Rehabbing an old Mac, need a specific ancient key or keygen that seems impossible to find
Ahoy, all! I am rehabbing an old MacBook Pro, running Mojave, which I keep local LAN only (MAC filtering at router) so I can share files and print from it but it never communicates with the wider net. This makes it perfect to use for the older versions of apps like Adobe Creative Suite 5 and MSOffice that I far prefer over newer versions, and I already have those working fine.
My sole problem is Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro for Mac, which requires a key, ANY locally valid key, to get past the initial setup, and I don't have mine anymore.
Problem is, nobody has any. I can find entire lists of keys for the Windows version of Acrobat Pro 9, no exaggeration, but for Mac? Crickets.
I've looked high and low, and nothing. I even looked at maybe a cracked install of only Acrobat Pro, but all the vetted cracked versions of Acrobat Pro on the seas are much newer, which I'm pretty certain I cannot run in tandem on the same box with Adobe CS 5.
I even tried the AMT folder thing, where you can at least get a trial code from your own install that you then increment up as needed to extend the trial indefinitely, but that is for Acrobat X and up: this folder literally does not exist on this machine, though it does for later versions on both Windows and Mac.
I mean, a key, that's it. That's all I need. One key that was valid at some point in the last fifteen years, doesn't even have to be good anymore.
Any ideas or suggestions as to where to look? Thanks in advance for all assistance.
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Oscar-winning Palestinian says home in West Bank raided by Israeli soldiers
Director Basel Adra reports his property was stormed while he was at a hospital with relatives injured in settler attacks
Archived version: archive.is/20250913222402/theg…
Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Aeroflot To Order 90 Russian Yakolev MC-21 Aircraft By The End Of The Year
The news comes as the country’s flag carrier seeks to drive growth amid a heavily sanctioned environment.
What specifically is Sonarr/Radarr?
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If you aren't already self-hosting services and aren't really comfortable with command line, you might want to look at something like CasaOS and this video: youtu.be/QfpZcXXGpVA
I watched it several times when building my stack and still go back to it from time to time.
Ultimately, Sonarr and Radarr take away the tedium of running your media server. You tell it what you want, it does the work of finding, obtaining, naming, and sorting. Then Jellyfin picks it up automatically. Jellyseerr, as others have said, puts a nice shiny coat of paint on it.
Growing numbers of universities sever ties with Israeli academia over Gaza genocide
Mounting numbers of universities and academic bodies across Europe and South America are severing ties with Israeli institutions over concerns of their complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza.
Archived version: archive.is/newest/middleeastey…
Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
UN condemns reported Haitian village massacre by armed gangs
Fishing village of Labodrie reportedly set on fire after killing of a gang leader in sign of rising violence outside capital
Archived version: archive.is/newest/theguardian.…
Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Australia says US will have access to Western Australia nuclear submarine shipyard
The Aukus pact aims to provide Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines from the next decade.
Archived version: archive.is/newest/straitstimes…
Disclaimer: The article linked is from a single source with a single perspective. Make sure to cross-check information against multiple sources to get a comprehensive view on the situation.
Australia says US will have access to Western Australia nuclear submarine shipyard
The Aukus pact aims to provide Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines from the next decade. Read more at straitstimes.com.ST
Elon Musk calls for dissolution of parliament at far-right rally in London
Musk, the owner of X, who dialled in via a video link and spoke to Robinson while thousands watched and listened, also railed against the “woke mind virus” and told the crowd that “violence is coming” and that “you either fight back or you die”. [...]He said: “There’s so much violence on the left, with our friend Charlie Kirk getting murdered in cold blood this week and people on the left celebrating it openly. The left is the party of murder and celebrating murder. I mean, let that sink in for a minute, that’s who we’re dealing with here.”
Elon Musk calls for dissolution of parliament at far-right rally in London
Tech boss was addressing the ‘unite the kingdom’ protest organised by Tommy Robinson via video linkAneesa Ahmed (The Guardian)
Playing Dirty: Rubio’s War on Cuban Athletes
[from Cuba In Context - weekly newsletter of the Belly Of The Beast news/video collective]
From basketball to table tennis to girls' softball, Cuban teams have been blocked from competing in international tournaments on U.S. soil.This week, journalists Dariel Pradas and Reed Lindsay take a look at the de facto travel ban on Cuban athletes that could include the World Baseball Classic and even the Olympics.
Also:
* Former Trump officials make millions lobbying administration
* Expedia dodges lawsuit over Cuba bookings
* Trump keeps WWI law against Cuba in place
* DoJ busts Florida smuggling ring
Playing Dirty: Rubio’s War on Cuban Athletes
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/36123347
[from Cuba In Context - weekly newsletter of the Belly Of The Beast news/video collective]
From basketball to table tennis to girls' softball, Cuban teams have been blocked from competing in international tournaments on U.S. soil.This week, journalists Dariel Pradas and Reed Lindsay take a look at the de facto travel ban on Cuban athletes that could include the World Baseball Classic and even the Olympics.
