• hungover_pilot@lemmy.world
    89·
    6 months ago

    LocalSend, a cross platform alternative to airdrop and nearby share.

    My family uses it for almost all of our filesharing. IPhone to android, iPhone to windows PC, android to macbook, etc. Its works really, really well.

    • archchan@lemmy.ml
      17·
      6 months ago

      Yes yes. It’s so satisfying contributing to OSM and seeing my changes pop up in OrganicMaps knowing it might help somebody and support open mapping data. I wonder if Wikipedians feel that way.

      The Humanitarian OSM Team is cool too https://www.hotosm.org/

    • qaz@lemmy.world
      13·
      6 months ago

      streetcomplete is a great companion app. It makes it really easy to add points of interest and help collect other data. I’ve already made over a thousand edits using it.

    • drphungky@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      6 months ago

      Oh man, Street Complete is very cool, thanks! I always wanted to contribute to OSM but found it a bit daunting. This is like Pokemon Go but useful!

      • Showroom7561@lemmy.ca
        4·
        6 months ago

        I always wanted to contribute to OSM but found it a bit daunting.

        Any contribution helps! Hell, I went around town just looking for bike parking racks to add, and was able to put dozens of new ones on the map. You can even just label house numbers (with the aforementioned apps listed in the comment you replied to).

    • TheHooligan95@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      4·
      6 months ago

      To add to that, Maperitive is a fantastic piece of software (Windows only) to create your own custom maps for hiking or cycling with osm. A bit tough to wrap your head around unfortunately, but actually pretty powerful. Hmu if you need quick instructions

  • monk@lemmy.unboiled.info
    711·
    6 months ago

    Syncthing, a peer to peer file synchronize that basically everyone needs, they just don’t know it.

    • Jank2@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      25·
      6 months ago

      It’s insane how many services sell file synchronisation as a premium feature when syncthing can do it for free and no one seems to use it

      • Adderbox76@lemmy.caEnglish
        72·
        6 months ago

        I mean, true…but I don’t think the average user is paying for the service rather than they’re paying for not having to worry about setting up everything needed to get syncthing working.

        I don’t consider myself a luddite in any way, but within five seconds of reading syncthing’s install instructions even I basically just said, “yeah…no.” And I say that AS a nearly 12 year semi-advanced linux user. It’s not that it’s difficult. But difficult enough to not be worth it for the average person.

        • ReversalHatchery@beehaw.orgEnglish
          51·
          6 months ago

          but within five seconds of reading syncthing’s install instructions even I basically just said, “yeah…no.”

          Install instructions: download tarball, unpack, run. Done.

          Did I miss something?
          Autostart at system startup can be done with the basic utilities of the OS.
          Windows: scheduled tasks. Systemd/Linux: they have a basic service file that you just have to drop in the right folder, and run 2 commands (start, enable).
          Piece of cake. Not telling this because I already know how these work, but because as I remember, these steps are documented.

          • TheHooligan95@lemmy.dbzer0.com
            2·
            6 months ago

            Eh, there’s always something people with a lot of tech knowledge think are obvious to people without a lot of tech knowledge. Just look at the mess that Linux can be.

            • ReversalHatchery@beehaw.orgEnglish
              1·
              6 months ago

              I don’t consider myself to have a lot of tech knowledge. I’m not working in the field, and there’s lots of things I want to do better than now.

              If you don’t yet know about what is systemd and how does it work, it’s fine. The documentation of the unit files is a bit more complicated than warranted, like, it’s structure is not that readable, but the syncthing documentation helps in what you need to do

    • StorageB@lemmy.oneEnglish
      16·
      6 months ago

      The best part is it works with Android as well. Whenever I turn my computer on, all my photos on my phone sync to my computer to a folder that gets regularly backed up (using Vorta which is an excellent and easy to use open source backup program for Windows, Linux, and Mac)

      • Serinus@lemmy.world
        6·
        6 months ago

        For images I highly recommend Immich. It’s the Google Photos equivalent, and it works excellently.

        I use SyncThing for documents, but photos from my phone go to Immich.

