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snot

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3. If you've got a land line, hang onto it,

Reply to usonian (Original post)

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 11:38 AM

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and encourage your loved ones to do the same.

Store and back up as little data in the Cloud as possible, and print hard copies of all documents you might need access to. (Off-line storage for the average household is cheap these days.)

Minimize the number of "smart" appliances, etc., in your household, especially those that can't operate without internet service.

Keep some cash on hand.

Steps like these can also help protect your privacy.

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