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.worldOPEnglish
    5·
    29 days ago

    Good call. I was thinking of trying a 128GB usb3 stick I got. Maybe a ssd/nvme on a USB3 controller.

    • copd@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      29 days ago

      I have an old 2.5inch 500GB laptop HDD plugged into a USB/sata adaptor into my rasberry pi.

      that’s been running flawlessly for 3 years and drops every concern with running HA on a pi