Jun 16, 2011 6:51pm GMT
Since Autokey supports Python, you can automate virtually any task using simple (or complex) scripts. A recent addition to my ever-growing collection of handy Autokey scripts is a relatively simple solution for saving text selections as Tomboy notes:import sys, dbus, gobject, dbus.glib snippet = clipboard.get_selection() retCode, title = dialog.input_dialog("Note Title", "Enter... more »
Generate HTML Photo Gallery in a Pinch with llgalJun 09, 2011 4:13pm GMT
There are plenty of powerful open source web-based applications for sharing photos out there. But if you need to publish a bunch of photos on the web as a simple static HTML gallery without all the bells and whistles, a command-line tool like llgal can come in rather handy. This little tool is available in the software repositories of many popular Linux distributions, so you can install it in a... more »
Extension Watch: Instant File Sharing with drag2up for Chrome and ChromiumJun 06, 2011 2:23pm GMT
It's not immediately apparent how exactly the drag2up extension works and what it actually does: once installed, it doesn't add any new buttons or menu entires. But the extension doesn't need to expose itself, because it does its job in the background. And its job is a pretty simple one: when you drag a document, a file, or an image from your desktop onto a form field on a web page, the extensi... more »
Read E-books with Cool ReaderMay 31, 2011 8:42pm GMT
The Cool Reader ebook reader really lives up to its name: it's probably the best cross-platform ebook reader out there. Cool Reader runs on Windows, Linux, and Android devices, and the application supports a wide range of ebook formats, including EPUB, FB2, TXT, RTF, and HTML. The application can handle table of contents and the application... more »
Send Web Articles to Kindle with KindlebilityMay 30, 2011 5:47pm GMT
There are many ways to push Web articles to your Kindle. You can, for example, use the Instapaper service or the Send to Kindle extension for the Chrome and Chromium browsers. But if you are looking for an open source solution that works with any browser, try Kindlebility. Configuring Kindlebility is a simple two-step procedure. First, enter... more »
Handle Multiple Time Zones with WorldTimeBuddy for Chrome and ChromiumMay 26, 2011 6:30pm GMT
Admittedly, the WorldTimeBuddy web app is pretty much a glorified bookmark to the namesake web service, but it's a rather handy service, indeed. As you might have guessed, WorldTimeBuddy allows you to view time in multiple time zones, a boon for those who deal with people and businesses in different parts of the world. World clock tools and apps are a dime a dozen, but WorldTimeBuddy stands out... more »
DIY Mobile Photo Sharing with Piwigo and ReGalAndroidMay 25, 2011 9:05pm GMT
If you happen to host your own photo gallery using Piwigo or Gallery and you use an Android device, you have almost everything you need to replace TwitPic, yfrog, or any other third-party mobile photo sharing service with your own DIY solution. Using the ReGalAndroid app, you can not only browse photos in your photo gallery, but also snap pictures, upload them to the gallery, and share them via... more »
