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
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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
Tesla's most affordable Cybertruck gets scrapped after a whopping five months
You won't be able to find the rear-wheel drive trim of the Cybertruck on Tesla's website that started at $69,990.
Hollow Knight Sequel 'Silksong' Crashed Game Stores, as $20 Price Irks Competitors
Last week Steam and other major storefronts crashed, reports the Guardian, including Nintendo's eShop, PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.
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In the age of $70+ AAA games with additional costs, not everyone celebrated the consumer friendly price. Some independent game developers have expressed concern that their games may not sell as well compared to Silksong and cannot afford to charge less.
Where did this line come from? I see no mention of that quote in any of the links from the /. post, and it doesn't help that the quote doesn't cite a specific developer, either.
slashdot.org/submission/173400…
And ScreenRant article does cite some indie developers.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Crashes Stores; $20 Price Controversy - Slashdot
The much anticipated sequel to Hollow Knight, Silksong was released on September 4 on all major platforms. All online stores crashed as they struggled with the demand.slashdot.org
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
US | California could mandate tobacco-style health labels on social media
Minnesota approved similar legislation in July, the first state in the nation to do so
AT&T tracked employee attendance to find 'freeloaders.' Now, it admits the system is driving workers to the 'brink of frustration.'
AT&T is dialing down its use of a controversial attendance tracking system that it used to enforce its five-day RTO policy.
AT&T walks back its system for tracking employees' RTO compliance
AT&T is dialing down its use of a controversial attendance tracking system that it used to enforce its five-day RTO policy.Dominick Reuter (Business Insider)
Massive Leak Shows How a Chinese Company Is Exporting the Great Firewall to the World
Geedge Networks, a company with ties to the founder of China’s mass censorship infrastructure, is selling its censorship and surveillance systems to at least four other countries in Asia and Africa.
https://www.wired.com/story/geedge-networks-mass-censorship-leak/
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RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Panel May Restrict Covid-19 Shots for Those Under 75, Citing Unverified Death Reports
"They are leveraging this platform to share untruths about vaccines to scare people," said one doctor Kennedy fired from the panel.
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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.
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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Geedge & MESA Leak: Analyzing the 600 GB Great Firewall of China Largest Document Leak
Geedge & MESA Leak: Analyzing the Great Firewall’s Largest Document Leak
The Great Firewall of China (GFW) experienced the largest leak of internal documents in its history on Thursday September 11, 2025.GFW Report
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Venezuela says US marines raided a fishermen's boat in the Caribbean as tensions rise
Venezuela's foreign minister says a U.S. warship illegally boarded a Venezuelan fishing boat in Venezuelan waters
Archived version: archive.is/newest/independent.…
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Tesla board chair calls debate over Elon Musk’s $1T pay package ‘a little bit weird’
Tesla's board chair is defending a proposed 10-year, $1 trillion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk.
startrails over the north see
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.
[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.
Japan sets new record with nearly 100,000 people aged over 100
The number of Japanese centenarians rose to 99,763 in September, with women making up 88% of the total.
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Russian drone shot down over Romania as Poland raises air defense alert
Romanian F-16 jets shoot down Russian Shahed drone that crossed into country's airspace from Ukraine's Odesa, prompting emergency alerts for civilians
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Ukraine Hits One of Russia’s Largest Oil Refining Complexes
Ukrainian drones strike another major oil refinery deep inside Russia.
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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.