    • iarigby@lemmy.world
      8·
      6 months ago

      I set it up last month. I’ve rarely experienced had such a smooth setup process. Was putting it off for years because I had assumed I would need at least several hours. Right now I have one on a server and then every device syncs to it (thought it would be easy to set up backups that way)

      • experbia@lemmy.world
        3·
        6 months ago

        this was my experience too. kept putting it off because I assumed I’d need to tinker a bit. didn’t at all, worked immediately with only the simplest configuration. genuinely amazing, I wish my software worked that well.

      • el_abuelo@lemmy.ml
        10·
        6 months ago

        You know Dropbox? Google drive? OneDrive? That’s file synchronisation. Files across multiple devices kept in sync by the software provider. Except in the named cases above, all your data is uploaded to their servers. With syncthing there’s no cloud server, just your devices operating over the internet. So you have some backup responsibility to cover.

        Caveat: I’ve never used syncthing and I wrote the above with a total of 10 seconds of reading their website and so it is entirely possible I’m completely wrong about everything and so I emplore you to do your research.

    • viperex@lemmy.world
      1·
      6 months ago

      I wish I could set it up so that I can remove a file from Computer A that’s syncing to Computer B and not have the file deleted from Computer B

  • chirospasm@lemmy.ml
    60·
    6 months ago

    TrailSense, an easy to use, comprehensive wilderness tool.

    The goals of the developer are fun to consider:

    Goals

    • Trail Sense must not use the Internet in any way, as I want the entire app usable when there is no Internet connection

    • Features must provide some benefits to people using the app while hiking, in a survival situation, etc.

    • Features should make use of the sensors on a phone rather than relying on stored information such as guides

    • Features must be based on peer-reviewed science or be verified against real world data

    Likewise, the features being developed under those goals are great for getting outside:

    Features

    • Designed for hiking, backpacking, camping, and geocaching
    • Place beacons and navigate to them
    • Follow paths
    • Retrace your steps with backtrack
    • Use a photo as a map
    • Plan what to pack
    • Be alerted before the sun sets
    • Predict the weather
    • Use your phone as a flashlight
    • And more
    • RayOfSunlight@lemmy.world
      126·
      6 months ago

      I would personally recommend KeepassXC foe PC and KeepassDX for Android phones, just having your Vault available locally is a lot better than relying on a server that can get a security breach in any moment, not to mention the Keepass’s Vaults are encrypted and no one can access them without the , key or physical key, with KeepassXC and KeepassDX, you only will need ONE password 😁

      • JustEnoughDucks@feddit.nl
        241·
        6 months ago

        I get the thought, but your phone can also have a security breach at any moment, ESPECIALLY because normal user error is by far the weakest and most often exploited attack vector.

        Bitwarden’s vaults are also encrypted with the option for even stronger argon2id encryption. Bitwarden themselves can’t access them or reset them. It is open source and most importantly, audited. KeypassXC has only had one audit ever. (Though that passed and I would also definitely recommend keypassXC, it is great software security-wise)

        The database is stored, encrypted, once on their server and once to each device you sync to, so it is available locally.

        Even if they had a security breach, by design the assailant couldn’t access your database any more than they could access your keypass database.

        You can also self-host it which would bring it exactly to the level of keypassX variants as far as attack surface.

        Not to mention with bitwarden, you will also only need one key. That is the whole point of a password manager.

        “It is available locally and a lot better…” is simply untrue. They are both great options. Just whatever works best for the person. Bitwarden has a ton more QoL options and enterprise options, plus separate, shared password databases and such for families and companies. Again, just as secure.

      • Serinus@lemmy.world
        3·
        6 months ago

        I have a lot of experience with both. As a tech savvy user, I slightly prefer KeePass. Syncing between devices is slightly more painful, but I find it to be more reliable, and it doesn’t have the attack surface that Bitwarden does. (While encrypted, Bitwarden still really wants a web server and a local database connection.)

        VaultWarden is probably better for those who can’t be bothered to move a file around and want direct browser integration. With KeePass when you need a password, you’ll make sure the username has focus and then alt+tab to KeePass and hit “autofill”. Some sites won’t take “username{tab}password{enter}” and you’ll have to customize the configuration.

