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Comment on Jailbreaking - How do you know if a tweak is safe? in ~tech
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Comment on Jailbreaking - How do you know if a tweak is safe? in ~tech
Enigma (edited )Link ParentPrimarily, a couple of things: Mega UHB/ Untrusted Host Blocker since I get really irritated with ads, and this tweak helps block them system-wide) TetherMe (to enable tethering options) Tweaks to...Primarily, a couple of things:
- Mega UHB/ Untrusted Host Blocker since I get really irritated with ads, and this tweak helps block them system-wide)
- TetherMe (to enable tethering options)
- Tweaks to hide a specific iOS app's updates/never update the app. I sadly need a tweak for this now since several of the apps I had purchased now are removing the very features I had previously paid for and are putting them as "subscription" only. This is in large part due to Apple's "push" for app developers to include "subscriptions" (even though removing paid features is a direct violation of the App Store TOS). A perfect example of this is the Paste app, which I had purchased 3x for all my devices (Mac, iPad, and iPhone), and now is useless without a subscription. None of the features work.
- A much lesser extent, customizability/like Springtomize.
- Filza would be another reason, however, the Files app improved dramatically over the last few major iOS updates.
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Comment on What did you do this week? in ~talk
Enigma LinkI had three midterms (Linear Algebra, Algorithms Design and Analysis, and Database Management) this past week. The algorithm exam was a bit rough for me, but I'm starting to enjoy the class much...I had three midterms (Linear Algebra, Algorithms Design and Analysis, and Database Management) this past week. The algorithm exam was a bit rough for me, but I'm starting to enjoy the class much more. It finally is starting to click :) I have a week "off" for Spring Break now, and I'm planning on finishing up more internship/co-op applications, and changing my Hackintosh desktop from using Clover to OpenCore. Additionally, I started "playing" with Swift Playgrounds. I'm hoping to learn Swift, so hopefully, this will "game-ify" the learning experience.
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Comment on What did you do this week? in ~talk
Enigma Link ParentStay strong man! Definitely keep up with the therapy. I had a really rough patch for a few years (still getting out of it tbh), and if it weren't for the CBT I might have truly ended up broken,...Stay strong man! Definitely keep up with the therapy. I had a really rough patch for a few years (still getting out of it tbh), and if it weren't for the CBT I might have truly ended up broken, and it's likely I wouldn't exist anymore. I'm a supporter of M4A, as well, because of how terrible our current health care system/landscape is (just see how bad people with "pre-existing conditions," etc. have it... it's horrible).
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Jailbreaking - How do you know if a tweak is safe?
I've been jailbreaking for years now, and one of the things that have always puzzled me was how the jailbreak community determines whether or not a tweak has malicious code since they aren't...
I've been jailbreaking for years now, and one of the things that have always puzzled me was how the jailbreak community determines whether or not a tweak has malicious code since they aren't always open-sourced. With the latest releases of checkra1n, and unc0ver, I've gotten back into jailbreaking since I wanted to jailbreak my 12.9" iPad Pro. From my understanding, the jailbreak itself (usually) is open-sourced, so it can generally be "vetted" that way. I typically stay away from using too many tweaks and try to stick with those from the "more well-known" developers, but I'm curious how others decide which developers/tweaks to trust and use? Do you strictly base it on "bug-reports" and a developer's reputation? What other factors come into play? There are tweaks like "Compatimark" that helps with compatibility information (but that's not really what I'm talking about).
Edit: First time posting a topic here, so hopefully it isn't breaking any rules.
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Comment on What tasks on your computer have you automated? in ~comp
Enigma LinkI have a custom Vivaldi configuration, and every time you update the browser, you have to redo the configuration changes. Someone on their forums came up with a method to automate the changes, so...I have a custom Vivaldi configuration, and every time you update the browser, you have to redo the configuration changes. Someone on their forums came up with a method to automate the changes, so I'm using that with an Alfred workflow such that if I enter "vivup" in Alfred's search, it automatically updates the configuration. Granted, while I do have this aspect "automated," I still haven't gotten around to cleaning up my actual code. >.<
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Enigma LinkI haven't been able to find any games recently to get hooked on. My go-to these days is League of Legends. I'm picking up the "newish" Halo for pc. I've heard pretty fantastic things about it, so...I haven't been able to find any games recently to get hooked on. My go-to these days is League of Legends. I'm picking up the "newish" Halo for pc. I've heard pretty fantastic things about it, so I'm really hoping it doesn't disappoint!
