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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
So RFK Jr, has tapped a Chiropractor and influencer to help him Make America healthy again, and that Guys advice is to replace the Food Pyramid, with a portion plate....

You know, that thing Michelle Obama already did in 2011

www.myplate.gov
November 12, 2025 at 12:51 PM
www.theverge.com/news/818405/...

Sandisk has released a 1TB SSD that connects through UCB-C, it's roughly the size of a Wireless receiver dongle or a little smaller than a Pink eraser.

It runs $117, not bad consider the amount of storage & the size.

#Tech #Sandisk #SSD #Hardware
Sandisk’s new 1TB USB-C SSD is so small you never need to take it out
The Extreme Fit is designed to leave in your laptop wherever you go.
www.theverge.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/the-...

GoDot's show-reel for 2025 is out, and it showcases some of the best that's been made with the Free & OpenSource Godot engine.

ShowReel Direct Link - www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZwE...

#Godot #Gaming #GamingOnLinux #VideoGames #LinuxGaming #OpenSource
The Godot Engine 2025 showreel is out
Showing off a bunch of what's capable with the free and open source game engine Godot, the 2025 showreel has been released.
www.gamingonlinux.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
proton.me/blog/free-pa...

In Light of the Louvre Museum breach which was supposedly caused by a very weak password, Proton is offering Two Years of free ProtonPass Professional to Art & Culture centers around the world.

#Proton #ProtonPass #Art #Culture #Security
Free password manager for cultural institutions | Proton
To help defend our cultural heritage, Proton Pass Professional password manager plans are free for two years to qualifying organizations. Learn more.
proton.me
November 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
linuxiac.com/firefox-145-...

Firefox 145:
- Copy a link directly to highlighted text
- PDF editing improvements
- Better tab group Previews
- Natural Language history search, Processed locally
- Improved Codec support for MKV containers
- Drops support for 32-bit Linux

#Firefox #Mozilla #Browser
Firefox 145 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Firefox 145 open-source web browser lets users add notes to PDFs, preview tab groups, and use local, private Semantic History Search.
linuxiac.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/fant...

Fantasy Grounds has made their VTT free to play.

Previously it had a $50 price tag and was called "Fantasy Grounds Unity"

You still have to pay for individual modules & game suppor.

#TTRPG #FantasyGrounds #VTT #RPG
Fantasy Grounds virtual tabletop (VTT) is now free to play
Previously known as Fantasy Grounds Unity, the developers at SmiteWorks have now made Fantasy Grounds VTT free to play.
www.gamingonlinux.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
itsfoss.com/privacy-wins...

7 Privacy practices you can start this weekend

- Harden your browser
- Search without surveillance
- Block ads and trackers on your network
- Private DNS and a lightweight VPN
- Secure messaging
- Passwords and 2FA
- Email with privacy in mind

#Privacy #Security #FOSS
7 Privacy Wins You Can Get This Weekend (Linux-First)
Take one step at a time to get your privacy right.
itsfoss.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
itsfoss.com/youtube-remo...

YouTube is removing videos, that instruct people on how to install Windows 11 with LOCAL accounts, instead of requiring online connectivity & a Microsoft account.

Their stated reason for this remove is "Risk of Physical Harm"

What a load of horseshit

#Youtube #Google
YouTube Goes Bonkers, Removes Windows 11 Bypass Tutorials, Claims 'Risk of Physical Harm'
When will these Big Tech platforms learn?
itsfoss.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I do not have any siblings (trans or otherwise) but I like the artwork, and support the sentiment
November 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
lifehacker.com/work/illichs...

Productivity isn’t just about cranking out more work—it’s about delivering quality. Illich’s Law warns that pushing too long can actually hurt output, turning effort into wasted redo‑work. Focus on smart, high‑impact bursts instead of endless grind.

#Productivity
'Illich's Law' Can Help You Be More Productive
Illich’s Law, or the Law of Diminishing Returns, says that after working for a while, your productivity decreases—then becomes negative. Here's how to be strategic about your work.
lifehacker.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/11/fire...

Mozilla is getting a sort of Brand-refresh with an incredibly cute new Firefox mascot named "kit"

Along with the unveiling comes new merchandise with the cute little critter all over it.

Kit is adorable.

#Cute #Firefox #Mozilla #kit #Fox
Kit is the (Cute) New Mascot for Firefox
Firefox has a new mascot called Kit. Mozilla say the vibrant vulpine character embodies its vision for privacy and openness on the modern web.
www.omgubuntu.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...

Malwarebytes detected 100 % of stalkerware samples. ESET, Bitdefender, McAfee and Kaspersky each missed just one sample. Google Play Protect caught less than  80 % and Trend Micro less than  55 %.

#Security #Privacy
EFF Teams Up With AV Comparatives to Test Android Stalkerware Detection by Major Antivirus Apps
EFF has, for many years, raised the alarm about the proliferation of stalkerware—commercially-available apps designed to be installed covertly on another person’s device to exfiltrate data from that d...
www.eff.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Reposted by Lancaban
Spotify’s Discovery Mode allows artists to flag songs to be boosted in Spotify’s algorithmic recommendations in exchange for a 30% royalty commission—but a lawsuit accuses the streaming company of boosting artists who pay them.
Spotify Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Discovery Mode Is A ‘Pay-For-Play Scheme’
Spotify’s Discovery Mode allows artists to flag songs to be boosted in Spotify’s algorithmic recommendations in exchange for a 30% royalty commission—but a lawsuit accuses the streaming company of boosting artists who pay them.
www.forbes.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Reposted by Lancaban
This is what oligarchy looks like:

If you're Elon Musk, the richest man alive, Tesla gives you a $1 trillion pay package & Trump gives you a huge tax break.

If you're a poor kid on SNAP, Trump appeals a court decision that would have prevented you from going hungry.

Obscene.
November 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
www.theverge.com/news/814319/...

T-Mobile is opening up access to its Starlink-powered emergency texting service. The carrier announced on Wednesday that anyone with a compatible phone, even AT&T and Verizon customers, can sign up to text 911 over satellite for free.
#Safety #TMobile #ATT #Verizon
T-Mobile brings free 911 emergency texting to AT&T and Verizon customers
You don’t need a subscription to text 911 over satellite.
www.theverge.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

6 firsts from last night's elections
First:
- woman Virginia governor
- Muslim woman elected to statewide office
- Muslim mayor of New York
- woman mayor of Detroit
- city or town to divest from Israel
- state to counter Republicans redistricting

#Politics
Democrats set historic records on election night. Here are six of the firsts they accomplished
From Virginia’s first female governor to New York’s first Muslim mayor, Tuesday’s elections secured trailblazing wins
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
www.howtogeek.com/arch-linux-m...

People need to stop spreading the following Arch Linux Myths:

- Arch isn’t stable for daily use
- You need to update your system daily
- The AUR is filled with malware
- You can't use Arch without using the terminal

The above are just False

#Linux #Archlinux
4 Arch Linux myths that need to stop spreading
We need to stop these myths before they scare away the Linux newcomers.
www.howtogeek.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
www.howtogeek.com/f-droid-says...

F-Droid makes it clear that this developer verification program is an existential threat to free software distribution platforms like itself and other competitors to the Play Store

Learn more at - keepandroidopen.org

#Fdroid #Android #Google #SideLoading
F-Droid Says Google Is Lying About the Future of Sideloading on Android
Google's Controversial Decree Sparks Fierce Backlash from Developers
www.howtogeek.com
November 2, 2025 at 3:12 AM
collider.com/kpop-demon-h...

5 Major Records KPop Demon Hunters Has Broken:

- Netflix's Most-Watched Movie Ever
- The Reached Number #1 on Billboards 200 Albums Chart
- "Golden" Hit Number 1 on Billboards Hot 100
- Soda Pop Hit No. 1 on the Gabb Music Songs Chart
- The Soundtrack Went Platinum
5 Major Records 'KPop Demon Hunters' Has Already Broken
HUNTR/X shows the world how it's done.
collider.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
November 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...

One of the largest distributors of print books for libraries is winding down operations by the end of the year, a huge disruption to public libraries across the country

#Books #Reading #Libraries #Library
Libraries Scramble for Books After Giant Distributor Shuts Down
Why it might have been and may continue to be harder to get new releases from your local library.
www.404media.co
October 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
www.xda-developers.com/photoshops-b...

One of Adobe's biggest competitors is now free,
you can download affinity Canva, Designer, Photo & Publisher, but you do have to create an account, and it will offer an optional subscription

#Affinity #GraphicDesign #Canva #Photoshop #Adobe #Alternative
Photoshop's biggest rival is now free, with one big exception
Get more done for less.
www.xda-developers.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
keepandroidopen.org

Google says that as of 2026 you can not develop apps for Android without registering with Google.

Which Includes
➤ Paying a fee
➤ Agreeing to Their T&C
➤ Providing gov ID
➤ Uploading the dev's private key
➤ Listing all app identifiers

#Google #Android #openSource
Keep Android Open
Advocating for Android as a free, open platform for everyone to build apps on.
keepandroidopen.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:07 AM
gnomestew.com/preludes/

GnomeStew Talks about using preludes, small narrative bits in between sessions, to create more emotional investment among the players, convey important information, and maybe even have a bit of extra fun.

#GnomeStew #TTRPG #RolePlaying #RoleplayingGames #GMtips
Preludes
In my current Blades in the Dark game, I started to post preludes in our Slack channel a few days before the game. These preludes are short narrative pieces, centered on one of the characters, and con...
gnomestew.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM