Well you say you can use a VPN, but you may often see that you’re not able to edit using a VPN IP if that IP block has been used for vandalism in the past. So then you’d have to potentially revert to a coffee shop or library which would still identify your location.
Full fat article version
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/21/nx-s1-5369404/google-doj-opening-statements-remedies-trial
If you’re behind a CG NAT (carrier grade NAT), you’ll be doubly in trouble as it will be essentially impossible to get a forwarded port since your “IP” is essentially a LAN address within your ISP’s CG NAT, if that makes sense.
Apple seeks search partner, must have $20 billion
If this penalty sticks, Apple could be looking for a new suitor. Something has to be the default search provider in Safari and other Apple products.
Does something really have to replace it? Why not a menu of options? Make the user choose something. If they choose Google, great! If they choose DDG, fantastic! Whatever it is, make it a choice.
I can’t remember the original version of the comic, what does each one of them say?
Honestly I find it quite useful, and I’m glad they found a way to do it with increased privacy. I will only use duck.ai if I want to use an AI tool.
But I can understand some people wanting it off entirely so hats off to DDG for keeping that as a core feature.
Is it really though? To the common person, it is most important thinking about the intent rather than what the word literally means. Like what people think of as AI may really just be a LLM, or VR may really be AR, or the like.
Hey it’s a group chat with my grandma ಠ_ಠ
Yeah same here, just whenever work brings a bus out. I feel a little icky that they’re just gonna turn around and sell it into the system at exorbitant prices, but I at least feel better that someone who needs it will get it.
I’ve never experienced any side effects either, other than just taking the bandage off too soon and having a leaky arm.
Nice! Just shared this (as a PDF without the domain name lol) with my family!
Yeah it could be argued that Fastmail is less private than alternatives, but they make a damn good service. Plus email shouldn’t be used for secure communication anyways.
… business customers can keep any device they purchased at no charge," AT&T said.
Gee how magnanimous (emphasis mine)
I’m an idiot and never linked the link
https://www.smarthomebeginner.com/authentik-docker-compose-guide-2025/
What I’m hearing is we use TOPS to measure bots
Ngl it’s in the weird uncanny valley for me too, I’m not sure what is going on.
I mean that’s just kinda the way it is in the US / Canada. Though I hear Canada has even higher prices for less service.
Oh whoops, my bad I must have been reading too quickly. Thanks for clarifying!