Lancaban
@theeo123.bsky.social
Father of three human children and one crazy cat child, life-long gamer, appreciator of art and architecture, appreciator of science and music, lover of movies and dice.
https://wheretofind.me/@Lancaban
https://wheretofind.me/@Lancaban
www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/kde-...
KDE's built in screenshot tool Spectacle will now have OCR support.
Until now I've been using NormCap which is great, but it will be nice to have the feature built into a tool I use all the time anyway
#Linux #KDE #Spectacle #OpenSource
KDE's built in screenshot tool Spectacle will now have OCR support.
Until now I've been using NormCap which is great, but it will be nice to have the feature built into a tool I use all the time anyway
#Linux #KDE #Spectacle #OpenSource
KDE Plasma 6.6: Screenshot OCR, Custom Themes & More
KDE Plasma 6.6 release lets you extract text from screenshots, control app volume from the taskbar, save custom themes and fixes the 60Hz animation cap.
www.omgubuntu.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 4:42 PM
www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/02/kde-...
KDE's built in screenshot tool Spectacle will now have OCR support.
Until now I've been using NormCap which is great, but it will be nice to have the feature built into a tool I use all the time anyway
#Linux #KDE #Spectacle #OpenSource
KDE's built in screenshot tool Spectacle will now have OCR support.
Until now I've been using NormCap which is great, but it will be nice to have the feature built into a tool I use all the time anyway
#Linux #KDE #Spectacle #OpenSource
defector.com/why-the-hott...
A great explainer for non-wrestlign fans about the AEW "Fuck-Ice!" chants, and their importance.
It covers the problems with WWE politically, How the movement in AEW started, and how Tony Khan has supported and backed-up his wrestlers rights
#AEW #Wrestling #FuckIce
A great explainer for non-wrestlign fans about the AEW "Fuck-Ice!" chants, and their importance.
It covers the problems with WWE politically, How the movement in AEW started, and how Tony Khan has supported and backed-up his wrestlers rights
#AEW #Wrestling #FuckIce
Why The Hottest New Pro Wrestling Chant Is "Fuck ICE" | Defector
The most intriguing storyline in pro wrestling this month is not a title chase or a bloody feud, but whether or not fans are going to keep chanting “Fuck ICE” at shows. I am more than happy to explain...
defector.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:43 PM
defector.com/why-the-hott...
A great explainer for non-wrestlign fans about the AEW "Fuck-Ice!" chants, and their importance.
It covers the problems with WWE politically, How the movement in AEW started, and how Tony Khan has supported and backed-up his wrestlers rights
#AEW #Wrestling #FuckIce
A great explainer for non-wrestlign fans about the AEW "Fuck-Ice!" chants, and their importance.
It covers the problems with WWE politically, How the movement in AEW started, and how Tony Khan has supported and backed-up his wrestlers rights
#AEW #Wrestling #FuckIce
www.howtogeek.com/underrated-l...
A look at 5 Linux desktop environments, Other than Gnome and KDE, that might be worth your attention.
The article discusses:
- Budgie
- Unity
- Pantheon
- MATE
- Cinnamon
#Linux #DE #DesktopEnvironment #OpenSource
A look at 5 Linux desktop environments, Other than Gnome and KDE, that might be worth your attention.
The article discusses:
- Budgie
- Unity
- Pantheon
- MATE
- Cinnamon
#Linux #DE #DesktopEnvironment #OpenSource
These 5 underrated Linux desktop environments need more attention
The right desktop environment can transform your Linux experience from acceptable to exceptional.
www.howtogeek.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:34 PM
www.howtogeek.com/underrated-l...
A look at 5 Linux desktop environments, Other than Gnome and KDE, that might be worth your attention.
The article discusses:
- Budgie
- Unity
- Pantheon
- MATE
- Cinnamon
#Linux #DE #DesktopEnvironment #OpenSource
A look at 5 Linux desktop environments, Other than Gnome and KDE, that might be worth your attention.
The article discusses:
- Budgie
- Unity
- Pantheon
- MATE
- Cinnamon
#Linux #DE #DesktopEnvironment #OpenSource
www.theverge.com/gadgets/8796...
Samsung is introducing a Privacy mode that can selectively apply to only certain areas of the screen (like notifications). When viewing the phone from an angle instead, these zones (or the whole screen) would appear black. Video past the link
#Privacy #Samsung
Samsung is introducing a Privacy mode that can selectively apply to only certain areas of the screen (like notifications). When viewing the phone from an angle instead, these zones (or the whole screen) would appear black. Video past the link
#Privacy #Samsung
Samsung ad confirms rumors of a useful S26 ‘privacy display’
No more over-the-shoulder peeking.
www.theverge.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:49 PM
www.theverge.com/gadgets/8796...
Samsung is introducing a Privacy mode that can selectively apply to only certain areas of the screen (like notifications). When viewing the phone from an angle instead, these zones (or the whole screen) would appear black. Video past the link
#Privacy #Samsung
Samsung is introducing a Privacy mode that can selectively apply to only certain areas of the screen (like notifications). When viewing the phone from an angle instead, these zones (or the whole screen) would appear black. Video past the link
#Privacy #Samsung
linuxiac.com/kde-responds...
KDE tries to clarify things after KaOS moves away from KDE citing reliance on SystemD
To clarify, KDE is introducing a new login Manager, PLM. ONLY this component requires systemD, nothing prevents running KDE and still using SDDM.
#Linux #KDE #FOSS #SystemD #KaOS
KDE tries to clarify things after KaOS moves away from KDE citing reliance on SystemD
To clarify, KDE is introducing a new login Manager, PLM. ONLY this component requires systemD, nothing prevents running KDE and still using SDDM.
#Linux #KDE #FOSS #SystemD #KaOS
KDE Responds to FUD Over Alleged systemd Mandate
KDE addresses misinformation about systemd requirements, stating Plasma remains usable on non-systemd systems.
linuxiac.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Random notions about escaping Microsoft into Linux Mint: Sound shit JUST WORKS! Being used to Microsoft's awful handling of sound devices and needing a bunch of third party tools, adjusting my Roccat headset for listening to music was a heavenly experience 😅
February 14, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Random notions about escaping Microsoft into Linux Mint: Sound shit JUST WORKS! Being used to Microsoft's awful handling of sound devices and needing a bunch of third party tools, adjusting my Roccat headset for listening to music was a heavenly experience 😅
www.howtogeek.com/if-you-only-...
Several reasons Ubuntu Is not a standard Linux experience
- Outsourcing understanding to system defaults
- Learning Ubuntu-specific syntax not Linux concepts
- Embracing bloat with Snap packages
- Settling for corporate meddling
#Ubuntu #Linux #OpenSource
Several reasons Ubuntu Is not a standard Linux experience
- Outsourcing understanding to system defaults
- Learning Ubuntu-specific syntax not Linux concepts
- Embracing bloat with Snap packages
- Settling for corporate meddling
#Ubuntu #Linux #OpenSource
If you only use Ubuntu, you’re missing out on what Linux is all about
If Ubuntu is your only Linux experience, you might be repeating the same pattern you tried to leave behind.
www.howtogeek.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
www.howtogeek.com/if-you-only-...
Several reasons Ubuntu Is not a standard Linux experience
- Outsourcing understanding to system defaults
- Learning Ubuntu-specific syntax not Linux concepts
- Embracing bloat with Snap packages
- Settling for corporate meddling
#Ubuntu #Linux #OpenSource
Several reasons Ubuntu Is not a standard Linux experience
- Outsourcing understanding to system defaults
- Learning Ubuntu-specific syntax not Linux concepts
- Embracing bloat with Snap packages
- Settling for corporate meddling
#Ubuntu #Linux #OpenSource
www.theverge.com/report/87932...
