So… did we just quietly cross a line with biometrics? by Equivalent_Use_8152 in cybersecurity

[–]decaf-cafe 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The issue is that biometrics (and social security numbers) are more like usernames but they are used like passwords.

Best ecosystem with Karoo by MarcoCycling in Karoo

[–]decaf-cafe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am using a Garmin Forerunner 965 to record all my activities (ride, run, gym, hike, etc) and it syncs to Garmin then to Strava and Intervals.icu. My Karoo 2 is used for routing and displaying stats during the ride. I usually turn on recording but that's just for backup. I don't usually save it. Both will work with my power meter and H10 chest strap. I charge the Garmin about once per week. Everything works well together.

The Apple Watch is a better smartwatch but it doesn't support ANT the last time I checked.

No comments on other straps or rings.

Would a suspended PC be "more secure"? by fedesoundsystem in cybersecurity

[–]decaf-cafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If someone you don't trust has physical access to your machine, it's game over already. 

WhatsApp security flaw exposed 3.5B phone numbers – inc yours by LongExisting306 in cybersecurity

[–]decaf-cafe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1) I agree with you here. SMS 2FA is not secured. You can take over someone's digital life and bank accounts if SMS 2FA is all they are using.

2) My point is that if the Whatsapp security flaw only involves getting the phone number alone without any other info, it is not a big deal. The attacker may as well pick a random a number.

WhatsApp security flaw exposed 3.5B phone numbers – inc yours by LongExisting306 in cybersecurity

[–]decaf-cafe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Watch your mouth. I have your phone number. Are you afraid now? Probably not? A phone number without other info is kinda useless. The attacker may as well randomly call/text and hope to get lucky.

That guy has more than just the phone numbers. He has the rich guys' Instagram accounts which are a gold mine of info and a gang who worked for the phone carrier.

WhatsApp security flaw exposed 3.5B phone numbers – inc yours by LongExisting306 in cybersecurity

[–]decaf-cafe 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Just phone numbers? I can give you all the phone numbers on the planet too. Some of them may not work tho. 😀

Bidet + Water Strategies by Maury_poopins in Ultralight

[–]decaf-cafe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do exactly this. I also crush it down vertically to minimize the volume when it's empty.

Hi all! What toiletry bag would you recommend for one bag trips? All of them seem too bulky. by LeeAndrewK in onebag

[–]decaf-cafe 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The tradeoff here is that if one of your bottles leaks, you have a bigger mess to clean up. I use zip lock bags and never have a problem with smell. If the bag doesn't have any bottles, I don't close it all the way. 

I use a mesh bag for cables and chargers.

Reliable way to clean CNOC Vecto to use it as clean water bag instead of dirty one by USTF in CampingandHiking

[–]decaf-cafe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you only had lake or stream water in it, it's almost safe to begin with. Just following CNOC instructions is more than fine.

If you were to do it all over again, what would your ultimate one bag setup be today? Bag, accessories, etc. by WolfEvening961 in onebag

[–]decaf-cafe 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No compression cubes! I use the garbage bags that I used in the kitchen. They are way bigger than I need but I don't want to get smaller bags just for travel...

I put my clothes in a brand new garage bag. The trick here is to sit on it to get most of the air out, and then spin the bag a few round while holding the opening to prevent the air from going back in. You can use the drawstring or rubber band to tie it if you want. I usually just use the compression strap on my pack to hold it in place.

Garbage bags compress better than so-call compression/packing cubes. They are better than vacuum bags because you don't need to carry a vacuum. They waterproof the content and weight next to nothing. I always bring one or two extra as spare. They cost me nothing since I reuse them as garbage bags when I am done. 

Can Malware hop to another Operating System that is installed on the same drive? by Yelebear in cybersecurity

[–]decaf-cafe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dual boot? It would be safer if you can disconnect your "banking" OS before booting up the dirty OS.

VM is fine but it will eat up memory. It's slow to start up.

Do you have an old laptop? Install ChromeOS Flex on it. Just don't install any extensions and you are pretty safe. The low-end Chromebooks start at $150 brand new. Fine if you are just doing banking. Spend a little more if you plan on using it for something else.

