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Revolt server ( Linux + Steam Deck devs / creators) in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Will try revolt, cool!

Edit: okay, I like it

I bought a new pillow in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

I had to throw out an old pillow I had and I haven't slept as well ever since

It's hard

How to download, install and run Sonic Unleashed PC port (recompiled) on your Steam Deck! in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This game is great! Thanks for the guide

[Crosspost] [GUIDE] STEP-BY-STEP: Adding games to Steam (Proton) and installing dependencies through Protontricks in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

For new linux users, if you get any trouble installing steam from the web, may be bugs or other stuff, install instead the flatpak version

Usually going to the "Software" app. If your steam can't read X folders or Harddrives, download "Flatseal" and give it all permissions

I'm saying this because I did have trouble in fedora until I switched to the Flatpak version

edit: But I haven't tested this guide with flatpak so Idk if everything would work out

Who is daily driving the Steam Deck? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

That sounds awesome regardless! A model of 8bitdo was my 2nd choice. Be aware in the future that Gulikit also ships with Nintendo layout, but you can buy the buttons and replace them without opening the controller, as it is a feature :)

Who is daily driving the Steam Deck? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I want their new controller because it has extra buttons on the back, like the steamdeck, but in general the unit I have has a great soft feeling, the same shape as a XBOX controller but with integrated battery and nice joysticks and overall nice feeling.

Following Firefox Terms of Use, are you switching to another browser? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It is an autoconfig file

But there is a fork of firefox with that implemented by default called "Librewolf", I don't know if thats made by the same people or not

FitGirl Downloader in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Do you mind if I add this to the Wiki?

Following Firefox Terms of Use, are you switching to another browser? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

I'm staying on this side, but probably switching to a fork like Librewolf

I've previously used Floorp which is feature rich but not polished, and same goes for Zen

An effort to revive this community in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Hello! I appreciate your desire to help in here! I was planning on using the Wiki tool from this instance, but I believe there's no way of making edits on it unless you have an account on lemmy.dbzer0.com

If you want, we can have a chat on DMs

Who is daily driving the Steam Deck? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

My initial intent for the SteamDeck was using it on my couch or bed, as I have some serious back problems for my age, but since my girlfriend is getting into gaming, I have a sized down setup at my right, composed of;

  • A monitor
  • A 60% keyboard, and mouse
  • A dock for the SteamDeck

So she can dock it when she's at home and we can play with my main setup and her little settup together!

When she's not at home, I sometimes dock it on the living room TV and play with a Gullikit Controller (I mention it because it's quite awesome).

But honestly, the first day I got the dock, I connected two monitors to the SteamDeck and it was so great it made me switch to dualbooting on my main rig, and if/when the next SteamDeck comes out, I'll probably just sell my pc, or keep it as a home server.

Mozilla Introducing 'Terms of Use' to Firefox in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't want Ladybird to be a Firefox killer, I don't even think Mozilla will care, I just want another competitor in the browser market, and I have faith it will at least be as good as firefox and we'll see from there

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Reviewing the Cryptography Used by Signal (soatok.blog)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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https://soatok.blog/2025/02/18/reviewing-the-cryptography-used-by-signal/

A very good, extensive and interesting read on cryptography, centered around Signal (my daily driver), from the same guy who has previously analyzed Telegram and Session.

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How to Install Waydroid on Steam Deck: Full Guide (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Before We Begin
Hello deck-ers, this guide walks you through installing Waydroid, a tool to run Android apps on your Steam Deck. Links are included below for troubleshooting and updates. Enjoy ;)

Step 1: Set Up a Password

Your Steam Deck’s terminal (Konsole) will ask for a password during installation. If you haven’t set one yet:

  1. Switch to Desktop Mode and open the Konsole app (found in the taskbar or applications menu).
  2. Type passwd and press Enter.
  3. Create a password. For simplicity, a 4-digit code like 9876 works, but use something stronger if security matters to you, (as it should).
    • Note: The password won’t show as you type, this is not a bug.
    • Re-enter the password when prompted to confirm.

Why? This password grants temporary "sudo" access to install software.

Step 2: Install Waydroid

Prerequisite: Ensure your Steam Deck is connected to the internet.

  1. Open Konsole (still in Desktop Mode).

  2. Copy and paste these commands one by one, waiting for each to finish:

    Command 1 – Download the Installer:

    cd ~/ && git clone https://github.com/ryanrudolfoba/steamos-waydroid-installer

    This downloads the necessary files to your home folder.

    Command 2 – Run the Installer:

    cd ~/steamos-waydroid-installer && chmod +x steamos-waydroid-installer.sh && ./steamos-waydroid-installer.sh

    This makes the script executable and starts the installation.

  3. Wait for the magic to happen!

    • The installer sets up Waydroid and applies custom configurations.
    • Installation takes ~5 minutes (varies with internet speed).
    • When finished, close Konsole and return to Game Mode.

Step 3: Launch Waydroid

  1. In Game Mode, navigate to your Library > Non-Steam Games.
  2. Find and launch the script named Android_Waydroid_Cage.sh.
  3. Waydroid will boot, give it a moment to initialize.

Need to Uninstall?

  1. Back in Desktop Mode, open Konsole.
  2. Paste these commands: 
    cd ~/Android_Waydroid && ./uninstall.sh
    This removes Waydroid and its files.

Troubleshooting & Tips

  • Issues? Check the official GitHub for known bugs, compatibility notes, and updates.
  • Keyboard/Mouse Not Working? Some users report needing a Bluetooth or USB input device for setup.
  • Performance: Close background apps in Desktop Mode and try again, otherwise I recommend checking opened issues over on github.

Enjoy your Android apps on Steam Deck! 🎮
Credits to ryanrudolfoba and the Waydroid contributors, cool guys!

Last tip: If this is your thing, check the AndroidTV installation option for a cool docked experience !!!

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Health Data of 1 Million Americans Stolen By Hackers (www.newsweek.com)
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Comparison of data usage by app (i.imgur.com)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Info from Google Play Store

See you on Signal

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Emulation: Citron guide for the Steam Deck (youtu.be)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/36936545

Best recent guide on Citron, a Switch Emulator. Seems to perform nicely!

This is a filler post, in the meantime I'm writting multiple step-by-step guides myself for the upcoming wiki.

Keep sailing!

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Emulation: Citron guide for the Steam Deck (youtu.be)
 

Best recent guide on Citron, a Switch Emulator. Seems to perform nicely!

This is a filler post, in the meantime I'm writting multiple step-by-step guides myself for the upcoming wiki.

Keep sailing!

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What's your mail set up? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
 

As a follow-up to a recent post about mail privacy, I thought it would be interesting to see what mail setup you have.

Your recommendations may also help people newer to this trend to make a switch.

Interesting information:
  • Mail provider
  • Multiple emails? Aliases?
  • Password manager?
  • All eggs in one basket or decentralized?
  • Self host?

If anyone has a good recommendation outside of the typical ones, we'll work on adding it to the upcoming wiki.

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An effort to revive this community (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
11 comments fedilink
 
Hello deck-ers?!

I'm shaytan. After some time away from the internet, and now leaving behind reddit, I'm trying to revive this community as I very recently got a steamdeck, but I've been passionate about linux, linux gaming, and hardware for a while.

My plans for this place are to keep it aligned with piracy and steamdeck, but also take a lot more time into helping general support questions, and sharing resources and content related to the steamdeck and handheld gaming.

I'll try to prepare some posts for this place, and if possible have a good wiki soon!

Any help is welcome!

Roadmap
  • 1st -> ~~Mild overhaul of rules and look by the 2nd of February~~
  • 2nd -> ~~General opening post for a proper re-start, 5th of February~~
  • 3rd -> Some pre-prepared posts/small guides dedicated to new users starting the 6th at a consistency of 1 a week at minimum.
  • 4rd-> A proper wiki for all things related to the steamdeck by the end of February at worst
  • 5th -> Some more hardware specific and more technical guides by march

As a disclaimer, I want this place to remain piracy oriented, but also more valuable for everyday use, so ideally this place should have more general deck content between piracy posts

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Quick update on Xitter links (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
 

As for this community to comply with the latest instance rule, Xitter (X/Twitter) links won't be allowed. (This has been effective since 26-27th depending on your timezone.)

Link to the original post here

To summarize:

  • No X/Twitter links, shortened X/Twitter links or similar allowed. Screenshots from X/Twitter are still allowed but better avoided if possible.

