RomM is a free, open-source, self-hosted ROM manager that helps you organize, browse, and play your retro game collection.

It automatically fetches metadata, artwork, and achievements, supports 400+ platforms, browser-based play, and works with emulators like EmulatorJS.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=romm

#OpenSource #SelfHosted #RetroGaming #Emulation #Gaming #Linux #Windows #macOS #Privacy #FOSS

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Screenshot of the RomM project page showing its purple gamepad logo, the tagline "A beautiful, powerful, self-hosted ROM manager and player," project badges (AGPL-3.0, version 4.9.2, 9.1M Docker pulls), and an overview describing RomM as a self-hosted ROM manager for organizing and playing emulator game collections.

this kind of paradox is avoided with ArcaneChat

just type at your own pace and without the pressure that the other side knowing 🧙‍♂️

#ArcaneChat #privacy #security #anonymous #opensource #decentralization #e2ee

A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability called Bad Epoll lets an unprivileged local user gain root access on affected Linux systems and Android devices.

The flaw is notable because it exists in the same kernel code where Anthropic's AI model Mythos previously found a different vulnerability, but missed this one. A patch is available, and affected systems should be updated.

Read more:
https://digitalescapetools.com/2026/07/bad-epoll-kernel-bug-anthropic-mythos-missed.html

#Linux #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #Android #Privacy #Infosec

OpenToonz is a free and open-source 2D animation software for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Originally based on the version customized by Studio Ghibli, it includes frame-by-frame animation, vector and raster drawing tools, effects, scripting, and professional production features.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=opentoonz

#OpenSource #Animation #2DAnimation #Linux #Windows #macOS #Creative #Privacy

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OpenToonz project page with build status badges (passing for Windows, Mac, Linux), 47% translation progress, and description as 2D animation software based on Studio Ghibli's version.

Meta just open-sourced Astryx 🤯

It's the design system Meta has reportedly used for 8+ years, powering 13,000+ internal apps. Released under the MIT license, it includes 150+ React components, themes, templates, and a CLI.

Would you use open-source software from Meta, or does the company behind it make you hesitate?

Does open source change your opinion?

https://github.com/facebook/astryx

Curious to hear your thoughts.

#OpenSource #React #WebDev #Frontend #DesignSystem #FOSS

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Screenshot of the Astryx landing page with "Get started" and "Browse components" buttons.

channel for #ArcaneChat, #DeltaChat and other #chatmail clients:

It's FOSS: Making You a Better Linux User

invite link 👇
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📢 you can discover that and more channels at: https://arcanechat.me/channels

#linux #opensource #news

In June, we had an update to #LibreOffice, revised guidebooks, new videos, advocacy of open document standards, and more: https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2026/07/03/libreoffice-project-and-community-recap-june-2026/ #foss #openSource #freesoftware

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LibreOffice logo and "Project and community recap"

I run through some of last month's smaller, but no-less-notable app updates, including SuperFile, Cine, Bazaar, and more music players than you can shake a (rhythm) stick at.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/linux-app-release-roundup-june-2026?v1

#linux #opensource #gnome

Brief interests resume:

#art #earth #music
#guitar #synths #modular #analog #progrock #ambient

#photography
#science #history #archeology
#space #scifi #sciencefiction #scifiart
#ufos #ovnis #paranormal

#linux #opensource
#MSDOS #DOSGaming #CPM
#retrogaming #retrocomputing #oldcomputers
#BBS #ANSI #ASCII #ansiart #asciiart #retro #vintage

#gaming #videogames #gamedev #indiegamedev #indiedev
#rpg #dnd #mmorpg #rogue #nethack #roguelike
#tetris

#reader #writer #blogger
etc..

US Supreme Court ruled police generally need a valid warrant backed by probable cause before using geofence searches for cellphone location data. ⚖️
The 6-3 Chatrie ruling recognizes location records as private, limiting broad geofence warrants and strengthening digital privacy protections. 🔒

🔗 https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/supreme-court-ruling-geofencing-warrants-phone-location-data-privacy/

#TechNews #Privacy #SupremeCourt #Geofence #LocationData #FourthAmendment #DigitalRights #Cybersecurity #Technology #DataProtection #OpenSource #FOSS #InfoSec #US #USA

You are not expected to understand this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Commentary_on_the_UNIX_Operating_System

#unix #history #linux #opensource

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A screenshot from Wikpedia. Title: You are not expected to understand this Text read: The infamous program comment "You are not expected to understand this" occurs on line 2238 of the source code (Lions' Commentary, p. 22) at the end of a comment explaining the process exchange mechanism. It refers to line 325 of the file slp.c.[9] The source code reads:[10][11] The source code: /* * If the new process paused because it was * swapped out, set the stack level to the last call * to savu(u_ssav). This means that the return * which is executed immediately after the call to aretu * actually returns from the last routine which did * the savu. * * You are not expected to understand this. */ if(rp->p_flag&SSWAP) { rp->p_flag =& ~SSWAP; aretu(u.u_ssav); } Taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Commentary_on_the_UNIX_Operating_System

📱 Cryptomator for Android is now freemium! 🔐

Download it for free, try client-side encryption for yourself, and upgrade to the full version whenever you're ready. 🎉

🏢 Using Cryptomator Hub? Your team can now reach Hub vaults with the free app — no further app purchase or license key needed.

