Scott 🇨🇦🏴‍☠️

That takes me back. Been several years for me. Congratulations

I bookmark the Environment Canada page for my area. Weather warnings has been added to my RSS reader.

I’ve encrypted my external hard drives but I’ll have a look at the link. Much appreciated.

I don’t know enough about Linux to even start messing with the system. 🙂

Thanks for including resources on how to do all of that. /s

“carrier locked” does include Verizon phones.

It’s a good plan. OP needs to make sure the phone isn’t carrier locked.

I use Fedora Workstation. I do use the terminal, each morning I install my updates by typing “sudo dnf upgrade” and enter the password. When that is done I type “syncthing” to start that service. The rest of the day I don’t touch the terminal.

I could install the updates through the “software store” but terminal is faster and no reboot is required, afaik.

Once in a while I do update an app which is almost as easy. Download the rpm file (typically there is a link in the app that needs updating) open terminal, cd Downloads, ls, sudo dnf install “package name”, password, exit.

For context, I started on Linux last April. Previous “laptop” was an android tablet with a physical keyboard and mouse. I did buy a used Thinkpad and install Fedora myself which was very easy.

My 75 year old father, who isn’t a techie, can handle this. Your Window buds should be able to as well.

Yes it is. No AI results by default.

I know a Pixel isn’t available everywhere, some folks can’t afford them, and giving Google money just feels wrong but a Pixel with GrapheneOS will cut off both the USA and Chinese governments.

I hate AI being shoved into everything. I’ve been using https://noai.duckduckgo.com/ and am very happy with it.

That’s why it wouldn’t work for me - I never turn off my vpn. Syncthing works through a vpn so I use that.

I don’t have Local Send installed but if/when I do, I’ll check that. Thanks.

It’s good to know it does work. Thanks.

I gave this a try during the drama with syncthing-fork (new maintainer without a heads up from catfriend1). Had no issues sending from Fedora. GrapheneOS wouldn’t send any files. Too bad.

I use it daily. Using the free tier for now, one day I’ll buy a voucher from proxystore and upgrade.

That app signed me out after an update a couple of years ago. Didn’t notice for a week. Haven’t used it since.

Works fine. Android app doesn’t require Google push notifications, unlike Proton. I like that they aren’t chasing the AI pipe dream.

I’m not a fan of how they use their blog to shit on other privacy projects.

A few weeks ago, they recommended CalyxOS. I informed them that Calyx is a dead project. The next week Calyx is getting recommended again. The person(s) writing their blog doesn’t seem to have a clue even when giving the information on a platter.

If you sign in every few months you should be fine.

No. The app itself is private according to Exodus (0 trackers and only 7 permissions) but you will have no privacy on the any of these sites.