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Cake day: June 18th, 2023

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  • Do feel it is designed to scare normal users though.

    Like how the GUI software updater now shows a list of security updates, and then “there are more security updates available with Ubuntu pro” in the list of updates…. the obvious implication is “you’re computer has other known vulnerabilities that can only be fixed if you pay up”.

    Liiittlle bit ransomey and let be honest that’s by design.

    Wouldn’t consider myself part of the anti canonical pitchfork crowd but that new behaviour did irk me somewhat.

    If Microsoft did that people would be up in arms. Appreciate canonical provide Ubuntu is free but normal users wouldn’t get that nuance as they don’t think they pay for windows.


  • Controversial but I was surprised at how well trump did for himself.

    He managed to dial down the lies and rhetoric from “how stupid does he think the audience is” to “obviously bullshit”.

    Well done to Harris of course, in particular for calling his playbook tactics out at the start, then repeatedly calling out the lies and dog whistling each time - the way to beat a manipulating bully is to shine a light on their behaviour plainly in public and she nailed it.

    Bonus points to Harris as well for laughing at him whilst maintaining class.













  • I would recommend getting an adjustable angle oscillating desk fan, but one made of metal (not much difference in price tbh) when you can unclip the front guard to access the blades.

    That way you can wipe the dust off and give the spinning part a blast of WD40 once a year to keep it running nicely for a long time.

    Something like this

    For context about 30cm in diameter. Should cost around €25.

    If you need the height but lack the table space a similar floor fan should do though will probably cost a bit more.