unicornBro

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Is Spotify desktop unsafe to install on Ubuntu? in c/[email protected]
[–] unicornBro 2 points 17 hours ago

Thanks, I think psst will be it

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Is Spotify desktop unsafe to install on Ubuntu? (self.privacy)
 

Basically, my entire system is FOSS but I'm tempted to install the Spotify .deb package. Would that give Spotify access to info about my system?

I want to move out from Ubuntu and use something else. in c/[email protected]
[–] unicornBro 1 points 18 hours ago

If you're seeking something simple to use where you may never need to open the terminal, I'd say ZorinOS(Lite).

You can also test out Debian if you don't mind a bit of tinkering on the terminal. You'll have to add yourself as a user to the sudoers list first thing but there are plenty of 2-second video tutorials on how.

For both distros, if you are searching for support, you'd search "on Ubuntu" and basically the same would apply.

What firewall should I install for use with KDE Connect? in c/[email protected]
[–] unicornBro 1 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Okay thanks. Would gufw be installed alongside ufw?

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What firewall should I install for use with KDE Connect? (self.debian)
 

Are there any suggestions for a firewall with an easy GUI? I want to open a port for kde connect so i can use sms and fling my phone to the back of the room. Thanks in advance

Fediverse Social Media Guide in c/[email protected]
[–] unicornBro 8 points 2 days ago

I think most people on Mastodon are over 30

Alternatives to MZLA Pocket? in c/[email protected]
I'm very bad at convincing people to care about their privacy in c/[email protected]
[–] unicornBro 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yeah the washing machine app is for the public laundromat. I tried it on GrapheneOS with everything enabled but it was lacking something that is only on stock Google Android. I haven't tried it on a MicroG phone yet.

I'm very bad at convincing people to care about their privacy in c/[email protected]
[–] unicornBro 1 points 3 days ago (3 children)

I have friends who care about privacy but they need phones that can do Uber and washing machine apps. So I'm the only one i know with a private FOSS phone.

What do you think will be the cause of your death? in c/[email protected]
[–] unicornBro 2 points 4 days ago

If i get the chance to retire then it will be of old age.

Should have seen it coming in c/[email protected]
[–] unicornBro 61 points 5 days ago (7 children)

People don't recommended Windows

Where can I download memes characters? in c/[email protected]
[–] unicornBro 1 points 5 days ago

much appreciated thanks:)

Where can I download memes characters? in c/[email protected]
[–] unicornBro 4 points 5 days ago

That's it thank you much! I love it

Where can I download memes characters? in c/[email protected]
[–] unicornBro 2 points 5 days ago

imgflip.com they have all the good ones thanks:)

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Where can I download memes characters? (self.memes)
 

Hi, I want to make memes but I want to use those funny characters for example in Linux memes. They are the ones where it looks like someone drew them by hand. Is there a website where I can find and download them? Thanks in advance

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Can't set the clock to Arizona time in KDE (self.linux)
submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by unicornBro to c/[email protected]
8 comments fedilink
 

I'm on Debian 12 KDE and i need to update the clock to Arizona time but it's not available.

Honestly, it won't even let me change it to California time. After entering my password it denies my request.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

Edit Neither my user or root password works for this

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If i encrypt Linux partition, will it break Windows? (self.linux)
 

I want to have a dual-boot laptop where half is Windows and half is Debian. If i encrypt Debian during installation, will it break Windows? I just want to be safe. Thanks in advance

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Do cookies communicate IP address in any way? (self.privacy)
 

For example, if:

  1. I'm on a tracking website like Linkedin
  2. I log out and close the browser
  3. I turn on the vpn and open the same browser
  4. I create a Spotify account

Is it possible that Spotify will give me targeted ads based on my home IP due to the cookies?

Thanks in advance

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Does Windows virtual machine crash due to low RAM? (self.linux)
 

I installed Windows 11 in Virtual Box in case I need it for school but it keeps crashing. My laptop is 12gb RAM and I gave the VM 8gb RAM.

If I upgrade my laptop RAM to maybe 16gb and give the VM 12gb RAM would that help? Thanks I'm a newb

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What can happen if Meta trains its AI with your info and selfies? (self.privacy)
 

I don't have Facebook or anything Meta.

But what can or will happen to people who let Meta train its AI with their data, selfies, locations, and behavior patterns etc? Thanks in advance

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What are the steps to learning how to turn my laptop into Nextcloud server? (self.nextcloud)
 

I have an extra laptop with 8gb or ram that I want to turn into my Nextcloud server.

The steps that I think I need to take:

  1. Learn how to set up a server on a laptop.
  2. Learn how to install Nextcloud software on the server.

But I'm confused because I came across a video where someone set up Nexcloud right on their Windows laptop. Does that mean I can do that on my Ubuntu laptop?

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Why don't I see Threads.net posts in my home feed? (self.mastodon)
submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by unicornBro to c/[email protected]
5 comments fedilink
 

Before you comment, please know that I'm not complaining. Someone asked this in Mastodon and it's a good question because if you don't block Threads dot net, then you can look people up and follow them and vice versa.

In my home feed I see posts from other Mastodon servers but not from Threads. Why is that? Thanks in advance

Edit There are no Threads dot net posts in my Global feed either. And I haven't blocked Threads either.

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Can someone get through college on GNU Linux? (self.linux)
 

I'd like to never boot into Windows again. I have VirtualBox installed where I can install Windows 11 if I need to but is there anything that it(Windows on a VM) wouldn't be able to do like accessing hardware devices? Thanks in advance

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What's the dirt on Waterfox? (self.privacy)
 

I'm aware that it used to be owned by an ad company System1. But I found this post by the founder where he said that it's now an independent project.

https://www.waterfox.net/blog/a-new-chapter-for-waterfox/

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