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A space biologist by training and a (Arch)Linux user by passion

 #archLinux  #linux🐧#foss  #python  #terminal šŸ’š #neovim

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If you're looking for the Newspipe/Tubular experience on your Google/Android TV, check Smartube
https://github.com/yuliskov/smarttube

I can finally enjoy videos again on my TV :D

Imagine knowing how a device will actually perform in your home before you buy it šŸ’” We're building a database to make that happen!

Read our blog to find out how you can contribute šŸ‘‡šŸ¼

#HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation
https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2026/02/02/about-device-database/

How we'll build the device database, together

We're building a device database to help everyone make better choices for their smart home. Discover our plans and how you can help shape them.

Home Assistant

It’s been a long time since I wrote about a tool that deserves more love, so let’s talk about bmm. Never heard of it? No worries, I’ve got you: https://www-gem.codeberg.page/cli_bmm

#blog #blogpost #FOSS #Linux #bmm

Preserve your little private garden (and nasty secrets ^^) only by changing habits. No complicated tech involved :)
https://www-gem.codeberg.page/sys_login

#blog #blogpost #privacy #FOSS

Why open source is so important? Help the European Commission to build a European Open Digital Ecosystem Strategy
https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/16213-European-Open-Digital-Ecosystems_en

A discussion with @alecsargent motivated me to talk about Helix and Neovim.
https://www-gem.codeberg.page/vim_helix_neovim/

This is neither a comprehensive review nor a comparison meant to determine the best text editor. It’s simply a transcription of an entertaining discussion between two Linux enthusiasts.

#blog #blogpost #neovim #helix

Helix may be what you need

Helix or Neovim? Neovim or Helix? That is the question. A bold one, sure—but really, it’s just one tiny debate in the massive world of text editors. I previously wrote why I’ve chosen Neovim as my text editor and this post is not intended to pretend Neovim is superior to any other options, nor to convince anyone to move to it. No, this post is the result of a discussion with alecsargent , a long time Helix user who is currently considering Neovim as a potential viable option after having tried Vim long time ago. At some point, many terminal-centric Linux users run into the same dilemma: Do I want to invest time and cognitive effort into building my ideal text/code editor with Neovim and rework my muscle memory, or am I content with the features offered by Helix, accepting its hardcoded defaults? This isn’t just about picking a text editor. It’s about philosophy, commitment, and how much control you want over your tools.

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There are as many desk setups as there are users. I chose I chose minimalism.
https://www-gem.codeberg.page/sys_desk/

#blog #blogpost #minimalism

My minimal desk setup

Welcome at my desk, take a sit. For years, my workspace resembled a digital archaeologist’s dig site—layers of peripheral detritus, tangled cables, and screensavers fighting for visual dominance. It was a chaotic symphony, a testament to the idea that a busy mind equals a cluttered space. However, as I deepened my dive into the Linux ecosystem and its ethos of efficiency and control, I realized my environment wasn’t just a reflection of my work; it was actively shaping it. This epiphany led me down the rabbit hole of minimalist desk setups, and what I discovered transformed not only my workspace but also my productivity and peace of mind. My journey to minimalism wasn’t about deprivation; it was about intentionality. It was about stripping away the non-essentials to make room for what truly matters: focus, comfort, and efficiency. This post will detail why I now advocate for a clean, ergonomic, and thoughtfully designed workspace.

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Not being a dev, I would use Git only to benefit 1% of its power.
Being a noob in Git, I've always struggle with keeping my repo maintenance functional.
Then I discovered Neogit for Neovim :)
http://www-gem.codeberg.page/vim_neogit/

RE: https://disobey.net/@yawnbox/115900421795447777

Hahahaha. So many of those vendors didn't want to use #fwupd to distribute firmware updates. If you're an affected OEM and you changed your mind, I'm still more than happy to help you build a fwupd plugin so we can fix this in Linux and ChromeOS.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/researchers-reveal-whisperpair-attack-to-eavesdrop-on-google-fast-pair-headphones/

The first blog post, in which I describe how I made a design change to a model I found on #Printables using #FreeCAD to modify a STL for #3dprinting.

Unfortunately, I can’t share my ā€œremixā€ because of the license of the original design. However, the real point is that you can make your own modifications to this model, or any other, using FreeCAD.

https://livingin3d.neocities.org/blog.html#20260114-3D_Maze_Box_Connector_Cap

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