SOHO Systems
@sohosystemsza.bsky.social
Family-owned IT Consultancy, Computer Store, and Internet Service Provider (ISP), based in Hermanus, South Africa. Est. 2003 https://www.sohosystems.co.za
Google Maps alternative:Best open source maps in 2026 tuta.com/blog/google-...
Google Maps alternative:Best open source maps in 2026 | Tuta
With a number of community driven, open source mapping projects, picking a Google Maps app alternative that comes with without ads or tracking has never been easier.
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🚀 Sync-in Server 1.8 is out! 🌍 14 languages supported ⚡ Better for small systems (e.g. Raspberry Pi) 🖼️ 3× faster photo thumbnails 🐳 Lighter Docker image 📖 sync-in.com/news/sync-in... #release #opensource #foss #selfhosting #selfhosted #security #linux #privacy #cybersecurity #infosec #devops
Sync-in Server 1.8 · Sync-in
🌍 We are pleased to announce that Sync-in 1.8 now supports 14 languages, including
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We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe. signal.org/blog/pdfs/ge...
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Digital sovereignty must be a key focus for all free societies in the next decade if democracy is going to survive this moment.
🔴 GOING LIVE TOMORROW! 4PM Eastern 🔴 Join the weekly privacy wins from the community! This week's win: A viewer taking TOTP backups seriously to protect their accounts 💪 We'll discuss practical 2FA strategies, recovery tips, and many victories! youtube.com/live/hq8VK9C...
Avoiding A Critical Mistake - Privacy Wins Of The Week!
One user is implementing a backup strategy for their 2FA codes, and is using a fun trick to make Linux more secure! Welcome to Techlore's privacy wins of the...
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Steam stable update brings end of life notice for 32-bit Windows and lots of bug fixes #Steam #Gaming #PCGaming
Steam stable update brings end of life notice for 32-bit Windows and lots of bug fixes
Valve released the latest update to the Steam client, making it a good time to jump to Linux if you're still on Windows 10.
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Here's everything to claim from Prime Gaming during October 2025 #Gaming #PrimeGaming #PCGaming
Here's everything to claim from Prime Gaming during October 2025
Here's everything that's coming to Prime Gaming in October 2025. An easy way to add more games to your library across Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.
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DuckDuckGo can be your go-to search engine with these tricks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eii-...
Search Smarter: DuckDuckGo’s Secret Superpowers 🔥
🌟 Get Warp : https://www.warp.dev/?utm_source=its_foss&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=linux_launch DuckDuckGo is famous for being a privacy-first search engine, but it’s much more than that. It’s…
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Paint.NET 5.1.9 is now available! This is mostly a maintenance release with some important bug fixes, but it also adds a new Bulgarian translation. Enjoy! forums.getpaint.net/topic/133998...
Alibaba (I think) released Qoder, The next-gen Agentic Coding Platform. It understands your whole codebase, gets your patterns, and ships code that actually fits. It is 100% FREE for now with no obligation. qoder.com/download
So much information comes flying at us each day, but @inoreader.com makes it easier to absorb everything. Articles, websites, newsletters, social posts and videos all filtered into my categories. Saves a lot of time and hassle. Highly recommended.
Inoreader – Build your own newsfeed
With Inoreader, content comes to you the minute it's available. Follow websites, social media feeds, podcasts, blogs, and newsletters. Enjoy what's important to you, all in one place.
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Unknown attackers exploited a vulnerability in Microsoft’s SharePoint collaboration software, breaching government agencies, universities and companies. Microsoft has not issued a patch, prompting a scramble to respond.
Global hack on Microsoft product hits U.S., state agencies, researchers say
Unknown attackers exploited a “significant vulnerability” in Microsoft’s SharePoint collaboration software, hitting targets around the world.
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Linux desktop market share is on the rise in the U.S. news.itsfoss.com/linux-deskto...
Made Linux Great Again? Linux Desktop Usage Hits Record High in the US
A small, yet notable bump.
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KDE's Bigscreen TV UI is rebooted with slicker visuals, search functionality, and more – all thanks to one developer tuning in to its potential. #kde #linux
Plasma Bigscreen, KDE's TV Interface, is Back on the Air
KDE's Plasma Bigscreen TV UI gets rebooted with slicker visuals, search functionality, and more – thanks to one developer tuning in to its potential.
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Reducing reliance on American big-tech is the aim of Denmark's new digital sovereignty push, and #opensource software is at the heart of it.
Denmark's Government Ditches Microsoft for Open Source
Denmark is making 'digital sovereignty' a priority, replacing Microsoft and other US big tech products with Linux and open source.
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Ooh, it's a big one: KDE Plasma 6.4 has landed! From expanded colour management tools to enhanced panel widgets, and more! Check out the changes 👇🏻💻 #kde #linux #opensource
KDE Plasma 6.4 Released, This is What's New
KDE Plasma 6.4 has been released with a huge range of improvements, including an HDR configuration wizard, per-desktop tiling, and more.
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Spotify’s HiFi lossless streaming might really, finally, actually be coming soon
Spotify’s HiFi lossless streaming might really, finally, actually be coming soon
Maybe.
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Beyond All Reason, a free and open source RTS gets a big visual overhaul #BeyondAllReason #RTS #FreeGame #OpenSource
Beyond All Reason, a free and open source RTS gets a big visual overhaul
Beyond All Reason is an incredibly impressive free and open source RTS, with The Lightbringer update out now that's a huge advancement for the visuals. If you love massive battles you need to play this one.
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Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is now open source #Microsoft #OpenSource #WSL
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is now open source
Microsoft just announced that the Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open source is now officially open source. While it doesn't necessarily mean much for traditional desktop Linux, it's still a nice move.
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Huawei’s new foldable laptop might be the thinnest yet
Huawei’s new foldable laptop might be the thinnest yet
The MateBook Fold measures just 7.3mm thick when unfolded.
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GOG add support for authenticator apps for two-factor authentication (2FA) #GOG #PCGaming #Gaming
GOG add support for authenticator apps for two-factor authentication (2FA)
Good news for keeping your games secure, as GOG have announced they've added support for authenticator apps for two-factor authentication (2FA).
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Mesa 25.1 Open-Source Graphics Stack Officially Released, This Is What’s New 9to5linux.com/mesa-25-1-op... #Linux #OpenSource
Mesa 25.1 Open-Source Graphics Stack Officially Released, This Is What's New - 9to5Linux
Mesa 25.1 open-source graphics stack for Linux is now available for download with numerous new features and improvements for many video games.
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Tricky email comes, Asks for password, seems so real, Do not click the link.