barefootstache @barefootstache@qoto.org

#DailyBloggingChallenge (58/100)

Account #isolation #security (continues)

Account isolation doesn’t just have to be on the device level, but can also be done on the software level like the #browser.

The benefit of using multiple browsers is that #cookies cannot cross browsers: making the pesky #trackers be browser bound and making browser fingerprinting harder to achieve. This will give oneself an edge on personal data protection.

Some browsers have the option to use containers, though it can feel like the overview is quickly lost and potentially it could be a bigger strain on the device.

Browser suggestions:

• #Firefox
• #LibreWolf
• #DuckDuckGo
• #Tor
• #Safari
• #Vanadium
• #Brave
• #Edge
• #Chrome

One should choose the browser dependent on the login credentials one will be using. For example if one will be using Google services like #Gmail or #YouTube, then the obvious choice is Chrome.

#infosec #DataPrivacy #BrowserFingerprinting #DataProtection

#DailyBloggingChallenge (57/100)

Account #isolation #security

Account isolation security is when one does specific tasks with specific accounts.

Situation:

Let’s say one got a work laptop and one wants to use it privately as well. The best would be to set up three accounts/users: root, work, and personal. This way one has a clear cut between the three scenarios.

This also comes with the mental fortitude of creating a new location for every task at hand and thereby using the strategy of priming to create an environment to set the tone.

#privacy #WorkTips

#DailyBloggingChallenge (56/100)

Location based #security

Location based security is when the devices are bound by location. This can either be controllable (e.g. an #authenticator on a device) or uncontrollable measures (e.g. IP block).

Most use the #convenience of the smart phone and have an authenticator on it. This is fine as long as there is an additional security barrier like a password to use the app.

Now imagine having more than one device for authentication purposes and one quickly realizes that these devices are location bound.

For the uncontrollable measures there are usually work-a-rounds. For example IP blocks can be circumvented by VPNs or Tor.

Another typical scenario is forgetting that a specific account is device bound and thus one hopes that fallbacks were instantiated.

This is why it is recommended to have redundancies in place. The caveat is that these then become another potential attack opportunity.

In the end, one should have a strategy in place how to protect one’s accounts.

#privacy

#DailyBloggingChallenge (55/100)

#Security and #Convenience

The rule of thumb is that the more secure it is the less convenient it becomes and vice versa.

Good security practices state that one should have an unique #password for each account.

Doing this by hand is not that difficult, just choose a special character, use it as glue between two, at least, five letter words and append a counter.

This method is fine with a couple accounts. Now, if one has 100+ accounts, knowing if account X had counter Y or counter Z is not that straight forward.

With a password manager this task becomes trivial.

#DailyBloggingChallenge (54/100)

How much #paranoia is permitted in the digital sphere of communication until one is categorized as a tinfoil hat carrier?

This depends to whom one is communicating and how valuable the data is that could be potentially abused.

Situation:

Let there be a group account without the possibility to create individual members and let the leader have 2FA activated. When the ask for the password for the account followed by generating a gift code from an unknown website.

Does this satisfy to take precautions on how one chooses to communicate further?

#DataPrivacy #security #phishing

#DailyBloggingChallenge (53/100)

Started working on a new #PetProject to migrate the OSM-tools from #VanillaJS to #vite + #vue + #TypeScript + #bun.

Jumping into the deep end on most of the new technologies and get to try to reverse engineer my understanding onto them.

Currently struggling to understand if one should rather use defineProps or defineComponent when dealing with child components in vue.

Really enjoyed the simple setup of bun and creating a project with vite isn’t that much harder. Though as stated in the bun’s docs, the performance of vite still hasn’t been maxed out.

Previously wanted to familiar myself with #deno and used it for one file projects, though with the new hype surrounded around bun, might as well skip deno altogether.

#webdev

#DailyBloggingChallenge (52/100)

Writing is an art form and with every creative endeavor, one needs a lot of practice. This can be highlighted in the next #story:

A teacher split their class into two groups B and C for the upcoming 10 week project. Group B’s task was to create one masterpiece per week, where group C’s task was to create an art piece daily. After the allotted time each student chose three works of art for grading.

Group B only had to create 10 pieces, though they always had to bring their A-game and were never permitted to strive from their initial plan.

Group C had to create at least 50 pieces and although none were done to perfection, each day the student was sharpening their craft. They were given more freedom to explore and a clear line of progress can be seen from start to finish.

Now if the students were give the task to create a new piece, which group would have it easier?

