation of the planning outline. (similar to bills, in democratic countries)
    With loans and employment potentially being affected by your rating, the plan is intended to change peoples' behaviour and reward those who are seen to tow the line, both offline and online.
     
     
     
     
     
    This is some terrifying stuff.
    I suggest everyone read the whole article, and maybe skim the translated document if you're interested.
    I went to extra effort to find it because this sounded too crazy to believe
     
     
    Sources;
    (article) http://www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/china-rates-its-own-citizens-including-online-behaviour~a3979668/
    (translated document) https://chinacopyrightandmedia.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/planning-outline-for-the-construction-of-a-social-credit-system-2014-2020/
    (official document) http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2014-06/27/content_8913.htm
     
     
     
     
    PS: I guess I just lost five internet points
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    popman got a reaction from CtW in China to start officially rating its citizens, including behaviour online.   
    The Chinese government enacted a plan to rate each and every citizen living in the country, last year.
    However, there was little reaction to this in China or abroad. Until Rogier Creemers, China-specialist law scholar at Oxford university published a complete translation of the planning outline. (similar to bills, in democratic countries)
    With loans and employment potentially being affected by your rating, the plan is intended to change peoples' behaviour and reward those who are seen to tow the line, both offline and online.
     
     
     
     
     
    This is some terrifying stuff.
    I suggest everyone read the whole article, and maybe skim the translated document if you're interested.
    I went to extra effort to find it because this sounded too crazy to believe
     
     
    Sources;
    (article) http://www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/china-rates-its-own-citizens-including-online-behaviour~a3979668/
    (translated document) https://chinacopyrightandmedia.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/planning-outline-for-the-construction-of-a-social-credit-system-2014-2020/
    (official document) http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2014-06/27/content_8913.htm
     
     
     
     
    PS: I guess I just lost five internet points
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    popman got a reaction from elfensky in China to start officially rating its citizens, including behaviour online.   
    The Chinese government enacted a plan to rate each and every citizen living in the country, last year.
    However, there was little reaction to this in China or abroad. Until Rogier Creemers, China-specialist law scholar at Oxford university published a complete translation of the planning outline. (similar to bills, in democratic countries)
    With loans and employment potentially being affected by your rating, the plan is intended to change peoples' behaviour and reward those who are seen to tow the line, both offline and online.
     
     
     
     
     
    This is some terrifying stuff.
    I suggest everyone read the whole article, and maybe skim the translated document if you're interested.
    I went to extra effort to find it because this sounded too crazy to believe
     
     
    Sources;
    (article) http://www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/china-rates-its-own-citizens-including-online-behaviour~a3979668/
    (translated document) https://chinacopyrightandmedia.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/planning-outline-for-the-construction-of-a-social-credit-system-2014-2020/
    (official document) http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2014-06/27/content_8913.htm
     
     
     
     
    PS: I guess I just lost five internet points
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    popman got a reaction from thewafflemaster in China to start officially rating its citizens, including behaviour online.   
    The Chinese government enacted a plan to rate each and every citizen living in the country, last year.
    However, there was little reaction to this in China or abroad. Until Rogier Creemers, China-specialist law scholar at Oxford university published a complete translation of the planning outline. (similar to bills, in democratic countries)
    With loans and employment potentially being affected by your rating, the plan is intended to change peoples' behaviour and reward those who are seen to tow the line, both offline and online.
     
     
     
     
     
    This is some terrifying stuff.
    I suggest everyone read the whole article, and maybe skim the translated document if you're interested.
    I went to extra effort to find it because this sounded too crazy to believe
     
     
    Sources;
    (article) http://www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/china-rates-its-own-citizens-including-online-behaviour~a3979668/
    (translated document) https://chinacopyrightandmedia.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/planning-outline-for-the-construction-of-a-social-credit-system-2014-2020/
    (official document) http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2014-06/27/content_8913.htm
     
     
     
     
    PS: I guess I just lost five internet points
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    popman got a reaction from HexaGuy in China to start officially rating its citizens, including behaviour online.   
    The Chinese government enacted a plan to rate each and every citizen living in the country, last year.
    However, there was little reaction to this in China or abroad. Until Rogier Creemers, China-specialist law scholar at Oxford university published a complete translation of the planning outline. (similar to bills, in democratic countries)
    With loans and employment potentially being affected by your rating, the plan is intended to change peoples' behaviour and reward those who are seen to tow the line, both offline and online.
     
