Web Browsers
Review of Firefox “Daylight” for Android
The new Firefox version for Android comes with big changes under the hood, but also drops support for thousands of extensions, and is less configurable.
Latest
What it’s like being an Amazon customer in Norway
Amazon doesn’t have a Norwegian website, but you can still order from Amazon U.K. and Germany. Delivery is fast, and the retailer takes care of imports and taxes.
Linux
Can Linux hibernate into tmpfs?
Hibernation requires that you can swap data out of volatile memory into something that will persist through a power cycle. A tmpfs in RAM isn’t the best option.
How to schedule Folding@home to only run during winter nights
Anyone can donate PC power to medical science with Folding@home. Here’s how to schedule it to only run at night during winter. For MacOS, Windows 10, and Linux.
MacOS
RunCat and the battery-impact of processor indicators
RunCat is a desktop pet that lives in your Mac’s top bar. It runs faster when your Mac is busy but it can also prevent it from entering energy-saving modes.
Hardware
Look for EU’s new QR code to know your new TV and monitor’s longevity
The new energy-efficiency labels contain information on how long products will receive software and firmware updates, spare parts availability, and support.
Image Files
Comparing file sizes of lossless WebP vs FLIF vs PNG
The FLIF lossless image format makes big claims on file size savings, but lossless WebP actually delivers smaller lossless image files.
Image Files
Comparing AVIF vs WebP file sizes at the same DSSIM
I got impressive results when comparing AVIF and WebP images at the same visual quality (using DSSIM.) AVIF’s 85th percentile was the same as WebP’s 15th!
Image Files
Enable the sharp YUV option for better WebP images
Batch encoding images into WebP? Enable Sharp YUV for higher visual quality results at only a tiny increase in file sizes at a one-time cost to processor time.
Fedora Linux
How to enable hibernation on Fedora Linux
Configure Fedora Workstation’s boot environment to support system hibernation/suspend-to-disk. Lets you power-off your computer and resume your work later.
MacOS
How to auto-lock your computer on a schedule (e.g. at bedtime)
Automatically lock your computer screen at certain hours (such as your break or bedtime.) Instructions for Mac, Windows, and Linux computers.
Censorship
Ctrl blog is now available as an Onion site
You can now read Ctrl blog through a censorship-resilient mirror powered by the Tor Project’s Onion Network. The mirror is ad-free and uses no third-parties.