Posts by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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Sweden goes back to basics, swapping screens for books in the classroom https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/sweden-goes-back-to-basics-swapping-screens-for-books-in-the-classroom/Sweden is bringing back books amid declining test scores.
(DIR) Post #B4wiUtjpxINwJRa5FQ by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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"I Gave Up on Windows 11. Linux Mint Is Simply Better in 7 Big Ways"https://uk.pcmag.com/linux/164203/i-gave-up-on-windows-11-linux-mint-is-simply-better-in-7-big-waysLinux Mint isn't perfect, but it has some clear advantages over Windows 11.
(DIR) Post #B4wkxxns7WP9E6SJ4y by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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UK manufacturers under cyber fire with 80% reporting attacks https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/01/uk_manufacturer_cyberattacks/Nearly 80 percent of British manufacturers say they've been hit by a cyber incident in the past year, as new research suggests disruption on the factory floor is no longer an exception but business as usual.…
(DIR) Post #B51F0YcZygT9FeAMdc by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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Tattoo ink induces inflammation in the draining lymph node and alters the immune response to vaccinationhttps://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2510392122
(DIR) Post #B51JwXCdoCxPSsw1Xk by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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Over 100 Scottish terrorism charges have been linked to Palestine Action. That's more in seven months than all other groups faced in 25 yearshttps://www.theferret.scot/more-palestine-action-supporters-charged-terrorism/The number of Scottish terrorism charges in relation to Palestine Action in the last seven months is more than all the other charges put together since the 2000 Terrorism Act came into force, new figures reveal
(DIR) Post #B55L7w0QoDciA73zjE by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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Hundreds of North Sea licenses granted by Tories ‘produce only 36 days of gas’https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/28/north-sea-oil-gas-licences-conservativesFindings cast doubt on claims new drilling would help cut bills and boost energy security.Ah, but they funnel more money into the pockets of Billionaires, so that is OK then... 😱 🤬 😱
(DIR) Post #B58PrF1dvLmZTLMxUG by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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World's smallest violin spotted at Amazon HQ as exec pay packets deflatehttps://www.theregister.com/2026/04/09/amazon_execs_pay_packet_pinch/C-suite forced to take sandwiches into work
(DIR) Post #B5JOqzUbiD0K5BnE9I by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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US [fossil] fuel exports hit record in March as Asia, Europe sought to replace Middle East supplieshttps://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-fuel-exports-hit-record-march-asia-europe-sought-replace-middle-east-supplies-2026-04-01/• US fuel exports hit record high as Iran war drives global supply shortages• US fuel exports surge to Europe, Asia, Africa as buyers seek alternatives - Kpler data• US exporters opened new trade routes, including Gulf Coast to Australia• Rising US fuel exports could spell trouble for tRump amid high gasoline prices, analysts warn
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Google Chrome lacks protection against one of the most basic and common ways to track users onlinehttps://www.theregister.com/2026/04/16/google_chrome_lacks_browser_fingerprinting/Browser fingerprinting is everywhere
(DIR) Post #B5NxXeFyiUV1kLIo64 by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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@mrfoostang Sadly true, too many people still think that Google's company motto is "don't be evil", even though they ditched it years ago 😞 @Captain_Jack_Sparrow
(DIR) Post #B5UJ2ODxdg9Ez9cOBs by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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21-year-old Polish Woman Fixed a 20-year-old Linux Bug!https://itsfoss.com/news/kamila-enlightenment-e16-bug/She wasn't hunting for bugs. She was doing something mundane when she discovered the issue and made the fix. We need more such positive stories.
(DIR) Post #B6ESGKzaHwzvsImAc4 by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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Is Someone Recording You With Smart Glasses? Here's How to Spot Ithttps://uk.pcmag.com/smart-glasses/164898/is-someone-recording-you-with-smart-glasses-heres-how-to-spot-itSmart glasses like the Ray-Ban Meta can secretly record video. Learn the signs that someone may be filming you and ways to protect your privacy.
(DIR) Post #B89mjww0xuen9SnPY8 by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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DuckDuckGo's Browser to Block YouTube Ads by Defaulthttps://uk.pcmag.com/video-streaming-services/166058/duckduckgos-browser-to-block-youtube-ads-by-defaultThe browser is using filters from the uBlock Origin ad blocker to detect and block commercials on YouTube's website. But there is a trade-off.
(DIR) Post #B8EyRmNVDsMzfL7QYa by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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Zuckerberg’s biggest legal nightmare yet could cost Meta $1.4 trillionhttps://www.the-independent.com/tech/mark-zuckerberg-meta-fine-trillion-b3010281.htmlMeta Platforms said in a court filing on Monday that four states were seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties over accusations that the company designed its Facebook and Instagram platforms to addict young users.Bring it on!!!
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"I was sentenced as a terrorist. Now my barrister is on trial for defending me"https://www.opendemocracy.net/palestine-action-filton-24-charlotte-head-rajiv-menon-kc-contempt-of-court-judge-johnson/Lawyer faces jail over a speech to jurors – a first in English history – as state seeks to silence Palestine solidarity.
(DIR) Post #B9Onv4oDhqTP9Xel3Q by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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Were these ancient rock images painted with human blood?https://www.science.org/content/article/were-these-ancient-rock-images-painted-human-bloodMacabre ingredient may have helped murals on Chinese cliffs survive nearly 2000 years of weathering
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Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trialhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/19/meta-safety-trial-whistleblower-testimonyArturo Béjar, former Meta safety engineer, tells jury tech company was aware of products’ potential harm to children.
(DIR) Post #B9fbatviABPi4LVeKm by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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Which would you rather do? The 1% make more profit from the top photo...
(DIR) Post #B9jwmQeLj7SkP4ZBDc by kim_harding@mastodon.scot
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Last year I bought 64GB Kit (2x32GB) Crucial DDR4 RAM for £129.44, now I am shocked to find that the same thing would cost me £549.50 even though I know about the RAM apocalypse...#FuckAI
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A French trial found that tilting solar panels flat over nectarine trees on nights when frost is forecast warmed the flower buds by up to 1.7 degrees Celsius, and during the frost that caused damage, flower injury fell from 35 percent to under 10 percent https://scienceblog.com/n-french-nectarine-trial-tests-tilting-solar-panels-as-a-frost-shield/As climate change brings unpredictable frosts, French farmers are discovering an unexpected ally: solar panels that double as frost shields, protecting delicate fruit blossoms while generating power.