Why some people just add 1

from here and here

"I just changed it yesterday!" is a phrase you're likely to hear often from people who need help with forgotten passwords. The old password was committed to muscle memory, they didn't even have to think about it, but the moment they changed it to something that wasn't fixed firmly in their heads it was gone. 

Privacy Not Included

found on eBaum's World

I'm pretty sure a location like that also has a lot of recreational snorkeling and scuba diving, and I bet the participants get an eye full.

Lock up your landmarks

from here and here (source article)

I actually don't know what kind of theft prevention measures you can use here. What are you going to do, chain it to a tree? Anyone with the capability to move a bridge also has the capability to eliminate any restraining mechanism you might employ like a lock or chain. This kind of threat is beyond traditional preventative measures, but detective measures like motion sensors or surveillance cameras might do the trick. The only issue is that who anticipates this kind of threat in the first place when they formulate their threat model?

Computerphile: Fingerprint Recognition

Watch on YouTube

There are of course additional steps one can add to the process to make sure you're dealing with a live genuine finger rather than some sort of facsimile, but it still boils down to comparing minutae points.

For Receptacle Use Only

from here and here

I never imagined smart light bulbs could measure biometric properties like body temperature and heart rate. I suppose they must be emitting more than just visible light... at least I hope that's how it works. 

The problem now is how can you tell if someone else is using such a bulb and measuring your biometrics without your knowledge or consent?

The street finds it's own uses for things

found on Acid Cow

I know there are ways to get around it, but the simple YouTube pranks of the past are spoiled now that ads (of all things) give people a chance to see the true title of the video before seeing it's actual content. 

So now you have to ask yourself, what do you want to be protected from more - advertisements, or hearing about how Rick Astley is never gonna give you up or let you down for the umpteenth time.

Privacy Theatre

from here and here

I guess that we really shouldn't be surprised Apple took the teeth out of it's earlier move to clamp down on invasive ad-tech. They do whatever they feel like they can get away with, and in all likelihood they will be able to get away with this just fine. Their near monopoly position makes it basically inevitable that people will continue to buy their products regardless of their failure to live up to their promise of providing control.

I Know Your Password case

Product Page

If you want someone to give you space while you're talking on the phone, this may be just the thing to get them to back up and give you some privacy.

What do you do if you're both?

from here and here

"Delete your account" is the best answer I've heard so far. If only it was that simple. 

There's more than one way to hack

found on Reddit

Not only can axes provide access, they can also deny access if you use them on power or communications cables.