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We have a strange democracy in America


Progressive and centrist Americans are apoplectic over of Trump's nominees, and the prospect that all (or almost all) will be confirmed. But this is how we do it. We elected Trump fair and square, and the president gets his cabinet. These hearings are not really a yes/no prospect most of the time. They serve a different purpose: To pave and shape the political arena that this presidency will operate in for the next few years. So the hearings are important, but they are not really there to decide who gets in each of these jobs.

#SeantHearings #Trump #Politics



Urgh. Should I maybe just stop using #touchscreen technology, until ... spring?

My fingers won't cooperate, and I accidentally … stuff. 😒

Or give those stylus things another go.
They're just one access point, though, so no "zooming", and the stylus tip ?dries out?
— and conveniently, I usually don't forget to bring my #fingers, but a stylus is easy to forget.

/has very #dry #winter #hands — I'm sorry for all the accidental 👎's

#finger #dryskin #winterhands

in reply to phle

@phle There are also some gloves that allow you to use the touchscreen too. I have a pair, and I can only use my pointer fingers with them, but they work brilliantly.

The alternative would be to sew a conductive wire yourself into an existing pair of gloves of yours, but for me, I found out that this option is more expensive and not worth the hassle.

@phle
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in reply to Cătă

Oh, right!
I actually bought some some years ago. I've been using them enough for them to "give up", but I actually have a second pair (that I bought at the same time) laying around ... somewhere.

... it's just that it feels weird / seems silly to have outdoor gloves on indoors.
Then again, I wear work gloves indoors. Hm.

(Had to check them up: "glider gloves" ... bought them 2018. 🙈)



salve!


Just joined, any recommendations on who to follow?
in reply to fxomt

@fxomt That's because friendica.world is quite new, lol. Back when I joined, mine was among the biggest and a few others like venera.social. I don't know what ruud is doing, but whenever he starts a server for a new platform, it is doomed to boom. It's at least the 2nd time it happens after Lemmy.

Btw, to find and follow some accounts, follow hashtags, lists of popular accounts like this one, @FediFollows, browse the Friendica directory, or follow Flipboard accounts. If you can't find anything, you can also paste a website in the search bar and it will find it's RSS feed.

@ruedi

in reply to Cătă

@petrescatraian @chefcgn
Thanks for the shoutout 🙏

I also have a website at fedi.directory



Feditips: Verwendung von Web-Apps


Hallo zusammen,

wie so viele bin ich #neuhier und erkunde das fediverse mit friendica. Dafür habe ich keine optimale IOS App gefunden und mich sehr über den feditip zur Web-App gefreut. Wusste bisher nicht, dass dies ein Unterschied zu einem schnöden Lesezeichen ist. Da ich nicht in der Lage war den Original-Beitrag zu teilen, hier der Link für alle Neulinge.

fedi.tips/how-to-install-web-a…






Tove thinks it is breakfast time.
in reply to Manna

@manna Isn't it always time for breakfast somewhere? 😋


Enhancing Security with Walmart’s Cyber Intelligence Strategies


In an era of evolving digital threats, cyber intelligence is a vital tool for safeguarding businesses and individuals. Walmart Global Tech delves into the significance of cyber intelligence in their August 2024 summary, outlining innovative strategies to stay ahead of cyber risks. By leveraging advanced data analytics, real-time threat detection, and predictive capabilities, Walmart fortifies its defenses against emerging cyberattacks.

The article emphasizes the integration of automated threat analysis, collaboration across security teams, and the importance of a proactive security posture. Walmart’s approach not only enhances internal systems but also builds trust with customers by ensuring the security of their data. Key highlights include the application of AI-driven monitoring tools, continuous system audits, and actionable insights that empower decision-makers.

tech.walmart.com/content/walma…




Longing for summer


I'm no person for winter. Some people think all Dutch like snow, ice and speedskating, but I'm not one of them. I'm longing for summer. Or spring. Nice, warm weather. Guess I'll have to wait a few months. 😑
in reply to Ronald

A summer loving Finn here. I feel you.


In order to not fall afoul of the First Amendment, the USG must prove that the Chinese gov is manipulating what Americans see on Tiktok and accessing American's data. There's no evidence of either. And China can buy the data on the open market anyway.

aclu.org/news/national-securit…