dlab commented on Create a Secret Data Stash with a Fake Phonejack

"@SamburgerHandwich: I thought pulling power off a phone line was illegal."

dlab commented on If We Had a Lifehacker Conference, Would You Come?

"I hate to join the "in my own city" camp."

dlab commented on How To Get Utilities And Phone Service Without Giving Up Your SSN

"All I can say is you better make sure to NEVER EVER EVER forget your account password and/or security information."

dlab commented on What Will The Largest Government Bailout Of Private Industry In US History Look Like?

"@spyz88: Agreed - Consumerist - any chance you'll reconsider?"

dlab commented on Comcast: "The Patriot Act" Mandates We Need Your SSN

"likely reasons for this are: - make sure you don't owe them money from before. - check that you have good credit (not likely IMHO). - they need this information as a last-ditch resort to protect your account should someone try to gain access to it through the "forgot my password" type of means. - since this is telecom, could be for something as crazy as ensuring that you are a legal resident of the United States."

dlab commented on New Obama Ad Plays the "He Can't Send an Email" Card

"@LankanDude: I would worry if someone who doesn't know anything about e-mail tries to pass legislation that affects it."

dlab commented on The Perfect Sunday Morning Bloody Mary

"Hair of the dog... I like V8 + vodka + chicken stock + tabasco + worcestershire, in decreasing order."

dlab commented on Why Did You Make the Switch to Linux?

"I had an archaic laptop sitting around gathering dust."

dlab commented on Comcast: 250 GB Cap Coming October 1st?

"@lidor7: I disagree."

dlab commented on POLL: Does The Current Drinking Age Limit Actually Encourage Binge Drinking?

"Of course yes, haven't you been to college? In all seriousness, I grew up in Puerto Rico where the drinking age is 18 and never heard about kids dying from alcohol poisoning until I moved to the United States."