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robo-knight · 3 months ago

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The Mechanic

System: Lancer RPG

Suggested Name: Alexander

Suggested Callsign: Brooks

Background: Before Brooks became apart of whatever group he joins, he was a Mechanic, repairing whatever lancers that come into his shop, then of course he signs up to join

Starting Skills: The four skills that we are picking up at the beginning are Hack or Fix, Apply Fists to Faces, Threaten, and Get a Hold of Something

Starting Talents: The Three Talents we are grabbing at the beginning are Brawler (Hold and Lock), Engineer (Prototype), and Juggerment (Momentum).

Starting Mech Skills: Given that we have two points to spend on Mech Skills. we are putting one into the System skill, and the other into the Engineering Skill

Pilot Gear: So when it comes to the Armor, we are going to be using the Heavy Hardsuit. For the Weapons we are taking Medium Signature (Shotgun) and Medium A/C (Brass Knuckles). and finally for the other gear we are grabbing a Tertiary Arm, an Omnihook, and Frag Grenades.

Mech: So given that we don't have any License Levels at the moment we are starting off with a GMS Everest which we are calling Schrödinger's Hammer, which does have a Prototype Weapon I in it's Integrated Mount thanks to the Engineer talent. in the Main Mount we are taking the Shotgun, A Tactical Melee Weapon in the Flex Mount, and an Anti-Material Rifle in the Heavy Mount. and for the systems we are taking an Eva Module for one system point, Stable Structure for two system points, a Type-3 Projected Shield for another two system points, and a set of Manipulators for the sixth system point

License Level 1

as we gain a level up we are going to put another skill point into Apply Fists to Faces, gaining another talent level into Brawler to gain the Sledgehammer feature in it, and putting another level into the System Mech skill. additionally since we are able to get our first license level into another mech outside of the Everest, we are going to get the first License Level in the Tortuga Mech, which gives us a Deck-Sweeper Automatic Shotgun (which we are swapping the shotgun in our main mount out for) and a Siege Ram (which we are swapping out our Manipulators for).

License Level 2

Gaining another license level, and gain another skill point that we are putting into Threatening. for the talent selection section we are taking Engineer (Revision). and for our additional mech skill we are putting it into Engineering. and for the unlock license stage we are gaining the second level of the Tortuga License, which gives us the Tortuga Frame, Daisy Cutter, and Catalytic Hammer. and with this we are going to switch to the Tortuga Frame, naming the frame Phlogiston Pump. the Integrated Mount we are using is the Prototype Weapon II. for the main mount is going to be used for the Catalytic Hammer. and the Heavy Mount is going to have the Daisy Cutter. and as for the systems we are going to equip onto our new frame is the Siege Ram for two system points, Stable Structure for another 2 system points, Type-3 Projected Shield for yet another 2 system points, and Expanded Compartment for our final system point

License Level 3

Ok so going onto License Level 3, we are going to put our skill point into Hack or Fix, then for the trait we are taking Juggernaut (Kinetic Mass Transfer) and for our fifth Mech skill point we are putting it into Engineering. and we are taking the third level of the Tortuga License, gaining Throughbolt Rounds and Hyperdesne Armor. and for the Core Bonus (a new thing) We are taking the ISP-Northstar Briareos Frame. we are also going to swap the projected Shield for the Hyperdense Armor.

License Level 4

Going onto the 4th License Level, we are putting another point into the "Get a Hold of Something" skill. putting the Talent point into Brawling to get Knockout Blow, and putting the Mech skill point into system. and for the new License we are going with Barbarossa, to gain "Roller" Directed Payload Charges and Siege Stabilizers

License Level 5

Now onto the 5th License Level, we are putting the skill Point into Apply Fists to Faces, we are putting the Talent Point into Engineering (Final Draft), the Mech Skill Point into Engineering, and the new level for the Licenses we are doing is another one into Barbarossa, gaining the Barbarossa Frame, Autoloader Drone, and Flak Launcher.

