Fraser McLean

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Google Chrome silently installs a 4 GB AI model on your device https://www.thatprivacyguy.com/blog/chrome-silent-nano-install/

> No consent dialog. No opt-out UI. Re-installs itself if the user removes it manually.

That is the true definition of malware.

Google Chrome silently installs a 4 GB AI model on your device without consent. At a billion-device scale the climate costs are insane. โ€” That Privacy Guy!

Google Chrome is downloading a 4 GB Gemini Nano model onto users' machines without consent, with no opt-in, no opt-out short of enterprise tooling, and an automatic re-download every time the user deletes it. The pattern is identical to the Anthropic Claude Desktop case I wrote about last month, but the scale is between two and three orders of magnitude larger. This article does the legal analysis and, for the first time, the environmental analysis. The numbers are not small.

That Privacy Guy!

I was recently in need of a solution to manage Docker compose files in development and production environments. I didn't want to main 2 compose files and came across a solution. Thought I'd share here for anyone interested ๐Ÿ˜Š

https://frasermclean.com/posts/docker-compose-environment-overrides?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=docker_compose_overrides

#docker #devops #containers #selfhosting

Docker Compose Environment Overrides

Walkthrough on how I use Docker Compose environment overrides to manage different configurations for development and production environments.

Bubbles is a fantastic new service which aims to help users discover fresh IndieWeb content.: https://frasermclean.com/posts/bubbles-post-discovery #indieweb #blogging
Awesome post discovery with Bubbles

Bubbles is a fantastic new service which aims to help users discover fresh IndieWeb content.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Pikapods/116476137993348885

Just another reason why no one should be using GoDaddy in 2026!

RE: https://mastodon.social/@arstechnica/116381883816237653

The irony of trying to reveal the identity of a reddit user when the ICE agents hide behind masks is just ridiculous...

RustFS, a distributed object storage system written by LLMs, but in rust so it's fine everything is fine, hardcoded a fully privileged API token, apparently from Alpha.13 through Alpha.77.

If you're running any of those versions, probably you want to upgrade asap.

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68926

#rustfs #selfhosted #selfhosting #homelab

No one tells you just how much work goes into a small YouTube channel. For me, Terminal Tilt is a labor of love, but it is a massive undertaking:

Research and Writing: This is the largest portion. Not just diving into topics, but finding ones truly worth your time.

Filming and Privacy: I have chosen a "headless" approach (screen-only). It respects my privacy and helps me manage the workload, but it still requires a lot of setup.

Voiceovers: This is the hardest part for me. Managing social anxiety while recording is a constant hurdle, but it is one I am getting better at with every video.

Editing: I am currently spending 8โ€“12 hours per video (since last video). As I learn more techniques, the complexity grows, but so does the quality.

The small Stuff: Learning GIMP for thumbnails and managing promotion. Those little things really do add up.

I am disabled and currently navigating the long road to SSDI approval. My goal is to grow Terminal Tilt into something sustainable, a way to support myself while advocating for ethical, #NoAI, and #deGoogled technology. I am taking this seriously and I am having a lot of fun building this.

If you value independent, human-made tech content, there are a few ways to help keep the terminal open:

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Thank you all for the follows, the boosts, and the support. It means the world to have your backing as I build an independent channel focused on what actually works, not just what's trending.

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Terminal Tilt

Welcome to Terminal Tilt. I am a queer, disabled creator dedicated to providing practical OS knowledge through an inclusive, privacy-respecting lens. This channel is a sanctuary for those who value digital sovereignty, software freedom, and the human element in technology. If you are seeking a #NoAI and #DeGoogled future, you have found your home in the terminal. WHAT WE EXPLORE: Linux: Distro reviews, discussions, and beyond. CLI: Optimization with tools like grep, fio, and Fish. Ethics: Honest assessments of FOSS and open hardware. Self-Hosting: Reclaiming control of your data with Home Labs. Digital Rights: Advocacy for software freedom, privacy, right to repair, and human-made content. MISSION AND ETHICS: 100% editorially independent. AI-Free: No AI scripts, voice, footage, or art. โ˜• CONNECT AND SUPPORT: Find clickable links to my PeerTube mirror, Mastodon, and support platforms (LibrePay, Patreon, and Ko-Fi) in the "Links" section of this page! Stay secure. Stay private.

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Just got a small cluster of @technitium DNS servers set up on my homelab. So far, so good! Impressed with the features and performance seems great! #homelab #selfhosting

Finally got SSH to proxy through Pangolin to my Forgejo instance :D It is fully functional now! I started migrating some repos from GitHub and Codeberg. It's a pretty seamless, snappy process.

I have auth connected to Pocket ID and plan to connect LLDAP as well. Also, as much as I do love Pocket ID and passkeys, I will likely give TinyAuth a try too and connect it with my other self-hosted apps. Hopefully that is more reliable for my users.

Anyways, i have work in the morning, oops... goodnight fedi!

#HomeLab #SelfHosted #SelfHosting

Looking for the best way to access your self-hosted applications? I've written an article which lists the pros and cons of the most popular methods. #selfhosting #homelab #selfhosted

https://frasermclean.com/posts/remotely-accessing-self-hosted-applications?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=selfhosted

Remotely accessing self-hosted applications

Comparison of private and public access methods for self-hosted applications, from VPNs and Tailscale to port forwarding and tunneling services.