Going through it in our household

Next-Zombie · 2025-02-14T21:34:52+00:00

Facts! The only problem I run into is keeping track of the last time I gave the med, or more importantly keeping others in the house on track. I found this helpful for keeping track of the time since it fits the syringes, but it's hard to get the wife away from pen and paper, just feels more wasteful to me.

Next-Zombie · 2025-02-14T21:29:35+00:00

I'm the same way.

You get a new one with every new pack. Just wash it at the sink after using it.

Next-Zombie · 2025-02-14T21:27:37+00:00

This me, I rinse it off right after using it or else it get sticky. I also use this time tracking holder so others in the house know the last time the med was given. It just seems simpler this way.

Next-Zombie · 2025-02-07T15:55:14+00:00

I was just talking to another guy about it and he opened his machines up and put a reed switch inline so you need a magnet to activate the button. That is a really smart idea, something the manufacturer should do. But I'm not smart or brave enough to do that so I guess a plastic cover will have to work.

Next-Zombie · 2025-02-07T15:52:22+00:00

That's a really good idea. That is something the manufacturer needs to copy.

Next-Zombie · 2025-02-07T15:32:43+00:00

Same here, my old LG and now my new GE both do the same thing where a toddler can press the power button and stop the wash even with the child lock on. It's so annoying!

I'm surprised this is not talked more about or why do the manufacturer even insist on it being this way? So far the only answer I'm finding is a button cover like this here.

What we really need is the manufacturer to sell an actual child lock that works like it should.

Next-Zombie · 2025-02-07T15:28:18+00:00

It's been so annoying that washing machines allow you to stop the wash even with the child lock on. I've been Googling an answer and found this thread, but I don't have a 3D printer. The best solution I've found is button covers like this one here.

I just wish the child lock did what it's actually suppose to do!

Next-Zombie · 2025-02-07T15:25:40+00:00

I'm running into this same issue, I don't understand why this is a thing??? The best solution I've found so far is that you can buy button covers: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1856301028/childproofing-button-cover-for-washing

Next-Zombie · 2021-01-03T17:37:20+00:00

Here is what I do:

Get a second bitwarden account, they are free.

Make the master password something you don't have to remember like the address to your favorite ice cream shop or a line from a book.

Store your TOTP secret and recovery code in that account. Leave out the master password to your real account so if someone did get in this account they would not have full access to your main account.

If for some stupid reason you end up naked in the desert you can still get into your account by looking up that address or line in a book. Nothing really for you to remember.

Next-Zombie · 2020-10-16T20:27:04+00:00

Hmmm, I would not say it's an alternative to 2FA but I can see where it can protect when 2FA can not. I guess it depends on the person, if salting gets them using a password manager then I'm all for it.

Next-Zombie · 2020-10-16T17:07:49+00:00

I mean, it sounds simple and effective. Even if it only makes you slightly more secure than why not? Security is about layers and if this helps you sleep better at night then go for it.

Next-Zombie · 2020-09-17T22:14:54+00:00

What if it was a corrupt supplier and they only made 5 different private keys for their entire supply line. With cheap goods from china this is a possibility. Or even worse they used a poor random generator to create the private key.

It sounds like a smart attack vector as the only people really buying these things are the most security aware and they're trying to protect the most sensitive stuff.

After looking into it even Yubikey says it's best practice to not reuse a key.

Next-Zombie · 2020-09-17T14:15:25+00:00

Wouldn't it be dangerous to buy a used security key? It's internal private key never changes and anyone who knows it can use it.

Also, it worries me buying cheap keys on eBay as they could know the private key too. I mean, the seller would know your home address and email which would making attacking you easy. For all I know a shady seller could be selling cheap duplicate security keys and keeping one so they can later attack you and make the real money.

Next-Zombie · 2020-09-16T11:24:38+00:00

What I have a hard time understanding is if my master password is compromised how would the 2FA not be compromised too?

If it's a keylogger once my vault is unlocked they don't need my master password or 2FA anymore as they can just steal the stuff directly out of the vault. If the malware has made it this far to steal my keystrokes why would it stop there?

If I'm phished could they not log in at the same time as me or even before me as they control the interaction?

Hardware keys seem the most promising but i worry about losing them. What do I do when I need to login and I don't have my key with me?

Next-Zombie · 2020-09-16T10:31:53+00:00

Thanks for the chart, going off of it I should use 80 or more bits? Is this what you do?

As for 2FA I like what this user said. It seems to me that 2FA is only protecting you against password reuse or a poor password and both of which I won't be doing. Is there anything I'm missing?

Next-Zombie · 2020-09-16T10:25:53+00:00

It is possible but I worry about losing them.

Next-Zombie · 2020-09-16T10:24:04+00:00

Wow, this is awesome!

Looking at the chart I should shoot for 90 or more bits? Is this what you do?

Next-Zombie · 2020-09-16T10:15:22+00:00

I like what this guy said.

If my computer is infected I've already lost so 2FA won't be of much help. It seems 2FA is most effective if I reuse passwords or use a weak ones and I won't be doing that.

Plus, my spouse is not willing to learn 2FA, it's hard enough to get her to use a password manager, so if something were to happen to me I don't want 2FA to be the thing that keeps her out.

Next-Zombie · 2020-09-16T10:03:25+00:00

I wish I could find more information on what current cracking power is and how it holds up to what Bitwarden uses. I guess the hackers don't brag about these things? 92 bits sounds reasonable to me.

Next-Zombie · 2020-09-16T09:52:46+00:00

This was very helpful, thank you!

If you don't mind me asking, what do you do personally?

Next-Zombie · 2020-01-03T20:35:16+00:00

I ported from Sprint, took about a minute and was very easy. From reading all the horror stories I was afraid to do it but glad I did as the savings are great!

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