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#reuse #upcycle #gardensculpture #pig

Metal pig from charity shop £3.99, Hammerite Direct to Rust paint £9.99.

Prep was just lightly rub it down to remove flaky bits and ensure a smoothish base to paint on and a light dish detergent wash. Already had sandpaper and 1 inch brush.

Soon established dabbing rather than painting is best, and piggy’s nooks are smaller than my existing brush can do. First rough coat done.

Ditching Amazon Fire TV for a custom, self-hosted Smart TV experience on 2011 Mac Mini's.

For years, I used Amazon Fire TV sticks. They worked, but the ads, tracking, and clutter became annoying. I wanted a clean, personalized media center that felt like a dedicated appliance.

I found a few 2011 Mac Mini's on eBay and turned them into media centers running Debian Linux with a stripped-down Xfce desktop environment.

The Build:
Hardware: Intel i5 Mac Mini's.
OS: Debian Linux + Xfce (lightweight, flexible).
UI: A custom Python/Flask web app serving a kiosk-mode interface via Brave Browser.
Config: Entirely managed via JSON and CSS. No desktop, no panels. Just a curated home screen of Flatpak apps and web apps.

Features:
Privacy: No ads, no tracking, no Amazon account required.
Single-Task Machine: Apps launch fullscreen, right-clicking is disabled, kiosk mode.
Remote Ready: Fully keyboard and remote navigable (MX3 Pro wireless PC remote).
Robust: Auto-restart script ensures the dashboard never stays closed.

Use Cases:
Media center PC: A TV-connected mini PC with Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi, and YouTube.
Workplace dashboard: A wall-mounted display showing internal tools, dashboards, or informational kiosks.
Infotainment kiosk: A public-facing screen with curated apps and no way for users to escape to the desktop.
Repurposed hardware: Give an old laptop or mini PC a second life as a dedicated appliance.

If you can think of a use case, you just set the apps and tools you want, point it at the URLs or Flatpak apps you need, and let it run.

I wrote a blog post on the setup and the specific tools (like wmctrl and input-remapper) I used to make it feel like a Smart TV. Github link is in the blog post.

https://www.teklynk.com/blog/diy-smart-tv-media-center-dashboard-fullscreen-app-launcher-for-debian-and-xfce

#linux #mediacenter #smarthome #opensource #privacy #debian #python #plex #jellyfin #upcycle #repurpose #reuse #recycle

Ditching Amazon Fire TV for a custom, self-hosted Smart TV experience on 2011 Mac Mini's.

For years, I used Amazon Fire TV sticks. They worked, but the ads, tracking, and clutter became annoying. I wanted a clean, personalized media center that felt like a dedicated appliance.

I found a few 2011 Mac Mini's on eBay and turned them into media centers running Debian Linux with a stripped-down Xfce desktop environment.

The Build:
Hardware: Intel i5 Mac Mini's.
OS: Debian Linux + Xfce (lightweight, flexible).
UI: A custom Python/Flask web app serving a kiosk-mode interface via Brave Browser.
Config: Entirely managed via JSON and CSS. No desktop, no panels. Just a curated home screen of Flatpak apps and web apps.

Features:
Privacy: No ads, no tracking, no Amazon account required.
Single-Task Machine: Apps launch fullscreen, right-clicking is disabled, kiosk mode.
Remote Ready: Fully keyboard and remote navigable (MX3 Pro wireless PC remote).
Robust: Auto-restart script ensures the dashboard never stays closed.

Use Cases:
Media center PC: A TV-connected mini PC with Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi, and YouTube.
Workplace dashboard: A wall-mounted display showing internal tools, dashboards, or informational kiosks.
Infotainment kiosk: A public-facing screen with curated apps and no way for users to escape to the desktop.
Repurposed hardware: Give an old laptop or mini PC a second life as a dedicated appliance.

If you can think of a use case, you just set the apps and tools you want, point it at the URLs or Flatpak apps you need, and let it run.

I wrote a blog post on the setup and the specific tools (like wmctrl and input-remapper) I used to make it feel like a Smart TV. Github link is in the blog post.

https://www.teklynk.com/blog/diy-smart-tv-media-center-dashboard-fullscreen-app-launcher-for-debian-and-xfce

#linux #mediacenter #smarthome #opensource #privacy #debian #python #plex #jellyfin #upcycle #repurpose #reuse #recycle

Ditching Amazon Fire TV for a custom, self-hosted Smart TV experience on 2011 Mac Mini's.

For years, I used Amazon Fire TV sticks. They worked, but the ads, tracking, and clutter became annoying. I wanted a clean, personalized media center that felt like a dedicated appliance.

I found a few 2011 Mac Mini's on eBay and turned them into media centers running Debian Linux with a stripped-down Xfce desktop environment.

The Build:
Hardware: Intel i5 Mac Mini's.
OS: Debian Linux + Xfce (lightweight, flexible).
UI: A custom Python/Flask web app serving a kiosk-mode interface via Brave Browser.
Config: Entirely managed via JSON and CSS. No desktop, no panels. Just a curated home screen of Flatpak apps and web apps.

Features:
Privacy: No ads, no tracking, no Amazon account required.
Single-Task Machine: Apps launch fullscreen, right-clicking is disabled, kiosk mode.
Remote Ready: Fully keyboard and remote navigable (MX3 Pro wireless PC remote).
Robust: Auto-restart script ensures the dashboard never stays closed.

Use Cases:
Media center PC: A TV-connected mini PC with Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi, and YouTube.
Workplace dashboard: A wall-mounted display showing internal tools, dashboards, or informational kiosks.
Infotainment kiosk: A public-facing screen with curated apps and no way for users to escape to the desktop.
Repurposed hardware: Give an old laptop or mini PC a second life as a dedicated appliance.

If you can think of a use case, you just set the apps and tools you want, point it at the URLs or Flatpak apps you need, and let it run.

I wrote a blog post on the setup and the specific tools (like wmctrl and input-remapper) I used to make it feel like a Smart TV. Github link is in the blog post.

https://www.teklynk.com/blog/diy-smart-tv-media-center-dashboard-fullscreen-app-launcher-for-debian-and-xfce

#linux #mediacenter #smarthome #opensource #privacy #debian #python #plex #jellyfin #upcycle #repurpose #reuse #recycle

Ditching Amazon Fire TV for a custom, self-hosted Smart TV experience on 2011 Mac Mini's.

For years, I used Amazon Fire TV sticks. They worked, but the ads, tracking, and clutter became annoying. I wanted a clean, personalized media center that felt like a dedicated appliance.

I found a few 2011 Mac Mini's on eBay and turned them into media centers running Debian Linux with a stripped-down Xfce desktop environment.

The Build:
Hardware: Intel i5 Mac Mini's.
OS: Debian Linux + Xfce (lightweight, flexible).
UI: A custom Python/Flask web app serving a kiosk-mode interface via Brave Browser.
Config: Entirely managed via JSON and CSS. No desktop, no panels. Just a curated home screen of Flatpak apps and web apps.

Features:
Privacy: No ads, no tracking, no Amazon account required.
Single-Task Machine: Apps launch fullscreen, right-clicking is disabled, kiosk mode.
Remote Ready: Fully keyboard and remote navigable (MX3 Pro wireless PC remote).
Robust: Auto-restart script ensures the dashboard never stays closed.

Use Cases:
Media center PC: A TV-connected mini PC with Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi, and YouTube.
Workplace dashboard: A wall-mounted display showing internal tools, dashboards, or informational kiosks.
Infotainment kiosk: A public-facing screen with curated apps and no way for users to escape to the desktop.
Repurposed hardware: Give an old laptop or mini PC a second life as a dedicated appliance.

If you can think of a use case, you just set the apps and tools you want, point it at the URLs or Flatpak apps you need, and let it run.

I wrote a blog post on the setup and the specific tools (like wmctrl and input-remapper) I used to make it feel like a Smart TV. Github link is in the blog post.

https://www.teklynk.com/blog/diy-smart-tv-media-center-dashboard-fullscreen-app-launcher-for-debian-and-xfce

#linux #mediacenter #smarthome #opensource #privacy #debian #python #plex #jellyfin #upcycle #repurpose #reuse #recycle

Ditching Amazon Fire TV for a custom, self-hosted Smart TV experience on 2011 Mac Mini's.

For years, I used Amazon Fire TV sticks. They worked, but the ads, tracking, and clutter became annoying. I wanted a clean, personalized media center that felt like a dedicated appliance.

I found a few 2011 Mac Mini's on eBay and turned them into media centers running Debian Linux with a stripped-down Xfce desktop environment.

The Build:
Hardware: Intel i5 Mac Mini's.
OS: Debian Linux + Xfce (lightweight, flexible).
UI: A custom Python/Flask web app serving a kiosk-mode interface via Brave Browser.
Config: Entirely managed via JSON and CSS. No desktop, no panels. Just a curated home screen of Flatpak apps and web apps.

Features:
Privacy: No ads, no tracking, no Amazon account required.
Single-Task Machine: Apps launch fullscreen, right-clicking is disabled, kiosk mode.
Remote Ready: Fully keyboard and remote navigable (MX3 Pro wireless PC remote).
Robust: Auto-restart script ensures the dashboard never stays closed.

Use Cases:
Media center PC: A TV-connected mini PC with Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi, and YouTube.
Workplace dashboard: A wall-mounted display showing internal tools, dashboards, or informational kiosks.
Infotainment kiosk: A public-facing screen with curated apps and no way for users to escape to the desktop.
Repurposed hardware: Give an old laptop or mini PC a second life as a dedicated appliance.

If you can think of a use case, you just set the apps and tools you want, point it at the URLs or Flatpak apps you need, and let it run.

I wrote a blog post on the setup and the specific tools (like wmctrl and input-remapper) I used to make it feel like a Smart TV. Github link is in the blog post.

https://www.teklynk.com/blog/diy-smart-tv-media-center-dashboard-fullscreen-app-launcher-for-debian-and-xfce

#linux #mediacenter #smarthome #opensource #privacy #debian #python #plex #jellyfin #upcycle #repurpose #reuse #recycle

A friend of mine asked me what I could do with all the “wood scraps”… Now he has some useful shelves and benches in his #gym 💪 🏋️‍♂️.

Every piece of wood can be used 🪵.

#diy #upcycle #upcycling #recycle #recycling #woodwork #woodenart #woodenartrocks #mastowood #selfmade #handmade #nature #makershour #nowaste #shelf #bench #maniac #fuerth #fürth

A friend of mine asked me what I could do with all the “wood scraps”… Now he has some useful shelves and benches in his #gym 💪 🏋️‍♂️.

Every piece of wood can be used 🪵.

#diy #upcycle #upcycling #recycle #recycling #woodwork #woodenart #woodenartrocks #mastowood #selfmade #handmade #nature #makershour #nowaste #shelf #bench #maniac #fuerth #fürth

A friend of mine asked me what I could do with all the “wood scraps”… Now he has some useful shelves and benches in his #gym 💪 🏋️‍♂️.

Every piece of wood can be used 🪵.

#diy #upcycle #upcycling #recycle #recycling #woodwork #woodenart #woodenartrocks #mastowood #selfmade #handmade #nature #makershour #nowaste #shelf #bench #maniac #fuerth #fürth

A friend of mine asked me what I could do with all the “wood scraps”… Now he has some useful shelves and benches in his #gym 💪 🏋️‍♂️.

Every piece of wood can be used 🪵.

#diy #upcycle #upcycling #recycle #recycling #woodwork #woodenart #woodenartrocks #mastowood #selfmade #handmade #nature #makershour #nowaste #shelf #bench #maniac #fuerth #fürth

A friend of mine asked me what I could do with all the “wood scraps”… Now he has some useful shelves and benches in his #gym 💪 🏋️‍♂️.

Every piece of wood can be used 🪵.

#diy #upcycle #upcycling #recycle #recycling #woodwork #woodenart #woodenartrocks #mastowood #selfmade #handmade #nature #makershour #nowaste #shelf #bench #maniac #fuerth #fürth

Only three made!

Width: 12.5 cm / 5 Inches
Depth: 12.5 cm / 5 Inches
Height: 22 cm / 8 5/8 Inches
Weight: +/- 1.6 Kg / 3.5 lbs

Made by my own 👐🏻 🤲🏻 😘

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4307429130/concrete-steel-table-lamp-modern-light?ref=shop_home_active_9&frs=1&logging_key=98cd13b874cee255c65f986242bd740b710717c1%3A4307429130

#robot #space #spaceship #moonlanding #nasa #recycle #abstractart #architecture #concrete #sculpture #brutalism #abstract #product #design #cyberpunk #glitch #promoglitch #upcycling #upcycle
#concrete #sculpture #artifact #handmade #minimal #thailand
#unique #art #avantgarde #lamp #light

Only three made!

Width: 12.5 cm / 5 Inches
Depth: 12.5 cm / 5 Inches
Height: 22 cm / 8 5/8 Inches
Weight: +/- 1.6 Kg / 3.5 lbs

Made by my own 👐🏻 🤲🏻 😘

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4307429130/concrete-steel-table-lamp-modern-light?ref=shop_home_active_9&frs=1&logging_key=98cd13b874cee255c65f986242bd740b710717c1%3A4307429130

#robot #space #spaceship #moonlanding #nasa #recycle #abstractart #architecture #concrete #sculpture #brutalism #abstract #product #design #cyberpunk #glitch #promoglitch #upcycling #upcycle
#concrete #sculpture #artifact #handmade #minimal #thailand
#unique #art #avantgarde #lamp #light

Only three made!

Width: 12.5 cm / 5 Inches
Depth: 12.5 cm / 5 Inches
Height: 22 cm / 8 5/8 Inches
Weight: +/- 1.6 Kg / 3.5 lbs

Made by my own 👐🏻 🤲🏻 😘

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4307429130/concrete-steel-table-lamp-modern-light?ref=shop_home_active_9&frs=1&logging_key=98cd13b874cee255c65f986242bd740b710717c1%3A4307429130

#robot #space #spaceship #moonlanding #nasa #recycle #abstractart #architecture #concrete #sculpture #brutalism #abstract #product #design #cyberpunk #glitch #promoglitch #upcycling #upcycle
#concrete #sculpture #artifact #handmade #minimal #thailand
#unique #art #avantgarde #lamp #light

Only three made!

Width: 12.5 cm / 5 Inches
Depth: 12.5 cm / 5 Inches
Height: 22 cm / 8 5/8 Inches
Weight: +/- 1.6 Kg / 3.5 lbs

Made by my own 👐🏻 🤲🏻 😘

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4307429130/concrete-steel-table-lamp-modern-light?ref=shop_home_active_9&frs=1&logging_key=98cd13b874cee255c65f986242bd740b710717c1%3A4307429130

#robot #space #spaceship #moonlanding #nasa #recycle #abstractart #architecture #concrete #sculpture #brutalism #abstract #product #design #cyberpunk #glitch #promoglitch #upcycling #upcycle
#concrete #sculpture #artifact #handmade #minimal #thailand
#unique #art #avantgarde #lamp #light

Only three made!

Width: 12.5 cm / 5 Inches
Depth: 12.5 cm / 5 Inches
Height: 22 cm / 8 5/8 Inches
Weight: +/- 1.6 Kg / 3.5 lbs

Made by my own 👐🏻 🤲🏻 😘

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4307429130/concrete-steel-table-lamp-modern-light?ref=shop_home_active_9&frs=1&logging_key=98cd13b874cee255c65f986242bd740b710717c1%3A4307429130

#robot #space #spaceship #moonlanding #nasa #recycle #abstractart #architecture #concrete #sculpture #brutalism #abstract #product #design #cyberpunk #glitch #promoglitch #upcycling #upcycle
#concrete #sculpture #artifact #handmade #minimal #thailand
#unique #art #avantgarde #lamp #light

Creative ideas you’ll love! #shorts #DIY #Upcycle #HomeDecor #Garden #Design #BeforeAfter https://www.allforgardening.com/1919732/creative-ideas-youll-love-shorts-diy-upcycle-homedecor-garden-design-beforeafter-2/ #GardenDesign

Creative ideas you’ll love! #shorts #DIY #Upcycle #HomeDecor #Garden #Design #BeforeAfter https://www.allforgardening.com/1919732/creative-ideas-youll-love-shorts-diy-upcycle-homedecor-garden-design-beforeafter-2/ #GardenDesign

Still a few strawberries ripening!
Who needs strawberry pots when you can line an old crate

#upcycle
#foodgrowing
#sustainability
#gardeninguk
#gardening
#upcyclerepairerecycle

Still a few strawberries ripening!
Who needs strawberry pots when you can line an old crate

#upcycle
#foodgrowing
#sustainability
#gardeninguk
#gardening
#upcyclerepairerecycle

Still a few strawberries ripening!
Who needs strawberry pots when you can line an old crate

#upcycle
#foodgrowing
#sustainability
#gardeninguk
#gardening
#upcyclerepairerecycle

Still a few strawberries ripening!
Who needs strawberry pots when you can line an old crate

#upcycle
#foodgrowing
#sustainability
#gardeninguk
#gardening
#upcyclerepairerecycle

Still a few strawberries ripening!
Who needs strawberry pots when you can line an old crate

#upcycle
#foodgrowing
#sustainability
#gardeninguk
#gardening
#upcyclerepairerecycle

Guten Morgen in alle Richtungen! Ich wünsche gewärmt und koffeinisiert zu sein! 🤗👋

Habe ich neulich einen Artikel über das Upcycling ausgedienter Rauchmelder gelesen? Wenn ja, was und wo war das? Es ist schon Jahre her mit dem Beitrag - könnte in der c't gewesen sein (die ich aus Gründen inzwischen kündigte)
Gerne boosten, es interessiert mich nicht nur wegen der beiden alten Euro-Markt- Rauchmelder, die am Ende sind

#upcycle #Rauchmelder #Elektroschrott

🌊 Father-Daughter Duo Transforms #Surfboard Waste Into #Furniture and More...

https://www.designboom.com/design/surfboard-offcuts-furniture-objects-hall5/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c6405d78644b3ab5e2a4

Thanks, @1440daily!

🏷️ #CircularEconomy #FutureOfWork #recycling #SmallBusinessIdeas #surfing #upcycle #upcycling @zeugmatisse

Weekend project.
I turned this old Android 8.1 phone into a dedicated mp3 player. I used ADB to remove unnessary apps. Even removed some apps that were part of Android to make it as barebones as possible. The music player is Musicolet 6.9. I then installed AnyHome as a launcher and set it to Always use. AnyHome lets you set any app as your home/home button. When the device boots it automatically opens Musicolet. Pressing the home button just opens Musicolet. I can still access Bluetooth and Wi-Fi by dragging down the system tray. Best part is no Google account or sign in required. I simply restored factory settings and side loaded the apps without needing to go to the Play Store. I particularly like Musicolet’s lock screen since it has the album art and player controls. I currently have it connected to a Bluetooth speaker in the living room and loaded it up with some synth wave music. It is connected to power and the display is set to always on.

#repurpose #upcycle #android #recycle #reuse

Hey hey it's been a while internet!
Here a blast from the past:

“Cetacea” (2023)
Length: 31 cm / 12 ¼ Inches
Width: 19 cm / 7 ½ Inches
Height: 11.5 cm / 4 ½ Inches
Weight: +/- 2.8 Kg / 2.2 lbs

https://thuhstudio.etsy.com/listing/1518360433

#space #spaceship #nasa #recycle #abstractart #architecture #concrete #sculpture #brutalism #abstract #product #design #cyberpunk #glitch #promoglitch #upcycling #upcycle
#concrete #sculpture #artifact #handmade #minimal #thailand
#unique #art #avantgarde #lamp #light

Sigi looking dreamy in this upcycled and styled jacket from @misswow.fashion .

Sony A7rV
Sigma 65mm 2.0
1/640th | f 4.0 | iso 640

#brandonjacksonphoto #valenciaphotographer #valenciafotografo #street #upcycle #jacket #denimjacket #style

Do you have a #garden? Build a dead hedge to fill it with life!

#Birds, snails, worms, beetles, springtails, flies and frogs will all use dead #wood for shelter.
All you need are wood cuttings and some sturdy stakes and you’re good to go.

Why you should build a dead hedge:
✨you get to #upcycle your wood cuttings
✨it cost no money at all
✨it provides #privacy
✨you get to support the #wildlife in your garden

#GlimmersToGo #diy #tutorial #mastoart #designer #artist #world #nature #upcycling

I don't know if there is a more perfect collection of clothes to wrap around Sonia than items like this jacket from @misswow.fashion . Sonia was born to wear clothes like this!

Talent: instagram.com/soneczka/
Stylist: instagram.com/misswow.fashion/

Sony A7rV
Sigma 65mm 2.0
1/640th | f 3.2 | iso 640

#brandonjacksonphoto #valenciaphotographer #valenciafotografo #street #upcycle #jacket #denimjacket #style

Becoming, 2026
Oil on Reclaimed Upholstery Fabric on Masonite Board, 12 x 16”

#art #artwork #recycled #upcycle #painting #oilpainting #mastoart #butterfly #butterflies #figurativeArt

More detail #guitar #upcycle #art #flowerPower #folkArt

Buying a Used iPhone Makes More Sense Than Ever

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/story/buying-a-used-iphone-makes-more-sense-than-ever/

Restored Pure Salem Reverberation, hand painted floral "bargeware"  theme commission  from https://linktr.ee/SeabirdSigns in Folkestone UK.

#guitar #upcycle #art #flowerPower #folkArt