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The rights of tech. Patents and legal news. Defending digital freedom and exposing corruption.

xAI and X (Twitter) Live on Borrowed Time, It'll Get a Lot Worse Fast

14 February 2026 @ 6:31 pm

Being associated with a child porn site formerly known as "Twitter" is odorous to say the least

Microsoft is Lobbying Brussels via Opensource.org and OSI

14 February 2026 @ 6:18 pm

The new (GAFAM) management at OSI is not serving the OSI's original mission

Will Lockett's Newsletter: Microsoft became Microslop and Windows users are "flocking" to GNU/Linux "to escape the mess"

14 February 2026 @ 6:06 pm

"Users are fed up and jumping ship from Windows to Mac or Linux. In fact, it appears that Windows has lost 400 million users since 2022!"

Photographic Collections

14 February 2026 @ 5:48 pm

There are going to be over 100,000 JPEG, PNG, and GIF files by the time we turn 20

Norway Curbs Social Control Media as It Harms Norway's Society

14 February 2026 @ 5:44 pm

A decrease from 11% to just 1.87% is possible to reason about

Accomplishments of Our Community

14 February 2026 @ 5:13 pm

Why I enjoy writing in Techrights

Google Promoting Slop, Not Journalism

14 February 2026 @ 4:14 pm

The truth of the matter is, Google is part of this problem and it doesn't seem to care

Another IBM Company (Spawned by IBM) is Hiding the Scale of Layoffs, Just Like Red Hat and Kyndryl

14 February 2026 @ 4:05 pm

Why is the scale of the layoffs there shrouded in secrecy?

opensource.com

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Opensource software and project news.

New developments at Opensource.com

6 June 2023 @ 5:30 pm

New developments at Opensource.com admin Tue, 06/06/2023 - 13:30 You may have noticed that it's been quiet here on Opensource.com lately. That's because there's a new project in the works, and while there aren't many specific details to announce yet, there's plenty to talk about. What better way to start than with the entire internet? The internet, and top-level domains You may know that the internet is a network. A network, by definition, is a group of connections. The term "internet

Tips for running virtual, in-person, and hybrid events

3 May 2023 @ 7:00 am

Tips for running virtual, in-person, and hybrid events rpaik Wed, 05/03/2023 - 03:00 Over the past few years, virtual events have thrived. In-person events are back now, but it's important to keep in mind that virtual events didn't just come out of nowhere. Many of us were actually doing a lot of different online events even before they became popular. Many communities held hackathons, bug and issue triaging, webinars, and so on, as virtual events. They brought community members together for collabor

Generate web pages from Markdown with Docsify-This

2 May 2023 @ 7:00 am

Generate web pages from Markdown with Docsify-This paulhibbitts Tue, 05/02/2023 - 03:00 Are you interested in leveraging Markdown for online content without any website setup or build process? How about seamlessly embedding constraint-free Markdown or HTML into multiple platforms (such as a content management system or learning management system)? The open source project Docsify-This, built with

3 reasons to host a docathon for your open source project

28 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

3 reasons to host a docathon for your open source project lmalivert Fri, 04/28/2023 - 03:00 Your open source project's documentation is essential to your customers. Your target audience must understand the purpose of your project and how to use it, and documentation is what bridges that gap. A project is rarely ever truly done, so it's equally important for resources to be maintained and updated with your project's continuous improvement. But what happens when you have lots of documentatio

How I used guilt as a motivator for good

28 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

How I used guilt as a motivator for good its-surya Fri, 04/28/2023 - 03:00 Recently, I was asked by a friend and colleague if I were interested in speaking together at a conference. I was pleasantly surprised because I hadn't contributed much to the project they were presenting, but I expressed interest. We met to discuss the presentation, and that's when I learned the real reason I was asked to participate: The conference's

3 key open source challenges in developing countries

27 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

3 key open source challenges in developing countries Ahmed Sobeh Thu, 04/27/2023 - 03:00 When I go back home and talk to people in the tech industry, or any other industry for that matter, about what I do and the topics I'm involved in daily, I'm usually met with bemusement at the idea of an Open Source Programs Office (OSPO). The concept of a company contributing to an open source project without obvio

Run a virtual conference using only open source tools

27 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

Run a virtual conference using only open source tools mairin Thu, 04/27/2023 - 03:00 The Fedora Design Team discovered that using open source tools to run a virtual conference can be quite effective by hosting the first Creative Freedom Summit in January 2023. In this article, I'll share some background on the conference, why using open source tools to run it was

5 open ways to help UX designers and developers collaborate better

26 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

5 open ways to help UX designers and developers collaborate better kriker Wed, 04/26/2023 - 03:00 Ideally, designers have a good relationship with their product team and users. However, the relationship between designers and developers is more difficult to build and maintain. The lack of a close relationship makes it difficult to solve problems or improve. In my experience, the open source

Test your Drupal website with Cypress

26 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

Test your Drupal website with Cypress cobadger Wed, 04/26/2023 - 03:00 If you don't include tests in your Drupal development, chances are it's because you think it adds complexity and expense without benefit. Cypress is an open source tool with many benefits: Reliably tests anything that runs in a web browser Works on any web platform (it's great for testing projects using front-end technologies like

What's new in GNOME 44?

25 April 2023 @ 7:00 am

What's new in GNOME 44? Jim Hall Tue, 04/25/2023 - 03:00 I use GNOME as my primary desktop environment on my Linux PC at home. GNOME gives me an easy-to-use graphical desktop that provides the flexibility I need yet doesn't get in my way when I focus on my work. GNOME recently released GNOME 44 with a bunch of new features. I reached out to the GNOME team to ask about the latest version and what was in it. Here's what team members Caroline Henriksen (brand manager), Matthias Clasen (GNOME d

atom.io

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An open source IDE for all operating systems via github, with plenty of support and plugins.

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A great resource for e-books for the IT professional.

eclipse.org

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The world’s favourite open source IDE.

xnview.com

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Home of the best gallery multimedia viewer software for Linux.

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Run server applications and development environments in a cloud or via virtualbox/vmware.

mixxx.org

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Sweet DJ mixing software for linux, osx & windoze.

noobslab.com

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Ubuntu tutorials, themes and software

4 Tips for Dealing With Corrosion in Your Home

23 January 2026 @ 8:38 pm

When many people think about corrosion, they think in terms of industrial problems requiring industrial solutions, such as

The Best Ways to Reduce Risk During Retirement

14 January 2026 @ 1:59 am

Retirement changes the way risk feels. When you’re younger and still earning a paycheck, market swings are uncomfortable but manageable. You have time to recover and keep contributing. But once you’re near retirement – or already livi

How to Set Clear Boundaries that Tenants Actually Follow

11 December 2025 @ 1:17 am

Most problems don't start because tenants are trying to be defiant. Tenant issues are usually caused by unclear or misunderstood expectations. Boundaries that aren't written, clearly communicated, or consistently enforced are unlikely t

How to Defend Yourself Against Identity Theft Charges

29 October 2025 @ 1:39 am

Being accused of identity theft is terrifying. The thought of facing criminal charges tied to stolen credit cards, fraudulent accounts, or impersonation can shake anyone to their core. Even if you’re completely innocent, the accusation alone can damage your re

What Does a Title IX Advisor Do?

29 October 2025 @ 1:29 am

Title IX investigations can be stressful, complicated, and time-consuming. But with the help of a Title IX advisor on your side, the process becomes more transparent, more navigable, and more under your control. How exactly do Title IX advisors

Why Skipping Professional Maintenance Creates Hidden Dangers

9 October 2025 @ 9:25 pm

Equipment rarely fails randomly out of the blue. It usually dies after giving a handful of warning signs that something is wrong. It might be a strange sound, a loose part, a louder vibration, or a performance drop that doesn’t seem bi

What to Do After Being Injured by a Drunk Driver

9 October 2025 @ 9:17 pm

Getting injured in a car accident is traumatic, but when a drunk driver causes the crash, the situation becomes even more overwhelming. Beyond the pain and shock, you have to deal with police investigations, insurance companies lowbal

UkeySoft Tidal Music Converter Review: Features, Pros & Cons

25 September 2025 @ 11:21 pm

Summary: Do you looking for the best tidal converter to convert Tidal music to MP3 and other formats to listening offline? In this UkeySoft Tidal Music Converter review, I'll analyze its features, conversion speed, performance, pros & cons, pricing, and whether it's worth using in 2025. I hope this tool will helps you easy to download and manage your favorite songs.

How to Keep Your Amazon Prime Downloaded Videos Permanently?

25 September 2025 @ 10:55 pm

Amazon Prime Video is one of the most popular video streaming platform. On the platform, you will find blockbuster movies, award-winning TV shows, exclusive Prime Originals, and more. When you've found the perfect movie on Amazon Prime Video for your long flight, you may want to download Amazon Prime movies to computer or mobile phone for viewing offline. However, sometimes you may found that you can’t watch Amazon Prime downloaded videos if your subscription expires, because Amazon Prime Video has time limitation, once your subscription expires, the content will become unplayable. For example, even you have downloaded movies and TV shows from Amazon Prime for watching offline, your Amazon Prime downloads will expire after 30 days, and you can't transfer Amazon Prime downloads to other devices or keep them forever.

How to Recover Data from a Corrupted SQL Database Using Backups

12 March 2025 @ 8:11 pm

Several reasons can cause corruption in the SQL database files (MDF/NDF). It can happen because of integrity issues, power outages, abrupt or improper system shutdowns, malware attacks, network failures, etc. The simplest method to recover data from any corrupted database is to restore it from a backup (.bak) file. At times, even backups can become corrupted, which prompts you to take further action, such as using a third-party tool. Here is detailed information on this topic. Let’s start by discussing the importance of backup. Restore data from a corrupt SQL Server Database from the BAK File The methods discussed here can help to restore data from a corrupted database with the help of backup files. 1. Using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Microsoft SSMS provides a user-friendly GUI that allows for several SQL functions. It also lets you restore the SQL database from the backup file. Here are the steps for the same:

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Simple torrent software for most operating systems