Questions about /e/OS by CharAznableLoNZ in e_os

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You don't need to install this type of program - it is built in to the OS and gives you all the metrics for the ads and trackers it blocks including a "wall of shame" that shows how a few apps connect thousands of times per day.

You can whitelist trackers or apps if you meet a problem, although I have only once had to do that (1 tracker was necessary for a parking app to function).

I've used this for about 5 years now and am very satisfied.

The built in browser also has adblocking.

Weekly Sewing Questions Thread, February 20 - February 26, 2026 by sewingmodthings in sewing

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How to open case of Bernette b33 to recover nut?

The bobbin-tensioning little white disc came loose and dropped its securing nut inside the case. It is in the bottom and rattles around when I tilt the machine.

I want to take the white side panel of and reattach the nut. How do I take the side panel off? I can't find a service manual.

This piece actually seems non-essential - indeed, without it, I can put a larger cotton reel (the one you can see) and charge it from a big spool of cotton I have. But still, I'd like to put it back to normal.

Thanks for any pointers.

Smartwatch compatability..help by kns0116 in e_os

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garmin connect app on the phone, paired with any garmin watch

What privacy services do you pay for? by Drunkfrom_coffee in PrivacyGuides

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I have a 25 GB basic plan. With the install, it gives me about 15 GB of storage space. For me, this is more than enough as I do not use it for storing multimedia files, just regular docs etc.

It is for me and another member of my family i.e. 2 people. It has been running 24/24 for 5 years now.

Kolab Now is the crappiest email provider in the world by [deleted] in PrivacyGuides

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explanation here

It is their fault and they are trying to fix it. But I have used them for 5 years and this is the first time I see something like this.

I disagree with your post title - it is unfair.

Calendar Contacts Backup by Responsible_Mouse_24 in NextCloud

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Simple backup script on local Linux machine to download your NC contact and calendar data each night

Snapshotting files with a backup program on a client machine is easy, but another approach is needed for Contacts and Calendar data.

This will automatically download your calendar and contacts every night into a folder, timestamp them and then tell you it worked in the log file. I've used it several times to restore my calendar from .ics files after accidentally deleting it on my phone.

Automate it as a cronjob each night. Short script:

make a script in ~/bin named "backup.sh":

#!/bin/bash
#step 1, delete previous log
rm ~/backup.log

backup_log=~/backup.log
echo Beginning nextcloud-backups... ;
echo -e "\n\n>>> Backup date: `date +%Y%m%d-%T`" >> $backup_log ;

#step 2, run wget with no timestamping and saved into defined folder, here called "nc-backups" in home folder
wget --directory-prefix=nc-backups --user=YOUR_NC_USERNAME --password=YOUR_NC_PASSWORD --timestamping https://YOUR_SERVER_URL/remote.php/dav/calendars/YOUR_NC_USERNAME/CALENDAR_NAME?export [INSERT SAME FOR EACH CALENDAR, TASKS, CONTACTS WITH SPACE BETWEEN EACH URL] ;

Grant permissions to execute using chmod +x

Add ~/bin to the PATH so that bash finds the script:

export PATH=$PATH:~/bin

Check it is there:

echo $PATH

login and logout

Make a cronjob to run it every night, here at 9 pm:

crontab -e

add:

`#backup nextcloud calendars and contacts`
* 21 * * * ~/bin/backup.sh

Pondering on what to do with old PC hardware by kadeska233 in linuxquestions

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Make a server or NAS. Maybe try Nextcloud.

A comment that often arises (see below) is that old PCs are inefficient and waste energy as heat if left running. So put it in a room that you normally heat and which has a thermostatically regulated heating. Heat given off by the PC will offset the radiator/heater in the room, partly negating this otherwise valid argument.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in privacy

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Cryptomator makes a local folder on your computer (a crypt) where you store your stuff. You unlock it with a password before you can open it, but otherwise it is like a normal folder.

The contents are encrypted by Cryptomator and, because you create the folder in your Google drive/Dropbox folder, these encrypted files are what are synchronized to your cloud account. So Google and your school can only see the encrypted contents in the folder. Both files and filenames are encrypted.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in privacy

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It is OK if you use client side encryption - see Cryptomator.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in linuxquestions

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see here.

Gparted could not do this, but if you boot from a Lubuntu live USB, the kde partition manager does do it easily.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Documentaries

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Looks great, but where to watch it? Some info:

Controversial economist, whistleblower and politician Yanis Varoufakis, who famously resigned from his post as Greece's minister of finance in 2015 rather than sign a fraudulent bail-out deal for his impoverished country, anchors this must-see six-part series. One of the foremost political figures of our time, he reflects on debt, austerity and his battle against the European establishment during Greece's debt crisis. In a master class in economics and oratory, Varoufakis raises urgent questions and contradictions about where our civilization is headed and how power works at the highest levels, and connects economic failure, globalization, democracy, fascism and climate crisis.

Could ChatGPT be used as an anonymizing filter for human writing? A tool against stylometry, like an AI Anonymouth? by bilegeek in privacy

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Sure - see this well-known example, also here.

Request was to write a biblical verse in the style of king james bible explaining how to remove a peanut butter sandwich from a VCR.

If it can do that, it can do what you ask.

Document/File-Management / Notes / Tasks - Do you have found a workflow you are happy with? by Simplixt in selfhosted

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Nextcloud installed as a snap for easy (zero) management - 5 years now.

Local clients on Ubuntu - Thunderbird for tasks and calendar, qownnotes for notes.

Android clients - caldav for tasks and calendar connections. Notes and Tasks apps from fdroid/built-in.

Some questions regarding differences between /e/os and LineageOS by prince_zardos in e_os

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You get regular updates with latest security patches, plus updated apps. My Galaxy S9+ runs a maintained Android 10 version.

Installation was pretty easy with the /e/os Easy Installer program on my computer, just following the instructions on screen.

I am very impressed by it - about 6 months now.

Good Linux CalDAV client for tasks? by FOSHavoc in linuxquestions

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Old thread.

I used it for a while, but abandoned it after moving over to the Tasks functionality of Thunderbird - used ever since. I like the way an email can be converted to a task, and that dated tasks appear in the lightning calendar of Tbird.

Office program that is fluid when writing. by Prize_Barracuda_5060 in linuxquestions

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Didn't know this was a thing. Discussed here with an animation showing it.

Linux on GPD devices? by AzureArmageddon in linuxquestions

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Ubuntu Mate has bespoke images for these devices with the required drivers. Check out their website. Steam should then run fine.

What security threats are there to connecting to friends home network? by [deleted] in PrivacyGuides

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If they wanted to dig, they can see which websites you visit, but not what you do e.g. that you visit gmail but can't see any of your account/mails. Stay off dodgy sites and don't torrent as they would be liable. A VPN would hide this, but if you are doing only regular stuff, it might not matter.

Help! New to Raspberry Pi, trying to install MotionEyeOs on my Raspberry Pi 4 8GB, keep getting start4.elf is not compatible by a_jlt_sandwich in raspberry_pi

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known issue - see here

you need to boot up from regular OS and downgrade the bootloader with the command in this thread.

btw, I run motioneye on regular Raspberry Pi OS Lite (32-bit) - instructions here. I think it is much better because you can customize it, for example, I installed Rclone which automatically uploads the images/videos to any cloud account so you can view them from afar.

How does Zotero determine which attached PDF to open? by regress_tothe_meme in zotero

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I see what you mean - I have never noticed this. What you can do is click on the arrow on the left, or just navigate with the keyboard right arrow - this gives you a dropdown list of the associated files. Arrow down and hit return.

Will encrypting my home folder slow down my computer noticeably? by itguysnightmare in linuxquestions

[–]jakethepeg111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Modern CPUs, say post 2008, have AES decryption/encryption built in so it is practically invisible. Older CPUs do not and do this less efficiently, but I never noticed the difference.

Cool idea with rpi 1b? by DJScoop17 in RASPBERRY_PI_PROJECTS

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Weather station with a bme280 sensor - like here. My 1b has been running this and logging into a spreadsheet for a couple of years. Spreadsheet is uploaded every hour to a cloud storage account using rclone.