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Adam
@adamsdesk.com
A technology enthusiast and privacy, security and FOSS advocate that specialized in DevOps for companies and individuals across North America and Europe. Founder and operator of Adamsdesk.

https://www.adamsdesk.com/
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Opt Out of AI Tracking by Disabling Google Gemini

Learn how to defend your privacy by opting out of artificial intelligence (AI) tracking by disabling Google Gemini in this comprehensive guide.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/disabl...

#blog #AI #privacy
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📣🎬 Calling all filmmakers & artists! Celebrate Public Domain Day in January 2026 by making a 2–3 min short film using public domain works from 1930 & earlier.

📆 Deadline: January 7, 2026
💰 First prize: $1,500
ℹ️ Details 👉 blog.archive.org/2025/12/01/2...

#contest #filmmaking #publicdomain
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Make Your Keys Organized, Compact and Comfortable

Turn your keys into an organized, compact and comfortable everyday carry experience without the annoyances and hassles that traditional products have.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/key-or...

#blog #review #EDC #EveryDayCarry
April 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Share YouTube Videos with a Specific Start Time

Learn the various methods on how to share a YouTube video using two different styles of links that will start playing at the specified time.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/share-...

#blog #tutorial #FreeTube #NewPipe #OpenSource #YouTube
April 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Updated: Identify a Raspberry Pi Board

- Add 500+
- Add Compute Modules
- Update Pico
- Update Zero

Learn how to identify a Raspberry Pi circuit board's edition and model by using visual identifiers or by querying the system.

kb.adamsdesk.com/hardware/ide...

#raspberryPi #hardware #tech
Identify a Raspberry Pi Board - Adamsdesk KB
Learn how to identify a Raspberry Pi circuit board's edition and model by using visual identifiers or by querying the system.
kb.adamsdesk.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Add Weather Data Caching to Fastfetch

Add the ability to cache weather data to reduce load time and conserve resources with Fastfetch using the command module and a custom shell script.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/fastfe...

#blog #bash #commandline #terminal #linux
August 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
🚨 LET YOUR VOICE TO BE HEARD

Canada 🇨🇦 can't afford a “buy now, regret later” AI strategy. 🚫🤖 Urge your MP to push our leaders to act now with people-first rules that actually protect our digital future.

👉 Send Your Message Now
openmedia.org/AI4Canadians

@openmedia.org
#AI #Canada #news #tech
Stop Canada’s “Buy Now, Regret Later” AI Future
Canada can’t afford a “buy now, regret later” AI strategy. 🚫🤖 Urge your MP to push our leaders to act now with people-first rules that actually protect our digital future. 🇨🇦 Send your message now 👉 h...
openmedia.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Different Types of Web Hosting Explained

Explaining the different types of web hosting such as how they work, pros and cons and who they may be best suited for.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/differ...

#blog #100DaysToOffload #web #technology
October 18, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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The full report of the CSPN audit performed by Synacktiv on behalf of ANSSI is now available on our website. If you ever wanted to know how KeePassXC works under the hood, it should make for an interesting read with many annotated code examples. keepassxc.org/audits/#cspn...
November 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Taking a Curated Look at Black Friday Sales For 2025

A small curated list of Black Friday sales by independent creators or small businesses covering areas of technology, gaming and miscellaneous deals.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/black-...

#blog #BlackFriday #tech #InfoSec #security
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🚨 BOOK BUNDLE DEAL

Form a strong foundation from this cybersecurity book bundle deal from Packt offering 21 books DRM free in PDF, ePUB, and MOBI via Humble Bundle for a limited time while supporting the charity World Central Kitchen.

📚 www.humblebundle.com/books/ultima...

#books #cybersecurity
Humble Tech Book Bundle: Ultimate Cybersecurity Career by Packt Encore
Jump-start your exciting new cybersecurity career with this outstanding library of tech courses. Pay what you want & support World Central Kitchen!
www.humblebundle.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
🚨 BOOK BUNDLE ALERT

Level up your software strategy and risk management skills in this Pragmatic Programmers Humble Bundle deal including up to 19 books all DRM free for a limited time while supporting the charity Save the Children.

🔗 www.humblebundle.com/books/softwa...

#books #tech #technology
Humble Tech Book Bundle: Software Strategy and Risk Management by Pragmatic Programmers
Build a team that works for everyone and get stuff done with this library of tech ebooks! Pay what you want and support the charity of your choice.
www.humblebundle.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Opt Out of AI Tracking by Disabling Google Gemini

Learn how to defend your privacy by opting out of artificial intelligence (AI) tracking by disabling Google Gemini in this comprehensive guide.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/disabl...

