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A Preview of the Flash Kill Switch: January 12, 2021 and Beyond
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A Preview of the Flash Kill Switch: January 12, 2021 and Beyond

Adobe Flash has a kill switch that has been included in versions released since mid-2020. On January 12, 2021, Adobe will activate this kill switch, rendering internet-based Flash content inaccessible.
Posted by By tech234a December 31, 2020Posted inNewsNo Comments
The Open Library Explorer! A new way to browse the Internet Archive
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The Open Library Explorer! A new way to browse the Internet Archive

The Internet Archive has recently introduced the Open Library Explorer, you can now search for books on virtual shelves from the comfort of your home!
Posted by By themadprogramer December 25, 2020Posted inNewsNo Comments
Log into your Account: Mediafire to Purge Inactive Users!
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Log into your Account: Mediafire to Purge Inactive Users!

Mediafire's new policy is to remove files on accounts inactive for longer than 8 months! Log into your accounts and mirror your stuff!
Posted by By themadprogramer December 24, 2020Posted inNews1 Comment
Book 1 from the ATLA Microsite
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Rescuing A Forgotten Nick Gem: The Avatar Yield Project

Books 1, 2 and 3! Long ago the 3 Books on Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender website provided a comprehensive guide to the world of Avatar, but everything changed when…
Posted by By themadprogramer December 11, 2020Posted inNewsNo Comments
Adobe Flash Player EOL
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Update: 12 Day Grace Period on the Flash Player Killswitch

Adobe has given a grace period until 12 January 2021, before activating the killswitch to disable all recent versions of Flash Player.
Posted by By themadprogramer December 9, 2020Posted inNews1 Comment
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Yahoo! Groups Archive Metadata Now Available

After months of work and preparation, the metadata for over 1.1 million Yahoo! Groups retrieved by Archive Team's Python script as well as from other grabs has been organized and…
Posted by By tech234a December 6, 2020Posted inNews8 Comments
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Back in a Flash: The Super Mario 63 Community!

In honor of Flashcember: the history and state of the Super Mario 63 community and how they've prepared for the discontinuation of Flash Player.
Posted by By themadprogramer December 4, 2020Posted inHistory10 Comments
Khan Academy Support Page
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Khan Academy is retiring old courses but…

Khan Academy is retiring some old courses but there's some good news....
Posted by By themadprogramer November 29, 2020Posted inNewsNo Comments
Google Cuts Free Unlimited Storage in Photos, Drive
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Google Cuts Free Unlimited Storage in Photos, Drive

Google is ending free storage on some of their services, to promote their new paid Google One cloud storage service.
Posted by By tech234a November 12, 2020Posted inNewsNo Comments
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A New Breed of Digital Archiving and Preservation

In honor of Digital Preservation Day here are the three As we need more than ever: Adaptability, Acceptance and Acknowledgment.
Posted by By themadprogramer November 5, 2020Posted inEditorial, NewsNo Comments

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