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The 14 steps it takes to open my office door with a new phone
shub.club/writings/2026/august/14-steps-to-open-a-door/shub.clubThe 14 steps it takes to open my office door with a new phonePersonal website of Shubham Naik
Replying to @diesisteinusername@feddit.org
For a first time open on a new phone sure. But then your comparing it to make requisition for new key blanks, await delivery from manufacturer (could even include mining and smelting), send blanks for cut, cut key, await delivery, document who received which serial number, deliver key to you, put key in key hole, twist key… I mean, I get they’re making a point, but I think it is a bit over inclusive. Login to lock app, unlock door.
Replying to @theherk@lemmy.world
I don‘t think that comparison works either because you get a new phone for completely unrelated reasons than the door but you only get new keys under rare circumstances. The new phone scenario probably happens more than 5 times as frequently.
Replying to @CosmoNova@lemmy.world
Maybe, but that number seems arbitrary. Keys are a bit easier to misplace, but phones are more likely to break in a drop. Both need replaced infrequently. When a key is lost, often locks must be rekeyed, meaning new keys for everybody; maybe that’s 5:1. One allows specific keys for specific users. There are of course pros and cons to each. I’m just saying listing all these steps seems to belabor the point.
Replying to @theherk@lemmy.world
I agree they’re overblowing it for comedy, but holy hell do I hate ‘magic links’.
Have them as an option sure. But for everyone with a password manager they’re multiple extra steps that make the sign in process clunkier.
If you have 2FA they’re actively useless security theater.