Leetaur @leetaur@librem.one

All the more reason to take control over your own location data and how it's shared, instead of hoping proprietary software funded by your data is operating in your best interests (it isn't): https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/08/secret-service-other-agencies-buy-access-to-mobile-phone-location-data/ #privacy

#Nitter is an AGPLv3 licensed #Twitter frontend with all the features of the default site -- but more importantly -- it returns all of the freedom that Twitter's nonfree JavaScript takes away from you. Try it out! https://nitter.net

Have you seen our new video in support of student #UserFreedom? Watch the University of Costumed Heroes and share our message to stand up for the rights of the younger generation. https://u.fsf.org/fsfheroes

My uninformed theory about the Mozilla layoffs is that Google waited for anti-trust hearings and then canceled/drastically reduced FF sponsorship claiming COVID cost-cutting, safe in the knowledge that browsers weren't brought up in the hearings. #speculation

The Massive Privacy Loopholes in School Laptops

https://puri.sm/posts/the-massive-privacy-loopholes-in-school-laptops/

"If you are a parent who cares about #privacy ...you can also invest in Purism products and have peace of mind that your child's data is protected while they access school services on the web..."

Original article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/08/10/laptop-buyers-guide-distance-learning/

#freedom #security

The strategic advantages of Phosh for mobile Linux

https://amosbbatto.wordpress.com/2020/08/05/advantages-of-phosh/

#Purism #Librem5 #Phosh #Pinephone #Linux

On the topic: things that make me smile about the #librem5 phone

Running the command: `vrms` from a terminal and getting the following output:

We’ve put together a free ebook on digital rights that will help you understand what role technology should and should not play in fighting back against the COVID-19 crisis. https://supporters.eff.org/donate/pandemicguide

This extensive and thoughtful post by a member of the #Librem5 community does a good job of explaining the past and present mobile Linux ecosystem and why Purism's approach with phosh makes strategic sense long-term. https://amosbbatto.wordpress.com/2020/08/05/advantages-of-phosh/

Purism #Librem5 ranked #1 by MakeUseOf for Most Secure Phone for Privacy:

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-phone-privacy/

The CEOs of Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon tried to shift the narrative about whether their companies are monopolies. But their statements don’t match reality. Read more here: https://protonmail.com/blog/tech-ceos-hearing/

TikTok offers 3rd parties to audit their code to quiet #privacy concerns. Auditability, not just of TikTok w/ hand-picked regulators/experts, is critical for software we rely on. For real privacy and security, you want software w/ a #FOSS license. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/07/29/tiktok-privacy-antitrust-china/

Librem 5: Dogwood Thermals and Battery Life

https://puri.sm/posts/dogwood-thermals-and-battery-life/

"Dogwood comes with a 75% bigger battery than Chestnut...this comes out to around 60% more runtime."

Learn more: https://puri.sm/products/librem-5/

#freedom #security #privacy