An important PSA for people who are active on #Bluesky and who, upon hearing that the ICE account was officially verified, are saying: "I will just block it."

Blocking on Bluesky is NOT PRIVATE: it's very easy to see who is blocking any account by visiting sites that list that information.

I took a screenshot from https://clearsky.app, listing all the accounts that are blocking ICE (I pixelated avatars and usernames for privacy purposes).

The safest bet is to mute (that info is private) 😫

I'm excited to release Just the Browser! It helps you remove AI features, sponsored content, shopping integrations, and other annoyances from desktop web browsers.

This project includes configuration files (group policies), a simple setup script, and guides for manual installation. It supports Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Everything is open-source on GitHub.

https://justthebrowser.com

I've spent thousands of hours and dollars building platforms, services and tools for the fediverse.

I could really use your support to help keep me dedicated to fediverse development!

➡️ https://pixelfed.org/support-our-project

A few fedi things I made:

- https://pixelfed.org
- https://fedidb.com
- https://fediverse.info
- https://joinloops.org
- https://socialhub.activitypub.rocks
- https://respectfulplatforms.org
- https://socialweb.network
- https://pubkit.net
- https://fedithreat.net

HOW TO MOVE FROM WINDOWS TO LINUX:

0. Extract your Windows license key with Produkey https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html You may need it later.

1. Pick a distro. Doesn't really matter, but see comments for 1000 suggestions and misleadingly excess complications and twiddles that nobody asked for. (Linux evangelists are the greatest drag on Linux adoption.)

Ubuntu and Mint are common starters. I use Xubuntu. Again, really doesn't matter.

The one thing I *do* suggest is: you pick one with a live USB. That way you can start the computer in your chosen distro and check all your hardware works before committing. Vital if you have any weird stuff. But almost all hardware just works these days. (Also, you can try various desktops to see what you like the look of.)

Nvidia is very unhelpful to Linux, so don't be surprised at issues. AMD is actively helpful and supportive, so if you have an AMD laptop or an AMD video card you should be very happy.

2. Install your distro that works.

3. Many programs will have Linux versions. If so, sweet! If not, a lot of the substitutes are excellent (e.g. LibreOffice).

4. Most Windows software works under Wine. If you use Steam, just install that for Windows games from Steam (it has its own separate version of Wine included).

5. Windows stuff that refuses to work under Linux? Set up VirtualBox and install Windows 10/11 using the product key you extracted in step 0. That way you can use That One Fucking App without having to use Windows the rest of the time.

6. The apps you need for real work are firmly Windows-only? YMMV of course, but I would set up a bad screen (Windows) for that work stuff and a good screen (Linux) for the rest of stuff. Separate work and play laptops are good mental hygiene in any case.

When they insist it’s just a cold or that nasty summer flu going around or a nagging cough they can’t seem to shake since last winter or a brief illness or a mystery disease or allergies

#CovidIsNotOver

from:reddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/SipsTea/comments/1nqhbx5/is_it_really/