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Jul 10, 2023 09:00:09   #
SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA
 
rmalarz wrote:
https://opensource.com/article/22/4/keep-exif-data-private-exifcleaner
--Bob


Problem is he has to remove the tin foil hat to use it.

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Jul 10, 2023 09:16:20   #
bobbydvideo
 
Agree!

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Jul 10, 2023 11:26:40   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
I do not know how to add anything constructive to this thread. So I will just watch and see how weird it gets.

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Jul 10, 2023 11:48:02   #
Merlin1300 Loc: New England, But Now & Forever SoTX
 
Longshadow wrote:
Amazing how that works, eh? How do people think that a software package knows when an update is available, or that you have the latest update? It communicates with the mother ship. Which probably includes your usage metrics.
That's why my antivirus / firewall software asks me to approve or block any attempts by new software to 'phone home'.

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Jul 10, 2023 11:51:08   #
Merlin1300 Loc: New England, But Now & Forever SoTX
 
rmalarz wrote:
https://opensource.com/article/22/4/keep-exif-data-private-exifcleaner-Bob
Yes - that is the same EXIF Cleaner I recommended on the first page of this thread.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/exifcleaner.mirror/

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Jul 10, 2023 12:06:38   #
HowManyPicturesHaveWeTaken Loc: CO
 
Open source is a little confusing to me. I try to stay away from Git hub because I don't understand it. In reference to
the download you have posted, which download should I select for windows ?
Released /v3.6.0/3.6.0.zip
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Released /v3.5.0/3.5.0.tar.gz

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Jul 10, 2023 12:14:41   #
HowManyPicturesHaveWeTaken Loc: CO
 
SuperflyTNT wrote:
Problem is he has to remove the tin foil hat to use it.


LOL ..... I find that using an old army helmet covered with little mirrors (like the ones in cameras) works best. Takes a lot of epoxy though.

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Jul 10, 2023 12:32:40   #
Merlin1300 Loc: New England, But Now & Forever SoTX
 
HowManyPicturesHaveWeTaken wrote:
Open source is a little confusing to me. I try to stay away from Git hub because I don't understand it. In reference to the download you have posted, which download should I select for windows ?
Go here - -https://opensource.com/article/22/4/keep-exif-data-private-exifcleaner
Then scroll down to select the right version - for MAC or PC

Install ExifCleaner
ExifCleaner is released under the MIT license. It's easy to use and install.
Download and install the AppImage, deb, or rpm file on your Linux system.
For macOS and Windows, download the macOS installer or the Windows installer.

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Jul 10, 2023 12:44:11   #
frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.
 
TriX wrote:
He is trying to protect himself from viruses, Trojans, spyware and malware. Removing EXIF and metadata from downloaded images and music will NOT effectively accomplish that. Using a SUPPORTED OS with up to date virus/malware definitions WILL, and the two extra SW packages I suggested will add another layer of protection. That (in addition to WIFI network encryption if applicable) and good computing practices is how to protect a computer from spyware/malware/viruses. If the OP cannot perform the upgrade, then having a professional accomplish that is money well spent IF he is as concerned about security as he states.
He is trying to protect himself from viruses, Troj... (show quote)



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Jul 10, 2023 13:03:04   #
cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX
 
Longshadow wrote:
What operating system do you have?
Windows 11 will allow you to select one or a bunch of files in Explorer, right-click on it/one, look at properties then details. and there is an option to "remove details and all personal information" from the file(s).
I've not tried it though.
I would highly recommend making a couple of copies of files and try it on the copies before using it on everything else, it MAY also remove stuff that you might want to keep...
What operating system do you have? br Windows 11 w... (show quote)


Duh? "I'm still using Windows 7 and Firefox"

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Jul 10, 2023 13:10:30   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
cahale wrote:
Duh? "I'm still using Windows 7 and Firefox"


Agreed. There is nothing *secure* in this ^^^^ configuration.

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Jul 11, 2023 01:56:43   #
rossk Loc: Melbourne, Australia
 
I use an app called ImageOptim 2. I have this on the desk top of my Mac. Very quick and efficient.
https://imageoptim.com/mac I believe it is also available for PCs.

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Jul 11, 2023 01:59:18   #
rossk Loc: Melbourne, Australia
 
I use ImageOptim 2 downloaded to my Mac desktop. I believe it may also be available for PCs.
https://imageoptim.com/mac

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Jul 11, 2023 02:48:02   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
HowManyPicturesHaveWeTaken wrote:
LOL ..... I find that using an old army helmet covered with little mirrors (like the ones in cameras) works best. Takes a lot of epoxy though.



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Jul 11, 2023 06:29:09   #
ProfEngineer Loc: Florida
 
Try FileMind QuickFix software, a metedata scrubber. You do not have to be online to use.

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