I have no idea why my #software works! #meme

EXCLUSIVE: DeepL to Release Interpretation Software for Japan https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/04/companies/deep-l-japan-software/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #deepl #translation #software

In my main project (very large physics simulation) we're about to start allowing c++23 features. I generally try to keep c++-isms to a minimum, but I welcome things like .contains() methods and things that make c++ more pleasant (i.e. python-like). Any "favorite" c++23 features you would recommend that we adopt? Any to avoid?
#cpp #cpp23 #software #softwareDevelopment #softwareEngineering

UPDATE: mullvad VPN seems very, very, very accessible on Windows as well. Going to read guides soon. Changed VPN as well: deleted NordVPN, joined Mullvad. I love the philosophy of that service: you pay what you use without giving too many personal data; nord vpn took my underwear as well if I let it go. And accessibility wasn't good on PC. Now I'll see if Mullvad is accessible via desktop but on my phone it works good. Very good. #accessibility #alternatives #blind #software #vpn

Notepad++'s update servers have been compromised by Chinese hackers and all users had been exposed to malware. The developer estimated the overall compromise period spanned from June through December 2, 2025.
Users should update to version 8.9.1 (or superior) immediately.

Source: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacked-incident-info-update/

#security #vulnerability #windows #text #editor #notepad #foss #freesoftware #software

Notepad++'s update servers have been compromised by Chinese hackers and all users had been exposed to malware. The developer estimated the overall compromise period spanned from June through December 2, 2025.
Users should update to version 8.9.1 (or superior) immediately.

Source: https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacked-incident-info-update/

#security #vulnerability #windows #text #editor #notepad #foss #freesoftware #software

And last but not least, a project from Max Reble which makes it possible to develop with the .NET framework on* the #Arduino UNO Q - adding support to the Arduino Router that lets the single-board computer side talk to the microcontroller side.

* Where "on" is expanded to mean "when tethered to a desktop running the full-fat .NET software development kit," anyway.

https://www.hackster.io/news/max-reble-brings-net-to-the-arduino-uno-q-with-an-open-source-arduino-router-client-library-49f703b89a5e

#Technology #News #DotNet #Software #Microcontroller #SingleBoardComputer #Hackster

Why there’s no European Google, and why that's a good thing. Great stuff by @ploum
https://ploum.net/2026-01-22-why-no-european-google.html

h/t @Tupp_ed

#software #Europe #FOSS #tech #capitalism #CopyLeft #internet

Why there’s no European Google, and why that's a good thing. Great stuff by @ploum
https://ploum.net/2026-01-22-why-no-european-google.html

h/t @Tupp_ed

#software #Europe #FOSS #tech #capitalism #CopyLeft #internet

GitHub - tldev/posturr

A macOS app that blurs your screen when you slouch. Uses Vision framework for real-time posture detection.

#health, #mac, #software

GitHub - tldev/posturr

A macOS app that blurs your screen when you slouch. Uses Vision framework for real-time posture detection.

#health, #mac, #software

To compete with #Adobe Creative Suites, #Microsoft Office 365, & #Google Workspace, should we have a universal #OpenSource account for all #FOSS & #privacy -focused apps for an easy workflow?

This would allow a #GIMP user to switch smoothly among #Krita, #Inkscape, #LibreOffice #Kdenlive, #Blender, #ProtonDrive, #Joplin, & #NextCloud on #Linux.

#ideas #software #tech #technology #innovation #app

Anybody know a #lisp or generally #programing or #retro #software friendly mastodon instance?

I think I want to split my account.

To compete with #Adobe Creative Suites, #Microsoft Office 365, & #Google Workspace, should we have a universal #OpenSource account for all #FOSS & #privacy -focused apps for an easy workflow?

This would allow a #GIMP user to switch smoothly among #Krita, #Inkscape, #LibreOffice #Kdenlive, #Blender, #ProtonDrive, #Joplin, & #NextCloud on #Linux.

#ideas #software #tech #technology #innovation #app

Only 2 days left for all of us to support #FreeSoftware in the EU. Answer the call for evidence about: The European Open Digital Ecosystem!

This is our chance to support Free and #OpenSource #Software in the EU.
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/16213-European-Open-Digital-Ecosystems_en

Only 2 days left for all of us to support #FreeSoftware in the EU. Answer the call for evidence about: The European Open Digital Ecosystem!

This is our chance to support Free and #OpenSource #Software in the EU.
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/16213-European-Open-Digital-Ecosystems_en

Honestly I'm extremely worried about the state of U.S. #science, because of decades of computerization. "Science software" doesn't actually have to be written by people who understand science *at all*, so how can any honest scientist actually _trust_ such software? On what possible basis can such trust in scientific software reside?

Corporate #software has effectively exempted itself from needing to work properly. Merely by using the software, usually you're also tacitly agreeing (via dodgy "end-user license" terms) that the software vendor isn't responsible for a defective or malfunctioning product. _Caveat emptor_, they say: let the buyer beware. (And if you don't like it then go write your own software, you ungrateful n00b!)

(cont'd)