Posts by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
(DIR) Post #AYi4RV74Obf5elhsO0 by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2023-08-12T15:36:32Z
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Debian Systems Now Patched Against “Downfall” and “INCEPTION” CPU Flaws#Debian #Linux #Downfall #Inception https://9to5linux.com/debian-systems-now-patched-against-downfall-and-inception-cpu-flaws
(DIR) Post #AYyP4h1VrK0OdtY3Um by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2023-08-21T19:02:16Z
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Waiting in school car line, listening to The NixOS Podcast. /s. #Linux
(DIR) Post #AZReHYK47AFIaFDHqS by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2023-09-04T19:00:10Z
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I've been on #Mastodon a while. But one thing still seems weird to me: Having to ask permission to follow so many accounts, some of them public-facing organizations. It seems a bit much.My view: if put myself on Mastodon, I"m here to be followed. If you don't like me, don't follow me. If you do something I don't like, I'll unfollow you. Do something really bad, I'll block you.But let's not assume the worst at the start. Permission to follow me: Pre-approved!
(DIR) Post #AZReHa5FZDaE2sIU1w by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2023-09-04T20:38:44Z
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@sesivany Ahh, that makes sense. I just wonder how people coming here from Twitter react to the increased friction without ever knowing why it's there. How many know what Fediblock is? Heck, I don't even know, and I've been here for 4 years.
(DIR) Post #AZReHbqmzxCjWbXxlg by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2023-09-04T20:44:10Z
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@sesivany I'm just trying to put myself in the shoes of "normals", as @popey sometimes says. I guess "normals" probably wouldn't join the fosstodon instance, as I did in 2019. 🙂
(DIR) Post #AZWjUN0bGqPi9MkwNs by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2023-09-07T12:59:32Z
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Bookmarkable link to #HurricaneLee satellite imageryhttps://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov #tropicalwx /goes/floater.php?stormid=AL132023#navLink
(DIR) Post #AbkaWv22V6IvpemOmW by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2023-11-12T21:53:36Z
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Using a work-issued Windows laptop with Nvidia GPU and 1080p screen validates my decision for going with Intel Xe iGPU on my ThinkPad. The ThinkPad runs *so* much cooler. It's also running Linux. Also, the 1080p Dell puts in their 15" Latitude laptops - ugh. The color-space and off-axis performance leaves a lot to be desired, compared to the 4K screen of the ThinkPad. I also picked a laptop that works best with integer scaling for its high-DPI screen.Choose carefully when you're shopping.
(DIR) Post #Ac1XTyyquPIIT37FrM by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2023-11-21T06:38:35Z
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@ianthetechie @stefano I'm wondering if pkg-static upgrade -f... would help.My upgrade was on a VM with no GUI. No issues that I came across. I notice portsnap was gone, which I would have noticed earlier had I read the release notes. :)
(DIR) Post #AcFXVt52XKw4xcMDxo by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2023-11-28T00:45:48Z
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At the risk of sounding preachy, *the cloud is not backup*. Now, to practice what I preach. 😬 Google Drive users angry over losing months of stored datahttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-drive-users-angry-over-losing-months-of-stored-data/
(DIR) Post #AcSDgjJXiNKPpRVr6W by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2023-12-03T23:35:49Z
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(DIR) Post #AcXQlJq67yExSi3gEC by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2023-12-06T11:03:48Z
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@mlanger @clive I don't think the @clive is criticizing those who choose a correctly-sized tool for the job. It's just that many truck drivers don't have such requirements. It's cosplay. Kind of like the industrial oven craze in kitchens a few years back.I used to own a 2000 Chevy Silverado, which is closer in size to the current Chevy Colorado. Probably all that most suburban folks need.
(DIR) Post #Ad1p6JpSYNTOroClVY by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2023-12-20T16:34:09Z
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Looks like #FreeBSD already has the patch for the "Terrapin" ssh exploit. https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/12/hackers-can-break-ssh-channel-integrity-using-novel-data-corruption-attack/
(DIR) Post #Ad1p6LnlDfIoz7QR8a by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2023-12-20T16:37:03Z
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https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-23:19.openssh.asc #FreeBSD #SSH
(DIR) Post #AdNg1jId84e5mcIm0m by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2023-12-31T21:22:12Z
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I used a Mac from 2005-2014. Today I installed Firefox on my wife's MacBook Air to help diagnose an issue. I literally couldn't figure out how to drag and drop the icon to install (no track pad buttons). Once installed, how do I *instantly* launch Firefox- hit the Command key and start typing Fire...? Nope. It's a longer process. My point? #Linux (and GNOME in particular) is ready. #IMHO Windows 11 vs macOS in 2024 will be a mess, so I'm learning Linux | Tom's Guidehttps://www.tomsguide.com/opinion/windows-11-vs-macos-in-2024-will-be-a-mess-so-im-learning-linux
(DIR) Post #AdPiDEh9KXdkZ3IxWK by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2024-01-01T18:15:26Z
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I don't know what NBody calculation is, but the Arc A380 is apparently a lot better at it than my integrated GPU. https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-UHD-Graphics-730-vs-Intel-Arc-A380/m1500304vsm1795939
(DIR) Post #AdQ52PmY4B7qi7dgwK by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2024-01-01T23:27:07Z
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@Piejacker875 Can you suggest a better site?
(DIR) Post #AhxDVXAXCWtfiWB1bU by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2024-05-05T18:47:34Z
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The melodious sounds of a new (work) laptop, straining under weight of #Windows 11 and the requisite anti-virus software. Nice toasty air coming out of the vent. 🔥
(DIR) Post #AmnsW8CluQBLaY60ie by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2024-10-05T18:02:29Z
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#dog #humor
(DIR) Post #At1YkpmwQywwVvT9u4 by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2025-04-12T18:57:37Z
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Microsoft's AI-powered phone-home shoulder surfer is back. Opt-in this time, but the code is there ready be invoked. #Windows11 #privacy https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/04/microsoft-is-putting-privacy-endangering-recall-back-into-windows-11/
(DIR) Post #B0t9diXg6mSeD6eIXw by philbaker1@fosstodon.org
2025-12-04T00:50:05Z
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@ricci This so much me.