I decided to delete my google account so that I could try and sort out the mess it has made of the e-mail address it has set as default. This was fine, download data and delete the account. The plan was to then set up a fresh accout, using a different private e-mail. The process…
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Arduino cli
This looks like an interesting development. Announcing the Arduino Command Line Interface (CLI)
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If you are still using google for e-mail, then you should read the recent article disclosing that 3rd parties may be able to read PRIVATE e-mail, the fact that this is NOT against their policies is rather worrying. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-44699263 If you want real privacy, then perhaps it is time to dump Google, if you need…
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3/5/2018 I have set up a Flickr album so that I can share any photos taken at this years festival. BMAD 2018 Album I will update over the weekend, as of now there are a few photos of the event being set up. There are also updates on my Diaspora stream. 1/5/2018 This weekend sees…
Continue readingPeople are waking up, finally.
Given all the current media attention given to Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. This demonstrates real anger at how our personal data is potentially (mis)used and how people are using this. The consequences are now proving costly to those involved. If you want to #deletefacebook, then please consider joining the free, decentralized, privacy aware and…
Continue readingTech Jam – Jan 2018 write up.
January 2018 We set the room up as usual and implemented a new table layout for the Physical computing are, which myself and Matthew worked out in Early December 2017. This worked really wall as the horseshoe shape allowed 3 sides to get access to hardware while leaving a larger area, sectioned off with chairs…
Continue readingAnother diaspora promo graphic.
I have modified another Diaspora promotional graphic and included this below. Lets spread the word and take back control and use social networks that respect freedom and privacy. https://diasporafoundation.org/
Continue readingJanuary 2018 Tech Jam
January 2018 Tech Jam The next tech jam is on Saturday 13th January 2018. 12:30 to 15:00 This month we have the usual physical computing activities set up We also have Shelley from Encounters Arts dropping in to do a workshop on the Chrysalis mobile hackspace being developed so a good chance to find…
Continue readingNothing To Hide (Documentary)
I found this on Diaspora. Nothing To Hide (Documentary) How many times have you heard someone say: “I’ve got nothing to hide, so I’ve got nothing to fear. I’m not worried about government or corporate surveillance.” A new documentary film looks at how our passivity in the face of mass surveillance and corporate theft of…
Continue readingFrance : All supermarkets to give unsold food to the needy.
All we need now is the rest of the world to follow the lead of France. Originally posted on Diaspora.
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