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“Tune” Is the New Browser Extension for the Snowflake Generation
Tune is a poor stand-in for thick skin.
The MVPS Hosts File Updates That Help Power UBlock Origin Has Slowed Due to the Maintainer’s Ill Health
At times, even projects critical for the infrastructure of the web have been underfunded and functioning with very few, or even with a sole maintainer.
Slack Announces Support for Encrypted Chat, Letting Enterprise Users Manager Their Own Encryption Keys
This update was launched to favor customers from regulated industries, such as the finance and medical sector, who need greater grip over security and privacy.
Basement Is the New Privacy-Friendly, Intimate Social Network Aimed at a Post-Facebook World
This cobweb of privacy comes as a reassuring factor for many – especially those that have been burned by recent social media trends and scandals.
Block Annoying Chat Popups With the New Hello Goodbye Browser Extension
Hello Goodbye is a free browser add on that lets you get rid of those annoying chat and helpdesk pop-ups.
Reeder 4 for MacOS Has Entered Public Beta
In the new Reeder 4, which is still in the beta phase, there are many new personalization options since it is a complete rewrite of the app.
How to Use the Dissenter Plugin to Bring Liberty Back to the Internet
Here a brand new community is forming that is focused on freedom of expression and quality of content.
An Easy Way to Send End-To-End Encrypted Files: Firefox Send
Firefox says that this new file sharing service can be used for moving sensitive files and information around the web easily.
Dissenter by Gab Launches an Unbiased Trending Section to Show You What’s Really Popular Online
Dissenter, the comments section of the internet, has added a new trending section to its product which shows you the hottest posts on Dissenter by aggregating the total likes and comments for any web page on the platform.
Consider Making Your Flickr Photos Creative Commons to Avoid the 1,000 Photo Limit
“All public Creative Commons works on Flickr are now protected from deletion”, says Flickr.
FastMail Introduces a New Faster Calendar Update With New Views
The privacy-friendly email app has updated its calendar app to include new productivity views.
Should You Leave Your VPN on All the Time? It Depends.
Some people turn their VPN on when they want to perform a certain task. Here’s how to decide whether to leave it on all the time.