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Member 13491563 wrote: hacking ... it requires a broad knowledge of a wide range of different technologies
I can't think of any form of computer programming that requires more attention to machine/hardware and context details than "hacking."
You want "broad" ? Go for algorithms and computer science theory.
«While I complain of being able to see only a shadow of the past, I may be insensitive to reality as it is now, since I'm not at a stage of development where I'm capable of seeing it. A few hundred years later another traveler despairing as myself, may mourn the disappearance of what I may have seen, but failed to see.» Claude Levi-Strauss (Tristes Tropiques, 1955)
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Member 13491563 wrote: This is why i asked if it would be best for me to learn other subjects, more suitable to ethical hacking
Quite a different slant would be to learn ethics (philosophy) with an emphasis on computing.
Other than that if you want to learn about technologies and you are starting with one language then C is probably the best, because once you get the basics down you can start learning how to access hardware.
A project that might interest you is to learn how to read your hard drive directly. Be careful though that you do not write to it until you are very sure of what you are doing. You can do the same thing with USB, networks, etc.
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Learning all this to do what? Get a job or an internship and put yourself to work !!!
Caveat Emptor.
"Progress doesn't come from early risers – progress is made by lazy men looking for easier ways to do things." Lazarus Long
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Because I find it interesting to be honest.
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Watching TV is interesting...Java is nothing big..its just another language..
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Learn to cook.
Chicks dig that.
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family safe, scrum-free: [^]
«While I complain of being able to see only a shadow of the past, I may be insensitive to reality as it is now, since I'm not at a stage of development where I'm capable of seeing it. A few hundred years later another traveler despairing as myself, may mourn the disappearance of what I may have seen, but failed to see.» Claude Levi-Strauss (Tristes Tropiques, 1955)
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Are they on wheels? 
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Nope, they do it with loose dresses and tiny steps. Knowing how they do it doesn't detract from their abilities; they are still amazing!
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.
--Winston Churchill
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Daniel Pfeffer wrote: they do it with loose dresses
I would be really surprised if those dresses did not have hoop skirt cages underneath.
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Looks like remote-controlled Roomba's 
Bastard Programmer from Hell 
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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Can't be - there is no trail of dog poop being ground into the stage...
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hmmm[^]
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I think the day I will create a piece of software executes that smoothly I will quit...
I saw them as a child in Hungary and do not remember to be marveled by their performance, but today I would say to that kid - You are an idiot!!!
They are amazing, and even understanding the 'secret' - as one danced half-professionally - I can not say other ways...
Skipper: We'll fix it.
Alex: Fix it? How you gonna fix this?
Skipper: Grit, spit and a whole lotta duct tape.
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Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter wrote: as one danced half-professionally
Hi Peter, I am delighted to know I am not the only one here !
«While I complain of being able to see only a shadow of the past, I may be insensitive to reality as it is now, since I'm not at a stage of development where I'm capable of seeing it. A few hundred years later another traveler despairing as myself, may mourn the disappearance of what I may have seen, but failed to see.» Claude Levi-Strauss (Tristes Tropiques, 1955)
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My laptop will sometimes stop charging, and starts again after a while. I have noticed that this happens when the unit gets hot. After some research, I found that it contains an overheat prevention system for the battery, which is likely being triggered by the heat from the other parts (this model has a design flaw related to that).
Go figure. This has annoyed me for a few weeks now.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
The metaphorical solid rear-end expulsions have impacted the metaphorical motorized bladed rotating air movement mechanism.
Do questions with multiple question marks annoy you???
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best keep an eye on it and where you place it for charging.
Not a laptop but the charger for an old (admittedly cheapo) electric drill used to do this on/off. One day went to retrieve it from the charger only to find a puddle of evil smelling hot goo - luckily no fire/smoke. (Cleaned it up with some old rubber gloves, binned the lot and bought a Bosch.)
So point is, like anything the overheat trigger can fail - consider that it is working at high temps.
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The overheat protection system is in most modern batteries, and is there for good reason - as Galaxy Note 7 users found!
If your lappie is triggering that due to other components heating up, you might want to consider one of those cooler pads: 5 of the best laptop coolers 2016 | TechRadar[^]
Gotta be cheaper than a new desk!
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My laptop won't fit on those, it is way too big. There is a special one for it, I just need to order it, and I don't have the money for that right now.
The house is also currently around 55-60 degrees (Fahrenheit), so it takes a while for the system to heat up.
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
The metaphorical solid rear-end expulsions have impacted the metaphorical motorized bladed rotating air movement mechanism.
Do questions with multiple question marks annoy you???
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I just heard a very sharp "pop" -- I'm thinking a capacitor blew, but nothing seems to be failing.
Not much powered up -- two PCS and a laptop all working normally. My best guess is the power strip.
Any other ideas?
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Anurism? Hope not! 
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
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Hadn't considered that. It could be all in my head. 
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F.A.S.T[^]:
Facial drooping
Arm weakness
Speech difficulties
Time to call emergency services!
Symptoms of a stroke. Mrs. Wife has had two  .
Software Zen: delete this;
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might be a bit of dust (or less likely but happens: an insect) that moved over the main power connections. (5/12v wouldn't be enough at the current avail.)
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