<![CDATA[Freedom Tech]]> https://freedomtech.npub.pro/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/rss/ episodic Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:31:58 GMT Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:31:58 GMT <![CDATA[Freedom Tech]]> https://freedomtech.npub.pro/ https://m.primal.net/IFWY.png <![CDATA[Handbrake Video Encoder]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:31:58 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1qy8tzfgyhejuhwsaaz9j52ldg7rmpas3r27a2jnmtd5xd7sqn3xsv5uad2/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1qy8tzfgyhejuhwsaaz9j52ldg7rmpas3r27a2jnmtd5xd7sqn3xsv5uad2/ note1qy8tzfgyhejuhwsaaz9j52ldg7rmpas3r27a2jnmtd5xd7sqn3xsv5uad2 Handbrake note1qy8tzfgyhejuhwsaaz9j52ldg7rmpas3r27a2jnmtd5xd7sqn3xsv5uad2 npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

# Handbrake Video Encoder

Handbrake is the goto open-source program for ripping DVDs and re-encoding videos in Linux.

Some of the things you can do with Handbrake:

- Rip a DVD disc to a single movie file.
- Re-Encode videos to other formats
(such as encoding them into h264 format so they will be compatible with more platforms, or into h265/HVEC format for reduced file size)
- Resize video
- Crop video (get rid of black edges or watermarks)

Here is a web-page explaining how to rip DVDs in Linux using Handbrake

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#Handbrake #VideoEncoder
#DVDRipper #Linux #FreedomTech #h264

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# Handbrake Video Encoder

Handbrake is the goto open-source program for ripping DVDs and re-encoding videos in Linux.

Some of the things you can do with Handbrake:

- Rip a DVD disc to a single movie file.
- Re-Encode videos to other formats
(such as encoding them into h264 format so they will be compatible with more platforms, or into h265/HVEC format for reduced file size)
- Resize video
- Crop video (get rid of black edges or watermarks)

Here is a web-page explaining how to rip DVDs in Linux using Handbrake

⚡️ Follow | 🗣 Discuss

#Handbrake #VideoEncoder
#DVDRipper #Linux #FreedomTech #h264

]]> <![CDATA[Big Tech doesn't care if…]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:48:37 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note14tppdv92ug8taj4xf8q4mc2q8nvq86wlc2gvpka332qmamx49yusj6a8vh/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note14tppdv92ug8taj4xf8q4mc2q8nvq86wlc2gvpka332qmamx49yusj6a8vh/ note14tppdv92ug8taj4xf8q4mc2q8nvq86wlc2gvpka332qmamx49yusj6a8vh DeGoogledPhones note14tppdv92ug8taj4xf8q4mc2q8nvq86wlc2gvpka332qmamx49yusj6a8vh npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l Big Tech doesn't care if you turn off tracking or disable privacy features. They'll collect and sell your digital soul anyways.

And the government empowers it and enables it. (3 Letters, 5 Eyes)

Run DeGoogled or Linux phones, run Linux computers, and self-host your own online ecosystems.

#DeGoogledPhones #LinuxComputers #Nextcloud

https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/google-pay-425-million-after-years-improper-spying-smartphone-activity

]]> Big Tech doesn't care if you turn off tracking or disable privacy features. They'll collect and sell your digital soul anyways.

And the government empowers it and enables it. (3 Letters, 5 Eyes)

Run DeGoogled or Linux phones, run Linux computers, and self-host your own online ecosystems.

#DeGoogledPhones #LinuxComputers #Nextcloud

https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/google-pay-425-million-after-years-improper-spying-smartphone-activity

]]> <![CDATA[BUILD YOUR OWN DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:18:43 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note14yrgumephd9vmqgsdhn3c6ekxgy9s7qcvvndpzhwugr6q43md3dsmhp8fc/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note14yrgumephd9vmqgsdhn3c6ekxgy9s7qcvvndpzhwugr6q43md3dsmhp8fc/ note14yrgumephd9vmqgsdhn3c6ekxgy9s7qcvvndpzhwugr6q43md3dsmhp8fc LinuxDesktopEnvironments note14yrgumephd9vmqgsdhn3c6ekxgy9s7qcvvndpzhwugr6q43md3dsmhp8fc npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

BUILD YOUR OWN DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT

Ever want to create your own Linux desktop? Us neither.

However, if you are ready for advanced steps and know Desktop Environments you could try following the steps in this MakeUseOf Article.

How To Build Your Own Desktop Environment:

www.makeuseof.com/how-to-build-a-linux-desktop-environment/

#LinuxDesktopEnvironments #Linux

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BUILD YOUR OWN DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT

Ever want to create your own Linux desktop? Us neither.

However, if you are ready for advanced steps and know Desktop Environments you could try following the steps in this MakeUseOf Article.

How To Build Your Own Desktop Environment:

www.makeuseof.com/how-to-build-a-linux-desktop-environment/

#LinuxDesktopEnvironments #Linux

]]> <![CDATA[The Liberux NEXX Phone]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:26:56 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1kycw3zz6hmxl5a35z5huyhg2zrep59f3d75uezlnp5fs625s4pks0pn2gk/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1kycw3zz6hmxl5a35z5huyhg2zrep59f3d75uezlnp5fs625s4pks0pn2gk/ note1kycw3zz6hmxl5a35z5huyhg2zrep59f3d75uezlnp5fs625s4pks0pn2gk NEXXPhone note1kycw3zz6hmxl5a35z5huyhg2zrep59f3d75uezlnp5fs625s4pks0pn2gk npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

### The Liberux NEXX Phone

The Liberux NEXX phone just went into development phase.