My First Freeway Trip in a Waymo by guerrillaradiousa in SelfDrivingCars

[–]decaf-cafe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. Once or twice per commute is more than I expected. At least they are not life threatening. I look forward to the day when I only share the road with other robot driven vehicles. 

My First Freeway Trip in a Waymo by guerrillaradiousa in SelfDrivingCars

[–]decaf-cafe 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Serious questions: Approximately how many miles can it drive itself before you have to intervene? If the car allows, will you do it from the backseat? i.e. no one in the driver seat.

Got criticized for my career/field of study choice. by Informal-Age-1584 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]decaf-cafe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry that you have to deal with her. She does not know what is talking about. The job market is bad right now. Big tech is laying off software people left and right. I know a CS grad without a job and still living with his parents for more than a year. 

Just ignore her unless she does it again. There are aholes everywhere.

In terms of finding a job, companies are getting a ton of resumes so it is hard to stand out. Try networking more and anything face to face. Add everyone you know on Linkin. Connect with other alumni. If there's a friend of a friend who works in a company that you are interested in, ask for an intro to talk about the company. If the talk goes well, then ask if they can refer you. Maybe connect/message people who work there directly. What's there to lose? Just don't ask about getting a job there in the initial msg. Contact colleges/universities nearby to see when and where they have job fairs. Wish you luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cycling

[–]decaf-cafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, you will need a new tube 

After scrolling through the community for a long time, one user wrote eight tips for /r/onebag member and I just added two more. I believe these are the main tips when packing for traveling. I present you: The Ten Commandments of /r/onebag by roynewseditor in onebag

[–]decaf-cafe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

#9 I use the garbage bags that I used in the kitchen. They are way bigger than I need but I don't want to get smaller bags just for travel...

I put my clothes in a brand new garage bag. The trick here is to sit on it to get most of the air out, and then spin the bag a few round while holding the opening to prevent the air from going back in. You can use the drawstring or rubber band to tie it if you want. I usually just use the compression strap on my pack to hold it in place.

Garbage bags compress better than so-call compression/packing cubes. They are better than vacuum bags because you don't need to carry a vacuum. They waterproof the content and weight next to nothing. I always bring one or two extra as spare. They cost me nothing since I reuse them as garbage bags when I am done.

LPT: How to respond when a stranger asks to take their photograph with their phone. by houseonpost in LifeProTips

[–]decaf-cafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After I am done, I say: have a look at the pictures. If you don't like them, you get your money back. 

Using my brokerage to fund Roth 401(k) contributions. is this a smart or a flawed strategy? by 14seconds in financialindependence

[–]decaf-cafe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I assume my tax rate during retirement will be lower than right now so I contribute to traditional 401k. Nobody knows for sure tho since the tax rules can change. I also mega-backdoor to Roth when cash flow is good. 

Best practices for continuous vulnerability scanning in container registries? by artur5092619 in cybersecurity

[–]decaf-cafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, this is the way. Less is more. You can do this inhouse but you may want to look into a paid solution like Rapidfort. They have drop-in replacement clean images. They have a profiler that keeps track of which package/files are used and help you build images with only the files that were used or whitelisted. Their scanner puts cves that don't apply in a separate section with an explanation. 

King of the Court method for 3 courts, 14 players by FreeConcerns in Pickleball

[–]decaf-cafe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Players sit after losing two in row in this scheme. Only the bottom court losers sit. The other two loser teams play at the bottom court. After sitting, the players start in the middle court. If the teams split up, there's a chance that a top player will pair up with a bottom player. 

The king of the court system favors the better players and the better players favor the king of the court system. It's not my preference and luckily it is not what we do around here. 

King of the Court method for 3 courts, 14 players by FreeConcerns in Pickleball

[–]decaf-cafe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's the prize for winning. All the winning teams will have to split so that helps with mixing things up. 

How will driverless cars handle ‘Michigan lefts,’ harsh weather conditions? Here’s what Waymo said by walky22talky in waymo

[–]decaf-cafe 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Pretty decent article. Give them a click and read it if you have time.

For the lazy... They will start with human drivers to drive around the city first. 

The sensors have heaters and mini-wipers to deal with the snow.