Thoughts on the #Apple antitrust case?

My first reaction is that it's going to be extremely difficult to prove.

I've long been critical of Apple's walled garden and their massive markups on components like storage and RAM, but I understand their appeal and clearly so do millions of customers.

I could have bought an iPhone but I chose Android devices because that's what I prefer. Does Apple really make it that hard to move away?

#cosotech

This week, my district IT department sent out another one of these:

"Your password will expire in [n] days."

Every time they do this, I have to fight myself from replying with the NIST guidelines.

https://www.isaca.org/resources/isaca-journal/issues/2019/volume-1/nists-new-password-rule-book-updated-guidelines-offer-benefits-and-risk

#cososec #cosotech

I'm not about to go try anything with ghost pepper or other intense chilies in it. But this is just something I've been noticing.

Does anyone think it's possible to build up a tolerance for spicy foods in a short time? Because I feel like that's been happening.

You know the crunchy garlic chili oil with Sichuan peppercorn sold at Chinese groceries? I used to only be able to handle a small spoonful of that in a dish. But I've been using it a lot more the past 2 months, and I need to use at least triple that to get a satisfying level of heat.

Noticing the same thing for Sriracha and other hot sauces.

#cosocooks

Thanks to everyone for the advice. Chicken came out absolutely perfect doing a shallow fry in a cast iron pan.

No pictures. I was too hungry!

Quick #cosocooks advice needed:

I'm about to pan fry some chicken for a chicken and waffles dinner. Panko or regular seasoned bread crumbs?

The old cedar raised bed was literally falling apart after 5-6 years. Today I replaced it with an all metal kit. The sheet metal is quite thin; hopefully it will last longer than the old one.

#gardening

There's some great #dogsofcoso pics in the Firehose right now.

My contribution, snapped last night:

@opie
Hey! Since when did you get your own custom emoji?

I've been out of pocket. Would someone please explain what the deal is with the duckies?

^ Highly technical review for those interested:

https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/kali_in-5/

Major upgrade at Casa Voltronic. New studio monitors arrived today, replacing a very old set.

The difference is not at all subtle, moreso than the cabinet size would indicate. WOW. I've been missing out on so much, and mixing at a severe disadvantage. Not anymore.

Kali IN-5. Highly recommended.

#musicproduction

I am surprised there isn't more hubbub about Sweden's entrance into NATO.

This is a pretty big freaking deal.

Beastie Boys - Hey, Ladies

https://youtu.be/Naf5uJYGoiU

#cosomusic