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  • Apple again reported to be planning in-display Touch ID for 2020 iPhones

    freethinkingfreethinking
    Soli said:
    blastdoor said:
    More biometrics == better, both for usability and security. 

    For a super secure mode, they could require finger print, faceid, and perhaps even voice recognition. 

    for a more flexible mode, require any one of those three. 
    I agree. Give me the option to have Touch ID for security with ease if I happen to have a twin or a teenage child that could trick Face ID. Give me the option to have Face ID if my fingerprint ridges don't trigger Touch ID effectively because of my age, medications, job, etc. If I'm within the typical range where both work well, give me the option to use both to allow for additional security for more secure items that I deem need more security. Although I don't see that last one happening with Apple.

    PS: I'd also like my poison-finger option added so that a specific finger can lockdown the device and disable biometrics, but I don't see that happening when Apple still displays message info on a lock screen that has not been authenticated with a passcode after a restart.
    Better for anyone wanting to easily unlock you phone with minimal / no force required. Also ditto to privacy...

    I do like the concept of the poison finger, tricky part would be avoiding it accidentally firing it off. Although I do get that finger id is the norm and anyone under 40 does not give a shit about privacy.
    razorpit

  • 'iPhone 11' camera & new 'A13' chip element will provide far better photography

    freethinkingfreethinking
    here I thought the bump was ugly as hell, then they gave us the notch. now they are taking it to the next level; the hideous looking multi-cam. Just watching apple from the side lines these days, my last remaining apple product is my SE. Good thing apple does not need my annual 3k spend.

    I can't see a SE sized phone coming, sad days ahead when it dies. there seem to be no more small phones in the market.
    cornchipchemengin1

  • Apple removes Zoom web server in stealth Mac update

    freethinkingfreethinking
    Yep, we black listed zoom at work. so well done zoom. ;)
    AppleExposedp-dogchasmmac_dog

  • 16-inch MacBook Pro release, MacBook Air updates predicted for September

    freethinkingfreethinking
    Why bother repairing something yourself for $80 when you could buy a brand new machine with less storage than the one thats broken for $ 3K? pfft and screw replacing the $5 batteries on my air pods when I can just shell out couple of hundge for a new pair. I am young with the times and got money to burn. :) 
    GeorgeBMac

  • Review: Synology DS419slim is a versatile NAS in a compact size

    freethinkingfreethinking
    Got the 918+.  It is hardware purchase I have been the most satisfied with in the last 6 years. Pretty much a must have item, I would suggest pairing it with a compatible UPS. Amongst a kick ass video library tool, it also allowed my to ditch ITunes, iCloud and Dropbox. Sweet as 21 terrabytes of cloud storage. :) 

    If you are really paranoid buy another one and place it a different site, office / parents house and the NAS will replicate data. 

    Its a must have purchase. 
    djames4242llama