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Showroom7561

@ Showroom7561 @lemmy.ca

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  • Looking for photo geotagging software that does NOT destroy EXIF data

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  • Thanks, I'll give Digikam a try!

    I've updated my OP with some interesting new details!

  • Looking for photo geotagging software that does NOT destroy EXIF data

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  • Thanks. I use Immich, but when I tagged a photo then saved it back to my computer, the geotagging was gone (but HDR was still intact). It's as if it saves it to its own database, and I can't find any settings to confirm.

  • DNSNet: an open-source system wide ad and tracker blocker for Android (no root)

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  • The way AdGuard does it, is it has you install a certificate on your phone, which then allows you to block ads and trackers within HTTPS pipelines. If you don't do that, then it can only block HTTP requests, which tends to be pretty low quality filtering. In addition, I also enable DNS blocking through AdGuard DNS service, so it's kind of like blanket coverage.

    I haven't honestly found anything that does the same thing, or at least not at the same level of quality. So I'm always curious to see if something new has come out that can reach this level of filtering performance.

  • [ANDROID] Has anyone gotten Shizuku + Blocker to actually do anything?

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  • Well, none of the phone's I've owned in the last 5+ years have been very "root friendly", so I haven't rooted since then.

    But it gives you a ton of (not risk-free) options to tweak your system. Shizuku is a cool alternative, but it is limited by comparison.

  • DNSNet: an open-source system wide ad and tracker blocker for Android (no root)

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  • Can anyone tell me if this filters HTTPS requests?

    That's one feature that keeps me using Adguard, and it makes a huge difference to the filtering ability/quality.

  • [ANDROID] Has anyone gotten Shizuku + Blocker to actually do anything?

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  • I actually really like TrackerControl, but use Adguard instead for the same purpose (can't use them at the same time, unfortunately, since they both work through a local VPN).

    The difference, though, is that Blocker stops apps from even loading the component that would "call home", where TrackerControl and Adguard try to block those connections after they've been sent by the app.

    Yes, you kind of accomplish the same thing, but I would love to be able to prevent apps from using these SDKs in the first place :)

  • [ANDROID] Has anyone gotten Shizuku + Blocker to actually do anything?

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  • I'm not looking to delete apps, just stop certain components within apps.

    For example, my banking app uses the Google Ads, Google Firebase Analytics, and Adobe analytics, and I'd like to disable those from running without uninstalling the banking app.

    Basically, it disables the bad parts of an app :)

    I used to do this when I was into rooting and custom firmware, but I really don't want to go full root with my current phone.

  • [ANDROID] Has anyone gotten Shizuku + Blocker to actually do anything?

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  • It's not permissions that I want to block/stop, but actual receivers, services, SDKs... components within apps. So, something like the analytics services can be disabled, rather than "blocked" like using an adblocker.

    I used to do this when I was rooted years ago, and it was great!

  • [ANDROID] Has anyone gotten Shizuku + Blocker to actually do anything?

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  • Well, shit. It's strange how so many places recommend Blocker when using Shizuku, but it really needs Root to be useful.

  • Free and Open Source Software @beehaw.org
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    Has anyone gotten Shizuku + Blocker to actually do anything?

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    Entry-Level NAS recommendations?

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  • Synology. Whatever is in your budget.

    Yes, they've done things to piss off the community, and sure, a DIY build is going to give you more control and powerful hardware.

    But you can get support (though Synology or the Internet communities of users), and if any family member ever needs to take it over, it'll be easy for them to pick up and manage.

  • TP Link Router wants to share client info with third parties

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  • Very cool. Thanks for the recommendation.

  • TP Link Router wants to share client info with third parties

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  • tp link routers tend to run openwrt pretty well.

    Of course, I have the TP-Link router that isn't well-supported 😖

    I kind of miss my old Linksys routers, which officially supported third-party firmware.

  • Immich mobile app sync V2

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  • Yes, when you mount the external library (when setting up docker), you can set it as read-only. 👌

  • Look ma, no proprietary apps!

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  • Fucking legend! I'm going to spend the weekend exploring these apps and see what changes I can make on my phone. 👍

  • Immich mobile app sync V2

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  • My use case:

    I use a Synology NAS to backup my photos/videos. On mobile, I use the Synology Photos app for 100% of the backups, because it's been 100% reliable for me over the years.

    I basically run Immich in read-only mode, and specifically for searches. The contextual search is incredible, and after putting it side-by-side with a very expensive Windows software that uses local AI search, it came out on top... no contest.

    So in that sense, I'm very happy!

  • My apps

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  • Are those green mini icons an indication of a PWA shortcut?

    I use the app Hermit to run isolated websites, usually as PWAs. It's replaced quite a few apps, but I've noticed that many companies are intentionally making their web experience shit so they force you to use invasive apps.

    Anyway, it can create home icons for those sites, and they run separately (i.e. in your task switcher), so it works better than browser shortcuts.

  • Cookie management dark patterns

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  • That's some sleazy bullshit right there!

  • Don’t Be a Sucker (1947) U.S. anti-fascist short film

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  • Back then, we were fighting foreign fascist powers that dared to attack us, so it was easy to oppose.

    Watch the video. They were absolutely trying to defend themselves against "American Americans" who blamed everything on the "Negro" and immigrants. I mean, the video 100% talks about what's going on right now.

  • Don’t Be a Sucker (1947) U.S. anti-fascist short film

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  • Man, what the fuck happened to you guys to go so far backwards from where you were in the 1940's? You've become the people this video was warning your past selves about!

  • Linux @lemmy.ml
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    Anyone using "Speech Note" (speech to text) with good results?

  • Selfhosted @lemmy.world
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    Handbrake local vs docker on Synology DS920+: same settings, very different results?

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    Fast video converter for Linux?

  • Selfhosted @lemmy.world
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    Anyone use Hetzner Storage Box to backup their Synology NAS?

  • Mildly Infuriating @lemmy.world
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    Driver stops in the middle of a cross ride, and starts using her phone.

  • Mildly Infuriating @lemmy.world
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    I guess they hate shoppers (context below)

  • Mildly Infuriating @lemmy.world
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    Received an official government letter dated nearly two months ago...

  • Mildly Infuriating @lemmy.world
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    Canon requires an account to transfer images from your camera. Forces you to sign up using Chrome.

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
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    When will you "quit" the internet?

  • Privacy @lemmy.ml
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    Unmasking Mr. Deepfake. Our team identified a Toronto man running the largest deepfake pornography website in the world.

  • Free and Open Source Software @beehaw.org
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    Any dialer apps for Android that don't suck?

  • Mildly Infuriating @lemmy.world
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    I need a cheap part to fix a bread machine that's under warranty. "We can send you a new machine."

  • Linux @lemmy.ml
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    Thank you

  • Linux @lemmy.ml
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    I'm committing to Linux, but it's so unstable. Any suggestions?

  • Funny @sh.itjust.works
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    Canadian Nation Park postcards... they used the wrong maple leaf.

  • Privacy @lemmy.ml
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    Data Broker Brags About Having Highly Detailed Personal Information on Nearly All Internet Users

    gizmodo.com /data-broker-brags-about-having-highly-detailed-personal-information-on-nearly-all-internet-users-2000575762
  • Mildly Infuriating @lemmy.world
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    I'm sure people fall for this type of greenwashing all the time...

  • Funny @sh.itjust.works
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    Firefox translation is not holding back! LOL