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2y ago

Has anyone achieved using their laptop as their only device?
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Time @sh.itjust.works 2y ago

Yes. I have multiple accounts attached to my phone number and I'm able to receive OTPs from all of them (banking, shopping, etc.)
I use my carrier (e.g. Verizon) for service, and pay jmp.chat $5/month for my phone number.

2y ago

Has anyone achieved using their laptop as their only device?

Unfortunately, the flip phone route for doing daily calls/texts won't work because I use multiple phone numbers, and those phones have proprietary operating systems/firmware. Though, I still keep one in a Faraday bag if needed for emergencies.

2y ago

Has anyone achieved using their laptop as their only device?

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Time @sh.itjust.works 2y ago

I'm only using hardware that allows the Intel Management Engine to be fully disabled (e.g., ThinkPad X200, T400, etc.).

The PinePhone seems nice, but its firmware cannot be freed to the same extent as that of one of the older ThinkPads.

The reason why is because I want to escape from non-free software.

2y ago

Has anyone achieved using their laptop as their only device?

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Time @sh.itjust.works 2y ago

Oh, I already use GrapheneOS on my Pixel; it's a nice experience, but at the same time, it's not enough for me. The firmware isn't free, and I don't like the fact that it can still spy on me to some extent. I also just don't want to use my phone; I find myself to be a lot more productive with a laptop.

2y ago

Has anyone achieved using their laptop as their only device?

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Time @sh.itjust.works 2y ago

Not sure. Do you have any suggestions? I have my own domain name and VPS, I could possibly self-host. (Currently, I'm using snikket.chat)

2y ago

Has anyone achieved using their laptop as their only device?

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Time @sh.itjust.works 2y ago

It is convient, but I'm trying to avoid using proprietary software as much as possible. Those phones tend to use proprietary operating systems. Thanks for the suggestion though!

2y ago

Has anyone achieved using their laptop as their only device?

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Time @sh.itjust.works 2y ago

I signed into my JMP.chat account via XMPP on Pidgin. I can make calls and texts just fine.

Edit: Pidgin (installed from Trisquel repos) can be used for texting, but as of right now, calling seems to be bugged. I'm currently using Dino (installed from Trisquel repos), both calling/texting work fine on there.

2y ago

Has anyone achieved using their laptop as their only device?

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Time @sh.itjust.works 2y ago

Unfortunately, I can't go that route. I use many different phone numbers through Pidgin, so I don't think the flip phone would do.

2y ago

Google pulls the plug on uBlock Origin, leaving over 30 million Chrome users susceptible to intrusive ads

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Time @sh.itjust.works 2y ago

The person was saying they couldn't access a certain site with Firefox, that's why I suggested a chromium based browser.

2y ago

Google pulls the plug on uBlock Origin, leaving over 30 million Chrome users susceptible to intrusive ads

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Time @sh.itjust.works 2y ago

Yes, but Edge comes with a lot more proprietary components added.

I would recommend installing ungoogled-chromium or using another hardened FOSS version of chromium instead.

2y ago

Google pulls the plug on uBlock Origin, leaving over 30 million Chrome users susceptible to intrusive ads

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Time @sh.itjust.works 2y ago

Why not use chromium or a hardened version of it? Edge is proprietary software.

2y ago

OK, which one of you is it

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Time @sh.itjust.works 2y ago

2y ago

What is this? (Its OC!)

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Time @sh.itjust.works 2y ago

May I ask what PC this is? You might be able to flash Libreboot to it and keep the firmware updated/remove Intel Management Engine entirely. Internal flashing is possible on most of these older computers, no special flashing equipment needed, just need to type a few commands in terminal basically.