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"Cybersecurity professional in training, MeWe Ambassador, tech nerd, novelist, traditionalist, privacy accelerationist (priv/acc)."

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2026-05-24 06:11:49 CEST

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You're entitled to your opinion.

2026-05-24 06:11:35 CEST

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Sure, you *could* see it that way, but I don't think that is theologically consistent.

2026-05-20 06:21:01 CEST

I just realized that as of the 12th, I've been using Nostr for two years. I've taken some breaks from it here and there for various reasons but I'm still here, still planning to stick around, still recommending that people stop by and check things out.
It feels good knowing that even if all other social networks become a mess of various issues, I still have Nostr to express myself online. Even as free speech and privacy are constantly under attack, I know there's one space where the people remain in charge of what happens within.
Thank you, fellow Nostriches, for these first two years and here's to many more! 🫡

2026-05-20 06:15:57 CEST

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Two YEARS? You're definitely not using Windows 😂

2026-05-20 02:33:33 CEST

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I mean, the tech IS pretty cool 👀

2026-05-17 03:23:35 CEST

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You're entitled to your opinion but no, my perspective is shaped by my own research and technical knowledge.

2026-05-16 04:38:03 CEST

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I mean, I explained my perspective. That's not blind faith.
I also have yet to find any convincing argument toward the possibility of AGI. Until I do, I treat it as FUD.

2026-05-03 10:26:40 CEST

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I'm real, apparently I'm missing something... is Nostr getting hit with bots right now? I'm passively active.

2026-05-03 10:25:59 CEST

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I'm real, just not on here as often as some, mainly due to the fact that I have yet to find a desktop/web client I really like (I spend most of my social media time on PC).
That, and I've also just been pretty busy outside of my online social presence.

2026-05-02 05:31:33 CEST

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Haha nice! I always go for a Spellsword type of approach in TES games for my first playthrough, been that way since I started with Morrowind back in the day!

2026-05-02 05:27:45 CEST

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For me, it'd be Skyrim. I'm a huge Elder Scrolls fan and Skyrim, being the most accessible, is a must play, IMO!

2026-04-20 05:01:02 CEST

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I understand there are some situations where a specific word fits the situation perfectly, but...
If you (speaking collectively) can't express yourself without relying on cursing, you need to improve yourself. Your vocabulary, your temperament, your patience, all of it.
I'm in my thirties, I have gone through all sorts of pain and problems in life, yet I still intentionally choose not to curse. I may use a substitution here and there in casual speech, but if I were to fall into cursing, that would be a sign to me that I have completely lost control and need to focus on problems beyond what I'm dealing with.

2026-04-15 05:32:27 CEST

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I haven't, I'm guessing it's similar to rsync but for cloud storage?
I mostly just use MEGA for cloud sync (even though I have to use the AUR to get the Linux application) since it gives 20 gigs of free storage and it claims end-to-end encryption. For anything sensitive, I stick with Proton Drive, though.

2026-04-13 03:40:12 CEST

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If someone wants to censor themselves, what does it hurt you? It's not like it'd be censoring other people and it would be opt-in.

2026-04-12 06:47:56 CEST

I want so badly to love Proton Drive but the upload speeds and lack of a desktop application (for folder sync) on Linux really is a dealbreaker for me. It's good for photo backup on my phone and for manual backups of specific things, but not as a primary cloud app... yet.

2026-04-12 04:38:22 CEST

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It's not toxic positivity to not want to see negativity all the time. It's terrible for mental health.

2026-04-12 04:37:36 CEST

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2FA isn't a ploy, it's objectively a step up for account security.

2026-04-11 03:54:02 CEST

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I was really hesitant to use them until I learned more about them and how they work. Now, I use them whenever possible, though I still make sure to keep a password and 2FA solution on the account.

2026-04-10 05:08:27 CEST

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As an opt-in, it'd be a great way to encourage people to avoid negativity. Can't be anything other than opt-in, though. Antithetical to the purpose of Nostr.

2026-03-31 03:08:06 CEST

Is there any way to block specific languages on Nostr? I sometimes see random languages in the hashtags that I follow. It's it's annoying when I see a bunch of them appear in my feed because a post is ultimately not worth anything to me if I can't understand the language. #askNostr

2026-03-31 03:04:01 CEST

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Not self-hosted and I wouldn't use it for anything too sensitive but MEGA gives 20 gigs for free and they're encrypted. I'd go for Proton Drive if you want something with an overall better track record, though. As for self-hosted options, I'd say Nextcloud is probably one of the better options, but I've never self-hosted so I can only speak from what I've heard.

2026-03-29 03:41:12 CEST

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Personally, I'm not too worried about it right now. Every metric says that quantum computing's threat to encryption is at LEAST a decade away and a couple of the encrypted platforms that I use already implemented some form of post-quantum encryption or mitigations to resist quantum computing.

2026-03-15 04:54:42 CET

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Excellent tool! The only errors I saw were "non-standard fields" in my profile. One of them is my display name, how is that a non-standard field? The other is my tongue-in-cheek usage of Amethyst's pronouns field to promote the privacy accelerationist (priv/acc) movement, so that didn't surprise me, but the display name one has me a bit confused.

2026-03-12 03:00:09 CET

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Not when that person has accomplished nothing and has actively resisted legislation that would've been very good for the nation.

2026-03-12 02:04:39 CET

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Sorry, I can't agree. Massie has done absolutely nothing except resist very practical and pragmatic means to step toward a better future, all in the name of his libertarian LARP. He isn't interested in anything except himself and it blows my mind that people don't see past that.

2026-03-11 07:55:35 CET

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I honestly don't even see how people are tempted to despair at this point. There are a few things that are problematic, sure, but we're nowhere near the point that anyone should be despairing.
Personally, I look around and see nothing but God's hand at work, doing amazing things.

2026-03-08 01:33:54 CET

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I mean, it's on those users for using KYC/ID verification software in the first place.
They're the sort of people that made this recent push for "age verification" (ID collection) possible.

2026-03-01 17:32:59 CET

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I do. I use it to help with troubleshooting and learning tech topics (especially Linux) efficiently. I use it to rephrase portions of my cybersecurity learning if there's a part I'm not understanding. I use it when it's tough to articulate appropriate search terms for a topic. I've used it to help visualize scenes from my novels that I'm writing.
Not exactly problem solving but I've also been able to get Copilot itself to admit that Christ is King just by using logic and reasoning, which was pretty cool.

2026-03-01 17:29:21 CET

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I don't have any near me anymore but when I did, they charged 20%. Wasn't worth trying. To this day, I still only hold BTC from zaps, nothing more. I have yet to find a no-KYC solution that works for me, unfortunately.

2026-03-01 04:03:07 CET

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I'm not convinced Claude was standing on principle so much as I think privacy was their convenient scapegoat to push their own corporate agenda.

2026-02-26 04:07:33 CET

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I have a dedicated folder for my AppImages, I like some sort of organization in my filesystem haha
I don't use many AppImages in general, I generally prioritize native packages and Flatpak.

2026-02-26 01:15:40 CET

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Brave fixes this. Turn on forgetful browsing and fingerprint protections with a VPN and it becomes extremely difficult for a site to track you automatically.

2026-02-23 18:13:22 CET

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I'd love a forum app of some kind!

2026-02-18 07:39:03 CET

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That's fair but if Bitcoin were cracked down upon, I doubt the majority would be interested in risking jail time for digital gold, at least not unless the civilization as a whole went into a state of civil war and open rebellion.

2026-02-17 05:00:47 CET

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This is a big part of why I stick with Signal. Not only does it still have the best feature set of private messengers (the good ones, at least), it also has PQE these days.

2026-02-17 04:58:42 CET

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As much as I'd love to believe that, all it takes is for the government to close all on-ramps, figure out your wallet address, then go after you for that. That's why a lot of people like Monero: it takes care of that last part, but the on-ramp issue is still a problem.
Bitcoin is an improvement, for sure, but it's not perfect or flawless.

2026-02-14 00:52:11 CET

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Hate to be the "erm ackshually" sort but Signal has had PQE for a little while now, so nah, Signal is safe from it. Some VPNs have the option as well, such as Mullvad.

2026-02-13 06:22:05 CET

I see a lot of Denethors and Boromirs on Nostr...
Not nearly enough Aragorns, Sams or Faramirs.
Let the reader understand.
#blackpill #doomer #doomerism #pessimism #cynicism #lotr #leadership #peace #determination https://blossom.primal.net/0d22a7b052216cf0a97921dd978809c2c419d59e9a7e6c195f9cf93b1748c3a0.jpg

2026-02-13 06:15:04 CET

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SimpleX but BARELY. Signal is still king in my book.

2026-02-13 06:06:59 CET

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In my experience, Amethyst works amazingly. The Primal app is also a solid backup option.

2026-02-09 05:04:39 CET

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I've been saying this for ages but many don't want to hear it. I support Bitcoin, I hold a little myself (purely from zaps and a few random gifts, since it's very difficult to get any without KYC somewhere), but I don't use social media to talk delusions about how Bitcoin is flawless and fixes everything. I come to social media to talk about stuff that I find interesting, stuff from all aspects of my life.
You know things are bad when Nostr's Bitcoin community ended up turning my whole experience with Bitcoin sour, partly because people don't know how to talk about anything else.

2026-02-03 06:29:26 CET

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I don't know if I believe they were designed for that purpose but I wouldn't be surprised if it'll be used as an excuse to push for KYC harder.
There are ways to validate genuineness, ways that preserve sovereignty and privacy... but of course, if it gives the powers that be an excuse to try to track everyone online, they're going to take advantage of it to the best of their ability.

2026-02-02 00:27:04 CET

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I'm not Nostr only for a few reasons but I only use MeWe and Nostr on the regular. Twitter is only when I want to interact with specific people who aren't on MeWe/Nostr.

2026-02-01 05:55:42 CET

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Yeah, I'm 98% positive it's AI. Don't like Zohran and I wouldn't be shocked if he's affiliated but this particular pic looks insanely AI.

2026-01-30 03:12:08 CET

Oz the Great and Powerful is superior to the original Wizard of Oz.
I said what I said 👀
The original is amazing and rightfully beloved but I just find the story and cinematography of Oz the Great and Powerful to be outstanding and more enjoyable overall.

2026-01-30 02:09:22 CET

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Love Aves! I've been using it since Simple Mobile Tools was sold off, and I doubt I will ever change gallery apps again unless they do something similar and sell to an advertising agency.

2026-01-30 02:07:02 CET

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Great setup! Doing loose tea in gong fu is life-changing, so much better than those tea bags!

2026-01-30 02:06:00 CET

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Very true. I'm pro-AI in the sense that I see a lot of amazing ways it can improve life. However, I hate how so many people jumped in headlong, with no concern for safety, caution or restraint. I only started using GenAI last year because I needed to learn about it before I would even consider using it.
Even now, I exclusively use it to save time on menial things (low-level research, for example) or to augment where I have weaknesses. A good example of the latter is how I use it as I'm learning Python. Instead of spending hours looking for an obscure way of debugging or coding a specific feature, I ask AI to help me through the process when I've exhausted normal troubleshooting but I specifically make sure it doesn't give me the code outright. This means I still have to think and learn but it saves me from getting frustrated and wasting time looking for obscure solutions.
The TL;DR is that AI can be a fantastic tool but we should exercise caution and restraint with it.
Sadly, most don't and that is why "AI designed to take over" exists in the first place; for where humans see a way to stoke their laziness, they will jump in with no second thought. Malicious actors will exploit that for their own gain.

2026-01-30 01:56:26 CET

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Said it a million times before, our world would be significantly better without that garbage platform. It's borderline irredeemable.

