Messing with BIOS can brick a board way faster though.

No kidding, I read a piece by an archaeologist who said the same thing. She pointed out that the everyday stuff like broken pots and old tools shows how people actually lived. But without a flashy find to grab headlines, getting money for digs is a real struggle. It's a messed up system where we have to sell the sizzle to fund the steak. So in a way, the treasure hunt does keep the lights on, even if it skews what gets attention. We just have to remember that the real story is often in the boring bits.

Know it feels like another burden, but makes sense long term.

Half a day's work to redo some post holes? Seems like maybe the dirt was just loose to begin with. That story from rubywalker about the garden dog fits, it's usually more about the dog having a good time than causing real trouble.

What did I do when my local store wanted my fingerprint? I just said no thanks and kept using the old card. It's still an option if you ask.