Nostr notes by Michael Ross Tech news

Google's latest RCS change is about to make Messages a lot ...

2026-10-22T01:16:41Z

Google's latest RCS change is about to make Messages a lot worse; I hate it - Use signal

https://www.androidpolice.com/googles-rcs-change-in-about-to-make-messages-a-lot-worse/

Why you should never point a laser pointer at a security camera ...

2026-10-20T01:59:05Z

Why you should never point a laser pointer at a security camera
The amount of damage it could do depends on your laser. And your camera.

Read More: https://www.engadget.com/2286993/why-never-point-laser-pointer-at-security-camera/

I used an ESP32 to map my Wi-Fi dead zones instead of walking ...

2026-10-16T00:36:23Z

I used an ESP32 to map my Wi-Fi dead zones instead of walking around with my phone

https://www.xda-developers.com/used-esp32-to-map-wi-fi-dead-zones-instead-of-walking-around-with-phone/

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2026-10-16T00:15:50Z

https://music-atlas.app/?utm_source=archive.internetisbeautiful.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-new-firefox

Free diagnostic security tool for Windows endpoints, featuring ...

2026-10-15T00:08:40Z

Free diagnostic security tool for Windows endpoints, featuring network utilities and device OPSEC analysis, all in one

https://github.com/secuditor/secuditor-lite?utm_source=tldrinfosec

I replaced ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity with free ...

2026-10-05T04:41:07Z

I replaced ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity with free open-source alternatives

https://www.xda-developers.com/these-open-source-ai-tools-got-so-good-i-finally-cancelled-my-subscriptions/

C/C++ Installation and Practical Usage Guide for Linux ...

2026-10-04T02:55:12Z

C/C++ Installation and Practical Usage Guide for Linux

https://linuxtldr.com/installing-c-cpp-compiler/

The $50 PC that's quietly replacing Raspberry Pis in homelabs ...

2026-10-03T00:15:02Z

The $50 PC that's quietly replacing Raspberry Pis in homelabs

https://www.howtogeek.com/the-50-pc-thats-quietly-replacing-raspberry-pis-in-homelabs/

The internet goes after Flock CEO's personal information as ...

2026-09-30T03:20:19Z

The internet goes after Flock CEO's personal information as backlash continues
Being a Flock employee is becoming a liability.

https://mashable.com/tech/flock-ceo-house-listed-as-public-toilet-privacy

Project will harness technology to track Amazon biodiversity in ...

2026-09-28T04:57:27Z

Project will harness technology to track Amazon biodiversity in real time
Leaders of $100 million effort will use automated detection methods and computer models to monitor species’ trends

https://www.science.org/content/article/project-will-harness-technology-track-amazon-biodiversity-real-time?utm_medium=email&utm_source=1440&utm_campaign=1440&user_id=66c4bada5d78644b3a91391f&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.science.org%2Fcontent%2Farticle%2Fproject-will-harness-technology-track-amazon-biodiversity-real-time%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3D1440%26utm_campaign%3D1440%26user_id%3D66c4bada5d78644b3a91391f%26referrer%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.science.org%252Fcontent%252Farticle%252Fproject-will-harness-technology-track-amazon-biodiversity-real-time%253Futm_medium%253Demail%2526utm_source%253D1440%2526utm_campaign%253D1440%2526user_id%253D66c4bada5d78644b3a91391f

Ditch those monthly fees forever with this two 2K solar security ...

2026-09-26T23:56:04Z

Ditch those monthly fees forever with this two 2K solar security camera bundle with base station for $200

https://www.xda-developers.com/solocam-s220-bundle-200-deal/

I thought my Galaxy phone was slowing down until I disabled this ...

2026-09-26T00:44:20Z

I thought my Galaxy phone was slowing down until I disabled this controversial performance setting

https://www.androidpolice.com/i-thought-my-galaxy-phone-was-slowing-down-until-disabled-this-setting/

Distro of the Week: Artix Linux Xfce Arch-based distro minus ...