#blog #AI #privacy
November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Review of GNOME Core App Audio Player (Decibels)

Take an investigative review at GNOME’s Audio Player application with a descriptive user experience, file format support, keyboard shortcuts and more.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/gnome-...

#blog #GNOME #linux #tech
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🚨 PROTECT YOUR FREEDOM

Fight back against Google's recent changes that could potentially shutdown independent application repositories like F-Droid or IzzyOnDroid on the Android operating system.

Stand up for change and sign the petition today!

✏️ www.change.org/p/stop-googl...
Sign the Petition
Stop Google from limiting APK file usage
www.change.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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How To Use DuckDuckGo From the Command Line

Gain insight into using DuckDuckGo from the command line from installation, configuration, browser integration, and search usage examples.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/duckdu...

#blog #terminal #commandline #linux #tech #100DaysToOffload
How To Use DuckDuckGo From the Command Line
Gain insight into using DuckDuckGo from the command line from installation, configuration, browser integration, and search usage examples.
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September 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Little Bits: Issue #30 For October 2025

An important message about the threat of losing software freedom, what you can do about it and over a hundred and fifty new little bits to uncover.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little...

#blog #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #tech #news #LinkDump
November 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Install, Read and Search An Offline Local Copy of ArchWiki

Avoid ArchWiki service disruption with an offline local copy by following this guide covering applications, tools, step-by-step install and usage.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/offlin...

#blog #ArchLinux #linux #unix #tech
November 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🚨 PRIVACY MATTERS

🇨🇦 Canada's privacy laws are DECADES old and fail to protect us from corporate misuse & government overreach.

✊ Tell MPs it’s time for real Privacy Law Reform and to make Privacy for Canadians a priority!

📨 openmedia.org/Privacy4Cana...

#Canada #privacy #Privacy4Canadians
Canada Needs Privacy Law Reforms Now!
🇨🇦 Canada’s privacy laws are DECADES old and fail to protect us from corporate misuse & government overreach. ✊ Tell MPs it’s time for real Privacy Law Reform and to make #Privacy4Canadians a priority...
openmedia.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
How To Clear Web Browser Cache, Cookies, History and More

Gain a good understanding of how to clear web browser cache, cookies, history and more on a desktop or mobile system with this step-by-step guide.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/clear-...

#blog #WebBrowser #tech #technology #100DaysToOffload
November 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Updated: Codeberg Forks Gitea to Forgejo

- Modify Post Image
- Add Post Image Modifications

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/fork-g...

#blog #git #development #OpenSource #SelfHosted #100DaysToOffload
Codeberg Forks Gitea to Forgejo
A summary and opinions of the events that lead to the break-down of the Gitea community trust and respect that ended with Codeberg forking Gitea.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Printable Paper Based Raspberry Pi Cases

Explore my discoveries in searching for an inexpensive do-it-yourself printable template paper based Raspberry Pi enclosures.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/print-...

#blog #RaspberryPi #100DaysToOffload #cases #DIY
October 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Updated: The Best Markdown Viewers for the Linux Command Line

- Add Viewer Mandown
- Modify Test Version
- Add Related Posts

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/linux-...

#blog #markdown #commandline #terminal #linux #100DaysToOffload
The Best Markdown Viewers for the Linux Command Line
Investigate, play, and explore the benefits of using one of these Linux command line interface application Markdown viewers.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Building The Mastodon Mascot

Come on down the path of discovery to learn the tools I use to build the paper model of a Mastodon Mascot by Poudingue.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/buildi...

#100DaysToOffload #mastodon #hobby #PaperToy #PaperCraft #DIY
Building The Mastodon Mascot
Come on down the path of discovery to learn the tools I use to build the paper model of a Mastodon Mascot by Poudingue.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Assembling a Raspberry Pi Case Made Out of Paper

Print and assemble an inexpensive Raspberry Pi paper model case that is rigid enough to hold its form while still protecting the device.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/assemb...

#blog #RaspberryPi #case #DIY
October 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Updated: Discover The Fediverse: Love Your Neighbour

- Fix broken link

A thought provoking message on our similarities, power of our words and community along with sharing open source highlights found in the Fediverse.

www.adamsdesk.com/posts/discov...

#blog #Fediverse #FreeSoftware #OpenSource
Discover The Fediverse: Love Your Neighbour
A thought provoking message on our similarities, power of our words and community along with sharing open source highlights found in the Fediverse.
www.adamsdesk.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM