wlsn @wlsn@mastodon.sdf.org

introducing: fedi_ephemerator!

this is a simple little commandline tool to expire old posts on a mastodon-api server, including glitchsoc and pleroma. it builds and runs on unix and windows, and probably macos too.

the authors use it on their own personal accounts.

project website: https://projects.chimerae.org/fedi_ephemerator

authors: @chimericalgirls

thank you for reading!

let's compile interesting definitions of the word #hacking!

here's one - via @rusty quoting @SDF's website:

"HACKING is an education process of working through a problem with limited knowledge to arrive at a solution which improves the individual's understanding of the problem."

"What are the differences between OpenBSD and Linux?"

New blogpost!

https://cfenollosa.com/blog/what-are-the-differences-between-openbsd-and-linux.html

uBlock Origin: blocks ads

NoScript Security Suite: blocks content loaded from other domains

Privacy Badger: detects and fights attempts are cross-site user tracking

AdNauseam: randomly sends garbage data back to ad trackers

HTTPS Everywhere: uses SSL/TLS by default with sites known to support it

Decentraleyes: it replaces Google tracker-laden scripts with compatible, trackerless local versions

CanvasBlocker: alters JavaScript when attempts at fingerprinting your browser are detected

Privacy Settings: allows access to various privacy settings without needing to dive into about:config

The three levels of Frankenstein understanding:

1) Frankenstein is the Doctor, not the monster.
2) Dr. Frankenstein IS the monster.
3) Not only is Dr. Frankenstein the monster, but since the Creature could be considered the Doctor's son, it's perfectly reasonable to call him "Frankenstein".