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Comment on Microsoft Edge’s NewsGuard extension now requires a paid membership to use in ~tech
Enigma Link ParentI couldn't agree more about people not wanting to pay for it. Personally, I've been using a couple of different sites to fact check what I read online so that I don't unintentionally propagate...I couldn't agree more about people not wanting to pay for it. Personally, I've been using a couple of different sites to fact check what I read online so that I don't unintentionally propagate false information. The sites I use to check include the following:
FullFact
PolitiFact
MediaBiasFactCheck
FactCheck
LeadStories
Hoax-Slayer
TruthorFiction
AllSides
SnopesIt's definitely not as "easy" or "convenient" as having an extension do it though.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
Enigma (edited )LinkAnime-wise, I have been watching Infinite Dendrogram. I read light novels, and I've been following the series for quite some time now. In my opinion, the anime isn't as good as the light novel....Anime-wise, I have been watching Infinite Dendrogram. I read light novels, and I've been following the series for quite some time now. In my opinion, the anime isn't as good as the light novel. However, I tend to feel that way about most anime if I watch them after reading the light novels. Infinite Dendrogram's rendition wasn't as bad as Arifureta's, though (which was one of the worst, if not the worst, rendition of a light novel turned anime I have ever seen). I've also been reading the LN, Seirei Gensouki (which currently has eight volumes published). I actually really enjoyed it (although I'm getting a bit tired of the Isekai genre... it feels like everything is Isekai these days).
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Enigma LinkI've been relistening to some old some of the older instrumental music I have saved on Spotify, including: E.S. Posthumus - Moonlight Sonata I usually just have it going in the background to get...I've been relistening to some old some of the older instrumental music I have saved on Spotify, including:
E.S. Posthumus - Moonlight SonataI usually just have it going in the background to get myself in the zone while I'm coding. Drowns out all the background noise/distractions and helps me focus :)
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
Enigma Link ParentMay I have one as well if it isn't too much trouble? I didn't want to message you without your permission (if it's okay, I'll send you my email). I'm studying computer science and extremely...May I have one as well if it isn't too much trouble? I didn't want to message you without your permission (if it's okay, I'll send you my email). I'm studying computer science and extremely interest in tech (especially IoT, cloud computing, and cybersecurity). I would really appreciate it.
But in regards to the main topic of this thread, I don't believe there will ever be an excellent solution to handle these types of issues. If someone is that determined to spam the site, they will sadly find a way to do so... even if it means waiting 70+ days to do so. One common way forums/sites combat this is to set various types of requirements such as the user must achieve a certain post count, etc. However, that tends to lead to users spamming comments, etc. to work around the requirements. At the end of the day, what it comes down to is that those motivated nefarious users will always find one way or another to break the rules and achieve their goals. Maybe someone else knows of a much more viable and successful strategy to combat such issues without harming the community?
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Comment on Most useful Chrome extensions in ~tech
Enigma Link ParentWell, I have the desktop version of Adguard (Pro) as well which integrates nicely with their browser extension. The desktop version lets you block ads in basically most other application.Well, I have the desktop version of Adguard (Pro) as well which integrates nicely with their browser extension. The desktop version lets you block ads in basically most other application.
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Comment on Most useful Chrome extensions in ~tech
Enigma LinkFor Chrome: LastPass Adguard (I have their desktop pro version too) Privacy Badger Stylus Grammarly Session Buddy RES Imagus Remote Torrent AdderFor Chrome:
LastPass
Adguard (I have their desktop pro version too)
Privacy Badger
Stylus
Grammarly
Session Buddy
RES
Imagus
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Comment on Good use for Twitter? in ~tech
Enigma LinkNot really-- I actually didn't use Twitter until maybe two years ago. I stayed away from it thinking it was more of a fad.Not really-- I actually didn't use Twitter until maybe two years ago. I stayed away from it thinking it was more of a fad.
Little Brother was a neat tweak back in the day. A bit unrelated, but Little Brother reminded me of another old tweak I really do miss - Firewall iP 7. It was pretty buggy on the later iOS versions that it still technically "worked" on (esp. on my old 32-bit iPad 4 that is stuck running iOS 10.3.3 since iOS 11 dropped 32-bit device support), but it was still solid when it worked properly. Until I installed Firewall iP7, I hadn't realized how many ridiculous and unnecessary connections certain iOS applications would try to make in the past. I think Apple's gotten a bit better on preventing crap like that from occurring in iOS 13 (though I can't be sure since there isn't a robust way to check as far as I know). I think I might run a test soon, though, by utilizing an old Raspberry Pi 3b+ that already has Pi-hole installed and running on it, and my iPad Pro/iPhone 7.