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Companies are now using your credit history, past-due accounts, browsing data, and social media accounts to figure out the absolute lowest salary you'll accept. Algorithmic wage suppression is being… in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 1 points 6 hours ago

What? Not sure how you interpreted it that way. The point was I maintain my skills and there will be competition so if they low ball me, they can keep looking.

Atmospheric games to get lost in in c/games@sh.itjust.works
[–] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago

Agree with folk who said Valheim.

Project Zomboid is really immersive to me. Such a great game.

Okay, this stinks more. in c/fdroid@lemmy.ml
[–] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago

Oof, that's rough.

Okay, this stinks more. in c/fdroid@lemmy.ml
[–] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

50 cents? In the UK SMS are free with most networks.

Google and his Darth Vader move in c/fdroid@lemmy.ml
[–] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Not necessarily and there are ways to install it waiting a day, then it won't be enforced on a per app basis like they plan.

Companies are now using your credit history, past-due accounts, browsing data, and social media accounts to figure out the absolute lowest salary you'll accept. Algorithmic wage suppression is being… in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I'm in the UK. So much less easy to get fired.

Plus, I'm good and they won't be the only company I'm talking to.

Companies are now using your credit history, past-due accounts, browsing data, and social media accounts to figure out the absolute lowest salary you'll accept. Algorithmic wage suppression is being… in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 25 points 1 day ago (4 children)

They can try. I know number I'm looking for to move jobs. I won't move for a paycut. If they want me in the office, they need to pay more.

Pet owners say smart pet feeder outage led to furry ones going unfed in c/nottheonion@lemmy.world
[–] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 day ago

Oh gosh. Amateurs. Surely maintain last schedule stored locally and only update if connected and change present.

Okay, this stinks more. in c/fdroid@lemmy.ml
[–] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (4 children)

Really? Most banks are multinational. They often have app code but alternatives such as the physical code generator, or SMS and OTP codes.

I'm with 3 major banks, 2 with significant overseas presence and I've not yet once had to install an app

Oops, months ago post, but point still stands :).

Google and his Darth Vader move in c/fdroid@lemmy.ml
[–] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago (5 children)

Can you advertise f-droid in an app on play store? Or offer free features on a link that teaches how to f-droid yourself?

Google and his Darth Vader move in c/fdroid@lemmy.ml
[–] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago

Is there a change to an app in Google TOCs that can get folk to get app from F-droid?

For example: "Free features for this app only available on play. New features and enhancements available (paid or) for free through f-droid." Or if you cannot openly advertise in the app, "Visit our website to get enhanced features and updates" with clear documentation on how to install and permit f-droid and get app through there.

That way, big app devs can create moves to f-droid, normalising it and chipping away at googles power. The more apps, the more legimate f-droid seems to normies.

Ideally done as soon before switchover as possible. Even reach out to content creators.

It moves from protest, to protest and solution.

free tier of proton vpn or no vpn? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I think they pay mullvad. It has a no logs policy. Better than most. I currently use Mullvad but maybe will try proton when it expires as they've had some missteps, but they ain't funding Nazi parties.

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Fossify Contacts and Fossify SMS Messenger (Fossify is a fork of Simple Mobile Tools) are now available, joining Fossify's existing suite of Gallery, File Manager, Phone, and Calendar apps. (search.f-droid.org)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/11253421

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/11253225

Fossify Contacts (fork of Simple Contacts) and Fossify SMS Messenger (fork of Simple SMS Messenger) have been released on F-Droid.

Other Fossify apps available for download on F-Droid:

(ICYMI, Simple Mobile Tools suite was acquired by an adware company and their apps on the Google Play Store now contain trackers and unnecessary permissions. This report from Exodus shows that the old version of Simple Gallery had 0 trackers and 10 permissions, whereas the app, after sale, contains 9 trackers and 21 permissions!)

About Fossify: Fossify is all about community-backed, open-source, and ad-free mobile apps. A fork of the SimpleMobileTools, which is no longer maintained, and we’re here to continue the legacy, bringing simple and private tech to everyone.

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In case you missed it: Fossify (A fork of Simple Mobile Tools) (lemmy.ml)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/10796117

Fossify Gallery (fork of Simple Gallery), Fossify File Manager (fork of Simple File Manager) and Fossify Calendar (fork of Simple Calendar) are now available for download on F-Droid.

(Simple Mobile Tools suite was acquired by an Israeli adware company)

About Fossify: Fossify is all about community-backed, open-source, and ad-free mobile apps. A fork of the SimpleMobileTools, which is no longer maintained, and we're here to continue the legacy, bringing simple and private tech to everyone.

Some folks recommended SimpleMobileTools such as calendar. After it was sold off, a fork was created by one of their contributors, and it's released on F-droid now.

Wanted to give this update in case folk were curious.

