Started my first job, it's a helpdesk. It looks that I get tickets and try to help people on the other side, have build some PCs and am at first week....
You are absolutely correct. The stupidity here, though, is that word got out that Trump uses them, and that has caused a lot of his supporters to start wearing them, whether they need to or not.
It has its own backend, but it can also use Invidious. As such, you can also run NewLeaf (an Invidious-compatible YouTube scraper based on the NewPipe scraper) in the background and connect to it via FreeTube, and that should work.
I like it. Pretty damn good for privacy, based on Gecko, supports desktop extensions, and developed by the Divested Computing Group (the same one that created and maintains DivestOS).
I've been using AVG's Alarm Clock Extreme and am looking to make the switch to a libre option. Any recommendations? The more customization options, the better. I go crazy with my alarm optimization.
Are comments no longer visible for anyone else using the youtube frontends? I can no longer see comments with either invidious, piped, or viewtube, and I've tried several instances of each. With invidious there's just nothing there below the video description. With viewtube I get an error message. And with piped I see...
You don't need an account, and there is no such thing as a GrapheneOS account. Most of your apps should be able to be installed through either F-Droid, Obtainium, or the sandboxed Play Store. Some apps require Google Play Services, however, but LineageOS has an alternative called microG which works most of the time, and GrapheneOS containerises apps.
GrapheneOS, I believe, uses the default gallery and SMS apps from stock Android; and they also have their own camera, PDF viewer, and web browser (Vanadium), which are developed in-house. However, cloud syncing and note-taking apps are not included. I would suggest either having a look on F-Droid, asking on this sublemmy, or checking out Privacy Guides to find some apps you'll like.
GrapheneOS doesn't have a "cloud", as such. This is a good thing, and it lets you choose your own provider if you must. I would personally recommend Filen for files and photos, and Cryptee for notes.
It is completely possible to use multiple app stores. If you use GrapheneOS, I would say use F-Droid or Obtainium when possible, and the Sandboxed Play Store for everything else.
We like to use things like NextCloud because it gives us full control over our data, among other reasons. However, it is not essential. I, personally, use Filen for my cloud sync needs; but I also tend to use physical storage a lot because of my shitty internet and cheap hardware. You also don't necessarily need to pay for these services, but it's polite and it can improve your experience.
Good luck on your privacy journey, and don't hesitate to ask more questions. In addition to Lemmy, here are a few good resources:
I'm not entirely sure. I'm still using the free tier. A bit hypocritical for me to say that payment is polite, I know; but I do tend to use USB drives more than the cloud.
Filen - Server in Germany, run by Filen. Has clients for Windows, macOS, Linux (both x86_64 and arm64), iOS, and Android; but not BSD or ChromeOS. You get 10 GB for free.
Nextcloud - Server wherever you want, as you host it yourself. Has clients for most platforms, including Android, and also supports WebDAV. Everything is on your terms. Also comes with things like a calendar, a notes app, and ActivityPub (I think). You can run NextCloud on a Raspberry Pi under your desk for cheap.
Syncthing - No server and no account, as it is strictly peer-to-peer. Has clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, illumos, Solaris, and Android; and there's an unofficial client for iOS (Möbius Sync). Devices must be on the same network to sync (although there's probably a way of getting it working globally). Totally free to use.
I use Filen because I only have one Raspberry Pi (which is in use), so Nextcloud isn't a viable option; and I had trouble getting Syncthing to work.
I understand the security implications of using NetSurf. Until I can get ahold of a Raspberry Pi 5 (which would have the specs to run Firefox), I will be extra careful.
I will be uploading my dotfiles and patched software to sourcehut soon enough.
TL;DR there was a backdoor found in the XZ program. All major distros have been updated but it is recommended that you do a fresh install on systems that are exposed to the internet and that had the bad version of the program. Only upstream distros were affected.
Just makes you wonder what else (if anything) is backdoored. I am seriously 🤏 this close to just switching all of my boxes over to OpenBSD.
The last time someone over there was approached about backdooring a related piece of software (which they refused), the OpenBSD devs manually screened the entire codebase, just in case something got in.
Really, the only things I'd miss would be Minecraft, KDE, and Mullvad Browser; and of course I'd have to buy a couple more WiFi dongles (or learn how to port drivers from Linux).
For me, Google video search, Google books (Internet Archive is good, but doesn't always have the same stuff), Adobe InDesign (but in the process of learning LaTeX), and Typewise. As for the Google stuff, I liked Whoogle a lot, but almost all their instances seem to have been blocked or shut down. Also, apologies if this is...
Just gave it a try. It's okay, but there's no way to scrobble from iOS (where I normally listen to music). I'm getting an Android at some point, but for now I need to work with what I've got.
