Nostr notes by beitmenotyou1

A tender moment from the wedding morning. Before the ceremony, ...

2026-05-30T17:37:52Z

A tender moment from the wedding morning.

Before the ceremony, before the formal photos, and before the day became busy, there were these quiet little scenes of care and connection. This is the part of wedding photography I always find meaningful: the moments when people are not performing for the camera; they are simply being themselves.

The softest moments often become the ones that stay with you.

What makes a wedding photo feel personal to you?

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#Photography #WeddingPhotography #Pixelfed #Fediverse #CandidPhotography #WeddingMorning #FamilyPhotography #BeItMeNotYou

A beautiful little pocket of joy from the wedding morning. Before ...

2026-05-30T17:33:50Z

A beautiful little pocket of joy from the wedding morning.

Before the ceremony, before the formal photos, and before the full pace of the day arrived, there were these small bursts of happiness that made everything feel alive. That is what I love about photographing weddings, not only the big set pieces, but the little moments of laughter, movement, and connection happening naturally around the room.

Sometimes the joy of the day is found in the smallest scenes.

What kind of wedding photographs stay with you most?

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#Photography #WeddingPhotography #Pixelfed #Fediverse #CandidPhotography #WeddingMorning #FamilyPhotography #BeItMeNotYou

A quiet, joyful moment from the wedding morning. Before the ...

2026-05-30T17:31:01Z

A quiet, joyful moment from the wedding morning.

Before the ceremony and the formal parts of the day, there were these little flashes of happiness happening naturally in the room. The kind of moments you cannot really stage, because they come from people feeling comfortable, present, and part of something meaningful.

That is what I love about candid wedding photography. It captures the feeling around the day, not just the event itself.

What kind of moments make a wedding photo feel alive to you?

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#Photography #WeddingPhotography #Pixelfed #Fediverse #CandidPhotography #WeddingMorning #FamilyPhotography #BeItMeNotYou

A gentle family moment during the wedding morning. Among the ...

2026-05-30T17:29:18Z

A gentle family moment during the wedding morning.

Among the getting ready, the movement, and the little bursts of excitement, there are always quieter moments that say just as much as the big scenes. This is the side of wedding photography I love most, the simple human details, the family connections, and the feeling of people sharing a meaningful day.

Sometimes the softest moments carry the most weight.

What do you think makes a family photo feel timeless?

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#Photography #WeddingPhotography #Pixelfed #Fediverse #FamilyPhotography #CandidPhotography #WeddingMorning #BeItMeNotYou

A sweet family moment from the wedding morning. Before the ...

2026-05-30T17:27:27Z

A sweet family moment from the wedding morning.

Before the ceremony, before the formal photos, and before the day fully gathered pace, there were these small moments of connection between generations. Wedding photography is often at its best when it catches the parts people do not perform for the camera, the play, the tenderness, the little family exchanges happening naturally in the room.

These are the photographs that help a wedding feel remembered, not just recorded.

What kind of family moments do you look for in wedding photos?

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#Photography #WeddingPhotography #Pixelfed #Fediverse #FamilyPhotography #WeddingMorning #CandidPhotography #BeItMeNotYou

A relaxed moment from the wedding morning. Before the ceremony, ...

2026-05-30T17:23:51Z

A relaxed moment from the wedding morning.

Before the ceremony, before the formal photos, and before the pace of the day picked up, there was this quieter side of the wedding. These are the moments I enjoy capturing, the natural pauses where people are simply present in the room, getting ready, chatting, laughing, and easing into the day.

Wedding photography is not just about the big dramatic shots. Sometimes the softer in-between moments tell the story best.

What kind of wedding photos stay with you most?

https://photos.beitmenotyou.online/p/beitmenotyou/966360887471604005

#Photography #WeddingPhotography #Pixelfed #Fediverse #CandidPhotography #WeddingMorning #DocumentaryPhotography #BeItMeNotYou

The wedding morning begins in the soft glow of getting ready. ...

2026-05-30T16:44:16Z

The wedding morning begins in the soft glow of getting ready.

There is something special about these early moments, before the ceremony, before the full rush of the day, when everyone is still settling into the emotion of what is about to happen. Wedding photography is not only about the big scenes. It is also about the quiet build-up, the light, the movement, and the feeling in the room.

What do you love most about candid wedding photography?

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#Photography #WeddingPhotography #Pixelfed #Fediverse #CandidPhotography #WeddingMorning #BeItMeNotYou

A joyful little moment before the wedding day properly got ...

2026-05-30T16:41:57Z

A joyful little moment before the wedding day properly got moving.

Before the dress, the getting ready photos, and the ceremony, there was play, laughter, and family. These are the small honest moments I love capturing most, the ones that sit around the edge of the big event but often hold the deepest feeling.

What little details do you notice first in a photograph?

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#Photography #WeddingPhotography #Pixelfed #Fediverse #FamilyMoments #Bride #CandidPhotography #BeItMeNotYou

Before the rush of the wedding day fully began, there was this ...

2026-05-30T16:39:15Z

Before the rush of the wedding day fully began, there was this quiet little moment between the bride and her daughter.

No posing, no pressure, just a small piece of real life before the dress, the details, and the ceremony took over. These are the photographs I love most, the ones that hold the feeling of the day.

What do you think makes a wedding photo feel truly honest?

https://photos.beitmenotyou.online/p/beitmenotyou/966355722192769306

#Photography #WeddingPhotography #Pixelfed #Fediverse #FamilyMoments #Bride #CandidPhotography #BeItMeNotYou

I’ve just published a new post on Hermes AI and Agent, looking ...

2026-05-29T21:00:22Z

I’ve just published a new post on Hermes AI and Agent, looking at how portable AI can support self hosting, Linux learning, and everyday IT support.

The idea is simple: AI should not take over your machine or quietly make risky changes. It should sit beside you, explain what is happening, help organise your notes, review commands, summarise logs, and help you build reusable troubleshooting workflows.

In my setup, the mini PC becomes the home base for self hosted services and long term notes, while a USB SSD becomes a portable field kit for helping with other machines.

That feels much closer to the original spirit of personal computing: understand your tools, repair your systems, and stay in control.

Would you use a portable AI assistant for self hosting or computer repair?

https://beitmenotyou.online/hermes-ai-and-agent-portable-ai-for-self-hosting-and-it-support/

#AI #HermesAI #SelfHosting #Linux #Homelab #DigitalSovereignty #Privacy #OpenSource #TechFreedom

if you’re interested in technology that gives people more ...

2026-05-29T08:13:11Z

if you’re interested in technology that gives people more independence, BIMNY is a Matrix community for calm, practical conversation about freedom tech, open source, self-hosting, privacy, decentralisation, Web3, self-sovereignty, self-custody, the open web, AI, and independent publishing.

The aim is simple: thoughtful discussion without hype, pressure, or culture-war noise. Just people exploring how to build and use tools that offer more ownership, resilience, privacy, and control.

Join here: https://matrix.org/#/bimny:matrix.org

#Matrix #BIMNY #BeItMeNotYou #FreedomTech #OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #Decentralisation #DigitalSovereignty #OpenWeb #AI

We’ve launched our new Matrix community for people who care ...

2026-05-28T21:33:09Z

We’ve launched our new Matrix community for people who care about privacy, freedom, self-sovereignty, self-custody, Web3, decentralisation, Linux, self-hosting, and digital independence.

Matrix gives us a more open, decentralised way to build community, with rooms organised around focused topics rather than one noisy feed.

As major platforms move further into age assurance, ID checks, and tighter centralised controls, spaces like this matter more than ever. This is about having somewhere we can talk, learn, share, and build without giving up our autonomy.

Join us here:
https://matrix.to/#/#bimny:matrix.org

What kind of room or topic would you like to see added?

#Matrix #Privacy #SelfSovereignty #Decentralisation #SelfHosting #Linux #Web3 #DigitalFreedom #FreedomOfSpeech #SelfCustody

A little throwback from a 2019 B&Q work Christmas event. ...

2026-05-28T09:11:57Z

A little throwback from a 2019 B&Q work Christmas event.

These photos capture the side of work people often forget: the friendships, the jokes, the shared nights out, the familiar faces, and those small moments that become proper memories over time.

It is less about the venue or the drinks, and more about the people who made that time feel alive.

What old work memory still makes you smile?

https://photos.beitmenotyou.online/p/beitmenotyou/965538986025992193

#Photography #Pixelfed #WorkEvent #ChristmasParty #BQ #PeoplePhotography #CandidPhotography #Memories #PhotoCollection

Nostr The Trump IRS settlement story is one of those moments ...

