johnteachestech

@johnteachestech@techhub.social
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459 Following
489 Posts

I teach, tutor, & write about tech, with an emphasis on FOSS.

Sometimes I also dabble in coding, design, accessibility, & data analytics.

johnteachestech4d ago
dansup4d ago

I'm seeing a lot of new applications and amazing content on https://loops.video!

Working to prepare the v1.0.0-alpha release, this will be an exciting weekend for the #LoopsCommunity

Loops by Pixelfed

Loops, explore and share short videos on the fediverse. Available soon!

johnteachestechJun 28

Good job #denmark

https://sh.itjust.works/post/41103547

#AI #Linux #Foss

Danish citizens to ‘own their own faces’ to prevent deepfakes - sh.itjust.works

>Denmark plans to become the first country in the world to give its citizens copyright over their faces and voices in an effort to clamp down on “deepfakes” — videos, audio clips and images that are digitally doctored to spread false information.

johnteachestechJun 27
trashcanJun 27

Danish citizens to ‘own their own faces’ to prevent deepfakes

https://sh.itjust.works/post/41103547

Danish citizens to ‘own their own faces’ to prevent deepfakes - sh.itjust.works

>Denmark plans to become the first country in the world to give its citizens copyright over their faces and voices in an effort to clamp down on “deepfakes” — videos, audio clips and images that are digitally doctored to spread false information.

johnteachestechJun 25
KDEJun 25

Do you use a drawing tablet with Linux? You can share your device info in two easy steps - no coding skills required! 💙

Help KDE devs like @redstrate build driver support.

More info at:

https://github.com/linuxwacom/wacom-hid-descriptors?tab=readme-ov-file#contributing

#linux #tablet #wacom #huion #stylus #artwithopensource #kde #freesoftware

@kde@lemmy.kde.social

johnteachestechJun 25
SubjamJun 25

Our Indiegogo crowdfund has officially ended with total contributions adding up to $1,670 USD!

😎 THANK YOU 😎

#subjam #crowdfunding #indiegogo #thankyou

johnteachestechJun 25
The Tor ProjectJun 25

🚨 We're still in need of more #snowflake extensions to help keep Iranians connected during this critical time.

If you're able, please consider running a Tor Snowflake proxy. This simple and safe action can make a significant difference in ensuring Iranians stay online. #KeepItOn

To get started, visit: https://snowflake.torproject.org

johnteachestechJun 11
jbzJun 11

🇩🇰 Minister is phasing out Microsoft in the Ministry of Digitalization

｢ Digitalization Minister Caroline Stage will begin phasing out Microsoft from her ministry starting next month. The plan is for about half of the employees to start working with computers running a version of #Linux instead of Windows and using #LibreOffice instead of Office 365 over the summer. If all goes as expected, the entire ministry will be free from Microsoft by autumn ｣

https://politiken.dk/edition/news/art10442448/Minister-is-phasing-out-Microsoft-in-the-Ministry-of-Digitalizatio

#opensource

Minister is phasing out Microsoft in the Ministry of Digitalization

For the first time, sovereignty is becoming a priority in the joint digitalization strategy of the government, municipalities, and regions.

Politiken - Den levende avis
johnteachestechJun 6
Linux Is BestJun 6

It is now against YouTube policy to discuss, Self-Hosting.

https://news.itsfoss.com/youtube-self-host-fiasco/

#YouTube #SelfHost #OpenSource #Foss

Self-Hosting and Media Servers are Big Tech's Next Target

YouTube is actively silencing legitimate self-hosting content. They don't want you to own your data?

It's FOSS News
johnteachestechJun 6
kiwa 🔜 PAWSTRAL 2025Jun 4
I wish there was an easier way to save posts
johnteachestechJun 6
readbeanicecreamJun 6

Self-Hosting and Media Servers are Big Tech's Next Target

https://news.itsfoss.com/youtube-self-host-fiasco/

#technology #tech #streaming #selfhosting #mediaserver #video #youtube #foss #opensource #degoogle

Self-Hosting and Media Servers are Big Tech's Next Target

YouTube is actively silencing legitimate self-hosting content. They don't want you to own your data?

