# #17 — Latest

**URL:** /tag/approved/17
**Topics on this page:** 30

## [GrapheneOS Copy permission bug?](/t/grapheneos-copy-permission-bug/40893)

**Author:** @null
**Last posted:** 2026-09-23T10:00:14Z

Is this a bug? @grapheneos 
  
If I change keyboard, I can change it to “paste only” if I change it back to HeliBoard, it’s back to “allow only” I get why system apps are “allow only” but third-party apps should at least&hellip;

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## [LG Smart TV investigation by GamerNexus highlight privacy issues](/t/lg-smart-tv-investigation-by-gamernexus-highlight-privacy-issues/40519)

**Author:** @subounty
**Last posted:** 2026-09-23T09:46:48Z

I’ve been waiting on this report for a while when they first reported the privacy concern. 
I’m less than 30% into the video and not sure why I’m still shocked by all of this.

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## [DAITA vs a global passive adversary](/t/daita-vs-a-global-passive-adversary/40930)

**Author:** @blibly
**Last posted:** 2026-09-23T09:43:53Z

For those who don’t know, a global passive adversary is an adversary capable of passively observing all or nearly all internet traffic across the globe. The idea with such a threat is that it could track the paths of all&hellip;

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## [Copy permission added on Graphene OS](/t/copy-permission-added-on-graphene-os/40865)

**Author:** @Encounter5729
**Last posted:** 2026-09-23T09:37:38Z

Graphene finally added a write permission into clipboard. For now, it’s allowed by default. Very few Android variants have such permission, mostly Chinese-market OEMs. Be mindful before denying an app access. The permiss&hellip;

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## [Anyway to get Brave-level functionality out of Vanadium?](/t/anyway-to-get-brave-level-functionality-out-of-vanadium/40940)

**Author:** @not-wittingly
**Last posted:** 2026-09-23T09:07:25Z

I’d like to get rid of doubled-up software on my phone if at all possible but the ad-blocking is just not there just on Vanadium. Apparently they do have some native ad-blocking built-in but it’s nowhere near Brave. Yout&hellip;

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## [Proton partners with Apertus, Switzerland's sovereign AI model | Proton](/t/proton-partners-with-apertus-switzerlands-sovereign-ai-model-proton/40937)

**Author:** @Abdalonymus
**Last posted:** 2026-09-23T05:11:37Z

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## [Firefox finally rolling out Fission on Android](/t/firefox-finally-rolling-out-fission-on-android/26456)

**Author:** @Alvah.Lind64
**Last posted:** 2026-09-23T00:40:07Z

This is on the nightly version: 
  
Wiki page - it’s basically process isolation, which is AFAIK the main blocker for why their mobile browser isn’t recommended by PG yet so it’s good that it’s finally almost here.

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## [Meta's Muse AI Assistant Vulnerable to Hijacking Via Undocumented Setting](/t/metas-muse-ai-assistant-vulnerable-to-hijacking-via-undocumented-setting/40931)

**Author:** @fria
**Last posted:** 2026-09-23T00:06:51Z

macOS security researcher Patrick Wardle discovered a flaw in Meta&#39;s new Muse AI assistant that an attacker can use to turn it into &quot;the ultimate backdoor.&quot; 

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry a&hellip;

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## [Hiding your timezone when using `git`](/t/hiding-your-timezone-when-using-git/40815)

**Author:** @hashcatHitman
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T23:28:36Z

It hadn’t occurred to me before, but a timezone offset is recorded and published when making commits with git. Similar to how browsers like Librewolf will spoof your timezone, I wondered if there was a way to spoof the t&hellip;

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## [How to add apps on Android or GrapheneOS without using the Play Store](/t/how-to-add-apps-on-android-or-grapheneos-without-using-the-play-store/35676)

**Author:** @dadnerd
**Last posted:** 2026-09-20T01:50:39Z

This is a step-by-step (ish) guide for how to obtain apps outside of the Google Play Store if you are using Android, or an Android variant (like GrapheneOS). These steps are going to focus on using the Accrescent app s&hellip;

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## [Qwacky - An open-source client to generate & manage DuckDuckGo email aliases!](/t/qwacky-an-open-source-client-to-generate-manage-duckduckgo-email-aliases/24641)

**Author:** @Omar
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T21:21:36Z

Hello everyone! 
I would love to share my recent open-source project, Which is Qwacky! 
Qwacky is an open source client for DuckDuckGo Email Protection, Made easy to manage and generate @duck.com aliases via browser exte&hellip;

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## [The UK confirmed it will make Apple and Google scan everything people look at on phones and block nudity for users who don't verify their age. Please sign my petition against this and share it with as many people as possible](/t/the-uk-confirmed-it-will-make-apple-and-google-scan-everything-people-look-at-on-phones-and-block-nudity-for-users-who-dont-verify-their-age-please-sign-my-petition-against-this-and-share-it-with-as-many-people-as-possible/40686)

**Author:** @SAVVYSCLUTTER
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T21:19:54Z

Source: UK to have world&#39;s strongest online child safety laws as government prepares legislation on nude images - GOV.UK

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## [Difficulty of tracking a PC vs a cell phone](/t/difficulty-of-tracking-a-pc-vs-a-cell-phone/40906)

**Author:** @Julie
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T21:17:09Z

A wired computer is harder to track than a cellphone. Unless you disable WIFI and cellular connection on the phone. 
How are you gonna triangulate my hardwired computer ?

