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nutax LinkAs a whole, I think Windows is as secure as the other OS. Privacy might be the same or worse than on the Mac. Same as the Mac, Windows can't really be easily customised if you prefer some other...-
As a whole, I think Windows is as secure as the other OS. Privacy might be the same or worse than on the Mac. Same as the Mac, Windows can't really be easily customised if you prefer some other workflow. Windows will also eventually change how things look & work and there's not much you can do about it. Finally, in the past Windows have done forced updates and reboots (I don't know how they are handled today).
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I guess you can disable or uninstall most of the unnecessary apps, block the Windows data collection using 3rd-party apps (WindowsSpyBlocker etc.), monitor & block unwanted network traffic and maybe run the OS on a virtual machine. However, I feel like that's a lot of work and in the end there might be some functionality that will be broken.
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I really like Lenovo laptops but I'm not sure if there is one with the specs you require. Gaming laptops might be the best option in this case.
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Comment on Any fans of regular non-smart watches? in ~hobbies
nutax Link ParentOh, interesting. Looks like it's fairly easy to design and 3D print your own case for the Watchy. And it's all open source.Oh, interesting. Looks like it's fairly easy to design and 3D print your own case for the Watchy. And it's all open source.
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Comment on Any fans of regular non-smart watches? in ~hobbies
nutax Link ParentI agree. Worry-free, accurate time keeping. I've also been avoiding smartwatches this far, but I might end up getting the pine64 pinetime at some point... when/if it gets fit for a daily driver.I agree. Worry-free, accurate time keeping. I've also been avoiding smartwatches this far, but I might end up getting the pine64 pinetime at some point... when/if it gets fit for a daily driver.
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Comment on Any fans of regular non-smart watches? in ~hobbies
nutax Link ParentI bought it from cheapestnatostraps.com. I think they are located in Sweden.I bought it from cheapestnatostraps.com. I think they are located in Sweden.
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Comment on Any fans of regular non-smart watches? in ~hobbies
nutax LinkCitizen Chandler (BM8180-03E) with a NASA strap. Simple, small, easy to read, relatively cheap, runs on solar, pretty durable and the only time it might need any input from the user is when the...Citizen Chandler (BM8180-03E) with a NASA strap. Simple, small, easy to read, relatively cheap, runs on solar, pretty durable and the only time it might need any input from the user is when the month changes.
By changing the strap, you can make it adapt to different situations (going hiking, wearing a suit etc.)
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Comment on Share a link to good singing in a language that you don't understand in ~music
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Comment on Share a link to good singing in a language that you don't understand in ~music
nutax (edited )LinkWardruna and Aurora - Helvegen (Live) Apparently they are singing in old Norse. There's something wild and primal in those long, sustained notes.Wardruna and Aurora - Helvegen (Live)
Apparently they are singing in old Norse. There's something wild and primal in those long, sustained notes. -
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nutax Link ParentI would not recommend using the LineageOS if there's no official build, unless you really want to tinker. Samsung phones and pads seem to be, in my fairly limited experience, some of the most...I would not recommend using the LineageOS if there's no official build, unless you really want to tinker. Samsung phones and pads seem to be, in my fairly limited experience, some of the most difficult devices to get the LineageOS working.
I'm currently running Samsung Galaxy S10e with an unofficial build and the setup was really annoying and I have to essentially wipe the whole phone if I want to update. -
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nutax Link ParentI was unfortunately unable to find an up-to-date guide, but in this one the part "Storing TOTP codes in your KeePass database" might give you an idea how it is done. Before that you would have to...I was unfortunately unable to find an up-to-date guide, but in this one the part "Storing TOTP codes in your KeePass database" might give you an idea how it is done.
Before that you would have to create a new database, add a new account entry, right clicking on the entry and selecting to "Set up TOTP". -
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nutax Link ParentI suggest you make a different database with a different master password for the TOTP if you decide to use that feature. Personally, I don't use the browser extension because the auto-type feature...I suggest you make a different database with a different master password for the TOTP if you decide to use that feature.
