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Michael J Burgess

Hi, I'm Michael. I'm a writer, photographer, and self-sovereignty guide, author of 2 books.

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2026-05-07 11:26:57 CEST

Mastodon's 2026 upgrades are a strong reminder that the open social web is not standing still.
Better tools, stronger community features, and a healthier approach to online Identity all matter as more people question closed platforms, algorithmic feeds, and corporate control.
The Fediverse is not perfect, but it is still one of the clearest paths toward a more user-controlled social web.
Are you ready to give Mastodon and the wider Fediverse another look?
https://beitmenotyou.online/mastodons-2026-upgrades/
http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/mastodons-2026-upgrades/
#Mastodon #Fediverse #OpenWeb #Decentralisation #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty #Privacy #BeItMeNotYou

2026-05-07 11:19:29 CEST

Modern TVs are quietly becoming advertising boxes.
Linus calls them "advisions", and honestly, it fits. Many smart TVs now feel less like hardware you own and more like screens built to track viewing habits, push ads, and keep you on a manufacturer-controlled platform.
That is why a so-called "dumb" TV suddenly feels radical again.
The Sceptre 75-inch 4K display is not the best panel on the market. The brightness, HDR performance, and motion handling are all limited. But it also has no smart OS, no built-in apps, no internet requirement, no ad tracking, and no data collection machine sitting behind the menu.
Just a screen.
Plug in what you actually want to use, whether that is an Nvidia Shield, Apple TV, mini PC, games console, or self-hosted media setup, and keep control of the experience yourself.
Would you trade some picture quality for a TV that respects your privacy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJh72_O4pXE
#Privacy #SmartTV #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty #DataPrivacy #RightToRepair #OpenTech

2026-05-06 19:05:10 CEST

California’s AB 1709 should worry anyone who cares about privacy, free speech, and the future of the open internet.
The bill would block users under 16 from social media platforms and push age verification into the centre of online life. EFF warns this could mean ordinary users being forced towards government ID, biometric checks, or other identity systems just to access the modern public square.
That is not safety. That is identity gating.
Child safety matters. But the answer should be education, parental tools, platform accountability, and healthier digital design, not mass verification systems that weaken anonymity and create new privacy risks.
Should the state decide who gets to speak online?
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/act-now-stop-californias-paternalistic-and-privacy-destroying-social-media-ban
#Privacy #FreeSpeech #DigitalRights #AgeVerification #OnlineSafety #Decentralisation #SelfSovereignty

2026-05-06 12:53:38 CEST

The Linux Foundation’s decentralised trust ecosystem keeps expanding this month, with new members joining projects focused on identity, privacy, digital assets, and open infrastructure.
The bigger picture matters.
Open source trust systems are becoming a serious alternative to closed identity platforms controlled by governments and large corporations.
Projects around decentralised identity, proof of personhood, and privacy-preserving credentials are moving closer to real-world adoption.
For anyone interested in self-sovereignty, this is one of the most important shifts happening right now.
Read the link below:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/lf-decentralized-trust-announces-10-new-members-adds-tokenized-assets-standard-as-a-new-lab
Additional reading:
https://www.lfdecentralizedtrust.org/blog/decentralized-trust-infrastructure-at-lf-a-progress-report
Could decentralised identity eventually replace platform-controlled logins and digital ID systems?
#Linux #OpenSource #Privacy #Decentralisation #SelfSovereignty #DigitalIdentity #Web3

2026-05-06 11:33:42 CEST

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Yes sir

2026-05-05 14:47:30 CEST

A major Linux vulnerability this month is a reality check for anyone in self-hosting.
“Copy Fail” (CVE-2026-31431) affects almost every Linux system since 2017. It allows any local user to gain full root access with a small, reliable exploit, and it is already being used in the wild. 0
It was even discovered using AI-assisted scanning, which changes the pace of how fast these flaws are found.
This matters.
Linux, open source, and self-hosting are powerful, but they are not automatically secure. They shift responsibility onto you.
Real self-sovereignty means patching fast, reducing exposure, and actually understanding your stack.
Decentralisation without maintenance is just risk in a different place.
Read link below:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/an-hour-of-scan-time-is-all-it-took-copy-fail-flaw-impacts-all-linux-kernels-released-since-2017-so-patch-now-or-face-the-consequences
Are you actively maintaining your systems, or assuming they are safe by default?
#Linux #SelfHosting #Privacy #Security #Decentralisation #DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource

2026-05-05 10:20:06 CEST

Big week for Linux.
This Week in Linux covers Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Fedora 44, Zorin OS 18.1, Trisquel 12, Linux Mint’s longer release cycle, Framework’s new Laptop 13 Pro, and Valve’s new Steam Controller.
What stands out to me is the direction of travel. Ubuntu is leaning into AI, but with a local-first, opt-in approach. Fedora is pushing newer desktop tech and better Windows gaming performance through NTSync. Zorin keeps focusing on people escaping Windows. The framework keeps making repairable, Linux-ready hardware feel normal.
Linux is not just “catching up” anymore. It is becoming the place where choice, repairability, gaming, privacy, and user control actually meet.
Which part of this Linux news week matters most to you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by87gJcTTzA
#Linux #OpenSource #Fedora #Ubuntu #ZorinOS #LinuxGaming #FrameworkLaptop #SteamController #SelfSovereignty #DigitalFreedom

2026-05-05 09:39:15 CEST

Three days on the moon with Pragmata, and the achievement hunt is properly underway.
24th: started Pragmata and picked up 3 achievements for 30 points:
For Me? Small Talk, Rendezvous.
26th: 4 more achievements for 75 points:
Red-Zoned and Loving It, Thanks for Everything!, Power Trip, Wall? What Wall?
27th: 5 more achievements for 83 points:
Mister Simulator, The Purr-fect Guide, Peekaboo, Round 'Em Up, Replicating Extraordinaire!
That brings this little Pragmata run to 12 achievements and 188 points across three sessions. Slowly chipping away at the moon, one unlock at a time.
What achievement are you chasing right now?
https://www.trueachievements.com/gamer/beitmenotyou
#Pragmata #TrueAchievements #Xbox #Gaming #AchievementHunting #BeItMeNotYou

2026-05-04 17:53:39 CEST

Going live with PRAGMATA in a few minutes.
Capcom’s new science fiction action adventure drops us into a cold lunar research station with Hugh and android companion Diana, fighting through rogue AI and puzzle like hacking.
Come hang out while I explore the chaos.
What do you think, future classic or beautiful weirdness?
https://twitch.tv/beitmenotyou
#PRAGMATA #Capcom #Gaming #Twitch #SciFiGames #BeItMeNotYou

2026-05-04 15:51:06 CEST

A critical Linux vulnerability disclosed this month is a wake-up call.
If your data sits on someone else’s server, you are trusting their patch speed, their security model, and their priorities. That risk is not theoretical anymore.
At the same time, self-hosting is becoming easier. New tools and plug-and-play systems are lowering the barrier, making it possible to run your own services without deep technical knowledge.
The shift is clear. More people are moving toward owning their infrastructure, not renting it.
Self-hosting is not about perfection. It is about control.
Read link below:
https://selfh.st/weekly/2026-05-01/
Are you still trusting platforms to secure your data, or starting to take that responsibility yourself?
#Linux #SelfHosting #Privacy #Decentralisation #DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource

