#digital-tools — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #digital-tools, aggregated by home.social.
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Joplin v3.6 just got better.
Paste a YouTube link into your note and watch the video right there inside the app - thanks to new external embed support. No more jumping between tabs.
Check what else is new in v3.6: https://joplinapp.org/news/20260505-release-3-6/ -
AI Is a Tool, Not a Brain
By Cliff Potts, CSO, and Editor-in-Chief of WPS News
Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines — May 9, 2026
A lot of people talk about AI like it thinks. It doesn’t. It predicts.
AI looks at patterns in words and gives you what usually comes next. That can feel smart, but it is not the same as understanding. It does not know what is true. It does not know what matters. It does not care if it is wrong.
That part is still on you.
Think of AI like a power tool. A drill can help you build something fast, but it can also ruin the job if you use it wrong. The tool is not the problem. The person using it decides what happens.
AI works the same way. It can help you start faster, organize ideas, and explain things in simple terms. But you still have to check the facts. You still have to decide what is good and what is not.
This is where people get confused. They either trust AI too much or refuse to use it at all. Both are mistakes.
Use it, but stay in charge.
AI is not your brain. It is your tool. The better you use it, the better your work becomes.
If this work helps you understand what’s happening, help me keep it going: https://www.patreon.com/cw/WPSNews
#AIBasics #ArtificialIntelligence #criticalThinking #digitalTools #highSchool #juniorHigh #technologySkills
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Joplin gives you:
✔️ Control over your data
✔️ Privacy with encryption
✔️ Flexibility with markdown
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“One factor behind the swing-back of the (tech) pendulum has been a shift in demand from training #LLMs to running queries against them (known as inference). CPUs play an important role in managing inference, for instance loading an #AIModel and managing the output.
The latest evidence of this has come from the surprisingly strong #CPU demand reported this week by #ARM and AMD, further lifting both company’s stocks. #AMD said it now expects compound growth of 35 per cent from CPU sales over the next few years, roughly double what it predicted only six months ago.
#OldIT could get an even bigger lift from the wider use of #AIAgents. As agents take on more of the work previously done by humans, tech executives like #Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang claim they will use the same #DigitalTools — essentially, the online #software applications that already play a big part in how work gets done.”
<https://archive.md/Y7ggL> / (paywall) <https://ft.com/content/ab98a916-aa70-4fa8-bde6-46dea3175095>
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Ah, Thoth: the perfect AI assistant for those who crave a cluttered digital Swiss Army knife of features they’ll never use 🤖🔪. Personal knowledge graphs and health tracking in one package? Clearly, nothing screams “sovereignty” like drowning in your own data while desperately searching for the "off" button 😂.
https://github.com/siddsachar/Thoth #AIassistant #DigitalTools #PersonalKnowledgeGraphs #HealthTracking #DataSovereignty #HackerNews #ngated -
AI Is Not Replacing You. It’s Replacing the Version of You That Doesn’t Use It
By Cliff Potts, CSO, and Editor-in-Chief of WPS News
Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines — May 2, 2026
A lot of people are scared of AI right now. That makes sense. New tools always make people nervous.
But AI is not some evil machine coming to steal your life. It is a tool. It helps people write faster, sort ideas faster, and get started when they do not know where to begin.
We have seen this before. There was a time when people acted like using spellcheck was lazy. Later, spellcheck became normal. Then it became expected. AI is heading down the same road.
That does not mean AI does everything for you. It does not. You still need judgment. You still need facts. You still need to know when something sounds wrong. But if you learn how to use AI well, you can move faster and get more done.
That is the real change.
The future will not belong to the people who feared the tool. It will belong to the people who learned how to use it.
If this work helps you understand what’s happening, help me keep it going: https://www.patreon.com/cw/WPSNews
#AILiteracy #ArtificialIntelligence #digitalTools #futureOfWork #highSchool #juniorHigh #technologySkills
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Mediencafé: Übersetzungstools auf dem Smartphone | ABZ der Diakonie Dresden, Albertstraße 29 | 29.04.2026 | 16:00 – 18:00 Uhr | kostenfrei
weitere Infos unter: https://www.medienkulturzentrum.de/events/mediencafe-uebersetzungstools-auf-dem-smartphone/
Bild: Mohamed_hassan auf pixabay
#Übersetzung #digitaltools #Smartphone #sicherimnetz #Medien #Medienbildung #Medienpädagogik #Medienkompetenz #Inklusion #Erwachsene #Sachsen #Dresden
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#Deere settled a US #righttorepair lawsuit for $99 million, agreeing to provide #farmers with #digitaltools for #equipmentmaintenance and #repair for 10 years. The settlement addresses issues raised in a 2022 complaint and requires a judge’s approval. Deere also faces a separate FTC lawsuit. https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/deere-settles-us-right-to-repair-lawsuit-with-99-million-fund-repair-commitments-2026-04-07/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
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Seniorencafé: Künstliche Intelligenz – Grundlagen & Sicherheit | Volkshaus Laubegast, Laubegaster Ufer 22 | 17.04.2026 | 10 - 12 Uhr | für Senior*innen
weitere Infos hier: https://www.medienkulturzentrum.de/seminar/seniorencafe-kuenstliche-intelligenz-grundlagen-sicherheit/
Bild: Elise Racine bei Better Images of AI
#KI #KünstlicheIntelligenz #digitaltools #Smartphone #Medien #Medienbildung #Medienpädagogik #Medienkompetenz #Seniorenbildung #Senioren #Familie #Großeltern #Sachsen #Dresden #Laubegast #Leuben #Prohlis #Kleinzschachwitz #Großzschachwitz
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Why Now Is The Time To Pull Up My ‘Big Boy’ Trousers’ About My Blog
Have you heard of the saying, ‘Don’t put off today what can be done tomorrow’? I should tell myself that more often because tomorrow becomes tomorrow, and that tomorrow becomes another tomorrow. Before you know it, weeks, months or even years have passed you by, and you still haven’t done what you were putting off until tomorrow.
Last week, after visiting some blogs, I asked myself, ‘Why haven’t I done what they have done yet?’ And the simple and truthful answer was ‘Because of me.’ But what am I referring to?
‘What if?’ moments. Do you ever have them?
A ‘What if’ moment is those moments in life when you believe something is holding you back from doing something you know needs to be done, but you have doubts about it. The problem is that it isn’t the doubts that are holding you back.
The ‘What if’ moment I’ve been having has lasted for the best part of two years.
‘What if changing the theme of my blog from Classic to Block causes problems?’
Given that thousands of other bloggers have done it, I know that, while problems may occur, they can be resolved!
When WordPress introduced the Block Editor, which now seems like many years ago, I disliked it and did everything I could to avoid giving it a chance. I fought myself, declaring I’ll never use it and that I hated the change. And there was my downfall – ‘change.’ I wasn’t willing to accept it.
Then another blogger said in one of her posts, ‘The Block Editor isn’t hard to use; it’s just different.’ That got me thinking, and it was not long before I realised that the reason I didn’t like the change was that I hadn’t set aside any time to read tutorials and watch them, and to give the Block editor a try.
It wasn’t long before I was telling myself that trying out the Block Editor was like switching up from black-and-white to colour television.
Why then has it taken me so long to begin the switch from a Classic to a Block theme? The answer to that question is ‘Me.’ What if something goes wrong? What if I break my blog? What if all my posts disappear? What if my blog disappears without a trace?’ Why if, what if, what if?
The problem with all those questions is that they are not problems. They are excuses. Excuses to stop myself from making changes. And I have found in life that change opens new doors and brings new opportunities. And that’s what switching to using the Block editor did.
But why fix what’s not broken?
I hear people say, ‘Why fix what’s not broken?’ But nobody is fixing anything. All websites have to keep up with technological changes; they would lose many paying customers if they didn’t adapt. It’s paying customers who keep companies alive by buying their products or services, allowing some users to use the site for free.
Now, replace the question ”Why fix what’s not broken?’ with, ‘Why update what is not broken?’ You now have your answer.
Not all WordPress users are lucky enough to have had a choice between a Classic and a Block editor. Many have never known anything but the Block Editor, and they all seem to be doing a great job. However, did you know that the Block editor includes a Classic block that allows users to use the Classic editor?
What’s about to happen on my blog?
Over the next few weeks, you may notice a few changes with my blog as I switch from a Classic to a Block theme. If you notice anything wrong, please let me know, so I can resolve it. There’s plenty of support available on WordPress when you take the time to find it. Part of the excitement for me is choosing a new theme, but another reason I am making the switch is that I gain access to many more blogging tools and options, many of which help users save time.
Finally, I’m pleased to say I’ve changed concerns into excitement. I’m no longer allowing change to stop me from moving ahead on my blogging journey. I want my blog to become part of today’s technology, rather than remain stuck in yesterday’s.
This is my final post using a Classic theme on my blog. Bear with me while I make the changes to a Block theme. Hopefully, it won’t be long before I see you on the other side.
Where I blog fromHave you changed the theme of your WordPress blog from Classic to Block? Did you encounter any problems? What were they, and how did you resolve them?
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#BlockEditor #BlockThemes #Blogging #BloggingHelp #BloggingJourney #ChangeManagement #ClassicThemes #DigitalTools #Technology #WordPress #WordPressThemes -
Artificial intelligence tools are growing rapidly across many industries.
This video highlights how AI platforms are helping people discover new technologies, explore different tool categories, and stay updated with the evolving AI ecosystem.Learn more: http://www.aiskynet.tools
#AITools
#ArtificialIntelligence
#AIToolDirectory
#AIInnovation
#AITechnology
#TechTools
#AIPlatforms
#FutureOfAI
#DigitalTools
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Logged In, Tuned Out
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✨Oh, great! Another revolutionary tool to dig through your digital trash can, aka ~/.claude sessions, to unearth files you probably didn't even want to keep. 🚀 Because nothing says "efficient" like #JSONL transcripts and a #GitHub repo that's as useful as a screen door on a submarine. 🐙🔍
https://github.com/hjtenklooster/claude-file-recovery #digitaltools #innovation #techhumor #dataorganization #HackerNews #ngated -
Digital tools aren't always the right choice for events. Here's an example of how human process tools provide more benefits at a lower cost.
https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2018/01/right-choice-for-events
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Not all iPad note apps are worth your time.
We tried and tested the 7 best free note-taking apps for iPad in 2026—focused on real use, not marketing claims.Read here 👉 https://www.izoate.tech/blog/best-note-taking-app-for-ipad/
#iPad #NoteTaking #Productivity #Technology #Students #DigitalTools #IzoateTech
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Hi Mastodon!
I’m Divya, marketer @ Wbcom Designs. We create tools that help entrepreneurs, freelancers, and businesses thrive online whether it’s building marketplaces, managing projects, or enhancing websites.
Curious: if you could simplify one part of your digital workflow today, what would it be? Let’s share ideas!
Discover our solutions: wbcomdesigns.com
#WordPress #DigitalTools #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Marketing
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💡 I’m curious — what are some lesser-known apps you absolutely love but nobody seems to talk about?
Maybe a tiny productivity gem, a creative tool, a game, or something that quietly makes your life easier every day.
Drop your hidden treasures below 👇 I’m always on the hunt for underrated apps worth trying!
#apps #applover #apprecommendations #hiddengem #digitaltools #musthaveapps
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Digital tools aren't always the right choice for events. Here's an example of how human process tools provide more benefits at a lower cost.
https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2018/01/right-choice-for-events
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🗣 The call for papers for the international conference ‘Crossing Oceans: Digital Humanities in Dialogue’ is ongoing. The aim of the conference is to open up dialogue on how #DigitalHumanities can drive pluralistic approaches to #history, #memory, #heritage and #creativity.
📍 University of Évora / online, 26-27 February
ℹ️ https://ihc.fcsh.unl.pt/en/events/crossing-oceans/
#Histodons #CFP #AI #ArtificialInteligence #DigitalTools #HumanidadesDigitais #InteligênciaArtificial #HistóriaDigital #História #Memória #Património
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Is this "HackerOne" site, StackOverflow/StackExchange for security hackers?? Maybe not... but it has reputation and a users' leader-board! It is a #tech "developer" platform. The X.com security team uses it - https://help.x.com/en/rules-and-policies/reporting-security-vulnerabilities - I re-posted this from there.
#security #research , #hacking #cybersecurity , #safe #internet
https://hackerone.com/leaderboard?year=2025&quarter=4&owasp=a1&assetType=WEB_APP&tab=all&userTypeTab=individual... and a screenshot image to help people know, not all computer users with advanced skills ("hackers") are crackers! (people who hack system or network security weaknesses). Not to be confused with Hacker culture ["cyber-rights" activism - Free and Open Source Software and open-source freely used hardware design]. #foss #open #culture , #system
Some people also have written that security hacking is a spectrum of classifications: white hat ethical testers, black hat malicious people, grey hat defect notifiers, skilled "elite" hackers, "script (s)kiddie" hacking tool low-skilled people, "neophyte" newbie people without much knowledge, "blue hat" system bug-testers.
#spectrum #ethical #tools , #digitaltools , #definition of #meaning -
Key digital tools every research manager should know — from my presentation at the national training for research managers in Ukraine:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17787425
#ResearchManagement #OpenScience #FAIRdata #SciComm #DigitalTools -
🗣 The call for papers for the international conference ‘Crossing Oceans: Digital Humanities in Dialogue’ has been extended until 26 January 2026. The aim of the conference is to open up dialogue on how #DigitalHumanities can drive pluralistic approaches to #history, #memory, #heritage and #creativity.
📍 It will take place at the University of Évora (and online) on 26 and 27 February 2026.
ℹ️ https://ihc.fcsh.unl.pt/en/events/crossing-oceans/
#Histodons #CFP #AI #ArtificialInteligence #DigitalTools #HumanidadesDigitais
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#digitaltasks #suggestions #tech #feedback #accounts #socialnetworks #editing #digitaltools #homechores #househould #chores #digitalchores
