cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32265822

xkcd #3109: Dehumidifier

xkcd #3109: Dehumidifier

Title text:

It’s important for devices to have internet connectivity so the manufacturer can patch remote exploits.

Transcript:

[A store salesman, Hairy, is showing Cueball a dehumidifier, with a “SALE” label on it. Several other unidentified devices, possibly other dehumidifier models, are shown in the store as well.]

Salesman: This dehumidifier model features built-in WiFi for remote updates.
Cueball: Great! That will be really useful if they discover a new kind of water.

Source: https://xkcd.com/3109/

explainxkcd for #3109

  • tux7350@lemmy.worldEnglish
    13·
    1 day ago

    I wish I had setup an identity management system sooner. Been self-hosting for years and about a year ago took the full plunge into setting up all my services behind Authentik. Its a game changer not having to deal with all the usernames and passwords.

    In a similar vein, before Authentik, I used Vaultwarden to manage all my credentials. That was also a huge game changer with my significant other. Being able to have them setup their own account and then share credentials as an organization is super handy.

    • Landless2029@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      4·
      1 day ago

      My SO is already using keepass locally. Used to be only a paper notebook. Data breach paranoia.

      I plan to setup vaultwarden or keepassXC

      • psud@aussie.zoneEnglish
        2·
        22 hours ago

        I use keepass, it’s a little more work than many closed source ones, but it’s only as online as you want it to be, and runs on anything

    • AtariDump@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      1 day ago

      If it’s something that’s vital, my mantra is pay to have someone else professional host it.

      I’ll pay the $10/year for Bitwarden.