Hi all.
So basically, I want to see how easy it would be to make a small faraday cage, or similar, to prevent a cell phone from sending or receiving any data of any sort. I have heard of using a microwave, yes. And I have heard of people putting their cell phones into the fridge too. I would like something smaller, simpler. I picture a metal box with a lid that I can set it into.
Additionally, something similar for travel, preferably a thing that could fit in a pocket, with bonus points if it could be somewhat flexible.
Yes, I know it sounds crazy. I am just curious what others think about this sort of stuff. I currently just turn my phone off and not worry about it when its not in use, especially at night. Although the more paranoid part of me thinks that turning it off isn't enough.
What are your thoughts?
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SarMegahhikkitha ago
According to this AMA doing stuff to gain your privacy just draws massive attention to yourself, when actually privacy is completely irrecoverably dead. Wouldn't you want your cell phone in a soundproof box anyway, since it would just transmit recorded sound it stored while it was offline?
Darthwibble ago
Missed it when it happened, and much of it has been deleted. I figure buying something specifically to block signals to and from a phone could cause a red flag. But honestly, just posting this question could draw attention as it is.
Amadameus ago
You can make inductive arguments, but it really depends on how paranoid you are.
If you live in a place where cell signal isn't perfect, then dropping in and out of connectivity won't be unusual.