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

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2026-06-05 13:16:25 UTC

This week's Surveillance Report is a reminder that privacy failures are not abstract.
Dashlane says attackers obtained fewer than 20 encrypted password vaults after brute-forcing/abusing 2FA enrolment flows. Encrypted vaults are still serious: weak master passwords can become the real failure point once attackers have the vault offline.
The Pentagon has acknowledged that US personnel have been targeted using commercial location data. That turns the data broker industry from a consumer privacy scandal into a national security problem: the same ad-tech surveillance that follows ordinary people can expose soldiers, officials and families.
Europe is accelerating digital sovereignty work through projects like Euro-Office, Nextcloud and Tuta, aiming to reduce dependence on US Big Tech for office, cloud and communications infrastructure.
Meta's AI support chatbot was reportedly abused to hijack high-profile Instagram accounts by changing account access. It shows why AI support systems need strict guardrails, human review and proper authentication boundaries.
Defence bulletin: Carnival, Charter, Ultrahuman, PayTel and Atlas Menu all reported data exposure. Android users should apply the latest security update. WordPress admins should urgently check WP Maps Pro and Kirki. Tor Browser, Mullvad and Proton also have useful privacy/security updates.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEz8mlRYWog
#Cybersecurity #Privacy #DigitalRights #DataBrokers #WordPress #OpenSource #SurveillanceReport

2026-06-05 10:15:33 UTC

Technology should help people become more independent, not more locked in.
BIMNY / Be It Me Not You is a Matrix community for Calm, practical conversation around freedom tech, open source, self-hosting, decentralisation, Web3, privacy, self-sovereignty, self-custody, AI, independent publishing and the open web.
It's for people who are interested in building, using, and understanding tools that give individuals and communities more ownership, resilience and control.
If that sounds like your sort of conversation, you're welcome to join:
https://matrix.org/#/bimny:matrix.org
#Matrix #BIMNY #BeItMeNotYou #FreedomTech #OpenSource #SelfHosting #Decentralisation #Web3 #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #OpenWeb #AI #Community

2026-06-01 04:12:34 UTC

Discord's age verification push should worry anyone who cares about privacy.
When a chat app starts asking for face scans or government ID to unlock normal access, the trust equation changes. Safety matters, but building giant Identity pipelines is not the answer.
The 5CA incident showed the obvious risk: once ID data exists, it becomes a target.
Matrix is not perfect, but it points in the right direction: open Protocol, decentralised servers, and more control over where your community lives.
Maybe it is time to stop building communities inside platforms that keep moving the walls closer.
What would it take for you to leave Discord?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZzvBRAu0tE
#Discord #Matrix #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #SelfHosting #Decentralisation #OpenSource #FreedomTech

2026-06-01 04:02:40 UTC

Docker is everywhere in self-hosting for one simple reason: it turns messy app installs into tidy, isolated containers.
Instead of one app fighting another over versions, libraries, ports, or system packages, Docker lets each service bring what it needs and run separately on the same machine.
For homelabs, that is huge. One Raspberry Pi, mini PC, or VPS can run a blog, search engine, status page, media server, database, and more without everything becoming a tangled mess.
It is not magic, and you still need to check what images you trust. But once Docker clicks, self-hosting feels much less scary.
What was the first Docker app that made it click for you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5fK8BmgBow
#Docker #SelfHosting #Homelab #Linux #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #Privacy #Decentralisation

2026-05-23 20:44:19 UTC

Linux is pushing back on AI slop, and honestly, it matters.
Kernel maintainers are tightening expectations around AI generated security reports: verify the bug, keep it concise, explain impact clearly, and do real human work before dumping noise on maintainers.
There is also movement around Rust in the kernel, ModuleJail for reducing unused module attack surface, Lightroom CC running on Linux through Wine, Vivaldi 8.0’s redesign, Firefox’s upcoming UI refresh, Fedora dropping Deepin packages, and more concern around Bitwarden’s direction.
A busy week, but the bigger theme is clear: Linux is growing up without losing its backbone.
What stood out to you most?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SGqX7rgrEo
#Linux #OpenSource #CyberSecurity #Privacy #FOSS #DigitalSovereignty

2026-05-23 20:26:53 UTC

Nostr
The Trump IRS settlement story is one of those moments where the quiet wording matters.
Reports say the deal creates a nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponisation" fund linked to Trump dropping his IRS lawsuit over leaked tax returns. Critics say the fund has weak guardrails, limited oversight, and could be used to compensate political allies, donors, or even 6 January defendants.
Reuters also reports the settlement bars the IRS from pursuing audits into Trump, his family, and his companies for past tax years.
LegalEagle's point is blunt: this is not just about one lawsuit. It is about whether public money can be redirected through vague legal machinery while accountability gets pushed out of sight.
When government power becomes a payout pipeline, transparency is not optional.
Should public settlement funds require direct congressional approval and full public reporting?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIBCjzz-bmk
#Privacy #Corruption #Accountability #RuleOfLaw #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty
Mastodon
Reports say Trump's IRS settlement creates a nearly $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund after he dropped his lawsuit over the leak of his tax returns.
Critics warn the fund has weak guardrails and could pay political allies, donors, or even 6 January defendants.
When public money moves through vague legal machinery, transparency should not be optional.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIBCjzz-bmk
#Accountability #RuleOfLaw #Corruption
Bluesky
Trump's IRS settlement reportedly creates a nearly $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund with weak guardrails.
Critics warn it could pay allies, donors, or 6 January defendants.
Should public money require full transparency?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIBCjzz-bmk
#RuleOfLaw #Accountability
Signal
LegalEagle has covered the Trump IRS settlement, and the reporting around it is seriously concerning.
AP and Reuters report that the deal creates a nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponisation" fund after Trump dropped his lawsuit over the leak of his tax returns. Critics argue the fund has weak guardrails, limited oversight, and could be used to compensate political allies, donors, or even people involved in the 6 January cases.
Reuters also reports that the settlement bars the IRS from pursuing audits into Trump, his family, and his companies for past tax years.
The bigger issue here is simple: public money should never move through vague political machinery without clear authority, strong oversight, and public accountability.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIBCjzz-bmk

2026-05-15 08:05:39 UTC

ActivityPub is one of the most important building blocks of the open social web.
My new guide breaks down federation in plain English: how independent servers communicate, why Mastodon, Pixelfed, PeerTube, Lemmy, WordPress, and others can connect, and why this matters for people who want more control over their online presence.
The big idea is simple: social media does not have to live inside one company’s walled garden. It can be a network of independent communities, connected by open standards, where creators, publishers and users have more choice.
Read the guide:
https://beitmenotyou.online/activitypub-federation-guide/
What would it take for more people to move from closed platforms to federated ones?
#ActivityPub #Fediverse #Decentralisation #OpenWeb #SelfSovereignty #DigitalFreedom #Privacy

