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evacide @evacide.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This company makes a cute little tool for silencing AirTags and they absolutely do not care that they are helping people to create perfect stalking devices. sixcolors.com/post/2026/10...

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Silencing AirTags enables stalkers and domestic violence

ElevationLab has released an AirTag product I find appalling, and I strongly urge they immediately withdraw it from sale and recall all inventory. The AirTag Silencer is a simple device: remove the…

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Dr Richard Honess @richardhoness.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Competition for degree #apprenticeships quadruples as university costs rise. This interests me as a lecturer on the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship #PCDA #UKPolicing www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Competition for degree apprenticeships quadruples in three years

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Brick Cop ©️ @brickcop.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Thank you very much to all of our colleagues nationally who are providing Mutual Aid to Cleveland Police. The loss of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough is indescribable to everyone in the force, so your help at this time is truly invaluable. Thank you again. #ThinBlueLine 🚨

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Gavin Hales @gmhales.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Where will the £2bn come from?

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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Gabby: What was your highlight of the half time show? Wayne Rooney: When it finished. I thought it was crap. 10/10 punditry. No notes.

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Otto Kekäläinen @ottoke.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Ubuntu 26.04 is here! MariaDB now in the 'main' archive, which for Ubuntu users and Canonical customers means that it is an officially supported core component, rather than just an extra option. Also AppArmor profile and hardened systemd.🐧🛡️ documentation.ubuntu.com/release-note... #Ubuntu #MariaDB

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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS changes since 25.10

If you’re upgrading to Ubuntu 26.04 LTS from the previous interim release, Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka), the following changes apply to you. New features and improvements: Desktop features: GNOME...

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 19/03/2026

A girl who appeared in hundreds of child sexual abuse images and videos has been tracked down after years of searching, by one of our world-class analysts. "It was wonderful to hear she is now being given help," said Mabel, the analyst who identified the girl. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Child abuse victim found after researcher spotted school badge

An analyst tells the BBC how she tracked down a victim of child sexual abuse after years of searching.

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Gavin Hales @gmhales.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I thought this was interesting. While stop and search 'criminality detected' rates vary between forces, at force level those rates vary little by subject ethnicity, especially in the large metropolitan forces. In other words, the bar for reasonable suspicion is applied quite consistently.

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Dr Richard Honess @richardhoness.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Well worth a follow if you are interested in #Policing issues... #cccupolice #ccpr #cccu

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sslaia @sslaia.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

A huge shift in tech: Now Lenovo sells PCs and laptops with pre-installed Linux and provide full support. Buy a Lenovo Linux PC/laptop and enjoy a computer that belongs to you and doesn't spy on you like Windows 11. www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8OM... #lenovo #lenovo #windows11 #linux #ubuntu #tech

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Bill Gates FURIOUS As Lenovo DITCHES Windows For Linux

YouTube video by TechPoint

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Brett Shavers @brettshavers.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

On Feb 24 at Magnet's FREE virtual summit, @dwmetz.bsky.social and I will be talking about DF and IR, but not about "DFIR", if you know what I mean. magnetvirtualsummit.com/registration... #DFIR

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 20/02/2026

Young people are being pressured to share intimate images without understanding the lasting impact. Actor Natalie Dormer supports our latest campaign, urging adults to start crucial conversations with their children. Find support at thinkbeforeyoushare.org youtube.com/shorts/Uzh5L...

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Actor Natalie Dormer supports the IWF’s Think Before You Share campaign

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Brick Cop ©️ @brickcop.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

A Friday evening shout out to all of our wonderful Police Staff members working alongside their Police Officers colleagues this weekend. 🫡 From Front Office Staff to Forensic Teams, thank you all for the vital work you all do. 👏 Have a safe weekend, all. 💯 #ThinBlueLine 🚨

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 12/02/2026

We’re Hiring: Partnerships Officer 🚀 If you enjoy connecting the dots between purpose, people, and funding — we want to hear from you! You'll be joining a warm, supportive team that’s passionate about impact. Find out more about the role and apply on our website. www.iwf.org.uk/about-us/who...

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Gavin Hales @gmhales.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Can someone explain to me how a knife with the brand name Kombat on the handle, complete with a handgrenade symbol for the 'o', doesn't breach the Knives Act?

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RaspberryTips @raspberrytips.com · 09/02/2026

Home Assistant is one of the most useful things you can run on a Raspberry Pi. It lets you control all your smart devices from one place, with tons of customization options. I’ve set it up more times than I can count, so here’s a clear,... #raspberrypi #linux

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Getting Started With Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi (2 Ways)

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Joshua @ZeldaUniverse @watcherjoshua.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

I have been using #Linux almost exclusively for all of my daily work for almost a month now. I highly recommend it. It's been refreshing to just have a computer that feels like it works without a bunch of crap bothering me all the time. Additional details in the thread. 🧵

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Brick Cop ©️ @brickcop.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The Future. #ThinBlueLine 🚨

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 03/02/2026

Only one week until Safer Internet Day! Safer Internet Day will take place on 10 February with the theme “Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI.” Register your support & check the educational resources at saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern... @uksic.bsky.social

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Brick Cop ©️ @brickcop.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Stop the world, I’d like to get off please. How on earth could a jury not find a verdict on GBH with intent? It’s on camera. There is no lawful excuse of ‘defending someone with a sledgehammer’. 🤦🏼‍♂️ Who would want to be a Police Officer? #ThinBlueLine 🚨

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Mikey P @polyploid.party · 31/01/2026

Anyone run CachyOS? Yay/Nay? Thinking of putting it on an old laptop. #cachyos #linux

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Gavin Hales @gmhales.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Charge rates for crimes recorded in E&W in 2024/25 by crime type and force - as at Jan 2026. Here, the charge rate is the % of crimes recorded in the year that have (so far) resulted in a charge.

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RaspberryTips @raspberrytips.com · 13/01/2026

Tired of hearing the same outdated claims and myths about Linux? You aren’t alone. A lot of what people still believe comes from a time when things were very different. In this article, I’ll break down 7 of the most common myths I’ve seen, and... #raspberrypi #linux

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7 Linux Myths Beginners Still Believe (and What’s Actually True)

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Aurora Chrysalis @aurorachrysalis.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

CachyOS is the ultimate Windows killer, IMO. Doesn't confuse new users with flatpaks. People can still install them if needed. HDR/VRR works as Wayland is supported well with KDE/Gnome. It's based on a rolling distro, but so is Steam OS. One update broke the H.264 codec, but they fixed it soon.

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Brett Shavers @brettshavers.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

The same people who pushed you for speed during the primary incident will ask you, with a straight face, why you didn’t preserve the things they now need. www.linkedin.com/pulse/dfir-t... #DFIR

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The DFIR Three-Body Problem

Let me first interject first this so you don’t miss it - Magnet MVS 2026 The Magnet Virtual Summit 2026 is free (Feb 23–26). When you register, you’re entered to win a full year of Magnet Forensics tr...

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Gavin Hales @gmhales.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

The MPS has published a review of historic vetting practices, which identifies that standards were cut in order to achieve a recruitment surge associated with the Police Uplift Programme (linked to ££), and to tackle disproportionality in vetting refusals news.met.police.uk/news/met-con...

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HeckinTeagan @heckinteagan.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

SO! I got this working using Apache Guacamole to facilitate the browser access. It's been interesting... I've also learned that Wayland doesn't play well with RDP. #infosec #dfir #apache #SIFT

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Mike Thompson @appsecbloke.com · 07/01/2026

So, is the site formerly known as Twitter now to be known as 12chan?

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 06/01/2026

🔎All you need to know about AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery. Help raise awareness of a growing online threat. Share our new resource, created in partnership with @nca-uk.bsky.social CEOP Education, and designed for professionals working with young people. ➡️ www.iwf.org.uk/resources/ai....

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Mike Masnick @masnick.com · 07/12/2025

Pretty crazy that nearly all of the EU Commission is still on X even as Elon Musk is literally talking about destroying the EU. You can leave X. It's really not that difficult.

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Dave Lee @davelee.me · 07/12/2025

After this weekend's racist attacks on the EU, I've written a column about the moral obligation to stop posting on X. Oh no, wait, I wrote it *two years ago* when it was blatantly obvious what was going on and how it would get much much worse. www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

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The Moral Case for No Longer Engaging With Elon Musk’s X

The former Twitter is incentivizing violent content, which will only become worse to stand out to users.

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“Hi Mate, just wanted to reassure anyone out there that there’s other options. Being a Police Officer where I grew up was all I wanted, but it’s broken. So I’ve moved to Canada & I truly love it. You’re going to build me as a Mountie aren’t you…” Yup. 😂 #ThinBlueLine 🇨🇦 🚨

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Vitaliy Mokosiy @mokosiy.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

I believe that backing up, erasing, or cloning a drive should be simple - something even my mum could do 😄 If you feel the same, give MultiDrive a try. We've just launched on Product Hunt 🚀 Your support and feedback would mean a lot! www.producthunt.com/products/mul...

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MultiDrive: Free disk cloning, backup and erasing software | Product Hunt

MultiDrive is a free Windows tool that lets you clone, back up, and securely wipe entire drives. Use a simple GUI or a powerful CLI — whatever fits your workflow. Move to a new PC by cloning your driv...

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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

It’s nearly Christmas! Do you have a person in your life who has, at one time or another, expressed a passing interest in authentic, gritty legal thrillers by bestselling anonymous rabbits? If so, fill their stockings and underwear with this bad boy. Available in links below👇 #TheCutThroatTrial

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Tanya Janca | SheHacksPurple @shehackspurple.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

React Developers: I need you to upgrade right now. I don't ring the alarm bell often, but this time I am. It's similar to Log4j, but not yet exploited in the wild. This is quite serious, please upgrade now.

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SheHacksPurple: Upgrade React and Next.JS RIGHT NOW

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 02/12/2025

Every 108 seconds our analysts find a photo or video online of a child suffering sexual abuse. By supporting our team, you're making a real difference to victims of child sexual abuse. 🎁 This festive season, join us in our mission to create a safer internet. 👉 Learn more: iwf.org.uk

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Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) @iwf.org.uk · 02/12/2025

£20 could support us to add webpages to our blocking list. This prevents children and adults from accidentally stumbling onto child sexual abuse photos and videos online. 🎁 This festive season your gifts could have a lasting impact. www.iwf.org.uk/donate/

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