Yeah, I actually do wish that Void had some way of adding third-party repos. XBPS supports it, but none exist.
Also, many third-party srcpkgs do not compile well on musl, and AppImages aren't supported yet. I think I might reinstall with glibc until musl is a little more developed.
I'm not sure what the general consensus is, but I've been using XBPS for everything, and then nix-env for anything not available on the default repos or in srcpkgs. On my system, it's essentially just a replacement for Flatpak and AppImage, as I've had trouble running Flatpaks on Sway, and AppImages aren't yet supported on musl libc.
[Sway] Nord everything ( lemmy.sdf.org )
How being FOSS fan/advocate annoy you at work/school?
Started my first job, it's a helpdesk. It looks that I get tickets and try to help people on the other side, have build some PCs and am at first week....
'Real men wear diapers': Trump supporters wear nappies ( news.sky.com )
Have you seen this emotional support gator? Wally's owner says he's lost in Georgia ( www.npr.org )
Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting to bring photo ID ( www.theguardian.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14955332
[DSLinux] A classic ( lemmy.ca )
DSLinux was a port of the Linux kernel and some basic software to the Nintendo DS. As you can see, it also works in Delta.
Compassion is making a comeback in America ( www.vox.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14623597
How private 1.1.1.1 by cloudfare on ios?
Is it safe to use to protect from social media trackers?
NewPipe/PipePipe-like app for Linux?
Any YouTube client that doesn't track me that works on Linux or in Firefox?
Is Mull a good private browser for android?
https://f-droid.org/packages/us.spotco.fennec_dos/...
Why I no longer use a VPN (most of the time) and nor should you - YouTube ( youtu.be )
https://inv.tux.pizza/watch?v=pp-INfssWBo
Which Linux Distro is best for dogs? ( lemmy.world )
[AsterDE] Decided to build my own Wayland desktop environment ( lemmy.ca )
OS: openSUSE Tumbleweed...
Elon Musk admits he has this secret account on X where he ‘pretends to be a child’ ( www.hindustantimes.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14173417...
Sunak apologises for wearing trendy trainers ( news.sky.com )
Which alarm clock apps do you use?
I've been using AVG's Alarm Clock Extreme and am looking to make the switch to a libre option. Any recommendations? The more customization options, the better. I go crazy with my alarm optimization.
Comments no longer visible with youtube frontends?
Are comments no longer visible for anyone else using the youtube frontends? I can no longer see comments with either invidious, piped, or viewtube, and I've tried several instances of each. With invidious there's just nothing there below the video description. With viewtube I get an error message. And with piped I see...
I did not know the origin of the quote ( lemmy.world )
Cross-posted from https://lemmy.world/post/13888155
Keeping your data from Apple is harder than expected | Aalto University ( www.aalto.fi )
New study shows that the default apps collect data even when supposedly disabled, and this is hard to switch off
ELI5: GrapheneOS questions
edit: thank you all for your replies! They are all very helpful. I am reading through them and will ask follow-up questions if needed....
[IceWM] A classic design for a low-power Pi ( lemmy.ca )
Opinions on SELinux
I'm considering implementing SELinux in my Debian setup, but I've read that it was initially developed by the NSA....
Findings cast doubt on the existence of Jesus Christ ( www.alternet.org )
Public has no right to swim in sea, claims firm that dumped sewage at bathing spot ( inews.co.uk )
Backdoor found in widely used Linux utility breaks encrypted SSH connections | Ars Technica ( arstechnica.com )
TL;DR there was a backdoor found in the XZ program. All major distros have been updated but it is recommended that you do a fresh install on systems that are exposed to the internet and that had the bad version of the program. Only upstream distros were affected.
Lobster(ule) ( lemmy.world )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/13587870
North Korea censors Alan Titchmarsh's trousers ( news.sky.com )
Louisiana coroner accused of child abuse cuts sexual assault exam program ( www.theguardian.com )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/13556724
What non-FOSS software have you been unable to quit?
For me, Google video search, Google books (Internet Archive is good, but doesn't always have the same stuff), Adobe InDesign (but in the process of learning LaTeX), and Typewise. As for the Google stuff, I liked Whoogle a lot, but almost all their instances seem to have been blocked or shut down. Also, apologies if this is...
[Trinity] The K Desktop Environment ( lemmy.ml )
'Mass surveillance' fears over law change plans ( www.bbc.co.uk )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/13408103
Thoughts on Cryptocurrency?
I was wondering what viewpoints and opinions this community has when it comes to cryptocurrency....
[Sway] Distrohopping go brrrr! ( lemmy.ca )
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