reboot81

Joined 6 years ago

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Member since
Jan 13
10+ years of dev/ops/crm/sysadmin/cloud/infra
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Comment · 10 days ago
You’re setting a great example of how to be open and take responsibility, even when you’re not actually at fault. I really respect how you’ve handled this. You’ve also given the community a valuable reminder that some security disclosures may be under embargo, and that it’s worth having in mind before sharing.
Comment · 18 days ago
I love Apple TV, but 400USD is to much. The 2012 ATV3 cost 100USD here, a more suitable price for a streaming box that offers subscriptions would be more in the 200-250 range.
Comment · 1 month ago
I like passkeys. I dislike how websites vary the implementation of passkeys.

One thing Ethan misses: you don’t necessarily need one passkey per site. A single passkey protecting Google, Apple, Microsoft, GitHub, etc. can indirectly authenticate you to hundreds of sites via OAuth/OIDC (Sign in with…), while consuming only one resident credential on the hardware key per identity provider.

That makes the “hardware keys can’t store enough passkeys” argument much weaker in practice.

Comment · 2 months ago
What if Canada changed the name to Lake Giuffre?
Comment · 2 months ago
At first this made me upset - why should I be monitored? Then it hit me, years ago we had policemen/bobbies that would essentially do the same thing. Look at people - notice them.

It’s a shame they didn't launch this as bobbie v2 that would offer people useful services (like the one wearing a funny hat did): a way to alert police, information, directions. Heck it could even offer guidance for those in need to talk to someone. Truly a missed opportunity.

Comment · 4 months ago
I drive a 2025 Kia Ceed and the all the infotainment does is get in my way. Id pay to have it removed. Carplay & Siri helps me stay focused on driving in a safe way.
Comment · 4 months ago
Wouldn’t a purpose built Esp32 with microphones aimed at the sky do a better job? It would be always on, better directional targeting.
Comment · 4 months ago
Love the localhost easteregg!
Comment · 4 months ago
Mouseless website totally forgets to sell the product. Had to dig into the docs to understand how its used, what is offers.
Comment · 5 months ago
Looking forward to the follow up: How to Quickly Cool Down Your MacBook
Comment · 5 months ago
Youre not alone with the problem: if device lost -> difficult to reach family

No matter what solution you choose you will need to remember something. I have two family members who always answer, so their phone numbers are the only two I know. By dialing them manually now and then I make sure my memory is working.

In the age of AI/voice generators I’ve also told them how I will identify myself. So if being mugged in Kiwiland, and they get a call where I ask them to transfer money they can do so knowing it would only be me making that request as I told them the secret phrase: ”yes, it was me who tipped over the Christmas tree”. Ofcourse not that, but something none of the inner family will ever forget.

Comment · 5 months ago
OT: this is the first time Ive encountered a branching article. Awesome. The ability has been there for decades, but never used. Guess going from print to digital is not only a change of tools but a mindset.
Comment · 5 months ago
Capslock <-> Backspace is my #1 keyboard config. Esc is not bad either. BUT WHY DO I NEED A LARGE KEY FOR SHOUTING?
Comment · 6 months ago
So with 100k cameras crime is down how much?
Comment · 7 months ago
Its owned by Microsoft. They sell RAM.

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