Microsoft is attempting to clean up it's act but this seems more like a PR stunt than any real remorse for their bad practices.
https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-ndas-washington-1849040139
https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-ndas-washington-1849040139
Gizmodo
Microsoft Goes for Truly Open Office Concept: Ditching NDAs and Non-Compete Clauses
The tech giant also announced new diversity and pay transparency initiatives. But don't give them too much credit. New state laws mandated some of the changes.
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Of course DHS lied about the true intent of the Misinformation board. Collusion with big tech.
https://twitter.com/ChristinaPushaw/status/1534882751631003648
https://twitter.com/ChristinaPushaw/status/1534882751631003648
Twitter
Christina Pushaw 🐊 🇺🇸
From new DHS whistleblower documents: draft brief being prepared for DHS Secretary’s meeting with Twitter executives to discuss how Big Tech & the federal government can collaborate to stifle dissent—er, “disinformation.” Notice the note, both Twitter execs…
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Forwarded from Bones' Tech Garage
Still think you should keep on using Windows and the products of people who hate and cancel you? This could happen to anyone that disagrees with woke Microsoft.
https://www.gamingdeputy.com/microsoft-left-russia-computers-on-windows-10-and-windows-11-will-stop-working/
https://www.gamingdeputy.com/microsoft-left-russia-computers-on-windows-10-and-windows-11-will-stop-working/
GAMINGDEPUTY
News, Reviews & Insights
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Browser fingerprinting is a means of tracking employed by many companies. This will help you understand what is happening with it.
https://proton.me/blog/browser-device-fingerprinting
https://proton.me/blog/browser-device-fingerprinting
Proton
What is browser and device fingerprinting? | Proton
Fingerprinting is a devious way to identify you on the internet and can be very hard to prevent
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If you are a fan of Vivaldi there are new features coming.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/vivaldi-browser-update-adds-mail-calendar-and-feed-reader/
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/vivaldi-browser-update-adds-mail-calendar-and-feed-reader/
Digital Trends
Vivaldi builds mail, calendar, and feed reader right into your browser
Vivaldi has just added a slew of quality-of-life updates to its browser, including a built-in email client, calendar, and feed reader. Should rivals worry?
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Tech Tip: Can't use a USB burn a CD instead.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/build-bootable-linux-live-cd/
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/build-bootable-linux-live-cd/
MUO
How to Build Your Own Bootable Linux Live CD
It's easy to create a DIY bootable live CD in Linux, using third-party tools or official Linux operating systems. Need help? Follow these steps to create a Linux Live CD in minutes.
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https://www.techradar.com/news/uk-regulator-zeroing-in-on-apple-google-duopoly-over-mobile-platforms
TechRadar
UK regulator zeroing in on Apple, Google duopoly over mobile platforms
With the investigation in its planning stages, the CMA hopes to foster a healthier environment for other tech companies.
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Elon Musk seems to have attracted all sorts of government attention. Even if you don't like him the government shouldn't make targets of those that oppose their agendas.
https://nypost.com/2022/06/09/nhtsa-expanding-tesla-autopilot-crash-probe/
https://nypost.com/2022/06/09/nhtsa-expanding-tesla-autopilot-crash-probe/
New York Post
Feds expand probe into Tesla Autopilot crashes that can spur recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday said it was upgrading its probe into 830,000 Tesla vehicles with its advanced driver assistance system Autopilot, a required step...
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Your tax dollars for the broadband subsidy... Seems more like a free cash giveaway.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/06/10/gao-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill-spent-65-billion-in-broadband-investment-with-no-national-strategy/
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/06/10/gao-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill-spent-65-billion-in-broadband-investment-with-no-national-strategy/
Breitbart
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Had No National Strategy for Broadband
The bipartisan infrastructure bill spent $65 billion on broadband investment with no obligation to develop a national broadband strategy.
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Microsoft is coming for gamers next to force them into the cloud.
https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/cloud-gaming-has-been-waiting-for-a-breakout-moment-microsoft-and-samsung-may-have-just-set-the-date/
https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/cloud-gaming-has-been-waiting-for-a-breakout-moment-microsoft-and-samsung-may-have-just-set-the-date/
ZDNET
How Microsoft and Samsung may finally take cloud gaming mainstream
The combination of one of the biggest names in gaming with one of the most successful TV makers in the world has the potential to completely disrupt the cloud gaming market -- if they play their cards right.
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Forwarded from Iris VB
Tech ALTERNATIVES popping up more and more. Vivaldi Browser adding mail, calendar and feed reader; SKIFF encrypted email has pages (documents) and cloud service - and now I see - Onion Share, where you can share files, host websites, and chat with friends!
https://onionshare.org/
https://onionshare.org/
onionshare.org
OnionShare is a tool for anonymous peer-to-peer file sharing, chatting, and web hosting.
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2022 01 03
Jeffrey Peterson - jeff.pro
Tonight we are sharing a recording of Jeff's Live Audio Stream from Jan. 3, 2022. In the audio stream, JP discussed: How can learning to use Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and the Linux Operating System improve your Digital Life in the new year?
The Linux for Beginners class offered by this channel has helped lead many Patriots to discover the complete independence from big tech available with the Free and Open Source Linux Computer Operating System.
@Jeffrey_Peterson
The Linux for Beginners class offered by this channel has helped lead many Patriots to discover the complete independence from big tech available with the Free and Open Source Linux Computer Operating System.
@Jeffrey_Peterson
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On this Telegram channel, we teach you how to eliminate 'big tech' spying and abuses from your life with Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and the Linux Operating System.
Unix-like Operating Systems are the future, Linux is Digital Freedom!
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Start your Linux journey in our Technology forums -> forums.jeff.pro
Unix-like Operating Systems are the future, Linux is Digital Freedom!
Follow Jeff.pro on Social Media:
🇺🇸 Gab: @ jeffpro
🇺🇸 Truth Social: @ jeffpro
Start your Linux journey in our Technology forums -> forums.jeff.pro
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Here are some great reasons to learn Linux. Fire Bill Gates and his leaky software from your computer.
https://www.makeuseof.com/practical-reasons-learn-linux/
https://www.makeuseof.com/practical-reasons-learn-linux/
MUO
6 Practical Reasons for Learning Linux
Every computer science student has dabbled in Linux at some point of time in their life. But why should you bother learning Linux at all?
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