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Installing FreshRSS with Podman and MariaDB: A Beginner's Guide
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, learn how to install and configure FreshRSS—an open-source, self-hosted RSS reader—using Podman containers and a MariaDB backend....
Run Phi 2.7B with Alpaca Ollama – Beginner's Local AI Setup
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how to run Phi 2.7B locally using the Alpaca Ollama client, an open-source interface designed to make working with LLMs ea...
Phalcon PHP + MariaDB with Podman: Beginner’s Guide
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, learn how to set up the high-performance Phalcon PHP framework connected to a MariaDB database using Podman containers. Perfect for P...
Text Animation Tricks with HTML & CSS – No JavaScript Needed
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I walk you through how to animate text using only HTML and CSS. No JavaScript, no libraries—just clean code and creativity. Learn a...
Git Basics: Essential Commands for Beginners (git init, git add, git commit, git push)
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Welcome to this quick and effective guide on mastering the essential Git commands every developer needs to know! Whether you're a beginner or...
Create a Low-Poly House in Blender with Python - Learn 3D Modeling & Scripting!
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to create a low-poly house in Blender using Python? This quick guide walks you through how to generate a 3D model and display it interactively in...
Bluefish Editor Setup & Features | Open-Source Code Editor for Developers
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a fast and open-source code editor? In this tutorial, I walk through the steps to install and get started with Bluefish Editor on Linux, W...
Vaultwarden + Podman: Secure Your Passwords with Ease | Tech Tutorial
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔐 Secure Your Passwords with Vaultwarden 🚀In this guide, learn how to easily install Vaultwarden, an open-source password manager, using Podman—...
Run TinyLlama 1.1B AI in Podman | Quick & Easy Setup Guide
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 Setting up TinyLlama 1.1B in a Podman Compose container has never been easier! This guide breaks down how to get started with this open-source co...
Unlocking Public Domain Software Licenses: Everything You Need to Know!
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We dive deep into Public Domain Software Licenses—a vital yet often misunderstood concept in the world of open-source software. We’ll explore what...
Master Git & GitHub: Your First Repository Tutorial
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Welcome to the Git & GitHub Beginner's Guide 🎙️In this episode, we'll walk you through the essential tools for developers —...
Master Eclipse IDE for Web Development: PHP, JavaScript, Python, and More!
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 Unlock the full potential of Eclipse IDE for web development! In this guide, you’ll learn how to set up Eclipse IDE for PHP, JavaScript, HTML5,...
Smart Home Automation with Home Assistant & Podman: A Beginner's Guide
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎶 Tune in to the latest tech tutorial! 🚀In this guide, we dive into how to use Home Assistant with Podman for seamless smart home automation. Wh...
Run Llava 7B Locally with Alpaca: A Linux GUI for Ollama (Flatpak Setup)
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 In this episode, learn how to run the powerful Llava 7B AI model locally on your Linux machine without needing cloud services.I’ll walk you thr...
Code Smarter with Git: A Quick Start Guide
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 Welcome to "Code with Confidence" – Your Ultimate Developer Toolkit! 💻Whether you're a beginner developer or looking to level ...
The Algorithmic Serpent Book
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The Algorithmic Serpent" is a gripping AI dystopia that explores the fine line between genius and madness. When brilliant inventor Elias cr...
NetBeans 26 Deep Dive
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of Tech Rants, join Edward Ojambo for a full walkthrough of NetBeans 26’s powerful new editor. We unpack the latest enhancements cov...
Running AI Locally: Phi-3 with Alpaca & Ollama on Linux
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I walk you through how to run Microsoft’s Phi-3, a small but powerful open-source language model, entirely offline on Linux. Using ...
Self-Host Rustdesk Remote Desktop with Podman
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want full control over your remote desktop access? 💻🔐This short video shows you how to self-host your own Rustdesk server using Podman — no cl...
🎧 Discover Pulsar Edit: A Modern Take on a Beloved Code Editor
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into Pulsar Edit, the open-source, community-powered successor to Atom. Learn how Pulsar preserves the flexibility and custom...
Testing Qwen2 LLM with Ollama + Alpaca GUI
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the walkthrough of installing and testing Qwen2, a cutting-edge open-source large language model developed by Alibaba's DAMO Academy. I...
Why osTicket Open Source Helpdesk Beats Paid Helpdesks
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a fast, free, and open-source helpdesk system? In just 60 seconds, this episode walks you through installing and setting up osTicket, a se...
How to Self-Host NextCloud with Podman - Private Cloud for Power Users
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💬 Episode Summary: Tired of paying for cloud storage? Concerned about data privacy? In this episode, we dive into how you can install and run Ne...
Review AI Model Mistral 7B In AIpaca Ollama Client
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alpaca is an Ollama client where you can manage and chat with multiple models.Python is a dependency for Alpaca. The language model used was Mistral 7...
🎨 Getting Started With Penpot | Beginner's Guide to Open Source Design
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to break free from expensive, closed-source design tools? Join us for a live beginner-friendly walkthrough of Penpot — the powerful, open-sour...
Mastering Blender Python API – Automate, Script, and Build Tools in Blender
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Title: Mastering Blender Python API – Automate, Script, and Build Tools in BlenderIn this episode, we dive into the power of scripting in Bl...
Review GPL Software License
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to use the GPL Software License.Learn how to fulfill the GPL License terms and conditions.Help and consultation for all parts of GPL License...
Review Generative AI Alpaca With Starcoder2 15B
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alpaca is an Ollama client where you can manage and chat with multiple models.Python is a dependency for Alpaca.The language model used was Starcoder2...
Strapi CMS The Free Open Source Headless CMS
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to install Strapi Online CMS from the command line.Learn how to install Strapi graphically.Help and consultation for all parts of Strapi ava...
Special Effects Cube Explosion Using Blender Python API
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Blender comes with a built-in video sequence editor (VSE).Use Python to create custom scripts or extensions for Blender customization.The Blender Pyth...
Review MIT Software License
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to use the MIT Software License.Learn how to fulfill the MIT License terms and conditions.Help and consultation for all parts of MIT License...