hackthisuk's comments

On: SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy successfully launches

[hackthisuk]

https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/24365/can-i-drive-...

On: Icebergs.io Brings Linux Desktop to the Browser

[hackthisuk]

They appear to be using noVNC https://kanaka.github.io/noVNC/

On: Show HN: WhatsApp for Desktop

[hackthisuk]

Looks like it is: https://github.com/Aluxian/WhatsApp-Desktop/blob/master/src/...

[fla → hackthisuk]

Thanks. From a quick glance, the added value seems to be a notification system and a context-menu. [1]

Does it worth it ? (not a regular whatsapp-web user).

[1] https://github.com/Aluxian/WhatsApp-Desktop/blob/master/src/...

[kingzain → fla]

Haven't tried this desktop app yet, but WhatsApp web already shows notifications, at least using Chrome.

[brobinson → fla]

If you don't care about the notifications, you could use Fluid to make a standalone app which wraps the website.

http://fluidapp.com

[vishnuks → brobinson]

Why is it better that Node Web Kit?

[fintechie → vishnuks]

Actually it isn't... nw.js uses chromium so it has all the newer HTML5 APIs enabled. Much better than fluid UI... (and also FOSS)

On: A Y Combinator Company Copied Our Design and Data ...

[hackthisuk]

For me if the text hadn't been copied verbatim then I would be inclined to agree with your points.

On: Strengthening 2-Step Verification with Security Ke...

[hackthisuk]

You can get NFC enabled keys to use with any device without USB that supports NFC

[angryasian → hackthisuk]

well in that case my desktop/laptops don't support NFC. So its still working on one platform and not another.

[hackthisuk → angryasian]

It still supports USB it just adds NFC, so you can still use it on your desktop/laptop - https://www.yubico.com/products/yubikey-hardware/yubikey-neo...

On: HelloJS – Client-side OAuth for JS

[hackthisuk]

Using client-side script to restrict access is a big no from a security stand point. From what I have read this library is intended to interact with third party services rather than for access. E.g. pulling in photos, contacts etc

On: Game of Hacks

[hackthisuk]

Selfish plug: www.hackthis.co.uk

On: Ask HN: What password manager do you use?

[hackthisuk]

One of the nicest I have tried so far. Unobtrusive and easy to use. I have put the keystore on an encrypted USB which solves nearly all my problems.

One question, I can't find what the trial is. Is it time based?

[citruspi → hackthisuk]

> The application downloaded from our website will remain fully functional for the first 30 days after you install it. After this initial trial period, you will need to purchase a license to continue using without restrictions.

https://agilebits.com/home/licenses

On: Ask HN: What password manager do you use?

[hackthisuk]

Portability is one of my main concerns as I use a variety of platforms e.g. Linux at home, Windows at work and Android on the go. I would also be a little hesitant to trust a hosted solution. SuperGenPass (www.supergenpass.com) seemed like a nice solution but I am concerned about what happens when I need to change password.

Does Yubikey have a solution for Android? They seem right up my street.

On: Ask HN: What password manager do you use?

[hackthisuk]

I was put off a bit by the requirement of Mono for Linux but I see there is a port called KeePassX. This might be a nice compromise.