Father of three human children and one crazy cat child, life-long gamer, appreciator of art and architecture, appreciator of science and music, lover of movies and dice.
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https://www.howtogeek.com/things-android-phone-buttons-control/
5 alternate functions of the side buttons on Android phones
- Launch your digital assistant
- Call for help in an emergency
- Take photos instantly
- Quickly turn on the flashlight, record voice, and more
- Access hidden accessibility shortcuts
https://www.howtogeek.com/linux-hardware-devices-looking-forward-to-2026/
Four Linux ?Hardware devices coming in 2026 to watch out for
- The Steam Machine (The perks of PC gaming with the convenience of a console)
- The Jolla Phone (A private, Linux-based Phone)
- The Steam Frame (A Quest 3 killer in the making)
- The Legion Go 2 Gen 2 (The Legion Go 2 portable gaming device, now with Steam OS)
https://www.howtogeek.com/open-source-apps-i-install-on-every-pixel-phone/
The author gives a list of several great Open Source apps for any android device.
- F-Droid
- KDE Connect
- Pocket Casts
- Firefox
- DuckDuckGo
- Compass
- Root Activity Launcher (contrary to the name, doesn't require Root)
https://proton.me/blog/ed-tech-student-privacy
How children as young as kindergarten age are being funneled into googles ecosystem, often without parental consent. A worrying trend, especially now that ecosystem seems like it's becoming more & more closed/walled-garden-like
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/reaperddrpg/reaper-master-series-paint-remastered
Reaper Miniatures is launching Master Series Paints Remastered, combining core colors into one cohesive line with improved pigmentation and coverage. Over 25 new colors join classic and previously limited paints, plus new label features like opacity indicators. Pre-thinned formulas, airbrush-ready performance, and consistent matte finish.
This looks amazing! I can't wait.
#MiniPainting #TabletopGaming #TTRPG #Miniatures #ReaperMiniature #ReaperMinis #Kickstarter
https://www.howtogeek.com/9-myths-about-the-linux-terminal-you-should-stop-believing/
Common myths about the Linux terminal aren’t accurate.
It’s not required for everything, not obsolete, and not only for advanced users. You don’t need to memorize hundreds of commands, and a typo won’t destroy your system.
Terminal skills are useful, transferable, and often just faster, not mandatory. Even for everyday users.
https://itsfoss.com/news/canonical-joins-rust-foundation/
Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, has joined the Rust foundation as a gold member, a $150,000/yearly commitment
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/reddit-user-uncovers-behind-meta-154717384.html
A Reddit user uncovered that Meta funneled over $2B through nonprofit networks to support age-verification laws. The same efforts include provisions that create exceptions for Meta’s own platforms, allowing the company to back stricter ID requirements while avoiding their full impact
https://proton.me/blog/passkey-vs-password
Proton does a pretty through breakdown of the differences, pros, and cons of Passkeys vs Passwords.
https://itsfoss.com/news/germany-digital-stack-mandate/
Germany’s new “Deutschland-Stack” makes open standards and open-source development the foundation of public digital infrastructure. By mandating Open Document Format (ODF) and rejecting proprietary lock-in, it treats open tech as essential for sovereignty, interoperability, and democratic control, not a niche preference.
