Deckard1982 
@WorldWideWebWizard@social.privacytools.io
- worldwidewebwizard@disroot.org
Discussing all things in the fields of computer science, biology, genetics, comic books, information security, and digital privacy.
Joined May 2019
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Last month, Kazakhstan attempted to break encrypted web traffic by asking citizens to install bad root certificates on their devices. Now the authorities say it was all just a "test." We've updated our article on the matter with the latest info: https://protonmail.com/blog/kazakhstan-internet-surveillance/
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If you use Firefox or Chrome, we developed an easy way you can help people bypass censorship.
Our Snowflake extension turns your browser into a proxy that connects Tor users in censored regions to the Tor network. https://snowflake.torproject.org/
Deactivating ink cartridges after cancelling a subscription is really anti-consumer. This is the problem with DRM, it restricts what the consumer can do, and doesn't prevent you from using a hack to bypass DRM.
Enjoying my Think Penguin wi-fi adapter, its fantastic.
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Securing the Electronic Frontier for 29 years and counting. Join the fight today!
http://eff.org/BetterDigitalFuture
The lack of reading comprehension many people have is disturbing.
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Learn more about stalkerware and spyware: EFF's @evacide will be speaking in a livestreamed #LogicLoungeNY event covering how these products are used by individuals and governments, their legality, and how to safeguard yourself against them https://www.eventbrite.com/e/logiclounge-with-eva-galperin-spouseware-and-stalkerware-where-do-we-go-from-here-tickets-63013928356
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If you are able to, please make a donation to support the FSF and GNU Project's technical infrastructure via fsf.org/donate or read more about our spring fundraiser on fsf.org/appeal when we get back online.
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Stores can track & target you through your devices using Bluetooth beacons, & they can do so with location data from 3rd party apps like news & weather...
We highly recommend reviewing your mobile apps & opting out of location services wherever possible. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/06/14/opinion/bluetooth-wireless-tracking-privacy.html
I really have a strong dislike towards people that argue from ignorance, such as ridicule of others like the EFF, for revealing the utter fallacy of Gmail's confidential mode. Then claiming such a statement is biased, honestly those people are clearly dunces.
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We're trying to gain 200 new members by July 15. Lend a helping hand to reach our goal -- spread the word with #ISupportFreeSoftware! https://u.fsf.org/2u-
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This week only, you can get our black and green roots t-shirt for a donation of $47. This design is usually reserved for Tor contributors but can be yours. Just write '47' into the other box on the donate page, and we'll contact you about sizing. https://donate.torproject.org
While wireless headphones exist for the use among travelers and athletes, that doesn't mean you should deem something obsolete, when it isn't. It's an idiotic choice to make. How about supporting both blue-tooth and wired connections, that way your respecting both crowds, but of course today it's all about doing senseless things and promoting those decisions.
I really hate it when people try to promote blue-tooth headphones, and find it as a good reason for the removal of the headphone port, starting with the iPhone 7. Wired remains the best when it comes to quality. Also if cable hazards are a concern, get a velcro cable strap, that is what those are there for, to wrap your cable in a neat fashion. Also I heard that wireless is more user-friendly. Apparently the act of plugging in the cable and putting the headphones on your head is too complicated
I hate it when I need JRE to use one application, all I want is to install the application I want, and nothing more. At least it isn't someone using electron.
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Google's Captcha is one of the worst trackers out there - because you have to use it even if you refuse to use Google: https://kevv.net/you-probably-dont-need-recaptcha/
Fortunately, Tutanota is completely Google-free! 😃😍 https://tutanota.com/blog/posts/open-source-email
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A new study suggests behavioral (aka creepy) advertising only increases publisher ad revenues by 4%.
Companies don't need to invade your privacy to be profitable; we never do! Read more about our business model: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-revenue-generation-model-for-DuckDuckGo https://www.wsj.com/articles/behavioral-ad-targeting-not-paying-off-for-publishers-study-suggests-11559167195
I cannot stress enough, about recommending against using additional extensions than the ones provided; for the Tor Browser.
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Tomorrow! Join us at the @internetarchive to celebrate the new book by veteran technology reporter @josephmenn, entitled "Cult of the Dead Cow: How the Original Hacking Supergroup Might Just Save the World" https://www.eff.org/event/cult-dead-cow-book-event-internet-archive
My latest blog entry talks about secure online shopping methods.
https://write.privacytools.io/worldwidewebwizard/secure-payment
- worldwidewebwizard@disroot.org
Discussing all things in the fields of computer science, biology, genetics, comic books, information security, and digital privacy.
Joined May 2019