Already bought the app? Nothing changes — you keep full access. 💚

➡️ All the details: https://cryptomator.org/blog/2026/07/01/cryptomator-android-freemium/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=android-freemium

#Cryptomator #Android #Freemium #PrivacyFirst #Encryption #OpenSource

🚀 Fastest-growing AI projects today

1. These trends driven by the growing demand for data privacy and enhanced control over co...
2. One standout project Egoist-Machines/LodeDB, which an in-process, GPU-optional vector d...
3. Egoist-Machines/LodeDB a fast and exact embedded vector database that can be used local...

Full report → https://pullrepo.com/report/todays-rag-vector-databases-fastest-growing-projects-july-02-2026

#AI #OpenSource #GitHub #Tech #RAGVectorDatabase

One of the many new features coming in #LibreOffice 26.8, our next major release (due in August): the Word Count dialog now shows stats for before and after the cursor. Thanks to Tien Nguyen Minh for adding this! https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/ReleaseNotes/26.8 #foss #openSource #freesoftware

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Screenshot of Word Count dialog, with before/after cursor

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰, 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗼:

#Backup #Restore #Go #OpenSource

https://thewhale.cc/posts/restic-open-source-backup-software-written-in-go

Restic backups and restores your data plus it uses cryptography to guarantee confidentiality and integrity of it. It's the backup software I use on all my personal project and it saved my day more than once.

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Restic backups and restores your data plus it uses cryptography to guarantee confidentiality and integrity of it. It's the backup software I use on all my personal project and it saved my day more than once.

Superfile is a free and open-source terminal file manager with a modern, keyboard-first interface.

Built with Go, it features a clean TUI, customizable themes, plugins, and supports Linux, macOS, and Windows. A great upgrade for anyone who spends a lot of time working in the terminal.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=superfile

#OpenSource #Linux #Windows #macOS #Terminal #CLI #Productivity #Privacy

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Screenshot of the Superfile project page showing its logo, project badges, and a preview of the modern terminal-based file manager with a multi-pane, keyboard-friendly interface.

"... It is extremely impressive that @purism 's Librem phones run the same OS, though. #PureOS is emblematic of Purism more broadly: these are products aimed at buyers for whom privacy, security, and strict Free Software principles matter more than price, convenience, or performance."

https://www.theregister.com/personal-tech/2026/07/01/purism-launches-supersized-16-inch-laptop-for-buyers-who-put-privacy-before-price/5264938

#Linux #laptop #librem16 #opensource #hadware #FOSS #MobileLinux #FreeSoftware

AlterSend is a free and open-source app for transferring files directly between devices without using cloud storage.

Files are sent peer-to-peer with end-to-end encryption, no accounts, no uploads, and no file size limits. It works across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=altersend

#OpenSource #Privacy #FileTransfer #Linux #Windows #macOS #Android #iOS

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Screenshot of AlterSend app splash screen. Logo and tagline: "File transfer without the cloud. Files go directly between your devices - end-to-end encrypted, no accounts, no servers, no limits." Footer text: "license Apache-2.0" and "platforms macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android". Website, Download, and Discord links shown.

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Screenshot of AlterSend mobile app. Status bar reads "18:11" and "Connected". Shows "Files available: 2 files, 589.8 MB". Lists files: "AlterSend-1.3.0-arm64.dmg (180.0 MB)" and "zip_file.zip (409.9 MB)". Displays a "Download all" button and an "End session" option.

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Screenshot of AlterSend desktop app share screen. Displays a hexadecimal share code "681f6aca...". Shows "2 files, 589.8 MB". Device list: iPhone 17 (Online), a83efd (Online), Google Pixel 9 (48 min ago). Buttons for Pair, Invite, and End session.

📢 OJS, OMP, and OPS 3.5.0-5 is now available and has been officially designated as our Long-Term Support (LTS) release.

This means bug fixes and security patches for an extended period, stability, and a clear upgrade path for everyone running an earlier version.

Full announcement and downloads: https://pkp.sfu.ca/2026/07/01/3-5-0-5-lts-release/

#OpenAccess #ScholarlyPublishing #OpenSource #PKP #PKPSoftware

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On the left, a red geometric panel features the PKP logo above the headline: "OJS, OMP and OPS 3.5.0-5 LTS is now available." At the bottom are the logos for Open Journal Systems (OJS), Open Monograph Press (OMP), and Open Preprint Systems (OPS). The right half of the image shows a black-and-white photograph of a long steel truss bridge spanning a river beneath a cloudy sky.

Awesome Digital Escape Tools is a curated collection of privacy-friendly, open-source, self-hosted, and secure software.

It features 220+ tools across 32 categories, with every entry linking to detailed information including features, screenshots, and more.

Contributions and suggestions are always welcome.

GitHub: https://github.com/abdomk1998/awesome-digital-escape-tools

#OpenSource #Privacy #SelfHosted #FOSS #GitHub #Linux #DeGoogle

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Screenshot of the Awesome Digital Escape Tools GitHub repository README showing its title, description, and that it includes 220 tools across 32 categories.

Open source game engine Godot will no longer accept AI-authored code contributions: 'We can't trust heavy users of AI to understand their code enough to fix it'

At risk of drowning in AI slop code, @godotengine is firming up its contribution requirements.

🎮 https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/open-source-game-engine-godot-will-no-longer-accept-ai-authored-code-contributions-we-cant-trust-heavy-users-of-ai-to-understand-their-code-enough-to-fix-it/
🎮 https://godotengine.org/article/contribution-policy-2026/

#gamedev #aicoding #godot #opensource #godotgameengine #dev #aicoding #oss #games #aislop #gameengine #article

I played ( with a no-cheating account ) this race. And it was one of the tensest #gameplay experiences

#danisrace #gaming #GamingonLinux #freesoftware #opensource

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A Map with a very winding roads.

AI isn't eliminating Europe's tech jobs. It's reshaping them.

The 2026 State of Tech Talent Europe report shows a +27% net hiring growth in IT jobs, 48% understaffing in cybersecurity, and upskilling outpacing external recruitment for talent recruitment.

Watch the highlight and read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/tech-talent-europe-2026

#TechTalent #LFResearch #OpenSource

📢 LAST DAY to submit your talk for #SeaGL2026 !!

Do it now!! https://seagl.org/cfp

#cfp #linux #opensource #FLOSS #FOSS #OSS #oshw #openhardware #privacy #security #protocols #art #community #education #careers #ai #free #libre #open #tech #seattle #devops #hackerspace #hack

The White House app is being auto-installed on work phones across multiple US agencies, and employees say it cannot be permanently removed. 📱
The app previously faced security scrutiny over data sharing, and workers raised privacy concerns after it appeared on government-issued phones. 🔒

🔗 https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/06/white-house-app-auto-downloads-to-government-phones-cant-be-uninstalled/

#TechNews #WhiteHouse #Privacy #Security #Government #MobileApps #DataPrivacy #CyberSecurity #Technology #OpenSource #DigitalRights #InfoSec #FOSS #Tech #US #USA #Trump #DonaldTrump

We dig into Ubuntu's first planned AI feature, a speech to text tool, using our snarky explainer format. The what, how and why – without the hype.

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/06/what-is-myna-ubuntu-ai-dictation

#Ubuntu #Linux #OpenSource

Lodging options include both shared, dorm-style and private suites.

The block is available until End of Day Monday July 5th, Cancelable up to 72 hours before your reservation starts.

https://2026.fossy.ca/travel/
https://2026.fossy.ca/schedule/

#Vancouver #Canada #FOSS #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #SoftwareFreedom #FOSSY

The Wall Boycott Assistant helps people “know what’s really on your phone” by scanning installed apps for ties to companies you may want to avoid (HQ, founders, investors, or BDS categories). One-tap checks run with an offline database—no accounts. 🌐📱🛡️ #AppScanner #DigitalSafety #OpenSource https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thewallboycott.android&hl=en

https://the-wall.win/

https://github.com/theWallProject/mono

#StopTheGenocide

Don’t forget 🇮🇱⚠️ that Israel is facing serious allegations of mass atrocities 🩸❌. Israel-based firms have produced widely condemned spyware (e.g., Pegasus) that has been exported to government clients and reportedly misused to spy on Palestinians and many others 🇵🇸👁️. The broader pattern is that advanced surveillance tools are proliferating with too little accountability—across governments and political networks

#Israel #MassAtrocities #HumanRights #Palestinians #Surveillance #Spyware #CyberSecurity #Pegasus #Privacy #Accountability #RightsAndDignity #StopViolence #FreedomOfSpeech #DigitalRights #Security