Ring’s breakup with Flock Safety is seen as symbolic, not substantive, since its law-enforcement video requests via other partners continue, leaving broader surveillance and privacy worries unaddressed.
#Ring #Surveillance #Privacy #Amazon
Ring’s breakup with Flock Safety is seen as symbolic, not substantive, since its law-enforcement video requests via other partners continue, leaving broader surveillance and privacy worries unaddressed.
#Ring #Surveillance #Privacy #Amazon
Ring’s Flock breakup doesn’t fix its real problem
Birds of a feather
www.theverge.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:39 AM
www.theverge.com/report/87932...
Ring’s breakup with Flock Safety is seen as symbolic, not substantive, since its law-enforcement video requests via other partners continue, leaving broader surveillance and privacy worries unaddressed.
#Ring #Surveillance #Privacy #Amazon
Ring’s breakup with Flock Safety is seen as symbolic, not substantive, since its law-enforcement video requests via other partners continue, leaving broader surveillance and privacy worries unaddressed.
#Ring #Surveillance #Privacy #Amazon
www.howtogeek.com/this-secure-...
Don't trust Google Forms
Google has a long-standing history of invading privacy, in addition to its history of randomly deleting user's files.
With this in mind, Google is not the Best place to share or store info, Enter CryptPad
#Privacy #Google #CryptPad
Don't trust Google Forms
Google has a long-standing history of invading privacy, in addition to its history of randomly deleting user's files.
With this in mind, Google is not the Best place to share or store info, Enter CryptPad
#Privacy #Google #CryptPad
This secure form builder is my Google Forms replacement
Don't trust Google with your form management? This private alternative is free and can be self-hosted.
www.howtogeek.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:30 AM
www.howtogeek.com/this-secure-...
Don't trust Google Forms
Google has a long-standing history of invading privacy, in addition to its history of randomly deleting user's files.
With this in mind, Google is not the Best place to share or store info, Enter CryptPad
#Privacy #Google #CryptPad
Don't trust Google Forms
Google has a long-standing history of invading privacy, in addition to its history of randomly deleting user's files.
With this in mind, Google is not the Best place to share or store info, Enter CryptPad
#Privacy #Google #CryptPad
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Wikipedia exists because millions of people can write and share knowledge without the platform facing liability for every edit. www.eff.org/pages/inter...
The Internet Still Works: Wikipedia Defends Its Editors
Section 230 helps make it possible for online communities to host user speech: from restaurant reviews, to fan fiction, to collaborative encyclopedias. But recent debates about the law often overlook
www.eff.org
February 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Wikipedia exists because millions of people can write and share knowledge without the platform facing liability for every edit. www.eff.org/pages/inter...
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Kris Statlander speaking off air to the AEW Fans after Dynamite 🧨
She wants to become a Grand Slam Champion!
Credit x.com/joel1998t/st...
#AEW
She wants to become a Grand Slam Champion!
Credit x.com/joel1998t/st...
#AEW
February 13, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Kris Statlander speaking off air to the AEW Fans after Dynamite 🧨
She wants to become a Grand Slam Champion!
Credit x.com/joel1998t/st...
#AEW
She wants to become a Grand Slam Champion!
Credit x.com/joel1998t/st...
#AEW
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If Warner Bros Discovery keep Brody King off TV because of the 'Fuck ICE' chants, the audience should be chanting 'Fuck Warner Bros' when he's not on. Loudly.
Report: Warner Bros. Discovery blocks Brody King from AEW Dynamite following "F*ck ICE" chants
cultaholic.com/posts/report...
cultaholic.com/posts/report...
Report: Warner Bros. Discovery Blocks Brody King From AEW Dynamite Following "F*ck ICE" Chants
Brody King was absent from Wednesday night's episode of AEW Dynamite, and it reportedly wasn't a Tony Khan decision not to have him on the show.
cultaholic.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:49 PM
If Warner Bros Discovery keep Brody King off TV because of the 'Fuck ICE' chants, the audience should be chanting 'Fuck Warner Bros' when he's not on. Loudly.
www.thingiverse.com/blog?p=thing...
