Join Daniel Messer, the Cyberpunk Librarian, as he discusses the ways, the means, and the reasons for taking back control of your data. Do you really need a cloud based solution? Maybe not! And even if you do, make sure you get the right thing for your needs.
Links
- OwnCloud – It’s like Dropbox for your own server
- Setting up OwnCloud on GoDaddy – I’ve done it, and it’s not hard; especially if you know how to make MySQL databases work with websites.
- BitTorrent Sync – Using torrents to sync your data with yourself and your friends.
- SyncThing – Like BitTorrent Sync, but open source.
- Vienna – Standalone RSS reader for OS X
- NetNewsWire – Another standalone RSS reader for OS X
- Liferea – Standalone RSS reader for Linux
- Akregator – Standalone RSS reader for KDE (Also Linux, but specifically for KDE.)
- RSSOwl – Cross platform, Java based RSS reader.
- Brief – A RSS reader add-on for Firefox. Also a cross platform solution that integrates right into your browser.
- AlternativeTo – There are other solutions to your software needs. Check them out, shop around, and get the best thing for you!
Music
Ample Mammal – Future Versus Calculator
Ryo Miyashita – Bellydance at Ebisu
