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Why You Need a Digital ‘Dead Man’s Switch’ (lifehacker.com)
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[–] eager_eagle 144 points 1 year ago (1 children)

OP dies and leaves wife and kids

After 10 days the dead man switch protocol activates

Wife receives an encrypted email. She knows what to do.

Using the emergency flash drive she deciphers the message. It's a link.

YouTube opens. Tears roll along with Rick. OP's never giving up.