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

  • Landless2029@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
    1·
    19 hours ago

    I have:

    • 2x pi4 4gb (bought them previously for octopi and pihole)
    • Pi zero
    • Several old laptops
    • 2x SFF HPs
    • 2x netbooks
    • An old slim workstation

    I work as a sysadmin so I’ve picked up a few things that wouldve gone to recycling.

    My concern is power draw running 24/7 so I need wattage monitors and going to start with the Pi systems. Until I hit performance issues then migrate to a SFF.