Thomas Crapper
@paranoidtom.com
Mostly random posts about various topics.
I blame the government for my increased paranoia.
I blame the government for my increased paranoia.
github.com/corna/me_cle...
That says it supports my CPU on my SFF PC, but may or may not work.
And you need a external SPI programmer.
Nothing exists for AMD to remove their crap.
Hmm another option, is a network card that isn't compatible. Maybe.
That says it supports my CPU on my SFF PC, but may or may not work.
And you need a external SPI programmer.
Nothing exists for AMD to remove their crap.
Hmm another option, is a network card that isn't compatible. Maybe.
September 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
github.com/corna/me_cle...
That says it supports my CPU on my SFF PC, but may or may not work.
And you need a external SPI programmer.
Nothing exists for AMD to remove their crap.
Hmm another option, is a network card that isn't compatible. Maybe.
That says it supports my CPU on my SFF PC, but may or may not work.
And you need a external SPI programmer.
Nothing exists for AMD to remove their crap.
Hmm another option, is a network card that isn't compatible. Maybe.
Is the Raspberry Pi 5 safer then AMD and Intel computers? If so, I may need to get another one, to use as my main computer. Some old games might work on it. I can just play games on my original Switch. I keep it offline anyways.
Or I could whitelist IPs that I want accessible, on my router.
Or I could whitelist IPs that I want accessible, on my router.
September 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Is the Raspberry Pi 5 safer then AMD and Intel computers? If so, I may need to get another one, to use as my main computer. Some old games might work on it. I can just play games on my original Switch. I keep it offline anyways.
Or I could whitelist IPs that I want accessible, on my router.
Or I could whitelist IPs that I want accessible, on my router.
Reposted by Thomas Crapper
Meta's policies require "repeated" Community Standards violations before Meta will disable an account. But abortion advocates are getting banned after just one post. This completely cuts accounts off from their followers and silences crucial reproductive health information.
Meta is Removing Abortion Advocates' Accounts Without Warning
BY LISA FEMIA | September 24, 2025This is the fifth installment in a blog series documenting EFF's findings from the Stop Censoring Abortion campaign. You can read additional posts here. When the team...
www.eff.org
September 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Meta's policies require "repeated" Community Standards violations before Meta will disable an account. But abortion advocates are getting banned after just one post. This completely cuts accounts off from their followers and silences crucial reproductive health information.
www.reddit.com/r/privacy/co...
Hmm, my router is a SFF PC, with a Intel CPU, the only device I think I have with an Intel CPU. Perhaps I should replace it.
It's running pfSense in a VM. I have no idea if the Libreboot stuff works on it. It's old. It's made by Dell, was cheap.
Hmm, my router is a SFF PC, with a Intel CPU, the only device I think I have with an Intel CPU. Perhaps I should replace it.
It's running pfSense in a VM. I have no idea if the Libreboot stuff works on it. It's old. It's made by Dell, was cheap.
September 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
www.reddit.com/r/privacy/co...
Hmm, my router is a SFF PC, with a Intel CPU, the only device I think I have with an Intel CPU. Perhaps I should replace it.
It's running pfSense in a VM. I have no idea if the Libreboot stuff works on it. It's old. It's made by Dell, was cheap.
Hmm, my router is a SFF PC, with a Intel CPU, the only device I think I have with an Intel CPU. Perhaps I should replace it.
It's running pfSense in a VM. I have no idea if the Libreboot stuff works on it. It's old. It's made by Dell, was cheap.
I would think conservatives would be pissed about the KOSA bill. They say "don't tread on me".
If they aren't pissed, well they aren't very smart. It's not good however it's implemented.
If they aren't pissed, well they aren't very smart. It's not good however it's implemented.
September 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I would think conservatives would be pissed about the KOSA bill. They say "don't tread on me".
If they aren't pissed, well they aren't very smart. It's not good however it's implemented.
If they aren't pissed, well they aren't very smart. It's not good however it's implemented.
www.gog.com/en/
If anybody wants to get some DRM & offline games for PC. I may be going offline soon, if they pass KOSA.
I think all my bills are internet related. So that'll save me over $100 a month.
If the darkweb is a thing still, that may be where I go. Won't need data on my phone though.
If anybody wants to get some DRM & offline games for PC. I may be going offline soon, if they pass KOSA.
I think all my bills are internet related. So that'll save me over $100 a month.
If the darkweb is a thing still, that may be where I go. Won't need data on my phone though.
September 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
www.gog.com/en/
If anybody wants to get some DRM & offline games for PC. I may be going offline soon, if they pass KOSA.
I think all my bills are internet related. So that'll save me over $100 a month.
If the darkweb is a thing still, that may be where I go. Won't need data on my phone though.
If anybody wants to get some DRM & offline games for PC. I may be going offline soon, if they pass KOSA.
I think all my bills are internet related. So that'll save me over $100 a month.
If the darkweb is a thing still, that may be where I go. Won't need data on my phone though.
reclaimthenet.org/kids-online-...
The other article I posted a link to about "Weaken Section 230", said the federal government would "develop age verification systems at the device or operating system level". If the darkweb is gone, well I'm going offline. Save me money anyways.
The other article I posted a link to about "Weaken Section 230", said the federal government would "develop age verification systems at the device or operating system level". If the darkweb is gone, well I'm going offline. Save me money anyways.
September 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
reclaimthenet.org/kids-online-...
The other article I posted a link to about "Weaken Section 230", said the federal government would "develop age verification systems at the device or operating system level". If the darkweb is gone, well I'm going offline. Save me money anyways.
The other article I posted a link to about "Weaken Section 230", said the federal government would "develop age verification systems at the device or operating system level". If the darkweb is gone, well I'm going offline. Save me money anyways.
reclaimthenet.org/push-to-dism...
So goodbye Bluesky, and probably all my sites that have not a fan of conservatives/Trump stuff on it.
And apparently some Democrats support it too. So everybody in congress & senate need to be fired.
So goodbye Bluesky, and probably all my sites that have not a fan of conservatives/Trump stuff on it.
And apparently some Democrats support it too. So everybody in congress & senate need to be fired.
September 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
reclaimthenet.org/push-to-dism...
So goodbye Bluesky, and probably all my sites that have not a fan of conservatives/Trump stuff on it.
And apparently some Democrats support it too. So everybody in congress & senate need to be fired.
So goodbye Bluesky, and probably all my sites that have not a fan of conservatives/Trump stuff on it.
And apparently some Democrats support it too. So everybody in congress & senate need to be fired.
localwp.com
If you're lazy, and want a static site use that. If you don't mind a little more work, you could use Hugo or something like that.
I use the Simply Static – The Static Site Generator plugin.
You don't even have to look for a theme or make one, it comes with one.
If you're lazy, and want a static site use that. If you don't mind a little more work, you could use Hugo or something like that.
I use the Simply Static – The Static Site Generator plugin.
You don't even have to look for a theme or make one, it comes with one.
September 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
localwp.com
If you're lazy, and want a static site use that. If you don't mind a little more work, you could use Hugo or something like that.
I use the Simply Static – The Static Site Generator plugin.
You don't even have to look for a theme or make one, it comes with one.
If you're lazy, and want a static site use that. If you don't mind a little more work, you could use Hugo or something like that.
I use the Simply Static – The Static Site Generator plugin.
You don't even have to look for a theme or make one, it comes with one.
Well, you can make your own Linux tablet, with a Raspberry Pi. But I'm lazy. And what's the total cost? The Teracube 2s is $300. Not the best option to avoid a corrupt government, but not as bad as stock Android, or iOS.
September 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Well, you can make your own Linux tablet, with a Raspberry Pi. But I'm lazy. And what's the total cost? The Teracube 2s is $300. Not the best option to avoid a corrupt government, but not as bad as stock Android, or iOS.
us.starlabs.systems/pages/starli...
Cheaper then Librem 11, and better hardware. But I'd prefer AMD or ARM, over Intel. Probably still more then I'd want to pay. My options are more limited, thanks to tariffs.
Cheaper then Librem 11, and better hardware. But I'd prefer AMD or ARM, over Intel. Probably still more then I'd want to pay. My options are more limited, thanks to tariffs.
September 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
us.starlabs.systems/pages/starli...
Cheaper then Librem 11, and better hardware. But I'd prefer AMD or ARM, over Intel. Probably still more then I'd want to pay. My options are more limited, thanks to tariffs.
Cheaper then Librem 11, and better hardware. But I'd prefer AMD or ARM, over Intel. Probably still more then I'd want to pay. My options are more limited, thanks to tariffs.
Found a new domain to use instead of prettyhairylady.com.de, paranoidtom.com.
Waiting for DNS to update.
Waiting for DNS to update.
September 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Found a new domain to use instead of prettyhairylady.com.de, paranoidtom.com.
Waiting for DNS to update.
Waiting for DNS to update.
I was going to say a phone + Linux tablet, but the Librem 11 is too expensive. Haven't looked for anything cheaper yet.
September 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I was going to say a phone + Linux tablet, but the Librem 11 is too expensive. Haven't looked for anything cheaper yet.
libimobiledevice nice, didn't know it was possible to backup iOS from Linux.
docs.mvt.re/en/latest/io...
Found out about it there. Jailbreaking can give you the most data.
docs.mvt.re/en/latest/io...
Found out about it there. Jailbreaking can give you the most data.
Backup with libimobiledevice - Mobile Verification Toolkit
Mobile Verification Toolkit Documentation
docs.mvt.re
September 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
libimobiledevice nice, didn't know it was possible to backup iOS from Linux.
docs.mvt.re/en/latest/io...
Found out about it there. Jailbreaking can give you the most data.
docs.mvt.re/en/latest/io...
Found out about it there. Jailbreaking can give you the most data.
Somebody on Reddit claims Pegasus spyware, uses SMS as the entry point. Does it work with VoIP? Also, some providers let you disable SMS, like Tello. If you have just data, perhaps it'll have no luck.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegasus...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegasus...
Pegasus (spyware) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
September 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Somebody on Reddit claims Pegasus spyware, uses SMS as the entry point. Does it work with VoIP? Also, some providers let you disable SMS, like Tello. If you have just data, perhaps it'll have no luck.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegasus...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegasus...
Well, Social Security called to review my crap, but from a Chicago number, not a local number. Wasn't going to answer it. Probably because Trump fired a bunch of people. I don't remember what number they called from last time, apparently in 2013.
The good news is, this will likely be the last time.
The good news is, this will likely be the last time.
September 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Well, Social Security called to review my crap, but from a Chicago number, not a local number. Wasn't going to answer it. Probably because Trump fired a bunch of people. I don't remember what number they called from last time, apparently in 2013.
The good news is, this will likely be the last time.
The good news is, this will likely be the last time.
www.reddit.com/r/degoogle/c...
"Mullvad can be annoying because it unlog all your accs"
LibreWolf does the same, by default, in Linux. Works great for me, logging back into stuff is kind of annoying, but no cookies wasting a small amount of space, is better.
"Mullvad can be annoying because it unlog all your accs"
LibreWolf does the same, by default, in Linux. Works great for me, logging back into stuff is kind of annoying, but no cookies wasting a small amount of space, is better.
September 24, 2025 at 6:53 AM
www.reddit.com/r/degoogle/c...
"Mullvad can be annoying because it unlog all your accs"
LibreWolf does the same, by default, in Linux. Works great for me, logging back into stuff is kind of annoying, but no cookies wasting a small amount of space, is better.
"Mullvad can be annoying because it unlog all your accs"
LibreWolf does the same, by default, in Linux. Works great for me, logging back into stuff is kind of annoying, but no cookies wasting a small amount of space, is better.
September 24, 2025 at 6:45 AM
September 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
www.forbes.com/sites/the-wi...
You can possibly find Stingrays with Rayhunter. Also, get Faraday cage to put phone in. I'd put my phone in airplane mode, turn it off, and put it in one. The Orbic RC400L is $11 refurbished on eBay. And one review mentions "EFF project".
efforg.github.io/rayhunter/
You can possibly find Stingrays with Rayhunter. Also, get Faraday cage to put phone in. I'd put my phone in airplane mode, turn it off, and put it in one. The Orbic RC400L is $11 refurbished on eBay. And one review mentions "EFF project".
efforg.github.io/rayhunter/
Introduction - Rayhunter - An IMSI Catcher Catcher
efforg.github.io
September 24, 2025 at 5:58 AM
www.forbes.com/sites/the-wi...
