Pomozen ⏳

A modern, open-source Pomodoro timer designed to transform the way you work and study. Say goodbye to mental fatigue and hello to peak concentration with structured work intervals and smart breaks.

Why choose Pomozen?

• Track your progress with detailed statistics and custom labels for tasks.

• Gentle reminders ensure you never miss a focus or break period.

• Integrated hydration reminders keep you feeling your best.

• Fully customize your Pomodoro cycles—from focus duration to break times—to fit your unique rhythm.

Download Pomozen from IzzyOnDroid

Source code: Github

#Productivity #Focus #Timer

Unboxing Elecrow ThinkNode M1 & M2 | #Meshtastic Setup, Field Test, Review & Off-Grid Comms Breakdown
https://rumble.com/v6v1uk1

In this video, I take you deep into the world of off-grid communication as I unbox and test two brand-new devices from Elecrow: the ThinkNode M1 and ThinkNode M2. These tools come pre-installed with Meshtastic firmware and are built for encrypted, decentralized communication — no SIM card, no Wi-Fi, and no cell towers required. Whether you’re prepping for a blackout, building a resilient mesh network, or just exploring survival tech, this video is packed with everything you need to know.

We start with a full unboxing of both devices, breaking down what makes each unique. The ThinkNode M1 is powered by the nRF52840 chip and includes a GPS module for location tracking, a 1.54” sunlight-readable EPD screen, and a 1200mAh battery built to last over 48 hours. It’s rugged, outdoor-ready, and ideal for emergency kits or remote travel. In contrast, the ThinkNode M2 is lighter, smaller, and powered by the ESP32-S3 chip. It includes a 1.3” OLED display, Bluetooth support, a 1000mAh battery, and is better suited for modular integration or stealthy builds.

After the unboxing, I walk you through a step-by-step setup of each device using the Meshtastic mobile app. I show you how to configure them, pair with Bluetooth, and get your private mesh network up and running in minutes. From there, I run live tests to see how each device performs in real-world conditions and compare their features, form factor, and best use cases.

If you’re interested in off-grid privacy tools, these are two of the most beginner-friendly and capable devices out there right now. I also include a breakdown of which device might be better depending on your needs—whether you’re building a neighborhood mesh or planning for emergency scenarios.

Make sure to check out the official product pages using the links below. These links track monthly performance, so I appreciate your support if you use them:

👉 ThinkNode M1:
https://www.elecrow.com/thinknode-m1-meshtastic-lora-signal-transceiver-powered-by-nrf52840-with-154-screen-support-gps.html?idd=5

👉 ThinkNode M2:
https://www.elecrow.com/thinknode-m2-meshtastic-lora-signal-transceiver-powered-by-esp32-s3-with-1-3-oled-display.html?idd=5

Elecrow is also running a giveaway where you can win LoRa modules or get PCB assembly sponsorship. Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your off-grid gear for free:
https://www.elecrow.com/blog/lora-modules-giveaway-and-pcb-assembly-sponsorship.html?idd=5

These tools are more than tech — they represent freedom. In a world where networks can go dark and censorship can silence, devices like these keep people connected, informed, and in control. With Meshtastic and LoRa, you are the signal. You are the network. And it’s all open source.

If you found this helpful, drop a comment, like the video, and subscribe for more content on off-grid tech, cybersecurity gadgets, and digital autonomy. Let me know which one you’d trust in your blackout bag — the rugged M1 or the sleek, portable M2.

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📡 Hashtags:

#LoRa #Meshtastic #ThinkNodeM1 #ThinkNodeM2 #Elecrow #OffGridCommunication #EmergencyComms #GridDown #PreppingGear #TechUnboxing #ESP32 #nRF52840 #SurvivalTech #MeshNetworking #DecentralizedComms #EncryptedMessaging #HamRadioAlternative #LongRangeRadio #DigitalFreedom #TacticalTech #CyberSecurity #LoRaWAN #MeshRadio #HackerTools #BlackoutReady #BugOutBag #PrivacyTech #RadioComms #DisasterPreparedness #MeshtasticSetup #FreedomThroughTech

Fedistar v1.11.7
=> https://fedistar.net

Multi-column Fediverse client application for desktop

- Supporting SNS
- - Mastodon
- - Pleroma
- - Friendica
- - Firefish
- - Gotosocial
- - Pixelfed
- - Akkoma (Unofficial)
- - Sharkey (Unofficial)
- - Hometown (Unofficial)
- - Iceshrimp (Unofficial)
- Multiple accounts management
- Multiple columns
- You can see timelines without sign in
- Desktop notification
- Streaming update
- Send reactions from another accounts
- Change column width

Changelog:
=> https://github.com/h3poteto/fedistar/releases/tag/v1.11.7

#Fediverse #Mastodon #Pleroma #Friendica #Firefish #Gotosocial #Pixelfed #Akkoma #Sharkey #Hometown #Iceshrimp

@dcntr

The #Tor Project Just Gaslit Their Entire User Base

https://youtu.be/3wlNemFwbwE

#TBOT Show 7: The Significance of Dorsey’s Bitchat, Worlds First eSIM Hack, Mexico’s Digital ID, New Show Source Insights

Took a week off and now I’m back. 😎 (with a new addition to the show?!) (also - big sorry for the show being 40 minutes)

WATCH THE SHOW ON SUBSTACK

https://odysee.com/@takebackourtech:f/tbot-show-7:6

Here’s the stories for the week:

Jack #Dorsey’s #Bitchat - The Real Story: The tech mogul Jack Dorsey released a censorship proof messaging app in late June - named Bitchat. It runs a #bluetooth #mesh network, end to end #e2e #encryption, and rolling IDs and is picking up traction. I share my thoughts on the app, and concerns I have - but that’s not even the real story. I think Jack has a bigger message than just the app.

