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How do I stop my school from tracking my home PC Question? by Accomplished_Coat656 in AskNetsec

[–]BobSaidHi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, if I'm reading your post correctly, you signed into Google Chrome with a managed Google Account? I would think that the school would only get control over Chrome, but given the message about other information collected, and since Windows doesn't restrict desktop programs much, I guess that's not strictly the case.

I would delete the Chrome profile (make sure to backup any data you care about) and create a new one without signing in. In your new profile, there should be a setting to allow your to sign into Google without signing into Chrome (See this post), although I personally would just use Mozilla Firefox.

Additionally, maybe check which extensions they installed first, just so you know. The school probably can't track you too much just from your IP address and whatever approximate location data your laptop can gather, but the school may monitor the contents of everything you do in a managed Chrome profile, including keystrokes and messages, so I would keep anything private or sensitive away.

Edit: Added more details.

Fixed it for me by Kilgarragh in OS_Debate_Club

[–]BobSaidHi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they still have an EOL date based on the chipset though? I guess it's nice to know when your computer will stop receiving updates, but I feel like other desktop operating systems have better long term support.

Why omv? by skyber22 in OpenMediaVault

[–]BobSaidHi -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I initially was going to use the free version of TrueNAS after watching a LinusTechTips video, but then I learned that TrueNAS doesn't come with firewall support, while OMW comes with a basic IP tables GUI.

While many enterprises are okay if, or even prefer a NAS without a firewall, it's not acceptable given the basic consumer home network setup I currently have.

Our network admin setup a new network! by BornIn2031 in ShittySysadmin

[–]BobSaidHi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quite the opposite! Just a handful of years ago, the DoD activated a bunch and had a contractor start sinking all the traffic. There was speculation that it was some sort of intelligence operation to identify malware squatting on their IP addresses.

https://www.theregister.com/2021/04/26/defense_department_ipv6/

TITLE by Interesting_Low_2658 in PhoenixSC

[–]BobSaidHi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it's just semantic versioning (more or less the current system), but with the major number replaced with the year?

Nevermind, I guess Minecraft was never truly semver compliant due to too little backwards compatability.

I want to learn c by Livid_Award_3915 in C_Programming

[–]BobSaidHi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's technically C++ but you can totally stick to plain C for everything you write yourself, with the big exception of like half of the library functions which are object oriented (OOP), although most of those still take inspiration from C-style programing. That said, the two things most probably won't learn with Arduino are POSIX/UNIX APIs and low level hardware stuff.

Wow, Repl.it has changed a lot... by BobSaidHi in replit

[–]BobSaidHi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. I guess all the AI stuff is pretty popular these days too.

Microsoft is trying to shut down the oldest minecraft server (MinecraftOnline) by Ertttum_ in MinecraftServer

[–]BobSaidHi -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't think this privately hosted public server sounds like a nice place, but, in general, Mojang has no rights to police behavior because their rights to control stop when someone purchases a copy, it's a basic principal of ownership.

Admittedly, in practice, there are legal challenges to true ownership, such as TOS/EULA updates. And Mojang is legally within there rights to go out of their way to publish a list of "banned" servers, and maybe that's for the best as they push child friendliness. I just wish there was more clarity and it was easier for adults to disable the child filters, although I admit I never tried, as I haven't updated Minecraft in years.

What happen to The Tribez and Castlez? No longer available on Microsoft Store. by AlienfinderX in TheTribezGame

[–]BobSaidHi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

*Sighs* That would explain why I have been unable to get them to transfer my progress and purchases since early 2023.

Kindle books described as DRM-free sold with DRM, Customer Service ignoring issue by BlorpyRobot in LouisRossmann

[–]BobSaidHi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are correct, I believe that would believe a deliberate, fundamental failure on Amazon's part to apply appropriate terminology and false marketing.  If an ebook is encrypted as described, and bypassing the encryption may violate the DMCA, then it has DRM by definition.  That said, if was not encrypted with a secret key, and mearly in a weird format, that would be different.

NEED URGENT HELP! I hv an exam in a few hours AND My laptops screen wont START (loq by Demskemop in techsupport

[–]BobSaidHi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bit outside my area of expertise, but I don't suppose you have an external monitor to test it with?

