cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/30792652 > Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. Microsoft wants you to buy a new computer. But what if you could make your current one fast and secure again? > > If you bought your computer after 2010, there's most likely no reason to throw it out. By just installing an up-to-date Linux operating system you can keep using it for years to come. > > Installing an operating system may sound difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. With any luck, there are people in your area ready to help! > > 5 Reasons to upgrade your old computer to Linux: > 1. No New Hardware, No Licensing Costs > 2. Enhanced Privacy > 3. Good For The Planet > 4. Community & Professional Support > 5. Better User Control

Play as Elroy and Peggie as you solve intriguing puzzles, uncover archaeological secrets, meet peculiar alien cultures, and enjoy wholesome emotional moments—all wrapped in a humorous tone in this modern point-and-click adventure. Elroy is an ingenious rocket engineer whose father disappeared 18 years ago under suspicious circumstances. Peggie is a passionate investigative reporter with a knack for languages, history, and research. Their quest begins with the discovery of a secret crystal and an enigmatic message, launching them from their hometown of Slope City on a journey through the cosmos to find Elroy’s long-lost father, all while unraveling a lurking threat to the very existence of the universe. Comes with native GNU/Linux support

# Minimum: - OS: Ubuntu 22.04 - Processor: Intel i5-4690 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 - Memory: 8 GB RAM - Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 - Storage: 25 GB available space # Recommended: - OS: Ubuntu 24.04 - Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X - Memory: 16 GB RAM - Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 - Storage: 25 GB available space

The Steam Deck has revolutionized the gaming handheld market. With the Linux-based immutable SteamOS, Valve has fostered an active community developing mods and alternative systems for this platform. Other manufacturers distribute Windows-based mobile consoles. However, time and time again it has been shown that they lag behind Linux in terms of software support. But how easy is it to bring a Linux distribution, say openSUSE, to the Steam Deck? In this talk, a prototype based on openSUSE's open technologies and infrastructure will be presented, which is already (almost) fully functional on the Steam Deck and many other devices.

Valve released a new update to the Steam Client Beta for Steam Deck and Desktop, with some Steam Input changes and some improvements for Linux too. It's the same across Desktop / Deck since it's a Steam Client update.

The [KDE Goals](https://kde.org/goals/) initiative is working to **[improve support for input devices](https://invent.kde.org/teams/goals/we-care-about-your-input)** such as game controllers, fancy mice, handhelds — anything for your gaming needs. This **Sunday, Oct 20th at 18:00 (UTC)**, the KDE Goals champions will be answering your questions live. Post your questions here and I'll make sure they'll answer them. We'll be streaming here: https://tube.kockatoo.org/w/2tAyknEQc8EhL2AyoAUE8M You can get in touch with the community at the [Matrix room](https://matrix.to/#/#kde-input:kde.org).

In this video of work-in-progress circuit you can see some of the new developments the developers are working on, like the particles (smoke, sparks, dust...), and also the AI tuning... This track is under development. You can donwload it from the leillo's personal repository: https://codeberg.org/leillo1975/ardennen-spa The version of the game used for this video corresponds to an internal development version. If you want to enjoy it you will have to build the source code from: https://sourceforge.net/p/speed-dreams/code/HEAD/tree/ You can find this game and more info about this Open Source project on: https://www.speed-dreams.net

Developers of the upcoming Civilization VII game, Firaxis, are looking for some feedback regarding the game. This is our opportunity to show them there are many players on GNU/Linux and that integrating Denuvo anti-cheat rootkit would be a big no-no (it's mentioned in one of the questions).

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/13035348 > Following its investigation, the EDPS has found that the European Commission (Commission) has infringed several key data protection rules when using Microsoft 365. In its decision, the EDPS imposes corrective measures on the Commission. > > The EDPS has found that the Commission has infringed several provisions of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, the EU’s data protection law for EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (EUIs), including those on transfers of personal data outside the EU/European Economic Area (EEA).

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/12902747 > The Sirius 16 is decidedly aimed at Linux gaming or workstation use cases. Its 16.1 inches with a 2K resolution of 2560x1440, so it's 16:9, better for gaming IMO than 16:10, but less good for other tasks. > > It has a full aluminum chassis, an 80Wh battery, it can accommodate up to 96 gigs of RAM, 8 terabytes of PCIe 4 SSD, and it comes with USB 4, the latest HDMI 2.1 and Wifi 6E. But what matters is what's inside, and that's a Ryzen 7 7840HS, and a Radeon 7600M XT, with 8 gigs of DDR6 VRAM. > The aluminum chassis really feels solid, and the whole laptop is pretty hefty, at 2.2 kilos, or 4.8 pounds. > > The CPU is a Ryzen 7 7840HS, it's 8 cores, 16 threads, running at a top speed of 5.1Ghz. In geekbench 6, it got 2640 in single core, and 12635 in multi core, so it's more powerful than the i7 13700H I use daily on my own laptop.

It’s not surprising that ChatGPT has been accused of breaching the EU’s main privacy law – PIA blog noted that ChatGPT was a privacy disaster waiting to happen back in February. As the first complaint to be taken up by an EU data protection agency, this case will be watched closely by other EU Member States, and around the world. The Polish inquiry is likely to investigate many of the key GDPR issues that arise for AI programs and be used as a benchmark in future legal cases.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/5648861 > Whether you are into casual, retro or AAA #gaming, KDE has something for you 🎮🎲!

"I have nothing to hide." That's what most people say when I start a conversation about privacy. Have you ever wondered why you should use software that protects your privacy and the privacy of the people you communicate with? To understand this better, I recommend watching the first talk in our LibrePlanet 2023 lightning talk series. In her five minute talk, the speaker will convince you that you are worthy of all the privacy you want and need. For people who claim that they have nothing to hide, she has a persuasive reply: "I have nothing to hide, only everything to protect."

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/1259188 > Israeli surveillance technology is empowering antidemocratic governments to track journalists and human rights activists. Regulation is virtually nonexistent.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/1183313 > Privacy International and UCL student exposes how productivity suite like Office 365 offers features that can enable employers to access all communications and activities on Microsoft services without the employees' knowledge

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/1181011 > We want the right to privacy over our medical records. This means having control over our personal health information, who has access to this information and for what purpose. > > We demand you to amend the European Health Data Space by: > - Requiring explicit consent from patients regarding sharing of medical records for purposes not directly related to treatment(aka for secondary use) > - Limiting the extensive categories of ‘health data’ > - Narrowing the scope of how this information can be used, and who can access it > >