Does Safari’s "Prevent cross-site tracking" option ACTUALLY prevent determined efforts at cross-site tracking? (By, e.g. Facebook)

In other words: Does Safari’s "Prevent cross-site tracking" option effectively prevent cross-site tracking? (Is it for purpose?) I though it would work; are my expectations off?
Or, more specifically, I’m wondering: Why is Facebo… Continue reading Does Safari’s "Prevent cross-site tracking" option ACTUALLY prevent determined efforts at cross-site tracking? (By, e.g. Facebook)

How to best prevent data recovery on a disk drive without physically destroying it? [duplicate]

The recommended way of ensuring that data on a hard disk cannot be recovered is to destroy it physically, for example using a hammer, drill or even thermite.
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When physical disk destruction is not an available option, what is the n… Continue reading How to best prevent data recovery on a disk drive without physically destroying it? [duplicate]

How long can I reasonably expect my external USB HDDs and memory sticks to last?

I have a number of external USB HDDs (nearly all of them 2.5") in my fireproof safe. They are between 7 and 9 years old. (For a period of two years, I bought one almost every month until I had enough for me to feel as if it was not lo… Continue reading How long can I reasonably expect my external USB HDDs and memory sticks to last?

How to best store the password for Keepass for a python bot that runs in Windows?

I have a python bot that runs in Windows 10 and accesses Keepass with a password.
I’m wondering what would be the correct way to store and access this Keepass password.
Currently, the Keepass password is encrypted and decrypted with a key…. Continue reading How to best store the password for Keepass for a python bot that runs in Windows?