Also:
* Former Trump officials make millions lobbying administration
* Expedia dodges lawsuit over Cuba bookings
* Trump keeps WWI law against Cuba in place
* DoJ busts Florida smuggling ring
Playing Dirty: Rubio’s War on Cuban Athletes
[from Cuba In Context - weekly newsletter of the Belly Of The Beast news/video collective]From basketball to table tennis to girls' softball, Cuban teams have been blocked from competing in international tournaments on U.S. soil.This week, journalists Dariel Pradas and Reed Lindsay take a look at the de facto travel ban on Cuban athletes that could include the World Baseball Classic and even the Olympics.
Also:
* Former Trump officials make millions lobbying administration
* Expedia dodges lawsuit over Cuba bookings
* Trump keeps WWI law against Cuba in place
* DoJ busts Florida smuggling ring
Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Leaders for Delay in Endorsing Mamdani
At an annual fund-raiser in Iowa, the Maryland Democrat said he supported Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City and said people were sick of “spineless politics.”
How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind
How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind
The video of Charlie Kirk’s murder went far and wide, and many people ended up seeing it when they would rather have avoided it.The Conversation
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PopOS Screen goes black during Nvidia driver update
I have a reoccurring issue when there's a new graphics driver update through the PopShop. Once the update begins the screen goes completely black and doesn't come back on.
Usually I wait a while and then I have to force shutdown the computer and then afterwards (if the driver finished updating) everything is fine.
Anyone know a workaround for this or some better solution?
Leaked plans show Pentagon eyeing Louisiana to deploy national guard
Documents show intent to deploy 1,000 troops to conduct law enforcement operations in urban centers
Donald Trump’s administration has drafted a proposal to deploy 1,000 Louisiana national guard troops to conduct law enforcement operations in the state’s urban centers, the Washington Post reported Saturday, citing military planning documents it had obtained.
Trump has made crime a major focus of his administration even as violent crime rates have fallen in many US cities. His crackdown on Democratic-led municipalities has fueled legal concerns and spurred protests, including a recent demonstration by several thousand people in Washington DC.
Democratic leaders have said that the massive deployments are more a show of power by Trump rather than a serious effort to fight crime.
Previsivelmente: X e redes da Meta estão borbulhando notícias falsas após a condenação daqueles réus pelo STF
Não sou usuário recorrente destas redes, larguei tudo e vim para cá. Mas sempre que algo acontece eu dou uma passadinha por lá.
A densidade de porcaria conservadora, notícias falsas, discursos com relativizações esdrúxulas têm aumentado cada vez mais nessas plataformas, a densidade dos acontecimentos aqui e fora do país tem impulsionado uma enchente virtual de conteúdo duvidoso, presunções a respeito do tal julgamento. Sai pra dar uma volta por aí e parece que as pessoas replicam esses assuntos verbalmente de uma maneira um pouco mais espantosa do que eu estava esperando.
Dissertem, seria bom ler/ouvir a opinião de vocês aqui do fediverso.
‘Don’t Patronize Us’: Data Center Charm Offensive Irks Opponents in Rural Georgia
cross-posted from: programming.dev/post/37386175
‘Don’t Patronize Us’: Data Center Charm Offensive Irks Opponents in Rural Georgia
‘Don’t Patronize Us’: Data Center Charm Offensive Irks Opponents in Rural Georgia - DeSmog
San Francisco-based developers launch publicity drive to soothe local concerns over giant project.Edward Donnelly (DeSmog)
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UK workers wary of AI despite Starmer’s push to increase uptake: A third of those polled do not tell bosses about use of tools and half think AI threatens the social structure
cross-posted from: programming.dev/post/37374400
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It is the work shortcut that dare not speak its name. A third of people do not tell their bosses about their use of AI tools amid fears their ability will be questioned if they do.Research for the Guardian has revealed that only 13% of UK adults openly discuss their use of AI with senior staff at work and close to half think of it as a tool to help people who are not very good at their jobs to get by.
UK workers wary of AI despite Starmer’s push to increase uptake: A third of those polled do not tell bosses about use of tools and half think AI threatens the social structure
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- Reddit.
:::It is the work shortcut that dare not speak its name. A third of people do not tell their bosses about their use of AI tools amid fears their ability will be questioned if they do.Research for the Guardian has revealed that only 13% of UK adults openly discuss their use of AI with senior staff at work and close to half think of it as a tool to help people who are not very good at their jobs to get by.
UK workers wary of AI despite Starmer’s push to increase uptake, survey finds
Exclusive: A third of those polled do not tell bosses about use of tools and half think AI threatens the social structureRobert Booth (The Guardian)
[PDF] PromptPasta: Stirring the Pot of Political Discourse — How Generative AI Is Being Used and Confused by Inauthentic Influence Campaigns
cross-posted from: programming.dev/post/37390220
Alethea identified a network of at least 400 X accounts exhibiting inauthentic behavior and coordinated narrative promotion. The network used large language models (LLMs) to generate subtly varied copypasta-style content—a technique Alethea terms PromptPasta—to amplify messages aligned with key figures and policy positions associated with the second Trump Administration. The outputs of PromptPasta are nuanced, with variations in phrasing among the posts that correspond to each LLM prompt, making them harder to detect than identical posts shared via copypasta tactics.This investigation reveals how generative AI is being used to execute sophisticated influence operations that blur the line between authentic and inauthentic public opinion. Communications teams can no longer rely solely on traditional sentiment analysis or media monitoring—narratives are now shaped by coordinated networks using LLMs to seed doubt, amplify polarizing messages, and hijack conversations in real time. Understanding these evolving tactics is critical for identifying emerging risks to brand reputation, public trust, and message integrity before they escalate or mislead key audiences.
[PDF] PromptPasta: Stirring the Pot of Political Discourse — How Generative AI Is Being Used and Confused by Inauthentic Influence Campaigns
Alethea identified a network of at least 400 X accounts exhibiting inauthentic behavior and coordinated narrative promotion. The network used large language models (LLMs) to generate subtly varied copypasta-style content—a technique Alethea terms PromptPasta—to amplify messages aligned with key figures and policy positions associated with the second Trump Administration. The outputs of PromptPasta are nuanced, with variations in phrasing among the posts that correspond to each LLM prompt, making them harder to detect than identical posts shared via copypasta tactics.This investigation reveals how generative AI is being used to execute sophisticated influence operations that blur the line between authentic and inauthentic public opinion. Communications teams can no longer rely solely on traditional sentiment analysis or media monitoring—narratives are now shaped by coordinated networks using LLMs to seed doubt, amplify polarizing messages, and hijack conversations in real time. Understanding these evolving tactics is critical for identifying emerging risks to brand reputation, public trust, and message integrity before they escalate or mislead key audiences.
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Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) Proposes $3.1 Million in Fines Against Boeing
cross-posted from: programming.dev/post/37391188
The Federal Aviation Administration issued proposed fines totaling $3,139,319 against The Boeing Company for safety violations that occurred from September 2023 through February 2024. These include actions related to the January 5, 2024, door plug blowout, and interference with safety officials’ independence. The FAA utilized its maximum statutory civil penalty authority consistent with law.
Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) Proposes $3.1 Million in Fines Against Boeing
The Federal Aviation Administration issued proposed fines totaling $3,139,319 against The Boeing Company for safety violations that occurred from September 2023 through February 2024. These include actions related to the January 5, 2024, door plug blowout, and interference with safety officials’ independence. The FAA utilized its maximum statutory civil penalty authority consistent with law.
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-proposes-31-million-fines-against-boeing
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Far-right groups are doxxing online critics after Charlie Kirk’s death
Far-right groups are doxxing online critics after Charlie Kirk’s death
Right-wing activists are targeting teachers, workers for critical remarks on Charlie Kirk’s death.Al Jazeera
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North Korea inaugurates a new neighborhood in the city of Wonsan with modern housing for hundreds of families which are accompanied by shops, public services, and green spaces
Picture of the neighbourhood ->
Source -> xcancel.com/Fekerfanta/status/…
This was also reported by SK media (Surprisingly positive) -> archive.ph/fVPJj (Archive link of spnews.co.kr/news/articleView.…)
From SK article:
A new modern high-rise apartment complex was built in Wonsan, Kangwon Province, North Korea, and a move-in meeting was held.
The Korean Central News Agency reported on the 13th, "A high-rise residential complex with hundreds of households, shops, a pharmacy, and a service network, as well as a rest area with a garden landscape made of flowers and ground cover plants, has been completed in Shinsong-dong, which offers a panoramic view of the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area."
"Baek Seong-guk, the secretary of the Gangwon Provincial Party Committee, and other Wonsan city workers (cadres) and construction workers congratulated the residents who were moving into new houses," it said.
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Photographer @blendan@lemmy.world
I took 55 1min exposures at f/2.2 ISO640 with my 24mm lens.
Sadly a lot of contrast is missing as the moon was out, so I hope I have another chance in the next days.
‘Brain-like’ AI uses Chinese chips to run 100 times faster on ultra-long tasks
‘Brain-like’ AI said to run 100 times faster on ultra-long tasks using Chinese chips
SpikingBrain 1.0 mimics how the human brain fires only the neurons it needs, saving power and speeding up the response time, researchers say.Ling Xin (South China Morning Post)
ActivityPub vs RSS Atom etc. Why Federate instead of aggrigate?
This post is inspired by this prior post about a blog leaving the fediverse in favor of sticking to RSS:
Why do we advocate for, and pour hours of development into, ActivityPub rather than building clients which add a social layer to existing content distribution and communication protocols? I ask this in earnest, assuming that there is a comprehensive and well thought out array of reasons that I need to learn to fully grasp the project and it's motives.
