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Category: Blog

What is a Home lab, and why tech enthusiasts should build one

2025-02-192025-02-19 Danie
Two sleek computer towers, one black with green accents and one silver, set against a vibrant yellow and green abstract background.

“With the ever-changing tech landscape, having hands-on experience is more valuable than ever. While textbooks, YouTube videos, and online courses provide a solid foundation, nothing beats the practical knowledge gained from working with real systems. […]

Bloghomelabds, homelabs, selfhosting

Echolink not working on my computer but works on my phone (solution)

2025-02-192025-02-19 Danie
Echolink settings screen showing the relay settings that can be set.

EchoLink is a software application that allows licensed amateur radio operators to communicate with each other over the internet using Voice over IP (VoIP) technology. Many ham operators use Echolink to connect via their computer/phone […]

Blogamateurradio, echolink, hamradio, technology

How to do split tunnelling with ProtonVPN (or other VPN) on Linux

2025-02-182025-02-18 Danie
About window for Proton VPN Linux Client version 4.9.1, displaying the logo, copyright, and license information.

This was a challenge I had since moving all my devices in the home onto separate VLANs with their own IP address ranges. The Linux client for ProtonVPN still has not implemented split tunnelling. If […]

Bloglinux, protonvpn, technology

Wox is the open source Alfred alternative Windows users need to boost their productivity

2025-02-172025-02-17 Danie
A computer monitor displaying a search interface for the application "Obsidian" on a desktop with greenery in the background.

“Windows search is slow, frustrating, resource-intensive, and prone to burying the file you actually need under irrelevant results. With a built-in Bing search engine, it’s undoubtedly a common pain point for Windows users. And that’s […]

Blogopensource, productivity, technology

6 reasons Darktable is better than Adobe Lightroom for hobbyist photo editors

2025-02-172025-02-17 Danie
A computer monitor displays two potted plants on a light brown wall background, showcasing image editing software.

“This open-source photo editor offers professional-grade features without the subscription cost, making it an excellent option for everyday photographers who want to enhance their images without breaking the bank.” Darktable is an open source photography […]

Blogopensource, photography, technology

I migrated from a Consumer Router to an OPNsense Firewall Appliance

2025-02-162025-02-16 Danie
OPNsense dashboard showing stats for the firewall

Well, this was no mean feat in the end, but lots of preparation did help make it ultimately migrate with only 70 minutes of downtime. Why I did this My home network does include one […]

Blognetworking, opensource, OPNsense, technology

You can turn an old phone into a Stream Deck for your PC: here’s how

2025-02-152025-02-15 Danie
A blue Bluetooth speaker stands beside a touchscreen device displaying colorful control buttons and a vintage-style keyboard.

Macro Deck is an open source software to use your Android smartphone, tablet or almost any touch screen device with an internet browser as a simple macro pad or even as a powerful automation solution […]

Blogopensource, StreamDeck, technology

WikiTok is a Web App Is TikTok for Reading Wikipedia

2025-02-142025-02-14 Danie
A collage of three WikiTok screens featuring a church in Italy, a biography of athlete Irvin Ternström, and an artwork on Christian doctrine. Each image has a text caption below it.

“WikiTok, which, as its name alludes to, is a web interface that combines TikTok and Wikipedia. Unlike traditional video-sharing platforms, WikiTok offers users a refreshing respite from the relentless algorithms that dominate our digital landscape. […]

Blogtechnology, tiktok, Wikipedia, wikitok

Apple hearing aid feature now available in South Africa

2025-02-122025-02-12 Danie
A pair of Apple AirPods Pro resting in their charging case, set against a sleek black background.

“South Africa’s hearing aid market might be in for a big shake-up: Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid functionality is now available in South Africa. Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 were set apart from other Bluetooth […]

BlogAirPods, hearing, southafrica, technology

uTag App Brings Galaxy Trackers Non-Samsung Phones

2025-02-112025-02-11 Danie
Four Galaxy SmartTags in pink, mint green, beige, and black, showcasing their sleek, rounded design for tracking items.

“Samsung SmartTags usually only work with Samsung Galaxy devices because the SmartThings app is needed to set up and track SmartTags. This app includes protections that prevent it from being used on non-Samsung devices. Features […]

BlogSmartTag, technology, trackers

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