RE: mastodon.social/@noybeu/114262…

Ready for another joke? 🥁

The Irish Data Protection Commission, which is responsible for most major technology companies ( #Meta, #Google, #Apple, #OpenAI, #Microsoft,...) actually imposes fines in just 0.26% of the cases it handles. And even when a fine is imposed, the money is almost never collected. 🤡

#HappyAprilFools

noyb.eu (@noybeu@mastodon.social)

Attached: 2 images Happy april fool's day! 🥳🥴 Unfortunately, the reality of GDPR enforcement is so dire that we don't even need to make up a joke. 🧑‍💻 A recent noyb analysis showed that only 1.

^{noyb.eu (Mastodon)}

For many people, the #Linux vs #Windows vs #Mac debate is a privilege — it assumes you can choose. But working with the Computer Upcycle Project, I've seen the real choice is often Linux vs no computer at all.

~95% of donated computers are "too old" for Windows 11 or macOS. Linux installs on them anyway, adding 10+ years of life to machines #Microsoft and #Apple called trash.

This isn't Linux vs Windows. It's Linux vs e-waste.

Bit of a left-field PSA this, but… if you own an iPhone/iPad in the UK and:

- you DON'T own a credit card
- you DON'T have a driving license
- you have NOT had your Apple account for more than 18 years

…don't upgrade to iOS 26.4 if you want to install (or some cases, use) 17+ rated apps or stream 18+ films/tv on itvX, netflix, etc.

The update adds mandatory OS-level age verification to meet UK law and Apple doesn't currently accept passports (!) to prove age.

#Apple #iOS26

Posted a long rant about #Apple and how they lost me after being a user for 26 years:

andregarzia.com/2026/03/apple-…

Lobbying Behind Age Verification In Operating Systems | KOSA Push

#ageverification #digitalID #privacyMatters #KOSA #KOSMA #Linux #Android #iphone #iOS #apple

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🐛 NEW SECURITY CONTENT 🐛

💻 macOS Tahoe 26.4 - 77 bugs fixed
support.apple.com/en-us/126794
💻 macOS Sequoia 15.7.5 - 60 bugs fixed
support.apple.com/en-us/126795
💻 macOS Sonoma 14.8.5 - 54 bugs fixed
support.apple.com/en-us/126796
📱 iOS and iPadOS 26.4 - 38 bugs fixed
support.apple.com/en-us/126792
🥽 visionOS 26.4 - 29 bugs fixed
support.apple.com/en-us/126799
📱 iOS and iPadOS 18.7.7 - 25 bugs fixed
support.apple.com/en-us/126793
⌚ watchOS 26.4 - 22 bugs fixed
support.apple.com/en-us/126798
📺 tvOS 26.4 - 17 bugs fixed
support.apple.com/en-us/126797
⌚ watchOS 8.8.2 - no CVE entries
⌚ watchOS 5.3.10 - no CVE entries

#apple #cybersecurity #infosec #security #ios

Liquid ass: now with 100% more context menu.

#apple

Any reason why Apple decided to go all Halloween with their new iWork icons?

Is anyone in control of the clown cart over there?

#apple #design

Tech IS politics. Tim Cook manages a company that rivals small nation's economies. He's one of the most effective politicians of the modern age, and Apple pours money into marketing and lobbying efforts. Apple has tremendous influence over governments, and appeals against regulations.
Apple is a political bully and Tim Cook is a liar.
businessinsider.com/tim-cook-r…

#tech #technews #politics #apple #business #technology #timcook

Tim Cook reacts to Trump relationship criticism: 'I'm not political'

Tim Cook discussed his political stance on "Good Morning America," saying he focuses on policy over politics.

^{Jordan Hart (Business Insider)}

This deserves a slow-clap for Apple…

An update to macOS 26.3 is overdue. You can install it now or it will be installed automatically Yesterday, 20:06

#fail #macos #apple #slowclap