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Comment on archive.today is directing a DDOS attack against my blog in ~tech
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Comment on archive.today is directing a DDOS attack against my blog in ~tech
gil Link ParentJust a small note about this point. In some countries, publishing personal information of people even if it's publicly available, can also be considered a crime:...Investigative journalism is not a crime.
Just a small note about this point. In some countries, publishing personal information of people even if it's publicly available, can also be considered a crime: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doxing#Legislation
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Comment on archive.today is directing a DDOS attack against my blog in ~tech
gil Link ParentSorry, I meant the original 2023 "doxing investigation". He argues it was just out of curiosity, which could be true. But now that FBI is after the site owner, I'm sure they are pretty annoyed...To find out why they’re being DDoSed and to get them to stop.
Sorry, I meant the original 2023 "doxing investigation". He argues it was just out of curiosity, which could be true. But now that FBI is after the site owner, I'm sure they are pretty annoyed this info is more easily available and require no OSINT, just Google.
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Comment on archive.today is directing a DDOS attack against my blog in ~tech
gil LinkI'm probably gonna be alone on this, but what did the author expect after writing a whole investigation trying to dox their identity? I'm of course annoyed that my bandwidth could be used for this...I'm probably gonna be alone on this, but what did the author expect after writing a whole investigation trying to dox their identity? I'm of course annoyed that my bandwidth could be used for this purpose. But archive.today is a great service that we get basically for free, but lives on the verge of legality. Its admin would have their live destroyed if their info leaks, so what's the point of the investigation?
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Comment on SpaceX is acquiring xAI in ~space
gil LinkSuspiciously close to the rumored IPO? I'm sure it's just a coincidence, of course. Good that it may be backfiring a bit now that France authorities raided their offices...Suspiciously close to the rumored IPO? I'm sure it's just a coincidence, of course. Good that it may be backfiring a bit now that France authorities raided their offices https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3ex92557jo
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Comment on SpaceX is acquiring xAI in ~space
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Comment on A global explosion of absurdly spicy foods in ~food
gil LinkIt's so interesting how fast you can build tolerance to spicy food and start craving it if you insist a bit. I used to not be able to tolerate even Tabasco and the first time I tried Buldak, the...It's so interesting how fast you can build tolerance to spicy food and start craving it if you insist a bit. I used to not be able to tolerate even Tabasco and the first time I tried Buldak, the much less spicy cheese flavored version, I thought it was insane someone could enjoy that. Now I'm watching the TikTok video on the article and thinking I should probably have that for lunch today.
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Comment on Any beautiful and/or interesting magazines you like? in ~design
gil Link ParentThanks, I had no idea about Overdrive! But I see it's supported in the country I live, so I'll figure out how to subscribe to some of these libraries.Overdrive
Thanks, I had no idea about Overdrive! But I see it's supported in the country I live, so I'll figure out how to subscribe to some of these libraries.
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Any beautiful and/or interesting magazines you like?
I always loved magazines. Like, real paper magazines. Lately I realized that I can find digital versions or scans somewhat easily and it sparked a new obsession. I'm weird, I know. But there are...
I always loved magazines. Like, real paper magazines. Lately I realized that I can find digital versions or scans somewhat easily and it sparked a new obsession. I'm weird, I know. But there are so many beautifully designed magazines, such as the Japanese travel-related Transit or the men's lifestyle Brutus. Even their websites are beautiful and worth visiting. There's also this independent Brazilian retro gaming magazine called Jogo Véio that is almost like a love letter to the classic video game magazines.
I think I've been craving creativity lately, in a World of AI slop and "content" creators. So any magazines you like? What do you like about them?
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Comment on What's your favorite RSS reader? in ~comp
gil LinkI've been using NewsBlur since Google killed Google Reader. I think it's pretty much what it would be nowadays if Google had not killed it. A few nice features added, like newsletters or fetching...I've been using NewsBlur since Google killed Google Reader. I think it's pretty much what it would be nowadays if Google had not killed it. A few nice features added, like newsletters or fetching full feed for the ones that don't offer it, but not super modern, AI-hyped, etc.
More recently, I connected it to Reeder Classic (pre-subscription version) on Mac and iPhone. But they have their own app and web version as well.
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Comment on Do you recommend any website to host a free sub-forum in Portuguese? Not Reddit. in ~tech
gil Link ParentSome popular Portuguese-speaking instances are: https://lemmy.eco.br/ and https://lemmy.pt/Some popular Portuguese-speaking instances are: https://lemmy.eco.br/ and https://lemmy.pt/
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Comment on Request for help: Backing up NASA public databases in ~space
gil Link ParentThis is probably our best option and anyone with some bandwidth and storage to spare can help by running a Warrior themselves.This is probably our best option and anyone with some bandwidth and storage to spare can help by running a Warrior themselves.
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Comment on Data brokers know everything about you (ft. Yael Grauer) in ~tech
gil Link ParentAlways wondered how big this issue is outside of US. I imagine this is completely illegal in Europe, I think I receive significantly less spam after GDPR. But a few years back recruiters would...Always wondered how big this issue is outside of US. I imagine this is completely illegal in Europe, I think I receive significantly less spam after GDPR. But a few years back recruiters would call me a lot and one told me they got my number from one of these brokers that offered a way of matching data with LinkedIn profiles.
