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Those skeptical about using AI because it is not private can now try it out. A look under the covers on how to use passkey for E2EE encryption.

confer.to/blog/2025/12...
Making end-to-end encrypted AI chat feel like logging in
We want private AI chat to be simple. Yet today, many end-to-end encrypted experiences still have a level of friction that make them feel like they’re from another era: it usually either involves a lo...
confer.to
December 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Really interesting project.

Retro-inspired OS, where you install all your games on SD card “cartridges” and the OS handles save files like PS1/Gamecube.

All offline, low-tech, Linux based.

#gaming #linux #analog

kazeta.org
Kazeta – Just Play
An OS that brings the console gaming experience of the '90s to modern PC hardware and games: insert cart, power on, play.
kazeta.org
December 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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If, like me, when you think about AI your thoughts drift to the organic composition of capital, here’s a thought you may find interesting: capitals with a high organic composition can only maintain profit levels so long as they can prevent excess supply from entering the market.
December 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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You requested it, now it’s here - introducing Proton Sheets! The privacy-first alternative to Excel and Google Sheets.

Spreadsheets form the framework of modern businesses, and with Proton Sheets, you can ensure your data is private and secure.

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December 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Made a little tool for @platestealer.bsky.social for detecting if a file that claims its a high bitrate or lossless has in fact at some point been encoded lower, then just redone at a high bitrate

this is the UI after you run it, it generates a lil HTML report for you with charting and breakdown
December 5, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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Love to see work on privacy preserving payments! 💙
As we've always done, we want what we build to be a reflection of our community.

You would be helping to co-create the next big step in Blacksky's vision.

If you can spare some time this weekend to share your thoughts and feedback of our preliminary designs we would greatly appreciate it.
blacksky.cash Feedback Sessions
The Blacksky Algorithms' team wants to build payment features for community members to send money to one another across the AT Protocol (Blacksky/Bluesky). blacksky.cash would work within the AT Proto...
docs.google.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Year of the Linus’ Desktop
youtu.be/mfv0V1SxbNA

#linux #computers #tech
Building the PERFECT Linux PC with Linus Torvalds
YouTube video by Linus Tech Tips
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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For 7 years, we’ve powered elections for big orgs, political parties & towns. Now, we're putting that high-guarantee tech into everyone's hands.

Introducing the Vocdoni App: Secure, privacy-first voting for any organization. No hidden costs.

Announcement & roadmap: blog.vocdoni.io/announcing-...
Announcing Vocdoni App: Making secure online voting accessible to every organization
Governance is the backbone of trust within any organization. Whether managing an Annual General Meeting for a professional association, electing board members for a cooperative, or enabling participatory budgeting for a town, the integrity of the vote is key. Organizations have long struggled with voting platforms that are difficult to use, expensive, and full of hidden costs. Worse still, these "black box" tools function with zero auditability, demanding heavy support and requiring users to ...
blog.vocdoni.io
November 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Introducing Slop Detective!

Interactive game where you'll become fraud investigators, learning to spot AI-generated fakes and improve fact-checking skills.

Perfect for kids learning to investigate suspicious stories, images, and audio clips.

slopdetective.kagi.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Yes
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Why Would You Ever Waste $80 on a Video Game?
YouTube video by Devin Chase
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I truly believe that people think they hate [insert controversial technology], but what they really hate is capitalism and the way that it basically ensures the worst possible outcomes of that technology will be realized.
NEW VIDEO

featuring Dr. Fatima

talking about how AI is bad but also sometimes maybe . . . good?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVIJ...
I changed my mind about AI
YouTube video by Michael Burns
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I love fan-made games and romhacks and this list of Zelda games contains all the best ones.

youtu.be/gZ_bxv-Cj6U

#emulation #retrogaming #zelda
10 Zelda Fan Games You NEED To Try!
YouTube video by Devin Chase
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Beautiful new minimalist mechanical keyboard from Nuphy.

Support for up to four devices, replaceable keycaps, and even little thoughtfully placed rubber feet that help it sit atop a MacBook without sliding around.
nuphy.com/collections/...
NuPhy Node 75
NuPhy Node75 is a 75% tri-mode mechanical keyboard that blends precision, rhythm, and order. Featuring Max and nano switch options, Lunar White, Ink Gray, and Light Pink finishes, touch-sensitive volu...
nuphy.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:44 PM
👀
Vine reboot called diVine has been launched 📱

• Funded by Jack Dorsey
• Includes over 100K videos from Vine's archive
• Users can upload 6-second videos
• AI-generated content is not allowed
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Steam Machines are back, 4K 60hz gaming with the same wonderful UX as Steam Deck. Also a cool new wireless streaming VR headset and controller
youtu.be/OmKrKTwtukE
Steam Hardware Announcement
YouTube video by Valve
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Bonfire Social is a kind of social network construction kit that federated via ActivityPub and plans bridging via @anew.social

They’re doing a crowdfund bonfirenetworks.org/posts/bonfir...
Bonfire Social 1.0 is here, back the community‑funded roadmap
We're releasing Bonfire Social 1.0 and launching a crowdfund so communities drive what we build next. Back it, share it, and help move the social web from closed platforms to open networks.
bonfirenetworks.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
DANK for Hyprland looks great!
youtu.be/iqYiCpDY54E

#linux #opensource #hyprland
THIS IS NEW ARCH LINUX HYPRLAND SETUP (Ft. DANK Material Shell)
YouTube video by Ksk Royal
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The Tor Browser glow up is real
blog.torproject.org/new-release-...
October 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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i guess i'm doing cyberdecks now ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

read about me messing around with computer parts and linux in my new blog post: ellesho.me/page/website...
October 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Testing this out. Really interesting approach.
⌨️ Introducing: Raycast Keyboard for iOS

Our custom keyboard puts dictation, AI commands, snippets, and quicklinks at your fingertips

Get it today 👉 raycast.com/ios
October 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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It's here! 🔥 Nextcloud Hub 25 Autumn: Your digital workspace, ready in no time

🫧 Global redesign & new Office UI
💪 Performance boost
🧠 AI Agency tools
💬 Talk threads & live transcription
📅 Calendar updates
... and more!

👇 nextcloud.com/blog/nextclo...
September 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM