Is it just me or does this also feel like enshittification? They just keep getting in my way
Is it just me or does this also feel like enshittification? They just keep getting in my way
Sorry for the geek post...
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Yes, this sucks. i live rural and work from home. There is no cell reception here. internet is via wimax. I will no longer be able to use Github once this takes effect.
Sorry but what's the problem? Just use a TOTP authenticator, they work completely offline and are even more secure than SMS 2FA. For Android I would recommend Aegis.
I do not use smartphones. Another poster mentioned email. That would work for me as long as I am not limited to the app environment of a smart phone.
you can use totp on your computer, bitwarden does it just fine from the desktop
For a completely offline solution KeepassXC also can do TOTP.
cool. thanks for the tip!
Yubikey is another offline option. It also has a TOTP app that runs on Windows/Mac/Linux for anything that doesn't support security keys.
Thanks.
There are many options for a PC application as well
thanks! I appreciate the reply.
Is it requiring a cell for being the 2fa piece? I don't use GitHub but I'd be surprised if they did. There's been plenty of options for a while now. Email, authenticators, u2f keys. You should be able to enable 2fa that will use the same data you're using to access GitHub.
Email is good to know. i assumed it would be sms only for me, as I do not own a smart phone either, and figured it would be tied to a phone number somehow.
you can get a google voice number and use it on your computer.
You can get a fido physical key, then you don't need email or sms at all.
Google is not an option for me, but a fido key can be managed in BSD. Thanks for the tip.
Perfect candidate for a Ubikey, you get mail right? Buy two. One for the safe.
Two is probably better than one. Thanks for the reply.
use an authenticator app?
I do not use smart phones.
What about something like a YubiKey?
Was going to suggest this. Github even has native support for them so you just plug it in and touch the gold pad for your second form. Even easier than a TOTP code.
Yes this would work. Thanks!
Could Authy be of use for you perhaps? It seems like they have a desktop app, although I have no personal experience with it. Alternatively, GitHub supports the use of Security Keys which are physical devices that you can purchase for 2FA purposes, Yubico works great in my experience but there are other manufacturers, or even DIY solutions.
Thanks for the tips.
If you use Linux by any chance, there's a totp Authenticator app on Flathub.
There also might be an Authenticator app available for Windows too but I haven't looked into any for it
A linux app may work. Will look into it, thanks
Google Voice.
You use Github but don't use a smartphone and haven't thought about using texting services that can be accessed through the web?
(X) Doubt.
You know about everyone and all their circumstances, eh? fuck off.
Mate. Circumstances has nothing to do with this. Google Voice is free, can be used over your WiMax internet and allow for 2 Factor Auth on GitHub without relying on any cell phone plan or service.
But since you're telling people to fuck off instead, I'm not surprised you don't get anything done for yourself.
I've had 3 jobs in a row require Duo and all 3 were companies that invested heavily into being remote/hybrid and are based in farm communities. I don't think 2FA is going to be a problem for you unless you make it a problem for you