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Welcome to LibreCanada Bluesky page.
Our mission is to provide open source information where previous proprietary solutions have proven unsatisfactory or costly, and, provide information on the Canadian political environment that may affect positively/negatively Canadian technological advancement.
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18 posts on this Thursday 29 January 2026 (see posts below). Don't forget to "Like" and/or "Comment" on any of the individual posts below

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January 29, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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MUO - Article
"I cleaned up my Android storage using one hidden menu"...

www.makeuseof.com/i-cleaned-up...

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I cleaned up my Android storage using one hidden menu
The hidden way to clear Android storage without losing your data.
www.makeuseof.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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XDA - Article
"I used HDMI instead of DisplayPort for a week"...

www.xda-developers.com/i-switched-d...

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I used HDMI instead of DisplayPort for a week
HDMI 2.1 is perfectly capable of 1440p and 4K gaming
www.xda-developers.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Dries Buytaert - Article
"25 years of Drupal: what I've learned"...

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25 years of Drupal: what I've learned
Dries is the Founder and Project Lead of Drupal and the Co-founder and Executive Chair of Acquia.
dri.es
January 29, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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XDA - Article
"I replaced all my browser bookmarks with this terminal-based knowledge management tool"...

www.xda-developers.com/replaced-bro...

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I replaced all my browser bookmarks with this terminal-based knowledge management tool
Take control of your bookmarks!
www.xda-developers.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Phoronix - Article
"Adreno Gen 8 Vulkan Graphics Merged For Mesa 26.0 To Support The Snapdragon X2"...

www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-26...

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Adreno Gen 8 Vulkan Graphics Merged For Mesa 26.0 To Support The Snapdragon X2
Merged in time for the upcoming Mesa 26.0 release is the merging of Vulkan driver support for the Qualcomm Adreno Gen 8 graphics support that is notably used by the new Snapdragon X2 laptop SoCs as we...
www.phoronix.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Phoronix - Article
"New Patches From Valve Bring AMDGPU Power Management Improvements For Old GCN 1.0 GPUs"...

www.phoronix.com/news/AMDGPU-...

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New Patches From Valve Bring AMDGPU Power Management Improvements For Old GCN 1.0 GPUs
Last year Valve contractor Timur Kristóf managed to improve the AMDGPU driver enough for old GCN 1.0 Southern Islands and GCN 1.1 Sea Islands GPUs that with Linux 6.19 AMDGPU is now the default for th...
www.phoronix.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Medium - Article
"You Don’t Need to Learn Coding Anymore. Here Are 8 Tools That Do It For You."...

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You Don’t Need to Learn Coding Anymore. Here Are 8 Tools That Do It For You.
Building software used to require years of coding experience.
aakashgupta.medium.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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ZDNET - Article
"How to run Windows apps on Linux with Wine - it's easy"...

www.zdnet.com/article/how-...

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How to run Windows apps on Linux with Wine - it's easy
Considering a switch from Windows to Linux? The good news is you don't have to give up your favorite Windows apps. Here's how to run them on Linux.
www.zdnet.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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BleepingComputer - Article
"New PDFSider Windows malware deployed on Fortune 100 firm's network"...

www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

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New PDFSider Windows malware deployed on Fortune 100 firm's network
Ransomware attackers targeting a Fortune 100 company in the finance sector used a new malware strain, dubbed PDFSider, to deliver malicious payloads on Windows systems.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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XDA - Article
"I finally understand my home network thanks to one simple tool"...

www.xda-developers.com/i-finally-un...

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I finally understand my home network thanks to one simple tool
You won't believe what's lurking on your home network until you see it with NetAlertX
www.xda-developers.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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XDA - Article
"Proxmox helped me understand which operating systems I actually need"...

www.xda-developers.com/proxmox-help...

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Proxmox helped me understand which operating systems I actually need
There's an OS for everyone (and every task).
www.xda-developers.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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EcoNews - Article
"A New York startup says it can already make gasoline from air on a rooftop, and it demonstrated the process in Manhattan with a machine about the size of a refrigerator"...

www.ecoticias.com/en/a-new-yor...