Now we are going to swap to the Barbarossa Frame, Naming it "Immovable Force". with the two Integrated Mounts we are putting Apocalypse Rail and Prototype Weapon III. for the two main weapon mounts we are doing the Deck Sweeper Automatic Shotgun with the Throughbolt Rounds (which the Throughbolt Rounds does take up two system points) and the Catalytic Hammer. and the Heavy Mount is going to have the Daisy Cutter. and as for the other systems we are doing Hyperdense Armor for three system points, Siege Ram for two system points and Siege Stabilizers for one system point

License Level 6

For the 6th License Level I am putting it into Threaten, the talent selection into Juggernaut (Unstoppable Force), putting the Mech Skill Point into system, and the new License into Barbarossa License level 3, gaining the Siege Cannon weapon and External Ammo Feed. and for the Core Bonus we are taking Superior by Design

additionally we are going to swap the Daisy Cutter for the Siege Cannon, and going down to just the Catalytic Hammer in one of the Main Mounts since the Siege Cannon takes up both the Heavy Mount as well as one of the Main Mounts. and we are putting our two last system points we got back into the autoloader drone, also we are swapping the Frag Grenades out for a pair of Antiphoton Visors

License Level 7

For License Level 7 we are going to upgrade Hack or Fix with the new Skill Point, as for the Talent we are going to unlock the first rank of the Brutal talent to gain the Predator feature. we are also going to upgrade the Engineering Skills with the newly gained mech skill point. and as for what license we are taking we are going to go with the Iridia Demonworks Psyche from the Field Guide to Iridia to gain Woven Aegis and Aurora Barrier

License Level 8

ok Now for License Level 8 we are going to put our new Skill Point into Get a Hold of Something. We are going to put the Talent upgrade into Brutal to get Cull the Heard, and put the Mech Skill Point into system. and for the License Upgrade Section we are going with Psyche Level II to get both the Psyche and Psyche mk. II "Forsaken" frames, as well as Solemn Vigil and Gravitic Clamps

Now before we are going to add the Aurora Barrier and upgrade the Prototype Weapon from Prototype Weapon II to the Prototype Weapon III to our Barbarossa Frame. we are also going to put an Eva unit and a Custom Paint Job (both 1 system points) onto our Tortuga.

Now we are Also going to put the Psyche mk. I frame into our hanger with the name Statistician. Now the Integrated Mounts have both the Rift Nexus and Prototype Weapon III. and for the Flex Weapon Mount we are going to have a Charged Blade. as for the systems, we are going to install an EVA module for one system point, Solemn Vigil for three system points, Woven Aegis for two system points, Flak Launcher for another two system points, Stable Structure for yet another 2 system points, Gravitic Clamps for 2 more system points.

We are of course going to switch between the Barbarossa, the Tortuga, and the Psyche frames depending on what sort of mission the crew is going on, such as if the group is going into space then we'll use the Psyche frame, if we are going onto a maritime mission then we'll use the Tortuga, but if the mission is on dry land we will do the Barbarossa.

License Level 9

For the 9th License Level, we are going to put our skill point into the Spot skill. for the talent upgrade we are going to grab Brutal (Relentless), and for the Mech skill we are going to put it into Engineering. and for the Mech License we are getting the 3rd level in the Psyche license, which gives the Reflective Beam weapon and Panacea. and for the Core Bonus we are taking Sacred Armaments.

As for adding things for to our arsenal, we are adding the External Ammo Feed to the Tortuga (costing three system points), The Solemn Vigil to the Barbarossa (three system points), and the type-I Flight System to the Psyche (three system points)

License Level 10

ok now that we are at License Level 10 we are going to put our new skill point into spot, for the Talent we are going to take Nuclear Cavalier (Aggressive Heat Bleed), and we are going to put the Mech Skill Point into the Systems Skill. and for the new License we are going to take the Grimm & Sons John Henry License gaining Myomuscular Reinforcement and Impact Harness

additionally we are going to swap out the Solemn Vigil for the Myomuscular Reinforcement and Impact Harness (the combined System Points for the two being 3)

License Level 11

For License Level 11, we are going to put our skill point into Pull Rank, we are putting our Talent Selection into Nuclear Cavalier (Fusion Hemorrhage), our Mech Skill Point into Hull, our license level into the John Henry License to get the John Henry Frame, Molten Driver weapon, and Hyperimpact Brachial Mods. of which for our Tortuga we are adding both the Hyperimpact Brachial Mods and the Myomuscular Reinforcement (combined 4 system points). for the Barbarossa frame we are doing the Hyperimpact Brachial Mods and putting the Throughbolt Rounds mod onto our Siege Cannon (both needing a combined 4 System Points) and for the Psyche frame we are putting the “Roller” Directed Payload Charges and Panacea systems (for a combined 4 system points)

