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In that case, you can use https://www.pdftool.org/ https://www.pdftool.org/, which runs in the browser but offline and never uploads your files to any server.
by m3h 2y ago
In that case, you can use https://www.pdftool.org/ https://www.pdftool.org/, which runs in the browser but offline and never uploads your files to any server.
- szundi 2y agoHow can I really know that as a random user
- Rinzler89 2y agoUnplug your network cable when you use it.
- zo1 2y agoAnd it stores it in local storage and uploads it using a service worker later when I'm online?
- Rinzler89 2y agoUse incognito mode then close that window before reconnecting online?
- navane 2y agoI'd suggest install a separate browser (there exists a myriad by now), unplug internet, use the service, uninstall the separate browser, reboot pc.
- Rinzler89 2y agoI suggest a separate VM for that, that you can delete when you're done. Add put the VM on a separate PC that you bought with cash off craigslist. Then toss the PC away in a different postcode when you're done. Then you can use the PDF tool safely without fear you're being tracked.
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- a2800276 2y agoIf that's your paranoia level: How do you know the "offline" tool you're using is not uploading to a server? Possibly inadvertently in the course of bug reports, or surreptitiously while contacting the license server...? Should security concerns really warrant not trusting the (reputable) vendor that the files are not being uploaded, you would need to do some sort of audit and/or run in an isolated environment and wouldn't be the "random user" referred to in OP.
- intelVISA 2y agoRun it on an air gapped breadboard 8086?
- tqwhite 2y agoUse 'Developer Tools' and Inspect. Watch the Network tab. If you also wear a tinfoil hat, delete the local storage, etc, after you are done using it.
- sp0ck 2y agoIs is OpenSource ? Can it be run as docker pull; docker run ? If this is an option then use can make sure it will work offline..
- m3h 2y agoThis isn't my tool but based on what I read on the previous thread about it, it doesn't seem to be open-source. However, some folks recommended this tool which does seem to run locally: https://github.com/torakiki/pdfsam https://github.com/torakiki/pdfsam
- IG_Semmelweiss 2y agoI wanted to let you know that i disabled UBlock and badger for your site, but i'm still getting "please disable adblocker" ad error. THe site renders fine otherwise. I'm not a technical user, but i do run Ublock in the complete Javascript disabled settings.
- m3h 2y agoI didn't create this tool, but I use it frequently. I'm also using uBlock Origin, but I don't see the issue you describe. I'm not sure what Badget is, though.
- BizarroLand 2y agoPrivacy Badger https://privacybadger.org/ https://privacybadger.org/