2026-05-11 22:16:53 UTC

Authoritarian Finance often hides in plain sight.
OFAC says it sanctioned five people and seven companies operating in Nicaragua's gold sector, including two sons of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.
The Treasury says this network helped the Murillo-Ortega regime raise funds, maintain political control, and benefit from activities linked to seized U.S.-owned property.
This is why supply chains matter. Gold is not just a commodity. In the wrong hands, it becomes infrastructure for Corruption, repression, and state capture.
Should gold supply chains face more public scrutiny?
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0451
#Nicaragua #Sanctions #Gold #HumanRights #Corruption #Authoritarianism #DigitalSovereignty

2026-05-11 22:13:59 UTC

Sustainable investing cannot just mean polished branding, climate language, and a clean fund label.
FT Adviser reports that European ESG funds continued financing Kremlin-linked companies and Russian sovereign debt even as Russia prepared for war in Ukraine.
That should force a deeper question: can any investment really be called ethical if it ignores authoritarian power, Corruption, surveillance, and state violence?
ESG without human rights is just reputation management.
What should "sustainable" investing actually exclude?
https://www.ftadviser.com/content/5f6f2f56-d218-46db-98c4-103ab6d47a7a
#ESG #Ukraine #Russia #Investing #HumanRights #SustainableInvesting #Freedom #Geopolitics

2026-05-11 22:11:02 UTC

Canada's Bill C-22 should worry anyone who uses encrypted messaging, not just Canadians.
EFF says the Bill revives last year's surveillance push, with powers that could pressure digital services to assist lawful access requests, expand metadata retention, and create secrecy around access orders.
That is the danger with "just one backdoor". It never stays local. Once one government normalises access to encrypted communications, others point to it as permission.
Encryption protects ordinary people: families, journalists, activists, abuse survivors, whistleblowers, and anyone who wants private conversations to stay private.
Privacy is not a loophole. It is a basic defence against power.
Should governments ever be allowed to weaken encrypted services?
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/05/canadas-bill-c-22-repackaged-version-last-years-surveillance-nightmare
#Privacy #Encryption #DigitalRights #Canada #Surveillance #EFF #SelfSovereignty

2026-05-10 06:39:15 UTC

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You can't just say something without proof friend

2026-05-09 23:59:13 UTC

After my transfer is done and I know everything is working, I’ll be writing up the full Raspberry Pi setup.
I’ve managed to use OpenClaw to create an SSH bridge to my Zorin PC, run a daily backup of the Pi, check the bridge with a cron job, save the backup to my PC, then remove it from the Pi to save space.
OpenClaw is basically becoming the control layer for the Pi, connected to ChatGPT through an API. I’ve also got SearXNG running as a private search engine, WordPress hosted on the Pi, and Uptime Kuma coming soon for service monitoring.
Once the SSD is ready, more services will be added.
Full blog post coming soon, including what worked, what broke, and what I learned.
What would you run on a self-hosted Pi setup like this?
#SelfHosting #RaspberryPi #Linux #OpenSource #Privacy #SearXNG #WordPress #Homelab #DigitalSovereignty

2026-05-09 22:23:15 UTC

Interested in privacy, decentralisation, Bitcoin, Web3, digital freedom, self-hosting, and taking back control of your tech?
Join a growing community to chat, share ideas, meet like-minded people, and stay updated with news updates and announcements across privacy, freedom of speech, safety, and more.
https://signal.group/#CjQKIOoAV1L9ILbh_er6__uCKNzYeC56ykaSphMPB4jOYHNAEhBFMXTGbv-8_LzHTCtym-Sm
#Privacy #Decentralisation #Bitcoin #Web3 #FreedomOfSpeech #SelfSovereignty

2026-05-08 10:26:37 UTC

Microsoft once called Linux a “cancer.”
Now it talks like a friend of open source, owns GitHub, promotes WSL, pushes Copilot into developer workflows, and is building more of Windows around cloud, AI, telemetry, and managed infrastructure.
That shift is not just culture. It is power.
Open source does not only need code freedom. It needs infrastructure freedom too. If your tools, repositories, operating system, cloud compute, AI assistant, and identity layer all sit inside one corporate ecosystem, how much choice do you really have left?
This video digs into the argument that Microsoft’s “love” for open source was never simple kindness. It was a long game for control over developers, workflows, and the future of computing.
Are we building freely, or just building inside someone else’s cage?
https://youtu.be/0NGdHSvRH9M?is=Wt_3JNOGMRGOFciO
#OpenSource #Linux #Microsoft #GitHub #Copilot #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty #Decentralisation #FreeSoftware

2026-05-08 09:25:19 UTC

Privacy tools are not magic shields. They only work when the projects behind them stay awake, move quickly, and help users patch before a known weakness becomes a real threat.
My new post, Privacy Tools Patch Discipline, looks at recent Tor Browser and Tails updates, the Copy Fail Linux kernel issue, and why using privacy tools also means building better update habits.
Self-sovereignty is not just choosing better tools. It is maintaining them.
Do you treat updates as part of your privacy routine?
https://beitmenotyou.online/privacy-tools-patch-discipline/
http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/privacy-tools-patch-discipline/
#Privacy #Security #Linux #Tor #Tails #SelfSovereignty #DigitalFreedom #OpenSource

2026-05-08 09:02:46 UTC

Microsoft Edge users, this is worth checking.
Recent reports say Edge loads saved passwords into plaintext memory while the browser is running. Microsoft says this needs a compromised device or user session first, but that still matters, especially on shared PCs.
Back up your logins, move them to a dedicated password manager, then remove saved passwords from Edge.
Do you still trust browser-based password managers?
https://youtu.be/YUZ7RQzfKzo?t=860
#Privacy #Security #MicrosoftEdge #Passwords #CyberSecurity #DigitalSovereignty

2026-05-08 08:26:39 UTC

This week’s Techlore Surveillance Report is a reminder that privacy is never just one app, one setting, or one update.
CopyFail shows why Linux users need to check their own distro’s security status, not just assume the kernel patch has landed everywhere. Apple’s iOS fix shows how deleted Signal messages could still leave traces through cached notifications. Utah’s VPN law shows how age verification keeps spilling into wider surveillance pressure.
Then there’s Microsoft Edge storing passwords in plaintext in device memory, compromised WordPress plugins, cPanel flaws, breaches at ADT and Vimeo, and supply chain risk around Bitwarden’s CLI.
The positive side? Proton is moving towards post quantum encryption, Mullvad is working around iOS networking limits, and Maryland is pushing back against surveillance pricing.
Digital safety is a stack. Your OS, browser, password manager, phone, VPN, and updates all matter.
What part of your setup would you check first?
https://odysee.com/@techlore:3/copyfail-explained-the-largest-linux:3
#Privacy #Security #Linux #CopyFail #SurveillanceReport #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #VPN

