Google’s Requirement For All Android Developers To Register And Be Verified Threatens To Close Down Open Source App Store F-Droid
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/10/07/googles-requirement-for-all-android-developers-to-register-and-be-verified-threatens-to-close-down-open-source-app-store-f-droid/
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/10/07/googles-requirement-for-all-android-developers-to-register-and-be-verified-threatens-to-close-down-open-source-app-store-f-droid/
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Google’s Requirement For All Android Developers To Register And Be Verified Threatens To Close Down Open Source App Store F-Droid
It would be something of an understatement to say that Alphabet, Google’s holding company, is big and successful. Some Wall Street analysts are even predicting it could become the world’s most valu…
The PiPhone has the potential to be absolutely evil or the exact opposite. Internet in the hands of the global population, regardless of location, is world changing. It threatens every telecom out there in a serious way. Musk has a lot of power... to do what? --> https://brandsownedby.com/who-owns-spacex/ His share structure gives some hope.
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Who Owns SpaceX: Ownership Structure – Brands Owned By
Explore who owns SpaceX, the roles of major shareholders like Elon Musk and Google, and how their stakes influence the company's direction.
this is a bit older, but also worth a read.
https://threecats.com.au/why-use-grapheneos-rather-than-lineageos-degoogled-custom-alternative-android-os
https://threecats.com.au/why-use-grapheneos-rather-than-lineageos-degoogled-custom-alternative-android-os
I installed LibreWolf, not from the Software Mgr (Mint), but from here instead:
https://librewolf.net/installation/debian/
Yeah, the LW window opens to almost completely cover my screen. BUT, it turns out that changing the window's size also reduces the privacy protection.
Here's the referenced RFP page:
https://librewolf.net/docs/faq/#what-are-the-most-common-downsides-of-rfp-resist-fingerprinting
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Question:
Have you chosen to resize your LW window?
https://librewolf.net/installation/debian/
Yeah, the LW window opens to almost completely cover my screen. BUT, it turns out that changing the window's size also reduces the privacy protection.
Why does LibreWolf not remember my window size?
As mentioned in this FAQ this is part of RFP: the idea is to protect your actual window size by returning a rounded value.
Here's the referenced RFP page:
https://librewolf.net/docs/faq/#what-are-the-most-common-downsides-of-rfp-resist-fingerprinting
.
Question:
Have you chosen to resize your LW window?
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LibreWolf Browser
A custom version of Firefox, focused on privacy, security and freedom.
You might want to look at TLP for managing the laptop battery.
The problem with TLP is incorrect configuration by the user. Doing your homework and attention to details is necessary.
https://linrunner.de/tlp/index.html
The problem with TLP is incorrect configuration by the user. Doing your homework and attention to details is necessary.
https://linrunner.de/tlp/index.html
I found this https://linrunner.de/tlp/installation/index.html how to install TPL per distrubtion
It should have enough sensors to do what you need.
https://gizmodo.com/all-the-sensors-in-your-smartphone-and-how-they-work-1797121002
https://gizmodo.com/all-the-sensors-in-your-smartphone-and-how-they-work-1797121002
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All the Sensors in Your Smartphone, and How They Work
Many of your smartphone's coolest feats are accomplished with a wide range of sensors—but what are they and what do they all actually do?