timewarp

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[–] timewarp@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I've still never forgiven Telltale for removing Minecraft Story Mode from my library after I paid for it.

[–] timewarp@lemmy.world 67 points 1 week ago (17 children)

Period tracking apps should store no data at all in the cloud.

[–] timewarp@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (5 children)

Yeah, you buy a gaming PC with Windows and you insert a USB stick and install Linux. Otherwise, you'll be paying a high premium for a company that does basically the same thing. Things to look out for are try to find a PC with Intel networking and bluetooth adapters. Realtek is relatively well supported, but has been known to have issues.

[–] timewarp@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Well, first they are lying to you. You don't have to hand out certificates manually and that isn't how Intune does it either. They are provisioned using SCEP generally, which has its own security drawbacks. You can get these certificates from a SCEP server using a tool like Certmonger.

Most companies that say they don't officially support Linux already have you sign an acceptable-use agreement to only use company-provided hardware and approved software. And while they may act like they'll make a special exception for you, you better make sure you got it in writing and in a way that would comply with your other employment agreements. One thing most IT employees don't have the privilege of is negotiating the legal terms of their employment. There are already multiple US cases of employees being criminalized for breaking their employer's AUP.

I wish you the best of luck, but feel like you're prob in for a harsh reality.

[–] timewarp@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

You can use Wi-Fi certificates on Linux without needing Intune. Is the real issue here that your workplace doesn't want to give you the info you need to use Linux?

[–] timewarp@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

And in other news, X still requires users to sign in to see almost anything.

[–] timewarp@lemmy.world 36 points 1 month ago (11 children)

As people get ready to vote here in the US, one issue I haven't even heard brought up is the lack of privacy regulations in the US. Do most people not care if the person they're voting for is fine with every corporation selling and sharing personal data?

[–] timewarp@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago
 

This is an unpopular opinion, and I get why – people crave a scapegoat. CrowdStrike undeniably pushed a faulty update demanding a low-level fix (booting into recovery). However, this incident lays bare the fragility of corporate IT, particularly for companies entrusted with vast amounts of sensitive personal information.

Robust disaster recovery plans, including automated processes to remotely reboot and remediate thousands of machines, aren't revolutionary. They're basic hygiene, especially when considering the potential consequences of a breach. Yet, this incident highlights a systemic failure across many organizations. While CrowdStrike erred, the real culprit is a culture of shortcuts and misplaced priorities within corporate IT.

Too often, companies throw millions at vendor contracts, lured by flashy promises and neglecting the due diligence necessary to ensure those solutions truly fit their needs. This is exacerbated by a corporate culture where CEOs, vice presidents, and managers are often more easily swayed by vendor kickbacks, gifts, and lavish trips than by investing in innovative ideas with measurable outcomes.

This misguided approach not only results in bloated IT budgets but also leaves companies vulnerable to precisely the kind of disruptions caused by the CrowdStrike incident. When decision-makers prioritize personal gain over the long-term health and security of their IT infrastructure, it's ultimately the customers and their data that suffer.

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