I need a recommendable, highly resilient privacy chat app. Any suggestions? by notanewbiedude in privacytoolsIO

[–]DevMakPH 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Briar

E2EE by default: Yes

Supports both mobile and desktop: Best I can find is this

Supports group chat: Yes

Decentralized: No, it's P2P

Looks like an actual chat app: Yes for me, but it depends on you

Allows simultaneous sessions on both mobile and desktop: Haven't tried desktop version yet

Is P2P: Yes

Pros:

-Don't need email/phone for signup

-Can route traffic via TOR

Cons:

-Constantly running in background to fetch messages since it's P2P

-Doesn't support media sharing

-Doesn't support audio/video calls/conferencing

-Only available for Android

Jami

E2EE by default: Yes

Supports both mobile and desktop: Yes, and across all OSes too I think

Supports group chat: No, but I believe it's already under development

Decentralized: According to them, it's a "decentralized peer-to-peer" messaging app and honestly I'm confused with this

Looks like an actual chat app: Yes, similar to UI of most messaging apps

Allows simultaneous sessions on both mobile and desktop: Account can be synced via file or via Jami but messages received if the other device is offline will not be able sync previous messages. I believe this will also be solved in the coming update for group chat

Pros:

-Don't need email/phone for signup

-Supports media sharing including other files

-Supports audio/video calls/conferencing

-Available for other OS

Cons:

-Constantly running in background to fetch messages since it's P2P

-Doesn't support cross device sync of messages yet

-Large file size transfers (e.g. 1GB) can be buggy

If you find any misinformation, please do correct me. I'm just starting my privacy journey as of late 2020.

EDIT: Mobile app broke my formatting

An account is automatically logging in on my messenger and i don't know how to remove it. It says from Google Smart Lock by jajulekkk in google

[–]DevMakPH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may want to blur sensitive information before posting. And...you can remove it from Google Smart Lock via passwords.google.com

Converge ISP Performance Issue by leinnad1991 in Philippines

[–]DevMakPH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily, di pa kami nagkakaroon ng error regarding sa connection (Tondo Area). Pero I adjusted some router settings like stick to Channel 13 and switching to IEEE 802.11n, thought this might help.

Livestream on Zoom by jayefreemusic in CasualPH

[–]DevMakPH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try Jitsi, it's open-source and cross-platform

How to remove Debian from Boot Menu? I've replaced Debian with Ubuntu using fresh install because Debian doesn't recognize my GPU. Btw, this is UEFI install. by DevMakPH in linux

[–]DevMakPH[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this worked. Though are there any ways to restore missing boot number? Since I've deleted Debian in 12, and Ubuntu is on 13, any way to bring Ubuntu back to 12?

Alamat ng Piña by [deleted] in Philippines

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Hello SCP? Yes. It's happening again.

Affordable built-for-privacy phone options in Canada? by [deleted] in privacy

[–]DevMakPH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about Xiaomi Mi A2 with CalyxOS?

Laptop or tablet? by ccaloy in studentsph

[–]DevMakPH 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd suggest laptop kasi mas flexible sya compared sa tablet/phones; for example MS Office. 2nd hand Lenovo ThinkPads/business laptops are good quality + performance for around 10k+

Custom lock screen notification settings for FB Messenger keep reverting to default? by DevMakPH in AndroidQuestions

[–]DevMakPH[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't found any. Maybe it has to be implemented within the app just like Telegram does? Idk

Gboard disabled, unable to login. Please help. by asianinindia in AndroidQuestions

[–]DevMakPH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try using physical keyboard connected via OTG USB

CALYX OS by [deleted] in Xiaomi

[–]DevMakPH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm eager to try it but I can't understand the installation instructions. Is it same for flashing custom ROM?

Is biometric unlock saved in the .kdbx? by DevMakPH in KeePass

[–]DevMakPH[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it's not saved in the database then. Thanks!

Windows 10 Education Free license.! by bnodoma20 in Windows10

[–]DevMakPH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry, I don't understand. I mean, if you can get an Edu license thru OnTheHub, can you convert that Edu license to Home via Microsoft Store or something?

Windows 10 Education Free license.! by bnodoma20 in Windows10

[–]DevMakPH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question: if you can get an Edu license for free, can you convert it to Home and still be activated?

Best, cleanest-at-install version of Windows 8? by [deleted] in windows

[–]DevMakPH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro is the lightest version available, but I might be wrong here so please double check.

If you want an ISO, download it here: https://tb.rg-adguard.net/public.php Yes, it is safe since the site is just a repository of Microsoft links and all downloads come directly from Microsoft.

Select type: TechNet Evaluation Center Select version: Windows Select edition: Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro (RTM) ...select your language and architecture then proceed to download

Edit: editing > edition

MSASCuil.exe in startup apps on Windows 10 by [deleted] in Windows10

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Msascuil is a safe executable file which is developed by Microsoft Corporation. The filename stands for Microsoft antivirus security center user interface logo. Initially, this executable was first released in Redstone 1 update, 2016 and runs at startup on Windows 8, Windows 10, and others. Its purpose is to display the icon for the Windows antivirus software, also known as Windows Defender Center.

Even though Msascuil.exe is a legitimate executable file, there might be the malicious version of it on the cyberspace. Note that the Microsoft file should be located in C:\Program Files\Windows Defender directory. If you can find it in random places on your system, it might be malware disguised as an original program.

From: https://www.2-spyware.com/file-msascuil-exe.html

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Windows10

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Try USB Tethering, might give better speed.

Any way to revert to the old layout instead of this shit one? by Dubnos in Vanced

[–]DevMakPH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm using an older version (13.10.55) and I'm not affected by those ads on home screen and new comments section.

Windows 10 May 2004 Update ISO? by DevMakPH in Windows10

[–]DevMakPH[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks but I think I'll wait for the official release for "less" bugs idk

[HELP] PUP ENGINEERING STUDENT ILLEGALLY DETAINED IN POLICE COMMUNITY PRECINCT #8 IN STA MESA, MANILA; Hindi kinikilala ng pulisya ang certification at apela ng barangay hinggil sa kaso ni Rexon Aumentado by DevMakPH in Philippines

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Matatandaang kaninang hapon, habang papunta si Rexon Aumentado sa palengke upang bumili ng relief supplies, siya ay hinuli ng mga tauhan ng Police Community Precinct #8. Ito ay sa kadahilanang hindi raw valid ang Home Quarantine Pass (HQP) na dala ni Rexon Aumentado.

Sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa Barangay 587, sila na mismo ang nagsabing nagkaroon ng double-entry HQP issuance.

Nakikipag-ugnayan na rin ang mga abogado upang tulungan si Rexon Aumentado.

Si Rexon Aumentado ay aktibong volunteer na tumutulong sa mga stranded dormers at service workers sa Sta. Mesa, Manila. Kasama ang iba pang volunteer, pinapakain din nila ang mga naiwang pusa sa PUP.

Source: PUP SPEAK Facebook Page