2026-05-23T20:26:53Z

Nostr

The Trump IRS settlement story is one of those moments where the quiet wording matters.

Reports say the deal creates a nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponisation" fund linked to Trump dropping his IRS lawsuit over leaked tax returns. Critics say the fund has weak guardrails, limited oversight, and could be used to compensate political allies, donors, or even 6 January defendants.

Reuters also reports the settlement bars the IRS from pursuing audits into Trump, his family, and his companies for past tax years.

LegalEagle's point is blunt: this is not just about one lawsuit. It is about whether public money can be redirected through vague legal machinery while accountability gets pushed out of sight.

When government power becomes a payout pipeline, transparency is not optional.

Should public settlement funds require direct congressional approval and full public reporting?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIBCjzz-bmk

#Privacy #Corruption #Accountability #RuleOfLaw #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty

Mastodon

Reports say Trump's IRS settlement creates a nearly $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund after he dropped his lawsuit over the leak of his tax returns.

Critics warn the fund has weak guardrails and could pay political allies, donors, or even 6 January defendants.

When public money moves through vague legal machinery, transparency should not be optional.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIBCjzz-bmk

#Accountability #RuleOfLaw #Corruption

Bluesky

Trump's IRS settlement reportedly creates a nearly $1.8bn "anti-weaponisation" fund with weak guardrails.

Critics warn it could pay allies, donors, or 6 January defendants.

Should public money require full transparency?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIBCjzz-bmk

#RuleOfLaw #Accountability

Signal

LegalEagle has covered the Trump IRS settlement, and the reporting around it is seriously concerning.

AP and Reuters report that the deal creates a nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponisation" fund after Trump dropped his lawsuit over the leak of his tax returns. Critics argue the fund has weak guardrails, limited oversight, and could be used to compensate political allies, donors, or even people involved in the 6 January cases.

Reuters also reports that the settlement bars the IRS from pursuing audits into Trump, his family, and his companies for past tax years.

The bigger issue here is simple: public money should never move through vague political machinery without clear authority, strong oversight, and public accountability.

Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIBCjzz-bmk

NBTV’s latest episode breaks down the Surveillance ...

2026-05-15T13:14:36Z

NBTV’s latest episode breaks down the Surveillance Accountability Act, a bill introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Lauren Boebert on 23 April 2026 to restore warrant requirements for government searches of Americans’ personal data.

The core point is simple: your money, location, messages, health records and metadata should not become a shortcut around the Fourth Amendment just because a company, broker, or local system holds the data.

The episode also highlights the private right of action, meaning people could sue when government employees violate their constitutional protections.

Privacy is not a niche issue. It is the foundation that lets journalism, protest, dissent and real freedom survive.

Should governments need a warrant before accessing data held by third parties?

https://fountain.fm/episode/inQeOAFgm6M8QpIsd9Py

#Privacy #Surveillance #DigitalRights #FourthAmendment #DataBrokers #SelfSovereignty #FreedomTech

ActivityPub is one of the most important building blocks of the ...

2026-05-15T08:05:39Z

ActivityPub is one of the most important building blocks of the open social web.

My new guide breaks down federation in plain English: how independent servers communicate, why Mastodon, Pixelfed, PeerTube, Lemmy, WordPress, and others can connect, and why this matters for people who want more control over their online presence.

The big idea is simple: social media does not have to live inside one company’s walled garden. It can be a network of independent communities, connected by open standards, where creators, publishers and users have more choice.

Read the guide:
https://beitmenotyou.online/activitypub-federation-guide/

What would it take for more people to move from closed platforms to federated ones?

#ActivityPub #Fediverse #Decentralisation #OpenWeb #SelfSovereignty #DigitalFreedom #Privacy

As fare as I am aware it's distro level

2026-05-15T08:05:15Z

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Online privacy and age checks are heading for a collision, but ...

2026-05-13T19:27:35Z

Online privacy and age checks are heading for a collision, but there may be a better way.

This month, the EU highlighted its privacy-focused age-verification system, built on zero-knowledge proofs. The idea is simple: prove you are old enough without handing over your identity, birth date, or personal data.

That feels far more aligned with digital rights than uploading IDs or facial scans to third parties.

Read the link below:
https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/faqs/eu-age-verification-solution

Technical details:
https://ageverification.dev/

Can privacy-preserving verification protect children without normalising digital surveillance?

#Privacy #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty #Decentralisation #FreedomOfExpression

Linux age verification sounds like a narrow policy debate, but it ...

2026-05-12T08:11:20Z

Linux age verification sounds like a narrow policy debate, but it cuts right into privacy, free speech, anonymity, open source, and who gets to control access to the internet.

My new post looks at why some Linux projects are resisting operating system-level age checks, why centralised ID checks are risky, and why privacy-preserving alternatives matter.

What kind of internet do we want: one built around constant checks, or one built around user control?

https://beitmenotyou.online/linux-age-verification-debate/

#Linux #Privacy #DigitalRights #OpenSource #SelfSovereignty #Decentralisation #AgeVerification #FreedomTech

Authoritarian Finance often hides in plain sight. OFAC says it ...

2026-05-11T22:16:53Z

Authoritarian Finance often hides in plain sight.

OFAC says it sanctioned five people and seven companies operating in Nicaragua's gold sector, including two sons of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.

The Treasury says this network helped the Murillo-Ortega regime raise funds, maintain political control, and benefit from activities linked to seized U.S.-owned property.

This is why supply chains matter. Gold is not just a commodity. In the wrong hands, it becomes infrastructure for Corruption, repression, and state capture.

Should gold supply chains face more public scrutiny?

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0451

#Nicaragua #Sanctions #Gold #HumanRights #Corruption #Authoritarianism #DigitalSovereignty

Sustainable investing cannot just mean polished branding, climate ...

2026-05-11T22:13:59Z

Sustainable investing cannot just mean polished branding, climate language, and a clean fund label.

FT Adviser reports that European ESG funds continued financing Kremlin-linked companies and Russian sovereign debt even as Russia prepared for war in Ukraine.

That should force a deeper question: can any investment really be called ethical if it ignores authoritarian power, Corruption, surveillance, and state violence?

ESG without human rights is just reputation management.

What should "sustainable" investing actually exclude?

https://www.ftadviser.com/content/5f6f2f56-d218-46db-98c4-103ab6d47a7a

#ESG #Ukraine #Russia #Investing #HumanRights #SustainableInvesting #Freedom #Geopolitics

Canada's Bill C-22 should worry anyone who uses encrypted ...

2026-05-11T22:11:02Z

Canada's Bill C-22 should worry anyone who uses encrypted messaging, not just Canadians.

EFF says the Bill revives last year's surveillance push, with powers that could pressure digital services to assist lawful access requests, expand metadata retention, and create secrecy around access orders.

That is the danger with "just one backdoor". It never stays local. Once one government normalises access to encrypted communications, others point to it as permission.

Encryption protects ordinary people: families, journalists, activists, abuse survivors, whistleblowers, and anyone who wants private conversations to stay private.

Privacy is not a loophole. It is a basic defence against power.

Should governments ever be allowed to weaken encrypted services?

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/05/canadas-bill-c-22-repackaged-version-last-years-surveillance-nightmare

#Privacy #Encryption #DigitalRights #Canada #Surveillance #EFF #SelfSovereignty

Open source and decentralisation are crossing paths again. This ...

2026-05-11T15:55:13Z

Open source and decentralisation are crossing paths again.

This month, the Linux Foundation announced that Linea Stack is moving to vendor-neutral open-source governance under LF Decentralised Trust, now known as "Lineth". The idea is simple: decentralised infrastructure should not depend on a single company.

For anyone who cares about self-sovereignty, open systems, and reducing platform control, this is worth watching. Open governance can lead to stronger resilience, greater transparency, and fewer single points of failure.

Read the link below:
https://www.lfdecentralizedtrust.org/blog/announcing-lineth-a-production-grade-zk-rollup-stack-joins-linux-foundation-decentralized-trust

Linux Foundation announcement:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linea-consortium-becomes-premier-member-of-linux-foundation-decentralized-trust-contributes-linea-stack-as-newest-code-project

Does decentralised infrastructure matter if it still relies on centralised control behind the scenes?

#Linux #OpenSource #Decentralisation #SelfSovereignty #Privacy #Web3

You can't just say something without proof friend

2026-05-10T06:39:15Z

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After my transfer is done and I know everything is working, ...

2026-05-09T23:59:13Z

After my transfer is done and I know everything is working, I’ll be writing up the full Raspberry Pi setup.

