From c3c9cdb9144ee1a107f6923d355b575ff8962914 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Farough Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2019 11:00:17 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] treacherous computing, keurig, librem 5 baseband --- v10/givingguide.html | 8 +++++--- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/v10/givingguide.html b/v10/givingguide.html index 39f0c54..e2a07f6 100644 --- a/v10/givingguide.html +++ b/v10/givingguide.html @@ -654,6 +654,7 @@ advertisers.

  • Comes equipped with physical killswitches for the microphone, GPS, and Wi-Fi connections, making snitching on your whereabouts a physical impossibility.
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  • Please note that the secondary processor (or "baseband") on the device still contains nonfree software. To preserve your freedom and privacy, be sure to flip the killswitch after placing a call or sending a text.
  • Stay away from: iPhone
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  • Features F-Droid, the free software catalog that makes it easy to get all the applications you need without sacrificing control of your phone.
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  • Note: While the main processor exclusively runs free software, the modem processor runs a Samsung nonfree system.
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  • Note: While the main processor exclusively runs free software, the modem processor runs Samsung's nonfree system.
  • Stay away from: Google Pixel
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    DRM-free video
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    This year has brought us some disturbing "advances" from streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. Both companies have mandated the use of a hardware-level backdoor called Widevine, giving them permanent access into deep components of your machine.

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    This year has brought us some disturbing "advances" from streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. Both companies have mandated the use of a treacherous computing scheme called Widevine, giving them the power to choose what you can and cannot do on your own device.

    Widevine prohibits these services from running on many older devices, as well as most computers running GNU/Linux, leaving families who can't afford a new computer or a new television out in the cold.

    Try these video services and sites instead:

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      Stay away from these devices:
      • Internet of Things connected home appliances, smart speakers, and virtual assistants are little more than spying devices brought into your home. These include Ring, Amazon Alexa, Amazon Echo, Google Home, Nest, Ecobee, and Sonos products.
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      • DRM can show up in many places that you wouldn't expect: even in the kitchen. Any device from the "Keurig 2.0" line will refuse to brew anything but officially sanctioned "K-cups." When brewing your tea or coffee this year, staying with the simpler option is smarter.
      • The Nintendo Switch is a popular holiday gift, but few realize that Nintendo has utter control over the platform and offers little insight into how it really works -- or how it might be spying on you and your family. Not much has changed since our advice to brick them before they bricked the Nintendo DS.

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