Google is getting passive aggressive: Google clamps down on VPN workarounds for cheaper YouTube Premium subscriptions: The common thread between these cancelations is that the users used a VPN workaround to subscribe to Premium at a cheaper rate than the one applicable to their region. For example, someone from EU or USA will choose Indian or Argentinian VPN to get lower price for YouTube Premium. So now they are cancelling

He escaped: Neofetch developer archives all his repositories: "Have taken up farming" #linux #unix #opensource #developers

FYI, there is a bug in systemd. So, running: "systemd-tmpfiles --purge" will delete your /home/ in systemd version 256. #linux Source:

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David Bremner (@bremner@mathstodon.xyz)

Content warning: systemd-tmpfiles, deleting /home

and

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Devuan GNU/Linux (@DevuanOrg) on X

systemd-tmpfiles, deleting /home "systemd-tmpfiles --purge" will delete /home in systemd 256 tested with systemd-tmpfiles --dry-run --purge on @debian

Android users, what's stopping you from switching to iOS (iPhone)? Be honest.

Hrmmm, secure your OpenSSH server, you must, young Padawan. Three simple steps to follow, there are: 00) Password Authentication, a weakness it is. SSH Keys, use you must 01) Root Login, a vulnerability it presents. Restrict it, you shall 02) OpenSSH, updated it must be kept Remember, young Padawan, security a journey is, not a destination. Vigilant, you must remain. See https://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/linux-unix-bsd-openssh-server-best-practices.html for more info. #unix #linux

What’s that one invaluable skill you believe every tech newbie should learn? 🤔

Musk’s X demands money from laid-off employees, claims they were overpaid 😅

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?

What is your LEAST favorite #linux or #unix command? 🤔

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.

#Unix or #linux desktop from the 90s. Awesome aesthetic 🔥

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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YouTube videos are skipping to the end for users with ad blockers [U]

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? 🤔

Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025. Rip goat. Would you upgrade to Win 11 ? Or something else?

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End of support for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 | Microsoft Windows

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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 Microsoft’s own FAQ: "Note that Recall does not perform content moderation. It will not hide information such as passwords or financial account numbers. 🤡

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

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Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) on X

Statement from Scarlett Johansson on the OpenAI situation. Wow:

😂 best 12 bucks ever spent 👇

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? 🤔