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nio_nl@lemmy.worldOPto
Technology@lemmy.world•Req. skill tree input: saying bye to big techEnglish
1·10 months agoAlright, I’ve added the spaces.
nio_nl@lemmy.worldOPto
Technology@lemmy.world•Req. skill tree input: saying bye to big techEnglish
2·10 months agoWill do, thanks.
There’s more options there, from Tor to ad-blocking yet privacy-respecting VPNs to mirrors of websites and paywall circumvention tactics.
nio_nl@lemmy.worldOPto
Technology@lemmy.world•Req. skill tree input: saying bye to big techEnglish
2·10 months agoTrue. It’s not all black and white.
But I’m sure you understand the general idea behind the project.
nio_nl@lemmy.worldOPto
Technology@lemmy.world•Req. skill tree input: saying bye to big techEnglish
2·10 months agoIt should be perfectly valid MarkDown, and it displays just fine on the webpage.
nio_nl@lemmy.worldOPto
Technology@lemmy.world•Req. skill tree input: saying bye to big techEnglish
71·10 months agoHere’s a list:
- learn about federation and decentralisation
- understand the Free Software Definition
- find out the difference between “Open Source” and “Proprietary.”
- learn the difference between “free” and “libre”
- research how popular free services make money
- find a recent list of privacy-respecting software or Open Source applications
- switch to a privacy-focused search engine like DuckDuckGo and set it as your default
- install an ad blocker in your browser
- try a privacy-respecting email provider
- use a privacy-friendly browser
- start using a privacy-focused messaging app
- install LibreOffice for office documents
- download an Open Source app from F-Droid
- share a document using the OpenDocument format
- find and follow friends on the fediverse
- delete accounts on big tech platforms
- talk to a friend about why they should try Open Source
- experiment with chat solutions like IRC, XMPP, or Briar for offline mesh communication
- host a small group video call using Jitsi
- organise a “Switch Party” to help friends adopt new platforms
- de-Google your phone by installing a custom ROM (e.g., GrapheneOS, LineageOS, /e/OS)
- use an encrypted email client
- set up your own cloud storage with NextCloud
- compare two privacy-friendly email providers
- discover how to report issues in Open Source projects
- write to a company or government agency asking for documents in OpenDocument format
- host your own Mastodon server
- develop or contribute to Open Source tools
- find and explore the source code of an Open Source project
- replace the battery in your phone
- bring an old device back to life with Open Source software
- try a “dumb phone”
- find a device manufacturer who shares the source or design of their hardware/software
- spend two days without social media
- shop at a physical store instead of online
- use cash instead of digital payment methods
- convince a coworker to share a document in an open format
- convince your employer to share documents in an open format
- give a talk about the importance of public services and open technologies
- write or share a guide for switching to privacy-respecting software
- organise a local meetup or workshop to help others switch
I forgot one: “brush Richard Stallman’s beard”.
That probably goes in the “advanced” area. ;-)

Wow, that looks great, thanks! I did look on xda, but I missed this one because it’s in the OnePlus 3 forum and I only looked in the OnePlus 3T forum.
Good to see that there’s still development going on for this device, and with decent privacy/security too, I like.