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So, #TechQuestion: Do wifi routers ever show false positives for new devices on a network?

Last night my XFinity app notified me an iPhone 17 had joined our WiFi network. We do not own an iPhone 17.

We use a lengthy, randomly generated password (it’s not WINSLOW), but I reset the router and changed to another password — just to be safe.

Just a random blip? Or a nefarious actor in our sleepy town?

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I have run into an issue.
I live in South Africa.
Yesterday my Android app announced that I could not connect to the server. I assumed technical issues up line from my both of my android devices
Today the issue remained. So I assumed a app issue so I tried to log in on 2 browsers. Both told me there was a problem and had I spelled the address wrong.
I resorted to a TOR browser and got in.
I am using TOR now.
Any advice?

#Mastodon #MastodonSocial
#MastadonBlocked ?
#TechQuestion #TechAdvice

I have run into an issue.
I live in South Africa.
Yesterday my Android app announced that I could not connect to the server. I assumed technical issues up line from my both of my android devices
Today the issue remained. So I assumed a app issue so I tried to log in on 2 browsers. Both told me there was a problem and had I spelled the address wrong.
I resorted to a TOR browser and got in.
I am using TOR now.
Any advice?

#Mastodon #MastodonSocial
#MastadonBlocked ?
#TechQuestion #TechAdvice

Hey #mastodon
I have a question
Is there anyone on here who uses Temple OS and if so, is it just for lolz or is it serious?

It is an absolutely fascinating OS to me given its origins and I'm curious as to what its uses could possibly be?

#technology #techtips #techquestion #templeos #operatingsystems #operatingsystem #computers

Hey #mastodon
I have a question
Is there anyone on here who uses Temple OS and if so, is it just for lolz or is it serious?

It is an absolutely fascinating OS to me given its origins and I'm curious as to what its uses could possibly be?

#technology #techtips #techquestion #templeos #operatingsystems #operatingsystem #computers

Asking into the void: If I want to self-host a Wafrn instance, can I migrate my current account / content or will I have to start over?

Asking into the void: If I want to self-host a Wafrn instance, can I migrate my current account / content or will I have to start over?

Somehow my Wafrn account just started showing up in Openvibe as a separate Mastodon profile???

#question what is your favorite brand of external hard-drive and where do you like to buy it. Also Internal PC hard-drives.

#techquestion #harddrive #storage

Are Web Components & Cybersecurity A Better Combo?

I'm not trying to dunk on popular #UI #frameworks – I'm sure they're totally fine for #cybersecurity stuff, probably get loads of reviews and #audits.

But from my angle: Web Components are *native* to the #browser. Doesn't that just inherently reduce the risk of **#SupplyChainAttacks** (you know, like a rogue `npm install` on a bad network) for your #AppSecurity?

Or am I overthinking it, and the #framework choice is less important than the #browser, #OS, or #device running it? What are your thoughts, #DevCommunity?

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Quick context: I've got a #ReactJS #messagingApp (repo here: https://github.com/positive-intentions/chat) and a separate #UIFramework (repo here: https://github.com/positive-intentions/dim) built with #Lit (which uses Web Components). I'm genuinely wondering if there's a compelling #cybersecurity reason to refactor the chat app to use my #WebComponent UI framework. Might be a whole new level of #SecurityByDesign for #FrontEndDev.

FYI, same question's on Reddit here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ExperiencedDevs/comments/1lmk1rg/are_web_components_better_for_cybersecurity/, got some good #insights, but want to make sure nothing's getting overlooked! Let's discuss #InfoSec #WebDev #JavaScript #OpenSource #TechQuestion.

Are Web Components & Cybersecurity A Better Combo?

I'm not trying to dunk on popular #UI #frameworks – I'm sure they're totally fine for #cybersecurity stuff, probably get loads of reviews and #audits.

But from my angle: Web Components are *native* to the #browser. Doesn't that just inherently reduce the risk of **#SupplyChainAttacks** (you know, like a rogue `npm install` on a bad network) for your #AppSecurity?

Or am I overthinking it, and the #framework choice is less important than the #browser, #OS, or #device running it? What are your thoughts, #DevCommunity?

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Quick context: I've got a #ReactJS #messagingApp (repo here: https://github.com/positive-intentions/chat) and a separate #UIFramework (repo here: https://github.com/positive-intentions/dim) built with #Lit (which uses Web Components). I'm genuinely wondering if there's a compelling #cybersecurity reason to refactor the chat app to use my #WebComponent UI framework. Might be a whole new level of #SecurityByDesign for #FrontEndDev.

FYI, same question's on Reddit here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ExperiencedDevs/comments/1lmk1rg/are_web_components_better_for_cybersecurity/, got some good #insights, but want to make sure nothing's getting overlooked! Let's discuss #InfoSec #WebDev #JavaScript #OpenSource #TechQuestion.

There is a thing which does confuse me. Sometimes if I run 'yay' on my arch installation to update all packages entering my password does not work.
I double checked if some modifier key is active by writing it to the console and it is correct. Still I cannot enter the password correctly.

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#Linux #LinuxQuestion #ArchLinux #ArchUpdate #Question #TechQuestion

There is a thing which does confuse me. Sometimes if I run 'yay' on my arch installation to update all packages entering my password does not work.
I double checked if some modifier key is active by writing it to the console and it is correct. Still I cannot enter the password correctly.

1 / 2

#Linux #LinuxQuestion #ArchLinux #ArchUpdate #Question #TechQuestion

to people with more knowledge regarding GPU/ GPU drivers on Linux:
I recently bought a wide-screen monitor which has 165hz, since then when playing eu4 in full screen mode the GPU just "says no" (all 3 monitors go black, and the ventilation goes to 100%) the computer is still on but yeah I have to force shut down it in these situations.
and a few minutes ago this happened randomly (Minecraft, Browser and TeamSpeak were pretty much the only open windows)

So my question is: How can I troubleshoot this? I searched through journal entries but no logs that scream to my noob eyes that they are responsible.

so thanks in advance!

(I really like the new monitor so I would prefer it if I could keep using it :S)

(GPU is AMD RX 480 with 4 GB VRAM)
(Edit: OS is Fedora 42, up to date, and I'm using Gnome)

#linux #techquestion #gpu #amd

to people with more knowledge regarding GPU/ GPU drivers on Linux:
I recently bought a wide-screen monitor which has 165hz, since then when playing eu4 in full screen mode the GPU just "says no" (all 3 monitors go black, and the ventilation goes to 100%) the computer is still on but yeah I have to force shut down it in these situations.
and a few minutes ago this happened randomly (Minecraft, Browser and TeamSpeak were pretty much the only open windows)

So my question is: How can I troubleshoot this? I searched through journal entries but no logs that scream to my noob eyes that they are responsible.

so thanks in advance!

(I really like the new monitor so I would prefer it if I could keep using it :S)

(GPU is AMD RX 480 with 4 GB VRAM)
(Edit: OS is Fedora 42, up to date, and I'm using Gnome)

#linux #techquestion #gpu #amd

Technical Question: I have two HDMI monitors but my graphics card only has an HDMI port for 1 HDMI input. How can I split two monitors to work on a machine like this? USB HDMI Hub? #techquestion #HDMI

Technical Question: I have two HDMI monitors but my graphics card only has an HDMI port for 1 HDMI input. How can I split two monitors to work on a machine like this? USB HDMI Hub? #techquestion #HDMI

Seeking answers for MacOS and Windows.
Is there a way to specify the dns server up address that is then used for all wifi connections. Currently it seems these things are setup on a per wifi network basis. I wanna help grandma set and forget for example.

#TechQuestion

Seeking answers for MacOS and Windows.
Is there a way to specify the dns server up address that is then used for all wifi connections. Currently it seems these things are setup on a per wifi network basis. I wanna help grandma set and forget for example.

#TechQuestion

If I do incremental backups, so each backup only saves the files that changed since last backup, does that mean it also deletes files that I deleted since last backup? Or does it keep everything and when I restore my backup some day it'll also bring back tons of files I deleted long ago?

#TechQuestion #Linux

Is there a way to perform logical operations on Mastodon searches?

For example searching for @randomuser AND #randomhashtag ?

In the ideal world, at least AND, OR, and NOT.

#MastodonHelp #TechQuestion

Is there a way to perform logical operations on Mastodon searches?

For example searching for @randomuser AND #randomhashtag ?

In the ideal world, at least AND, OR, and NOT.

#MastodonHelp #TechQuestion

My #android phone suddenly refuses to boot 😭 Can you still somehow access the user data when the phone only boots to recovery mode? Help pls, I don't have a backup of my photos #techquestion #techsupport

okay so new development, i can return the sd card to amazon and i will get a full refund, so yay ^^ However, new question, what is (on a software side) the most destructive force to overwrite all the data that could work with an unwritabale sd card? Because i dont know if sensitive data still hides in there somewhere ._.

#techquestion

https://tech.lgbt/@LunarAkai/113170450083257827

Almost every time I open up final cut pro on #macOS the view of my library goes back to clips, instead of the list view. I know its a single click to change the view, but I'm wondering how I can make this preference 'sticky’? Thank you for your help!

