Notesnook patches another desktop security flaw: update now

Notesnook 3.3.15 for desktop patches a vulnerability that could enable arbitrary code execution via PDF export. This is the third security fix rolled out by the app in recent weeks.

https://yoota.it/en/notesnook-patches-another-desktop-security-flaw-update-now/

Notesnook risolve un’altra vulnerabilità nel desktop: è importante aggiornare

Notesnook 3.3.15 per desktop corregge una vulnerabilità che poteva consentire l'esecuzione di codice arbitrario tramite l'esportazione PDF. È il terzo problema di sicurezza risolto nell'app nelle ultime settimane.

https://yoota.it/notesnook-risolve-unaltra-vulnerabilita-nel-desktop-e-importante-aggiornare/

Next Step #did und nächstes Level erreicht. Google-Notizen sind gelöscht und in #notesnook gelandet. Hatte immer ein unwohles Gefühl meine Ideen da reinzutippen. Kommt einem kleinen Freiheitsgefühl sehr nahe...

Notesnook patches two security vulnerabilities and improves search

Synchronized updates for Notesnook, the open source encrypted note-taking app: desktop 3.3.11 and mobile 3.3.17 arrive with security patches, improved search, and various fixes across both platforms.

https://yoota.it/en/notesnook-patches-two-security-vulnerabilities-and-improves-search/

Notesnook chiude due falle di sicurezza e affina la ricerca

Doppio aggiornamento per Notesnook, l'app di note open source e cifrata: desktop 3.3.11 e mobile 3.3.17 arrivano con patch di sicurezza, ricerca migliorata e una serie di fix su entrambe le piattaforme.

https://yoota.it/notesnook-chiude-due-falle-di-sicurezza-e-affina-la-ricerca/

Be your own archive

Notesnook has a web clipper browser extension. I use it to clip all kinds of articles and save them. It's open source, and self hostable.

https://notesnook.com

I use the FreeTube client to download videos from YouTube.

https://freetubeapp.io

Censorship of the web is happening. Save what you can of it.

#FOSS #OpenSource #Archiving #BeYourOwnArchive #Mastodon #Fediverse #Linux #FreeTube #Notesnook

Notesnook | Open source & zero knowledge private note taking app

Express yourself with freedom, no spying, no tracking — only private notes. Unlike Evernote and other note apps, your data is private — not open for everyone to see.

Notesnook by Streetwriters LLC
Do you think that #notesnook is better than Obsidian?
I was (still am) kinda bored so I made two new themes for #Notesnook hope yall like it
- Umbra (dark theme)
- Penumbra (light theme)
Notesnook oder Joplin, das ist jetzt hier die Frage. 🤔 Sync soll/muss verschlüsselt sein und Apps sollten problemlos unter Linux, macOS, iOS, eOS/Android laufen. #FollowerPower #NotesSync #Notes #Notesnook #Joplin

(Linux news in previous posts)

FOSS NEWS

State of Mozilla report outlines an alternative vision for AI:
https://betanews.com/article/state-of-mozilla-report-outlines-an-alternative-vision-for-ai/

Brave browser adds option to block YouTube Playables in settings:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/1/brave-browser-adds-option-to-block-youtube-playables-in-settings/
(I play da YouTube game. I "pirate" stuff with FreeTube and yt-dlp, use VPN when I get IP block, use Invidious when FreeTube and yt-dlp break. Also have an Android-x86 VM just to have NewPipe as a fallback. Now that's the game.)
(Actually someone should make a YouTube Piracy Simulator game where the player can collect score by watching or downloading videos using 3rd party tools (could work similarly like those simple mobile games where players need to tap on resources to collect them). The enemy is YouTube, final boss is DRM lmao)

Signal now lets users pin messages in one-on-one and group chats, with time limits:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/1/signal-now-lets-users-pin-messages-in-one-on-one-and-group-chats-with-time-limits/

Proton Drive SDK update: faster, more reliable file operations:
https://proton.me/blog/drive-sdk-january-2026

Bitwarden enhances Premium and Families plans with more security features & raises prices:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/1/bitwarden-enhances-premium-and-families-plans-with-more-security-features-and-raises-prices/

Transmission 4.1.0 Released with Big Updates:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/01/transmission-4-1-0-released

Notesnook 3.3.8 brings note expiration, CSV import/export, and improved customization:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/1/notesnook-3-3-8-brings-note-expiration-csv-import-export-and-improved-customization/

Shotcut Video Editor Now Using Hardware Decoding By Default Except For NVIDIA On Linux:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Shotcut-26.1-Video-Editor

Calibre 9.0 adds new bookshelf view, instant editing, Linux scrolling upgrades, and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/1/calibre-9-0-adds-new-bookshelf-view-instant-editing-linux-scrolling-upgrades-and-more/

F-Droid Basic 2.0 alpha debuts with rewritten UI, better search and improved app discovery:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/1/f-droid-basic-2-0-alpha-debuts-with-rewritten-ui-better-search-and-improved-app-discovery/

STAR WARS Battlefront II private server and mod launcher KYBER goes open source:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/star-wars-battlefront-ii-private-server-and-mod-launcher-kyber-goes-open-source/

Linuxulator-Steam-Utils To Enjoy Steam Play Gaming On FreeBSD & Other Options:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-Gaming-2026

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#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #Mozilla #Brave #Signal #Proton #ProtonDrive #Bitwarden #Transmission #Notesnook #Shotcut #Calibre #FDroid #StarWarsBattlefront #Kyber #Linuxulator #FreeBSD #FosseryTech

State of Mozilla report outlines an alternative vision for AI

Mozilla has published its latest State of Mozilla report alongside a film campaign that calls for a different approach to how AI is developed and governed.

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