#user-accounts

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fromtonsky.me
4 days ago

Needy Programs

If you've been around, you might've noticed that our relationships with programs have changed. Older programs were all about what you need: you can do this, that, whatever you want, just let me know. You were in control, you were giving orders, and programs obeyed. But recently (a decade, more or less), this relationship has subtly changed. Newer programs (which are called apps now, yes, I know) started to want things from you.
UX design
Digital life
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Dictionary.com "devastated" paid users by abruptly deleting saved words lists

Dictionary.com deleted user accounts and favorited word logs, affecting logophiles and removing premium features previously available.
Information security
fromEngadget
6 months ago

Now's a good time to check in on your Steam account security

Steam may have suffered a significant data breach affecting 89 million user accounts, urging a review of personal security practices.
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