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Yes, I configure and manage all devices that connect to our home's network unless that device is only provisioned for access to a "guest" wireless network which
by nicholasjarnold 5y ago
Yes, I configure and manage all devices that connect to our home's network unless that device is only provisioned for access to a "guest" wireless network which is only routable to the public internet (no LAN access whatsoever).
Steps to make it "simple"
- use password manager
- store shared and individual pw DBs on a NAS where family has access
- use Syncthing to keep changes aligned between devices
- configure all browsers and devices to be integrated with pw manager and demo proper usage
- everything important stored on a NAS that is in my physical possesion and which uses redundant storage (RAID)
- implement backup of critical NAS data
- test backups monthly! (can be restored? are still occurring properly?)
- install a Linux distro and configure key-based auth (my key trusted) SSH for family members who are willing to use Linux on the desktop. 2022 is the year for it! ;)
- ensure things auto-update
- if problem occurs shell access is a few keystrokes away
- can manage family's digital situation remotely to some degree this way. very helpful! much better than the ole' "Call up grammy and try to drive her clicks and typing remotely..." routine!
Restorative powers retained? - yes, except for the master password to any private password DBs
Which subjects spurred the most discussions and how did you solve it?
- Linux: Some people have no idea what an operating system even is, let alone how a "Linux" differs from an "Apple" (not OSX, it's an Apple!) or a "Windows". This was solved by reminding them what I do professionally and them remembering how much time I spent behind the screen doing the bits n bytes. Basically "I got u fam, don't worry about it." was my solution.
- Social Media: This is an unsolved problem. Some insist on having FB, Insta, whatever installed on their cellphone! It's nuts. I'm not cool with it, but we all make our own choices. I try to educate people on this topic, but it's an uphill battle.
Items shared for all family members
- none
- within household: shared pw database with things like streaming & delivery service logins, etc