So Thundebird on Linux stores its temporary files in Downloads folder, because of #snap distribution. Plenty of user complaints as this goes against everyday logic of everything in Linux: forum.snapcraft.io/t/thunderbi…
And @Mozilla and @thunderbird keep ignoring it. #thunderbird #ux #email #linux
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Welcome to the RB family, NFC Alarm Clock 🥳

apt.izzysoft.de/packages/com.n…

NFC Alarm Clock lets you customize how your alarms look, easily create/delete alarms, and more. Each alarm can be configured however you want to use it. And you can also use an NFC card or tag to dismiss your alarm.

Was quite a trip – but thanks to the tremendous efforts put in by its developer, it's finally RB :awesome:

#IzzyOnDroid #reproducibleBuilds

🎉 Na VHSky.cz jsme právě aktualizovali PeerTube na verzi 7.0.1! 🛠️

🔄 Novinky v této verzi:

Aktualizace překladů 🌍
Oprava tlačítek pro úpravu banneru/avatara 📸
Úprava okraje banneru na stránce kanálů 🖼️

github.com/Chocobozzz/PeerTube…

In Vox, I noted that smoking a cigarette similar to driving a giant SUV or pickup: Both endanger anyone who happens to be nearby.

The narrative power of secondhand smoke galvanized the anti-tobacco movement of the 1980s. It could do the same with car bloat today.

#cars #safety

vox.com/future-perfect/391733/…

Il presidente e ad di Meta Mark Zuckerberg ha annunciato l’ingresso nel consiglio di amministrazione di John Elkann, ad di Exor e presidente di Stellantis e Ferrari.

@Etica Digitale (Feddit)

Dando la notizia in un post su Facebook, Zuckerberg ha scritto che Elkann "ha una profonda esperienza nella gestione di grandi aziende globali e apporta una prospettiva internazionale".

ilsole24ore.com/art/stellantis…


Il presidente e ad di Meta Mark Zuckerberg ha annunciato l’ingresso nel consiglio di amministrazione di John Elkann, ad di Exor e presidente di Stellantis e Ferrari.
Dando la notizia in un post su Facebook, Zuckerberg ha scritto che Elkann "ha una profonda esperienza nella gestione di grandi aziende globali e apporta una prospettiva internazionale".
ilsole24ore.com/art/stellantis…

Will Italy’s use of Elon Musk's satellites affect a key EU project?
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/01/07/will-italys-use-of-elon-musks-satellites-affect-a-key-eu-project?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Europe News @europe-news-euronews

Querida fedigente buena: ando atascado en mi profundo desconocimiento del #LaTeX porque por mucho que lo intento no consigo que el texto de un paper que va para un libro de actas de un congreso se adapte a la plantilla bien: siempre me salen las referencias bibliográficas con una interrogación en vez de el número que debería. ¿Alguien tiene habilidad y un ratillo para echarme una mano? Muchísimas gracias, de verdad. (No vengáis todes, con una persona me vale...)

Justin Trudeau's Unexpected Resignation: A Political Earthquake in Canada

In a dramatic turn of events, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation, marking the end of an era characterized by both progressive strides and economic challenges. As the ...

news.lavx.hu/article/justin-tr…

#news #tech

Il presidente e ad di Meta Mark Zuckerberg ha annunciato l’ingresso nel consiglio di amministrazione di John Elkann, ad di Exor e presidente di Stellantis e Ferrari.
Dando la notizia in un post su Facebook, Zuckerberg ha scritto che Elkann "ha una profonda esperienza nella gestione di grandi aziende globali e apporta una prospettiva internazionale".
ilsole24ore.com/art/stellantis…

The 5 biggest Samsung TalkBack issues in One UI 7 Beta 3:
1. Auto-scrolling is broken when swiping through open apps in the Recents screen, making multitasking harder.
2. Lock screen fingerprint guidance always says "move up," ignoring finger placement.
3. Media player buttons on the lock screen lack labels.
4. "Turn off notifications" and "notification settings" buttons, shown after long-pressing a notification, are unlabeled.
5. Quick panel sections are mislabeled by position, not content.

So this sucks if you have privacy issues: apparently all that rigamarole you went through to get your passport isn't enough, so if you are a Canadian (or American) wanting to visit Europe, you need to share your biometric data with bloody apps to be approved.

Because I guess our governments aren't vigilant enough when granting passports? Or the countries want to collect and store data on people. :(

o.canada.com/travel/canadians-…

🌏 Build AI Expands to Canada, Australia & New Zealand!

Aira's Build AI Access Offer is now available in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Get 10 free minutes every 30 minutes while contributing to AI solutions for the blind and low-vision community.

💡 How It Works:
Opt into Build AI, where some of your qualifying call recordings are securely shared with our AI partner to help develop innovative global solutions. Participation is voluntary, and you can opt-out anytime.

📲 How to Join:
- Ask your Aira Interpreter to sign you up on your next call
- Go to Preferences under the More tab

Learn more about this exciting expansion and how Build AI empowers Explorers worldwide: Read the full blog: aira.io/build-ai-expands/

#Accessibility #Innovation #TechForGood #AIInnovation

So I was able to install 1Password on the blind Shell classic three, it did not scan my QR code from my iPhone, so I’ll try entering my secret key and 1Password later today to see if it lets me sign in. I did get Google authenticator installed, Slack, And a few other apps! Kind of intrigued by this little device! It did not let me install, Gmail. What’s your android mastodon client of choice? atguys.com/products/blindshell…

Minecraft Access: A World of Blocks, Blindness, and Brilliance 🌍💎 #MinecraftAccess #InclusiveGaming

Seven years ago, I lost my sight—and with it, I thought I’d lost the chance to play Minecraft. Back in my sighted days, Minecraft was my escape hatch to infinite creativity. Build a castle? Sure. Survive the night? Done. Accidentally set your house on fire because you put lava in the wrong place? Look, we’ve all been there.

But when I lost my vision, Minecraft felt like a closed door. And while games might not be life’s top priority, let’s admit it—they’re a fantastic way to unwind. Losing that world stung.

That’s where Minecraft Access comes in. It’s a mod that makes the game accessible for blind players. Sounds amazing, right? When I first tried it four months ago, though, things didn’t go as planned. I wandered aimlessly, got hopelessly lost, and rage-quit before a creeper even had the chance to blow me up. But yesterday, armed with more patience (and probably less sanity), I decided to give it another go.

And you know what? This time, I crushed it. Well, not literally—I didn’t fall into lava, for once! I set up an underground base, complete with a wheat farm and an infinite water source. I mined iron, found diamonds (yes, diamonds! I’m rich!), and lit up my surroundings so mobs wouldn’t spawn. Because let’s be honest, nothing says “bad day” like being smacked by a zombie you can’t even see.

So how does this all work? Minecraft Access narrates the block in your crosshair, tells you its position, and makes inventory and crafting fully accessible. I navigate with ASDW keys, craft like a pro, and honestly, I feel like I’ve rediscovered a part of myself I thought was gone.

Of course, it’s not all smooth sailing. Navigating the terrain is like playing a guessing game where the prize is not falling into a ravine. And while I can build functional stuff, making it visually appealing? Let’s just say my creations won’t win any beauty contests. But hey, I can still mine, explore, and survive—and that feels like magic.

The real heroes here are the developers of Minecraft Access. Turning a game this visual into something a blind player can enjoy is a Herculean task. They’ve done something incredible, and they deserve all the praise (and maybe some pizza, because who doesn’t love pizza?).

If you’re curious or want to say thank you to these legends, check out their GitHub page or hop on their Discord. They’ve made Minecraft a world for everyone, and that’s worth celebrating.

github.com/khanshoaib3/minecra…

Minecraft has always been about endless possibilities. Thanks to this mod, those possibilities now extend to players like me. Who knows? Maybe I’ll even build a castle someday... if I can figure out where the stairs go. 😅

#BlindGamer #GamingWithoutLimits #Accessibility #Minecraft

New year, new role @Mastodon!

Our core team is looking for a senior Front-end Developer to elevate the web UI/UX experience for our users.

Ideally:

1. You are highly skilled in accessible and semantic #HTML
2. Proficient in modern #CSS
3. Experienced with #Javascript, #Typescript and complex React/Redux applications

This remote full-time position requires a 4-hour overlap with the CET timezone.

For more info/to apply:
jobs.ashbyhq.com/mastodon/6a09…

#FediHire #GetFediHired #hiring #frontend

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So, the latest news: I started a new position today! Thanks to a certain amazingly wonderful person from Germany who I've never met in person, we were able to eat and pay bills throughout December, which is why you haven't had to see me begging like this. (Thank you sooooo much, sir!) Now we are down to the last $15 of those funds, and I've got to figure out a way to feed my family for the next 2 weeks, and then move to the bay area in California (without them :( ) on the money I get from my first paycheck. Way less than ideal, and yet waaaay better than what we've been facing for the last 11 months. This is the home stretch!

Please help us out with food money if you can. Boosts help, too! Many thanks to all of you.

paypal.me/AaronHosford
venmo.com/u/Aaron-Hosford-42

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I liked them too till long about 2013 when they had some sort of breach whereby one of their employees had taken customer information and was scam calling them. It was big news at the time and I was one who got those calls which even included prior tech support case numbers. They never acknowledged the incident at all that I ever heard any way. But I did like their machines.

#curl used in Korean iOS apps. TMAP MOBILITY, Naver and KakaoTalk.

I have no idea what the apps do. I love them anyway.

daniel.haxx.se/blog/2016/10/03…

#curl

Warning: NVDA Alpha 34909 breaks TTS-oriented add-ons like the IBMTTS/ Eloquence driver. It even resets most NVDA and add-on settings to default. This seems to be behind the issue: github.com/nvaccess/nvda/pull/…
@NVAccess

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Reproduced here too, issue already created by Joseph: github.com/nvaccess/nvda/issue…

This is the dumbest naming strategy I’ve ever seen in my life. Way to take the worst things from Apple and somehow make them even more confusing. This is not an improvement, Dell! via theverge.com/2025/1/6/24325799…

KDE Starts 2025 With Accessibility Improvements & Better Graphics Tablet Controls lxer.com/module/newswire/ext_l…

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