2026-05-08 07:56:27 UTC

Serious Linux kernel alert.
Dirty Frag has now surfaced within a week of Copy Fail, and this one needs immediate attention.
Reports describe Dirty Frag as a local privilege escalation issue that can allow an unprivileged local user to gain root access by abusing kernel memory handling around zero copy paths.
This is not something to treat casually.
The concern is bigger because this was disclosed before most distributions had official patches or CVEs ready. AlmaLinux has testing kernels available, but many users should still be watching their own distro advisories closely.
Do not panic, but do act:
Update only through your official distro channels.
Watch official security advisories.
Do not run random “fix” scripts from social media.
If trusted sources recommend it, check temporary mitigations involving ESP4, ESP6, and RXRPC.
Be extra careful on servers, VPS systems, shared machines, homelabs, Raspberry Pis, and anything exposed to other users.
Copy Fail was already a warning. Dirty Frag is another reminder that kernel updates are not optional housekeeping. They are part of basic digital self defence.
Are you checking official distro advisories before trusting online fixes?
https://youtu.be/Q6gdCTNI4mo?is=zz27VwH7xMy2NiYS
#Linux #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #OpenSource #Kernel #Privacy #SelfHosting #DigitalSecurity

2026-05-07 16:40:21 UTC

A major human rights ruling deserves attention.
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has ruled that Equatoguinean lawyer and activist Anacleto Micha Ndong Nlang is being held arbitrarily and has called for his immediate release.
HRF says he was arrested after filing a complaint against security officials over an earlier kidnapping and torture. He has reportedly not been seen or heard from since March 2024 and is being held incommunicado at Oveng Azem.
This is what authoritarian power looks like: silence the lawyer, bury the complaint, isolate the critic, and hope the world moves on.
It must not move on.
https://hrf.org/latest/hrf-secures-victory-at-the-un-working-group-orders-equatoguinean-lawyer-anacleto-micha-ndong-nlangs-immediate-release/
How do we keep pressure on regimes that disappear critics?
#HumanRights #EquatorialGuinea #FreeAnacleto #Democracy #FreedomOfExpression #RuleOfLaw

2026-05-05 08:20:06 UTC

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

2026-05-04 15:53:39 UTC

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 08:58:55 UTC

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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

2026-05-02 08:56:13 UTC

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

2026-05-01 15:37:13 UTC

I’ve published a new guide: DMCA Guide for Fediverse.
Copyright complaints do not disappear just because a platform is federated. If anything, admins, users, and communities need clearer processes so decentralised spaces can stay open, fair, and resilient.
This guide looks at what the DMCA means, how it can affect Fediverse instances, and why community-owned platforms should carefully consider copyright without drifting back into centralised control.
How should the Fediverse handle copyright while protecting openness?
Original URL:
https://beitmenotyou.online/dmca-guide-for-fediverse/
TOR URL:
http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/dmca-guide-for-fediverse/
#Fediverse #DMCA #Decentralisation #DigitalRights #SelfHosting #Privacy #OpenWeb

2026-04-30 11:26:31 UTC

I’ve just launched my new forum.
It’s a space for real discussion around privacy, Linux, self-hosting, decentralisation, and digital freedom.
Join on the web:
https://beitmenotyou.online/forum/
Or through Tor:
http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/forum/
What should the first big discussion thread be?
#Privacy #Linux #SelfHosting #Decentralisation #DigitalFreedom #Forum #OpenSource #Tor

2026-04-29 01:21:33 UTC

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

2026-04-25 19:46:43 UTC

Join a thriving community for people who care about decentralisation, privacy, safety, free speech, Bitcoin, Web3, and digital freedom.
Chat with like-minded people, share ideas, discover tools, and stay informed with regular news updates and announcements.
https://signal.group/#CjQKIOoAV1L9ILbh_er6__uCKNzYeC56ykaSphMPB4jOYHNAEhBFMXTGbv-8_LzHTCtym-Sm
#Decentralisation #Privacy #FreedomOfSpeech #Web3 #Bitcoin #DigitalRights #Community #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-23 23:05:34 UTC

Claude Code is not fascinating because it is magic.
It is fascinating because it understands something many AI tools still miss: developers do not want to feel replaced. They want to feel more capable.
That is why the terminal matters.
Claude Code sits inside a space developers already understand. It can read the codebase, edit files, run commands, help with Git workflows, and work through problems in a way that still feels like the engineer is in control.
That is the real reason people are hooked.
Not just benchmarks.
Not just model power.
Not just hype.
It feels like a tool, not a takeover.
The bigger question is this: are the best AI tools going to be the ones that disappear into our workflows, rather than trying to rebuild them from scratch?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LACyqdAfnaw
#AI #ClaudeCode #Developers #Coding #DevTools #OpenSource #SoftwareDevelopment #DigitalSovereignty

2026-04-23 23:01:31 UTC

Zorin OS 18.1 feels like one of those Linux releases that quietly matters.
Better Windows app detection, support for over 240 apps, smarter native Linux alternatives, advanced window tiling, refreshed productivity tools, Linux 6.17, and a new Lite edition for older machines.
That last bit is important. Not everyone needs a new laptop. Sometimes the most empowering move is giving an old machine a clean, private, modern operating system instead of feeding the upgrade treadmill.
For anyone looking at Windows 10 ending, Windows 11 hardware limits, or just wanting a calmer desktop, Zorin keeps making the Linux switch feel less intimidating.
Would you try Zorin OS Lite on an older PC?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TRuEKQUOhM
#ZorinOS #Linux #OpenSource #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty #WindowsAlternative #LinuxDesktop

2026-04-23 22:56:45 UTC

Reports suggest UK mobile networks are drawing up contingency plans as energy costs rise, including slower speeds, reduced signal strength, restricted access, or peak-time pricing.
That matters because mobile networks are not just entertainment pipes. They are part of how people work, pay, travel, organise, and stay safe.
This is the uncomfortable bit: when energy security breaks, digital access can become fragile too. The Iran conflict is already feeding into oil prices, shipping risk, and UK inflation. Now telecoms are warning that high electricity costs could hit network resilience.
No one should panic, and there is no confirmed consumer rationing yet. But it is a reminder that digital freedom depends on boring infrastructure: power, networks, competition, and sensible public policy.
Are we treating connectivity as critical infrastructure, or just another bill to pass on?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN_--h_jJ-E
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-inflation-rises-33-iran-war-impact-begins-hit-2026-04-22/
#DigitalRights #UKPolitics #EnergyCrisis #Iran #MobileNetworks #Infrastructure #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-23 22:50:39 UTC

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is not just a fresh coat of paint. The big story is underneath the desktop.
GNOME 50, a Wayland-only session, better Nvidia support, Rust-based sudo, Security Centre controls, TPM-backed disk encryption, Ptyxis as the new terminal, Resources replacing System Monitor, and Papers replacing the old document viewer.
For everyday users, it should feel familiar. For power users, sysadmins, gamers, and tinkerers, this is a proper foundation shift.
The sensible move? Test before upgrading your main machine, especially if you rely on older X11 workflows, scripts, remote desktop tools, or niche hardware.
Are you upgrading straight away, waiting for 26.04.1, or sticking with your current setup for now?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MYxtL0AW2g
#Ubuntu #Linux #OpenSource #SelfHosting #DigitalFreedom #FOSS #GNOME #Wayland #Privacy #Tech

