Archiving Data On Plain Paper Using 2D Images
Optar or OPTical ARchiver is a project capable of squeezing a whopping 200 kB of data onto a single A4 sheet of paper, with writing and reading achieved with a standard laser printer and a […]
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Secret crypto code that helped end apartheid has been cracked and open-sourced
Operation Vula was a mission to infiltrate key leaders such as Mac Maharaj and Charles Nqakula into South Africa while ensuring good lines of communication between them and the ANC’s headquarters-in-exile in Lusaka, Zambia. “Even […]
Installing Docker on Raspberry Pi OS
When you combine Docker with the compact, affordable Raspberry Pi, you’ve got a powerful setup that’s perfect for both developers and hobbyists. Whether you’re building a mini server, automating tasks, or just tinkering for fun, […]
The Tildeverse is a minimalistic community-driven Internet experience without the commercial bloatware
For many of us of a particular vintage, the internet blossomed in the ’90s with the invention of the Web and just a few years of development. Back then, we had the convenience of expression […]
7 non-SSD devices you may be able to use in your M.2 slot
The M.2 connector, formerly known as Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) was created to replace the older mSATA and mPCIe connectors, which it successfully did. You might be familiar with the M.2 slots on your […]
You Can Now Add Family Members to Your Steam Library
This seems like Déjà Vu? Valve added Steam Families to the Steam Beta Client in May. And now, it’s ready for prime time in the stable Steam app. With Steam Families, a parent can share […]
Want to keep getting Windows 10 updates next year? No prices yet for consumers
I bought my “new” laptop just before Windows 11 came out, so it only has TPSv1.2 and does not qualify for Windows 11. I’m certainly not going to throw away a perfectly good laptop, but […]
10 of the best add-ons for Home Assistant — In case your setup has stagnated a bit
Home Assistant is an incredible platform that reduces the complexity of managing all your smart appliances. From its remote monitoring features to compatibility with most smart gadgets and IoT devices, Home Assistant can turn any […]
Fastfetch is the Perfect Replacement for Neofetch on Linux
When development on system info tool Neofetch was discontinued1 earlier this year a slew of forks, alternatives, and upstart projects sprung up to fill the void. Yet the Neofetch alternative that’s gained the most traction […]
StoryGraph Is Goodreads for Readers Who Don’t Like Amazon
Like Goodreads, StoryGraph (available for iPhone, Android, and web) is a service for book recommendations and tracking reading habits. The basic idea is you add the books you’ve read, give them ratings, and StoryGraph can […]