puhtahtoe's recent activity
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Comment on 2026 United States midterm elections megathread in ~society
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Comment on Supermarkets freezers across Europe hit by second suspected cyber-attack in ~tech
puhtahtoe Link ParentFor industrial fridges and freezers it makes sense to have these features. You need temperature logging to verify the cold chain and (I'm guessing) it's useful to have the ability to remotely...For industrial fridges and freezers it makes sense to have these features. You need temperature logging to verify the cold chain and (I'm guessing) it's useful to have the ability to remotely control the temperature so that say, before a delivery you can set it to a lower temperature to compensate for any cooling lost while moving the delivered merchandise in.
The mistake here is just typical lax security. These devices shouldn't be exposed to the public internet and if they already aren't, then it just means they had weak network security that the hackers were able to get through to reach the devices.
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
puhtahtoe Link ParentOne theory I saw that's starting to make some sense is that the reservation queue actually means that you will get one at the current price. They may not have it assembled yet or not have received...One theory I saw that's starting to make some sense is that the reservation queue actually means that you will get one at the current price. They may not have it assembled yet or not have received the parts yet but they have the parts under contract at the current price. Once these are up, they'll have to renegotiate another run of parts and the price may be different which means people on the waitlist may end up with a different price.
Just a theory but it's making some sense since it doesn't seem like reservation has meant they have one sitting on the warehouse shelf ready to be shipped.
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
puhtahtoe (edited )LinkI got my purchase email yesterday and ordered today. 256GB in southern US I was one of the day 1 reservation list. Edit Oct 29, 2026: Frame has arrived! Haven't done much with it yet but coming...I got my purchase email yesterday and ordered today.
256GB in southern US
I was one of the day 1 reservation list.
Edit Oct 29, 2026: Frame has arrived! Haven't done much with it yet but coming from an OG Vive just putting it on and having virtually no setup is amazing.
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Comment on PHP warns it plans to release two emergency patches imminently in ~comp
puhtahtoe (edited )Linkhttps://fedi.katze.sh/@elise/117479383739450605 The patch may be incomplete. I'm not knowledgeable enough to verify this Edit: also https://x.com/Dinosn/status/2112962329772245311/photo/1https://fedi.katze.sh/@elise/117479383739450605
The patch may be incomplete. I'm not knowledgeable enough to verify this
Edit: also https://x.com/Dinosn/status/2112962329772245311/photo/1
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Comment on PHP warns it plans to release two emergency patches imminently in ~comp
puhtahtoe Link ParentThe age of LLMs means that the moment a proof of concept became public, anyone could have a custom made tool to attack any PHP site to do whatever they want.The age of LLMs means that the moment a proof of concept became public, anyone could have a custom made tool to attack any PHP site to do whatever they want.
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Comment on PHP warns it plans to release two emergency patches imminently in ~comp
puhtahtoe (edited )Link ParentIf a PHP dev is saying turning off a server would be sensible... I wish I could help you with the how since it looks like you're in a pickle but if you can figure it out you probably should. Edit:...If a PHP dev is saying turning off a server would be sensible...
I wish I could help you with the how since it looks like you're in a pickle but if you can figure it out you probably should.
Edit: Ironically, with the right know-how you could probably use the POC of the exploit to send a shutdown command to the server
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Comment on eMudhra intermediate CA compromise in ~tech
puhtahtoe Link ParentReading further into this, I found this comment from the Chrome Root Program indicating that at minimum, eMudhra is in time out....Reading further into this, I found this comment from the Chrome Root Program indicating that at minimum, eMudhra is in time out.
https://groups.google.com/a/mozilla.org/g/dev-security-policy/c/0R3XLJL6FuE/m/VAgSvefvAAAJ
We will soon release an update to the Chrome Root Store (Version 43) that removes the upstream eMudhra root certificate that signed these intermediates. Although this change is not necessary to protect Chrome users, who have been protected via CRLSet since October 17, it helps protect downstream consumers of the Chrome Root Store that do not consume CRLSet. The corresponding Sectigo root responsible for the cross-certificates was removed from the Chrome Root Store in April 2025.
Inclusion in the Chrome Root Store requires that a CA Owner continuously demonstrate the technical competence and operational rigor necessary to protect Chrome users. Due to the seriousness of this incident, the Chrome Root Program is conducting a thorough evaluation regarding the status of eMudhra’s remaining CA certificate to ensure these standards continue to be met. We will share further updates as our review progresses.
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Comment on eMudhra intermediate CA compromise in ~tech
puhtahtoe LinkI'm curious what, if anything, this will mean for eMudhra as a company in the future. People make mistakes and lots of internet infrastructure companies take turns causing outages but this seems...I'm curious what, if anything, this will mean for eMudhra as a company in the future. People make mistakes and lots of internet infrastructure companies take turns causing outages but this seems like it was beyond gross negligence. I imagine there are some awkward conversations happening.
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Comment on Grand Theft Auto VI | Launch trailer in ~games
puhtahtoe Link ParentI've never played any GTA and have never felt much of a desire to. I gotta admit, some of the info that's come out about the technical systems in 6 have me intrigued but that's more about the tech...I've never played any GTA and have never felt much of a desire to.
I gotta admit, some of the info that's come out about the technical systems in 6 have me intrigued but that's more about the tech than the game.
Maybe one day I'll try it but I'm in no hurry. I'm sure I'll hear more than I ever care to about the game for the foreseeable future
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
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Comment on Googlebook revealed and ready for pre-order in ~tech
puhtahtoe Link ParentThere's a desktop website for Google messages that you can link to your phone and text from. https://messages.google.com/web/ I know it's not native but visiting a website is pretty darn close.There's a desktop website for Google messages that you can link to your phone and text from.
https://messages.google.com/web/
I know it's not native but visiting a website is pretty darn close.
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
puhtahtoe (edited )Link ParentI haven't gotten mine but you have a three day window to purchase when your turn comes up so as long as you're checking your email at least every other day you should be fine. You can also just...I haven't gotten mine but you have a three day window to purchase when your turn comes up so as long as you're checking your email at least every other day you should be fine.
You can also just check the product page. Supposedly when you're eligible you'll be able to purchase it there regardless of if you look at the email or not.
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Comment on Who gets the Steam Frame? Did Valve pick you for the first wave? in ~games
puhtahtoe LinkI got a reservation email for the 256GB model. I'll be getting the strap accessories. The controller straps really seem like they're an integral part of the controller and should be part of the...I got a reservation email for the 256GB model.
I'll be getting the strap accessories. The controller straps really seem like they're an integral part of the controller and should be part of the base kit but whatever, what can you do.
Probably won't bother with the charger since I have more USB-C cables and power adapters lying around than I know what to do with.
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Comment on McDonald’s built a 515-page dossier on me in ~tech
puhtahtoe Link ParentI just don't see the point of ordering via the app instead of at the speaker. With the app I'd have to sit in the parking lot and go through the interface to do the order then drive up to the...I just don't see the point of ordering via the app instead of at the speaker.
With the app I'd have to sit in the parking lot and go through the interface to do the order then drive up to the speaker anyway and spend maybe a few seconds less telling them my app info than if I just told them what I wanted.
I guess I could order at home before driving to the restaurant but my concern with doing that is always that they might make it as soon as the order comes in so my food sits there getting cold until I arrive.
I suppose I can see the use if you're doing a particularly large order but for individuals I don't get the benefit.
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Comment on McDonald’s built a 515-page dossier on me in ~tech
puhtahtoe Link ParentWhat's in the push notification information? Are they able to see how/if you interacted with them?What's in the push notification information? Are they able to see how/if you interacted with them?
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Comment on Steam Frame product page is now live in ~games
puhtahtoe Link ParentYeah I was worried it might end up being $1,500+ I'm still really hopeful about VR and the tech is just so cool to me so I'll be hoping to pick one of these up. Anything Meta is a complete non...Yeah I was worried it might end up being $1,500+
I'm still really hopeful about VR and the tech is just so cool to me so I'll be hoping to pick one of these up.
Anything Meta is a complete non starter to me after all of their privacy violations. I don't care how much cheaper the hardware might be when you're paying for it with all of your privacy
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Comment on KOReader: custom reader software for eink devices in ~books
puhtahtoe Link ParentFor me, KOReader is part of the toolbox that lets me fully own my ebooks. I moved away from Amazon when they announced they'd be removing the ability to download your ebooks a year or two ago. I...For me, KOReader is part of the toolbox that lets me fully own my ebooks.
I moved away from Amazon when they announced they'd be removing the ability to download your ebooks a year or two ago. I didn't want Amazon to be able to take away my books at their whim so I downloaded my library, put it in Calibre, and now use KOReader to access it.
You can actually use Calibre with a plain Kobo but I like the ability to sync progress and reading statistics between my phone and my ereader and that's something that only KOReader does decently right now with a library you fully own.
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Comment on Avatar: Seven Havens | Official trailer in ~tv
puhtahtoe (edited )LinkAs a Wheel of Time fan I'm kind of a sucker for a "the last incarnation of the hero figure caused an apocalypse and now everyone fears the appearance of the next incarnation" story. Definitely...As a Wheel of Time fan I'm kind of a sucker for a "the last incarnation of the hero figure caused an apocalypse and now everyone fears the appearance of the next incarnation" story.
Definitely looking forward to this.
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Comment on Eye of the Tiger on a dot matrix printer in ~music
puhtahtoe LinkIf you like this you may also like the Floppotron. This guy recorded dozens of songs on his rig of floppy drives, scanners, and more. https://youtube.com/@pawezadrozniak?si=j08Pn-CxLacq2n2iIf you like this you may also like the Floppotron.
This guy recorded dozens of songs on his rig of floppy drives, scanners, and more.
Over the last month or so I've gotten at least one mailer (sometimes two) for Donalds or Moody or amendment 3 almost every single day. There were also frequent spam texts about them. I didn't get a single mailer or text for Jolly or Nixon. It was only Sunday or Monday that I started getting occasional spam texts against amendment 3.
It feels like the national Democratic party has given up on Florida, but even then, it came down to just a couple hundred thousand votes.