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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.

Wed 02 October 2024

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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

Fri 30 August 2024

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

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Sun 11 August 2024

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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

Sun 11 August 2024

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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

Mon 29 July 2024

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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

Tue 30 April 2024

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Photos from a recent trip to Hartebeespoort Dam #photo

Sat 27 April 2024

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

Darknet Diaries https://darknetdiaries.com/

Tue 05 March 2024

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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/

Tue 09 January 2024

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

Mon 08 January 2024

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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

Sat 06 January 2024

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Podcast recommendation: Late Night Linux. If you are into Linux and open source, this family of podcast shows has awesome content, humour, and hosts. #podcast #recommendation

Late Night Linux https://latenightlinux.com/about/

Fri 22 December 2023

Nextcloud Hosting

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Today I'm launching my new business called Nextcloud Hosting, providing a private cloud server for your data hosted in South Africa.

Fri 01 December 2023

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This is not a photo of an old CRT screen, it's cool-retro-term! It's such a convincing emulation of a CRT display, after a few days of using it, I'm amazed at how good modern LCDs are! I also enjoy how the retro look takes me back to the 90s and makes me enjoy text-based programs a whole lot more. #nostalgia #retro #terminal

https://github.com/Swordfish90/cool-retro-term

Sun 12 November 2023

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Mechanical Watch - an incredible interactive blog post detailing the mechanisms and workings of a mechanical pocket watch. Simply mind-blowing.

Bartosz Ciechanowski https://ciechanow.ski/mechanical-watch/

Fri 20 October 2023

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Neal.fun - a bunch of absolutely delightful interactive apps. Be sure to check out Space Elevator!

Neal.fun https://neal.fun/

Fri 20 October 2023

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Podcast recommendation: The Art of Manliness. Interesting topics, awesome guests, and great production. #podcast #recommendation

AoM Podcast https://www.artofmanliness.com/podcast/

Sun 15 October 2023

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Photos from a recent trip to Kerala, India. #photo

Sun 15 October 2023

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More photos from a recent trip to Kerala, India. #photo

Sun 15 October 2023

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Here is something I am working on: a solar powered UPS for routers (for my friends). Uses original router power adapter as 'pass-thru' while falling back to LiFePO4 battery during loadshedding. #solar #diy #ups

Wed 06 September 2023