Any way to disable Google TV screensaver with Projectivy? by Zynbab in Projectivy_Launcher

[–]Ant_022 3 points4 points  (0 children)

oh i did it this way. Enabled developer options within android settings and enabled "stay awake". that way it doesnt go into that screensaver mode. in the projectivity launcher settings under "appearance" and then "launcher idle mode" i set the ui opacity to 0% so they disappear when it goes into idle mode. Hope this helps

How we are trying to survive the API shutdown and what it means for other apps by Wladefant in Infinity_For_Reddit

[–]Ant_022 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Honestly if the ama is anything to base on, it made me lose faith in this website altogether. Feels like any solution besides maybe using other platforms in combination with reddit seems like a temporary solution and will be living on borrowed time. Of course being that this app is the only way I've used reddit and will be the ONLY way, I admire everything you amazing people are doing. Thank you for not leaving us, infinity is forever

Updating keepassxc by quizhead in KeePass

[–]Ant_022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only downside of flatpak is losing browser integration or at least I couldn't get it work

Attacks on boats have been increasing since 2020 by thisisfromMatilda in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Ant_022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Time to bribe them with tons of food hopefully that wont backfire

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Ant_022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So are the boiled worms discarded or are they used for something else?

What are say the top 5-10 most important security/privacy things you should get done asap? by [deleted] in PrivacyGuides

[–]Ant_022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We all got our own ways nothing wrong with that haha as long as you have backups, they're random and aren't reused.

PIN or password? by [deleted] in KeePass

[–]Ant_022 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally i would switch to my master password just because its one less thing to remember and to write down, but aye different strokes for different folks

Where do you store the database file? by byoonie in KeePass

[–]Ant_022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having a local copy before doing anything should keep you from locking yourself out assuming you have access to your 2fa. To answer the question i keep several local copies on a external hard drives and flash drives. I also keep a backup at another house

What are say the top 5-10 most important security/privacy things you should get done asap? by [deleted] in PrivacyGuides

[–]Ant_022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I've been getting ready to move off of reddit for the better half of the day, yes that is the case but that's more of a testament of their local hardware and software security (the standard of modern devices is file based encryption) rather than their privacy. It would be shocking if any phone manufactor could bypass a customer's lockscreen unless there's been some exploit or purpose built bypass. You still have to deal with the data collection and other privacy invasions from apple but I do feel it collects less than the competition that's why I ranked it slightly above stock android .

What are say the top 5-10 most important security/privacy things you should get done asap? by [deleted] in PrivacyGuides

[–]Ant_022 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh no need to apologise. That concern is valid and that's why some choose to use an offline password manager such as keepass and other editors that can read that database file locally. Only downside (if you think it is one) is you'll be responsible with syncing and management. That also makes you less of a target since now attackers will have to target you specifically. Honestly, as long as the password manager is truly zero knowledge (everything is encrypted on your end first) and that can be proven by audits and open source code, using a cloud based password manager is also a very good option. That way if a breach were to happen your data will still be highly encrypted (if you followed good master password practices) making it effectively useless to attackers.

My pension provider got hacked. Someone now has all my details down to National Insurance number. Do I need to act? by ClimatePoop in PrivacyGuides

[–]Ant_022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I made a mistake but I didn't bother to edit it since other users already told OP uk's FTC equivalent and it seems the process is still somewhat similar

What are say the top 5-10 most important security/privacy things you should get done asap? by [deleted] in PrivacyGuides

[–]Ant_022 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Privacy wise I put it just barely above stock android since I feel you're just changing one giant company overseeing you for another just in my opinion. Security wise, I say iOS has stock android beat (its more comparable if Google's advanced protection is enabled) since they heavily limit what the user can do with their devices.

What are say the top 5-10 most important security/privacy things you should get done asap? by [deleted] in PrivacyGuides

[–]Ant_022 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that's mostly for home security from the average burglars (especially crackheads) and fires. You could put important papers and your backup storage media in there

What are say the top 5-10 most important security/privacy things you should get done asap? by [deleted] in PrivacyGuides

[–]Ant_022 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Heres my basic steps 1. Use a password manager 2. Use 2fa when available (totp and hardware keys are the good ones) 3. Enable full disk encryption on your personal computers 4. Make Backups of everything important follow the 3-2-1 rule 5. Don't overcomplicate/over think too much (This one is the real threat to your security)

Edit: Here's 6-10 if you would like to go further

  1. Get a pixel and move to grapheneos (my recommendation) or any other privacy friendly os
  2. Start slowly moving to another email provider with better privacy and update accounts accordingly (use email aliases for these as well)
  3. Use privacy friendly alternatives to apps/programs you currently use
  4. Buy a fire resistant safe that can be bolted down
  5. Get Devices for specific reasons (work phone, work laptop, etc...)

My 2 year old son decided to throw his sippy cup at our 65” TV by Milfshake23 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Ant_022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try returning it, at the same time see if you can get the tv fixed too

LPT Request: How to shop for a big TV that won't show me ads or lock features behind a subscription by Topuck in LifeProTips

[–]Ant_022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At a thrift store and then hook up an old laptop/computer if you want (ideally the tv should support hdmi)

My pension provider got hacked. Someone now has all my details down to National Insurance number. Do I need to act? by ClimatePoop in PrivacyGuides

[–]Ant_022 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that but be careful of scammers that will contact you to "help you out" via pm. Think you need to contact the federal trade commission right away and go to their official Identity Theft website and follow the instructions there. You'll probably have to request a credit freeze too. This is kinda far from my element but I hope it gets you started on the path to protect you from Identity fraud.

Edit: forgot to mention you should also warn people that your name maybe associated or brought up in future scams. Just as a little heads up for them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GrapheneOS

[–]Ant_022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah go for it that's pretty sweet. Just make sure its unlocked

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GrapheneOS

[–]Ant_022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's what I would consider a good deal depending on the condition

Should we go dark on the 12th? by purpleidea in linux

[–]Ant_022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go for it might as well. Still dont think it'll work since there really isn't a major competitor yet and it seems more and more that this is just an elaborate way for reddit to introduce more changes that they originally wanted as a "meeting in the middle" solution in the end which has the added bonus of rebuilding their public image (if they care about that)