License Level 12

Ok for the last license level we are going to take a second rank of Pull Rank. we are taking the third rank of the Nuclear Cavalier talent for the "Here Catch" feature and the Fuel Rod Gun integrated weapon and taking the second rank of the HULL mech skill. and we are taking the third rank in the John Henry License for the Big Bend Pilebunker and Dynamite Drive system finally for the core bonus we are going to take the Clanner's Pride core bonus.

and as for final changes to our mechs we are swapping out our main and heavy weapons for our Tortuga mech out for the Big Bend Pilebunker and all three of our mechs gain the Fuel Rod Gun Integrated System Weapon.

final though not needed we are going to build out a John Henry frame, calling it "Performance Review". it has the integrated systems of Prototype Weapon III, Rail Driver, and Fuel Rod Gun. for the main weapon we are going to go with the Molten Driver and the Anti Material Rifle for the Heavy Weapon slot. As for the System we are going to take the Throughbolt Rounds (2 system points) onto the Anti Material Rounds, we are also going to take Hyperimpact Brachial Mods (2 system points), Impact Harness (1 system point), Dynamite Drive system (2 system points), Myomuscular Reinforcement (2 system points), Armament Redundancy (1 system point), a Type-I Flight System (3 system points), and Solemn Vigil (3 system points)

Finishing Notes: So when it come to this build I wanted it to be one that maximizes the System points that our Lancers use while still being somewhat fun and in addition be able to pull of melee and ranged depending on the player's choice. finally when I was originally making this build I was going to maximize the HULL stat (which reflects in the first part of the build) but realizing that having the ENGINEERING skill and the SYSTEM skill to maximize the system points for the mechs that we have. but hopefully you enjoy the build

#rpg #lancer rpg #lancer pilot #lancerrpg #lancer ttrpg #ttrpg #ttrpg build

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thessalian · 8 days ago

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Thess vs Serial Adulting

BEHOLD ME WITH AWE AND DISBELIEF, FOR I HAVE MADE A DIFFICULT PHONE CALL.

(Look, I may make difficult phone calls professionally, but that's different. I personally made a difficult phone call to do with my life and my life alone, and I probably have ADHD, so I deserve a cookie.)

I think I've discussed the whole Musical Flats thing before. Suffice to say that the move is now Actually Happening, to the point where my stepfather, who won't deviate from The Plan if held at fucking gunpoint (once he actually gets around to making one - do not talk to me about the procrastination), was happy to have me make the arrangements to get my phone and internet swapped over. So obviously I had to get in touch with my ISP to get everything changed over.

That was ... well, yeah. You all know the drill by now. But taking it in order:

I actually started this process yesterday afternoon, when I combined a "Happy Mother's Day" call to my mother (I know it's in June for most of you; it's in March here) with a check-in of The State Of Things with my stepfather, since I wanted to be sure all was ready before I organised things. Thing is ... you know how they always encourage you to Do The Thing Online because their phone lines are overloaded? Well ... the thing they don't tell you is that the reason that their phone lines are overloaded is because Doing The Thing Online doesn't. Fucking. Work. I mean this literally, in that the "Arrange A Move" part of the website wouldn't load. Everything else was loading jut fine, so it wasn't any kind of outage. It's just ... their servers apparently weren't happy with the load they were taking, I guess. Which ... is it wrong that I'm side-eyeing the inability of a fucking internet service provider to make sure its servers can handle a load?

Anyway, I figured I'd try in the actual week, in the hopes that maybe there'd be fewer people trying to access it and I might be able to Do The Thing Online. Nope. Of course not. So I called the number. And of course I was on hold for, like, half an hour. And that is why I did not decide to call on the Sunday. Mother's Day would not stop people from calling about their internet or phone, and might have been harder up for staff because actually Being Out And Seeing Their Mums or something, I dunno.

Finally got through. Charming gentleman. It's not so much him I have the issue with as I do ... well, it's BT, so while it is an ISP, it's also still The Phone Company. Anyway, first thing I discovered is that somehow - I have no idea how, but somehow - they had never closed the ticket from when I moved in here from the other flat. They still had a five-year-old ticket open on my account and I didn't find out about it until I needed to open a new one. That Says Things about their organisational skills that really concern the hell out of me - mostly the thing where there was a second ticket that was closed, so they somehow double-booked and only closed one. I guess it's better than losing the booking altogether, anyway.

