Take Back Control - Privacy Tips for Your AcreetionOS Setup
Hey AcreetionOS family,
Happy weekend! We hope you have been enjoying the smooth ride that rolling release can bring. Today we want to talk about something close to our hearts: your privacy and system sovereignty.
AcreetionOS is built on the idea that your computer should work for you, not the other way around. Here are a few practical tips to keep your setup as private and secure as possible.
First, take advantage of Pipewire's built-in controls. You can monitor exactly which applications are accessing your microphone or audio devices. Run "pw-top" in your terminal to see live audio streams and make sure nothing is listening in without your knowledge.
Second, review your network connections regularly. The Cinnamon desktop makes this easy with its network manager applet, but for a deeper look, tools like "ss -tulnp" show you every open port and listening service. Fewer open ports means a smaller attack surface.
Third, consider your browser choices. Since AcreetionOS ships with a minimal footprint, you get to pick your browser from day one. Privacy-focused options like Firefox with hardened settings or LibreBrowser give you the control you deserve without sacrificing usability.
On the development side, we have been working on streamlining the installer experience. Our next update will include clearer partitioning guidance for newcomers, so switching from Windows or macOS to AcreetionOS feels even more approachable. We are also testing improved EXT4 mount options that boost performance on older hardware without any extra configuration.
Why choose AcreetionOS over other Arch-based distros? We keep things simple. XLibre and X11 give you rock-solid display stability that just works. No Wayland headaches, no compatibility surprises. Cinnamon gives you a familiar desktop layout, and our rolling release model means you always have the latest software without ever needing to reinstall.
Your system, your rules. That is the AcreetionOS promise.
Stay sovereign,
The AcreetionOS Team