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https://itsfoss.com/news/kde-plasma-per-screen-virtual-desktops/
I'm not a fan of the phrasing of this article Title. In truth, the "bug" was more of a feature request.
The following is my (limited) understanding of the issue
To have a different Virtual Desktop displayed on Each monitor. Something that couldn't be done, because of an X11 limitation. It is possible to do on Wayland, but no one actually sat down & did it until now.
https://linuxiac.com/federal-bill-would-bring-os-level-age-verification-to-the-entire-us/
There is a new Federal bill being proposed, that would Force OS level Age verification For the entire US.
Filed as H.R. 8250 on April 13, 2026, the measure is titled “To require operating system providers to verify the age of any user of an operating system, and for other purposes.”
An independent webXray audit of more than 7,000 California websites found that Google, Meta, and Microsoft often continued tracking users even after opt-out signals were sent. The report says 55% of sites still set ad cookies after opt-out, with reported failure rates of 87% for Google, 69% for Meta, and 50% for Microsoft.
Monitor your games for Steam Achievements, even if you didn't get the games from Steam!!
#Linux #Gaming #GamingOnLinux #LinuxGaming #Gaming #VideoGames #Steam #OpenSource #FOSS
https://www.howtogeek.com/these-4-chrome-extensions-started-clean-then-turned-into-malware/
4 chrome extensions that started off good, but then turned into malware
- The Great Suspender
- Hover Zoom
- Nano Adblocker
- Copyfish
https://www.howtogeek.com/everyday-devices-that-secretly-run-linux/
7 everyday devices, that you might not realize run Linux
- SmartTv's
- Wi-Fi Routers (usually)
- Car infotainment systems
- Streaming Devices (roku, FireTv etc.)
- Android Phones
- Pretty much any smart home appliance
- Emulation Gaming Handhelds
https://www.howtogeek.com/the-killer-android-apps-you-wont-find-on-the-play-store/
8 Great #android apps that aren't on the Play Store
- F-Droid
- Breezy Weather
- Fennec Browser
- TapTap
- Cromite
- Linksheet
- SmartSpacer
- Heliboard
Bonus, most of these are #OpenSource
https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-internet-broke-everyones-bullshit-detectors/
AI and how the internet ruined everyone's bullshit detectors.
https://lifehacker.com/tech/10-hacks-every-pixel-user-should-know
10 Tips every Pixel owner should know
- "App Pinning" to prevent snooping
- "Private Space" to hide data
- "Circle to Search" for live translation
- "Hold for Me" for customer service calls
- "Take a Message" for real-time missed call transcripts
- "Quick Tap" use the back of your phone as a button
- "Desktop Mode" for external Monitors
- Use your Pixel as a webcam
- "Advanced voice typing" for better voice-to-text
- Optimize battery life with adaptive preferences
