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Just the Browser: tools to remove AI and other bloatware from Chrome, Edge and Firefox in c/technology@lemmy.world

[–] bootleg@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 hours ago

Your browser clock is not off. LibreWolf, Tor Browser, Mullvad Browser etc. set your browser's reported timezone to GMT to not reveal which timezone you're actually in.

And I don't understand what you're talking about in the last sentence.

UK government targets VPNs in new online safety consultation as Lords vote for ban in c/world@lemmy.world

[–] bootleg@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 hours ago

The operating system is not the only way of spying, there is already firmware on your device running without your permission, pretty much impossible to see what code its running, and requires expert level knowledge to disable (or tamper with :)) if a third-party firmware implementation that allows disabling the IME doesn't support your device.

Most phones today also just have a non-unlockable bootloader with a spyware Android skin installed. Locking something down to this level is not really impossible.

Discord expands age verification id system to more regions in c/privacy@programming.dev

[–] bootleg@sh.itjust.works 2 points 15 hours ago

https://stoat.chat/

Those who've switched to Linux in the last year, how is it going? in c/linux@programming.dev

[–] bootleg@sh.itjust.works 1 points 21 hours ago

KDE Plasma has HDR support. You can check if your monitor is supported by booting from a cutting edge KDE distro like Fedora KDE.

we can't abolish the police, who'll do nothing otherwise? in c/mop@quokk.au

[–] bootleg@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

How did he survive being injected with diluted acid in the brain?

Where is Linux not working well in your daily usage? Share your pain points as of 2026, so we can respectfully discuss in c/linux@lemmy.world

[–] bootleg@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

KDE Plasma has a search feature similar to that of Spotlight. You could try it with Fedora KDE's live ISO.

I created an arch linux wallpaper in gimp. in c/linux@programming.dev

[–] bootleg@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's still there 😭

Considering switching from iCloud/Gmail to Proton or Tuta in c/privacy@lemmy.world

[–] bootleg@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

First of all: You don't need end-to-end encryption for e-mail. Don't choose something like Proton or Tuta just because of that (I highly recommend reading the linked reviews).

Disroot seems to be the only e-mail service which fits your criteria (though screen reader support will depend on what e-mail client you use I guess, not sure about Disroot's webmail in this case but since it allows free accounts you can test it out for yourself.)

Greenlanders are mocking the USA on social media by acting like they are fentanyl addicts in c/europe@feddit.org

[–] bootleg@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago (4 children)

Yeah, and the best way to criticize this situation is of course by mocking the victims 🤡

DistroWatch Weekly - The new Chimera Linux installer in c/linux@programming.dev

[–] bootleg@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

My main gripes with it were that its package repositories were really small and that a lot of installer shell scripts just didn't work because they used GNU flags of coreutil commands, while Chimera Linux uses FreeBSD coreutils.

These issues can technically be "resolved" with Distrobox, but I just found the Artix Linux dinit version much more usable.

Full list of alternatives to Big Tech - Rebel Tech Alliance - please share in c/privacy@programming.dev

[–] bootleg@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Vivaldi and Firefox are the best browser alternatives? Really? Are you sure it's not Helium or LibreWolf?

And it's really fucking sad that shit like ProtonMail gets all the attention while great services such as Posteo are ignored.