2026-09-19T04:22:25Z

Distro of the Week: Artix Linux Xfce
Arch-based distro minus systemd
making waves in the Linuxsphere

https://distrooftheweek.com/2026/09/16/distro-of-the-week-artix-linux-xfce/

Docker turned my AI setup into something I can rebuild in four ...

2026-08-31T02:56:20Z

Docker turned my AI setup into something I can rebuild in four minutes

https://www.xda-developers.com/run-models-docker-rebuilding-ai-setup-takes-four-minutes/

Here's what wrapping your phone in aluminum foil does ...

2026-08-31T01:47:45Z

Here's what wrapping your phone in aluminum foil does

https://www.howtogeek.com/what-wrapping-your-phone-in-aluminum-foil-does/

Germany invests €500,000 in Flatpak as Europe takes another ...

2026-08-29T05:31:19Z

Germany invests €500,000 in Flatpak as Europe takes another step toward digital sovereignty

https://www.xda-developers.com/germany-invests-500000-in-flatpak-as-europe-takes-another-step-toward-digital-sovereignty/

Carhartt data breach exposes information of 12.9 million accounts ...

2026-08-29T05:20:37Z

Carhartt data breach exposes information of 12.9 million accounts

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/carhartt-data-breach-exposes-information-of-129-million-accounts/

Will plug-in solar plus batteries solve your power problem? I did ...

2026-08-28T03:34:31Z

Will plug-in solar plus batteries solve your power problem? I did the math
It can't be just about harvesting solar power - it's also about storage, and time-shifting cheap, off-peak power to times when it's more expensive.

https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/plug-in-solar-plus-batteries-save-money/

The psychology of overconfidence: why excessive self‑belief is ...

2026-08-25T02:32:57Z

The psychology of overconfidence: why excessive self‑belief is often a successful strategy in life

https://theconversation.com/the-psychology-of-overconfidence-why-excessive-self-belief-is-often-a-successful-strategy-in-life-289063?ref=thoughtcaffeine.com

Blacksea is an active honeypot and canary-bait control system ...

2026-08-23T01:40:57Z

Blacksea is an active honeypot and canary-bait control system built to detect and drown LLM-driven attackers. Blacksea doesn't stop at watching LLM attacks. It exploits flaws in the attacker's LLM judgment to gain arbitrary code execution on their machines, collect intel passive defenses can't reach, and make sure they don't come back.

https://github.com/cracken-ai/blacksea?utm_source=tldrinfosec

Another woman joins lawsuit accusing Grok of generating CSAM A ...

2026-08-18T04:57:42Z

Another woman joins lawsuit accusing Grok of generating CSAM
A Wyoming woman said that her stepfather created thousands of fake sexually explicit images of her through the AI chatbot.

Read More: https://www.engadget.com/2237875/another-woman-joins-lawsuit-accusing-grok-of-generating-csam/

Ordinary WiFi can now identify you with near-perfect accuracy ...

2026-08-18T04:51:22Z

Ordinary WiFi can now identify you with near-perfect accuracy

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260811052857.htm

Claude is getting ambitious with watermarking, and I can smell ...

2026-08-17T04:18:23Z

Claude is getting ambitious with watermarking, and I can smell the problems from a mile away
Claude’s text watermark could flag AI involvement even when it only helped with translation or editing

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/claude-is-getting-ambitious-with-watermarking-and-i-can-smell-the-problems-from-a-mile-away/

I ditched a TV for a projector in my spare room—and it cost ...

2026-08-17T03:45:53Z

I ditched a TV for a projector in my spare room—and it cost over $300 less

https://www.howtogeek.com/i-built-a-fake-theater-in-my-spare-room-for-less-than-the-price-of-a-new-tv/

I underestimated Excel on Android until I discovered these 4 ...

2026-08-17T03:38:15Z

I underestimated Excel on Android until I discovered these 4 features

https://www.howtogeek.com/i-underestimated-excel-on-android-until-i-discovered-these-features/

Spotify will start labeling AI-generated artist profiles and stop ...

2026-08-12T23:56:48Z

Spotify will start labeling AI-generated artist profiles and stop recommending their music
Spotify wants to help users know when they are listening to real, human artists.

https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-ai-persona-label-3697523/

I added Wi-Fi to my mailbox, and it's more useful than ...

2026-08-11T02:12:13Z

I added Wi-Fi to my mailbox, and it's more useful than you'd think

https://www.howtogeek.com/added-wi-fi-mailbox-more-useful-than-you-think/

Quake celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new free episode The ...

2026-08-08T04:22:13Z

Quake celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new free episode
The Dawn of the Machine expansion was made by MachineGames in collaboration with id Software.

Read More: https://www.engadget.com/2232022/quake-30th-anniversary-new-free-episode/

Experts find it’s easy to manipulate AI chatbots into coughing ...

2026-07-29T04:46:15Z

Experts find it’s easy to manipulate AI chatbots into coughing up bioweapon recipes
AI’s bioweapon guardrails are easier to crack than you’d hope

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/experts-find-its-easy-to-manipulate-ai-chatbots-into-coughing-up-bioweapon-recipes/

This $330 Acer QD-OLED monitor is the gaming upgrade that ...

2026-07-26T01:19:27Z

This $330 Acer QD-OLED monitor is the gaming upgrade that actually justifies the hype

https://www.xda-developers.com/acer-predator-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-330-deal/

There's one sensor on your RTX GPU that Nvidia doesn't ...

2026-07-24T02:13:53Z

There's one sensor on your RTX GPU that Nvidia doesn't want you to see, and the reason for it is a big mystery

https://www.xda-developers.com/theres-one-sensor-on-your-rtx-gpu-that-nvidia-doesnt-want-you-to-see/

My $0 local coding agent does more than $20 Claude Code because ...

2026-07-17T00:45:11Z

My $0 local coding agent does more than $20 Claude Code because it never says no

https://www.xda-developers.com/local-coding-agent-does-more-than-20-claude-code-never-says-no/

The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming ...

2026-07-15T09:49:22Z

The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
With residential proxies all the rage, CISA urges router users to be vigilant.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/07/the-us-government-warns-that-russia-state-hackers-are-coming-after-your-router/

Dumb appliances are smarter than smart ones, and my home network ...

2026-07-15T08:20:24Z

Dumb appliances are smarter than smart ones, and my home network finally proves it

https://www.xda-developers.com/started-smart-home-from-scratch-wonder-dumb-devices-are-true-way-forward/

I tried five Steam Controller projects—the self-charging one is ...

2026-07-11T02:22:24Z

I tried five Steam Controller projects—the self-charging one is hilariously ambitious

https://www.howtogeek.com/wildest-open-source-steam-controller-projects-so-far/

I've used Linux for 30 years - here's how I'd rank ...

2026-07-11T00:55:30Z

I've used Linux for 30 years - here's how I'd rank DistroWatch's top 10
DistroWatch says these are the top Linux distros. I say this order is better.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-id-rank-distrowatch-top-10-as-linux-expert/

You can install classic Windows Movie Maker on Windows 11. ...

2026-07-09T00:49:20Z

You can install classic Windows Movie Maker on Windows 11. Here’s how
A free download lets you install the classic Windows Movie Maker on Windows 11, and it uses 97 percent less RAM than Clipchamp.

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3186196/you-can-install-classic-windows-movie-maker-on-windows-11-heres-how.html

I let Claude read my DNS log, and it told me things about my ...

