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Using browser extensions to uncover disinformation

IN-DEPTH: Trust Tools

Fake information is experiencing a boom, but given the right tools, you can reliably separate the wheat from the chaff.

Browser , Tools

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Build your own web server in a few simple steps

IN-DEPTH: Self Made

If you want to learn a little bit more about the communication between a web browser and an HTTP server, why not build your own web server and take a closer look.

Browser , Server , shell

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Exploring decentralized chat and microblogging platforms

REVIEWS: Free Connection

Diaspora, Friendica, and Mastodon are free and decentralized microblogging platforms that keep you in control of your data.

open source model , Security , Social Media

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Figure 1: The Brave browser’s dashboard.

Not So Brave New World

A for-profit, open source browser

18.05.2022

The Brave browser promises speed and privacy, but its quest for profit compromises security at every turn.

Browser

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Building apps with NocoDB

IN-DEPTH: No Code, No Problem

NocoDB lets you build useful applications without writing a single line of code.

Database , Software , Tools

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Figure 1: The current TweetDeck interface with the Light theme.

Once a problem child on Linux, the Twitter client TweetDeck now installs easily, offering unrivaled features. However, potential changes in the updated beta version raise potential concerns for its future as an alternative Linux-based Twitter interface.

Linux , open source model , twitter

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Figure 2: KOReader is the most popular free interface for Kobo e-readers.

Basic Hacks for Kobo E-Readers

E-reader Liberation

02.08.2021

With a little hacking, you can free your Kobo e-reader from its proprietary chains. You may even transform your e-reader into a more general-purpose device.

Community , firmware , Hardware , Tablet

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