I nicer write up on the changes to Pi-Hole, and I recommend adding unbound to make it a recursive DNS server that goes to the authoritative DNS server for the domain which insulates you from the big DNS providers snooping…
This is a major version release, and they’ve changed a lot (see below). The web pages show some additional information in the left shortcuts, and they’ve changed to their own web server, so you’re asked to disable lighttpd if you…
When I got my first smartphone, I played with apps and services thinking some social media might be alright. Reddit was one of them, and if you stick to certain niche groups it’s useful, pleasant and informative enough. But if…
UPDATE: It has rolled out to Arch Linux as of tonight, Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025. KDE Plasma 6.3 hasn’t rolled out to Debian Unstable or Arch Linux quite yet, but should be soon as both are on KDE Plasma 6.2.5.…
I’ve run EndeavorOS on my Chromebook for quite some time, but instead of fixing a minor issue here the other day I thought I’d just do a fresh install as I can bring my data back in because I use…
Beyond coverage of the Jeep warranty ad annoying some owners, Steve covers this odd behavior of his 2024 Ford Explorer that keeps warning him about having put something in the back seat along with an odd warning for a break…
This is an interesting motorcycle for Kawasaki to produce because of the technology. And like some hybrids, you get the electric boost with a boost button like in F1, and a fully electric mode for around town with about a…
Updates to one of my favorite tools for checking kernels and system details on various computers. And it’s been getting steady updates. Fastfetch 2.36 system information tool enhances CPU/GPU detection, improves OS support, and adds new logo updates for…
A very interesting report. I’d argue that proprietary software encryption can’t really be trusted along with backing up that data to the cloud unless you control the open source software and server. And with AI taking over code writing, as…
A compelling article though the terminology leaves something to be desired. My particular favorite part of the article, is the writers discussing the main point with these AI systems, and it’s the lack of being factual actually listed in Google’s…
A wonderful look at one of the premium trucks used in the EU, which should be offered over here in the states. Currently, a YouTube influencer has this truck from the manufacturer to bring to truck shows. let people test…
I highlight this article because it’s not very good reporting and I suspect a hit piece for Microsoft or Apple (would have to look at their advertising to figure out). Interestingly, the PIRG group mentioned was involved in the credit…