Website:

Liberux NEXX Linux Phone

It boasts the best Linux Phone hardware to date.

- 8 Core Processor
- 32 Gig RAM
- +2TB storage (512 eMMC)
- 32/13 Mpixel cameras
- 5300 mAh battery
- 6.34" OLED screen
- 100% Linux heart
- Modular removable Memory, SSD, WiFi module

Here is a recent Liberux NEXX interview that dives into some the details of the project:

Liberux NEXX Interview

#NEXXPhone #Liberux #LinuxPhones #DeGoogledPhones #DeGoogled

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### The Liberux NEXX Phone

The Liberux NEXX phone just went into development phase.

Website:

Liberux NEXX Linux Phone

It boasts the best Linux Phone hardware to date.

- 8 Core Processor
- 32 Gig RAM
- +2TB storage (512 eMMC)
- 32/13 Mpixel cameras
- 5300 mAh battery
- 6.34" OLED screen
- 100% Linux heart
- Modular removable Memory, SSD, WiFi module

Here is a recent Liberux NEXX interview that dives into some the details of the project:

Liberux NEXX Interview

#NEXXPhone #Liberux #LinuxPhones #DeGoogledPhones #DeGoogled

]]> <![CDATA[Ubuntu Christian Edition is No Langer Available]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:09:23 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/jgqkqcqgwzstm9ix9ej-a/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/jgqkqcqgwzstm9ix9ej-a/ naddr1qq255363fdgkxut82ad8x4rd89yhsw29fgk5zq3qfkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62sxpqqqp65wlxtlry Ubuntu_Christian_Edition naddr1qq255363fdgkxut82ad8x4rd89yhsw29fgk5zq3qfkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62sxpqqqp65wlxtlry npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l Unfortunately Ubuntu Christian Edition is no longer being developed.

The last available edition was 20.04.2 which is still available for download at their Sourceforge --> website.

Features that Ubuntu Christian Edition had:
(for those that might want to build these into your current distro)

#UbuntuChristianEdition #UbuntuCE #Linux #Christian #Christianity

]]> Unfortunately Ubuntu Christian Edition is no longer being developed.

The last available edition was 20.04.2 which is still available for download at their Sourceforge --> website.

Features that Ubuntu Christian Edition had:
(for those that might want to build these into your current distro)

#UbuntuChristianEdition #UbuntuCE #Linux #Christian #Christianity

]]> <![CDATA[Computers That Come w/Linux Pre-Loaded]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:17:02 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/bc97e765ac097673/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/bc97e765ac097673/ naddr1qqgxyceexajnwd34v93nqwfhxcmnxq3qfkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62sxpqqqp65w4fpn2x LinuxComputers naddr1qqgxyceexajnwd34v93nqwfhxcmnxq3qfkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62sxpqqqp65w4fpn2x npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l Linux native computers are not easy to comeby, so to help you out, here is a list of computer manufacturers that sell new computers with Linux pre-loaded.

#LinuxComputers #Linux #LinuxLaptops #LinuxDesktops,

]]> Linux native computers are not easy to comeby, so to help you out, here is a list of computer manufacturers that sell new computers with Linux pre-loaded.

#LinuxComputers #Linux #LinuxLaptops #LinuxDesktops,

]]> <![CDATA[Tyler from the Tyler's Tech…]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:35:14 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1y8a0lr72v4djartd9egns6tjwuzlutwv6gemfejascrg6at93yzswl29e4/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1y8a0lr72v4djartd9egns6tjwuzlutwv6gemfejascrg6at93yzswl29e4/ note1y8a0lr72v4djartd9egns6tjwuzlutwv6gemfejascrg6at93yzswl29e4 TylersTech note1y8a0lr72v4djartd9egns6tjwuzlutwv6gemfejascrg6at93yzswl29e4 npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

Tyler from the Tyler's Tech channel on Odysee has a collection of great introductory overview videos for most Linux distributions. He hasn't been very active the last couple years, but must of the videos should still be relevant enough.

Do you want a quick look at ZorinOS, or Garuda Wayfire to help you decide if you really do want to distro hop them? This is the place to get a quick look at what to expect.

Here's his Odysee channel:
https://odysee.com/@tylerstech:5

#TylersTech #Linux #LinuxDistros

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Tyler from the Tyler's Tech channel on Odysee has a collection of great introductory overview videos for most Linux distributions. He hasn't been very active the last couple years, but must of the videos should still be relevant enough.

Do you want a quick look at ZorinOS, or Garuda Wayfire to help you decide if you really do want to distro hop them? This is the place to get a quick look at what to expect.

Here's his Odysee channel:
https://odysee.com/@tylerstech:5

#TylersTech #Linux #LinuxDistros

]]> <![CDATA[Here is the Linux directory/folder…]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:12:33 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1y4pnj7g3ec46rglygtwk76k60cj5546ralqqt2njl5x0a5tmkq2qdwacfx/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1y4pnj7g3ec46rglygtwk76k60cj5546ralqqt2njl5x0a5tmkq2qdwacfx/ note1y4pnj7g3ec46rglygtwk76k60cj5546ralqqt2njl5x0a5tmkq2qdwacfx Linux note1y4pnj7g3ec46rglygtwk76k60cj5546ralqqt2njl5x0a5tmkq2qdwacfx npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l Here is the Linux directory/folder structure for anyone that is curious, or needs a refresher.

