Samsung has been developing its own home automation system called SmartThings for years. In 2020, Samsung told that the system had been integrated with Mercedes car computers, and in 2023 it was compatible with Matter standard that aims at making home gadgets communicate better with other manufacturers’ devices. Now, in … Read >
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How to install and configure Dnsmasq for your network – remote access option included
Our home office network had gradually grown to the point that no one could remember the IP addresses of all devices. All the connected PCs, phones, tablets, and other devices had to be assigned names so that, for instance, a phone could connect to a PC by referring to it … Read >
Amazon polices what customers should say and do at home
Here is a telltale sign how the big, powerful internet giants believe they can rule the world. In the US, software engineer Brandon Jackson who works for Microsoft arrived home in one evening only to discover that his Amazon Alexa home automation system wasn’t functioning anymore. He couldn’t access his … Read >
Fast and easy self-hosted software for cloud file sharing
Here is an excellent open source software package for everyone who wants to self-host a simple file sharing cloud service. Perhaps you need a file sharing system for personal use, for your family or for a small team, but above all, you want a fast and easy to use system … Read >
How to upgrade to Debian 12, and tips for troubleshooting problems in LAMP
Debian 12 (Bookworm) was released in June 2023 for Linux computers. The new version features a massive number of updates, such as a new Linux kernel, new PHP version, LibreOffice and much more. Upgrading an operating system to a new major release is always somewhat distressful task, especially if … Read >
How to migrate to another Mastodon server
So I decided to move to a new Mastodon server (also known as an instance) that had terms better suitable for one of our foreign language blogs. It is really amazing that a migration function even exists in a social media service. Normally services do everything they can to lock … Read >
Mobile devices you need for staying online on the road
Planning what to pack on a trip can be a tricky task, and if your work involves computers and connectivity, it complicates the task even more. The length of a trip, is it a work or leisure journey, the packing space available, and expected time without ability to recharge gadgets … Read >
Have you misunderstood Linux?
Linux is an excellent piece of software, but what exactly is it? Your mobile phone may run Linux if it is powered by Android, the most powerful cloud servers on the internet are powered by Linux, your security camera may run on Linux and many personal computers are running Linux … Read >
Google-free phone that runs Android apps: Murena powered by eOS 1.0
Like it or not, it is more or less necessary for practically everyone to have a smartphone today. Access to banking services, communication, work projects, news, entertainment often rely on a smartphone. Unfortunately, Google and Apple manage the software products that power the phones, allowing them and other businesses to … Read >
17 technology predictions that may change industries by 2027
World Economic Forum asked its Technology Pioneers community how tech will change the world by 2027. 17 predictions from leaders of startup businesses provide insight to the trends that are shaping many industries, not only the tech sector. The predictions vary from the future of banking, education, and data processing … Read >