So then there was The Sales Spiel (because as well as An ISP and The Phone Company, BT is also the modern day equivalent of The Cable Company). I could tell it was a script, and I knew he was obliged by the terms of his employment to say it, but the minute he started asking what I use my internet connection for and conversation went to Netflix, I knew what he was going to say. I went over my service package options at least a week before I made the call, and I know they're selling a whole "Netflix / Disney / all the premium channels" Entertainment Bundle Pack, and I knew he was going to try to sell me on it. However, as I told him, I barely watch my Netflix. I don't watch my TV to any great degree, and certainly not any of the non-streaming channels. I pay my TV License as a precaution, nothing more. I mean, I did kind of consider it the first time I saw it, but I want the option to cancel my services as and when required / desired, not have it hooked to what baseline entertainment package I get with the phone and internet in perpetuity.

So I got to sort out a paperwork SNAFU and dodged an Upselling Attempt, and got everything sorted as regards the internet and phone in the other flat. It's arranged for early in the week, and I'll have a couple of days to move in completely, rather than having it all crammed into one day the way Stepdad had the previous move set up. In his defense, I didn't have an official fibromyalgia diagnosis yet, but given that I was literally off on long-term sick leave, he probably should have known better than to push that hard. This time, when I asked him on the phone yesterday about moving stuff that I don't use very often in before the Official Move, he rushed to reassure me that no, that's fine, that was in fact the intention.

Anyway. I did the Big Scary Adulting Thing, and I deserve a cookie. However, I'm mostly going to get More Adulting. Serial Adulting, if you will. I have plans for how to handle the whole "get all the unnecessary things OUT OF THE HOUSE before a move" situation, and one of those involves an obligation to take out at least one bag of whatever needs throwing away at least once a day. Generally as an "any time I leave the house" thing, which I have to do now because Errands. Which I would like to get finished before schools let out. I'd forgotten that there are two sets of rush hours on public transport in this city - the Adults To / From Work rush hours, and the Kids To / From School rush hours.

But after all of that? All those acts of Serial Adulthood? I DESERVE A COOKIE.

#Thess is a motherfucking adult

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zmasters · 1 year ago

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The Void Crawler - A Lancer "Dungeon"

I’m working on a “dungeon crawl” style Lancer module. I’ll be posting each “level” to the “dungeon” later, but here’s an introduction of sorts.

Floor 1 & the Lift

The HA Void Crawler. Despite the name and Harrison Armory's history of violence, the ship is a research vessel. The Void Crawl and her crew where sanctioned to explore the galaxy outside of known Union space and find potential livable planets to colonized. While this particular survey has been tainted by the Corpo-State's particular culture of nationalism, the greater Union views this effort as an ultimately good thing for humanity as a whole.

The Void Crawler went dark a few weeks ago.

Now a derelict caught in the orbit of a massive gas giant, all that your employers know is that whatever caused the vessel to be abandoned happened fast and it happened without warning.

None of the missing crew has been found. Early scans indicate that many of the ships systems such as life support and engines have not been destroyed, but have simply been turned off.

The powers that be have turned their gaze on the Void Crawler. Some wish to figure out what happened to the hundreds of lives loss in this mysterious accident. Other's wish to capitalize on the materials and data that this ship have hidden in it's cold halls.

You are a lancer. You have been hired by one of the five manufactures to venture to the Void Crawler and achieve their objective.

As Union's right hand megacorp, General Massive Systems has graciously put it upon themselves to find the missing crewmen and either save them, or avenge them. And of course the data that HA has collected will benefit all of Union, so it would be the kind thing to do is for GMS to bring it back home free of charge.

ISP-Northstar and it's close ally Albatross have a long history of anti-piracy actions, and the this situation has pirates written all over it. A quick strike should bring whatever material and data lost to be put into the right hands.

A popular rumor to what happened to the Void Crawler is that the vessel had run foul with aliens. While most organizations laugh off this theory as omninet forum conspiracy and HORUS memetic manipulation, Smith-Shimano Corpo has not written it off yet. When seeking to perfect the original machine, the human body, maybe xeno DNA is the key.

