Brian Fagioli
@brianfagioli.bsky.social
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Technology blogger at
http://NERDS.xyz
Firefox commits to keeping Windows 10 users safe after Microsoft pulls the plug
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Firefox commits to keeping Windows 10 users safe after Microsoft pulls the plug
With Microsoft ending Windows 10 updates, Firefox users can relax knowing Mozilla will keep the browser fully supported for the foreseeable future.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/10/firefox-windows-10/
about 2 months ago
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1Password and Browserbase partner to secure credential access for AI agents
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1Password and Browserbase partner to secure credential access for AI agents
1Password and Browserbase team up to launch Secure Agentic Autofill, a new way to secure AI browser agents with end-to-end encryption and human oversight.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/10/1password-browserbase-secure-agentic-autofill/
2 months ago
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ChatGPT adds Instant Checkout so you can shop without leaving chat
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ChatGPT adds Instant Checkout so you can shop without leaving chat
ChatGPT is adding shopping to its AI chat with Instant Checkout, powered by the new Agentic Commerce Protocol co-developed with Stripe.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/09/chatgpt-instant-checkout/
2 months ago
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Comcast turns to AI for smarter broadband and faster storm recovery
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Comcast turns to AI for smarter broadband and faster storm recovery
Comcast is pairing AI amplifiers at the network edge with outage recovery systems that promise smarter connectivity and quicker storm restoration.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/09/comcast-ai/
2 months ago
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FBI warns of new
#Salesforce
attacks
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FBI warns of new Salesforce attacks
The FBI has issued a FLASH warning about Salesforce compromises linked to UNC6040 and UNC6395, urging companies to tighten defenses and report suspicious activity.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/09/fbi-salesforce-unc6040-unc6395/
3 months ago
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Google brings AI to California Community Colleges raising questions about
#liberal
bias
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Google brings AI to California Community Colleges raising questions about liberal bias
Google’s partnership with California Community Colleges will deliver free AI tools and certificates to 2.1 million students… but some say political bias could be a concern.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/09/google-ai-california-community-colleges-bias/
3 months ago
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Techmeme Chatter
3 months ago
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#Microsoft
and
#OpenAI
issue vague update on partnership talks
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Microsoft and OpenAI issue vague update on partnership talks
Microsoft and OpenAI signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding, signaling their partnership continues but without a finalized contract.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/09/microsoft-and-openai-issue-vague-update-on-partnership-talks/
3 months ago
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#Plex
suffers security incident exposing user data and urging password resets
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Plex suffers security incident exposing user data and urging password resets
Plex has disclosed a security breach that exposed customer data. While passwords were hashed and credit cards unaffected, the company is requiring all users to reset their passwords.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/09/plex-suffers-security-incident-exposing-user-data-and-urging-password-resets/
3 months ago
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#Harvard
3 months ago
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This is what
@ijustine.bsky.social
and other influencers could look like in 2050
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This is what iJustine and other influencers could look like in 2050
Meet Ava, a lifelike model of the influencer of 2050. Created by Casino.org, she shows what someone like iJustine might look like in the future — and asks if this is something to fear or accept.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/09/future-influencer-2050-ava/
3 months ago
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Samsung announces 8TB variant of the 9100 PRO SSD
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Samsung announces 8TB variant of the 9100 PRO SSD
Samsung’s 9100 PRO SSD is now available in 8TB, delivering blazing PCIe 5.0 speeds and improved power efficiency for gamers and creators.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/09/samsung-8tb-9100-pro-ssd/
3 months ago
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Apple opens Hebbal store as
#India
becomes more central to iPhone production
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Apple opens Hebbal store as India becomes more central to iPhone production
Apple Hebbal, Bengaluru’s first Apple Store, opens September 2 as India grows in importance to Apple’s iPhone production strategy.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/09/apple-hebbal-store-bengaluru-opening/
3 months ago
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U.S. Army turns to AI to fight illegal immigration at the southern border
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U.S. Army turns to AI to fight illegal immigration at the southern border
The U.S. Army is turning to artificial intelligence to help combat illegal immigration along the southern border. Striveworks’ AI platform will provide commanders with real-time insights to protect so...
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/army-ai-illegal-immigration/
3 months ago
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Broadcom and Canonical bring Ubuntu Linux to VMware Cloud Foundation to speed up AI and container apps
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Broadcom + Canonical bring Linux to VMware Cloud Foundation
Broadcom and Canonical are teaming up to bring Ubuntu Linux and chiseled containers to VMware Cloud Foundation, aiming to simplify AI and Kubernetes workloads for enterprises.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/broadcom-canonical-linux-cloud-partnership/
3 months ago
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Perplexity Comet security flaw shows AI browsers are easily hijacked
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Perplexity Comet security flaw shows AI browsers are easily hijacked
Brave researchers disclosed a vulnerability in Perplexity’s Comet AI browser that lets hidden prompt injections hijack user sessions. The attack shows why agentic AI browsing needs new security models...
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/perplexity-comet-vulnerability/
4 months ago
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Belkin UltraCharge collection delivers Qi2 25W wireless charging
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Belkin UltraCharge collection delivers Qi2 25W wireless charging
Belkin has launched its new UltraCharge Collection with Qi2 25W certification. The lineup delivers faster wireless charging, eco-friendly materials, and portable designs.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/belkin-ultracharge-qi2-25w-wireless-chargers/
4 months ago
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LibreOffice 25.8 slams the door on Windows 7 and 8.x
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LibreOffice 25.8 slams the door on Windows 7 and 8.x
LibreOffice 25.8 delivers new functions and better speed, but Windows 7 and 8 users have been cut off as the suite leaves legacy systems behind.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/libreoffice-25-8-drops-windows-7-8-users/
4 months ago
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Google wants you to pay up for help in your own home
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Google wants you to pay up for help in your own home
Google is rolling out Gemini for Home to replace Assistant on smart speakers and displays. The AI looks powerful, but Google plans to lock some features behind a paid tier.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/google-gemini-home-paid-tier/
4 months ago
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OWC Express 1M2 80G portable SSD delivers 6000MB/s speeds in a fanless design
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OWC Express 1M2 80G portable SSD delivers 6000MB/s speeds in a fanless design
The OWC Express 1M2 80G portable SSD offers over 6000MB/s speeds, Thunderbolt 5 support, and capacities up to 8TB in a fanless aluminum enclosure.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/owc-express-1m2-80g-portable-ssd/
4 months ago
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OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Go in India at ₹399
#chatgpt
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OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Go in India at ₹399
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Go in India for ₹399, offering 10x more features than the free plan and UPI payments.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/openai-chatgpt-go-india/
4 months ago
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Grammarly launches eight new AI agents
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Grammarly launches eight new AI agents
Grammarly is rolling out eight specialized AI agents inside its new docs platform, helping writers with citations, grading, proofreading, and even predicting reader reactions.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/grammarly-eight-new-ai-agents/
4 months ago
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Blueair launches PetAir Pro purifier with built-in pet bed for cleaner air and cozier pets
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Blueair launches PetAir Pro purifier with built-in pet bed for cleaner air and cozier pets
Blueair’s new PetAir Pro combines an air purifier with a pet bed, cleaning the air right where pets rest while saving space.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/blueair-petair-pro-air-purifier-pet-bed/
4 months ago
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AI is taking over fantasy football
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4 months ago
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Plugable TBT-UDM dock brings dual 4K display power to Macs and Windows laptops for under $200
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Plugable TBT-UDM dock brings dual 4K to Mac and Windows
Plugable’s TBT-UDM Thunderbolt 4 dock delivers dual 4K displays, 100W charging, and 13 ports for both Mac and Windows, priced under $200.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/plugable-tbt-udm-thunderbolt-4-mac-windows/
4 months ago
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Linux Foundation forces
#woke
inclusive language rules on developers
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Linux Foundation forces ‘woke’ inclusive language rules on developers
The Linux Foundation has updated its inclusive language guide, telling developers to replace common programming terms in what critics call “woke” word-policing.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/linux-foundation-woke-inclusive-language/
4 months ago
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GPT-5 critics are dead wrong
#artificialintelligence
#gpt5
#ai
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GPT-5 critics are dead wrong and here is why
I finally got my hands on GPT-5 and it is far better than the online complaints suggest. Here is why the critics are wrong.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/gpt5-backlash-missing-the-point/
4 months ago
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OpenAI releases GPT-5 and the world will never be the same
#gpt5
#ai
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OpenAI releases GPT-5 and the world will never be the same
OpenAI’s GPT-5 is officially here, offering faster answers, better reasoning, and fewer hallucinations. But is it actually useful for real work?
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/gpt5-launch/
4 months ago
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Man controls iPad with his mind using Synchron brain implant
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Man controls iPad with his mind using Synchron brain implant
Synchron shows a man navigating an iPad using only his brain, made possible by a BCI implant and Apple’s new native brain input support.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/08/brain-computer-interface-ipad/
4 months ago
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OpenAI kills ChatGPT public indexing feature over privacy concerns
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OpenAI removes ChatGPT search indexing feature
OpenAI has removed a feature that let ChatGPT conversations be indexed by search engines, citing privacy risks.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/chatgpt-search-indexing-feature-removed/
4 months ago
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Corsair AI Workstation 300 offers local AI power in a tiny package
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Corsair AI Workstation 300 offers local AI power in a tiny package
Corsair’s new AI Workstation 300 is built for local LLMs, content creation, and private inference. It runs AMD Ryzen AI Max with up to 128GB LPDDR5X memory.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/corsair-ai-workstation-300/
4 months ago
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Dropbox Passwords is shutting down and users need to act fast
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Dropbox Passwords is shutting down in October 2025
Dropbox Passwords is being discontinued, and your saved logins will be deleted if you don’t act before October 28.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/dropbox-passwords-shutdown-2025/
4 months ago
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Apple opens Manufacturing Academy in Detroit for AI-powered training
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Apple opens Manufacturing Academy in Detroit for AI-powered training
Apple is launching a Manufacturing Academy in Detroit on August 19, offering free in-person and virtual training to help U.S. businesses adopt AI and smart manufacturing tools.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/apple-manufacturing-academy-detroit/
4 months ago
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Lenovo launches Back to School Sale with big savings on ThinkPads, Chromebooks, and more
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Lenovo Back to School Sale offers big laptop savings
Lenovo’s Back to School Sale is now live with weekly discounts on ThinkPads, Yoga laptops, Chromebooks, and accessories. Runs through September 7.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/lenovo-back-to-school-2025-sale/
4 months ago
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Linus Torvalds releases Linux 6.16
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Linus Torvalds releases Linux 6.16
Linux 6.16 is here. It’s a stable, low-drama update with lots of small driver fixes, while Linus Torvalds warns the next merge window may get complicated.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/linus-torvalds-releases-linux-6-16/
4 months ago
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Slackel 8.0 Openbox Linux distribution now available
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Slackel 8.0 Openbox brings fast and portable Linux for new and old PCs
Slackel 8.0 Openbox lands with Linux kernel 6.12.39, UEFI support, 32-bit compatibility, and custom GUI tools for fast, portable Linux installations.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/slackel-8-0-openbox-linux-release/
4 months ago
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Mango AI talking avatar tool lets ugly people make videos without showing their faces
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Mango AI avatar tool helps camera-shy users make lifelike videos
Mango AI now lets anyone create a realistic talking avatar from a photo or script, perfect for people who hate being on camera like me.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/mango-ai-talking-avatar-no-camera/
4 months ago
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AdGuard for Windows blocks Microsoft Recall screen tracking
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AdGuard for Windows blocks Microsoft Recall screenshots
AdGuard for Windows v7.21 now blocks Microsoft’s Recall feature, giving users stronger privacy by preventing background screenshot tracking.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/adguard-blocks-recall-windows/
4 months ago
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Linux kernel could soon expose every line AI helps write
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Linux kernel could soon expose every line AI helps write
A new Linux kernel patch proposal could make AI coding assistants like Claude and Copilot identify themselves in kernel commits.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/linux-kernel-ai-attribution-tag/