2026-04-23 22:40:03 UTC

A deal between the US and Iran may sound unlikely right now, but the actual landing zones are clearer than they look.
The Strait of Hormuz is a pressure point, but trying to control it long term would risk huge international blowback. Sanctions relief could give both sides something practical to trade. And on the nuclear issue, there are still possible routes through inspections, enrichment limits, stockpile controls and staged verification.
The hard bit is not always the technical detail.
It is trust.
It is domestic politics.
It is whether leaders can choose diplomacy without looking weak to their own side.
Could a managed deal still beat escalation?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv9dGtetd-E
#Iran #USA #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #Sanctions #NuclearDeal #EnergySecurity #StraitOfHormuz #PeaceTalks

2026-04-23 22:35:12 UTC

There’s a strange irony at the heart of digital ID and age verification.
Governments say these systems are about safety. Yet the moment you ask people to hand over passports, driving licences, biometrics, or other sensitive data just to access normal parts of the internet, you create a huge privacy problem.
The real question is not “should children be protected?” Of course they should.
The question is: who gets to collect the proof, how much data do they keep, can you delete it, and what happens when the system is hacked, abused, or quietly expanded?
Child safety cannot become the excuse for building identity checkpoints across the open web.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKGoXX9Ddic
#Privacy #DigitalID #AgeVerification #GDPR #OnlineSafety #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty #OpenWeb

2026-04-23 13:03:38 UTC

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is now live.
Long-term support releases matter because they serve as the foundation for laptops, servers, home labs, VPS nodes, and self-hosted services for years. This release also raises the security floor with stronger defaults and updated tooling.
If you care about owning your stack, Linux remains one of the clearest paths to digital sovereignty.
Source:
https://ubuntu.com/blog/ubuntu-26-04-lts-security-updates
Will you upgrade now, wait, or move to another distro?
#Linux #Ubuntu #SelfHosting #OpenSource #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #Decentralisation

2026-04-22 09:51:36 UTC

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 09:45:52 UTC

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 09:45:38 UTC

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YES!

2026-04-22 09:14:03 UTC

stillOS 10.1 looks genuinely interesting. Instead of chasing endless distro tweaking, it aims for a calmer, consumer-ready Linux experience built on AlmaLinux 10 with atomic bootc updates, automatic maintenance, curated apps, and native-feeling web apps via SWAI.
Could this be the kind of Linux that finally helps more everyday people switch without the usual friction?
https://stillhq.io/stillos-10-1-is-here/
#Linux #stillOS #OpenSource #LinuxDesktop #GNOME #SelfHosting #DigitalFreedom

2026-04-22 09:05:58 UTC

Cal.com going closed source is bigger than one company changing direction.
When software sits at the centre of scheduling, workflows, and business operations, transparency matters. Self hosting is not just about convenience, it is about control, auditability, and trust.
I broke down what this change means for self hosters, open software, and the wider question of who really controls the tools we depend on in 2026.
Do you think closed source software can still be trusted when it asks you to run your life through it?
https://beitmenotyou.online/cal-com-goes-closed-source-what-it-means-for-self-hosting-trust-and-open-oftware-in-2026/
#CalCom #SelfHosting #OpenSource #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #SoftwareFreedom #Linux #Decentralisation #Tech

2026-04-22 08:29:12 UTC

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

2026-04-21 22:58:47 UTC

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

2026-04-21 17:51:40 UTC

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

2026-04-21 09:25:20 UTC

PlayStation is bringing age verification to UK and Ireland adult accounts from June 2026. If you do not verify, you can still play games, but messaging, voice chat, parties, Discord voice chat, and some sharing or broadcast features can be locked behind an age check.
Sony says verification can be done with a mobile number, facial scan, or ID through Yoti.
Are we really normalising government ID checks and face scans just to speak to friends on a games console?
https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/support/account/age-verification-faq/
#PlayStation #PS5 #PS4 #Privacy #AgeVerification #OnlineSafetyAct #DigitalRights #Surveillance

2026-04-20 08:04:37 UTC

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 08:01:28 UTC

Looking for people who care about privacy, decentralisation, safety, freedom of speech, Web3, Bitcoin, and digital independence?
Join a growing community to chat, share ideas, meet like-minded people, and receive regular news updates plus announcements.
https://signal.group/#CjQKIOoAV1L9ILbh_er6__uCKNzYeC56ykaSphMPB4jOYHNAEhBFMXTGbv-8_LzHTCtym-Sm
#Privacy #Decentralisation #FreedomOfSpeech #Web3 #Bitcoin #Security #DigitalRights #Community

2026-04-20 07:19:46 UTC

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 13:26:21 UTC

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

2026-04-15 07:14:40 UTC

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 18:01:31 UTC

If you care about decentralisation, privacy, and freedom of speech, this is for you.
Join a growing Signal group where people share ideas, chat freely, and connect with others exploring Web3, digital rights, and self-sovereignty. You will also get regular news updates and announcements worth paying attention to.
https://signal.group/#CjQKIOoAV1L9ILbh_er6__uCKNzYeC56ykaSphMPB4jOYHNAEhBFMXTGbv-8_LzHTCtym-Sm
#Decentralisation #Privacy #FreedomOfSpeech #Web3 #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty #Signal

2026-04-13 21:07:11 UTC

Low VRAM on NVIDIA under Linux has been a pain for ages, especially when a game runs fine right up until memory pressure kicks in and performance falls off a cliff. GreenBoost-Proton looks like a genuinely interesting workaround. It reportedly builds on GreenBoost's memory-tiering approach and adds a Vulkan layer, enabling games to access a larger memory pool and cope better when vRAM is tight.
No magic fix, and real-world results will matter more than hype, but this is exactly the kind of Linux gaming experimentation I like seeing. Could this give older NVIDIA GPUs a real second life on Linux?
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GreenBoost-Proton-NVIDIA-vRAM
#Linux #LinuxGaming #NVIDIA #Proton #OpenSource #PCGaming

2026-04-13 17:08:58 UTC

Bernstein says Bitcoin has already priced in quantum risk.
Maybe the market has priced in the fear. That does not mean the work is done.
Price can front run a narrative. It cannot front run protocol upgrades, key migration, or social consensus. Quantum risk is one of those issues where waiting for panic would be the worst possible strategy.
The real signal here is not “nothing to worry about.”
It is “you still have time, so use it.”
Is Bitcoin moving fast enough on this, or are too many people treating it like a problem for later?
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-priced-in-quantum-computing-bernstein
#Bitcoin #QuantumComputing #PostQuantum #PQC #Crypto #SelfCustody

