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The software should check the hashes


The whole point of fingerprinting is to produce something that's feasible to manually verify, as described in the article. If you're comparing in software there's no need to hash first (unless it's part of a certificate chain etc.)


There is a need... If you compare untrusted files with trusted software.... At the very least, it should be an additional check because I'm pretty sure that this example could have fooled me... But diff would have had no issues


The US should just switch to inches of rope for payments


I used to work on my bicycle all winter in Canada when I was a kid... Delivering newspaper, daily...

When you a dressed right it ain't bad


Also cost... They aren't worth more than a gas car


If it wasn't for extensions collections that allowed all extensions alll along, I would have quit Firefox a long time ago.... About time they get their head out of their asses


Wood dust is also dangerous... Basically you should just try to breath air and not solids


They usually have 1 or 2 items that are a really good deal if you are flexible


I'd rather get cancer from diet coke


I just want true rootbeer again... Too bad the main ingredient is prohibited from being used


$23 Bluetooth earbuds (late to the party)


I generally hate dealing with bluetooth headphones (extra non-replaceable batteries to die then die! Extra drain on your phone battery! Run a unique ID tracking beacon all the time! Have a fight every time you want to switch sources! Pay more for inferior sound quality!), but the difference between the no-names and the mid-tier brands is shocking.

I've used a couple cheap wireless earbuds all of which were _awful_, and some over-ear TaoTronics headphones that are bluetooth-or-wired which are pretty OK, but I decided to try going up a tier and got a pair of Anker Soundcore Space A40 earbuds on sale for a bit over $50, and their ANC is _fabulous_, their pairing only rarely does something frustrating (they'll remember two different devices, which helps), they're actually reasonably comfortable despite being a larger object supported from the ear, etc.

One thing I realized the first time I had them on a flight is that the _lack_ of a simple way to hook them to a standard 3.5mm source is limiting - it means they can't take over for as many tasks from a wired pair as they otherwise could.

On the topic of headphones for loud environments: I've had mine for several years, but Plugfones (I have their Guardian model) are also a worthy object; earbuds which are also ANSI S3.19-1974 29db NRR hearing protection. Really nice for both noisy environments and working with power tools.


A bit late to the party, but in case you track replies, I can recommend the Avantree "Audikast Plus" device. Negligible weight, it gives you Bluetooth capability for two simultaneous headphones as long as you can plug it into a 3.5mm jack. I have been carrying it in my travel bag for years (the current model looks identical but is Bluetooth 5.0 compatible) and it makes our flights and hotel trips a delight (sound experience, I meant).


> they're actually reasonably comfortable despite being a larger object supported from the ear

On that note, there seems to be an explosion of "open-ear earbuds" going on right now - just between October and November, the amount of designs on Amazon seems to have doubled. These sit on your ear instead of inside it, and are a ton more comfortable. I couldn't stand normal earbuds and have been sticking to wraparounds, but these open-ear designs work for me.


I bought four from different vendors over about 6 months. Every one of them had one bud fail within weeks.


What brand / model??


They are so cheap I had 3 different brands.... Waiting on over-the-ear ones right not because all other ones end up falling


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