You can possibly find Stingrays with Rayhunter. Also, get Faraday cage to put phone in. I'd put my phone in airplane mode, turn it off, and put it in one. The Orbic RC400L is $11 refurbished on eBay. And one review mentions "EFF project".
efforg.github.io/rayhunter/
You can possibly find Stingrays with Rayhunter. Also, get Faraday cage to put phone in. I'd put my phone in airplane mode, turn it off, and put it in one. The Orbic RC400L is $11 refurbished on eBay. And one review mentions "EFF project".
efforg.github.io/rayhunter/
www.rilla.com
Apparently a company is using that, in a state that requires two way consent, without the homeowner agreeing, they don't even know.
www.reddit.com/r/privacy/co...
Apparently a company is using that, in a state that requires two way consent, without the homeowner agreeing, they don't even know.
www.reddit.com/r/privacy/co...
September 24, 2025 at 5:49 AM
www.rilla.com
Apparently a company is using that, in a state that requires two way consent, without the homeowner agreeing, they don't even know.
www.reddit.com/r/privacy/co...
Apparently a company is using that, in a state that requires two way consent, without the homeowner agreeing, they don't even know.
www.reddit.com/r/privacy/co...
On the radio, they asked a caller, what guy he thinks is hot on something. But he said he isn't answering that.
Why not? Nobody cares, or should care, if you can tell who's hot or not. Must be insecure.
I'm insane.
Why not? Nobody cares, or should care, if you can tell who's hot or not. Must be insecure.
I'm insane.
September 24, 2025 at 5:19 AM
On the radio, they asked a caller, what guy he thinks is hot on something. But he said he isn't answering that.
Why not? Nobody cares, or should care, if you can tell who's hot or not. Must be insecure.
I'm insane.
Why not? Nobody cares, or should care, if you can tell who's hot or not. Must be insecure.
I'm insane.
Hmm might be better to upgrade my Crane, since BuyVM appears to be sold out of everything. But that's $30 a month. Cancel Directv streaming service thing. That'll pay for it.
The problem with my Crane, is the Nextcloud client doesn't work too well, cause it's using Webdav.
The problem with my Crane, is the Nextcloud client doesn't work too well, cause it's using Webdav.
September 24, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Hmm might be better to upgrade my Crane, since BuyVM appears to be sold out of everything. But that's $30 a month. Cancel Directv streaming service thing. That'll pay for it.
The problem with my Crane, is the Nextcloud client doesn't work too well, cause it's using Webdav.
The problem with my Crane, is the Nextcloud client doesn't work too well, cause it's using Webdav.
cloudzy.com/pricing/
Hmm, do they have a good TOS like BuyVM? Says they are sister company. And it's on sale.
Hmm, do they have a good TOS like BuyVM? Says they are sister company. And it's on sale.
VPS Pricing | Find the Best Virtual Private Server Plans - Cloudzy
Our most popular premium plans can handle most needs—and you can always upgrade later.Unlike other providers, all of our plans come with ultra-fast NVMe
cloudzy.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:34 AM
cloudzy.com/pricing/
Hmm, do they have a good TOS like BuyVM? Says they are sister company. And it's on sale.
Hmm, do they have a good TOS like BuyVM? Says they are sister company. And it's on sale.
digitalcourage.social/@echo_pbreye...
Good job Germany! They can see the problems with it. And the problem with AI screenshot crap, is American companies are behind it, Trump could order them to enable it for everybody in the world. So the tech should be removed from phones.
Good job Germany! They can see the problems with it. And the problem with AI screenshot crap, is American companies are behind it, Trump could order them to enable it for everybody in the world. So the tech should be removed from phones.
September 24, 2025 at 4:29 AM
digitalcourage.social/@echo_pbreye...
Good job Germany! They can see the problems with it. And the problem with AI screenshot crap, is American companies are behind it, Trump could order them to enable it for everybody in the world. So the tech should be removed from phones.
Good job Germany! They can see the problems with it. And the problem with AI screenshot crap, is American companies are behind it, Trump could order them to enable it for everybody in the world. So the tech should be removed from phones.