pfSense on this:
https://a.co/d/6WpafWQ

I also block outgoing port 53 only allowing my Pihole through.

I use Tailscale to access the network while away.

My son and I were involved with boy scouts for a time. They did separate the colors for retired flags and yes it did take a while.

2004 Excursion = Beast
2004 Econoline E350 = Bus
2007 Odyssey = Burgundy

We have a big family and apparently they like B names

I would go with RustDesk then which I also personally use to support family and friends where there’s only 1 PC they might need help with.

Valid to an extent. I’ve personally experienced various audits whether for ISO, PCI or SOC and the quality of the auditor certainly does vary though I’ve not encountered one I would consider incompetent; the audits have always been rigorous. I’ve not personally seen bribery though I have seen where an auditor might relax how aggressively they look for issues over the years of getting to know the people and quality of the company.

Proton just completed their SOC 2 Type II audit:
https://proton.me/blog/soc-2

Accomplishments like this are why I continue to trust Proton and remain a paid user.

I would say that depends on whether you only need access to the 1 PC or the entire network.

If just the 1 PC then I recommend RustDesk:
https://rustdesk.com/

Otherwise I agree with @BlastboomStrice that Tailscale is the way to go.

Both options are free, open source, fast and have the option to self host.

Veracrypt is what I moved to and works the same for my use

Does ASCII art count? Dwarf Fortress, MUDs, etc. are great fun.

I do similar except I limit qBittorrent to only use the vpn interface so has a built-in kill switch

Unfortunately I’m only seeing nvidia gpu’s on those (or at least that’s only option on the US eshop filters)

Thanks this looks like a great option and actually cheaper than my system76 for similar specs

I currently have a system76 (not happy, story for another time) and am in the market for a new gaming laptop this time specifically looking for amd cpu / gpu - any recommendations? I prefer Kubuntu should drivers be an issue.

Our soil is almost entirely clay and rock to the point that most grasses also fail to grow. I wouldn’t mind something nice like mint or another invasive plant if it meant actually having something grow at all…

I use Proton VPN which has port forwarding

Somehow my brain translated “cricut” as “cactus” and I was having the darnedest time finding it…

Nice board games too; love Clank :)

I like eggs! Also it’s quick and easy and filling and I’m half asleep anyways lol. I use lunch and supper for variety.

LOL

Correct. I have a minimal lunch and moderate supper with no snacks or desserts. Breakfast is my primary meal of the day.

Yum!