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Category: Blog

Darknet Diaries Podcast: True stories from the dark side of the Internet

2023-08-262023-08-26 Danie
An archer wearing a hoodie, with a keyboard slung ove rtheir shoulder, and a bow drawn, with the front end of the arrow that looks like a USB symbol

This is a podcast about hackers, breaches, shadow government activity, hacktivism, cybercrime, and all the things that dwell on the hidden parts of the network. Darknet Diaries produces audio stories specifically intended to capture, preserve, […]

Blogcybersecurity, podcasts, security, technology

GPU Screen Recorder For Linux Adds Support For AMD And Intel GPUs: Similar to ShadowPlay for Windows

2023-08-262023-08-26 Danie
GPU screen recorder window showing various settings such as Record Area, View, Audio input, merge audio tracks, Frame rate, video quality, Video codec, Audio codec, and buttons for Stream, Record, and Reply.

GPU Screen Recorder is a screen recorder for Linux similar to ShadowPlay for Microsoft Windows, that makes use of the GPU to record the screen, having a minimal impact on the system performance (very low […]

Bloggaming, linux, opensource, screenrecorder, technology

Study shows 95% of wearables were contaminated with various forms of bacteria: Metal still better than plastic or rubber

2023-08-252023-08-25 Danie
Man's wrist with an Apple Watch that has a blue strap

As smartphones became mainstream over the past decade, multiple research papers popped up, documenting how extremely filthy they can get. Fresh research from the University of Arizona said that smartphones can be 10 times dirtier […]

Bloghygiene, technology, wearables

Smart Garbage Trucks with AI are perfect for spotting street maintenance issues

2023-08-242023-08-24 Danie
Side view drawing of a green garbage truck, with a Wi-Fi symbol above it

If you’ve ever had trouble with a footpath, bus stop, or other piece of urban infrastructure, you probably know the hassles of dealing with a local council. It can be incredibly difficult just to track […]

BlogAI, localgovernment, maintenance, technology

Firefox can now import and use Chrome extensions

2023-08-242023-08-25 Danie
Firefox browser showing a popup window with title Import Browser Data and some tick box options for Browser History and Extensions.

In a major update towards cross-browser compatibility, Firefox users are set to enjoy the benefits of importing Chrome extensions, thanks to a new feature unveiled by Mozilla. This is a big deal because it brings […]

Blogextensions, firefox, technology

Pine64 Pinecil V2 Open-Source and Portable Soldering Iron

2023-08-232023-08-23 Danie
Small portable soldering iron with title text Pinecil Open-Source Soldering Iron below it

This is an IronOS open-source software portable soldering iron with temperature control, auto sleep, and auto shut-off based on movement. It costs around US$36-$45 depending on where you buy it. It can be powered off […]

BlogDIY, opensource, Pinecil, solderingiron, technology

Don’t just blindly trust your mobile phone app when hiking or trail running around Cape Town, do these things as well!

2023-08-212023-08-21 Danie
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Lesser used paths are often very difficult to follow, and a wrong turn can lead you quickly into difficulties, or even plunge off a 100+ metre drop, especially on Table Mountain. So do some extra […]

Blogcapetown, hiking, safety, technology

2FAS is a private, free and open-source two-factor authenticator for Android and iOS, and Desktop Browsers

2023-08-202023-08-20 Danie
Mobile phone with dark display, and howing rows of 6-digit token numbers with labels such as Epic Games, Amazon, Binance, Gmail, and 2FAS.

2FAS is an interesting app as it focusses more on privacy than Google and Microsoft’s 2FA authenticators do (we all know Google and Microsoft love to know where you log in, from where, and when). […]

Blog2fa, opensource, privacy, security, technology

Australia’s internet providers are ditching email, to the disgust of older customers: But maybe it’s a good thing actually

2023-08-192023-08-21 Danie
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I’d long ago ditched using my own ISP’s e-mail service for exactly the reasons given in the linked article. I know it was a freebie, but it ties you into that provider, and it is […]

Blogaustralia, email, technology

India’s e-Gov digital public goods diplomacy scores wins around the world

2023-08-182023-08-18 Danie
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The Indian government has decided to share with the world the many e-governance tools it has created to run the country, under the name Indiastack. Other nations can now get their hands on India’s identity […]

Blogegovernment, India, technology

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