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🚨 Is Outlook quietly turning into Microsoft’s data collection machine?

Microsoft’s new "Outlook for Windows" is no longer just an email client—it’s a data-collection engine

Microsoft’s new version of Outlook isn’t just an email client—it’s a data pipeline feeding insights to over 801 external partners. From your emails, location, and device data to even your credentials, Outlook could be tracking and sharing it—sometimes without your knowledge or consent.

🔐 Encryption is not a loophole

It’s a lifeline

Right now, Congress is considering legislation that could effectively ban encrypted apps by forcing companies to build dangerous backdoors into private communications.

These proposals threaten the security of journalists, whistleblowers, business professionals, and everyday users who depend on end-to-end encryption to communicate safely and confidentially. 💼🛡️

EFF is sounding the alarm. And we all should be too.

🔦 FOSS Spotlight: Cryptomator

Vault Up Your Cloud Privacy

Tired of feeling like your cloud files are just floating out there, unprotected? Say hello to Cryptomator—your personal vault for keeping sensitive data safe in the cloud, without giving up open-source freedom.

🛡️ Cryptomator provides transparent client-side encryption for your cloud storage. Whether you're using Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive or another service, Cryptomator keeps your files encrypted and private—before they even leave your device.

🛠 FOSS Spotlight: Squircle CE vs. QuickEdit – Which Text Editor Deserves Your Love?

Looking for a lightweight, open-source text editor that actually respects your privacy and still packs modern power? Meet Squircle CE!

🚀 Squircle CE is more than just a pretty interface—it’s built on a clean Material 3 design, supports syntax highlighting for 50+ languages, and includes all the must-haves like code folding, session management, and Git integration.

🔦 FOSS Spotlight: HeliBoard ⌨️

Say hello to HeliBoard – your privacy-first, open-source keyboard built just for Android! 🚀

This sleek and lightweight keyboard doesn’t just look good—it respects your data, always. No network permissions, no shady tracking, no unnecessary bloat. HeliBoard is here for those who type with purpose AND privacy in mind. 🛡️

💡 Key Features

  • Clean Material Design UI 🎨
  • Built-in themes with dark mode support 🌙
  • No ads, telemetry, or internet permissions 📵
  • Emoji support, gestures, and customization 🙌
  • Actively developed on GitHub – get involved! 🔧