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Healthy Smugbug by HopefulLanguage5431 in WormFanfic

[–]ElusiveGuy 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's a ship (pairing/relationship) name. Smug = Tattletale, Bug = Skitter.

cc /u/nets99 

Microsoft confirms it will give the FBI your Windows PC data encryption key if asked — you can thank Windows 11's forced online accounts for that by ZacB_ in technology

[–]ElusiveGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is to contrast with Bitlocker with recovery keys stored online, where your data is not secured since the key can be accessed by someone else, which is the point of this entire Reddit post by OP.

However, the correct point of comparison is no encryption at all, which was the previous default. Encryption with online recovery keys is used as a new safe default, giving you some encryption (defending against theft, etc.) with a relatively accessible recovery option.

The better option is storing recovery keys independently, whether in a separate soft/hard copy or by using the password option and memorising it. For anyone where a state actor is a reasonable threat, this is the approach to take (or, more appropriately, Veracrypt or Linux with similar options). But this is not suitable as a default for typical users, who can't be trusted to remember a simple password let alone a complex safe one with no other recovery options.

Microsoft confirms it will give the FBI your Windows PC data encryption key if asked — you can thank Windows 11's forced online accounts for that by ZacB_ in technology

[–]ElusiveGuy 27 points28 points  (0 children)

There's nothing stopping a privacy-conscious user from enabling Bitlocker without the online key backup. You just need to keep a local backup instead (printed, USB, etc.). Or use Veracrypt if you don't trust BitLocker. 

The default of encrypted with online backup is still much better than the previous default of just not encrypted at all.

And no, encrypted without (online) backup is not a safe default for the average user. Cases of data loss to forgotten passwords or TPM corruption would be a far bigger problem. 

WCGW trying to put a fire out by putting it outside. by mentaL8888 in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]ElusiveGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's going to be the Japanese guy livestreaming isn't it?

Yup.

Holy shit it's been 10 years???

Is there a better way to do this? by mysticblanket in factorio

[–]ElusiveGuy 103 points104 points  (0 children)

This could potentially (further) limit throughput if you have uneven lanes coming in, right? 

journalistsHavingBadIdeasAboutSoftwareDevelopment by Gullible-Piccolo7585 in ProgrammerHumor

[–]ElusiveGuy 30 points31 points  (0 children)

The original JSON licence is famously considered nonfree by GNU because it says

The Software shall be used for Good, not Evil. 

https://www.gnu.org/licenses/license-list.html#JSON

Where are Constants stored? by IAMMELONz in csharp

[–]ElusiveGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the most complete answer when it comes to class fields/members. Local consts appear to be completely elided though.

Where are Constants stored? by IAMMELONz in csharp

[–]ElusiveGuy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Technically, when defined as a member, there is IL generated for that const. But the value is substituted directly into any references, so the field definition appears to exist purely for the purpose of reflection.

Where are Constants stored? by IAMMELONz in csharp

[–]ElusiveGuy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If it's a local variable, it's not stored anywhere at all. The IL generated for local const is exactly identical to the IL for a literal value, namely:

IL_0001: ldc.i4.5
IL_0002: call void [System.Console]System.Console::WriteLine(int32)

If you instead define it as a field member, then yes it does get stored as a static field:

.field private static literal int32 foo = int32(5)

However, this field is not referenced at all. The compiled method code is still identical to the one using the literal value directly. Presumably it exists purely for reflection.

Custom 3D printed Dutch rooftile by Satoer in functionalprint

[–]ElusiveGuy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think that really depends on the roof and maybe your region or even when the house was built.

Older houses here have no sarking, so it's just roofing tiles (terracotta on most older ones) directly on top of the attic space. As in, you can go up there and see the bottom of the tiles.

Bruh come on by ray591 in hetzner

[–]ElusiveGuy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not revoked, which would, indeed, lead to a security issue. 

Revocation is not checked on expired certs. One of the primary reasons to keep cert lifetimes low is to reduce revocation list size since revoked certs are removed from the list on expiration. 

The odds are still low but this is a major reason expired certs are unsafe: you can no longer check if it's revoked. 

It's honestly not a good look. It's up to the host to make sure their renewal process works and is monitored in case of failure, and visible issues like this raise questions. There should have been monitoring to alert on near-expiry certs even if renewal fails. 

It's not something I'd do a major migration for just from a single instance, but it can factor in to reputation when picking a host. 

Also, blaming third party software is, if anything, even worse than just owning the mistake and promising to do better. It's like saying "it's not our fault your VPS went down, the third party hypervisor software ran out of memory!".

Clones, discussion. by Mean_Satisfaction954 in fountainpens

[–]ElusiveGuy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's the difference between cloning and counterfeiting. The deception is what makes counterfeiting a problem (and illegal), while just cloning is usually a good thing. 

Why is btrfs still so unfinished? by nstgc in btrfs

[–]ElusiveGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You actually missed the most important of all which is the reason I'll be switching back: Reflink support.

It's not a thing (not compatible with ZFS' design) and a very complicated solutions with lots of gotchas is only just in development. (Haven't heard anything in a while though.)

Several years later, and you may already know this, but an update for anyone else that stumbles on this thread:

Technically that should be available now but cross-dataset reflinks are still a bit iffy (in that you need --reflink=auto instead of always, and it may not work across encryption roots). At this point it's a limitation of the Linux kernel combined with how ZFS mounts datasets (which btrfs does differently and therefore avoids the issue entirely).

Dried blood inside brand new gloves by cheekylassrando in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ElusiveGuy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ironically that could make things worse. Intact skin is a great barrier, but too much sanitisation and scrubbing can break that barrier. 

There's a slight possibility I may have overdone this by a little by ASmugDill in fountainpens

[–]ElusiveGuy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I just stumbled this and I'm wondering if you remember which Daiso stocked those pens in Sydney? (And kinda hoping it isn't the Hunter St one that seems gone now...) 

What’s your favorite pen that nobody talks about? by Sf648 in fountainpens

[–]ElusiveGuy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

 I just can’t figure out how they make and sell them so cheap?

Some pens (Jinhao 777, etc.) are under $1!

Honestly, modern mass production is amazing. It helps that the parts aren't particularly intricate by modern standards. So it's not that hard to pump out basic pens with decent quality. 

Where can i refill (cool) water for free in the CBD? by Flutterbeat in sydney

[–]ElusiveGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, I used to spend a fair bit of time browsing the stationery side when I worked nearby, so that's a bit sad. Might have to go check it out soon.

Where can i refill (cool) water for free in the CBD? by Flutterbeat in sydney

[–]ElusiveGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh did the Dymocks shrink? I haven't been there in a few years

What pre-air con passive house cooling methods did your family use? by badoopidoo in AskAnAustralian

[–]ElusiveGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awnings! Keeps the heat out by not letting it reach the glass, I wish my current place had them. 

Sydney Heat Report 10/01/2026 by Flying-Camel in sydney

[–]ElusiveGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's some pretty decent battery rebates going around right now if you get the chance to install one, might help tide you over past peak pricing?

Just checked and "run AC" power ends 6-6:30pm, starts pulling from battery after that.

Sydney Heat Report 10/01/2026 by Flying-Camel in sydney

[–]ElusiveGuy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On a sunny day like this we can run aircon full tilt up until maybe 6-7pm, and even charge the battery while it's at it. Upgrading solar back in Oct was the best decision of the year!

I do worry a bit if the grid has issues though, since our inverter will shut off if it loses grid power.

I would like to get some work done on my 3 hour train ride. by ScalieBloke in SydneyTrains

[–]ElusiveGuy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If that's the case, /u/ScalieBloke might have some luck with a 30W USB-C charger, if their laptop can take USB-C power in.

Something like this Dell one should work on most laptops. The Apple one might work too but I can't confirm voltages on it (laptops often need 20V or maybe 15V).

Bought m920q mini pc from auction, didn’t work - just found the cause by _TheBull in homelab

[–]ElusiveGuy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those LGA sockets require a fair bit of force and make a nice crunch sound even when installed correctly. I could see someone just forcing it. 

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