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The US military had a doctrine against sending identical messages with different encryption methods to prevent security risks. Messages had to be carefully paraphrased by changing wording and structure while maintaining meaning, as identical messages could help enemies break encryption codes, as demonstrated during WWII with German Enigma ciphers.

Discussion around users losing control of phones they purchase, with debate over whether consumers own just hardware while software remains licensed, and concerns about locked bootloaders preventing OS freedom

This page analyzes data concentration on decentralized social platforms like Fediverse and Atmosphere using the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index, which measures market competition. It considers user data distribution across servers and discusses various aspects of centralization including technical, legal, and social dimensions.

A family business owner, Clifford Thompson, faces pricing challenges for copper bathtubs imported from India due to President Trump's 50% tariff on copper imports and additional levies on Indian goods. The company currently prices their hand-hammered tubs at $3,300 but needs to reconsider.

Success isn't just about meeting requirements and checking boxes. True achievement in work comes from creating something that evokes genuine feelings and emotions. When you personally experience the joy and satisfaction of using what you've built, knowing it will positively impact others' daily lives, that's real success.

This comprehensive guide addresses ADHD management through two main components: high-level control strategies and practical tactics. It emphasizes the importance of medication as a foundation, discusses memory management through todo lists, energy conservation throughout the day, and various tactical approaches to improve focus and productivity.

Nokia Sans, particularly its Wide variant, proves to be an excellent user interface font with great legibility and character. Originally used in Nokia devices from 2002-2013, the font was controversially replaced with a blander alternative. Despite claims it wouldn't work as a UI font, its creator Erik Spiekermann defended its capabilities, and practical testing shows it performs well on modern displays.

A user reflects on their experience with a Kobo e-reader and transitioning to a Minimal Phone, an Android device with an e-paper display. They discuss how it improved their reading habits, offering better eye comfort than traditional screens while maintaining basic phone functionality, though noting some technical limitations and growing pains.

This document introduces a beginner-friendly tutorial for the Jujutsu version control system, requiring no prior Git experience. It explains how the tutorial is organized into six progressive levels, from basic usage to advanced topics, allowing users to learn at their own pace while building practical skills through hands-on examples.

China's Salt Typhoon cyberspy campaign, active since 2019, has stolen data from millions of Americans and compromised 200 US organizations, including major telecoms. The FBI calls it one of the most significant cyber espionage breaches, targeting high-profile officials and enabling phone surveillance through Chinese proxy companies.