p3ter (@p3ter@mastodon.social)
If you are a parent or work in education, and see/feel what "Big Tech" is doing to us - and our kids for too long - please watch and forward this:
"Hugh Grant, Jonathan Haidt and Sophie Winkleman discuss BigTech addicting our children to screens"
I can confirm 100% of what they're saying, as us #FOSS people have seen that (and more) coming for 20+ years now.
It's time.
#CloseScreensOpenMinds #OpenSource #WakeUp
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newsgroup (@newsgroup@social.vir.group)
Which instance or server are you using?
#Nextcloud #Privacy #SelfHosting #CloudStorage #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #GoogleDrive #Dropbox
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newsgroup (@newsgroup@social.vir.group)
Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive are convenient services that millions use daily. But behind that convenience lies a cost that few acknowledge: your files are stored on servers owned by corporations that have full access to your data. They analyze your documents, your photos, your spreadsheets—for product improvement, targeted advertising, or simply because they can.
If you store sensitive information—business correspondence, medical records, legal documents, financial statements—the risk is even greater. Google can freeze your account at any moment, and with it, access to everything stored there. This has already happened to thousands of users worldwide.
Nextcloud is the answer. It is open-source software for building your own cloud server on your own hardware. Your files on your hardware, under your control, without any third parties.
Nextcloud has evolved far beyond simple file storage:
File sync across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android with versioning and sharing
Online document editing through Collabora or OnlyOffice
Calendar and contacts via CalDAV/CardDAV
Video conferencing and chat
Photo backup with face and object recognition
Email client, notes, kanban boards, forms, and hundreds more apps through the app store
Hardware requirements are surprisingly modest. For 1-5 users, a Raspberry Pi 4 with 4GB RAM and an SSD works perfectly. An old laptop from 2015 or later is another excellent option. A VPS for a few dollars per month is ideal for those who prefer not to keep hardware at home.
Installation via Docker Compose or Nextcloud AIO takes 15-30 minutes. Desktop and mobile clients provide automatic sync like Dropbox. Calendar and contacts sync without Google or Apple.
Self-hosted means self-responsibility: strong passwords, two-factor authentication, SSL certificates, regular updates, backups, and firewall configuration. But the reward is priceless: certainty that your data is truly yours.
Nextcloud in 2026 is mature, stable, and feature-rich. It does not fall short of Google Drive in functionality. In privacy and control, it surpasses it by orders of magnitude.
Start with Nextcloud AIO on an inexpensive VPS. In one or two hours, you will have a fully functional cloud storage system open only to you. This is one of the most important steps toward digital independence.
https://newsgroup.site/nextcloud-self-hosted-cloud-storage-guide-2026/
#Nextcloud #Privacy #SelfHosting #CloudStorage #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #GoogleDrive #Dropbox
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blog (@blog@joshblais.com)
Emacs is my browser
https://joshblais.com/blog/emacs-as-my-browser/
#Emacs #OpenSource #Programming
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linuxiac (@linuxiac@mastodon.social)
VirtualBox 7.2.8 is out with Linux 6.19 and 7.0 host support, Wayland fixes, Windows 11 improvements, and updated Guest Additions.
https://linuxiac.com/virtualbox-7-2-8-released-with-linux-kernel-7-0-support/
#virtualbox #virtualization #opensource
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Pulrepo (@Pulrepo@mastodon.social)
🚀 This Week in AI Agent: Fastest-Growing Projects — April 21, 2026
This week in the AI Agent space, we're seeing a surge in interest around tools that enable developers to build and interact with AI models more efficiently. The trend is shifting towards creating more...
Read full report → https://pullrepo.com/report/this-week-in-ai-agent-fastest-growing-projects-april-21-2026-2
#AI #OpenSource #GitHub #Tech #AIAgent
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BSidesLuxembourg (@BSidesLuxembourg@infosec.exchange)
⚙️ Technical Spotlight: New Session at BSides Luxembourg 2026
𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞: 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗣 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗛– Luciano Righetti
Lightning Talk (5 minutes)
Catch a sharp 5-minute lightning talk introducing MISP Workbench, a lightweight platform designed to bring fast, actionable threat intelligence directly to the frontlines. Built for edge deployments and threat hunters, this tool focuses on speed, accessibility, and enabling defenders to operate effectively even in constrained environments.
This session highlights how MISP Workbench enhances threat intelligence workflows, making it easier to collect, process, and act on data anytime, anywhere. A practical glimpse into modern, field-ready tooling for security teams looking to stay agile and responsive.
Luciano Righetti is a software engineer with a strong passion for cybersecurity, formerly contributing as a MISP core developer at CIRCL. His work focuses on building practical tools that support threat intelligence operations and strengthen Luxembourg’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
📅 Conference Dates: 6–8 May 2026 | 09:00–18:00
🎟️ Tickets: https://2026.bsides.lu/tickets/
📅 Schedule: https://pretalx.com/bsidesluxembourg-2026/schedule/
📲 Want to navigate the event easily? Check out the full schedule on Hacker Tracker:
https://hackertracker.app/schedule?conf=BSIDESLUX2026
#BSidesLuxembourg2026 #CyberSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #MISP #BlueTeam #OpenSource
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kiltedtux (@kiltedtux@mastodon.social)
Linuxiac: VirtualBox 7.2.8 Released With Linux Kernel 7.0 Support and Wayland Fixes
https://linuxiac.com/virtualbox-7-2-8-released-with-linux-kernel-7-0-support/
#linux #opensource #tech
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kiltedtux (@kiltedtux@mastodon.social)
Phoronix: RADV Driver Enables Host Image Copy By Default For RDNA2 & Newer
https://www.phoronix.com/news/RADV-Default-Host-Image-Copy
#linux #opensource #tech
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opensourceguiden (@opensourceguiden@mstdn.dk)
Fremtiden tegner lys for RISC-V. "Explaining Computers" kommer her med sin - tidlige - 2026 opdatering:
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6gHC-R59lw
#opensource #dkopensource #riscv
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sylvaindenisbe (@sylvaindenisbe@mastodon.social)
🗂️ Obsidian vs Notion : le choix de la souveraineté des données
Après des mois sur Notion pour fab-c, j'ai migré vers Obsidian pour mes notes perso. Pas un rejet — je garde Notion pour le collaboratif — mais un choix : local-first, formats ouverts, contrôle total.
Mes notes Markdown versionnées via Git, synchronisées sur mes serveurs, déployées sur GitLab Pages. Zéro dépendance.
https://sylvaindenis.ovh/blog/obsidian_vs_notion
#Obsidian #Notion #LocalFirst #OpenSource #Markdown #FabLab
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kiltedtux (@kiltedtux@mastodon.social)
Ars Technica: Global growth in solar "the largest ever observed for any source"
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/global-growth-in-solar-the-largest-ever-observed-for-any-source/
#linux #opensource #tech
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