ExtremeDullardJul 3, 2024

Has Techlore sold out?

https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/19037072

Has Techlore sold out? - SDF Chatter

I like Techlore (https://www.techlore.tech/videos [https://www.techlore.tech/videos] if you don’t know) and I usually regard them as one of the most impartial and most trustworthy Youtubers out there. But for the past few months, I couldn’t help noticing their somewhat heavy bias towards some of their video sponsor. Still, everybody has to eat right? This time though, it looks like Synology flew them over to Taiwan, and if you watch their video at the event [https://neat.tube/w/5exwnrrBZbvZmBkcDwECcR], it’s wall-to-wall Synology shilling. I’m really disappointed.

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That’s pretty sad to see, Techlore is one of the main ways how I got into digital privacy and security, but ever since they removed GrapheneOS from the mobile OS recommendations section on their resources page, I don’t feel like it’s a trustworthy source anymore. Removing the most private and secure mobile OS from your OS recommendations, while claiming to give people privacy and security-focused recommendations is pretty hypocritical. Instead they recommend CalyxOS which rolls back default AOSP security features, LineageOS which doesn’t even work with a locked bootloader and microG which requires root access. It just feels like a bad joke.
The removal of GrapheneOS from Techlore's recommended OS

I know, GrapheneOS devs and some member of their community have been hostile to Henry and Techlore in general. I do not consent this kind of behavor BUT GrapheneOS is an awesome tool for privacy for the masses. The installation is damn simple thanks to their web installer. The support of sandboxed Google Services is an awesome feature. Sure it is not open source, but it’s not a privilege app and every permissions can be revoked (contacts, calls history, internet, etc…). This offer 99% (if not 1...

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Show threadUpstream7564Jul 4, 2024

I’m using LeneageOS with MicroG without root, and MicroG installed as a user app via their F-Droid Repo.

It works seemless.

Also, afaik GOS dislike Techlore, bc of some stuff and they don’t want to be mentioned by them according to Techlore.

Show threadFacebonesJul 4, 2024
Apparently the gos devs (or the main guy at least) are snooty and shitty to alot of people.I see a lot of criticism about that but never see any criticism of the project itself luckily, I’m really settled in now lol
Show threadunrushed233Jul 5, 2024
LineageOS for microG is a custom build which already includes the patch to enable signature spoofing. This still means that microG is running with root privileges. It btw also includes the F-Droid privileged extension, which is yet another app running with elevated privileges and adding unnecessary attack surface. Installing microG is the quick and easy workaround to get Google Play services, but it’s more like a dirty hack that reduces security. GrapheneOS is currently the only ROM that properly integrates the official Google Play Services using the Android app sandbox. This also increases app compatibility, and it’s the reason why most banking apps work without any issues on GrapheneOS.
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