Jul 31, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net Calibre 9.12 update: AirDrop sharing, GIF conversion, and expanded device support Calibre 9.12 brings new AirDrop sharing capabilities for macOS users via the Connect/Share button. Plugins can now add new endpoints to the content server, and the image compression tool has gained...
Jul 31, 2026 from Julio Merino (jmmv.dev) An old-new take on argument parsing in Rust Extending getopts into a small framework for Unix-style Rust command-line tools. Over the years, I’ve written tens of command-line applications in many different languages—shell is probably the top...
Jul 31, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net SuperCmd v2 launches with native Swift build and lower resource use SuperCmd v2 has been entirely rebuilt in Swift, delivering native macOS performance and maintaining support for all v1 features, including Raycast extensions. The update reduces memory usage by thr...
Jul 31, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net Obsidian 1.13 adds searchable settings, image controls and iOS share sheet Obsidian 1.13 delivers a fully redesigned Settings panel with search and complete keyboard navigation across desktop and mobile. Image handling is now improved, offering drag-to-resize, fullscreen ...
Jul 31, 2026 from Hackaday This Week in Security: What’s in a name, the AI Bugpocalypse Hits Everyone, OpenWRT flaws, and Duress Passwords The great thing about standards is there’s so many to pick from, right?. (Insert obligatory XKCD #927 here.) Several companies have developed naming schemes to refer to groups of attacks, …read more
Jul 31, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net Spotify introduces personalized running mode with tempo-matched playlists and workout cues Spotify is launching a running mode, delivering a personalized running experience that transforms playlists into tailored sessions based on user goals, music preferences, and tempo. Available start...
Jul 31, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net Google will expand controversial age checks on Android globally by the end of the year Google has announced that age checks on Android devices will be expanded worldwide by the end of 2026, impacting how developers and users interact with apps on the platform. Following this move, th...
Jul 31, 2026 from It's FOSS Exploring Kittens With Kitty Terminal Emulator Kitty terminal's functionality can be enhanced with kittens. You can create your own or use the default ones.
Jul 31, 2026 from Hackaday Building a Reproduction PlayStation Motherboard Thanks to things like spilled drinks, leaky batteries, and the general ravages of time, older consoles can be tough to keep going. In particular, excessive damage to a motherboard can …read more
Jul 31, 2026 from HunterDavis.com Blur, Brutal Legend, C&C Red Alert 3: Linux Does What Nintendon't The most valuable thing you can do for the longevity of a device is install linux on it. I’m not just talking personal longevity, I’m also talking about the weird and wonderful ways you can keep a ...
Jul 31, 2026 from Kev Quirk Left-Handed People Can’t Use a Fountain Pen Apparently left-handed people can't use a fountain pen as the left hand smudges the ink as they write. I call bullshit on that. I'm left-handed, and I use a fountain pen just fine - even with an "o...
Jul 31, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net RomM 5.0 launches with revamped UI and shareable savestates for this ROM manager & player RomM 5.0 arrives as a major update for this open-source and self-hosted ROM management and playback platform. The release features a thorough redesign of the user interface, debuting a new visual l...
Jul 31, 2026 from Hackaday Using the Chimney Effect to Drop Passively Cooled PC Temperatures The stack effect — also known as the chimney effect — is the basic principle that hot air not only rises, but if guided through a tube, the rising hot …read more
Jul 31, 2026 from The Emu Café Social Responding to Nagoya Basho Grades I read and enjoyed Josh K’s Some Highly Subjective Grades for Nagoya 2026, referring to the Nagoya Basho grand sumo tournament. He gave out four A’s to M7E Kotoeiho, S2W Aoniishki (A+ to the winner...
Jul 31, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net Raycast launches Screen Awareness, letting AI see and interact with on-screen content Raycast has introduced Screen Awareness, a new feature that lets its AI tools access context from the app or window currently in focus. Available in Raycast v2 for macOS and on Windows, it allows u...
Jul 31, 2026 from News - AlternativeTo.net Infuse 8.5 introduces transcoding controls and improved search on Apple devices Infuse 8.5 adds transcoding controls for Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Users can request lower bitrate, server optimized versions of videos to r...
Jul 31, 2026 from Hackaday Custom Beach Robot Handles the Hard Work A day at the beach can involve hauling a surprising amount of gear, from coolers, towels, blankets, chairs, and umbrellas, and if children are involved the amount of beach stuff …read more
Jul 31, 2026 from Hackaday Best-Ever Brainstem Map Created by Indian Scientists The elusive brainstem is a small, yet critical part of our brain: the slightest damage to it could prove fatal. But how it works is not fully understood today. Indian …read more
Jul 31, 2026 from BattlePenguin Liberating a PlayStation 5 Photo by Kamil Switalski I’ve previously discussed how I modified my PlayStation 4 to give me control over the hardware I own. Sony has been increasingly anti-consumer. Not to be undone, Microsoft ...
Jul 31, 2026 from Tim Hårek July 2026 It’s now just two more days until I go back to work after a fantastic three-week summer vacation. I want at least three more! Anyway, it’s the end of the month, this is what happened! From the blog...
