Pacstall Is An “AUR” For Ubuntu
What if you could run Ubuntu but also had access to a community software repository similar to the AUR? Pacstall attempts to become the “AUR” Ubuntu wishes it had. It takes the AUR and puts […]
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The Internet Archive has delivered a nostalgic treat in the form of a collection of 14 vintage emulated calculators, now available to play with online
The Archive’s “Calculator Drawer” – as it has named the collection – includes classic machines from Texas Instruments’ graphing calculator series. You’ll find the TI 73 Explorer, 81, 82, 83 Plus, 85, 86, and – […]
What Is a Condenser Microphone, and How Do They Work?
Condenser microphones are typically much more sensitive than other microphones like dynamic microphones. They’re good for capturing detail across the entire range of frequencies but make it much easier to pick up unwanted sounds in […]
Pick n Pay in South Africa rolls out Bitcoin payments to 1,500 grocery stores
CryptoConvert has announced that its CryptoQR platform is now active at all Pick n Pay stores around South Africa, allowing shoppers to pay with Bitcoin using the Lightning network. The rollout includes PnP Express and […]
WIDAR uses your smartphone camera to scan real objects and transform them into 3D models – no LIDAR sensor needed
The WIDAR community allows you to share your 3D creativity. Share your 3D diorama scenes with users all over the world! WIDAR community will help users to share 3D creative assets with each other, to […]
Custom Launchers radically differentiate Android from iOS, and they’re quick and easy to install and try out
Yes, iOS did finally get widgets, but you are still stuck with the grid layout of squarish icons. Android however allows 3rd party launchers which quickly and radically change the layout of the home page […]
Briar Project private messenger is now available on Windows and Linux Desktops, and has Forums
Briar Desktop is now available for download for Linux and Windows operating systems. For Linux, they provide .deb and .jar files (and I found a Flatpak version in AUR too) and for Windows there’s an […]
South Africa’s load-shedding gives wireless ISPs (Wisps) an edge over cellular networks due to much lower power consumption requirements
This is according to Wireless Access Providers’ Association executive management committee member Paul Colmer, who said Wisp network equipment requires a fraction of the power that carrier-grade cellular equipment uses. “Many Wisps went for the […]
What Is Dynamic DNS (DDNS), and How Do You Set It Up? It’s Useful for Self-Hosting from Home or for Remote Access
Dynamic DNS is a useful service that allows you to use a fixed and memorable address for your home network even when your ISP changes your home network’s IP address. You can often set up […]
Top racing game Forza Motorsport to feature South Africa’s Kyalami racetrack
The latest edition in the Forza Motorsport series, which will be released on Xbox Game Pass and through Steam later this year, will launch with 20 “environments”, rebuilt for the new generation of Xbox consoles, […]