2026-04-13 17:03:41 UTC

The ECB backing tokenised EU capital markets is one of those stories where the headline sounds innovative, but the subtext is control.
Europe wants DLT rails, but with central bank money as the anchor, interoperability baked in, and strict limits around private settlement assets. Tokenisation is being welcomed, but only inside a framework the ECB can shape, supervise, and stabilise.
Is this real progress, or just programmable finance with permissioned rails?
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ecb-tokenized-eu-markets-central-bank-money-anchor
#ECB #EU #Tokenisation #DLT #Finance #DigitalAssets

2026-04-13 16:50:56 UTC

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too janky for stubility on nostr right now

2026-04-13 16:50:35 UTC

Linux Kernel 7.0 is out, and this is the kind of progress I love seeing: stable Rust support, better filesystem reliability, more work on networking and virtualisation, and security improvements that actually matter.
Linux keeps evolving in the open, piece by piece, without needing flashy nonsense to prove its value.
What part of Linux 7.0 stands out most to you?
https://linuxiac.com/linux-kernel-7-0-released/
#Linux #LinuxKernel #OpenSource #RustLang

2026-04-13 08:04:38 UTC

A quiet shift is happening in privacy infrastructure.
The Tor Project is now experimenting with “stateless” servers that run entirely in RAM. No disks, no logs, nothing stored. If a server is seized, there is nothing to recover. 0
At the same time, tools like UmbrelOS are making it easier to run your own home server and even a Bitcoin node, giving you full control over your data and transactions. 1
Put these together, and the direction is clear:
• Less trust in central infrastructure
• More local control
• Privacy by design, not by policy
This is what self-sovereignty actually looks like in practice. Run your own stack, verify your own data, reduce your reliance on third parties.
Read more:
https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/beyond-no-log-tor-looks-into-seizure-proof-servers-that-forget-your-data
https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/04/12/umbrelos-a-debian-based-personal-home-cloud-os-with-a-slick-user-interface/
Are we moving toward a future where privacy depends on what you run locally rather than who you trust online?
#Privacy #Tor #SelfHosting #Linux #Bitcoin #SelfSovereignty #Decentralisation #DigitalRights

2026-04-13 08:02:53 UTC

If you are looking for real conversations around decentralisation, privacy, and freedom of speech, this is the space.
Join a Signal group where you can meet like-minded people, share ideas, and stay updated with news and announcements across Web3, digital rights, and self-sovereignty.
https://signal.group/#CjQKIOoAV1L9ILbh_er6__uCKNzYeC56ykaSphMPB4jOYHNAEhBFMXTGbv-8_LzHTCtym-Sm
#Decentralisation #Privacy #FreedomOfSpeech #Web3 #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty #SignalGroup

2026-04-13 07:56:44 UTC

Amazon's end of support for older Kindles is a reminder that a lot of “smart” tech is really a long-term rental with a login screen.
A device that still reads books perfectly can lose store access, lose re-registration after a reset, and suddenly, Amazon is nudging you towards a newer model and a discount code.
That is not ownership. That is controlled access dressed up as convenience.
How many devices in your home do you truly own?
https://youtube.com/shorts/CYtdtqqma7A?si=PX4kjbCG-ESdVB1B
#Amazon #Kindle #DigitalOwnership #RightToRepair #PlannedObsolescence #SelfSovereignty #Tech

2026-04-13 07:44:02 UTC

Claims around Claude Mythos read like the start of a cyberpunk disaster: an AI that can find vulnerabilities humans miss, break out of sandboxes, and work through autonomous bots in ways that start to look less like assistance and more like digital agency.
That stops being a clever tool and starts becoming a serious security problem.
If frontier AI can escape containment and outperform humans at offensive discovery, who exactly thought handing that kind of power to corporations was a sane idea?
https://www.tiktok.com/@jacobweeby/video/7628034408649477407?_r=1&u_code=djigilf1b5bih4&preview_pb=0&sharer_language=en&_d=f0jhlfd062e53d&share_item_id=7628034408649477407&source=h5_m&timestamp=1776066127&user_id=6986698085775688709&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAaFZMMu9_RlibO-RFPPgDIoD9Efk6tGjPh8mgrDC-wMOz84g7PNJoJ09km0TPKiXa&item_author_type=2&social_share_type=0&utm_source=copy&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=android&share_iid=7626463443998148374&share_link_id=4c90ecf3-5826-4f99-9ed4-87b907193c9b&share_app_id=1233&ugbiz_name=MAIN&ug_btm=b2001&link_reflow_popup_iteration_sharer=%7B%22click_empty_to_play%22%3A1%2C%22dynamic_cover%22%3A1%2C%22follow_to_play_duration%22%3A-1.0%2C%22profile_clickable%22%3A1%7D&enable_checksum=1
#AI #Claude #CyberSecurity #Cyberpunk #Infosec #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #AutonomousAgents

2026-04-12 21:15:01 UTC

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

2026-04-11 08:14:01 UTC

Nostr
Section 702 is back in focus again, and this is exactly why privacy cannot be treated as a side issue. EFF is warning against any clean extension of the surveillance law, arguing that the FBI can still query and read the U.S. side of collected communications without a warrant. Private communication should not depend on the state's power this year.
Source:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/we-need-you-our-privacy-cannot-afford-clean-extension-section-702
How do you push back against surveillance creep before it becomes the new normal?
#Privacy #DigitalRights #FreeSpeech #FreedomOfExpression #Surveillance #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-11 00:32:00 UTC

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 00:07:06 UTC

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 21:11:43 UTC

France is showing two radically different faces right now.
On one side, the state is talking digital sovereignty, moving government desktops from Windows to Linux and shifting 80,000 Health Insurance Fund staff onto sovereign open-source tools.
On the other hand, GrapheneOS says it is leaving France after threats, smear campaigns, and pressure tied to encryption and device access.
That contradiction should alarm everyone. Open source for institutions, but hostility towards privacy tools for people is not sovereignty. It is controlled by wearing a nicer mask.
How can a government praise digital independence while treating strong privacy like a threat?
https://www.numerique.gouv.fr/sinformer/espace-presse/souverainete-numerique-reduction-dependances-extra-europeennes/
https://nordictimes.com/tech/grapheneos-exits-france-after-threats-and-smear-campaign/
#Linux #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #Privacy #GrapheneOS #Encryption #France #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-10 20:35:26 UTC

Privacy gets treated like a nuisance right up until the day you need it most.
This week's privacy roundup is a bleak one: Microsoft's account suspensions hit key security tools like WireGuard and VeraCrypt, while employers are increasingly being accused of using personal data to work out the lowest wage you'll accept. That is the same old story in a new form: more control for platforms, less power for ordinary people.
At some point, we need to ask whether modern tech is being built for user safety, or for bureaucracy, profiling, and lock-in.
How much more "security theatre" are people expected to tolerate before they push back?
https://streamyard.com/watch/G8dAKAEzh5ff
#Privacy #Security #DigitalRights #WireGuard #VeraCrypt #Microsoft #Surveillance #DataPrivacy #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-10 20:26:33 UTC

