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@ RodgeGrabTheCat @sh.itjust.works

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Privacy enthusiast using Foss, GrapheneOS and Linux. I started lifting weights at 57.

  • I can't read unless it's completely quiet so I seldom even attempt to read a book. Mostly, I'll read RSS and other short articles.

    The last book was "Extreme Privacy: Mobile Devices" by Michael Bazzell which I read in 2024.

    Before that was "The Passive Solar Energy Book" by Edward Mazria. Maybe 20 years ago.

    Combined = a very private, off-grid, homestead.

  • The downside of letting someone wipe your phone is they can then sell the phone. It's a lot harder to pawn a "found" phone if it is locked.

  • One profile on a 6a. If I had a Google account, I would likely have a second profile.

    Most apps come from Github through Obtainium, I also use F-Droid, and a few get updated from Aurora Store.

    I noticed a month ago that some apps aren't being updated in Accrescent - Fdroid had a more up-to-date version for a few apps. I heard they have a funding issue which is probably why. Just something to be aware of.

    The apps I have on board, that aren't privacy respecting, either have their network access blocked or are disabled until I need them. These are Amazon Shopping, Roamless (data esim), and Sound Connect (Sony BT headphones).

    No Google account but I do run Sandboxed Google Play for the notifications. Only two apps use the notifications through SGP - Signal and Protonmail but of which have taken steps to conceal the contents of the message from Google.

    I have a Duress pin set. If being brute forced, the pin I set will likely be entered before my real pin and wipe the phone.

    I mostly use a fingerprint for unlock so no one can see my pin while in public spaces. I also avoid unlocking if anyone is too close to me.

    Phone stays in airplane mode most of the time to avoid cell tower triangulation. Using a voip phone service makes it possible to make and receive phone calls without cell towers being involved. My voip provider is very kyc but I do plan on switching to JMPChat soon.

    Reboot is set for 8 hours.

    If I disable the microphone I can never enable it quick enough to answer an incoming call so don't turn it off system-wide but do deny for apps that don't need it.

    Disabling the camera permission system-wide has forced me to wait a very long time, after enabling the permission, before I can take a photo. I leave this permission on and just deny for apps that don't need it.

    I typically connect to public and home wifi so I leave this on.

    My headphones are bluetooth (I can't stand using a cable) so BT stays on.

    Global PS is an incoming signal so I leave this on. GOS is transmitting a ton of data to Google so I don't see the risk. Doesn't seem to drain much power. Only really needed for my map app.

  • Degoogled OSs don't have these problems. Other problems, but no AI.

  • SIN are used for background checks in my country. As for looking up social media history, I haven't had a social in my name for many years.

  • The only issue with sharing a name with a famous criminal is on a job application. And if HR can't tell the difference between someone serving a very long sentence in prison and me, I wouldn't want to work for them anyway.

  • That's the one.

  • Age related. There is a user who keeps asking if it's ok for adults of different ages to date, marry, whatever. Dude kept asking so often I had to block.

  • I often have to force close the app to get it to play after pausing the music.

    VLC has been working for me without issue for weeks.

  • 9 times out of 10 I'm looking up an entertainer, usually their filmography or discography. I find Wikipedia much more pleasant than imdb.

  • A pineapple.

    🍿😁

  • I have the settings set to not show bot posts.

  • I have Linus blocked in my frontend and have no interest in unblocking.

  • A lot of Americans are fat so they would make good cover until the foxhole is dug.

  • I've lived in Canada all my life. Doesn't mean I know the first thing about making maple syrup. I'll wager 99.9% of the people in Australia have no idea about hunting crocs.

  • I was gonna say pie eating contest.

  • I've thought about vanlife for a long time. If I can't afford to live where I am now, I'll sell the house, buy a van, and hit the road.

    Seems like a great way to see the country. I very much like photography but it's hard to get inspired to take a photo when I see the same stuff every day.

  • Good to know, thanks.

  • Exactly. In the USA, are gun owners required to keep guns in a secure location when unattended? If the answer is yes, I can see the owner getting charged with a crime and the insurance not paying out.