I’ve managed to use OpenClaw to create an SSH bridge to my Zorin PC, run a daily backup of the Pi, check the bridge with a cron job, save the backup to my PC, then remove it from the Pi to save space.

OpenClaw is basically becoming the control layer for the Pi, connected to ChatGPT through an API. I’ve also got SearXNG running as a private search engine, WordPress hosted on the Pi, and Uptime Kuma coming soon for service monitoring.

Once the SSD is ready, more services will be added.

Full blog post coming soon, including what worked, what broke, and what I learned.

What would you run on a self-hosted Pi setup like this?

#SelfHosting #RaspberryPi #Linux #OpenSource #Privacy #SearXNG #WordPress #Homelab #DigitalSovereignty

Copy Fail is a reminder that Linux security is not just about ...

2026-05-09T11:49:37Z

Copy Fail is a reminder that Linux security is not just about choosing the right distro. It is about patch discipline.

This is a local privilege escalation flaw, so it does not magically break into a system from the outside. But if an attacker already gets a foothold through a weak app, stolen credentials, a compromised container, or a malicious script, this kind of bug can help them climb to root.

That matters for self hosters, VPS users, Raspberry Pi projects, Docker hosts, Kubernetes nodes, CI runners, and anyone running services exposed to the network.

Patch from official repositories. Avoid random quick fix scripts. Reboot when the kernel update needs it. Your containers only look isolated while the host kernel stays trustworthy.

What is your patch routine for Linux systems?

https://beitmenotyou.online/copy-fail-linux-privilege/

http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/copy-fail-linux-privilege/

#Linux #CyberSecurity #SelfHosting #Privacy #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty

Public USB charging ports are handy, but they also ask you to ...

2026-05-09T11:33:30Z

Public USB charging ports are handy, but they also ask you to trust something you cannot see.

That port in an airport, hotel, café, car, train, hospital, or shopping centre might be fine. It might also have been tampered with.

That is where a USB data blocker comes in.

You plug your normal charging cable into the data blocker, then plug the blocker into the USB port. It only allows power to pass through and stops data from passing between the port and your phone.

It is a simple bit of kit, but a useful one, especially when you are away from home and need a charge without giving an unknown socket access to your device.

It is not magic, and it does not replace good phone security, updates, or common sense. But for travel, public charging, and unknown USB ports, it adds a cheap physical layer of protection.

Would you use one when travelling?

https://amzn.eu/d/099HG9uO

#Privacy #Security #CyberSecurity #TravelTech #DigitalSafety #PhoneSecurity #DataProtection #SelfSovereignty

Labour's local election fallout is getting messy. The bigger ...

2026-05-08T19:11:09Z

Labour's local election fallout is getting messy.

The bigger story is not just whether Starmer survives, but what this says about public trust. Labour is bleeding support, Reform is surging into old heartlands, the Conservatives are still struggling, and voters look increasingly willing to punish anyone who feels out of touch.

Talk of a "replacement" makes good headlines, but the real question is deeper: are the big parties listening, or are they just planning another reset speech?

What do you think, is this a temporary protest vote or a proper political realignment?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thgaJs80Bks

#UKPolitics #Labour #KeirStarmer #ReformUK #LocalElections #Democracy

Living on a Bitcoin standard sounds simple until you actually try ...

2026-05-08T19:06:16Z

Living on a Bitcoin standard sounds simple until you actually try it.

For 21 days, Isla lived without Bank's accounts, credit cards, or cash. Every sat had to be earned. She worked, hustled, onboarded merchants, used Nostr for peer-to-peer payments, and pushed towards building a real Bitcoin Cafe on Isla Mujeres.

This is the practical side of monetary sovereignty. Not theory. Not hype. Just the daily grind of trying to live outside the traditional financial rails.

Could you live on Bitcoin alone for 21 days?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDphSVid1Ws

#Bitcoin #Nostr #SelfCustody #MonetarySovereignty #FreedomTech #Decentralisation

Today, Sir David Attenborough turns 100. For a century, he has ...

2026-05-08T14:32:38Z

Today, Sir David Attenborough turns 100. For a century, he has helped people see the natural world not as background noise, but as something alive, fragile, beautiful, and deeply connected to us.

His documentaries changed how millions understand wildlife, climate, oceans, forests, and our responsibility to protect them.

Happy 100th birthday, Sir David. Thank you for teaching generations to look closer, care more, and leave the world better than we found it.

What is the first Attenborough documentary you remember watching?

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/may/08/david-attenborough-100th-birthday

#DavidAttenborough #Nature #Conservation #PlanetEarth #Wildlife #Climate #NaturalWorld

Microsoft once called Linux a “cancer.” Now it talks like a ...

2026-05-08T10:26:37Z

Microsoft once called Linux a “cancer.”

Now it talks like a friend of open source, owns GitHub, promotes WSL, pushes Copilot into developer workflows, and is building more of Windows around cloud, AI, telemetry, and managed infrastructure.

That shift is not just culture. It is power.

Open source does not only need code freedom. It needs infrastructure freedom too. If your tools, repositories, operating system, cloud compute, AI assistant, and identity layer all sit inside one corporate ecosystem, how much choice do you really have left?

This video digs into the argument that Microsoft’s “love” for open source was never simple kindness. It was a long game for control over developers, workflows, and the future of computing.

Are we building freely, or just building inside someone else’s cage?

https://youtu.be/0NGdHSvRH9M?is=Wt_3JNOGMRGOFciO

#OpenSource #Linux #Microsoft #GitHub #Copilot #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty #Decentralisation #FreeSoftware

This week’s Techlore Surveillance Report is a reminder that ...

2026-05-08T08:26:39Z

This week’s Techlore Surveillance Report is a reminder that privacy is never just one app, one setting, or one update.

CopyFail shows why Linux users need to check their own distro’s security status, not just assume the kernel patch has landed everywhere. Apple’s iOS fix shows how deleted Signal messages could still leave traces through cached notifications. Utah’s VPN law shows how age verification keeps spilling into wider surveillance pressure.

Then there’s Microsoft Edge storing passwords in plaintext in device memory, compromised WordPress plugins, cPanel flaws, breaches at ADT and Vimeo, and supply chain risk around Bitwarden’s CLI.

The positive side? Proton is moving towards post quantum encryption, Mullvad is working around iOS networking limits, and Maryland is pushing back against surveillance pricing.

Digital safety is a stack. Your OS, browser, password manager, phone, VPN, and updates all matter.

What part of your setup would you check first?

https://odysee.com/@techlore:3/copyfail-explained-the-largest-linux:3

#Privacy #Security #Linux #CopyFail #SurveillanceReport #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #VPN

William Binney warned of a “turnkey totalitarian state”: the ...

2026-05-06T17:35:34Z

William Binney warned of a “turnkey totalitarian state”: the machinery of mass surveillance ready for whoever holds power next.

Section 702 is back in the spotlight after Congress kicked the fight forward with a 45 day extension. The danger is not just foreign intelligence. It is warrantless access, backdoor searches, and the normalisation of privacy as something the state can quietly take.

Surveillance powers should never be renewed without real warrants, real transparency, and real limits.

Privacy is not a loophole. It is the ground beneath free speech.

What would it take for governments to finally treat privacy as a human right?

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/claw-back

#Privacy #Surveillance #Section702 #DigitalRights #CivilLiberties #FreedomOfSpeech #SelfSovereignty

This week’s privacy warning is loud. Utah has become the first ...

2026-05-06T17:28:27Z

This week’s privacy warning is loud.

Utah has become the first US state, according to EFF, to target VPN use around legally mandated age-verification gates.

That matters because VPNs are not “loopholes.” They are basic privacy and security tools used by journalists, workers, abuse survivors, activists, and ordinary people who simply do not want every click tied to their identity.

At the same time, EFF is also highlighting the bigger pattern: platforms being degraded for profit, ALPR surveillance being hidden from public records, and border surveillance becoming more advanced, more normalised, and harder to spot.

This is why digital rights matter.

Privacy tools should not be treated as suspicious.
Public records should not be closed when surveillance expands.
And the internet should not be reshaped around control while being sold to us as safety.

Where do you think the line should be drawn between safety rules and privacy rights?

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/utahs-new-law-regulating-vpns-goes-effect-next-week

https://www.eff.org/event/effecting-change-enshittification

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/open-records-laws-reveal-alprs-sprawling-surveillance-now-states-want-block-what

https://www.eff.org/pages/zine-surveillance-technology-us-mexico-border

#Privacy #VPN #DigitalRights #EFF #Surveillance #InternetFreedom #FreeSpeech #SelfSovereignty #Decentralisation

California’s AB 1709 should worry anyone who cares about ...

2026-05-06T17:05:10Z

California’s AB 1709 should worry anyone who cares about privacy, free speech, and the future of the open internet.

The bill would block users under 16 from social media platforms and push age verification into the centre of online life. EFF warns this could mean ordinary users being forced towards government ID, biometric checks, or other identity systems just to access the modern public square.

That is not safety. That is identity gating.

Child safety matters. But the answer should be education, parental tools, platform accountability, and healthier digital design, not mass verification systems that weaken anonymity and create new privacy risks.

Should the state decide who gets to speak online?

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/act-now-stop-californias-paternalistic-and-privacy-destroying-social-media-ban

#Privacy #FreeSpeech #DigitalRights #AgeVerification #OnlineSafety #Decentralisation #SelfSovereignty

I am using a onion inside a docker container that fits along side ...

2026-05-04T08:58:55Z

In reply to nevent1q…l34g
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I am using a onion inside a docker container that fits along side my wordpress docker container

How it work exactly I am not sure I followed a tutorial online

As far as I am aware, it has been around for a while, but we are ...

2026-05-04T08:57:00Z

In reply to nevent1q…xr3w
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As far as I am aware, it has been around for a while, but we are only hearing about this now, and it may have already been fixed with updates

Copy Fail is a nasty reminder that Linux security is not about ...

2026-05-03T09:37:22Z

Copy Fail is a nasty reminder that Linux security is not about blind trust.

CVE-2026-31431 turns a tiny 732 byte local exploit into root on major distros by abusing the kernel page cache, AF_ALG and splice(). It is local, not remote, but it matters, especially on shared systems, servers, and containers.

Patch your kernel. Check your distro updates. Treat self-hosting like a living system, not a set-and-forget box.

Does this change how quickly you patch your Linux machines?

https://xint.io/blog/copy-fail-linux-distributions
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/01/this-week-in-security-state-malware-state-hardware-bans-and-stuxnet-before-stuxnet-was-cool/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9NkXU_LWzI

#Linux #OpenSource #CyberSecurity #SelfHosting #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #Infosec

Issue 5 of Control+Alt+Autonomy is live: VPN Pressure, Open ...

2026-05-03T09:25:50Z

Issue 5 of Control+Alt+Autonomy is live: VPN Pressure, Open Social Webs, and Self-Hosted Defences.

This one looks at the growing pressure on privacy tools, why VPN access matters, how open social webs are pushing back, and why self-hosting is becoming more important for everyday digital independence.

The more centralised the web becomes, the more valuable it is to build, host, read, share, and communicate through tools you can actually understand and control.

What are you doing to make your digital life more resilient?

CLEARNET
https://beitmenotyou.online/controlaltautonomy-vpn-pressure-open-social-webs-and-self-hosted-defences/

ONION
http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/controlaltautonomy-vpn-pressure-open-social-webs-and-self-hosted-defences/

#Privacy #VPN #SelfHosting #OpenWeb #Decentralisation #DigitalFreedom #ControlAltAutonomy

New blog post: Privacy-First OS Battle. I compare privacy-focused ...

2026-05-03T09:20:50Z

New blog post: Privacy-First OS Battle.

I compare privacy-focused operating systems and ask the bigger question: how much control should your device give back to you?

If you care about privacy, security, Linux, GrapheneOS, or taking back ownership of your digital life, this one is for you.

Which privacy-first OS would you trust as your daily driver?

CLEARNET
https://beitmenotyou.online/privacy-first-os-battle/

ONION
http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/privacy-first-os-battle/

#Privacy #Linux #GrapheneOS #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty #OpenSource #PrivacyFirst

If you’ve found value in my work, you can support it in two ...

2026-05-03T08:27:05Z

If you’ve found value in my work, you can support it in two ways.

Crypto:
https://nowpayments.io/donation/MJB

Merch (fiat or crypto):
https://beitmenotyou.online/shop

It helps keep the focus on privacy, Linux, self-hosting, decentralisation, and digital freedom.

Every bit helps.

#privacy #linux #selfhosting #decentralisation #digitalfreedom

A new forum is live for privacy, Linux, self-hosting, ...

2026-05-03T08:24:08Z

A new forum is live for privacy, Linux, self-hosting, decentralisation, and digital freedom.

Built for discussion, not feeds.

Clearnet:
https://beitmenotyou.online/forum/

Onion:
http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/forum/

#privacy #linux #selfhosting #decentralisation #digitalfreedom

I’ve published a new guide: DMCA Guide for Fediverse. Copyright ...

2026-05-01T15:37:13Z

I’ve published a new guide: DMCA Guide for Fediverse.

Copyright complaints do not disappear just because a platform is federated. If anything, admins, users, and communities need clearer processes so decentralised spaces can stay open, fair, and resilient.

This guide looks at what the DMCA means, how it can affect Fediverse instances, and why community-owned platforms should carefully consider copyright without drifting back into centralised control.

How should the Fediverse handle copyright while protecting openness?

Original URL:
https://beitmenotyou.online/dmca-guide-for-fediverse/

TOR URL:
http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/dmca-guide-for-fediverse/

#Fediverse #DMCA #Decentralisation #DigitalRights #SelfHosting #Privacy #OpenWeb

My new blog post is live: Ubuntu 26.04 Security Shift. Ubuntu ...

2026-04-29T08:47:03Z

My new blog post is live: Ubuntu 26.04 Security Shift.

Ubuntu 26.04 is not just another Linux release. It shows how desktop security is changing, why long-term support still matters, and why everyday users should care about the systems they trust.

What do you want from a secure operating system: convenience, control, or both?

Original URL
https://beitmenotyou.online/ubuntu-26-04-security-shift/

TOR URL http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion/ubuntu-26-04-security-shift/

#Ubuntu #Linux #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #DigitalSovereignty #SelfHosting #BeItMeNotYou

Be It Me Not You now has its own Tor .onion address. That means ...

2026-04-29T01:21:33Z

Be It Me Not You now has its own Tor .onion address.

That means the site is no longer only reachable through the ordinary web. If you use Tor Browser, you can now access the site via an onion service as well.

For me, this is not about hiding in the shadows. It is about choice, privacy, resilience, and building small exits from the centralised web.

The normal website is still there. The onion address gives readers another route in, especially for people who care about privacy, censorship resistance, or keeping their browsing habits away from unnecessary tracking.

Would you like more independent websites to offer Tor access?

http://2ggk73giu2ipothw7wyt5fuetvnpsfbga45o7zjj45csgb2ekliuslid.onion

#Tor #OnionService #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #SelfHosting #Decentralisation #BeItMeNotYou

Apple has issued emergency iPhone updates after a privacy flaw ...

2026-04-28T08:12:36Z

Apple has issued emergency iPhone updates after a privacy flaw allowed deleted notification data to remain on devices. That matters because message previews from apps like Signal could potentially persist longer than expected.

Encryption is vital, but device security matters too. Privacy depends on the whole stack, not just the app.

Update if you use iPhone.

Source:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2026/04/24/ios-2642-and-ios-1878-update-now-warning-issued-to-iphone-users/

Does this show why self-sovereignty also means controlling your devices and updates?

#Privacy #Signal #iPhone #Security #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty

The Linux Foundation has launched the x402 Foundation, bringing ...

2026-04-28T08:09:11Z

The Linux Foundation has launched the x402 Foundation, bringing an open payments protocol into community governance.

The idea is simple: embed payments directly into web interactions so apps, APIs, and AI agents can exchange value as easily as they exchange data.

Open protocols changed publishing, email, and the web itself. Could they now reshape payments too?

Source:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-is-launching-the-x402-foundation-and-welcoming-the-contribution-of-the-x402-protocol

Would you trust open payment rails more than closed platform systems?

#OpenSource #Payments #Bitcoin #SelfSovereignty #Decentralisation #Web3

A critical Linux vulnerability this week shows why self-hosting ...

2026-04-28T08:03:49Z

A critical Linux vulnerability this week shows why self-hosting and sovereignty require constant attention.

A remote code execution flaw in the CUPS printing system could allow attackers to gain root access if exposed to the internet. No login required. Just an open port. 0

This is the trade-off. Running your own systems gives you control, but also responsibility. Updates, firewalls, and exposure all matter.

Most people never think about printing services. Yet here it is, a full system entry point.

