Features
Writing Workshop
Write screenplays with Kit Scenarist
Creative writers take note! Kit Scenarist is a free application designed to simplify the process of writing a screenplay.
Push of a Button
Senior citizen-friendly video telephony system with a Raspberry Pi
A video telephony system with huge user benefits does not have to be complex. This project starts a phone call with just a single button press and switches channels automatically on a TV.
Putting It Together
A new fork of RawTherapee offers tools for photo editing
RAW converters are the first tool to use in editing photos, and new solutions and programs have the potential to make users' lives easier. How does ART stack up?
Tutorial – Lyrics-in-terminal
Automatically view song lyrics as you listen
Whether you listen to music on Spotify or a classic audio player like Rhythmbox, Lollypop, or Audacious, a tool named Lyrics-in-terminal will let you read the lyrics for the track you are currently playing.
Text Art
Rendering images as text
If you need to display an image in the terminal or as plain HTML, a variety of smart tools can help with the conversion.
Reconsidering TweetDeck
An Alternative Twitter Interface
Once a problem child on Linux, the Twitter client TweetDeck now installs easily, offering unrivaled features. However, potential changes in the updated beta version raise potential concerns for its future as an alternative Linux-based Twitter interface.
Home Director
Home automation with a Raspberry Pi
Control devices from different manufacturers of home automation devices from a single interface by combining free software and a Raspberry Pi.
Font Roundup
Simplify font selection with Font Manager
Font Manager makes it simpler to find the specific font you're looking for and to compare font options side by side.
Notepad Plus
A programmable scratchpad
Boop, a digital scratchpad, lets you convert data from your desktop instead of exposing confidential data online. You can even extend Boop with your own functions using JavaScript.
Basic Hacks for Kobo E-Readers
E-reader Liberation
With a little hacking, you can free your Kobo e-reader from its proprietary chains. You may even transform your e-reader into a more general-purpose device.
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