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Just some stones. Thank you for watching 💜 #alipunkart #Art #mastoart
Signal already has a setting that blocks message content from displaying in push notifications; the case highlights why such a feature might be important for some users to turn on. https://www.404media.co/fbi-extracts-suspects-deleted-signal-messages-saved-in-iphone-notification-database-2/
FBI Extracts Suspect’s Deleted Signal Messages Saved in iPhone Notification Database

The case was the first time authorities charged people for alleged “Antifa” activities after President Trump designated the umbrella term a terrorist organization.

404 Media
I have developed a foolproof system for inbox zero. it’s called “a separate email address I never check” and I feel fucking great about it buy my course.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
“While the reach and sophistication of these surveillance apparatuses escalate, so too are authoritarian movements,” EFF’s Daly Barnett told The Guardian. "I think people are recognizing those two trends and trying to figure out what to do about it.” https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/16/big-tech-breakup-parties
Now you can break up with big tech at a bar: ‘cybersecurity disguised as a party’

These digital security organizers bring the fight for online privacy to dance parties, bars and reading groups

The Guardian

Persona is handling this "feature." They're not being subtle about telling you who they are!

https://support.claude.com/en/articles/14328960-identity-verification-on-claude

Identity verification on Claude | Claude Help Center

Repeating the same shit expecting a different outcome is a waste of time. Do different to get different.

#dodifferent #grow

Some things I’ve learned/am learning:
• 99% of things aren’t about you.
• Only you can complete you.
• Let people enjoy things.
• Kindness is imperative.
• Actions > words.
• Stop, look, & listen.
• Love others. You’ll grow.
• Laugh like it’s your job.
• Never stop learning.

When we add AI
Things don't get any smarter
Stupid goes faster

#haiku

I now have my own Utah teapot!

This ordinary teapot is the "hello world" object of computer graphics and has cameos in countless productions.

A thread on teapots and UNIX… 🧵

Photo: My Melitta teapot, 2026-04-16.

#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #unix #utah