cmnybo
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- Comment on PSA: PHP warns it plans to release 2 emergency patches imminently (today 14:00 UTC) 1 week ago:
It’s just one thing after another. I already had to make sure every computer and VPS has the updated CA certificates earlier today. Now I just finished disabling all of my web servers. I hope Debian doesn’t take forever getting the patch out.
- Comment on Can you recommend me a free domain service? 1 week ago:
It’s rare to find a domain that will renew that cheap. The ones that I’ve seen are usually a sale price or they don’t include WHOIS privacy. There are a couple that will renew for around $4 like .top and .de.
- Comment on Any DDNS recommendations? 1 week ago:
FreeDNS works well if you don’t have your own domain. You’re limited to 5 records though.
If you have a domain, many registrars have an API that can be used for dynamic DNS.
- Comment on 2 weeks ago:
There are a number of issues with pfSense. The updates for the community edition are slow. They are trying to push everyone to the paid version. You can’t even download an ISO to install it offline anymore. You have to make a Netgate account to download an installer that needs an internet connection to run.
NTP is network time protocol. It’s used to get the time over the network. Using a GPS receiver as the clock source makes it more accurate and allows it to work without an internet connection.
- Comment on 2 weeks ago:
I’m running pfSense on an old Intel Atom fanless mini PC with 6 ethernet ports. I use pfBlocker for ad blocking. I also installed a GPS module in it. That’s the clock source for the NTP server. I was planning on replacing it with something newer, but that’s not happening until memory prices come down.
I would not recommend using pfSense anymore. My next router will be running OPNsense. I will probably install Adguard Home on that for ad blocking.
- Comment on ISP won't set up static IP - Services keep going down 2 weeks ago:
It’s not worth it unless you’re trying to run something like an email server or a name server. Most things work just fine with dynamic DNS. A few minutes of downtime on a personal site when the IP address changes is not a big deal.
- Comment on 3D-printed modular power bank is infinitely repairable and customizable 2 weeks ago:
It looks like all of the cells are in parallel. I sure hope they have a fuse for each cell. If not, it will get very exciting when someone puts one in backwards.
- Comment on What is your self hosted power draw? 2 weeks ago:
My UPS says 116 watts right now, but it’s probably not particularly accurate. That’s running my pfSense box, NAS, switch, 2 access points, Starlink and a mini PC. That’s with minimal disk and internet activity. My CCTV cameras and DVR use another 30 W in the day and 50 W at night.
- Comment on Hardware price surge drives student demand for refurbished laptops 3 weeks ago:
You want a business laptop. Most of them are designed to be repairable and have parts readily available. They are also a lot more durable than the junk you find in the stores. The only downside is they are not good for gaming, but you can always pick one with Thunderbolt/USB 4 and use an eGPU. Just make sure the port has all 4 PCIe lanes connected.
- Comment on Old laptop with non-funtional display... What do I turn it into 3 weeks ago:
It would even make a decent living room gaming PC. The 3050Ti won’t run the modern AAA junk, but it will handle most indie games and a lot of older games.
- Comment on Desktop Linux is now inevitable. Here's why. 5 weeks ago:
Look for a small form factor business PC like a Thinkcentre. They are small, quiet and don’t use a lot of power. They are great for home servers as long as you don’t need a bunch of hard drives. You can still find used ones at decent prices.
- Comment on Skip today's Windows 11 update: it breaks cursor styling, resets wallpaper, and more 1 month ago:
Skip all of them and install Linux. The computer does not belong to microslop. Take back control of the hardware that you own.
- Comment on Comcast turns your Xfinity WiFi into a home motion detector 2 months ago:
I’m not sure about OpenWRT, but you can do WiFi motion detection with an ESP32.
- Comment on Futuristic mosquito-zapping laser now available to buy, video shows device in action — tiny device shoots down bugs like a personal air defense system, but costs $1,000 2 months ago:
The ones for mosquitos use a chemical attractant.
- Comment on Logitech to ship mice with replaceable batteries in Europe only, following Nintendo 2 months ago:
I prefer mine with a cord. It looks like there are still plenty of wireless mice available that use AA batteries. Eneloop batteries work great for those.
- Comment on Meet Flock's Alpha Drone – It Reads License Plates from 2,000 Feet 2 months ago:
That’s not going to hit anything at 2000 feet. Everyone needs anti aircraft cannons now.
- Comment on The Last MPEG-4 Visual Patent Has Expired 3 months ago:
I’ve still got thousands of old TV shows recorded in xvid.
- Comment on FCC approves giant space mirror as astronomers warn of risks to the night sky 3 months ago:
They say it will be equivalent to moonlight. With such a small mirror, I doubt it will even be that bright.
The real issue will be a really bright satellite messing with astronomy. If they somehow manage to launch 50,000 of them, it will be huge problem.
- Comment on Chinese memory ban would cut off RAMpocalypse relief 3 months ago:
The rest of the world will have access to cheap Chinese RAM, so the AI companies investment will still be devalued.
- Comment on HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs 3 months ago:
What, is that like the cost of a dozen of their ink cartridges? That fine needs a lot more zeros.
- Comment on [deleted] 3 months ago:
You can cast your own bullets and make your own gunpowder. Making bullets hard to buy won’t stop criminals that use ghost guns.
- Comment on Microsoft warns Authenticator now blocks rooted Android and jailbroken iOS, verify if you're affected 3 months ago:
Yes, both KeePassDX and KeePass2Android support TOTP.
- Comment on Microsoft warns Authenticator now blocks rooted Android and jailbroken iOS, verify if you're affected 3 months ago:
There are a couple Android ports of KeePass. They are open source and won’t care if your phone is rooted.
- Comment on Nearly Half of LG Smart TV Apps Contain Residential Proxy SDKs 4 months ago:
It might stop some depending on the block lists you have. You would have to set a firewall rule to block all other DNS, DoT and DoH servers so nothing can bypass your block lists. Blocking DoH servers is hard because it looks just like HTTPS. Even then, it could still connect to a hard coded IP address instead of doing a DNS lookup.
A better option would be to use an IPS to detect and block suspicious connections from the TV. Ideally, you would just keep it offline though.
- Comment on [deleted] 4 months ago:
Why does a car need an app anyways? I assume it’s just a way for it to vacuum up more personal data from your phone.
- Comment on Google will now verify if you're a human by turning on your webcam and asking you to wave your hand 4 months ago:
They can’t turn on a webcam that doesn’t exist. I have no intention of connecting one to my desktops.
- Comment on US | Seattle, home to Amazon and Microsoft, poised to pass moratorium on new datacenters 4 months ago:
That probably just means a larger bribe will be required.
- Comment on 60% of PC gamers have no plans to build a new PC in the next two years — AI pricing crunch on RAM and other components paralyze enthusiast market 5 months ago:
I certainly won’t be upgrading until DDR6 memory is available. My PC still runs everything I need just fine. I just want a more energy efficient CPU. Mine uses 80 watts sitting idle.
- Comment on 'Think twice before posing with hand signs': Experts warn of fingerprint theft 5 months ago:
You leave your fingerprints on everything you touch. Fingerprints should never be used as the only authentication factor for anything important.
- Comment on YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts 6 months ago:
Does it remove every trace of shorts like the browser addons do?