It's FOSS News
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kiwa 🔜 PAWSTRAL 2025Jun 4
I wish there was an easier way to save posts
Show threadVaporeon Jun 4
@kiwa I need whatever this device is 😯
Show threadoften frowned uponJun 4

@vaporeon_ @kiwa any of the huge variety of "android handheld pos" devices on aliexpress.

Some run ancient software and/or are rooted at all times though, so probably not the best daily driver. (also won't fit most pockets)

Show threadkiwa 🔜 PAWSTRAL 2025Jun 4
@vaporeon_ this specific one is a sunmi V2 that I got for almost nothing at a flea market
Show threadeddieddiddieJun 5
@vaporeon_ there's definitely a gap in the market for a portable, battery powered printer that's also a smartphone case!
Show threadgudenauJun 4
@kiwa Now I want this on a GB printer.
Show threadJohn Skiles SkinnerJun 4
@kiwa They call this keeping the receipts
Show threadDr. Tineke D'HaeseleerJun 4
@skiles @kiwa Oh that's so good that I now want one of these machines just to say that!
Show threadF4GRX SébastienJun 10
@skiles @kiwa thermal printed receipts fade out after some time.
Show threadtwink pro maxJun 4
@kiwa oooh nice
Definitely faster than my cat printer
Show threadStoneBear Jun 4

@kiwa That's kinda cool, I could see reference librarians or other f2f customer service people using it - looking up an answer and hitting print... "Where's thus-and-so in your store?" *search* *print*

Next-level: Put them in IKEA self-help kiosks. "I need this and this and this and that and that..." *map-and-checklist pops out of the printer* Ah! It's a QUEST!

Show threadWikinautJun 4

@kiwa

https://berlin.social/@wikinaut/113810113568480945

Wikinaut (@wikinaut@berlin.social)

#Mastodon Python-Skript oder Firefox-Extension zum Speichern ausgewählter bzw. des aktuellen #Mastodon-Posts (in der Url) als PDF und/oder PNG, optional plus Download enthaltener Medien zum Zweck der Archivierung. Ich müsste so etwas jetzt suchen oder schreiben (lassen), wenn keiner so etwas schon hat.

berlin.social
Show threadWikinautJun 4
@kiwa https://berlin.social/@wikinaut/113811280531672986
Wikinaut (@wikinaut@berlin.social)

@mkroehnert@social.tchncs.de Es wäre eigentlich klasse, wenn Mastodon so eine Funktion direkt eingebaut hätte (würde dann sowohl im Browser als auch in Apps gehen: save current post as pdf....)

berlin.social
Show threadMitch Effendi (ميتش أفندي)Jun 4
@kiwa could you tell me what device this is? I had the idea that if it had a camera, you could use Pizza Boy C to use it as a Gameboy Camera, and then you could use the thermal printer to emulate the Gameboy Printer....
Show threadkiwa 🔜 PAWSTRAL 2025Jun 4
@mitch it's a sunmi V2 POS system
Show threadMitch Effendi (ميتش أفندي)Jun 4
@kiwa thank ya!
Show threadstux⚡Jun 4
@kiwa  the real archive.paper
Show threadpolprog68kJun 4
@kiwa oh nice, you are lucky it didnt come locked down with a payment app
Show threadkiwa 🔜 PAWSTRAL 2025Jun 4
@gorplop yeah these sunmi aren't, but also these don't handle cards or stuff like that, most of the other ones i have seen are useless
Show threadpolprog68kJun 4
@kiwa I got a chinese one that can do cards, but it got anti tamper triggered and shows an unexitable app. they also made it not work with stock ADB...
Show threadADHDeanJun 4
@kiwa I would walk through a crowd handing out @Alice toots like tickets.
Show threadAlice McFlurry Jun 4
@adhdeanasl @kiwa "Sorry, mam. Ensure you don’t do that again because the next fine will be even worse."
Show threadADHDeanJun 4
@Alice “You have the look of someone for whom life is currently making too much sense. You need some Alice. You’re welcome.” @kiwa
Show threadPirjaPaaJun 4
@kiwa
Show threadDeltaWyeJun 4

@kiwa THIS IS

ANOTHER

CERTIFIED

FEDIVERSE

MOMENT (tm)

Show threadГригорий КлюшниковJun 4
Ideal for reading long threads
Show threadJohanna, CanCon variantJun 4

@kiwa shut up and sell me one of these.

