Renee Nicole Good was a white, middle-aged U.S. citizen mother who was murdered by an ICE agent today. Now do you get it? It's not just someone with dark skin, whose first language is Spanish, who's gay, or who doesn't go to your church. Anyone and everyone is a target.

I wish I'd written this. It details the same method, citation chaining, that I've always used for my story research and now use to ensure my AI results are correct. It can work for you too. substack.com/home/post/p-...

The political and cultural climate that’s arisen under the Trump administration has allowed research to be cut to the bone while expert wisdom is mocked and ignored. That’s not good for science or tech. www.computerworld.com/article/4113... via @computerworld.com & @sjvn.bsky.social

Just published on FOSS Force: There’ll Be More AI Than Open Source at Spacewalk 2026 fossforce.com/2026/01/ther...

Tim Walz: "None of the Republicans running for governor had the damn common decency to Melissa and Mark's children. They've asked them to stop doing what they're doing. You need to ask those people running for governor if they would ask the president to please stop attacking the Hortman children."

And that's how the Internet began.

Linux at CES 2026: Tux is alive and well in IoT, cars, and AI zdnet.com/article/linu... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social #Linux won't make the #CES headlines, but under the hood, most of the latest and greatest consumer tech depends on it.

Nils's latest song is for anyone who's a dog lover. www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8yh...

Stephen Miller: “We live in a world, in the real world, Jake, that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power,” he said. “These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time.” Might makes right. Got it. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...

Worst Tech Rebrand Ever. No, this is not The Onion. No, it's not a joke.

While Wi-Fi 7 adoption is accelerating among enterprises, retail Wi-Fi 8 products could arrive as early as summer 2026. @networkworld.bsky.social www.networkworld.com/article/4112...

Well, we've got the front-end done.

The most durable tech is boring, old, and everywhere theregister.com/2025/12/31/l... via @theregister.com & @sjvn.bsky.social Love them or hate them, these legacy technologies will be with us for decades to come.

How I use Samsung's secret Wi-Fi menu to seriously improve my connectivity zdnet.com/article/how-... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social If you use a @Samsung smartphone and want to make the most of its Wi-Fi, I've some really helpful suggestions for you.

It's not just the Trump Administration’s H-1B visa overhaul that’s keeping people away from jobs and conferences in the US. computerworld.com/article/4110... via @computerworld.com & @sjvn.bsky.social Who can blame them? I wouldn't be here if I weren't a US citizen, & I have my own worries.

The great programming transformation: How AI and Rust are quietly dethroning C in Linux - and Windows zdnet.com/article/prog... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social Both #Linux and #Windows are embracing #AI and #Rust for their code.

Linux will be unstoppable in 2026 - but one open-source legend may not survive zdnet.com/article/linu... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social Most of #Linux and #opensource software will have a great year in 2026. Firefox? Not so much.

Linux will be unstoppable in 2026 - but one open-source legend may not survive zdnet.com/article/linu... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social Most of #Linux and #opensource software will have a great year in 2026. Firefox? Not so much.

What the #Linux desktop really needs to challenge Windows theregister.com/2025/12/22/w... via @theregister.com & @sjvn.bsky.social

Bad Wi-Fi at home? Try my 10 go-to ways to fix your internet this weekend zdnet.com/home-and-off... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social Some easy ways to improve your #WiFi on the cheap.

It was never about drugs.

Yep.

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This hurts. It was at GSFC NASA Goddard Library that I learned I had a gift for technology, and, better still, I could explain it to laypeople. My career as a technology journalist began here. This closure is a disgrace. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/c...

HERE Jack Smith sets out Trump’s direct culpability and complicity in the federal election interference case, including January 6th:

Happy New Year!

I pray for peace throughout the world in 2026. playingforchange.com/videos/peace...

The most durable tech is boring, old, and everywhere theregister.com/2025/12/31/l... via @theregister.com & @sjvn.bsky.social Love them or hate them, these legacy technologies will be with us for decades still to come.

How I use Samsung's secret Wi-Fi menu to seriously improve my connectivity zdnet.com/article/how-... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social If you use a Samsung smartphone and want to make the most of its Wi-Fi, I've some really helpful suggestions for you.

Just published on FOSS Force: My Five Linux and Open Source 2026 Resolutions (Oh… and BSD) fossforce.com/2025/12/my-f...

Anyone surprised? No. I didn't think so.

From this morning. Great CCC talks, celebrating Kawaiicon's global leadership, why AI is the most dangerous “therapist,” worried/hopeful about where I'll be in 6 months, and ending this stupid, cracked-eggs year with a sad loss. www.patreon.com/posts/cybers...

I Like this plan!

It's not just the Trump Administration’s H-1B visa overhaul that’s keeping people away from jobs and conferences in the US. computerworld.com/article/4110... via @computerworld.com & @sjvn.bsky.social Who can blame them? I wouldn't come here if I weren't a US citizen & even so, I have my worries.

Cable Internet is _never_ as fast as promised. Never.

This is how you do it folks

The great programming transformation: How AI and Rust are quietly dethroning C in Linux - and Windows www.zdnet.com/article/prog... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social Both #Linux and #Windows are embracing #AI and #Rust for their code.

Anti-vaxxers have a lot to answer for. A lot.

Reason #37 why you should never trust tech company promises. Now with the correct, un-AI-slopped image.

Linux will be unstoppable in 2026 - but one open-source legend may not survive www.zdnet.com/article/linu... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social Most of #Linux and #opensource software will have a great year in 2026. Firefox? Not so much.

We've come a long way in 40 years!

What the #Linux desktop really needs to challenge Windows theregister.com/2025/12/22/w... via @theregister.com & @sjvn.bsky.social

Bad Wi-Fi at home? Try my 10 go-to ways to fix your internet this weekend zdnet.com/home-and-off... via @zdnet.bsky.social & @sjvn.bsky.social Some easy ways to improve your #WiFi on the cheap.

This so-called deal seems to be mostly made of vapor. Ukraine war live: Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace deal is ‘getting very close’ as he and Zelenskyy speak after meeting

Reason #37 why you should never trust tech company promises.

Just published on FOSS Force: After Vizio Ruling, SFC Pushes Back And Torvalds Weighs In fossforce.com/2025/12/afte...

I don't expect to be working when I'm in my 80s, but I wouldn't be surprised if I am either. www.businessinsider.com/what-we-lear...

I hope you had a Merry Switchmas!

After a year full of travel, Henry T. Tom #Cat wants it to be known that enough’s enough, and I'll not be going to any more trips this year.

Just published on FOSS Force: From Great to Greater: Our 5 Favorite ‘Distro of the Week’ Picks fossforce.com/2025/12/from...