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 Read >
Category: Technology
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 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 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 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 Read >
When your home automation vendor shuts down its servers, what to do?
Insteon is probably not the first home automation vendor to switch off its lights and cloud servers, and certainly it won’t be the last. In April 2022, an announcement at Insteon’s home page didn’t give much hope for customers who have Read >
How to choose the best cloud storage for personal use or for a small organization
Cloud storage is a service on the internet where you can store your files for accessing them on your mobile devices and computers where ever you happen to roam. Sharing files to a workgroup, customers or family and friends is the Read >
How to set up disk sharing for Linux computers with NFS
If your home or office is powered by Linux computers, you may want to have a system for sharing files. Our small office has been using file sharing software called NFS (Network File System) for quite some time now, and we Read >
These are businesses’ key drivers and biggest headaches with open source software
Most web sites we access on the internet are built using open source software, like WordPress, Linux, Mysql and PHP. In addition to public web services, enterprises have many other computer systems they create in-house or buy from a software vendor. Read >
The most in-demand tech skills in 2022
Demand for professionals who have skills to build and maintain computer systems and networks continues to increase. Popular open source projects, big tech companies, large corporations and public administration have systems are constantly developing new applications while maintaining existing programs. The Read >