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  6. The Immortals of Terra: A Perry Rhodan Adventure The Immortals of Terra: A Perry Rhodan Adventure takes place in "Perryversum", a huge science-fiction world conceived in 1960 and developed through 2400 printed novellas. The main character is Perry Rhodan, immortal emperor of the earth, played in 3rd person. The game starts in 4394 AD when Mondra Diamond, Perry's girlfriend, is abducted by minions of an unknown enemy during a fierce galactic attack on The Residence, the headquarters of the immortals. Determined to get to the bottom of the incident, Perry sets himself on uncovering the evil schemes of the mysterious opponent and freeing Mondra from his clutches. The game is a classic point-and-click adventure, featuring 2D backgrounds and pixel-shaded 3D characters. It features an interactive, iconic inventory system which contains not only collected items but also story related concepts (persons of interest, objects learned about or seen). These icons can be used during conversations as well as part of puzzle solving. The game contains 5 chapters, each taking place on a unique planet. File Information Submitter SirMadsen Submitted 02/24/2026 Category Adventure View File
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    The Immortals of Terra: A Perry Rhodan Adventure takes place in "Perryversum", a huge science-fiction world conceived in 1960 and developed through 2400 printed novellas. The main character is Perry Rhodan, immortal emperor of the earth, played in 3rd person. The game starts in 4394 AD when Mondra Diamond, Perry's girlfriend, is abducted by minions of an unknown enemy during a fierce galactic attack on The Residence, the headquarters of the immortals. Determined to get to the bottom of the incident, Perry sets himself on uncovering the evil schemes of the mysterious opponent and freeing Mondra from his clutches. The game is a classic point-and-click adventure, featuring 2D backgrounds and pixel-shaded 3D characters. It features an interactive, iconic inventory system which contains not only collected items but also story related concepts (persons of interest, objects learned about or seen). These icons can be used during conversations as well as part of puzzle solving. The game contains 5 chapters, each taking place on a unique planet.
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  7. Matrix Matrix Website: https://matrix.org Our Matrix Space: https://matrix.to/#/#madsens-crib-tog:matrix.org In the world of online communication, platforms like Matrix and Discord have become go-to choices for various types of discussions. Whether it's for casual hangouts, gaming, or business collaboration, both platforms offer unique features and advantages. However, when it comes down to deciding which one to use, it's essential to consider their differences. In this blog post, we'll compare Matrix and Discord across several key areas such as usability, privacy, customization, and more to help you choose the one that best suits your needs. And of course, Matrix will not require your personal ID for age verification... Yet. What is Matrix?Matrix is an open-source, decentralized communication protocol that enables real-time communication through a variety of platforms and services. Unlike traditional chat apps, Matrix operates through a federated model, meaning no single entity owns the entire network. Matrix users can communicate across different Matrix servers (or homeservers), which provides an added layer of freedom and control over data. Open-Source: Matrix's protocol is open-source, allowing for community-driven development and transparency. Federated Network: Unlike centralized platforms, Matrix allows users to choose or create servers, offering decentralized control. Matrix vs. Discord: Key Differences1. Privacy and Data OwnershipMatrix: One of Matrix’s main selling points is its commitment to privacy and data ownership. As an open-source, decentralized platform, Matrix allows users to control their data by hosting their own servers. This provides an additional layer of security, as personal data doesn't need to be shared with third parties. Pros: Complete control over your data; no centralized authority. Cons: More complex to set up and maintain your own server. Discord: Discord, on the other hand, is a centralized platform where all user data is hosted on Discord’s servers. While Discord has implemented end-to-end encryption for direct messages (DMs), much of the communication, such as messages in channels, is stored on their servers. Users need to trust Discord with their data. And you shouldn't considering they just recently had a big data breach. Pros: Simple to use; you don't need to worry about server maintenance. Cons: Your data is stored and controlled by Discord. Data breaches. Facial ID for age verification. They use third party vendors for their facial id which means Discord can say they don't store the information but the third parties might (and do according to their own information). 2. Ease of UseMatrix: Matrix's user experience can vary significantly depending on the client or application used to access it (e.g., Element, Synapse, or Riot). While the Matrix protocol is quite flexible, some clients can be clunky or difficult to navigate for newcomers. Pros: Flexible and customizable; various client options. Cons: The learning curve can be steep for new users; the interface can be inconsistent. Discord: Discord has a polished, user-friendly interface that appeals to a wide range of users, from gamers to professionals. It's easy to set up servers, join communities, and manage chats. Discord’s layout is intuitive, and it integrates voice, video, and text chat seamlessly. Pros: Very easy to use, intuitive interface; all-in-one platform for messaging, video, and voice. Cons: Limited customization compared to Matrix. 3. Customization and FlexibilityMatrix: Because Matrix is open-source and federated, it offers greater customization and flexibility. You can create custom servers, bots, and integrations, allowing you to tailor the experience to your specific needs. However, customization can require more technical know-how. Pros: High degree of customization; choice of homeservers; full control over features and settings. Cons: Customization requires technical knowledge; server management can be complex. Discord: Discord offers some level of customization with things like bot integrations, custom emojis, and channel permissions. However, because it is a proprietary platform, customization options are limited compared to Matrix. You also can't create or manage the underlying infrastructure. Pros: Easy to set up bots and emojis; user-friendly moderation tools. Cons: Less flexibility for developers or power users; more rigid structure. 4. Community and EcosystemMatrix: Matrix’s decentralized nature means that it has a more niche, fragmented community. While the protocol itself is widely used, the ecosystems of Matrix servers can vary, and you may find that not everyone uses the same server or client. Pros: A decentralized and community-driven ecosystem with diverse usage. Cons: Can feel less cohesive; a more fragmented user base. Discord: Discord has a massive, centralized community with a wide variety of servers, from gaming groups to business teams. Its ecosystem is easy to navigate, and it's simple to find servers based on specific interests. Pros: Large and active user base; easy to find like-minded communities. Cons: A centralized ecosystem means you are reliant on Discord's servers for uptime and reliability. 5. Security and EncryptionMatrix: Matrix has built-in end-to-end encryption for private conversations and supports various security standards. Since you can control your own server, you can implement your own security measures as well. However, some parts of Matrix (e.g., public rooms) may not be fully encrypted. Pros: End-to-end encryption for private chats; customizable security features. Cons: Public rooms may not be encrypted; self-hosting requires security expertise. Discord: Discord uses encryption for data in transit, and DMs are end-to-end encrypted. However, since Discord is a centralized platform, it holds the keys to the data. In the event of a security breach, all user data could potentially be compromised. Pros: Strong security measures in place; end-to-end encryption for DMs. Cons: Centralized model means Discord controls the security of the platform. 6. Voice and Video FeaturesMatrix: Matrix has integrated voice and video chat functionality, but it is not as polished as Discord’s offerings. There are third-party services that can be used for voice and video calls, but these integrations are often less seamless than Discord's built-in features. Pros: Decentralized voice and video options available. Cons: Features may not be as smooth or feature-rich as Discord's. Discord: Discord is widely regarded as having one of the best voice and video chat systems for group calls. It allows high-quality voice channels and streaming capabilities, making it ideal for gamers, team collaboration, or social events. Pros: Superior voice and video quality; low latency; easy screen sharing. Cons: Some features are locked behind Nitro (premium) subscriptions. Conclusion: Which One Is Right for You?The choice between Matrix and Discord depends largely on your priorities. Choose Matrix if you value privacy, data ownership, and the freedom of a decentralized network. If you have the technical skills to set up and manage your own server, Matrix offers the most control and customization options. Choose Discord if you’re OK with giving up your personal information, personal id, looking for a user-friendly, all-in-one platform with superior voice and video features. It’s ideal for people who want a simple setup without dealing with server management or technical complexities. Ultimately, both Matrix and Discord are excellent tools for online communication, what matters most is which features align best with your needs. Whether you want decentralization or polished user experience, there’s a platform suited for every type of online community.
  8. This is a reference for the WoW defined slash commands available for use in the WoW chat window, and as WoW macro commands in a macro. NotesCommands are listed in lower case, however in chat can be upper or lower case. For macros a command is entered on a single line ending with a new-line '\n' character. Emotes list is from FrameXML\GlobalStrings.lua. Key? - command has not been tested or fully confirmed. REMOVED - Removed from WoW, retained here for historical reference. DISABLED - Command still exists, but does not function. DEPRECATED - Is deprecated and should no longer be used. Commands with multiple aliases are listed under the most expanded alias. PvP commandsArena following arena commands were removed (in 5.4) teamcaptain - /teamcaptain,/tcaptain - Sets the captain of an arena team you are in. teamdisband - /teamdisband,/tdisband - Disbands an arena team you are in. teaminvite - /teaminvite,/tinvite - Invites a member to your arena team. teamquit - /teamquit,/tquit - Leaves an arena team you are in. teamremove - /teamremove,/tremove - Removes a member of a team you are in from that team. Battlegrounds wargame - /wargame,/wg - Starts a War Game. Blizzard Interface commandsThese functions open a part of the Blizzard Interface achievements - /ach,/achieve,/achievement,/achievements - Opens the Achievements interface. calendar - Opens the Calendar interface. guildfinder - /guildfinder,/gf - Opens the Guild Finder tool. lfd - /lfd,/df,/dungeonfinder - Opens the Dungeon Finder interface. lfr - /lfr,/raidbrowser,/rb,/or,/otherraids - Opens the Raid Browser. macro - /macro,/m - Opens the Macro interface. stopwatch - /stopwatch,/timer,/sw - Opens the Stopwatch interface. Chat commandsafk - /afk,/away - Marks you as "Away From Keyboard". announce - /announce,/ann - Toggle channel announcements. ban - Bans a user from a user-created chat channel. battleground - /battleground,/bg - Sends a chat message to your battleground. csay - /c,/csay - Sends chat text to a channel. chatinvite - /cinvite,/chatinvite - Invite a user to a user-created chat channel. chatlist - /chatlist,/chatwho,/chatinfo - Displays a list of users in a chat channel, or what channels you are currently a member of. chatlog - Enables/disables chat logging. combatlog - Enables/disables combat logging. chathelp - /chat,/chathelp - Displays a list of commonly used chat commands. ckick - Kicks a user from a user-created chat channel. emote - /emote,/em,/e,/me - Perform an emote with the given text. dnd - /dnd,/busy - Marks you as "Do Not Disturb". guild - /guild,/g,/gc - Sends a chat message to your guild. instance - /instance,/i - Sends a chat message to the group of your instance (raidfinder etc.) join - /join,/channel,/chan - Joins or creates a user-created chat channel. leave - /leave,/chatleave,/chatexit - Leaves a user-created chat channel. moderator - /mod,/moderator - Sets moderation in a user-created chat channel. mute - /mute,/squelch,/unvoice - Prevents a user from speaking (voice or text) in a user-created chat channel. officer - /officer,/o,/osay - Sends a chat message to your guild's officer channel. owner - Displays or changes the owner of a user-created chat channel. password - /password,/pass - Sets or removes a password on a user-created chat channel. party - /party,/p - Sends a chat message to your party. raid - /raid,/rsay - Sends a chat message to your raid. raidwarning - /raidwarning,/rw - Sends a raid warning to your raid. reply - /r,/reply - Replies to the last user to send you a whisper with a message. resetchat - /resetchat - Resets chat settings to default. say - /say,/s - Sends a chat message to players in your immediate local area. unban - Unbans a user from a user-created chat channel. unmoderator - /unmod,/unmoderator - Removes moderation from a user-created chat channel. unmute - /unmute,/unsquelch,/voice - Allows a user to speak (voice or text) in a user-created chat channel. whisper - /whisper,/w,/tell,/t,/send - Sends a private chat message to a player in a whisper. yell - /yell,/y,/sh,/shout - Sends a chat message to all players in your zone. Character commandsThese commands affect your character's status, social interaction, movement, or actions dismount - Dismounts your character equip - /equip, /eq - Equip an item to its default slot. equipset - /equipset - Change equipped items to a set stored in the Equipment Manager equipslot - Equip an item to a specific slot. friend - /friend,/friends - Adds a player to your Friends list. follow - /f,/follow,/fol - Set yourself to follow the selected target ignore - Adds a player to your ignore list inspect - /ins,/inspect - Opens the Inspection interface of the selected target. leavevehicle - Allows your character to exit their current vehicle. randompet - Summons a random companion pet (non-combat pet). removefriend - /removefriend,/remfriend - Removes a friend from your friend list. settitle - Sets the active title for your character. trade - Opens the trade interface with your current target. unignore - Removes a player from your ignore list EmotesThese commands generally cause a character to 'act out' or emote. May be abreviated to any shorter length, so long as there is no other conflicting command name or abbreviated command name. For example '/congratulate' can be typed as '/cong'. Key: * does nothing, + has sound, % has unique animation, @ only when mounted (varies by mount) absent agree amaze angry, mad apologize, sorry %applaud, applause, bravo arm +attacktarget awe backpack badfeeling, bad bark bashful beckon %beg bite blame blank bleed, blood blink blush boggle bonk, doh bored bounce %bow brandish brb breath brow burp, belch +bye, goodbye, farewell cackle calm challenge +charge charm +cheer %chicken, flap, strut chuckle chug clap cold comfort commend confused +grats, congrats cough coverears crack, knuckles cringe crossarms %cry, sob, weep cuddle, spoon curious curtsey %dance ding disagree doubt drink, shindig drool duck %eat, chew, feast embarrass encourage enemy eye eyebrow facepalm, palm faint fart %fear, cower fidget, impatient %flex, strong +%flirt flop +followme frown, disappointed gasp gaze giggle glare gloat glower go going golfclap greet, greetings grin, wicked, wickedly groan grovel, peon growl guffaw hail happy, glad, yay headache +healme +hello, hi +helpme hiccup highfive hiss holdhand hug hungry, food, pizza hurry idea +incoming, inc insult introduce jealous jk %kiss, blow %kneel %laugh, lol lavish, praise laydown, liedown, lay, lie lick listen look lost love luck map massage mercy moan mock moo moon @mountspecial mourn mutter nervous +no +nod, yes nosepick, pick object, holdit offer +oom +openfire pack panic pat peer pet pinch pity plead %point poke ponder pounce pout pray promise proud pulse punch purr puzzled raise, volunteer +rasp ready, rdy regret +retreat, flee revenge %roar, rawr rofl rolleyes, eyeroll %rude ruffle sad %salute scared scoff scold scowl scratch, cat, catty search sexy shake, rear shakefist, fist shifty shimmy %shindig shiver shoo, pest shout, holler shrug shudder %shy sigh signal silence, shush +silly sing %sit slap %sleep smack smile smirk snap snarl sneak sneeze snicker sniff snort snub soothe spit spoon squeal stand stare stink, smell surprised surrender suspicious sweat %talk talkex, excited talkq, question tap taunt tease +thank, thanks, ty think thirsty threaten, doom, wrath tickle tired +train truce twiddle *unused veto victory violin +wait warn %wave +welcome whine whistle wink %woot work %yawn Combat commandsThese functions pertain to combat cancelaura - Cancels (turns off) an aura you have. cancelqueuedspell - /cancelqueuedspell,/cqs - Cancels casting of the spell you have in the queue. cancelform - Cancels your current shapeshift form. cast - /cast,/spell,/use - Uses the given item or casts the given spell. castglyph - Activates a glyph. castrandom - /castrandom,/userandom - Casts a random spell from the given list. castsequence - Casts the given spells in sequential order. changeactionbar - Changes your current action bar page. duel - Challenge another player to a duel forfeit - /forfeit,/yield,/concede - Forfeit a duel. pvp - Sets whether or not you are attackable by other players. startattack - Turns on auto-attack. stopattack - Turns off auto-attack. stopcasting - Stops casting or channeling. swapactionbar - Swaps between two given action bars. Guild commandsguilddemote - /gdemote,/guilddemote - Demotes a guild-member. guilddisband - /gdisband,/guilddisband - Disbands a guild. guildinfo - /ginfo,/guildinfo - Displays information about your guild. guildinvite - /ginvite,/guildinvite - Invites a player to join your guild. guildleader - /gleader,/guildleader - Makes another guild member the new Guild Master. guildquit - /gquit,/guildquit - Removes your character from your current guild. guildmotd - /gmotd,/guildmotd - Sets the guild Message of the Day. guildpromote - /gpromote,/guildpromote - Promotes a guild member to the next higher rank. guildroster - /groster,/guildroster - Opens the Guild window. guildremove - /guildremove,/gremove,/gkick - Removes a member of your guild from your guild. Party and Raid commandsclearmainassist - /clearmainassist,/clearma,/mainassistoff,/maoff - Clears the current Main Assist. clearmaintank - /clearmaintank,/clearmt,/maintankoff,/mtoff - Clears the current Main Tank. clearworldmarker - /clearworldmarker,/cwm - Clears world markers invite - /inv,/invite - Invites a player to your party or raid. ffa - Sets the loot method for your raid/party to Free-For-All. group - Sets the loot method for your raid/party to Group Loot. master - Sets the loot method for your raid/party to Master Loot. mainassist - /mainassist,/ma - Set the main assist. maintank - /maintank,/mt - Set the main tank. needbeforegreed - Sets the loot method for your raid/party to Need Before Greed. promote - /pr,/promote - Promotes the given member to Party or Raid leader. raidinfo - Shows you what instances you are saved to, along with the Instance ID. readycheck - Performs a ready check in your raid or party. roundrobin - Sets the loot method for your raid/party to Round Robin. targetmarker - /targetmarker,/tm - Sets or clears a target marker from your current target. threshold - Sets the loot threshold to apply loot rules. uninvite - /uninvite,/u,/un,/kick,/votekick - Removes a player from your current party or raid. worldmarker - /worldmarker,/wm - Allows placement of world markers. Pet commandspetassist - Sets pet to assist mode petattack - Sends pet to attack currently selected target. petautocastoff - Turn off autocast for a pet spell. petautocaston - Turn on autocast for a pet spell. petautocasttoggle - Toggle autocast for a pet spell. petdefensive - Set pet to defensive. petfollow - Set pet to follow you. petmoveto - Set pet to move to and stay at a hover-targeted location. petpassive - Set pet to passive mode. petstay - Set pet to stay where it is at. System commandsconsole - Allows user to view or change global client-side options, or perform certain system commands. click - Simulate a mouse click on a button. disableaddons - Disables all addons and reloads the UI. dump - Displays the value of a given variable. enableaddons - Enables all addons and reloads the UI. eventtrace - /eventtrace,/etrace - Allows the user to trace events in-game. framestack - /framestack,/fstack - Allows the user to see all frames under the cursor. help - /h,/help,/? - Displays a help message with some basic commands. logout - /camp,/logout - Logs your character out of the game, back to the character selection screen. macrohelp - Displays a help message with basic information about creating and using macros. played - Displays information about your character's time logged in. quit - /quit,/exit - Exits the game. random - /random,/rand,/rnd,/roll - Generates a random number from 1 to 100. "/random X" rolls a number from 1 to X, "/random X Y" rolls a number from X though Y. reload - Reloads the User Interface. script - /script,/run - Runs a block of LUA code. stopmacro - Stop processing the current macro. time - Displays the current time timetest - Used for benchmarking, also shows FPS. who - Shows you a list of people matching filtering options. Targeting functionsassist - /assist,/a - Targets a player's target. clearfocus - Clears the current focus target. cleartarget - Clears the current target. focus - Set a focus target target - /target,/tar - Target the given unit by name. targetenemy - Target the given hostile unit by name. targetenemyplayer - Target the given hostile player by name. targetexact - Target the unit by exact name match. targetfriend - Target the friendly unit by name. targetfriendplayer - Target the friendly player by name. targetlastenemy - Target the last attackable unit you had selected. targetlastfriend - Target the last friendly unit you had selected. targetlasttarget - Target the target of the last unit you had selected. targetparty - Target a party member by name. targetraid - Target a raid member by name.
  9. In order to change the PHP version using the .htaccess file simply put this one piece of code on a new line. In this example we set the version to 8.2. Just change the code to your fitting. Don't use dot between version numbers. So for example 8.2 is set by using just 82. AddHandler application/x-httpd-alt-php82 .php .php5 .phtml
  10. More rumors around Edward Kenway. The mythical remake of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag can be released before the summer. According to Ubisoft's financial report, all upcoming games on the menu must be released before the end of March 2026. The report also mentions a title that has not yet been revealed and this may well be Ubisoft's pirate adventure. As I said, the remake of Black Flag has not yet been officially unveiled, but there are many rumors pointing towards it. The voice actors in the game have hinted that a remake is coming and the French game site Jeuxvideo has had a lot of information about the development. Reasonably, the game should be unveiled soon, one might think?
  11. Known as Yuri Command & Conquer. Role in Kojima's OD. German actor Udo Kier has passed away, aged 81. He was known for a number of films and television series, but in the game world he is of course immortal in the role of Yuri in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 and the expansion Yuri's Revenge. He also had roles in Call of Duty: WWII (2017) and Martha is Dead (2022). His voice and face would also have been part of Hideo Kojima's upcoming OD. It is unclear what is happening with Udo Kier's role in OD now. Is it completely ironed? Is a new ability being brought in? Do you manage to do something with what you have recorded so far (how much or how little is unclear)? It remains to be seen. Kojima does not give any information, but today he wants to pay tribute to Udo Kier instead for the "icon" he was. Udo wasn't just an actor. He was truly an icon of his time. We have lost a big icon. There will never be anyone like him. Udo, rest in peace. I will never forget you. Kojima writes on X that he "lacks words" and that "everything happened so suddenly". How much recorded material for OD is available is unclear, but it has not been possible to record "for a long time", says Kojima. Rest in peace, Udo Kier. Thanks for everything.
  12. Sometimes when installing a fresh Windows you might not be able to connect to a shared network drive. This is especially true with Windows 11 and 24H2and up. There is a easy solution for this. I searched for hours to find this so to save you time here's the fix (might not work for you depending on the issue). The short explanation. Windows 11 Home 25H2 that I use have added more secure and strict network features. This prevents Windows from discovering drives in your network that are not "verified" and have no secure connection, even if you have a username and password. What we need to do is open up insecure connections and allow guest access. Allow Insecure Connections from PowerShell.The final method to fix the error "Network path not found – 0x80070035" in Windows 11 24H2, is to allow the insecure guest logons, using PowerShell.* 1. Open PowerShell as Administrator (important) and use the following three (3) commands one by one: Set-SmbClientConfiguration -EnableInsecureGuestLogons $true -Force Set-SmbClientConfiguration -RequireSecuritySignature $false -Force Set-SmbServerConfiguration -RequireSecuritySignature $false -Force Restart to make sure and try to connect again using \\mynetworkdrive or \\drivesipadress from explorer. If you have any other tips, leave them in the comments.
