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/

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  • Landless2029@lemmy.worldOP
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    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.zone
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      18 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