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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 30/09/2026

🎉 Happy International Podcast Day! Join this annual worldwide day of celebration by learning how to get involved and discover new shows from my favourite podcasts for 2026. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/intern... #blog #InternationalPodcastDay #podcast #podcasting

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 22/09/2026

Remove Package without Dependency Checks Using Pacman How to force removal of a system package without checking for dependencies using Pacman on the Arch Linux operating system. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/pacman... #blog #ArchLinux #linux #pacman

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 18/09/2026

Software Freedom Day: Celebrate and Protect Our Freedoms Join in the celebration of Software Freedom Day and learn about Free Software and its virtues along with how to host or attend this worldwide event. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/softwa... #blog #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS #tech #technology

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 17/09/2026

Review of GNOME Core App Document Viewer (Papers) A detailed review of the GNOME Document Viewer (Papers) application with overview, advantages, criticisms, formats, keyboard shortcuts, and install. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/review... #blog #GNOME #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #linux #tech #technology

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 15/09/2026

Adamsdesk Bans Font Squirrel Over Privacy Concerns? Find out what lead to the discovery of privacy concerns, complications whether to ban linking to certain websites and what decision was made. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/font-s... #blog #privacy #security #tech #technology

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 09/09/2026

6 Inkscape Productivity Tips and Tricks Advance your vector graphic design skills using the free and open source software called Inkscape by uncovering these 6 productivity tips and tricks. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/inksca... #blog #inkscape #GraphicDesign #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FOSS

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 04/09/2026

📰 Little Bits: Issue #40 For August 2026 Little Bits is far more than sharing. Discover what this blog series is truly about and afterwards enjoy a fresh supply of shiny new bits to explore. 👉️ www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little... #blog #OpenSource #tech #LinkDump

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 28/08/2026

Extract and Review Web Page Links Using a Bookmarklet Learn how to combat poor web design by extracting and reviewing all web page links found on page with the use of a bookmarklet. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/extrac... #blog #bookmarklet #web #WebBrowser #tech

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 26/08/2026

📰 Little Bits: Issue #39 For July 2026 A new issue is here of curated discoveries sourced from the fediverse and beyond with loads of little bits to explore all organized into categories. 👉️ www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little... #blog #OpenSource #tech #LinkDump

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 01/08/2026

Convert Excel Spreadsheet File Format (XLS, XLSX) to CSV Learn about Free and Open Source Software options to convert Excel spreadsheet file format (XLS/XLSX) to Comma Separated Values (CSV). www.adamsdesk.com/posts/conver... #blog #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #commandline #linux #unix #windows

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 30/07/2026

Updated: Get Your Public IP Address with Ident.me - Update Post Clarity - Update Post Image www.adamsdesk.com/posts/get-pu... #commandline #bash #OpenSource #FOSS #FreeSoftware #100DaysToOffload

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 27/07/2026

Count The Number of Characters per Filename Find each filename’s total length of characters within a directory in the terminal using Bash, BusyBox, Fish or PowerShell with these one line commands. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/count-... #commandline #linux #PowerShell #bash #BusyBox #FishShell #windows

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 24/07/2026

Is an RSS or Feed Reader Robbing Your Experience? Gain insight into my thoughtful response to Antonio Santos’s intriguing blog post, ‘Your RSS Reader is Robbing You’. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/rss-fe... #blog #RSS #feed #JulyReply #web

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 15/07/2026

Little Bits: Issue #38 For June 2026 A new issue awaits to be explored and discovered with endless blog posts, books, gaming, hardware, music, news, open source software and so much more. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little... #blog #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #tech #news #LinkDump

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 14/07/2026

Add Operating System Installation Date to Fastfetch Quick and easily add the operating system’s installation date to Fastfetch configuration using this comprehensive guide. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/fastfe... #blog #commandline #terminal #linux #unix

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 03/07/2026

Quickly Find Undefined or Null YAML Keys with YQ Use this solution to quickly find a YAML (YAML Ain’t Markup Language) key within front matter that is undefined or has a value of null using yq. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/find-u... #blog #commandline #YAML #linux #unix #tech

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 23/06/2026

Junited: Blog Post Recommendations for June 2026 Explore hidden blog post gems found on the Internet in this years Junited tradition to share enjoyable blog posts while one discovers new bloggers. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/junite... #blog #blogging #Junited2026 #Junited #SmallWeb #smolweb #IndieWeb