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Comment on Travel essentials: eight items to pack for your next trip – and what to leave at home in ~travel
gil (edited )LinkSome of my favorite "hacks": MINIX NEO P3 100W Turbo for charging all my devices. It's tiny, no need for travel adapter, and 100W is enough power for everything, including a Notebook via USB-C....Some of my favorite "hacks":
- MINIX NEO P3 100W Turbo for charging all my devices. It's tiny, no need for travel adapter, and 100W is enough power for everything, including a Notebook via USB-C.
- Anker 633 power bank is super convenient, not having to use the cables that tangle and often break. Just a bit heavy, so consider a lighter one if you don't need all the 10,000mAh.
- I have super slim toiletry bag, always ready with the charger, power bank, all cables, pens, old wired earbuds for when I can't use the AirPods Pro 2.
- Alternatively, an AirFly may also help.
- I keep carabiners attached to my backpack, you never know when you'll need one. e.g. to hang the backpack, shopping bags, help carrying bags, etc.
- Packing Cubes may look silly but are life changing, as others mentioned.
- eSIM from Saily or Airalo (referral link, 3 EUR for both of us), so you already leave the plane with internet.
- Flighty iPhone app for updates and other useful info. Great app, just wish it was cheaper. I usually go with the free option or buy the weekly subscription and cancel.
- Travel light. If I got my passport and credit card, most stuff can be arranged later. Stuff like deodorant or toothpaste I can buy when I get to my destination.
- Edit: One more, keep your phone on “Low Power Mode” while you walk around the city.
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Comment on At least 64 killed in Rio's largest police raid on gangs in ~news
gil Link ParentNot sure if you're Brazilian, but it's a more complicated matter as @lou also mentioned. All criminal groups have heavy ties to the police in Brazil, so this looks a lot like politics and power...Organized crime is a serious scourge on society and the more power they gain, the more extreme measures must be taken to take away their power.
Not sure if you're Brazilian, but it's a more complicated matter as @lou also mentioned. All criminal groups have heavy ties to the police in Brazil, so this looks a lot like politics and power instead of trying to solve the issue. It's a systemic problem and many powerful people have a lot to lose if this ends, so it never will. And innocent hardworking people always pay the price.
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Comment on Forgot Chrome's unusable, any recommendations? in ~tech
gil LinkIf I were not using Firefox, I'd go with Zen Browser. But there's also these cool experimental ones you may wanna play with: Glide is a Firefox fork that let you customize everything with code....If I were not using Firefox, I'd go with Zen Browser. But there's also these cool experimental ones you may wanna play with:
- Glide is a Firefox fork that let you customize everything with code.
- Nook is Webkit based and tries to be Arc, minus Atlassian.
And if you need it to be Chromium based, then Vivaldi.
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Comment on Forgot Chrome's unusable, any recommendations? in ~tech
gil Link ParentMaybe you meant this article? https://thelibre.news/no-really-dont-use-brave/ BTW, I stopped using Privacy Badger for the reasons mentioned here:...Maybe you meant this article? https://thelibre.news/no-really-dont-use-brave/
BTW, I stopped using Privacy Badger for the reasons mentioned here: https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/wiki/4.1-Extensions#-dont-bother
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Comment on What code editor / IDE do you use (2025)? in ~comp
gil Link ParentIf you want a quick start into your Neovim journey, you can try LazyVim for a while until you learn stuff and feel more confident to write your own lighter config later.If you want a quick start into your Neovim journey, you can try LazyVim for a while until you learn stuff and feel more confident to write your own lighter config later.
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What are your favorite casual puzzle games?
Hi! I'm looking for some fun and interesting casual puzzle games. Some of my favorites, in no particular order, are: Sudoku Nonogram - like the recent Every 5x5 Nonogram or Picross. Tetris -...
Hi! I'm looking for some fun and interesting casual puzzle games. Some of my favorites, in no particular order, are:
- Sudoku
- Nonogram - like the recent Every 5x5 Nonogram or Picross.
- Tetris - Apotris on GBA is great!
- A few from the Simon Tatham's Portable Puzzle Collection
- Sokoban
- Catrap on Gameboy, a bit similar to Sokoban
- Dragonsweeper and Mamono Sweeper that people recommended here a while ago.
- Chip's Challenge - Lexy's Labyrinth is a browser-based reimplementation.
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Comment on What's a setting that you'd recommend? in ~tech
gil LinkA few of my favorites for MacOS, run this on terminal: # hold ctrl+cmd to click drag windows defaults write -g NSWindowShouldDragOnGesture -bool true # Finder: Sort folders on top defaults write...A few of my favorites for MacOS, run this on terminal:
# hold ctrl+cmd to click drag windows defaults write -g NSWindowShouldDragOnGesture -bool true # Finder: Sort folders on top defaults write com.apple.finder _FXSortFoldersFirst -bool true # Allow focusing all fields with Tab defaults write NSGlobalDomain AppleKeyboardUIMode -int 2 # Dock: No delay and faster animation defaults write com.apple.dock autohide-delay -float 0 defaults write com.apple.dock autohide-time-modifier -float 0.15 # Accessibility ctrl+scroll to zoom # ctrl = 1, option = 2, cmd = 4 defaults write com.apple.universalaccess closeViewScrollWheelToggle -bool true defaults write com.apple.universalaccess closeViewZoomModifier -int 1Then
killall Dock; killall Finderor restart to be sure.
I tried to find it some years ago to host my own and couldn't. They probably needs to keep it private also to prevent companies from finding ways to block it. IIRC, on their Tumblr it's mentioned that they keep rotating newspaper paid subscriptions to be able to scrape the whole content, unlike Internet Archive.