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How To Wirelessly Transfer Files With a QR Code

There are a number of different options available to move files between your desktop and mobile devices. The most common method is to use a USB cable, but this only works if you have access to the correct cable. What if we could send files between devices on the same network using nothing more than… Read more

How to Build a Raspberry Pi-Powered Digital Photo Frame

A digital photo frame is a small screen that can sit on your desk in your office or in your kitchen displaying your favorite pictures, changing at regular intervals. The first commercial digital photo frame was introduced in the 1990s shortly after the digital camera. Digital photo frames made a comeback in popularity during 2020,… Read more

Container: Dynamic templates for FreeBSD jails with Bastille

Bastille was released in version 0.8. The tool automates and manages jails under FreeBSD, i.e. operating system and application containers. An instance of a FreeBSD jail provided with Bastille with the full range of commands of the base system only requires around 10 to 12 Mbytes of space on the data carrier. Improved and dynamic… Read more

Tested: Unix derivative MidnightBSD 2.0 with many open construction sites

Developer Lucas Holt has released version 2.0 of his operating system, MidnightBSD, named after his cat. Unlike the “distributions” GhostBSD, NomadBSD or the recently discontinued FuryBSD, MidnightBSD is not based on a current FreeBSD, but is a fork of the FreeBSD 6.1 beta 2005. It is comparable to DragonflyBSD, which the developers around Matt Dillon… Read more

How to Train your Raspberry Pi for Facial Recognition

When you unlock your phone (FaceID) or allow Google or Apple to sort your photos, you are using facial recognition software. Many Windows PCs also let you use your face to log in. But why let your mobile device and PC have all the fun when you can write your own facial recognition programs for… Read more