Personally, I don't use the browser extension because the auto-type feature works so well. It even works with other software or games outside your browser. -
Comment on Looking for melodic instrumental metal bands! in ~music
nutax Link ParentAh, I see. :) The Inter Arma song sounds really interesting.Ah, I see. :) The Inter Arma song sounds really interesting.
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Comment on Looking for melodic instrumental metal bands! in ~music
nutax LinkI'm not sure, but would Nightwish or maybe Wintersun be close to what you are looking for? -
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nutax LinkTar shampoo for me. It does the job and I like the smell of it.Tar shampoo for me. It does the job and I like the smell of it.
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Comment on Which messenger(s) do you currently use? If you had your preference, what single messaging service would you prefer to use? in ~tech
nutax LinkCurrently I'm using Matrix.org for my main messaging service because it's secure, open source, decentralized, respects your privacy, works on most platforms and you can host your own server....-
Currently I'm using Matrix.org for my main messaging service because it's secure, open source, decentralized, respects your privacy, works on most platforms and you can host your own server.
Signal is my second go to messaging service and I'm only using it with people who I don't mind sharing my phone number with. It's a bit easier for people to use than Matrix.org and ease of use seems to be the top feature on everyone's list. -
I would like everyone to switch to Matrix.org because I genuinely think it's the best option currently available.
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IMO Matrix.org currently offers a pretty realistic way of convergence because of the Matrix.org bridges. You can bridge different messaging services together and use all of them from the Matrix.org client.
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Comment on Recommend me some podcasts! in ~talk
nutax LinkHere's some of my favourite podcasts. Choose Linux is "The show that captures the excitement of discovering Linux." Late Night Linux is "a podcast that takes a look at what’s happening with Linux...Here's some of my favourite podcasts.
- Choose Linux is "The show that captures the excitement of discovering Linux."
- Late Night Linux is "a podcast that takes a look at what’s happening with Linux and the wider tech industry."
- User Error "A show about life, Linux, the universe, and everything in between."
- Ubuntu Podcast "The Ubuntu Podcast covers all the latest news and issues facing Ubuntu users and Free Software fans in general."
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Comment on What's your OS and how does it look? in ~comp
nutax LinkI'm currently testing KDE on Antergos. The dock is Latte and the icons are numix-square.I'm currently testing KDE on Antergos. The dock is Latte and the icons are numix-square.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? #10 in ~books
nutax LinkI recently finished The Core - Better Life, Better Performance. I read the whole thing in one sitting and it made me think of ways to improve my life. I'm not really that interested in sports but...I recently finished The Core - Better Life, Better Performance. I read the whole thing in one sitting and it made me think of ways to improve my life.
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Comment on What are some must-dos when you are setting up a new Android Phone? in ~tech
nutax Link ParentThere's also a version of Firefox in the F-Droid called Fennec F-Droid. I'm not sure what's the difference between the two but it seems to work OK.4: Install F-Droid. Use F-Droid to Install Yalp Store. Use Yalp store to Install Firefox.
There's also a version of Firefox in the F-Droid called Fennec F-Droid. I'm not sure what's the difference between the two but it seems to work OK.
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Comment on What are some must-dos when you are setting up a new PC? in ~tech
nutax Link ParentI think most of the bloatware are not included in the LTSB/LTSC version of Windows.I think most of the bloatware are not included in the LTSB/LTSC version of Windows.
In the study they say Google gathers data on the LineageOS and on the /e/OS they do not. The /e/OS is a fork of the LineageOS and it uses the MicroG implementation of the Google services. I wonder why they have installed the OpenGapps on the LineageOS instead of the MicroG that /e/OS uses, and if that's the reason LineageOS gets worse results.
By default, the LineageOS does not come with OpenGapps or with MicroG.
Are the people who made the study trying to make the /e/OS look better than the LineageOS on purpose? Are they incompetent? Or, is there another reason for the results?