I would also be upset if “Experian” were on my calendar.

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How do you figure it’s getting smaller?

Speaking from just my experience, it seems to be getting more active over time. It’s happening slowly, but there’s definitely more interaction happening here then there was a few months ago.

You can buy a USB blu-ray drive for like $50.

Rather than build a computer, check out NAS devices.

My Synology NAS does everything you mention except ripping, and you can rip with any computer that has an optional drive.

A NAS is lower power than a tower server, and many are designed to let you swap hard drives.

I agree, it would take a significant amount of noodles to constipate the effort required to succumb.

Weird Al called, he wants his bad joke back.