de ville weppenaar
@speakofthedv.ca
Canadian. South African. Software. Privacy. Security.
🇨🇦 🇿🇦 🔒
Backend Platform Developer @ 1Password. Gopher and YAML wrangler.
Opinions my own and probably wrong.
🇨🇦 🇿🇦 🔒
Backend Platform Developer @ 1Password. Gopher and YAML wrangler.
Opinions my own and probably wrong.
A simpler, faster way to unlock 1Password.
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1password.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:40 PM
A simpler, faster way to unlock 1Password.
@davidebybc.bsky.social What can we do to encourage the federal government to prioritize the implementation of Open Banking in Canada?
Everyone benefits if banks and financial institutions lower barriers and provide easy access to our data in a safe and privacy preserving way.
Everyone benefits if banks and financial institutions lower barriers and provide easy access to our data in a safe and privacy preserving way.
Open banking - Canada.ca
What is open banking or consumer-driven banking, how it works, screen scraping, benefits, its future in Canada and what to keep in mind when banking online.
www.canada.ca
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
@davidebybc.bsky.social What can we do to encourage the federal government to prioritize the implementation of Open Banking in Canada?
Everyone benefits if banks and financial institutions lower barriers and provide easy access to our data in a safe and privacy preserving way.
Everyone benefits if banks and financial institutions lower barriers and provide easy access to our data in a safe and privacy preserving way.
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📣 Germany's close to reversing its opposition to mass surveillance & private message scanning, & backing the Chat Control bill. This could end private comms-& Signal-in the EU.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe. signal.org/blog/pdfs/ge...
signal.org
October 6, 2025 at 6:46 AM
📣 Germany's close to reversing its opposition to mass surveillance & private message scanning, & backing the Chat Control bill. This could end private comms-& Signal-in the EU.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
Reposted by de ville weppenaar
We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe. signal.org/blog/pdfs/ge...
signal.org
October 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe. signal.org/blog/pdfs/ge...
I really enjoy the Musora Sessions, but this cover of My Own Summer by Winnetka Bowling League is amazing! #music #cover
My Own Summer (Shove It) - Musora Session by Winnetka Bowling League & Musora on Apple Music
Song · 2025 · Duration 3:50
music.apple.com
October 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Apple’s Liquid Glass is growing on me. Some refinement is required for sure, but overall I think it looks more consistent and polished.
September 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Apple’s Liquid Glass is growing on me. Some refinement is required for sure, but overall I think it looks more consistent and polished.
Friday! We made it y’all.
September 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Friday! We made it y’all.
It's 2025 and we still have email / SMS only 2FA. 😢
a panda bear is sitting on a railing in the rain and looking at the camera .
Alt: A panda bear is sitting on a railing in the rain with its back to the camera, staring off into the distance.
media.tenor.com
September 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
It's 2025 and we still have email / SMS only 2FA. 😢
New handle, who dis!? 🤩
It wouldn't be another year without a new personal domain and a tedious migration of all my online profiles to use it. 😅
dvvv.ca was great for its brevity, but seeing people struggle through trying to pronounce sure was something. Kudos to the brave few that attempted it. 😆
It wouldn't be another year without a new personal domain and a tedious migration of all my online profiles to use it. 😅
dvvv.ca was great for its brevity, but seeing people struggle through trying to pronounce sure was something. Kudos to the brave few that attempted it. 😆
September 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
New handle, who dis!? 🤩
It wouldn't be another year without a new personal domain and a tedious migration of all my online profiles to use it. 😅
dvvv.ca was great for its brevity, but seeing people struggle through trying to pronounce sure was something. Kudos to the brave few that attempted it. 😆
It wouldn't be another year without a new personal domain and a tedious migration of all my online profiles to use it. 😅
dvvv.ca was great for its brevity, but seeing people struggle through trying to pronounce sure was something. Kudos to the brave few that attempted it. 😆
Looking forward to the album release, but this was a real nice surprise on my Friday playlist. 🤘
Break the Spell by Arch Enemy on Apple Music
Song · 2025 · Duration 4:27
music.apple.com
September 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Looking forward to the album release, but this was a real nice surprise on my Friday playlist. 🤘
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Reminder: Open Source Kubernetes is currently building a multi-cluster management & monitoring tool. If you manage or use multi-cluster Kubernetes environments, we'd love to hear from you! Share your experience here:
User feedback Survey: Building Multi cluster Management and Monitoring tool.
Thank you for taking the time to participate in this survey! The Kubernetes SIG Multi cluster UX Working Group is conducting a survey to gather insights from users, operators, and developers on how…
docs.google.com
August 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Reminder: Open Source Kubernetes is currently building a multi-cluster management & monitoring tool. If you manage or use multi-cluster Kubernetes environments, we'd love to hear from you! Share your experience here:
@bctransit.com any plans to support transit passes in Apple or Google wallet? Tap to pay seems like an obvious choice over the QR code based system required for the Umo app?
Apple: support.apple.com/en-ca/105079
Google: support.google.com/wallet/answe...
Apple: support.apple.com/en-ca/105079
Google: support.google.com/wallet/answe...
August 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
@bctransit.com any plans to support transit passes in Apple or Google wallet? Tap to pay seems like an obvious choice over the QR code based system required for the Umo app?
Apple: support.apple.com/en-ca/105079
Google: support.google.com/wallet/answe...
Apple: support.apple.com/en-ca/105079
Google: support.google.com/wallet/answe...
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New post up, with a bunch of thoughts on what drives me personally, and my own 40-year career (h/t @lethain.com).
I have a pretty unusual life story. But one of the reasons I love the tech industry so much is how common unusual stories like mine have historically been.
charity.wtf/2025/07/09/t...
I have a pretty unusual life story. But one of the reasons I love the tech industry so much is how common unusual stories like mine have historically been.
charity.wtf/2025/07/09/t...
Thoughts on Motivation and My 40-Year Career
I’ve never published an essay quite like this. I’ve written about my life before, reams of stuff actually, because that’s how I process what I think, but never for public consumption. I’ve been pus…
charity.wtf
July 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
New post up, with a bunch of thoughts on what drives me personally, and my own 40-year career (h/t @lethain.com).
I have a pretty unusual life story. But one of the reasons I love the tech industry so much is how common unusual stories like mine have historically been.
charity.wtf/2025/07/09/t...
I have a pretty unusual life story. But one of the reasons I love the tech industry so much is how common unusual stories like mine have historically been.
charity.wtf/2025/07/09/t...
@groundnews.bsky.social is it possible to make (Show) Reader the default when opening an article on iOS?
It makes it less jarring when you move from the app to an article from a specific news outlet. For one it also helps maintain dark mode throughout the experience.
Also, I love Ground News! ❤️
It makes it less jarring when you move from the app to an article from a specific news outlet. For one it also helps maintain dark mode throughout the experience.
Also, I love Ground News! ❤️
July 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
@groundnews.bsky.social is it possible to make (Show) Reader the default when opening an article on iOS?
It makes it less jarring when you move from the app to an article from a specific news outlet. For one it also helps maintain dark mode throughout the experience.
Also, I love Ground News! ❤️
It makes it less jarring when you move from the app to an article from a specific news outlet. For one it also helps maintain dark mode throughout the experience.
Also, I love Ground News! ❤️
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Use Signal. We promise, no AI clutter, and no surveillance ads, whatever the rest of the industry does. <3
June 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Use Signal. We promise, no AI clutter, and no surveillance ads, whatever the rest of the industry does. <3
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📣 The rush to add AI into everything is a big threat to privacy, as we've been saying.
MS Recall's screenshotting everything is a (not) great example of exactly why.
So, Signal took steps to protect everyone using Signal on Windows 11 from Recall's privacy invasion.👇
signal.org/blog/signal-...
MS Recall's screenshotting everything is a (not) great example of exactly why.
So, Signal took steps to protect everyone using Signal on Windows 11 from Recall's privacy invasion.👇
signal.org/blog/signal-...
By Default, Signal Doesn't Recall
Signal Desktop now includes support for a new “Screen security” setting that is designed to help prevent your own computer from capturing screenshots of your Signal chats on Windows. This setting is a...
signal.org
May 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
📣 The rush to add AI into everything is a big threat to privacy, as we've been saying.
MS Recall's screenshotting everything is a (not) great example of exactly why.
So, Signal took steps to protect everyone using Signal on Windows 11 from Recall's privacy invasion.👇
signal.org/blog/signal-...
MS Recall's screenshotting everything is a (not) great example of exactly why.
So, Signal took steps to protect everyone using Signal on Windows 11 from Recall's privacy invasion.👇
signal.org/blog/signal-...
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We're ready for Microsoft Recall and the automatic screenshots it takes of everything on your desktop.
Signal Desktop on Windows now includes support for a new "Screen security" feature designed to block screenshots of your Signal chats.
signal.org/blog/signal-...
Signal Desktop on Windows now includes support for a new "Screen security" feature designed to block screenshots of your Signal chats.
signal.org/blog/signal-...
By Default, Signal Doesn't Recall
Signal Desktop now includes support for a new “Screen security” setting that is designed to help prevent your own computer from capturing screenshots of your Signal chats on Windows. This setting is a...
signal.org
May 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We're ready for Microsoft Recall and the automatic screenshots it takes of everything on your desktop.
Signal Desktop on Windows now includes support for a new "Screen security" feature designed to block screenshots of your Signal chats.
signal.org/blog/signal-...
Signal Desktop on Windows now includes support for a new "Screen security" feature designed to block screenshots of your Signal chats.
signal.org/blog/signal-...
