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We use StrictHostKeyChecking=no currently for adding new repos only. For all other connections, we have strict checking.

Maybe this one is even better.

With Gnome NetworkManager one can set, wheter a connection is metered (other word for metered is "fee-based").
On a metered connection, smart programs will stop unimportant background activities such as system updates, backup jobs and so on.

It comes handy to set the property to yes in situations like a capped data plan or on a generally slow WiFi connection.

Borg-cron-helper should

Currently this is a bit cumbersome, but we could make this request easier via Slack. see https://www.workato.com/the-connector/2017/10/approval-slack-workflows-draft/ and https://api.slack.com/messaging/interactivity.