Author: Mat Grove Date: To: Hampshire LUG Discussion List Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Hard disk destruction
Victor Churchill wrote: >>> So maybe I'm being the opposite of ultra paranoid (infra paranoid?) -
>>> I keep my disk platters as coasters. They soon collect enough
>>> scratches from tea/coffee mugs that re reading them would be non
>>> trivial.
>>
>> This is also my approach. The magnets are fun to play with too.
>
> Oooh yess. <nod> So far I have used them as extra strong fridge
> magnets, DIY door catches and knick knack picker uppers. Very
> definitely fun.
I used the magnets to find studs when fitting our kitchen. They were
very accurate and I trusted them more than my cheap stud finder. Plus
obviously it's geeky as hell :)
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