# usbc (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover usbc. Page: Feed: --- ## [Jellyfin Playlist Membership — Easily browse Jellyfin Music song titles to add or remove from playlists](https://gadgeteer.co.za/jellyfin-playlist-membership-easily-browse-jellyfin-music-song-titles-to-add-or-remove-from-playlists/) _2026-08-22 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ I wanted to quickly see which of my song titles are already in which playlists, and to quickly add them to other playlists or remove them etc. There is just no view that does this inside Jellyfin, and neither in Music Assistant nor Navidrome. You can do it by opening and closing each one, but \[…\] ## [Moving your Linux home folder to a dedicated drive is the distro-hopping secret I wish I knew earlier](https://gadgeteer.co.za/moving-your-linux-home-folder-to-a-dedicated-drive-is-the-distro-hopping-secret-i-wish-i-knew-earlier/) _2026-08-19 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ “Home is where the heart is. On Linux, home is where everything personal to you is: your documents, downloads, screenshots, and configuration. In fact, your home is so special, you really ought to be showing it a bit more love. When you first installed Linux, you might’ve overlooked the option to use a custom disk \[…\] ## [The Powerful Chinese AI Model Experts Warned About Is Here](https://gadgeteer.co.za/the-powerful-chinese-ai-model-experts-warned-about-is-here/) _2026-08-18 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ The “best” model is not always the “best” model for you. Why I say this, is because Z.ai’s model is still outperformed in some dimensions by proprietary models from Anthropic for example. But can you afford to actually use that top end “best of the best” model? Very usually you cannot afford them. Now consider \[…\] ## [Open Source Caving: 20 Years of Making Cave Mapping Tools](https://gadgeteer.co.za/open-source-caving-20-years-of-making-cave-mapping-tools/) _2026-08-18 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ “In his talk Open Source Caving: 20 Years of Making Cave Mapping Tools at Hackaday Europe 2026, Phil takes us through a series of progressively more advanced open hardware devices that he’s designed to increase the speed and accuracy of underground mapping efforts. Along the way, he’s learned a number of valuable lessons about designing \[…\] ## [N64 classic GoldenEye 007 has been 100% decompiled, paving the way for mods and ports](https://gadgeteer.co.za/n64-classic-goldeneye-007-has-been-100-decompiled-paving-the-way-for-mods-and-ports/) _2026-08-18 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ “Rare’s GoldenEye 007, which dropped back in 1997, is one of the most influential games in history. It arguably established the FPS genre on consoles thanks to its local four-player split-screen multiplayer. Before GoldenEye 007’s release, PC was the dominant platform for FPS games, with titles like Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, and Quake defining the genre. \[…\] ## [Cheap USB-C chargers are actually fine—these 4 specs are all that matter](https://gadgeteer.co.za/cheap-usb-c-chargers-are-actually-fine-these-4-specs-are-all-that-matter/) _2026-08-17 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ “These days, buying a charger requires you to be familiar with USB PD, PPS, GaN, and a handful of other acronyms, on top of having to check wattage, making it surprisingly difficult to figure out which specs actually matter. The good news is that I’m here to help you figure out how to buy a \[…\] ## [nfSensei is an open source fork of pfSense, by the original creator, for Linux](https://gadgeteer.co.za/nfsensei-is-an-open-source-fork-of-pfsense-by-the-original-creator-for-linux/) _2026-08-16 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ “nfSensei is a modern network operating system built from scratch in Rust with a React frontend, designed around a single principle: one API to rule them all. The CLI, the web UI, and the on-device AI assistant all flow through the same API surface. No drift, no divergence, no surprises. The entire system ships as \[ \] ## [FairEmail is an open source privacy orientated email app](https://gadgeteer.co.za/fairemail-is-an-open-source-privacy-orientated-email-app/) _2026-08-15 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ “Setup was IMAP credentials for each of my personal accounts. There s no account to create with the developer or a sign-in step before you can reach your inbox. Two things in the listing made it appealing to 1 million+ users, including me. The app requires no special permissions, and it doesn t use Firebase Cloud Messaging, \[ \] ## [I Remember These Modular Electronics Kits](https://gadgeteer.co.za/i-remember-these-modular-electronics-kits/) _2026-08-15 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ It s a real pity these kits are no longer around as they really “spark” an interest in building practical things, and in electronics. Mine was a 50-in-1 kit I think, and came in a wooden frame. You got all the various components fixed to the board with wire springs on the top as the connector \[ \] ## [Homelabbers and Desktop Tweakers may want to move beyond just plain AI chat](https://gadgeteer.co.za/homelabbers-and-desktop-tweakers-may-want-to-move-beyond-just-plain-ai-chat/) _2026-08-14 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ The days of asking AI a question, or pasting a config file in, and then pasting (or typing) the updated file back, are no longer needed. I have over 47 running docker containers, with almost as many stopped, and when I want to create a new docker stack I m never sure if there will be \[ \] ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sW20Xm5LX3TQ) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [SoloMD is a simpler markdown open-source app that opens your whole Obsidian vault](https://gadgeteer.co.za/solomd-is-a-simpler-markdown-open-source-app-that-opens-your-whole-obsidian-vault/) _2026-08-11 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ “Obsidian is probably one of the best note-taking apps out there, but it s not open-source, which is fine, there are perfectly good reasons for that. But a part of the Obsidian user base has always wanted a properly open-source alternative, one that isn t half-finished or abandoned. So when SoloMD popped up as MIT-licensed and Markdown-native \[ \] ## [Track Bird Visitors With A Raspberry Pi And A USB Mic](https://gadgeteer.co.za/track-bird-visitors-with-a-raspberry-pi-and-a-usb-mic/) _2026-08-09 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ “Avian Visitors is a lovely project by Teddy Warner that uses a Raspberry Pi and microphone to keep track of which birds have been visiting your home, and creates a colourful illustration of recent visitors on top of it all. It reports on a web interface of its own making, but what really takes things \[ \] ## [I turned my security cameras into AI assistants with open-source LLM Vision](https://gadgeteer.co.za/i-turned-my-security-cameras-into-ai-assistants-with-open-source-llm-vision/) _2026-08-09 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ “LLM Vision is a free, open-source Home Assistant integration that lets an AI model examine the images from your cameras and describe what is happening in those images. LLM Vision doesn t replace systems like Frigate; it builds on top of them. Instead of just getting a notification that a person is detected, the AI model \[ \] ## [Netflix accounts taken over in South Africa through session cookie hijacking](https://gadgeteer.co.za/netflix-accounts-taken-over-in-south-africa-through-session-cookie-hijacking/) _2026-08-08 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ “These cookies allow users to stay logged in to websites or to save items in a shopping cart even after they exit a site. Through these cookies, cybercriminals have found an exploit that has allowed them to access protected private accounts. They are specifically taking advantage of “remember-me cookies”, which help users log in to \[ \] ## [Google Search is likely Yahooed now](https://gadgeteer.co.za/google-search-is-likely-yahooed-now/) _2026-08-07 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ This is a lesson that you are never too big to disappear. I remember the arrival of Google Search (when that was all they did) and how it collapsed Yahoo search from the scene. Googling even became a verb. As big and massive as Google Search was, who can say they still go to the \[ \] ## [RSS-Bridge generates web feeds for websites that don’t have one](https://gadgeteer.co.za/rss-bridge-generates-web-feeds-for-websites-that-dont-have-one/) _2026-08-07 · Danie · GadgeteerZA_ You can either self-host the service, in many different ways, or there is also an official online instance you can use. The link to that instance is on the GitHub project page at the link below. See https://github.com/RSS-Bridge/rss-bridge ## [PSA: TSA photos are optional](https://scojjac.com/psa-tsa-photos-are-optional/) _2026-04-28 · scojjac · Scott Jack_ This is just a friendly reminder that the photo that TSA takes of each passenger when checking ID is optional . They claim that the photo is not stored after identity is verified, but 1) that's not really how storage works, 2) I doubt it, and 3) even if facial recognition is everywhere, I'm trying to turn it down where I'm given a choice. Keep in mind: You must inform the TSA agent before stepping… ## ['How Manhattan's congestion toll speeds up trips in the suburbs'](https://scojjac.com/how-manhattans-congestion-toll-speeds-up-trips-in-the-suburbs/) _2026-02-03 · scojjac · Scott Jack_ Link: How Manhattan's congestion toll speeds up trips in the suburbs - Bloomberg As they expected, the researchers determined that the $9 charge has sped up vehicle journeys into Manhattan, nudging some people who would otherwise drive at peak times to instead ride transit, drive earlier or later, or forgo the trip entirely. Because traffic thinned, those still opting to enter Manhattan by car… ## ['You sound like ChatGPT'](https://scojjac.com/you-sound-like-chatgpt/) _2026-01-19 · scojjac · Scott Jack_ You sound like ChatGPT by Sara Parker at The Verge talks about how AI is affecting vocab usage and revealing an erosion of trust. A couple interesting points (emphasis mine): This paradox — AI improving communication while fostering suspicion — points to a deeper loss of trust, according to Mor Naaman, professor of Information Science at Cornell Tech. He has identified three levels of human… ## ['How the hell are you supposed to have a tech career in 2026?'](https://scojjac.com/how-tech-career-anil-dash/) _2026-01-08 · scojjac · Scott Jack_ How the hell are you supposed to have a tech career in 2026? by Anil Dash is well worth the read, but here's my favorite bit: Build habits and routines that serve your own professional goals. As much as you can, participate in the things that get your name out into your professional community, whether that’s in-person events in your town, or writing on a regular basis about your area of expertise,… ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LHUtdiHbs4iD) _2026-01-08 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Why can't my team find documentation?](https://scojjac.com/docs/structure/) _2025-12-11 · scojjac · Scott Jack_ At many growing companies, it can feel like your team is spending more time answering each other's questions than getting work done. Your day may be filled with questions about how to do something, where to find the latest reference on a topic, or why something is done a certain way. This isn't a team problem; it's a structural liability. Knowledge is scattered across SharePoint, Notion, a folder… ## [Moving toward USB-C while prolonging tech lifespan](https://scojjac.com/moving-toward-usb-c-while-prolonging-tech-lifespan/) _2025-09-10 · scojjac · Scott Jack_ I've been thinking about ways to prolong the life of equipment while also getting around the fact that I'm currently using at least three types of charging cables. USB-A to Lightning USB-A to micro-USB USB-A to USB-C USB-C to Lightning USB-C to USB-C Kindle Voyage : 10 years old, micro-USB, I'm thinking about replacing it soon-ish. I'm amazed at how hard it is to find page-turn buttons on… ## [Response to 'Thinking about my next career move'](https://scojjac.com/response-to-thinking-about-my-next-career-move/) _2025-08-26 · scojjac · Scott Jack_ This post was in response to Thinking about my next career move , which is generally just about "how to figure out what jobs/career move I might like, might be feasible/pragmatic for me, and even just exist". I'm currently a technical content writer (self-employed) and during some recent job angst, Gemini told me to upskill and look into UX writing. Like you, I get the itch pretty regularly. I'll… ## [Thinking about work and reading](https://scojjac.com/thinking-about-work-and-reading/) _2025-08-21 · scojjac · Scott Jack_ I write for a living, which I'm told means impending doom at the hands of LLMs. Except that it seems like the AI bubble is ready to burst, sending the US stock market and global markets into a tailspin reminiscent of 2000 and 2008. The broader job market is a mess, with exceptionally qualified people unable to find suitable work. Companies are laying people off left and right, then putting the… ## [Looking for new work opportunities](https://scojjac.com/looking-for-new-work-opportunities/) _2025-07-23 · scojjac · Scott Jack_ I think it's time for me to look for new U.S.-based work opportunities — particularly flexible full-time remote roles. If you know of something that might be a good fit, please reach out . Here's a quick rundown of my past roles, with more info below. 5 years technical writing for a regional MSP 8 years sysadmin/support in a clinical setting 10 years remote volunteer IT work for an international… ## [Apple Notes lost important handwritten notes](https://scojjac.com/apple-notes-handwriting-fail/) _2025-06-11 · scojjac · Scott Jack_ I was in an intensive course last week. I chose to take handwritten notes in the PDF study guide embedded in the note, as well as directly in the note. The PDF occasionally lost annotations and the app started crashing. By the last day, I switched to writing directly in the note. Unfortunately, the damage was done. The drawing area appears to be corrupted. I was able to open the note on Mac to…