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			<title><![CDATA[Software security in 2026 - Practical tips for the mildly paranoid]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/internet-security-2026.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Here's some solid reading for the weekend. I present you with an extremely long, detailed, thorough guide on modern Internet security, including precaution and caveats, browser security, primary and secondary browser choice, adblocking extensions, mail security, day-to-day mail practices like plain-text mail and punycode handling, mail urgency and legitimacy, how to inspect links, how to treat attachments, general strategy around downloads - software installers, documents and media, how to find right software in Windows and Linux, multi-engine malware scan, official sites and software stores, verified and unverified programs, testing software in isolation with separate host, network, virtualization and snapshots, sandboxing with Sandboxie, SELinux, AppArmor, and firejail, modern permission-based Linux distribution formats like Flatpak and snap, running Windows software in Linux using WINE, file format and media inspection, alternative and non-default programs, practical mitigation and hardening, use of EMET, Exploit Protection and Linux mechanisms, automatic updates policy, kernel livepatching, system imaging, smartphone security, use of Advanced Protection in Android, use of Lockdown Mode in iOS, how to find safe apps, cloud security, networking and smart gadgets, virtual private networks, password management, and more. This sweet article runs to about 80-90 printed pages, so there. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Stop scanning QR codes, you dolts]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/qr-codes.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[I am extra cheerful today, as opposed to my normaly mega-grumpy. To wit, I give thee this rather lovely article and rant on why scanning QR codes is wrong, including the irony of humans verifying themselves to machines, illiteracy and opaqueness factors, normalization of smartphone-based rituals, increased dependency on so-called approved hardware, intellectual, moral and societal implications for the future, workarounds to pointless technology, and more. Have fun, but you probably won't.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fairphone 6 long-term usage report 1]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/fairphone-6-report-1.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[A sustainable, clean mobile experience. Let's have it. Maybe. This be my long-term report 1 of the Fairphone 6 midrange smartphone running Android, including multiple rounds of patches and upgrades in versions 15 and 16, numerous visual and ergonomic regressions in the new edition, security features, privacy annoyances, everyday use and functionality, and more. Take a look.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to change address bar color in Firefox 151]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/firefox-151-address-bar-color.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Fighting anti-ergonomic pseudo-modern minimalism one CSS tweak at a time, yet again. Here's a tutorial showing how to adjust the newly changed address bar background color in Firefox 151, with new urlbar-related class declarations in the userChrome CSS file. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Eleven years later, my Lenovo G50 is still going strong]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/lenovo-g50-eleven-years.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Will someone think of the economy? Not me. I give thee a short, happy article extolling the value and capabilities of an 11-year-old Lenovo G50 laptop in the modern and up-to-date software environment, including modest build spec of two-core four-thread i3 CPU, 8 GB of RAM and integrated graphics, custom-added SSD for improved performance, use of Kubuntu 24.04 LTS as operating system, use of Linux virtualization with latest kernels, full HD media playback, reasonably fast boot times, removable battery, still fully functional DVD tray, and more. Now here's a long-term report for ya.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Basic security in Windows programs running in CrossOver]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/crossover-security.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Windows baddies? In my non-Windows? Here's a short tutorial on how to increase security for Windows programs installed through the CrossOver compatibility layer software in Linux and macOS, including host-level security features, use of network proxy, removal and edit of drive paths, manual deletion of specific executables, and more. Have fun.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Macbook Pro long-term report 2 - Settling in]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/macbook-macos-report-2.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Your newly elected Patrician saying hello. This is my long-term use report 2 of the Macbook Pro and macOS, including Tahoe 26.4 upgrade and various system improvements, Samba share shortcut fix, Liquid Glass tweaks, small problems and niggles with Windows programs running in CrossOver, TextEdit right-click Translate and Look Up options, Finder folder settings and image viewing, everyday usability and productivity, hardware quality, battery life, and more. Ave Dedo.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Plasma secrets: Windows position for naughty apps]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/plasma-window-position-2026.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[I've written a short tutorial on how to configure application windows with absolute position when started up in the Plasma desktop environment, with extensive built-in window management capabilities, some notes on X11 versus Wayland, additional tips and tricks, and more. Take a look.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kubuntu 26.04 Resolute Raccoon review - Surprisingly nice]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/kubuntu-26-04-review.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Good news until 2036! Here's my detailed review of the Kubuntu 26.04 Resolute Raccoon LTS release, tested in a dual-boot configuration on a laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 processor and integrated graphics, including live session, installation, post-install use, Wayland and X11 sessions, major differences between the two with still favorable functionality and performance in the X11 desktop, package management changes, various improvements in the Plasma environment and KDE software, hardware compatibility, power management, resource utilization, day-to-day use, customization, some problems and bugs, and more. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Slimbook Titan report 9 - Major developments, lots of news]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/slimbook-titan-report-9.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Today's article ought to be very interesting. It's my long-term usage review and report 9 of the Slimbook Titan laptop, with Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics and pro-enabled Kubuntu 22.04 LTS as the operating system, including an extensive set of news and findings like Steam Proton compatibility, ArmA 3 game fixes and online gaming, performance problems when charging due to a broken charger and subsequent replacement from the vendor, day to day use, various software problems like broken networking due to partial unattended upgrade, fixed system freezes with the latest kernel, unwarranted KVM module loading despite the presence of VirtualBox hypervisor, Kate text editor tweaks, broken WINE dependencies, Notepad++ WINE Mono setup, hardware ergonomics, heating and fan control under heavy stress, keyboard functionality, resolution of all listed issues and solid experiences thereafter, some other observations, and more. Have fun!]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Blacklist ntfs3 and use ntfs-3g for slower but stable experience]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/linux-ntfs-driver-reliability.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[I have a need, a need for slower speed. Here's a short tutorial on how to resolve system freezes, potential disk corruption and other reliability issues when copying data to and from NTFS-formatted devices in Linux by using the slower ntfs-3g utility rather than built-in ntfs3 kernel driver, manifestation of the problems, module blacklist, large data volume testing, performance, consistency, and more. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Linux application sandboxing - old tech for the future]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/linux-sandbox-firejail-xpra.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[New is always better, or is it? Here's a handy and timely guide on how to use firejail and Xpra to securely sandbox Linux applications, including no-network trivial example, more complicated example of an AppImage-based chat program setup with no root, private namespaces and X11 session, convenient use of ready profiles, client-server sandboxing for local and remote X11 desktops, other tips and tricks, some mild ranting, and more. Take a look, and don't be too sad about the future.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[CodeWeavers CrossOver for Mac - Works great, no miracles]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/crossover-mac.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Let my programs run! Behold, a detailed, thorough review of CrossOver, a WINE-based Microsoft compatibility layer software, tested in macOS 26 Tahoe, including installation and additional setup of Rosetta x86 emulation, usage testing with Office 2010, IrfanView, KompoZer, Notepad++, Kerkyhtea rendering program, and multiple versions of SketchUp with associated OpenGL graphics acceleration issues and workarounds, use of High Definition mode, per-program tweaks and options, tools like winecfg and regedit, future direction, some other observations, and more. Have fun.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Samsung A54 report 11, okayish, angsty, average plus]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/samsung-a54-report-11.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[I've written my review slash report 11 of my Samsung A54 mid-range smartphone long-term usage, including day-to-day stuff and changes after several rounds of updates, camera permissions, overzealous photo editing AI and similar nonsense, deteriorating battery life, VPN as battery saver, USB port moisture, some other observations, and more. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Slimbook Executive report 13 - Reasonable, can be awesomer]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/slimbook-executive-report-13.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[May you enjoy my long-term usage review and report 13 of the Slimbook Executive laptop running Kubuntu 24.04 LTS, including major performance boost with new HWE kernel 6.17, reduced heating and extended battery life, corrupt filesystem on external USB disk when using ntfs3 kernel module, brief problem with image viewing, outstanding problem with random suspend and resume, good package management, decent overall user experience, excellent ergonomics, some other observations, and more. There.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[MacOS Pages - A decent-ish, somewhat confusing office tool]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/macos-pages-word-processor.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Words do come easy to me, but is there a program that will accept them all nice like? Here's a review of the Pages word processor in macOS, including basic look and feel, counterintuitive toolbar ans sidebar functionality, average styles management, average Microsoft Word compatibility with font replacements and elements removal, missing support for LibreOffice file format, media management, clunky autocomplete, good text-to-speech, general usability, some other observations, and more. Have fun.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 8 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[VirtualBox, Ubuntu and compilation problems with new kernels]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/virtualbox-guest-additions-ubuntu-new-kernel-compilation.