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You can find the timezone in Linux using the command line. The easiest way to do this is to type the "timedatectl" command and look for the "timezone" line when using modern Linux distros with systemd. There are other commands and ways to temporarily switch to a new timezone for date calculations. Love this? sudo share_on: Twitter - Facebook - LinkedIn - Whatsapp - Reddit The post How do I find out my timezone in Linux? appeared first on nixCraft. 2024-04-06T01:06:44Z 2024-04-06T01:06:44Z Vivek Gite

Today we’re opening the Google AI Center Berlin. This new space will serve as a hub for leading AI researchers and developers from Google DeepMind, Google Research and G…

FEX 2603 Released With A Partial Fix For The Steam GUI Crashing On AArch64  Phoronix

PICMG joins Linux Foundation to strengthen open technology collaboration  New Electronics

Google signs the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge and shares details about protecting ratepayers, the electric grid and creating jobs.Google signs the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge and shares details about protecting ratepayers, the electric grid and creating jobs.

7 things I stopped installing on Linux (and my system is better for it)  MakeUseOf

AerynOS is a Linux distribution geared toward performance and bulletproof updates  The New Stack

Linux Terminal Emulator Statistics 2026  commandlinux.com

5 Linux desktop features Windows still can’t replicate properly  MakeUseOf

Linux Mint shows off its new lock screen/screensaver  OMG! Ubuntu

T2 Linux 26.3 Is Out with Fully Reproducible Wayland-Based KDE Plasma Experience  9to5Linux

Linux Fu: The USB WiFi Dongle Exercise  Hackaday

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the BBC: TikTok will not introduce end-to-end encryption (E2EE) -- the controversial privacy feature used by nearly all its rivals -- arguing it makes users less safe. E2EE means only the sender and recipient of a direct message can view its contents, making it the most secure form of communication available to the general public. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and X have embraced it because they say their priority is maximizing user privacy. But critics have said E2EE makes it harder to stop harmful content spreading online, because it means tech firms and law enforcement have no way of viewing any material sent in direct messages. The situation is made more complex because TikTok has long faced accusations that ties to the Chinese state may put users' data at risk. TikTok has consistently denied this, but earlier this year the social media firm's US operations were separated from its global business on the orders of US lawmakers. TikTok told the BBC it believed end-to-end encryption prevented police and safety teams from being able to read direct messages if they needed to. It confirmed its approach to the BBC in a briefing about security at its London office, saying it wanted to protect users, especially young people from harm. It described this stance as a deliberate decision to set itself apart from rivals. "Grooming and harassment risks are very real in DMs [direct messages] so TikTok now can credibly argue that it's prioritizing 'proactive safety' over 'privacy absolutism' which is a pretty powerful soundbite," said social media industry analyst Matt Navarra. But Navarra said the move also "puts TikTok out of step with global privacy expectations" and might reinforce wariness for some about its ownership.

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After decades of Windows, Linux made me love using an OS again  XDA

Canvas in AI Mode is now available for everyone in the U.S. Plus, it can now help you draft documents or build interactive tools.

NotebookLM is introducing Cinematic Video Overviews, a major update to its AI-powered video creation capabilities. This new feature moves beyond narrated slides in Video…

A look at the 2026 National Teacher of the Year orientation held at Google’s Mountain View.A look at the 2026 National Teacher of the Year orientation held at Google’s Mountain View.

Continuing its product launches this week, Apple today announced the "MacBook Neo," an all-new, low-cost Mac featuring the A18 Pro chip. It starts at $599 and begins shipping on Wednesday, March 11. MacRumors reports: The MacBook Neo is the first Mac to be powered by an iPhone chip; the A18 Pro debuted in 2024's iPhone 16 Pro models. Apple says it is up to 50% faster for everyday tasks than the bestselling PC with the latest shipping Intel Core Ultra 5, up to 3x faster for on-device AI workloads, and up to 2x faster for tasks like photo editing. The MacBook Neo features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2408-by-1506 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, and an anti-reflective coating. The display does not have a notch, instead featuring uniform, iPad-style bezels. It is available in Silver, Indigo, Blush, and Citrus color options. The colored finishes extend to the Magic Keyboard in lighter shades and come with matching wallpapers. It weighs 2.7 pounds. There are two USB-C ports. One is a USB-C 2 port with support for speeds up to 480 Mb/s and one is a USB-C 3 port with support for speeds up to 10 Gb/s. There is also a headphone jack. The MacBook Neo also offers a 16-hour battery life, 8GB of unified memory, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6 connectivity, a 1080p front-facing camera, dual mics with directional beamforming, and dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio.

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EA is reportedly working on making its Javelin Anti-Cheat support Linux and Proton  PC Guide

Linux Mint Devs Prep Wayland-Native Cinnamon Screensaver for Linux Mint 23  9to5Linux