Simon Willison (@[email protected])
fedi.simonwillison.net
It turns out Google Chrome ships a default, hidden extension that allows code on `*.google.com` access to private APIs, including your current CPU usage You can test it out by pasting the following into your Chrome DevTools console on any Google page: chrome.runtime.sendMessage( "nkeimhogjdpnpccoofpliimaahmaaome", { method: "cpu.getInfo" }, (response) => { console.log(JSON.stringify(response, null, 2)); }, ); More notes here: https://simonwillison.net/2024/Jul/9/hangout_servicesthunkjs/
  • NutWrench@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 months ago

    I already ditched Windows for Linux a month ago because of spyware. Everything Google-related is next. My phone is going to be the hardest thing to de-infest.

    • asdfasdfasdf@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 months ago

      I’m also doing this. Proton is amazing, for the most part. Ente Photos is also incredible for ditching Google Photos, although I’ll probably switch to Proton Photos when that comes out since Ente is pricey.

    • flop_leash_973@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 months ago

      In my experience you either have to trade one devil for the other with Apple or accept buying hardware from the ad company so you can use GrapheneOS.

      • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        4 months ago

        There are more options than GrapheneOS with broader device support, such as Calyx or LineageOS.

        But if you use Android already, you can start by using F-Droid (or others) to install apps to find FOSS replacements for apps you use.