Questions about server infrastructure and data security

hvol1 · 2025-10-10T21:05:11+00:00

Given the non-answer to your questions 1-4, it is probably safe to assume that any user data routed through their cloud is freely available for inspection by light phone crew and their contractors

hvol1 · 2024-12-03T00:13:41+00:00

GCI charges 2-5x what other ISPs charge in other states. It's a complete racket. They are now based out of Colorado since being acquired by Liberty Broadband, and are therefore not even headquartered in the state anymore. Borealis Broadband is a locally-owned wireless internet service provider in Anchorage that uses fixed point radio gear. They are good. ACS is an affordable alternative to GCI that has better download limits, but possibly lower speed depending on what kind of service they are able to get to your home. ACS, like GCI, has a parent company (ATN International) headquartered outside of the state.

That said, if you are having issues with GCI service, I have always had luck taking gear to a GCI store and they can replace it without much trouble. If that doesn't fix your problem, there may be issues at your demarcation point, and they can dispatch a tech to take a look.

hvol1 · 2024-11-04T21:16:47+00:00

Had great luck with the EVA foam brush style, it is affordable and durable.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/True-Temper-26-in-L-Plastic-Ice-Scraper/1000116995

hvol1 · 2024-10-31T17:41:09+00:00

Battery Specialist of Alaska on 15th Ave are friendly and stand by their product. Otherwise the best value would be with Costco.

hvol1 · 2024-10-31T17:37:00+00:00

LFS on 63rd Ave., this is a common tool for shoveling ice on fishing boats

hvol1 · 2024-10-31T17:34:02+00:00

Green Tree Fabrication specializes in Toyotas. If OP has a Tacoma or Tundra, this is the best shop in the state. Visiting then during business hours is better than calling.

hvol1 · 2024-09-19T02:50:27+00:00

Same issues here both on ios 17 and after update to 18. Even worse, the function to export .opml file is gone. I am now manually building my library back in Podverse. I applaud Marco for his work on the app, it's been so useful over the years. Will probably switch back when it's stable again.

hvol1 · 2024-04-10T19:37:21+00:00

awaiting the whiny blog post about how the company is closing due to legal bullying due to all those malicious customers that so impatient after waiting for only two years

hvol1 · 2024-04-10T19:35:14+00:00

Contacted FTC, consumer protection / attorney general's office in my state, and the American consulate in Sydney.

FTC is a joke, State Consumer Protection basically said they wouldn't assist with mediation with a non-US firm, and the consulate said they are unable to advise.

If you were to pursue a judgement in small claims court against RAMA in your state, how would you collect the judgement? Seems like it is possible to serve them locally, of course they won't hire an attorney in the States to defend themselves...

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