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  • If CrowdStrike has taught us anything, it’s that blindly trusting automation can be equally (if not more) disastrous.

    It’s one thing to ask me to update, but give me options; including to not update. There are machines out there in the world that still run Windows 95. They are vital to manufacturing processes, and cannot be updated because they run software that is no longer updated and there is no inexpensive alternative. It happens.

    While that may not be the case in this circumstance, the point is that it’s up to the operator to determine when it’s time to update, not Microsoft.

    Anecdotally, the only reason Microsoft does this is because people historically do not update their software regularly. Why? Because it’s burdensome and problematic. Whose fault is that? I’ll give you three guesses; the first two don’t count.





  • The issue lays not with legality (it’s obviously illegal), but with a person’s (financial) ability to pursue legal recourse.

    BUT, finances aside, people should always document everything. In person meeting or phone call? Follow up with an email recapping what was discussed. Make sure to take notes so you’re not relying solely on your memory.

    Look for lawyers who would be willing to work on contingency. This is where they get paid when you get paid. If you have some money saved, you might be able to get away with retaining the lawyer.

    Obviously a lot of people cannot afford a lawyer, and that’s a damn shame. Companies count on this fact and use it against their employees. But by documenting everything, you at least send a message to the company that you’re willing to fight back and that maybe enough in some cases to deter them (a long shot).

    Also check with your state’s labor board to see what, if any, resources are available for workers in these type of cases.


  • dohpaz42@lemmy.worldtoLinux@lemmy.mlThis $149 RISC-V Tablet Runs Ubuntu 24.04
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    The ram options available for this tablet are better than what the iPad had when it first came out, and are pretty on par with more modern versions. Source

    The idea of using a tablet as a computer is not exactly a selling point for me. What id love to see is an app market space for tablets like this. Something that competes with Apple and Google; especially if it had a focus on home automation and security. Gaming would be a close second.










  • dohpaz42@lemmy.worldOPtoMildly Infuriating@lemmy.worldImagine that…
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    4 months ago

    I, for one, was diagnosed several years ago with Celiac’s. I had the upper endoscopy and everything to prove it. It wasn’t until about a month ago that I started getting the food poisoning-like vomiting and excruciating abdominal pain when accidentally having gluten. Before then, it was only ever diarrhea as the worst outcome.

    Nobody warned me it could get this bad. So I was careless with my approach to being gluten free. But now that I know how severe it really is, I will definitely be more attentive going forward.




  • Eh, it’s probably been on the dark web for a while now given how frequent and massive data leaks have become. Worry more about unauthorized use/access to your credit and/or identity.

    1. Place freezes on your credit for Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax (it’s free)
    2. Lock any credit cards you don’t use regularly
    3. Pull your credit reports from each agency (you get one a year for free) and verify activity
    4. Enable balance notifications for your credit cards and bank accounts (eg, high transaction amount = $0.00 will alert you to every purchase made)
    5. Opt out of Data Brokers like LexusNexus
    6. Don’t use the same password for multiple websites. If you don’t already, use a password manager like KeePass and let it generate new passwords for you

    It’s all about the diligence these days. Your morning should be fine. The worst thing you can receive is a high transaction amount alert you didn’t authorize. But card companies and banks have gotten good about dealing with those when they happen.