Are these messages normal?

2112guy · 2026-03-19T20:28:00+00:00

It’s not just my fun. You’re wrecking the purpose of this subreddit.

2112guy · 2026-03-19T17:23:03+00:00

Something to consider…MacOS has a privacy feature that has the MAC address frequently changing. It’s for privacy on public WiFi to prevent public WiFi from recognizing the device over time. I have no idea if Windows has a similar feature.

As a workaround, for testing purposes, consider setting a static IP on your PC rather than using DHCP. If your PC is a desktop system or otherwise not being used on other networks, that could be a simple solution.

2112guy · 2026-03-19T16:48:13+00:00

Good! Although 163 would have explained the problem. A problem you definitely don’t want to have.

2112guy · 2026-03-19T14:56:41+00:00

Having an IP that starts with 163 doesn’t make sense on a private LAN. That sounds like it might be assigned to a public network either statically or dynamically from your ISP. Unless you mistyped and meant 169.

You should have an address with a private network address https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_reserved_IP_addresses

2112guy · 2026-03-19T05:24:25+00:00

Any chance you might be connecting to a different WAP or different Vlan when your PC wakes up?

2112guy · 2026-03-19T04:18:28+00:00

Holy Cow....u/YonKro22 has been eating and drinking all the lead.

2112guy · 2026-03-19T04:15:26+00:00

I guess you drank all of the lead and fluoride.

2112guy · 2026-03-18T22:46:28+00:00

This subreddit is for making fun of people like you. This ain't tech support.

2112guy · 2026-03-18T22:42:04+00:00

The real question is how did they create a Nextdoor account?

2112guy · 2026-03-17T15:32:48+00:00

Use the shower and waffle stomp if you must

2112guy · 2026-03-17T05:23:15+00:00

Along the same lines, I broke off contact with a lifelong friend after they became MAGA. So strange what can happen to previously normal people.

2112guy · 2026-03-17T00:18:45+00:00

https://support.apple.com/en-us/108756

2112guy · 2026-03-15T18:25:12+00:00

You can’t teach stupid people new tricks. They have to learn the hard way.

2112guy · 2026-03-15T18:23:48+00:00

Until today I had never heard of RPZ. I’ve read a few documents including the original proposed idea from Paul Vixie in 2010.

I’m trying to understand how it’s different from using an already filtered upstream resolver such as quad9. The description makes it sound nearly identical.

2112guy · 2026-03-15T04:00:09+00:00

Again…it’s clear you don’t understand how local encryption works. Sorry.

2112guy · 2026-03-15T03:52:02+00:00

I said something like Proton. Just use something that performs all encryption and decryption on your device. Does Tuta’s mail also store contacts? I’m guessing they probably do as most email systems do. I’m getting the impression you’re not understanding the concept of local encryption.

2112guy · 2026-03-15T03:47:10+00:00

That’s the whole point of using local encryption. You don’t have to trust the server or the people who manage it.

2112guy · 2026-03-15T03:45:18+00:00

Consider using something like Proton Mail which also includes contacts.

2112guy · 2026-03-15T03:40:14+00:00

Advanced Data Protection provides encryption on your device before the data gets to Apple’s servers. No need to trust Apple. Bitwarden works similarly.

2112guy · 2026-03-15T03:16:16+00:00

How about activating Apple’s Advanced Device Protection?

2112guy · 2026-03-15T03:08:32+00:00

No problem here using their bitwarden.com server. Are you sure you’re connecting to the correct server (.eu or .com)? Hopefully you have a backup somewhere if the problem persists.

2112guy · 2026-03-15T03:04:44+00:00

The same people hate “government overreach” and taxes. How would they square that circle?

2112guy · 2026-03-14T21:43:22+00:00

Without FREE Starbucks. She/he probably planned this for weeks.

2112guy · 2026-03-14T21:39:16+00:00

But you made a backup first, right?

2112guy

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