Srsly, now I need to go figure out if I can get that stupid little thermal printer from a past kickstarter working with this phone.

Show threadadnidorJun 4
@kiwa
Show threadPrincess DaliusJun 4
@adnidor @kiwa
Maybe there is another way to send your friends funny toots you find.
Show threadKevin RussellJun 4

@kiwa

Most people didn't get one when joining.

Show threadThatKomputerKat Jun 4
@kiwa @petes_bread_eqn_xls have you tried labels? I hear they tend to stick around longer. 
Show threadLeela TorresJun 4
@kiwa
🌲🌳 Killers! 😱
Show threadRusty CorgiJun 4
@kiwa don't worry fam I got u
Show threadCody  Jun 4
@kiwa literally print screen
Show threadГригорий КлюшниковJun 4
Cody :collar: :verified_paw:, the print screen button is called that because in DOS it would send the current screen contents to the printer connected to the parallel port
Show threadNoel 🐺Jun 4
@kiwa I just hate how they keep fading after a while...
Show threadLisPiJun 4
@kiwa @itzzen Is that thermal print or ink? If it's the latter, this seems good-enough for frameable yasposts.
Show thread🅱🅻🆄🅴🅱️Jun 4
@kiwa
Show threadfogs Jun 4
@kiwa oh no, these pdas keep tempting me like crazy how's the print driver situation on them?
Show threadkiwa 🔜 PAWSTRAL 2025Jun 4
@andrew it a bluetooth printer that is connected by default, i use rawbt to get a "share to printer" thing that works
Show threadfogs Jun 4
@kiwa that's so cursed I love it
Show threadRetJun 4
@kiwa "here's your receipt"
Show threadprexJun 4
@kiwa where do I buy that
Show threadkiwa 🔜 PAWSTRAL 2025Jun 4
@prex i got this one in a flea market, some of these are reusable, or you can try aliexpress
Show threadprexJun 4
@kiwa it looks so fun ahah thanks!
Show threadMr. EncyclopediaJun 4
@kiwa Are you kidding? This is the most permanent and reliable way to save posts.
Show threadMr. EncyclopediaJun 4
@kiwa Take care of that paper and future generations will puzzle over it trying to figure out what the hell it was we did on the internet.
Show threadJson DohJun 4
@mrencyclopedia @kiwa Right! The thermal paper is virtually indestructible. It doesn't burn. It doesn't sink. And it never ever fades.
Show threadfutileJun 5
a little bit of heat:
Show thread  Portable doggie 🔜 NFC, FEJun 4
@kiwa @karpour cameo
Show threadrocopltxJun 4
@kiwa @kirakira you've heard of "having the receipts" get ready for "being the receipts"
Show threadThe Tech OwlJun 4
@kiwa Lol, that is one way to save the screenshot. If they had android, they could've saved the screenshot as a single picture.
Show threadEndlessMasonJun 4
@kiwa The ever increasing cost of magnets and fridge doors makes this system pretty niche
Show threadChristianJun 4
@kiwa
A screenshot is better. This is likely tempurature paper printer, with heat and no ink. It will ureadable in 6 month or after a hot summer.
Show threadSteven LiptonJun 4
@kiwa depending on the thermal printer, it may be saved on a Chinese server somewhere. The drivers send everything to the server and then prints from the server. I had a thermal printer that did that so I stopped using it.
Show threadvramvoolenaarJun 4
@MakeAppPie what model?
Show threadSteven LiptonJun 4
@vramvoolenaar Phomemo Pocket Sticker Printer- M02X Mini Printer
Show threadvramvoolenaarJun 5
@MakeAppPie I have one that looks like a cat.