Taken from:
www.prowebtechnos.com/linux-directory-structure/




#Linux #LinuxFolderStructure #LinuxDirectoryStructure

]]> Here is the Linux directory/folder structure for anyone that is curious, or needs a refresher.

Taken from:
www.prowebtechnos.com/linux-directory-structure/




#Linux #LinuxFolderStructure #LinuxDirectoryStructure

]]> <![CDATA[Phones That can be DeGoogled]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:09:51 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1q62ktlg0d985246466s623w94gxezn86ugq6uv2su4egzwppsv2sy76ndz/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1q62ktlg0d985246466s623w94gxezn86ugq6uv2su4egzwppsv2sy76ndz/ note1q62ktlg0d985246466s623w94gxezn86ugq6uv2su4egzwppsv2sy76ndz DeGoogledPhones note1q62ktlg0d985246466s623w94gxezn86ugq6uv2su4egzwppsv2sy76ndz npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

### Phones That can be DeGoogled

Breathe new life into your old discontinued Android phone with a DeGoogled OS.

Here is a small sample list of the most universal phones that can be DeGoogled, as well as some of the DeGoogled OS's that support them. You can visit the following websites to see many more supported phones:
(GrapheneOS, LineageOS, e/OS/, CalyxOS)


<br>Name eOS|Lin|Grp|Cal<br>Pixel X | X | - |<br>Pixel XL X | X | - |<br>Pixel 2 X | X | - |<br>Pixel 2XL X | X | - |<br>Pixel 3 X | X | - | -<br>Pixel 3XL X | X | - | -<br>Pixel 3a X | X | - | -<br>Pixel 3aXL X | X | - | -<br>Pixel 4 X | X | - | -<br>Pixel 4XL X | X | - | -<br>Pixel 4a X | X | - | -<br>Pixel 4a5G X | X | - | X<br>Pixel 5 X | X | - | X<br>Pixel 5a X | X | - | X<br>Pixel 6 X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 6Pro X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 6a X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 7a X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 7 X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 7Pro X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 8a X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 8 X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 8Pro X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 9a X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 9 X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 9Pro X | X | X | X<br>Pix 9PrFld X | X | X | X<br>Pix 9ProXL X | X | X | X<br>Pixel Fold X | X | X | X<br>Pix Tablet X | X | X | X<br>Galaxy S4 X | X | X | -<br>

Manufacturers do stop providing security updates after a while. They call this end of life. The hardware does continue to function, but will be less secure. To see which devices are a no longer supported by the manufacturer (Samsung, Google, or Fairphone) go to this 👉 End of Life website.

#DeGoogledPhones #LineageOS #GrapheneOS #eOS

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### Phones That can be DeGoogled

Breathe new life into your old discontinued Android phone with a DeGoogled OS.

Here is a small sample list of the most universal phones that can be DeGoogled, as well as some of the DeGoogled OS's that support them. You can visit the following websites to see many more supported phones:
(GrapheneOS, LineageOS, e/OS/, CalyxOS)


<br>Name eOS|Lin|Grp|Cal<br>Pixel X | X | - |<br>Pixel XL X | X | - |<br>Pixel 2 X | X | - |<br>Pixel 2XL X | X | - |<br>Pixel 3 X | X | - | -<br>Pixel 3XL X | X | - | -<br>Pixel 3a X | X | - | -<br>Pixel 3aXL X | X | - | -<br>Pixel 4 X | X | - | -<br>Pixel 4XL X | X | - | -<br>Pixel 4a X | X | - | -<br>Pixel 4a5G X | X | - | X<br>Pixel 5 X | X | - | X<br>Pixel 5a X | X | - | X<br>Pixel 6 X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 6Pro X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 6a X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 7a X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 7 X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 7Pro X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 8a X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 8 X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 8Pro X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 9a X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 9 X | X | X | X<br>Pixel 9Pro X | X | X | X<br>Pix 9PrFld X | X | X | X<br>Pix 9ProXL X | X | X | X<br>Pixel Fold X | X | X | X<br>Pix Tablet X | X | X | X<br>Galaxy S4 X | X | X | -<br>

Manufacturers do stop providing security updates after a while. They call this end of life. The hardware does continue to function, but will be less secure. To see which devices are a no longer supported by the manufacturer (Samsung, Google, or Fairphone) go to this 👉 End of Life website.

#DeGoogledPhones #LineageOS #GrapheneOS #eOS

]]> <![CDATA[Orbot - Open Source TOR/VPN for…]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:53:37 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1x485aj68fmt2ez8e4z4e78n9fwu5uxt9fe70x4wll4qnugly0muscuykqp/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1x485aj68fmt2ez8e4z4e78n9fwu5uxt9fe70x4wll4qnugly0muscuykqp/ note1x485aj68fmt2ez8e4z4e78n9fwu5uxt9fe70x4wll4qnugly0muscuykqp Orbot note1x485aj68fmt2ez8e4z4e78n9fwu5uxt9fe70x4wll4qnugly0muscuykqp npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

### Orbot - Open Source TOR/VPN for DeGoogled Phones

The Guardian Project brings us Orbot, a free app for connecting to the TOR network, using the F-Droid App store, if you have The Guardian Project's Official Repository installed in F-Droid. You can also find Orbot on the Nostr Zapstore.

