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I replaced Microsoft Word with a self-hosted, open-source alternative

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#officesuites #opensource #technology
I replaced Microsoft Word with a self-hosted, open-source alternative
No, not I, as I had replaced Microsoft Office many years ago. But nevertheless an interesting read and a good reminder that most folks don't really NEED
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November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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This OpenWrt-Based Router Has Swappable Wi-Fi Modules for Future Upgrades

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#opensource #openwrt #routers #technology
This OpenWrt-Based Router Has Swappable Wi-Fi Modules for Future Upgrades
“Their Turris router project started as an internal research effort focused on understanding network threats that has now evolved into offering commercial
gadgeteer.co.za
November 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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AFFiNE is an excellent open-source knowledge management tool

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#brainstorming #knowledgemanagement #opensource #technology
AFFiNE is an excellent open-source knowledge management tool
“AFFiNE is an open-source productivity app with a workspace that blends structured note-taking with visual thinking. It’s a bit like Notion, Obsidian, Miro,
gadgeteer.co.za
November 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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TT-RSS Shuts Down, but the Project Lives On Under a New Fork

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#opensource #RSS #selfhosting #technology
TT-RSS Shuts Down, but the Project Lives On Under a New Fork
“In a surprising move, Andrew Dolgov (known online as “fox”), the original developer of the popular self-hosted open-source RSS reader and news aggregator
gadgeteer.co.za
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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20 Essential SSH Configurations and Security Tips for Linux

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#linux #opensource #ssh #technology
20 Essential SSH Configurations and Security Tips for Linux
SSH is an essential tool for anyone managing Linux servers, and using it correctly can make your work both easier and more secure.
gadgeteer.co.za
October 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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CoolerControl is a Powerful cooling control and monitoring tool for Linux

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#CoolerControl #linux #opensource #technology
CoolerControl is a Powerful cooling control and monitoring tool for Linux
This open-source application not only has a very modern looking and configurable interface, it also has some powerful ways to control the cooling too. It can
gadgeteer.co.za
October 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Free Software Foundation announced its Librephone project to bring mobile phone freedom to users

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#android #opensource #privacy #technology
Free Software Foundation announced its Librephone project to bring mobile phone freedom to users
“Librephone is a new initiative by the FSF with the goal of bringing full freedom to the mobile computing environment. The vast majority of software users
gadgeteer.co.za
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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How to Control Kernel Boot-Time Parameters in Linux

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#linux #opensource #technology
How to Control Kernel Boot-Time Parameters in Linux
“Boot-time parameters are like secret keys to the Linux kernel; they allow you to control exactly how the system starts, how hardware is initialized, and how
gadgeteer.co.za
October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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German state replaces Microsoft Exchange and Outlook with open-source email

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#digitalsovereignty #germany #opensource #technology
German state replaces Microsoft Exchange and Outlook with open-source email
“The German state of Schleswig-Holstein has dumped its government email and calendar systems for open-source software. The six-month migration has replaced
gadgeteer.co.za
October 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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LACT – Linux GPU Configuration And Monitoring Tool for AMD, Nvidia or Intel GPUs

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#GPU #linux #opensource #technology
LACT – Linux GPU Configuration And Monitoring Tool for AMD, Nvidia or Intel GPUs
Detailed GPU information reporting, monitoring (with historical graphs), power configuration, thermals configuration, overclocking, and settings profiles.
gadgeteer.co.za
October 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Cairo-Dock 3.6 Released With Wayland Support and HiDPI Display Handling

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#cairodock #linux #opensource #technology #wayland
Cairo-Dock 3.6 Released With Wayland Support and HiDPI Display Handling
“Cairo-Dock 3.6 is ported to Wayland to mark the project's return to relevance now in 2025 in working with the many Wayland-focused desktops. Cairo-Dock 3.6
gadgeteer.co.za
October 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Linux 6.18 Will Be A Big Improvement For Servers Encountering DDoS Attacks

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#linux #opensource #technology
Linux 6.18 Will Be A Big Improvement For Servers Encountering DDoS Attacks
“A set of patches merged via the networking pull request for the Linux 6.18 will help servers better cope with distributed denial of service “DDoS” attacks.
gadgeteer.co.za
October 4, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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The protocol is the API" — sums it up so well!
September 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Austria’s military has switched from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice

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#Austria #digitalsovereignty #opensource #technology
Austria’s military has switched from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice
"Austria's military has completed a major IT overhaul, replacing Microsoft Office with the open-source LibreOffice suite across all its desktop systems. The
gadgeteer.co.za
September 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Steam Client Adds Advanced Options to the In-Game Overlay for AMD & NVIDIA GPUs on Linux

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#gaming #linux #opensource #technology
Steam Client Adds Advanced Options to the In-Game Overlay for AMD & NVIDIA GPUs on Linux
“The big news for Linux gamers is the implementation of advanced options for the in-game performance overlay for AMD and NVIDIA GPUs, improved Steam UI
gadgeteer.co.za
September 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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FOSS Force Asked LibreOffice and Collabora: Why Aren’t They in Schools Instead of Word and Google Docs?

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#education #opensource #technology
FOSS Force Asked LibreOffice and Collabora: Why Aren’t They in Schools Instead of Word and Google Docs?
“Much free and open source software helps its users save money as possible — on both hardware and software — while protecting their privacy. It also often
gadgeteer.co.za
September 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Custom Home Assistant Floor Plan Dashboard with Real-Time Controls

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#homeassistant #homeautomation #opensource #technology
Custom Home Assistant Floor Plan Dashboard with Real-Time Controls
Do you want a graphical floor plan of your home to show what lights are on or off, whether someone is at your doorbell, etc? There are probably lots more
gadgeteer.co.za
September 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Switzerland releases its own AI model trained on public data and its open source

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#AI #opensource #privacy #technology
Switzerland releases its own AI model trained on public data and its open source
“Switzerland launched an open-source model called Apertus on Monday as an alternative to proprietary models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Anthropic’s Claude,
gadgeteer.co.za
September 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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You want your UPS to be NUT compatible

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#opensource #openstandards #technology #UPS
You want your UPS to be NUT compatible
The primary goal of the Network UPS Tools (NUT - see https://networkupstools.org/) project is to provide support for Power Devices, such as Uninterruptible
gadgeteer.co.za
August 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Homepage – An Open Source Self-Hosted Dashboard

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#dashboard #linux #opensource #technology
Homepage – An Open Source Self-Hosted Dashboard
Homepage is a modern, fully static, fast, secure fully proxied, highly customizable application dashboard with integrations for over 100 services and
gadgeteer.co.za
August 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Various desktop Linux tips for newbies

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Various desktop Linux tips for newbies
I'm also seeing more and more new Linux users popping up. They're noticeable for often saying "why did they not do this earlier". The point is, today's Linux
gadgeteer.co.za
August 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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How to Clear RAM Cache, Buffers, and Swap in Linux Without Reboot

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#linux #opensource #technology
How to Clear RAM Cache, Buffers, and Swap in Linux Without Reboot
"Like any other operating system, GNU/Linux has implemented memory management efficiently and even more than that. However, if any process is eating away your
gadgeteer.co.za
August 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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If you find OpenStreetMap a bit difficult to plan off-road routes, try OpenRouteService

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#navigation #opensource #OpenStreetMap #technology
If you find OpenStreetMap a bit difficult to plan off-road routes, try OpenRouteService
OpenRouteService (ORS) is an open source route planner service that leverages OpenStreetMap data to provide a variety of routing and spatial analysis
gadgeteer.co.za
August 4, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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You can watch YouTube on Jellyfin with TubeArchivist

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#Jellyfin #opensource #selfhosting #technology #videos
You can watch YouTube on Jellyfin with TubeArchivist
This is quite interesting, especially for those with bandwidth issues or wanting to watch offline (dare I say without ads or tracking…). TubeArchivist
gadgeteer.co.za
July 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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I’m finally able to use Wayland on an ongoing basis

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#linux #opensource #technology #wayland
I’m finally able to use Wayland on an ongoing basis
It was the need for Waydroid only working under only Wayland, that forced me to again have another go at Wayland this week on my Manjaro KDE Plasma. Yet again
gadgeteer.co.za
July 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM