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Commented on 7 Sep 2018
6 open source tools for writing a book
Another application worth the mention for ebooks is Calibre. It's billed as an ebook management program, but it's especially handy for conversions and previews.
Commented on 31 Aug 2018
6 places to host your git repository
Oooh. That's a handy looking little device. A tad expensive for my tastes, though. If I'm rolling my own, I'd personally lean towards using something I already have on hand.
Commented on 31 Aug 2018
6 places to host your git repository
I wasn't familiar with GitGud. Looks like a separate free host for GitLab instances. Thanks for sharing!
Commented on 21 Aug 2018
What is your favorite Linux window manager?
Still a long-time user of Enlightenment. I could probably get used to something else if push came to shove, but I like the way it works and I'm *really* fond of its customizability... and it's fast.
Commented on 21 May 2018
Choosing the right open source tool for movie project management
Great article. Is TACTIC still being actively developed? I saw on their website that the last point release was in 2016. I've looked into it a couple times, but never found a chance to throw a suitably large project at it...
Commented on 15 May 2018
Termux turns Android into a Linux development environment
Great article! I'm a huge fan of Termux. I actually use it (with a bluetooth keyboard) to do distraction-free writing on my phone. Plus, since it has Python and PIP, I can actually install Mercurial and do version control on...
Commented on 4 May 2018
A brief history of bad passwords
That said, if you're using a password manager, what's the harm in using a strong password? I'd also caution folks about devaluing the need for strong passwords on social media sites (especially Facebook and Twitter). It's...
Commented on 12 Feb 2018
An open source Instagram desktop photo uploader
For a quick and dirty solution, you can also use the "Responsive Design" mode that's available in some browsers (in Firefox, Ctrl+Shift+M... in Chrome enable Developer tools [Ctrl+Shift+I] and then use Ctrl+Shift+M). From...
Commented on 29 Sep 2017
Track your creative projects with mind-map software
There are a few web-based mind mapping applications that offer some form of collaboration (I think WiseMapping and perhaps Xmind have this kind of thing). But let me back up a bit. Are you talking about live collaboration a...
Commented on 16 Aug 2017
Track your creative projects with mind-map software
Understandable, but mind maps are rarely for an audience larger than 1. I've used collaborative mind maps in the past, but even then, it's a small team. Mind maps are (or can be) part of the process. They're fluid, shifting...