Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Google Jamboard

What if you are looking to move away from Google and embark on a new world of online freedom, where you are not constantly tracked, monetised and attached to Google’s ecosystem. In this series we explore how you can migrate from Google without missing out on anything. We recommend open source solutions.

today's leftovers

• Telegram founder blames Apple for holding back a major update

  Durov discussed the unexplained holdup as part of a broader critique of app store business models. He says that Telegram is discouraged by the “obscure” app review process that’s “imposed on all mobile apps by the tech monopolies.” He goes on to say that “If Telegram, one of the top 10 most popular apps globally, is receiving this treatment, one can only imagine the difficulties experienced by smaller app developers.”

• Apple Delaying Telegram From Releasing Major App Store Update, Telegram CEO Says

  In his Telegram channel, Durov says that an update to Telegram for iOS that will change how people communicate has been stuck in Apple's ‌App Store‌ review process for over two weeks, with no communication from the company over why or when it will be approved. Durov points out that if an app as popular as Telegram receives this treatment, one can "imagine the difficulties experienced by smaller app developers."

• Linux Mint 21 XFCE Edition New Features and Installation

  Linux Mint 21, codenamed “Vanessa”, was officially released on July 31, 2022. Linux Mint 21 is based on Ubuntu 22.04 and will be supported until April 2027. Linux Mint 21 comes in three editions: Cinnamon, MATE, and XFCE.

  In this guide, we will walk you through the installation of the Linux Mint 21 XFCE Edition.

• Enhancing Kubernetes one KEP at a Time

  Did you know that Kubernetes v1.24 has 46 enhancements? That's a lot of new functionality packed into a 4-month release cycle. The Kubernetes release team coordinates the logistics of the release, from remediating test flakes to publishing updated docs. It's a ton of work, but they always deliver.

  The release team comprises around 30 people across six subteams - Bug Triage, CI Signal, Enhancements, Release Notes, Communications, and Docs.  Each of these subteams manages a component of the release. This post will focus on the role of the enhancements subteam and how you can get involved.

• Cisco Talos shares insights related to recent cyber attack on Cisco

  Initial access to the Cisco VPN was achieved via the successful compromise of a Cisco employee’s personal Google account. The user had enabled password syncing via Google Chrome and had stored their Cisco credentials in their browser, enabling that information to synchronize to their Google account. After obtaining the user’s credentials, the attacker attempted to bypass multifactor authentication (MFA) using a variety of techniques, including voice phishing (aka "vishing") and MFA fatigue, the process of sending a high volume of push requests to the target’s mobile device until the user accepts, either accidentally or simply to attempt to silence the repeated push notifications they are receiving. Vishing is an increasingly common social engineering technique whereby attackers try to trick employees into divulging sensitive information over the phone. In this instance, an employee reported that they received multiple calls over several days in which the callers – who spoke in English with various international accents and dialects – purported to be associated with support organizations trusted by the user.

Content Management Systems (CMS): Ghost, WordPress, and More

• The Ghost vs. Medium Debate: Which Is the Better Platform for bloggers?

  Well, there are many reasons to like both platforms – Ghost offers more customization, while Medium provides an easy-to-use interface and an engaged audience. While both have their pros and cons, there are some factors to consider before deciding which one will be the better platform for your blogging needs in the long run. This article will compare and contrast Ghost vs. Medium so you can make an informed decision about which one you want to use going forward.

• Ghost Vs. WordPress – Which One is Better?

  There are multiple popular content management platforms on the market right now. And when it comes to choosing the right platform to host your blog, you’ll find yourself faced with two very popular systems: WordPress and Ghost. Though they are similar in many ways, there are also some key differences between WordPress and Ghost that you’ll want to keep in mind as you compare the two platforms and make your choice about which one is right for you. This guide will break down the difference between WordPress and Ghost so that you can make an informed decision about which blogging platform to use. WordPress needs no introduction as it has been one of the most popular content management systems and is widely used. WordPress started as a simple blogging platform and has now emerged as a full-fledged website CMS. While Ghost is a free modern open-source blogging platform that is giving a competitive edge to other platforms including WordPress. But which one is better for you? Let us compare both systems to see which one works better for you if you are looking to create a new blog for yourself.

• Top 5 Best WordPress Plugins for e-learning Professionals

  Whether you are a teacher at a school, academy, or institute, or if you are an independent tutor or a volunteer who gives online classes, you need to have special tools to be able to spread knowledge online.

  Having a website or educational blog made with WordPress can help you a lot when it comes to giving the information that your students need and even teaching your lessons and courses virtually.