#FinalCutPro #TechHelp #Question #TechQuestion #HowTo #VideoEditing

Hi all, I'm working on a jeopardy powerpoint and I'm hoping someone can help me a ton of time telling me it's possible to link title boxes so when I change the title of one category, all the other linked titles would be changed? Otherwise I'll have to retype the category titles over and over again on each slide 😓

Thank you!

#TechQuestion #Help #Powerpoint #Microsoft

I wonder.. Undocking the Switch lowers the frequency from 768Mhz to 307Mhz but does this really justify that a game like Harvestella that runs great at 1080p AND 720p regresses to what I can only describe as "upscaled 320x200" when played handheld (the regular Switch has an internal 720p screen)?

#NintendoSwitch #techQuestion #upscaling #consoles #Nintendo #healsQuestionsTheUniverse

Firefox and Yahoo Mail won't play together anymore. 🙁​ I used to be able to click a mailto link on a webpage in Firefox, and it would open my #YahooMail with that email address. But I can't get that to work on my new laptop. Now, the only webmail option it gives me is Gmail (otherwise it will only accept a mail program on my computer). Looks like right-clicking to copy the email address, and then opening Y!M and pasting the address in, is the best solution I can find. I can't find any setting in Firefox or Yahoo to make it automatic. Googling the usual "how do you...?" tells me menu options that don't appear exist (I'm assuming they exist did at one time). Did Firefox make a deal with Google to exclude other webmail options?! Or is it a bug? Does anyone know how to fix this? #TechQuestion #Yahoo #Mail #Firefox

Firefox and Yahoo Mail won't play together anymore. 🙁​ I used to be able to click a mailto link on a webpage in Firefox, and it would open my #YahooMail with that email address. But I can't get that to work on my new laptop. Now, the only webmail option it gives me is Gmail (otherwise it will only accept a mail program on my computer). Looks like right-clicking to copy the email address, and then opening Y!M and pasting the address in, is the best solution I can find. I can't find any setting in Firefox or Yahoo to make it automatic. Googling the usual "how do you...?" tells me menu options that don't appear exist (I'm assuming they exist did at one time). Did Firefox make a deal with Google to exclude other webmail options?! Or is it a bug? Does anyone know how to fix this? #TechQuestion #Yahoo #Mail #Firefox

Need to hook up an old hard drive to my #Mac via USB. Looks like I need a SATA to USB. Do I get the more expensive cable from a well known company, or the cheaper one which inexplicably comes with a power supply? #tech #USB #cables #techquestion #SATA

Question for the hive mind: Does anyone know of a way to get a network communications text output of the current page load request in Google Chrome? Basically, everything that the network tab would show in the devtools console. I hate devtools. I just want plain text of the browser-to-server exchange. I'm trying to debug why page loads on a site I maintain are slow, on the order of ten seconds in Chrome. of course, they load in three secondds in Firefox. But I must make this site hospitable for all browsers, regardless of how I feel about them. Thanks. #GoogleChrome #Browsers #TechQuestion

Looks like Apple says “Use a USB 3 cable with speed of at least 10 Gbits per second.” but I don’t know what their standard USB-C cable speeds are. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212832 A better question is does anyone have any USB-C cable recommendations that “do it all”? Lots of power, lots of speed, data, displays, etc? #question #techQuestion #ProRes #iPhone #video #film #shotoniphone #ios

Looks like Apple says “Use a USB 3 cable with speed of at least 10 Gbits per second.” but I don’t know what their standard USB-C cable speeds are. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212832 A better question is does anyone have any USB-C cable recommendations that “do it all”? Lots of power, lots of speed, data, displays, etc? #question #techQuestion #ProRes #iPhone #video #film #shotoniphone #ios

Can I somehow output not my whole screen through HDMI but only a certain program like a media player?

#linux #TechQuestion

Guys what do I do?
I never had a problem with a update before.

#linux #linuxhelp #help #linuxquestion #techquestion

So this morning's tech question is for @Mastodon @mastodonmigration
If i create multiple business accounts can I switch back and forth between accounts via web interface?
#mastodon #techquestion

I'm realizing one of the things I depended on twitter for was feeding me content in one convenient place. I could follow Smitten Kitchen, Tom & Lorenzo, and The Fugg Girls and get their up-to-date posts all in one place. I'm now checking in on websites individually, but is there a way to get notices of updates? I'm not tech savvy (at all) but is that what an RSS feed does? And if so, is there an "idiot's guide" to setting one up? #TechQuestion