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A technology enthusiast and privacy, security and FOSS advocate that specialized in DevOps for companies and individuals across North America and Europe. Founder and operator of Adamsdesk.

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Little Bits: Issue #30 For October 2025

An important message about the threat of losing software freedom, what you can do about it and over a hundred and fifty new little bits to uncover.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little...

#blog #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #tech #news #LinkDump
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🚨 PROTECT YOUR FREEDOM

Fight back against Google's recent changes that could potentially shutdown independent application repositories like F-Droid or IzzyOnDroid on the Android operating system.

Stand up for change and sign the petition today!

✏️ www.change.org/p/stop-googl...
Sign the Petition
Stop Google from limiting APK file usage
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November 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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How To Use DuckDuckGo From the Command Line

Gain insight into using DuckDuckGo from the command line from installation, configuration, browser integration, and search usage examples.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/duckdu...

#blog #terminal #commandline #linux #tech #100DaysToOffload
How To Use DuckDuckGo From the Command Line
Gain insight into using DuckDuckGo from the command line from installation, configuration, browser integration, and search usage examples.
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September 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Little Bits: Issue #30 For October 2025

An important message about the threat of losing software freedom, what you can do about it and over a hundred and fifty new little bits to uncover.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little...

#blog #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #tech #news #LinkDump
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November 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Install, Read and Search An Offline Local Copy of ArchWiki

Avoid ArchWiki service disruption with an offline local copy by following this guide covering applications, tools, step-by-step install and usage.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/offlin...

#blog #ArchLinux #linux #unix #tech
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November 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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🚨 PRIVACY MATTERS

🇨🇦 Canada's privacy laws are DECADES old and fail to protect us from corporate misuse & government overreach.

✊ Tell MPs it’s time for real Privacy Law Reform and to make Privacy for Canadians a priority!

📨 openmedia.org/Privacy4Cana...

#Canada #privacy #Privacy4Canadians
Canada Needs Privacy Law Reforms Now!
🇨🇦 Canada’s privacy laws are DECADES old and fail to protect us from corporate misuse & government overreach. ✊ Tell MPs it’s time for real Privacy Law Reform and to make #Privacy4Canadians a priority...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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How To Clear Web Browser Cache, Cookies, History and More

Gain a good understanding of how to clear web browser cache, cookies, history and more on a desktop or mobile system with this step-by-step guide.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/clear-...

#blog #WebBrowser #tech #technology #100DaysToOffload
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November 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Updated: Codeberg Forks Gitea to Forgejo

- Modify Post Image
- Add Post Image Modifications

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#blog #git #development #OpenSource #SelfHosted #100DaysToOffload
Codeberg Forks Gitea to Forgejo
A summary and opinions of the events that lead to the break-down of the Gitea community trust and respect that ended with Codeberg forking Gitea.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Printable Paper Based Raspberry Pi Cases

Explore my discoveries in searching for an inexpensive do-it-yourself printable template paper based Raspberry Pi enclosures.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/print-...

#blog #RaspberryPi #100DaysToOffload #cases #DIY
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October 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Updated: The Best Markdown Viewers for the Linux Command Line

- Add Viewer Mandown
- Modify Test Version
- Add Related Posts

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#blog #markdown #commandline #terminal #linux #100DaysToOffload
The Best Markdown Viewers for the Linux Command Line
Investigate, play, and explore the benefits of using one of these Linux command line interface application Markdown viewers.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Building The Mastodon Mascot

Come on down the path of discovery to learn the tools I use to build the paper model of a Mastodon Mascot by Poudingue.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/buildi...

#100DaysToOffload #mastodon #hobby #PaperToy #PaperCraft #DIY
Building The Mastodon Mascot
Come on down the path of discovery to learn the tools I use to build the paper model of a Mastodon Mascot by Poudingue.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Assembling a Raspberry Pi Case Made Out of Paper

Print and assemble an inexpensive Raspberry Pi paper model case that is rigid enough to hold its form while still protecting the device.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/assemb...

#blog #RaspberryPi #case #DIY
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October 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Updated: Discover The Fediverse: Love Your Neighbour

- Fix broken link

A thought provoking message on our similarities, power of our words and community along with sharing open source highlights found in the Fediverse.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/discov...

#blog #Fediverse #FreeSoftware #OpenSource
Discover The Fediverse: Love Your Neighbour
A thought provoking message on our similarities, power of our words and community along with sharing open source highlights found in the Fediverse.
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October 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Updated: List of Helpful Mastodon Resources

- Remove orphan link

Handmade list of resources for the federated social network Mastodon covering, how to use, find an instance, find people, tools and more.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/list-m...

