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XDA Article -
"Here are 5 mistakes I've made as a self-hosting beginner" ...

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Here are 5 mistakes I've made as a self-hosting beginner
I avoided certain errors, but still made a few others along the way
www.xda-developers.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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OSTechnix Article -
"https://ostechnix.com/what-is-oracle-virtualbox/"...

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What Is Oracle VirtualBox | A Detailed Introduction - OSTechNix
In this detailed introduction to Oracle VirtualBox tutorial, we'll learn what VirtualBox is, its history, and the amazing features it offers.
ostechnix.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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ADNET Article -
"Nextcloud Office vs. OnlyOffice: I tested both to find the best Microsoft 365 alternative | ZDNET" ...

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Nextcloud Office vs. OnlyOffice: I tested both to find the best Microsoft 365 alternative
Want an office suite that isn't tied to Microsoft 365 or even Google Workspace? These open-source options run anywhere - and one of them is perfect for you.
www.zdnet.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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ZDNET Article -
"Google decided on Friday to withdraw its complaint against Microsoft, filed with the European Commission, regarding its anti-competitive practices in cloud computing, Reuters reports" ...

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Google retire sa plainte, mais l'UE enquête : pourquoi Microsoft et AWS doivent s’inquiéter pour leurs cloud en Europe - ZDNET
L'année dernière, Google avait porté plainte mentionnant que les pratiques anticoncurrentielles de Microsoft contraignent ses clients à rester sur sa plateforme cloud Azure.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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GNCA - GamersNexus Consumer Advocacy Video -
"Our Future of Subtle Corporate Manipulation: AI Overviews of Independent Content" ...

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Our Future of Subtle Corporate Manipulation: AI Overviews of Independent Content
YouTube video by GNCA - GamersNexus Consumer Advocacy
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December 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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BBC Article -
"South Korea police say 120,000 home cameras hacked for 'sexploitation' footage" ...

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South Korea police say 120,000 home cameras hacked for 'sexploitation' footage
The cameras were located in private homes, karaoke rooms, a Pilates studio and a gynaecologist's clinic.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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XDA Article -
"If you 3D print a cable management tray for under your desk, it will improve your entire setup" ...

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If you 3D print a cable management tray for under your desk, it will improve your entire setup
A 3D-printed cable tray cleans up clutter, protects your gear, and makes your entire desk setup feel more polished and intentional.
www.xda-developers.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Neowin Article -
"Microsoft announces major Microsoft 365 commercial price hike effective 2026"

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Microsoft announces major Microsoft 365 commercial price hike effective 2026
Microsoft has announced a significant price increase for its commercial Microsoft 365 subscriptions, effective in 2026.
www.neowin.net
December 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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BigBlueButton OSS Webconferencing Tool -
Looking for an open source option for Zoom or Teams? Look no further, BigBlueButton of popular use in education, may also be used for your business/personal webconferencing needs.

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BigBlueButton Features | Built For Teachers | BigBlueButton
BigBlueButton’s features make it easy-to-use for instructors and adaptable for office hours, group collaboration, and full online classes. View features.
bigbluebutton.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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FlatPanelsHD Article -
"VVC (H.266) video codec effectively dead on arrival, posits analyst - FlatpanelsHD"

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VVC (H.266) video codec effectively dead on arrival, posits analyst
Which video codec will take over after MPEG4 AVC?
www.flatpanelshd.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Tom's Hardware -
"February report from researcher found Chinese KVM had undocumented microphone and communicated with China-based servers, but many of the security issues are now addressed [Updated] | Tom's Hardware " ...

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February report from researcher found Chinese KVM had undocumented microphone and communicated with China-based servers, but many of the security issues are now addressed [Updated]
Low-cost remote management device shipped with an active audio recording pipeline.
www.tomshardware.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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O'Reily "Radar Trends to Watch: December 2025" -
"Since Trends avoids deal-making (should we?), we’ve also avoided the angst around an AI bubble and its implosion. Right now, it’s safe to say that the bubble is" ...

www.oreilly.com/radar/radar-...

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Radar Trends to Watch: December 2025
Developments in Programming, Operations, Things, and More
www.oreilly.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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How-To Geek Article -
"Why distrohopping is truly a waste of time" ...

www.howtogeek.com/im-not-a-dis...

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The real reason I don’t waste time distro hopping on Linux
Uncover why digital feng shui is truly a senseless pursuit.
www.howtogeek.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Frandroid Article -
"Should Windows be worried? Steam reaches a historic user milestone on Linux" ...

