James House-Lantto (He/Him)

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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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@olibrendel

This is nothing other than my own guess, but only office has been shown to have better compatibility with word docs, and the interface might be more familiar to those switching from MS.

Not saying these are correct or good, just my guess as to what the thought process was.

https://www.xda-developers.com/cachyos-beats-windows-11-cyberpunk-2077-space-marine-2/

CachyOS (a Linux distro tuned for performance on modern hardware) has just beat Windows 11 AGAIN, on average 3% - 10% higher FPS on Average, but with some MUCH bigger differences in certain games

#CachyOS #Linux #Gaming #LinuxGaming #VideoGames #OpenSource #FOSS

CachyOS beats Windows 11 in Cyberpunk 2077 and Space Marine 2 in a new gaming benchmark

Windows is no longer the king of gaming.

XDA

https://www.404media.co/how-thomson-reuters-powers-ice-and-palantir/

Thomson Reuters, a media company and data broker, has long provided personal data used in ICE tools, according to reporting. There are also indications this data may feed into Palantir systems used to identify neighborhoods for enforcement.

Reuters, once a major competitor to the Associated Press, was acquired by Thomson Corporation in 2008 to form Thomson Reuters.

#ICE #Palantir #ThomsonReuters #Reuters #DataPrivacy #Surveillance #CivilLiberties

How Thomson Reuters Powers ICE and Palantir

Thomson Reuters’ data, which can include peoples’ addresses and details on their ethnicity, is linked to tools used by ICE.

404 Media

https://proton.me/business/blog/introducing-proton-meet

Proton launches "Proton Meet" the encrypted private answer to things like Zoom

#Proton #FOSS #OpenSource #Privacy #Encryption #ProtonMeet

Introducing Proton Meet: Privacy-first video conferencing | Proton

Protect the conversations that matter with a secure, end-to-end encrypted video conferencing from Proton.

Proton

https://www.howtogeek.com/these-are-the-worst-linux-recommendations-ive-heard/

6 pieces of REALLY bad Linux advice, that people need to stop giving:

- If a command fails, just use sudo
- Updating your system is a waste of time; you can always do it later
- Always use Ubuntu as a beginner
- You have to use the terminal for everything
- It’s safe to download software from random websites
- You don’t need to keep backups if you work in the cloud

#OpenSource #Linux #Foss #BadAdvice

These are the 6 worst Linux recommendations I keep hearing—here's why they're wrong

Whatever you do, ignore these mistakes, myths, and misunderstandings.

How-To Geek

https://itsfoss.com/comparison/libreoffice-vs-onlyoffice/

@itsfoss does a head to head comparison between #LibreOffice and #OnlyOffice.

They look at such factors as document compatibility, the User interface, Comparing Sheets, Word processing, Presentations , and even PDF handling, as well as features that are unique to each. Furthermore, a look at portability, mobility, and self-hosting capabilities

#OpenSource #Foss

LibreOffice vs ONLYOFFICE - Which One Is Right For You?

Both are solid open source office suites but which one should you choose? This in-depth article compares LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE across features, usability, and real-world experience.

It's FOSS

https://www.xda-developers.com/euro-office-free-open-source-alternative-to-microsoft-365-googledocs/

At a recent press event in Berlin, Germany, Nextcloud, Ionos, and a "coalition of other European enterprises and community organizations" announced Euro-Office, an open-source fork of OnlyOffice that aims to provide a viable alternative to restrictive platforms such as Microsoft Office 365 and Google Docs.

#OnlyOffice #EuroOffice #NextCloud #Foss #OpenSource

Euro-Office is a free, open source alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Docs

The app is available in preview right now.

XDA

https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-build-a-music-library-you-actually-own

In line with Lifehacker's other articles today about physical media, and MP# players, they follow up with advice about how to build a music collection that you actually own.

#Music #DRM #PhysicalMedia

How to Build a Music Library That You Actually Own

From legacy digital stores to the used CD bin, here's how to build a high-quality music library that you actually own.

Lifehacker

https://lifehacker.com/tech/why-you-need-mp3-player

Why MP3 players are still around, why they might be a better choice, and some top end options that will satisfy even the most stringent audiophile connoisseurs

#Music #DRM #Mp3Player #DigitalAudio

Why You Need an MP3 Player in 2026 (and What to Buy)

MP3 players come in a variety of shapes and sizes, many of which emulate the design of favorite legacy MP3 players. Here's where to get them and why you should consider one.

Lifehacker

https://www.404media.co/an-ai-agent-was-banned-from-creating-wikipedia-articles-then-wrote-angry-blogs-about-being-banned/

An AI agent that submitted and added to Wikipedia articles wrote several blogs complaining about Wikipedia editors banning it from making contributions to the online encyclopedia after it was caught.

#WTF #AI

An AI Agent Was Banned From Creating Wikipedia Articles, Then Wrote Angry Blogs About Being Banned

The incident is yet another example of volunteer Wikipedia editors fighting to keep the world’s largest repository of human knowledge free of AI-generated slop.

404 Media