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## [How to preserve anonymity under camera surveillance?](/t/how-to-preserve-anonymity-under-camera-surveillance/40788)

**Author:** @Anon46442
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T21:15:28Z

Maybe the most straightforward way would be to dress all black and wear a skimask or hood + medical mask. But I think this could easily attract unwanted attention. 
I am not sure if this attention is really a problem, si&hellip;

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## [Phonecall answering transcription service in UK & I?](/t/phonecall-answering-transcription-service-in-uk-i/40862)

**Author:** @happyToTry
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T21:12:28Z

An assigned phone service number that records phone messages then transcribes them and emails the content. 
Does this exist in the UK and Republic of Ireland? There are a number of US versions…

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## [Why do you use Firefox over Brave?](/t/why-do-you-use-firefox-over-brave/40740)

**Author:** @not-wittingly
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T20:59:56Z

Especially now that Brave has containers, are there many reasons to use Firefox apart from supporting browser engine diversity?

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## [Pixel (Tensor chip) IMEI modification guide](/t/pixel-tensor-chip-imei-modification-guide/26295)

**Author:** @magictan
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T20:54:04Z

This guide covers Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a 
For context and prior discussions, please see: 

A rooted device must be used to perform any actions. All change&hellip;

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## [How to Choose a Password - Computerphile](/t/how-to-choose-a-password-computerphile/38994)

**Author:** @blibly
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T20:26:31Z

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NjQ9b3pgIg 
How many words could I safely use for a passphrase if I, say, include an obscure fictional name and slightly misspell one of the words?

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## [Obscura VPN: Linux at Long Last + GPLv3](/t/obscura-vpn-linux-at-long-last-gplv3/40928)

**Author:** @davidcollini
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T19:24:31Z

Hi folks, we wanted to update the community that Obscura is now available on Linux. We currently support Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, Fedora Atomic Desktops, Arch and their derivatives. 
Also: We’ve changed our license to GPL&hellip;

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## [Delta Chat (Email Client)](/t/delta-chat-email-client/18239)

**Author:** @jonah
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T18:37:23Z

I think we should look into Delta Chat not for the instant messaging section, but for the email client section. It could be a good encrypted email client particularly on mobile where there aren’t great options. 


I don’&hellip;

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## [Suggestion: remove 8 out of 10 recommended desktop OSes to prevent overchoice](/t/suggestion-remove-8-out-of-10-recommended-desktop-oses-to-prevent-overchoice/40829)

**Author:** @anonymous685
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T18:14:35Z

PG recommends way too many Linux distros on Desktop/PC OS recommendations page 
Currently it’s 10 OSes, which risks causing overchoice (wiki) (wikiless) - meaning excessive amount of options causes overwhelm. 
If I were &hellip;

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## [Proton Authenticator](/t/proton-authenticator/40564)

**Author:** @night_driver
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T20:39:08Z

Website


Short description
Proton Authenticator is a free, open-source two-factor authentication (2FA) app built by Proton, the team behind Proton Mail, Proton VPN, and Proton Pass. It generates time-based one-time code&hellip;

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## [How would you recommend I backup everything from Facebook and Instagram?](/t/how-would-you-recommend-i-backup-everything-from-facebook-and-instagram/40888)

**Author:** @ZenByte
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T17:46:08Z

I’m not asking how to export my own data. I already did that years ago and have removed a lot of stuff (assuming Meta isn’t lying about actually deleting stuff :face_with_raised_eyebrow: ). I also haven’t posted anything&hellip;

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## [Forward Email 3rd Party Audit](/t/forward-email-3rd-party-audit/40924)

**Author:** @securitybrahh
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T17:42:47Z

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## [Reddit: Be aware that your photos can be accessed without unlocking your phone when you receive a WhatsApp video call on Android](/t/reddit-be-aware-that-your-photos-can-be-accessed-without-unlocking-your-phone-when-you-receive-a-whatsapp-video-call-on-android/40887)

**Author:** @not-wittingly
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T16:29:41Z

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## [ZuckOff, An App To Detect Smartglasses From Meta & Others](/t/zuckoff-an-app-to-detect-smartglasses-from-meta-others/40851)

**Author:** @Sidepocket
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T15:21:04Z

Was debating about recommending this as a tool but I searched and I didn’t find a topic about this so I thought this was really neat. 
Zuckoff works by detecting the Bluetooth signal from compatible Meta glasses. It can &hellip;

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## [ChatGPT adding ads on free and go plans](/t/chatgpt-adding-ads-on-free-and-go-plans/34739)

**Author:** @bashln
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T15:08:14Z

We’ve been working to make powerful AI accessible to everyone through our free product and low-cost subscription tier, ChatGPT Go—which is now available globally in every country where ChatGPT is available. 
In the comi&hellip;

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## [Do I step back from email privacy?](/t/do-i-step-back-from-email-privacy/35019)

**Author:** @night_driver
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T14:42:39Z

Privacy is important everywhere. However, based on my current situation, I’m feeling like I should give up on email privacy. 
Let me explain my situation: I come from a country where less than 1% of email users are actua&hellip;

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## [Proton Calendar (Android) Source Code Published](/t/proton-calendar-android-source-code-published/32548)

**Author:** @byesun
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T14:39:58Z

It seems Proton has finally published the source code to their Android calendar app, although I’m not sure it’s actually up-to-date given that the last update was a couple months ago. It’s also still not available in F&hellip;

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## [Remove Molly (Signal Fork)](/t/remove-molly-signal-fork/40900)

**Author:** @IksNorTen
**Last posted:** 2026-09-22T14:29:52Z

Hello everyone! 
As discussed here: Molly lagging behind Signal android updates? - #40 by yolakalemowa we no longer have any visibility nor guarantee of how long Molly’s developers take to update the application after an&hellip;