mostly_linux

thelinuxEXP, 1 month ago to random

Hey everyone!

I'm working on a video to see what the Linux community (or at least people who follow me) actually use.

So, I created a little form, hosted on my Nextcloud (hopefully it's up to the task...)

It's only up for 2 days, so don't hesitate to share it around, it will help me "touch grass" and see if my preconceived notions are confirmed, or invalidated!

https://nextcloud.thelinuxexp.com/index.php/apps/forms/s/XQRzMrs8QTtCjDfSyP4koA9o

Of course, it's all anonymous, no personal data, it's just for the purposes of creating the video.

arstechnica, 2 months ago to random

Tastes like chicken? Think again—edible ants have distinctive flavor profiles.

Go ahead, eat some ants. We triple dog dare you.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/tastes-like-chicken-think-again-edible-ants-have-distinctive-flavor-profiles/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 months ago to random

New high-end iPads are around the corner; please let me run macOS on them

Op-ed: The iPad needs more than a simple hardware refresh to fix what ails it.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/new-high-end-ipads-are-around-the-corner-please-let-me-run-macos-on-them/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 2 months ago to random

NYT disputes OpenAI “hacking” claim by pointing to ChatGPT bypassing paywalls

OpenAI’s claim that NYT “hacked” ChatGPT is “irrelevant” and “false,” NYT says.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/nyt-disputes-openai-hacking-claim-by-pointing-to-chatgpt-bypassing-paywalls/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

thelinuxEXP, 2 months ago to random

If I enjoyed the story and general feel of the FF7 remake but really disliked the combat, is it worth it for me to play the 2nd one that just came out?

mostly_linux, 4 months ago to random

We need right to repair legislation in the US. Good to see Canada doing something right.

https://www.thestar.com/business/some-manufacturers-are-intentionally-making-appliances-and-electronics-more-expensive-to-repair-heres-why-that/article_6a7ed6d2-95ec-11ee-a5f6-c7c36c881be2.html

arstechnica, 4 months ago to random

Banks use your deposits to loan money to fossil-fuel, emissions-heavy firms

Your $1,000 in the bank creates emissions equal to a flight from NYC to Seattle.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/12/banks-use-your-deposits-to-loan-money-to-fossil-fuel-emissions-heavy-firms/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Introducing Proton Drive app for Mac OS

[From proton subreddit]...

protonvpn, 6 months ago to random

You may already be familiar with Proton VPN’s Quick Connect feature, but did you know you can set up different profiles too? 👇

These profiles allow you to customize how you connect to #ProtonVPN. You can:
👉 Choose a specific country or server
👉 Change the VPN protocol
👉 Use Secure Core (double-hop)

Here’s how: https://protonvpn.com/support/connection-profiles/.

Proton VPN - No longer blocking malware, ads, and trackers? [FIXED]

[Edit: With guidance from Proton Support, I switched VPN protocols in the application’s preferences menu (protonvpn.com/…/how-to-change-vpn-protocols/), from IKEv2 to Smart, and afterwards I started seeing ads and trackers (etc.) blocked on the application’s GUI again. I’ll post any other relevant info I learn of here.]...

Firefox needs a 180° turn to full privacy out of the box. - Feddit (feddit.de)

thelinuxEXP, 6 months ago to linux

I keep seeing people online saying that #Linux isn’t ready for professionals, or that the Linux desktop isn’t for doing real work, or this usual « year of Linux desktop » meme.

So I thought I’d address the topic, because Linux is undeniably already being used by professionals all around the world, and definitely has a lot of tools to do professional work, either #OpenSource or proprietary:

https://youtu.be/BlUFXUA9R48

protonvpn, 6 months ago (edited 6 months ago) to random

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🌐 Save up to 60% on Proton VPN: https://protonvpn.com/blackfriday

🔑 Save up to 60% on Proton Pass: https://proton.me/pass/black-friday

📂 Save up to 50% on Proton Drive: https://proton.me/drive/black-friday

*Based on the monthly standard pricing.

arstechnica, 6 months ago to random

Windows CE, Microsoft’s stunted middle child, reaches end of support at 26 years

From netbooks and PDAs to ATMs, voting kiosks, and ungainly presidential phones.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/10/windows-ce-microsofts-stunted-middle-child-reaches-end-of-support-at-26-years/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

mostly_linux, 6 months ago to random

🌐 Digital Rights:
Explore the Electronic Frontier Foundation (@eff), fighting for digital rights and championing the open web. Learn about their campaigns and initiatives for a free and open internet. #libertas #technologia #privitas

protonmail, 6 months ago to uk

As the #OnlineSafetyAct becomes law in the #UK without critical legal safeguards to end-to-end encryption, the internet as we know it faces a very real threat: https://proton.me/blog/online-safety-act

The Act could give the UK government the power to access, collect, and read anyone’s private conversations at any time. The UK Government has previously admitted that the proposals are "technically unfeasible," and we hope @Ofcom
keeps this front of mind during the implementation process. (1/3)

arstechnica, 6 months ago to random

Apple raises prices of Apple TV+ and other services

The Apple One bundle is getting pricier, too.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/10/apple-raises-prices-of-apple-tv-and-other-services/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

arstechnica, 6 months ago to random

CVS ditches useless cold meds—but not bogus homeopathic products

Bogus homeopathic products based on pseudoscience will remain on shelves.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/10/cvs-ditches-useless-cold-meds-but-not-bogus-homeopathic-products/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Sheril, 6 months ago to Halloween

Sure I know the science behind changing leaves, but I prefer to think of #Autumn as a reminder that there’s still magic in this great big world. #Nature

futurebird, 6 months ago to random

Elon’s tweet disparaging the need to support the Wikipedia has stuck with me. How could anyone, even a creepy libertarian who hates government find fault with wikipedia? The wikipedia is an independent not for profit corporation. It’s the way the libertarians always assure us public goods can still exist even in their fantasy futures. And in this limited area the wikipedia largely works. A backbone for the web of human knowledge. But somehow even this is still objectionable.

ProtonPass's limited offer, they are giving out a 1-year free subscription. [Claimable before October 31, 2023] (proton.me)

Title; Seems like they are giving out a free 1-year plan, as long as you claim the offer before October 31st....

Proton Photos is coming!

I received a mail and also confirmed on this forum that the status is updated to Planned....

aral, 1 year ago to ai

Machines aren’t taking over.
Corporations are taking over.

Worry about the right thing.

#corporatocracy #ai