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robertcope··on Why disk latency differs in different DigitalOcean data centers?
Seems like a question you should be asking their support folks. We could guess, but...
robertcope··on Show HN: Which DNS servers are you pointing to?
I really like NextDNS. But right now, I'm pointed to Cloudflare Gateway servers.
robertcope··on Ask HN: Is Cloudflare Down?
https://www.cloudflarestatus.com/
robertcope··on Things I Would Tell My 20-Year-Old Self
"Invest in Apple."
robertcope··on Cloudflare One
I don't see anything in the Gateway docs that make it look like anything but DNS service: https://developers.cloudflare.com/gateway/about

Can you point to something more?

robertcope··on Pi-hole: Ad-blocking DNS Server for home network
If you're not interested in running this yourself, NextDNS is worth a look. Not affiliated with them, just like their service.
robertcope··on Ask HN: Scalable Hosting for Side Project
Is it something you could build/deploy as a Cloudflare Worker?
robertcope··on Cloudflare WARP+ VPN and others aren't hiding your real IP, test your VPN here
WARP has never claimed to hide your IP. In fact, they literally explained that it didn't in their announcement: https://blog.cloudflare.com/announcing-warp-plus/

"WARP is not designed to allow you to access geo-restricted content when you’re traveling. It will not hide your IP address from the websites you visit. If you’re looking for that kind of high-security protection then a traditional VPN or a service like Tor are likely better choices for you."

robertcope··on Ask HN: Recommendations for a Password Manager
Sure, it depends on your definition if "offline". My guess is that most people asking for an "offline" password manager are not actually offline much of the time, but specific use cases may vary!

Keepass is nice, it's what I used before Bitwarden. It's not great at syncing across devices or sharing passwords with others, though.

robertcope··on Ask HN: Recommendations for a Password Manager
I really like BitWarden: https://bitwarden.com/
robertcope··on Tell HN: HBO appears to be blaming Amazon and Roku in battle over HBO Max
Bingo. I went without TV/movies for years because I didn't want to consume them they way they were made available. Thankfully, streaming became a thing and I happily pay for various subscriptions. I have canceled my HBO subscription, though, a while back; I can't honestly remember what pushed me to do that, could be the Max thing. Ironically, I get Max "for free" via my ATT Fiber subscription, but I haven't bothered to look at it because I can't stream it via Roku.
robertcope··on SSL Dor Free Switched from Let's Encrypt to ZeroSSL
Why would one use this rather tan Let's Encrypt?
robertcope··on Ask HN: Who do you use for DNS management and why? (2020)
I like DNS Made Easy. I've used them for probably more than a decade now. Never had any issues. Insanely cheap compared to the competitors I've looked at from time to time.
robertcope··on The perfect nap is 36 minutes long
I take 33 minute naps, which is pretty darn close to your 36 minutes.
robertcope··on How to block Ads with Pihole
I've never used Pihole. Does it offer anything substantial over something like NextDNS?
robertcope··on Cloudflare Dashboard and API Service Issues
Argo is kind of an overloaded term... Argo (not tunneling) is better routing from the edge, which can have a measurable impact on performance. Argo (tunneling) can also impact performance in a positive way but it is also a nice way to secure things, provide access to secure/internal sites, provide ssh/rdp access into a datacenter, and other things.
robertcope··on Cloudflare Dashboard and API Service Issues
Yup, I am emailed my account rep about Argo tunnels being down and the status page not really reflecting that issue... which is much larger than the dashboard being offline or APIs not working, IMHO.
robertcope··on Maza – Like Pi-hole but local and using your operating system
You're saying you have this issue with NextDNS? I've been using it since it was mentioned here, as well, and have had zero issues that were not self-created. FWIW.
robertcope··on Maza – Like Pi-hole but local and using your operating system
NextDNS is great. I have tried various DNS services -- OpenDNS, Cleanbrowsing, Cloudflare Gateway, Quad9, etc and I keep coming back to NextDNS. Would definitely recommend giving it a try if you're looking for a solid DNS-based security/privacy setup.
robertcope··on 1,200 uncomfortable miles in a gorgeous Acura NSX hybrid supercar
Interesting. I own a '92 NSX and it is a highway monster. I can and have done 13+ hours in a day in it and could easily have gone longer. I'm not the only one that feels this way, either; I constantly hear from other owners that it is their favorite highway car. I haven't done a trip in a new NSX, though, but it would be disappointing if it was less comfortable and usable than the original!
robertcope··on Gmail Tracking All Links
Not seeing this with my Gmail account. It's a paid account, though. Maybe that's the price for good, free email.
robertcope··on Do California’s Blackouts Make Sense?
When you get fined $30 billion dollars for a fire, yes, it makes sense.
robertcope··on Linode Data Corruption and Issues
I've run stuff there for years and never had an issue. I have been transitioning stuff to Digital Ocean, but really only because I like that they have an actual firewall that I can control. Also been moving more stuff to AWS. But, back to Linode, never had any major issues.
robertcope··on Linode Data Corruption and Issues
These things happen to computers. You should have been taking backups. Any data loss is on you. Seems like Linode responded reasonably, in my opinion.

I would react by rebuilding my server(s) and restoring the backed up data.

robertcope··on Ask HN: What are my options for state-by-state DNS geo-relocation?
Ah, yes, stupid blackouts. I'm not sure this is going to fix things for you, but I haven't tried it, either. A VPN might be more effective, though I suspect they're on to that these days. Personally, I just picked a different team to watch.
robertcope··on Ask HN: What are my options for state-by-state DNS geo-relocation?
I'm curious why you need this. [Note: I am not trying to be coy or critical, I am simply curious.]
robertcope··on Warp from Cloudflare, from Hype to Scam
Straight from Cloudflare's own blog: "From a technical perspective, WARP is a VPN. But it is designed for a very different audience than a traditional VPN. WARP is not designed to allow you to access geo-restricted content when you’re traveling. It will not hide your IP address from the websites you visit. If you’re looking for that kind of high-security protection then a traditional VPN or a service like Tor are likely better choices for you."
robertcope··on Measuring open DNS resolver use
It makes it very hard to control your network. I have a DNS setup at home that I want all my equipment using. It blocks ads and other sites I don't want accessed. With DoH, I can't really be sure that browsers, devices, etc aren't using an alternative DNS system.
robertcope··on Counter Service Tipping: Who Gives?
Tipping is dumb. I should not have to concern myself with how other people are paid. It's not my problem nor is it something I want to think about while simply trying to exchange money for goods or services.
robertcope··on Would you rather have a lighter racing car or a more powerful one?
Lighter. Lightness impacts everything. Power only impacts acceleration. Power also breaks things.
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