#blog #100DaysToOffload #mastodon #Fediverse
List of Helpful Mastodon Resources
Handmade list of resources for the federated social network Mastodon covering, how to use, find an instance, find people, tools and more.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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🚨 BOOK BUNDLE DEAL

Elevate your Raspberry Pi skills with this limited time offer via Humble Bundle while supporting Raspberry Pi Foundation.

Get all 16 books DRM free in ePub and PDF format.

➡️ www.humblebundle.com/books/all-th...

#books #DRMFree #tech
Humble Tech Book Bundle: All Things Raspberry Pi by Raspberry Pi Press
Learn the ins and outs of computer coding with this library from Raspberry Pi! Pay what you want and support the charity of your choice!
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October 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Ten Pointless Facts About Me

Gain a glimpse into my personal life by reading the answers to these ten pointless facts about me you never knew you wanted to know.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/ten-po...

#blog #BlogPost
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October 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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This is a great resource 🧵

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openmedia.org OpenMedia @openmedia.org · Jun 18
Today we're releasing a joint letter signed by 160+ civil society groups, academics, and lawyers demanding full withdrawal of #BillC2.

This dangerous surveillance bill is anti-privacy, anti-rights, and anti-Canadian.

Let’s get into it. 1/7
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Over 300 Organizations Unite to Demand Complete Withdrawal of Bill C-2
Diverse coalitions warn
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October 18, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Batch Scan Photos With SANE's Scanimage On GNU/Linux Command Line

Turn a painful, time consuming and repetitive task of batch scanning photographs into a joyful one using SANE’s Scanimage on a GNU/Linux command line.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/batch-...

#blog #commandline #linux #tech #technology
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October 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Little Bits: Issue #29 For September 2025

A fresh new issue is here overflowing with discovered little bits to explore and a message of personal reflection on the challenges of writing.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little...

#blog #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #tech #news #LinkDump
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October 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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🚨 BOOK BUNDLE DEAL!

Expand your horizons or pick up new hobbies with the latest Tech Books: Electronics for the Curious while supporting Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Get 21 books DRM free in PDF, MOBI, and ePub format.

✅ www.humblebundle.com/books/electr...

#books #tech #DRMFree @eff.org
Humble Tech Book Bundle: Electronics for the Curious by No Starch
Pay what you want to deepen your knowledge of video games and technology with our latest Tech Book Bundle: Electronics for the Curious.
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September 29, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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🇨🇦’s Cybersecurity bill is back! Bill C-8 is Bill C-26’s twin. 👯‍♀️ Huge encryption risks, same secret orders. 🚨 Don’t let #BillC8 fast track through Parliament. Speak up and tell your MP to #FixBillC8 now! 📣 openmedia.org/FixBillC8-bsky
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Fix Bill C-8: Stop the Fast-Track of a Flawed Cybersecurity Bill
Huge encryption risks, same secret orders. 🚨 Don’t let it fast track through Parliament. Speak up and tell your MP to #FixBillC8 now! 📣 https://openmedia.org/FixBillC8
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September 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Stand Up and Celebrate Software Freedom Day

Join in the celebration of Software Freedom Day and learn about Free Software and its virtues along with how to host or attend this worldwide event.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/celebr...

#blog #FreeSoftware #FOSS #technology @digitalfreedoms.bsky.social
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September 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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What's New for Mozilla Firefox Release 143.0

Explore and discover the latest changes for Mozilla Firefox release version 143.0 covering changes for end users, enterprise and developers.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/mozill...

#blog #firefox #mozilla #tech #technology #news
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September 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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🇨🇦 Canada's Cybersecurity bill is back! Bill C-8 is Bill C-26’s twin. 👯‍♀️ Huge encryption risks, same secret orders.

🚨 Don’t let Bill C-8 fast track through Parliament.

📣 Speak up and tell your MP to Fix Bill C-8 now! openmedia.org/FixBillC8

#Canada #FixBillC8 #news @openmediaorg.bsky.social
Fix Bill C-8: Stop the Fast-Track of a Flawed Cybersecurity Bill
Huge encryption risks, same secret orders. 🚨 Don’t let it fast track through Parliament. Speak up and tell your MP to #FixBillC8 now! 📣 https://openmedia.org/FixBillC8
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September 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Pairing to a Logitech Unifying Receiver Under GNU/Linux

How to pair a device to a Logitech Unifying receiver using GNU/Linux in the command line or using a graphical application.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/pair-d...

#blog #commandline #linux #100DaysToOffload
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September 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Stop Annoyances: Say No To DuckDuckGo Popup Advertisement

Stop annoyances in their tracks by saying no to DuckDuckGo popup advertisement using a content filter, alternative websites or the command line.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/stop-a...

#blog #ContentFilter #AdBlocker #uBlockOrigin #Ghostery #web
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September 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM