NationProtons

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What is a low technology you really love ? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Is it possible to sharpen with a higher grit. Like 4k/6k if my knife is quite dull and has some chips? A colleague lend me his stone, but it seems very fine, so either my technique is bad, or it's too fine to sharpen my knife.

What is a low technology you really love ? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago (3 children)

So what should I look for when buying a sharpening stone? I was planning to buy one to sharpen the knives we have at home, but not sure what I should get and where to get one for a decent price.

What’s your “I can’t believe other people don’t do this” hack? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

To use the discounts?
It used to be pretty good, being able to get a full week if meals for 20 dollars or so. But now the discounts are spread over multiple boxes and it’s not really worth it anymore

What life hack is so simple yet so effective, you're shocked more people don't know about it? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago

I learned to put both my palms around the lid, fingers crossing over my hands and then press hard inwards. This will pop the lid and then you can easily twist it open.

Useful if you don't have any utensil nearby

What life hack is so simple yet so effective, you're shocked more people don't know about it? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

What does this mean in practice? You don't get a post-caffeine crash if you take it together with L-theanine?

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago

ok, so seems like I will have to use a double bang then. It does not seem match ddg bangs 1:1 though. And some don't seem to be working correctly on my instance (E.g. !!mc for metacritic redirects to the wrong page)

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago

I use the closest one to me from searx.space. I suppose hosting an instance yourself will give you the best response times, but it always still takes a moment while it searches through multiple search engines. If you only care about the results of one engine (e.g. google) then you could disable the others. Might speed it up a bit.

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I didn't know that, very useful. I suppose this is only for using other search engines like google, bing, etc... right?

Or can it also search immediately on other websites like metacritic, rotten tomatoes by using bangs?

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Ublacklist works with searx? Good to know, I want to try this myself.

Your search results must be so clean and useful.

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That’s why I still prefer searx. Duck duck go is basically just Bing results, right?

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 months ago

Seems like you also have the option to use the open source mixtral and llama3 models.

Also, if all the requests from their users go through their api request, i suppose is much more private than using your own account.

I’m not sure how they plan to monetise this though. Ai chat is not that cheap actually.

I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... in c/privacy@lemmy.ml
[–] NationProtons@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago

Oh, so it shows up between your search results? Sounds pretty horrible. Good that it's toggle-able.

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I asked duckduckgo chat whether duckduckgo respects the privacy of their users... (sh.itjust.works)
 

This is the reply:

As a model running through DuckDuckGo's privacy layer, I can provide you with accurate information about their privacy features.

DuckDuckGo is a search engine that prioritizes user privacy. They have a strong commitment to protecting user data and have implemented various measures to ensure anonymity. Here are some key aspects of their privacy features:

  • No tracking: DuckDuckGo does not track users' searches, browsing history, or any other personal information.
  • No personal data collection: They do not collect or store any personal data, including IP addresses, user agents, or other identifiable information.
  • Encrypted searches: Searches are encrypted, which means that even your ISP or network administrators cannot see what you're searching for.
  • No targeted ads: DuckDuckGo does not display targeted ads, which reduces the risk of data collection and profiling.

Regarding cases where DuckDuckGo's privacy was questioned, there have been a few instances:

  • 2011: DuckDuckGo was criticized for using Amazon Associates, which could potentially track user behavior. However, they quickly addressed the issue and removed the affiliate program.
  • 2019: A security researcher discovered a bug in DuckDuckGo's browser extension that could potentially leak user data. The issue was promptly fixed, and an audit was conducted to ensure the security of their systems.
  • 2020: DuckDuckGo faced criticism for using Microsoft's Bing API, which some argued could compromise user privacy. However, DuckDuckGo clarified that they do not share user data with Microsoft and that their partnership is limited to search results.

It's essential to note that DuckDuckGo has consistently demonstrated a commitment to user privacy and has taken steps to address any concerns or issues that have arisen. They are transparent about their practices and have implemented robust measures to protect user data.

If you have any more questions or concerns about DuckDuckGo's privacy features, feel free to ask!

Is anybody using duckduckgo over searx or other search engines? What is your experience?

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How to focus my time on creating free/libre software but still survive? (sh.itjust.works)
 

Hi all

I've been working as a software developer for the past few years and frequently decided to leave a company/project myself because I could not find the motivation to keep working for it.

First, I was questioning whether software development was really for me. But in my spare time, I still enjoyed writing small useful tools, configuring my linux desktop and self-hosting.

I recently realised that my demotivation is mostly due to the kind of software I was working on for the companies I worked for. Usually building APIs to facilitate sales/marketing for products I don't really care for. Or configuring some unnecessarily complicated ERP/CRM microsoft stack.

Instead, I would like to work on software that I use myself. Or at least on something that will useful for other people in the future, not just boost the sales of some company.

But I'm not sure where to look. It seems like jobs focusing on free/libre software are difficult to find (Or I don't know how to look) and the few I find seem to be looking for senior profiles much more experienced than me.

Anybody have some tips or places I can start looking? Honesly I would prefer to just contribute to some project for free, but I don't really have the option to do so at the moment.

Thanks!

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