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Cake day: February 12th, 2024

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  • From Reddit:

    “I bought an Umbrel.com home server hoping to have a dedicated device to run my favorite software on. I spent $500 and got an Umbrel.

    Their “app store” is small, outdated (from an app update perspective), and filled with cryptocurrency junk. I should also mention that its difficult to use non-approved software, requiring your own GitHub repo with config files, docker setup, and a few other things. No one-click button to import software.

    The hardware is half as good as a used 1L mini-PC that you can get on Amazon for $170, and itll give you more control.

    The Umbrel has an HDMI port hidden inside, so if you want to use it you must cut a hole in the side for it. The only way to accees its interface is with a slow, buggy, and heavy web UI.

    Don’t buy an Umbrel, buy a $100 used 1L machine and save yourself a headache and $400.

    EDIT: I asked for a refund and was denied since they don’t offer them to anyone. Huge red flag!”








  • They cant do that if it’s end to end. That’s the point. Your messages is encrypted before they reach the server. On the other hand Telegram has access to all your group messages and their admins and business partners can read everything. The reason end to end encryption is important is that you don’t have to trust the server. But with Telegram it’s “totally secure, trust us, bro”.