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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Thank you for mentioning it, I've set up encryption end currently testing matrix with element as client, we'll see how it works out

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Yup, love SimpleX, but the web interface is really a key feature to get my contacts to migrate

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Doesn't it now require signing in with fb, google or some crap like that?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Interesting option, I'll look into it!

 

Hi,

Trying to move group chat from telegram to a more private option, but the key feature is its web interface which is so convenient...

I've checked SimpleX, Session, Briar & Element-Matrix, but the first 3 do not have a web version and the latest only has a free version for self-hosting and I haven't looked into self-hosting yet.

I'd completely understand if what I'm looking for doesn't exist for free, but if anyone has a suggestion here, I'm interested!

Cheers

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Fair enough. I'm not in the US & I don't know how things are going there, but here we also have the opportunity to use the same ID for different gvt services (or to use specific ID), but nothing is required for electronic payment (although the credit card is obviously linked to your identity), and overall I barely have to use my account on any of these services, unless I have a request which really occurs a couple times a year max.

And we can log on the website, no need to use any app, which work juste fine even with a VPN.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I mean it may be pretty well done and thus 'safe' (curious if said app is open source?), but it sounds like you, as an individual, are tracked for most of your activities. Is cash still a mainstream option for payment?

Also, it's probably a costly stretch and really depends on your threat model, but could still have a phone with said app for any activity that requires it, and another one running GOS for a more private use.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Well sorry to hear that, it sounds like a special kind of hell.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago (8 children)

WTF do you mean "gvt mandated apps" !?!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Didnkot expect that, thanks for the details.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Why not? You van set up a separate profile and install gplay services so pretty much anything would work under these conditions I assume

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

My bad, I saw multiple app store listed, so I assumed you listed at least a couple options.

Imo tutanota ils still better than proton since they've never been compromises by sharing user data with the authorities.

As for Quillpad, I never tried Joplin but Quillpad is pretty awesome, deserves more recognition. Also it's les than 5Mo whereas Joplin is nearly 100Mo and asking for permissions like geoloc. I get that it's open source but this sub is about privacy, and Quillpad seems more adequate on that matter.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Email : tutanota (mail.tutanota.com) Notes : quillpad (https://quillpad.github.io/) Distro : mint

 

EDIT: Thank you all for your help, I guess I'll have to keep changing location, filling captcha and occasionally allow an exception. Keeping ones internet activity even remotely private requires effort, even with good tools.

Hi,

After reading time and again about how Mullvad VPN is the best VPN out there, I decided to give it a try and got myself an account & credit for a month worth of trial.

However after a couple days of use on my mobile (I also use Mullvad Browser), I'm getting bounced from many mainstream website.

Is this normal? Any settings I should adjust?

Cheers

 

Lemmy start by saying I don't trust telegram in termes of privacy (pun intended). But I still use it for specific purposes and I was wondering if there is a point in using a fork privacy-wise? I's assume not since it still uses telegram servers but still curious about an explanation as to why not! Cheers

 

Hi,

A friend wants to degoogle his phone, so I suggested the OS I'm currently using. The one we can't talk about... He wants a small/compact phone, so I suggested pixel 4a (not buying second hand though), but I'm afraid that planned obsolescence may kill the phone rather soon. What's your opinion?

Cheers and thank you for your help,

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