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WengerPen··on It’s not just p=0.048 vs. p=0.052
That is a pretty interesting conclusion, do you know whether his work has been replicated to confirm the outcomes?
WengerPen··on Blocking Untrusted USB Devices
It is a tricky area to add layers of security to. In theory, you would want a device to refuse any connections unless it is explicitly agreed upon. At the same time, you average user will start calling Tech support everytime they hit the road block of "not being able to use the USB". In orgs with sensitive info, it should be mandatory, but others may be better off without it.
WengerPen··on In Germany, couples with more than €5160/month belong to the upper class
Most people don't realize how well-off they are since in most cases, their income move at a similar pace to their expenses. A person making $500k may feel poor and complain to their peers simply on the basis that they are living in an area that is more expensive, eating an assortment of foods at a higher premium, buying a car 15x the average used car, etc.
WengerPen··on Google Chrome is ditching its XSS detection tool
The classic "we already have a wall (1 meter high, that folks do not understand very well)" so why need to build a new wall, on top the current wall or prepare for a potential invasion?"
WengerPen··on Amazon workers launch protests on Prime Day
Well, in theory a company like these can create robots that are operated from anywhere in the world. In that case, the operator job may be outsourced as it may be cheaper and less of a hassle than to have a person in X country getting paid more, complaining and going on strike.
WengerPen··on Amazon workers launch protests on Prime Day
When you reach that size, you are not looking for investments in the millions, you are looking for the billions.