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Google Chrome's Incognito mode is now more private in Windows 11 - and it's all thanks to Microsoft

Microsoft has disabled Chrome from saving clipboard history when browsing in incognito mode on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
The update also hides media previews of content viewed in incognito mode on Chrome.
The change ensures user privacy and allows people to browse in privacy.
Microsoft is under pressure to fix the issues with Windows 11 24H2.

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Apple expands Self Service Repair Store to include M4 Mac lineup

Apple has expanded its Self Service Repair program to include parts and manuals for its M4 Mac lineup.
The expansion covers M4 Mac mini, M4 MacBook Pro (14-inch and 16-inch variants), and M4 iMac models.
Customers can now purchase components like logic boards, fans, displays, and other internals to perform common repairs.
The Self Service Repair program provides detailed repair manuals and allows customers to order parts directly for DIY repairs.

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The EU is cracking down on ads in Windows 11’s Start menu

Microsoft is updating Windows 11’s Start Menu Search to align with the EU’s Digital Markets Act.
The changes include more transparent labels for web search results and local ones.
Users can uninstall Edge and turn off Bing integration for more transparency and control.
The EU's Digital Markets Act prevents tech giants from stifling competition.

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apt: just update this

To update only a specific package on Debian-based distributions, use the apt list -u command to list available updates.
Filter the package you want to update by using grep -i .
Remove the part after the slash (/) from the package name using sed 's|/.*||'.
Use xargs and apt install --only-upgrade to update the specific package.

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Researchers find photo-scanning malware on Apple’s App Store for the first time

Kaspersky researchers have found malware apps called SparkCat on Apple's App Store for the first time.
These apps are designed to steal crypto wallet recovery phrases, crucial for accessing cryptocurrency.
The malware uses optical character recognition (OCR) to scan images in a user's photo library for recovery phrases.
If a match is found, the images are sent to a remote server, potentially allowing thieves to access and steal from crypto wallets.

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🔒Network Security and Threats: Protecting the Digital World

Network security is crucial in today's interconnected world to protect sensitive data and systems from evolving cyber threats.
Common network security threats include DDoS attacks, MITM attacks, spoofing attacks, and phishing and social engineering.
Network security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, VPNs and encryption, and the zero trust security model help combat these threats.
Best practices for network security include using strong passwords and multi-factor authentication, regular security audits and updates, network segmentation, security awareness training, and data backup.

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Apple TV+ hit ‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 to focus on formation of AFC Richmond women’s club

The hit Apple TV+ show, “Ted Lasso,” is set to come back for a fourth season, this time focusing on the establishment of AFC Richmond’s women’s club.
Filming for the fourth season is scheduled to begin in May or June 2025 in London.
The report suggests that key actors from the previous seasons will return, but it is unclear whether Jason Sudeikis' character will make a return.
The concept of an AFC Richmond women’s club was mentioned in the season three finale, hinting at the upcoming focus for season four.

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Leveraging Tmux and Screen for Advanced Session Management

Terminal multiplexers, such as tmux and Screen, are powerful tools for running multiple terminal sessions within a single window.
Key features and benefits of terminal multiplexers include session management, window splitting, persistent sessions, and multiple views.
Screen, developed by GNU, has been a popular choice for system administrators and power users for managing multiple windows in a single session.
To install Screen on Ubuntu or Debian, use 'sudo apt-get install screen'. On Red Hat or CentOS, use 'sudo yum install screen'. On Fedora, use 'sudo dnf install screen'.

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The HackerNoon Newsletter: Space Telescopes Might Be Seeing More Than They Bargained For (2/6/2025)

Space telescopes face challenges in detecting Earth-like exoplanets due to diffraction limits.
Janine Grainger explores the myths of tax and crypto and provides guidance for a smooth tax return on crypto assets.
A deep dive into startup salaries uncovers how executives profit while employees struggle.
A new AI model with metacognitive behaviors challenges assumptions about language model capabilities.

