Check out the Brave Browser for iOS (or Android) which blocks ads and trackers, and keeps data private with built-in security features. Between the smooth performance and flexible search options, it is by far one of the best browsers for mobile.

Full review akschaefer.com/brave-browser/

Unexpected visitor while working on the garden.

#sunset #hotairballon #gardening

Looking for the best Xfce Linux distro? I compared Debian, Mint, Manjaro, MX, and Xubuntu for speed, disk usage, and desktop experience.

@debian.bsky.social @xubuntu.bsky.social @mxlinux.bsky.social @linuxmint.bsky.social @manjaro.bsky.social
#linux

Upgraded my LS-swapped truck with a custom 3" exhaust and Borla Pro XS mufflers. Hear the results after months of planning and countless hours of research.

Looking for the best Xfce Linux distro? I compared Debian, Mint, Manjaro, MX, and Xubuntu for speed, disk usage, and desktop experience.

@debian.bsky.social @xubuntu.bsky.social @mxlinux.bsky.social @linuxmint.bsky.social @manjaro.bsky.social
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Love this photo from Sydney from earlier this year. akschaefer.com/exploring-th...

I have been wanting to write a short introduction to my Home Assistant setup for some time. If you are not familiar with Home Assistant, its the premier open source home automation software that allows you to control your smart home all with privacy first mindset.

#homeassistant #smarthome #zigbee

Here is a list that is a mix of my childhood favorites and some new discoveries I’ve come to enjoy as an adult. What are some of your favorite games or your top 10 list?

#snes #supermario #zelda

Wrote a new article, expanding on my previous article that used Unraid as a base to run Olama, this one is catered for Windows. I was surprised at how easy it was to setup. Enjoy

#Ollama #ChatGPT

We went to Banff about two years ago and it’s still a very memorable vacation. When we plan our vacations I look for other people’ s itinerary as they give me ideas, now it’s my time to share and give back to the community. #Banff #Jasper

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#carsandcoffee

My five must have open source applications for a new build! What are your top five?

@firefox.com @7zipofficial.bsky.social
@notepad-plus-plus.org

Check out our travels through Tasmania. #lavendar #cradlemountain, #tasmania #australia #wombats

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Some amazing photos from our vacation #sunset #island #gbr #greatbarrierreef #Australia #coffee

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Love my OPNSense box I built 2 years ago which serves as my firewall and router. Check out my build if you are looking for ideas. #opnsense #router #diy #firewall @opnsense.org #homelab #networksecurity

I have been looking at the #degoogle movement that is happening lately and deep dived into alternate solutions for Email, Web Browsers, Search Engines, Document Storage, Messaging Apps, Smart Home, Social Media, and OSs.

@firefox.com @debian.bsky.social @proton.me #duckduckgo #privacy