2026-01-28 00:34:32 CET

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I'm a new dev, a VERY new dev, but I see it as a crutch to rely on AI beyond helping you learn and augment weaknesses until you can improve your abilities.
I guess my opinion may change in time but I just don't like the idea of being overly reliant on AI for anything. A tool, not a replacement.

2026-01-27 23:46:41 CET

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Using AI to debug issues, help you learn, maybe even save you time on tedious aspects that you know how to do manually, that's alright by me.
Not learning how to code, not manually doing the bulk of it yourself, that's not something I will ever get behind.

2026-01-27 23:44:19 CET

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You can't get a native application to my knowledge but you can run it as a progressive web app in a Chromium-based browser. Runs great, you just don't have the integrations into the OS which is part of the reason to escape Windows anyway.

2026-01-27 00:20:04 CET

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It's actually entering a new life of sorts. Moved to a blockchain back-end for user data, implementing some cool new features, etc. Most of the negative comments come from people angry over things like UI changes or bots, but the latter is a challenge for every social network.

2026-01-27 00:15:46 CET

Amethyst users... do the feed algorithms in the exploration menu just no longer work? Everytime I try to use them, they just hang on the "requesting job" load screen. It has been this way for a while now, which is part of why my activity on Nostr has been limited for a while. I liked using them to find posts according to specific topics, it led me to some good discussions.
Quite literally the only social media algorithms I enjoyed using. #askNostr #Amethyst

2026-01-27 00:03:31 CET

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I enjoy AI and use it for various things but I agree, too much slop. AI should be used for enhancing our lives and our abilities, not to outright replace them.

2026-01-27 00:00:32 CET

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Spending a bit of money every 5-ish years is worth it to keep your games and not be a subscription slave.

2026-01-26 23:22:34 CET

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It also doesn't help that I'm unemployed and struggling to find a job in the current job market, which has forced me to live with family for the time being. That means I basically have to eat whatever they're eating, despite my attempts to get them to move to healthier foods and decrease the seed oils.

2026-01-26 03:04:26 CET

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Maybe these people ought not to commit illegal and violent riots, then assault law enforcement when they rightfully attempt to disperse them and arrest them. Can't get shot if you stay at home and act like a peaceful and responsible adult. 🤷‍♂️
Also, if you think this issue only occurs in border cities, you're delusional. Not to mention the fact that there's PROVEN massive amounts of Somali fraud in Minnesota which proves that the issue is more than just border cities.

2026-01-26 03:01:12 CET

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Not everything is always a conspiracy.

2026-01-26 03:00:08 CET

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I wish I were able to do this. Not easy nor cheap 😵‍💫

2026-01-25 03:21:22 CET

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Yes, because how dare we defend our borders. Grow up.

2026-01-24 04:28:10 CET

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"Albuquerque.
See? I can do it too.
Snorkel"
Sorry, I couldn't resist using that quote 😂 Really, though, I'm not sure I'm following 🤔

2026-01-24 04:20:11 CET

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Some brands like Lenovo have camera covers on their laptops.

2026-01-20 19:04:15 CET

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The more companies and platforms that do this, the harder it will backfire.

2026-01-19 05:26:17 CET

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I'm also staunchly against the idea of evolution. We are more than animals.

2026-01-19 05:23:17 CET

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They really are, though. Same goals, same tactics. They just have the intellect to deceive many into thinking otherwise.

2026-01-19 05:22:24 CET

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I am firmly against this line of thinking. We were designed for conversation, for interaction, for learning and growth. Not for robotic hive mind transhumanism.

2026-01-19 05:20:49 CET

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I deactivated FB a while ago and I'm so glad I did. Even putting aside the privacy issues for a sec, the general experience of FB has been utterly atrocious and getting worse the last few years. I can't see how anyone likes them anymore. I'd much rather use MeWe, which is like the best parts of FB and Twitter, without the privacy issues.

2026-01-19 05:14:03 CET

If I wanted to convert some of my sats from my Lightning wallet to my regular Bitcoin wallet, what would be the recommended way to go about that? #asknostr

2026-01-19 00:18:51 CET

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I wouldn't say privacy is the issue with ebooks so much as ownership and sovereignty. Ebooks can be edited, removed from the library, and are tied to one app/platform. It's why I still buy physical books and the only time I grab ebooks is if there's a bundle on sale for books I also have a physical copy of.

2026-01-19 00:11:06 CET

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The concept was decent, but not when transhumanists or techbros are the ones in charge of it.

2026-01-18 23:10:56 CET

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I understand why people are blackpilling at first glance. But once you take a look at all that's really happening, I feel it becomes impossible to continue with that pessimism.
The Kingdom of Christ prevails! ✝️

2026-01-17 13:30:53 CET

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That presumes one has any friends or family that even use Bitcoin, let alone are willing to trade.

2026-01-17 04:38:23 CET

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This simply isn't true, it's fearmongering. If you're a citizen and you're not obstructing ICE from arresting illegals, you're all good.

2026-01-17 04:36:33 CET

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One more point though: even decentralized exchanges have this issue. Unless you're doing something like cash by mail (a risk in itself), you're still KYCing somewhere upstream with whatever payment app you use.

2026-01-17 04:35:01 CET

Great post. People underestimate the dangers of KYC. You would think people in the Bitcoin community would think a bit more about that but no. Most simply don't.
#nevent1q…wprj

2026-01-17 04:27:43 CET

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Source? I have yet to hear a single instance of this. Moreover, most people carry some form of legal ID with them either way.

2026-01-15 21:53:46 CET

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Don't know if I'm introverted, a bad conversationalist, or just straight up autistic but I've always struggled with a few of these no matter how hard I try. Prolonged eye contact, remembering names, the SHR aspects are all tough ones for me. 👀

2026-01-15 00:55:06 CET

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A sword of some sort. I'd really love to learn Japanese sword arts like iaido. Why? Partly my interest in Japan but also because I just find swords to be "an elegant weapon for a more civilized age".

2026-01-13 22:04:29 CET

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Personally, I see a lot of these as positives in the long stretch of things. It may seem chaotic in the moment, but there are a lot of things that are really good that are happening, especially in the United States. Around the world, we're also seeing totalitarian regimes displaying incredible weakness when the population finally puts their foot down.
I genuinely do believe that the general state of geopolitical affairs is on an upswing. I'm in the biggest "whitepill" state that I've been in for a very long time.

2026-01-13 05:39:09 CET

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What type of system are you trying to install it on? Some wifi adapters struggle because the driver isn't included in the kernel. This is especially true for USB-based wifi adapters, the majority of semi-modern internal adapters on major laptop brands should theoretically be included. Arch-based systems have the advantage of AUR packages which can sometimes help with situations like that, but some distros also let you upgrade to newer kernel versions than the default as well, so that could possibly be an option for addressing the problem.
Do you ever have such issues with Zorin?

2026-01-12 21:55:15 CET

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I prefer Mint when it comes to the "just works" distros but Zorin is definitely great and I'm happy to see them doing well! I personally daily drive Manjaro (love Arch-based distros) but I have systems that run Mint, Kali, and my only Windows system also runs a few different distros in WSL.

2026-01-10 05:46:30 CET

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KDE software is fantastic. I didn't expect to love most of the KDE defaults like I do!

2026-01-07 04:13:17 CET

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I'm pretty doubtful that military force would be used or even necessary. Greenland itself isn't the point of resistance. From what I understand, it's Denmark that's not playing nice.

2026-01-06 04:48:13 CET

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I agree that the tax situation is absolutely atrocious but I'm not willing to risk jail time and all sorts of other issues by going on a tax strike.

2026-01-02 09:31:43 CET

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Probably for the best, the radio waves probably aren't great for you to experience right before bed 🤔

2026-01-02 09:30:32 CET

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It's almost like REAL ID was useless for anything except surveillance, and full of security issues. Who would've guessed? 🤪

2025-12-22 07:03:30 CET

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Incidentally, you're the only one of those that I follow. I don't know anything about them but seeing their posts, I doubt I'd get along with them since I'm also very Christian and don't care for the new age mystical energy approach.

2025-12-22 07:00:21 CET

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The only part of it that's hard is getting it without KYC. Unless you know someone in person or are willing to use risky payment methods for a DEX, it's a real challenge.

2025-12-21 07:51:00 CET

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Well said. The modern web is an absolute wreck thanks to out of control bots and the intrusive ways that sites defend against them. It's actually one of the reasons why I don't use a VPN nearly as much as I used to: it just turns the modern web into a nightmare to use.
Thankfully, if you're worried about privacy, VPNs are actually less necessary these days. Switching to encrypted DNS with a privacy-respecting resolver (I recommend Quad9) virtually eliminates any actionable data that your ISP can sell. They still see the raw IPs but that sort of data is harder to market to data brokers and it's also less effective because of how so many sites run on massive CDNs, meaning they'd only be seeing your connection to the CDN's nearest datacenters.
Granted, that doesn't prevent the CDNs from selling traffic data, and it doesn't prevent individual sites from knowing your IP, so there's still a use case for VPNs but it all depends on threat model. For me, I only really use a VPN for evading geoblocks and for when I visit an unfamiliar site that I don't want having my real IP. Everything else in my threat model is largely covered by using encrypted DNS with Quad9.

2025-12-16 04:16:01 CET

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But that doesn't really work if you're in a more rural area.

2025-12-13 06:45:03 CET

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Well said. I've been raising similar concerns. "Bitcoin is unstoppable" but it really isn't when KYC removes the sovereignty and onramps could be cut off in an instant.
There are also the folks who underestimate the threat KYC poses. If BTC is all about self-sovereignty and ownership of your money, then how on earth is that compatible with KYC and similar regulations? If you have to ask permission to exchange your fiat for BTC, it really doesn't free you the way they claim.
It also doesn't help that all supposedly 'no KYC' methods still have KYC somewhere in the pipeline. Unless you have trustworthy friends who can trade fiat for BTC, or unless you're willing to take a risk on cash-by-mail or gift card trades, you're inevitably KYCing through the payment processor you use.

2025-12-13 06:33:32 CET

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The bit on the metadata was incorrect. While Signal doesn't protect metadata like a more anonymous messenger (a la Session, SimpleX), it DOES protect metadata. Most of it is encrypted (profile pics, for example) and Sealed Sender requires any MITM to be simultaneously observing both the sender and the recipient in order to know whom you're chatting with.

2025-12-10 00:12:48 CET

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Personally, there are only two types of internet bans I'm okay with: this sort (no social media under 16) and porn. The latter is far more important to ban, however, because the 16+ social media thing is difficult to ban without implementing required ID verification for all users (which is something I'm very much AGAINST). Again, porn sites SHOULD require ID verification at the very least, if we can't ban it outright, but regular social media should not.

2025-12-02 04:37:20 CET

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I'm a traditionalist but even I use AI. People seem to think it's impossible to use that tech without relying on it for everything. It's entirely possible to use AI without letting it replace entire swaths of your life and skillset.

2025-11-25 04:35:17 CET

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I'm always down for badges, I'd love one!

2025-11-25 04:31:12 CET

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The Catholic view on Mary is my number 1 gripe with them. It's objectively idolatry.

2025-11-23 03:50:12 CET

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I don't think there's any 4D chess but I'm firmly against blackpill cynicism. It serves absolutely no purpose.

2025-11-23 03:42:53 CET

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In and of itself, the country of origin thing isn't a huge deal, but it's a concerning development and it also concerns me more that so many comments are asking for region blocks, VPN bans, publically available previous usernames, etc.
I already took issue with X but this convinced me to significantly reduce my time there because it's really only a matter of time until they go too far with their privacy invasions.

2025-11-22 03:53:02 CET

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Meh, I feel like one of the few conservatives who is glad she's going. She really lost it these past few months. I'm not a fan of female politicians anyways.