MyMiniFactory has acquired 100% ownership of Thingiverse.
According to the announcement Thingiverse will stay as it is, but they will be removing AI-Generated content.
#3DPrinting #Thingiverse #MyMiniFactory
MyMiniFactory has acquired 100% ownership of Thingiverse.
According to the announcement Thingiverse will stay as it is, but they will be removing AI-Generated content.
#3DPrinting #Thingiverse #MyMiniFactory
Thingiverse Blog - Thingiverse
Read the latest articles, tutorials, and news from the Thingiverse blog, your source for all things 3D printing and design.
www.thingiverse.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
www.thingiverse.com/blog?p=thing...
MyMiniFactory has acquired 100% ownership of Thingiverse.
According to the announcement Thingiverse will stay as it is, but they will be removing AI-Generated content.
#3DPrinting #Thingiverse #MyMiniFactory
MyMiniFactory has acquired 100% ownership of Thingiverse.
According to the announcement Thingiverse will stay as it is, but they will be removing AI-Generated content.
#3DPrinting #Thingiverse #MyMiniFactory
itsfoss.com/self-host-eb...
@itsfoss.bsky.social takes a look at 7 different self-hosted book servers
- Calibre
- Kavita
- Komga
- Atsumeru
- Ubooquity
- pyShelf
- BookLore
#Reading #Ebook #SelfHosting #SelfHosted
@itsfoss.bsky.social takes a look at 7 different self-hosted book servers
- Calibre
- Kavita
- Komga
- Atsumeru
- Ubooquity
- pyShelf
- BookLore
#Reading #Ebook #SelfHosting #SelfHosted
Here Are Your Choices for a Self-hosted eBook Server
Thinking about self-hosting an ebook library? Here are the open source software you can consider.
itsfoss.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:37 PM
itsfoss.com/self-host-eb...
@itsfoss.bsky.social takes a look at 7 different self-hosted book servers
- Calibre
- Kavita
- Komga
- Atsumeru
- Ubooquity
- pyShelf
- BookLore
#Reading #Ebook #SelfHosting #SelfHosted
@itsfoss.bsky.social takes a look at 7 different self-hosted book servers
- Calibre
- Kavita
- Komga
- Atsumeru
- Ubooquity
- pyShelf
- BookLore
#Reading #Ebook #SelfHosting #SelfHosted
www.howtogeek.com/hdds-are-any...
Imagine a 24TB hard drive that's faster than any PCIe 3.0 SSD (NVME) and costs just a tad more than a regular 24TB HDD. That's what Western Digital is proposing with two new technologies called: High Bandwidth Drive & Dual Pivot.
#WesternDigital #Technology
Imagine a 24TB hard drive that's faster than any PCIe 3.0 SSD (NVME) and costs just a tad more than a regular 24TB HDD. That's what Western Digital is proposing with two new technologies called: High Bandwidth Drive & Dual Pivot.
#WesternDigital #Technology
SATA SSDs are in trouble: Western Digital's new HDDs just matched their speed
HDDs are anything but dead—they'll soon be faster than SATA SSDs
www.howtogeek.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:31 PM
www.howtogeek.com/hdds-are-any...
Imagine a 24TB hard drive that's faster than any PCIe 3.0 SSD (NVME) and costs just a tad more than a regular 24TB HDD. That's what Western Digital is proposing with two new technologies called: High Bandwidth Drive & Dual Pivot.
#WesternDigital #Technology
Imagine a 24TB hard drive that's faster than any PCIe 3.0 SSD (NVME) and costs just a tad more than a regular 24TB HDD. That's what Western Digital is proposing with two new technologies called: High Bandwidth Drive & Dual Pivot.
#WesternDigital #Technology
torrentfreak.com/annas-archiv...
Anna's Archive has silently begun releasing the actual music files from its massive Spotify scrape.
