A new toy for tinkerers to play around with.
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#diy #raspberrypi #tinkerers #crowdfunding
$69 in 2026 Gets You a Tool to Rejuvenate Old Computers
PicoIDE is a device that turns microSD cards into working hard drives and CD-ROMs for retro PCs.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Recommended follow for nature-interested people: I was lucky enough to get a walking tour of marine life in Co. Clare from @Cormac_McGinley in 2024. I really recommend it if you ever get a chance – he knows a stunning amount about coastal life.
He also has a TV show on the Irish language national TV station, TG4: tg4.ie/en/player/categories/to…
Aillte | Player | Irish Television Channel, Súil Eile
Aillte explores the geology, mythology, wildlife, and human stories carved into the cliffs of Donegal, Mayo and Clare.TG4
Differing colour schemes on the Variegated scallop (Mimachlamys varial) shells.
County Clare, Ireland.
"Aillte" Episodes 1 and 2 of documentary now available for streaming on TG4.
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Aillte | Player | Irish Television Channel, Súil Eile
Aillte explores the geology, mythology, wildlife, and human stories carved into the cliffs of Donegal, Mayo and Clare.TG4
Calibre lets you have a virtual bookshelf. 📚
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Your eBooks Don't Have to Look Boring, Calibre 9.0 Now has Shelves
The eBook manager gets a visual upgrade with bookshelves and in-viewer editing.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Do you like nano, but want to try something different? 🤔
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Nano Feels Complicated? Try These 5 Easier Terminal Editors
The Linux terminal has come a long way from supporting only the keyboard to having software that can be navigated fully using a mouse.Pulkit Chandak (It's FOSS)
2. Have you seen/tried any of the last versions of #Nano?
If you're picky about grammar, this open source tool might surprise you.
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I Found a New Open Source Grammar Checker Tool And I Like it... Well... Kind of
Sometime simple is better. This new open source grammar checker is what we need in this age of data collection and AI.Abhishek Prakash (It's FOSS)
This feature was wilddddd in retrospect 😅 literally every single like, follow, and comment from your graph in chronological order
RE: threads.com/@yesikastarr/post/…
Yesika Salgado (@yesikastarr) on Threads
today’s youth doesn’t remember that IG had a whole activity tab and you’d be able to catch a dude thirsting on IG models at 2am as easy as one click.Threads
Simplify installing and updating apps from GitHub releases with these essential tools!
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Stop Manually Checking GitHub Releases — These Tools Automatically Install & Update Apps on Linux
These handy utilities tools simplify installing and managing binaries from GitHub releases on Linux.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Meat-Stinking Giant Flower Has A Delectable Aroma For Pollinators
Titan Arum AKA ‘Corpse Flowers’ is famous for its repulsive meat smell. Palm oil agriculture is a massive threat to these rare stinky plants. Take action!Palm Oil Detectives
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Canadian company says Virginia warehouse sale to ICE won't proceed
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Canadian company says Virginia warehouse sale to ICE won't proceed
A Canadian company has decided not to sell a Virginia warehouse to the U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityThe Associated Press (ABC News)
Ecuadorean Viscacha Lagidium ahuacaense
Ecuadorean Viscachas are plump and fluffy rodents with sage-like long whiskers, only a handful of them remain alive. Take action for them and boycott4wildlife!Palm Oil Detectives
Here's the most played games on Steam Deck for January 2026 gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/here…
#SteamDeck #Linux #SteamOS #PCGaming #Gaming
Here's the most played games on Steam Deck for January 2026
With a fresh month here now it's February 2026, here's your most up to date look at what has been popular for players on the Steam Deck.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Wallace’s Flying Frog Rhacophorus nigropalmatus
The elusive and visually stunning Wallace’s Flying #Frog are known for their mysterious nature and their ability to take flight and glide through the air like dancers. They reveal themselves …Palm Oil Detectives
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Magnificent Bird of Paradise Cicinnurus magnificus
Meet the Magnificent Bird-of-Paradise, a dazzling, theatrical bird from New Guinea’s forests. Their vibrant courtship dances must be protected from palm oil!Palm Oil Detectives
Snack giant PepsiCo allegedly sourced “sustainable” palm oil from razed Indigenous land in Peru
PepsiCo’s supply chain is linked to environmental and human rights violations in Peru, involving Amazon deforestation and Indigenous land invasion. For three years, palm oil from deforested S…Palm Oil Detectives
Today I had to make a trip to pick up some milk. To get to the 7-11 I have to drive past it, turn onto a farm road, then double back. No u-turns allowed in front of the shop! This farm road is also where signs about local events are posted for people to see as they drive into town. I did my turn then had to stop and park nearby. The above poster had me yelp in surprise!
Guess who that is at the top!
Yes, I am the Wattle Fairy Godmother again for 2026. 😁
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Package Forge aims to simplify app distribution on Linux! 📦❤️
Linux Apps Without Distro Lock-In? Explore This Lesser Known Snap and Flatpak Alternative
Meet PkgForge: A Distro-Independent Portable Apps 'Foundry' for Linux UsersRoland Taylor (It's FOSS)
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Deforestation Allows for Deadly Viruses to Jump Species
Many pandemics originate from wildlife that jumps from animal to human. These leaps often happen at the edges of the world’s tropical forests, where #deforestation is increasingly bringing people i…Palm Oil Detectives
A Linux system monitor that actually shows more than CPU and RAM.
jdSystemMonitor: More Than Your Regular System Monitor on Linux
Bringing system resources and internal details together in one place, jdSystemMonitor is a solid and lightweight option for desktop Linux users.Roland Taylor (It's FOSS)
IDK if I want my system monitor to have systemd integration. Maybe some people do.
BTW Resources shows GPU usage in addition to CPU and RAM. apps.gnome.org/Resources/
Resources – Apps for GNOME
Keep an eye on system resources – Resources allows you to check the utilization of your system resources and control your running processes and apps. It’s designed to be user-friendly and feel right at home on a modern deskto...apps.gnome.org
The ‘pleasant fiction’ of a rules-based order has been blown apart. It’s time for Australia to codify a bill of rights
What’s happening on American streets makes clear that a charter of rights does not prevent state overreach. But human rights must be more than a debating point.
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Australia spends more on tax breaks for landlords than social housing, homelessness and rent assistance combined
Acoss report shows property investors received $12.3bn in tax concessions in 2025, while the share of social housing dropped to a record low.
And where is mention of public housing for the homeless?
Australia spends more on tax breaks for landlords than social housing, homelessness and rent assistance combined
Exclusive: Acoss report shows property investors received $12.3bn in tax concessions in 2025, while the share of social housing dropped to a record lowPatrick Commins (The Guardian)
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UK Citizens Assembly News
Democracy in action:
The Dunfermline Assembly in Scotland kicks’ off supported by the Electoral Reform Society. It brings together 35 residents selected through a civic lottery, creating a group that reflects the diversity of Dunfermline.
Tackling difficult issues:
UK Government is using deliberative democracy on immigration. The Home Office Select Committee is undertaking citizens’ assembly style events with 100 people across three locations to better understand people’s views and where consensus might be reached.
Innovative People-Powered thinking:
Think-tank Demos presents a plan for the BBC to have real independence from government through a permanent representative citizens’ assembly on the BBC's Charter.
Sameer Padania on why the BBC needs radical reform and how citizens can save it
What would it take for the BBC to be free of political interference? A new report sets out a blueprint that includes a perpetual charter and a citizen's panelJacob Granger (Journalism UK)
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If you use Kitty Terminal, these 15 tweaks are totally worth it!
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I Made Kitty Terminal Even More Awesome by Using These 15 Customization Tips and Tweaks
Kitty is an excellent terminal and offers you a variety of customization options though its config file. Here are the config changes I prefer.Sreenath (It's FOSS)
Pinterest laid off its only icon designer as part of their AI-focused layoffs.
My current advice to my mentees in tech is that if you want to distinguish yourself, it's by how deeply you've embraced AI and how much it's made you more productive. Being the voice of opposition to "AI slop" or "work slop" is a great way to volunteer for the next round of "AI productivity gains" driven layoffs.
Plan your days with Schedule.
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Away from Cloud: This Local, Offline Tool is Perfect for Personal Project Management on Linux Desktop
We have all been there. You start the week with a massive to-do list, only to feel overwhelmed by Tuesday afternoon. While heavy-duty project management tools exist, sometimes you just need a digital version of "sticky notes on a wall".Neville Ondara (It's FOSS)
Sumatran Tiger Panthera tigris sondaica
The Sumatran tiger Panthera tigris sondaica is a critically endangered big cat, with less than 600 of their species alive in the wild today. Once living in Java and Bali, they are now only found in…Palm Oil Detectives
#FOSDEM #ActivityPub #fedidev
Thank you so much @Gargron@mastodon.social and @Ameboid@mastodon.social ♥️ #fosdem2026 #fosdem26 #fosdem
UK: Protest Crackdowns Undermine Democracy
UK authorities have severely restricted the right to protest, in contravention of their international human rights obligations, creating an environment in which peaceful dissent is increasingly treated as a criminal act, Human Rights Watch said in a …Human Rights Watch
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