Rob Braxman mentioned it briefly in a video, so we decided to look into it. It is super easy to use. You install it, open it, and tap start to connect the Tor Network

You can enable or disable the "VPN Mode" to send all of your phone's data through Orbot essentially creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection for your device. You can even select which apps it channels, or not, and which country you appear to be from.

Some downsides are:
- Slower connection speeds
- A lot of sites will refuse your connection
- ALL of your encrypted personal data will be bounced around the world giving foreign bad actors easier access to it

You can toggle it on & off with a single tappity, tap, tap

This 👉 video explains how to use Tor on your phone, w/Orbot @ 7:45.

⚡️ Follow | 🗣 Discuss

#Orbot #TOR #DeGoogledPhones #VPN

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### Orbot - Open Source TOR/VPN for DeGoogled Phones

The Guardian Project brings us Orbot, a free app for connecting to the TOR network, using the F-Droid App store, if you have The Guardian Project's Official Repository installed in F-Droid. You can also find Orbot on the Nostr Zapstore.

Rob Braxman mentioned it briefly in a video, so we decided to look into it. It is super easy to use. You install it, open it, and tap start to connect the Tor Network

You can enable or disable the "VPN Mode" to send all of your phone's data through Orbot essentially creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection for your device. You can even select which apps it channels, or not, and which country you appear to be from.

Some downsides are:
- Slower connection speeds
- A lot of sites will refuse your connection
- ALL of your encrypted personal data will be bounced around the world giving foreign bad actors easier access to it

You can toggle it on & off with a single tappity, tap, tap

This 👉 video explains how to use Tor on your phone, w/Orbot @ 7:45.

⚡️ Follow | 🗣 Discuss

#Orbot #TOR #DeGoogledPhones #VPN

]]> <![CDATA[Open Source Apps for DeGoogled Phones]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:00:24 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/4b1afb430715cd0e/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/4b1afb430715cd0e/ naddr1qqgrgc33v9nxydpnxqmnzdtrvscx2q3qfkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62sxpqqqp65w8z5766 DeGoogledPhones naddr1qqgrgc33v9nxydpnxqmnzdtrvscx2q3qfkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62sxpqqqp65w8z5766 npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l Here is a list of tried and tested FOSS apps that you can use in place of OEM apps.

For this list you need to:

  1. To get sync working, self-host your own Nextcloud, and use apps listed below for syncing contacts, fileshare, calendar, notes, tasks, etc.

  2. Install these App Stores:

  1. Use the listed apps below to replace OEM Googled apps.

  2. Install DAVx5 and use it to sync Nextcloud contacts, calendar, etc. with you phone.

To reduce Google's data collection on non DeGoogled phone, remove or disable the currently installed apps that came with your phone, and then install, set up, and use a corresponding app from the list below.

App Stores

Barcode Scanners

Bitcoin Wallets (w/Lightning and/or Nostr Wallet Connect)

Bookmark Sync (btwn Android/Laptop)

Browsers

Calculator

Calendars

Calories & Weight Tracking

Camera

Camera Scanner (Copier App)

Contacts

Email

File Browsers (w/SFTP support)

File Compression

File Encryption/Decryption

Fileshare

Gallery

Hiking & Biking Trails

Home App Launcher

Keyboard

Keyboard - (Speech-to-Text)

Maps & Navigation Apps

Map Editing (OpenStreetMap)

Messaging

Monero Wallets

Music Player (mp3's)

Music Streaming

Nostr Apps

Notes (All can sync between phone and Linux using Nextcloud)

Office Suites

Password Managers:

PDF Viewers

Phone Dialer

Phone / Computer Link-N-Sync

Phone Tracker

Photo Editors

Podcasts & Radio

Security

Tasks

Texting

Text-to-Speech (TTS)

Video Player

Video Streaming

Voice Recorder

Wallpaper

Weather

#DeGoogledPhones #FOSS #Zapstore
#FDroid #Obtainium #DeGoogled

]]> Here is a list of tried and tested FOSS apps that you can use in place of OEM apps.

For this list you need to:

  1. To get sync working, self-host your own Nextcloud, and use apps listed below for syncing contacts, fileshare, calendar, notes, tasks, etc.

  2. Install these App Stores:

  1. Use the listed apps below to replace OEM Googled apps.

  2. Install DAVx5 and use it to sync Nextcloud contacts, calendar, etc. with you phone.

To reduce Google's data collection on non DeGoogled phone, remove or disable the currently installed apps that came with your phone, and then install, set up, and use a corresponding app from the list below.

App Stores

Barcode Scanners

Bitcoin Wallets (w/Lightning and/or Nostr Wallet Connect)

Bookmark Sync (btwn Android/Laptop)

Browsers

Calculator

Calendars

Calories & Weight Tracking

Camera

Camera Scanner (Copier App)

Contacts

Email

File Browsers (w/SFTP support)

File Compression

File Encryption/Decryption

Fileshare

Gallery

Hiking & Biking Trails

Home App Launcher

Keyboard

Keyboard - (Speech-to-Text)

Maps & Navigation Apps

Map Editing (OpenStreetMap)

Messaging

Monero Wallets

Music Player (mp3's)

Music Streaming

Nostr Apps

Notes (All can sync between phone and Linux using Nextcloud)

Office Suites

Password Managers:

PDF Viewers

Phone Dialer

Phone / Computer Link-N-Sync

Phone Tracker

Photo Editors

Podcasts & Radio

Security

Tasks

Texting

Text-to-Speech (TTS)

Video Player

Video Streaming

Voice Recorder

Wallpaper

Weather

#DeGoogledPhones #FOSS #Zapstore
#FDroid #Obtainium #DeGoogled

]]> <![CDATA[Syncthing]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 22:03:36 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1r383g0k9ajkdznvy5770mz96f3xgs3ew3dqfdjk2h6kaztt9qkzqhqlc75/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1r383g0k9ajkdznvy5770mz96f3xgs3ew3dqfdjk2h6kaztt9qkzqhqlc75/ note1r383g0k9ajkdznvy5770mz96f3xgs3ew3dqfdjk2h6kaztt9qkzqhqlc75 Syncthing note1r383g0k9ajkdznvy5770mz96f3xgs3ew3dqfdjk2h6kaztt9qkzqhqlc75 npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

### Syncthing

Syncthing is open source software that lets you easily sync files between all your devices. Linux, Android, Mac and MS Windows, without needing a cloud server.

To help you understand how it works, Rob Braxman has a new video where he demonstrates how to sync his BraX2 De-Googled Android phone to a Linux computer, as well as an MS Windows computer, directly from one device to the other device, without a cloud server.

Here is the video tutorial on Odysee:

odysee.com/@RobBraxmanTech:6/syncthing:1

#Syncthing #FileSync #DeGoogledPhones #Linux

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### Syncthing

Syncthing is open source software that lets you easily sync files between all your devices. Linux, Android, Mac and MS Windows, without needing a cloud server.

To help you understand how it works, Rob Braxman has a new video where he demonstrates how to sync his BraX2 De-Googled Android phone to a Linux computer, as well as an MS Windows computer, directly from one device to the other device, without a cloud server.

Here is the video tutorial on Odysee:

odysee.com/@RobBraxmanTech:6/syncthing:1

#Syncthing #FileSync #DeGoogledPhones #Linux

]]> <![CDATA[DeGoogled Privacy Phones Explained by Braxman]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 16:11:16 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1xmhd8y3j58zv62u549cmu68pr35llsy6wh2ydqvt0r74t3njz3gsh3gr04/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1xmhd8y3j58zv62u549cmu68pr35llsy6wh2ydqvt0r74t3njz3gsh3gr04/ note1xmhd8y3j58zv62u549cmu68pr35llsy6wh2ydqvt0r74t3njz3gsh3gr04 DeGoogledPhones note1xmhd8y3j58zv62u549cmu68pr35llsy6wh2ydqvt0r74t3njz3gsh3gr04 npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

### DeGoogled Privacy Phones Explained by Braxman

[Forwarded from American Patriot]

Here's an older Rob Braxman video (from 2020) where he explains how to De-Google Android Phones.

odysee.com/@RobBraxmanTech:6/de-googling-an-android-10-phone:a

In the video Braxman says he couldn't find an open-source email app that works with GMail. Remember this video is older. There are niw a couple of good options. These are FairEmail and K-9 Mail. They are both available through the Zapstore.dev and F-Droid.org app stores.

But then what's the purpose of DeGoogling if you're going to use GMail anyways.

¯_ (ツ) _/¯

#DeGoogledPhones #EmailAlternatives #K9Mail #FairEmail

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### DeGoogled Privacy Phones Explained by Braxman

[Forwarded from American Patriot]

Here's an older Rob Braxman video (from 2020) where he explains how to De-Google Android Phones.

odysee.com/@RobBraxmanTech:6/de-googling-an-android-10-phone:a

In the video Braxman says he couldn't find an open-source email app that works with GMail. Remember this video is older. There are niw a couple of good options. These are FairEmail and K-9 Mail. They are both available through the Zapstore.dev and F-Droid.org app stores.

But then what's the purpose of DeGoogling if you're going to use GMail anyways.

¯_ (ツ) _/¯

#DeGoogledPhones #EmailAlternatives #K9Mail #FairEmail

]]> <![CDATA[Linux Mint snuck around behind Ubuntu'…]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 01:35:35 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note18khxpkz98nmklnux7kw9yn9dwpqt8hgcg8k2jyqkyzqs4sj6shgqvhddrh/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note18khxpkz98nmklnux7kw9yn9dwpqt8hgcg8k2jyqkyzqs4sj6shgqvhddrh/ note18khxpkz98nmklnux7kw9yn9dwpqt8hgcg8k2jyqkyzqs4sj6shgqvhddrh LinuxMint note18khxpkz98nmklnux7kw9yn9dwpqt8hgcg8k2jyqkyzqs4sj6shgqvhddrh npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

Linux Mint snuck around behind Ubuntu's back and had a beautiful redheaded love child with Debian. That child's name is "Linux Mint Debian Edition" (LMDE).

The usual Linux Mint options (Cinnamon, Mate, Xfce) are based on Ubuntu.

To ensure that Linux Mint can survive if Ubuntu were to ever go away, Linux Mint maintains and offers LMDE, which brings some nice features, and comes with Cinnamon.

- Debian still offers the 32-bit option, unlike Ubuntu, which means you can still get Linux Mint in a 32-bit version, but you must get the 32-bit version through LMDE.

- LM Debian Edition is more of a rolling distro, so your software will be more cutting edge.