     
     
     
     
    This is some terrifying stuff.
    I suggest everyone read the whole article, and maybe skim the translated document if you're interested.
    I went to extra effort to find it because this sounded too crazy to believe
     
     
    Sources;
    (article) http://www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/china-rates-its-own-citizens-including-online-behaviour~a3979668/
    (translated document) https://chinacopyrightandmedia.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/planning-outline-for-the-construction-of-a-social-credit-system-2014-2020/
    (official document) http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2014-06/27/content_8913.htm
     
     
     
     
    PS: I guess I just lost five internet points
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    popman got a reaction from rhyseyness in China to start officially rating its citizens, including behaviour online.   
    The Chinese government enacted a plan to rate each and every citizen living in the country, last year.
    However, there was little reaction to this in China or abroad. Until Rogier Creemers, China-specialist law scholar at Oxford university published a complete translation of the planning outline. (similar to bills, in democratic countries)
    With loans and employment potentially being affected by your rating, the plan is intended to change peoples' behaviour and reward those who are seen to tow the line, both offline and online.
     
     
     
     
     
    This is some terrifying stuff.
    I suggest everyone read the whole article, and maybe skim the translated document if you're interested.
    I went to extra effort to find it because this sounded too crazy to believe
     
     
    Sources;
    (article) http://www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/china-rates-its-own-citizens-including-online-behaviour~a3979668/
    (translated document) https://chinacopyrightandmedia.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/planning-outline-for-the-construction-of-a-social-credit-system-2014-2020/
    (official document) http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2014-06/27/content_8913.htm
     
     
     
     
    PS: I guess I just lost five internet points
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    popman got a reaction from Paragon_X in China to start officially rating its citizens, including behaviour online.   
    The Chinese government enacted a plan to rate each and every citizen living in the country, last year.
    However, there was little reaction to this in China or abroad. Until Rogier Creemers, China-specialist law scholar at Oxford university published a complete translation of the planning outline. (similar to bills, in democratic countries)
    With loans and employment potentially being affected by your rating, the plan is intended to change peoples' behaviour and reward those who are seen to tow the line, both offline and online.
     
     
     
     
     
    This is some terrifying stuff.
    I suggest everyone read the whole article, and maybe skim the translated document if you're interested.
    I went to extra effort to find it because this sounded too crazy to believe
     
     
    Sources;
    (article) http://www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/china-rates-its-own-citizens-including-online-behaviour~a3979668/
    (translated document) https://chinacopyrightandmedia.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/planning-outline-for-the-construction-of-a-social-credit-system-2014-2020/
    (official document) http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2014-06/27/content_8913.htm
     
     
     
     
    PS: I guess I just lost five internet points
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    popman got a reaction from H4X3R in China to start officially rating its citizens, including behaviour online.   
    The Chinese government enacted a plan to rate each and every citizen living in the country, last year.
    However, there was little reaction to this in China or abroad. Until Rogier Creemers, China-specialist law scholar at Oxford university published a complete translation of the planning outline. (similar to bills, in democratic countries)
    With loans and employment potentially being affected by your rating, the plan is intended to change peoples' behaviour and reward those who are seen to tow the line, both offline and online.
     
     
     
     
     
    This is some terrifying stuff.
    I suggest everyone read the whole article, and maybe skim the translated document if you're interested.
    I went to extra effort to find it because this sounded too crazy to believe
     
     
    Sources;
    (article) http://www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/china-rates-its-own-citizens-including-online-behaviour~a3979668/
    (translated document) https://chinacopyrightandmedia.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/planning-outline-for-the-construction-of-a-social-credit-system-2014-2020/
    (official document) http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2014-06/27/content_8913.htm
     
     
     
     
    PS: I guess I just lost five internet points
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    popman got a reaction from Hazorazor in China to start officially rating its citizens, including behaviour online.   
    The Chinese government enacted a plan to rate each and every citizen living in the country, last year.
    However, there was little reaction to this in China or abroad. Until Rogier Creemers, China-specialist law scholar at Oxford university published a complete translation of the planning outline. (similar to bills, in democratic countries)
    With loans and employment potentially being affected by your rating, the plan is intended to change peoples' behaviour and reward those who are seen to tow the line, both offline and online.
     
