Is the repo private, or does GitLab seriously require an account now to view repos?

Technically the Linux kernel is just an interface with lots of modules

Cookie banner reduction already exists usint uBlock. You just need to enable some additional lists

Another simpler frontend for iptables I think is well suited for desktop environemnts is ufw. It does what it’s supposed to do and is extremely simple to use

Nowadays it is almost impossible to get a virus just from visiting websites. As for security recommendations I would recommend never running applications as roo that 100% don’t need it, as for 3rd party repos I would always be a by mindful of the apps but generally there isn’t too much of a risk, of getting a virus.