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Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders

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The meme coin's website says its 220 top investors will be invited to a gala event with the president.
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How can this be legal?
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Why Installing Linux Is the Perfect Earth Day Activity

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Are you looking to celebrate this Earth Day by making a meaningful change in your tech life? Well, one of the simplest things you can do is take the leap to using Linux! Let me show you how changing your computer's operating system can be a net positive for the environment.



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Zambia's Updated Cyber Laws Prompt Surveillance Warnings

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Critics — which include the US embassy in Zambia — contend the just-signed Cyber Security Act and the Cyber Crime Act allow suppression of dissent and too much concentration of power.

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Don’t Buy an Android Phone Expecting It to Last 7 Years

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If you're the type of person who rarely upgrades their phone, you're not alone. And sure, buying the latest flagship phone might help it last a little longer, but not as much as you think. Here's why you shouldn't buy an Android phone expecting it to last 5–7 years.



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LinuxGeek
3 days ago
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People who buy into this philosophy are destined to waste money. You don't have to be on the latest and greatest in any tech category. Consider carefully what you need and don't try to 'keep up with the Joneses'. For those people who think they truly need a phone, consider Lineage OS - keeping a phone for a longer time is better on your pocketbook and better for the planet.
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Trump’s FCC chair threatens Comcast, demands changes to NBC news coverage

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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr accused Comcast of "news distortion" because its subsidiary NBC isn't parroting the Trump administration narrative on the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

"Comcast knows that federal law requires its licensed operations to serve the public interest. News distortion doesn't cut it," Carr wrote in a post on X yesterday.

Carr's use of the phrase "news distortion" is significant because he has been invoking the FCC's rarely enforced news distortion policy to pressure licensed broadcasters that he perceives as being biased against President Trump. For a detailed look at Carr's fight against media, read our feature: "The speech police: Chairman Brendan Carr and the FCC's news distortion policy."

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LinuxGeek
6 days ago
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Speak truth to power
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Why I'll (Probably) Never Buy a Wireless Charger

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I'm all in for tech companies working toward a wireless future. I love my wireless earbuds, mouse, and keyboard, but when it comes to wireless charging, I remain skeptical. Allow me to explain.



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LinuxGeek
10 days ago
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Good arguments for wired charging
freeAgent
7 days ago
Indeed. I still like wireless charging for my phone simply because it's convenient. All the stuff mentioned in this article is true and matters, but there's also something to be said for convenience. I also view slower charging as something of a feature as it can also balance out the heat issue.
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