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First up, a small but satisfying tweak for Linux users. If you've ever typed your password into a sudo prompt and wondered whether anything was actually registering, there's a simple configuration change in the Arch Linux wiki that enables visual feedback — asterisks as you type. It won't change how the system works, but for anyone who's ever second-guessed themselves mid-keystroke, it's a welcome quality-of-life fix.
Shifting gears entirely, the Leeds Town Hall Organ Renewal project is asking the public to help restore one of Britain's most celebrated pipe organs. The instrument dates back over a century and is central to the hall's identity as a concert venue. The campaign frames this as preserving living cultural infrastructure, not just a relic, and the fundraising effort is now actively underway.
And finally, Wired has reviewed the Coway Airmega Mighty Two, the follow-up to one of the most popular home air purifiers on the market. The verdict is largely positive — better filtration, cleaner design — though reviewers flagged the absence of wheels and a companion app as missed opportunities for a device at this price point.
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