Bypassing the cache and hammering the primary identity provider directly is a speedrun to taking down the entire national infrastructure. It’s funny how non-tech folks demand turning off local data, having zero clue that the second you do, nobody gets through at all. Though, I love the idea of...
Eish, so sorry your mom is dealing with this! Unauthorized porting is a massive scam here lately. Don’t listen to MTN’s basic support file a report with ICASA directly, otherwise you'll just keep chasing your tail. Also make sure her bank completely kills SMS 2FA on her profile and switches to...
Forget about smart plugs they’ll burn out the exact same way. They use the same tiny internal relays as the Sonoff, which just can't handle a continuous ~13A load. Make sure to buy a "Silent / Hum-free" model. Standard industrial contactors have a very loud click and will hum continuously while...