We’re launching an end-of-year fundraising campaign with a simple goal: to reach 1,500 Friends of GNOME. And we need your help!
blogs.gnome.org/foundation/202…
This week we’ll also be sharing and celebrating accomplishments of GNOME over the past year here on the fediverse; be sure to follow #FriendsOfGNOME!
Finally, if you’re already a Friend of GNOME or join this month, please join us in posting with #FriendsOfGNOME as well so that we can thank you. 😊
#GNOME #OpenSource #FOSS #Linux #GivingTuesday
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This post was contributed by the Fundraising Committee from the GNOME Foundation. This week we are launching an end-of-year fundraising campaign with a simple goal: to reach 1,500 Friends of GNOME...mariamaj (GNOME Foundation)
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Really, this is just to make it official, because as I see it, GNOME has been a friend of mine for a long time already 😜
#GNOME #OpenSource #Linux
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Um reibungslos mit der Bahn reisen zu können, sind schon im Vorfeld einige Informationen für Sie wichtig.ÖBB
I'm afraid not currently. You keep your followers and follows, bookmarks, lists, and blocks, but you start with fresh history.
As usual, @FediTips has excellent information on transferring to another instance. Basically, everything on their site (and in the masto feed) is gold.
fedi.tips/transferring-your-ma…
Transferring your Mastodon account to another server | Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
An unofficial guide to using Mastodon and the Fediversefedi.tips
"Starting today, December 2, 2025, we are launching the public beta of Eloquence for Android. To ensure a smooth experience and gather valuable feedback, we’re releasing the beta in stages. This means we’ll be gradually inviting more users over time, starting with a limited group and expanding step by step.
Join the beta from the following link: play.google.com/store/apps/det…
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A testing version of this app hasn't been published yet or isn't available for this account.
If you've been invited to become a tester, make sure you're signed in to the account that was invited to the testing program. If you've been invited to a Google Group as part of the program, make sure you've joined the Group."
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
Survey also reveals Britons’ favourite festive film, views on tear-jerkers and family cinema tripsNadia Khomami (The Guardian)
Call for papers — BSDCan
BSDCan is a technical BSD conference held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.www.bsdcan.org
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There's a first time for everything. Just had to deny a registration request on the official OctoPrint plugin repository as the plugin the author tried to register turned out to be pretty much completely vibe coded. And in the end, even their communication seemed to be the output of an LLM.
Unbelievably bad quality: tons of bugs, dead code, (future) vulnerabilities, ... I honestly haven't yet seen this amount of shittiness from a human developer, no matter how clueless.
I hate this future.
I'm a Google Workspace admin, and a team member sent me a screenshot showing that a message they wanted to send was being blocked because it violated an organizational policy-- which was news to me-- I hadn't put in place to block messages based on their content.
Turns out Google Workspace now warns by default when the message content mentions gender identity.
multiple choice.
- At home (56%, 38 votes)
- Out walking (17%, 12 votes)
- Whendriving (20%, 14 votes)
- With family/friends (listen together) (4%, 3 votes)
- Any time I have a spare moment (19%, 13 votes)
- I can never find the right time (4%, 3 votes)
- Never really thought about it (1%, 1 vote)
- I haven't found a podcast I'm interested in (11%, 8 votes)
- I don't have time for podcasts (11%, 8 votes)
- What's a podcast? (4%, 3 votes)
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Not listed:
* While my computer updates.
* While scooping cat boxes
* While brushing my teeth
* On public transit
* While playing sudoku
This is not exhaustive.
dafe0d5b - Aoc day 2.
Task 1: use std::cmp::{max, min}; use std::fs::read_to_string; fn main() { let - dafe0d5bcontrolc.com
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Petey the Penguin (A Quirky AI Song about a Penguin trying to find a new home)
Petey the Penguin” is a quirky, nerdy alt-pop story-song about a heat-stressed penguin who moves to Florida, instantly regrets it, and eventually relocates t...YouTube
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Reposting. Slots available.