Source:
https://www.fosslinux.com/156204/how-to-protect-your-linux-system-from-the-april-2026-cups-vulnerability.htm

Are you actively maintaining your self-hosted setup, or just hoping it stays secure?

#Linux #SelfHosting #Privacy #Security #DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Infosec

Looking for thoughtful conversations around decentralisation, ...

2026-04-28T08:01:53Z

Looking for thoughtful conversations around decentralisation, privacy, free speech, Bitcoin, Web3, and digital independence?

Join a growing community where you can chat, exchange ideas, discover tools, and stay updated with regular news drops and announcements.

https://signal.group/#CjQKIOoAV1L9ILbh_er6__uCKNzYeC56ykaSphMPB4jOYHNAEhBFMXTGbv-8_LzHTCtym-Sm

#Decentralisation #Privacy #FreedomOfSpeech #Web3 #Bitcoin #DigitalFreedom #Community #SelfSovereignty

Issue 5 of Control+Alt+Autonomy is live. This week feels sharper. ...

2026-04-26T18:45:41Z

Issue 5 of Control+Alt+Autonomy is live.

This week feels sharper.

More people are questioning who controls their devices, data, operating systems, photos, AI tools, and online lives.

Inside this issue:

France taking steps towards Linux and European alternatives.
Mozilla exploring self-hosted AI.
Immich looking at encrypted backup services.
Self-hosting communities building real alternatives.
Open source AI debates that actually matter.

The pattern is becoming clearer. Big platforms centralise control. More people want options. Open tools keep improving.

You do not need to rebuild everything overnight. Start with one move: switch an app, run a server, try Linux, back up your own data.

What gets upgraded first this week: your privacy habits, your operating system, or your independence?

https://beitmenotyou.online/controlaltautonomy-surveillance-pushback-linux-sovereignty-and-the-self-host-surge/

#Privacy #Linux #SelfHosting #DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #Decentralisation #SelfSovereignty #DigitalFreedom #ControlAltAutonomy

Zorin OS 18.1 feels like one of those Linux releases that quietly ...

2026-04-23T23:01:31Z

Zorin OS 18.1 feels like one of those Linux releases that quietly matters.

Better Windows app detection, support for over 240 apps, smarter native Linux alternatives, advanced window tiling, refreshed productivity tools, Linux 6.17, and a new Lite edition for older machines.

That last bit is important. Not everyone needs a new laptop. Sometimes the most empowering move is giving an old machine a clean, private, modern operating system instead of feeding the upgrade treadmill.

For anyone looking at Windows 10 ending, Windows 11 hardware limits, or just wanting a calmer desktop, Zorin keeps making the Linux switch feel less intimidating.

Would you try Zorin OS Lite on an older PC?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TRuEKQUOhM

#ZorinOS #Linux #OpenSource #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty #WindowsAlternative #LinuxDesktop

Reports suggest UK mobile networks are drawing up contingency ...

2026-04-23T22:56:45Z

Reports suggest UK mobile networks are drawing up contingency plans as energy costs rise, including slower speeds, reduced signal strength, restricted access, or peak-time pricing.

That matters because mobile networks are not just entertainment pipes. They are part of how people work, pay, travel, organise, and stay safe.

This is the uncomfortable bit: when energy security breaks, digital access can become fragile too. The Iran conflict is already feeding into oil prices, shipping risk, and UK inflation. Now telecoms are warning that high electricity costs could hit network resilience.

No one should panic, and there is no confirmed consumer rationing yet. But it is a reminder that digital freedom depends on boring infrastructure: power, networks, competition, and sensible public policy.

Are we treating connectivity as critical infrastructure, or just another bill to pass on?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN_--h_jJ-E

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-inflation-rises-33-iran-war-impact-begins-hit-2026-04-22/

#DigitalRights #UKPolitics #EnergyCrisis #Iran #MobileNetworks #Infrastructure #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is not just a fresh coat of paint. The big story ...

2026-04-23T22:50:39Z

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is not just a fresh coat of paint. The big story is underneath the desktop.

GNOME 50, a Wayland-only session, better Nvidia support, Rust-based sudo, Security Centre controls, TPM-backed disk encryption, Ptyxis as the new terminal, Resources replacing System Monitor, and Papers replacing the old document viewer.

For everyday users, it should feel familiar. For power users, sysadmins, gamers, and tinkerers, this is a proper foundation shift.

The sensible move? Test before upgrading your main machine, especially if you rely on older X11 workflows, scripts, remote desktop tools, or niche hardware.

Are you upgrading straight away, waiting for 26.04.1, or sticking with your current setup for now?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MYxtL0AW2g

#Ubuntu #Linux #OpenSource #SelfHosting #DigitalFreedom #FOSS #GNOME #Wayland #Privacy #Tech

A deal between the US and Iran may sound unlikely right now, but ...

2026-04-23T22:40:03Z

A deal between the US and Iran may sound unlikely right now, but the actual landing zones are clearer than they look.

The Strait of Hormuz is a pressure point, but trying to control it long term would risk huge international blowback. Sanctions relief could give both sides something practical to trade. And on the nuclear issue, there are still possible routes through inspections, enrichment limits, stockpile controls and staged verification.

The hard bit is not always the technical detail.

It is trust.
It is domestic politics.
It is whether leaders can choose diplomacy without looking weak to their own side.

Could a managed deal still beat escalation?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv9dGtetd-E

#Iran #USA #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #Sanctions #NuclearDeal #EnergySecurity #StraitOfHormuz #PeaceTalks

Palantir keeps turning up wherever state power concentrates: ...

2026-04-23T08:25:13Z

Palantir keeps turning up wherever state power concentrates: defence, policing, health data, finance, border systems. That should worry anyone who cares about freedom.

When a private firm sits this close to public infrastructure, the line between service and control blurs. You do not get resilience, transparency or democratic trust from that. You get dependency, opacity, and a surveillance-shaped future.

Are we watching the quiet construction of a techno security state?

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRbJ4a1N/

#Palantir #Privacy #Surveillance #DigitalFreedom #CivilLiberties #SelfSovereignty #Decentralisation #UKPolitics

If my work has helped you take more control of your digital life, ...

2026-04-23T08:23:31Z

If my work has helped you take more control of your digital life, there are now two ways to support what I do.

Donate in crypto:
https://nowpayments.io/donation/MJB

Or pick up some merch:
https://beitmenotyou.online/shop

Your support helps me keep creating around privacy, Linux, self-hosting, decentralisation, and digital freedom.

Every bit helps keep the signal alive.

#Privacy #Linux #SelfHosting #Decentralisation #DigitalFreedom #Bitcoin #Nostr

I’m usually for adult choice, but I get why people support ...

2026-04-23T08:02:31Z

I’m usually for adult choice, but I get why people support this.

Worth being precise though: Parliament approved the smoke-free generation bill, but the official Parliament page still showed Royal Assent pending when I checked. The tobacco rule is for people born on or after 1 January 2009, and GOV.UK says it is due from 1 January 2027.

Vapes are different. Nicotine vapes are already 18+, and single-use vapes have already been banned.

Fair move or overreach?
https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3879/news
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-tobacco-and-vapes-bill-creating-a-smoke-free-uk-and-tackling-youth-vaping/tobacco-and-vapes-bill-creating-a-smoke-free-uk-and-tackling-youth-vaping
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/single-use-vapes-ban

#UK #Smoking #Vaping #PublicHealth #Tobacco #VapeBan

Syria is being sold as a recovery story. Sanctions relief, ...

2026-04-22T22:44:18Z

Syria is being sold as a recovery story. Sanctions relief, banking access, and new trade corridors make that sound convincing. But beneath the headlines, sectarian killings, foreign pressure, military withdrawals, and creeping territorial erosion tell a darker truth.

A country can reopen to markets while still bleeding underneath.

Is this a real recovery, or just instability with better PR?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4ejIoJ9WFg

#Syria #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #HumanRights #Israel #Turkey #USForeignPolicy #Sanctions #EnergyPolitics

The UK is pushing ahead with live facial recognition after a ...

2026-04-22T22:37:23Z

The UK is pushing ahead with live facial recognition after a court challenge against the Met failed. That should worry anyone who cares about privacy, due process, and the simple right to walk down the street without being scanned like a barcode.

Officials say this is about catching serious criminals. Critics hear something else: more biometric surveillance, more false matches, and a future where your face becomes a searchable ID in public.

How much freedom are we willing to trade for automated suspicion?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pshtsR9IapY

#Privacy #Surveillance #FacialRecognition #UK #DigitalRights #CivilLiberties

Congress just gave itself 10 more days on Section 702. That is ...

