A discovery on the US Visa website reveals that web pages can port-scan your private network. Learn why sites do this for anti-bot and fraud detection, and how you can easily block this intrusive practice with browser extensions like uBlock Origin.
Are you concerned about sharing sensitive data with ChatGPT? Explore the growing trend of running open-source LLMs locally for complete privacy and discover the tools and techniques to protect your information.
Explore how people manage web links today, moving beyond simple browser bookmarks to sophisticated systems like personal knowledge bases and self-hosted tools to combat digital hoarding and make information truly retrievable.
An exploration of why physical libraries are more critical than ever, serving as community hubs, providing access to modern technology, and offering resources that the internet alone cannot replace.
Explore a discussion on the practical applications of personal AI agents, from creating natural language interfaces for Jira to building private, local knowledge bases for your notes and meetings. Discover real-world examples and the ongoing debate about their true utility versus simple scripts.
An analysis of a proposed real-time dating app reveals critical flaws in safety, logistics, and social dynamics that explain why such concepts often fail.
Developers share their practical setups, workflows, and pain points for running LLMs locally. Discover why privacy, coding assistance, and offline access are driving the shift away from the cloud.
Exploring the debate around government-provided email for citizens. We analyze the potential benefits against the significant risks of politicization, surveillance, and why email's history makes it a poor candidate for a public utility.
The 'Tea' app suffered multiple major data breaches, yet remains on the App Store, prompting a debate about Apple's review process, financial incentives, and the software industry's lack of accountability for user data.
A deep dive into which software subscriptions are truly worth the cost, from privacy tools like Kagi and Mullvad to the heated debate over YouTube Premium. Discover what tech professionals pay for and what they skip.