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 17/06/2026

GentleOS: A Hobby Operating System for Vintage PCs Relive the nostalgia or discover for the first time the joy of a vintage computing using GentleOS for 16-bit and 32-bit Personal Computers (PCs). www.adamsdesk.com/posts/gentle... #blog #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #OpenSource #FOSS

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 10/06/2026

Change Default Linux/Unix Image Viewer Application Use this complete guide to change the default image viewer application for a graphical desktop environment on a GNU/Linux or Unix operating system. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/change... #blog #KDE #XFCE #GNOME #linux #unix #tech

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 08/06/2026

Change gPodder's Default Data and Download Directory Learn how to change gPodder’s default data and download directory using environment variables on GNU/Linux or Unix with Xorg/Wayland and Windows. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/gpodde... #blog #OpenSource #FOSS #linux #unix #tech

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 03/06/2026

Little Bits: Issue #37 For May 2026 Unearth hidden gems of the Internet in this jam packed issue covering topics of gaming, hardware, music, open source, privacy, tech, and more. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little... #blog #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #tech #news #LinkDump

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 01/06/2026

Disable & Remove Window is Ready Notifications in GNOME Shell Eliminate the annoyance by disabling and removing “Window is Ready” notifications in GNOME Shell with this convenient comprehensive guide. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/gnome-... #blog #GNOME #linux #unix #tech #technology

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 27/05/2026

Customizing the Font in Firefox Reader View Gain the freedom to choose a custom font in Mozilla Firefox Reader View by following this step-by-step guide on a desktop operating system. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/firefo... #blog #firefox #web #tech #technology

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 25/05/2026

Science Fiction Books of Gratitude A cleanup that leads to a new-found reading adventure of science fiction books and an unexpected yet delightful surprise that brings gratitude. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/scienc... #blog #bookstodon #books #ScienceFiction #reading

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 22/05/2026

Resetting the Owncast Admin Password in a Docker Container Remedy the panic, frustration and forgetfulness of the Owncast administrator password by following this Docker container step-by-step guide. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/owncas... #blog #owncast #streaming #tech #technology

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 20/05/2026

Blur and Fade CSS for Owncast Chat Overlays in OBS Studio Unlock a simple solution to improving Owncast chat overlay appearance using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) in OBS Studio. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/owncas... #blog #owncast #OBS #tech #technology

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 19/05/2026

The Linux/Unix Default Home Directory Receives An Update Learn of about the recent update to Freedesktop.org’s XDG User Directories that adds a new directory to a GNU/Linux and Unix default home directory.www.adamsdesk.com/posts/xdg-us...y/ #blog #linux #unix #GNOME #KDE #tech

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 15/05/2026

Simply Track Your Reading Journey Using a Markdown Book Log Keep track of your reading journey using a simplified Markdown book log solution while staying focused on the activity of reading. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/track-... #blog #markdown #books #reading

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 09/05/2026

Little Bits: Issue #36 For April 2026 Fresh off the digital press, a message on being overwhelmed, grateful, turn bits into opportunities and endless shiny new little bits to discover. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little... #blog #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #tech #news #LinkDump

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 06/05/2026

Easily Add Page Numbers In LibreOffice Writer Learn how to add or insert page numbers in a document using LibreOffice Writer along with what are page numbers, what is a header/footer and more. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/libreo... #blog #LibreOffice #OpenSource #WordProcessing #writing

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 05/05/2026

Play The Classic 3D Pinball Space Cadet Video Game Experience the classic and shockingly good game of 3D Pinball for Windows - Space Cadet on a modern device using the GNU/Linux operating system. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/space-... #blog #pinball #linux #100DaysToOffload

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 07/04/2026

Little Bits: Issue #35 For March 2026 A brief reminder of the power each of us hold and how their is a positive side to the Internet through all these shiny new little bits. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little... #blog #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #tech #news #LinkDump

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 27/03/2026

Slice of Life Wallpaper: Part Ten Find peace and see the deeper benefits and beauty of solitude through this human curated collection of digital artwork wallpapers. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/slice-... #blog #wallpaper #SliceOfLife #art #artwork #MentalHealth

