krom commented on The Idiot-Proof Way To Securely Use Public Wi-Fi

"Just today Lifehacker AU covered GPass, a similar free (Windows) online-security tool."

krom commented on US Muses Backing All Deposits, No Deposit-Insurance Ceiling

"Wouldn't such a move have a really high risk of turn the US Dollar into the Peso?"

krom commented on People Think Coupon Users Are Cheapskates, Unless You're Hot

"yeah, well the average consumer is a flicking retard, which is why they consume so much (and why they take out ARMs on heavily overpriced McMansions.)"

krom commented on A First Look at OpenOffice.org 3.0

"Wait, when you say it can't save Word files back into Word format, you really just mean OOXML, right?"

krom commented on Chicago Sheriff Halts Foreclosure Evictions, Won't Toss Innocent Renters

"Taking possession of the property doesn't require evicting tenants."

krom commented on Is Circuit City Going Bankrupt?

"I bet their six-month-long clearance sale will be a complete joke, too."

krom commented on Test Your Personal Finance Skills With These Quizzes

""Never buy a house that costs more then 2.5 times your annual income: WRONG" Huh, really?"

krom commented on Walmart Refuses To Take Back Air Mattress, Makes Up New Return Policy On The Spot

"I think that Cist should put a moratorium on WalMart posts."

krom commented on Learn About Past Recessions With This Cool Interactive Graph

"That's all well and good, but GDP doesn't really mean jack to Main Street."

krom commented on FDA Considers Banning OTC Cough Medicines For All Children Under 6

"the other issue is that there's very little evidence that they're effective I sort of think this is probably true for most adult cold medicine, too."