It appears the fundamental design decision of Activity pub, shifting the hosting burden from a single host to a distributed network of server instances and user point of access to social content from a single host to any instance that will allow them to join and support the volume of content that they request to federate. This enables a more robust network, with instances holding content the users have interacted with regardless of if the original host instance goes down. It also reduces time to load for content after it has beed federated to a user's local instance, assuming it is closer in proximity and capable enough. At the same time, this dramatically increases the total storage burden (and to a lesser extent compute burden) of the network and makes content ownership and control a challenge.
Functionally the Fediverse is a public commons with content ownership practically distributed across the network of instances, whether copyright says so or not. Attempts to impose universal author controls on this framework face a lot of dissonance because it is fundamentally at odds with the underlying concept of federation as distributed hosting. The minute a host begins hosting content over which they have no control (such as encrypted posts) the potential for abuse skyrockets, and compromises between these priorities demand at minimum that users outside a host's instance maintain rights to delete and modify content on their instance whether or not they are otherwise at odds with the instance admin. Encryption also adds substantial compute burden to the network.
Since the popularization of the Distributed Social Network concept I have wondered whether pre-existing content distribution infrastructure like RSS/Atom might not be more advantageous as a backbone for social networking, with the development load shifted mostly to the client side and away from protocols. The IndieWeb project is playing with some of these ideas, and I have seen some prototypes online of RSS based social networks, so my question is, what is the fundamental advantage of ActivityPub over the combination of these other existing protocols with longer histories and broader existing implementation? RSS, Atom, email, XMPP, etc. Is lower latency really a good enough justification for widely redundant data distribution when the aggregation and discovery of content can be handled separately from hosting it?
This question becomes increasingly relevant when it comes to multimedia, and the minute that you offload multimedia to central servers by link embedding instead of hosting within the instance, boom you are back to the old centralized architecture and why are you federating?
So I am going to pose this question to the Fediverse myself, what is the reason that federated content distribution should be adopted for general use rather than distributed aggregation? That is to say of a client performed with the same features as a Fediverse front end, but all of the content was self-hosted and listed via RSS or Atom with comments handled via Webmention, direct messages via email or XMPP, and moderation and discivery handled at the level of aggregation via instances (meaning a user "joins" or "subscribes" to an instance, and that instance provides a ban list, list of feeds subscribed to by its users for discovery, provides a user directory) what would be the features that this type of system would lack that ActivityPub based systems have in place?
There are three advantages I see to AcrivityPub, and I'm not completely sure they justify mass adoption vs. the cost of broad redundancy of content and authorship issues. What am I missing?
- Choosing local instance for faster loading, but this only is an advantage after content is brought in for the first time, in which case it actually is slower as first the instance has to pull the content and then serve it to the user.
- "all" content in the protocol is of the same type, allowing for easier interoperability between clients and services. I'm thinking this is the root of what most people will say is the big advantage of ActivityPub vs. older protocols, but I'd like to hear more about why this is enough of a reason to overcome the inertia of existing mass adoption and support of the alternatives. Also, couldn't this also apply to a service built on an existing self-hosted protocol like Atom?
- It isn't based in XML, and modern devs don't want to use XML. As I'm not a coder, I cant say how big an influence this has, but from what I have seen it seems to be a substantial factor. Can anyone explain why?
What am I missing? I know it must be a lot, and I thank you in advance for cluing me in.
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Seattle citizens protest the lack of bus lanes by "racing" the 8 bus in the silliest ways possible
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Profitez des vidéos et de la musique que vous aimez, mettez en ligne des contenus originaux, et partagez-les avec vos amis, vos proches et le monde entier.www.youtube.com
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Sadly a lot of contrast is missing as the moon was out, so I hope I have another chance in the next days.
Zohran Mamdani says as mayor he would arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he traveled to New York
Zohran Mamdani says as mayor he would arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he traveled to New York
Mayoral candidate said he’d try to honor ICC warrant for Israeli prime minister’s arrest over war crimesRamon Antonio Vargas (The Guardian)
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Charlie Kirk Didn’t Shy Away From Who He Was. We Shouldn’t Either.
Opinion - Jamelle Bouie
Sept. 13, 2025, 11:23 a.m. ET
The best way to honor Charlie’s memory,” Gov. Gavin Newsom of California declared, “is to continue his work: engage with each other, across ideology, through spirited discourse.”Kirk’s approach, wrote the editors of Politico’s Playbook, “was to persuade, to use charm and charisma and provocation and the power of argument to convince people of the righteousness of his cause.”
There is no doubt that Kirk was influential, no doubt that he had millions of devoted fans. But it is difficult to square this idealized portrait of Kirk as model citizen with the man as he was.
Few if any of them have seen fit to mention the fact that Kirk’s first act on the national stage was to create a McCarthyite watchlist...
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/opinion/charlie-kirk-assassination.html
Charlie Kirk Didn’t Shy Away From Who He Was. We Shouldn’t Either.
cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/36107835
Opinion - Jamelle Bouie
Sept. 13, 2025, 11:23 a.m. ETThe best way to honor Charlie’s memory,” Gov. Gavin Newsom of California declared, “is to continue his work: engage with each other, across ideology, through spirited discourse.”Kirk’s approach, wrote the editors of Politico’s Playbook, “was to persuade, to use charm and charisma and provocation and the power of argument to convince people of the righteousness of his cause.”
There is no doubt that Kirk was influential, no doubt that he had millions of devoted fans. But it is difficult to square this idealized portrait of Kirk as model citizen with the man as he was.
Few if any of them have seen fit to mention the fact that Kirk’s first act on the national stage was to create a McCarthyite watchlist...
Charlie Kirk Didn’t Shy Away From Who He Was. We Shouldn’t Either.
Opinion - Jamelle Bouie
Sept. 13, 2025, 11:23 a.m. ETThe best way to honor Charlie’s memory,” Gov. Gavin Newsom of California declared, “is to continue his work: engage with each other, across ideology, through spirited discourse.”Kirk’s approach, wrote the editors of Politico’s Playbook, “was to persuade, to use charm and charisma and provocation and the power of argument to convince people of the righteousness of his cause.”
There is no doubt that Kirk was influential, no doubt that he had millions of devoted fans. But it is difficult to square this idealized portrait of Kirk as model citizen with the man as he was.
Few if any of them have seen fit to mention the fact that Kirk’s first act on the national stage was to create a McCarthyite watchlist...
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/opinion/charlie-kirk-assassination.html
Pino Daniele — Nero a metà (1980)
Dopo la pubblicazione di “Terra mia” del 1977 e la conferma con l’album “Omonimo” del 1979, Pino Daniele pubblica “Nero a metà” il disco che lo consacrerà definitivamente al grande pubblico.
Daniele ha venticinque anni ma ha già una buona esperienza come strumentista suona, infatti, dall’età di dodici anni e ha già militato in diversi gruppi partenopei compresi i Napoli Centrale... Leggi e ascolta...
Pino Daniele — Nero a metà (1980)
Dopo la pubblicazione di “Terra mia” del 1977 e la conferma con l’album “Omonimo” del 1979, Pino Daniele pubblica “Nero a metà” il disco che lo consacrerà definitivamente al grande pubblico. Daniele ha venticinque anni ma ha già una buona esperienza come strumentista suona, infatti, dall’età di dodici anni e ha già militato in diversi gruppi partenopei compresi i Napoli Centrale. Pino Daniele come Napoli, possiede in questo disco una doppia anima, romantica la prima, ritmica la seconda, nervose e soleggiate entrambe... silvanobottaro.it/archives/366…
Ascolta il disco: album.link/i/714360797
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Nero a Metà (2008 Remaster) by Pino Daniele
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Best 5 IPTV Streaming Services — Top Channels & Endless VOD Entertainment
Tired of expensive cable packages and looking for a more flexible way to watch your favorite content? IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) services are becoming increasingly popular in 2025, offering an alternative way to stream live TV channels and on-demand content. After extensive testing, I’ve put together this guide to help you navigate the top options available today.
What Makes a Great IPTV Service?
Before diving into specific providers, let’s understand what separates the best from the rest:
Stream Quality — From standard definition to crystal-clear 8K resolution
Channel Selection — Local, international, premium, and specialty options
Device Compatibility — Works with your Firestick, smart TV, phone, or tablet
Customer Support — Responsive help when things inevitably go wrong
Fair Pricing — Transparent subscription options without hidden fees
Easy Setup — From tech novices to experts, how simple is it to get started?
Reliability — Consistent performance with minimal buffering or downtime
Top 5 IPTV Services Compared
PremIPTV — Premier IPTV Service
PremIPTV stands out with its extensive channel lineup and reliable streaming quality. Their service excels particularly for sports enthusiasts, offering comprehensive coverage of major leagues and events globally.
Strengths:
Exceptional sports coverage with minimal buffering during peak events
User-friendly interface that works seamlessly across devices
Above-average customer support with responsive live chat
Worth Considering:
Not the cheapest option, though the quality justifies the cost
Setup requires some basic technical knowledge
IPTV8K — Subscription IPTV8K
As the name suggests, IPTV8K focuses on delivering ultra-high-definition content where available. Their service is ideal for viewers with premium displays who prioritize visual quality.
Strengths:
Best-in-class streaming quality with 4K and 8K options
Impressive movie and VOD library with frequent updates
Smooth performance on high-end devices
Worth Considering:
Requires robust internet connection (minimum 50Mbps recommended)
Premium quality comes with a higher price point
8K IPTV — 8K IPTV Service
Don’t confuse this with the previous entry! 8K IPTV offers a solid middle-ground option with a good balance of quality, selection, and affordability.
