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The Linux/Unix Default Home Directory Receives An Update
Learn of about the recent update to Freedesktop.org’s XDG User Directories that adds a new directory to a GNU/Linux and Unix default home directory.
https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/xdg-user-dir-linux-unix-new-default-directory/
This post is awesome, and I predict aftermarket shops offering to remove car surveillance to spring up in the next few years.
It shouldn't be necessary, but it is.
https://arkadiyt.com/2026/05/13/removing-the-modem-and-gps-from-my-rav4/
I needed to replace a notebook webcam with an external unit. The one I had on-hand did not have a privacy cover, nor could I find a simple one on any of the 3d model repositories.
Requirements were minimalist design and functionality. While I found units specifically designed for this Logitech C525, they all featured intricate attachment brackets and required post processing after printing.
Instead, I spent half an hour to ... more on:
I needed to replace a notebook webcam with an external unit. The one I had on-hand did not have a privacy cover, nor could I find a simple one on any of the 3d model repositories. Requirements were minimalist design and functionality. While I found units specifically designed for this Logitech C525, they all featured intricate attachment brackets and required post processing after printing. Instead, I spent half an hour to design a fully parameterized cover, one printed with in-place hinge and without supports.
Debian 13 "Trixie" receives its fifth refresh (13.5), featuring 144 bug fixes and 103 security updates. Here's more on that.
https://linuxiac.com/debian-13-5-released-with-security-fixes-and-stability-updates/
This weekend was a low pressure, low ceilings VFR, windy and bumpy. Due to maintenance and weather, I couldn’t fly my aircraft for over a month, so I was excited to finally get into the air. Aircraft performed flawlessly, I did 10kt+ crosswind component landings and enjoyed hours in the air!!
To increase situational awareness and safety, I installed ...
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This weekend was a low pressure, low ceilings VFR, but windy and bumpy. Due to maintenance and weather, I couldn’t fly my aircraft for over a month, so I was excited to finally get into the air. Aircraft performed flawlessly, I did 10kt+ crosswind component landings and enjoyed hours in the air!!
@65_percenter @thekerker I don't content that Firefox FINALLY got better in fingerprint protection WHILE still requiring opting-out from telemetry. Also being the beggar, the mozilla foundation continues to connive how to monetize their position to the detriment of their users.
With commercial entities, competing with each other, I prefer having an upfront deal with them and their self interest to keep paying customers paying vs the Mozilla situation.
Adam
funnymonkey
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