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Category: Blog

Open Source KStars is the most feature-rich free astronomy software for Linux, macOS, and Windows

2025-04-022025-04-02 Danie
A star map showcasing the constellation Leo, including key stars, deep-sky objects, and informative details on its significance.

KStars caters to a wide-variety of use cases. Whether you are a student, an educator, an amateur astronomer or an astronomy enthusiast, you will find tools in KStars that are useful to you. Graphical simulation […]

Blogastronomy, astrophotograhy, opensource, technology

Huginn is a free, open-source IFTTT alternative that’s much more powerful

2025-04-022025-04-02 Danie
A Lenovo laptop displays the Huginn software interface amidst cables and a Behringer audio mixer on a wooden desk.

“Automation tools like IFTTT (If This Then That) have revolutionized how we connect apps, devices, and services to create workflows. However, while IFTTT is user-friendly and widely accessible, it lacks the depth, flexibility, and control […]

Blogalternativeto, IFTTT, opensource, selfhosting, technology

OxiCloud is an open source lightweight alternative to NextCloud

2025-03-312025-03-31 Danie
Screenshot of the OxiCloud file management interface, showing folders and options to upload or create a new folder.

NextCloud is great, but it tends to be heavyweight and packs a ton of extra functionality in. OxiCloud may be worth considering if you are looking for something a lot lighter and faster. OxiCloud requires […]

Blogopensource, storage, technology

Nitisinone Could Make Human Blood Deadly to Mosquitos, Combatting Malaria

2025-03-312025-03-31 Danie
Close-up view of a vibrant green insect under ultraviolet light, showcasing its detailed wings and large compound eye. An Anopheles gambiae mosquito that has been fed dye to make her glow.

“Mosquitoes are more than pests. They’re also a mortal threat, contributing to millions of cases of malaria a year. Fortunately for humans, however, a team of researchers has recently identified a medication that could curb […]

Bloghealth, malaria

Mini rolling robot takes virtual biopsies — And it’s all in the shape

2025-03-312025-03-31 Danie
Close-up of a transparent device with vibrant lighting, highlighting intricate details and a metallic pin.

“The team, led by engineers from the University of Leeds, say this is the first time it has been possible to generate high-resolution three-dimensional ultrasound images taken from a probe deep inside the gastrointestinal tract, […]

Blogcancer, health, technology

Ear Tip Fit Tests: How Do They Work, and Are They Accurate?

2025-03-302025-03-30 Danie
A close-up of a person inserting a wireless earbud into their ear, with long hair partially covering the ear.

Apart from the explanation of how the software test actually works, there is some good advice why you want to start out first testing with the smallest size tip and work your way upwards. See […]

Blogaudio, technology

Wow, this is a 25-year-old Palm Pilot still being used in 2025

2025-03-292025-03-29 Danie
A hand holds a Palm V PDA showcasing its menu, with a blue crocheted creature in the background, set against a wooden surface.

“They were the original distraction-free technology before we even needed such a thing. You didn’t spend the money on a Palm Pilot to play games or scroll social media. You spent the extra money on […]

Blogpalmpilot, retro, technology

Keep Tabs On Your Vehicle’s Needs With Self-Hosted LubeLogger

2025-03-282025-03-28 Danie
Dashboard for a 1992 Jeep Cherokee displaying monthly expenses, distance traveled, and fuel mileage metrics.

“This free and open source software tool is designed to make it easy for individuals to keep track of both the routine maintenance needs of their vehicles, as well as keep track of any previous […]

Blogopensource, selfhosting, technology, vehicles

These 5 Companies Make Linux-First PCs

2025-03-282025-03-28 Danie
A cheerful cartoon penguin peeks from a laptop screen, set against a gradient background with repeated penguin motifs.

Many probably take this for granted, but I remember well the painful years about 3 to 4 decades ago where Microsoft would have prohibited us having this choice at all. Yes, back then any OEM […]

Bloglinux, opensource, technology

First direct-to-satellite phone call in South Africa using a LEO satellite and unmodified mobile phones

2025-03-272025-03-27 Danie
Three individuals are gathered around a table, examining a portable device in a grassy outdoor setting, with trees in the background. On the table rests two mobile phones on stands, and one larger rectangular test instrument with an LCD screen.

“MTN South Africa and low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite service company Lynk Global carried out a successful technical trial of one of the first satellite-to-mobile device phone calls in South Africa. The phone call, made in […]

Blogsatellite, southafrica, technology

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