Most people will miss Ubuntu 26.04's biggest security upgrade — and that's the point
… You can show a new GNOME feature in a screenshot, but you can’t easily show “fewer memory safety risks” without turning the article into a security seminar. …
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Stop treating Proxmox's firewall like an optional feature — it's your lab's clearest safety net
… That cleanup had value beyond pure security. …
Google's June Android feature Drop includes a useful new spam call feature
… Google Photos wardrobe catalogs clothes for virtual mix-and-match; Personal Safety and Play Books are also getting minor updates. …
Claude Code found the quiet problems hiding in my Home Assistant setup, and I've been ignoring them for months
… Home Assistant controls real devices, and some of those devices affect comfort, security, privacy, or safety. …
I replaced the expensive Claude Pro subscription with these local models, and my productivity didn’t drop a bit
… Anthropic was founded in 2021 with a strong focus on AI safety research. 02 / 8 Safety What is the name of the safety and values framework Anthropic developed to guide Claude's behavior? …
Panasonic's new Toughbook 56 is a durable, chunky throwback for mobile workers
… Panasonic has announced the Toughbook 56, a rugged modular laptop aimed at mobile workers in the public safety, utilities, and enterprise sectors. The company says that the laptop offers better thermal management, more security, and expanded connectivity options compared to its predecessors. …
Google locking Android down in 90 days is worse than you can imagine
… A closed ecosystem in 'User safety' garb Not very different from Apple's walled garden anymore Google's official blog post on the matter states this drastic move is all about "protecting the open environment," adding an "extra layer of security that deters bad actors" and making it significantly ha… …
Android Auto kept disconnecting until I changed one hidden setting
… 06 / 8 Safety What is the minimum Android version required to run Android Auto on a phone as of recent updates? …
5 Android Auto settings that make a wireless dongle experience truly seamless
… Unfortunately, modern Android security architectures often throw a wrench into this workflow. Google's Pixel UI and other Android skins enforce aggressive security protocols that block data transmission to external accessories over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi until you authenticate and unlock the device. …
My old Pixel does more useful things for my home lab than my current phone ever will
… If this doesn't sound quite right for you, then you can also repurpose an old Google Pixel as a security hub or vault, because it's not your main phone. You can keep it air-gapped or on a high-security VLAN. …