2026-04-22T22:28:39Z

Congress just gave itself 10 more days on Section 702.

That is not reform. It is a delay.

EFF is urging people to keep pushing for a real fix, especially a warrant requirement before the FBI can search Americans' communications swept up under Section 702.

If lawmakers let this slide again, mass surveillance gets another win.

Will Congress choose privacy this time?
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/keep-pushing-we-get-10-more-days-reform-section-702

#Privacy #Section702 #DigitalRights #Surveillance #CivilLiberties

This Mandelson saga now looks less like a simple process failure ...

2026-04-22T09:51:36Z

This Mandelson saga now looks less like a simple process failure and more like a blame-shifting exercise. If ministers could have been told, and if Robbins is right that there was constant pressure from No 10 to get the appointment through, then the real question is simple: who owns the decision when a political appointment blows up?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PfqQLxScsw

#UKPolitics #PeterMandelson #KeirStarmer #Accountability #CivilService

Did Starmer mislead Parliament, or is this proof of a deeper ...

2026-04-22T09:45:52Z

Did Starmer mislead Parliament, or is this proof of a deeper transparency failure inside No. 10?

The Mandelson vetting row is now a full political crisis. Starmer says he was never told that UKSV recommended denying clearance before Mandelson took up the post. Critics say that either points to serious negligence or a government that kept Parliament in the dark.

Either way, public trust takes another hit.

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-pm-starmer-says-it-is-staggering-he-was-not-told-about-mandelson-vetting-failure-2026-04-17/

#UKPolitics #KeirStarmer #PeterMandelson #Parliament #Transparency #Accountability

stillOS 10.1 looks genuinely interesting. Instead of chasing ...

2026-04-22T09:14:03Z

stillOS 10.1 looks genuinely interesting. Instead of chasing endless distro tweaking, it aims for a calmer, consumer-ready Linux experience built on AlmaLinux 10 with atomic bootc updates, automatic maintenance, curated apps, and native-feeling web apps via SWAI.

Could this be the kind of Linux that finally helps more everyday people switch without the usual friction?

https://stillhq.io/stillos-10-1-is-here/

#Linux #stillOS #OpenSource #LinuxDesktop #GNOME #SelfHosting #DigitalFreedom

Linux keeps building momentum. Linux 7.0 is out, Steam’s latest ...

2026-04-22T08:29:12Z

Linux keeps building momentum.

Linux 7.0 is out, Steam’s latest survey puts Linux at 5.33%, France’s digital agency is moving from Windows to Linux, Bazzite keeps improving, and Anthropic’s new security push shows how central open source has become.

Does 2026 feel like a real turning point for Linux?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27aBvj1sf50

#Linux #OpenSource #Bazzite #Steam #CyberSecurity

The EU says its new age verification app protects privacy. Then, ...

2026-04-21T22:58:47Z

The EU says its new age verification app protects privacy.

Then, researchers reportedly tore into the public code within days, found serious weaknesses, and the repo was already warning that the app was still a demo under active development.

When passports, IDs, and age checks meet rushed rollout, people are right to ask where this ends.

Are we building child safety tools, or normalising digital checkpoints for everyone?

https://www.reuters.com/world/eu-age-verification-app-ready-europe-moves-curb-childrens-social-media-access-2026-04-15/

#Privacy #DigitalID #Surveillance #EUID #AgeVerification #OnlineSafety #SelfSovereignty #DigitalRights

Today, the court ruled that the Metropolitan Police’s use of ...

2026-04-21T17:51:40Z

Today, the court ruled that the Metropolitan Police’s use of live facial recognition is lawful. That should alarm anyone who cares about privacy, civil liberties, and the future of public space.

When millions of innocent faces can be scanned in the street, surveillance stops being exceptional and starts becoming infrastructure. Big Brother Watch is backing Shaun Thompson’s appeal for a reason: once this becomes normal, rolling it back gets much harder.

Do we really want Britain to become a place where cameras act like biometric checkpoints in everyday life?
https://bigbrotherwatch.org.uk/press-releases/responding-to-live-facial-recognition-judgment/

#Privacy #Surveillance #FacialRecognition #DigitalRights #CivilLiberties

Looking for people who care about privacy, decentralisation, ...

2026-04-20T08:01:28Z

Looking for people who care about privacy, decentralisation, safety, freedom of speech, Web3, Bitcoin, and digital independence?

Join a growing community to chat, share ideas, meet like-minded people, and receive regular news updates plus announcements.

https://signal.group/#CjQKIOoAV1L9ILbh_er6__uCKNzYeC56ykaSphMPB4jOYHNAEhBFMXTGbv-8_LzHTCtym-Sm

#Privacy #Decentralisation #FreedomOfSpeech #Web3 #Bitcoin #Security #DigitalRights #Community

If a political movement needs flashy giveaways to distract from ...

2026-04-18T15:43:29Z

If a political movement needs flashy giveaways to distract from fuel poverty, fields candidates that raise serious questions, flirts with conspiratorial rhetoric, and talks about Commonwealth ties only when convenient, that is not renewal. It is spectacle.

Are people finally starting to see through performance politics?
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRqRm63n/

#UKPolitics #ReformUK #Politics #FuelPoverty #LocalElections #Commonwealth #PoliticalAccountability

Wall Street is not trying to kill Bitcoin now. It is trying to ...

2026-04-17T13:26:21Z

Wall Street is not trying to kill Bitcoin now. It is trying to wrap it, custody it, fee it, and keep it inside products people never truly control.

Morgan Stanley launched MSBT this month, and the bigger question is not price. It is power. When more BTC sits inside institutional products, more of the network's economic weight moves further away from self custody and closer to gatekeepers.

Bitcoin was built for peer to peer ownership, not permanent dependence on advisers, custodians, and closed platforms.

Are we watching adoption, or a slow capture of Bitcoin’s original purpose?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxefOzcMhPo

#Bitcoin #SelfCustody #Decentralisation #FinancialFreedom #Crypto #WallStreet #FreedomTech

this is fucking brillent, if this is a real movie it would be the ...

2026-04-17T10:22:35Z

In reply to nevent1q…pc9p
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this is fucking brillent, if this is a real movie it would be the best ever and I would so watch it

Stock Android keeps asking you to trade privacy for convenience. ...

2026-04-17T09:34:48Z

Stock Android keeps asking you to trade privacy for convenience. GrapheneOS looks like one of the clearest ways out. You still get Android app compatibility, a recommended web installer, sandboxed Google Play when you actually need it, and isolated user profiles that let you keep Google-dependent apps in their own lane. That is a far better deal than handing your whole phone to the data machine.

Could GrapheneOS be the upgrade that finally gets you off stock Android?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HEgMbWjSZE

#GrapheneOS #Android #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty #DeGoogled #CyberSecurity

Passkeys are changing how we log in, but the bigger question is ...

2026-04-17T09:27:00Z

Passkeys are changing how we log in, but the bigger question is who controls your digital Identity.

My new blog post explores what passkeys are, why they matter in 2026, how they improve security, and why convenience can still come with hidden dependence on big tech platforms.

If you care about privacy, self-sovereignty, and stronger online security, this one is for you.

Are you already using passkeys, or still relying on passwords?

https://beitmenotyou.online/what-are-passkeys-and-why-they-matter-for-your-digital-freedom-in-2026/

#Passkeys #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #SelfSovereignty #CyberSecurity

Privacy nightmare on Fiverr. Reports say files shared through ...

2026-04-16T20:53:10Z

Privacy nightmare on Fiverr.

Reports say files shared through Fiverr messaging were publicly accessible through Cloudinary URLs and indexed by Google, including invoices, tax forms, licences and other sensitive documents. Fiverr says this was not a cyber incident, but that does not make the privacy risk any less real.

When private work files can end up searchable, trust breaks fast. Platforms handling client documents should default to private, expiring links, not public exposure.

How many other platforms are one indexing mistake away from exposing your life?

https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/04/16/fiverr-exposes-private-information-of-its-users-publicly-on-google-search-results/

#Privacy #DataPrivacy #Fiverr #Google #CyberSecurity #DigitalRights #PrivacyGuides

Push notifications are treated like harmless little pings, but ...

2026-04-16T20:48:51Z

Push notifications are treated like harmless little pings, but they can reveal who contacted you, when, what app triggered it, and sometimes even message previews. EFF's new warning is simple: privacy does not stop at encryption if your lock screen is still talking.

Hide previews, tighten secure messenger settings, disable what you do not need, and treat notifications like metadata leaks waiting to happen.

How many apps on your phone really need permission to interrupt you?
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/how-push-notifications-can-betray-your-privacy-and-what-do-about-it

#Privacy #PushNotifications #DigitalPrivacy #Signal #iPhone #Android #EFF #SelfSovereignty

Crypto leverage did not vanish after the October wipeout; it ...

2026-04-16T20:45:15Z

Crypto leverage did not vanish after the October wipeout; it changed shape.

Galaxy's Q4 2025 report shows that CeFi + DeFi outstanding borrowings still sat at $61.06B by quarter-end. Broader crypto-collateralised lending came in at $69.55B once CDP stablecoin supply was included. CeFi kept growing, DeFi deleveraged hard, and futures open interest still fell 39.09% to $120.11B.

That tells a bigger story than panic headlines do. The froth got hit, but the credit plumbing held up better than many expected. Less reckless, more structured, more institutional, but still very leveraged.

Is Crypto becoming more resilient, or just better at hiding systemic risk?

https://www.galaxy.com/insights/research/state-of-crypto-leverage-q4-2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTBbLxSWbb8

#Bitcoin #Crypto #DeFi #CeFi #Leverage #Markets #Finance #Risk

The Southport inquiry is a devastating reminder that danger does ...

2026-04-16T20:37:20Z

The Southport inquiry is a devastating reminder that danger does not vanish just because institutions refuse to name it.

When no agency owns the risk, warnings get diluted, language gets softened, and obvious threats are passed around until it is too late.

The most chilling part is not just that warning signs existed; it's that they were ignored. It is that people tried to raise them, and were effectively shut down.

How many tragedies begin with professionals seeing the truth, only to be told to look away?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzMVKAV5PiQ

#Southport #Inquiry #Accountability #Safeguarding #PublicSafety #Truth

A notable shift just happened for self-custody. The SEC has ...

2026-04-16T20:29:30Z

A notable shift just happened for self-custody.

The SEC has clarified that self-hosted crypto wallets can temporarily avoid broker-dealer rules if they simply act as interfaces, not intermediaries.

That matters.

It protects the idea that you can hold and control your own Bitcoin without being treated like a financial institution. No forced custody, no unnecessary middle layers.

It is only temporary guidance, but it shows something important. Regulators are being pushed to recognise the difference between tools and custodians.

Self-sovereignty is still being negotiated in real time.

Source:
https://www.coca.xyz/post/sec-allows-self-hosted-crypto-wallets-to-avoid-broker-regulations-temporarily

Is this a real win for self-custody, or just a pause before tighter control?

#Bitcoin #SelfCustody #Decentralisation #Crypto #DigitalRights #Privacy #Freedom

Tails 7.6.2 might look small, but it is not a routine update. I ...

2026-04-16T09:02:57Z

Tails 7.6.2 might look small, but it is not a routine update. I wrote about why this emergency release matters, how the Tor Browser confinement flaw could affect users, and why fast patching is part of real digital self defence.

Privacy tools are powerful, but they still need maintenance. That is one of the biggest lessons here. Staying sovereign online is not only about choosing the right tools. It is also about keeping them updated before small cracks become bigger problems.

How quickly do you update your privacy tools?
https://beitmenotyou.online/tails-7-6-2-is-out-why-this-emergency-privacy-update-matters-right-now/

#Tails #Privacy #Linux #Tor #Security #SelfSovereignty #DigitalFreedom

Zorin OS 18.1 is out, and this looks like another strong push to ...

2026-04-16T07:26:34Z

Zorin OS 18.1 is out, and this looks like another strong push to make Linux easier for normal people.

Better Windows app detection, smoother desktop improvements, LibreOffice 26.2, a Lite edition for older hardware, Linux 6.17, and long support through June 2029 all make this release worth a look.

Could Zorin OS now be one of the easiest ways for Windows users to move to Linux?

https://blog.zorin.com/2026/04/15/zorin-os-18.1-is-released/#how-to-get-zorin-os-181

#ZorinOS #Linux #OpenSource #FOSS #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #Tech

If you’ve been enjoying what I create and want to help keep it ...

2026-04-15T22:35:26Z

If you’ve been enjoying what I create and want to help keep it going, there are now two ways to support the work.

You can donate in crypto here:
https://nowpayments.io/donation/MJB

Or grab some merch using fiat or crypto here:
https://beitmenotyou.online/shop

Support like this helps me keep writing, creating, and speaking about privacy, Linux, self-hosting, decentralisation, and digital freedom.

What kind of work from me do you want to see more of next?

#Privacy #Linux #SelfHosting #Decentralisation #DigitalFreedom #Bitcoin #Crypto #FreedomTech #SupportCreators

Israel and Turkey are moving into a far more dangerous rivalry, ...

2026-04-15T21:55:58Z

Israel and Turkey are moving into a far more dangerous rivalry, especially around Syria and the wider regional balance of power.

This does not look like an inevitable full war tomorrow, but it does look like a serious fault line: proxy escalation, military signalling, diplomatic breakdown, and the constant risk of miscalculation.

Turkey wants greater regional weight. Israel wants to stop hostile power centres forming on its borders. NATO politics, Syria, and Ankara’s economic strain all make this a volatile but complicated standoff.

Are we watching the build-up to a direct conflict, or a colder regional struggle fought through pressure, proxies, and positioning?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFt-hKROaX0

#Israel #Turkey #Syria #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #NATO #ForeignPolicy

Network shutdowns are not just technical disruptions; they are ...

2026-04-15T21:14:17Z

Network shutdowns are not just technical disruptions; they are political weapons. When governments can cut or throttle access, they can choke protest, isolate communities, disrupt work, and control what the world gets to see. Connectivity is not a luxury; it should never be treated as a privilege reserved for the obedient. At some point, we have to call this what it is: infrastructure-level censorship. How many more shutdowns before people start treating internet access as a basic freedom issue?

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/digital-hopes-real-power-rise-network-shutdowns

#Privacy #FreeSpeech #InternetShutdowns #DigitalRights #Censorship

EFF is right to call for the release of Ahmed Shihab-Eldin. ...

2026-04-15T21:07:38Z

EFF is right to call for the release of Ahmed Shihab-Eldin. Jailing a journalist over reporting or social posts is a direct attack on press freedom, free expression, and the public's right to know.

When states start calling journalism a security threat, everyone should pay attention.

What happens to free speech when governments treat reporting as a crime?
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/eff-calls-kuwait-release-journalist-ahmed-shihab-eldin

#PressFreedom #FreeSpeech #Journalism #HumanRights #Privacy #DigitalRights #Kuwait

Mastodon getting end-to-end encrypted private messages is a big ...

2026-04-15T21:04:36Z

Mastodon getting end-to-end encrypted private messages is a big step for the fediverse. Too many people still assume private messages on decentralised platforms are automatically private from server operators, and they are not.

This kind of funding can help move privacy from a wishlist item to something real and interoperable across the social web.

Could stronger private messaging help more people trust and adopt the fediverse?
https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/04/15/mastodon-to-get-e2ee-for-private-messages-thanks-to-sovereign-tech-fund/

#Mastodon #Fediverse #Privacy #E2EE #Encryption #DigitalRights #OpenSource #Decentralisation

Knife crime destroys lives, and communities pay the price when ...

2026-04-15T21:00:40Z

Knife crime destroys lives, and communities pay the price when the state looks weak, absent, or scared to Act. Targeted, intelligence-led stop and search is not racism, it is policing. It should be lawful, accountable, and focused on people carrying weapons, not reduced to a culture war slogan.

At the same time, the British pub, one of the last real community spaces left, is being crushed by costs, taxes, and bad policy. You cannot keep hollowing out public life, then Act shocked when social breakdown spreads.

Can Britain get serious about both public safety and the places that still hold communities together?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWhnh8mJem8

#UK #KnifeCrime #StopAndSearch #BritishPub #PubClosure #Community #Britain

The state trying to force Reddit to unmask an online ICE critic ...

2026-04-15T20:54:00Z

The state trying to force Reddit to unmask an online ICE critic should worry everyone. Anonymous political speech matters. When governments reach for subpoenas and grand juries to go after criticism, the message is clear: stay quiet or risk being identified.

If speaking against state power can get you targeted, how free is that speech really?
https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-15/the-trump-administration-is-trying-to-force-reddit-to-reveal-the-identity-of-an-online-ice-critic.html

#Privacy #FreeSpeech #CivilLiberties #Reddit #ICE #DigitalRights

It is not “cheap nationalism” to love your country, respect ...

