Drunemeton
@Drunemeton@lemmy.world
Just your average urban druid interested in technology and quantum field theory.
- Comment on Angry, disappointed users react to Bluesky's upcoming blue check mark verification system 1 week ago:
Last heard (a few months ago) the cost is in storage. The protocol isn’t too complicated now, but it generates a shit ton of data, and IIRC you need a minimum of 3 copies.
- Comment on YSK that United has significantly escalated their war against basic economy passengers 5 months ago:
Sorry you unknowingly took a stress bullet for the team! However I really appreciate the heads up.
- Comment on Location tracking of phones is out of control. Here’s how to fight back. 5 months ago:
One thing I am always aware of are apps that want permission to access Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi and/or Networks.
Even though Bluetooth is very short ranged it can still be used to tie you into a location within a database based on other database records that are more detailed.
Yeah, I love playing you “My Great Dog-sitting Simulator” (not a real app) but you do not need access to my BT. The OS handles sending your audio to my headphones!
- Comment on REPORT: Arm is sensationally canceling the license that allowed Qualcomm to make Snapdragon chips which power everything from Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs to Samsung's Galaxy smartphones and tablets 5 months ago:
- Comment on Authorities hack cryptocurrency seed phrase 6 months ago:
Ah, the ol’ “Brute Force” hack.
- Comment on Big Tech’s Promise Never To Block Access To Politically Embarrassing Content Apparently Only Applies To Democrats 6 months ago:
I got as far as Tom Cotton. Everything else in that article is just going to be a waste of time to read.
The man is without ethics or morals.
- Comment on Why isn't apple a popular ice cream flavor? 6 months ago:
While you’re there try the Apple Fritter! It’s like monkey bread* made with apple cinnamon bits, then deep fried and dipped in glaze.
*=Monkey Bread is just pull-apart bread made from large chunks of dough.
