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Windows 10

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Started first with Thunderbird (W10):

-No configuration options

-No full text option

-Dropped

Then discovered the Raven Reader:

-Best interface

-No longer maintained

-No full text feature

-Dropped

Next, I found RSSGuard:

-Does Not Provides the "full text" feature for offline reading

-More configurable features

-Regularly maintained

-Will drop it if I find a Reader to provide a "full text" or the developer updates it accordingly

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Android

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I started with FocusReader:

-Full text feature, which is a must for me

-Many other features

-Regularly maintained

-Still the best Android option for me for now (I wish any windows RSS Feeder be like this)

Also discovered the RSS Reader feature of a podcast player (PodcastRepublic):

Handy News Reader

free and open-source (FOSS), so you can snag it from F-Droid . It’s loaded with many features

Features:

-full articles at hand

-convenient reading: switching articles by volume buttons or swipe, Tap Zones, remembering the position of reading per article,

-important articles' notification: You will no longer miss anything

-"Read It Later": You can quickly flick through articles

-"Remove When Finished" - once You've finished such an article - it may be automatically removed from the 'Favorites' (='Read It Later') set,

-ready to go off-line

-save the bandwidth: go on-line only for new articles

-gesture-friendly

-the left edge of the screen to adjust text brightness,

-user-friendly: care about Your eyes with a dark theme, adjust text size, color

-neat ideas: non-hyperlinked article headers

-scrolling article pages by 90% of their height can make reading less confusing

-customizable: from Tap Zones' size to hyperlinks' color and underlining & a bunch o

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27977693

Hey everyone!

So, I've made some small progress in switching things up on my Android:

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        Replaced  Gmail app with Thunderbird
    Replaced Google Calendar with FOSSify Calendar
    Replaced Google Play Store with Aurora & F-Droid
    Replaced  Android file manager with FOSSify File Manager
    Replaced  Android keyboard with Heliboard

    But now I’m hitting a wall trying to find ones on root of problem:
    free replacement for Gmail
    free Google Calendar alternative that works well
     on both Android and via Thunderbird    Windows 


  

Self-hosting isn’t really an option for me, so I’d love to hear your suggestions!

If you’ve found something you really like, please share your experiences.

Thanks!

UPDATE

just started a free account with infomaniak so far happy with infomaniak except the free email extensions like

Hey everyone!

So, I've made some small progress in switching things up on my Android:

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        Replaced  Gmail app with Thunderbird
    Replaced Google Calendar with FOSSify Calendar
    Replaced Google Play Store with Aurora & F-Droid
    Replaced  Android file manager with FOSSify File Manager
    Replaced  Android keyboard with Heliboard

    But now I’m hitting a wall trying to find  ones on root of problem:
    free replacement for Gmail
    free Google Calendar alternative that works well
     on both Android and via Thunderbird    Windows 


  

Self-hosting isn’t really an option for me, so I’d love to hear your suggestions!

If you’ve found something you really like, please share your experiences.

Thanks!

UPDATE

just started a free account with infomaniak so far happy with infomaniak except the free email extensions like @ik.me @etik.com or @ikmail.com addresses whether will be accepted / recognized by insti

Trusting Open Source: Can We Really Verify the Code Behind the Updates?

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, open-source software has become a cornerstone of innovation and collaboration. However, as the FREQUENCY and COMPLEXITY of UPDATES increase, a pressing question arises: how can users—particularly those without extensive technical expertise—place their trust in the security and integrity of the code?

The premise of open source is that anyone can inspect the code, yet the reality is that very few individuals have the time, resources, or knowledge to conduct a thorough review of every update. This raises significant concerns about the actual vetting processes in place. What specific mechanisms or community practices are established to ensure that each update undergoes rigorous scrutiny? Are there standardized protocols for code review, and how are contributors held accountable for their changes?

Moreover, the sheer scale of many open-source projects complicates the review p

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27344091

1. Persistent Device Identifiers

My id is (1 digit changed to preserve my privacy):

38400000-8cf0-11bd-b23e-30b96e40000d

Android assigns Advertising IDs, unique identifiers that apps and advertisers use to track users across installations and account changes. Google explicitly states:

“The advertising ID is a unique, user-resettable ID for advertising, provided by Google Play services. It gives users better controls and provides developers with a simple, standard system to continue to monetize their apps.” Source: Google Android Developer Documentation

This ID allows apps to rebuild user profiles even after resets, enabling persistent tracking.

2. Tracking via Cookies

Android’s web and app environments rely on cookies with unique identifiers. The W3C (web standards body) confirms:

“HTTP cookies are used to identify specific users and improve their web experience by storing sessi

1. Persistent Device Identifiers

My id is (1 digit changed to preserve my privacy):

38400000-8cf0-11bd-b23e-30b96e40000d

Android assigns Advertising IDs, unique identifiers that apps and advertisers use to track users across installations and account changes. Google explicitly states:

“The advertising ID is a unique, user-resettable ID for advertising, provided by Google Play services. It gives users better controls and provides developers with a simple, standard system to continue to monetize their apps.” Source: Google Android Developer Documentation

This ID allows apps to rebuild user profiles even after resets, enabling persistent tracking.