After a short break, I’m returning to accessibility training services.
I provide one-on-one training for blind and visually impaired users across multiple platforms. My teaching is practical and goal-driven: not just commands, but confidence, independence, and efficient workflows that carry into daily life, study, and work.
I cover:
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Windows: NVDA and JAWS from beginner to advanced. Training includes Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, web browsing, customizing screen readers, handling less accessible apps, and scripting basics.
Android: TalkBack gestures, the built-in Braille keyboard and Braille display support, text editing, app accessibility, privacy and security settings, and everyday phone and tablet use.
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Concrete goals I can help you achieve:
Set up a new phone, tablet, or computer
Send and manage email independently
Browse the web safely and efficiently
Work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Manage files and cloud storage
Use social media accessibly
Work with Braille displays and keyboards
Install and configure accessible software across platforms
Troubleshoot accessibility issues and build reliable workflows
Make the most of AI in a useful, productive way
Grow from beginner skills to advanced, efficient daily use
I bring years of lived experience as a blind user of these systems. I teach not only what manuals say, but the real-world shortcuts, workarounds, and problem-solving skills that make technology practical and enjoyable.
Remote training is available worldwide.
Pricing: fair and flexible — contact me for a quote. Discounts available for multi-session packages and ongoing weekly training.
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If these don’t work for you, email me at aaron.graham.hewitt@gmail.com
If you, or someone you know, could benefit from personalized accessibility training, I’d be glad to help.
#Accessibility #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #ScreenReaders #JAWS #NVDA #VoiceOver #TalkBack #Braille #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalInclusion #InclusiveTech #LinuxAccessibility #WindowsAccessibility #iOSAccessibility #AndroidAccessibility #MacAccessibility #Orca #ATTraining #TechTraining #AccessibleTech
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Weck den Tiger in dir mit dem No Spoons-Tiger! Rawr! 🐯 ihr könnt ihn auf T-Shirt, Hoodie, Sweatshirt, Tasse oder als Artprint bekommen 😊.
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Bärbel Bas wird - von konservativer und rechter politischer Seite - für die Aussage kritisiert, man müsse gemeinsam gegen die Arbeitgeberverbände kämpfen.
Ja, was denn sonst? Bei allem Vernünftigen, was es auch in den Arbeitgeberverbänden gibt, viel heute Selbstverständliches wurde nur im Kampf gegen die Arbeitgeberverbände durchgesetzt: Mitbestimmung, Verbot der Kinderarbeit, Lohnfortzahlung, Kündigungsschutz, Arbeitszeitverkürzung, Arbeitsschutz, Tarifverträge …
#Passkey suppport in #Bitwarden #Firefox extension is broken. I have to use the HW token now. Uncomfortable.
And the provocative errror? Well that's kind of by design, that chrome is not defined in Firefox... 😀
It seems that the bug was reported already in beta stage of the extension and yet it got it to the release. 😬
github.com/bitwarden/clients/i…
`chrome is not defined` on Firefox in v2025.11.1 extension breaks Passkey function
Steps To Reproduce Go to https://www.passkeys.io/ Open DevTools See Uncaught ReferenceError: chrome is not defined Notice that passkey request cannot be handled by Bitwarden and fallback to Windows...SunsetMkt (GitHub)
🚨Starting Dec 16th, Meta AI will read your private messages - unless you opt out now! 🚨
Opting out is hilariously complex, but we've got you covered:
1. Go to Meta Privacy Center on DESKTOP
2. Privacy Policy
3. Other Policies and articles
4. How Meta uses information for generative AI model and features
5. Your right to object
6. Learn more and submit requests here
7. Tick: I want to object to or restrict...
Oh, and @noybeu is already on it: tuta.com/blog/noyb-meta-ai-is-… 🍿
Meta will use your data to train Meta AI – but it could be illegal! | Tuta
Austrian NGO NOYB challenges Meta yet again and sends a cease-and-desist letter to stop the Big Tech from abusing your data.Tuta
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New feature: Denoising Editor 🎛️
You can now control exactly where and how to denoise inside a production — refine our automatic regions, choose different denoising models per segment, or switch denoising off for things like jingles, music beds, or sound effects.
