Niels Provos

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Security/Privacy.
Bladesmithing/Videographing.
Producing music as Activ8te.

#security #edm #blacksmithing #deeplearning #fedi22

Videohttps://youtube.com/nielsprovos
Musichttps://activ8te.bandcamp.com/
Bloghttps://www.provos.org/
Niels Provos1h ago
In a departure from blacksmithing, I am building some brass earring stands.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzzq89jqut8
Niels Provos1d ago
The Wolf's Tooth Spear head is being polished and its beautiful pattern emerges.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7tH8BNz2WM
Niels Provos2d ago
Listen to the sounds of a modern blacksmith shop. Enjoy the visuals and the sonic atmosphere. It's hard to convey the vibe of a blacksmith shop and here is my attempt.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75I44Ttk_rk
#blacksmithing, #sound, #ambience
Niels Provos3d ago
Forging chest hardware including hinges for a Mastermyr chest recreation!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFPa4VpH3QM
Niels Provos4d ago
See how to recreate Viking-age iron from black iron sands in a Bloomery Furnace!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUhv2OnVVDU
Niels Provos5d ago
Dive into the abyss of techno with "Quantum Breach"! A dark track mixing relentless beats & hacker ethos. Premiered at DEF CON 31! Experience the urgent intensity where code meets rhythm. Die Tastatur is meine Waffe!
Listen here: https://activ8te.io/links
#techno #cybersecurity #DEFCON #hacking #electronicmusic #quantumcomputing
Niels Provos5d ago
Electronic Frontier FoundationMar 7
EFF is appalled by how quickly and uncritically internet restrictions are being adopted around the world, David Greene told CNET. "Even if they are under 18, or under 16, children have the right to access information, to speak and to associate.” https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/indonesia-social-media-ban-under-16/
Indonesia to Ban YouTube, TikTok, Other Social Media Apps for Children Under 16

Indonesia is the latest country to block social media, saying the apps pose "increasingly real threats" to young people.

CNET
Niels Provos6d ago
3000F heat convert old wagon tyres into a formidable crucible steel knife! This is a truly awesome video. While I might be biased, I really think you will enjoy this video!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yuq-2zfAM0
#bladesmithing, #cruciblesteel, #knife
Niels ProvosMar 26
A sword needs a guard and a pommel. The Chronoblade sword receives them in this video! Follow along as I continue completing this sword.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=397lsr7N5IU
#bladesmithing, #sword, #pommel
Niels ProvosMar 25
A knife made from hearth steel. That is turn metal scraps into high carbon steel - end up with steel that could have been made in the Viking age!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhJe4mB9uk0