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I have a smart plug controlling a lava lamp in my bedroom that’s been turning itself on at semi-random times for probably 6-8 months. Some old schedule that didn’t delete properly, but wasn’t displayed in the app anymore.
Took a whole 5min to reset and setup again; once I finally stopped putting it off.
NTD is the European version of DMCA essentially.
It’s not a good thing; but usenet providers like any other internet service are generally subject to one or the other depending on their location, so it’s good to know which one covers the provider you use.
With providers spread across the globe, mirroring each others data, and subject to different copyright notice/takedown laws; the whole system is quite robust against removals. While you can send notices to individual providers, It’s extremely difficult to coordinate a global takedown effort and truly remove content from usenet as a whole.
That’s why multiple provider’s in different regions can be beneficial. Some people will buy ‘block’ accounts (a fixed amount of data to be used as needed, vs a monthly cap) for a provider in a separate region to fallback on when the data has been taken down from their local provider.
Retention refers to how long a particular provider keeps the data users upload. 3-5k days is pretty typical, but there are some lower ones. Data is also mirrored across the backbones of all the different providers; so if it’s removed from one (due to retention or a takedown notice) it’s still available on others.
I’ve had little to no issue finding content, with 97% of data I’ve requested being available (stats from SabNZBD); but in the off chance you want something that is unavailable, most indexers have a requests section.
Similar to setting up torrenting, usenet indexers/clients can be added to the arr stacks for automation. I’m not sure about Kodi/Real Debrid as I don’t use those.
In short, you need three things: (here’s what I’ve been using)
An indexer: NZBgeek Just like a torrent indexer, but for .nzb files instead of .torrents
A provider: Frugal Usenet Where you’re downloading data from.
And a client: SabNZBD
When it comes to which provider to choose; pretty much all of them provide similar retention and unlimited data cap, so you really just need to look for something nearby. Often people will recommend having 2 providers one covered by DMCA and one covered by NTD to make content more available; but I’ve not really noticed a need.
Meh, switch to usenet. Download as much as you want, at max bandwidth 100% of the time, with 0 need for a vpn and no obligation to re-seed content for months on end.
Russians go on the attack with anti-tank mines! New tactic or another act of suicide?
❗️Liman direction
The Russians continue to actively storm the area of responsibility of the 66th Special Forces Brigade named after Prince M. Khorobry , inventing new methods. This time, the enemy infantry is dragging TMs with them, trying to reach our positions and destroy the shelter.
This enemy tactic has one significant advantage: such “sappers” really attract the attention of our UAV operators. Because when you see a Russian with a mine, it causes a lot of excitement. And in an instant, he turns from an infantryman into a representative of the Russian Space Forces, who quickly and brightly takes off into the sky.
Watching such a show is priceless!
Video: Fighters of the 1st mechanized battalion “BARBARUS”.
ITS FUCKING REDDIT
Why are you even trying at this point; stop wasting your time on that shithole and move on.
Lmao. I’d only scrolled far enough to see the top half, paused and though to myself; “you could probably calculate how fast that shit was going, using the speed of gravity as a reference.”
Then I scrolled to see it had already been done…
What a terrifying experience:
250m from the station, staring straight at it, but all the thrusters that push you in that direction are not responding. The station just out of grasp and abort mission no longer an option (returning to earth requires the same thrusters); you’re told to take your hands off the controls and pray that the remote signal from the ground to ‘turn it off and back on again’ solves your problem.
By some miracle it returns some control to you, the decision is made to run that reset again, even more control comes back; and now you successfully dock.
I can’t even imagine the feeling of relief when that airlock/dock finally opens…
No shit. Bankruptcy = no funds = no staff to process deletion requests.
Besides, they’ve been selling that data for years. Asking they delete it now is pointless.
You were banned for stating a users mother should be/was raped, in response to this comment:
Seize the device and crack it with tools like Cellebrite. Possibly with you in custody in the meantime.
My point is; the purpose of biometric unlock is convenience, especially since it doesn’t disable pin/pass. If you can’t use it in most situations, you may as well just use a pin/password. You gain absolutely nothing by setting up your penis to unlock your device…
With relation to border inspections: you get ordered to unlock devices for border security to inspect. If you refuse, you’ll either be refused entry and turned away or you’ll be detained until access is gained (willfully or through cracking tools). The US has demonstrated much more willingness to detain people at the border and hold them for months without charge, so I wouldn’t push it. To be clear; your ‘rights’ against unlawful search and seizure do not apply at the border, even for US citizens.
Don’t store anything you don’t want border security to see on a device you’re bringing through a border checkpoint. Store it on a remote server and retrieve it as necessary.
Somehow I think whipping my cock out to unlock my phone will be frowned upon in most situations…
This has actually been one of the biggest reasons I’ve been hesitant too. Looking at that list, my bank isn’t on it (a regional credit union), nor is my credit card provider which also has an app for management.
Ontop of that, there’s a provincial ID app that’s recently rolled out. It’s become somewhat important for reaching certain government services and can only really be transfered from one working device to another unless you go through the whole process to have it issued again.
I have no idea if that will work on graphine and I don’t have a second device to transfer it to while I wipe this and put a new ROM on it.
I do want to try GraphineOS, but I think I’m going to wait for my next device and start from scratch with that.
That does leave me with a question though. If you do install GraphineOS or another os/rom and it’s not working out for you; how hard is it to get back to factory, or at least back to a ‘standard’ android install?
He’s never been a graceful loser; don’t let your guard down
Finally, the presidents of both countries agreed to conclude a comprehensive agreement as soon as possible for the development of Ukraine’s critical mineral resources to strengthen Ukraine’s economy and ensure long-term prosperity and security for Ukraine.
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I hope Ukraine isn’t forced to give up too much. Not happy to see this part going forward at all.
I still like CEEs Banana Scales (calipers)
Gotta at least try and obscure the trail, what with senator’s quizzing his nominee’s about his status as a Russian asset.
I’ve been looking for work lately and getting told the same thing by the employment offices around me (job search assistance).
It feels so bizarre and pushy to email back after an application/interview. I showed up and did my part, the balls in their court now, I’m just waiting for a response. To reach out again seems like I’m leaning over their shoulder and asking ‘have you made a decision yet??? How about now, can I have a job now?’
They already know what I want, what I can offer, and how to reach me. What more do they need?