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Personally, I've relied on an OnlyKey for a few years (with backups and an extra fallback device) and haven't needed to type passwords since. This doesn't help with the number of prompts, but it does make them easier to dismiss.
I do use autologin, but I don't use a system wallet (only KeePassXC, which I do need to unlock manually). Autologin with system wallets can be tricky, but I've had some luck setting it up in the past. You might want to check out this wiki for PAM configuration.
hmm, interesting idea for sure. I think I would just leave it plugged in 24/7 though so I think I'll skip this one for now.
Yeah for me it's been great and I do essentially leave it plugged in the whole time I'm using my PC (attached to my keys). It does require a pin entered each boot, so leaving it in would still offer security. But as someone else mentioned getting kwallet PAM working would make things easier in any case
may I ask how do you unlock it manually? Like what do you have to type in, specifically? /s
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That's so cool! I did not know that Lemmy would automatically put in stars when you type a password!
****************Damn that's cool!
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Hey wait why does it still show for me
Just shows stars on my screen.
Lol. I press a button on the device (which I unlocked with a pin before boot), but it would be nice to have the DB unlock automatically