     
     
     
     
    This is some terrifying stuff.
    I suggest everyone read the whole article, and maybe skim the translated document if you're interested.
    I went to extra effort to find it because this sounded too crazy to believe
     
     
    Sources;
    (article) http://www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/china-rates-its-own-citizens-including-online-behaviour~a3979668/
    (translated document) https://chinacopyrightandmedia.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/planning-outline-for-the-construction-of-a-social-credit-system-2014-2020/
    (official document) http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2014-06/27/content_8913.htm
     
     
     
     
    PS: I guess I just lost five internet points
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    popman got a reaction from minibois in China to start officially rating its citizens, including behaviour online.   
    The Chinese government enacted a plan to rate each and every citizen living in the country, last year.
    However, there was little reaction to this in China or abroad. Until Rogier Creemers, China-specialist law scholar at Oxford university published a complete translation of the planning outline. (similar to bills, in democratic countries)
    With loans and employment potentially being affected by your rating, the plan is intended to change peoples' behaviour and reward those who are seen to tow the line, both offline and online.
     
     
     
     
     
    This is some terrifying stuff.
    I suggest everyone read the whole article, and maybe skim the translated document if you're interested.
    I went to extra effort to find it because this sounded too crazy to believe
     
     
    Sources;
    (article) http://www.volkskrant.nl/buitenland/china-rates-its-own-citizens-including-online-behaviour~a3979668/
    (translated document) https://chinacopyrightandmedia.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/planning-outline-for-the-construction-of-a-social-credit-system-2014-2020/
    (official document) http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2014-06/27/content_8913.htm
     
     
     
     
    PS: I guess I just lost five internet points
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    popman got a reaction from KaminKevCrew in Program for Grabbing Specifics of a Ripped CD?   
    I use easytag
    https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/EasyTAG
    It's available on windows, and Linux.
     
    If the CDs that you've ripped are separated into different files, one for each track, you can use the CDDB lookup feature to find the CD and all of its information.
    There might be some duplicates, so it's not 100% automatic, but it is really fast once you get the hang of it.
     
    Then, you save the data tags to the file or filename depending on how you have it configured.
     
    It might be a good idea to convert those .wav files to .flac, to save on space.
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    popman got a reaction from 2chriswy in California senator wants all copies of a book removed from the internet.   
    On Thursday, US senator for California Diane Feinstein has said in a press release that the 1971 publication titled "The Anarchist's Cookbook" should be removed from the Internet.
    The statement was in response to the arrests of two women accused of plotting to conduct a terrorist attack in New York City.
     
     
    According to the source, their copy of the book was given to the suspects by an undercover FBI agent.
     
     
     
    Well, we all know how this is going to turn out.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect
     
     
    Sources;
    http://benswann.com/senator-feinstein-pushes-for-the-anarchist-cookbook-to-be-banned-from-the-internet/
    http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/04/02/dianne-feinstein-says-the-anarchists-cookbook-should-be-removed-from-the-internet/
    http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2015/4/feinstein-statement-on-terrorism-arrests(Statement)
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    popman got a reaction from Geekazoid in DDR4 ram 32GB on a single by kingston spotted   
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    popman got a reaction from LAwLz in Very severe Android 5.0+ lock screen bug found   
    Sure, the bug is caused by the app developers, but getting past the lock screen on android like that shouldn't be possible with any application. (or else, malicious apps could sick a backdoor in every phone they're installed on)
     
    Kind of like saying it's purely a frontend web dev's fault that some php injection can return an arbitrary user's password after a failed login. Sure, that's a terrible bug in the authentication code, but actual passwords shouldn't be anywhere on the server. Ever.
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    popman got a reaction from dmegatool in Very severe Android 5.0+ lock screen bug found   
    Sure, the bug is caused by the app developers, but getting past the lock screen on android like that shouldn't be possible with any application. (or else, malicious apps could sick a backdoor in every phone they're installed on)
     
    Kind of like saying it's purely a frontend web dev's fault that some php injection can return an arbitrary user's password after a failed login. Sure, that's a terrible bug in the authentication code, but actual passwords shouldn't be anywhere on the server. Ever.
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