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Comment #39483968
Very glad to see EFF put this out there. We’re just some of the people who saw the problem coming before others. Now others are catching up. Also, had this username since the Apple…
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Ask HN: What do you use for blocking yourself from websites, apps, etc.?
Looking for something to break the habit cycle of checking phone/websites/unnecessary email on phone and desktop. Suggestions?
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Comment #39150848
Glad to see this is being brought up. It’s obnoxious how many companies are throwing recycled plastics into consumer goods (watch bands, hats, phone cases, some clothes even) with …
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Comment #38980961
In the years since, manufacturing problems have emerged[1] not only in the 737 but at other factories where Boeing makes its 787 Dreamliner, a U.S. military refueling tanker and Ai…
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Comment #38957218
A favorite of mine as well. I too was hoping for more of an appearance. I wondered if Feynman’s moment was during the first test scene where there is a spectator/scientist sitting …
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Ask HN: How to remove pre-installed apps macOS Ventura
Is it true the method of going into recovery disabling SIP, etc no longer works in Ventura? Any methods viable?
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Ask HN: How do you make difficult decisions?
Looking for a logical way to make better decisions. I am imagining something algorithmic or an equation.
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Comment #28605968
It is not the same result. Scanning on your device using inaccurate methods is not the same thing as uploading your photos. The method that Apple is describing is going to cause mo…
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Comment #28605888
"Before an image is stored in iCloud Photos, the following on-device matching process is performed for that image against the blinded hash table database." https://www.apple.com/ch…
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Comment #28600098
Account is not the same as your device
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Comment #28599970
Android != Google
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Comment #28599943
It’s not the same scanning. Apple’s scanning is on device while Google and others scan for CSAM in their respective clouds.
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Comment #28554494
Agree. If we had better privacy laws, this wouldn't be an issue.
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Comment #28554376
Share your knowledge and experiences with those around you - I personally believe that STEM fields need to be better about a tenet found in medicine "...see one (procedure), do one…
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Ask HN: The Helm Personal Server vs. Nextcloud and Tailscale
Would someone mind explaining what the real technical difference is between these two and if one is more advantageous than the other? Kinda seems like the Helm is a rip but maybe i…
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Comment #28433457
The iPad is great for notes, reviewing articles, artistic stuff with the pencil. For everything other than that, I have found it overhyped, overpriced, and severely limited in func…
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Comment #28433072
I completely agree. I have thought about purchasing one of their desktops just because I like the company and want to support them for reasons above.
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Comment #28429455
Link?
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Comment #28428353
Is there an iOS equivalent? 1Blocker and Lockdown seem close but not as good.
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Comment #28421642
Adding layers of difficulty to vacuuming up my data. Protections from spying on emails, texts, right to be forgotten, geofencing warrant grab all’s.
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Comment #28419916
Personally, recognizing that my burnout was caused by one or more of the following and doing something positive about it. 1. Lack of autonomy 2. Lack of mastery 3. Lack of purpose
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Comment #28419868
I have used PopOS and I like it for the features and stability (coming from macOS). I agree about their focus - however the laptops just look and seem out of date for the price. I …
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Ask HN: How much is Google collecting and keeping on Android if not signed in?
From a privacy perspective, how much does not signing into a Google account help at device setup? Thinking about picking up a 5a but CalyxOS isn’t ready for it yet.