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How to Contribute to Open Source Without Writing Code (Nextcloud Interview)

Henry chats with Jos Poortvliet, co-founder of Nextcloud, on how to contribute to open source, where AI helps, and where it hurts. 🔗 SOURCES & LINKS • Contribute to Nextcloud: https://nextcloud.com/contribute/ • Nextcloud on GitHub: https://github.com/nextcloud Nextcloud hosting providers: https://nextcloud.com/providers/ • Nextcloud: https://nextcloud.com/ 🔎 RELATED VIDEOS https://youtu.be/Saemvh2XIpg https://youtu.be/Q7RZ2J3Dqro 📨 Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free: https://techlore.tech/#/portal/signup 🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE • Test your privacy & security gaps: https://quiz.techlore.tech/ • Close the gaps with the right tools: https://tools.techlore.tech/ • Compare dozens of VPNs side by side: https://vpn.techlore.tech/ • Learn everything from the ground up: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/ • Support Techlore, Join our Signal Group: https://techlore.tech/support/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 INTRO 00:03 HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO NEXTCLOUD 02:25 AI CODE OF CONDUCT 04:54 WHAT AI IS GOOD AT TODAY 05:17 WHAT AI IS BAD AT TODAY #nextcloud #opensource #aicoding

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Tuta and Nextcloud Are Teaming Up Against Big Tech (Tuta Interview)

Henry chats with Kinan & Mathias from Tuta about how Tuta and Nextcloud are integrating, and why they're partnering up against Big Tech. 🔗 SOURCES & LINKS • Nextcloud Community Conference 2026: https://nextcloud.com/conference-2026/ • Tuta + Nextcloud announcement: https://tuta.com/blog/tuta-app-on-nextcloud • Nextcloud: https://nextcloud.com/ • Tuta: https://tuta.com/ 🔎 RELATED VIDEOS https://youtu.be/NcpEwYMXYBQ 📨 Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free: https://techlore.tech/#/portal/signup 🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE • Test your privacy & security gaps: https://quiz.techlore.tech/ • Close the gaps with the right tools: https://tools.techlore.tech/ • Compare dozens of VPNs side by side: https://vpn.techlore.tech/ • Learn everything from the ground up: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/ • Support Techlore, Join our Signal Group: https://techlore.tech/support/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 INTRO 00:05 TUTA ANNOUNCEMENT RECAP 00:58 DECIDING WHAT TO USE 02:29 HOW THE LINK WORKS 02:48 AVAILABLE PLATFORMS #nextcloud #tuta #encryptedemail

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Is Local AI as Private as You Think? - Techlore Office Hours Live

Welcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time discussion about what you're dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have! 🎯 HOW IT WORKS: Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask Techlorians (members) get questions answered first Everyone can watch and participate in live chat Questions answered live every Friday at 10am PT 💬 BECOME A TECHLORIAN: Get priority answers + Signal community access + my private RSS feed + more: https://techlore.tech/#/portal ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 02:54 Local AI and Privacy Concerns 05:46 Browser Fingerprinting and Privacy Strategies 11:50 Compartmentalization 16:02 Website Launch and Domain Management 20:10 Privacy Tools and Services 24:07 Thoughts on Privacy and Technology 33:42 Takes on WordPress 34:30 Experimenting with Mac Mini and LLMs 36:14 Privacy and Security on iOS Devices 38:05 The Benefits of Using Alternative App Stores 40:01 Transitioning to a Fully De-Googled Phone 41:57 The Future of Linux on Mobile Devices 45:32 Exploring Alternatives to Qubes 49:10 Balancing Online Shopping and Privacy 54:00 Exploring NextDNS and Its Features 01:05:08 Navigating Search Engines 01:08:20 The Challenges of Browser Development 01:10:05 Domain Ownership and Maintenance 01:11:31 Privacy Concerns and User Tracking 01:12:11 Exploring Hermes and Its Risks 01:13:38 Evaluating AI Alternatives: Venice AI 01:15:51 Communicating with Windows Users 01:18:36 Adapting Conversations for Different User Perspectives 01:19:58 The Evolution of iOS and Siri's Limitations 01:21:41 Open Source Firmware: Coreboot vs. Libreboot 01:22:46 Critique of Windows User Experience 01:26:10 Final Thoughts #techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA

Introducing a NEW Free & Open Source Office Suite (CEO Interview)

Henry chats with Nextcloud CEO Frank Karlitschek about Euro-Office, branding, and the hundreds of apps now built on top of Nextcloud. 🔗 SOURCES & LINKS • Nextcloud Community Conference 2026: https://nextcloud.com/conference-2026/ • Euro-Office: https://github.com/euro-office • Nextcloud: https://nextcloud.com/ • Collabora: https://www.collaboraonline.com/ 🔎 RELATED VIDEOS https://youtu.be/Ps_5Id3npGw 📨 Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free: https://techlore.tech/#/portal/signup 🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE • Test your privacy & security gaps: https://quiz.techlore.tech/ • Close the gaps with the right tools: https://tools.techlore.tech/ • Compare dozens of VPNs side by side: https://vpn.techlore.tech/ • Learn everything from the ground up: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/ • Support Techlore, Join our Signal Group: https://techlore.tech/support/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 INTRO 00:04 MOST INTERESTING ANNOUNCEMENT 00:47 EURO OFFICE BRANDING 01:33 EURO OFFICE/NEXTCLOUD OFFICE RECEPTION 02:05 OTHER BIG UPDATES #nextcloud #opensource #officesuite

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The US Wants To Block Websites, And Your VPN Won't Help

Congress now has two site-blocking bills, and one of them would force VPNs and encrypted DNS providers to block websites for Americans. Plus: ShinyHunters hacked the FBI and someone stole 3 million Pentagon personnel records, Chat Control 2.0 stalled in the EU (for now), and Meta's Muse AI agent is already off to an amuseing start to privacy and security. Go Incognito v2 is launching Monday! I'm running a pre-launch 25% discount + a 'Day Zero' badge, just use code V2LAUNCH: https://learn.techlore.tech/go-incognito-v2?coupon=V2LAUNCH 🔗 SOURCES & LINKS • Sources, Podcast & Shownotes: https://techlore.tech/congress-comes-for-vpns-plus-fbi-pentagon-hacks-and-chat-control-defended/ 🔎 RELATED VIDEOS https://youtu.be/lEi71ukb5AQ https://youtu.be/r2MyE33t7SQ 📨 Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free: https://techlore.tech/#/portal/signup 🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE • Test your privacy & security gaps: https://quiz.techlore.tech/ • Close the gaps with the right tools: https://tools.techlore.tech/ • Compare dozens of VPNs side by side: https://vpn.techlore.tech/ • Learn everything from the ground up: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/ • Support Techlore, Join our Signal Group: https://techlore.tech/support/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 WELCOME TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT 00:42 HIGHLIGHT: MORE VPN SHENANIGANS 07:00 GO INCOGNITO V2 IS HERE! 09:38 THEY HACKED THE FBI 11:52 CHAT CONTROL DELAYED 14:20 META'S MUSE: TALE AS OLD AS TIME 19:30 DEFENSE BULLETIN: DATA BREACHES 21:46 DEFENSE BULLETIN: THREATS 29:10 DEFENSE BULLETIN: FOSS+ #vpn #USA #canada

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How Do You Prepare Encryption for Q-Day? - Techlore Office Hours Live

Welcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time discussion about what you're dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have! Go Incognito v2 is launching Monday! I'm running a pre-launch 25% discount + a 'Day Zero' badge with code V2LAUNCH: https://learn.techlore.tech/go-incognito-v2?coupon=V2LAUNCH 🎯 HOW IT WORKS: Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask Techlorians (members) get questions answered first Everyone can watch and participate in live chat Questions answered live every Friday at 10am PT 💬 BECOME A TECHLORIAN: Get priority answers + Signal community access + my private RSS feed + more: https://techlore.tech/#/portal ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome Back and Go Incognito v2 02:50 Understanding Quantum Computing and Q Day 06:00 Preparing for Quantum Threats 09:46 Navigating Privacy in Job Searches 21:46 Evaluating Cloud Storage Options 31:01 Data Privacy and Removal Services 38:34 Apple's AI and Privacy Concerns 39:44 Family Dynamics and Communication Tools 41:34 Encouraging Privacy Awareness in Family 43:56 Go incognito 2 Launch and Features 45:49 Privacy Tools and Their Integration 49:47 PeerTube vs. YouTube Alternatives 51:40 Compartmentalization in Digital Life 56:53 Incentives in Privacy-Respecting Services 01:01:32 Browser Profiles and Fingerprinting 01:04:34 Todoist and Productivity Tools 01:10:51 Brave Browser Updates and Community Feedback #techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA

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The Nonprofit Fighting to Keep DNS Private (Quad9 Interview)

DNS quietly reveals everywhere you go online - even on encrypted sites. In this interview, John Todd (CTO at Quad9) provides a DNS masterclass: how DNS works, the privacy implications, how to change your DNS, why Quad9 collects nothing on you, why they are being sued, DNS vs. VPNs, and how a nonprofit can fund itself without compromising privacy. 🔗 SOURCES & LINKS • Quad9: https://quad9.net 🔎 RELATED VIDEOS https://youtu.be/pl615h44QQ8 https://youtu.be/wlfnIXL63tw 📨 Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free: https://techlore.tech/#/portal/signup 🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE • Test your privacy & security gaps: https://quiz.techlore.tech/ • Close the gaps with the right tools: https://tools.techlore.tech/ • Compare dozens of VPNs side by side: https://vpn.techlore.tech/ • Learn everything from the ground up: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/ • Support Techlore, Join our Signal Group: https://techlore.tech/support/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 INTRO 00:01:00 WHAT IS QUAD9? 00:01:30 HOW IS IT FREE? 00:02:48 WHAT'S RECURSIVE DNS? 00:04:11 DNS PRIVACY CONCERNS 00:07:19 DEFAULT DNS PROVIDER + OPTIONS 00:09:15 DNS ON iOS 00:11:02 WHERE TO SET YOUR DNS 00:13:47 CYBERSECURITY & PRIVACY 00:16:16 WHAT'S BLOCKED 00:18:55 CUSTOM DNS ON A ROUTER 00:20:11 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS 00:21:50 HTTPS VS. TLS VS. QUIC 00:25:56 RECOMMENDATIONS 00:27:20 CENSORSHIP CIRCUMVENTION 00:30:01 SNI & ECH 00:33:49 LAWSUITS 00:40:45 THE NUANCE BEHIND BLOCKING 00:42:23 FOLLOW THE FIGHT 00:42:52 THE QUAD9 TEAM 00:43:39 OPERATION COSTS 00:45:34 MONETIZING DATA? 00:50:25 OTHER REVENUE MODELS 00:57:53 WHY TRUST QUAD9? 01:00:39 SPEED DIFFERENCES 01:06:32 QUAD9 VS. DIY FILTERING 01:08:42 VPN VS. DNS 01:13:08 PI-HOLE 01:15:11 LOOKING FORWARD 01:18:10 HOW TO FOLLOW #dns #quad9 #digitalprivacy

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Revolut Just Had the Most Embarrassing Data Breach

Revolut Just Had the Most Embarrassing Data Breach

A hacker emailed Revolut pretending to be a government agency, and Revolut handed over customers' passports, IDs, and financial details. Plus: the global age-verification wave forcing even more ID collection (EU, California, Microsoft), OpenAI's rogue AI agents and why I've hit a breaking point with these companies, and the usual run of data breaches, threats, and open-source updates. Correction: it's really DMARC that stops the spoofing, misspoke! Set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC together. 🔎 EasyOptOuts is the easy, affordable, and effective way to automatically remove your data from people search sites: https://easyoptouts.com Thanks to the EasyOptOuts team for sponsoring Surveillance Report! 🔗 SOURCES & LINKS • Sources, Podcast & Shownotes: https://techlore.tech/no-hack-needed-how-revolut-leaked-your-passport-plus-new-age-verification-rogue-ai-agents/ 🔎 RELATED VIDEOS https://youtu.be/RSqD8wWRjqw 📨 Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free: https://techlore.tech/#/portal/signup 🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE • Test your privacy & security gaps: https://quiz.techlore.tech/ • Close the gaps with the right tools: https://tools.techlore.tech/ • Compare dozens of VPNs side by side: https://vpn.techlore.tech/ • Learn everything from the ground up: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/ • Support Techlore, Join our Signal Group: https://techlore.tech/support/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 WELCOME TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT 01:04 REVOLUT + OTHER ID LEAKS 07:36 AGE BANS & AGE VERIFICATION 12:24 OUR SPONSOR: EASYOPUTOUTS! 13:30 CREEPY AI COMPANIES & CEOS 17:48 DEFENSE BULLETIN: DATA BREACHES 20:50 DEFENSE BULLETIN: THREATS 26:22 DEFENSE BULLETIN: FOSS+ #revolut #databreach #dataleak

