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- keybase
- https://ecksmc.keybase.pub
- https://twitter.com/exksmc
- CoSo PLP
- https://counter.social/@ecksmc
- Twitter 2.0
- https://twitter.com/3ck5mc
E = Mc2 - Energy Milk Coffee
Fáilte Abhaile 🏴 “a nod’s as guid as a wink tae a blind horse”
ta be aff yer heid helps
Joined Nov 2017
Turn Any #Android Device Into a Chromecast
You just need the CastReceiver app.
The app isn't perfect, though as it lacks a valid "cast key," it can't stream DRM-protected content from sources like Netflix or Prime Video. Also, a device running CastReciever must be unlocked before it can be used as a Chromecast target. And if you want to cast to a device for more than five minutes, you need to pay (App is free, but the full functionality is tucked behind an in-app purchase.)
Postlight Reader clears the clutter (and often, the paywall) from any website.
(been using this for a while now it's pretty good)
You can simply activate the Postlight Reader extension any time you see a paywall to instantly strip the paywall from just about any news site(works with mostly all pawalls but not all)
install on chrome, or chromium based browsers, and firefox
New updates on Bellingcat's #github this week. The 'whisperbox' API receives audio or video URLs and returns the video transcripts using OpenAI's Whisper model. Designed by Bellingcat discord member
github.com/fspoettel
Easy to deploy API for transcribing/translating video and audio using OpenAI's Whisper model and more.
#Microsoft has accidentally revealed an internal 'StagingTool' utility that can be used to enable hidden features, or Moments, in Windows 11.
To use StagingTool, you will need administrative privileges, so the tool needs to be run from an elevated command prompt in a console, such as the Command Prompt or Windows Terminal.
pro tip
if you use android and need to upload a video but it won't upload due to size try using a compressor app
there are loads of apps on play store I'd recommend
play store: panda app
/nosanitize
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pandavideocompressor
or
FFShare(via F-Droid)
https://github.com/caydey/ffshare
both will allow size of video file to be compressed into a smaller size then try uploading
ChatGPT is a powerful generative AI tool. But OpenAI can’t give the chatbot every feature under the sun. To get the most out of ChatGPT, you’ll have to install plugins that add new functionality, from booking hotels, to tutoring you in a new language, to creating better prompts—provided you’re willing to pay for the privilege.
A Beginner's Guide to Using ChatGPT Plugins
https://lifehacker.com/a-beginners-guide-to-using-chatgpt-plugins-1850578719
imits that previously restricted AI talks are lifted by FreedomGPT, ushering in a new era of chatbot interactions. Be ready to be astounded by the unique and intelligent discussions this unrestricted chatbot option brings to the table when you run it on your Windows PC.
Unleashing FreedomGPT on Windows(how to install guide)
https://www.cysecurity.news/2023/07/unleashing-freedomgpt-on-windows.html
Cybersecurity researchers have released a new tool called 'Snappy' that can help detect fake or rogue WiFi access points that attempts to steal data from unsuspecting people.
https://github.com/SpiderLabs/snappy
Executing Python scripts on laptops should be straightforward as long as Python is installed, but users of mobile devices will have to go the extra mile to source specific interpreters and emulators.
did you know
entering
data:text/html, <html contenteditable>
in your Chrome's address bar you'll be presented with an editable page just like Notepad and TextEdit. You can even save the document (as an HTML page) by hitting Ctrl + S.
It's worth bookmarking the link—although it's basic it will work 100 percent of the time, giving you a fail-safe option in an emergency.
ICYMI
Proton have brought out a new password manager right now you can grab one year for $12 it's a limited offer via protonpass
you do have to install a browser extension, for chrome, brave, edge or Firefox or app for Android & iOS
The absence of a nice web interface, such as what you have for Proton Mail, Proton Drive is a kinda drawback
you can create email aliases (10 with free plan) easily
Fact layer extension is great on CoSo BUT did you know you can get a similar extension that does the same thing with facebook, twitter, reddit posts, as well as google and duckduckgo searches?
it's called Stopaganda Plus available on Chrome based browsers and firefox
Stopaganda Plus uses media bias fact check database < Fact Layer also uses that along with other databases
(screenshot of it working in Google search)
you can now add multiple windows inside chrome on Android
adding an additional window opens in a split screen mode - swipe up to get full screen mode - tap settings to view + change any additional windows you have
lil tip
you can use Flowcrypt browser extension, and android/iOS app, which will encrypt all email for you in Gmail for users
you can send all email encrypted or as normal within gmail on web you get to compose buttons one for normal gmail and one that will encrypt the email
you can also send encrypted email with passwords to folk not using flowcrypt at their end
Gmail Encryption in 60 seconds
there is a satisfaction when you cancel a streaming service then 3hrs later they email you with an offer to come back for £1 a month for three months
😆
thing is the subscription i had was already an offer which was £1 for three months they 3mths are up next week
so if i rejoin i'll be getting 6mths for £1 per-mth
always say never stay with any streaming service long-term cancel and wait they usually email you with discounts for 1mth upwards it's worth it
did you know:
you can get CW, content warning, on twitter using tweetdeck & tweetdeck better extension(works only for old-tweetdeck when reverting back via new-tweetdeck settings)
just input any keyword and the tweet will collapse with a "show more" option
good for spoilers or filter stuff you might wanna read but might not at that time you are scrolling < like a soft "mute words" feature
by-pass geo-blocks easily
We’ve done the hard work for you, putting together 300+ services (like iPlayer, Facebook and Wikipedia) so that you can redirect them through a location of your choice
testing browser performance
Speedometer is a speed test that tests the responsiveness of web applications by simulating user actions
https://browserbench.org/Speedometer2.0/
Motion Mark tests your browser’s ability to render visual graphics.
https://browserbench.org/MotionMark/
JetStream 2 measures JavaScript and WebAssembly programming techniques and averages the results with a geometric mean
Empowering people with data
Insights and facts across 170 industries and 150+ countries
my go-to for a lot of stats
if you are using the "i don't care about cookies" extension i'd say change it(see previous toot/thread)
i was a big fan of that extension myself
I don't care about cookies Alternatives
(my pick is "I still don't care about cookies" which is an actual fork of the original "i don't care about cookies")
more choices here
https://alternativeto.net/software/i-don-t-care-about-cookies/
oh this flag is a must for ChromeOS
Limit Shelf items to active desk
Limits items on the shelf to the ones associated with windows on the active desk – ChromeOS
#ash-limit-shelf-items-to-active-desk
⇄ Σ = Mᄃ² ⇆
- keybase
- https://ecksmc.keybase.pub
- https://twitter.com/exksmc
- CoSo PLP
- https://counter.social/@ecksmc
- Twitter 2.0
- https://twitter.com/3ck5mc
E = Mc2 - Energy Milk Coffee
Fáilte Abhaile 🏴 “a nod’s as guid as a wink tae a blind horse”
ta be aff yer heid helps
Joined Nov 2017