Given the choice between using a graphical user interface (GUI) or a command-line interface (CLI) app for completing tasks on your #macOS, #Linux, #FreeBSD or Unix desktop, which would you prefer? Why?
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What is your LEAST favorite #linux or #unix command? π€
Me: People are the worst. I hate em.
Me on LinkedIn: outgoing team player who thrives in collaborative environments.
Me also when applying for jobs: i love working with people and i am very sociable.
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New update from Google just dropped. YouTube users running an ad blocker can no longer watch a video thanks to Google's latest move.


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Some users with adblockers installed have noticed that videos are skipping straight to the end all of the sudden.

Is coding at night > coding at morning? π€
Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025. Rip goat. Would you upgrade to Win 11 ? Or something else?

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Alpine #Linux 3.20.0 released. Here is how to upgrade 3.19/3.18 to 3.20.0 easily from the CLI https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/how-to-upgrade-alpine-linux-3-4-to-3-5-xx/


Personal and corporate nightmare for all Windows users because they are going to take screenshots and store it locally. Every one knows how bad actors get locally stored data. Also From Microsoftβs own FAQ: "Note that Recall does not perform content moderation. It will not hide information such as passwords or financial account numbers. π€‘

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Statement from Scarlett Johansson on the OpenAI situation. Wow. Sama took down skyβs voice because of legal notice. This guy is really pushing boundaries π€£ Source: NPR tech correspondent- This statement was provided exclusively to NPR by Johansson's publicist, Marcel Pariseau.


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Statement from Scarlett Johansson on the OpenAI situation. Wow:

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The twitter block issue is caused by Firfox filters. Firefox is working on a fix. The announcement reads as: Hey folks, we are aware of the Twitter issue and our team is working on a fix at the moment.
In the meantime, disabling Enhanced Tracking Protection or changing it from Strict should fix this issue temporarily. Here's how to do that:

Enhanced Tracking Protection in Firefox for desktop | Firefox Help
Enhanced Tracking Protection in Firefox automatically protects your privacy as you browse.

Which installation method do you prefer for your #Linux or #Unix desktop? π€


Sam Altman suggests that instead of Universal Basic Income, there should be Universal Basic Compute, where everyone gets a share of GPT 7 computing power. But what are we supposed to do with that compute? Does it pay rent? Can I buy groceries or medicine with it? Tech Bro is just saying things to promote ITS LLM. π Full interview here for those who wish to see it
Explain what you do in 4 words or less. Iβll go first:
Automate software delivery π
Iβm Officially leaving Mastodon. Clearly, I spend too much time here. Take care, everyone. I'll be back in 15 minutes. π
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Everyone should immediately stop contributing to the stack overflow and its network. The human touch is what made it unique. Delete your profile from SO AND all your answers. Freeloaders are making money out of human contributions.


the guy is losing it slowly and wants to make a remake of 1984


What's the most outdated piece of tech you own and still use regularly? π€