Security and Privacy
- IPFire’s New DNS Firewall: IPFire introduces a DNS firewall designed to replace URL filters and Pi-hole, enhancing network security.
- CopyFail Linux Privilege Escalation: A new CVE (CVE-2026-31431) highlights a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Linux, raising concerns for administrators.
- Leaving GitHub: A programmer’s guide offers practical steps for migrating away from GitHub, emphasizing data portability and alternative platforms.
- Configuring AI Agents: A detailed summary of two webinars covers how to set up AI agents with context, rules, skills, and MCP for project integration.
- Go Language Learning: Day 03 notes from a Go language learning series provide foundational knowledge for new developers.
- Valve’s Steam Controller 3D Files: Valve releases 3D printable files for the Steam Controller, enabling hobbyists to create custom modifications.
- Docker Compose 5.x Layer Display: New feature in Docker Compose 5.x allows viewing individual layers, improving debugging and transparency.
- Rencontres R 2026 – Nantes: The R language community gathers in Nantes for the 2026 conference, highlighting recent developments.
- Women Tech Summit 2026: First-hand experience from the summit showcases hands-on design workshops empowering women in tech.
- Crypted Email Penpals: A Reddit community fosters secure communication through encrypted email penpals.
- Tianma’s Display Innovations: Tianma showcases advanced consumer displays at Display Week 2026, including high-resolution and flexible screens.
- Keysight Oscilloscope: Keysight’s new Infiniium XR8 oscilloscope targets high-speed testing applications.
- QDAcity Thesis: A final thesis focuses on improving the coding editor UX in QDAcity, a qualitative data analysis tool.
- Trakt for MediaPortal 6.0.3: Updated plugin for MediaPortal integrates Trakt.tv for media tracking.
- Confidence Cartoon (1933): The cartoon ‘Confidence’ helped America cope with the Great Depression, a historical gem.
- Job Search Risks: LinkedIn warns of increasing job listing scams; nine tips to identify real listings.
- Digital Moat Around Public Data: Governing article examines how proprietary barriers restrict access to public data.
- Welcome to Hanakai: Introduction to Hanakai, a new platform or community (details scarce).
AI and Development
Open Source Hardware and Tools
Community and Events
Innovations and Displays
User Experience and Research
Historical and Social
Source: OpenWorld.News/open-source-digest/
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