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looking to migrate off gmail finally in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

If you're willing to pay for it, Mailbox.org would be my choice. No provider will give that feature away for free (which I'm sure you know). My threat model can tolerate an extra hand via Addy, so I don't mind them being there.

But no matter who you choose, email just isn't the best option for true privacy. There will always be some cleartext email somewhere in the process, even if only sometimes. And as somebody once said, "No company is going to break the law for you."

If you need an extra level of privacy with email specifically, your best option is to self host. That way you control both the server and the database/storage.

looking to migrate off gmail finally in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 5 points 15 hours ago (3 children)

I use Tuta combined with Addy.io, and it's been great. I never hand out the main email at Tuta, and if I ever want to pack up and move, I just tell Addy to change where to forward email.

I don't think you need to worry about Tuta. Iirc, all of the encryption/decryption happens on your device, so they can't see the content of your inbox, even if they wanted to. Their free tier is enough for me, and I just make sure to clean out any unwanted emails so I don't hit the 1GB limit.

Now, there's the caveat that encrypted email needs to be able to work with unencrypted email, so somewhere along the way, it's possible somebody could figure out who you are and what you're talking about by intercepting traffic or the endpoint, but if you need that level of privacy, email shouldn't be trusted anyway.

The biggest benefit of encrypted email is a judge can't force the company to hand over your inbox (because it's encrypted), and you don't have to worry about the parent company or whoever data mining it. But even if it's in a country that could order data collection, and you "aim to misbehave," I think it's moot, since you should know better than to use email for that purpose.

On X11 and the Fascists Maggots in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago) (1 children)

Incel means more than the state of not being in a relationship, these days. Some very sad and terrible people turned it into a subculture that revolves around imaginary grievances directed at women.

California’s Corporate Cover-Up Act Is a Privacy Nightmare: it would let corporations spy on us in secret, gutting long-standing protections without a shred of accountability. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 90 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Jesus Fucking Christ.

Y'all, remember when people freaked out over Mozilla changing their TOU (but not their Privacy Policy)? This bill is the pro-corporate, ultracapitalist, "hold my beer" version of that change, and it could be enshrined into law.

If you live in California, call your state reps (i.e. don't just email or write a letter). Tell them to vote no on this blatant privacy violation.

ETA: this is a bipartisan bill. If you have a Democratic rep, don't just assume they'll vote against it. Call them, too!

US Warns of Heightened Risk of Iranian Cyber-Attacks After Military St - Infosecurity Magazine in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

No, they can't. DOGE gutted basically everything that made the government useful to regular people. And it's the Trump regime's fault we're in this mess in the first place.

They're not going to admit fault, even indirectly. We're on our own.

On X11 and the Fascists Maggots in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

It makes me sad that some of the "nerdy" people in these spaces would join with the very people that would gladly throw them under the bus or use them as minority fodder, but as I've seen with experts in science, high intelligence in one area doesn't mean you are capable of critical thinking.

ETA: to be clear, I'm not saying we should ignore scientists and experts, just that specialized expertise ≠ general expertise.

The Anti-Cheat Dilemma: A New Hope for Linux Gamers? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

That is what I meant. An entirely separate system, as you would do with a Windows dual boot.

On X11 and the Fascists Maggots in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 27 points 2 days ago (6 children)

You need to think of the kind of people that are interested in nerdy computing topics. Regular people that just want to make something nice to share with the world, sure, but also incels, toxic masculinity proponents, etc.

They're mostly able to hide, because like you point out, computer science and related topics are mostly apolitical; when you make scary changes, however, those same latter people can't help themselves but to blame the villainous "They."

The Anti-Cheat Dilemma: A New Hope for Linux Gamers? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago (3 children)

I absolutely would use a "trusted gaming mode," even if that meant a separate partition just for those few games that need it.

I'm not familiar enough with the technical aspects of how kernels and bootloaders handle the various launch procedures to ensure they haven't or aren't being tampered with, but I think your idea sounds like a good compromise between, "It's my Linux to modify," and, "It's my Linux to use." There's not exactly a ton of games that require anti-cheat, so I think giving up a little freedom for those few games (which you would be anyway, due to anti-cheat) with a separate mode/system is justifiable.

