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So if you got malware the last 20 years your system could still be infected? Not saying that risk outweighs the pros, but that is something I think is nice each fresh install.

In the beginning it responded but gave server errors.

How? I see nothing on the frontpage about that, when I click on Web Version there is only login options?

Maybe serve as a physical reminder for your friends that you are still part of the class to make it easier when you then get back?

I think I agree with this being over-hyped, but trying to look for reasons it might be a good idea.

Clicking that link I get a Chrome warning for malware with a reference to bfc.adsprofitnetwork.com.

This assumes they even know the physical location.

> I think a notable case of the second category is jwt.io which last I checked definitely seemed to fire a few network requests after I pasted a token.

They do make request to https://b.6sc.co/ all the time, regardless of you pasting stuff or just having it as an idle tab. Seems to be some kind of analytics that just tracks your time on the page and if you are active or not. With that said, I just fired up a proxy now when you mentioned it, have not actually properly investigated it.

Our third most used train station in Sweden is not included in that map. Makes me wonder what criteria they used.

From the link: > Once inside your vehicle, insert your remote key fob in the ignition slot or, if your car doesn't have one, hold it against the key markings on the side of the steering column. You'll then be able to start your BMW with the start/stop button on your vehicle's dashboard, even if your key fob is dead.

Other cars probably have other solution. It was possible in my case as well (not BMW) but do not remember the process.

A lot of them actually have a real key "hidden" within the digital fob, see example: https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/item/105-about-bmw-key-fob

I have never had to actually use it, but looked into it when I got low battery-warnings to make sure I would not be locked out.

Assuming this is not a legal requirement I am sure there are models where this is not possible though.

> And that will happen at one point.

Why?

https://heartaerospace.com/, YC W19, is building a full electric plane if anyone else became interested.

I have not looked into how it works, other then reading the blog post, but it seems like they are trying to figure out that part as well: https://signal.org/blog/sealed-sender/

But yeah, as long as they own the servers I am sure they could puzzle it together if they wanted.

Signal is registered as a 501c3 nonprofit, there should be challenges to buy that. Granted, I have not investigated if someone else holds a trademark or so that maybe still allows for something to be sold.

Signal not only encrypts messages (Whatsapp does as well), but also seem to make sure there is as little meta data available as possible. This should make it less interesting for eg. Facebook to buy them.

> The others could be worked around maybe, but as long as it takes 3+ hours to carry out a transaction

So does bank transfers though, and we have been able to work around that for quite some time now.

If you click anywhere a sidebar appears where it says "An infinitely zooming painting created in 2007".

Yeah?..

> the artist behind Blob Opera made

What adblocker is recommended?

The cheapest IKEA-stuff is indeed cheap, but buy stuff somewhat over that and they are still really durable.

> Although originally unsuccessful, the game received a massive influx of players after being reviewed by the Swedish YouTuber PewDiePie. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flappy_Bird

Wikipedias source for that, https://www.businessinsider.com/flappy-bird-origin-2014-2?r=...

I am fine with it when the chat happens on a platform I am already using. I often use Facebook Messenger to contact companies as I have realised a lot of them actually have chat support there, even though it is not listed anywhere and their website only mentions calling (and they usually answer way faster than email!).

But if I am having to stay on your website and use your chat widget I expect a faster reply!

> We're at the point where phone calls are so cheap that I doubt it costs them more than the salary of the representative.

Oh wow, I had not even taken that into consideration.

Checking prices on the first API-service that I know of, with standard prices (no need of any volume).

€ 0.064/min = € 3.84/hour https://46elks.com/pricing/se-eur#prices

Salary cost would probably be about 10x that, and with volume I expect the calling cost to drastically go down.

I used appear.in a few years ago between friends, it was really nice. Now however, having to pay $60 when you are 12+ people is a bit much when I can do it for free with Zoom.

If it was for professional use $60 would not have mattered much, but that is not the case here.

(Our university offers some kind of paid plan on Zoom for all students so it will be hard to beat regardless, but that is not true for everyone)

I thought the LED is now connected to the camera by hardware? You cannot disable it by firmware while the camera is on.

You probably can. Use the same wholesaler as your connivence would go to, as they probably do not go to the producer either.

Some require a registered company for tax/accounting porpoises, but I have not had any issues buying stuff with my own company which I otherwise only use for consulting.

> Phishing emails often look pretty obvious - that’s part of the program! It filters out people you can’t trick and leaves you only with the most gullible ones.

For frauds that requires the attacker to spend time with the victim, sure. For a fully automated phishing attack? There is no reason to lose out on people early on.

And for a targeted attack against a company? Makes even less sense to make it obvious.

> Clicking a hyperlink is certainly bad.

HN must be a boring place if you are not prepared to click on external links.

Have you tried giving it a shot without studying beforehand to see how it is yourself?

This sometimes gives you special/admin access. Good if you are security testing something, bad if you accidentally hack a site.

There are versions that even allow paying with cash. It is basically the same experience as usual, you just tag all the stuff yourself.