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1. How to Run a Command When a Removable Drive Is Mounted With systemd

   Learn how to program systemd to automatically run a command when a removable drive is mounted to your GNU/Linux system.

2. Excavating "Ground Truth" in AI: Epistemologies and Politics in Training Data With Kate Crawford

   An examination of the context that surrounds the architecture and contents of machine learning training sets.

3. Pandas Tutor: Using Pyodide to Teach Data Science at Scale

   An effective application of the Pyodide Python distribution to help learners visualize how the pandas library manipulates data.

4. FLOSS Resources

   A collection of FLOSS project and documentation links.

5. Want to Run Python Code in a Browser? Soon You Might Be Able to

   Running Python code in a browser is one step closer to becoming a reality.

6. EU Ecodesign: 38 Organizations Demand the Right to Access and Reuse Hardware

   A strong push in Europe for hardware and software freedom.

7. How to Find All of a File's Hard Links

   Learn how to utilize the find command to easily locate a file's hard links.

8. Python f-Strings Are More Powerful Than You Might Think

   A handy walk-through of various Python f-string use cases.

9. The Magic of "self": How Python Inserts "self" Into Methods

   A gentle introduction to some of the more advanced features of the Python programming language.

10. Utilizing the Shell to Maximize Productivity and Freedom

    Leverage the Bash shell to maximize control of your digital infrastructure.