2. Tracking via Cookies

Android’s web and app environments rely on cookies with unique identifiers. The W3C (web standards body) confirms:

“HTTP cookies are used to identify specific users and improve their web experience by storing session data, authentication, and tracking information.” Source: W3C HTTP State Management Mechanism

Need Your Suggestions: RSS Reader for Windows PC

I have been happy with a podcast player's feed reader on my Android for some time,

but I am about to give up because its screen size makes it difficult to read long articles and need an app for windows PC (getting the full text then let me read them offline)

I would appreciate your guidance on the best recommended RSS readers for Windows PC that are:

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        -Visually good app  for a Windows Laptop
    -Able to get the feeds with full text then let me read them offline


  

Need Your Suggestions: RSS Reader for Windows PC

I have been happy with a podcast player's feed reader on my Android for some time,

but I am about to give up because its screen size makes it difficult to read long articles and need an app for windows PC (getting the full text then let me read them offline)

I would appreciate your guidance on the best recommended RSS readers for Windows PC that are:

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        Visually good app  for a Windows Laptop

    Able to get the feeds with full text then let me read them offline


  

Ref: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/zero_day

Started watching the series the other day and completed…

Here’s a short comment I have come across, I kind of agree somehow

Zero Day Netflix Series and the New America by M. M SAGMAN

The Zero Day series highlights the dangers of a “new America” through its plot and themes. Released by Netflix shortly after Trump’s re-election, the six-episode series features Robert De Niro as G. Mullen, a former president leading an investigation into a nationwide cyber attack. Mullen, portrayed as a patriotic and intelligent figure, faces moral dilemmas as the commission he heads prioritizes private law, allowing controversial decisions in a crisis.

The series also critiques the relationship between capital, media, and politics, exemplified by the character of President Mitchell, who embodies a mix of Obama and Harris. The narrative reveals how political figures, including Mullen’s daughter, navigate ethical challenges amid a backdrop of systemic is

Join this tactical, practical, and heretical discussion between Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal and leading advocate for secure communication, and Guy Kawasaki, host of the Remarkable People podcast

Appreciate your help please

FBI Warns iPhone, Android Users—We Want ‘Lawful Access’ To All Your Encrypted Data By Zak Doffman, Contributor. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Feb 24, 2025

The furor after Apple removed full iCloud security for U.K. users may feel a long way from American users this weekend. But it’s not — far from it. What has just shocked the U.K. is exactly what the FBI told me it also wants in the U.S. “Lawful access” to any encrypted user data. The bureau’s quiet warning was confirmed just a few weeks ago.

The U.K. news cannot be seen in isolation and follows years of battling between big tech and governments over warranted, legal access to encrypted messages and content to fuel investigations into serious crimes such as terrorism and child abuse.

As I reported in 2020, “it is looking ever more likely that proponents of end-to-end security, the likes of Facebook and Apple, will lose their campaign to maintain user security as a priority.” It has taken five years, b

by Lars Wilderang, 2025-02-11

Translation from the Swedish Origin

In a new instruction for fully encrypted applications, the Swedish Armed Forces have introduced a mandatory requirement that the Signal app be used for messages and calls with counterparts both within and outside the Armed Forces, provided they also use Signal.

The instruction FM2025-61:1, specifies that Signal should be used to defend against interception of calls and messages via the telephone network and to make phone number spoofing more difficult.

It states, among other things:

“The intelligence threat to the Armed Forces is high, and interception of phone calls and messages is a known tactic used by hostile actors. […] Use a fully encrypted application for all calls and messages to counterparts both within and outside the Armed Forces who are capable of using such an application. Designated application: The Armed Forces use Signal as the fully encrypted application.”

The choice of Signal is also justified:

Dear Friends,

I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you everyone for your incredibly thoughtful and detailed responses for the films in general, while I find myself in a difficult situation when it comes to safeguarding the PERSONAL FAMILY PHOTOS and VIDEOS.

• On one hand, if I choose to store them online/cloud encrypted / (edit: encrypt first then upload it), I face significant privacy concerns. While they might be secure now, there’s always the potential for a very near future breaches or compromises, especially with the evolving risks associated with AI training and data misuse.

The idea of the personal moments being used in ways I can’t control or predict is deeply unsettling.

• On the other hand, keeping these files offline doesn’t feel like a perfect solution either. There are still considerable risks of losing them due to physical damage, especially since I live in an area prone to earthquakes. The possibility of losing IRREPLACEABLE MEMORIES due to

How do you ensure privacy and security on cloud platforms in an age of compromised encryption, backdoors, and AI-driven hacking threats to encryption and user confidentiality?

Let’s say you’ve created a film and need to securely upload the master copy to the cloud. You want to encrypt it before uploading to prevent unauthorized access. What program would you use to achieve this?

Now, let’s consider the worst-case scenario: the encryption software itself could have a backdoor, or perhaps you're worried about AI-driven hacking techniques targeting your encryption.

Additionally, imagine your film is being used to train AI databases or is exposed to potential brute-force attacks while stored in the cloud.

What steps would you take to ensure your content is protected against a wide range of threats and prevent it from being accessed, leaked, or released without your consent?