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techognito, (edited ) to memes in OnlyCans
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techognito, to linux in New Linux user here. Is this really how I'm supposed to install apps on Linux?
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Only thing I can think of is by adding the repo you get updates with your system. This makes it more secure by having patched software.

techognito, to linux in New Linux user here. Is this really how I'm supposed to install apps on Linux?
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It might not be good advice, but that was not what OP asked for.

My comment was meant as a beginner-friendly way to install Mullvad VPN on Ubuntu, and not unsolicited advice telling them to learn something that should not be needed for daily computer usage. And while adding the repo might be the better solution, that would require the use of the terminal, and as multiple people have proven to me, that wouldn’t be a friendly way to introduce Linux to someone just starting out.

You don’t teach someone to swim, by dropping them in the middle of the pacific.

techognito, (edited ) to linux in New Linux user here. Is this really how I'm supposed to install apps on Linux?
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If you go to: mullvad.net/en/download/vpn/linux

And click the “download .deb” button (It says underneath “Works on Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+ (64bit only)”. As long as your Ubuntu is up-to-date, this will work fine)

you get a file (“MullvadVPN-2023.6_amd64.deb”) you can run just like on Windows (similar to MullvadVPN-2023.6.exe)

opening the file should open a GUI for installing the file

Keep in mind, to update Mullvad VPN, you would need to download a newer .deb file (after an update is released). It shows the latest version above the download buttons, below the “Mullvad VPN for Linux text” This is the same as how it is on Windows

Edit: This is not intended as good advice, just a simple way to install Mullvad VPN. The smartest solution would be to add the repo.

2nd Edit: While this is how Mullvad provides their software, it is never ideal to install random .deb packages or add third party repos without being sure that the ones who provided the package/repo is trustworthy.

techognito, to lemmyshitpost in I knew it all along!
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“Let me engineer you a new password”

Yuo, sounds about right

techognito, to privacy in Can Apps Share Data Back n Forth on GrapheneOS?
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There is an app called Obtainium. This allows downloading signed apps directly from source

techognito, to privacy in Can Apps Share Data Back n Forth on GrapheneOS?
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That is old(ish) news. And f-droid have since then implemented allowing reproducible builds

which allows for developer signed keys to be used for the APK

techognito, to memes in title
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Found the person who think that only America have rural areas with terrible transit.

techognito, to linux in Looking to switch to Linux in the somewhat distant future
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<a href="">https://distrochooser.de/</a> is a great tool that help to understand what the different distros can do.

Also, you should probably know that selecting a distro is more about selecting the underlying OS and less about the UI (DE). Most distros support the top 5 Desktop Environments (DE for short). And selecting a DE can be just as important.

techognito, to privacyguides in The state of open source SMS messagers
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github.com/FossifyOrg

link to the new fork

techognito, to asklemmy in How many tabs do you have open?
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Have you heard of account containers in firefox?

techognito, to memes in In it I'm actually successful and likable
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The first thing I thought of was "What Remains of Edith Finch"

spoiler: part of the game storyThe chapter with the guy in the fishery, when he makes himself a king in his own world

The second thing I thought was this must be a great way to plan for the next DnD session as a DM

techognito, to asklemmy in Why wasn't NYC's Central Park concept copied by other cities?
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TIL I have more reasons to visit Munich than to visit NYC

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