I'm thinking about helping a #senior friend move to #Linux instead of upgrading from #Windows 10 to 11. Wondering what #security #apps I should install for them... Or any apps in general?

Is it still the case that Linux doesn't need #antivirus #software? Or if it does, what's recommended? Is it reasonable to assume I can install and configure #UFW and not worry about them calling me up asking about popups or why something's not working?

What are good set-and-forget apps/settings?

All my software and games are available on itchio for free. This includes OpenDyslexic, and 2 crypto puzzle games (one that runs in a fake DOS session)

https://antijingoist.itch.io

Still making changes to the Hai! mastodon client.

Fixing bugs and scaling back the stuff I did when I was using node and capacitor since I've decided not to make it a mobile app (removing capacitor will make it so much smaller too).

If you want to try it out its at https://hai.abbiecod.es

Can we bring distinct title bars back to desktop applications?

I don’t even care if you wanna hide the menu under a hamburger, I just want a title bar I can drag around and and resize. Something that clearly shows focus and keeps an app and all its bullshit contained within a clearly defined border.

In your experience, which of these breaks apps/websites the most? (For example, the app freezes or crashes.)

There's not that many apps that I feel compelled to recommend because they are so good, but Merlin is an exception. Identifying birds from their song or a photo with incredible accuracy, and it's completely free. Mind blowingly good.
#birds #birdwatching #apps #freeware

People use Vivaldi differently. Some build elegant workflows. Some just change the theme 14 times.

WhatsApp gets a dozen new features inspired by others https://www.theverge.com/news/646988/whatsapp-chat-video-call-online-status-update #Apps #Meta #News #Tech

This Week in Self-Hosted (11 April 2025)

Hoarder's new name change, software updates and launches, a spotlight on #Streamystats -- a Jellyfin statistics-tracking platform, and more in this week's #selfhosted recap!

https://selfh.st/newsletter/2025-04-11/

Vivaldi is customizable, but some of you are really out here making it look like a spaceship. Respect.

https://www.europesays.com/1984802/ Google Translate blew me away during my vacation in Japan. #Apps #japan #tech

#AndroidAppRain at https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid today brings you 5 updated (4 RB) and 4 added apps:

* BLEtoMQTT: Android BLE to MQTT bridging service
* IPerf3Client: active measurements of the max bandwidth on IP networks
* Stepsy: a simple and lightweight step counter app
* LinkGuardian: Android client for Linkwarden

New milestone: we crossed the number of 1.300 apps available

RB status: 568 apps (43.7%)

Enjoy your #free #Android #apps with the #IzzyOnDroid repo

All this... Just for not using the right browser.

5 ways to avoid #spyware disguised as legit apps - before it's too late. You may not be the intended target of these malicious #apps #masquerading as legitimate programs - but you can still be their victim.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/5-ways-to-avoid-spyware-disguised-as-legit-apps-before-its-too-late/
#malware #security

From @jtr's lovely post:

"Journalley blows this mental challenge away. It invites me to take notes and just notes. It’s the opposite of a chore. “Go ahead,” it winks at me, “spill the beans. Snap some pictures. We’ll work on the details later.” Suddenly, I’m free to let my mind go."

https://taonaw.com/categories/emacs-org-mode

#AndroidAppRain at https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid today brings you 15 updated and 1 added apps:

* JetSpacer: pulls data from multiple NASA APIs and wraps it all in a minimal UI

Enjoy your #free #Android #apps with the #IzzyOnDroid repo

Vivaldi’s like that coworker who brings their own keyboard, because the one provided just won’t cut it.