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Run a virtual conference using only open source tools

mairin — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Run a virtual conference using only open source tools mairin Thu, 04/27/2023 - 03:00

Here's how to use open source tools to run your next virtual event.

The Fedora Design Team discovered that using open source tools to run a virtual conference can be quite effective by hosting the first Creative Freedom Summit in January 2023…

Handle any type of document with this open source tool

hej — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Handle any type of document with this open source tool hej Mon, 04/03/2023 - 03:00

Explore Collabora Online's interoperability and make documents and spreadsheets compatible across all office suites.

Collabora Online supports all sorts of files and formats. How does this open source office suite do in terms of interoperability, though? This article takes a closer look at…

Create a ChatBot in Mattermost with Python

DrMJG — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Create a ChatBot in Mattermost with Python DrMJG Mon, 03/27/2023 - 03:00

Implement ChatOps in your organization with a simple open source bot.

ChatOps is a collaboration model that connects people, processes, tools, and automation into a transparent workflow. Mattermost is an open source, self-hosted messaging…

Open source tools for mind mapping

Amrita42 — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Open source tools for mind mapping Amrita42 Fri, 03/24/2023 - 03:00

Use mind maps with open source tools to make an impactful presentation.

In today's world and social media, many people don't have the patience to read lengthy textual content. Visuals are a great way to capture your audience's attention span. Did…

A 5-minute tour of the Fediverse

murph — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000

A 5-minute tour of the Fediverse murph Tue, 03/21/2023 - 03:00

A whirlwind tour of all the connected sites that form the world of open source social networks.

People want to communicate over the internet as easily as they do in real life, with similar protections but, potentially, farther reach. In other words, people want to be…

How Wikipedia helps keep the internet open

srish_aka_tux — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

How Wikipedia helps keep the internet open srish_aka_tux Mon, 03/06/2023 - 03:00

Wikipedia embodies the spirit of the original vision of the internet, and you can be a part of it.

Wikipedia is one of the most significant open source software projects, in part because it's a lot bigger than you may realize. And yet anyone can contribute content, and…

My favorite open source tools for personal finance

Don Watkins — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

My favorite open source tools for personal finance Don Watkins Tue, 02/21/2023 - 03:00

Try one of these open source apps to keep your budget in check.

There are tons of open source personal finance apps out there. These apps are useful because they help you take control of your finances. I find it much easier to use an app…

A beginner's guide to Mastodon

cherrybomb — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

A beginner's guide to Mastodon cherrybomb Fri, 01/27/2023 - 03:00

You made the switch to Mastodon. Congratulations! Here's what you should do next.

Since my previous article about Mastodon, I noticed a lot of people joined but absolutely no one understood the mechanics of getting their feeds together or why they couldn't…

A sysadmin's guide to Carbonio

Arman Khosravi — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

A sysadmin's guide to Carbonio Arman Khosravi Mon, 12/12/2022 - 03:00

Carbonio Community Edition is an open source collaboration tool. Here's how to use its admin panel.

Carbonio Community Edition (Carbonio CE) is an open source no-cost email and collaboration platform by Zextras. It provides privacy for organizations seeking digital…

6 steps to get verified on Mastodon with encrypted keys

sethkenlon — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

6 steps to get verified on Mastodon with encrypted keys sethkenlon Mon, 12/05/2022 - 03:00

Get Mastodon's green checkmark with PGP and Keyoxide.

Mastodon permits its users to self-verify. The easiest method to do this is through a verification link. For advanced verification, though, you can use the power of shared…