2026-07-01T02:32:01Z

I let Claude read my DNS log, and it told me things about my network I never would've known otherwise

https://www.howtogeek.com/claude-read-my-dns-log/

2 Excel projects you can finish in under an hour this weekend ...

2026-06-27T23:32:04Z

2 Excel projects you can finish in under an hour this weekend (June 26 - 28)

https://www.howtogeek.com/microsoft-excel-projects-under-an-hour-this-weekend-june-26-28/

Liquid AI's smallest model yet LFM2.5-230M beats models 4X ...

2026-06-27T03:38:13Z

Liquid AI's smallest model yet LFM2.5-230M beats models 4X its size at data extraction, can run 'anywhere'

https://venturebeat.com/technology/liquid-ais-smallest-model-yet-lfm2-5-230m-beats-models-4x-its-size-at-data-extraction-can-run-anywhere

Echo Chamber How people end up in bubbles, and how easily a crowd ...

2026-06-26T01:14:54Z

Echo Chamber
How people end up in bubbles, and how easily a crowd can be split.

https://echo.logicaleap.com/?e=0.5&a=0.3&rho=0.1&h=0.8&n=150&od=6&seed=12345&topo=ba&b=0&k=8&t=random&d=0&bp=1&co=1&sp=0&at=0&in=0&rl=0

The most read Kindle books of 2026 (so far) Turns out, a lot of ...

2026-06-20T22:39:59Z

The most read Kindle books of 2026 (so far)
Turns out, a lot of Kindle users are still reading 'Harry Potter.'

https://mashable.com/tech/most-read-kindle-books-amazon-2026

Hate Prime Video ads? Morphe users have found an Android TV ...

2026-06-20T03:40:34Z

Hate Prime Video ads? Morphe users have found an Android TV workaround
This latest Morphe patch claims to remove ads from Prime Video for those who are on the ad-supported plan.

https://www.androidauthority.com/morphe-amazon-prime-video-patch-for-android-tv-3679209/

How to turn your old Android phone into a streaming stick for ...

2026-06-19T23:47:07Z

How to turn your old Android phone into a streaming stick for free - in 6 easy steps
Don't have a Roku or Fire TV? Here's how I turned my spare Pixel phone into one and streamed movies on the big screen.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-turn-android-phone-into-streaming-stick-roku-fire-tv/

Android Desktop Mode almost made me throw away my laptop, but ...

2026-06-12T04:30:28Z

Android Desktop Mode almost made me throw away my laptop, but these annoying issues held me back

https://www.androidpolice.com/android-desktop-mode-made-me-throw-my-laptop-but-these-issues-holding-me-back/

How a USB-connected speaker can infect a PC without ever being ...

2026-06-07T04:06:23Z

How a USB-connected speaker can infect a PC without ever being touched
Seller of the Sound Blaster Katana V2X doesn’t consider the behavior a vulnerability.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/06/highly-reviewed-speaker-can-be-hacked-over-the-air-to-infect-connected-devices/

Motorola effectively bricked its entire line of WiFi routers ...

2026-06-07T04:00:04Z

Motorola effectively bricked its entire line of WiFi routers without explanation
MotoSync+ is a mobile app required to set up and troubleshoot Motorola WiFi routers. It suddenly stopped working, and no one knows why.

https://mashable.com/tech/motorola-wifi-routers-stop-working-motosync-plus-app-down

These free, open source Linux apps made expensive creative ...

2026-06-07T03:59:33Z

These free, open source Linux apps made expensive creative software harder to justify

https://www.howtogeek.com/these-free-linux-apps-made-expensive-creative-software-harder-to-justify/

All-flash and hybrid NAS systems feature multi-gigabit networking ...

2026-06-07T03:58:34Z

All-flash and hybrid NAS systems feature multi-gigabit networking and Fygo OS

https://linuxgizmos.com/all-flash-and-hybrid-nas-systems-feature-multi-gigabit-networking-and-fygo-os/

Google says it will replenish more water than it uses at data ...

2026-06-05T05:13:33Z

Google says it will replenish more water than it uses at data centers amid public pushback

https://9to5google.com/2026/06/03/google-says-it-will-replenish-more-water-than-it-uses-at-data-centers-amid-public-pushback/

Nintendo Music adds Android Auto support to bring your Mario Kart ...

2026-06-04T01:53:29Z

Nintendo Music adds Android Auto support to bring your Mario Kart dreams to life

https://9to5google.com/2026/06/02/nintendo-music-adds-android-auto-support-to-bring-your-mario-kart-dreams-to-life/

Google locking Android down in 90 days is worse than you can ...

2026-06-04T01:05:50Z

Google locking Android down in 90 days is worse than you can imagine

https://www.xda-developers.com/google-locking-android-down-90-blocking-sideloading-like-ios/

How to Create Users in Linux using "useradd" Command [10 ...

2026-05-27T04:26:27Z

How to Create Users in Linux using "useradd" Command [10 Practical Examples]

https://ubuntushell.com/create-users-in-linux/

AI-Powered Offensive Security Research Engine - desktop-native ...

2026-05-27T03:52:16Z

AI-Powered Offensive Security Research Engine - desktop-native security testing platform with native MCP integration. 90 tools, MITM proxy, stealth browser, autonomous AI agent. Built on Tauri + Rust + React.

https://github.com/sfr-development/WonderSuite-Ai-Bug-Bounty?utm_source=tldrinfosec

Most people never check this one router setting, and it's why ...

2026-05-27T03:27:15Z

Most people never check this one router setting, and it's why their internet feels slow

https://www.xda-developers.com/people-never-check-this-router-setting-to-fix-slow-internet/

You can now legally rip your Wii, GameCube, and Xbox games using ...

2026-05-27T01:03:14Z

You can now legally rip your Wii, GameCube, and Xbox games using a Blu-ray drive

https://www.xda-developers.com/you-can-now-rip-your-wii-gamecube-xbox-games-blu-ray-drive/

Plex wants to force its users into a subscription trap, and ...

2026-05-21T05:04:27Z

Plex wants to force its users into a subscription trap, and honestly, I’m a little mad
The best deal in streaming just got three times more expensive overnight.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/plex-wants-to-force-its-users-into-a-subscription-trap-and-honestly-im-a-little-mad/

Microsoft blames macOS update for undismissible Teams location ...

2026-05-21T03:13:02Z

Microsoft blames macOS update for undismissible Teams location prompts

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-blames-undismissible-teams-location-prompts-on-macos-update/

Your TV's RS-232 port is a powerful automation tool - how to ...

2026-05-15T01:18:47Z

Your TV's RS-232 port is a powerful automation tool - how to unlock it (and what it can do)
The RS-232 serial port on your smart TV isn't just for professional diagnostics. Here's how to unlock it for more advanced programming.

https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/what-is-the-tvs-rss232-serial-port-and-what-it-can-do/

Used enterprise switches are absurdly cheap, and they unlock ...

2026-05-13T02:53:24Z

Used enterprise switches are absurdly cheap, and they unlock features home routers can't touch

https://www.xda-developers.com/used-enterprise-switches-are-absurdly-cheap-and-they-unlock-features-home-routers-cant-touch/

Amazon deal drops the CMF Watch Pro 2 to just $40 (49% off!) The ...

2026-05-13T00:47:26Z

Amazon deal drops the CMF Watch Pro 2 to just $40 (49% off!)
The affordable smartwatch is down to just a penny off its all-time low price, meaning you can get it for almost 50% off.

https://www.androidauthority.com/cmf-watch-pro-2-deal-3665645/

Personal Security Audit: Using Kali Linux to Secure Your Home ...

2026-05-11T05:16:33Z

Personal Security Audit: Using Kali Linux to Secure Your Home Network
I use Kali Linux to audit my own perimeter. Here is my exact process for mapping devices, finding IoT vulnerabilities, and hardening my 2026 home network.

https://www.fosslinux.com/156826/kali-linux-home-security-audit.htm

Former govt contractor convicted for wiping dozens of federal ...

