If you follow Jeff.pro, you already know that big tech operating systems like Windows and MacOS increasingly threaten users’ privacy and freedom. You can reclaim control by switching to the open source Linux OS. Linux is designed for user empowerment. Its code is transparent and open source, unlike proprietary Windows and MacOS, meaning, with Linux, …
Big news–Microsoft is enacting substantial changes to its services agreement on September 30th, 2023 that privacy advocates argue will expand the company’s ability to monitor users and utilize their personal data to train artificial intelligence. 130 Microsoft Products covered by the new policy changes The new policies will cover over 130 Microsoft products including Windows, …
In a Recent Court Ruling, the Supreme Court Sides with Apple on App Store Payment Rules The tech world has been buzzing recently about a landmark legal showdown between Apple, the technology giant, and Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, a popular video game. This dispute, which reached as high as the U.S. Supreme Court, …
There’s a trend returning to computing that’s getting attention – it’s called “local-first [software],” according to a recent article in Wired magazine. Basically, local-first software keeps your information on your own computer or device, instead of storing it all online “in the cloud.” This brings computing power and privacy rights back to individuals, while removing …
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Hey Linux users! Exciting news for those of you on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS – you can now upgrade to the newer Linux kernel 6.2 right from the Software Updater tool. Even though the official Ubuntu 22.04.3 point release isn’t happening until next week on August 10th, Canonical has gone ahead and released an updated kernel …
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Twitter is getting a major rebranding under new owner Elon Musk. The social media platform will now be called ‘X’ and swap its iconic blue bird logo for an ‘X’ icon. The rebranding comes amidst sweeping changes at Twitter since Musk’s $44 billion acquisition in late 2022. Musk believes X can become a “super app” …
Have you ever wondered if your computer is constantly recording and tracking everything you do? If you’re using a closed-source computer operating system like Microsoft Windows, that may very well be the case. These operating systems have turned into massive surveillance platforms that work against their users instead of for them. This constant recording and …
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According to a recent report from the popular YouTube channel Mental Outlaw, Microsoft is decrypting encrypted files that users store on its cloud services. Security researcher Andrew Brandt discovered that any files transferred to or stored in Microsoft’s cloud systems, including OneDrive and SharePoint, are scanned by Microsoft even if they are encrypted. Brandt works …
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The way the world works with technology has dramatically changed again. 2023 is turning out to be a historical year in the technology industry. It is no secret that Apple has been working for a long time on it’s first computer based in Augmented Reality. This is also known as a “Spatial Computer.” The official …
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On Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, Microsoft announced it is adding strong built-in artificial intelligence or AI integration throughout its Windows 11 operating system. Microsoft says AI will make Windows 11 easier and faster to use. But some experts worry that AI in Windows 11 could invade people’s privacy. It is unclear to what extent “Windows …