  13. The Brave Browser has gained a strong reputation for privacy-focused features (e.g., blocking ads/trackers by default), but it has also faced several controversies and criticisms. Here are some of the main ones: Key ControversiesAffiliate link injections In 2020 Brave was discovered to automatically append affiliate referral codes to certain cryptocurrency-exchange URLs (e.g., when a user typed or visited “binance.com” or “coinbase.com” via the address bar) without explicitly asking the user. (Wikipedia) The company later described it as a “mistake” and said affiliate links would become opt-in. (Wikipedia) Many users felt this behaviour conflicted with the browser’s privacy & transparency promises. Unsolicited donations via the Rewards system Brave introduced a “Rewards” model involving its own token (Basic Attention Token / “BAT”) to remunerate users and content creators for viewing privacy-respecting ads. (Wikipedia) Some users and content creators complained that they were being tipped or designated for donations without their consent. For example:“Users had tipped his channel through the Brave Rewards program despite him not having signed up for the program or consenting to receive funds.” (Wikipedia) Additionally, Brave implemented stricter wallet-/verification-requirements for withdrawals of BAT in some regions, frustrating users. (Brave Community) Privacy & security bugs In 2021, a bug was found in Brave’s “Private Window / Tor” mode: DNS queries for “.onion” addresses were leaking outside the Tor network. (Nasdaq) Some commentators argue that despite Brave’s privacy positioning, it’s still built on the Chromium engine and inherits many of its broader platform dependencies and potential exposure. (onerep.com) Business model and publisher conflict Brave’s model of blocking third-party ads and then offering its own built-in “privacy-respecting” ads worried many web publishers. They argued Brave was intercepting ad revenue streams they rely upon. (WIRED) Some see a potential conflict of interest: the browser is both blocking ads/trackers (good) and monetising via new channels (could raise trust issues: who’s controlling what?). User trust / perception issues Some users and observers question Brave’s transparency: e.g., why features that “should be optional” were enabled by default; how easily “rewards” and “tokens” are introduced; how new features (crypto wallet, in-built VPN, etc.) may complicate the privacy promise. For example: “It added affiliate links, stuff that no one would really ever care about.” (Reddit) Some in the privacy community argue Brave’s combination of crypto incentives, own token, and aggressive feature set may dilute its “pure” privacy stance. (Reddit) Installing extra services without clear user consent There are reports that on Windows, a paid “VPN” service (Brave Firewall + VPN) was bundled with the browser installation for some users even if they hadn’t explicitly opted in. (Wikipedia) While Brave claims that the service remains inactive until purchased, some users felt the bundling was misleading. Important Context & MitigationsMany of the controversies appear to be addressed by Brave (e.g., the affiliate link issue, the Tor-mode DNS leak) or the company has responded with fixes. Brave remains open-source (so its code is inspectable) and aims to differentiate via privacy features that many mainstream browsers don’t emphasise. (onerep.com) Using Brave doesn’t guarantee perfect anonymity, especially if you’re looking for hidden identity, you might still prefer specialised tools (VPNs, Tor Browser itself, etc.). Brave itself warns that their “Tor window” mode isn’t equivalent to the dedicated Tor Browser. (Reddit) Much of the debate is about trade-offs: Brave’s convenience + privacy features vs trusting its business model and feature expansion (crypto wallet, tokens, VPN) rather than purely being “just a browser”. My TakeIf I were to summarise: Brave is a strong privacy-oriented browser and for many users it’s a reasonable choice, but it still carries some caveats: If you’re mostly concerned with blocking trackers/ads and want an easier switch from something like Chrome, Brave is solid. But if you hold a very high standard of “no business surprises / full transparency / minimal dependencies”, you might prefer a more minimal browser (or pair Brave with additional tools). It’s wise to understand Brave’s rewards/crypto model and ensure you’re comfortable with that part (or disable if you prefer). Always keep in mind: no browser is perfect. Even Brave has had major hiccups (bugs, trust issues, etc.). Also read this post for even more details: https://thelibre.news/no-really-dont-use-brave/
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