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  1. Okay #hardware #nerd types and #DataHoarders or #DigitalArchivists...

    I'm using #Ubuntu #Linux on an old #iMac with #dvgrab to download the exact copies of all my #MiniDV tapes in #DV format.

    But I have to say... This thing is a monster.

    Can anyone recommend a laptop with #Firewire 800 that also runs Linux well?

  2. Flash media longevity testing: 🕰️ Seriously, who knew discussing SD cards' lifespan could rival the excitement of watching paint dry? 🎨 Even Reddit's famed 'Data Hoarders' are desperately searching for the unsubscribe button. 🚪🔍
    old.reddit.com/r/DataHoarder/c #FlashMediaLongevity #SDcardLifespan #DataHoarders #TechTalks #BoringButImportant #HackerNews #ngated

  3. OMG Social media improvement idea!
    Option to publish individual posts to be, allowing no further edits except emphasis.

    Like, you can change the formatting forever onward to be:
    "make this bit bold", "italicise the other thing", or "strike-through that", "underline whatever".
    Maybe add a redaction feature, in case you want to keep a post up, [but remove sensitive info you left in].

    Or redact any hacked or bot posts, leaving that portion up as, like, "hey this is when stuff got annoying".

    #Social_Media #SocialMedia #SocMed #comms #comm #communication #DataHoarders #internet #post #user #custom #connection #options #alternatives #Data #DataPrivacy #DataGovernance #Accuracy #Precision #Validity #Accessibility

  4. Bleeping Computer: American Archive of Public Broadcasting fixes bug exposing restricted media. “​A vulnerability in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting’s website allowed downloading of protected and private media for years, with the flaw quietly patched this month. BleepingComputer was tipped about the flaw by a cybersecurity researcher who asked to remain anonymous, stating that the […]

    https://rbfirehose.com/2025/09/24/bleeping-computer-american-archive-of-public-broadcasting-fixes-bug-exposing-restricted-media/