- Possibly less bugs, since it comes straight from Debian and bypasses any bugs that may get introduced by Ubuntu.

You can find the LM Debian Edition by going to the "Downloads" menu option and looking under "Other Versions". It is currently called "LMDE 6".

Direct link to Download 👇 Page.
https://linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php

#LinuxMint #Debian #LinuxMintDebianEdition #LMDE #Linux

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Linux Mint snuck around behind Ubuntu's back and had a beautiful redheaded love child with Debian. That child's name is "Linux Mint Debian Edition" (LMDE).

The usual Linux Mint options (Cinnamon, Mate, Xfce) are based on Ubuntu.

To ensure that Linux Mint can survive if Ubuntu were to ever go away, Linux Mint maintains and offers LMDE, which brings some nice features, and comes with Cinnamon.

- Debian still offers the 32-bit option, unlike Ubuntu, which means you can still get Linux Mint in a 32-bit version, but you must get the 32-bit version through LMDE.

- LM Debian Edition is more of a rolling distro, so your software will be more cutting edge.

- Possibly less bugs, since it comes straight from Debian and bypasses any bugs that may get introduced by Ubuntu.

You can find the LM Debian Edition by going to the "Downloads" menu option and looking under "Other Versions". It is currently called "LMDE 6".

Direct link to Download 👇 Page.
https://linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php

#LinuxMint #Debian #LinuxMintDebianEdition #LMDE #Linux

]]> <![CDATA[LocalSend]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 16:39:35 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1rdt2hgg68rdqwnht4j96xjdh004swkfg59up9hyf0m70w6g4jpxsnmyckp/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1rdt2hgg68rdqwnht4j96xjdh004swkfg59up9hyf0m70w6g4jpxsnmyckp/ note1rdt2hgg68rdqwnht4j96xjdh004swkfg59up9hyf0m70w6g4jpxsnmyckp LocalSend note1rdt2hgg68rdqwnht4j96xjdh004swkfg59up9hyf0m70w6g4jpxsnmyckp npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

### LocalSend
Airdrop for Android

(Share files with any other device regardless if it's Apple, Microsoft, phone or computer.)

LocalSend (localsend.org) is an open source, cross-platform file sharing app that makes file sharing a breeze, as long as all devices have access to the same local network, either though WiFi or through a wired connection.

LocalSend boasts these features:

- Cross-Platform (Linux, Android, Apple, MS)
- Send files to mutiple devices at once
- Easy intuitive user-friendly interface
- Open Source
- GitHub link:
github.com/localsend/localsend

Other Android Fileshare Options:

- KDEConnect
kdeconnect.kde.org/
- (Also requires Local Network)

- Nextcloud Files
nextcloud.com/files/
- Similar to Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.
- Can password protect files/folders
- Can set expiration on file/folder shares

LocalSend is easier to use than KDEConnect, but file share is all it does. KDEConnect is still great for sending text messages from you laptop through your phone, sharing your clipboard, and for controlling slideshow presentations from your phone.

For personal file transfer bewteen your phone and your Linux computer, the traditional SFTP transfer is still more convienent as it integrates right into some file browsers, such as Material Files.

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### LocalSend
Airdrop for Android

(Share files with any other device regardless if it's Apple, Microsoft, phone or computer.)

LocalSend (localsend.org) is an open source, cross-platform file sharing app that makes file sharing a breeze, as long as all devices have access to the same local network, either though WiFi or through a wired connection.

LocalSend boasts these features:

- Cross-Platform (Linux, Android, Apple, MS)
- Send files to mutiple devices at once
- Easy intuitive user-friendly interface
- Open Source
- GitHub link:
github.com/localsend/localsend

Other Android Fileshare Options:

- KDEConnect
kdeconnect.kde.org/
- (Also requires Local Network)

- Nextcloud Files
nextcloud.com/files/
- Similar to Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.
- Can password protect files/folders
- Can set expiration on file/folder shares

LocalSend is easier to use than KDEConnect, but file share is all it does. KDEConnect is still great for sending text messages from you laptop through your phone, sharing your clipboard, and for controlling slideshow presentations from your phone.

For personal file transfer bewteen your phone and your Linux computer, the traditional SFTP transfer is still more convienent as it integrates right into some file browsers, such as Material Files.

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]]> <![CDATA[Thumbnail Picker - Ubuntu]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:08:34 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note179lx7c3mqgkgmynkztpjs39rsd985g2s3apax96d3vkf8xls2w2sh5awjh/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note179lx7c3mqgkgmynkztpjs39rsd985g2s3apax96d3vkf8xls2w2sh5awjh/ note179lx7c3mqgkgmynkztpjs39rsd985g2s3apax96d3vkf8xls2w2sh5awjh Mouse note179lx7c3mqgkgmynkztpjs39rsd985g2s3apax96d3vkf8xls2w2sh5awjh npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

### Thumbnail Picker - Ubuntu
Tip of the Day: (Gnome Shell / Ubuntu)

Bind the "Windows Thumbnail Picker" to a mouse button that you never use.

This will make for the fastest windows switching you've ever experienced. You'll love it!

Good mouse button choices are the forward and back thumb buttons, or if you have a 10 button mouse, the thumb-down button is the best choice.