2026-04-15T20:46:20Z

It is not “cheap nationalism” to love your country, respect your flag, sing your anthem, or honour the people who fought and died for the freedoms and traditions many now take for granted.

What is deeply embarrassing is the sneering contempt aimed at ordinary people who still feel pride in their nation. National pride is not hatred of others. It can be memory, gratitude, belonging, and respect.

When did patriotism become something people were expected to apologise for?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xRskYaZoWM

What do you think?

#Patriotism #NationalPride #Culture #History #Tradition #Commonwealth

EFF is calling on state attorneys general to investigate Google ...

2026-04-15T20:41:53Z

EFF is calling on state attorneys general to investigate Google after it allegedly broke a clear promise to users: warn them before handing personal data to the government. According to EFF, Google gave ICE a user's data without real advance notice, which meant there was no fair chance to challenge the subpoena. That cuts straight into trust, due process, and digital rights.

If a platform can promise notice, then quietly comply first, what protection do users actually have?
https://www.eff.org/press/releases/eff-state-ags-investigate-googles-broken-promise-users-targeted-government

#Privacy #Google #Surveillance #DigitalRights #FreeSpeech

US age verification just got worse. A new House bill, H.R. 8250, ...

2026-04-15T20:36:18Z

US age verification just got worse.

A new House bill, H.R. 8250, would push age checks down into the operating system itself. That means the device becomes the checkpoint, not just the website or app.

Once you normalise controls at that layer, it becomes much easier to expand them into broader identity checks, access controls, and surveillance by design.

Do you trust your phone, tablet, or computer to become the new gatekeeper for what you can access online?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQQ635bC7vg

#Privacy #DigitalRights #AgeVerification #Surveillance #SelfSovereignty #FreeSpeech

Linux 7.0 is here. This is not just a version bump. It reflects ...

2026-04-15T16:25:16Z

Linux 7.0 is here.

This is not just a version bump. It reflects where Linux is heading, better support for next-gen AMD and Intel hardware, cleaner code, and a continued shift away from legacy systems that slow everything down.

At the same time, new work for 7.1 is already landing, including Rust improvements, power management updates, and deeper system-level changes.

For anyone running self-hosted setups, nodes, or sovereignty-focused infrastructure, this matters. A stronger kernel means a stronger base layer you actually control.

Source:
https://www.phoronix.com/linux/Linux%2BKernel

Are you keeping your systems updated, or sticking with long-term stable builds for reliability?

#Linux #SelfHosting #OpenSource #Decentralisation #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #LinuxKernel

What if the systems around you are not helping you grow, but ...

2026-04-14T23:05:37Z

What if the systems around you are not helping you grow, but quietly shaping what you accept, what you fear, and how you live?

Systems Against the Self explores how modern platforms, institutions, and digital structures influence behaviour, identity, and freedom. It looks at the tension between convenience and control, and asks what real self-sovereignty actually means in a world built to guide you.

If you care about privacy, decentralisation, digital freedom, and thinking more clearly about the forces shaping everyday life, this book is for you.

https://books2read.com/b/systems-aginst-the-self

#SelfSovereignty #Decentralisation #Privacy #DigitalFreedom #FreedomOfSpeech #DigitalRights #Web3 #Philosophy

If you value what I’m building around privacy, Linux, ...

2026-04-14T22:47:09Z

If you value what I’m building around privacy, Linux, self-hosting, freedom, and digital sovereignty, and you want to help keep it going, you can support me in two ways.

Donate in crypto:
https://nowpayments.io/donation/MJB

Or grab some merch in fiat or crypto:
https://beitmenotyou.online/shop

Every bit of support helps me keep creating, writing, and speaking up.

Would you rather support independent creators through donations, merch, or both?

#Bitcoin #Crypto #SelfSovereignty #Privacy #Linux #SelfHosting #Decentralisation #FreedomTech #SupportCreators

Most people use messaging apps every day without really knowing ...

2026-04-14T21:38:06Z

Most people use messaging apps every day without really knowing who can read what they send. I’ve just published a simple guide to end-to-end encryption, why it matters, and the secure apps worth knowing in 2026.

From Signal to encrypted email and private file sharing, this is about taking a bit more control over your digital life.

What matters most to you in a secure messaging app?

https://beitmenotyou.online/end-to-end-encryption-e2e-what-it-is-why-it-matters-and-top-secure-apps-2026/

#Privacy #Encryption #E2EE #Signal #DigitalRights #CyberSecurity

Bitcoin is now past the halfway mark in the current halving ...

2026-04-14T21:35:35Z

Bitcoin is now past the halfway mark in the current halving cycle. The supply schedule keeps tightening, more than 95% of all BTC has already been mined, and the road to 2028 matters because new issuance only gets scarcer from here.

Are more people finally starting to understand that Bitcoin’s real power is fixed supply, not hype?
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bitcoin-moves-past-halfway-point-halving
#Bitcoin #BTC #Halving #SoundMoney #SelfCustody #Decentralisation

If you care about decentralisation, privacy, and freedom of ...

2026-04-14T18:01:31Z

If you care about decentralisation, privacy, and freedom of speech, this is for you.

Join a growing Signal group where people share ideas, chat freely, and connect with others exploring Web3, digital rights, and self-sovereignty. You will also get regular news updates and announcements worth paying attention to.

https://signal.group/#CjQKIOoAV1L9ILbh_er6__uCKNzYeC56ykaSphMPB4jOYHNAEhBFMXTGbv-8_LzHTCtym-Sm

#Decentralisation #Privacy #FreedomOfSpeech #Web3 #DigitalRights #SelfSovereignty #Signal

Tor is experimenting with something radical. Stateless relays ...

2026-04-14T09:32:58Z

Tor is experimenting with something radical.

Stateless relays that run entirely in RAM. No disks, no logs, nothing left behind if servers are seized.

This matters more than it sounds.

If no data exists, there is nothing to extract, nothing to decrypt, nothing to weaponise against users or operators.

It is privacy by design, not policy.

We are seeing the same philosophy across Linux, self-hosting, and Bitcoin. Reduce trust, remove central points, eliminate stored data.

Read more:
https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/beyond-no-log-tor-looks-into-seizure-proof-servers-that-forget-your-data

Is the future of privacy about systems that cannot store your data at all?

#Privacy #Tor #Decentralisation #SelfHosting #Linux #DigitalRights #FreedomOfSpeech

Low VRAM on NVIDIA under Linux has been a pain for ages, ...

2026-04-13T21:07:11Z

Low VRAM on NVIDIA under Linux has been a pain for ages, especially when a game runs fine right up until memory pressure kicks in and performance falls off a cliff. GreenBoost-Proton looks like a genuinely interesting workaround. It reportedly builds on GreenBoost's memory-tiering approach and adds a Vulkan layer, enabling games to access a larger memory pool and cope better when vRAM is tight.

No magic fix, and real-world results will matter more than hype, but this is exactly the kind of Linux gaming experimentation I like seeing. Could this give older NVIDIA GPUs a real second life on Linux?

https://www.phoronix.com/news/GreenBoost-Proton-NVIDIA-vRAM

#Linux #LinuxGaming #NVIDIA #Proton #OpenSource #PCGaming

Bernstein says Bitcoin has already priced in quantum risk. Maybe ...

2026-04-13T17:08:58Z

Bernstein says Bitcoin has already priced in quantum risk.

Maybe the market has priced in the fear. That does not mean the work is done.

Price can front run a narrative. It cannot front run protocol upgrades, key migration, or social consensus. Quantum risk is one of those issues where waiting for panic would be the worst possible strategy.

The real signal here is not “nothing to worry about.”
It is “you still have time, so use it.”

Is Bitcoin moving fast enough on this, or are too many people treating it like a problem for later?

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-priced-in-quantum-computing-bernstein

#Bitcoin #QuantumComputing #PostQuantum #PQC #Crypto #SelfCustody

The ECB backing tokenised EU capital markets is one of those ...

2026-04-13T17:03:41Z

The ECB backing tokenised EU capital markets is one of those stories where the headline sounds innovative, but the subtext is control.

Europe wants DLT rails, but with central bank money as the anchor, interoperability baked in, and strict limits around private settlement assets. Tokenisation is being welcomed, but only inside a framework the ECB can shape, supervise, and stabilise.

Is this real progress, or just programmable finance with permissioned rails?
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ecb-tokenized-eu-markets-central-bank-money-anchor

#ECB #EU #Tokenisation #DLT #Finance #DigitalAssets

too janky for stubility on nostr right now

2026-04-13T16:50:56Z

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too janky for stubility on nostr right now