We expose consumer infringements, dark patterns, roadhogs and other nasty stuff in Africa.
We are independent, not affiliated and seek positive change.
Promotion of Digital Self-Defence
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Last Notes npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed there was an arrow, but he still went way after it turned red and my light turned green. I was already accelerating and had to brake again and you know how fast acceleration goes on a bike. npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed ahhh, I did not see that Post. Surely all the Lithium Coin Batteries would be rechargeable ?@npub142a…95sc npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed didn't know they are rechargeable. Just looked on Communica, they don't have a charger 🧐. If you find a locally available and workable solution, do share @npub142a…95sc npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed Does #RCS really offer E2EE? 🧐 Is it on permanently? What kind of Encryption? First I hear of it, as it's new to iPhone https://www.wired.com/story/guide-to-rcs-why-it-makes-texting-better/ npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed nope. Tried both buttons and different Browsers. If you check store availability on the main product page, it gives you the stores with availability, but upon check-out they demand location services. Dark Pattern! npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed That's your loss #IncredibleConnection #SouthAfrica. I'll just buy elsewhere. The point of collecting in-store is that you don't get my address. #Consumer #Privacy npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed So you try out a new Salon/Barber Shop, one that's rated in the Top 3 in #SouthAfrica and charges a premium for that; more than the other mid- to upmarket ones. After the job's done, the Cashier/Receptionist asks how much Tip she can add to the amount. What do you do, considering that a place like that should pay a decent Salary, instead of subsidising their obligations and this being downright rude. #Barber #Salon #Hair npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed while on the subject of forgetfulness, just found an old scribble on my table. Electricity (depends on your Municipality offcourse): 2019 - R2.16 p/kWh; 2020 - R2.35 p/kWh; 2021 - R2.73 p/kWh; now R3.32- p/kWh @npub1a52…8jl2 npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed perhaps they can't - National Security Letter. Just like with the push-notification debacle. It's good practice to install a device from scratch from time-to-time and if you have software like iMazing, it's quiet an eye opener. npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed "what happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone" 😜, so all the little three-letter friends have something worthwhile to hack. npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed still struggling with setting up Notifications in HA. npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed those plugs are running off Solar. The only thing still on Eskom is the Geyser, Stove (which I don't use) and the Ceiling Lights. So Eskom can po*s off now 😅 npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed Life's bliss with #Solar and #HomeAssistant . Got my Smart Plugs & Switches today. #Eskom 0.00 #SouthAfrica npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed I went through the websites & docs and it appears a monumental mission - either there are remarks of 'no longer supported' or you need to solder wires or this or that. Gees, if it is no longer supported, remove it from the list #Blackadder . And why such a mission to flash a Camera, while it could be easily done via SD Card. Or I am to new to all of this, to grasp it all at once. npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed one good thing though - the #SONOFF RF-to-WiFi Bridge (R2 433) does work with other 3rd party Sensors and I now managed to integrate my Alarm System into #HomeAssistant , without having to buy a new one. npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed Beware of #SONOFF Products in #HomeAutomation. If you have a choice, don't buy them! The #eWeLink App refuses to populate the WiFi Network to pair new devices if you do not deactivate 'Private WiFi Address' (MAC randomisation), 'Limit IP Address Tracking' & activate 'Location Services' and give access to 'Precise Location' on iPhone. #HomeAssistant . They even published a blog article about it, recommending to deactivate these vital protections, instead of fixing the App. #ChinaCloud #SpyWare 🤦 npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed but if you use the HA App to get a feed whilst out, then it online right? npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed I was arm-twisted and persuaded that we need a Nanny Cam and at the moment we have a EUFY Indoor Cam. The only reason I bought it is because it's the only Cam I found that features E2EE for feed, local storage and if activated cloud storage too. But I see that #HomeAssistant has standard support for Cams like Xiaomi, which ordinarily I would not dream of buying - just wondering if Cams like that can be 'safely' integrated/operated with Home Assistant. npub1d242amth5rk5sjcq460dpnaa36flpptdrfxm6ch9wdq4qtj8pu2q28j7ed Public Enemy Exposed if you hook up IoT devices like a Camera for example, how do you avoid it from 'phoning' home, which most models are made to do and possibly sending the feed to the manufacturer too? #HomeAssistant
