Eric

Eric

@techpriest4.bsky.social

I do Techpriest stuff IRL, collect ink, watch F-1, Moto GP and ride motorcycles. 03 VFR-800, 22 HD Sporster S, 25 Triumph Rocket 3 GT. US129 The Tail Of The Dragon is my happy place. Former Navy AQ(B)AN, FT(G)2 and FC1.

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This is WAY out of character for these two. Normally it's indifferent tolerance at best. Louie D' Golden and Spike Da Spoilt sharing a couch.

Recently built/setup a PiHole for the house. Even though I thought I had connections locked down, I find this spike in queries every morning at 0430. Of the 20% that are blocked, 80% of those are from Netflix. The rest seem to be a mix of Apple, the floor vac and a few analytic servers.

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I allow creator channels that I find helpful (like CTS above) to serve ads through white listing and custom filters. If you go this route I encourage you to take the time a do the same.

Recently built/setup a PiHole for the house. Even though I thought I had connections locked down, I find this spike in queries every morning at 0430. Of the 20% that are blocked, 80% of those are from Netflix. The rest seem to be a mix of Apple, the floor vac and a few analytic servers.

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All this is relative to my setup, but the basics can work across most platforms. For PC, get LibreWolf browser and install UBlock Origin, AdNauseum, Disable Java Script, and Privacy Badger. Note, you have to disable "ResistFingerPrint" in LibreWolf settings to be able to upload images.

For Iphone, Get Adblock Plus, AdBlock Pro and KA-Block!. They aren't perfect but will offer some protection. Now onto the whole house PiHole. First off, Raspberry Pi's have been hit by the tech oligarch tax. Get an older RPi-1, 2 or 3. This is what YT looks like with all the blockers turned on.

Recently built/setup a PiHole for the house. Even though I thought I had connections locked down, I find this spike in queries every morning at 0430. Of the 20% that are blocked, 80% of those are from Netflix. The rest seem to be a mix of Apple, the floor vac and a few analytic servers.

None of our electronics are really new. The TV is almost 10 years old, the robo vac is about 7. There is an Apple TV box (the main culprit) and two I-phones in the house. Point is, this shit is only getting worse. So here is what you can do at the very basic level to protect yourself. My PiHole:

My sensible little 2010 VW Eos convertible gave up. Shopping around for something new(ish) I realized one I have wanted for 15+ years was about the same price as most of the sedans I was looking at.... anyway here is my 2018 SLC-300 drop top on US129 The Tail Of The Dragon. Photo cred killboy.com

When my team gets a used manufacturing line that's heavy on modifications and short on documentation. Re-posted because we are prepping to get another one 4th Q this year.

PSA, as November approaches, check your voter registration regularly. At least a week before any deadlines to correct any "mistakes" that might keep you from the polls.

Louie D’ Golden got to go to his first pool party at our local public pool. It’s a salt treated lagoon pool and is roped off at the 3(ish) foot mark.

Just sent in an official FOIA/Sunshine Law records inspection request for all my county contracts, payments and other dealings with Flock Safety Systems..... anyone want to wager on the response I'll get?

My local county commission finally decided they have enough complaints and calls to hold a public hearing on flock surveillance. I quit going to these meetings years ago due to the deaf ears and little public push back.

I'm going to this one with a prepared speech to make sure those that do show up hear a small sample of the extent of the dangers these cameras present. September 10th, request to speak signups are not open yet.

I'm going to double dip my time by having my LP sign up and continue from where I leave off. Considering the demographic here, I'm probably going to lay out a bunch of data they never heard or bothered to look up. I'm thinking about passing out pages with my sources cited after the meet.

Besides the flag being half staff at the kremlin, another moscow mitch finally dead verification could be if they are preparing a burial with honors in the mytishchinsky district (putins Arlington).

A little additional good news in my area to go along with the other two recent uplifting headlines. To be fair the place has been a desert for over a year now.

Got to see something better than fireworks to celebrate the 250th 4th. American Eagle Foundation and Owl Ridge Raptor Center released Kodak the rescued Bald Eagle.

I'm not into fireworks, but I have a bunch and will be adding to the inventory. They are for that one special day when the greatest headline since 30 April 1945 is released.