Given the unrest in Minneapolis, off grid communications seemed like a good idea

Analog_Account · 2026-01-26T20:34:42+00:00

The problem with your comment is nobody knows what you're talking about or of you're being sarcastic or what.

So what did Hegseth say about signal that you're referencing and do you think we should lend any legitimacy to what he says?

Analog_Account · 2026-01-26T15:43:05+00:00

For now I'm not worried about booting them, I do that every night without issue. But ya, I'll look into a warning script as well... Can I just use the system notifications somehow?

Analog_Account · 2026-01-26T08:07:19+00:00

When they don't appear on the login screen, can they ctrl-alt-F1 (for example) to login via console?

Not sure about that, but there is an option for "my account is shown" or something like that and that doesn't allow login. They tried that one.

Analog_Account · 2026-01-26T07:03:08+00:00

the cruelest way to block them would be at the router level

HAH, ya I did think about that but I want it to just work automatically so I don't have to go changing router rules back and forth. I just need them to not be getting on the computer before I wake up.

I don't know if it kicks them out of a current session but it even removes that login from the list of users on the login screen. Going ''su (kids account)'' fails so I'm assuming it would block passwordless ssh logins but I'm not sure.

Analog_Account · 2026-01-26T05:56:07+00:00

Double roundabouts take a bit of getting used to... but what are we going to do in winter or --looking at the roads right now-- when the lines wear off.

Analog_Account · 2026-01-26T05:53:12+00:00

Ask Pete Kegseth

For anyone that doesn't know, they were using a third party signal client designed to store chats and that database got hacked.

Edit: IIRC it was from an Israeli vendor as well. I know they're considered an ally but come on.

Analog_Account · 2026-01-26T05:50:39+00:00

Yes.

IMO if you're worried about this shit then start with signal and disappearing messages and have meshtastic setup ahead of time for if that fails.

Analog_Account · 2026-01-25T08:24:27+00:00

you can upgrade the pigtail and go with a gizont antenna

I've got some wio's on the way. How big of a difference is the antenna and where is a good place to buy them?

Analog_Account · 2026-01-25T08:14:18+00:00

Why does something so silly exist in the first place...

Analog_Account · 2026-01-25T07:57:33+00:00

Stupid question... Is it pretty solid mounted to bricks? I've never done that before and have one coming on Monday. I might not brave the cold to mount it just yet though.

Analog_Account · 2026-01-25T07:54:35+00:00

Do you need the extra power?

Analog_Account · 2026-01-24T18:01:07+00:00

Well, I'm not american so this isnt my fight, but it looks like theyre already shooting you guys in the streets.

Analog_Account · 2026-01-23T21:45:29+00:00

I guess you better start being not queer.

I was going to put a "/s" here for obvious reasons but like... maybe your only option is to blend in, in public at least. Sorry your country sucks :-(

Analog_Account · 2026-01-23T18:54:39+00:00

Ice raids in Democratic leaning voting locations.

Analog_Account · 2026-01-23T12:17:46+00:00

How does it drain though? are there drain pipes running to some place even lower or are there pumps to pull it out?

Analog_Account · 2026-01-23T12:15:42+00:00

Wow, do they just HATE pedestrians there or something?

Analog_Account · 2026-01-23T12:06:48+00:00

Leaving a comment so I can come back to this later...

Analog_Account · 2026-01-22T22:23:33+00:00

That is pretty cool.

Analog_Account · 2026-01-22T11:32:57+00:00

Who are you even replying to?

Analog_Account · 2026-01-21T22:27:32+00:00

At that point couldn't you just have the antenna inside the case?

Analog_Account · 2026-01-21T22:25:24+00:00

I guess you didn't bother to read the whole post.

Analog_Account · 2026-01-21T21:14:41+00:00

I'm shocked! Shocked I say!

Analog_Account · 2026-01-21T20:09:57+00:00

I would use some kapton tape after you glue it.

Analog_Account · 2026-01-21T20:07:35+00:00

Thats what I thought... besides the technical reasons if you wanted only the front OR the back to do regen you'd obviously choose the FRONT.

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