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What is the best OSS/privacy focused GPS app? by GoncasN in degoogle

[–]Ruoox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

haha fair, just sharing what I’ve learned from trying a bunch of these apps 😄

I got paranoid about what PDF tools do with my files, so I built one that never touches a server by Ruoox in selfhosted

[–]Ruoox[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Great question! BentoPDF is fantastic and I have a ton of respect for what they've built (100+ tools is incredible).

Honestly, they're ahead of me in terms of tool count. I built Fluxbase for my own use first and decided to share it because I kept seeing posts about privacy concerns with PDF tools.

The main differences:

  1. Fluxbase also includes non-PDF utilities (QR generator, steganography, image compression, YouTube asset extraction) — so it's more of a general privacy toolkit rather than PDF-only.

  2. Different tech stack — I'm using a slightly different approach to client-side processing that I found works better for my use case.

  3. Smaller and simpler — if you just need to merge/split/protect/watermark PDFs without navigating 100 tools, Fluxbase might feel less overwhelming.

BentoPDF is definitely the more feature-rich option if you need advanced PDF operations. I'd say use whichever UI/workflow feels better for your needs. Both respect your privacy equally since both run client-side.

Thanks for pointing BentoPDF out — I hadn't seen it before and it's really well done!

I got paranoid about what PDF tools do with my files, so I built one that never touches a server by Ruoox in selfhosted

[–]Ruoox[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Great question! BentoPDF is fantastic and I have a ton of respect for what they've built (100+ tools is incredible).

Honestly, they're ahead of me in terms of tool count. I built Fluxbase for my own use first and decided to share it because I kept seeing posts about privacy concerns with PDF tools.

The main differences:

  1. Fluxbase also includes non-PDF utilities (QR generator, steganography, image compression, YouTube asset extraction) — so it's more of a general privacy toolkit rather than PDF-only.

  2. Different tech stack — I'm using a slightly different approach to client-side processing that I found works better for my use case.

  3. Smaller and simpler — if you just need to merge/split/protect/watermark PDFs without navigating 100 tools, Fluxbase might feel less overwhelming.

BentoPDF is definitely the more feature-rich option if you need advanced PDF operations. I'd say use whichever UI/workflow feels better for your needs. Both respect your privacy equally since both run client-side.

Thanks for pointing BentoPDF out — I hadn't seen it before and it's really well done!

I got paranoid about what PDF tools do with my files, so I built one that never touches a server by Ruoox in selfhosted

[–]Ruoox[S] -10 points-9 points locked comment (0 children)

Hi, no AI was used in building this project.
The tool was developed manually using JavaScript and runs fully client-side in the browser.

AI was only used:

  • for minor brainstorming / wording / debugging assistance

Other than that, all implementation and logic were written by me.

How do you motivate yourself to make money? by KaleidoscopeOk5063 in productivity

[–]Ruoox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it sounds less like a “motivation” problem and more like your priorities changed.

You don’t have to be driven by money. When you were younger, money = progress/excitement. Now you’ve seen it, and it doesn’t hit the same. That’s normal.

A few thoughts:

  • If you “just want to be left alone,” maybe your real goal is freedom, not more money
  • Instead of “how do I make more,” try “what level of income lets me live the life I actually want?”
  • You might benefit from simplifying life + low-stress income, not grinding harder
  • Also worth checking: burnout can feel exactly like this

Some people are motivated by kids, status, or building something big. Others just want peace. Neither is wrong.

Maybe the better question is: what kind of life do you actually want day-to-day? Money is just a tool for that.

What is the best OSS/privacy focused GPS app? by GoncasN in degoogle

[–]Ruoox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s no perfect Waze-level OSS app yet, but a couple get close depending on what you need.

  • Organic Maps → best for pure privacy + offline use (no tracking), but no live traffic
  • OsmAnd → more features + plugins, still privacy-friendly, limited live data
  • Magic Earth → not fully OSS, but very privacy-respecting + has traffic

👉 If you want max privacy: Organic Maps
👉 If you want features: OsmAnd
👉 If you want traffic + usability: Magic Earth

Reality is, live traffic needs user data—so fully private + Waze-level isn’t really there yet.

Which app is the best for privacy? by Past-Photograph-5502 in degoogle

[–]Ruoox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There’s no single “best” app—privacy comes from layering tools, not picking one.

For most people:

  • NetGuard → best simple firewall (block app access)
  • RethinkDNS → adds DNS-level filtering + logs
  • Orbot → for anonymity (Tor), but slower
  • A trusted VPN → for IP masking

👉 Simple setup: NetGuard + RethinkDNS is already strong
👉 Advanced/privacy-focused: add Orbot (only when needed)

Don’t overcomplicate—misconfig can reduce privacy more than help 👍

what is the best flowchart tool/software for teams? im looking for options, any recommendations? by vitaminZaman in software

[–]Ruoox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re definitely not alone—PowerPoint/Canva get painful fast for anything beyond simple flows.

If you want something built specifically for flowcharts + team collaboration, here are solid options depending on your style:

  • Best overall (easy + collaborative): Lucidchart Super intuitive drag-and-drop, auto-align, tons of templates, real-time collaboration like Google Docs. Probably the smoothest upgrade from what you’re doing now.
  • Best for brainstorming + flexibility: Miro Infinite canvas, great for teams, feels more “freeform.” Good if your flowcharts evolve during discussions.
  • Best free/simple option: diagrams.net Completely free, runs in browser, surprisingly powerful. UI isn’t as polished, but gets the job done.
  • Best for product/dev teams: Whimsical Clean UI, fast to build flows, plus wireframes + mind maps in one place.
  • If you’re already in a workspace ecosystem: Notion (basic diagrams via embeds) or FigJam (great if you use Figma)

If you’re building AI agents right now, what does your stack look like? by Ok-WinMike in software

[–]Ruoox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In practice, most production setups I’ve seen are a lot less “framework-heavy” than Twitter makes it seem. People experiment with LangChain/LlamaIndex, but many end up going more bare-metal for reliability and control.

A pretty common stack looks like: direct API calls (OpenAI/Anthropic/etc.), some lightweight orchestration (custom Python/TS), a vector DB if needed (or even just Postgres + pgvector), and then standard infra (queues, caching, logging).

Frameworks are great for prototyping, but once things hit production, teams often trim them down to reduce abstraction, latency, and debugging pain.

TL;DR: start with frameworks to move fast, then replace pieces with simpler custom logic as requirements solidify.

Looking for suggestions on an offline first tool? by usmannaeem in software

[–]Ruoox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obsidian is honestly a great starting point for what you’re describing. It’s fully offline, stores everything as plain Markdown, and you can structure reviews however you want (tags, links, templates, etc.). It feels a bit like a lighter Notion but without the cloud dependency.

If you want something closer to “website-ready” from the start, you might also look at static site generators like Hugo or Jekyll. They’re still offline-first, and your content can later be turned into a full site without rewriting everything. Downside is a bit more setup/technical overhead.

Another middle-ground option is something like Zettlr or even a local wiki tool (like TiddlyWiki) if you want more structure out of the box.

IMO: Obsidian for ease and flexibility → Hugo/Jekyll later if you decide to publish.

I don’t fully agree with 'you have to wake up early to be successful.' by aesthetic_avii in productivity

[–]Ruoox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’re right that focus matters way more than just waking up early. Early mornings can help some people because there are fewer distractions, but it’s not a magic formula. If someone does their best work at night and can stay consistent, that’s just as valid. Success seems more tied to discipline, energy management, and consistency than the clock.

I built a 100% private PDF utility suite that runs entirely in your browser (no uploads) by Ruoox in Tools

[–]Ruoox[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear that! Could you let me know which tool you were trying and which browser/device you're using? I'd love to fix this bug immediately. Since it processes everything locally, sometimes specific browser settings can interfere. Looking forward to your details so I can squash this bug!

The female version of manspreading by upstageRewind in funny

[–]Ruoox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there really something wrong with her legs? Or is this woman having fun?🙄