danie10

danie10, 9 hours ago to gaming

40 years later, Kontrabant 2 for ZX Spectrum is rebroadcast on FM in Slovenia

Software is almost impossibly easy to download, distribute, and access compared to 40 years ago. Everything is bigger, faster, and more flexible, but there’s a certain charm to the ways of diskettes and cassettes that is hard to recapture. That does ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/40-years-later-kontrabant-2-for-zx-spectrum-is-rebroadcast-on-fm-in-slovenia/

#gaming #retro #Serbia #technology #zxspectrum

danie10, 9 hours ago to hacking

Hackbat: This Raspberry Pi hacking tool is what the Flipper One could have been

The whole thing runs off of a Raspberry Pi RP2040 and open-source code. It has modules for NFC, SD card, and Wi-Fi communication, plus it features a miniature display so you can tell what it’s doing. If you want to make your own, the Hackster page f ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/hackbat-this-raspberry-pi-hacking-tool-is-what-the-flipper-one-could-have-been/

#hacking #opensource #raspberrypi #technology

davidcampey, 18 hours ago to space

At devconf in #CapeTown today looking forward to talk about the wonderful things our kids and mentors do, and celebrating the WTC World Champions from here in Pinelands.
#codeclub #coderdojo #space #robots #education

https://www.devconf.co.za/capetown?currentSpeaker=678100

danie10, 1 day ago to technology

The Internet Archive has hundreds of full usable Palmpilot apps that you can run in your browser

This really brings back memories, and I was even able to run the HanDBase app, which was a database app you could use to easily create a database with properly defined fields etc. The apps all run in proper Palmpilot or Palm OS emulators, so you do ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/the-internet-archive-has-hundreds-of-full-usable-palmpilot-apps-that-you-can-run-in-your-browser/

#palmpilot #retro #technology

danie10, 1 day ago to bitwarden

The origins of Bitwarden and how it is fending off the tech giants

Kyle Spearrin had never developed a mobile app or browser extension when he started building Bitwarden as a fun side project in 2015.

Nearly nine years later, Spearrin’s humble attempt at a free, open-source password manager has become one of the ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/the-origins-of-bitwarden-and-how-it-is-fending-off-the-tech-giants/

#bitwarden #opensource #passwords #security #technology

danie10, 2 days ago to email

Five things to consider when making the transition to a new email address

Work and school emails are fine, but they might not last forever (and often neither does using an ISP e-mail address if you ever want to switch ISPs). You need something you can always come back to.

First, make sure your new email address is one ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/five-things-to-consider-when-making-the-transition-to-a-new-email-address/

#email #technology

danie10, 2 days ago to southafrica

Amazon #SouthAfrica store has quietly gone live. You can sign in with your US or other country login. But the stock right now is dismal and looks like only local listings, with some categories only having 4 items. No Kindles, and none of the US specials seen for example on the books. I expect it will "pick up" later in the year.

danie10, 4 days ago to gaming

Before you buy a gaming headset, consider getting In-Ear Monitors instead

Full-size gaming headsets have long been a popular choice for most gamers. IEMs (in-ear monitors), on the other hand, have traditionally been overlooked. While traditional headsets like the Logitech G Pro X 2 provide an immersive audio experience, t ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/before-you-buy-a-gaming-headset-consider-getting-in-ear-monitors-instead/

#gaming #headphones #technology

danie10, 4 days ago to opensource

4 Tools to Share Large Files Over the Internet Securely

These are privacy respecting tools to consider. But what signifies as a big file? Any file that you cannot seem to send through an encrypted messaging app like Signal or Telegram’s secret chat. Ideally, it should be anything more than 1 GB.

Inter ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/4-tools-to-share-large-files-over-the-internet-securely/

#filesharing #opensource #privacy #technology

cablespaghetti, 4 days ago to random

Can someone who knows radio things please explain to me why once every couple of weeks I go from being able to pick up no #Meshtastic nodes to loads as far away as 36 miles?

Does 868MHz have the ability to bounce off clouds or something? It seems to happen for a few hours and then nothing (although always a weak signal).

danie10, 5 days ago to opensource

Video Overview of the Meshtastic Radio Mobile App Interface and Settings

This video explores what the Android app looks like, how to use the main screens, and what various settings and menu options it has. It gives a good feel of how you’d use Meshtastic radio communications from the app to control the radio settings and ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/video-overview-of-the-meshtastic-radio-mobile-app-interface-and-settings/

#Meshtastic #offgrid #opensource #radio #technology

N9DRB, 5 days ago to random

For some reason both of my #Meshtastic nodes have started rebooting any time I try to transmit. Haven't yet figured out why.

george, 5 days ago to random

I am on a bit of a health kick at the moment. Cardiologist advice... He told me to take a herb called Amla for a bunch of inflammation related things. Never heard if it before other than being the last name of one of South Africa's greatest Test Cricketers, Hashim Amla. I got the powdered version to take with water.... Jeez... tastes like mud. Anyone else use #Amla for health reasons ?

perrytrails, 6 days ago to Travel

I took this photo on the top of table mountain, looking down at where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.
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#CapeTown #tablemountain #Vacation #Travel #Mountain #gaytravel

danie10, 6 days ago to random

Mel Wines' Fentano Sangiovese rose wine is new to the market. Made in Franschhoek South Africa from Northern Italy style grapes and aged 36 months in French oak barrels. Really nice and complex flavours...

Back of wine bottle with label saying Mel Wines: Complex and full of characters Fentano parents a quiet force that needs time to unveil it's many subtle and mysterious layers.

danie10, 7 days ago to linux

Nano 8.0 Command-Line Text Editor Released – Key Bindings Have Now Joined The 21st Century

That is not the only improvement, but it is pretty significant to be able to now use CTRL-Q to quit, CTRL-C to copy, CTRL-X to cut, CTRL-V to paste, CTRL-F to search forward, CTRL-Z to undo, etc. The old key bindings (being very old) were a bit like ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/nano-8-0-command-line-text-editor-released-key-bindings-have-now-joined-the-21st-century/

#linux #nano #opensource #technology

danie10, 9 days ago to opensource

Koodo Reader is an open-source ebook reader for Linux, Windows, macOS and the Web

This is a great looking ebook reader for ePub, PDF, comic book archive and a few other formats. It allows highlighting, bookmarks and notes per book, and for non-PDFs there is also a reading mode with a side-by-side view (no page flipping animation, ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/koodo-reader-is-an-open-source-ebook-reader-for-linux-windows-macos-and-the-web/

#ereader #KoodoReader #opensource #technology

danie10, 9 days ago to KDE

How to Install KDE Plasma in Ubuntu, Debian and Mint: Because you have Choices

KDE Plasma (KDE) is a well-known desktop environment for Unix-like systems designed for users who want to have a nice desktop environment for their machines, it is one of the most used desktop interfaces out there.

Linux distros usually ship with ...continues

See https://gadgeteer.co.za/how-to-install-kde-plasma-in-ubuntu-debian-and-mint-because-you-have-choices/

#KDE #linux #opensource #technology

AntennaPod, 9 days ago to random

Look at that!

dangillmor, 10 days ago to random

On a multi-person video call this morning, we were asked what podcasts we listen to.

I didn't get a chance to chime in but here's my answer:

None regularly. I don't have the time, even at fast playback, to listen to something linear that I could scan much more quickly if it was text.

Podcasters, please post transcripts.

youronlyone, 10 days ago to Philippines

Why #Globe Telecom Inc. has the worst #CustomerService in history.

1. They ask verification questions guaranteed to fail.
2. Their agents are heartless and rude.
3. They are above the Law of the land.
4. They don't care about their customers.

Here are the verification questions I was given:
> 1. Can you provide the exact date when your SIM was activated? Ex. March 2023.
>
> 2. What’s the last promo that you purchased before your phone was lost? When did you register it?
>
> 3. What was your remaining load balance before your phone was lost?

All three verification questions are guaranteed to fail.

#1: Can you honestly remember the exact date when your SIM was activated, especially if it has been with you for at least a decade?

#2: Can you honestly remember the last promo you purchased when you did not purchase any promo for the last 5 years?

For the third question, I provided the CORRECT answer, and I even submitted a screenshot taken on April 12th, very recent.

And yet, Globe Telecom Inc.'s agent replied with the following:

> We have to follow the process before we proceed with the deactivation.

> Unfortunately the details you have provided, do not match our record.

> Yes, the details you have provided do not match our records.

> We can only block the number if you were able to provide the correct details we need.

After this, their agent copy-pasted their spiel in a rush to close the chat conversation.

I've worked in the customer service field for 20 years, and I can tell you this is the worst agent and the worst process I've seen and experienced.

1. Verification questions guaranteed to fail.
2. Not exploring other avenues of verifications, that actually are logical to ask.
3. Totally heartless and rude.
4. A company process. In other words, this is how they were trained.
5. End the chat conversation as fast as you can.

To the agent, “I deeply apologise for disturbing your sleep and giving you some work to do.”

To Globe Telecom Inc., “Shame on you for having such a process, and yet you continue to claim awards for having the best service.”

#Philippines @pilipinas @philippines @pinoy #Pilipinas

jwildeboer, 10 days ago (edited 10 days ago) to mastodon

FTR, the US501(c)(3) for #Mastodon was already planned for quite some time, the non-profit status in Germany being revoked doesn't seem to be directly related to that.

"Set up a US non-profit branch (501(c)(3)) with a board of governors to become eligible for larger grants from US-based donors and allow US donors to make their contributions tax-deductible."

From the 2022 annual report, page 12, created 29. Sep 2023, available at https://joinmastodon.org/reports/Mastodon%20Annual%20Report%202022.pdf

danie10, 10 days ago to random

Pretty disappointing as I only got 3 years off this battery. Original battery lasted over 10 years. I keep it on charge whenever I park the bike and bad vibrations in last years riding... Going to try a Yausa brand now.

Toplite YTX14-BS battery resting on newspaper.

tallship, 10 days ago to foss

This comes as no surprise to anyone who's actually been paying attention over the past couple of years:

https://privacy.thenexus.today/mastodon-hard-fork/

All I can really say is, "OH Happy Day!"

Let the games begin, I'll bring the popcorn :p

#tallship #FOSS #Fediverse #fork #masto @thenexusofprivacy

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