Whether you agree with Daily Expresso or not, this row says something bigger about British politics right now: Labour looks nervous, Starmer still faces questions over authority, and the 7 May local elections could become a public verdict on leadership, workers' rights, and where the country goes next. Is this just media theatre, or are the cracks inside Labour getting harder to hide?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UtqD5uCYNY
#UKPolitics #KeirStarmer #Labour #AngelaRayner #LocalElections #WorkersRights #FairWorkAgency

2026-04-10 20:05:44 UTC

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 12:27:18 UTC

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 00:18:31 UTC

Europe looks stuck, but this may be less a collapse than a power shift. Ge:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}wn on nuclear, and Brussels wants to channel idle savings into investment. Cheap equities might tempt capital back, but deeper integration could come with more control over money and markets.
Is Europe heading for renewal, or for a more centralised system dressed up as rescue?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFhMhTcW9GI
#Europe #EU #Economy #Investing #NuclearEnergy #CapitalMarkets #Privacy #Sovereignty

2026-04-10 00:09:09 UTC

Recording ICE or any federal agent in public is not a privilege reserved for journalists. It is a right protected by the First Amendment.
That matters because intimidation works best when people do not know where the line is. Record what is happening, do not obstruct, and remember this, too: a judge-issued warrant matters. An administrative one is not the same as a home one, especially at your home. And if they want your phone, they still need a warrant to search it.
How many people around you actually know these rights before the pressure starts?
https://youtu.be/NxKIB643hyo
#ACLU #KnowYourRights #ICE #CivilLiberties #FreeSpeech #Privacy #Constitution

2026-04-10 00:01:19 UTC

UK digital ID is being sold as "data minimisation", yet the consultation says it would include your full name, date of birth, nationality and a biometric facial image. It also floats a way to ensure you're called by the "right name", while saying sex/gender will not be included.
That contradiction raises serious questions about what this system is really for.
Are you comfortable with a state digital ID built like this?
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/making-public-services-work-for-you-with-your-digital-identity
#DigitalID #Privacy #CivilLiberties #Surveillance #UKPolitics

2026-04-09 23:46:37 UTC

The UK is steadily building the machinery for digital surveillance. What begins as "online safety" quickly turns into message scanning, pressure on encryption, platform compliance, and growing support for digital ID systems that could tie more of your online life to your legal Identity.
We have already seen pressure on Apple, weakened privacy protections, and a wider push toward routine monitoring in the name of safety. The real danger is not just what today's government does with these powers, but what future governments could do once the infrastructure is in place.
How much privacy are you willing to surrender for the promise of safety?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJkAAf9oCyg
#Privacy #Surveillance #UK #OnlineSafetyAct #Encryption #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-09 23:32:26 UTC

Linux and FreeBSD users are being squeezed by age verification systems designed around locked-down platforms, invasive checks, and compliance requirements for the biggest vendors. Ofcom says age checks are spreading across social media, dating, gaming, and messaging, but also says they must not unduly block adults from legal content. If the open web only works for approved devices and "normal" browser setups, that is not safe. It is soft exclusion.
Are we protecting children, or normalising a web that only works for gatekept platforms?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6LxqUUaEo4
#Linux #FreeBSD #OnlineSafetyAct #Privacy #DigitalRights #OpenSource #AgeVerification #InternetFreedom

2026-04-09 23:24:55 UTC

Microsoft's Windows gatekeeping just backfired.
WireGuard, VeraCrypt and Windscribe were reportedly locked out of the Windows Hardware Program, blocking driver signing and Windows updates. WireGuard's dev says no notice arrived. VeraCrypt warns that some full disk encryption users could face boot issues after July 2026 if this drags on.
When "platform security" can quietly cut off essential privacy tools, who is really in control?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTui3CQuL9I
#Microsoft #Windows #WireGuard #VeraCrypt #Windscribe #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #DigitalSovereignty

2026-04-09 23:17:32 UTC

Europe's digital ID push is speeding up. The EU wallet rollout is real, Ireland is testing its Government Digital Wallet, and age verification is becoming part of the stack. Officials say it's about convenience and privacy, but systems built for one purpose rarely stay there. Mission creep is the real story.
Are you comfortable with digital ID becoming the default layer for access, age checks, and public services?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKfu94Wry5o
#DigitalID #Privacy #Europe #Surveillance #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-09 23:12:47 UTC

The CLARITY Act is being sold as Crypto clarity. Still, the danger is obvious: ban passive stablecoin yield, leave "activity-based rewards" vague, and you hand legacy Finance a fresh choke point over digital money.
That is not freedom. That is Crypto repackaged for banks, custodians, and gatekeepers.
Are we getting real self-custody and open Finance, or just a cleaner cage for the same old system?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3OnaPnh0g0
#Crypto #Bitcoin #Stablecoins #SelfCustody #Decentralisation #FreedomTech

2026-04-09 10:47:47 UTC

Jamie Dimon's warning is bigger than one bad quarter. The old idea that stocks rise, bonds protect, and everything balances out is looking shakier in a world of sticky inflation, war risk, debt overload, and opaque private credit.
Even the classic 60/40 portfolio is under pressure as stocks and bonds have moved together during market stress. The IMF has warned that diversification has become harder since 2020, and advisers are already bracing for simultaneous weakness on both sides of the portfolio.
The real story is this: what used to look "safe" may only have felt safe because the old macro regime lasted so long. Now the system is changing, and ordinary people are the ones left exposed while institutions reposition for instability.
Are you still trusting the old playbook, or do you think this whole system is being repriced in real time?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvB8nGwbdfY
#JamieDimon #Investing #PrivateCredit #Stagflation #Markets #Finance #EconomicCrisis

2026-04-09 10:19:30 UTC

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Crypto was meant to remove trusted intermediaries. Instead, a huge chunk of the industry now runs on admin keys, concentrated power, permissioned stablecoins, and emergency interventions dressed up as decentralisation.
Drift showed how quickly "trustless" can become trust in the multisig.
Stablecoins showed how much DeFi still depends on issuers that can freeze funds.
Hyperliquid showed that when survival is on the line, protocols may choose control over purity.
That does not make all Crypto pointless. It means you need to ask harder questions:
Who controls upgrades?
Who holds the keys?
Who can freeze, pause, censor, or settle markets?
What do you actually own when things go wrong?
How decentralised is your money really?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t1HS3Rcv5c
#Crypto #DeFi #Bitcoin #SelfCustody #Decentralisation

2026-04-09 10:13:37 UTC

Nostr
The US router ban is real, but much of the panic around it is off base.
This is not a recall. Your current router is not about to be switched off. Previously approved models can still be sold, and software and firmware updates are allowed until at least 1 March 2027.
The real impact lands on future foreign-made consumer routers, which now face a much tougher path into the US market.
Will this genuinely improve security, or shrink consumer choice and push up prices?
https://youtu.be/zBz5wfoZQbU
#Routers #Cybersecurity #Privacy #TechPolicy #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-09 10:01:03 UTC

