August 9, 2016 at 9:04 pm
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Keyboard Hardlines
August 10, 2016 at 12:32 am
I think this is an extremely valid concern.
In an office of 10 people one of the frequent problems we have is when the pairing between the keyboard and base goes wrong and a wrong keystroke screws up someone else's work..
August 10, 2016 at 1:10 am
I've had both wired and wireless KB/mice and in the end I'm back on wired.
Wireless is nice and all but like the article said really it is only a smidgen better for a wireless mouse.
At least there is an easy workaround for this - just used wired.
The loss of wireless has another benefit as well as being more secure - no more batteries going dead.
August 10, 2016 at 2:37 am
"I think I go through a keyboard every 18-24 months, though the mice seem to last longer."
What the heck are you doing to them? 🙂 Not sure I've ever broken or worn out a keyboard or mouse...
August 10, 2016 at 2:54 am
TheFault (8/10/2016)
"I think I go through a keyboard every 18-24 months, though the mice seem to last longer."What the heck are you doing to them? 🙂 Not sure I've ever broken or worn out a keyboard or mouse...
I must admit I was picturing Steve pounding out all caps missives from FURIOUS OF COLORADO. Though my impression on meeting him was a very calm and measured gent. Perhaps he's fond of eating very crumby food at his desk? 🙂
August 10, 2016 at 3:29 am
I must admit I was picturing Steve pounding out all caps missives from FURIOUS OF COLORADO
:-D:-D:-D:-D
Come on Steve, spill the beans. How do you break that many?
August 10, 2016 at 4:26 am
Should this editorial have been titled "The ease to distract professionals through distruction" as I think we are all mostly curious how you destroy so many keyboards.
BTW As for comments like:
Who knows what temporary workers might do with information they can gather
This has just caused me to smash my own keyboard as I can be deemed a temporary worker yet have far more integrity than some "permies" I have come across. I have read security concerns over data breaches etc. done by termporary workers, new staff and long termers (multiple decades of service). This is an unfounded generalisation, is it not?
Gaz
-- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!
August 10, 2016 at 6:41 am
We don't use wireless.
August 10, 2016 at 6:59 am
Back in the 1960's, Cold War agents would sit outside office buildings in a parked van and eavesdrop on conversations by using a device that could detect sound vibrations on the windows. Spys today must have it a lot easier.
"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho
August 10, 2016 at 7:51 am
Gary Varga (8/10/2016)
BTW As for comments like:Who knows what temporary workers might do with information they can gather
This is an unfounded generalisation, is it not?
Absolutely not... all contractors are scumbags... so I've been told on a few occasions 🙂
August 10, 2016 at 7:51 am
Wow. It isn't often that someone brings up a concern that I haven't thought about, I am usually arguing that something can be hacked while other "professionals" are telling me they can't be. A recent case was some idiot claiming that the chips in credit cards are not able to be hacked. It took me less than 30 minutes to find explicit directions on a prominent video hosting site. Recently I read another article that showed it is even easier than what I found a few months ago.
I feel like slapping my hand a few times!
On a side note, what are you doing to your keyboards! Mine MS ones lasted longer and they are not IMO any good at all (not since about 10 years ago at least). My current K350 combo is over 5 years old if I had to guess, and I have another one at home that I bought to replace the MS brand one that went through batteries like kids through candy. At one point, I had a separate keyboard for my laptop and one for my desktop, and would toss them around when moving from machine to machine, and never had issues.
Now, I don't mean to sound like I am accusing you of "rage quitting" or anything, Steve - but I know a lot of people have been known to, um, accidentally let an Xbox controller "fall" from their hands a few times...
🙂
Dave
August 10, 2016 at 8:01 am
Gary Varga (8/10/2016)
Should this editorial have been titled "The ease to distract professionals through distruction" as I think we are all mostly curious how you destroy so many keyboards.BTW As for comments like:
Who knows what temporary workers might do with information they can gather
This has just caused me to smash my own keyboard as I can be deemed a temporary worker yet have far more integrity than some "permies" I have come across. I have read security concerns over data breaches etc. done by termporary workers, new staff and long termers (multiple decades of service). This is an unfounded generalisation, is it not?
I think you have a valid point. This is the same thing the media is doing today - assuming that the bad traits of an individual are true for everyone in the group. Since I initially agreed with Steve's wording, I want to apologize. You are right, I don't think we can assume that a permanent worker is any more trustworthy than a temporary worker. In fact, when I did consulting, I would argue I was far more trustworthy than probably any permanent worker I met.
I guess you could argue it this way. Each individual has certain ethics. In some cases those are pretty strong, in some cases they are pretty weak. Each individual in this field probably works both permanent and temporary positions at some point. Therefore, I don't believe there is any reason to trust one group more, or less, than the other. Trust the individual, not the group.
Dave
August 10, 2016 at 8:33 am
djackson 22568 (8/10/2016)
...I guess you could argue it this way. Each individual has certain ethics. In some cases those are pretty strong, in some cases they are pretty weak. Each individual in this field probably works both permanent and temporary positions at some point. Therefore, I don't believe there is any reason to trust one group more, or less, than the other. Trust the individual, not the group.
It should just be like codified security i.e. trust noone and grant the least amout of privileges you can get away with. Trustworthy people will understand that it isn't personal. I don't feel it an accusation that the bank doesn't leave a stash of cash on the side for me to take the appropriate amount from...
...and thanks.
Gaz
-- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!
August 10, 2016 at 8:42 am
I work in a secure vault and there isn't anything wireless anywhere close to us - no mice, keyboards, Bluetooth, etc. We're not even allowed to bring cell phones into our building.
As for keyboards, I'm using a MS Internet Keyboard that's probably 10 years old. It's the keyboard that's been most comfortable for me. Both folding legs have broken and have since been epoxied. I use the same keyboard at home and when it broke I was fortunate enough to find a replacement on eBay. Not sure what exactly makes it the best for me, but I woe the day I have to change for some reason. I can't imagine changing every 1½ to 2 years...
August 10, 2016 at 8:51 am
I have found wireless K&M to be more trouble than they're worth. Wired ones seem to be a lot less trouble, and the wire is no real inconvenience.
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