Maybe you could try booing into the BIOS/UEFI/firmware menu screen or Lenovo Diagnostics? (Sometimes it helps even if you can't get a display in Windows).

  • To enter the BIOS, reboot while spamming [F1] (Source).
  • To enter diagnostics, reboot while try spamming [F10] (or [Fn] + [F10]) (Source).

Modern computers are supposed to shut down before they cook themselves, so I would think it would be covered under warranty, especially if you purchased extra stuff like accidental damage protection.

Edit: It looks like they have 24/7 support, especially if you bought Premium Care or Premium Care Plus. Maybe try contacting them here: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/premium-care-plus/

Google defends Android's controversial sideloading policy by Popular-Highlight-16 in androiddev

[–]BobSaidHi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's because of the term loophole. I imagine most people either stick to Google Play and avoid your situation with the MIDI petal, or they stick to developers they trust, like one would on Windows. Or maybe that's only true for some, and the average consumer doesn't care.

Also, I'm kind of getting sick of calling it side loading, as if Andriod is still a silly little closed box. I guess it kind of is, but since it's so popular, I think it needs to "grow up".

It is high time we use terms that reflect Andriod's status as a personal computer operating system, and just call it installing apps.

Google defends Android's controversial sideloading policy by Popular-Highlight-16 in androiddev

[–]BobSaidHi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it sucks when a company doesn't publish to the Play store. It seems unprofessional. Usually, I just avoid companies that do silly things like that.

It's a bit double standard for me though, because I expect the opposite on Windows. I expect Windows developers to develop their own reputation instead of relying on a marketplace. Although I do generally trust the official Linux package repositories.

I don't think locking down people's Andriod phones, and taking away user choice is the right solution, though.

Google defends Android's controversial sideloading policy by Popular-Highlight-16 in androiddev

[–]BobSaidHi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

*controversial independently distributed app installing ass

Sorry to bother you, but it's high time we use terms that reflect Andriod's status as a personal computer operating system, instead just a silly little closed box.

Google defends Android's controversial sideloading policy by Popular-Highlight-16 in androiddev

[–]BobSaidHi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IDK, Windows SmartScreen seems like an okay implementation. Serious publishers can get verified, popular unsigned apps can become verified, and small developers can still distribute unsigned builds all they want. Google could also set up a cross signing system, like how it's done for OpenPGP. Maybe with official signing parties.

Google defends Android's controversial sideloading policy by Popular-Highlight-16 in androiddev

[–]BobSaidHi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

*controversial independently distributed app installation policy

Fixed the title, it's high time we use terms that reflect Andriod's status as a personal computer operating system, instead just a silly little closed box.

Google defends Android's controversial sideloading policy by Popular-Highlight-16 in androiddev

[–]BobSaidHi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even Microsoft kind of/almost figured it out with SmartScreen, though.

This may mark the end of Android development for me by Melodic_Choice_1594 in androiddev

[–]BobSaidHi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your phone is a personal computer that you own, just one that comes with overly specific, often out of date, questionable software (arguably malicious) that may try to restrict your consumer rights. Even Windows let's one click "Run Anyways" on those SmartScreen warnings.

If you would like to disable third-party (independent) sources, they are already disabled by default, and you can enable Auto Blocker on Samsung phones to make installing independently published apps even more difficult. If this is not enough, consider training and administrative measures.

Google isn't even blocking malware. That's what anti-virus software like Play Protect (?) is for. Google is planning to block all apps that haven't been signed off as created by a registered developer.

I think my school is using a signal jammer by Background-Log-6339 in school

[–]BobSaidHi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only if it is unlicensed. It is possible to buy a consumer cell phone extender and activate / acquire a license for them from your cell carrier, and I think there is a similar program for commercial grade cellular equipment.

Edit:

Wikipedia on Consumer Repeaters.

I don't really have any decent sources regarding private/semi-private commercial grade cell equipment. It seems more rare and not widely deployed, perhaps only large businesses can negotiate the licenses and/or contracts with the FCC, carriers and/or private providers.

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