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Re:HP bricking printers remotely if the client's credit card... by rzzzt on Tuesday February 07, 2023 @02:02AM (#34689645)
In a post-apocalyptic setup I can build a shelter from VHS tapes (LaserDiscs could be used to reflect sunlight on solar panels). Hard drives are inconveniently heavy to make a chainmail out of, but they could be used for light shielding against ionizing radiation.
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Re:HP bricking printers remotely if the client's credit card... by HPsquared on Tuesday February 07, 2023 @04:08AM (#34690449)
I could see CDs/DVDs working pretty well as light scale armour. Particularly resistant to laser attacks.
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Re:HP bricking printers remotely if the client's credit card... by tenebrisalietum on Tuesday February 07, 2023 @07:31AM (#34691878)
Can also potentially blind enemies during the day and will likely confuse automated image recognition.
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