Tech Tips Tuesday

Today's highlighted tech articles... https://cloud7.news/linux/linux-is-now-rebooting-faster-on-nvme-drives/ https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/maui-shell-alpha-05-04-2022/ https://www.debugpoint.com/2022/01/kde-plasma-guide/

Recorded this morning... thought it might've been missing audio, but it was just my machine. Tech Tips Roundup: Why Linux is the best desktop OS, written by a Greybeard who has been in IT since the early days. Linux filesystem path cheatsheet Best FOSS alternatives to Meet and Zoom New version of lightweight DE, LXQT... more themes and customization options How to build your own handheld with an SBC.

Tech Tuesday KDE News #1 Lots of Fixes in the KDE 5.25 Good stuff here, all. https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=KDE-Theme-Handling-Better Tech Tuesday KDE News #2 Plasma Wayland fixes!! Yes!!! https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=KDE-Fixes-Easter-2022 If you need someone to talk to about what would be best for you and yours, in terms of technology, then to help to remotely teach you to do what is discussed, check out my Freedom Consultation (https://techfreedom.pro/product/freedom-consultation/). Tech Tuesday #3 New Version of Proton makes Linux gaming better and more accessible... https://9to5linux.com/proton-7-0-2-makes-more-games-playable-on-linux-fixes-numerous-bugs

Tech Tuesday Roundup #4 #1: Torvalds Weighs in on NTFS Drivers He is open to others taking over the maintenance, as long as the original maintainer backs out and gives permission, as it is pointless to have two unmaintained NTFS drivers in the kernel at once. https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Linus-Torvalds-NTFS3-Comments You may need a Freedom Consultation to help you to determine next steps and to have me help you along the way, if the tech jargon in these articles is too much, or my step 3 walkthrough posts feel too overwhelming. #2: New Manjaro-powered Ryzen 7 Mini computer released by Beelink Intriguing on the instant compatibility front, as well as interesting for anyone who may need a very small form factor machine, but something more poserful than a RasPi / singleboard computer of some sort. https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Linus-Torvalds-NTFS3-Comments Tech Tuesday #3: New Release for the Linux Firmware Updater More hardware support… always good. https://9to5linux.com/fwupd-1-8-linux-firmware-updating-tool-is-out-with-support-for-new-hardware-more

Tech Tuesday Tips Roundup #5 Tips Tuesday #5-1 What to do when things go sideways in Linux... might be a good reminder for some of us, and definitely good info for the rest. https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/start-here-when-things-go-wrong-on-your-linux-system-176520.html Tips Tuesday #5-2: Ever wanted a tool that could download and install .deb files for you in one fell swoop? Now there is one. https://news.itsfoss.com/deb-get-ubuntu/ Freed Phone: Have you watched 2000 Mules yet? If not, you should. One of the cornerstones of the film was the data gathered from the Mules' GPS tracking on their phones. If you want to mitigate that threat as much as you can, you need a degoogled device, such as one of my Freed Phones. (Https://techfreedom.pro/products/freed-phone/) Tips Tuesday #5-3: Been struggling with LibreOffice lately? Me too. Hopefully this new release fixes the random crashes for me... https://9to5linux.com/libreoffice-7-3-3-office-suite-is-now-available-for-download-with-88-bug-fixes

Tech Freedom, [5/17/22 6:00 AM] Tech Tuesday 6-1: How to roll VM's in GNOME Boxes. I might learn a thing or two here... take a look, y'all. https://itsfoss.com/share-files-gnome-boxes/ Tech Freedom, [5/17/22 8:00 AM] Tips Tuesday #6-2: For you aspiring web developers and tinkerers out there, a Drupal tutorial... Drupal is an alternative to the ubiquitous elephant in the room that is WordPress. https://www.linuxandubuntu.com/home/drupal/amp Tech Freedom, [5/17/22 9:00 AM] If you need help rescuing your data from Big Tech, try my Free Your Internet service (techfreedom.pro/products/free-your-internet/) Tech Freedom, [5/17/22 10:00 AM] Tech Tuesday #6-3 So THAT'S what broke my Endeavour OS install... #smh be aware, all. I guess wireplumber isn't 100% ready for primetime. https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Arch-Linux-WirePlumber-Snafu Bonus: Good news in the privacy war... all it takes is a form to get Google to remove your personally identifiable info from searches... https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/15/how-to-ask-google-to-remove-your-personal-data-from-its-search-results.html

Memesplanation: If you rest in the goodness of God, you can be joyful in the midst of hellish circumstances, waiting for positive resolution. You can be patient in times like the present, when logic would tell you to freak out and complain loudly. Because of God's goodness, we can also pray continually, for wisdom, for strength, for courage and be at peace in the worst circumstances. New features in the next version of KDE. Cool stuff. 😎 https://news.itsfoss.com/plasma-5-25-features/ GNOME tip... I thought they killed extensions in 42... https://itsfoss.com/extension-manager/ What's the "top" command, anyway? Let's find out... https://linuxhandbook.com/top-command/

Tech Tuesday #8 Roundup Tech Tuesday #8-1 How to back up your standard Android. https://www.makeuseof.com/prepare-for-losing-your-android-phone/ Go, like this duckling, and kick ass today. Don't take discouragement sitting down. Eat it and produce success. Tech Tuesday #8-2 Something potentially helpful for anyone who does database work in Linux... https://www.linuxshelltips.com/convert-hex-to-ascii-characters-linux/ If you need a degoogled phone, try my Freed Phone. They are just what you need to reduce your privacy attack surface. What is a degoogled phone? An android or Linux Mobile device without Google apps and trackers built in to spy on you. Techfreedom.pro/products/freed-phone/ Tech Tuesday #8-3 KDE Vs Gnome... which should YOU go with, if you haven't already landed on the one you like best? https://linuxiac.com/gnome-vs-kde/

Tech Tuesday #9-1: Warp: a new Linux File Transfer app. It can use either your local network or the internet to transfer files. Very cool. https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/05/warp-is-a-linux-file-transfer-app #TechFreedom #technews #linux #filetransfer #Warp Tech Tuesday #memesplanation: If you carry light, those in the darkness will always hate you. Your existence is an affront to their way of life, so they will reflexively lash out at you and try to make your life harder. They may not even do it consciously, but shine brighter, no matter. #techtuesday #TechFreedom #light #dark #kcco Tech Tuesday #9-2: More Desktop Environment Comparisons: KDE vs XFCE... which might be best for you? https://itsfoss.com/kde-vs-xfce/ #TechFreedom #techtips #linux #KDE #XFCE #whatsbetter Tech Tuesday #9-3: How to use Cron to scheule tasks in Linux https://www.maketecheasier.com/beginner-guide-use-cron-linux/ #TechFreedom #techtips #Linux #techtuesday #howto #cron Tech Tuesday #9 Product spot https://techfreedom.pro/product/freedom-overhaul/ #TechFreedom #techtips #Linux #getfree #libertyoverhaul

Tech Tuesday 10: Linux Symbiote Malware... uh oh... Memesplanation Libre Office point release... lots of fixes Product Spot Free Kali Linux Penetration Testing Training #techfreedom #technews #techtips #linux #Foss #security Tech Tuesday 10-1: https://www.theregister.com/2022/06/10/symbiote_linux_malware/ #techtuesday #techfreedom #Foss #linux #security #memesplanation Slow your roll. Choose to be deliberate rather than running on autopilot all of the time. Be conscious of your options and choices today. The bottom line is that we each need to learn how to take the moment to respond to situations rather than simply reacting to them. #presence #consciousliving #slowdown #breathe Tech Tuesday 10-2: https://9to5linux.com/libreoffice-7-3-4-is-now-available-for-download-more-than-85-bugs-fixed #TechFreedom #technews #techtuesday #Linux #FOSS Premium package for degoogled phones from Tech Freedom. 2-day shipping, screen protector, phone case, Faraday bag, and up to15 pre-installed apps of your choice. https://techfreedom.pro/product/liberated-phone/ #TechFreedom #liberatedphone #degoogled #degoogleyourlife #productspot Tech Tuesday 10-3: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kali-linux-team-to-stream-free-penetration-testing-course-on-twitch/ #techfreedom #techtuesday #techtips #linux #Kali #training