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2024-11-29 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

A strong magnetic storm is expected on Earth on November 29

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Posted by badanov 2024-11-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11145 views ] Top

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Wonder how many never do a level Zero bkup? And if they do, bother to place the portable USB 3.0 bkup drive in a shielded container with a laptop and extra batteries?

Posted by NN2N1 2024-11-29 02:17|| 2024-11-29 02:17|| Front Page Top

#2 I never do that, NN2N1. I have no idea what you’re talking about, though clearly I should learn.

Posted by trailing wife 2024-11-29 02:22|| 2024-11-29 02:22|| Front Page Top

#3 Good Morning TW.

OK to deleted after reading...

A simple LMOE data storage process.

Level Zero / Full Bkup using Karens Power tools Replicator - Freeware Bkup S/W.

SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO USB 3.2 Solid State Flash Drive
< -$90 then placed in ziplock vinyl freezer bag and placed in the secure container.

5 gallon Metal Trash Can (Big Box stores) $25-$30.
The inside sprayed with Flex Seal MAX Rubber Sealant Coating. Lid to Can is sealed, using Flex Seal Tape $15.00

Damp Rid Moisture absorbent ($1.25 Dollar tree)

Grounded to earth using a $15 car jumper cable.

Battery operated Laptop with spare battery.

Posted by NN2N1 2024-11-29 03:06|| 2024-11-29 03:06|| Front Page Top

#4 ^ That is a very high state of prepping.

Posted by Itsoktobewhite 2024-11-29 05:41|| 2024-11-29 05:41|| Front Page Top

#5 Don't forget the whole-building Faraday Shield.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2024-11-29 06:38|| 2024-11-29 06:38|| Front Page Top

#6 The challenge in prepping for a true Carrington event: "My car's remote works just fine. I saved it!" But of course, the car doesn't work ... and neither does the internet, cell phone network, power grid and a whole bunch of other things. So ... buying hand tools might be your better option if what you want is functionality.

Posted by Chicago Lurker 2024-11-29 08:47|| 2024-11-29 08:47|| Front Page Top

#7 I assume my personal engineer will survive without needing to be wrapped in tinfoil and grounded, Chicago Lurker. As long as I have him, everything else can be created from first principles. ;-)

Posted by trailing wife 2024-11-29 09:28|| 2024-11-29 09:28|| Front Page Top

#8 Ammo Storage Box - Green .50 Caliber Ammunition Flip Top Lockable Storage Box - Waterproof Metal Military Ammo Can Container - Airtight Latching Dry Box Bullet Case Steel Field Box

Posted by Skidmark 2024-11-29 09:34|| 2024-11-29 09:34|| Front Page Top

#9 I have been inspired by the discussion to search out a stout Faraday cage equivalent to store my spare Lenovo Thinkpad, its external SSD, and a charger. Up until now they've just been sitting on a shelf waiting for the right magnetic storm or EMP strike.

Posted by Elmaper+McGurque1612 2024-11-29 16:56|| 2024-11-29 16:56|| Front Page Top

#10 On the very rare occasions of a power failure, the first thing I do is turn on one of my vulnerable battery powered radios & search for a local signal. I would know trouble if I could find nothing over the air. This might indicate something more sinister than a mere power failure.
Got to add a battery power amateur radio handy-talkie to my Faraday box.

Posted by Elmaper+McGurque1612 2024-11-29 17:00|| 2024-11-29 17:00|| Front Page Top

#11 Costco is offering a 2TB Sandisk Extreme GO (not 'Pro') SSD for just $110 as a holiday special. This beats any other 2TB device of that quality anywhere (at the moment).

Posted by Elmaper+McGurque1612 2024-11-29 17:02|| 2024-11-29 17:02|| Front Page Top

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