<m​ycellium:matrix.org> ok. this is good to know that GUI can be remote node for mobile wallet... i'll have a look through the advanced settings when next on node... strange that Seth mentioned it wasn't possible though, and you need to use other software with GUI...

<m​ycellium:matrix.org> i hear you about privacy of only syncing when use.

<m​ycellium:matrix.org> TBH i sync it up every few weeks.. and i've not made many txs also... so if i do use for tx in future, i'll make sure it's synced up in advance. appreciate your suggestion.

<c​t:xmr.mx> I have to admit I never tried using the GUI as a node, simply because there is no advantage compared to eg Seth's setup. Its not even less effort because you still have to do all the configuration/setup.