        VaultWarden is better at prompting you to add new passwords. I prefer the workflow that’s encouraged by KeePass, where you open the app first and use the app to open the URL. (You can do this in VaultWarden too, but it’s less obvious.)

        • RayOfSunlight@lemmy.world
          1·
          6 months ago

          On my case i use Syncthing-fork to have my database synchronized on my tablet and phone, you’ll be surprised how easy to use is, and doesn’t require a server 😄

      • uzay@infosec.pub
        2·
        6 months ago

        While I personally use KeepassXC and Keepass2Android on mobile devices (as with KeepassDX there is no reliable way of syncing the database that I know of) to other less tech-inclined people I’d always recommend Bitwarden as it is much more suitable to most people’s usecases.

          • uzay@infosec.pub
            1·
            6 months ago

            I would prefer being able to use KeepassDX on my mobile (I assume you meant that), but I got burnt trying to use that while syncing my database through my Nextcloud. KDX does not check for external changes before overwriting the database, and with background-sync being as unreliable as it is on android, I have lost a few passwords that way without noticing it.

            • RayOfSunlight@lemmy.world
              1·
              6 months ago

              I don’t even have a nextcloud, i just keep my database on a single folder sync across my tablet and phone, if you could set up the nextcloud to sync in rhat same folder you (theorically) would have no problems 🤔

              • uzay@infosec.pub
                1·
                6 months ago

                I mean that’s what I had been doing. The issue was just that the background sync of the nextcloud app on android wasn’t reliable enough and KeepassDX had no mechanisms to check for external changes before overwriting

                • RayOfSunlight@lemmy.world
                  1·
                  6 months ago

                  Then i can’t help you, Use whatever works and it’s trustworthy enough for you, just don’t be surprised and come crying if Bitwarden SOMEHOW gets a security breach.

            • chebra@mstdn.io
              0·
              6 months ago

              @uzay Try Syncthing. If there is any conflict, syncthing keeps the conflicted file, and then keepass is able to merge them, so in the worst case some of your deleted passwords will come back, but you’ll never lose any.

              • uzay@infosec.pub
                1·
                6 months ago

                Yeah, there are ways of fixing it after the fact, but that is too inconvenient and error-prone for me. I prefer if my Keepass app just makes sure my database is up to date before making any changes

        • RayOfSunlight@lemmy.world
          1·
          6 months ago

          I sync my database using syncthing, specifically syncthing-fork for android as i don’t currently have a PC 😄

    • Serinus@lemmy.world
      2·
      6 months ago

      VaultWarden if you want all the features without paying $40/year.

      Otherwise Bitwarden will either allow you to self-host OR allow you to share passwords with one other person (using their server), but not both.

      VaultWarden just unlocks all the features.

    • kosmoz@lemm.ee
      0·
      6 months ago

      I don’t know about “simple”, but it’s very good. Been a happy user for many years

      • apotheotic (she/her)@beehaw.orgEnglish
        11·
        6 months ago

        What’s not simple about it, as a password manager? Pop in the name/uri, pop in a username, pop in/generate a password Bingo bango Is there a level of complexity I’m missing, or alternatively is there a simpler approach?

  • PapstJL4U@lemmy.worldEnglish
    37·
    6 months ago

    KDEConnect - I use it on Windows and android phone. Very nice when you get security codes or links on phone, want to send files or when I want to control audio|video and I watch from the couch.

    in general: Fdroid nearly always has a more feature rich and performant alternative

  • Korne127@lemmy.world
    30·
    6 months ago

    Ruffle: You may not know it but most old Flash games (and basically every anmiation) can be played again with this, modern and in a Browser sandbox. Website owners can include it in the backend with a few lines of code and all flash games work again automatically, and it’s also available as desktop app :D

  • Fargeol@lemmy.ml
    283·
    6 months ago

    Jitsi - Open-source and self-hosted video conference platform. You can even try it directly on their website.