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 26/03/2026

Use Free Asset Resources To Transform Graphic Designs Explore the possibilities of using free graphic design assets to transform a project with a human curated resource list organized by category. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/free-d... #blog #GraphicDesign #inkscape #GIMP #photoshop #illustrator #free

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 20/03/2026

Review of GNOME Core App Image Viewer (Loupe) A complete review of GNOME Image Viewer (Loupe) application with overview, advantages, criticisms, image formats, keyboard shortcuts, and install. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/review... #blog #GNOME #linux #tech

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 17/03/2026

Little Bits: Issue #34 For February 2026 Learn about how mobile freedom is under threat then find peace and relaxation as you explore and discover all the wonderful shine new little bits. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little... #blog #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #tech #news #LinkDump

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 13/03/2026

Resolve Could Not Load The Qt Platform Plugin Wayland Use this troubleshooting guide in resolving the error message of “Could Not Load The Qt Platform Plugin Wayland” on GNU/Linux. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/resolv... #blog #linux #qt #tech #technology

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 09/03/2026

Adamsdesk Review of The Year 2025 Join me in a review of reflecting upon achievements with statistics, what can be improved moving forward, and mental health for the year of 2025. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/adamsd... #blog #adamsdesk #AnnualReview

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 20/02/2026

Design The Perfect Heart Shape In Inkscape With Confidence Gain confidence and knowledge in this comprehensive guide on how to create the perfect heart shape using the vector graphics editor called Inkscape. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/inksca... #blog #inkscape #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 14/02/2026

I Love Free Software Day: Maintainers Matter Learn about a day that celebrates and shows appreciation of our dear maintainers of free and open source software projects. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/love-f... #blog #ILoveFS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS #software #tech

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 12/02/2026

Little Bits: Issue #33 For January 2026 A brief life update of challenges and a loads of little bits to explore covering an array of topics such as blogs, gaming, open source and security. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little... #blog #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #tech #news #LinkDump

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 06/02/2026

View Mozilla Thunderbird Mailbox Quota Size Usage and Limit A complete guide to acquire the necessary knowledge and required steps to view a mailbox’s quota size usage and limit in Mozilla Thunderbird. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/mozill... #blog #email #thunderbird #OpenSource @thunderbird.net

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 21/01/2026

Repair a Danby Freezer Not Cooling and Clicking Noise Reveal the steps I took in this adventure of repairing a Danby Designer freezer that has symptoms of no longer cooling and making a clicking noise. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/dandby... #blog #repair #RightToRepair #DIY

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 16/01/2026

Unwrapping Christmas Festivities of 2025 Follow along as I describe the Christmas festivities of 2025 on how each one unfolded along with the unwrapping of some of the gifts received. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/christ... #blog #story #family #Christmas

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 16/01/2026

What's New for Mozilla Firefox Release 147.0 Examine that latest new features, improvements and fixes for Mozilla Firefox version 147.0 broken into easy to follow headings. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/mozill... #blog #tech #technology #news #Firefox #Mozilla

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 09/01/2026

Little Bits: Issue #32 For December 2025 Allow this fresh issue of little bits discovered over the course of December to be my gift to you providing joy, opportunity and fulfilled curiosity. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/little... #blog #FreeSoftware #OpenSource #tech #news #LinkDump

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 08/01/2026

Dolphin File Manager: Enable Administrator or Root Access Attain the necessary steps on how to activate the administrator or root mode access using KDE Plasma’s default file manager application Dolphin. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/dolphi... #blog #KDE #linux #unix #tech

On a light blue background stands a dark blue file folder with a white paper inside and on the outside is a faded dolphin that represents the Dolphin file manager application. Next to the folder is a strong title of 'Activate Administrator Mode' beside a wavy line with a dolphin emerging out of the water.

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 07/01/2026

Resolve GNOME Shell v49 Failed to Start Gnome-Session-X11 Resolve the frustrating circumstance to the problem where GNOME Shell Display Manager version 49 fails to start unit gnome-session-x11. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/gnome-... #blog #GNOME #linux #unix #tech

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Adam @adamsdesk.com · 02/01/2026

Improve Mozilla Thunderbird Email Message Hyperlink Readability Learn all available options to improve hyperlink or link readability in email messages when using Mozilla Thunderbird. www.adamsdesk.com/posts/improv... #blog #Email #accessibility #tech

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