GrapheneOS - break free from Google and Apple
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Darktable 5.4.1 is released š„³
Weāre proud to announce the bug-fix release of darktable, 5.4.1! The github release is here: https://github.com/darktable-org/darktable/releases/tag/release-5.4.1. To build from source, do not use the autogenerated tarbā¦
Weāre pleased to announce the release of LibreOffice 26.2 š„³
Weāre pleased to announce the release of LibreOffice 26.2, the newest version of the free and open source office suite trusted by millions of users around the world. This release makes it easier than ever for users to cā¦
MonoSketch - Unleash your ideas with ASCII
MonoSketch is a powerful ASCII sketching and diagramming app that lets you effortlessly transform your ideas into visually stunning designs.
Ardour 9.0 ā What's new | Ardour DAW
What's new in the latest release of Ardour
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.
I started a Forum (leaving Discord) - would love if you would check it out!
A small community & creative hub for individuals sharing and collaborating with each other on their various projects.
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.
JustDeleteMe
A directory of direct links to delete your account from web services.
felix86 26.02 - x86 on RISC-V
We have a few exciting news this month!
mastodon age verification
Attached: 1 image WHAT the FUCK mastodon?!?!?!?! do NOT do the fucking age verification bullshit what the fuck is wrong with you https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/02/connecting-the-world-through-thriving-online-communiā¦
Meta plan to use political turmoil as cover for new surveillance tech rollout
An internal Meta doc reveals far-reaching surveillance plans from Facebook's parent company that rely on the distraction of political turmoil
Offline Translator: An Android translator app that performs text and image translation completely offline using on-device modelsāSupports aā¦
On-device translation of text and images
Washington Post Raid Is a Frightening Reminder: Turn Off Your Phoneās Biometrics Now
The search warrant to raid a Washington Post reporterās home shows how authorities can open your phone without your consent.
Discorch - Browse your Discord history and request message deletions
Browse your Discord history and request message deletions. Choose your path: play it safe with Discord's terms, or live on the edge with automated deletion.
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.
How to solve Discord's age verification issues
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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.
Konform Browser v140.7.1-100 released
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Oh, good: Discord's age verification rollout has ties to Palantir co-founder and panopticon architect Peter Thiel
Discord is "experimenting" with an age authentication vendor whose major investors include Thiel's Founders Fund.
My response to European call for feedback on open source
European Commission - Have your say
Watch YouTube privately - Materialious
Materialious is a modern material design frontend for YouTube & Invidious, focused on a clean, privacy-friendly YouTube experience. It supports local video fallback when Invidious fails and is ...
#UnplugBigTech: Your roadmap to a freer digital life - Part 1
#UnplugBigTech: Eine Einsteiger-Serie mit klaren, machbaren Schritten, um Alternativen zu nutzen und sich schrittweise von Big-Tech-AbhƤngigkeiten zu lƶsen.
How the UK is shaping a future of Precrime and dissent management - Freedom News
Algorithms, facial recognition, and tightening protest laws signal a deepening surveillance state ~ Blade Runner ~ The UK is expanding its use of pā¦
Swiss messaging service Threema is being acquired by German investment company Comitis Capital
Der Schweizer Messenger Threema erhƤlt einen neuen EigentĆ¼mer aus Deutschland. Am Datenschutz soll sich nichts Ƥndern.
Dear Meta Smart Glasses Wearers: Youāre Being Watched, Too
No one likes being recorded by Metaās Ray-Bans smart glasses, which have gotten increasingly popular in the last year or so. Now the wearers know how everyone else feels. According to a joint investigation published by ā¦
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.
An open source repairable printer.
Finally, an open hardware printer you can actually understand, repair, and upgrade
Open Source, Incentives, and Why 'Monetize Later' Often Backfires
For a long time, I strongly believed in open source and paying it forward to the developer...
Seven Billion Reasons for Facebook to Abandon its Face Recognition Plans
Metaās 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.
Open Slopware
Free/Open Source Software tainted by LLM developers/developed by genAI boosters, along with alternatives. Fork of the repo by @gen-ai-transparency after its deletion.
Weāre pleased to announce the release of LibreOffice 26.2 š„³
Weāre pleased to announce the release of LibreOffice 26.2, the newest version of the free and open source office suite trusted by millions of users around the world. This release makes it easier than ever for users to cā¦
Mixapps - shareable playlists that work offline
turn your music into shareable apps that work offline - hunterirving/mixapps
Official Announcement - A New Automation Utility - Automat
Tired of games that waste your time? AUTOMATE THEM šøš¦š„š ššš„ is a tool that knows how to use your š±ļø & āØļø! It's optimized for frame perfect input replay š¼, can recognize text š, is scriptable with machine code ā”ļø. Set ā¦
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 developeā¦
Is legal the same as legitimate: AI reimplementation and the erosion of copyleft
Last week, Dan Blanchard, the maintainer of chardetāa Python library for detecting text encodings used by roughly 130 million projects a monthā released a newā¦
Godot Engine 4.6 has been officially released, bringing major upgrades š„³
With the stability gained over the past five Godot 4 releases, it's time for polish and quality-of-life improvements for everyday development.
UK police to use AI facial recognition tech linked to Israelās war on Gaza
Concerns rise as UK partners with controversial facial recognition company used by Israel in Gaza.
UK eyes sweeping powers to regulate tech
The U.K. government has laid two amendments that would let it sidestep parliamentary debate so it can update online safety laws.
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 countryĆ¢ĀĀs most popular social media apps, as the government continues to push everyday Russians toward its own tightly controlled alternatives ā¦
US Senator moves to file Section 230 repeal
Section 230, passed in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act, has become the centre of a intense political debate in the recent years.
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
Page views for "Zulip" Wikipedia article skyrocket after Discord announces its age verification nonsense
Your settings will be remembered on the same browser and computer.
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.
Goodbye, Microsoft: Schleswig-Holstein relies on Open Source and saves millions
Schleswig-Holstein saves 15 million euros in license costs by migrating from Microsoft to free software. The conversion is significantly cheaper.
Google Fulfilled ICE Subpoena Demanding Student Journalistās 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.
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.
Give Up GitHub - Software Freedom Conservancy
The Software Freedom Conservancy provides a non-profit home and services to Free, Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) projects.
How EU anti-money laundering rules threaten financial privacy
Privacy First is drawing attention to the risks to financial privacy and fundament rights arising from the European Unionās anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) framework.
EmmabuntĆ¼s DE 6: A Linux to help those in need
: A distro aimed at helping people, reducing e-waste ā and helping a charity, too