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Software to keep photos organized
https://dataswamp.org/~solene/2026-04-09-photo-library-management.html
Published: April 9, 2026 00:00
# