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new_otters_raft@new_otters_raft@piefed.ca
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Decimen Lets You Send Files Through Light, Not a Network

I’m not sure when I’d use this, but its a neat concept

Decimen is an open-source web app that moves files between devices through an animated QR stream, requiring no direct network connection, pairing, account, or native app.

linuxiac.com/decimen-lets-you-send-files-through-light-not-a-network/
Decimen Lets You Send Files Through Light, Not a NetworkLinuxiacDecimen Lets You Send Files Through Light, Not a NetworkDecimen is an open-source web app that moves files between devices through an animated QR stream, requiring no direct network connection, pairing, account, or native app.
new_otters_raft@new_otters_raft@piefed.ca

Replying to an earlier post

I wouldn’t use this day to day, but what I found cool was:

  • it doesn’t require cables or any additional equipment (including routers, cell towers)
  • it can’t be detected by anything, assuming you toss a blanket over the transfer

The downside is that if you wanted to get it truly offline, you would need to have the an app installed on both devices ahead of time, if I understood it correctly. (Edit: bolded bits are new)

It did lead to some fun discussion in this thread :)

Edited ⁨⁨Aug⁩ ⁨5⁩, ⁨2026⁩, ⁨14:07⁩⁩en