iOS 18.3.1 Update Released with Bug Fixes & Security Patches
iOS 18.3.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 18.3.1 for iPad are now available for all eligible users and devices. The new iOS/iPadOS software updates are relatively small and focus on security enhancements and bug fixes, making the update recommended to all users. Additionally, MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 is available as as software update for Mac, along with … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/10/ios-18-3-1-update-relea … ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, Freedom to Marry Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/02/10/freedom-marry.html #programming #project #devjournal
10 Amazing Valentine’s Day-Themed Space Phenomena
Valentine’s Day is a day for celebrating love, but it doesn’t have to be the love between romantic partners. It can be the tenderness you feel for a beloved pet, commemorated with a piece of steak or cheese. It can also be the love of space and all the amazing things found in our universe. […]
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Ten Extraordinary Predictions for 2025 from Fiction
It’s 2025, and a new year is underway. Who knows what the coming months have in store? Well, if you struggle to imagine what 2025 might look like, you are in luck. Many great minds (and some not-so-great minds) from the world of fiction have dreamt up a gamut of outlandish predictions. Some paint 2025 […]
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next-20250210: linux-next
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6.14-rc2: mainline
Version:6.14-rc2 (mainline)Released:2025-02-09Source:linux-6.14-rc2.tar.gzPatch:full ( incremental) ⌘ Read more
https://galusik.fr/log/2025-02-09-torchons-serviettes.html Petit article et nouveau flux RSS dédié pour le fridayrockmetal
On my blog: Stop Doing Their Work for Them https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/02/09/resist.html #harm #politics #rant
10 Famous Musicals That Never Made It to Broadway
It’s the dream of every actor, playwright, librettist, director, and dramaturg to one day work on a Broadway show. As far as theater goes, there’s pretty much no better way to prove your work is the best of the best than to premiere on the Great White Way. But sometimes, it’s about more than just […]
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It’s surprising how much I can reduce the amount of spam that Rspamd needs to filter – whether it ends up in my junk folder or even my inbox – just by blocking certain recipient addresses. Using unique email addresses for each service, like “deezer @ example.com” for Deezer, was one of the best decisions I made, especially combined with a catch-all address. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — Cairn Players Guide and Background https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/02/08/cairn-1.html #freeculture #bookclub
6.6.76: longterm
Version:6.6.76 (longterm)Released:2025-02-08Source:linux-6.6.76.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.6.76.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.6.76 ⌘ Read more
10 Things You Might Not Know About the Panama Canal
Building the Panama Canal was one of the greatest civil engineering projects of all time, but how much do you know about the history of this waterway that joins two oceans? The building caused thousands of deaths and cost an enormous amount of money, but it has bestowed priceless benefits to world trade and prosperity. […]
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10 Video Game Villains Who Foolishly Aided the Hero to Win
Video game villains come in various shapes and sizes. They possess different capacities, but there is only one end to everything they do: to ensure that the protagonist does not fulfill their mission in the long run. Video game villains employ different tricks and tactics to achieve this objective. Some disguise themselves as a friend […]
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Enjoy a Tropical Floral Miami Wallpaper from Apple
Apple is opening a new retail store in Miami, which might interest you if you live in Florida, and to celebrate the occasion they have released a nice tropical floral wallpaper for iPhone, Mac, and iPad. Of course you don’t have to live in Florida or Miami to appreciate the wallpapers, so grab the appropriate … Read More ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 02/03 to 02/07 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/02/07/week.html #linkdump #socialmedia #quotes #week
Apple Deals of the Week: $99 AirPods, $200 Off MacBook Air, 18% Off Apple Watch 10, & More
