...by physically removing a port (who would do that) or using the software?

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[–] 60 points 8 months ago

Yes. It's inside my house where no one else can get to it.

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  • [–] 19 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    I have the port set to "Charge only when locked". I never use public charging stations.

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  • [–] 16 points 8 months ago (3 children)

    You cant protect yourself from Microsoft that is the biggest threat

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  • [–] 4 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    I agree. Kind of would seem more useful to have such a UI on Linux.

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  • [–] 14 points 8 months ago

    Shouldn’t you rather protect your usb ports from Windows?

    (Kidding,… or am I?)

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  • [–] 7 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

    The software locks out the auto discover and auto config of attached devices, unless they are in an allow list.

    Same like some android phone models where you can turn off USB port to protect your phone from being infiltrated.

    I did work at a place that filled the USB ports with HotGlue to stop workers loading movies on the computers on night shift

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  • [–] 7 points 8 months ago

    Which Windows? My south-facing ones?

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago

    GrapheneOS allows you to disable it. I just charge mine wirelessly, though if the charger supports MagSafe, then you'll need to buy a MagSafe case for your Pixel, since built-in magnets are waaay too weak.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago

    Windows? Why bother.

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    No? I just don't plug random shit in my computer.

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago (8 children)

    Is there a similar program for Linux?

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago*

    Be mindful that such a program would have to be safer than the situation without. A program on a public repository that isn't used by any distribution, isn't audited, hasn't a lot of comments (and thus eyes on its code) might be a disproportionate risk compared to the default settings of a popular open source distribution IMHO.

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago (1 child)

    Do you protect your USB port?

    Sure, I've got my HPV vaccination.

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