- back button = button 8
- forward button= button 9
- thumb-down button = button 10

1. Make sure xbindkeys and xdotool are installed by typing:

sudo apt install xbindkeys xdotool

2. Add xbindkeys to the startup applications list using "Gnome Tweaks", or "Startup Applications Preferences" depending on how new your Ubuntu is.

3. Initialize the xbindkeys config file:

xbindkeys --defaults > ~/.xbindkeysrc

4. Add these lines to the .xbindkeysrc file in your home folder: (replace b:9 with b:8, b:9, or b:10 depending on the button you want)

#Mouse Button 9 to Thumbnail Picker
#For Gnome Shell
"xdotool key super"
release + b:9

5. Restart xbindkeys by typing:

killall xbindkeys
xbindkeys

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### Thumbnail Picker - Ubuntu
Tip of the Day: (Gnome Shell / Ubuntu)

Bind the "Windows Thumbnail Picker" to a mouse button that you never use.

This will make for the fastest windows switching you've ever experienced. You'll love it!

Good mouse button choices are the forward and back thumb buttons, or if you have a 10 button mouse, the thumb-down button is the best choice.

- back button = button 8
- forward button= button 9
- thumb-down button = button 10

1. Make sure xbindkeys and xdotool are installed by typing:

sudo apt install xbindkeys xdotool

2. Add xbindkeys to the startup applications list using "Gnome Tweaks", or "Startup Applications Preferences" depending on how new your Ubuntu is.

3. Initialize the xbindkeys config file:

xbindkeys --defaults > ~/.xbindkeysrc

4. Add these lines to the .xbindkeysrc file in your home folder: (replace b:9 with b:8, b:9, or b:10 depending on the button you want)

#Mouse Button 9 to Thumbnail Picker
#For Gnome Shell
"xdotool key super"
release + b:9

5. Restart xbindkeys by typing:

killall xbindkeys
xbindkeys

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]]> <![CDATA[Easily Manager Users and Groups in…]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:37:56 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note18vz0wefmuy8jnymx024xcnjqma0hp0ykyhn8ngsa6uq9c5j4yfhsnafcwl/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note18vz0wefmuy8jnymx024xcnjqma0hp0ykyhn8ngsa6uq9c5j4yfhsnafcwl/ note18vz0wefmuy8jnymx024xcnjqma0hp0ykyhn8ngsa6uq9c5j4yfhsnafcwl UsersAndGroups note18vz0wefmuy8jnymx024xcnjqma0hp0ykyhn8ngsa6uq9c5j4yfhsnafcwl npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

### Easily Manager Users and Groups in Linux

"Users and Groups" is a simple GUI tool for adding, managing, and deleting users and groups on a Linux system.

Users and Groups comes installed by default on Linux Mint, and can be added to most systems by installing "gnome-system-tools"

sudo apt install gnome-system-tools

It can be started with the "users-admin" command from the terminal, or you can hit the super key and search for "Users and Groups" that way.

With "Users and Groups" there is no need to memorize command line commands and options for basic user and group management.

With this tool you can quickly do things like creating an sftp group, and then creating a separate user for the sftp group, or adding a current user to the sftp group.

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### Easily Manager Users and Groups in Linux

"Users and Groups" is a simple GUI tool for adding, managing, and deleting users and groups on a Linux system.

Users and Groups comes installed by default on Linux Mint, and can be added to most systems by installing "gnome-system-tools"

sudo apt install gnome-system-tools

It can be started with the "users-admin" command from the terminal, or you can hit the super key and search for "Users and Groups" that way.

With "Users and Groups" there is no need to memorize command line commands and options for basic user and group management.

With this tool you can quickly do things like creating an sftp group, and then creating a separate user for the sftp group, or adding a current user to the sftp group.

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]]> <![CDATA[What are Regular Expressions?]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:36:56 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1n928ckhugpmjzzerw7waasyrswxwntyclj0gh7wr8eunztc9mggq0pxrs0/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1n928ckhugpmjzzerw7waasyrswxwntyclj0gh7wr8eunztc9mggq0pxrs0/ note1n928ckhugpmjzzerw7waasyrswxwntyclj0gh7wr8eunztc9mggq0pxrs0 RegularExpressions note1n928ckhugpmjzzerw7waasyrswxwntyclj0gh7wr8eunztc9mggq0pxrs0 npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

### What are Regular Expressions?

Regular expressions are a powerful way to search text and documents. Everyone should know how to use regular expressions.

Regular Expressions (aka regex) are used to find and replace words, numbers, and characters in programs such as LibreOffice (Find and Replace), the Thunar File Manager (Rename), and the Linux command line "grep" command, which stands for goto regular expression and print.

See comments to learn how to use regular expressions.

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### What are Regular Expressions?

Regular expressions are a powerful way to search text and documents. Everyone should know how to use regular expressions.

Regular Expressions (aka regex) are used to find and replace words, numbers, and characters in programs such as LibreOffice (Find and Replace), the Thunar File Manager (Rename), and the Linux command line "grep" command, which stands for goto regular expression and print.

See comments to learn how to use regular expressions.