[We interrupt your following debrief with a message, curtesy from USER xxBASED64xx]

ZGVhcg== HORUS, SSByZXF1ZXN0IGFpZC4gU3RhdGlzLXF1byBwb3NpdGl2ZS4gTGlmZSBncm93aW5nLiBEcmFjbmkgdGhyaXZpbmcuIEVjb3N5c3RlbSBmcmFnaWxlLiBGb3JlaWduIGFjdGl2aXR5IHRocmVhdGVucyB1cy4gU2lnbiBDWUxBLg==

[Now returning to your regularly scheduled shitpost breifing]

And of course Harrison Armory has legal claim on the Void Crawler. They made the ship, they paid the crew, they provided the NHP, arguably they deserve whatever is left behind. But in the frontier of the great beyond, anything is fair game.

Regardless of who has hired you, the pay is the same. Lots of manna, a license in a mech of your choice, a genetic backup to be cloned incase of untimely passing. It has to be high, it's going to take at least ten years to get to the derelict.

You’ll be there for awhile.

With me.

New friend.

Come and smell the roses, I just planted them.

And you’ll love what I done with the place. A few expansions here and there, some refurbishments. My new friend helped me redecorate. Have you met him before? RA?

#lancer #lancer rpg #lancer ttrpg #lancer horus #lancer nhp #lancer homebrew #I’m trying to make a sci fi dungeon crawl #WIP

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doodlemancy · 2 years ago

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ok so i guess Clip Studio Paint V2 has some bullshit always-online DRM

reportedly, if the software goes more than 24 hours without an internet connection to verify its license, it will automatically revert to the trial version, which doesn't let you save. so, if due to circumstances beyond your control, you don't have an internet connection but you still want to use the software you paid for, the answer is... Fuck You, Prove You Didn't Steal It, Motherfucker! fuck you if your connection/ISP is unreliable, fuck you the wrong tree falls in your neighborhood, fuck you if you want to draw in a hotel but don't want to pay an exorbitant wi-fi fee.

the FAQ also just straight up says that V2 can't be used offline.

further receipts: https://twitter.com/Artists_Beware/status/1650552353735553051 https://twitter.com/Zedrinbot/status/1650034639602614274 https://twitter.com/inkfycreates/status/1650268544523706369 https://twitter.com/SnuffyMcSnuff/status/1650524651091574784 https://twitter.com/saitamas_/status/1649836435124662272 https://old.reddit.com/r/ClipStudio/comments/12s2j0p/the_verify_license_issue_will_be_a_mainstay_it/ https://old.reddit.com/r/ClipStudio/comments/12u8awo/the_verify_license_issue_part_2_csp_elaborates/

this is not entirely unsurprising given Celsys' series of missteps in the last year, but it still sucks. i did not pay for V2 because i didn't want to encourage their Adobe Behavior last year, and frankly, i still don't understand what it is i actually get and do not get if i just buy the perpetual license. i was considering waiting for V3-- i will happily pay for a big one-time version upgrade. but to hell with that if this is how they're gonna be.

call to action: contact Celsys and let them know that this stinks, and is farts, and why it is fart and stinks.

(this is Not a call to action to tell me about every other digital art program under the sun; i have been a digital artist for 20 years and i guarantee i have heard of the thing, CSP is essential to my workflow!!)

#clip studio paint #csp #celsys #i feel like every 6 months i find myself trying to help incite an internet riot over something like this #i need a tag for it at this point #doodlemancy lights a trash can on fire #doodlemancy picks up a chair and throws it through a window

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pandor-pandorkful · 1 year ago

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To do list for 2024 :B

Call ISP about getting fiber since all my research indicates they charge exactly the same price as what I'm currently paying for my subpar DSL, misc undescribed shenanigans charges aside. :B

Get learners permit renewed and try contacting that ADHD/Autism/etc Driving Instructor (THE ONLY ONE IN MY STATE) about maybe helping me polish up my driving skills so I don't terrify the Driver's Test lady next time I try getting my license...

Be brave and investigate my bedroom closet, which is packed full of my paintings but hasn't been opened since I moved in winter 2019/2020 and I'm Worried because sometimes I hear Noises coming from it... brace self for ruined paintings......

Figure out what to do with old/abandoned project Scrap... like, the 60cm Barbie legs I was gonna turn into a fabulous mecha but then got burnt out on...

Doll destash? I need to clear those bins out from under the kitchen table...

Cuz I wanna replace my current table with a bar/standing height kitchen table/counter/island, so I can prep food at a height that doesn't fuck up my back...

Do more commissions so I can afford furniture

Make actual commission post so people know I'm serious

Work on cleaning the living room a little bit every week/don't beat self up over how long it's taking

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dotosplicense · 6 months ago

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Thinking About Starting a Telecom Business in India ?

The telecom industry is booming, and now is the perfect time to dive in! Start your ISP Business in India.

#ISP License #DoT License #VNO ISP License #DoT consultant #ISP consultants in india

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faelynnupward · 1 year ago

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I mean… it used to be mostly free. You always had to pay your ISP but most sites didn’t cost money to use.

Then sites were free with ads. Then the ads occupied huge fractions of the site. Now we are done with “if it’s free then you are the product” and just flat out requiring a subscription. They’re even double dipping and keeping ads plus adding subs.

It wasn’t always like this. We don’t even own half the shit we buy these days. We are buying a right-of-use license. We’re renting it for a one time fee, essentially.

Scam world.

love when ppl defend the aggressive monetization of the internet with "what, do you just expect it to be free and them not make a profit???" like. yeah that would be really nice actually i would love that:)! thanks for asking

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rakesh-kaundal · 1 year ago

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How to apply for ISP license registration

How to apply for ISP license registration - Infinity Consultants, Delhi https://infinityconsultants.in/how-to-apply-for-isp-license-registration/

#isplicense #vnolicense #ispconsultants #ispconsultant #ispindia #getlicense #india #delhi #consultants

#How to apply for ISP license registration

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rakeshkaundal · 1 year ago

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How to apply for ISP license registration

How to apply for ISP license registration - Infinity Consultants, Delhi https://infinityconsultants.in/how-to-apply-for-isp-license-registration/

#isplicense #vnolicense #ispconsultants #ispconsultant #ispindia #getlicense #india #delhi #consultants

#How to apply for ISP license registration

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mostlysignssomeportents · 1 year ago

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This day in history

There are only five more days left in my Kickstarter for the audiobook of The Bezzle, the sequel to Red Team Blues, narrated by @wilwheaton! You can pre-order the audiobook and ebook, DRM free, as well as the hardcover, signed or unsigned. There's also bundles with Red Team Blues in ebook, audio or paperback.

#20yrsago NYT discovers the “Plam Pilot” phenomenon https://memex.craphound.com/2004/01/28/nyt-discovers-the-plam-pilot-phenomenon/

#20yrsago Irish ISP will disconnect Internet users after three unsubstantiated copyright claims https://memex.craphound.com/2009/01/28/irish-isp-will-disconnect-internet-users-after-three-unsubstantiated-copyright-claims/

#15yrsago Ryanair will fine passengers who board with too much carry-on https://gadling.com/2009/01/22/ryanair-to-ticket-passengers-who-try-to-cheat-the-baggage-system/

#15yrsago BBC promises to put 200,000 publicly owned oil paintings online by 2012 https://www.theguardian.com/media/2009/jan/28/bbc-digitalmedia

#10yrsago Gartner Hype Cycle on the Gartner Hype Cycle https://twitter.com/philgyford/status/427840025544650753

#10yrsago Makerspaces and libraries: two great tastes that taste great together https://medium.com/the-magazine/shifting-from-shelves-to-snowflakes-d2a360c7ac7b

#10yrsago Pope Francis on the Internet and communication https://www.hyperorg.com/blogger/2014/01/27/a-gift-from-god/

#10yrsago UK National Museum of Computing trustees publish damning letter about treatment by Bletchley Park trust https://web.archive.org/web/20140130143734/https://www.tnmoc.org/news/news-releases/deciphering-discontent-statement-tnmoc-trustees

#10yrsago What is exposed about you and your friends when you login with Facebook https://twitter.com/TheBakeryLDN/status/427531934294880256

#10yrsago 890 word Daily Mail immigrant panic story contains 13 vile lies https://web.archive.org/web/20140126081130/http://britishinfluence.org/13-reasons-taking-daily-mail-press-complaints-commission/

#5yrsago Bride attains virality by adding pockets to her dress and those of her bridesmaids https://metro.co.uk/2019/01/27/bride-added-pockets-wedding-dress-bridesmaids-dresses-8398183/

#5yrsago Grifter steals dead peoples’ houses in gentrifying Philadelphia by forging deed transfers, then flipping them https://www.inquirer.com/news/a/house-sales-fraud-theft-philadelphia-real-estate-dead-owners-william-johnson-20190124.html

#5yrsago Megathread of Facebook’s terrible, horrible, no-good eternity https://brucesterling.tumblr.com/post/182371861433/all-things-facebook

#5yrsago How Facebook tracks Android users, even those without Facebook accounts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0vlD7r-kTc

#5yrsago Video and audio from my closing keynote at Friday’s Grand Re-Opening of the Public Domain https://archive.org/details/ClosingKeynoteForGrandReopeningOfThePublicDomainCoryDoctorowAtInternetArchive_201901

Berliners: Otherland has added a second date (Jan 28 - THIS SUNDAY!) for my book-talk after the first one sold out - book now!