Washington has now enacted a law targeting digital firearm manufacturing code, including possession when the state claims there was intent to distribute it or use it to make a firearm unlawfully. California already imposes civil liability for the distribution of similar code; New Jersey criminalises the distribution; and New York is pushing printer-blocking proposals.
That should worry everyone.
Once the state starts punishing digital files based on inferred intent, the line between stopping harm and criminalising knowledge gets dangerously thin.
Where does this stop?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPHguJcz0-c
#Privacy #DigitalRights #Freedom #FreeSpeech #SelfSovereignty #Surveillance #TechPolicy

2026-04-09 09:55:29 UTC

Nostr
America says it wants to protect children online. Of course it does. But this is how digital privacy gets hollowed out: age checks, content monitoring, and pressure on platforms to inspect more of what we say, share, and store.
The moment private communication is treated as something that must be scanned "for safety", the public is no longer presumed free, but pre-cleared and watched. That is a dangerous road.
Protect children, absolutely. Build a surveillance culture around everyone, absolutely not.
Is child safety being used to normalise a future where privacy itself is treated as suspicious?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vixt-ZT3Ixw
#Privacy #DigitalRights #Surveillance #FreeSpeech #Encryption #ChildSafety #CivilLiberties

2026-04-08 08:51:05 UTC

$285M gone, no code bug, no broken smart contract. Just months of trust-building, social engineering, pre-signed approvals, and one brutal reminder that in Crypto, the human layer is often the softest target.
If a state-linked group can talk its way past your processes, what does “security” even mean in DeFi now?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8nFXPg3z0g
#Bitcoin #Crypto #Solana #DeFi #CyberSecurity #SelfCustody #Privacy #SocialEngineering

2026-04-08 08:10:26 UTC

What really jumps out here is not just the dark web itself, it’s how normalised cybercrime has become. WhatsApp takeovers, account hits, ready made payloads, even longer hacking “packages” are being sold like ordinary services. That means you do not need some elite movie villain to be at risk. You just need to be visible, careless, reused across breaches, or missing MFA.
Turn on MFA. Use unique passwords. Get a password manager. Lock down your email first, because that’s often the master key to everything else.
How many people still think they’re too small to be targeted?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_Oy395P4Q0
#CyberSecurity #Privacy #DarkWeb #WhatsApp #Infosec #MFA #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-08 08:03:55 UTC

It's all connected.
Blairism never went away; it just rebranded itself as innovation, security and modernisation. The deeper you look, the more the same network keeps showing up: billionaire money, Big Tech influence, digital ID politics, transatlantic power, and a government that feels far more responsive to elite interests than to the British people.
Starmer looks less like a prime minister acting for Britain, and more like a manager for the same old establishment machine.
Who is this government really serving?
https://www.thenerve.news/p/tony-blair-institute-big-tech-messiahs-larry-david-ellison-murdoch-israel
#UKPolitics #KeirStarmer #TonyBlair #BigTech #DigitalID #CivilLiberties #Gaza #FreeSpeech #Britain #Politics

2026-04-08 07:51:58 UTC

Yep, here’s Apple’s latest UK update, which now wants adults to prove they’re 18 before they can download certain apps, change certain settings, or access certain content. That can mean handing over a credit card, a driving licence, or a government ID. They say it’s to protect children, but we all know where this kind of age verification tends to lead. And, very conveniently, Apple is also pushing a separate security update for recent iPhone web attacks.
How much of “child safety” is really just the next push for routine digital ID checks? https://support.apple.com/en-gb/125662 https://support.apple.com/en-us/126776
#Apple #iPhone #Privacy #AgeVerification #DigitalID #OnlineSafety #ChildSafety #CyberSecurity

2026-04-07 10:06:46 UTC

Is convenience really worth it if your face can unlock your phone, but a passcode gives you more control when it matters most?
Face ID is fast, but speed is not freedom. A strong passcode is still the safer choice if you care about privacy, the risk of device seizures, and keeping your data under your control. Disable Face ID, use a proper passcode, and make convenience work for you, not against you.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XIv8sokf3VM
#Privacy #DigitalRights #FaceID #iPhone #CyberSecurity #SelfSovereignty #DataPrivacy #InfoSec

2026-04-07 08:38:30 UTC

Yes, you can still reach 1 full Bitcoin, but not by treating it like a fantasy goal.
This BTC Isla video cuts through the noise with 5 practical moves: audit your spending, sell unused stuff, stack a fixed percentage of your income, increase what you earn, then automate your buys and protect your sats in cold storage.
The real shift is mental. Stop comparing yourself to whales. Stop waiting for perfect timing. Build your own maximum stack, protect it properly, and stay consistent.
What do you think matters more right now: earning more, or cutting waste?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Boj5oJu1A28
#Bitcoin #BTC #SelfCustody #PersonalFinance #Savings #FreedomTech

2026-04-07 08:24:52 UTC

401(k) Bitcoin is being sold as mainstream adoption, but the trade-off is the whole point.
If ERISA keeps plan assets under trustees, you do not hold the keys. Add layered fees, limited liquidity, and early withdrawal penalties before 59½, and it starts looking less like sovereignty and more like packaged exposure for institutions.
Price exposure is not the same as ownership.
Are people being onboarded into Bitcoin, or back into the same custody system Bitcoin was built to escape?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urECWgDza4A
#Bitcoin #Crypto #SelfCustody #401k #Retirement #FinancialFreedom #ERISA

2026-04-07 07:56:46 UTC

A justice system lives or dies on the principle of proportionality.
When people compare Lucy Connolly getting 31 months for stirring up racial hatred online with Huw Edwards receiving a suspended sentence for child abuse image offences, they are not just arguing about politics. They are asking whether sentencing in England and Wales still reflects the gravity of harm.
Once that sense of moral proportion goes, trust in the rule of law starts to crack.
Does justice still feel proportionate to you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEcflX8bc9Q
#Justice #Sentencing #RuleOfLaw #EnglandAndWales #ChildProtection #PublicTrust

2026-04-07 07:46:13 UTC

Techlore Talks is exactly the kind of conversation we need more of right now.
This episode digs into digital sovereignty, privacy, age verification, trust in journalism, and the growing discomfort around how dependent so much of the world still is on American tech. It is not just about apps or platforms either. It is about power, control, and whether we are building systems people can actually trust.
Really thoughtful listen:
https://fountain.fm/episode/3ktf1rQDcinGqe1Fjl3T
Are we doing enough to build tech we can trust without unquestioningly trusting not?
#Techlore #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #AgeVerification #Journalism #FreedomTech

2026-04-07 07:34:15 UTC

Been listening to Leon Legray’s latest podcast, and it lands on something bigger than one company or one product.
Europe drifting away from American tech dependence is really a story about digital sovereignty. When places like Denmark, Lyon, and parts of Germany start looking harder at Linux and open tools, it says a lot about where things may be heading: more control, more privacy, lower licensing pressure, and less reliance on closed ecosystems.
Well worth a listen: https://fountain.fm/episode/baWMicMAmnBrqkQ6AFRk
Is this the start of a much bigger move towards open infrastructure?
#Linux #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #Privacy #SelfHosting #Europe #Tech

