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Qubes OS: AppVMs, Templates, Disposables, and Standalones

Aqualung·23 September 202623 September 2026·5 min read

If you’re unfamiliar with this unique and “advanced” architecture, its terminology can initially feel overwhelming. What are Templates, Apps, Disposables, and Standalones, and how do they…

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Privacy

Signal Numberless Registration is Available in Beta

17 September 202617 September 2026·2 min read

Signal is testing a phone-number-free registration option for its messaging app. The feature is included in the Android 8.28 beta and currently carries a one-time $3…

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Privacy, Social Media

Nitter Project to Continue Despite Cease-and-Desist Letters from X

9 September 20269 September 2026·1 min read

As noted in our previous post, on 24 August 2026, X Corp. sent cease-and-desist letters demanding the permanent shutdown of Nitter instances and removal of the…

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Qubes OS: How to Install Flatpak Applications

6 September 20269 September 2026·2 min read

To begin with, Flatpak is an open-source utility that helps you distribute, manage/install packages without thinking about the Linux distribution you’re using or the dependencies/libraries that…

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Privacy

Privacy Watchdog Flags ‘Serious Risks’ in Europol Surveillance Plan

1 September 20269 September 2026·2 min read

A proposed expansion of Europol’s data processing capabilities has raised serious privacy concerns, according to Europe’s data protection supervisor. On Thursday, the European Data Protection Supervisor…

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Privacy, Social Media

XCancel and Nitter Receive Cease-and-Desist Letters from X

28 August 20269 September 2026·2 min read

On 24 August 2026 cease and desist letters were sent by X Corp. demanding a permanent takedown of Nitter instances and the project’s repository. Nitter is…

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  • Privacy Watchdog Flags ‘Serious Risks’ in Europol Surveillance Plan

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