2026-05-09T04:19:12Z

Former govt contractor convicted for wiping dozens of federal databases

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/former-govt-contractor-convicted-for-wiping-dozens-of-federal-databases/

Synex 13 Puts a Minimalist Spin on Debian for Work and Home ...

2026-05-09T04:18:20Z

Synex 13 Puts a Minimalist Spin on Debian for Work and Home

https://fossforce.com/2026/05/synex-13-puts-a-minimalist-spin-on-debian-for-work-and-home/

Google Home will roll out Gemini upgrades more widely in Europe, ...

2026-05-05T02:00:23Z

Google Home will roll out Gemini upgrades more widely in Europe, Asia-Pacific this week

https://9to5google.com/2026/05/03/google-home-gemini-europe-asia-pacific-broader-rollout/

These 4 Terminal commands turned my Windows 11 workflow into ...

2026-05-02T03:52:14Z

These 4 Terminal commands turned my Windows 11 workflow into something I actually enjoy

https://www.xda-developers.com/windows-11-terminal-commands-i-wish-i-knew-about-years-ago/

Open source Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 and V2.5-Pro are among the most ...

2026-04-29T04:03:15Z

Open source Xiaomi MiMo-V2.5 and V2.5-Pro are among the most efficient (and affordable) at agentic 'claw' tasks

https://venturebeat.com/technology/open-source-xiaomi-mimo-v2-5-and-v2-5-pro-are-among-the-most-efficient-and-affordable-at-agentic-claw-tasks

AI Guides ...

2026-04-21T03:03:44Z

AI Guides

https://cybercorsairs.com/category/ai-guides/?utm_source=aibusiness-insights.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=zid-NFx8MxFWyaWCb7hOIi7b1&utm_campaign=10-prompts-that-do-8-hours-of-freelance-admin-in-30-minutes

Volvo’s parent just launched a $16,000 EV that looks shockingly ...

2026-04-19T03:13:24Z

Volvo’s parent just launched a $16,000 EV that looks shockingly luxurious
This $15,600 Geely EV has no business looking this premium

https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/volvos-parent-just-launched-a-15600-ev-that-looks-shockingly-luxurious/

21-year-old Polish Woman Fixed a 20-year-old Linux Bug! She ...

2026-04-19T03:10:41Z

21-year-old Polish Woman Fixed a 20-year-old Linux Bug!
She wasn't hunting for bugs. She was doing something mundane when she discovered the issue and made the fix. We need more such positive stories.

https://itsfoss.com/news/kamila-enlightenment-e16-bug/

Your WireGuard setup is harder than it needs to be, and WireGUI ...

2026-04-19T02:55:23Z

Your WireGuard setup is harder than it needs to be, and WireGUI fixes it

https://www.xda-developers.com/your-wireguard-setup-is-harder-than-it-needs-to-be-and-wiregui-fixes-it/

Most network problems aren't your internet—they're your ...

2026-04-07T03:57:40Z

Most network problems aren't your internet—they're your router's dirty secret

https://www.xda-developers.com/most-network-problems-arent-your-internet-theyre-your-routers-dirty-secret/

Fitness tracking under scrutiny as Strava military data leak ...

2026-04-07T02:36:55Z

Fitness tracking under scrutiny as Strava military data leak exposes personnel
Shared activity logs helped map personnel movements across military bases.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/fitness-tracking-under-scrutiny-as-strava-military-data-leak-exposes-personnel/

I thought I'd always use Chrome, until I tried this ...

2026-04-06T00:33:54Z

I thought I'd always use Chrome, until I tried this lightweight alternative

https://www.androidpolice.com/thought-always-use-chrome-until-lightweight-alternative/

TLDR Information Security 2026-04-03 ...

2026-04-05T02:16:00Z

TLDR Information Security 2026-04-03

https://a.tldrnewsletter.com/web-version?ep=1&lc=d5059c34-c157-11ee-b7b1-e96cce5f617b&p=83910d98-2f46-11f1-af70-a75ea2c6a708&pt=campaign&t=1775222197&s=742eb58b8f3eb2253622200da28c556c41bf519edc11ef237cb04825f3d1770b

If Google is serious about Android scams, there's a bigger ...

2026-03-31T01:34:47Z

If Google is serious about Android scams, there's a bigger problem than sideloading
The Play Store's malware problem remains the elephant in the room.

https://www.androidauthority.com/play-store-more-scams-than-sideloading-3652203/

5 things I learned after swapping my Raspberry Pi for a cheap ...

2026-03-31T01:15:21Z

5 things I learned after swapping my Raspberry Pi for a cheap mini PC

https://www.howtogeek.com/things-i-learned-swapping-raspberry-pi-for-mini-pc/

Android killed the power button—here's how to take it back ...

2026-03-30T07:39:13Z

Android killed the power button—here's how to take it back

https://www.howtogeek.com/android-killed-the-power-button-heres-how-to-take-it-back/

When AI turns software development inside-out: 170% throughput at ...

2026-03-30T07:37:56Z

When AI turns software development inside-out: 170% throughput at 80% headcount

https://venturebeat.com/orchestration/when-ai-turns-software-development-inside-out-170-throughput-at-80-headcount

Google confirms Android Auto fixes for Pixel, Galaxy users facing ...

2026-03-27T01:59:07Z

Google confirms Android Auto fixes for Pixel, Galaxy users facing connection problems

https://9to5google.com/2026/03/25/google-confirms-android-auto-fixes-for-pixel-galaxy-users-facing-connection-problems/

Google says Android Auto fixes are rolling out after user ...

2026-03-26T02:33:37Z

Google says Android Auto fixes are rolling out after user complaints spike

https://www.androidauthority.com/android-auto-connectivity-problems-fix-3651688/

Switching to Linux saves you money in more way than one ...

2026-03-25T01:11:55Z

Switching to Linux saves you money in more way than one

https://www.howtogeek.com/moving-to-linux-saves-you-money-in-more-way-than-one/

XMMS Codebase Brought Back To Life By AI With GTK4 + ...

2026-03-25T01:08:55Z

XMMS Codebase Brought Back To Life By AI With GTK4 + GStreamer/PipeWire Port

https://www.phoronix.com/news/XMMS-AI-Port-To-PipeWire-GTK4

The 2026 home lab starter pack looks nothing like it did five ...

2026-03-23T00:28:36Z

The 2026 home lab starter pack looks nothing like it did five years ago

https://www.xda-developers.com/the-2026-home-lab-starter-pack-looks-nothing-like-it-did-five-years-ago/

Todoist is not the best task management app—this one does so ...

2026-02-27T02:19:55Z

Todoist is not the best task management app—this one does so much more

https://www.howtogeek.com/todoist-is-not-the-best-task-management-appthis-one-does-so-much-more/

Smart homes don't break in dramatic ways—they fail quietly ...

2026-02-17T07:58:50Z

Smart homes don't break in dramatic ways—they fail quietly

https://www.howtogeek.com/smart-homes-fail-silently/

SparkyLinux 8.2 Released with Support for Linux Kernel 6.19, ...

2026-02-17T07:41:28Z

SparkyLinux 8.2 Released with Support for Linux Kernel 6.19, Updated Packages
This release fixes a small bug in the Openbox edition that prevented users from launching a terminal emulator from a package manager.

https://9to5linux.com/sparkylinux-8-2-released-with-support-for-linux-kernel-6-19-updated-packages

RISC-V In Linux 7.0 Brings User-Space CFI & Optimized strlen ...

2026-02-17T06:22:00Z

RISC-V In Linux 7.0 Brings User-Space CFI & Optimized strlen Assembly

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-RISC-V

This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB DDR5 RAM is only $378 ...