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Windows a du souci à se faire ? Steam franchit un cap historique d'utilisateurs sur Linux — Frandroid
Le système d'exploitation libre séduit de nouveaux joueurs et s'impose devant macOS en novembre 2025. Le logo de Steam // Source : Valve Les habitudes de
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December 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Frandroid Article -
"Linux's market share is exploding: why users are leaving Windows" ...

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La part de marché de Linux explose : pourquoi les utilisateurs quittent Windows — Frandroid
C'est le running gag le plus vieux de la tech : « Cette année, c'est l'année de Linux ». Sauf que cette fois, les chiffres ne rigolent plus. Avec une
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December 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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National Post Article -
"These U.S. companies moved to Canada. Will there be others? | National Post" ...

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These U.S. companies moved to Canada. Will there be others?
A brew school, a producer of alcohol and a carbon capture company have all immigrated to Canada, driven by changes in U.S. policies.
nationalpost.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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TechTarget and Informa Tech’s Digital Business Combine Article -
"Huawei ban in Europe may be €2.5B opportunity – Nokia" ...

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Huawei ban in Europe may be €2.5B opportunity – Nokia
An aggressive replacement of Huawei across Europe could be worth billions to local vendors, according to Nokia's CEO.
www.lightreading.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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XDA Article -
"I automated my entire home network with a $50 Raspberry Pi 5" ...

www.xda-developers.com/automated-ho...

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I automated my entire home network with a $50 Raspberry Pi 5
I used a $50 Raspberry Pi 5 to automate my whole home network with Pi-hole, Unbound, WireGuard, and monitoring tools.
www.xda-developers.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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BFMIA Article -
"At the helm of OpenAI, which is valued at $500 billion, Sam Altman is sounding the alarm in an "unfavorable" economic climate and as Google " ...

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A la tête d’Open AI, qui est valorisée à 500 milliards de dollars, Sam Altman sonne "l'alerte rouge" dans un contexte économique "défavorable" et alors que Google revient en force
Alors que la concurrence connaît une montée en puissance, Sam Altman a alerté ses salariés du besoin grandissant de changer les habitudes en place pour continuer à renforcer OpenAI et son chatbot Chat...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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NotebookCheck Article -
"Home Assistant 2025.12 brings new Philips Hue integration - NotebookCheck.net" ...

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Home Assistant 2025.12 brings new Philips Hue integration
The Home Assistant 2025.12 release has arrived. This update brings new experimental features, which can be found under the recently added Home Assistant Labs area. Plus, real-time energy monitoring ha...
www.notebookcheck.net
December 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Futurism Article -
"Anti-AI Activist on the Run as Police Warn That He’s Armed and Dangerous" ...

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Anti-AI Activist on the Run as Police Warn That He's Armed and Dangerous
An anti-AI activist is on the run and hiding from police after he allegedly threatened to shoot and kill employees of OpenAI.
futurism.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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linuxiac Article -
"Jolla Launches Community-Funded Linux Phone" ...

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Jolla Launches Community-Funded Linux Phone
Jolla launches its new Linux phone with a €99 refundable pre-order, aiming for 2,000 backers to begin production by early 2026.
linuxiac.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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BGR Tech News
"You Can Store Your Car Keys On Your Android Phone - Here's How" ...

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You Can Store Your Car Keys On Your Android Phone - Here's How - BGR
Using Google Wallet, some select car models let you add a digital car key to your Android device. Then, your phone will work just like a traditional key fob.
www.bgr.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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How-To Geek Article -
"3 reasons you should buy an energy-efficient ARM NAS (and 1 reason you shouldn't)" ...

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3 reasons you should buy an energy-efficient ARM NAS (and 1 reason you shouldn't)
The ARM takeover will soon be complete—RAM upgrades not included.
www.howtogeek.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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The Times of India Article -
"As OpenAI's losses mount, partners including Oracle, SoftBank, CoreWeave amass $100 billion in debt, and how this may only be the beginning" ...

timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/t...

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As OpenAI's losses mount, partners including Oracle, SoftBank, CoreWeave amass $100 billion in debt, and how this may only be the beginning - The Times of India
Tech News News: OpenAI's partners, including SoftBank and Oracle, are shouldering nearly $100 billion in debt linked to the AI firm, which itself carries minimal debt
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM