How to encrypt your PC's disk without giving the keys to Microsoft
Storing recovery keys with Microsoft allows the company to unlock your disk.
PixiEditor 2.1 beta is available - Node Based Brush Engine, Smart layers and more
PixiEditor 2.1 Beta is now available! Explore the new Node Based Brush Engine, Smart Layers, and customizable toolsets to enhance your digital art experience.
Australia’s Social Media Ban Was Pushed By Ad Agency Focused On Gambling Ads It Didn’t Want Banned
We’ve talked about the Australian social media ban that went into effect last week, how dumb it is, and why it’s already a mess. But late last week, some additional news broke that makes the whole …
How to solve Discord's age verification issues
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Ardour 9.0 — What's new | Ardour DAW
What's new in the latest release of Ardour
Washington Post Raid Is a Frightening Reminder: Turn Off Your Phone’s Biometrics Now
The search warrant to raid a Washington Post reporter’s home shows how authorities can open your phone without your consent.
Battle Over Facial Recognition in New Orleans Will Shape Future of Surveillance
Edith Romero, an organizer in New Orleans, discusses the dangers of the growing surveillance state.
SicMu Neo | F-Droid
Simple, full-featured, file-based music player
The FBI is investigating Minnesota Signal chats tracking ICE, Patel says
FBI Director Kash Patel made the statement after right-wing media figures said they joined the chats and claimed participants were obstructing law enforcement.
Article by article, how Big Tech shaped the EU’s roll-back of digital rights
In a new analysis we trace Big Tech's fingerprints on the Digital Omnibus proposals - a major deregulation of EU digital laws including the GDPR and the AI Act. They are helped in this attempt by the Trump administratio…
I created a guide/website that helps beginners discover and switch to privacy-focused tools
People increasingly want their voices heard and are taking action by choosing the companies they support.
Best apps for private messaging
Encrypted messengers like Signal and SimpleX keep your sensitive communications secure from prying eyes.
Swiss messaging service Threema is being acquired by German investment company Comitis Capital
Der Schweizer Messenger Threema erhält einen neuen Eigentümer aus Deutschland. Am Datenschutz soll sich nichts ändern.
Say hello to CC, a new AI productivity agent that connects your Gmail, Calendar and Drive to deliver a personalized briefing every morning.…
CC is an experimental AI productivity agent in Gmail by Google Labs. Get a personalized email briefing every morning and email CC anytime for help.
Berlin: Police can secretly enter homes for state trojan installation
To collect data from IT systems, investigators in Berlin can secretly search suspects' rooms. This is in a Police Act amendment.
US Authorities Have Far-Reaching Access to European Cloud Data
An analysis for the Ministry of the Interior highlights the reach of US laws. According to it, data stored in the EU is also not secure.
Seven Billion Reasons for Facebook to Abandon its Face Recognition Plans
Meta’s analysis that it can avoid scrutiny by releasing a privacy invasive product during a time of political crisis is craven and morally bankrupt. It is also dead wrong.
VillageSQL, the newest MySQL fork built around the concept of extensions
VillageSQL is the innovation platform for MySQL and is a drop-in replacement for MySQL with extensions for the agentic AI era.
UK government exempting itself from flagship cyber law inspires little confidence
ANALYSIS: Ministers promise equivalent standards just without the legal obligation
The Big Tech Walkout 2026
Here is the full detailed programme for the Big Tech Walkout 2026 - bookmark it so you can refer back to it over the year
Russia is restricting access to Telegram, one of its most popular social media apps.
Russian authorities have begun restricting access to Telegram, one of the countryâs most popular social media apps, as the government continues to push everyday Russians toward its own tightly controlled alternatives …
Matrix messaging gaining ground in government IT
FOSDEM 2026: One-to-one and group messaging, encrypted VoIP calls, video conferencing – the open protocol handles them all
OpenCiv3: Open-source, cross-platform reimagining of Civilization III
OpenCiv3 is an open-source, cross-platform, mod-oriented, modernized remake of Civilization III by the fan community built with the Godot Engine and C#, with capabilities inspired by the best of the 4X genre and lessons…
Transform your favorite cities into beautiful, minimalist designs. MapToPoster lets you create and export visually striking map posters wit…
Transform your favorite cities into beautiful, minimalist designs. MapToPoster lets you create and export visually striking map posters with code. - originalankur/maptoposter
A plan for a post-American, enshittification-resistant internet (a speech at 39C3 in Hamburg on Dec 28, 2025)
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Is DeleteMe.org real? Looks too good to not be a data stealing scam.