Strengths:
Most budget-friendly option without major compromises
Surprisingly diverse international channel selection
Simple setup process ideal for beginners
Worth Considering:
Customer support can be slower to respond
App interface feels less polished than competitors
IPTV GSE — IPTV GSE SMART
IPTV GSE focuses on providing a seamless experience across the widest range of devices, making it perfect for households with varied tech ecosystems.
Strengths:
Most versatile device compatibility (works on practically everything)
Clean, intuitive interface that’s easy to navigate
Solid EPG (Electronic Program Guide) functionality
Worth Considering:
Stream quality can be inconsistent during peak hours
Channel organization could use improvement
IPTV — 4K LIVE IPTV
Rounding out our list is 4K LIVE IPTV, which boasts one of the largest international channel libraries available, making it ideal for multilingual households or expatriates.
Strengths:
Unmatched global channel selection with options from 100+ countries
Impressive catch-up features for missed programs
Reliable performance even on modest internet connections
Worth Considering:
Navigation can feel overwhelming due to the massive selection
Setup process is more complex than some competitors
How to Pick Your Perfect IPTV Service
Three Simple Questions to Ask Yourself:
What’s your budget?
Lower-priced services like 8K IPTV offer good value, while premium options like IPTV8K provide top-tier quality at higher cost points.
What do you watch most?
Sports fanatics: Consider PremIPTV
Movie buffs: IPTV8K has you covered
International content: 4K LIVE IPTV is unbeatable
Multiple device household: IPTV GSE offers the best flexibility
What device are you using?
All services work with popular options like Firestick and Android TV, but IPTV GSE stands out for supporting the widest range of devices, including some older models.
Important Safety Considerations
A quick but important PSA: When exploring IPTV services, always:
Research the provider thoroughly before subscribing
Use secure payment methods for subscriptions
Consider using a VPN for additional privacy
Be wary of services with unrealistic claims or too-good-to-be-true pricing
Understand the terms of service and content licensing arrangements
Our Verdict
Overall Best: PremIPTV delivers the most consistent overall experience with exceptional sports coverage and reliability.
Best Bang for Your Buck: 8K IPTV offers remarkable value without significant compromises.
Most Global Channels: 4K LIVE IPTV is unmatched for international content variety.
Smoothest App Experience: IPTV GSE provides the most intuitive interface across the widest range of devices.
Best Picture Quality: IPTV8K lives up to its name with stunning high-definition streaming options.
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5 Best IPTV Service Providers
Top 5 Best IPTV Subscriptions for 2024 – tested and reviewed by our experts. By clicking on the product name in the list below, you can easily get updated prices, technical specs, and additional info about each product.Top5providers (Top 5 Providers)
can you talk me out of buying a Fujifilm Wide Evo?
Hello photographers!
I’m a very amateur photographer that wants to capture memories as film instant prints and a few digital photos too. Would you recommend the Fujifilm Wide Evo that just came out? I currently own a Fujifilm mini 70 and all I need to do is buy new batteries for it and some film refills.
Should I just stick with my mini 70? Or does the Wide Evo have more to offer
Note: the cameras I want have to be used in the long run. I’m talking decades in the future of usability since I do not want to indulge in consumerism
Treasury Department says it will 'fully cooperate' with House Oversight panel's Epstein probe
The Treasury Department told the House Oversight Committee it will turn over certain bank activity reports related to the panel's Jeffrey Epstein investigation, according to a letter shared with CNN.
"The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) plans to fully cooperate with the Committee and intends to provide all information responsive to your request in a timely manner and compliant with the law," a letter from the Treasury Department sent to the committee on Friday reads.
The bank records, known as Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), include sensitive information and require a specific process for how they get shared. Such reports are not conclusive and do not necessarily indicate wrongdoing. Financial institutions file millions of suspicious activity reports each year, and few lead to law enforcement inquiries.
OK, But You Do Know You’re Eulogizing Charlie Kirk, Right? Are we talking about the same guy, NYT, MSNBC, and Gavin Newsom?
