VPN merger: We recently learned that popular VPN service NordVPN acquired another VPN brand, Surfshark, in February of this year.

Thus far, we are cautiously optimistic about the Nord and Surfshark VPN brands. It it worth noting that they remain independent of other popular VPN brands acquired last year by the questionable Kape Technologies, such as ExpressVPN.

https://nordvpn.com/blog/nord-security-surfshark-merger-agreement/

@Jeffrey_Peterson

I use Surfshark, purchased explicitly because they said they would never sell out. a LOT of VPN companies have been purchased directly or indirectly by China, which means they can get access to your data if they want! I am hoping this merger does not result in a SELLOUT to China

SIGNS OF CONTINUED DECLINE AT FACEBOOK

Tech blog The Verge is reporting that this year, for the first time, Facebook ("meta") will not hold its once-popular F8 developer conference. The conference was at one time a favorite among Silicon Valley crowds.

@Jeffrey_Peterson

👆👆👆Follow up to the above post. Facebook is taking a "brief break" from its annual f8 developer conference, because of the 'Metaverse'. It's definitely not because their main business, the Social Network, is in freefall, with users abandoning ship. Nope. Not that.

https://thetechportal.com/2022/04/07/facebook-f8-developer-conference-meta-2022/

This article further explores the message we promote on the Jeff.pro channel, many reasons to strongly consider taking back your Digital Freedom by moving away from 'big tech' Operating Systems like Microsoft Windows, and changing your computer's system software to Free and Open Source Linux.

@Jeffrey_Peterson | @jptchat | Jeff.pro

https://geekyfrank.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-linux-instead-of-windows/

OOOOOOH SNAP — Brian Stelter just got destroyed by a college freshman! 🔥🔥🔥

@RedPillPharmacist
https://bit.ly/3DR6Ujx

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How to Capture and Edit Screenshots on Linux With Flameshot

This article provides an overview of a popular Linux tool used for taking screenshots. "Flameshot is an open-source screenshot software for Linux. It features a simple and intuitive interface that makes taking screenshots quick and easy."

https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-take-screenshots-flameshot-linux/

Here are some of the job roles you can have if you know Linux 🐧

Many of these can be done as a Freelancer, from your home office.

-> System Administrator
-> System Engineer
-> Network Engineer
-> DevOps Engineer
-> System Reliabilty Engineer
-> Dev Advocate & Community Representative
-> Cyber Security Engineer
-> Linux General Freelancer
-> Small acreage farmer & homesteader 🙂

Start learning Linux today in our Technology Forums -> forums.jeff.pro

@Jeffrey_Peterson

I did not know anything about my computer before I joined. I had no idea where my files were saved or how to backup my computer. Now I can't be trusted to be left alone with anyone's computer, because I might install Linux. Today in the tax accessor's office I had the urge to install Linux while he was in the bathroom. Try it. You won't be sorry.

Linux desktop - elementary O.S.

A complete replacement for 'big tech' Operating Systems like Microsoft Windows on your computer.

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If you are one of the several hundred learners enrolled in our Linux for Beginners course, your invitations for tomorrow's Weekend Linux Workshop (to be held Sat. April 9 @ 5:00pm ET) are being sent out to your email right now! (If you can't be there live, the wekeend workshops are always recorded so you can watch them later on the LMS!)

This week, learn how to monitor, inspect and terminate every single process on your Linux computer on a granular level. Unlike Windows, with the Linux Operating System, nothing is hidden. You can know every single thing happening on your computer, including any unauthorized access attempts, and every packet of internet data that tries to access your computer, in real time!

And, learn the basics of Linux system logs, so you have complete control over what records you do, or don't want your computer to keep.

If you can't make it, don't worry, the Workshop will be recorded (as always) and posted in our LMS system, for you to view with your login and password, any time you like!

Had enough of Windows crashes, updates and surveillance by Microsoft? (pictured above, the famous 'Windows blue screen of death', conveniently 'collecting some error info')

On this channel, learn a better way to do your computing. Stop allowing yourself to 'be the product' as your data is leaked all over the internet and resold by data brokers.

Learn how to take back your Digital Freedom, once and for all, with GNU/Linux.

@Jeffrey_Peterson

On this Telegram channel, we teach you how to eliminate 'big tech' spying and abuses from your life with Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and the Linux Operating System. Linux is the future, it is Digital Freedom!

Start your GNU/Linux journey today in our technology forums -> forums.jeff.pro

The original IBM-PC business computer, with dual 5 1/4" disk drives, 1982.

@Jeffrey_Peterson

A "Linux" Map of the World 😁

@Jeffrey_Peterson | @jptchat

Wow. Bitly has decided to go woke and block links that don’t fit the Deepstate’s narrative.

What was blocked, you ask?
A link directing you to Pfizer’s vaccine analysis.

Tell us we’re over the target without telling us.
Streisand Effect, incoming.

HT: @BrittRepublican
@RedPillPharmacist

From a subscriber. System76 Thelio desktop running Solus Budgie Linux with Widescreen Monitor.

@Jeffrey_Peterson | @jptchat

XFCE Desktop Environment for Linux.

@Jeffrey_Peterson | @jptchat

The Linux Operating System is a complete replacement for 'big tech' O.S.'s like Microsoft Windows and MacOS. It's more powerful, too.

It's been built over the years by "we the people," tens of thousands of computer nerds working together. It works for you, not against you. It's fully Open Source, meaning you can see what's in the code. No spying, no abuses. People who learn it, generally learn to love Linux.

@Jeffrey_Peterson