World’s First #eSIM Hack: A security lab out of Poland just demonstrated a hack on one of the largest SIM providers for IoT devices. We’ll get techy in our understanding and ask the question, could this impact our phones?

#DigitalID, Coming Soon To #Mexico: The Mexican government has signed a new #Biometric #ID law, known as the CURP. How is this enforced and what does it mean for Mexican residents? Find out today.

Decentralized #Video Conferencing: Recently I’ve been relying more on video conferences instead of calling people, especially while traveling. Good thing I’ve got the #Jitsi app, I’ll show you my setup!
#videocall

New Show, “Source Insights”: You follow #TBOT to stay informed on tech freedom. Now go deeper with a new weekly show “Source Insights”, where Hakeem shares his tools, lifestyle and productivity tips, entrepreneurial advice, wisdom from guides, and personal experiences.

Go deeper, join me as a Source Seeker. Unlock access with a paid subnoscription.

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🪄 We aim for our show to be well-researched, well-informed and focused on the most impactful stories

⭐️ PLUS - Each story comes with recommendations and there’s one cool tech trick or open-source solution every week.

We’ll be publishing full posts and clips of each of these stories soon.

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⚡️Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat- built in a weekend?

Last month, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey launched a new decentralized app: Bitchat—created in a weekend using AI.

Read full article on Substack

It’s a Bluetooth mesh messaging app: no accounts, no phone numbers, no internet required.

⚠️ Beware of fake versions! Only download from bitchat.free

🔐 Bitchat uses:
• Bluetooth mesh networking (like Briar)
• The Noise Protocol (used by Signal & Wireguard)
• Ephemeral peer IDs for privacy

Useful in protests or blackouts—but with a 30m hop limit, it's only effective in dense areas. Max reach? ~300m if 10+ devices relay the message.

🤔 Built for iOS (a closed, vulnerable system) and developed by someone with ties to U.S. State Dept., it raises questions.

So is it a real privacy tool—or a showcase for Dorsey’s coding AI “Goose”? Either way, it hints at a new tech era: anyone can build powerful tools—fast.

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WhisperTux

Simple #voice #dictation application for #Linux. Uses whisper.cpp for offline speech-to-text trannoscription. No fancy GPUs are required although whisper.cpp is capable of using them if available. Once your speech is transcribed, it is sent to a ydotool daemon that will write the text into the focused application.

Features

Local speech-to-text processing via whisper.cpp (no cloud dependencies)
No expensive hardware required (works well on a plain x86 laptop with AVX instructions)
Global keyboard shortcuts for system-wide operation
Automatic text injection into focused applications
Configurable whisper models and shortcuts

https://github.com/cjams/whispertux

#assistant #speech #stt

⚠️Hackers Could Gain Full Control of Your Rooted Android Devices by Exploiting One Vulnerability.

https://zimperium.com/blog/the-rooting-of-all-evil-security-holes-that-could-compromise-your-mobile-device

https://cybersecuritynews.com/hackers-could-gain-full-control-rooted-android-devices/

#Android #root #ksu #magisk

#bootloader unlock wall of shame

https://github.com/melontini/bootloader-unlock-wall-of-shame

updated guide, check it before buying a #phone

Over the past few years, a suspicious number of companies have started to "take care of your data", aka block/strictly limit your ability to unlock the bootloader on your own devices.

While this may not affect you directly, it sets a bad precedent. You never know what will get the axe next: Shizuku? ADB? Sideloading? I thought it might be a good idea to keep track of bad companies and workarounds.

#android

#Movuan #PINE64

The Movuan project was started by community member lxb and announced in a forum post as an alternative to mobile distributions using the #systemd init system. Thanks to being forked from Mobian, the project makes use of modified Mobian debos to build it’s images.

One of the modifications that lxb makes is an optional noscript which can customize a Movuan image to install extra software like AndroidImpEx for importing contacts and sms messages from an Android phone, Ungoogled Chromium, local caching DNS (bind) tunnelled through TLS (stubby) to privacy minded servers and an inbuilt adblocker through a caching proxy (squid). These modifications are a personal preference of lxb’s but anyone is free to use them to help improve their privacy.

https://pine64.org/2025/08/27/august_2025_movuan/

Ian Clarke, Creator of #Freenet, discusses #Locutus
https://www.bitchute.com/video/joq5BRfMdnqG

Ian Clarke Explains the Next Generation of Freenet
https://www.bitchute.com/video/lSgkytx0JdUg/

Ghost Keys and Cypherpunk Reputation Systems w⧸ Ian Clarke of Freenet

Freenet: https://freenetproject.org/index.html

https://freenet.org/faq/#why-was-freenet-rearchitected-and-rebranded

https://futo.org

Maid is heating up my phone and draining battery. I don't recommend it for lower end phones. If snapdragon 8 gen 2 is behaving like this, lower end phones will fail to run this app

Anyway, it runs without internet!