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Some light reading ere the weekend. A tutorial showing how to work around the VirtualBox Guest Additions compilation problems in Ubuntu guest operating systems running newer kernels by removing stock ISO-provided additions and installing repo-available version. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 3 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Problem playing movie files in macOS]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/macos-video-playback.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[This ain't no April's Fool joke. I give thee a tutorial on how to work around the playback issue and security warning when trying to open media files in non-Apple default program like VLC in macOS, including differences between double click and right click, Gatekeeper exception, some other observations, and more. Take a look.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 1 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Windows audit failure, event 4625, much ado about nothing]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/windows-10-audit-logon-failed.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Today, on Friday Obscure! A short article explaining the supposedly alarming problem of failed logon audit in Windows triggered by disabled Guest account access over the network check when viewing sharing properties for folders in Windows Explorer, detailed audit information, how to interpret and test the failure, and a bit more. Have fun, or something.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DOSBox game performance, improved with Jemm]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/games/reviving/dosbox-performance-improvements-2.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Today, we have a second tutorial on how to improve performance in DOS games running in DOSBox emulator with the use of JEMM memory manager, including required DOSBox configuration changes, JEMMEX loading and memory range, added bonus of sound improvements, a few other tricks, and more. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Life with an old iPhone 11, iOS 26, findings and whatnot]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/iphone-11-long-term-1.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Here's a long-term review and usability report of the iPhone 11 with iOS 26 Liquid Glass, including new impressions and findings, performance and responsiveness with latest patches, Lockdown mode functionality, iCloud and data popups, on-idle reboots, everyday use, and more. Take a look.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DOSBox and additional sound tweaks]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/games/reviving/dosbox-sound-improved.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[This is my second tutorial on how to improve sound and music compatibility in old DOS games played in the DOSBox emulator, including Sound Blaster tweaks, AdLib Gold tweaks, digital effects, separate configurations, other tips and tricks, and more. Have fun.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[MacOS upgrade to Tahoe - Findings, observations and fun]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/macos-tahoe-upgrade.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[I don't worry, worry don't agree. Here's a happy article showcasing a macOS operating system upgrade from Sequoia to Tahoe on a Macbook Pro, including quick and simple setup, excellent results, minimal changes and post-ugrade tweaking needed with one small regression, Liquid Glass ergonomics, overall desktop usability, comparison to Windows and Linux, other observations, and more. There you go.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The curious case of sudden Blue Screens of Death]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/windows-10-bsod-sudden.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[The software quality deteriorating bingo card. We're slowly getting there. In this article, I want to talk to you about a sudden manifestation of system instability and multiple BSOD events on a Windows 10 system following the July 2025 patches, including sequence of recurring problems spread over several months, potential software and hardware faults, image restore to pre-July state and results since, other observations, and more. This is somewhat convoluted, rather odd, and quite sad. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 6 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to use NTFS-formatted TrueCrypt containers in macOS]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/macos-truecrypt-ntfs.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Last time we had nerdy and neat, now we have super nerdy and super neat. Behold, a complex yet awesome tutorial explaining how to open NTFS-formatted TrueCrypt and VeraCrypt containers with write access in macOS, including potential processor architecture and software limitations, combination of Linux virtualization, device passthrough and dmcrypt utility as workaround method to mount and use said containers, other tips and tricks, and more. This ought to be ultra cool, take a look.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 5 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Use NTFS drives in macOS, without NTFS drivers]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/macos-ntfs-write.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Here's something rather nerdy and neat. A tutorial on how to gain read and write functionality for NTFS-formatted devices in macOS by utilizing virtualization and Linux guest operating system, including device passthrough option, ntfs and ntfs-3g drivers, shared folder functionality, and more. Have fun.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Linux, product and the art of essence]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/linux-product-philosophy.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Happy happy Dedo. We have an article and rant about the lack of product-focused approach in Linux desktop development, concepts of philosophy and essence of product, Wayland and systemd examples over the years, growing and alarming fragmentation, the choice fallacy of open source, and more. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ubuntu kernel 6.8.0-100-generic has buggy networking]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-kernel-6-8-100-buggy-network.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Some wee debugging ere the weekend. A tutorial on how to resolve intermittent networking problems in Ubuntu with the kernel 6.8.0-100-generic, including overview of the issue with Web pages not loading, apt repositories not reachable or ping command failing, workaround by booting into an older kernel, how to edit and update the GRUB menu style and timeout, and more. Take a look.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Use TrueCrypt and VeraCrypt containers in Linux, natively]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/truecrypt-veracrypt-linux-native-use.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Here's something handy. A tutorial on how to use TrueCrypt and VeraCrypt containers natively in Linux without relying on either program by utilizing built-in kernel dmcrypt functionality, including flexibility of use on multiple platforms and processor architectures, legacy format, data ownership and mount point permissions, optional use of tcplay, some other tips and tricks, and more. I believe you will find this rather useful.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Macbook, PC user, more tips and tricks and findings]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/macbook-macos-report-1.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Your favorite peasant reporting on what it's like to live like nobility! Behold, long-term use report 1 and productivity guide on using the Macbook and macOS for everyday tasks, including Time Machine backups, Finder search and data management, printing, media playback, performance, battery life, some small problems and annoyances, and more. And there was much rejoicing.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Network works, NetworkManager sees nil, PackageKit offline]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-network-online-offline.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[This article should make you reflect on the concepts of the Linux desktop. GUI and simplicity of software, all together. 'Tis a tutorial on how to resolve the bogus problem of system being supposedly offline as reported by the KDE Discover package manager in Ubuntu-based Plasma desktop, including overview of the problem and blind reliance of the toolchain on PackageKit and NetworkManager for network connectivity without any checks, clash between desktop and server functionality and use of netplan and its YAML-formatted recipes for networking, deferral of network management to NetworkManager for network connectivity, problems with pseudo-security in using sudo with text editors in the Plasma desktop, some other tips and tricks, and more. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DOSBox performance improvements on modern processors]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/games/reviving/dosbox-performance-improvements.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Let's go retro. Or something. Hence, this wee tutorial on how to improve performance in DOS games running in the DOSBox emulator in Linux, including CPU core and cycle configuration, system power profile management, added bonus of sound improvements, a few other tricks, and more. Have fun.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 6 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Slimbook Titan report 8 - The rollercoaster goes up]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/slimbook-titan-report-8.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Here's my long-term usage review and report 8 of the Slimbook Titan laptop, with Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics and pro-enabled Kubuntu 22.04 LTS as the operating system, including behavior and performance after adding hardware interrupt masking workaround, ergonomics, day to day usage, small issues, and more. Take a look.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Matrix and the silly use of humans as fuel]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/physics/matrix-human-fuel.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[And now for something completely different. With a minor delay of 25 years, I give thee a somewhat tongue-in-cheek article and rant calculating and refuting the concept of use of humans as fuel as presented in the revolutionary sci-fi movie The Matrix, including orignal simulation idea, energy density for different fuels, energy conversion, system efficiecy and losses, low-heat engines, and more. This ought to be interesting. Will you blue pill or red pill this piece?]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[VirtualBox can't operate in VMX root mode]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/virtualbox-vmx-root.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[KVM-y and VirtualBox-y, living together in perfect harmony. Behold, a short tutorial on how to work around the VirtualBox VMX root mode error in Linux, due to loaded KVM kernel module known to cause conflict between the two hypervisors, including overview of the problem, solution via manual kernel module unloading, background information for the sudden manifestation of the issue, and more. Old problem, fresh take. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why Ubuntu? And the answer is, why not.]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/why-ubuntu.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[I've written a semi-philosophical article and explanation why I use Ubuntu and its flavors as my primary Linux release, including concepts like influence and popularity of Ubuntu, survivorship bias, hardware problems across the Linux distro space, availability of software, long-term support, security, and more. Take a look.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Modifier keys in Linux virtual machines under macOS]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/macos-linux-keyboard-remap.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Re-fle-fle-fle-flex. Don't fight your muscle memory, embrace it. Here's a short tutorial on how to remap the keyboard layout in the Plasma desktop in Linux running as a virtual machine in macOS to achieve consistent PC-like keyboard behavior in all operating systems. Have fun.