Tools & Resources on BWRGY

Element

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Overview

Element is an app used for chat and collaboration, built on the Matrix protocol. Think of it like Gmail, but for messaging—secure, private, and decentralised. It’s a secure alternative to platforms like Slack.

Key Features

Secure & Private: End-to-end encryption (E2EE) for all messages.
Decentralized: No single company controls your account.
Flexible: Works with multiple apps and can bridge to WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord.

Element Structure

🏢 Spaces: Groups of related rooms (e.g., team, topic, project). Can be nested.
💬 Rooms: Where conversations happen. Public or private. Private rooms are encrypted.
🔑 Roles: Admin (manage settings), Moderator (manage content), Member (participate).

User Setup Steps

Step 1: Create your account: https://app.element.io.

Proton Drive

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Overview

Proton Drive is a secure, privacy-focused cloud storage service. It’s used to store and share all work-related files in one central place. It’s a secure alternative to platforms like Google Drive.

Key Features

End-to-End Encrypted: Files are encrypted in storage and during transfer.
No Account Needed: Access shared folders directly via link. Optional account for easier management.
Structured Folders: Each team member has a personal folder to manage files.

User Setup Steps

Step 1: Receive a secure Proton Drive folder link via Element chat.
Step 2: Use the link and enter the password provided.
Step 3: Upload, view, and edit files directly in the browser.
Optional: If you have a Proton account, you can share your Proton email for direct folder access.

General Proton Drive Guidelines

Keep Files Organized: Use folders and clear filenames when adding content.

GitLab

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Overview

GitLab is a comprehensive DevOps platform that combines version control, project management, CI/CD, and collaboration tools in one unified interface. It’s built around Git version control and provides everything needed for the complete software development lifecycle.

What is Git?

Git is a distributed version control system that tracks changes in files and coordinates work between multiple people.

Version Control: Track every change made to files over time—see what changed, when, and by whom.
Distributed: Everyone has a complete copy of the project history. Work offline and sync when ready.
Branching & Merging: Create separate “branches” to work on features, then merge them back when complete.
Collaboration: Multiple people can work on the same project without conflicts through systematic merging.

What is GitLab?

GitLab is a comprehensive DevOps platform that uses Git as its foundation.

MacOS

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Linux

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Research Documents

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Browse our community-based research documents—a collection of field reports, studies, and insights published by other scholars, organizations, and institutions from Tibetan communities.