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#RegularExpressions #RegEx #Linux

]]> <![CDATA[Foliate - An eBook Reader for Linux]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:20:06 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1fpf4v7q45dtp957xfs95px6a3rmdz2nmrnk0jxfywx2rwv0yfeaqvhxc6x/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1fpf4v7q45dtp957xfs95px6a3rmdz2nmrnk0jxfywx2rwv0yfeaqvhxc6x/ note1fpf4v7q45dtp957xfs95px6a3rmdz2nmrnk0jxfywx2rwv0yfeaqvhxc6x Foliate note1fpf4v7q45dtp957xfs95px6a3rmdz2nmrnk0jxfywx2rwv0yfeaqvhxc6x npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

Foliate - An eBook Reader for Linux

Foliate (johnfactotum.github.io/foliate/) is a great eBook reader for Linux as well as Linux phones, such as the PinePhone.

It is a near perfect replacement for those looking to drop Big Tech and move away from Kindle.

Foliate makes it easy to find and download free ebooks from within by integrating the OPDS (opds.io) protocol that is used by ebook services like Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org), Standard Ebooks (standardebooks.org) and Feedbooks (www.feedbooks.com)

You can get it via Flatpak, install it on Debian based distros from GitHub using the .deb file, or install it using the package for your distro if it is available.

Foliate's GitHub Page:

https://github.com/johnfactotum/foliate

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Foliate - An eBook Reader for Linux

Foliate (johnfactotum.github.io/foliate/) is a great eBook reader for Linux as well as Linux phones, such as the PinePhone.

It is a near perfect replacement for those looking to drop Big Tech and move away from Kindle.

Foliate makes it easy to find and download free ebooks from within by integrating the OPDS (opds.io) protocol that is used by ebook services like Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org), Standard Ebooks (standardebooks.org) and Feedbooks (www.feedbooks.com)

You can get it via Flatpak, install it on Debian based distros from GitHub using the .deb file, or install it using the package for your distro if it is available.

Foliate's GitHub Page:

https://github.com/johnfactotum/foliate

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]]> <![CDATA[Sync Nextcloud Notes]]> Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:11:28 GMT https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1ztfu2zsvpftxyvlwy6htj6zxa4u4qqyn5j7epac4se6ftxfdpz5s86dw4a/ https://freedomtech.npub.pro/post/note1ztfu2zsvpftxyvlwy6htj6zxa4u4qqyn5j7epac4se6ftxfdpz5s86dw4a/ note1ztfu2zsvpftxyvlwy6htj6zxa4u4qqyn5j7epac4se6ftxfdpz5s86dw4a NextcloudNotes note1ztfu2zsvpftxyvlwy6htj6zxa4u4qqyn5j7epac4se6ftxfdpz5s86dw4a npub1fkluklzamwpyn7w8awxzrcqe7z8mldlvthk4gz9kz3vsh6udz62s9qj48l

Sync Nextcloud Notes
to QOwnNotes in Linux

Nextcloud doesn't offer a desktop Note app, but you can get functionality similar to Joplin by using QOwnNotes.

To get notes syncing between the Android "Nextcloud Notes" app, and QOwnNotes on Linux:

1. Install DAVx5 using F-Droid (F-Droid.org) or Zapstore (Zapstore.dev) This gives apps access to your Nextcloud/eCloud WebDAV folders.

2. Install Nextcloud Notes onto your phone using F-Droid.

3. With DAVx5 installed, the "Nextcloud Notes" app will automatically sync your notes to any Nextcloud/eCloud/Murena Cloud (murena.io) account you choose.

>Note: Murena is in Europe, and the European Union just passed an illegal law violating the human unalieanable right to privacy, demanding companies give the European Union acces to your private data ... unencrypted. You may want ot host your own Nextcloud.

4. Install QOwnNotes onto your computer following links here 👉 www.qownnotes.org/installation (scroll down)

5. Install "Nextcloud" onto your Linux computer.

sudo apt install nextcloud-desktop

6. Set up "Nextcloud Desktop" to synchronize a copy of the "Notes" file folder from your Nextcloud/eCloud server to a local copy on your computer.

7. Set up QOwnNotes to use the local Notes file folder you set up in step 6.

>Note: If your Nextcloud provider has the QOwnNotes plugin, you can sync directly with WebDAV without using "Nextcloud Desktop". eCloud does not have this plugin

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Sync Nextcloud Notes
to QOwnNotes in Linux

Nextcloud doesn't offer a desktop Note app, but you can get functionality similar to Joplin by using QOwnNotes.

To get notes syncing between the Android "Nextcloud Notes" app, and QOwnNotes on Linux:

1. Install DAVx5 using F-Droid (F-Droid.org) or Zapstore (Zapstore.dev) This gives apps access to your Nextcloud/eCloud WebDAV folders.

2. Install Nextcloud Notes onto your phone using F-Droid.

3. With DAVx5 installed, the "Nextcloud Notes" app will automatically sync your notes to any Nextcloud/eCloud/Murena Cloud (murena.io) account you choose.

>Note: Murena is in Europe, and the European Union just passed an illegal law violating the human unalieanable right to privacy, demanding companies give the European Union acces to your private data ... unencrypted. You may want ot host your own Nextcloud.

4. Install QOwnNotes onto your computer following links here 👉 www.qownnotes.org/installation (scroll down)

5. Install "Nextcloud" onto your Linux computer.

sudo apt install nextcloud-desktop

6. Set up "Nextcloud Desktop" to synchronize a copy of the "Notes" file folder from your Nextcloud/eCloud server to a local copy on your computer.

7. Set up QOwnNotes to use the local Notes file folder you set up in step 6.

>Note: If your Nextcloud provider has the QOwnNotes plugin, you can sync directly with WebDAV without using "Nextcloud Desktop". eCloud does not have this plugin

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