Google User Data Has Become a Favorite Police Shortcut in c/privacyguides@lemmy.one
[-] DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Out of curiosity, if you’re on a Pixel, why not choose GrapheneOS?

How do people find good information on the internet these days? in c/technology@lemmy.world
[-] DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one 5 points 11 months ago

To add to this, I suggest sorting the comments by controversial on Reddit for another take.

Guard Your Privacy Fortress - Discover the Ultimate List of Privacy Alternatives & Tools! in c/privacyguides@lemmy.one
[-] DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

So I tend to agree with the PrivacyGuides.org Team on this one. I’ll break it down slightly differently though. Brave isn’t BAD per se, but I strongly prefer not using a Chromium based browser unless it’s 100% necessary.

Most private and secure but frustrating to use: Tor Browser

Private and secure, still frustrating for daily use: Mullvad Browser

Able to be private and secure, defaults aren’t perfect. Firefox + uBlock Origin

Private and secure by default, potentially slowly updates and a smaller team might impact security. LibreWolf

Chromium Based Browser with good Security and Privacy, defaults aren’t perfect: Brave

Chromium based browser with good privacy, but potentially slow updates and a smaller team. Ungoogled Chromium + uBlock Origin

Guard Your Privacy Fortress - Discover the Ultimate List of Privacy Alternatives & Tools! in c/privacyguides@lemmy.one
[-] DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I don’t feel like leaving the PG community at the moment, but here are a few suggestions that come to mind after reading your list.

Search: SearXNG

MacOS Firewall: Lulu

DNS: NextDNS

Email Alias: AnonAddy

2FA: 2 FAS, iOS and Android

2FA: Remove Ravio (sold to sketchy app maker MobiMe). I consider this compromised until proven otherwise.

YT Proxies: Yattee (iOS App)

File Encryption: Cryptomator (File encryption app, optimized for the cloud)

Notes: Joplin

Podcast: Podverse

Graphics: Digikam ente

Guard Your Privacy Fortress - Discover the Ultimate List of Privacy Alternatives & Tools! in c/privacyguides@lemmy.one
[-] DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Any reason for not just using PrivacyGuides.org instead? I like seeing a lot of variety, but PrivacyGuides seems like the cream of the crop in my opinion.

Guard Your Privacy Fortress - Discover the Ultimate List of Privacy Alternatives & Tools! in c/privacyguides@lemmy.one
[-] DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago

I find Brave’s dependence on Chromium (and therefore Google) to be troubling. They don’t have the engineering team to keep up with Google as they continue backtracking on the “Don’t Be Evil” motto.

For the same reason, I prefer Brave Search over DuckDuckGo. DDG relies almost entirely on Bing for its results. In comparison, Brave Search has a completely independent search index and does its own web crawling.

What 2FA app are you switching to? (iOS) in c/privacyguides@lemmy.one
[-] DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Edit: After digging into 2FAS, I think it is now my top choice. Seems like more of a drop in replacement for Raivo. https://2fas.com/

My second choice is (as of this edit) Owky. I’ve not seen anyone talking about it, but it’s FOSS and has the ability to export your TOTP codes.

Im a little worried about it not being maintained though, since it’s a single developer.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/owky-two-factor-authenticator/id1602245257

Other options I’ve considered:

Tofu Authenticator. Unfortunately it’s basic though and lacks the ability to export.

ente Authenticator. Account required, and I’m a little undecided on the company. Might be a serious option though.

open source in progress... in c/programmerhumor@lemmy.ml
[-] DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Wow, somehow this escaped me all these years. I feel like I’ve got a bunch of fresh XKCD to read now.

For the uneducated: On a mobile browser you just press and hold the comic (long tap). On a computer you hover over the image and the alt text will appear next to the cursor.

The alt text in this one was:

spoilerFortunately, the charging one has been solved now that we've all standardized on mini-USB. Or is it micro-USB? Shit.

Linux Mint is still going strong after being my daily driver for 4 months, and I don't think i will be going back anytime soon. in c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world
[-] DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago

For what it’s worth, Apex Legends literally runs smoother on my Arch Linux install than my Windows 10 install. It was completely unexpected, but a very welcome discovery.

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Does anyone here have a reliable source for listening to old episodes of the The Privacy, Security, & OSINT Show Podcast? (www.inteltechniques.com)
submitted 1 year ago by DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one to c/privacyguides@lemmy.one
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Michael Bazzell’s podcast has been a fantastic resource to me over the years, and I was hoping to re-listen to some of the old episodes. I understand his reasoning for not wanting old episodes to be available through his main channel, but it would be a really nice resource to have old archived episodes available for listening.

I’ve read that there is a torrent of them somewhere, but I’ve unfortunately been unable to find them. Any help in pointing me in the right direction would be very appreciated.

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Berty Messenger, a Cross-Platform Open Source Decentralized Messaging App That Can Work Offline Over Bluetooth (berty.tech)
submitted 1 year ago by DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one to c/privacyguides@lemmy.one
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Has anyone here tried the Berty Messenger app? It's a cross-platform encrypted messenger with the ability to communicate over Bluetooth. I'm really impressed with how capable it is already, but wouldn't rely on it for anything too sensitive in it's early state. To me, it looks like a great way to send offline messages in the event of a service disruption.

Basically, it works like Briar, but it's available on iOS and Android so it has the potential for greater adoption. Until now, I've relied on Bridgeify for offline communications with iOS devices, but I'm glad to have an Open Source alternative

I still think Briar is a better option for Android based systems, but it's nice to have another tool, and especially a cross-platform one.

Open Source recommendations for someone trying to ditch iOS? in c/opensource@lemmy.ml
[-] DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Hey! I wrote up a list of Open Source iOS apps on the Privacy Guides community.

I've been slowly trying to become platform agnostic, so I can switch back and forth between OSs without losing function. I'm not 100% there, but I hope this list helps you too if you are looking to go that route.

Copying the relevant bits here.

For iOS:

Fully FOSS:

FOSS, but with a paid tier:

Paid Only, but Open Source:

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How Do You Play Video Games While Maximizing Privacy? (lemmy.one)
submitted 1 year ago by DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one to c/privacyguides@lemmy.one
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I’m a firm believer that inching towards a more private life and future is a good thing in and of itself. However, I also believe that striving for a healthy social life and finding individual happiness is very important.

One area that I’m a bit lost on how to achieve better privacy is gaming. I also believe this is an area that is often overlooked. Do you all have any tips, tricks, or guides on how to game while retaining some level of privacy?

Specifically I’m referring to privacy from corporations, governments, and to a lesser extent friends. I’m also thinking about all types of games, from MMOs, to competitive FPSs, to RTS Games, to RPGs.

With Linux gaming becoming increasingly viable in conjunction with the mainstream success of the Steamdeck, I would imagine one idea for most people is kicking windows to the curb.

What are your favorite FOSS apps? in c/privacyguides@lemmy.one
[-] DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

For iOS:

Fully FOSS:

FOSS, but with a paid tier:

Paid Only, but Open Source:

Privacy Friendly, but not FOSS apps:

Edit: Added ente Photos, Mullvad, IVPN, Tutanota, Standard Notes, Notesnook, and Berty

Russia says US hacked thousands of Apple phones in spy plot in c/privacyguides@lemmy.one
[-] DeflectedBullhorn@lemmy.one 3 points 1 year ago

I mean, they most certainly have the technical ability to hack anyone. If you think they don’t strategically stockpile and use zero-days, you aren’t paying attention.

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