starlight

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Can anyone recommend a good keyboard brand? I'm looking for one that's comfortable and has color and character and not boring. I saw some keyboards from a brand called Yunzii but I've read some mixed reviews on them. I also want to make sure I get a keyboard that doesn't collect or share data, since everything collects data now. Doesn't have to wireless, wired works.

[–] starlight@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

That sounds pretty straight forward. I'll take a look at the documentation. Thank you!

[–] starlight@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

OK, thank you!

[–] starlight@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

I'll keep that all in mind. Thank you.

[–] starlight@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I want to use it on the devices I control. If that is the case, how can I just carry the database and not the software?

[–] starlight@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago (3 children)

What are the KeePassXC binaries?

 

I wanted to switch to KeePassXC and I wanted to download it on a encrypted USB drive for portability. I know I can do this on Windows, but will the password manager work on other OSes? I switch between Windows and Linux, and I want to make sure that I can do it on both. I read an online article that says its possible, but you need to make sure you have a certain file on the drive for it to work?

[–] starlight@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

For context, I wanted to have a portable password manager and I was going to encrypt the drive with Veracrypt but I wanted to make sure I understand the software before I do anything.

[–] starlight@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

Ah ok, thank you for letting me know. I'll keep that in mind. Thank you.

[–] starlight@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

Ok, thank you!

[–] starlight@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Oh, I didn't know Veracrypt was portable?! Since Veracrypt is portable, that means I can store the Veracrypt software and encrypt whatever files I want on the same drive, correct? Then, it wouldn't matter if Veracrypt isn't installed on the computer and I can encrypt/decrypt the, right? I apologize in advance, I just want to make sure I fully understand what you said.

 

I understand that if you use Veracrypt on a USB drive, unless you know the password or passphrase, you cannot access the contents of the drive. The part that is throwing me off is, do you need to have Veracrypt installed on a computer to unlock the drive? Otherwsie, you cannot access it, correct? I ask because if I wanted to access the drive on a computer that does not have Veracrypt installed, it won't work, right? If that all wrong, please kindly explain to me how it works.

[–] starlight@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Had issues with Ghost archive, but I guess I'll try them again. Thanks.

[–] starlight@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I saw a post on the privacy community that someone encountered that mobile QR code that Google is demanding you scan. I'm not scanning a sketchy QR code from Google. Just another way for users to be further entrenched in their services.

[–] starlight@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I had issues in the past with The Wayback Machine. Either never came up or me or its slow. Maybe I just need to mess around with my VPN? I'll try them again. Thanks.

 

I have been having issues with archive.today (or archive.is) and I saw a post that the site is now caught up with that QR code crap from Google and I want to know what other archive sites I can use? I mainly use them to read articles that have a paywall and also share the link with others.

 

I recently learned that you can make many apps such as browsers portable on a USB drive and I was wondering, aside from being able to take it on the go, what other advantages does portable apps have? I know it won't take up much storage. Is there any privacy benefits?

 

I am looking to buy a new phone and this time around, I want to get a refurbished to save money. I wanted to know what's the best site/place to buy refurbished that you recommend?

 

I have been trying to find a job for the past 2 years and I have not been able to go further than a round two interview of four. I have applied to multiple jon openings through LinkedIn, Indeed, SimplyHired, and other smaller platforms that I can't remember because I've been through so many. I have tried directly contacting companies asking if they are interested in freelance work or even an opportunity to have an informative interview and nothing. I have tried temp agencies and it's either truly crappy pay work or they are just not interested in me. I have updated my resume numerous times, I have gone to job fairs and talk with companies and nothing. I have tried to reach out to what little network that I have and they have really not been helpful. Hell, I've even tried applying to Walmart and I still got no response and it's been like 2 months. I just don't know what to do anymore. If anyone can kindly give me some advice, that would be greatly apperciated.

  • I have a Bachelors in Psychology and I have over 5 years of customer service experience.
 

With a lot of talk from governments around the world trying to either ban or restrict VPNs, I'm curious to know what are our options if they follow through? I know we can use the Tor network, but is there other options? I assume we could self-host our VPN since I don't think it would be affected by a possible ban. Is there a less tech-savvy option I'm not aware of? I'm just trying to understand all of my options just in case a ban does happen.

 

I am trying to buy Monero for the first time, but I don't know which way to the best and easiest and hoping to get some guidance. I have Cake Wallet and I can purchase Monero through there, but I can't tell if they have the best rates. I also came across Haveno, which is a decentralized Monero exchange, but I don't know if that something I should use. There is also Trocador. Of all of these options, which one would be the best for begineer? Note: I am just trying to purchase a small amount of Monero ($10-20), nothing big.

 

I was wondering if there are platforms similar to Patreon or Ko-fi but they allow you to donate to creators in Monero or at least other cryptocurrencies? I want to rely less on Paypal and Stripe, especially when we have to play by their rules and recently, they have been ridiculous. I also want to give people a more private option if they wish to provide me monthly support. I know I can't cut those two payment processors out altogether because almost everyone uses them, but I am hoping I can find something similar so cut the reliance on them.

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