OK, But You Do Know You’re Eulogizing Charlie Kirk, Right? - Aftermath
Conspicuously, eulogies of Charlie Kirk from mainstream media neglect to quote Charlie Kirk. So here's Charlie Kirk in his own words.aftermath.site
The Mystique of New Mauville in Pokemon's Hoenn
In the third generation of Pokémon games, and in their remakes inside the Hoenn region, New Mauville is a well-known late-game location, physically
'What an idiot': Trump's attack dog mocked as 'mortgage fraud' allegation crumbles
'What an idiot': Trump's attack dog mocked as 'mortgage fraud' allegation crumbles
President Donald Trump's Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte has been on a tear accusing various critics of the administration of mortgage fraud — most recently Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, whom he claimed improperly took out mo…Matthew Chapman (Raw Story)
Anonymity is dead and we’re all content now
One night, a friend of mine went out for dinner with her husband and toddler. The toddler, who sometimes had trouble swallowing, choked on his food — and threw up, repeatedly, in the restaurant. People around them were laughing while my friend and her family were in distress, adding to their embarrassment. But that wasn’t the worst part, she told me. She thought someone might have been filming. What if a video of her child being sick went viral? What if the awful laughter at the restaurant never ended?Social media has long been a game of roulette with fame at one end and public disgrace at the other. But if I am posting under my government name on Bluesky (or Facebook, or X, or Nextdoor, or whatever), at least I know I am rolling the dice on becoming the next unwitting bean dad, Brienne of Snarth, or Justine Sacco. Now all it takes to become the internet’s main character is to appear in public, where people film each other to perform the dual task of policing behavior and creating potential viral content.
Look, it’s easy to see why that Coldplay couple went viral. The exaggerated response to being on camera — and trying to duck an arena’s kiss cam — is funny. The couple is possibly cheating (immoral, loathed by TikTok) and Chris Martin (the man who knowingly married Gwyneth Paltrow and then consciously uncoupled!) gets a good dunk in. All someone had to do was identify them, and they had one of the world’s most powerful accelerants: the bad behavior of a CEO with one of his employees. It was perfect internet content.
The fact that it’s perfect internet content is also what encourages us to surveil each other. And the consequences of the funny internet video were very real. The CEO resigned. His former subordinate is getting a divorce, which I know because People and E! News reported on the filing as news. The humiliation didn’t end with the viral video — it’s still ongoing, and by writing about it, I am in some sense participating.
This is all possible because our society built a panopticon that any of us can use against any other at will. And while virality isn’t new, TikTok’s algorithm makes it easier than ever for videos to take off unexpectedly, because users don’t even have to share the video to make it go wide. You don’t even have to get caught on a kiss cam at a concert.
Anonymity is dead and we’re all content now
The rise of viral videos of unremarkable people — along with their near-immediate identification — means you can’t assume you’re anonymous in public.Elizabeth Lopatto (The Verge)
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New Mullvad update deploys QUIC obfuscation on WireGuard to circumvent censorship
- Mullvad has added QUIC obfuscation for WireGuard on its desktop apps
- The protocol lets users blend in with regular traffic to bypass censorship
- An increasing number of VPNs now offer anti-censorship tools
US DOJ Blocks NIJ Research Article That Say That Right-Wing Extremists Have Committed Far More Homicides Than Left or Radical Islamist Extremists, 24 Hours After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
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Advancing Justice Through Science
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is dedicated to improving knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science.National Institute of Justice
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Sega Dev Kit Raid "A Preservation Disaster" For "Collectors, Archivists, And The Gaming Community"
Sega Dev Kit Raid "A Preservation Disaster" For "Collectors, Archivists, And The Gaming Community"
"The full extent of this scandal will soon be clear to everyone"Damien McFerran (Time Extension)
Proton Mail Suspended Journalist Accounts at Request of Cybersecurity Agency
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The company behind the Proton Mail email service, Proton, describes itself as a “neutral and safe haven for your personal data, committed to defending your freedom.”But last month, Proton disabled email accounts belonging to journalists reporting on security breaches of various South Korean government computer systems following a complaint by an unspecified cybersecurity agency. After a public outcry, and multiple weeks, the journalists’ accounts were eventually reinstated — but the reporters and editors involved still want answers on how and why Proton decided to shut down the accounts in the first place.
Martin Shelton, deputy director of digital security at the Freedom of the Press Foundation, highlighted that numerous newsrooms use Proton’s services as alternatives to something like Gmail “specifically to avoid situations like this,” pointing out that “While it’s good to see that Proton is reconsidering account suspensions, journalists are among the users who need these and similar tools most.” Newsrooms like The Intercept, the Boston Globe, and the Tampa Bay Times all rely on Proton Mail for emailed tip submissions.
Shelton noted that perhaps Proton should “prioritize responding to journalists about account suspensions privately, rather than when they go viral.”
On Reddit, Proton’s official account stated that “Proton did not knowingly block journalists’ email accounts” and that the “situation has unfortunately been blown out of proportion.” Proton did not respond to The Intercept’s request for comment.
The two journalists whose accounts were disabled were working on an article published in the August issue of the long-running hacker zine Phrack. The story described how a sophisticated hacking operation — what’s known in cybersecurity parlance as an APT, or advanced persistent threat — had wormed its way into a number of South Korean computer networks, including those of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the military Defense Counterintelligence Command, or DCC.
The journalists, who published their story under the names Saber and cyb0rg, describe the hack as being consistent with the work of Kimsuky, a notorious North Korean state-backed APT sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department in 2023.
As they pieced the story together, emails viewed by The Intercept show that the authors followed cybersecurity best practices and conducted what’s known as responsible disclosure: notifying affected parties that a vulnerability has been discovered in their systems prior to publicizing the incident.
