HI @Horizon_Innovations@fosstodon.org

Did you know that I have a Bitcoin wallet address that you can donate to? If you appreciate my work and want to give me a thanks you can donate some BTC to this address:

3EhtM3kaYrFYBBX1HXPCE3V9PyNkAg4Tez

I'd advise other creators to also start taking donations in crypto since it's so convenient and is censorship resistant

TFW: Raspberry Pi foundation force-pushes a microsoft gpg key and vscode repository to everyone in a package update. Without letting the community know. Or explaining such a strange decision.
If people wanted microsoft's code on their pi's, they'd enter in a few commands to add the repo and the package themselves. Just like any other piece of software. Why make this the default for everyone? RPi Foundation get a huge check from MS or something?

Rocket (https://git.sr.ht/~alva/rocket/), #gemini browser on the #PinePhone (after scale-to-fit Rocket on):

You have a #pinebookpro and ...

- want to run a stable version of #debian or #devuan,
- want to use only official mainline versions of kernel and u-boot without unofficial patches,
- don't want to use non-free software / proprietary blobs,
- don't want to use unofficial 3rd party repos?

Meanwhile, most of this is achievable. I've collected some bits of information on that and condensed them in an article I recently posted on my personal website:

https://www.kulesz.me/post/150_devuan_pinebookpro/

Photo of the result:

Eep! Can we @conservancy
find 64 more Supporters (or fewer if they give over the regular amount) in the next week? Help spread the word! #NailBitingTime #NonProfitLiving https://sfconservancy.org/supporter/

HOW TO FIND YOUR PHONE'S ADVERTISER UNIQUE ID ON:

Iphone:
https://support.spryfox.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005168694-How-do-I-find-my-IDFA-Identifier-for-Advertising-iOS-devices-only-

Android:
https://www.tapjoy.com/faqs/how-do-i-find-my-advertising-id/

Linux phone (#pinephone / #librem5 etc):

There isn't one. It doesn't exist.

#privacy

This is an interesting article, in that the vast majority of the points Mark lists are nothing to do with the speed of the *Internet connection* - they’re nearly all after the handover point. And yet people will blame them.

Lots to check if you think your connection is slow.

QT ispreview: Why Buying Gigabit Broadband Doesn't Always Deliver 1Gbps - ISPreview UK https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2020/12/why-buying-gigabit-broadband-doesnt-always-deliver-1gbps.html @ispreview #ftth #docsis

⚠️ WARNING
Do NOT install #NewPipe through the Samsumg Galaxy Store!

A copy of #newpipe is currently distributed through the Samsung Galaxy Store by a third party. The package id of that version is identical to the officiail one (org.schabi.newpipe), but the signing keys differ.
Surprisingly, users running an outdated version recieve a notification to update their installed version with the one uploaded in the Galaxy Store.

@reykjalin You're looking for https://directory.owncast.online

The COVID-19 bill is released and hidden in it are two *enormous* copyright provisions; the Tillis bill that creates a jail felony for streaming infringements, and the "CASE act" that creates a totally new low-friction DMCA-takedown-like court that can levy five-digit fines for…well, pretty much anything, without the checks on abuse a normal court has or (to my read) adequate notice to targets they were even sued.

These have real potential to harm average Internet users.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/the-covid-19-stimulus-bill-would-make-illegal-streaming-a-felony?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

Vote now and make F-Droid a high priority for FSF - your feedback is needed by January 8th:

https://f-droid.org/en/2020/12/18/fsf-high-priority.html

I have part-time, remote, paid work on an open-source project for anyone who is proficient with both Rails and Tailwind CSS. Please boost for visibility.

I asked on @PINE64 forum for a lead time on restocking the #Pinephone 3GB/32GB mainboards. Got a reply today: they will be back in stock by mid to end January, and they'll bring back the special offer for BH & UBports owners. 👍😄

This extraordinary recording (which I had never heard before) confirms claims that @wikileaks made for years, but its critics dismissed as lies.

1) Assange DID seek to minimize risks to individuals.

2) Bulk release of cables was forced, not intentional. https://t.co/zUt6MPOvQY

Plasma Mobile news for Nov./Dec.: Across the board improvements to notifications and apps, a theme that increases speed while reducing RAM usage, chat with the NeoChat app and surf the web with a stabler Angelfish that includes a new ad-blocker. #opensource #kde

https://plasma-mobile.org/2020/12/16/plasma-mobile-update-november-december.html