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Comment #46479850
Yes, I think that's right, you've found the root of the issue. Thanks for that link. Not great, I expected better from Apple.
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Comment #46474686
Right, but I deleted the app and all its data. I made sure there was no other app from the same vendor left on the device. I checked the "Passwords" and there was no entry for thes…
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Comment #46474669
I tried that, and it still has access to account username on reinstall.
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Comment #46474657
No, I made sure I had only instagram installed and no other app from the same vendor.
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iOS: Apps persist data after full deletion
I noticed that apps retain info after being deleted. That means we are tracked by the app even after we deleted it. For example, if I delete whatsapp or instagram, choosing to dele…
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Comment #46055189
Got it, thanks
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Comment #46049914
Interesting, thank you. Did you compare it to other methods and found it better?
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Ask HN: What AI tool to use for coding in 2025?
I feel I am a bit late to the AI party. If I'm honest, I was reluctant to take the plunge, because I love coding so much. But lately I have taken more and more to ask ChatGPT 5.1-T…
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Comment #45761269
That makes sense, thanks!
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Comment #45734029
Thanks for the idea. I think it's a great one, but I have a few concerns: 1) The two computers are on 2 different grounds, so I believe it could damage the computers. So I would li…
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Comment #45722302
I see, you are unplugging and re-plugging, instead of just pressing a button. That makes sense. It feels like a usb mechanical switch should exist, but I guess it does not. Another…
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Comment #45720646
That's interesting, thanks for sharing. > Modern peripherals may have local storage Do you mean the flash that contains the code for the microcontroller? > I have a dumb USB switch…
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Ask HN: Control 2 air-gapped computers with 1 mouse and keyboard
Hi all, I am trying to control 2 computers that are air-gapped, with 1 mouse and keyboard. Using any standard usb switch or KVM breaks the air-gap, as malware can (and has been kno…
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Comment #45710235
No problem at all, I didn't interpret it as sarcastic.
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Comment #45707161
Well, nothing malicious, and it would be to use between 2 of my own computers.
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Comment #45707154
Thanks for your thoughts. That all sound fair. I am fine with having quite a bit of configuration on the target device (I am fine with configuration on both sides). > it ought be p…
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Comment #45707026
Thanks for that, that's an interesting thought. I am trying to think about the security aspect. If the receiving device (mac mini) is infected with malware, can it infect the macBo…
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Comment #45706936
That's absolutely fair, and I am fine with writing software for both computers. However, I need this software to not go via the network at all.
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Comment #45706928
To try and clarify a bit: I am essentially trying to have a KM (KVM without the V) over USB. To go one step higher, I am trying to control a mac mini from the keyboard of a macBook…
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Comment #45706891
Thanks, but I want to avoid IP. I want a system that does not go via the network at all.
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Comment #45706500
Thanks for your thoughts. I agree that using software would be easier, but I wanted to do it in hardware in this specific case. I am unfamiliar with Raspberry pi, but if my underst…
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Ask HN: Advice for creating a USB device linking 2 computers
I want to build a little device that connects two computers together via usb, and send keystrokes from one to the other. (I would use it to use a laptop keyboard on a headless comp…
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Ask HN: Security of Hardware Nano KVM
Hi all, I am looking at this product: [Sipeed NanoKVM-USB](https://wiki.sipeed.com/hardware/en/kvm/NanoKVM_USB/development.html). It would work very well for my need, but the compa…
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Comment #45695913
Understood, thanks for your thoughts!