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Trafotin Watches: Apple's "Glowtime" Event

It’s time for Apple’s iPhone and other device reveals. How many times will they edit out content into spinoff events?

September 18, 2024 · 1 min · Trafotin

Trafotin Watches: Google's Pixel 9 Launch

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August 26, 2024 · 1 min · Trafotin
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Verify Your Downloads like a PRO!

PGP keys, hashes, vendor certificates… there’s so many ways to verify a file! And all of them are like pulling teeth.

August 16, 2024 · 8 min · Trafotin
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The Biggest Threats of Generative AI

Hey there, fellow human beings! Today let’s talk about the next eugenics disaster—generative AI. That’s right, those fancy algorithms that can create images, videos, and even entire YouTube descriptions with just a few clicks. Sounds cool, right? Well, it gets complicated when the big corporate players like OpenAI, Google, and Facebook get involved. To them, creativity and the human experience is a problem to be solved. We’ll explore the importance of open-source, interoperable, and human-centered generative AI in today’s world. From the dangers of corporate-controlled AI to the potential for creative freedom, we discuss why it’s essential to adopt AI that respects human dignity.

August 2, 2024 · 14 min · Trafotin
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Linux Won't Save Your Hardware. But You Might As Well Try...

Linux can run great on old computers, but not every PC or Mac is up to the task. Here’s why.

July 20, 2024 · 8 min · Trafotin