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Some fresh macOS tips from a long-time PC user]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/macos-productivity-tips.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[You are using it wrong, right? Wrong. Here's a nice guide on how to optimize and improve everyday usage on macOS for PC users or people converting from Windows and Linux ecosystems, including modifier key remapping, Function keys, useful shortcuts, mouse scroll movement, Finder view options, dock behavior, encrypted file containers, battery percentage and time, startup sound, startup configuration not to boot on charge or lid open, some other tips and tricks, and more. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[VirtualBox & kernel driver not installed error]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/virtualbox-kernel-driver-not-installed.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Tutorial showing how to resolve the kernel driver not installed error when running VirtualBox in Linux due to missing kernel headers, including GUI and command-line error messages, problem source, manual workaround and required software setup, philosophical question on automation reconfiguration and suitability of Linux for desktop use, some other observations, and more. Take a look.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hall of Fame updated, more awesome stuff for you]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/greatest_sites.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[I always thought I was the grumpiest person on the Internet. Was I wrong. As it turns out, there are people far more talented than me in harboring grudge, disliking technology and writing about it, all in one lovely curmudgeon package. Indeed, if there were a place called Grudge R Us, it would probably be owned by Homo Ludditus, a blogger with an angry mission, funny style and useful content. When it rains, it pours. You discover one grumpster, you discover many. Should Homo Ludditus keep you hungry for more, worry not. JWZ to the rescue. What can I say about this weird 90s-looking site? Well, it's obvious the owner loves The Matrix. And that they have developed grumpiness into an art form. It ain't empty grump, neither. We're talking hard-earned decades of major tech experience, the only kind that can breed this level of sweet bitterness and insight. Read on, me hearties.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 9 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Windows 11 & adaptive desktop brightness nonsense]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/windows-11-brightness-content.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Let us commence to start the new year strong. A triple combo. A short article, a rant and a guide on adaptive brightness change based on content when running on battery power in Windows 11, why this is a bad ergonomic choice, and how to disable this useless feature. All in one, that is. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Slimbook Executive report 12 - Still no joy]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/slimbook-executive-report-12.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA['Tis a season to be jolly. Or is it? 'Tis my long-term usage review and report 12 of the Slimbook Executive laptop running Kubuntu 24.04, including numerous problems and bugs, like ongoing power management issues even with latest kernel, VLC unable to play certain media files due to missing VAAPI backend, system freeze on large file copy from NTFS volumes, VirtualBox startup issues due to missing kernel headers and KVM module conflict, performance degradation in DOSBox games, several smaller aesthetic and functional niggles, some other observations, and more. Take a look.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[MX Linux MX-25 Infinity Xfce - Jolly but not too chipper]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/mx-25-xfce.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[A new hope? Here's my review of MX Linux MX-25 Infinity Xfce init-based edition, tested in a dual-boot configuration on a laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 processor and integrated graphics, covering live session, installation and post-install usage, including quick setup, excellent session save, look and feel, complex tweaking and configuration of the desktop, display scaling limitations, utilitarian but functional package management, choice of software, connectivity, hardware compatibility, performance, responsiveness, battery life, some small problems and inconsistencies, other observations, and more. Have fun.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How I assembled my own Plasma desktop]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/linux-my-own-plasma-desktop.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Today's piece should be super fun and cool. An article and guide showing my effort in assembling a Plasma desktop on top of Ubuntu Server on ARM architecture due to lack of readily available Kubuntu images, including initial GUI-less server installation and setup, Plasma desktop environment configuration, extra programs in deb, snap and tar formats, problem with Discover being offline due to empty Network Manager and associated resolution via netplan, problem with VLC not playing audio due to missing Pipewire output and fallback to ALSA, some additional tweaks, general observations, and more. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DOSBox, Linux and sound problems in various games]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/games/reviving/dosbox-sound-midi.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Let there be noise! Here's a tutorial on how to resolve some sound and music issues in old games running in the DOSBox emulator, including various default setup errors, use of timidity server and custom sequenced ports, game configuration scripts, and more. Take a look.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A wee holiday treat, Career book, 50% off]]></title>
		          <link>https://books2read.com/u/m2avAG</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Hello there, dear readers. I would like to inform you of a nice three-week sale gala, commencing today, and ending on January 7. What is it about, you ask? Well, my career-focused book, aptly named How to Make Your Career Suck Less. Indeed, this fine, cheekily named title will be available at a handsome 50% discount through all Draft2Digital stores for 21 merry days. I also want to take this opportunity to briefly inform you on my recent writing endeavors. Things are going rather well. I'm working on getting my military history, new sci-fi and new fantasy books published. In parallel, I'm (still) writing the AI ethics piece and romantic novel, side by side. The mind exercise of jumping between the two totally disparate themes in quite invigorating. Hopefully, quite soon, you shall have a plethora of good, engaging subjects to peruse. Stay tuned for updates..]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Plasma 6.5 review - Solid improvements, destination unknown]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/plasma-6-5-review.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Hullo there, me hearties. Today, we have a detailed, thorough, mostly positive review of the Plasma 6.5 desktop environment, tested in KDE neon user edition on a laptop with AMD processor and integrated graphics, covering system setup, look and feel, several dubious ergonomic choices, improved Wayland behavior and performance, security model and pseudo-security considerations, numerous problems and inconsistencies with software management, some other observations, and more. Enjoy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Samsung A54 report 10, after the calm comes the storm]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/samsung-a54-report-10.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[What goes up must come down. Today, it's time for a less-than-positive review and report 10 of my Samsung A54 mid-range smartphone long-term usage, including findings following the One UI 8 Android 16 update, like Google Play Store crash, AI-related annoyances, password management, reduced battery life, some other observations, and more. Have fun.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kubuntu 24.04, three dots later, it still keeps me on edge]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/kubuntu-24-04-3-good-bad.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Today, I've got for you a sort of mini review of Kubuntu 24.04.3 LTS with focus on various problems in the operating system despite the third dot release, including system notifications, color management, Kate last open documents list, weird errors in the system log, SSD briefly disappearing after an update, disconnect between sofware and product, conflict between Ubuntu code and non-Gnome flavors, some other observations, and more. May you find enjoyment in this article.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[VirtualBox, OVA import and E_INVALIDARG 0x80070057 error]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/virtualbox-ova-export-import.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Machines sans frontiers. Here comes a tutorial on how to export and import virtual machines in VirtualBox, including automated OVA appliance method and associated errors, manual procedure via last-snapshot clone, copy and XML configuration edit, hard-coded paths for disks, images and shared folders, differences between Windows and Linux hosts, Linux guest migration, alternative methods, possible licensing restrictions, and more. Take a look.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 9 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[KDE Daemon System Notification Helper annoyances]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/kde-system-notification-helper.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[When less is more. Here's an article on how to disable post background update nonstop restart notifications from the KDE Daemon System helper on Ubuntu-based Plasma desktops, including overview of the problem, lack of information transparency, three separate mechanisms controlling the update process - KDE Discover, unattended and automatic upgrades, inadequate implementation of server tools in home environment, and then some. Have fun.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 7 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mom, Windows 11 made me buy a Macbook!]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/macbook-pro-review.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[Today's article should be mega interesting. And fun. Maybe hilarious, maybe tragic, maybe even cathartic. This is my long, detailed, thorough review of Macbook Pro M4, including reasons for purchase, Windows and Linux usability considerations, system specification, first-time setup with local user, no iCloud account and no Apple Intelligence, native software, emulated Windows programs via Rosetta and CrossOver, and ARM-based Ubuntu Server plus Plasma desktop virtual machine configuration in VirtualBox, network connectivity and sharing, everyday usability, window management and shortcuts, ergonomics with fantastic display and sound and average keyboard, security model and application permissions, FileVault full disk encryption, performance, responsiveness, quick boot times, phenomenal battery life, some other observations, and more. Enjoy most profoundly.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Slimbook Executive report 11 - Many twists and turns]]></title>
		          <link>https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/slimbook-executive-report-11.html</link>
			      <description><![CDATA[The story continueth. Here's my long-term usage review and report 11 of the Slimbook Executive laptop, now running Kubuntu 24.04, including continued presence of the power management issues post-upgrade, workaround via masking or blocking of specific general purpose event interrupts, resolution of the old problem and occurrence of new problems as the consequence, upgrade to kernel 6.14, fix for scaling issues in KeePass via Xpra, some other observations, and more. Take a look.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 1 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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