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Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by tdons on Sunday July 26, 2020 @02:23PM (#23959008)
I (and many other engineers I know) do this too, and for a good reason. It's a simple system.

Same reason I don't use WiFi at home but ethernet: it's simple.

Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by xcambar on Sunday July 26, 2020 @02:39PM (#23959125)
> It's a simple system

Even though I get your point and I am convinced you're using "simple" aptly, I will nitpick the obvious: passive headphones can be deceptively simple or a marvel of engineering.

If you didn't get the chance to listen to some music through proper audiophile headphones, I do recommend to spend some time at the closest audio retailer and live the experience.

Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by secondcoming on Sunday July 26, 2020 @02:50PM (#23959220)
You have LAN ports in your bathroom?
Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by sslayer on Sunday July 26, 2020 @02:59PM (#23959287)
Of course, what are we, un-mannered savages?
Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by z3t4 on Sunday July 26, 2020 @04:01PM (#23959728)
Its good to take a pause from the screen now and then, for example when you go to the toilet.
Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by dkersten on Sunday July 26, 2020 @06:27PM (#23960654)
Also, how long are people spending on the toilet that they need Internet? And is hygiene not a concern?
Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by flyingpenguin on Monday July 27, 2020 @01:05AM (#23962380)
From the many people I have asked this question, I think the disconnect between toilet phone users and us is the availability of "Alone time".

Specifically no matter what you do in your house/work for some there is always low key chance of someone bothering you. This is not the case when you appear to be using the toilet.

Still seems weird to me though.

Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by oblio on Monday July 27, 2020 @03:52AM (#23963034)
Well, imagine you have small kids :-) Then it becomes less weird. Especially if you don't have a big house.

Also: https://en.rockcontent.com/blog/ipad-usage/

Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by dkersten on Monday July 27, 2020 @08:24AM (#23964402)
Yeah, I get that, but it seems like an unhealthy way to live. I guess that’s just part of having kids, for a lot of people...
Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by myself248 on Sunday July 26, 2020 @03:37PM (#23959573)
One port, singular -- there's not enough knee real estate for multiple devices.

Open the laundry chute, it's in there along with a Thinkpad brick, both wired up from the basement. Ends have magnets that captivate them to the chute door for safe keeping.

Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by jackric on Monday July 27, 2020 @05:21AM (#23963467)
Have you got more interesting house solutions like this?
Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by sequoia on Monday July 27, 2020 @09:38AM (#23964944)
A joke about "ports" or "drops" in the bathroom is trying to form itself in my mind, but I am actively suppressing it to protect myself and the community.
Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by taneq on Sunday July 26, 2020 @08:20PM (#23961202)
And where did they find a phone with Ethernet? :P
Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by mirimir on Sunday July 26, 2020 @08:44PM (#23961319)
Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by flyingpenguin on Monday July 27, 2020 @01:06AM (#23962387)
most phone support USB-C to ethernet. Always remember their are weirdos out there who are so into mobile games they have docked phones attached to cooling systems.
Re:Headphones are collecting too much personal data (2019) by chooseaname on Monday July 27, 2020 @10:48AM (#23965566)
Nope. Analog reading devices.