What's the best distro for a windows user with some linux experience in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago

Also, spinning up VMs and practicing setting up your programs is a great way to get used to things and know what to expect.

If you want to do UI customization, be sure to look up some videos on how to do it for your chosen Desktop Environment (like Gnome, KDE Plasma, Cinnamon, XFCE, etc.).

I love how resource-efficient linux distros are in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 21 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Trim down power usage...

Don't plug it in. Use only the abacus.

72% of Americans Say the Rich 'Have Too Much' as GOP Pursues Another Handout for Billionaires in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 21 points 5 days ago

72% don't like it, but about half of all voters think voting for the billionaires is the solution, so some fraction of that 72% is 100% idiots.

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Liberux Nexx: An interview with Liberux about their made-in-EU OSHW Linux Phone (linmob.net)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/46378074

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[Solved] How to get fan sensors working? (reddthat.com)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
8 comments fedilink
 

I recently wiped Windows in favor of CachyOS, and it's been lovely! However, I have one outstanding issue that I can't seem to figure out.

To start, I have a Gigabyte B550I Aorus Pro AX motherboard. I followed the guide on the Arch Wiki for my particular chipset.

I still can't seem to control my cooling fans.

  • I have lm_sensors installed
  • I installed CoolerControl
  • I used modprobe it87 force_id=0x8628
  • I tried adding the .conf files to /etc/modprobe.d/ and /etc/modules-load.d/
  • When the steps above didn't work, I installed the it87-dkms-git package

No matter what I've tried, the only time the fan sensors get detected is when I also specify acpi_enforce_resources=lax in GRUB. From what I barely understand, that's not an option you want to leave on permanently, but perhaps y'all know better or have other ideas.

If it helps:

  • Motherboard: Gigabyte B550I Aorus Pro AX
  • Latest CachyOS kernel
  • Boot: GRUB

Edit: I have a semi-solution.

sudo modprobe it87 force_id=0x8688 ignore_resource_conflict=1

...allows the module to load without completely changing the acpi policy. I still don't know how to make it cleanly permanent or automated, but this is significant progress.

Also note that it should have been 0x8688 in my case, as revealed by sensors-detect.

Edit 2: Added

/etc/modules-load.d/it87.conf
it87

And

/etc/modprobe.d/it87.conf
options it87 force_id=0x8688 ignore_resource_conflict=1

And everything loads automatically! Thanks everyone!

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Rubio wages new war on federal workers who reject theocracy (www.salon.com)
 

Rubio is on a tear right now. Fuck this fascist piece of shit.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/7Zge0

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Texas Legislator Wants To Fine Museums $500k Per Day For Displaying ‘Obscene’ Content (www.techdirt.com)
 

Thanks for wasting our taxpayer money on this political theatre, you prick. There's real crises happening right now, and you're over here going, "Buh duh statues make me horny!" JFC.

cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/34366704

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Mad Routine - Never Be The Same Again [indie/alt rock] (2025) (madroutinemusic.com)
 

If you have heard of Veela, this song is from a new band she co-founded with My City Glory. They've been at it for a little while, and this is their latest single (not even out on streaming as of this writing). You can listen to it for free on their site, or give it purchase if you really like it!

They're incredibly talented and versatile, so if this isn't your cup of tea, check out some of their other songs.

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Is this a good deal for the Legend tier? (tuta.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/38409619

Tuta is having a birthday sale, putting their highest Legend tier at the same price as their second-highest Revolutionary tier, and I'm wondering two things:

  • Is this a good deal for 36€ per year?
  • Is this a deal that comes around every year, or is this a rare sale?

I use addy.io to manage aliases, so the extra addresses are whatever. The custom domains might be nice, since I could potentially(?) use that with Addy. I've been pretty judicious with my free 1GB of space, but having 500GB would be more than comfortable (besides being overkill).

I'm not really interested in getting into self-hosting right now, but I might in the future, so I'm also curious how y'all who self-host email feel about a deal like this. Comparable to the cost of self-hosting? Similar features?

Thanks!

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Is this a good deal for the Legend tier? (tuta.com)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/privacy
17 comments fedilink
 

Tuta is having a birthday sale, putting their highest Legend tier at the same price as their second-highest Revolutionary tier, and I'm wondering two things:

  • Is this a good deal for 36€ per year?
  • Is this a deal that comes around every year, or is this a rare sale?

I use addy.io to manage aliases, so the extra addresses are whatever. The custom domains might be nice, since I could potentially(?) use that with Addy. I've been pretty judicious with my free 1GB of space, but having 500GB would be more than comfortable (besides being overkill).

I'm not really interested in getting into self-hosting right now, but I might in the future, so I'm also curious how y'all who self-host email feel about a deal like this. Comparable to the cost of self-hosting? Similar features?

Thanks!

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[Question] When making pizza, is there a way to prevent soggy crust? (reddthat.com)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
69 comments fedilink
 

I've been doing this for a while, but it's a problem I've never solved. Dunno if it's my crust recipe or something I need to do during construction.

The recipe is as follows:

  • 1c water, 120°F
  • 1 packet dry active yeast (2.25tsp)
  • 1Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2Tbsp olive oil
  • 3.5C white flour
  • 1tsp salt
  1. Mix the yeast and sugar in the warm water, wait to bloom
  2. Add everything else and mix into dough.
  3. Knead, proof
  4. Roll out, transfer to pan
  5. Second proof (optional)
  6. Preheat oven to 425°F
  7. Construct pizza with favorite toppings
  8. Bake at 425°F for 15min or until cheese is sufficiently browned

Step 7 usually has jarred marinara, meats (except pepperoni), spices, and cheese, and all the veggies (and pepperoni) go on top.

Still, the very middle part of the pizza ends up a little doughy, just where the sauce meets the crust. The outside of the pizza is just fine, but the only thing I can think is that the sauce is adding too much water. Do I need to add a layer of oil before the sauce, or should I try to reduce the sauce before adding it? Should I reduce the temp and increase the time?

Thanks!

Edit: Everyone has had some great ideas. I'll have plenty to try!

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What's the best way to deal with rejected email aliases? (reddthat.com)
submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/privacy
7 comments fedilink
 

So, I use addy.io, and I'm slowly trying to de-google my life, but I ran into a service last night that rejected my email alias: Steam. So as of now, it's still stuck on Google.

I'm also using Tuta, but I'd like to avoid handing that address out to any online services if possible. What's the best option here?

Here's some ideas I had:

  • Keep using that old Google address but filter specific senders and forward them to the alias I want to use.
  • Set up a new email on Proton or Mailbox.org and use that to forward to my chosen aliases.

Is there perhaps a better or different way to have aliases for services that reject them?

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Should we have a day where we, as a community, go out of our way and thank our maintainers? (reddthat.com)
submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
45 comments fedilink
 

Was reading this article, and it got me thinking. There's lots of people who are happy to complain at length, but what if we made it a point to pick a particular day each year to express our collective gratitude for the work people do for FOSS?

Whether in the form of donations or kind words (maybe even joining a project), it might be something that helps keep people going on the things they love but for which they don't get a lot of appreciation.

Curious to hear y'all's thoughts.

Edit: Someone mentioned I Love Free Software Day, which is cool that it exists. I like the idea behind it, but I'm hesitant to piggyback upon a well-known holiday, for fear of being wholly overshadowed (Valentine's Day is already stressful enough for some people).

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Penultimate Build (pixey.org)
 

cross-posted from: https://reddthat.com/post/32967733

I said I'd post photos when I got everything working, so here's my penultimate build!

It's penultimate, because I need to get an active cooler for the NVME drive nestled above the GPU, but otherwise, this build is basically in its final form.

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Penultimate Build (pixey.org)
 

I said I'd post photos when I got everything working, so here's my penultimate build!

It's penultimate, because I need to get an active cooler for the NVME drive nestled above the GPU, but otherwise, this build is basically in its final form.

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