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In Memory of Robert Kaye
I interviewed Robert back in 2017 because he was going to deliver the opening keynote at Akademy that year. He
Struggling to install Whisper models for Kdenlive’s smart transcription plugin? Try this…
First, credit where credit is due: the following solution was cobbled together combining both advice from Kdenlive developers and a
At What Cost “At What Cost”
I have become a bit wary of “at what cost” arguments. You know the kind…
Better arguments make arguments better
Cut through bullshit arguments fast and make project discussions more productive.
The Sour Taste of Entitlement
So this person, let's call them Jo, was hungry and had no money. Walking the streets, they come across a square where a group of people are working in a communal open kitchen, serving delicious hot meals free of charge.
This weekend I am contributing to Transitous. You should too.
Transitous is a new community-driven routing service. Add your own city and help make it great.
Off-Theme Presents: Commonality
For the fourth installment of Off-Theme we have a global theme based on the granddaddy of all the classic Unix desktops, a desktop that ruled the roost of the workstations from a bygone era. It is time to pay tribute to the DE that once dominated the Unix world.
Off-Theme Presents: Shades of Purple
In the third installment of Off-Theme, we cover Shades of Purple, a global theme with a rather striking set of shades that sets it apart from many other flat themes.
Off-Theme Presents: Graphite
Graphite is a global theme that boldly goes for a starkly monochromatic aesthetic and sharp window borders.