[-] AnActOfCreation@programming.dev 15 points 1 month ago

Thunderbird with the conversations add-on. It's a game-changer that makes it much easier to transition from Gmail.

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  • Joey Chestnut, a legendary competitive eater and 16-time Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest champion, has been banned from the 2024 contest due to a new deal with rival brand Impossible Foods.
  • Major League Eating (MLE) and Nathan's tried to accommodate Chestnut but ultimately enforced their exclusivity provisions, which prohibit competitors from endorsing rival brands.
  • Chestnut, who stated he had no contract with MLE or Nathan's, expressed his disappointment on social media, claiming the ban was an attempt to change the rules and emphasizing his commitment to continue competing.
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  • Kaspersky uncovered iOS vulnerabilities in 'Operation Triangulation', reported to Apple, but was refused bounty payment
  • Apple's Security Bounty Program offers rewards up to $1 million for discovering vulnerabilities to prevent them from being sold on the dark web
  • Apple's refusal to pay Kaspersky could be due to restrictions on financial transactions with companies in sanctioned countries like Russia.
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  • Web3 developer Brian Guan lost $40,000 after accidentally posting his wallet's secret keys publicly on GitHub, with the funds being drained in just two minutes.
  • The crypto community's reactions were mixed, with some offering support and others mocking Guan's previous comments about developers using AI tools like ChatGPT for coding.
  • This incident highlights ongoing debates about security practices and the role of AI in software development within the crypto community.
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  • Hiker finds pipe feeding China's tallest waterfall, sparking social media controversy and investigation by local government officials.
  • Yuntai tourism park operators admit to using a pipe to enhance waterfall flow during dry season to maintain visitor satisfaction.
  • Social media users express mixed reactions, with some understanding the situation while others criticize the artificial enhancement of natural landscapes.
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  • Humane warns AI Pin owners to stop using charging case due to potential fire safety risk from certain battery cells.
  • Issue isolated to specific battery cells in Charge Case Accessory, not related to hardware design.
  • Ai Pin, Battery Booster(s), and Charge Pad not affected, as disqualified vendor does not supply components for those products.
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  • Elon Musk accused of illegally selling $7.5 billion in Tesla stock in Q4 2022.
  • Lawsuit alleges Musk and board violated fiduciary duties by selling shares ahead of disappointing vehicle sales data.
  • Shareholder seeks disgorgement of $3 billion in illegal gains and damages from directors for reckless behavior.
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For those who don't know, Ladybird is a new open-source browser not based on Chromium or Gecko. It started as part of the SerenityOS project. Since then it's taken on a life of its own with lots of contributors and some pretty cool progress. I've been watching the updates on Andreas's YouTube channel and it really gives you an appreciation for how hard it is to build a browser engine.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ts8coMP645hZw9JSD3pqQ

Anyway, I think he sees a real future in Ladybird, unlike Serenity which was mostly a hobby, and I'm actually really excited by him focusing his full energy on the browser. Best of luck Andreas!

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Note that these are not all FOSS.

  • Photo Editing:

    • GIMP
    • Krita
    • Paint.NET
  • Video Editing:

    • DaVinci Resolve
    • CapCut
    • Shotcut
  • Audio Editing:

    • Audacity
    • Cakewalk
    • GarageBand
  • 3D Graphics:

    • Blender
    • Spline
    • Rumba
  • Office Software:

    • LibreOffice
    • Microsoft 365 Free Apps
    • WPS Office
  • Antivirus Software:

    • Windows Security
    • Avast Free Antivirus
    • Malwarebytes
  • Productivity Tools:

    • Bitwarden
    • VSCodium
    • PDF-XChange Editor
    • 7-Zip
    • OBS Studio
    • LanguageTool
[-] AnActOfCreation@programming.dev 15 points 2 months ago

Don't fret, I think a lot of us are on a long-term journey to de-Google. I've actually found that changing browsers is one of the easiest things to do, especially with the ability to import your bookmarks and such. With Firefox Sync, you pretty much have the same functionality as you would with your Google account signed into Chrome.

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Reminder to switch browsers if you haven't already!


  • Google Chrome is starting to phase out older, more capable ad blocking extensions in favor of the more limited Manifest V3 system.
  • The Manifest V3 system has been criticized by groups like the Electronic Frontier Foundation for restricting the capabilities of web extensions.
  • Google has made concessions to Manifest V3, but limitations on content filtering remain a source of skepticism and concern.
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  • Linus Torvalds, creator of Linux, does not believe in cryptocurrencies, calling them a vehicle for scams and a Ponzi scheme.
  • Torvalds was once rumored to be Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, but he clarified it was a joke and denied owning a Bitcoin fortune.
  • Torvalds also dismissed the idea of technological singularity as a bedtime story for children, saying continuous exponential growth does not make sense.
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  • NFL counter-scheduled massive matchups opposite CFP games on Dec. 21, historically held by NFL, airing on broadcast television.
  • CFP decided to battle on Saturday rather than during the work week in December, as scheduling was a major complication.
  • CFP should stand its ground against NFL, prioritize creating the best product for fans, optimistic about upcoming matchups.
[-] AnActOfCreation@programming.dev 22 points 4 months ago

Notice Linus doesn't use tabs; he just thinks the parser shouldn't die when it sees them.

[-] AnActOfCreation@programming.dev 16 points 4 months ago

Hmm I hate Google as much as the next guy and am actively trying to de-Google myself, but I'm not sure I can get behind the outrage here. Certificates are free and easy to obtain with LetsEncrypt, so there's really no excuse for sites not to accept unencrypted traffic these days. I'm sure Google does lots of things to delist the small guys and promote their big payers, but I don't think this is one of them.

[-] AnActOfCreation@programming.dev 13 points 6 months ago

This doesn't seem targeted towards actually privacy-conscious people. There's too much abstraction and funneling you through their services. I think it's targeted to people who think they want to be private but don't know any better.

[-] AnActOfCreation@programming.dev 15 points 6 months ago

You're spot on. I pay enough to YouTube TV for NFL games. I wasn't paying any more for this one.

[-] AnActOfCreation@programming.dev 18 points 7 months ago

That's still confusing lol. I think the only thing that would've helped is quotes around the game title.

[-] AnActOfCreation@programming.dev 22 points 8 months ago

I gotchu!

In about:config type browser.urlbar.update2.engineAliasRefresh and press plus (add as true).

Then go to about:preferences > Search Shortcuts > Add .

More reading: https://superuser.com/a/1756774

Good luck!

[-] AnActOfCreation@programming.dev 14 points 10 months ago

I haven't seen him in a few years

Don't worry, he hasn't either.

[-] AnActOfCreation@programming.dev 14 points 11 months ago

If the router supports hairpinning, the IP request can be resolved locally.

The domain name lookup would be a different issue and could potentially need to be resolved externally, but the router's DNS cache should be able to answer eventually.

[-] AnActOfCreation@programming.dev 21 points 11 months ago

This is based on a classic saying, "you scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream". In case you're not a native speaker or it's not obvious from text, the saying is based on the fact that "I scream" and "ice cream" sound similar, so it's a bit of a pun. However, without the last part of the saying which references "ice cream", it just sounds like there's a bunch of screaming, which is pretty terrifying!

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