This is what I am hoping to achieve with daily #writing. When looking back to the beginning of the challenge there are some that are quite cringe in quality and others are blankly false in the information shared (most were corrected in the thread). If I go even further in my writing sphere they are even worse, so some progress has been made over the past 5 years, though 99% of the time I was in group B.

#WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon #Writers

#DailyBloggingChallenge (51/100)

Good news, the challenge continues!

Things that were realized:

• The monthly long form article sub-goal seems like the hardest part of the challenge. Although many have made it to the draft stage, they seem to wait in purgatory until deemed onto them further processing.
• With the recent shift in the #MappingChallenge from daily to weekly, it is permitted to use the required blog post as a daily blog, thus removing myself from generating two posts on Sunday’s.
• After using #8pen / #8vim for a good 50 days, it is my preferred keyboard over the default one. Plus it comes with the added benefit that it is another security measure against potential physical attackers. Well, only those who are not savy enough to know how to exchange the keyboard. Though still have nostalgia for the swipe functionality existing on the #Google #Android keyboard. Still missing a solution for emojis.
• In the 26th (https://qoto.org/@barefootstache/110905515359438394) edition it was mentioned about the struggle of writing in the first hours of the day and have concluded that is only true if either no topic or theme exists. If either is present, then it is much more fruitful compared to waiting the last minute, where it feels those are rushed.
• Having a theme makes writing so much easier, which I have realized with the past 6 days talking about #rucking. Plus being a so-called expert in the theme simplifies the writing even more and makes it more joyish over a chore. The same can be said with a topic.
• I am still hesitant with “hashtag bloat” or “hashtag spam” - quite popular on other social media platforms - though when well used on (evergreen) content, one can harvest its bounty many days later, usually through being favorited or boosting. Thus, where applicable trying to integrate the hashtags directly into the post (as seen here) and mitigate them at the end. Though since hashtags are one of the ways for posts to cross instances it is something that should be monitored more closely.
• 52% of the first 50 were written via 8pen.

#DailyBloggingChallenge (50/50)

Where to start with #rucking?

Depending on one’s #fitness level 1-5 km and 1-5 kg is a good starting point.

If all feels good after the first ruck either increase the weight or distance, not both because it will be an exponential over linear increase which can cause unwanted injuries.

Once one is fit enough to do 5 km with 20# without any worry, then one should first attempt the standards.

#cardio #training #hiking #walking

#DailyBloggingChallenge (49/50)

What are some standards by #rucking?

Standards are defined as the bare minimum measurement before being considered sufficient in the area.

There are a couple of standards:

• 15 min per mile or 9 min per kilometer
• 12 miles in less than 3.5 hours or can be extended to 20 km, high achiever achieve the distance in less than 3 hours
• marathon in less than 10 h
• 50 km in 12 h
• 50 miles in 20 h
• 100 km in 24 h

#hiking #walking #longdistance #cardio

#DailyBloggingChallenge (48/50)

What are examples of weight?

The simples weight that most have readily available are water bottles. They have two downsides: first they take up a lot of volume and second if using larger containers the swaying of the liquid will add an additional strain.

The traditional option is either rocks or bricks. One brick usually weighs 5#, so one can quickly get the desired weight. Additionally it is advised to duct tape them together to get one congruent unit.

Another option is to use a sandbag. The benefit is that if it ever is too much you can always empty it out. The downside towards the higher weights is that it takes up quite much volume, thus it is usually carried on top of the ruck.

The current standard is to use steel plates. These are low in volume, though can be costly buying them.

Beyond that if one has the money one can go with even more dense materials to decrease the volume. Though the returns are minimal.

#rucking #fitness

#DailyBloggingChallenge (47/50)

What weight should one start #rucking?

Depending on one’s weight and body shape, most can handle 10-20 lbs dry weight which is approximately 5-9 kg in the beginning. It is better to start lighter and increase as needed.

Ruck weight is typically measured in pounds and notated with the # symbol.

In general it is recommended to stay below 33% of one’s bodyweight, since that is the threshold where health damage exponentially increases.

#hiking #backpacking #walking

#DailyBloggingChallenge (46/50)

Weight is categorized into two: “wet weight” and “dry weight”.

Dry weight is defined as the actual weight of the object(s) that have no other purpose than being heavy.

Wet weight is defined as the complete backpack weight.

In regards to #rucking the backpack is called a “rucksack” or short “ruck”.

#hiking #walking