MiniDebConf Online India 23-24 January 2021
CryptPad 4 – Rich Text
CryptPad is a privacy friendly, cloud based collaborative platform giving access to tools such as richtext editor, spreadsheet, Code Editor, whiteboard, presentation module and KanBan board for task management.
The video below (no sound) hopefully demonstrates some of the features of the Rich Text editor.
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TAGS
#YearOfTheFediverse,#CryptPad,#Privacy,#RichText
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Small web episode 4
Live streaming on a budget
EP 4
So this week, Aral and Laura looked at how they live stream their episodes.
Laura talked about accessibility, using subtitles, transcripts and the various tools available to help with that.
Aral then talked about the different hardware / software used for live streaming, mixing video, etc. If you are interested in live streaming video then it is really worth watching for that,
REFERENCES
A few of the links mentioned
Subtitles and Captioning
Streaming
Next episode Thursday 28th Jan 2021 @ 17:00 UTC
TAGS
#YearOfTheFediverse,#small-tech,#livestreaming,#transcript,#software,#hardware,#streaming,#video
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MAPSCII
This is an interesting little utility to draw an ASCII map on the terminal. It uses OpenStreetMap for the mapping data.
Open a terminal and enter
telnet mapscii.me
You should then be presented with a world map:
I used the mouse to zoom in and view the United Kingdom
Information and directions for use can be found at https://github.com/rastapasta/mapscii Keyboard shortcuts
Arrows up, down, left, right to scroll around Press a or z to zoom in and out Press q to quit
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Solid Project
Solid (Social Linked Data) is a project by Sir Tim Berners-Lee. It aims to put data back in to the hands of end users, so they are in more control.
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TAGS
#YearOfTheFediverse,#SolidProject,#Freedom,#Privacy, #Web,#Internet,WikiPedia,#Decentralised.
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GoDot Conference 2021
Event : GoDot game engine conference Date : 23rd January 2021
Posted by:-
- @[email protected]">Gaming on GNU+Linux
Debian GNU+Linux info
godot3/stable 3.0.6-2 amd64
Full 2D and 3D game engine with editor
godot3-runner/stable 3.0.6-2 amd64
Godot game engine run-time
godot3-server/stable 3.0.6-2 amd64
Headless Godot game engine run-time
golang-github-gobuffalo-envy-dev/stable 1.6.4-1 all
simplify working with ENV variables
golang-github-joho-godotenv-dev/stable 1.2.0+git20180115.6bb0851-1 all
Go port of Ruby's dotenv library
Malware discovered on Computers given to children
The BBC has reported Malware found on laptops given out by government this report asks several important question as to why these laptops have not been wiped before giving away.
"Ideally users should reboot into safe mode and run a full scan with an anti-virus product," he said.
"However with this type of malware, it is advisable to seek professional assistance in order to ensure it has been correctly removed."
Is even more hilarious, to get a professional in to fix this issue will COST MONEY which is the one thing these families don't have.
Once again a scheme by our government has gone wrong.
First thing people should do when getting any device such as this is to wipe it and install a OS such as Debian, Mint or Ubuntu.
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TAGS
#YearOfTheFediverse,#BBC,#TECH,#NEWS,#GOVERNMENT,#LAPTOPS,#MALWARE
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Torbay Covid Update Jan 21st 2021
Torbay Update
COVID-19 cases are not yet falling in Torbay, and cases are particularly high among working-age adults.
Facebook Live on January 26
We are running, with partners, a COVID-19 Facebook Live next Tuesday at 6pm.
The topics covered during the event will include what is happening locally around testing, vaccinations, schools, care homes and enforcement. There will be a panel of representatives from a range of local organisations including the NHS, Police and Torbay Community Development Trust.
Self-isolation and Staying at Home, what's the difference?
The national lockdown means that all residents in Torbay must stay at home, but how does this differ from self-isolation?
You, and your household, must self-isolate if you:
- have symptoms of COVID-19
- Are waiting for test results for you or a household member or a member of your support bubble
- have had a positive test for COVID-19
Stay at home vs Self isolation : The differences
The stay at home message applies to everyone. You should not leave your house, except to exercise or for some very specific reasons. You may go to work if you cannot reasonably work from home, and you may leave to shop for basic necessities, to attend education or childcare (read more to find out if you are eligible; Critical workers and vulnerable children who can access schools or educational settings – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)) or to seek medical assistance. If you leave home for a permitted reason, you should always stay local.
If you are asked to self-isolate, then you must not leave your home for any reason. It is a legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive or are told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace. You must not leave your home to work, get food or medicine or to exercise. There is support available, for practical things like shopping or a listening ear if you are worried or alone. Call 01803 446022 or go online at https://www.torbayhelphub.com/.
The differences between staying at home and self-isolation are crucial. Can you share these messages with your networks?
To get a weekly bulletin please sign up to be a Covid Champion
Employee Motivation
One of the nice things about LinkedIn, is that there are some really inspirational people on there, with some great advice.
This was posted earlier by Brigette Hyacinth makes some interesting and important points here about how Employers actions and behaviour can really have a positive or Negative impact on employee Motivation.
I am currently looking for work but I understand with this infographic is saying. Previous employers have been both good, others have been not so good.
If people leave their job, think about why, if a CV has gaps, think why someone may have left their last post. I left my last post to seek better opportunities, an employer who will actually value my skills.
I really hope that my current projects, and the experience and skills being developed actually count for something.
If you want the best out of people, make them feel valued, listen to them, and notice what skills, help them develop and you will get a better work force. Employees are people not just some number on an employee database.
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#YearOfTheFediverse,#Employment,#Employee,#Motivation,
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Web Analytics
MATOMO
Take back control with Matomo – a powerful web analytics platform that gives you 100% data ownership.
Matomo is a privacy friendly alternative to Google analytics. Offering what looks like a good range of features with both free and paid for usage plans.
GOATCOUNTER
Easy web analytics. No tracking of personal data.
GoatCounter is an open source web analytics platform available as a hosted service (free for non-commercial use) or self-hosted app. It aims to offer easy to use and meaningful privacy-friendly web analytics as an alternative to Google Analytics
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
With more and more websites tracking users, collecting vast amounts of data, more and more people are becoming aware of this, not liking what is happening and starting to make a stand.
With the GDPR in the UK/EU, failing to protect user data and privacy now carries huge financial penalties, as well as, of course, reputational damage.
Time to take back control. Time for business to respect user privacy and data protection.
Interesting series
- Do Not Track is a personalized documentary series about privacy and the web economy.
A FEW OTHERS
CONCLUSION
With a good choice of alternatives, there is now NO EXCUSES.
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TAGS
#YearOfTheFediverse,#Matomo,#Analytics,#user,#privacy,#NoTracking,#UserControl,#GoatCounter
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