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  1. 19 hours ago

    Printer ink is a leading indicator of technological dystopia. HP went from fake security updates to block cheap ink, to renting you ink by the nanoliter, to its latest: a "free ink for life" plan, transformed into a "$0.99/month, forever, or else" plan.

    a cartoon image of a printer with a skull and crossbones coming out of it
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  2. 21 hours ago

    Why can't you download videos from YouTube? And why does every new household appliance have a computer in it? Weirdly enough, it's the same answer.

    Why Can't You Download Videos From YouTube?
    There's a tool called "youtube-dl" that lets people download videos from YouTube and other sites. But the RIAA took it offline using a twenty-year old law called the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
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  3. Nov 6

    To take youtube-dl offline, the RIAA used the same law that stops farmers, creators, and security researchers from modifying or repairing devices they bought and own, from tractors and toasters to smart speakers and smart phones.

    How the RIAA took youtube-dl offline using DRM and DMCA 1201
    The RIAA used the same law that stops farmers, creators, hackers, and security researchers from modifying or repairing devices they bought and own, from tractors and toasters to speakers and phones.
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  4. Nov 6

    The makers of youtube-dl didn't infringe on anyone's copyright. They simply provided information to the public about how to perform a certain task.

    Why Can't You Download Videos From YouTube?
    There's a tool called "youtube-dl" that lets people download videos from YouTube and other sites. But the RIAA took it offline using a twenty-year old law called the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
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  5. Nov 6

    Oh, HP, never change. First you tricked people with a fake "security update," that blocked cheap ink, then you invented rented ink, and now you've redefined "free ink for life" to mean "$0.99/month, forever, or else."

    26 replies 184 retweets 575 likes
  6. Nov 6

    Why can't you download videos from YouTube? And why does every new household appliance have a computer in it? Weirdly enough, it's the same answer.

    5 replies 58 retweets 128 likes
  7. Nov 5

    The pioneer HP innovated on oscilloscopes, PCs and servers, and spun all that off. Now, the husk of the company devotes its ingenuity to ripping off printer owners. Its latest innovation? "Free ink for life" that costs $1/month, forever...or else.

    12 replies 74 retweets 217 likes
  8. Nov 5

    Want a crash course in how to identify surveillance technologies at protests? Watch our *new video* and learn: ✔️Where to look for these technologies ✔️How they look ✔️How they function ✔️How they are used by police ✔️What kind of data they collect

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  9. Nov 4

    Don't have time to read our EFFector Newsletter? No worries! Check out the audio version of EFFector and listen while you're on the go!

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  10. Nov 3

    Supporting online rights is easy if you are a U.S. government employee. Just give to EFF through the Combined Federal Campaign using our CFC ID 10437 today!

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  11. Oct 30

    Happy Halloween from EFF. 🖤🎃💀 The Internet can bring us all a little closer together to share some joy and silliness as we ride out the storm–we hope you are able to find ways to celebrate virtually, too.

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  12. Oct 30

    Nos alegra que de EFF haya expuesto en # TECHSUYO2020 sobre privacidad e innovación. Nos gustaría ver más investigadores peruanos apoyando el desarrollo de tecnologías que protegen la privacidad.

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  13. Oct 29

    We're happy that EFF's spoke at on privacy and innovation. We hope to see more Peruvian researchers supporting the development of privacy protecting technologies.

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  14. Oct 28

    Shake up your wardrobe with this retro style t-shirt, and celebrate Grateful Dead lyricist and EFF co-founder John Perry Barlow when you become a member today!

    1 reply 9 retweets 43 likes
  15. Oct 28

    "Hey! Look! Listen! Watch out!" This Halloween, make sure your (and your friends') accounts have two-factor authentication enabled. Check out our 2FA handout and accompanying lesson plan to learn more.

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  16. Oct 28

    Check out our May edition of At Home With EFF, highlighting the security and privacy considerations of nonprofits and mutual aid organizing groups doing work to support communities.

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  17. Oct 27
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  18. Oct 27

    That malware you hate is coming back into style. Learn how to protect yourself and others this Halloween with our educational handout and lesson plan on malware.

    5 replies 22 retweets 75 likes
  19. Oct 26

    U.S. government employees who support EFF's work can give through the Combined Federal Campaign! Be sure to use our CFC ID 10437 by the end of the year to protect digital freedom!

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  20. Oct 26

    How can the decentralized web help keep big tech in check? EFF’s takes us from the Roman Empire to a positive future of the Net in this ten minute lightning talk.

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