#Spotify #Music #AnnasArchive
Anna's Archive has silently begun releasing the actual music files from its massive Spotify scrape.
#Spotify #Music #AnnasArchive
Anna's Archive Quietly 'Releases' Millions of Spotify Tracks, Despite Legal Pushback * TorrentFreak
Despite being sued by Spotify, Anna's Archive has begun releasing the actual music files from its massive Spotify scrape.
torrentfreak.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:53 PM
torrentfreak.com/annas-archiv...
Anna's Archive has silently begun releasing the actual music files from its massive Spotify scrape.
#Spotify #Music #AnnasArchive
Anna's Archive has silently begun releasing the actual music files from its massive Spotify scrape.
#Spotify #Music #AnnasArchive
www.xda-developers.com/dealve-finds...
A TUI App, that looks amazing, for finding the cheapest price on PC games, across 20+ different stores, runs on Windows, Linux, and MacOS
#Gaming #Linux #TUI #Terminal #Videogames #Deals
A TUI App, that looks amazing, for finding the cheapest price on PC games, across 20+ different stores, runs on Windows, Linux, and MacOS
#Gaming #Linux #TUI #Terminal #Videogames #Deals
February 11, 2026 at 12:16 AM
www.xda-developers.com/dealve-finds...
A TUI App, that looks amazing, for finding the cheapest price on PC games, across 20+ different stores, runs on Windows, Linux, and MacOS
#Gaming #Linux #TUI #Terminal #Videogames #Deals
A TUI App, that looks amazing, for finding the cheapest price on PC games, across 20+ different stores, runs on Windows, Linux, and MacOS
#Gaming #Linux #TUI #Terminal #Videogames #Deals
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Safer Internet Day is really about small habits
Don’t click dodgy links
Delete emails that feel off
Watch for weird grammar
Be wary of surveys
Don’t engage with trolls, block them
Use antivirus software and keep devices updated
Simple stuff, worth remembering
#SaferInternetDay
Don’t click dodgy links
Delete emails that feel off
Watch for weird grammar
Be wary of surveys
Don’t engage with trolls, block them
Use antivirus software and keep devices updated
Simple stuff, worth remembering
#SaferInternetDay
February 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Safer Internet Day is really about small habits
Don’t click dodgy links
Delete emails that feel off
Watch for weird grammar
Be wary of surveys
Don’t engage with trolls, block them
Use antivirus software and keep devices updated
Simple stuff, worth remembering
#SaferInternetDay
Don’t click dodgy links
Delete emails that feel off
Watch for weird grammar
Be wary of surveys
Don’t engage with trolls, block them
Use antivirus software and keep devices updated
Simple stuff, worth remembering
#SaferInternetDay
Reposted by Lancaban
February 9, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Reposted by Lancaban
It's the season of love, and MCG loves to honor all forms of it 🩷 Whether you're celebrating with your gals, a furry friend, or a partner, send them a nerdy card to show you care! Download the full set of cards at mymcg.info/valentines
February 10, 2026 at 1:34 AM
It's the season of love, and MCG loves to honor all forms of it 🩷 Whether you're celebrating with your gals, a furry friend, or a partner, send them a nerdy card to show you care! Download the full set of cards at mymcg.info/valentines
slyflourish.com/the_many_rpg...
A look at many of the different hobbies that make up the TTRPG hobby like: miniature collecting and painting, live plays, terrain collecting, 3d printing, VTTs, LARP, map drawing, voice work, improv, cosplay, world building, dice collecting, and more!
#TTRPG #RPG
A look at many of the different hobbies that make up the TTRPG hobby like: miniature collecting and painting, live plays, terrain collecting, 3d printing, VTTs, LARP, map drawing, voice work, improv, cosplay, world building, dice collecting, and more!
#TTRPG #RPG
The Many TTRPG Hobbies
There are many separate loosely connected hobbies under the umbrella of the larger tabletop roleplaying game hobby. All these hobbies can be fun ways to interact with the larger hobby and other people...
slyflourish.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:27 PM
slyflourish.com/the_many_rpg...
A look at many of the different hobbies that make up the TTRPG hobby like: miniature collecting and painting, live plays, terrain collecting, 3d printing, VTTs, LARP, map drawing, voice work, improv, cosplay, world building, dice collecting, and more!
#TTRPG #RPG
A look at many of the different hobbies that make up the TTRPG hobby like: miniature collecting and painting, live plays, terrain collecting, 3d printing, VTTs, LARP, map drawing, voice work, improv, cosplay, world building, dice collecting, and more!
#TTRPG #RPG
lifehacker.com/tech/invasiv...
The 10 most invasive AI Browser addons, From most to least data collected:
- Grammarly
- Quillbot
- Sider
- LanguageTool
- Google Translate
- WPS PDF
- Monica
- AI Chat for Google
- Immersive Translate
- ChatGPT search
#Privacy #AI #Browser
The 10 most invasive AI Browser addons, From most to least data collected:
- Grammarly
- Quillbot
- Sider
- LanguageTool
- Google Translate
- WPS PDF
- Monica
- AI Chat for Google
- Immersive Translate
- ChatGPT search
#Privacy #AI #Browser
This Study's List of the Most Invasive AI Browser Extensions Includes a Few You Probably Use
A host of AI-powered browser extensions that have been installed by tens of millions of users may also be invading your privacy.
lifehacker.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:16 PM
lifehacker.com/tech/invasiv...
The 10 most invasive AI Browser addons, From most to least data collected:
- Grammarly
- Quillbot
- Sider
- LanguageTool
- Google Translate
- WPS PDF
- Monica
- AI Chat for Google
- Immersive Translate
- ChatGPT search
#Privacy #AI #Browser
The 10 most invasive AI Browser addons, From most to least data collected:
- Grammarly
- Quillbot
- Sider
- LanguageTool
- Google Translate
- WPS PDF
- Monica
- AI Chat for Google
- Immersive Translate
- ChatGPT search
#Privacy #AI #Browser
www.theverge.com/tech/875309/...
Discord announced it will roll out global age verification starting next month. By default, all accounts will be set to a teen-appropriate experience unless users verify they’re adults.
#Discord #AgeVerification
Discord announced it will roll out global age verification starting next month. By default, all accounts will be set to a teen-appropriate experience unless users verify they’re adults.
#Discord #AgeVerification
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Age verification for all.
www.theverge.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:55 PM
www.theverge.com/tech/875309/...
Discord announced it will roll out global age verification starting next month. By default, all accounts will be set to a teen-appropriate experience unless users verify they’re adults.
#Discord #AgeVerification
Discord announced it will roll out global age verification starting next month. By default, all accounts will be set to a teen-appropriate experience unless users verify they’re adults.
#Discord #AgeVerification
www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-is...
Microsoft is no longer going to continue supporting some 10+ year old printers. They stopped publishing legacy v3/v4 printer drivers Jan 15, 2026. As of July 1, 2027, non-security 3d-party printer driver updates won't be available.
#Windows11 #Microsoft
Microsoft is no longer going to continue supporting some 10+ year old printers. They stopped publishing legacy v3/v4 printer drivers Jan 15, 2026. As of July 1, 2027, non-security 3d-party printer driver updates won't be available.
#Windows11 #Microsoft
Microsoft is dropping Windows 11 support for millions of older printers
But there's no need to panic.
www.xda-developers.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:50 PM
www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-is...
Microsoft is no longer going to continue supporting some 10+ year old printers. They stopped publishing legacy v3/v4 printer drivers Jan 15, 2026. As of July 1, 2027, non-security 3d-party printer driver updates won't be available.
#Windows11 #Microsoft
Microsoft is no longer going to continue supporting some 10+ year old printers. They stopped publishing legacy v3/v4 printer drivers Jan 15, 2026. As of July 1, 2027, non-security 3d-party printer driver updates won't be available.
#Windows11 #Microsoft