Asana and Stupid Money Making Security Decisions

I just do not get companies like Asana, where some high level executive probably decided it is a good money making scheme to include security features in the list of optional extras you have to pay extra for, by requiring (almost) the highest end tier plan possible - Enterprise.

I get things like SSO, advanced audit reports and other compliance features are enterprise grade and belong to the corresponding plan. However basic security features to help strengthen the platform for any kind of user should never be bundled as an extra-to-pay-for. Specifically these options:

Enforcing 2FA for All Users
Enforcing 2FA for All Users
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Windows 10/11 - Unable to turn on Bitlocker

When using Microsoft Intune / Autopilot to turn on Bitlocker, sometimes you might run into this error:

You can't create both a recovery password and a recovery key. Contact your system administrator for more information.

The solution is to delete this registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\FVE

Aurora Borealis - Okotoks

Finally had the good fortune of having the northern lights show up here in Okotoks, no cloud cover and being awake.

Aurora Borealis - Okotoks #1
Aurora Borealis - Okotoks #1
Aurora Borealis - Okotoks #2
Aurora Borealis - Okotoks #2
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Car Review: BMW M240i xDrive

Make/Model: BMW M240i xDrive 2023 (AWD)
Colour: Thrilling Thundernight (aka Minion Purple)
New?: New
Engine: 3.0l I-6 Turbo
Power/Torque: 285kW (382 BHP) / 500Nm (369 lb·ft)
Average Fuel Consumption: 7.4 - 10.4 l/100 km (Highway - City)
Performance: 0-100km/h in 4.2s, 250 km/h top speed
Transmission: 8 speed automatic
Owned: October 2023 - Current

BMW M240i 2023 - Front View
BMW M240i 2023 - Front View
BMW M240i 2023 - Rear View
BMW M240i 2023 - Rear View
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Tumble Dryer Efficiency

My Samsung tumble dryer recently decided to let out the invisible smoke of life. It was a basic vented model, using electric heaters to dry the clothes. It was connected to a 240V 30A circuit breaker. Below is its power consumption for a typical load:

Vented Dryer Power Consumption
Vented Dryer Power Consumption

The total power consumption was 2.58kWh.

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