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Proton’s New AI Assistant Lumo Offers a Private and Encrypted Chat Alternative

2025-07-232025-07-23 Danie
A friendly purple cat mascot beside a mobile app interface named "Lumo" offering confidential advice and help with various inquiries.

On the plus side (not the Plus plan) this is an AI assistant that promises to keep your conversations completely private, even for the free version. “Proton says Lumo doesn’t keep chat logs on its […]

BlogAI, privacy, technology

I’m finally able to use Wayland on an ongoing basis

2025-07-222025-07-22 Danie
System info display showing uptime, RAM, CPU usage, temperature, and fan speed on a Manjaro Linux setup. The window manager shows wayland.

It was the need for Waydroid only working under only Wayland, that forced me to again have another go at Wayland this week on my Manjaro KDE Plasma. Yet again I hit some issues, one […]

Bloglinux, opensource, technology, wayland

Harper is a grammar checker that is on-device and open source

2025-07-222025-07-22 Danie
A spell check suggestion pop-up displaying alternative spellings for the word "teh" with options to replace or ignore.

“When it comes to grammar checking, Grammarly is the premium tool for it. It’s a proprietary tool, and it was among the first one to make a mark as a web-based Grammar checking tool. Then […]

Blogopensource, privacy, spellchecker, technology

Manage Linux Systemd Services Easily With Systemd-manager-tui

2025-07-212025-07-21 Danie
Terminal interface displaying system unit statuses on Debian, highlighting active services and their states with shortcut keys listed below.

“Managing services on a Linux system often means typing long systemctl commands or digging through logs with journalctl. But what if you could do all that from a single, easy-to-use terminal interface? That’s where systemd-manager-tui […]

Bloglinux, opensource, systemd, technology

KDE Itinerary is a digital travel assistant with a priority on protecting your privacy

2025-07-202025-07-20 Danie
Itinerary summary for travel from KDE e.V. Office in Berlin to B&B Hotel Augsburg-Süd, including train and arrival details.

This is an open source Linux and Android app, that syncs between devices using services such as KDE Connect, Nextcloud, or DavDroid. It does itinerary planning for various modes of transport and accommodation booking, complete […]

Blogopensource, technology, travel

Jack Dorsey interview on the problems with Big Tech social media

2025-07-202025-07-20 Danie
Two individuals discussing social media, with bold text overlay reading "WHY TWITTER FAILED" on a bright turquoise background.

Really interesting insights into the beginnings of Twitter, and why any company running a centralised social network can be a problem. Investors/VCs = profits = permissions needed ≠ open protocols. He covers the cycle of […]

Blogdecentralisation, openstandards, socialnetworks, technology

With Waydroid, It Is Easy to Run Android Apps on Linux Now

2025-07-192025-07-19 Danie
A smartphone displaying various app icons, resting on a dark background next to a laptop keyboard, illuminated in low light.

“Want to install and run your favorite Android apps smoothly on your Linux desktop? Give Waydroid a try! Waydroid uses a container-based architecture that lets you run Android applications with near-native performance and deep integration […]

Blogandroid, linux, opensource, technology

Bluestar Linux: Arch Power, User-Friendly Polish

2025-07-192025-07-19 Danie
A serene coastal scene featuring a lighthouse on a rocky pier, with a blue twilight sky and desktop icons displaying various folders.

“While the Linux universe is full of distros—314 active distributions, according to Distrowatch—there are arguably only a handful that strike a good balance between high performance and great aesthetics. One such distro is Bluestar Linux. […]

Bloglinux, opensource, technology

My Short Overview Video of the Ships at Sea Simulation Game

2025-07-102025-07-10 Danie
Two large ships navigate turbulent waters, under a dramatic sky, with the text "Ships at Sea: Gameplay Overview" prominently displayed.

Experience the thrill of navigating a wide range of ships. In single- and multiplayer modes, immerse yourself in tasks such as service, cargo transport, and commercial fishing as you explore the breathtaking open world of […]

Bloggaming, ships, simulation, technology

Bluesky is rolling out age verification in the UK – No Way I Trust any Social Network with my ID

2025-07-102025-07-10 Danie
The image features the "Bluesky" logo, a black text with a butterfly symbol, set against a vibrant blue background.

I don’t live in the UK, but my point just is that I would never upload my government ID to any social network. I don’t even like having to upload it to government sites, as […]

Blogageverification, socialnetworks, technology

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