Saber and cyb0rg created a dedicated Proton Mail account to coordinate the responsible disclosures, then proceeded to notify the impacted parties, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the DCC, and also notified South Korean cybersecurity organizations like the Korea Internet and Security Agency, and KrCERT/CC, the state-sponsored Computer Emergency Response Team. According to emails viewed by The Intercept, KrCERT wrote back to the authors, thanking them for their disclosure.
A note on cybersecurity jargon: CERTs are agencies consisting of cybersecurity experts specializing in dealing with and responding to security incidents. CERTs exist in over 70 countries — with some countries having multiple CERTs each specializing in a particular field such as the financial sector — and may be government-sponsored or private organizations. They adhere to a set of formal technical standards, such as being expected to react to reported cybersecurity threats and security incidents. A high-profile example of a CERT agency in the U.S. is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, which has recently been gutted by the Trump administration.
A week after the print issue of Phrack came out, and a few days before the digital version was released, Saber and cyb0rg found that the Proton account they had set up for the responsible disclosure notifications had been suspended. A day later, Saber discovered that his personal Proton Mail account had also been suspended. Phrack posted a timeline of the account suspensions at the top of the published article, and later highlighted the timeline in a viral social media post. Both accounts were suspended owing to an unspecified “potential policy violation,” according to screenshots of account login attempts reviewed by The Intercept.
The suspension notice instructed the authors to fill out Proton’s abuse appeals form if they believed the suspension was in error. Saber did so, and received a reply from a member of Proton Mail’s Abuse Team who went by the name Dante.
In an email viewed by The Intercept, Dante told Saber that their account “has been disabled as a result of a direct connection to an account that was taken down due to violations of our terms and conditions while being used in a malicious manner.” Dante also provided a link to Proton’s terms of service, going on to state, “We have clearly indicated that any account used for unauthorized activities, will be sanctioned accordingly.” The response concluded by stating, “We consider that allowing access to your account will cause further damage to our service, therefore we will keep the account suspended.”
On August 22, a Phrack editors reached out to Proton, writing that no hacked data was passed through the suspended email accounts, and asked if the account suspension incident could be deescalated. After receiving no response from Proton, the editor sent a follow-up email on September 6. Proton once again did not reply to the email.
On September 9, the official Phrack X account made a post asking Proton’s official account asking why Proton was “cancelling journalists and ghosting us,” adding: “need help calibrating your moral compass?” The post quickly went viral, garnering over 150,000 views.
Proton’s official account replied the following day, stating that Proton had been “alerted by a CERT that certain accounts were being misused by hackers in violation of Proton’s Terms of Service. This led to a cluster of accounts being disabled. Our team is now reviewing these cases individually to determine if any can be restored.” Proton then stated that they “stand with journalists” but “cannot see the content of accounts and therefore cannot always know when anti-abuse measures may inadvertently affect legitimate activism.”
Proton did not publicly specify which CERT had alerted them, and didn’t answer The Intercept’s request for the name of the specific CERT which had sent the alert. KrCERT also did not reply to The Intercept’s question about whether they were the CERT that had sent the alert to Proton.
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Later in the day, Proton’s founder and CEO Andy Yen posted on X that the two accounts had been reinstated. Neither Yen nor Proton explained why the accounts had been reinstated, whether they had been found to not violate the terms of service after all, why had they been suspended in the first place, or why a member of the Proton Abuse Team reiterated that the accounts had violated the terms of service during Saber’s appeals process.Phrack noted that the account suspensions created a “real impact to the author. The author was unable to answer media requests about the article.” The co-authors, Phrack pointed out, were also in the midst of the responsible disclosure process and working together with the various affected South Korean organizations to help fix their systems. “All this was denied and ruined by Proton,” Phrack stated.
Phrack editors said that the incident leaves them “concerned what this means to other whistleblowers or journalists. The community needs assurance that Proton does not disable accounts unless Proton has a court order or the crime (or ToS violation) is apparent.”
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in reply to RelativeArea1 • • •Dude. This one worked. All it needed was to be valid one time, and it was. And they have the updates as well, if I decide to install them.
Many thanks. Seriously. May it come back to you.
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in reply to ayyy • • •I've never heard of either of them but the MacSerialJunkie forum is still up, it's just exceedingly slllllllooooowwwww and requires registration (fair enough).
There are sites that claim to have iSerialReader, but a new version that looks really sketch from a different site, and is apparently geared toward newer releases from what little I could see. The old version, probably the one you're thinking of, appears to have been great, one of those straightforward things that you could get from a single place that kept it updated with crowdsourced data, but it's not around anymore.
I'll definitely have a look at the MacSerialJunkie forum when I get a chance, because at first glance it looks like they've kept all their posts since 2008, which might prove helpful for anyone like me running vintage apps on an old Mac. Thanks for the recommend, really appreciated.