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Re:I Don't Have a Smartphone on Friday September 04, 2026 @04:11AM (#49561924)
I have a setup on GrapheneOS which works using a DNS whitelist So everything is blocked by default (ControlD dns provider) and only a few websites are accessible. The password to the owner profile is locked away and can only be unlocked by waiting, so the DNS setting can't be changed on a whim. I'm very happy with this setup.

This way it does not really matter that you can install apps because to be interesting they need internet access.

Re:KOReader on Thursday July 30, 2026 @04:08AM (#49107239)
Thanks for mentioning my plugin!
Re:The lost joy of music piracy on Thursday July 16, 2026 @03:13AM (#48931267)
Soulseek is great still use it regularly.
Re:Daily Driving GrapheneOS on Tuesday March 03, 2026 @02:05AM (#47229116)
I’ve been using GrapheneOS for a couple of years now, and it’s been perfect for me. Contactless payments used to work fine, but then my bank switched to Google Wallet. Since then, I’ve just kept a physical card tucked behind my phone case so I can use it when needed.
I made this to scratch my own itch, but if it's useful I would love to know!

Show HN: KOReader Plugin to Find and Download Z-Library Books to Your Device

https://github.com/ZlibraryKO/zlibrary.koplugin

I’ve created a plugin for KOReader that allows users to search for and download books from Z-Library straight to their e-readers or other devices, eliminating the need for manual file transfers. With this plugin, you can search Z-Library’s extensive catalog directly from KOReader and download ebooks in various formats right onto your deviceYou can find the plugin, installation instructions, and...

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