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UK porn watchers could have faces scanned (www.bbc.co.uk)
 

Looks like UK is going the same way as a few states. Spare a thought for us. So messed up this increasing surveillance state.

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Chrome not proceeding with Web Integrity API deemed by many to be DRM (9to5google.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/5707453

The Chrome team says they're not going to pursue Web Integrity but...

it is piloting a new Android WebView Media Integrity API that’s “narrowly scoped, and only targets WebViews embedded in apps.”

They say its because the team "heard your feedback." I'm sure that's true, and I can wildly speculate that all the current anti-trust attention was a factor too.

Many said we couldn't stop it. We, like many, applied pressure, and they backed the fuck off.

We have no room for complacency now though. Google cannot be allowed to dictate web standards. Firefox needs to eat into that Chromium market share. Never forgive. Never forget.

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Looking for Moderators (lemmy.ml)
 

Hi, all.

We've grown considerably since rebuilding the sub (see https://lemmy.ml/post/2262830). Active monthly users 150 -> 380. 3.5k -> 5.42k subs. It seems to be growing organically now, and the higher we go, the more people will stumble across it. There is always a need to get away from Google, and hopefully our community can help people with this.

If you'd like to join us to help moderate so we have folk in place as we need them, that would be awesome.

If you are interested. Please send a message about why you think you'd be good for the role, and also an example post/comment in this community previously.

Thanks,

CrypticCoffee

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Google’s nightmare “Web Integrity API” wants a DRM gatekeeper for the web (arstechnica.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/2437896

also on r/privacy

Apologies for multiple posts today. I hadn't planned on doing so. I stumbled across this and it communicates effectively what this is. As many are confused by this, it could be a reasonable bit of information.

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Mozilla opposes Web Integrity API proposal (github.com)
 

Mozilla's position on WEI is pretty solid.

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Google is already pushing WEI(DRM Webpage) into Chromium (github.com)
 

Oh boy, it's happening. Google is flexing it's muscles and abusing it's market position. It has never been a better way to convince and support family and friends in moving across to Firefox, a fast and privacy supporting browser.

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Google engineers want to introduce DRMs for web pages, making ad-blocking near-impossible in the browser (github.com)
submitted 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) by CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blackeco.com/post/25574

And since you won't be able to modify web pages, it will also mean the end of customization, either for looks (ie. DarkReader, Stylus), conveniance (ie. Tampermonkey) or accessibility.

The community feedback is... interesting to say the least.

It does seem that using Chrome (or Chrome based browsers) is just going to going to perpetuate this. Firefox has never been more important IMHO.

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Software recommendations discussion (lemmy.ml)
 

Discuss software recommendations. I locked it as I don't want it to be messy and hard to consume. Feel free to say anything here regarding that thread.

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Software Recommendations (lemmy.ml)
submitted 3 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml
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Here I will pin a list of recommendations for software. Getting started can be daunting, and it'd be great to pull that information together here for newcomers so they can take practical steps to degoogle their lives.

Disclaimer: These are recommendations by regulars here and on privacy forums. Use at own risk. We cannot due diligence on these, so if people do have issue with items in the list, please create a post and raise your concerns.

Recommendations

Browser -

  • Firefox (Strongly recommend in light of WEI and Google's plan that could potentially restrict access to websites)
  • Librewolf
  • Brave (Not recommended, due to Google's WEI changes. Using chromium is a bad idea. I left this in case you really must)

Search

  • Duck Duck Go
  • Brave

Email

  • Proton mail
  • Tutanota

Cloud storage

  • Proton mail

Productivity Suite (Alternative to google docs)

  • Libre office (Maybe not cloud based)
  • Only office (for MS doc compatibility)

Degoogled Android phones

Phone OS - https://lemm.ee/post/663113

  • GrapheneOS

  • LineageOS (wihh or without MicroG)

  • /e/OS

Android app store -

  • F-droid

Messaging

  • Signal

  • Element (Matrix)

Maps - https://lemmy.ml/post/2211048

  • Organic Maps

  • OsmAnd+

SMS - https://lemmy.ml/post/2256135

Organisation

Task lists - https://lemmy.ml/post/2249613

Calendar - https://lemm.ee/post/704703

Discussion

These items are ones either recommended multiple times or seem to have some form of consensus on them being good and privacy focussed. I will link discussion topics so people can see the logic and reasoning behind recommendation. If you are not happy with anything here, please discuss here: https://lemmy.ml/post/2262409

If you would like another item in this, please create a post discussion and we can pull it in and link to it.

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Managing task lists on GrapheneOS (lemmy.ml)
submitted 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) by CrypticCoffee@lemmy.ml to c/degoogle@lemmy.ml
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Does anyone know a good FOSS app for managing task lists or notes where you can use checkboxes to mark off what is completed and what isn't?

Thanks.

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