From f044dfc37799ad5f350dce57f637da013ff41586 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: TitanE Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2024 16:48:28 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] replacing old email with new in all posts --- ask/index.html | 2 +- backups/index.html | 2 +- browser/index.html | 2 +- crypto/index.html | 2 +- discord/index.html | 2 +- diy/index.html | 2 +- doas/index.html | 2 +- eid23/index.html | 2 +- email/index.html | 2 +- ffmpeg/index.html | 2 +- font/index.html | 2 +- forget/index.html | 2 +- fp/index.html | 2 +- github/index.html | 2 +- insta/index.html | 2 +- islam/index.html | 2 +- kpst/index.html | 2 +- minimal-design/index.html | 2 +- mnml/index.html | 2 +- ovsk/index.html | 2 +- pgp/index.html | 2 +- plaintext/index.html | 2 +- pwd/index.html | 2 +- sm/index.html | 2 +- students/index.html | 2 +- svg/index.html | 2 +- terminal/index.html | 2 +- tfa/index.html | 2 +- torrent/index.html | 2 +- usb/index.html | 2 +- uses/index.html | 2 +- vimwiki/index.html | 2 +- 32 files changed, 32 insertions(+), 32 deletions(-) diff --git a/ask/index.html b/ask/index.html index bea7fe8..2a243dc 100644 --- a/ask/index.html +++ b/ask/index.html @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@

When you keep the above statements in mind, it gets unhealthily fear-inducing when you read how SwiftKey had a cloud syncing glitch which led to users being able to view other users' email addresses. It is also scary how SwiftKey that shipped by default on 600M Samsung Galaxy smartphones had a vulnerability that allowed hackers to setup a proxy server to access sensors and install apps without the user knowing. There was also a keyboard called ai.type that had over 40M users. Out of these, 31M users had their data leaked because the MongoDB database had no password. This included information like phone numbers, full names, device names and models, screen resolution, Android version, IMSI and IMEI numbers, email addresses, country of residence, social media profiles, IP addresses and even locations.

What is the solution to this madness? Fortunately, if you are on Android, you have free software options. By using free software keyboards, you can ensure that none of your keystrokes are stored or sent to a server. This brings us to AnySoftKeyboard. AnySoftKeyboard is a free, libre and open-source keyboard for Android that has multiple modes, layouts, theme customizations and more. It has all the features you would expect. Gesture typing, keyboard effects, corrections, emojis, you name it. Most importantly, it does not track any of your keystrokes. I have been using it for almost an year. It has been fast and efficient due to the minimalism and has saved me a lot of time. It has many niche features like a terminal layout that has arrows, tabs, pipes and forward slashes for ease of use in Android terminal emulators like Termux.

If you are on an iPhone, the best option is ironically Gboard. You can block Gboard's tracking using iOS' tracker blocking. Gboard does not log the text you store and instead uses federated learning to improve its autocorrect. There are no private options for an iPhone so it is better to choose the best out of two evils.

All in all, the keyboard you use should be a factor for everyone. Use a different keyboard and do not use the default one unless you are on LineageOS or GrapheneOS.

-

>>> Reply To Me

+

>>> Reply To Me

>>> Download PDF

Previous Post - Next Post

diff --git a/backups/index.html b/backups/index.html index 1eee9c8..cd6f487 100644 --- a/backups/index.html +++ b/backups/index.html @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@

Conclusion

While it is important to take backups, it is also important to make sure you are taking them properly. Follow the 3-2-1 backup rule. If you are using invasive services, encrypt all of your files before uploading them using a trusted piece of software like VeraCrypt.

Try to use services that you own as much as possible, to be completely independent. Make sure to have offline backups.

-

>>> Reply To Me

+

>>> Reply To Me

>>> Download PDF

Previous Post - Next Post

diff --git a/browser/index.html b/browser/index.html index 06355c2..5daf10a 100644 --- a/browser/index.html +++ b/browser/index.html @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@

This setup has been serving me extremely well. I will continue using this setup and building on it if any specific need arises.

-

>>> Reply To Me

+

>>> Reply To Me

>>> Download PDF

Previous Post - Next Post

diff --git a/crypto/index.html b/crypto/index.html index e5ffc6e..18cc8c2 100644 --- a/crypto/index.html +++ b/crypto/index.html @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@

Even if the exchange you are trading on is secure, they may store your private keys in plaintext. This happens much more than people think. If this happens, hackers can easily take control of people's wallets and send all the crypto to themselves. If a hack like this happens through Bitcoin, it can at least be tracked. However, many hackers convert their crypto to Monero which cannot be tracked. If this happens, you will never get your money back unless the hacker decides to return the money.

Conclusion

To sum it up, you should never store your crypto on exchanges because you do not own your own crypto. There is little regulation and your account or the exchange can also be hacked. All of these pose serious risks to your crypto. Just get a wallet like Electrum or Monero and start using it.

-

>>> Reply To Me

+

>>> Reply To Me

>>> Download PDF

Previous Post - Next Post

diff --git a/discord/index.html b/discord/index.html index 53ba349..76a86ab 100644 --- a/discord/index.html +++ b/discord/index.html @@ -96,7 +96,7 @@

Conclusion

I do not use Discord anymore and probably never will. Previously, it was difficult to delete my Discord account but Discord themselves have done all the hard work for me.

-

>>> Reply To Me

+

>>> Reply To Me

>>> Download PDF

Previous Post - Next Post

diff --git a/diy/index.html b/diy/index.html index 59ed538..219eb5f 100644 --- a/diy/index.html +++ b/diy/index.html @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@

Doing it yourself also helps in terms of software. I used to flash custom ROMs on my old phone and used LineageOS extensively. Now, I use Arch Linux on my computer, which is a Linux distribution that is basically barebones. It has only the packages required to boot up. Everything else is done by you. The advantage of an operating system like this is that you know what runs on your system and there is minimal resource usage. If there is an issue, you can easily find out which program it is from and fix it immediately after gaining knowledge.

Conclusion

You should try to 'do it yourself'. Take control of your hardware and software and know what you are running. It will not only be cheaper, but it will make it easier to fix issues and learn about computing and technology in the long run.

-

>>> Reply To Me

+

>>> Reply To Me

>>> Download PDF

Previous Post - Next Post