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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (8 children)

Hmm...I'd say solutions for people who are not as tech savvy, and how to implement them. Even things as simple as how to change your default browser and search engine, suggestions for different OS's and how to install them on any kind of computer, different options for Microsoft software, etc. For example, I'm on a Mac just because it's still good and I don't want to pay for a new one...I'd love either some simple ways to "harden" it and/or install Linux.

BUT...your audience is obviously more tech savvy and that's OK too! I think we need info for all levels.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago (7 children)

as how to change your default browser and search engine, suggestions for different OS’s and how to install them on any kind of computer, different options for Microsoft software, etc. For example, I’m on a Mac just because it’s still good and I don’t want to pay for a new one…I’d love either some simple ways to “harden” it and/or install Linux.

Wonderful, I can do that! I indeed assume that people just don't "want" to install Linux because they think Windows, or other Microsoft products, is "good enough" for them but maybe they just don't know how or imagine they don't have the ability to do so. That's a great suggestion I'll try to address it soon, thanks!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago (6 children)

Yes, I'm one of them, haha! It would be great to have Linux or a privacy OS...though I haven't found a privacy OS I think will be any good.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I'm only about 3/4 of the way through but I love it! I'm on a trip, but as soon as I get back I can't wait to try this. I'll also share it with some groups I'm in. THANK YOU.

We should even make a video where I interview you on some of these things for a MUCH less techie audience. There are a LOT of retired people I know who have money, they have time, and they hate what's happening here...but I would never be able to convince them to do some of this stuff. And these people are ignored!

What do you think? I could ask the most very basic questions on why this is important, how to make it as simple as possible, etc. (I'm a semi-retired journalist so I have LOTS of experience interviewing. :)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

Neat, DM sent.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Wow, thank you! I'll check it out later!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

With pleasure, if you want more on the topic, not Linux specific though, you might find https://video.benetou.fr/w/p/q8C2p1Aky9uVPrPShMrAxK interesting.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

Yes, those look amazing and are next on my list!

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