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Password Manager Tier List 2026. Do you agree with the list?

Don’t take the tiers too seriously 👀 The full explanation behind each ranking is on Techlore’s YouTube channel. Full video linked to this Short. Do you agree with the list?

Everyone's New Apple Watch Is Listening To You Now? - Techlore Office Hours Live

Welcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time discussion about what you're dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have! 🎯 HOW IT WORKS: Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask Techlorians (members) get questions answered first Everyone can watch and participate in live chat Questions answered live every Friday at 10am PT 💬 BECOME A TECHLORIAN: Get priority answers + Signal community access + my private RSS feed + more: https://techlore.tech/#/portal ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 04:05 Discussion on Apple's New Features 12:11 Concerns About Privacy and Technology 20:01 Browser Fingerprinting and Privacy Tools 26:01 Digital Hygiene and Behavioral Changes 31:47 Understanding Browser Fingerprinting and Privacy Tools 34:33 Navigating VPN Blocking 36:25 Providing Personal Information Online 37:51 Transitioning from Google: Tips and Strategies 43:24 Exploring the Implications of New Technology 52:44 Thoughts on Security of Chinese Phones 57:32 The Effectiveness of Do Not Call Registries 01:01:09 When to Change Your Passwords 01:03:02 Acquiring Monero for Private Transactions 01:06:58 Community Engagement and Support 01:10:15 Encouraging Privacy Awareness 01:16:16 Strategies for Reducing Spam Calls 01:22:13 Evaluating Privacy in Modern Vehicles 01:25:23 Closing Thoughts and Community Support #techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA

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Flock has a new AI tool for police

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States Are Dropping Flock

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153 Million Driver’s Licenses Leaked

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The ID Check Company That Leaked 153 Million Licenses

An ID-verification company, IDScan.net, appears to have leaked scans of 153 million driver's licenses, then sold on a dark-web market called Nexus. This week I break down why this breach is the perfect example of everything wrong with ID uploads, plus Chrome officially pulling uBlock Origin and AdGuard from the Web Store, California's age-verification bill carving out a Linux exemption, and Florida and Texas stepping back from Flock license-plate readers, plus the usual data breaches, threats, and open-source updates. 🔗 SOURCES & LINKS • Sources, Podcast & Shownotes: https://techlore.tech/153-million-drivers-licenses-for-sale-plus-chrome-kills-ublock-origin-texas-kicks-out-flock/ 🔎 RELATED VIDEOS https://youtu.be/rTlHMyzLuAM https://youtu.be/hOU7A1x67o8 https://youtu.be/XCzVQKLBkhM 📨 Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free: https://techlore.tech/#/portal/signup 🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE • Test your privacy & security gaps: https://quiz.techlore.tech/ • Close the gaps with the right tools: https://tools.techlore.tech/ • Compare dozens of VPNs side by side: https://vpn.techlore.tech/ • Learn everything from the ground up: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/ • Support Techlore, Join our Signal Group: https://techlore.tech/support/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 WELCOME TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT 00:40 HIGHLIGHT: ID BREACH 05:52 F IN THE CHATS FOR MV2 08:00 CALIFORNIA'S LINUX CARVE-OUT 12:42 TEXAS & FLORIDA DEFLOCK 14:22 DEFENSE BULLETIN: DATA BREACHES 17:40 DEFENSE BULLETIN: THREATS 21:24 DEFENSE BULLETIN: FOSS+ #privacy #id #leak

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Why Is Privacy Treated Like a Personality Flaw? - Techlore Office Hours Live

Welcome to Techlore Office Hours - your weekly chance to get privacy, security, and digital rights questions answered live! This is unscripted, real-time discussion about what you're dealing with, so welcome in and bring any questions you have! 🎯 HOW IT WORKS: Submit questions in advance: https://techlore.palform.app/ask Techlorians (members) get questions answered first Everyone can watch and participate in live chat Questions answered live every Friday at 10am PT 💬 BECOME A TECHLORIAN: Get priority answers + Signal community access + my private RSS feed + more: https://techlore.tech/#/portal ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Navigating Privacy in a Social Media World 08:42 Understanding App Permissions and Privacy Risks 14:02 Using Privacy Tools Effectively 20:32 The Dilemma of Anonymity vs. Privacy 30:13 Personal Choices in Tech and Privacy 40:18 Navigating the Balance of Privacy and Usability 45:25 The Evolution of Personal Tech Choices 49:58 Exploring Privacy Tools and Their Impact 52:34 Browser Wars: Chromium vs. Alternatives 01:00:01 Linux on Mac: A Tinkerer’s Dream 01:05:33 The Future of Tech: Balancing Privacy and Performance #techlore #OfficeHours #LiveQA

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The ULTIMATE Proton Hardening Guide (Part 2)

Part 1 covered Proton Mail and your Proton account. This video covers the rest of the Proton suite: what to enable, what to ignore, and why. Thank you to Proton for partnering with us on this video! 🔗 SOURCES & LINKS • Proton Unlimited (Kickback): https://go.getproton.me/SH2qs • Proton Unlimited (Standard): https://proton.me/pricing 🔎 RELATED VIDEOS https://youtu.be/Yz4bvzPS1jQ https://youtu.be/wlfnIXL63tw https://youtu.be/VBFc4wPBO08 📨 Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free: https://techlore.tech/#/portal/signup 🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE • Test your privacy & security gaps: https://quiz.techlore.tech/ • Close the gaps with the right tools: https://tools.techlore.tech/ • Compare dozens of VPNs side by side: https://vpn.techlore.tech/ • Learn everything from the ground up: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/ • Support Techlore, Join our Signal Group: https://techlore.tech/support/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 INTRO 01:02 PROTON VPN 10:29 PROTON PASS 17:29 PROTON DRIVE 19:34 LUMO AI 21:41 PROTON CALENDAR 23:43 PROTON MEET 24:47 PROTON WALLET 26:11 THEMES & FINAL THOUGHTS #ProtonSuite #OnlineSecurity #AccountSecurity

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California Age Verification: The Good, Bad & Ugly

In 2027, your operating system is going to ask how old you are. California's age verification law (AB 1043) takes effect January 1st, and AB 1856 just carved Linux out of it. But the law still leaves many questions open, here's the good, the bad, and the ugly. Thank you to Cake Wallet for sponsoring this video! Cake Wallet is a free, open-source, wallet where you own your keys, not a bank or third party. Plus Cake Pay so you can spend crypto on everyday things in the real world. Download it for free now: https://cakewallet.com/install 🔗 SOURCES & LINKS • AB 1856: https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB1856/id/3456513 • Tom's Hardware Coverage: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/california-lawmakers-unanimously-pass-linux-exemption-from-age-verification-law-software-distributed-under-the-gpl-mit-bsd-and-apache-licenses-are-exempt 🔎 RELATED VIDEOS https://youtu.be/USNy6fwJyME 📨 Stay ahead of the news without doom-scrolling. Surveillance Report covers what matters in privacy, security, and digital rights. Weekly, free: https://techlore.tech/#/portal/signup 🔐 MORE FROM TECHLORE • Test your privacy & security gaps: https://quiz.techlore.tech/ • Close the gaps with the right tools: https://tools.techlore.tech/ • Compare dozens of VPNs side by side: https://vpn.techlore.tech/ • Learn everything from the ground up: https://techlore.tech/go-incognito-course/ • Support Techlore, Join our Signal Group: https://techlore.tech/support/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 CA AGE "VERIFICATION" 00:30 THE "GOOD" 01:36 THE BAD 03:02 OUR SPONSOR: CAKE WALLET 04:34 THE UGLY 07:40 WHAT YOU CAN DO #california #privacy #techlore

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Apple Fixed A Leak Without Telling Anyone

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