On: Microsoft built its own custom Linux kernel for its new IoT service

[TeMPOraL]

> You lose functionality though, like being able to check doors etc. remotely.

You don't. That's what VPNs are for.

[icebraining → TeMPOraL]

What kind of VPN? If you mean using the router to connect the LAN to a VPN, then this[1] report should put to rest the idea that they are trustworthy.

If it's an end-to-end VPN, it's doubtful most of these devices have the power to run a client.

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16847716

[koffiezet → TeMPOraL]

That's nice for techies, but I'd love to see you explain that to my mom...