Amazon consistently offers some of the best deals on Apple products, and this week is no exception. Check out some fantastic deals on the all new AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, Apple Watch Series 10, MacBook Air in 13″ and 15″ screen sizes, and a 4-pack of AirTags. AirPods 4 – $99 (down from $129) … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/07/apple-deals-of-the-w … ⌘ Read more
North Queensland bananas selling at a discount despite flooding
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Meta torrented & seeded 81.7 TB dataset containing copyrighted data
Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/02/meta-torrented-over-81-7tb-of-pirated-books-to-train-ai-authors-say/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42971446
Points: 518
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Famous Historical Myths That Were Created for Political Purposes
History is full of myths that have shaped national identities, justified wars, and influenced public perception. Many of these stories were deliberately crafted or distorted for political purposes—turning leaders into legends, framing conflicts in black and white, or erasing inconvenient truths. In this list, we’ll uncover some of the most famous historical myths that were […]
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next-20250207: linux-next
Version:next-20250207 (linux-next)Released:2025-02-07 ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Real Life in Star Trek, Ship in a Bottle https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/02/06/ship-in-bottle.html #scifi #startrek #closereading
Using AirTags for Dogs: Track Your Pet for Added Peace of Mind
Using AirTags to keep track of a dog can offer some additional peace of mind, especially if you’re worried about your fuzzy companion wandering off. Whether your dog has a penchant to escape out of your yard, has a tendency to bolt, or simply likes to run off at any opportunity, AirTags can provide a … Read More ⌘ Read more
Fly larvae happy to munch on winery waste to make fertiliser
Two different agricultural enterprises have come together to tackle Australia’s food waste challenge in an unexpected way — using the humble fly. ⌘ Read more
Top 10 Strangest Things Done with Hearts Throughout History
Hearts can be seen everywhere when Valentine’s Day rolls around—from romantic cards adorned with hearts to heart-shaped chocolates and candies filling stores. But throughout history, humans have also done some strange (and less saccharine!) things with actual hearts, such as in the organ, not the symbol. Below, you’ll find a few morbidly fascinating funerary practices, […]
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10 Bad Movies with Great Effects
As filmmaking progresses, the craft evolves. That pattern is evident in numerous aspects of a project, but the most noticeable are the special effects. Technology advances to new heights, and the artists use those breakthroughs to enhance the image onscreen. Their hope is to further immerse audiences in the film. That said, their efforts are […]
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next-20250206: linux-next
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How to Cancel App Download on iPhone & iPad
Sometimes you might start downloading an app onto an iPhone or iPad but then decide you either don’t need the app, don’t want the app, or perhaps just don’t want to download the app right now, whether due to bandwidth or connectivity issues, or any other reason. If you need to cancel an app download … Read More ⌘ Read more
Deals: AirPods Pro 2 for $169, AirPods 4 for $99, & More
Amazon is back with more great deals on AirPods, offering AirPods Pro 2 at a 32% discount for just $169, AirPods 4 for 22% off at $99, Apple Watch Series 10 for 18% off at $329, and more. AirPods Pro 2 – $169 (down from $249) AirPods Pro 2 include Active Noice Cancellation, hearing aid … Read More ⌘ Read more
Self-hosting my emails again
After three years with Purelymail, I’m back at self-hosting my mail server. Not because it’s cheaper (it’s actually much pricier to pay for a VPS), but because my mails are now hosted in Europe (who knows what happens next in the USA), I have more control to configure things how I want, and I can comply with GDPR. ⌘ Read more
Advancing Open Source Gateways with kgateway
At KubeCon NA 2024, Solo.io announced its intention to donate the Gloo Gateway open source project to the CNCF, to benefit the broader cloud native ecosystem. In case you are not familiar with Gloo Gateway, it… ⌘ Read more
10 Mysterious Beach Objects
The sea is a fascinating, largely unknown realm full of both potential perils and astounding mysteries. From time to time, the ocean reminds us of its secrets and its possible dangers as incoming tides and surf deliver to our beaches and shorelines strange objects or bizarre specimens of marine life for us to examine. Many […]
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SA vintage kicks off early but shows promise of excellent wine
Drought, heat and frost have cut yields and pushed SA’s wine industry into an early vintage, but a silver lining looms in the promise of high quality wines as a result. ⌘ Read more
next-20250205: linux-next
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Japan’s CNCF DevStats 2024
Hello, we are Toru Komatsu (@utam0k) and Hiroshi Hayakawa (@hhiroshell) from Cloud Native Community Japan. The Japanese version is available below. Have you heard of CNCF’s DevStats? DevStats is a tool that collects and quantifies all… ⌘ Read more
How to Find Screenshots in Photos App for iOS 18
Ongoing complaints about the Photos app redesign in iOS 18 persist, with users who are frustrated with how difficult it can be to locate certain images or photos that once were easy for them to find. For example, if you take a lot of screenshots on your iPhone you might want quick and easy access … Read More ⌘ Read more
10 Strange Yet True Historical Events
History is full of weird and wild things that most people go their entire lives without reading about. Stories about cat-related military operations or entire wars fought over pigs and emu. Here are 10 strange yet true historical events that are stranger than fiction. Related: 10 Bizarre Events in the Age of Reason That Defied […]
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10 Government Jobs You Never Knew Existed
Government jobs are known to offer several benefits for employees, but many of those positions are seen as mundane and boring. Not all public sector jobs require workers to park their butts in an office chair all day inside of a cubicle. As a matter of fact, there are some unique government jobs that most […]
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next-20250204: linux-next
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El Salvador abandons Bitcoin as legal tender after failed experiment
Article URL: https://ticotimes.net/2025/02/02/el-salvador-abandons-bitcoin-as-legal-tender-after-failed-experiment
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42925210
Points: 511
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Deals: AirPods 4 for $99 (22% Off), Apple Watch 10 for $329, AirTags 4-pack for $70
Amazon is offering a really great deal on the latest generation AirPods 4 for 22% off, Apple Watch Series 10 for 18% off, and a pack of AirTags for 29% off… why pay more than you have to for the same Apple gear you want? Check out these deals while they’re available! AirPods 4 – … Read More ⌘ Read more
‘Wall of water’ smashes north Queensland cane and banana crops
Growers rushed to pick, pack and truck their fruit out before the rain started, but say it will be difficult to restock supermarket shelves after significant flood damage. ⌘ Read more
Touch Bar on Mac Showing “Touch ID to Sign In” or “Touch ID to Autofill” Requests in Safari? Here’s Why
MacBook Pro users with a Touch Bar equipped model may find themselves using Safari and have the Touch Bar constantly show a seemingly random “Touch ID to Autofill” or “Touch ID to Sign In” request, even if they’re using a website or a webpage with no forms, nothing to sign into, and nothing to autofill. … … ⌘ Read more
Application promotion in Devtron
Member post originally published on the Devtron blog by Siddhant Khisty TL;DR: Devtron simplifies application promotion across environments by enhancing CI/CD pipelines with GitOps. It supports seamless deployments, easy rollbacks, approval policies and audit logs, making… ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, Sámi National Day https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/02/03/saami.html #programming #project #devjournal
10 Dishes That Aren’t from the Place They’re Named After
We all tell little white lies sometimes. Whether it’s to spare someone’s feelings or make ourselves sound just a little bit cooler, these little fibs are generally gone in the blink of an eye. But sometimes lies stick around. Foods, in particular, have a way of being named after the places they’re from. Or are […]
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next-20250203: linux-next
Version:next-20250203 (linux-next)Released:2025-02-03 ⌘ Read more
6.14-rc1: mainline
Version:6.14-rc1 (mainline)Released:2025-02-02Source:linux-6.14-rc1.tar.gzPatch:full ⌘ Read more
10 Films That Are Still Banned in the UK
Westerners live in an age of relative freedom when it comes to the films we can enjoy. U.S. and UK censors are more forgiving than they used to be, and horrific, graphic, and downright lewd films that would previously have been banned from even the roughest fleapit make it into mainstream cinemas. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924204745/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/education-resources/education-news/video-nasties The UK’s […]
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