"So instead of saying #NonCitizen or #migrant, they're supposed to say #alien. Instead of saying #integration, they're supposed to say #assimilation, things like that. And this particular worker described it as the most #1984 thing that they've ever gotten. And this is happening all across the #government"

#Orwellian #Fahrenheit451 #Dystopia #RayBradbury #NeoMarcarthyism #ideology #repression #newspeak #FreedomOfSpeech #ThoughtControl #Censorship #HUAC #GreatPurge #BookBurning #Wiping #Digital #Enshittification #NineteenEightyFour #BrainRot

#WhatNext | "Why #Trump ’s #DataPurge is a Digital Book Burning"

https://slate.com/podcasts/what-next-tbd/2025/02/donald-trump-is-changing-america-down-to-the-code

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The continuing efforts with the #ThinkPad #W510:
A nice surprise is this has four (4) #DIMM slots, so I was able to upgrade the memory to 32GB (and tested out fine with #MEMTest86+ ver 7)!

Unfortunately, getting an #OS installed has been problematic. As I mentioned previously, to use this as my #workbench #laptop for testing, #imaging, and #wiping #HardDrives and #SSDs (leveraging that #eSATA port) all the manufacturer and optimal #opensource tools are on #Windows.
I started with the #Win11 LTSP: Booted up fine, initial install was fine – and the initial boot want to a black screen with a blinking cursor.
Ok, let me try #Win10 64-bit LTSP with the same results: Booted up fine, initial install was fine – and the initial boot want to a black screen with a blinking cursor.

#siliconValley #SillyValley #sanfrancisco #sanfran #sanfranciscocomputers #sanfrancomputers #sanfranciscovintagecomputers #sanfranvintagecomputers #sanfranciscovintagehardware #sanfranvintagehardware
#vintagecomputing #vintagecomputint #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputers #vintagecomputalk
#vintagehardware #computerHistory #retro #VCF #vintageComputerFestival
#retrocomputing #retroComputers #WallOfRetro #retroTech #retroTechnology
#nerdsOfVintage #happyNerding
#computer #tech #computerHardware #laptop #laptops
#IBM #thinkpad #thinkpads #VintageThinkPad #X86 #WindowsVista #IBMhardware #lenovoHardware #Thinkpadnium
#upcycle #restore #TechnologyRepair #ThinkPadRepair #WasteNoWantNot

#Wiping #with #vinegar-sponge #gotta #be #more #bracing #than #a #cold-water #bidet.

RE: https://noc.social/users/todayilearned/statuses/112055082276754194

Bad News — You're Probably #Wiping All Wrong. Here's What You Should Be Doing.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wiping-wet-wipes-pooping_l_659817b8e4b0f27b6e372a71
#toilet #bathroom #butt #poop

I'm considering starting a list of #poop and #peepee accounts I come across on Mastodon. Maybe someone else is already doing this. I'm not completely sure what the purpose would be, but I have a vague idea of looking for patterns and maybe even ties to fart porn propaganda efforts.

So far, I've only recorded a couple accounts. I'm thinking mastodon handle and any links in their profiles. Maybe date joined would be helpful.

Thoughts?
#poop #wiping #Fellas​

Help #sysadmin !

What is the best tool/solution to wipe/erase securely a 2TO HDD and 250Go SSD ? I struggle to find a good and easy procedure...

My research makes me choose 2 different tools:
- SSD: need to run the "ATA Secure Erase" with hdparm maybe ? (currently runs Windows, so it cannot wipe itself).
- HDD: BleachBit which was recommended by the EFF

Boosts and help appreciated!