Back the Kickstarter for the audiobook of The Bezzle here!

Image: Sam Valadi (modified) https://www.flickr.com/photos/132084522@N05/17086570218/

CC BY 2.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

#pluralistic

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deltasaas · 15 days ago

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VPN Software: Comprehensive Guide to Virtual Private Networks

What is a VPN?

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a digital privacy tool that creates an encrypted connection between your device and the internet. It routes your internet traffic through a secure tunnel, masking your IP address and protecting your online activities from potential surveillance, tracking, and data interception.

How VPN Software Works

Encryption Process

Data Encryption: When you connect to a VPN, all your internet traffic is encrypted

Server Routing: Your connection is routed through a remote server

IP Masking: Your real IP address is replaced with the VPN server's IP

Secure Transmission: Data is protected from potential interceptors

Key Benefits of VPN Software

1. Online Privacy

Hide your real location and IP address

Prevent ISPs from tracking your browsing history

Protect personal information from potential hackers

2. Security Features

Encrypt data on public Wi-Fi networks

Protect against man-in-the-middle attacks

Shield sensitive information from potential cyber threats

3. Content Access

Bypass geographical restrictions

Access region-locked content

Circumvent internet censorship

4. Anonymous Browsing

Maintain anonymity online

Reduce targeted advertising

Prevent website tracking

Types of VPN Protocols

1. OpenVPN

Open-source protocol

Highly secure and configurable

Works on multiple platforms

Excellent balance of speed and security

2. WireGuard

Modern, lightweight protocol

Faster performance

Simplified codebase

Improved security features

3. IKEv2/IPsec

Stable mobile connection

Quick reconnection

Strong security

Excellent for mobile devices

4. L2TP/IPsec

Good encryption

Built-in on most platforms

Slightly slower than newer protocols

Reliable connection

Top VPN Software in 2024

1. NordVPN

Extensive server network

Strong security features

No-logs policy

Advanced encryption

2. ExpressVPN

High-speed connections

Global server coverage

User-friendly interface

Strong privacy protections

3. ProtonVPN

Swiss privacy laws

Free tier available

Strong encryption

Transparent privacy policy

4. Surfshark

Unlimited device connections

Affordable pricing

Growing server network

Advanced privacy features

5. Mullvad

Strong anonymity focus

Accepts cryptocurrency

Minimal personal information required

Transparent operations

Selecting the Right VPN Software

Key Considerations

Server Locations: Global coverage

Connection Speed: Minimal performance impact

Security Protocols: Multiple encryption options

Price: Competitive pricing

Device Compatibility: Multi-platform support

Potential Limitations

VPN Drawbacks

Potential speed reduction

Some services may log data

Not a complete anonymity solution

Can be blocked by some websites

Privacy and Legal Considerations

Legal Status

VPNs are legal in most countries

Some nations restrict VPN usage

Always check local regulations

Ethical Usage

Use VPNs responsibly

Respect content licensing

Avoid illegal activities

Setting Up VPN Software

Installation Steps

Choose a reputable VPN provider

Create an account

Download appropriate software

Install on your device

Select server location

Connect and browse securely

Future of VPN Technology

Emerging Trends

AI-powered security

Faster encryption protocols

Enhanced privacy features

Integration with other security tools

Conclusion

VPN software is an essential tool for maintaining online privacy, security, and freedom in the digital age. By understanding its features, benefits, and potential limitations, users can make informed decisions to protect their digital identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are VPNs completely anonymous?

VPNs enhance privacy but do not guarantee 100% anonymity. Choose providers with strict no-logs policies.

Can I use a free VPN?

Free VPNs often have limitations:

Slower speeds

Limited server locations

Potential data logging

Less robust security

How much do VPNs cost?

Budget options: $3-$5 per month

Premium services: $10-$15 per month

Annual plans offer significant discounts

Can VPNs be used on multiple devices?

Most modern VPN services support:

Smartphones

Tablets

Computers

Some support unlimited device connections

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