This week, we discuss paying ransom to cyberattackers, an overview of the "Infrastructure as Code" market, and remote worker productivity. Plus, Matt provides a review of the Raspberry 5 and shares his reasons for refusing to install the Global Entry Mobile App.

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Runner-up Titles

All my takes are spicy, once I get enough caffeine
We’re doing this for science
No, just no, Dad
No exceeding expectations in that role
I will do horrible things with YAML
My business is my business
They don’t have room for purity

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