More details in our blog: auphonic.com/blog/2025/12/02/d…
Auphonic Blog: Denoising Editor: Choose Where (and How) to Reduce Noise
The automatic audio post production webservice.auphonic.com
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Building the PERFECT Linux PC with Linus Torvalds
Get a free 15-day trial of Odoo’s all-in-one business solution and see how it can make your life easier! Check it out at https://www.odoo.com/lttShop all LTT...YouTube
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Dear Lazyweb, Double-You Tee Actual Fuck is this shit, and how do I make configure.ac figure it out:
Debian 12.11:
extern ssize_t getxattr (const char *__path, const char *__name, void *__value, size_t __size) __THROW __attr_access ((__write_only__, 3, 4));
macOS 14.7.7:
ssize_t getxattr(const char *path, const char *name, void *value, size_t size, u_int32_t position, int options);
jwz.org/b/ykx2
jwz: xattr
Dear Lazyweb, Double-You Tee Actual Fuck is this shit, and how do I make configure.ac figure it out: Debian 12.jwz.org
BorgBackup 1.4.3 was just released!
This is primarily a bugfix release, the Linux and FreeBSD binaries built on Github now have working FUSE support (borg mount).
Our CI testing now includes *BSD and Haiku OS!
github.com/borgbackup/borg/rel…
#borgbackup #linux #freebsd #openbsd #netbsd #macos #haiku
Release Release 1.4.3 · borgbackup/borg
borgbackup 1.4.3 borg 1.4.x is kind of a refreshed 1.2 with mostly the same features and behavior, but a few bigger changes that could introduce issues and thus were not suitable for just releasing...GitHub
Do you know which image to download so I can independently install windows for a friend with a screen reader?
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It turns out there are patched windows 11 images around restoring narrator functionality.
Here is such an image I have found.
Does anyone know what's modified?
At first it sounds shady however it really seems to work.
@garo Please can you help me to download the appropriate build?
I've navigated to this url microsoft.com/en-us/software-d…
Selected Windows 11 (multi-edition ISO for x64 devices)
Pressed the Download now button.
The iso image I've downloaded does not start narrator when pressing ctrl+windows+enter after fully booting.
The file name of the image is Win11_25H2_EnglishInternational_x64.iso
The direct url to the image I managed to download this way is software.download.prss.microso…
Thanks for the help
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Alternatively, just use a 24h2 iso from the Internet Archive. It's really easy to find and you safely can use it (I did so too). Also the upgrading process to 25h2 is fairly easy.
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I see here checkbox automatically start narrator during windows setup and after logon.
I don't have own experience
I finally started to use #NextCloud #CookBook app together with the android companion app.
Up until now I always searched internet for recepies, picked one, coocked one, done.
But using this app improves the workflow a lot.
1️⃣ You search the recipe once, and then you past the url to the app to download it.
2️⃣ You build a catalogue of favourite recipes which simplyfies decisions on what to cook. No idea what to cook? Just browse favourite recipes and pick something.
3️⃣ You can share recipes among family members
4️⃣ Your recipe is always with you. For example when you're shopping.
5️⃣ No ADS. Recipe pages are cluttered with banners and popups so much, that you can barely read the recipe on the phone. Cookbook just fetches the information from the web and leaves all ads behind.
Thanks for recommending it to me @tomteo
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@jackc I'm using it for my 3 recipes :D but unfortunately companion app already let me down two times. It logouts on Android from time to time and when I need to cook, I don't want to search for nextcloud login...
Btw. it seems to me like really bad design to have to login into more applications on mobile, when I already have main app. I hope this will improve in future.
interesting. I think someone has quoted one of my toots. @Tusky cannot display a notification for this and needs me to contact the developer.
I am attempting to do so.

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