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Category: Blog

10 Completely Free Linux Books That Will Make You a Linux Master

2023-08-042023-08-04 Danie
As per title of post with image of man sitting in front of a screen and keyboard

If you’re aiming to elevate your Linux learning process to an advanced administrative and expert level, we have meticulously curated a collection of 10 exceptional Free Linux eBooks. These invaluable resources are designed to empower […]

Blogbooks, linux, opensource, technology

16-Year-Old Builds His Own Open-Source Cell Phone Based On An ESP32

2023-08-032023-08-03 Danie
DIY cell phone made from white 3D printed material with a rectangular black&white touchscreen showing some icons

The phone uses an ESP32 at its core, with a SIM800L GSM modem to interact with the cell network, including retrieving the system time. A small battery is included as well as all of the […]

BlogESP32, opensource, technology

How to use the grep command in Linux for searching for, and inside, files

2023-08-032023-08-03 Danie
Title says How to use te grep command in Linux/Unix, on a blue background, and below it is an arrow pointing to the right, with a pengion sitting on top of a black command line interface.

In the vast realm of Linux, an open-source operating system, the grep command holds a significant place. An acronym for ‘Global Regular Expression Print’, the grep command is a widely-used Linux tool that gives users […]

Blogbash, grep, linux, scripting, technology

How to read free e-books for your Kindle e-reader or Fire tablet: Expand your library beyond the Amazon book store

2023-08-032023-08-03 Danie
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Amazon Kindles do wonders for streamlining reading on the go, storing your favourites from its massive library of content, safe and accessible via a compact and intuitive interface. It’s no wonder they’re ranked among the […]

Blogkindle, reading, technology

One of the big Reddit apps, Sync for Reddit, is now live as Sync for Lemmy on Android

2023-08-032023-08-03 Danie
Sync for lemmy app screen showing a post about the Sync app now being available for use, with over 3,000 upvotes.

Sync has beaten the Boost app (also from Reddit but still in pre-register mode) )to go live on Lemmy. It is working perfectly well for me and has tons on customisation options around fonts, colours, […]

Bloglemmy, technology

IronOS is open source software for making soldering irons more flexible

2023-08-022023-08-02 Danie
A table comparing the different features supported for various makes of soldering irons.

Originally conceived as an alternative firmware for the TS100, this firmware has evolved into a complex soldering iron control firmware. The firmware implements all the standard features of a ‘smart’ soldering iron, with lots of […]

Blogopensource, solderingiron, technology

How to Self-Host Vaultwarden (open source Bitwarden) Password Manager with Docker

2023-08-022023-08-02 Danie
A Vaultwarden web page showing All Vaults and a menu on the left with various items such as favourites, login, card, identity, secure notes, etc.

Bitwarden is a great password manager that is packed full of features. I’ve been paying the $10 pa for the hosted version as it is really reasonable (and I help sustain the Bitwarden open source […]

Blogopensource, passwordmanager, technology

Toyota claims breakthrough with their solid state battery — full charge in 10 minutes with over 1,000 km of range by 2028

2023-08-022023-08-02 Danie
Rear view of a white Toyota car with a number plate showing letters bZ4X

Well, if this is really true (Toyota is no new or small start-up) it is certainly going to tick all the major boxes remaining for EV batteries as far as economic requirements go. Ease of […]

Blogbatteries, environment, EV, technology

OpenTracks is an open source sport tracking application for Android that completely respects your privacy: Almost a Strava alternative

2023-07-312023-07-31 Danie
Phone screens against an orange background showing activity stats from different exercises, and also a screen showing stats for cycling such as speed, distance, elevation, heart rate, etc.

Value your health by keeping track on your training. It records as you go running or walking, and gives you a bike computer with a bigger screen for cycling. You can even mark interesting locations […]

Blogfitnesstracker, health, opensource, OpenTracks, technology

And Now For Something Completely Different! 10 Hidden Apps NOT Available on the Google Play Store!

2023-07-302023-07-30 Danie
Blue background with a smartphone screen showing the xManager app for Spotify, with a caption next to it worded ILLEGAL

There is probably something here of interest for everyone. From a modded YouTube and Spotify experience, to faking your location, viewing your own photos and videos with TikTok-like interface, skipping ads, seeing through your apps […]

Blogandroid, technology

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