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| - TinyGL runs crossplattform and on several MCUs even with 3D (awesome for GUI) \\ | - TinyGL runs crossplattform and on several MCUs even with 3D (awesome for GUI) \\ |
| - glitching MCUs for dumping firmware is feasible. Revive your bricked MCUs, revert PS4 to prev FW. \\ | - glitching MCUs for dumping firmware is feasible. Revive your bricked MCUs, revert PS4 to prev FW. \\ |
| - for routers check out [[https://openwrt.org/supported_devices|openWRT device list]] and also the [[https://freifunk.net/en/|freifunk open network]] \\ | |
| - for legacy Garmin devices [[https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin|replace maps with openstreetmap]]. Read [[projects:rlink2#updating_maps|how to use iGO maps on Renault R-Link2]]. \\ | - for legacy Garmin devices [[https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin|replace maps with openstreetmap]]. Read [[projects:rlink2#updating_maps|how to use iGO maps on Renault R-Link2]]. \\ |
| - Keep your webpages small! See //Fit on a Floppy//: [[https://fitonafloppy.website/]] \\ | - Keep your webpages small! See //Fit on a Floppy//: [[https://fitonafloppy.website/]] - keep it small should also apply to your software stack \\ |
| ====== Web links ====== | ====== Web links ====== |
| - [[https://bahn.expert]]: More accurate schedules than Deutsche Bahn itself. marudor.de was created to join different APIs of DB. [[https://media.ccc.de/search?p=marudor|Watch his talks at CCC]]. \\ | - [[https://bahn.expert]]: More accurate schedules than Deutsche Bahn itself. marudor.de was created to join different APIs of DB. [[https://media.ccc.de/search?p=marudor|Watch his talks at CCC]]. \\ |
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| ====== Software ====== | ====== Software ====== |
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| - Scraping Vbulletin forums: [[https://github.com/sh4rkov1tch/pynsw2u]] \\ | - Scraping Vbulletin forums: [[https://github.com/sh4rkov1tch/pynsw2u]] \\ |
| - Crack legacy zip encryptions: [[https://github.com/kimci86/bkcrack]] \\ | - Crack legacy zip encryptions: [[https://github.com/kimci86/bkcrack]] \\ |
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| | - free your vibrator sex toy: [[https://buttplug.io/]] \\ |
| | - free your vacuum robot from vendor cloud: [[https://github.com/Hypfer/Valetudo]] \\ |
| | - free your smartwatch from proprietary app: [[https://gadgetbridge.org/]] \\ |
| | - connect your Bosch/Siemens washing machines: [[https://github.com/hn/bsh-home-appliances]] \\ |
| | - connect your Miele washing machine: [[https://github.com/medusalix/FreeMDU]] \\ |
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| | ===== Firefox Plugins ===== |
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| | Simplified speaking, for desktops there is only Chromium-based browsers (Blink engine) or Firefox (Gecko engine) (and Webkit/Safari for Mac/iOS). Support diversity and use the only major independent alternative: Firefox or one of its derivates. \\ |
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| | * Use rubber: don't surf the internet without blocking by [[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/|uBlock origin for firefox]]. \\ |
| | * Avoid industry sugar: [[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/i-dont-care-about-cookies/|I don't care about cookies]] plugin to get rid of cookie banners. 🍪 If you create your HP, avoid cookies altogether. \\ |
| | * Save the environment: if you must listen to music as yt-video, audiostream only with [[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/music-mode-for-youtube/|Music Mode for YouTube™]] - save the bandwidth. \\ |
| | * To save some tutorials in a single html page that is portable and looks as original, try [[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/save-page-we/|Save Page WE]] \\ |
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| ===== Android ===== | ===== Android ===== |
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| Android phones use a crippled Linux, but there is sadly no way around it anymore. Consider using [[https://download.lineageos.org/|(official) LineageOS]], [[https://lineage.microg.org/|microG derivate]] or [[https://e.foundation/e-os/|/e/OS]]. For good long-term support, check [[https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Devices|devices for postmarketOS]]. With the latter you can also use your phone as a home server. \\ | Android phones use a crippled Linux, but there is sadly no way around it anymore. Consider using [[https://download.lineageos.org/|(official) LineageOS]], [[https://lineage.microg.org/|microG derivate]] or [[https://e.foundation/e-os/|/e/OS]]. For good long-term support, check [[https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Devices|devices for postmarketOS]]. With the latter you can also use your phone as a home server. \\ |
| Reuse your old phone as IoT-device with [[https://janos.io/]]. \\ | |
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| F-Droid is a must-have app store: \\ | F-Droid is a must-have app store: \\ |
| </hidden> \\ | </hidden> \\ |
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| Gadgetbridge is awesome for smart watches. If you want a different OS on your watch, [[https://asteroidos.org/|check out AsteroidOS]]. \\ | ===== Firmware replacements ===== |
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| ===== Firefox Plugins ===== | * [[https://openwrt.org/supported_devices|openWRT device list]] for routers and also check out the [[https://freifunk.net/en/|freifunk open network]] \\ |
| | * [[https://asteroidos.org/]]: alternative OS for smartwatches \\ |
| | * [[https://reprap.org/wiki/List_of_Firmware]]: see list of alternative firmware for 3D-Printers \\ |
| | * [[https://ralim.github.io/IronOS/]]: alternative Firmware for Pinecil soldering iron and a GUI flash tool: [[https://github.com/Spagett1/pineflash]] \\ |
| | * [[https://janos.io/]]: Reuse your old phone as IoT-device. Also read [[life_hacks:start#android|Android section]] above. \\ |
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| Simplified speaking, for desktops there is only Chromium-based browsers (Blink engine) or Firefox (Gecko engine) (and Webkit/Safari for Mac/iOS). Support diversity and use the only major independent alternative: Firefox or one of its derivates. \\ | |
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| * Use rubber: don't surf the internet without blocking by [[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/|uBlock origin for firefox]]. \\ | |
| * Avoid industry sugar: [[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/i-dont-care-about-cookies/|I don't care about cookies]] plugin to get rid of cookie banners. 🍪 If you create your HP, avoid cookies altogether. \\ | |
| * Save the environment: if you must listen to music as yt-video, audiostream only with [[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/music-mode-for-youtube/|Music Mode for YouTube™]] - save the bandwidth. \\ | |
| * To save some tutorials in a single html page that is portable and looks as original, try [[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/save-page-we/|Save Page WE]] \\ | |