  • Exception: in rare cases, https://xcancel.com/ versions of a link may be allowed, but this will be exclusive to some hard to fact check sources that DO require a link to an X/Twitter post.

No other frontend links or loopholes will be allowed.

Thank you for your time and understanding. Stay private!

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Simple guide towards mail privacy (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
10 comments fedilink
 

It's hard to make the full switch towards a more private life, but switching your mail already fixes a big underlying issue: that being, Google or other companies having access to all your emails. So, I'll cover the basics of making your online mailing more private.

Switching Mail Providers:

Your email is a big part of your online footprint and helps you keep track of your online identity. So, in order to keep that to yourself, I encourage leaving services like:

"Gmail" or "Outlook",

for others like:

"ProtonMail" or "Tutanota".

This is already a big step towards keeping all your emails private and safe. Both of these are free and respect your privacy on their free tier, but expand in features with paid plans. This takes time, as you have to switch your email on most accounts to this new email.

For the best privacy, you should delete most accounts and create new ones with this new email or with aliases. Some people, like myself, prefer to have multiple emails over aliases. For example:

(Self-hosting your own mail domain is possible, but it’s a harder process, and custom domains are not always accepted or reliable.)

(You should keep your old email for a year or so to make sure no important service was left behind locked to that email. Once that's done, you can delete the account.)

Tips:

If you can, you should try expanding your protocol with this:

  • Adding 2FA to any online website, especially email. I use ~~"Authy" ~~for this. -> Better use Aegis, good app!

  • Switching your browser to something like "Librewolf".

  • Switching to a password manager like "Proton Pass" or "1Password".

  • Encourage your close family to do the same once you're comfortable with the process.

  • Switch social media to private alternatives.

  • If you take any efforts to switch browser or install Aegis, try to use "F-droid", or even better, "Droidify". These being a FOSS app store, and a good Material alternative frontend. For apps not in here, consider "Aurora store", a more private **"Play store" **alternative

This is about it for me, quick posts from class, feel free to add into this topic bellow.

Edit:

Important additions after reading the comments:

  • Proton is a bit disencouraged by some for some political views published by the CEO under proton's account and image. They backed down, and I believe it isn't something too bad as for users to leave such a good privacy oriented suite of apps. I encourage anyone who cares about this topic to research before making the switch.

  • Mail is not 100% private with any option, and shouldn't be used for highly sensitive information. For that use end to end encrypted apps well respected, like "signal". Still is best to just don't send very sensitive information online.

  • As a comment pointed, for a mail to be as private as possible, both the sender and reciever should have a private mail, otherwise you can be private but the other person would still be having your mail conversations stored under "gmail" or similar.

Sorry if this post didn't give the best newbie advice, I tried to track back some of my old knowledge, but I'll take more time to research the next time. Take care and stay private!

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Privacy - Fighting to protect your data (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
 

Welcome to the community

I'm creating this place to achieve two things:

  • Bringing privacy to everyone's minds and making it as easy as possible.

I'm fed up with how complicated some privacy practices are, and I don't feel comfortable staying on Reddit. This community is my commitment to simplifying privacy and putting all the necessary resources at your disposal.

Why a New Community?

You might wonder, why not just join existing communities in the fediverse? I have two reasons.

  • First, I believe this instance is the best fit for my views, digital practices, and the values I want to promote.
  • Second, I want to purge unnecessary information and make everything as digestible as possible. So creating a new community from the ground up is the best choice in my opinion.

I have ADHD, and it’s been a challenge to keep up with having to go between countless websites, resources, etc.

The only way I’ve been able to overcome that with other topics, has been by creating highly curated resources for myself, and this time, I want to make that available for everyone with curated-step-by-step guides for privacy.

Community Growth Plans

For now, I’ll be driving the community myself, hoping to grow it into a niche but active space. I plan on posting 1-3 times a day (depending on my free time. Quality over quantity), and once a week, probably Fridays, I’ll share some cool resources or guides.

I want this place to maintain high quality from the start, so I’ll prioritize fewer posts with better sources. I'm also taking this as a chance to further teach myself about privacy, and everyone here is welcome to correct me, and encouraged to do so.

If you believe in this idea, I welcome you to Privacy, powered by dbzer0's instance. Thanks to db0 for making this place possible.

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