"I received a spam email from an AI agent...and then went deep down the rabbit hole to see just how far this might go...DEEP."
"I had issues with connecting an OpenVPN connection on Linux Mint, and others reported the same. There is a simple fix."
"A firmware update prevents Raspberry Pis from memory upgrades or swaps, like those which could repair a broken board. We look at this and other articles relating to privacy, security, business, and technology."
"People are defending AI by saying it can't possibly hurt us, but plenty of evidence shows that AI can indeed harm society in general and even specific people."
"Flock cameras were hacked and the data shows that these cameras are photographing people as well as cars. What are the greater dangers in systems like flock?"
"Today we talk about PeppermintOS adding XLibre to the distro and why this is probably good after a little backlash because of politics around XLibre."
"\*\*PLEASE NOTE: Throughout the video I said "PROtainer", not "PORtainer" - Yep, I know I made that mistake!! I caught it in post. Sorry\* Today we look at Portainer ending the active development of the open source community edition. We look at this and how it happened."
"Today we look at how you can get your new CD collection into digital format."
"Google hides real link locations in search results, which is a huge security risk. We look at this and other articles related to business, privacy, security, and technology."
"This video look at the new Spaced Linux based on Devuan with Sysvinit and flatpak for software."
"AI is getting more dangerous as companies strive to reign it back in. But is it too late? We look at this and other articles related to privacy, security, and business tech news."
"We look at the first time we see commentary on the ads Windows places on the Bing Wallpaper app. And boy did it cause some controversy. But it was expected."
"Today we look at the latest updates to Linux Mint including the new XApps."
"I sent a complaint the FTC and to the PA AG. I received a response that could only come from a corporate hack..."
"Today we look at the sudden rise in CD sales and other retro technology. We look at this and other articles related to privacy, security, and business."
"I have warned about Smart TVs ever since they started overtaking the market, and some just say they will not put it on the Internet...but a new report shows TVs behave far worse then even I projected. They are listening."
"The Graphene OS video made quite an impact, and some corrections need to be made, but not nearly as many as some have suggested. In fact, researching for clarity showed MORE problems than I first observed."
"Microsoft released information about sharing age information with apps and I have some questions."
"Switzerland is switching to free software for their workload and collaboration. Their three reasons are useful for everyone to consider."
"GrapheneOS has entered into a partnership with Motorola to create phones for the custom Android version, but I have a lot of questions and concerns. This is why I am not excited about this partnership."
"Several legal cases have shown your AI chat conversations are being used against you in legal cases. AI bots do not have the same protections a lawyer has, but many are turning to them for help with legal cases to their peril. We look at this and other articles today."
"Know Your Customer laws require companies to collect information about you that neither party wants to share, and that data is often not secured well enough, and it ends up in criminal hands. KYC Has to go."
“Flock and other ALPRs have raised enough controversy. While the CEO is calling for a compromise between privacy and security, people have been taking the cameras into their own hands since the city councils are not respecting citizen wishes. Now two states are removing the cameras, probably due to upcoming elections.”
"We look at an article where the EVP of Microsoft is ironically bemoaning the AI slop he receives at work. Is this driving people to Liunx?"
"We will look at the vote to allow AI for use in the Debian project. Is this doomsday for DebAIn or something else?"
"We have a look at the latest release of the Cosmic Desktop Environment to see what has changed in the Rust-based desktop."
"There’s a NEW podcast for fans of SWITCHQuest! Here are the details!"
Meta reaches a settlement in the minor harm case. We look at this story and others in privacy, security, business, and technology
"EdTech companies have long and complicated privacy policies, but new research suggests they are not following their own policies."
"The government keeps approving crazy technology that may harm the people and the planet. From giant space mirrors to swarms of drone deliveries, technology keeps getting green-lit despite reasonable objections."
"I just experienced a new thing demonstrating a new account connection trick that may become more common if we do not stand up. Amazon is creating account WITHOUT CONSENT if you visit IMDb."
"Omarchy is in the news for creating a new foundation with the help of several CEOs. Will this change the direction of Linux or just result in a lot of spent money?"
"We look at the problem of computers being priced out of reach for consumers while companies are pushing us to need more computing power. What are we to do?"
"Framework issued a BIOS update that bricked some computers. We look at this story and others related to privacy, security, and scams."
"Looked at the Parental Controls application from Big Linux to comply with Brazil's age laws. Balancing privacy and compliance."
"uBlock is giving up on fighting Facebook allowing more scams and malware to get through to users. We look at this and several other articles related to protecting yourself from scammers."
"Today we talk about why Windows can't please everyone, but Linux can come close."
"Here we look at Manjaro XFCE on the latest release."
"Today I talk about the Nightowl security camera available at many stores in the USA. This is a wired system with an optional app. I look at the whole thing."
"Google's system for sharing passkeys across platforms has a breach. We also look at other articles related to privacy, security, and business."
"Today we look at the proliferation of scams from Internet sharing through smart TVs to purchasable turnkey scam packs, we see third party logistics breaches leading to phishing, and AI doing full-on social engineering."
"Police in Kentucky are hiding the location of flock cameras while other departments are abandoning the tech all together. We look at cases of Flock abuse and two different police responses to the cameras."
"GOG Games responds to the present video game lock down by adding Linux to it's official support and encouraging saving your files."
"Today we look at how to make Windows less annoying...but we also talk about just possibly switching to Linux."
"Today we look at the latest Linux Mint news and hear about the exciting changes coming to Linux Mint Management."
"All of a sudden, every major tech company want's your face on your device, and that is suspicious. We look at the companies and power behind the endless request for facial scans."
"The surveillance state marches on. Today we look at more expansion from your garbage collector to your hardware store. Everyone is building the surveillance state."
"We look at the case of the activist arrested for using providing a duress pin while being held unconstitutionally. Will the charges stick?"
"Google has released an age attestation API to keep kids safe...but is this a slippery slope to a deeper state?"
"Today we look at Vocalinux for dictation on Linux using local-only AI models that will work on most computers."
"This week we look at the deceptive way Chat Control by default and apple looking to lease devices. We look at other articles related to privacy, security, and business."
"This week in the Weekly News Roundup we look at the backlash against flock cameras."
"We look at Microsoft banning accounts with no recourse, and how the viral videos are one more thing causing people to disfavor Microsoft more."
"Bryan Lunduke has created an operating system for himself that is free of a lot of the modern problems creeping into Linux."
"AI is invading Linux, but what does that mean? Should we banish AI in Linux all together or allow the full inclusion? What is at stake?"
"Today we look at an honest review of the Starlink Mini and how I used it traveling across the country."
"We look at how Microsoft sent a referral to the FBI based on usage patterns of an alleged criminal. Are we OK with this level of data collection?"
Greetings and welcome to CRAFTQuest, a podcast series produced and published by Teh AnKorage, a supporter, moderator and stream assistant to Switched To Linux!
This podcast series focuses on segments of the Weekly News Roundup and various video topics that are released throughout the week. We hope you enjoy the content!
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This podcast series focuses on segments of the Weekly News Roundup and various video topics that are released throughout the week. We hope you enjoy the content!
Thank you!