Geek Squad scam message
The timing on this one was rather apt since I was browsing the Geek Squad website recently for setting up a camera repair appointment. And the text for the sear...
Author: Kenneth Ballard
Scam order email – 2022-09-12
Along with the various blackmail emails I’ve received, I feel it just as important to start posting the other scam emails I’ve received. These ones ...
Revisiting “Gadgets you can keep”
Back over 10 years ago, I wrote a couple articles responding to various technology “predictions” wherein authors made an attempt to predict what tec...
On Don Bluth (and Gary Goldman)
Okay I’m just going to come out and say it, since I still see a lot of people praising him: Don Bluth was a horrible film maker. He was a great animator. ...
The “Respect for Marriage Act” does NOT “codify” gay marriage
Rcently the House of Representatives passed the “Respect for Marriage Act” – H.R.8404. And the bill was moved through under fears the Supreme ...
Over-selling hand-to-hand combat
Article: I Carry a Gun. I Don’t Need That H2H Crap! Setting aside for a moment that directly hand-to-hand engaging an assailant is beyond stupid, hand-to-hand c...
Imposing fines based on income
I’ve seen this idea crop up every now and again. And a lot of people are wanting this because 1. it sticks it to the rich and 2. it’s from Europe, s...
Regarding Dobbs
I’ll preface with this… I’ve made my stance on abortion clear several times over. I don’t favor the procedure, prefer it did not exist, ...
Replace 9V batteries with USB type-C
With portable chargers everywhere, including ones that support USB type-C power delivery and USB type-A QC, I’ve been on a bit of a USB type-C kick lately...
Blackmail variant – 2022-06-20
“I’m going to make you an offer you can’t refuse!” Seriously? Hi! I'm going to make you an offer you can't refuse. If reputation means a...