5 months ago
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Motorola Solutions introduces AI nutrition labels
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Motorola Solutions introduces AI nutrition labels
Motorola’s new AI nutrition labels offer a rare peek into how its surveillance tools function, but without industry standards, the effort may fall short.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/motorola-ai-nutrition-labels/
5 months ago
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AI-generated panda image hides stealthy
#Linux
malware built for crypto mining
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AI-generated Linux malware hides in panda image
Koske is a new Linux malware strain likely crafted with AI tools. It hides inside panda images, installs stealthy rootkits, and mines crypto across up to 18 currencies.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/ai-generated-linux-malware/
5 months ago
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Microsoft says it’s thriving, so why is the Windows-maker still laying people off?
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Microsoft defends layoffs despite AI-fueled success
Satya Nadella says Microsoft is growing and thriving, but layoffs continue. The company’s evolving AI strategy may explain why.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/microsoft-ai-layoffs-controversy/
5 months ago
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Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi puts 4K eyes on your driveway without a subscription
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Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi brings 4K AI search camera
Reolink’s Elite Floodlight WiFi combines a 180-degree 4K view, local AI video search, bright floodlighting, and privacy-minded storage to protect homes without monthly fees.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/reolink-elite-floodlight-wifi-camera/
5 months ago
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Liberty Link brings free internet to Bronx and Manhattan housing, and it’s long overdue
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Liberty Link brings free internet to Bronx and Manhattan housing, and it’s long overdue
Liberty Link is bringing free, fiber internet to low-income New Yorkers in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan. It’s long overdue.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/liberty-link-free-internet-nyc/
5 months ago
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GitHub Spark lets Microsoft Copilot Pro+ users build full-stack apps from natural language
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GitHub Spark lets Microsoft Copilot Pro+ users build full-stack apps from natural language
GitHub Spark lets Copilot Pro Plus users build full-stack apps using natural language, skipping setup and speeding up deployment.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/github-spark-copilot-pro-plus-preview/
5 months ago
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Trump AI plan aims to flood allies with American tech while banning woke bots
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Trump AI plan aims to flood allies with American tech while banning woke bots
Trump’s AI strategy promotes exports and ideological control while fast-tracking data centers and military adoption.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/trump-ai-action-plan/
5 months ago
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Liya Linux 2.4 dares Windows 10 users to switch
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Liya Linux 2.4 dares Windows 10 users to switch
Liya Linux 2.4 Shravya cuts legacy CPU support and adds new performance tools. If you’re done with Windows 10, this lightweight Linux distro is ready for you.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/liya-linux-24-shravya-windows-10-alternative/
5 months ago
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Thunderbird 141 adds archive shortcut to notifications and cleans up emoji mistake
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Thunderbird 141 adds archive shortcut and fixes emoji bug
Thunderbird 141 adds helpful features like archiving from notifications and warns of expiring OpenPGP keys. It also fixes emoji labeling and folder creation issues.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/thunderbird-141-linux-macos-windows-update/
5 months ago
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Google launches Veles open-source scanner to catch leaked credentials early
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Google launches Veles open-source scanner to catch leaked credentials early
Google’s Veles scanner helps developers and cloud users find and fix exposed API keys and credentials before they cause trouble.
https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/google-veles-secret-scanner/
5 months ago
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