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Apple adds Vision Pro to Veterans and Military Purchase Program with standard 10% discount

Apple has extended its Veterans and Military Purchase Program to include the Apple Vision Pro at a discounted price.
The Apple Vision Pro, starting at $3,499, is now available to veterans, military members, and their family members with a 10% discount, bringing the price down to $3,149.
The discount also applies to accessories like extra batteries, travel case, and AppleCare for $449.
The 10% discount is available to current and veteran members of the US Military, National Guard, and Reserve, as well as their immediate family members.

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Conquering Flatpak Icons on LXDE (Pop!_OS Edition)

Flatpak applications sometimes place .desktop files and icons in locations that certain desktop environments don’t automatically scan. The article presents a Perl script that gathers Flatpak .desktop files and icons to update them in the local folder, generate an XML menu for both LXDE and GNOME, recursively searches for icons and updates the local hicolor icon cache. This script finds and fixes icon references, copying them to the correct directory and builds an up-to-date menu for LXDE and GNOM.
If you’ve switched from a more 'stock' GNOME or KDE environment to LXDE, you may have discovered that the default LXDE panel menu does not always see your Flatpak entries.
The script automates the entire process of finding the .desktop files, fixing icon references, copying them to correct directory, and building up-to-date menu.
This Perl-based script is more robust and has better string handling functionality than similar Bash-based scripts.
If this script cannot find icons locally, it will attempt to download them from external sources.
Users should expect a new “Flatpak Applications” category present in the old-school LXDE environment if the script has been successfully run.
Finding and fixing icon references and rebuilding any necessary menus can be tedious tasks; a script like this can thus be mostly beneficial from a time-management perspective.
The script can be adjusted to include a different icon size or store multiple resolutions, and multiple menu directories can be included or skipped. Users can also uncomment and configure the code to fetch the script from external sources.
Users can find the script in the GitHub Gist on the referenced website.
The script presented in this article helps unify Flatpak files and icons in the local folder, accurately rebuilds menus and saves the users time. The script designs icons, generates a final XML for both LXDE and GNOME and fine-tunes any visual inconsistencies.

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Apple TV+ announces new K-pop song battle series ‘KPOPPED’

Apple TV+ announces 'KPOPPED', a new song battle series from executive producer Lionel Richie, starring PSY and Megan Thee Stallion.
The series features western icons collaborating with top-tier K-pop idols to deliver spectacular battle performances.
The winner of the best new K-popped song will be chosen by a live Seoul-based audience in each episode.
The series is executive produced by Moira Ross, Lionel Richie, Megan Thee Stallion, and others.

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Leica Announces $329 'LUX Grip' Camera Accessory for iPhone

Leica has unveiled the Leica LUX Grip, a MagSafe-compatible iPhone camera grip.
The LUX Grip offers physical controls, manual settings, and lens simulations inspired by classic Leica cameras.
It features a mechanical two-stage shutter button, a control dial, and two customizable function buttons.
The LUX Grip is priced at $329 and comes with a free one-year subscription to the Leica LUX app.

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Apple's Base 128GB iPhone Storage Tier Needs to Go

Apple's base 128GB iPhone storage tier is becoming problematic for users.
iOS 18.3 now requires 7GB of storage for Apple Intelligence AI features.
Photos and videos from advanced iPhone cameras quickly consume storage.
Apple should make 256GB the new minimum storage tier for iPhones.

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Papers Expects to replace Evince as GNOME Default PDF Viewer

Papers, a free open-source app, is expected to replace Evince as the default PDF and Document viewer for GNOME.
Papers has similar features to Evince, including text search, annotation, bookmarking, printing, and slideshow presentation.
Papers follows GNOME's policy of using GTK4 and LibAdwaita libraries, providing a modern UI that looks native in recent GNOME Desktops.
Installation of Papers can be done through package managers like Flatpak on various Linux distributions.

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