Post 1512254 by kelbot@fosstodon.org
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(DIR) Post #1512254 by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2018-11-26T21:06:46Z
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Idea: script/program you can bind to a keyboard shortcut that disables all key presses, mouse movements and clicks until a secret key combo is hit to cancel the script. When I see my toddler coming a quick shortcut and he can pound away without worry.
(DIR) Post #1512287 by WalterLuigi@remotenode.host
2018-11-26T21:09:31Z
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@kelbot I seriously need this in my life
(DIR) Post #1512306 by wersimmon@vulpine.club
2018-11-26T21:10:14Z
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@kelbot what if you just hook them into a USB hub and disconnect it when the toddler comes near?
(DIR) Post #1512328 by kelbot@fosstodon.org
2018-11-26T21:11:06Z
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@wersimmonThat wouldn't solve a laptop.
(DIR) Post #1512434 by wersimmon@vulpine.club
2018-11-26T21:15:52Z
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@kelbot no, it would not. But a hammer would
(DIR) Post #1512477 by unicornfarts@fosstodon.org
2018-11-26T21:17:41Z
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@kelbot This is a brilliant idea!
(DIR) Post #1512867 by codesections@fosstodon.org
2018-11-26T21:37:22Z
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@kelbot Depending on how observant the toddler in question is, the screen locker I use, xtrlock, might fill that need. It locks the screen to keyboard/mouse input but keeps it otherwise visible. https://packages.debian.org/sid/xtrlockThe reason I say it depends on the powers of observation is that it turns the mouse cursor into a small padlock icon. But I'm assuming that anyone young enough to be enticed by a non-response computer is probably young enough not to notice the blue padlock!
(DIR) Post #1515260 by codesections@fosstodon.org
2018-11-26T21:39:29Z
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@kelbot (and, in addition to waiting for the normal timeout or closing the screen, you can also run the program with `xtrlock`, so it'd be easy to script)
(DIR) Post #1515261 by ohthehugemanatee@fosstodon.org
2018-11-26T23:08:09Z
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@codesectionsI use xtrlock for exactly this purpose on my i3wm desktop. Works great!@kelbot
(DIR) Post #1516009 by gemlog@mastodonten.de
2018-11-26T23:56:05Z
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@kelbot My toddlers liked this:KeyBangA program to entertain a very young person while simultaneously protecting your Amiga from the consequences of such entertainment. Keybang draws shapes and plays sounds in response to playing with the keyboard and mouse. The sounds are IFF 8SVX samples which you can supply, or use the ones provided. This is version 1.0, shareware. Includes source. Author: Mike StarkSame idea, but more fun for the rotten kids ;-) Or tux paint in kde's kiosk mode?
(DIR) Post #1522625 by trawzified@mastodon.social
2018-11-27T05:15:23Z
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@kelbot I use i3lock-fancy, can't do anything but type in a password with a circle appearing