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PS5 firmware update renders several games unplayable with severe graphics issues in c/games@sh.itjust.works
[–] gnutard@sh.itjust.works 4 points 12 hours ago (2 children)

Stop giving these companies your money!

PinePhone vs PinePhone Pro: Which should I buy? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] gnutard@sh.itjust.works 1 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (2 children)

I'm totally fine with tinkering. I honestly just want to use the phone for it's camera and nothing else. Even the PinePhone Pro has bad camera quality? I can setup my PineTime smart watch to answer calls and communicate via my PineBuds.

I just don't want to weird my boss out by pulling out an actual camera in order to take photos. Any pictures I take with the PinePhone Pro, I can just send to my laptop over Bluetooth and then text/email him the photos on there.

PinePhone vs PinePhone Pro: Which should I buy? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] gnutard@sh.itjust.works 3 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (5 children)

Thanks for your response! I have two more question. If I had a PinePhone connected to my GNU/Linux laptop via Bluetooth, could the PinePhone show calls I receive on my laptop without the phone needing WiFi? I would communicate by using my bluetooth headphones. I want to rely solely on Bluetooth for answering calls from my PinePhone, without needing Wi-Fi.

I'm basically asking if there's a way to make my laptop forward notifications to my PinePhone via Bluetooth?

Also, is the camera quality on the regular PinePhone good enough to send to my boss without it looking too bad?

PinePhone vs PinePhone Pro: Which should I buy? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] gnutard@sh.itjust.works 2 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago)

I'm thinking about using the PineTime watch and connecting it to my GNU/Linux laptop via Bluetooth. I use Dino-IM for calls/texts on my laptop, wondering if there is a way to answer calls from my watch. I also bought the PineBuds to go along with it. If I can, great, I wouldn't even need a cell phone.

PinePhone vs PinePhone Pro: Which should I buy? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] gnutard@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

I honestly just love the killswitches. As for poor security, what do you mean by that? Would it not be safe for just texting / calling? I'm planning on using this phone for work.

PinePhone vs PinePhone Pro: Which should I buy? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] gnutard@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (7 children)

I work in IT and need to be reliable via phone calls / texting, what's your experience? I use JMP.chat, so I would need to use some XMPP app that supports that. Texting / calling is all I do on my phone, I do everything else on my laptop. Also, how is the camera quality on the Pro? Is it good enough to send to a clear picture to my boss of something he wants to see? I ordered the PineTime watch too to go along with everything.

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PinePhone vs PinePhone Pro: Which should I buy? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by gnutard@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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I'm wondering which is more free (as in freedom) so I can make the right choice. I've also heard people say the regular PinePhone is better than the Pro version. I am planning on using it as a daily driver. I understand it's not perfect yet, but I'm dedicated to make it work, I don't do much with my phone. I also just want to help support Linux-based phones and would like to see it become more popular in the future! I'm planning on dropping my Google Pixel w/ GrapheneOS for this.

How big threat do you think Intel ME is in reality, not in theory? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] gnutard@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

It was more of a personal reflection for myself, rather than saying gaming is a waste of time universally. I see how you interpreted it that way, I should've phrased it a bit better.

Anon explains the 2nd amendment in c/greentext@sh.itjust.works
[–] gnutard@sh.itjust.works -3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Nice, can't even explain why you disagree. Thanks for proving my point.

Anon explains the 2nd amendment in c/greentext@sh.itjust.works
Anon explains the 2nd amendment in c/greentext@sh.itjust.works
How big threat do you think Intel ME is in reality, not in theory? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] gnutard@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

How is it not both? Passive government surviellence can lead to targeted attacks.

How big threat do you think Intel ME is in reality, not in theory? in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] gnutard@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Open source is not enough. It needs to be entirely free software. I recommend buying a Libreboot laptop from before 2009, they can fully disable/remove the IME and have a 100% free BIOS firmware (anything supported device with a Core Duo processor basically).

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Has anyone achieved using their laptop as their only device? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by gnutard@sh.itjust.works to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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I've been trying to get rid of my cellphone for awhile now. I switched to JMP.chat, I have Pidgin set up to make calls/texts, etc.

I use Trisquel GNU/Linux on my Libreboot laptop, my boss is fine with it.

My strategy looks something like this:

  • Use earpiece that's connected via Bluetooth, have narrator software read out notifications (notifications from Microsoft Teams, Thunderbird, etc.)

  • Put laptop into sleep mode, maybe use a script to put it into a special sleep mode to make sure I'm connected to WiFi while walking around warehouse so I can receive calls/texts timely.

  • Forward all notifications from Teams to my email, so that I'm not relying on the web-based version to be open.

  • For travel on the road, I have a USB modem that's connected to my LibreCMC router. I also have my laptop set up in my car on a stand.

Any suggestions?

TIA!

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Any sketch pad with FOSS drivers/firmware? (sh.itjust.works)
 

Hello,

I want to learn how to sketch cartoons and I've been looking for a sketch pad that supports FOSS drivers/firmware. If anyone knows one please feel free to recommend. TIA!

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How do I forward calls from JMP.chat number to SIM phone number? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by gnutard@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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Hello,

I want to buy a flip phone to reduce distractions and am planning on getting rid of my Pixel. I currently have Cheogram installed on my Pixel and want to forward calls/texts to my SIM phone number. I'm not sure if the current flip phones support Cheogram well (due to the small screen), that's mainly why I want to setup call forwarding.

Any help is appreciated.

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How FOSS is your setup? (sh.itjust.works)
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What is the worst IT setup you have seen at a company? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by gnutard@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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What are you hoping to see happen in the future? (sh.itjust.works)
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What do you think of Richard Stallman? (sh.itjust.works)
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How did you get into coding/programming? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by gnutard@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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I've always had trouble getting into coding/programming because I've never truly dedicated myself to it. Mostly, this is because I kinda always lose momentum to learn it. I'm a heavy FOSS user; I love coreboot/Libreboot and am interested in getting into firmware development. I've already helped test hardware for Libreboot and enjoy learning about firmware.

I have just started to cut out gaming from my life to focus more on this. Maybe I should start with Python? At the same time, though, I feel like I should start with C, but don't want to jump the gun too quick.

Feel free to share your stories!

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