This is a talk has so much of wisdom for people who want to maintain their health and cognitive function as they age (not just programmers). #aging #programmer #health

The Aging Programmer - Kate Gregory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVWQQeSOD0M

Today I'm releasing my super simple #FreeBSD #Sandbox script. This script creates a sandbox per directory, allowing you to run untrusted code while preventing access to your home directory. No setup or configuration needed, just cd into a directory and run "sandbox.sh". Also perfect for creating dev environments, simply add a "packages.pkg" file with the packages you need for your project, run "sandbox.sh" and voila! A sandbox with the packages you want installed, just inside your sandbox (doesn't pollute your host OS). #freebsd #sandbox #chroot

FreeBSD Sandbox https://fossil.tobykurien.com/freebsd-sandbox

Oh dear, #Firefox is adding some scary looking "terms and conditions" and "privacy policy". Not sure about "grant us a nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license" for uploaded content, even if it's uses may currently be limited. I can't be arsed to check every time the Ts and Cs are updated to see if it's further enshittified. Instead, I'm switching over to #LibreWolf.

LibreWolf https://librewolf.net/

Episode 39 of the #postmarketOS #podcast is one of the best podcasts I have listened to in a long time! It's an interview with magdesign, a geek who sold all his projects and tools and belongings to cycle the world with his wife, and uses a #linux #mobile #phone as his main computing device. Funny, inspiring and full of amazing stories from the trip.

postmarketOS podcast #39 https://cast.postmarketos.org/episode/39-Interview-magdesign/

If you want to protect your devices and online communication from prying eyes, data brokers, and AI scrapers, check out the security in-a-box site for comprehensive guides. #privacy #security

security in-a-box https://securityinabox.org

The Reticulum network is an amazing design for networking that requires encryption, avoids a "source address" for connections ensuring privacy, mediates flow-control by the destination (avoiding DoS attacks), has only a few bytes of packet overhead making it work over low-bandwidth connections like LoRa, eliminates any central control or authority (like DNS, Certificate Authorities, ISPs, etc.) making the network unstoppable, completely self-configuring and is so lightweight it can run on micro-controllers making it hacker/maker friendly. This looks like how the internet should have been designed, and is surely it's future. Also a great way to network your IoT sensors. #reticulum #networking #lora #maker #hacker #iot

Reticulum https://reticulum.network/

Clear some time, grab your favorite beverage and immerse yourself in this wonderful interactive experience of what it was like to be in Persia. #persia #persepolis #museum #virtualtour

Persepolis Reimagined https://persepolis.getty.edu

Progress!! I managed to get the #PinePhonePro screen working on #FreeBSD 🎉 Long way to go yet, but this is a massive step forward for making FreeBSD usable on the device.

My latest project has been mentioned on the FreeBSD quarterly update! I am attempting to port #FreeBSD to the #PinePhonePro with support from https://mastodon.social/@honeyguide@mastodon.africa

Pinephone Pro Support https://www.freebsd.org/status/report-2024-07-2024-09/#_pinephone_pro_support

After several years of pondering moving to BSD, I finally switched my main desktop from Linux to GhostBSD. I really like how good it looks out of the box, it uses great defaults like fish shell and MATE desktop, and comes with useful tools like Software Station and Station Tweak to make it work the way I want. It's fast, lightweight, and beautiful. It's FreeBSD underpinnings gives a clean base OS separated from user-installed applications, and a well-documented handbook that makes system administration a breeze. I am really enjoying BSD and hope to make contributions going forward.

Recently, I learned that the Macbook Air laptops do not have glued-in batteries! I just assumed it did, but it turns out it is the work of a few minutes to replace the battery, and I was able to purchase a replacement for my ancient model off Takealot for a reasonable sum. It even came with the necessary tools to unscrew the parts, and iFixit has a great guide on how to do it. #apple #macbook #diy #repair #battery

iFixIt https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Air+11-Inch+Late+2010+Battery+Replacement/4384

In which I demo the #raspberrypi #handheld #portable #computer I built last year, espousing it's virtues. #video

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The secret to getting great performance out of a Raspberry Pi, even an older one like the model 3B+, is to use the lowest screen resolution possible (in addition to the obvious things like enabling hardware GPU acceleration). Using 720p or less leads to really smooth performance and low memory usage even in the heavy Chromium browser. #raspberrypi #diy #hacking #making

Every device gets a cert. Every device gets an IP address and a DNS name and end-to-end encryption and an identity, and safely bypasses firewalls. Every device can be a peer.

#internet #decentralization #tailscale

The New Internet https://tailscale.com/blog/new-internet

Bought a new Android phone and want to remove the bloat, spyware and tracking? Check out Universal Android Debloater Next Generation desktop app that makes this process easy with it's built-in debloat lists for various manufacturers. #android #privacy #bloatware

Github https://github.com/Universal-Debloater-Alliance/universal-android-debloater-next-generation/wiki

Photos from a recent trip to Hartebeespoort Dam #photo

Podcast recommendation: Darknet Diaries. Amazing story telling about tech scams and hacks you should know about. #podcast

Darknet Diaries https://darknetdiaries.com/

How to Build a Small Solar Power System: an in-depth article that goes into all the details and nuances of running devices and small appliances off solar panels. Well worth the read if you want to DIY your own solar solutions. #solar #maker #diy

LOW←TECH MAGAZINE
https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/2023/12/how-to-build-a-small-solar-power-system/

New birds spotted around my house: two Spotted thick-knee that laid eggs, and a Greater striped swallow. #birding #photo

I enjoyed reading this, a lot! Actually the whole issue is an awesome read, check it out! #ai #chatbot #humour #future #dating

Emotional Intelligence Amplification https://asteriskmag.com/issues/03/emotional-intelligence-amplification