Your Personal Data is Yours Again.
How the FBI managed access Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest camera even though it was turned off
Many are wondering how the FBI managed to access Nancy Guthrie's turned off Google Nest following her kidnapping, leaving them fearful for privacy
Israeli Spyware Firm Exposes Paragon Spyware Control Panel on LinkedIn
An Israeli spyware firm, Paragon Solutions, accidentally exposed its secretive Graphite control panel in a LinkedIn post, drawing sharp criticism from cybersecurity experts.
Google Fulfilled ICE Subpoena Demanding Student Journalist’s Bank and Credit Card Numbers
Amandla Thomas-Johnson didn't know how much information ICE requested in a subpoena now. Google never gave him a chance to fight it.
EDRi launches new resource to document abuses and support a full ban on spyware in Europe
EDRi is launching a document pool to centralise resources that tracks abuse and support the growing push for a full EU-wide ban of spyware.
The rise of ID/face scanning to access bars & clubs
Privacy advocates and cybersecurity experts say the growing use of ID scanning at venues raises the risk of personal data breaches. They argue a more ambitious overhaul of privacy laws is needed.
Texas sues TV makers for taking screenshots of what people watch
The Texas Attorney General sued five major television manufacturers, accusing them of illegally collecting their users' data by secretly recording what they watch using Automated Content Recognition (ACR) technology.
SmartTube's signature has been compromised, possible injected malicious library found by some users
Important Announcement Friends, it seems that my digital signature has been exposed. This signature protects the app from fake and malicious updates, so there is a risk that someone may try to rele...
Securely erase empty space on Android
A free space eraser
LLM/"AI" Policies | Jellyfin
The rise of LLMs as a useful development tool over the last year or so has been significant. The power and flexibility of tools like Claude Code and ChatGPT have given a lot of functionality both to experienced develope…
finally have a privacy respecting phone wireless provider
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
HDMI Forum is unwilling to disclose the 2.1 specification for open-source (Linux): according to AMD, they had submitted a functional, HDMI …
Technically, the Steam Machine supports HDMI 2.1. However, Valve and AMD are not allowed to offer an open-source driver for it.
Is LineageOS for microG legit?
LineageOS for microG website.
France dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe seeks digital autonomy from the US
European governments are moving away from U.S. tech giants, opting for domestic or open-source alternatives.
How Microsoft stores and shares your encryption keys
Microsoft gives U.S. authorities BitLocker keys, making local encryption useless if your device is seized at the border.
Windhawk (an open Source customization marketplace for Windows) released v1.7
Windhawk now downloads pre-compiled mods by default instead of compiling them locally, significantly speeding up installations and updates. This can be disabled in the settings. Added support for v...
Bootloader Unlock Wall of Shame
Keeping track of companies that "care about your data 🥺" - zenfyrdev/bootloader-unlock-wall-of-shame
Harvard dropouts to launch ‘always on’ AI smart glasses that listen and record every conversation
After developing a facial-recognition app for Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses and doxing random people, two former Harvard students are now launching a startup that makes smart glasses with an always-on microphone.
ublock lite is now on IOS, Should people switch to that instead of using Adguard or should they stick with Adguard?
This is a question that for some is easy to answer and for others may not be as
easy to answer. So all input could help other people find and make a more
knowledgeable choice and one that helps them towards their privac…
Offdem Browser Extension
Open-source browser extension that helps you stay focused by temporarily blocking distracting websites. Available for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. 100% free and privacy-focused.
Palestinians in Gaza Are Watched, Tracked, and Targeted by Israeli Surveillance
Reporter Mohammed Mhawish describes the surveillance, from cameras at checkpoints to drones flying into people’s homes.
Trump Plan Would Force Tourists to Share Years of Social Media Posts Before Entering US
New US tourist plan may require 5 years of social media posts. Concerns about civil liberties and impact on tourism industry.
[ADVICE] How to contribute from home
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
A post-American, enshittification-resistant internet
Trump has staged an unscheduled, midair rapid disassembly of the global system of trade. Ironically, it is this system that prevented all...
Has anyone used the Camoufox browser?
🦊 Anti-detect browser. Contribute to daijro/camoufox development by creating an account on GitHub.