2026-05-04 10:58:55 CEST

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I am using a onion inside a docker container that fits along side my wordpress docker container
How it work exactly I am not sure I followed a tutorial online

2026-05-04 10:57:00 CEST

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As far as I am aware, it has been around for a while, but we are only hearing about this now, and it may have already been fixed with updates

2026-05-04 10:55:53 CEST

Bitcoin is showing clear volatility again this month, and it is a reminder of what actually matters.
Recent data shows BTC holding strong above key levels while facing pressure from macro shifts like Federal Reserve changes and ETF flows. Short term uncertainty is back, even with long term confidence still intact.
This is where self-custody becomes more than a talking point. If you rely on third parties, you are exposed to both market swings and platform risk at the same time.
Bitcoin was designed to remove that dependency. Volatility is part of the system, not a flaw.
The question is not whether price moves. It is whether you actually control your Bitcoin.
Read link below:
https://blockchair.com/news/bitcoin-may-rally-ahead-79k-breakout-could-decide--e594727522cbe85f
Are you treating Bitcoin as a speculative asset, or as a tool for sovereignty?
#Bitcoin #SelfCustody #Decentralisation #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #Freedom

2026-05-03 11:37:22 CEST

Copy Fail is a nasty reminder that Linux security is not about blind trust.
CVE-2026-31431 turns a tiny 732 byte local exploit into root on major distros by abusing the kernel page cache, AF_ALG and splice(). It is local, not remote, but it matters, especially on shared systems, servers, and containers.
Patch your kernel. Check your distro updates. Treat self-hosting like a living system, not a set-and-forget box.
Does this change how quickly you patch your Linux machines?
https://xint.io/blog/copy-fail-linux-distributions
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/01/this-week-in-security-state-malware-state-hardware-bans-and-stuxnet-before-stuxnet-was-cool/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9NkXU_LWzI
#Linux #OpenSource #CyberSecurity #SelfHosting #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #Infosec

2026-05-03 11:25:50 CEST

Issue 5 of Control+Alt+Autonomy is live: VPN Pressure, Open Social Webs, and Self-Hosted Defences.
This one looks at the growing pressure on privacy tools, why VPN access matters, how open social webs are pushing back, and why self-hosting is becoming more important for everyday digital independence.
The more centralised the web becomes, the more valuable it is to build, host, read, share, and communicate through tools you can actually understand and control.
What are you doing to make your digital life more resilient?
CLEARNET
https://beitmenotyou.online/controlaltautonomy-vpn-pressure-open-social-webs-and-self-hosted-defences/
ONION
http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/controlaltautonomy-vpn-pressure-open-social-webs-and-self-hosted-defences/
#Privacy #VPN #SelfHosting #OpenWeb #Decentralisation #DigitalFreedom #ControlAltAutonomy

2026-05-03 11:20:50 CEST

New blog post: Privacy-First OS Battle.
I compare privacy-focused operating systems and ask the bigger question: how much control should your device give back to you?
If you care about privacy, security, Linux, GrapheneOS, or taking back ownership of your digital life, this one is for you.
Which privacy-first OS would you trust as your daily driver?
CLEARNET
https://beitmenotyou.online/privacy-first-os-battle/
ONION
http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/privacy-first-os-battle/
#Privacy #Linux #GrapheneOS #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty #OpenSource #PrivacyFirst

2026-05-03 10:27:05 CEST

If you’ve found value in my work, you can support it in two ways.
Crypto:
https://nowpayments.io/donation/MJB
Merch (fiat or crypto):
https://beitmenotyou.online/shop
It helps keep the focus on privacy, Linux, self-hosting, decentralisation, and digital freedom.
Every bit helps.
#privacy #linux #selfhosting #decentralisation #digitalfreedom

2026-05-03 10:24:08 CEST

A new forum is live for privacy, Linux, self-hosting, decentralisation, and digital freedom.
Built for discussion, not feeds.
Clearnet:
https://beitmenotyou.online/forum/
Onion:
http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/forum/
#privacy #linux #selfhosting #decentralisation #digitalfreedom

2026-05-02 10:56:13 CEST

I’ve just published a new blog post: Tor Privacy and Resilience.
Tor is not just about hiding. It is about keeping access open, protecting privacy, and building a web that does not depend on permission from centralised gatekeepers.
Original post:
https://beitmenotyou.online/tor-privacy-and-resilience/
Tor URL:
http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/tor-privacy-and-resilience/
Do you think Tor is becoming more important as the open web gets squeezed?
#Tor #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty #Decentralisation #OpenWeb

2026-04-30 10:57:56 CEST

My new DMCA Guide for Fediverse is live.
The Fediverse gives people more control over publishing, identity, and community, but copyright issues still matter. This guide looks at what creators, admins, and users should understand when DMCA claims appear in decentralised spaces.
Original URL:
https://beitmenotyou.online/dmca-guide-for-fediverse/
TOR URL:
http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/dmca-guide-for-fediverse/
How should the Fediverse protect creators without losing its open, decentralised spirit?
#Fediverse #DMCA #Copyright #Decentralisation #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty #OpenWeb

2026-04-30 10:37:58 CEST

Proton has introduced a new privacy-focused AI assistant, designed to run with strong encryption and minimal data exposure.
Unlike most AI tools, Proton says user data is not used for training, and conversations are protected with the same privacy-first approach used in Proton Mail.
This is a big shift. AI is being pushed everywhere, but this shows a different path, one where privacy and control come first.
For anyone focused on self-hosting, decentralisation, or digital sovereignty, it raises an important idea. AI doesn’t have to mean surveillance.
Read more:
https://proton.me/blog/proton-ai-assistant
Can privacy-first AI actually compete with Big Tech models, or will convenience always win?
#Privacy #AI #DigitalSovereignty #SelfHosting #Encryption #FreedomOfSpeech

2026-04-29 10:47:03 CEST

My new blog post is live: Ubuntu 26.04 Security Shift.
Ubuntu 26.04 is not just another Linux release. It shows how desktop security is changing, why long-term support still matters, and why everyday users should care about the systems they trust.
What do you want from a secure operating system: convenience, control, or both?
Original URL
https://beitmenotyou.online/ubuntu-26-04-security-shift/
TOR URL http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/ubuntu-26-04-security-shift/
#Ubuntu #Linux #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #DigitalSovereignty #SelfHosting #BeItMeNotYou

2026-04-29 03:21:33 CEST

Be It Me Not You now has its own Tor .onion address.
That means the site is no longer only reachable through the ordinary web. If you use Tor Browser, you can now access the site via an onion service as well.
For me, this is not about hiding in the shadows. It is about choice, privacy, resilience, and building small exits from the centralised web.
The normal website is still there. The onion address gives readers another route in, especially for people who care about privacy, censorship resistance, or keeping their browsing habits away from unnecessary tracking.
Would you like more independent websites to offer Tor access?
http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion
#Tor #OnionService #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #SelfHosting #Decentralisation #BeItMeNotYou

2026-04-28 10:12:36 CEST

Apple has issued emergency iPhone updates after a privacy flaw allowed deleted notification data to remain on devices. That matters because message previews from apps like Signal could potentially persist longer than expected.
Encryption is vital, but device security matters too. Privacy depends on the whole stack, not just the app.
Update if you use iPhone.
Source:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2026/04/24/ios-2642-and-ios-1878-update-now-warning-issued-to-iphone-users/
Does this show why self-sovereignty also means controlling your devices and updates?
#Privacy #Signal #iPhone #Security #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-28 10:09:11 CEST

The Linux Foundation has launched the x402 Foundation, bringing an open payments protocol into community governance.
The idea is simple: embed payments directly into web interactions so apps, APIs, and AI agents can exchange value as easily as they exchange data.
Open protocols changed publishing, email, and the web itself. Could they now reshape payments too?
Source:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-is-launching-the-x402-foundation-and-welcoming-the-contribution-of-the-x402-protocol
Would you trust open payment rails more than closed platform systems?
#OpenSource #Payments #Bitcoin #SelfSovereignty #Decentralisation #Web3

2026-04-28 10:03:49 CEST

A critical Linux vulnerability this week shows why self-hosting and sovereignty require constant attention.
A remote code execution flaw in the CUPS printing system could allow attackers to gain root access if exposed to the internet. No login required. Just an open port. 0
This is the trade-off. Running your own systems gives you control, but also responsibility. Updates, firewalls, and exposure all matter.
Most people never think about printing services. Yet here it is, a full system entry point.
Source:
https://www.fosslinux.com/156204/how-to-protect-your-linux-system-from-the-april-2026-cups-vulnerability.htm
Are you actively maintaining your self-hosted setup, or just hoping it stays secure?
#Linux #SelfHosting #Privacy #Security #DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Infosec

2026-04-28 10:01:53 CEST

Looking for thoughtful conversations around decentralisation, privacy, free speech, Bitcoin, Web3, and digital independence?
Join a growing community where you can chat, exchange ideas, discover tools, and stay updated with regular news drops and announcements.
https://signal.group/#CjQKIOoAV1L9ILbh_er6__uCKNzYeC56ykaSphMPB4jOYHNAEhBFMXTGbv-8_LzHTCtym-Sm
#Decentralisation #Privacy #FreedomOfSpeech #Web3 #Bitcoin #DigitalFreedom #Community #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-26 23:05:13 CEST

Age verification is spreading fast, and it is no longer only about adult sites.
It is moving into gaming, social platforms, app ecosystems and digital Identity infrastructure. Child safety matters, but we need to ask what happens when ordinary online access starts depending on Identity checks, biometrics, trusted apps, or platform-approved credentials.
The open internet should not become a checkpointed internet.
Can we protect young people without normalising surveillance and permission-based access?
https://beitmenotyou.online/age-verification-is-spreading-fast/
#Privacy #AgeVerification #DigitalID #OnlineSafety #SelfSovereignty #OpenInternet #Decentralisation #DigitalFreedom

2026-04-24 11:45:04 CEST

Email was never really built for privacy.
Most of the time, it behaves more like a postcard than a sealed letter. Metadata leaks, inbox providers can see more than most people realise, and ordinary users are often left thinking privacy is too technical to bother with.
That is why PGP still matters.
Naomi Brockwell's video is a great, plain-English reminder that PGP was created to give everyday people strong encryption, not just governments and institutions. Proton now makes a lot of this easier by building PGP into the email experience, with automatic encryption between Proton users, password-protected emails for people outside Proton, and external PGP support when contacts have public keys.
It is not perfect. Email still has limits. But it is a practical step towards taking back control of your private conversations.
Are you using encrypted email yet, or are you still relying on normal inboxes?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70azaXOhjpI
#Privacy #PGP #ProtonMail #Encryption #DigitalSovereignty #SelfSovereignty #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #EmailPrivacy

2026-04-24 11:36:08 CEST

Europe moving away from WhatsApp is bigger than one app.
This is about digital sovereignty, public sector security, AI access, and the uncomfortable reality that governments have built critical communication habits around US tech giants.
The EU’s clash with Meta over WhatsApp and AI assistants shows how much power sits inside private platforms. If one company can decide which AI tools get access, how much they pay, and what public bodies can safely rely on, that becomes more than a product decision. It becomes infrastructure control.
That is why countries are looking at domestic and open-source alternatives like Tchap, BundesMessenger, and Beam. It is not perfect, and it will need serious funding and scrutiny, but the direction matters.
Sensitive communication should not depend on the mood, policy shift, or business model of a single foreign platform.
Is this the moment digital sovereignty stops being a slogan and starts becoming public infrastructure?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQlv43Loouc
#Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #WhatsApp #EU #Decentralisation #SelfSovereignty #FreedomTech

2026-04-24 11:29:18 CEST

AI agents are starting to run into a very old internet problem:
How does software pay for something online without a human clicking through a checkout page?
That is where x402 gets interesting.
The idea revives HTTP 402 “Payment Required”, a status code that has mostly sat unused for decades. With x402, an AI agent could request paid content, data, compute or API access. The server replies with payment instructions. The agent pays, often using a stablecoin, then gets access.
That could make the web feel much more usage-based.
No massive subscriptions.
No awkward API credit bundles.
No account creation for every tiny service.
Just pay for the specific thing you need.
For developers, this could unlock cleaner monetisation. A single query, a single computation, a single dataset request, a single tool call. Paid only when used.
But the self-sovereignty questions are massive.
Who controls the agent’s wallet?
What spending limits exist?
Can users revoke permissions easily?
What happens when the wrong payment is made?
How do refunds, mistakes and disputes work when settlement is final?
x402 could become useful infrastructure for the agentic web, but it needs to be built with user control at the centre.
Otherwise we risk swapping subscription fatigue for automated spending we barely understand.
What would you allow an AI agent to pay for on your behalf?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UjOFIHBIKo
#AI #Crypto #Web3 #SelfSovereignty #Decentralisation #Stablecoins #OpenWeb #Privacy #DigitalFreedom

2026-04-24 11:21:36 CEST

Framework keeps proving that laptops do not have to be disposable black boxes.
The new Framework 13 Pro, refreshed Framework 16, OCulink Expansion Bay, and Framework Keyboard all point in the same direction: more repairability, more modularity, more control, and less waste.
That matters.
A laptop should be something you can upgrade, repair, understand, and keep using for years. Not something locked down, glued together, and replaced the moment one part fails.
This is exactly the thinking we need more of in tech: sustainability, ownership, community, and user control.
Would you choose a repairable laptop over a thinner sealed one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c1sGzZnuiU
#Framework #RightToRepair #Repairability #Sustainability #Linux #SelfSovereignty #OpenSource #TechFreedom #DigitalFreedom

2026-04-24 10:22:54 CEST

If you’ve been enjoying what I create and want to help keep it going, there are now two ways to support the work.
You can donate in crypto here:
https://nowpayments.io/donation/MJB
Or grab some merch using fiat or crypto here:
https://beitmenotyou.online/shop
Support like this helps me keep writing, creating, and speaking about privacy, Linux, self-hosting, decentralisation, and digital freedom.
What kind of work from me do you want to see more of next?
https://beitmenotyou.online/shop
#Privacy #Linux #SelfHosting #Decentralisation #DigitalFreedom #Bitcoin #Crypto #FreedomTech #SupportCreators

2026-04-24 10:18:45 CEST

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is now live, and Canonical says it is one of the most securely designed Ubuntu LTS releases yet.
Highlights include stronger Secure Boot hardening, NX enabled across Secure Boot variants, updated firmware components, and alignment with confidential computing technologies such as AMD SEV and Intel TDX. For anyone running personal laptops, home servers, VPS nodes, or self-hosted services, this matters.
Owning your stack starts with trusting your base system. Linux remains one of the clearest routes to digital self-sovereignty.
Source:
https://ubuntu.com/blog/ubuntu-26-04-lts-security-updates
Will you upgrade now, wait for the first point release, or choose another distro?
#Linux #Ubuntu #SelfHosting #Privacy #DigitalRights #Decentralisation #OpenSource

2026-04-24 10:17:16 CEST

Join a growing community for people who care about decentralisation, privacy, safety, freedom of speech, Bitcoin, Web3, and digital independence.
Chat with like-minded people, share ideas, discover tools, and stay updated with regular news updates and announcements.
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2026-04-22 11:51:36 CEST

This Mandelson saga now looks less like a simple process failure and more like a blame-shifting exercise. If ministers could have been told, and if Robbins is right that there was constant pressure from No 10 to get the appointment through, then the real question is simple: who owns the decision when a political appointment blows up?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PfqQLxScsw
#UKPolitics #PeterMandelson #KeirStarmer #Accountability #CivilService

2026-04-22 11:45:52 CEST

Did Starmer mislead Parliament, or is this proof of a deeper transparency failure inside No. 10?
The Mandelson vetting row is now a full political crisis. Starmer says he was never told that UKSV recommended denying clearance before Mandelson took up the post. Critics say that either points to serious negligence or a government that kept Parliament in the dark.
Either way, public trust takes another hit.
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-pm-starmer-says-it-is-staggering-he-was-not-told-about-mandelson-vetting-failure-2026-04-17/
#UKPolitics #KeirStarmer #PeterMandelson #Parliament #Transparency #Accountability

2026-04-22 11:45:38 CEST

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YES!

2026-04-22 10:29:12 CEST

Linux keeps building momentum.
Linux 7.0 is out, Steam’s latest survey puts Linux at 5.33%, France’s digital agency is moving from Windows to Linux, Bazzite keeps improving, and Anthropic’s new security push shows how central open source has become.
Does 2026 feel like a real turning point for Linux?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27aBvj1sf50
#Linux #OpenSource #Bazzite #Steam #CyberSecurity

2026-04-22 01:26:34 CEST

Fedora Linux 42 is nearing end of support, and leaving upgrades until the last minute is how small problems become weekend-long disasters. I’ve broken down what EOL actually means, why Fedora moves fast, and how to upgrade safely before you’re left on an unsupported system.
Are you already on Fedora 43, or still planning your move?
https://beitmenotyou.online/fedora-linux-42-nears-end-of-support-why-you-should-upgrade-now/
#Fedora #FedoraLinux #Linux #OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #Tech

2026-04-22 01:21:43 CEST

Illinois HB5511 has passed the House and moved to the Senate.
This is not some small website rule. The bill would push digital age assurance into the operating system and app store layer itself. At account setup, covered manufacturers would have to collect a user's age or birth date so they can send age bracket signals to apps and online services.
That means age checks are creeping deeper into the devices people use every day, including phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. Once that infrastructure exists, it is fair to ask where it stops.
Are we really comfortable turning operating systems into age assurance gateways?
https://lunduke.substack.com/p/illinois-operating-system-age-verification
#Privacy #DigitalRights #AgeVerification #FOSS #Linux #TechPolicy

2026-04-22 00:58:47 CEST

The EU says its new age verification app protects privacy.
Then, researchers reportedly tore into the public code within days, found serious weaknesses, and the repo was already warning that the app was still a demo under active development.
When passports, IDs, and age checks meet rushed rollout, people are right to ask where this ends.
Are we building child safety tools, or normalising digital checkpoints for everyone?
https://www.reuters.com/world/eu-age-verification-app-ready-europe-moves-curb-childrens-social-media-access-2026-04-15/
#Privacy #DigitalID #Surveillance #EUID #AgeVerification #OnlineSafety #SelfSovereignty #DigitalRights

2026-04-22 00:53:21 CEST

Canada's Crypto scene in 2026 gives you a few very different paths.
Bitbuy leans into simplicity with Room to grow.
Shakepay stays focused and beginner-friendly, especially for Bitcoin and Ethereum users.
Wealthsimple fits people who already want Crypto inside a broader Finance app.
Newton sits in the middle, with a broader asset offering and a cleaner approach than full-on pro exchanges.
Coinsquare offers greater depth for people who want a more comprehensive trading setup.
The real takeaway is this: don't just chase the app with the loudest marketing. Compare spreads, custody, ease of use, supported assets, and how much control you actually want.
Which exchange would you trust most with your money in 2026?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD4IqmK9kzc
#CryptoCanada #Bitcoin #CryptoExchange #Canada #SelfCustody

2026-04-22 00:41:39 CEST

If one weak bridge assumption can shake the whole market, how decentralised is DeFi really?
The Kelp DAO rsETH exploit was a brutal reminder that the biggest risk is often structural. One weak verification setup, unbacked collateral, then contagion across lending markets. This is what happens when composability outruns security.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV7JuhA3_Y4
#DeFi #CryptoSecurity #Ethereum #Aave #LayerZero #KelpDAO

2026-04-22 00:33:34 CEST

Britain is marking what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday, and it feels like a moment of remembrance and reckoning. Her reign gave the monarchy continuity, restraint, and soft power. But the institution she left behind now faces a colder public mood, generational drift, and the long shadow of royal scandal.
Can the monarchy survive on inherited symbolism alone, or does it now need real reform to stay relevant?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra5vfYsx7HE
#QueenElizabethII #RoyalFamily #Monarchy #Britain #UKPolitics #RoyalNews #History #PublicTrust

2026-04-22 00:24:24 CEST

After eight elections in five years, Bulgaria may finally be stepping out of a state of paralysis. Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria has won big, promising anti-corruption reform and an end to the chaos. But a large mandate is not the same thing as big change. The real test starts now: Corruption, cost of living, EU alignment, and how Sofia balances Brussels with Moscow.
Is this the end of the crisis, or just the beginning of a new chapter?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krlNj7vTCbg
#Bulgaria #Europe #Politics #Corruption #EU #Geopolitics

2026-04-22 00:15:50 CEST

Too many property education companies sell confidence before competence.
Big red flags:
• "Education" dressed up as advice
• "Buy through a limited company, and you're protected"
• Tax myths about section 162 and Stamp Duty
• Deals called "safe" before completion
• Hardly any serious talk about leverage, down-valuations, law changes, voids, rates, or personal guarantees
Property can work. But if someone is selling shortcuts, certainty, and "passive income" without pushing you toward independent legal, tax, and mortgage advice, that should worry you.
How many people are being sold a dream instead of proper due diligence?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXptO7GZW8A
#Property #PropertyInvesting #UKProperty #FinancialLiteracy #DueDiligence #PersonalFinance

2026-04-22 00:06:27 CEST

JD Vance does not look politically finished, but the old "heir apparent" story is clearly wobbling.
He is tied tightly to Trump, boxed in by the Iran war, and now facing a much more serious Marco Rubio challenge inside the GOP. That does not kill a 2028 run, but it does make it look far less inevitable than it did a few months ago.
Is this just a stumble, or the start of a real 2028 slide?
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/jd-or-marco-iran-war-raises-2028-stakes-trump-weighs-vance-vs-rubio-2026-03-29/
#JDVance #USPolitics #Election2028 #Republicans #MAGA

2026-04-22 00:00:45 CEST

Strategy's Bitcoin treasury machine still looks powerful on the way up, but the weak point is obvious: it relies on confidence, premium, and constant access to fresh capital.
When a company's core business cannot comfortably carry the obligations, the model becomes reflexive. If the MSTR premium compresses, issuing more stock gets harder. If Bitcoin drops hard, pressure rises fast. That does not make it a Ponzi, but it does make it fragile.
Can a capital structure built around perpetual issuance really survive a deep Bitcoin bear market?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0CXDq-4dDs
#Bitcoin #Strategy #MSTR #MicroStrategy #Crypto #Markets #Finance #SelfCustody

2026-04-21 23:57:52 CEST

America's grid crunch is starting to look like a warning shot for the AI era.
This is what happens when explosive data centre demand collides with decades-old infrastructure, transformer shortages, and a regulatory system still arguing over who pays for the upgrades.
NERC now forecasts more than 224 GW of additional summer peak demand over the next decade, with new data centres accounting for most of the increase. DOE has also warned that much of the grid was built in the 1950s and 1960s, while replacement lead times for large power transformers can stretch from 36 to 60 months.
That does not prove America is one step from a nationwide blackout tomorrow, but it does show the era of cheap, effortless power is over. The bigger question now is whether households end up subsidising the infrastructure buildout for Big Tech.
Who should pay when AI's power-hungry demands outstrip the grid?
https://www.nerc.com/newsroom/resource-adequacy-risks-intensify-across-north-america-as-demand-growth-surges
#Energy #AI #Grid #Infrastructure #DataCentres #Ratepayers

2026-04-21 23:37:34 CEST

Thinking of leaving Windows for Linux? You really do not need to test 600 distros to get started. Mint and Zorin are great for a familiar landing; a huge support community backs Ubuntu; Pop!_OS and Fedora suit people who want a sharper workflow; Bazzite, Nobara, and SteamOS make strong gaming picks; and Arch is there if you want full control. Which distro feels most like your kind of Linux?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXrCAC6bUsk
#Linux #LinuxMint #ZorinOS #Ubuntu #PopOS #Fedora #Bazzite #Nobara #SteamOS #ArchLinux #GamingOnLinux

2026-04-21 23:29:44 CEST

TV Licensing's own guidance says Themis Recoveries is part of a trial contacting households with expired licences, and that you always pay TV Licensing, not Themis. It also says visiting officers cannot enter your home without consent or a warrant. If you do not need a licence, update your status and stop the pressure at the source. Why should branding like this be treated as normal?
https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/faqs/FAQ288
#TVLicensing #Privacy #ConsumerRights #CivilLiberties #UK #Surveillance

2026-04-21 23:23:07 CEST

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Meet like-minded people, enjoy open discussion, share useful tools, and receive regular news updates plus announcements.
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2026-04-21 23:21:55 CEST

APT 3.2 has landed for Debian-based systems this month with native history, undo, redo, and rollback support.
That means package changes become easier to track and reverse, a real win for Linux users who value control, resilience, and self-hosted reliability.
Better tooling means fewer reasons to fear updates.
Source:
https://9to5linux.com/debians-apt-3-2-released-with-history-undo-redo-and-rollback-support
Would rollback support make you more confident updating your Linux system?
#Linux #Debian #Ubuntu #SelfHosting #OpenSource #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty

2026-04-21 23:14:04 CEST

The Mandelson row is no longer just about one bad appointment. It is about whether Parliament can trust what it is being told.
On 4 February, Keir Starmer told the Commons that Mandelson's vetting mentioned Epstein. On 20 April, he said he had not seen the security vetting file and had actually been referring to due diligence. That is a serious contradiction, not a tiny slip of language.
Then the chamber descended into chaos. Lee Anderson was ordered out after refusing to withdraw an accusation of lying, and Zarah Sultana was later suspended after doing the same. When the Commons ends up punishing the language more quickly than it resolves the contradiction, public trust takes another hit.
Now Olly Robbins has told MPs he was under "constant pressure" from No. 10 over Mandelson's appointment. That only deepens the sense that this was rushed, mishandled, and then badly explained.
How many more contradictions does it take before accountability actually means something?
https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2026-04-20/debates/70E90E48-B5A1-4DE0-B84B-88EFEFC4C192/SecurityVetting
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ex-official-describes-pressure-uk-pms-office-deepening-mandelson-row-2026-04-21/
#UKPolitics #HouseOfCommons #PeterMandelson #Accountability #TrustInPolitics

2026-04-21 23:04:11 CEST

Sony is rolling age verification into PlayStation for adult accounts in the UK and Ireland. From June 2026, users who do not verify could lose access to voice chat, text chat, parties, Discord voice chat, broadcasting to Twitch or YouTube, and even some in-game user-generated content. Sony says the checks are handled by Yoti using a mobile number, facial scan, or ID.
That might be presented as online safety, but it also pushes ID style verification deeper into ordinary digital life. Gaming chat, community features, and basic online interaction should not quietly become another checkpoint.
Is this protecting children, or normalising digital ID checks for everyday gaming?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV8X2QikNGE
#Privacy #PlayStation #OnlineSafetyAct #DigitalRights #Surveillance #Gaming

2026-04-21 19:51:40 CEST

Today, the court ruled that the Metropolitan Police’s use of live facial recognition is lawful. That should alarm anyone who cares about privacy, civil liberties, and the future of public space.
When millions of innocent faces can be scanned in the street, surveillance stops being exceptional and starts becoming infrastructure. Big Brother Watch is backing Shaun Thompson’s appeal for a reason: once this becomes normal, rolling it back gets much harder.
Do we really want Britain to become a place where cameras act like biometric checkpoints in everyday life?
https://bigbrotherwatch.org.uk/press-releases/responding-to-live-facial-recognition-judgment/
#Privacy #Surveillance #FacialRecognition #DigitalRights #CivilLiberties

2026-04-20 10:04:37 CEST

Fedora 44 Beta is here, bringing GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6, Budgie 10.10, updated toolchains, and more Wayland-first progress.
Fedora remains one of the best examples of open source moving fast while staying community-driven. It often previews where desktop Linux is heading next.
Source:
https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-44-beta/
Is Fedora the best mainstream distro for people who want the future of Linux today?
#Linux #Fedora #OpenSource #Privacy #SelfHosting #Wayland #Decentralisation

2026-04-20 10:01:28 CEST

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Join a growing community to chat, share ideas, meet like-minded people, and receive regular news updates plus announcements.
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2026-04-20 09:19:46 CEST

Signal’s post-quantum work is the kind of quiet infrastructure story privacy people should watch closely.
PQXDH strengthens the way secure sessions begin, and SPQR extends quantum-resistant protection through ongoing conversations. NIST has warned that “harvest now, decrypt later” is a real reason to move early, not after a crisis.
Private messaging should evolve before the break arrives, not after it.
Do you think encrypted messaging apps are moving fast enough?
https://signal.org/blog/spqr/
https://signal.org/blog/pqxdh/
https://www.nist.gov/cybersecurity-and-privacy/what-post-quantum-cryptography
#Signal #PostQuantum #Privacy #Encryption #DigitalFreedom #Cybersecurity

2026-04-17 18:01:19 CEST

Windows 11 does not have to stay on its default privacy settings.
You can switch off the advertising ID, stop app launch tracking, cut diagnostics back to required only, lock down location, camera and microphone access, and be very careful with features like Recall.
Privacy on modern systems is rarely automatic. You have to go and take it back yourself.
How much do you trust Windows out of the box?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNPwI-cvpvQ
#Windows11 #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #Telemetry #Recall #Microsoft #TechTips #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-17 15:38:03 CEST

That old line that open source is only for hobbyists keeps looking weaker. In 2026, you can cover notes with Joplin or Logseq, communication with Matrix, office work with Nextcloud, CryptPad or ONLYOFFICE, and email with Thunderbird. For Linux users, especially, the productivity gap keeps shrinking while privacy, control, and self-hosting options keep improving.
Which proprietary app are you still struggling to replace?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NdlRlie-A8
#OpenSource #Linux #Privacy #SelfHosting #Productivity #DigitalFreedom

2026-04-17 15:26:21 CEST

Wall Street is not trying to kill Bitcoin now. It is trying to wrap it, custody it, fee it, and keep it inside products people never truly control.
Morgan Stanley launched MSBT this month, and the bigger question is not price. It is power. When more BTC sits inside institutional products, more of the network's economic weight moves further away from self custody and closer to gatekeepers.
Bitcoin was built for peer to peer ownership, not permanent dependence on advisers, custodians, and closed platforms.
Are we watching adoption, or a slow capture of Bitcoin’s original purpose?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxefOzcMhPo
#Bitcoin #SelfCustody #Decentralisation #FinancialFreedom #Crypto #WallStreet #FreedomTech

2026-04-17 12:22:35 CEST

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2026-04-17 12:18:47 CEST

The EU says its new digital age verification app is technically ready and coming soon.
According to the Commission, it will let people prove their age online without revealing extra personal information. It is being presented as anonymous, open source, and usable across phones, tablets, and computers.
That all sounds privacy-friendly on paper.
But this is still a major moment. Once age checks become normalised at the platform level, the big question is not just how private the system is today, but where it leads tomorrow. Child safety matters. So do anonymity, freedom of access, and protecting people from mission creep.
Where do you stand on this?
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/STATEMENT_26_817
#Privacy #DigitalRights #EU #AgeVerification #OnlineSafety #Freedom #Technology

2026-04-17 12:06:54 CEST

The UK says this is about protecting victims of non-consensual intimate image abuse, and that matters.
But the bigger issue is what kind of internet gets built around that goal.
Once governments and regulators push platforms toward automated detection, proactive safety tools, and tighter compliance deadlines, the line between safety enforcement and routine surveillance blurs.
You can support victims and still reject a future in which private communication is treated as something platforms must constantly monitor.
Are we building real protection, or just normalising a more invasive internet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3BxnWQAm4s
#OnlineSafetyAct #Privacy #Surveillance #DigitalFreedom #FreeSpeech #UK #TechPolicy

2026-04-17 11:34:48 CEST

Stock Android keeps asking you to trade privacy for convenience. GrapheneOS looks like one of the clearest ways out. You still get Android app compatibility, a recommended web installer, sandboxed Google Play when you actually need it, and isolated user profiles that let you keep Google-dependent apps in their own lane. That is a far better deal than handing your whole phone to the data machine.
Could GrapheneOS be the upgrade that finally gets you off stock Android?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HEgMbWjSZE
#GrapheneOS #Android #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty #DeGoogled #CyberSecurity

2026-04-17 11:27:00 CEST

Passkeys are changing how we log in, but the bigger question is who controls your digital Identity.
My new blog post explores what passkeys are, why they matter in 2026, how they improve security, and why convenience can still come with hidden dependence on big tech platforms.
If you care about privacy, self-sovereignty, and stronger online security, this one is for you.
Are you already using passkeys, or still relying on passwords?
https://beitmenotyou.online/what-are-passkeys-and-why-they-matter-for-your-digital-freedom-in-2026/
#Passkeys #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty #CyberSecurity

2026-04-17 08:44:34 CEST

I’m entering a new phase with Be It Me Not You.
I’m keeping the earlier AI-voiced episodes and videos available because the ideas still matter, but in the future, I want this to feel more personal, more direct, and more human.
Autonomous Airwaves will increasingly be me voice.
The video side is growing into practical guides, tutorials, explainers, and hands-on content around privacy, Linux, self-hosting, decentralisation, and digital freedom.
So the structure is now simple:
Be It Me Not You = the wider home
Autonomous Airwaves = long-form audio
Guides = practical video content
Archive = earlier AI-voiced work
Old phase: AI helped deliver the message.
New phase: I’m the one speaking it.
Does this new direction feel like the right next step to you?
Videos: https://odysee.com/@beitmenotyou
Podcast: https://fountain.fm/show/H63pVjQVc9jBQmMaGkht
Website: https://beitmenotyou.online
#BeItMeNotYou #AutonomousAirwaves #Odysee #Podcast #Linux #Privacy #SelfHosting #Decentralisation #DigitalFreedom

2026-04-16 15:02:56 CEST

If you’re into decentralisation, privacy, and real digital freedom, this is worth your time.
Join a space where you can chat with like-minded people, share ideas, and stay updated with meaningful news and announcements without the usual noise.
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2026-04-16 15:01:41 CEST

A new Linux project is pushing back against age verification laws.
Ageless Linux is designed to bypass systems that force users to declare their age at the operating system level. It's a direct response to laws that could turn devices into Identity checkpoints.
The bigger issue is what comes next. Once your OS starts collecting Identity data, every app inherits it. That shifts control away from you and towards platforms and regulators.
This project shows how open source can resist that shift not just in theory, but in code.
Privacy isn't just about encryption. It's about refusing unnecessary data collection at the root.
Source:
https://agelesslinux.org/
Is resisting at the OS level the only way to protect digital freedom long term?
#Linux #Privacy #DigitalRights #Decentralisation #SelfSovereignty #FreedomOfSpeech #OpenSource

2026-04-16 14:41:15 CEST

The housing market was sold as a path to stability. For millions, it now looks more like a rigged wealth machine.
When homes become leveraged assets rather than places to live, ownership becomes an inheritance lottery, renters get locked out, and productive capital gets sucked into debt and speculation rather than real innovation.
That is not prosperity. It is a wealth illusion built on scarcity, leverage, and political incentives.
How do you fix a system where housing wealth for some depends on exclusion for everyone else?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tB8YpsZiEo
#HousingCrisis #RealEstate #Affordability #EconomicJustice #WealthInequality #Financialisation

2026-04-16 14:27:01 CEST

There's a big difference between protecting children and pretending every library decision is fascism. The school at the centre of this row says books were sorted into age-appropriate categories, not simply wiped away. However, the bigger issue is still serious: schools need clear standards, transparency with parents, and honesty about what children are being shown.
Protect children, keep reading alive, and stop turning every safeguarding debate into lazy culture war theatre.
Are schools getting this balance right?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS2ZBP0vcW0
#UK #SchoolLibraries #Books #Education #Safeguarding #ChildProtection #Censorship #Parents #Reading

2026-04-16 13:56:23 CEST

Starmer's Chagos deal has not really vanished; it has been quietly shelved.
The UK signed a treaty with Mauritius in May 2025 to hand over sovereignty while retaining Diego Garcia on a 99-year lease. Now, with US backing gone and parliamentary time running out, the legislation has been paused, and the whole plan is effectively in limbo.
Would you call this diplomacy, dependence, or a political retreat?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apFUwQuTbbI
#Chagos #DiegoGarcia #Starmer #UKPolitics #Mauritius #Geopolitics #Sovereignty

2026-04-16 13:43:39 CEST

Age checks, digital ID, and "government by app" are being sold as conveniences and safety measures. But once proving who you are becomes the price of using everyday digital tools, privacy stops being a right and starts becoming a permission slip.
In the UK, Apple now requires some adults to verify they are 18+ for certain account actions, Ofcom says more services are introducing age checks under the Online Safety Act, and the government is consulting on a national digital ID tied to future public services.
Will you accept digital life being gated by Identity checks, or will you push back now?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keJL1NWpZ4A
#Privacy #DigitalID #OnlineSafetyAct #UKPolitics #Freedom #DigitalAutonomy #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-16 00:35:26 CEST

If you’ve been enjoying what I create and want to help keep it going, there are now two ways to support the work.
You can donate in crypto here:
https://nowpayments.io/donation/MJB
Or grab some merch using fiat or crypto here:
https://beitmenotyou.online/shop
Support like this helps me keep writing, creating, and speaking about privacy, Linux, self-hosting, decentralisation, and digital freedom.
What kind of work from me do you want to see more of next?
#Privacy #Linux #SelfHosting #Decentralisation #DigitalFreedom #Bitcoin #Crypto #FreedomTech #SupportCreators

2026-04-15 23:55:58 CEST

Israel and Turkey are moving into a far more dangerous rivalry, especially around Syria and the wider regional balance of power.
This does not look like an inevitable full war tomorrow, but it does look like a serious fault line: proxy escalation, military signalling, diplomatic breakdown, and the constant risk of miscalculation.
Turkey wants greater regional weight. Israel wants to stop hostile power centres forming on its borders. NATO politics, Syria, and Ankara’s economic strain all make this a volatile but complicated standoff.
Are we watching the build-up to a direct conflict, or a colder regional struggle fought through pressure, proxies, and positioning?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFt-hKROaX0
#Israel #Turkey #Syria #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #NATO #ForeignPolicy

2026-04-15 23:07:38 CEST

EFF is right to call for the release of Ahmed Shihab-Eldin. Jailing a journalist over reporting or social posts is a direct attack on press freedom, free expression, and the public's right to know.
When states start calling journalism a security threat, everyone should pay attention.
What happens to free speech when governments treat reporting as a crime?
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/eff-calls-kuwait-release-journalist-ahmed-shihab-eldin
#PressFreedom #FreeSpeech #Journalism #HumanRights #Privacy #DigitalRights #Kuwait

2026-04-15 23:00:40 CEST

Knife crime destroys lives, and communities pay the price when the state looks weak, absent, or scared to Act. Targeted, intelligence-led stop and search is not racism, it is policing. It should be lawful, accountable, and focused on people carrying weapons, not reduced to a culture war slogan.
At the same time, the British pub, one of the last real community spaces left, is being crushed by costs, taxes, and bad policy. You cannot keep hollowing out public life, then Act shocked when social breakdown spreads.
Can Britain get serious about both public safety and the places that still hold communities together?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWhnh8mJem8
#UK #KnifeCrime #StopAndSearch #BritishPub #PubClosure #Community #Britain

2026-04-15 22:36:18 CEST

US age verification just got worse.
A new House bill, H.R. 8250, would push age checks down into the operating system itself. That means the device becomes the checkpoint, not just the website or app.
Once you normalise controls at that layer, it becomes much easier to expand them into broader identity checks, access controls, and surveillance by design.
Do you trust your phone, tablet, or computer to become the new gatekeeper for what you can access online?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQQ635bC7vg
#Privacy #DigitalRights #AgeVerification #Surveillance #SelfSovereignty #FreeSpeech

2026-04-15 20:01:11 CEST

A place to connect with people who actually care about decentralisation, privacy, safety, freedom of speech, and Web3.
You can chat freely, share ideas, and stay on top of meaningful news updates and announcements without the usual noise. It’s a solid space for real conversations and signal over distraction.
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2026-04-15 18:25:16 CEST

Linux 7.0 is here.
This is not just a version bump. It reflects where Linux is heading, better support for next-gen AMD and Intel hardware, cleaner code, and a continued shift away from legacy systems that slow everything down.
At the same time, new work for 7.1 is already landing, including Rust improvements, power management updates, and deeper system-level changes.
For anyone running self-hosted setups, nodes, or sovereignty-focused infrastructure, this matters. A stronger kernel means a stronger base layer you actually control.
Source:
https://www.phoronix.com/linux/Linux%2BKernel
Are you keeping your systems updated, or sticking with long-term stable builds for reliability?
#Linux #SelfHosting #OpenSource #Decentralisation #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #LinuxKernel

2026-04-15 09:14:40 CEST

What makes this hit is not the joke, it is the recognition. It taps into a real public frustration in the UK that serious criminals often seem to get softness, excuses, and second chances, while ordinary people fear being punished for defending themselves or for saying the wrong thing online.
That gap between public safety and state priorities is exactly why so many people now talk about a two-tier system.
Is this still justice, or just selective enforcement dressed up as fairness?
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRVy91xM/
#UK #TwoTierJustice #FreeSpeech #SelfDefence #Crime #Policing

2026-04-14 11:33:29 CEST

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Yes

2026-04-14 11:32:58 CEST

Tor is experimenting with something radical.
Stateless relays that run entirely in RAM. No disks, no logs, nothing left behind if servers are seized.
This matters more than it sounds.
If no data exists, there is nothing to extract, nothing to decrypt, nothing to weaponise against users or operators.
It is privacy by design, not policy.
We are seeing the same philosophy across Linux, self-hosting, and Bitcoin. Reduce trust, remove central points, eliminate stored data.
Read more:
https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/beyond-no-log-tor-looks-into-seizure-proof-servers-that-forget-your-data
Is the future of privacy about systems that cannot store your data at all?
#Privacy #Tor #Decentralisation #SelfHosting #Linux #DigitalRights #FreedomOfSpeech

2026-04-14 06:04:59 CEST

Signal was not broken.
The FBI reportedly recovered deleted previews of incoming Signal messages from an iPhone’s notification database after gaining physical access to the device. That means the weak point was the endpoint, not Signal’s encryption.
Secure apps still depend on secure habits. If message previews are on, your phone may be leaking more than you think.
How many people are locking down the app but forgetting the device?
https://techlore.tech/how-the-fbi-read-signal-messages-without-breaking-signal-april-14-2026/
#Signal #Privacy #DigitalSecurity #Infosec #DigitalRights

2026-04-12 23:15:01 CEST

New Control+Alt+Autonomy is up.
This week’s thread is clear enough: chat control hit another setback, Tor moved fast with emergency fixes, self-hosting kept proving its worth, and the pressure for more surveillance still hasn’t gone away.
Less trust in giant platforms. More resilient tools. More reasons to build your own stack.
Where are you putting your effort next: privacy habits, Linux, self-hosting, or self-custody?
https://beitmenotyou.online/controlaltautonomy-chat-control-setbacks-tor-security-fixes-and-quieter-ways-to-take-back-the-stack/
#Privacy #DigitalRights #Tor #SelfHosting #Linux #SelfCustody #Decentralisation #FreedomTech

2026-04-12 20:36:08 CEST

Big update: Be It Me Not You has had an upgrade, and the blog has moved to the new site. Everything now lives in one place, from my writing and books to links and updates, all running on WordPress hosted on a Raspberry Pi 5.
Had a look around yet?
https://beitmenotyou.online
#WordPress #RaspberryPi #SelfHosting #Blogging #DigitalSovereignty #Linux #IndieWeb

2026-04-12 16:17:10 CEST

Looking for a space where you can talk freely about decentralisation, privacy, safety, and freedom of speech?
This Signal group is built for real conversations, not noise. Meet like-minded people, share ideas, and stay up to date with news and announcements across Web3 and digital rights.
https://signal.group/#CjQKIOoAV1L9ILbh_er6__uCKNzYeC56ykaSphMPB4jOYHNAEhBFMXTGbv-8_LzHTCtym-Sm
#Decentralisation #Privacy #FreedomOfSpeech #Web3 #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty #SignalGroup

2026-04-11 23:25:25 CEST

Privacy is not just a personal setting; it is a community practice.
EFF's latest piece argues that good privacy starts by asking a few simple questions together: what are we protecting, who are we protecting it from, how much inconvenience are we willing to accept, and who are our allies?
It also pushes a broader point that people often miss. Secure messaging matters, but so do your social media habits, your cloud backups, your group roles, and your response plan for when something goes wrong.
Privacy works better when communities treat it as shared infrastructure, not just an individual choice. What would a real community privacy plan look like where you are?
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/02/building-community-privacy-plan
#Privacy #DigitalSecurity #CommunitySafety #SelfSovereignty #Signal #EFF

2026-04-11 18:46:59 CEST

The Third-Party Doctrine is one of the biggest privacy traps of the digital age.
Use a Bank's, phone company's, email host's, cloud service's, or app's services because modern life leaves you little choice, and the state argues that the moment your data touches a third party, your privacy protections weaken. That logic may have started in a different era, but in today's world, it creates a massive surveillance loophole.
Your data should not lose constitutional protection just because someone else stores it for you.
Should using modern Technology really mean giving up your rights?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iakgpq4p9yM
#Privacy #FourthAmendment #Surveillance #DataBrokers #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty #Decentralisation

2026-04-11 13:15:58 CEST

The EU’s Entry/Exit System is now fully live across 29 participating European countries.
For many non-EU short-stay travellers, that means digital border records replacing passport stamps, with fingerprints and a facial scan collected on first entry. Supporters will call it modernisation. Critics will call it another step towards normalised biometric tracking.
ETIAS is next, and that is currently still due in the last quarter of 2026.
Is this smarter border management, or another reminder that “convenience” usually comes with more surveillance?
https://travel-europe.europa.eu/en/ees
#EES #ETIAS #EU #Schengen #Privacy #Surveillance #Travel #Borders #DigitalID #Biometrics

2026-04-11 02:32:00 CEST

This is one of those ideas that makes you stop scrolling.
A hand-sized piece of glass holding 4.8TB of data, built for archives, not fragile short life storage, is a genuinely fascinating glimpse of where digital preservation could go next. Less churn, less waste, less panic about decay.
If this keeps progressing, could glass become the future home of humanity’s memory?
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNR4CwULj/
#ProjectSilica #Microsoft #DataStorage #ArchivalStorage #DigitalPreservation #Tech #Innovation #FutureTech

2026-04-11 02:07:06 CEST

Looking for a space to chat with people who actually care about privacy, decentralisation, freedom of speech, self-sovereignty, Linux, Bitcoin, and the wider future of the web?
I’ve set up a Signal group for exactly that. It’s a place to share ideas, news, questions, tools, and honest conversations with like-minded people.
Want to join us?
https://signal.group/#CjQKIOoAV1L9ILbh_er6__uCKNzYeC56ykaSphMPB4jOYHNAEhBFMXTGbv-8_LzHTCtym-Sm
#Signal #Privacy #Decentralisation #SelfSovereignty #FreedomOfSpeech #Linux #Bitcoin #Web3

2026-04-10 22:05:44 CEST

Passkeys are one of those rare bits of security tech that are both safer and easier to use.
Instead of memorising a password that can be stolen, guessed, or phished, your device proves it's really you with your fingerprint, face, or PIN. The site gets a secure cryptographic check, not a reusable secret. That is the shift.
This is exactly the kind of security people actually need: simple enough for everyday users, strong enough to cut down on phishing and password theft.
Are you already using passkeys, or are passwords still your default?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExAEb1MizVA
#Passkeys #CyberSecurity #Privacy #DigitalSecurity #TechExplained #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-10 21:59:54 CEST

John Deere’s $99 million settlement is not the clean win some headlines make it out to be.
Farmers were locked out of software and forced to use authorised dealers for repairs. Now the so-called fix only guarantees repair tools for 10 years.
If ownership comes with a timer, was it ever really ownership?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR7j7Hxboug
#RightToRepair #JohnDeere #Ownership #DigitalRights #Farmers #SelfCustody

2026-04-10 21:51:54 CEST

GrapheneOS says it is pulling out of France after reported threats, smear campaigns, and pressure around encryption and device access. Whether you use GrapheneOS or not, this matters. When a privacy-first open-source project says it no longer feels safe operating in a country, that is a warning sign for everyone who cares about digital rights, secure devices, and freedom from backdoors.
Are privacy tools now being treated as the problem rather than the protection?
https://nordictimes.com/tech/grapheneos-exits-france-after-threats-and-smear-campaign/
#GrapheneOS #Privacy #Encryption #OpenSource #DigitalRights #France

2026-04-10 16:18:24 CEST

There is a quiet shift happening in Bitcoin right now.
More people are moving away from custodial platforms and ETFs, and back toward self-custody. Not because it is trendy, but because it restores the core promise of Bitcoin, you control your money, not a third party.
Self-custody is not always the easiest path, but it is the one that actually delivers sovereignty.
Read link below.
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/guides/what-is-bitcoin-self-custody-and-why-it-matters
Is convenience worth giving up control, or is self-custody the whole point?
#Bitcoin #SelfCustody #Decentralisation #Privacy #FinancialFreedom

2026-04-10 14:27:18 CEST

What caught my attention here is not the phrase "fiat reset" on its own; it is the deeper shift happening underneath global Finance.
You can feel the old order straining. Energy shocks, trade fragmentation, BRICS payment rails, CBDC experiments, and growing distrust in the dollar system all point to a world where the plumbing of money is being rebuilt in real time.
That is exactly why Bitcoin matters to me. Not because it fixes everything, but because it offers an escape hatch from permissioned money, programmable restrictions, and systems that can be reshaped above your head.
Are we witnessing a monetary transition or the construction of a more controlled financial cage?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExRJ9oAoKSM
#Bitcoin #CBDC #IMF #BRICS #Fiat #Decentralisation #SelfSovereignty #Privacy

2026-04-10 14:12:24 CEST

I didn't want to like this either.
Perplexity Computer feels like the kind of AI product I should roll my eyes at, especially at $200 a month, but I can see why people will love it. If it really turns plain prompts into working tools, websites and research workflows without all the setup pain, that is a real shift.
It still raises the usual question for me: are we paying for capability, or just for convenience wrapped in a shiny box?
Would you pay for convenience over control?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3jvn7n-68Y
#AI #Perplexity #Automation #Tech #FutureOfWork #SelfSovereignty