Don Watkins
@linuxnerd.bsky.social
I am a writer, educator, lifelong learner,tech-nerd, Linux and macOS user, library fan, progressive, US Navy veteran, and grandfather. I blog at https://donwatkins.info and write for allthingsopen.org. Living in Western New York state.
Fedora Linux SilverBlue in 2025 - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5Xs...
Fedora Linux SilverBlue in 2025
YouTube video by Pat's Cyber Chronicles
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January 11, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Fedora Linux SilverBlue in 2025 - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5Xs...
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“So which is it to be? A stand for liberty in the spirit of Thomas Paine, or acquiescence to the depredations of our own mad King George? The rule of law or the rule of Trump?”
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www.thebulwark.com/p/we-have-ki...
We Have the King That Thomas Paine Feared
The rule of law was central to the American experiment. Is it still?
www.thebulwark.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:40 PM
“So which is it to be? A stand for liberty in the spirit of Thomas Paine, or acquiescence to the depredations of our own mad King George? The rule of law or the rule of Trump?”
www.thebulwark.com/p/we-have-ki...
www.thebulwark.com/p/we-have-ki...
Catholic Vice President Vance takes to social media to justify killing of Renee Good www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-...
Catholic Vice President Vance takes to social media to justify killing of Renee Good
After the tragic shooting of Renee Good at the hands of ICE, the Catholic vice president of the United States took to social media to justify the killing.
www.ncronline.org
January 9, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Catholic Vice President Vance takes to social media to justify killing of Renee Good www.ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-...
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In the face of an increasingly militaristic approach to our neighbors in Latin America and the president’s broad abuse of executive power, it's heartening to see that Congress is taking positive steps to reassert its war powers.
But we need to keep up the pressure. #WarIsNotTheAnswer
But we need to keep up the pressure. #WarIsNotTheAnswer
Senate Takes Step towards Stopping War on Venezuela | Friends Committee On National Legislation
Washington, D.C. – The Friends Committee on National Legislation applauds today’s vote in the Senate to advance a bipartisan war powers resolution, S.J.Res.98, to direct the removal of U.S. troops fro...
www.fcnl.org
January 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM
In the face of an increasingly militaristic approach to our neighbors in Latin America and the president’s broad abuse of executive power, it's heartening to see that Congress is taking positive steps to reassert its war powers.
But we need to keep up the pressure. #WarIsNotTheAnswer
But we need to keep up the pressure. #WarIsNotTheAnswer
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“Trump’s henchman may still make noises about democracy and stemming the illegal drug trade, but the Plunderer-in-Chief—the immoral businessman who has stiffed vendors by the thousands—looks around our hemisphere and sees the opportunity to just take stuff.”
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open.substack.com/pub/america/...
The Mad Plunderer-In-Chief
Trump makes clear he just wants to take and own stuff, never mind international law or state sovereignty
open.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
“Trump’s henchman may still make noises about democracy and stemming the illegal drug trade, but the Plunderer-in-Chief—the immoral businessman who has stiffed vendors by the thousands—looks around our hemisphere and sees the opportunity to just take stuff.”
open.substack.com/pub/america/...
open.substack.com/pub/america/...
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A vigil is planned for #WNY in downtown Buffalo tonight for Renee Good. Please stay safe if you’re planning to go.
#Buffalo #Buffalove #BuffaloNY
#Buffalo #Buffalove #BuffaloNY
January 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
A vigil is planned for #WNY in downtown Buffalo tonight for Renee Good. Please stay safe if you’re planning to go.
#Buffalo #Buffalove #BuffaloNY
#Buffalo #Buffalove #BuffaloNY
Shithead. Fuck this guy!
SHOCK CELL PHONE VIDEO: Renee Good's final words to her murderer: “That’s fine dude, I’m not mad at you.”
ICE agent Jonathan Ross after shooting and killing her seconds later: “Fuckin’ bitch.”
Via Alpha News
ICE agent Jonathan Ross after shooting and killing her seconds later: “Fuckin’ bitch.”
Via Alpha News
January 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Frey: "This notion of inflammatory comments -- c'mon guys. I dropped an F bomb, they killed someone. Which one of those is more inflammatory? I'm going with the killing somebody."
January 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Frey: "This notion of inflammatory comments -- c'mon guys. I dropped an F bomb, they killed someone. Which one of those is more inflammatory? I'm going with the killing somebody."
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AI in Five: Learn an AI Tool
Wanting to learn how to use Generative AI tools like BoodleBox, ChatGPT, Gemini, and others? Be sure to follow the AI in 5 videos series. Each topic gets video tutorials highlighting key features. It's great for beginners, as well as those who may need a refresher.…
Wanting to learn how to use Generative AI tools like BoodleBox, ChatGPT, Gemini, and others? Be sure to follow the AI in 5 videos series. Each topic gets video tutorials highlighting key features. It's great for beginners, as well as those who may need a refresher.…
AI in Five: Learn an AI Tool
Wanting to learn how to use Generative AI tools like BoodleBox, ChatGPT, Gemini, and others? Be sure to follow the AI in 5 videos series. Each topic gets video tutorials highlighting key features. It's great for beginners, as well as those who may need a refresher. These will become available via the TCEA Knowledge Boosters page. …
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January 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
AI in Five: Learn an AI Tool
Wanting to learn how to use Generative AI tools like BoodleBox, ChatGPT, Gemini, and others? Be sure to follow the AI in 5 videos series. Each topic gets video tutorials highlighting key features. It's great for beginners, as well as those who may need a refresher.…
Wanting to learn how to use Generative AI tools like BoodleBox, ChatGPT, Gemini, and others? Be sure to follow the AI in 5 videos series. Each topic gets video tutorials highlighting key features. It's great for beginners, as well as those who may need a refresher.…
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Swalwell: You better believe that accountability is coming. Immunity is going to be stripped. And to Kristi Noem, Tom “Cashbag” Homan, Greg Bovino—your asses are going to be in these witness chairs.
January 8, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Swalwell: You better believe that accountability is coming. Immunity is going to be stripped. And to Kristi Noem, Tom “Cashbag” Homan, Greg Bovino—your asses are going to be in these witness chairs.
Is the Geekom A7 Max a Good Linux Mini PC? - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbqB...
Is the Geekom A7 Max a Good Linux Mini PC?
YouTube video by Learn Linux TV
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January 7, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Is the Geekom A7 Max a Good Linux Mini PC? - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbqB...
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Tinkering with Immutable Linux: How Cosmic Atomic Won Me Over – The Future is Open donwatkins.info/2026/01/05/t...
Tinkering with Immutable Linux: How Cosmic Atomic Won Me Over – The Future is Open
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January 6, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Tinkering with Immutable Linux: How Cosmic Atomic Won Me Over – The Future is Open donwatkins.info/2026/01/05/t...
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KDE Plasma 6.6 will finally stop the system sleeping when gaming with a controller
#KDE #KDEPlasma #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
#KDE #KDEPlasma #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
KDE Plasma 6.6 will finally stop the system sleeping when gaming with a controller
Finally! One of the most annoying issues is your system going to sleep while gaming with a controller, and KDE Plasma 6.6 will solve it.
www.gamingonlinux.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:24 AM
KDE Plasma 6.6 will finally stop the system sleeping when gaming with a controller
#KDE #KDEPlasma #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
#KDE #KDEPlasma #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
