I think this points to slightly wrong-headed thinking. If you're relying on the complicity of a compromised machine to protect the contents of your USB key, you've likely already lost. Since you're write protecting your key in software - software running in a dirty environment - you can't trust that there will…

Two friends and co-workers bought a 17" Mac Book Pro each last week, and both included a pair of plugs; one nubbin that stuck the power supply directly to the wall, and one long cord. Official Apple parts. The nubbin stays in the laptop bag, and the cord runs down the back of the desk. No need to crawl behind desks or…

The connector is an unpolarized IEC C7.

"Ukrainian Limo Rolls In Style"

I was told that Subaru was trying to supress 555 team merch in the US, because of the strong anti-smoking sentiment here. After considerable effort, I got my hands on a Subaru 555 Team hat.

Wow. That was clearly recorded on a public course with an amateur driver, and I should imitate. Thank goodness the attorney has the day off.

Hold on - they did make a cargo van for the military, as I recall.

What would Ronnie from Run Lola Run drive? This. He would drive this.

Far be it from me to suggest a hardware solution when software can do the job (which will fill our landfills faster?), but an Apple mouse might be an elegant solution too.

...and of course, if he just happens to take in a little Mardi Gras while he's in the neighborhood, well, that's just how it goes, right?

I don't get the problem. I know they're selling them. I remember seeing one on the road about six months ago.

I don't the problem. I know they're selling them. I remember seeing one on the road about six months ago.

Actually, that's why I don't keep my house in my Garmin Edge 205. While I don't leave the Garmin unattended on my bike, I worry about the risks of losing it, thus likely letting someone have my cool bike and the address of where I might keep other cool stuff.

@POLAR: THE COMMENT OF LAKE EDNA!

Funk that noise.

It's so strange. Who? What? Huh?

If your old computer has enough memory, try running Damn Small Linux with the toram cheat code. You'll be amazed at the speed when the entire operating system is sitting in RAM.

I had a close call. I had a Taurus SHO at the time, and wanted to check a noise under the hood. I left the stick in neutral and set the parking brake. I then pulled the lever under the dash and got out. Sadly, in my rush, I pulled the parking brake release. I always hated that arrangement. Thankfully, I didn't…

I bought a car last night without a trade-in, and made it clear that any call-backs about financing had better be a significantly better deal, or I'd be leaving the truck with them. There's a related, but slightly less evil scam: sell the car at one rate while the consumer is mentally prepared to not be ripped, give…

Goddamnit Suzuki, are you listening? I want one of these. Build it and get it here starting under $20k, and I'll be all over it. Come on, you can make it an '09, right?