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Magicwormhole was created by developer Brian Warner as a response to the overly complex ways people transfer files securely. Introduced in the mid-2010s, it aimed to make file transfers between devices as simple and trustworthy as handing a USB stick to someone next to you.

At its core, magicwormhole uses a concept called PAKE, or Password Authenticated Key Exchange, which allows two computers to establish a secure, encrypted channel over the internet using a short one-time code. That code acts as both an identifier and a temporary password, ensuring the connection can’t be intercepted or spoofed.

The project gained popularity in privacy and open source circles for its ease of use and its ability to work across firewalls, NAT, and without user accounts. Unlike most tools, it requires no setup, servers, or third-party cloud services. It simply connects you to the other device, does the job, and vanishes.

It remains one of the cleanest examples of what simple, privacy-respecting software can look like.

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Discover Wayfarer, a modern screen recorder for GNOME, Wayland, and Pipewire 📹🖥️

Supports MKV, MP4, WebM with Opus/MP3 audio
Multi-monitor and full-screen recording User-friendly interface with timer and delay options
Built with Gtk 4, Vala, and Gstreamer

Check it out: 🔗 github.com/stronnag/wayfarer #ScreenRecorder #GNOME #Wayland #Pipewire #OpenSource #LinuxTools #LinuxTips

GitHubGitHub - stronnag/wayfarer: screen recorder for GNOME / Wayland / pipewirescreen recorder for GNOME / Wayland / pipewire. Contribute to stronnag/wayfarer development by creating an account on GitHub.
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