• MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip
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      6 months ago

      But to combat this, a generous time limit would’ve made more sense imo. IT-hipsters are part of Starbucks’ image.

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        6 months ago

        Doesn’t starbucks use a timed system based on time of last purchase? I used to buy coffee just for wifi access back when I worked security near one.

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    6 months ago

    People are bringing printers and office partitions into Star Bucks? WOW that is a bold move, Cotton.

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    6 months ago

    I feel like there’s an opportunity to shift business models a bit and convert some of the space to a LAN center if it’s that much of an issue. Move where the customers are instead of trying to move the customers.

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    Just keep the desktop on your lap, so it is a laptop. GGEZ. And bring a ups, that way it’s not a power strip.

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    I’ve been tempted to do this with a CRT in the past. I even sewed up backpack straps for hauling the monitor but the monitor broke in carry testing and the whole thing ended up not happening