What is interesting is that they paint this as a security reason:
However, Microsoft has decided to remove this option from the Edge settings menu, citing security and privacy reasons. According to a Microsoft engineer, the reset sync option was “a potential attack vector for malicious actors to wipe out user data without their consent or knowledge”.
This is a very common reappearing thing in big tech. They deny you control over your data and device for alleged security reasons. Apple uses the same pretens for locking down iOS and not allowing the user to install apps of their choice but only what Apple approves.
They are right in a way. They are doing this for security reasons. But not for your security but for theirs, from you. You do not own "your" data and you do not own "your" device. We are heading towards a society where you do not own anything. No matter how much you pay for it.
When renting you still have full usage rights. When renting a computer like an iPhone you still have the right to run whatever software you choose. That is not the case. This is not renting. This is nothing. You just give them money in hope of their favor. But you do not have the right to anything.
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Never rely on any cloud service! A good cloud based password manager is end to end encrypted meaning the password manager provider cannot access your passwords and they are secured from the provider and any compromise of the provider. But you do not only need confidentiality but also reliability. The cloud is just someone else's...
Just because software is open source does not mean someone is actually looking at the code. But depending on the software there are incentives to do so. Some people might be technologically interested on the way a software does something and look at the source code for that. Some people might want to check the benignity for...
I have never before received so many reactions and comments on my Lemmy posts before, so it's obvious to see, that there are many new members here.
Welcome to all the new! And I'm looking forward to see more of you here.
Cheers!
You might have old accounts especially cloud accounts that are just idling abandoned while still holding personal information. They might have old weak passwords just waiting to get compromised. Same goes for old email addresses that you do not use anymore but are still linked to other accounts. This is a reminder to check...
When I visit the link with JavaScript disabled I get blocked by a site stating "Please wait while your request is being verified..." and then nothing happens even though the actual site behind that screen displays fine without JavaScript.
With Reddit's encroaching IPO and their poorly planned API changes, we need a place to keep up with privacy topics that isn't tied to an anti-privacy, centralized sinking ship site....
True. But I'm seeing a few familiar active names including yours here now. There seems to be a core of a community. I have not seen that before here on Lemmy. So maybe one can hope and do ones part bycontributing some activity.
You can set a custom time range. It is only set to just one month because longer ranges need more resources and time. But yes, it is non intuitive and cumbersome.
Privacy means being in control of ones own personal information. It does not mean secrecy but deciding on your own what you share and with whom and what you do not share....
tying to move as far away from google as possible. recommendations?
I've switched to Firefox, proton mail and calendar, but what about google docs and drive? ty guys
Microsoft Edge Drops Reset Sync Option for Security Reasons (winbuzzer.com)
New Tutanota Plans: More email alias addresses, more features, more storage! (tutanota.com)
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Reminder to backup your cloud password manager
Never rely on any cloud service! A good cloud based password manager is end to end encrypted meaning the password manager provider cannot access your passwords and they are secured from the provider and any compromise of the provider. But you do not only need confidentiality but also reliability. The cloud is just someone else's...
Why is /r/Videos shutting down on June 12th? How will this change affect regular users? More info here. (lemmy.cloudhub.social)
The /r/videos mods are going all out and someone made this lovely graphic to explain why subs are going dark next week....
Open source is no guarantee for security or privacy. It is a prerequisit.
Just because software is open source does not mean someone is actually looking at the code. But depending on the software there are incentives to do so. Some people might be technologically interested on the way a software does something and look at the source code for that. Some people might want to check the benignity for...
Reminder to check whether you have old accounts that you might have forgotten about
You might have old accounts especially cloud accounts that are just idling abandoned while still holding personal information. They might have old weak passwords just waiting to get compromised. Same goes for old email addresses that you do not use anymore but are still linked to other accounts. This is a reminder to check...
Let's Encrypt privacy concerns for private networks
I vaguely remember reading something about leaking your private network setup if you used Let's Encrypt to generate your certificates....
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PSA: Lemmy keeps your deleted content by design
From Lemmy documentation:...
We're giving Lemmy a try: Welcome to !privacyguides@lemmy.one (www.reddit.com)
With Reddit's encroaching IPO and their poorly planned API changes, we need a place to keep up with privacy topics that isn't tied to an anti-privacy, centralized sinking ship site....
Tutanota: new design update brings nice improvements - not just in looks, also in functionality! (tutanota.com)
Freedom including the core freedom of privacy need to be respected by software: Why free software matters and is a prerequisite for privacy
Privacy means being in control of ones own personal information. It does not mean secrecy but deciding on your own what you share and with whom and what you do not share....
Discord is a privacy disaster. How to use Discord as private as possible Guide
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