Open Source Digest: Linting, Security, and Community

Open Source Digest: Linting, Security, and Community

Community and Collaboration Join a social coworking session focused on code linting in R, a key practice for cleaner, more reliable code. A reflection on open source contributions: ‘I was wrong: nobody is waiting for me to accidentally make my repos public’ encourages sharing work without fear. ODI joins the Digital Public Goods Alliance, strengthening … Read more

Open-Source AI Takes Over: News Digest

Open-Source AI Takes Over: News Digest

Open-Source AI Takes Center Stage The open-source world is buzzing with activity, from AI breakthroughs to practical tools for everyday users. In this digest, we dive into the most impactful stories shaping the open-source landscape. Whether you’re a developer, a tech enthusiast, or just someone looking to break free from big tech, there’s something here … Read more

Open Source News: Wayland, AI Agents, and Data Reality

Open Source News: Wayland, AI Agents, and Data Reality

The Open Source World Is Growing Up: Wayland, AI Agents, and Data Reality The open source ecosystem is undergoing a maturation phase that feels both overdue and slightly uncomfortable. This week’s digest reveals a community grappling with the consequences of success: KDE is finally killing the X11 desktop session, AI agents are exposing the limits … Read more

Why Your Data Isn’t Good Enough #DataScience #TechTips

Why Your Data Isn't Good Enough #DataScience #TechTips

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Terramaster D8 Hybrid 2 USB Storage Expansion System

Terramaster D8 Hybrid 2 USB Storage Expansion System

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Terramaster D8 Hybrid 2 USB Storage Expansion System

In this time where storage is at an all time high, and it just doesn’t make sense for the average person to buy, I started thinking about those old drives I’ve got laying around. I have a few 3 and 4 TB drives, and quite a few old 1 TB drives, plus a few NVMes that I hadn’t used yet. If I combine those into a larger set, I have a decent amount of storage.

That’s exactly what the Terramaster D8 Hybrid USB enclosure gives me… the ability to combine those disparate drives into something much more useful.

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Google Gemini Hike Fail: Hikers Rescued! #shorts

Google Gemini Hike Fail: Hikers Rescued! #shorts

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Google Gemini Hike Fail: Hikers Rescued! #shorts

Three hikers were rescued after relying on Gemini for their Mount Shasta expedition. The AI advised them to carry insufficient food and water, leading to a multi-day ordeal after they got lost in the dark. #GeminiAI #HikingSafety #MountShasta #AIAdventures #Rescue

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Oh, No! Linux is Insecure!

Oh, No! Linux is Insecure!

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Oh, No! Linux is Insecure!

Today I talk about the misconception that Linux is a secure operating system.

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Open Source News: AI, Tools, and Community Highlights

Open Source News: AI, Tools, and Community Highlights

AI and Machine Learning Deep Dog 2: A new open-source deep research agent ranks fifth, runs async in Python, and supports multiple LLMs and search engines with deepseek and exa as defaults. It’s free and easy to install. MiND: Minimal deterministic middleware for auditable large language model interactions ensures transparency and reproducibility. AI slops from … Read more