2026-04-06 20:08:36 UTC

With everything going on in the world, it is genuinely exciting to see NASA's Artemis II crew fly around the Moon.
Moments like this remind me that humanity is still capable of extraordinary collaboration. We have seen it in space exploration, in scientific breakthroughs, in open source communities, and in ordinary people coming together when things get hard.
For all the noise, division, and chaos, there is still something deeply powerful about what people can achieve when they share a goal bigger than themselves.
Artemis II is not just a Moon mission. It is a reminder of what becomes possible when cooperation, courage, and imagination meet.
What is one example of human collaboration that still gives you hope?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-j1uxBmis0
#ArtemisII #NASA #Moon #Space #Science #Collaboration #Humanity #Hope #Innovation

2026-04-02 21:02:34 UTC

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That is what interests me most: AI can encourage passive dependence, while Bitcoin nudges people toward active verification. One says trust the output, the other says verify the system. Very different directions for the human mind

2026-04-02 08:07:35 UTC

AI can be a useful tool, but the moment we outsource thinking itself, we risk giving up something essential. Bradley Rettler makes a sharp point here: if a handful of companies shape the systems people lean on to reason, write, and decide, that is not progress; it is centralised thought.
The monetary side matters as much. Rettler's idea of "monetary domination" gets to the core of the problem: most people are forced to live within a money system they have no real say over. Bitcoin changes that. It is opt-in, rules-based, and open to anyone willing to verify for themselves.
That is why Bitcoin matters beyond price. It is not just an asset, it is a challenge to concentrated power.
Is AI making people think less deeply, while Bitcoin pushes people to think more independently?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg-A9f_YevA
#Bitcoin #AI #FreedomMoney #SelfSovereignty #MonetaryDomination #CriticalThinking

2026-04-01 22:27:43 UTC

UK policymakers are drifting into dangerous territory. The government's own consultation now asks whether children's access to VPNs should be restricted or age-checked, even while admitting adult use of VPNs is lawful and legitimate. That matters because VPNs are not some shady loophole. The UK's own NCSC describes them as encrypted connections used by organisations to secure remote access and protect data in transit.
The polling being waved around is shaky, too. The YouGov question was not "should VPNs be banned for everyone?" It asked whether under-18s should be banned from using VPNs, and 25% answered: "don't know". That is a thin foundation for pushing broader restrictions.
Then there's privacy. Ofcom and the ICO both say age assurance involves personal data, often via third-party providers, and that firms must minimise data and do due diligence. That is exactly why so many people are uneasy about handing over passports, scans, or other sensitive information to use ordinary online services.
Watch: youtu.be/GCfc61j6AUQ
This is what mission creep looks like: more checks, more friction, more data collection, and still no guarantee the policy actually works.
Are we protecting children, or normalising an internet where privacy tools become suspect?
#VPN #OnlineSafetyAct #Privacy #DigitalRights #UKPolitics #Freedom #Encryption #SelfSovereignty

2026-04-01 20:14:11 UTC

What if the systems shaping your life were never really neutral?
My book Systems Against the Self: Privacy, Power, and Resistance in the Modern Age explores how surveillance, digital identity, behavioural control, automation, and dependency have become normal parts of modern life, often hidden behind convenience, safety, and polished design.
It looks at how these systems shape what you see, how you behave, what feels normal, and how much of your life now depends on being legible, trackable, and manageable. More importantly, it asks what ordinary people can actually do in response through privacy, security, self-custody, resilience, and stronger households and communities.
If you care about freedom, privacy, and staying human in a world increasingly shaped by systems, this book is for you.
Get it here: https://books2read.com/b/systems-aginst-the-self
#Privacy #Surveillance #DigitalIdentity #Freedom #SelfSovereignty #Security #Resistance #Books #Nonfiction #Technology

2026-04-01 09:07:19 UTC

Not funny because a breach is good. Funny because the irony is ridiculous.
The EU loves talking about digital trust, cyber resilience, online rules, and how the web should be governed. Then it's own Europa.eu platform gets breached and the Commission admits data may have been taken.
That is the kind of moment that strips away the polished press language and reminds you that power does not equal competence.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uubwRkrZgd4
What does "digital trust" really mean when the rule-makers cannot secure their own front door?
#EU #CyberSecurity #Privacy #DataBreach #DigitalRights #Tech

2026-03-30 23:45:09 UTC

This is the kind of story that leaves people feeling sick, not only because of the allegation but also because of the secrecy surrounding it.
Reuters reports that the DOJ released previously missing FBI interview summaries, yet new reporting says more pages tied to the accuser's claims are still being withheld. The allegations are disputed and unproven, but that is exactly why transparency matters. When powerful people are involved, secrecy destroys trust and deepens the sense that justice is not equal.
Survivors deserve dignity. The public deserves honesty. No elite circle should get to hide behind sealed pages and selective disclosure.
How much secrecy are ordinary people expected to tolerate before trust collapses completely?
Sources:
Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/justice-department-releases-missing-fbi-interviews-epstein-files-with-woman-who-2026-03-06/
Daily Beast: https://www.thedailybeast.com/epstein-files-about-13-year-old-donald-trump-accuser-kept-secret/
#EpsteinFiles #Transparency #Accountability #Justice #Power #Survivors #Politics

2026-03-30 23:04:27 UTC

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works for me

2026-03-30 23:03:47 UTC

The most powerful systems in modern life rarely look brutal. They look useful.
That is one of the core ideas behind my book, Systems Against the Self: Privacy, Power, and Resistance in the Modern Age.
It explores how surveillance, digital Identity, behavioural control, automation, and dependency have become normal parts of everyday life, often softened by convenience, safety language, and polished design. It looks at what is really happening beneath the surface, why it matters, and what ordinary people can do to respond through privacy, security, self-custody, resilience, and stronger households and communities.
If you've ever felt that something important is being lost in modern life, but struggled to describe it clearly, this book is for you.
Get it here: https://books2read.com/b/systems-aginst-the-self.
#Privacy #Surveillance #DigitalIdentity #Freedom #SelfSovereignty #Security #Resistance #Books #Nonfiction #Technology

2026-03-30 21:25:24 UTC

Ageless Linux is a brilliant bit of political theatre and a serious warning wrapped in a Debian-based protest project.
The core message is simple: once governments start demanding OS-level age signals for apps, the biggest companies can comply, but smaller Linux distros, volunteer projects, indie developers, and privacy-focused communities are the ones that get cornered.
That shifts power upwards. It normalises surveillance plumbing at the operating system layer. It also quietly teaches people that every device should report on who you are before software is allowed to work.
Ageless Linux pushes back against that logic in the most Linux way possible: with a script, a distro Identity swap, and a refusal to play along.
Read it here: https://goblincorps.com/ageless-linux.html.
Is this really about child safety, or about making the open internet harder for smaller players to survive?
#Linux #OpenSource #Privacy #DigitalRights #AgeVerification #SelfSovereignty #FOSS