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there’s a major AWS outage going on right now that’s taken down Fortnite, Alexa, Snapchat, Perplexity, Roblox, and lots more of the internet. US-EAST-1 is down and impacting a lot of services that rely on AWS www.theverge.com/news/802486/...
Major AWS outage takes down Fortnite, Alexa, Snapchat, and more
A chunk of the internet has been taken offline.
www.theverge.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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brideoflinux.bsky.social
An article for those of you still developing your nerd cred: How to Use Kernel Boot-Time Parameters in Linux
How to Use Kernel Boot-Time Parameters in Linux
In this article, you will learn everything about Linux kernel boot parameters, how to use them, troubleshoot startup issues, and optimize system performance.
buff.ly
October 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Thirty belugas in Canada face being euthanised. Can they be saved?
Thirty belugas in Canada face being euthanised. Can they be saved?
After years of controversy and financial struggles, Marineland says it may have to euthanise 30 whales if it cannot find them another home.
www.bbc.com
October 12, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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linuxiac.bsky.social
Switching to #Linux is less about technical hurdles and more about adjusting your mindset. Here's why.
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The Only Thing Stopping You from Switching to Linux Is Your Mindset
Switching to Linux is less about technical hurdles and more about adjusting your mindset. Here's why.
linuxiac.com
October 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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brideoflinux.bsky.social
Johnson?: Ladybird Browser Gains Cloudflare Support to Challenge the Status Quo
Ladybird Browser Gains Cloudflare Support to Challenge the Status Quo
Cloudflare backs Ladybird, a new open-source browser, and Omarchy, a Linux setup tool, to advance innovation across the modern open web.
buff.ly
October 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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arstechnica.com
When a robotics pioneer who has spent decades building humanoid machines recommends that you stand at least nine feet away from any full-size walking robot, you should probably listen.
Why iRobot’s founder won’t go within 10 feet of today’s walking robots
Rodney Brooks says humanoid robots pose hidden safety challenges and won’t learn dexterity from video alone.
arstechnica.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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housedigest.bsky.social
Orange Peel And Rubbing Alcohol: The Fragrant Diy Cleaner You'll Want To Try
Orange Peel And Rubbing Alcohol: The Fragrant Diy Cleaner You'll Want To Try
Many DIY cleaner recipes aren't proper disinfectants, and they stink like vinegar. Find out why orange peels and rubbing alcohol make the perfect cleaning duo.
www.housedigest.com
October 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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housedigest.bsky.social
Why You Should Mix Potatoes And Baking Soda When Cleaning
Why You Should Mix Potatoes And Baking Soda When Cleaning
You may have cleaned with baking soda, but probably never with potato peels. Discover why these two items make a powerful rust remover for pots and pans.
www.housedigest.com
October 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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linuxiac.bsky.social
Learn how to set up #SSH login notifications on #Linux and get real-time alerts whenever someone connects to your server.
linuxiac.com/how-to-get-n...
How to Get Notified on SSH Logins on Linux
Learn how to set up SSH login notifications on Linux and get real-time alerts whenever someone connects to your server.
linuxiac.com
October 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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scott.hanselman.com
Microsoft’s 6502 BASIC is now Open Source opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2025/09...
Microsoft Releases Historic 6502 BASIC - Microsoft Open Source Blog
Explore the original 6502 BASIC—now open source! Dive into retro code, history, and emulators. Fork it, run it, and relive computing's roots.
opensource.microsoft.com
September 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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linuxiac.bsky.social
Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” is now available for download, with fingerprint authentication, kernel 6.14, Mesa 25.0.7, Cinnamon 6.4.8, and UI refinements.
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#linux #linuxmint #opensource
Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara" Now Available for Download, This Is What's New
Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” is now available for download, with fingerprint authentication, kernel 6.14, Mesa 25.0.7, Cinnamon 6.4.8, and UI refinements.
linuxiac.com
September 2, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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blerrycat1.bsky.social
A book is a tree that makes you hallucinate vividly
September 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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datnofact.bsky.social
Microsoft Word to begin saving people's documents in the cloud *by default*

Reminder that LibreOffice is free and a good drop-in replacement for Microsoft Office software: www.libreoffice.org

www.theverge.com/news/767522/...
Microsoft Word now automatically saves new documents to the cloud
Word documents will be automatically saved to OneDrive
www.theverge.com
September 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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“Microsoft says U.S. law takes precedence over Canadian data sovereignty”

… or how to lose government contracts all over the world in one easy step. 🖕🏾🖕🏾

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Microsoft says U.S. law takes precedence over Canadian data sovereignty
Microsoft representative says US CLOUD Act comes before other country's sovereignty.
www.digitaljournal.com
August 22, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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linuxiac.bsky.social
Want to #SSH into a #VirtualBox #Linux guest OS? Here’s how to set it up using bridged networking or NAT with port forwarding.
linuxiac.com/how-to-ssh-i...
How to SSH Into a VirtualBox Guest VM
Want to SSH into a VirtualBox Linux guest OS? Here’s how to set it up using bridged networking or NAT with port forwarding.
linuxiac.com
August 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
allensmithnet.bsky.social
For once I agree with Premier Doug Ford.
August 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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theregister.com
LibreOffice 25.8: Faster, leaner, and finally speaks PDF 2.0
LibreOffice 25.8: Faster, leaner, and finally speaks PDF 2.0
Update boosts Microsoft file imports, adds new spreadsheet functions, and drops older Windows LibreOffice 25.8 arrives with a tagline of "smarter, faster and more reliable." That all sounds good. So what's new?…
dlvr.it
August 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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linuxiac.bsky.social
A tried-and-true step-by-step guide for a hassle-free upgrade to Debian 13 (Trixie) from Debian 12 (Bookworm).
linuxiac.com/how-to-upgra...

#Debian #Linux
How to Upgrade to Debian 13 (Trixie) from 12 (Bookworm)
A tried-and-true step-by-step guide for a hassle-free upgrade to Debian 13 (Trixie) from Debian 12 (Bookworm).
linuxiac.com
August 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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linuxiac.bsky.social
PeaZip 10.6, an #OpenSource file archiver, brings faster archive browsing, new 7z codec support, improved Zpaq integration, and better file manager features.
linuxiac.com/peazip-10-6-...
PeaZip 10.6 File Archiver Brings Faster Large Archive Browsing
PeaZip 10.6, an open-source file archiver, brings faster archive browsing, new 7z codec support, improved Zpaq integration, and better file manager features.
linuxiac.com
August 9, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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linuxiac.bsky.social
HandBrake 1.10, an #OpenSource video transcoder, brings new presets, AV1 decoding improvements, better metadata passthru, and numerous fixes.
linuxiac.com/handbrake-1-...
HandBrake 1.10 Arrives with New Presets, Metadata Improvements
HandBrake 1.10 open-source video transcoder brings new presets, AV1 decoding improvements, better metadata passthru, and numerous fixes.
linuxiac.com
August 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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housedigest.bsky.social
Mike Holmes Says Your Home's Doors Should Probably Be Wider & He Has A Very Good Reason
Mike Holmes Says Your Home's Doors Should Probably Be Wider & He Has A Very Good Reason
HGTV star Mike Holmes thinks the building code for minimum door width should be changed from 32 inches to 36 inches. Here's why you should listen.
www.housedigest.com
July 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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globalnews.ca
A national shortage of common prescription pain medications in Canada could last into early August.

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Canada is facing a nationwide shortage of these prescription painkillers - National | Globalnews.ca
Two types of painkillers are experiencing a nationwide shortage in Canada, leading Health Canada to advise patients to consult doctors and pharmacists for alternatives.
globalnews.ca
July 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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theregister.com
Debian isn't waiting for 2038 to blow up, switches to 64-bit time for everything
Debian isn't waiting for 2038 to blow up, switches to 64-bit time for everything
We say everything... just not the oldest hardware. Unix Epochalypse less than 13 years away Venerable Linux distribution Debian is side-stepping the Y2K38 bug – also known as the Unix Epochalypse – by switching to 64-bit time for everything but the oldest of supported hardware, starting with the upcoming Debian 13 "Trixie" release.…
dlvr.it
July 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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linuxiac.bsky.social
The #Debian wiki is set to get a revamp as the project transitions to MediaWiki, leaving behind the aging MoinMoin platform.
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Debian Plans Long-Awaited Wiki Modernization
The Debian wiki is set to get a revamp as the project transitions to MediaWiki, leaving behind the aging MoinMoin platform.
linuxiac.com
July 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM