#roundups — Public Fediverse posts

Down the Road: Film photography blogs you should follow. “It’s time for my annual roundup of film-photography blogs. Some blogs last for a short time while others last for decades. But the film-photography blogging community remains strong. There are 121 active blogs here! Since last year, 14 blogs either closed or stopped posting. But 23 blogs are either new or have returned after a pause.”

Down the Road: Film photography blogs you should follow. “It’s time for my annual roundup of film-photography blogs. Some blogs last for a short time while others last for decades. But the film-photography blogging community remains strong. There are 121 active blogs here! Since last year, 14 blogs either closed or stopped posting. But 23 blogs are either new or have returned after a pause.”

How-To Geek: Students can get these 4 expensive apps for free. “Many students can get access to professional software suites for free simply because they’re enrolled in school. Depending on what you’re studying, that can include productivity apps, design tools, programming software, and other programs that would normally cost hundreds of dollars. Before you start paying for software this […]

How-To Geek: Students can get these 4 expensive apps for free. “Many students can get access to professional software suites for free simply because they’re enrolled in school. Depending on what you’re studying, that can include productivity apps, design tools, programming software, and other programs that would normally cost hundreds of dollars. Before you start paying for software this […]

Search Engine Watch: 11 best alternative search engines to Google in 2026. “In recent years, Google has made significant changes that have particularly impacted publishers and other content creators. At the same time, we’ve witnessed the rise of alternative search engines. Although Google continues to dominate the market, there are many reasons you might consider exploring other options. […]

Search Engine Watch: 11 best alternative search engines to Google in 2026. “In recent years, Google has made significant changes that have particularly impacted publishers and other content creators. At the same time, we’ve witnessed the rise of alternative search engines. Although Google continues to dominate the market, there are many reasons you might consider exploring other options. […]

MakeUseOf: These 4 Adobe alternatives are so good now, I’m confused why anyone still subscribes. “For decades, Adobe has created a range of apps and tools that have become industry standards for design, editing, documentation, and more. While there are very few exceptions, most of these Adobe tools are so expensive that most of us cannot afford them. Fortunately, there’s no dearth of free and […]

MakeUseOf: These 4 Adobe alternatives are so good now, I’m confused why anyone still subscribes. “For decades, Adobe has created a range of apps and tools that have become industry standards for design, editing, documentation, and more. While there are very few exceptions, most of these Adobe tools are so expensive that most of us cannot afford them. Fortunately, there’s no dearth of free and […]

ZDNet: I replaced my paid streaming apps with free ones – here’s what surprised me. “As comfortable as I am with my subscriptions, I never stop looking for ways to save money. So, I figured I’d try some free video and music streaming apps to see if any could replace my big four services. Here’s how it went.”

ZDNet: I replaced my paid streaming apps with free ones – here’s what surprised me. “As comfortable as I am with my subscriptions, I never stop looking for ways to save money. So, I figured I’d try some free video and music streaming apps to see if any could replace my big four services. Here’s how it went.”

Smashing Apps: Best Free PDF Editor 2026: Edit, Annotate and Sign PDFs Without Paying. “The challenge is that ‘PDF editor’ covers very different tasks, and not every free tool does all of them. Annotating (highlighting, adding comments) is different from editing actual text inside a PDF. Signing is different from filling form fields. Merging multiple PDFs is different from compressing one. This […]

Smashing Apps: Best Free PDF Editor 2026: Edit, Annotate and Sign PDFs Without Paying. “The challenge is that ‘PDF editor’ covers very different tasks, and not every free tool does all of them. Annotating (highlighting, adding comments) is different from editing actual text inside a PDF. Signing is different from filling form fields. Merging multiple PDFs is different from compressing one. This […]

Lifehacker: These Gboard Alternatives Are Open-Source and Privacy-First. “Gboard is the default keyboard for Pixel smartphones and many devices that use stock Android, but it’s not the only option out there. Recently, Gboard has been swept up in a privacy controversy highlighting how your data is used by Google for its own training and collection. The data that Google collects can be […]

Lifehacker: These Gboard Alternatives Are Open-Source and Privacy-First. “Gboard is the default keyboard for Pixel smartphones and many devices that use stock Android, but it’s not the only option out there. Recently, Gboard has been swept up in a privacy controversy highlighting how your data is used by Google for its own training and collection. The data that Google collects can be […]

Down the Road: Help me update my giant list of film-photo blogs. “Hi everybody! Every August I post an updated list of all the film-photography blogs that I know about. It’s meant to be a service to the whole film community. This year I’d like to ask you in advance if you publish a film-photography blog, or know of one, that has escaped my notice.” Last year’s list is still available. It’s […]

Down the Road: Help me update my giant list of film-photo blogs. “Hi everybody! Every August I post an updated list of all the film-photography blogs that I know about. It’s meant to be a service to the whole film community. This year I’d like to ask you in advance if you publish a film-photography blog, or know of one, that has escaped my notice.” Last year’s list is still available. It’s […]

It’s FOSS: 7 Open Source Trello Alternatives For Your Kanban Boards. “After its acquisition and recent AI surge, Trello has changed a lot. But I still miss its simplicity in Kanban style tools I have tried so far. As I lean more towards, open source and self-hosting, I have collected a bunch of projects that can be considered in the same league as Trello.”

It’s FOSS: 7 Open Source Trello Alternatives For Your Kanban Boards. “After its acquisition and recent AI surge, Trello has changed a lot. But I still miss its simplicity in Kanban style tools I have tried so far. As I lean more towards, open source and self-hosting, I have collected a bunch of projects that can be considered in the same league as Trello.”

Comic Librarian Ash: Curating Comic Resources. “This week, my class was tasked with exploring different curation websites and trying three of them. I explored a bunch of options, and then I decided on three to try: Wakelet, Padlet, and Evernote. For each of them, I included the same curated list of 10 comic resources. These include book lists, reviews, resources, and links to read comics […]

Comic Librarian Ash: Curating Comic Resources. “This week, my class was tasked with exploring different curation websites and trying three of them. I explored a bunch of options, and then I decided on three to try: Wakelet, Padlet, and Evernote. For each of them, I included the same curated list of 10 comic resources. These include book lists, reviews, resources, and links to read comics […]

How-To Geek: I tested 6 Google Maps alternatives—this is the one I’m sticking with. “As good as Google Maps is, I’ve long found it cluttered and bloated, offering features that I never use. And since I’m also becoming increasingly aware of how much data Google has on me, I decided to find an alternative. After testing out six of the best, with hundreds of millions of downloads between them, […]

How-To Geek: I tested 6 Google Maps alternatives—this is the one I’m sticking with. “As good as Google Maps is, I’ve long found it cluttered and bloated, offering features that I never use. And since I’m also becoming increasingly aware of how much data Google has on me, I decided to find an alternative. After testing out six of the best, with hundreds of millions of downloads between them, […]

MakeUseOf: These 4 browser extensions are so good Chrome should just include them. “Google Chrome is known for its wider library of browser extensions, readily available through an official store. More importantly, there are some really cool extensions that do things Chrome doesn’t really do on its own. Here are four browser extensions so good that Chrome should just include them in the next […]

MakeUseOf: These 4 browser extensions are so good Chrome should just include them. “Google Chrome is known for its wider library of browser extensions, readily available through an official store. More importantly, there are some really cool extensions that do things Chrome doesn’t really do on its own. Here are four browser extensions so good that Chrome should just include them in the next […]

PetaPixel: 6 Best Image Upscalers Tested: Photo Upscaling Without the Plastic Look. “In my testing, the biggest difference between today’s image upscaling software isn’t resolution. It’s how they handle fidelity. Some sharpen aggressively. Others invent textures that were never there. A few can preserve the natural character of the image while still improving clarity. To see how current […]

PetaPixel: 6 Best Image Upscalers Tested: Photo Upscaling Without the Plastic Look. “In my testing, the biggest difference between today’s image upscaling software isn’t resolution. It’s how they handle fidelity. Some sharpen aggressively. Others invent textures that were never there. A few can preserve the natural character of the image while still improving clarity. To see how current […]

Jalopnik: These Google Maps Alternatives Make Scenic Detours The Road Trip Rule, Not The Exception . “Here at Jalopnik, we believe that taking the scenic route should be a universal road trip rule, so Google Maps’ reluctance to provide drivers with a scenic route option really rubs us the wrong way. You’re in luck, though, because we’ve dug up tons of road trip map alternatives that can get you […]

Jalopnik: These Google Maps Alternatives Make Scenic Detours The Road Trip Rule, Not The Exception . “Here at Jalopnik, we believe that taking the scenic route should be a universal road trip rule, so Google Maps’ reluctance to provide drivers with a scenic route option really rubs us the wrong way. You’re in luck, though, because we’ve dug up tons of road trip map alternatives that can get you […]

MakeUseOf: 7 open-source apps so good, Google should build them into Android. “The thing about open-source apps is that good ones aren’t always easy to discover. After all, they don’t get Super Bowl ads or prime placement on the Play Store like their heavily funded counterparts. But anyone who’s used open-source apps knows just how good they can be. I’ve spent years collecting the best […]

MakeUseOf: 7 open-source apps so good, Google should build them into Android. “The thing about open-source apps is that good ones aren’t always easy to discover. After all, they don’t get Super Bowl ads or prime placement on the Play Store like their heavily funded counterparts. But anyone who’s used open-source apps knows just how good they can be. I’ve spent years collecting the best […]

Dave Rupert: Finding curated public domain images. “I try to avoid indiscriminately (un-)splashing every post but the real reason for the infrequency isn’t radical self-control, it’s because dumpster diving for public domain images can be a chore…. That’s why –for me– a little for-profit curation goes a long way. I wrote down some of my favorite resources from my last search (so I […]

Dave Rupert: Finding curated public domain images. “I try to avoid indiscriminately (un-)splashing every post but the real reason for the infrequency isn’t radical self-control, it’s because dumpster diving for public domain images can be a chore…. That’s why –for me– a little for-profit curation goes a long way. I wrote down some of my favorite resources from my last search (so I […]

How-To Geek: I ditched Google Photos for these 3 open-source apps—and I’m never going back. “If like me, you’ve been looking for an alternative to Google’s cloud-first and AI-first Photos app, this list should end your search. These are free and open-source apps without any ads or intrusive AI or cloud features.”

How-To Geek: I ditched Google Photos for these 3 open-source apps—and I’m never going back. “If like me, you’ve been looking for an alternative to Google’s cloud-first and AI-first Photos app, this list should end your search. These are free and open-source apps without any ads or intrusive AI or cloud features.”

How-To Geek: I quit using streaming service recommendations after discovering 3 movie-finding tools. “What I’ve found is that streaming services promote new releases on the homepage along with movies similar to the last thing you watched. I love discovering new movies, hidden gems I’ve missed, and classics I’ve never watched. Instead of relying on the algorithm, I now use several movie-finding […]

How-To Geek: I quit using streaming service recommendations after discovering 3 movie-finding tools. “What I’ve found is that streaming services promote new releases on the homepage along with movies similar to the last thing you watched. I love discovering new movies, hidden gems I’ve missed, and classics I’ve never watched. Instead of relying on the algorithm, I now use several movie-finding […]

PCMag: Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari? We Pick the Best Browser for 2026. “PCMag has been evaluating web browsers since the dawn of the internet in the late ’90s, so we have the expertise to inform your decision. Here, we examine the top five browsers in the US by popularity (according to Statcounter) and provide guidance on selecting the best one for your needs.”

PCMag: Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari? We Pick the Best Browser for 2026. “PCMag has been evaluating web browsers since the dawn of the internet in the late ’90s, so we have the expertise to inform your decision. Here, we examine the top five browsers in the US by popularity (according to Statcounter) and provide guidance on selecting the best one for your needs.”

Finding it impossible to keep up with the chaos of multiple #wars around the world these days? Our team writes these #roundups with you in mind, aiming to cut through the noise and get you the reporting you need to get on with your day. Click the link! https://www.iranwar.news

Finding it impossible to keep up with the chaos of multiple #wars around the world these days? Our team writes these #roundups with you in mind, aiming to cut through the noise and get you the reporting you need to get on with your day. Click the link! https://www.iranwar.news

https://www.alojapan.com/1487395/five-carefully-renovated-machiya-houses-in-kyoto/ Five carefully renovated machiya houses in Kyoto #Kyoto #KyotoNews #machiya #news #Roundups #section:all #section:interiors #京都 #京都府 Kyoto’s historic townhouses, machiyas, are increasing being renovated and turned into everything from hotels to perfume stores. Here, we collect five of the best examples. Photo by Kenta Hasegawa Nazuna Kyoto Higashihonganji by Studio Aluc This 100-year-old machiya house was turned into a short-stay hotel by Jap

ZDNet: The best secure browsers for privacy in 2026: Expert tested . “In ZDNET’s latest update, we conducted a thorough editorial review and changed the rankings of our top choices to better reflect new developments. We also overhauled our FAQ section.”

ZDNet: The best secure browsers for privacy in 2026: Expert tested . “In ZDNET’s latest update, we conducted a thorough editorial review and changed the rankings of our top choices to better reflect new developments. We also overhauled our FAQ section.”

Lifehacker: These Are the Best Apps to Track Your Flights. “…if you type the airline and flight number into Google, it’ll show you the arrival and departure information and where it is en route based on data pulled from Flightview (which also has a standalone app). However, there are a handful of native and third-party flight trackers, both paid and free, that provide live updates and other […]

Lifehacker: These Are the Best Apps to Track Your Flights. “…if you type the airline and flight number into Google, it’ll show you the arrival and departure information and where it is en route based on data pulled from Flightview (which also has a standalone app). However, there are a handful of native and third-party flight trackers, both paid and free, that provide live updates and other […]

Mashable: How to actually recycle electronics, beauty empties, toys, and more tricky items in 2026. “Most of us have been conditioned to recycle things like aluminum cans and cardboard boxes. But past those traditional curbside recyclables, other everyday items like batteries, beauty empties, toys, and even clothes can feel impossible to get rid of sustainably. Is throwing them away the only […]

Mashable: How to actually recycle electronics, beauty empties, toys, and more tricky items in 2026. “Most of us have been conditioned to recycle things like aluminum cans and cardboard boxes. But past those traditional curbside recyclables, other everyday items like batteries, beauty empties, toys, and even clothes can feel impossible to get rid of sustainably. Is throwing them away the only […]

ZDNet: How I beat the $4 gas average in 2026: These 5 apps show you the cheapest station nearby. “Though I can’t do much about the international crisis, I can control how much I shell out to refuel my car. And one way I do that is through a mobile app. Several apps for iOS and Android will show me a list of nearby gas stations and reveal the current cost. I also can turn to navigation apps like […]

ZDNet: How I beat the $4 gas average in 2026: These 5 apps show you the cheapest station nearby. “Though I can’t do much about the international crisis, I can control how much I shell out to refuel my car. And one way I do that is through a mobile app. Several apps for iOS and Android will show me a list of nearby gas stations and reveal the current cost. I also can turn to navigation apps like […]

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The Conversation: What we’ve learned from citizen science: 5 projects that made a difference. “Astronomers need more eyes to sift through vast databases of stellar explosions. Climate scientists can learn from our history, but deciphering the records takes time. Below we introduce five citizen science projects where large numbers of people have contributed impactful results, or yielded new […]

The Conversation: What we’ve learned from citizen science: 5 projects that made a difference. “Astronomers need more eyes to sift through vast databases of stellar explosions. Climate scientists can learn from our history, but deciphering the records takes time. Below we introduce five citizen science projects where large numbers of people have contributed impactful results, or yielded new […]

Lifehacker: These Apps Can Help You Find the Cheapest Gas. “If you’re heading out to fill up the tank, it might help to do a bit of research first, so you can save some money in the process. Using dedicated, community-sourced gas pricing tools, you can find the cheapest gas stations around your area, as well as cheaper options that are a short drive away. These apps can help.”

Lifehacker: These Apps Can Help You Find the Cheapest Gas. “If you’re heading out to fill up the tank, it might help to do a bit of research first, so you can save some money in the process. Using dedicated, community-sourced gas pricing tools, you can find the cheapest gas stations around your area, as well as cheaper options that are a short drive away. These apps can help.”

New York Times: Traveling With Disabilities Is Often Hard. These Tools Can Help. This link goes to a gift article. “Google Maps isn’t the only mapping app for navigating accessibility when you get to an unfamiliar city. AVIV ScoutRoute customizes routes for people with limited mobility or vision, relying on user feedback and A.I. to account for factors like sidewalk width, steepness, surface […]

New York Times: Traveling With Disabilities Is Often Hard. These Tools Can Help. This link goes to a gift article. “Google Maps isn’t the only mapping app for navigating accessibility when you get to an unfamiliar city. AVIV ScoutRoute customizes routes for people with limited mobility or vision, relying on user feedback and A.I. to account for factors like sidewalk width, steepness, surface […]

MakeUseOf: I stopped my data from being used to train AI (you might want to too). “Copyright laws are tipped in favor of AI companies because, so far, the onus is on users to ‘opt out’ of their personal data, chats, and creative work being used to train AI models. Opting out won’t remove work from a dataset that’s already been used to train AI models, but it could prevent it in the future. […]

MakeUseOf: I stopped my data from being used to train AI (you might want to too). “Copyright laws are tipped in favor of AI companies because, so far, the onus is on users to ‘opt out’ of their personal data, chats, and creative work being used to train AI models. Opting out won’t remove work from a dataset that’s already been used to train AI models, but it could prevent it in the future. […]

MakeUseOf: 7 creative tools that are completely free (and professionals actually use). “When you need some capable design suites, development tools, and editing software, it’s easy to assume that serious work requires some serious spending. Many beginners and enthusiasts end up spending hundreds of dollars, without even knowing that even professionals rely on completely free tools for their […]

MakeUseOf: 3 free password managers that are actually better than the paid ones. “Turns out, not all free apps are stripped-down tools that only try to get you to subscribe to higher tiers. The following three free password managers are actually great to use, and offer solid features, transparency, and trust.”