2026-02-17T06:20:48Z

This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB DDR5 RAM is only $378

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3062197/this-ryzen-7-mini-pc-with-32gb-ddr5-ram-is-only-378.html

This Nintendo Switch emulator just solved a major pain point for ...

2026-02-17T06:19:11Z

This Nintendo Switch emulator just solved a major pain point for mod fans
Play massive Nintendo Switch mods and DLCs with zero hassle.

https://www.androidauthority.com/eden-switch-dlc-updates-storage-3641207/

I can remote access a $35 Raspberry Pi from anywhere—why is ...

2026-02-15T08:48:55Z

I can remote access a $35 Raspberry Pi from anywhere—why is Windows still so far behind?

https://www.howtogeek.com/why-doesnt-windows-have-built-in-secure-remote-access-like-a-raspberry-pi/

Not sure if you'll like Linux? Try it from your browser ...

2026-02-13T08:36:55Z

Not sure if you'll like Linux? Try it from your browser

https://www.howtogeek.com/not-sure-if-youll-like-linux-try-it-from-your-browser/

Stop buying the biggest hard drive you can find: Why ...

2026-02-04T09:29:50Z

Stop buying the biggest hard drive you can find: Why 'smaller' is safer

https://www.howtogeek.com/the-one-giant-drive-fallacy-why-its-better-to-buy-smaller-drives/

This new battery tech will let you fast-charge your EV without ...

2026-02-03T11:23:27Z

This new battery tech will let you fast-charge your EV without hurting battery health
CATL says its latest battery can handle ultra-fast charging without accelerating long-term degradation.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/this-new-battery-tech-will-let-you-fast-charge-your-ev-without-hurting-battery-health/

Moltbook, the AI social network, exposed human credentials due to ...

2026-02-03T11:22:21Z

Moltbook, the AI social network, exposed human credentials due to vibe-coded security flaw

https://www.engadget.com/ai/moltbook-the-ai-social-network-exposed-human-credentials-due-to-vibe-coded-security-flaw-230324567.html

Linux's Second-in-Command Greg Kroah-Hartman Bestowed With ...

2026-02-03T11:15:42Z

Linux's Second-in-Command Greg Kroah-Hartman Bestowed With The European Open Source Award
Linux kernel maintainer honored at Brussels ceremony for decades of critical infrastructure work.

https://itsfoss.com/news/greg-kroah-hartman-european-open-source-award/

This Intel i5 mini PC with 16GB RAM just hit its all-time low ...

2026-02-03T10:42:38Z

This Intel i5 mini PC with 16GB RAM just hit its all-time low price
The Acemagic K1 mini PC is now 38% off on Amazon with a special promo code. It has never been cheaper before. $360

Intel Core i5-12600H processor alongside 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a 512GB SSD that’s preloaded with Windows 11 Pro

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3049574/this-intel-i5-mini-pc-with-16gb-ram-just-hit-its-all-time-low-price-on-amazon.html

Your Wi-Fi 'extender' is actually cutting your speed in ...

2026-02-03T09:28:01Z

Your Wi-Fi 'extender' is actually cutting your speed in half

https://www.howtogeek.com/stop-using-wi-fi-repeaters-you-need-a-mesh-network/

Fake Clawdbot VS Code Extension Installs ScreenConnect RAT ...

2026-02-03T08:58:20Z

Fake Clawdbot VS Code Extension Installs ScreenConnect RAT

https://www.aikido.dev/blog/fake-clawdbot-vscode-extension-malware?utm_source=tldrinfosec

Massive 31.4 Tbps DDoS attack breaks records: How the ...

2026-02-03T08:57:03Z

Massive 31.4 Tbps DDoS attack breaks records: How the 'apex' of botnets could be weaponizing your home devices
The botnet's ongoing activities highlight how consumer devices are being weaponized to launch cyberattacks on the world stage.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-aisuru-botnet-ddos-assault/