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A New York startup says it can already make gasoline from air on a rooftop, and it demonstrated the process in Manhattan with a machine about the size of a refrigerator
Startup makes gas from air on a Manhattan rooftop, aiming to cut emissions without replacing cars or engines.
www.ecoticias.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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PC World - Article
"How to set up your own at-home NAS server for private photo storage"...

www.pcworld.com/article/2950...

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Keep your photos private! Set up your own at-home NAS cloud alternative
Don't entrust your photos to large cloud storage services. Use a NAS as a private cloud to keep your photos safe, secure, and backed up.
www.pcworld.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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TechRadar - Article
"I saw 2 next-gen 3D TVs without glasses that use a new tech that changes everything — here’s how it works"...

www.techradar.com/televisions/...

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‘From black–and–white to color. From flat 2D to GF3D’ — I saw 2 new glasses-free 3D TVs that promise to bring the tech back, and I think it could actually work
3D movies without all the downsides? Finally, I might watch Avatar at home
www.techradar.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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WhiteboardDoodles - Video
Linux File System Structure Explained: From / to /usr | Linux Basics

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Linux File System Structure Explained: From / to /usr | Linux Basics
YouTube video by WhiteboardDoodles
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January 29, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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How-To Geek - Article
"How Linux Took Over the World (Without Anyone Noticing)"...

www.howtogeek.com/linux-took-o...

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How Linux Took Over the World (Without Anyone Noticing)
Discover how Linux now powers everything from smartphones to supercomputers.
www.howtogeek.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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Aljazeera - Article
"Brazil’s Lula says Trump is attempting to ‘create a new UN’"...

www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...

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Brazil’s Lula says Trump is attempting to ‘create a new UN’
Lula's comments come as Trump invites Netanyahu to join 'Board of Peace', with no mention of Gaza in charter.
www.aljazeera.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Claus Kellerman POV - Video
GERMANY WARNS; DON'T TRAVEL TO USA - CANADA MAY FOLLOW

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GERMANY WARNS; DON'T TRAVEL TO USA - CANADA MAY FOLLOW
YouTube video by Claus Kellerman POV
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January 29, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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18 posts on this Wednesday 28 January 2026 (see posts below). Don't forget to "Like" and/or "Comment" on any of the individual posts below

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January 28, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Frandroid - Article
(EN translation by Google)
"Raspberry Pi unveils a new product, and it's not a PC"

www-frandroid-com.translate.goog/produits-and...

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Pourquoi Raspberry Pi ne veut plus que vous achetiez votre stockage sur Amazon
Loin est le temps de la simple petite carte PC à 40 dollars, Raspberry continue d'étendre son écosystème de produits. Cette fois, c'est une clé USB, et ce
www-frandroid-com.translate.goog
January 28, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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SciTech Daily - Article
"2.8 Days to Disaster: Low Earth Orbit Could Collapse Without Warning"...

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2.8 Days to Disaster: Low Earth Orbit Could Collapse Without Warning
A new analysis suggests modern satellite networks could suffer catastrophic collisions within days of losing control during a major solar storm. The phrase “House of Cards” is often associated today w...
scitechdaily.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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Mageia Linux Blog - Article
"It’s time for the Mageia 10 art contest!"...

blog.mageia.org/en/2026/01/2...

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It’s time for the Mageia 10 art contest!
As in previous releases, the artwork for Mageia 10 will be made with input from our community that uses, collaborates and makes it possible for Mageia to move forward. Our first Alpha version has a…
blog.mageia.org
January 28, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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XDA - Article
"Proxmox made me stop caring what OS my servers run"...

www.xda-developers.com/proxmox-made...

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Proxmox made me stop caring what OS my servers run
It also made my DIY projects a lot less painful
www.xda-developers.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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Gaming On Linux - Article
"KDE Plasma 6.7 will have a global push-to-talk feature"...

www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/kde-...

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KDE Plasma 6.7 will have a global push-to-talk feature
KDE Plasma is set to gain even more useful features with the upcoming Plasma 6.7 release, one especially good for online gaming.
www.gamingonlinux.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:50 PM