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@MichaelRoss@social.linux.pizza
mastodon 4.7.3I spend 5->7 hours a day reading Tech and Lifestyle newsletters and watching youtube channels. My job is to report, not to set opinion, horses for courses.
I then curate the best, safe and secure info on my feed.
Let me know if there is anything else you would like covered.
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The Linux kernel now allows AI-written code, but you're on the hook for it
https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-kernel-now-allows-ai-written-code/
A top phone maker just announced an Android umbrella with a 4K display, cameras, and thrusters!
The most extra smart umbrella you'll never carry.
https://www.androidauthority.com/oppo-find-u-smart-umbrella-3653907/
Chrome just flipped the switch on its new enhanced AI Mode, and it's a huge upgrade
https://www.androidpolice.com/chrome-is-getting-smarter-thanks-to-its-enhanced-ai-mode/
Quantum computers need vastly fewer resources than thought to break vital encryption
FunOS: Ubuntu LTS with JWM and No Snaps
https://fossforce.com/2026/04/funos-ubuntu-lts-with-jwm-and-no-snaps/
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GitNexus: The Zero-Server Code Intelligence Engine - GitNexus is a client-side knowledge graph creator that runs entirely in your browser. Drop in a GitHub repo or ZIP file, and get an interactive knowledge graph wit a built in Graph RAG Agent. Perfect for code exploration
https://github.com/abhigyanpatwari/GitNexus?utm_source=tldrai
Cisco says critical Webex Services flaw requires customer action
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Plug-and-Play System Monitor for Rasp Pi and Others
https://www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2026/306/System-Monitor
This Raspberry Pi codes, clocks out, and chats on a BBS—and you can build one too
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Microsoft: Some Windows servers enter reboot loops after April patches
One of the best portable solar generator deals available right now: Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 with 200W panel for $699
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 drops to $699 (56% off): 1,024Wh LFP, 200W solar panel included.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/anker-portable-solar-generator-deal/
Claude isn't just for programmers: Here's 7 ways I use it in my everyday life
https://www.howtogeek.com/ways-i-use-claude-in-my-everyday-life/
Amazfit sharpens its focus on training with the Cheetah 2 Pro
Today's launch returns the brand to serious running watches.
https://www.androidauthority.com/amazfit-cheetah-2-pro-launch-3658398/
5 reasons why I refuse to pay for YouTube Premium
Every time I'm tempted to subscribe, I remember all of the reasons I don't.
https://www.androidauthority.com/reasons-refuse-pay-youtube-premium-3657317/
Superhuman AI
Anthropic announces new Claude Mythos model
ALSO: How to turn any image into an editable design
Canonical Releases Mir 2.26 with Initial Rust Implementation of Wayland Frontend
This release also updates the evdev-rs Rust wrapper around the C library libevdev with support for touch events, input event reporting, and other changes.
Dinosaur Polo Club has released a new co-op game and it's free
Experience the hilarity and the horror of working in tech support.
I found the apps slowing down my PC - how to kill the biggest memory hogs
'SysMain' was draining my computer's background memory. Here's how to find the biggest culprits behind your sluggish PC.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/apps-slowing-my-pc-how-to-kill-memory-hogs/
This short-throw projector has tons of accolades, and it's now down to its lowest price $2700
https://www.androidpolice.com/nexigo-aurora-pro-mkii-now-down-to-its-lowest-price/
Xfce doesn't have to feel frozen in time—here's how I modernized mine
https://www.howtogeek.com/simple-tweaks-that-made-my-xfce-desktop-feel-unexpectedly-modern/
FOSS Weekly #26.16: Kernel 7.0, Essential Terminal Tips, France Linux Move, New Age Verification Bill and More
6 signs your Windows PC needs a reset right now
I put it off for far too long. Don't be like me. Reset your Windows PC before it gets bad.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2847912/6-signs-your-windows-pc-needs-a-reset-right-now.html
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yoink is an AI agent that removes complex dependencies by reimplementing only what you need
Nvidia just fixed the most annoying part of updating your GPU drivers
Microsoft suspends dev accounts for high-profile open source projects
Tux Manager is the perfect Linux Task Manager replacement for Windows refugees
https://www.xda-developers.com/tux-manager-perfect-linux-task-manager-replacement-windows-refugees/
New Windows 11 emergency update fixes preview update install issues
Secure Azure OpenAI Deployments for the Enterprise
https://adamtheautomator.com/secure-azure-openai-deployments-enterprise-2/
My favorite ESP32 project doesn't automate anything, and I haven't had to touch it in months
https://www.xda-developers.com/favorite-esp32-project-doesnt-automate-havent-touch-months/
How a burner email can protect your inbox - setting one up one is easy and free
Using your primary email address everywhere can be risky. A temporary and disposable burner email address offers a safer alternative.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/burner-email-address-spam-phishing/
The Pi Zero 2 W is the only Raspberry Pi that makes sense right now
https://www.xda-developers.com/the-pi-zero-2-w-is-the-only-raspberry-pi-that-makes-sense-right-now/
Stop believing these 4 myths about Linux—they're all outdated now
https://www.howtogeek.com/things-windows-users-still-get-wrong-about-linux/
YouTube's TV app gains a feature from its mobile version
https://www.androidpolice.com/youtubes-tv-app-gains-a-feature-from-its-mobile-version/
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Quick Share for Galaxy phones gets an update with three changes
It doesn't fix the issue people have been facing with AirDrop.
https://www.sammobile.com/news/quick-share-galaxy-phones-gets-update-three-changes/
13-year-old bug in ActiveMQ lets hackers remotely execute commands
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