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I'm gunna be honest I haven't been on mastodon in a while. But betting there's going to be a surge
Apple is going to install a scanning system on its phones that reduces user privacy and security. That’s not something we should stay quiet about. https://act.eff.org/action/tell-apple-don-t-scan-our-phones
Tell Apple: Don’t Scan Our Phones

Apple has abandoned its once-famous commitment to security and privacy. The next version of iOS will contain software that scans users’ photos and messages. Under pressure from U.S. law enforcement, Apple has put a backdoor into their encryption system. Sign our petition and tell Apple to stop its plan to scan our phones. Users need to speak up say this violation of our privacy is wrong.

Check out how you can use #podman and #home_assistant to start automating your home with a few pieces of hardware and a container! https://www.redhat.com/sysadmin/automate-your-home #linux #opensource
Home automation: Running Home Assistant with Podman

An introduction to the Home Assistant open source project, what it can do, and a basic setup using a container.

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When can we expect a version 21 Snap package release?
@s31bz if you figure out a way do update us. Got one laying here dormant for the last like 3 years.
@omnipotens sure that'd be great. I'm testing by running a VM with Proxmox on an old laptop.
On a less rant filled topic. I setup my first ZigBee based device in my home and stoked at how well it works.
Can't wait to flesh out this mesh network and take as much as I can off my WiFi.
@omnipotens hey do you have any preferred tutorial to spinning up a Mastodon instance or preferred method in hindsight?
@omnipotens @architect All this and he's not even sworn in yet. It's crazy.
@architect have to get what you can now. Who knows what will happen.
I am not certain but I thought it was illegal to delete or remove public comments by the POTUS. Eg. Trump couldn't go back and delete a stupid tweet, and I agree some of them were stupid. But shouldn't or wouldn't that law pertian to Twitter as well?