@postpunkmusic @apps @HolosSocial

Interesting!

@kontrollierterWahnwitz

I won't prove you wrong on security. You are right, a piece of paper in a safe has zero digital attack surface. Hackers can't phish a notebook.

But think of security as a triad: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The password in the safe fails on availability. You can't access your accounts when you aren't home and you can't auto-fill 30+ character random passwords (inturn forces you to use shorter ones).

Paper is the ultimate backup for a Master Key. But for daily use It is a single point of failure that doesn't scale.

@caten

Technically, yes, you are putting all your eggs into one basket. But right now, if you reuse passwords (which most people do), your "eggs" are scattered in 50 flimsy baskets that all open with the same key. A breach at one becomes a breach at all.

The mitigation for that single point of failure is hardware isolation. I would propose the best solution would be a FIDO2 key (Yubikey/Nitrokey) to protect the vault.

We are basically trading a memory problem for a physical possession problem. Even if the master password is compromised, the vault remains encrypted without the physical token present.

Stop memorizing your passwords. Seriously.

Your brain is designed for patterns, not encryption. If you can remember your password, it is weak.

In the next video, we are fixing your digital hygiene. No closed source "just trust me, bro" apps. No browser saving. FOSS digital sovereignty.

Which side are you on right now?

#Bitwarden #Vaultwarden #Proton #ProtonPass #KeePassXC #Firefox #Chrome #Edge #Safari #Passwords #Password #Cybersecurity #Security #Privacy #FOSS #OpenSource #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #NoAI #DigitalSovereignty

@shadowfals

There are two distros I know of that are specifically built for low vision and then there are some that are mainstream distros built with some accessibility features added or can be added on.

The built in low vision distros (that I know of) are Accessible Coconut, which is based on Ubuntu Mate and it is designed to be a more comprehensive out of the box solution to be fully functional without sight. It includes preconfigured screen readers, magnification, and a six-key input mode for Braille.

Then there is Vojtux, based on Fedora, that was designed by a blind software engineer. It is well liked because it includes scripts to handle different tasks, like turning monitors on/off or enabling certain features that have to be toggled (I think it is QT based).

Then the mainstream options to consider (that I know of) are:

Debian (I am bias, it is my favorite) which offers a beep prompt and can start a voice guided installation. It also has good support for brltty and console readers.

Trisquel which is 100% libre and enables Orca by default on the ISO. It is good for people who want something simple and are concerned with their privacy.

I hope that helps! I am sure there are more options, that is just what I have come across in my experience.

@mcc

This is all caused by people who find books to be too hard.

@donhawkins

You opened a whole can of worms with these unpopular opinions.

I am not quite sure what you are saying the generalities about people's intelligence, but that sounds like some serious boomer logic.

We will have to disagree. I believe privacy is a human right. I also believe community safety is a shared responsibility. Pseudonyms are a legitimate privacy tool for many people, including victims, not just a mask for trash talk. Accountability comes from community standards and moderation, not from demanding people surrender their digital privacy.

Being capable of self defense doesn't mean a community should tolerate harassment. We should only allow the culture we want to build. Decent spaces require active maintenance from everyone, not just those being targeted.

You mentioned ICE, so lets address that: The problem with ICE isn't just that they hide their faces, it is that they are public servants serving the people while hiding their faces. The situation changes when it is a private citizen trying to protect themselves.

It isn't being a hero or whatever, it is doing what is right and making sure this space doesn't turn into a trash fire.

This is a topic I am not looking for a debate. Either be a decent person on this platform or GTFO.

Mastodon is only a decent community because we actively maintain it. If you see harassment, especially men targeting women, don't just scroll past. Call it out and report it. Let's keep the space clean. Take out the trash.

#Mastodon #Fediverse #FediTips #CommunityStandards #Safety #StopHarassment #WomenInTech #HumanRights

@rl_dane

Maybe, but I did just also read that Microsoft is scaling back "AI" in Windows 11, possibly stripping Copilot out of Notepad and Paint. Between this and the new Firefox "Block AI" toggle, the message is hitting home. We want tools, not forced LLMs.

This is what happens when we refuse to be quiet. They are starting to realize "AI" is a privacy risk and a probably a bad for their market share.

Don't stop now. Be loud. Be a real pain in their butts. Make them scared to even mention it.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-is-reevaluating-its-ai-efforts-on-windows-11-plans-to-reduce-copilot-integrations-and-evolve-recall

#Windows11 #Microsoft #NoAI

Mozilla is adding a toggle to disable all generative "AI" features in Firefox. It shows that organized pushback is actually making a difference.

One battle won. Now let's make it crystal clear. We want tools, not forced LLMs. Keep the pressure on until "AI" is no longer an option.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/firefox-will-soon-let-you-block-all-of-its-generative-ai-features/

#Firefox #Mozilla #NoAI #FOSS #OpenSource #Privacy #TerminalTilt