Sep 23, 2020
A look at /e/OS on the FairPhone 3 - a FOSS OS for phones — Yes, please. The world needs a serious, de-googlified mobile phone. (via)
#video #privacy #android
Aug 12, 2020
Unacceptable, where is my privacy? — Smart speaker assistants are triggered regularly by accidentally uttering words similar to their wake words, like "unacceptable / Alexa", "a city / Siri" and "ok, cool / ok, Google". You already have your phone's microphone constantly listening to you, please don't sign up for extra surveillance. (via)
#privacy
Aug 4, 2020
Replacing YouTube & Invidious — "Subscribing" to Youtube channels via youtube-dl. This is very close to my setup and I'm very happy with it. (via)
#internet #privacy
Jul 14, 2020
I Know What You Download on BitTorrent — A reminder that your IP is broadcasted in p2p services to anybody who is listening (via)
#privacy #internet
Jul 11, 2020
Don't close your MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro with a cover over the camera — Apple is on the wrong. Camera covers have a different function that indicator lights. I don't want to be notified when a rogue or buggy app takes a picture of me, I want to *avoid* it! (via)
#privacy #hardware
Jun 11, 2020
Report: Facebook Helped the FBI Exploit Vulnerability in a Secure Linux [...] — Fascinating story with tons of technical and ethical implications. (via)
#privacy #crime