Anyone else feel like Apple’s struggles with implementing the AI features they promised to be reminiscent of the complacency that led to Blackberry’s downfall?
Not that I want them to find excuses to inject AI unnecessarily like some do, but I am really beyond ready for a vastly improved Siri. 😬
Not that I want them to find excuses to inject AI unnecessarily like some do, but I am really beyond ready for a vastly improved Siri. 😬
May 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Anyone else feel like Apple’s struggles with implementing the AI features they promised to be reminiscent of the complacency that led to Blackberry’s downfall?
Not that I want them to find excuses to inject AI unnecessarily like some do, but I am really beyond ready for a vastly improved Siri. 😬
Not that I want them to find excuses to inject AI unnecessarily like some do, but I am really beyond ready for a vastly improved Siri. 😬
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Bluesky just rolled out blue check verification, with the highest-priority accounts being government officials, news organizations, journalists and celebrities.
One way to verify your account if you don't fit the above criteria? Use your .CA domain! Check out our guide: www.cira.ca/en/resources...
One way to verify your account if you don't fit the above criteria? Use your .CA domain! Check out our guide: www.cira.ca/en/resources...
April 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Bluesky just rolled out blue check verification, with the highest-priority accounts being government officials, news organizations, journalists and celebrities.
One way to verify your account if you don't fit the above criteria? Use your .CA domain! Check out our guide: www.cira.ca/en/resources...
One way to verify your account if you don't fit the above criteria? Use your .CA domain! Check out our guide: www.cira.ca/en/resources...
Disappointing turn of events. We shouldn’t bow to bullies and neither should Elections Canada.
Logged a complaint saying as much.
www.elections.ca/content2.asp...
#cdnpoli #canpoli #electionscanada #debate2025 #elections #canada
Logged a complaint saying as much.
www.elections.ca/content2.asp...
#cdnpoli #canpoli #electionscanada #debate2025 #elections #canada
Post-debate news conferences cancelled over safety concerns
The standard post-debate news conferences between federal leaders were cancelled on Wednesday because of concern about the 'environment' of the scrums. The move came after several altercations between...
www.cbc.ca
April 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Disappointing turn of events. We shouldn’t bow to bullies and neither should Elections Canada.
Logged a complaint saying as much.
www.elections.ca/content2.asp...
#cdnpoli #canpoli #electionscanada #debate2025 #elections #canada
Logged a complaint saying as much.
www.elections.ca/content2.asp...
#cdnpoli #canpoli #electionscanada #debate2025 #elections #canada
It’s unfortunate to see this outdated password recommendation perpetuated. Companies please stop doing this.
The NIST guidelines have been updated to ONLY recommend a change of password if there is evidence of a compromise. See point 6 of the linked section below.
pages.nist.gov/800-63-4/sp8...
The NIST guidelines have been updated to ONLY recommend a change of password if there is evidence of a compromise. See point 6 of the linked section below.
pages.nist.gov/800-63-4/sp8...
April 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
It’s unfortunate to see this outdated password recommendation perpetuated. Companies please stop doing this.
The NIST guidelines have been updated to ONLY recommend a change of password if there is evidence of a compromise. See point 6 of the linked section below.
pages.nist.gov/800-63-4/sp8...
The NIST guidelines have been updated to ONLY recommend a change of password if there is evidence of a compromise. See point 6 of the linked section below.
pages.nist.gov/800-63-4/sp8...
Rough week is rough. 😮💨
April 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Rough week is rough. 😮💨
Gentle reminder that April 30, 2025 is the due date for most individuals to file their income tax and benefit return and pay any taxes owed.
What you need to know for the 2025 tax-filing season - Canada.ca
Tax season is almost here! Whether you’re a seasoned filer or it’s your first time, having the essential information can save you time and stress. It could even put more money in your pocket.
www.canada.ca
April 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Gentle reminder that April 30, 2025 is the due date for most individuals to file their income tax and benefit return and pay any taxes owed.
Only four weeks till the federal election in Canada. 🇨🇦
Make sure you are registered and ready to vote on April 28, 2025.
#canada #election
Make sure you are registered and ready to vote on April 28, 2025.
#canada #election
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April 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Every few years, we sign up for yet another platform just to keep in touch with our friends. Private platforms have locked users in for too long, causing a lack of innovation & competition in social media.
Bluesky aims to fundamentally change this.
Live in 20 min with @jay.bsky.team:
Bluesky aims to fundamentally change this.
Live in 20 min with @jay.bsky.team:
Bluesky's CEO on the Future of Social Media | SXSW LIVE
YouTube video by SXSW
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March 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Every few years, we sign up for yet another platform just to keep in touch with our friends. Private platforms have locked users in for too long, causing a lack of innovation & competition in social media.
Bluesky aims to fundamentally change this.
Live in 20 min with @jay.bsky.team:
Bluesky aims to fundamentally change this.
Live in 20 min with @jay.bsky.team: