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How to scan QR codes without camera or phone

QR codes are everywhere. Easy to scan with a phone. But what if you want to decode a QR on your laptop instead of your phone, without a camera?

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Thirty years of Debian!

Today, August 16 2023, marks the 30th anniversary of the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. It was the first linux version I installed after ditching Windows completely. And today, Debian is still very relevant.

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Nextcloud

Nextcloud is sometimes called a "google killer". This versatile open source app can be a replacement for many google (and other) cloud services, giving you back control over your data.

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A system wide ssh proxy with sshuttle

SSH, the "secure shell" is one of the most powerful tools available on every unix/linux system. In this article I will demonstrate how to create a system wide transparent and secure VPN with just one tool.

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