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What is your favourite open source software that you discovered in the past year, that you can no longer live without? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Mine is Local Send which is a FOSS alternative similar to air drop that works across a variety of devices.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Make sure you get a reputable VPN to avoid issues with any "questionably acquired" content.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Just use Usenet.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I've never been able to figure out how to use usenet. Do you have any suggestions on how to get started?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I know it's reddit but this is a good guide. https://www.reddit.com/r/usenet/comments/18q7r0f/usenet_starter_guide/

Beyond that DM me for indexer invites if you seriously go down this path. Happy to help with any technical questions as well!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I've been very happy with a couple of indexers that I have paid for. I haven't needed to really jump into the invite only world. There really is A LOT of content available easily. I'm sure more niche content might need more select access, but for me I haven't gotten there. There was one Charlie Brown I have on VHS that took forever to find a better copy of, but I did eventually get a better version.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Any suggestions? I currently have a nord subscription but it's about to run out and I'm considering moving.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago

Mullvad is the gold standard

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

Proton

Mullvad is good like the other guy said but Proton has port forwarding, which if you don't wanna be a HnR jerk you wanna do

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Only some countries need VPNs. If your country doesn't care about piracy (e.g. Italy, Spain or Eastern Europe) just don't bother paying for a VPN.