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To: ransomnote

“Actually effective, but extreme:

- Not carrying the devices — the only certain solution
- Using wired headphones exclusively (no RF signature)
- Dumb watch, no fitness tracker, physical keys — a lifestyle regression most people won’t accept”

All three of these points apply to me, though I consider them normal behavior and not “extreme”. My lack of electronic signature is probably a signature in itself.


2 posted on 06/23/2026 11:06:08 AM PDT by HartleyMBaldwin
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To: HartleyMBaldwin

I have a faraday bag I carry and when not using my phone for a necessity it goes in the bag. Computer at home gets turned on once in a blue moon and when off unplug from the cat 5. No smart watch or earbuds. I had a mechanic friend disconnect all tracking and gps from my truck a couple years ago.


5 posted on 06/23/2026 11:10:20 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: HartleyMBaldwin

No I leave my phone behind a lot. My watch is mechanical.

Have a key for the car, although it does have an alarm to unlock the doors. I assume that only transmits when I press the button.

When I changed the tires, the idiots messed up the tire sensors.


6 posted on 06/23/2026 11:13:28 AM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Sometimes There Is No Lesser Of Two Evils)
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To: HartleyMBaldwin

Well, I do have a smartphone and a key fob. And a TV remote.

And go dark bags. Everything else is wired.

Considering moving to Linux. And changing my email service.


7 posted on 06/23/2026 11:14:18 AM PDT by sauropod
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