Linux_in_a_Bit

Linux_in_a_Bit, 28 days ago to random

:blobcatthink: What if nostalgia bait but it's actually companies just bringing back old ways they used to screw you over.
:ablobfoxbongo: https://microsoft.com/edge
:blobcatgooglytrash: oh.

Linux_in_a_Bit, 28 days ago to random

If the current Masto drama finally gets some of you off of mastodon.social, thats probably a good thing for everyone. :blobcatverified:

Linux_in_a_Bit, 29 days ago to random

:blobcat_thisisfine: You know you've screwed up when even Facebook says you're threatening people's privacy.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2024/04/26/new-whatsapp-warning-iphone-15-pro-max-samsung-s24-ultra-upgrade/?sh=4c1c26532eec

Linux_in_a_Bit, 29 days ago to random

X.Org rebrands to Way.Org in light of recent events.

Linux_in_a_Bit, 29 days ago (edited 29 days ago) to random

Boss makes 10 cents, I make a dime; gosh the shareholders must be living sublime! :blobcat_thisisfine:

Linux_in_a_Bit, 1 month ago to random

:thinking: Instead of angering Nintendo, you all could be archiving everything on https://library.kiwix.org/ instead.

Y'know, for when the internet goes to heck and you don't want to go to the library and use an encyclopedia or (heaven forbid) look up developer documentation in a book. :blobcat0_0:

:blobcatrainbow: And if you really want to play games, why not try out https://flashpointarchive.org/

Linux_in_a_Bit, 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago) to random

:ablobcatcoffee: TED Ed is a fantastic YouTube channel.
I just binged a ton of their videos, here are 5 of them (I couldn't fit Invidious links, sorry):

🖼️ Picture a perfect society. What does it look like? - Joseph Lacey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyHLLzmNje0
🕵️ How to prevent political corruption - Stephanie Honchell Smith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn4S7lQ111M
💸 Is capitalism actually broken?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcR815SfWOU
⚖️ Is inequality inevitable?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEnf_CFoyv0
📈 Can the economy grow forever?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT3P0YSNonE

piggo, 1 month ago to random

there should also be rocks with actual healing properties as a counterweight to radioactive ones that give you cancer

9to5linux, 1 month ago to ubuntu

First Look at #Ubuntu Lomiri: Ubuntu Touch’s Mobile Desktop Arrives on PC https://9to5linux.com/first-look-at-ubuntu-lomiri-ubuntu-touchs-mobile-desktop-arrives-on-pc

@ubports @ruds #Linux #OpenSource

atomicpoet, 1 month ago to random

Storage is so cheap that 18TB via small USB drives is C$500.

Linux_in_a_Bit, 1 month ago to random

:blobcatgooglytrash: Congratulations USA, instead of actually enacting comprehensive privacy regulations, you've banned TikTok, setting a dangerous precident of censorship and infringement of our rights. :blobcat_thisisfine:

nixCraft, 1 month ago to random

yyyy-MM-dd

nocontexttrek, 1 month ago to StarTrek

Hey #StarTrek fans, look between the tab and w on your keyboard

Linux_in_a_Bit, 1 month ago to random

I dislike TikTok, but the "ban TikTok" bill seems way too similar to those "surveil the entire internet" bills for me to endorse it.

I just feel like it might be setting a bad precedent, and I would rather deal with TikTok than the possibility of a complete banning of encryption...

alcinnz, 1 month ago to random

I want your feedback into my next metathread regarding our hypothetical hardware-Internet Communicator!

What's favourite features for an IDE? Anything you consider a must-have? Any uncommon features you'd enjoy seeing my take on?

tulpa, 1 month ago to random

Apparently the way to disable the write-protection on a modern Chromebook is to remove the battery and run it on AC until the firmware is replaced. Just annoying enough to deter anyone who doesn't really want to replace the OS.

tomasekeli, 1 month ago to random

it always takes longer than you thought. even when you know, and include in your plans that it is going to take longer than you thought.

me, 1 month ago to random

Good progress on getting Layer Shell support for @buddiesofbudgie #Budgie for Wayland. That panel didn't used to be correctly positioned at the bottom!

Many many many many things still very bork, but progress nonetheless 😊

piggo, 1 month ago to random

what's the point of offering a remote job if you restrict it to a particular country

Linux_in_a_Bit, 1 month ago to random

Gross.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/biden-signs-bill-criticized-as-major-expansion-of-warrantless-surveillance/
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/04/us-senate-and-biden-administration-shamefully-renew-and-expand-fisa-section-702-0

Linux_in_a_Bit, 1 month ago to random

:thinkhappy: "Thank goodness Windows has security by obscurity, it could never fall victim to anything as bad as XZ!"
:ablobfoxbongo: https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/kremlin-backed-hackers-exploit-critical-windows-vulnerability-reported-by-the-nsa/

Linux_in_a_Bit, 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago) to random

Happy earth day :ablobcatbongo:
In celebration, buy our "earth friendly" product to replace your old but still working one and help us fill the oceans worth an ever increasing amount of plastic! :blobsanta:

Linux_in_a_Bit, 1 month ago to random

Why is #bollards a thing, and where do I sign up?

heyheymomo, 1 month ago to random

I have a fun messenger sticker pack ready to go. I think I’ll put it on WhatsApp but what other messengers would you like to see my stuff on?