    IPFS - A distributed file sharing technology which is wonderful for file or site hosting (edit: wether it is uncensorable is open for debate)

    Rust - A programming language and a powerful compiler that creates compiled memory-safe programs and can be used nearly everywhere

    Fedora + KDE - A combination of a stable modern OS and a complete desktop environment

    Wine - launch Windows programs on the latter

    Lemmy

    Bonus : AlternativeTo to find good open-source alternative software

  • Die Martin Die@sh.itjust.works
    251·
    6 months ago

    Seal (Android)

    It’s an audio/video downloader that uses yt-dlp internally.

    It’s not only useful for YouTube, it can download media from most sources.

    It also has a little “quick download” share target that comes handy when browsing YouTube (Music) and Po…other sites with tons of media 👀

    • Brayd@discuss.tchncs.de
      7·
      6 months ago

      I’d love to use it especially since Android Auto is working on it, too. The only thing holding me back is not being able to pay with my phone. I’m currently only having my phone and keys with me. So it’s extra convenient to not have to take my wallet with me.

      But to be fair the devs can’t make anything against that restriction as of now. I still wish there would be some way to be able to pay contactless using your card with GrapheneOS.

      • spacebot3000@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        6 months ago

        I’m in the exact same boat. If someone figures out how to get tap-to-pay working on graphene, I’ll be daily driving it so fast.

  • kittenzrulz123@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    23·
    6 months ago

    btop is a TUI (or TTY) resource monitor and management tool

    • Very intuitive and easy to use
    • Highly configurable
    • Supports mouse
    • Option to filter processes
    • Theming support
    • nossaquesapao@lemmy.eco.br
      10·
      6 months ago

      Openwrt is awesome! It has the gui with the best ratio of ease of use/features I ever used in a router. It can require some skills to be installed, but then it’s so smooth. I wish we had routers with openwrt straight from oems.

      • YodaDaCoda@aussie.zoneEnglish
        6·
        6 months ago

        Check out GL.iNet, good hardware and ships with OpenWRT but with their own WebUI. I set up my dad’s place with their router and an access point and I don’t remember the specifics, but it was really easy to access LuCI and do the advanced stuff.

      • Piranha Phish@lemmy.world
        2·
        6 months ago

        The Turris Omnia is an open, powerful router that comes with OpenWRT.

        Turris adds an additional UI and features beyond that, but the OpenWRT UI is still available and the stock firmware can be completely replaced with OpenWRT if so desired.

        It’s a bit pricey but has great specs (1.6 GHz dual core, 2GB RAM, 8GB eMMC) and is an excellent device for tinkerers with headers exposing UART, JTAG, GPIO, and more. It has three internal mPCIe ports as well.

        I am not affiliated with Turris but just happened to stumble upon a new one at a garage sale a couple of days ago. Lucky find and I’m excited.

  • Black616Angel@discuss.tchncs.de
    23·
    6 months ago

    VSCodium is the open source part of VSCode, so I prefer to use that.

    Mull is firefox on android without the proprietary parts. Heliboard is a good android keyboard.

      • T (they/she)@beehaw.org
        3·
        6 months ago

        It removes the proprietary part inserted when MS builds the code. This unfortunately makes other proprietary extensions useless, such as Dev Containers. You can still use the main extension marketplace by changing a .json but some MS extensions won’t work at all (tried it last week).

        • chebra@mstdn.io
          4·
          6 months ago

          @Templa @Cubes

          That sounds like a nice protection from accidentally installing unknown black box proprietary code on your computer with access to all your projects.

            • chebra@mstdn.io
              1·
              6 months ago

              @Templa I’m actually using github.com/coder/code-server for that. It’s also built only from the open-source parts of vscode, but it is made to run in browser. So I just deploy the docker container with code-server to the more powerful remote machine, and open my browser, where it can be used as PWA so it’s almost unrecognizable from a native desktop app.

              • T (they/she)@beehaw.org
                1·
                6 months ago

                Unfortunately that doesn’t apply when you are on your work computer and need to connect to your environment which is behind a corporate VPN. Thanks for telling me about code-server though, I’ll check that definitely!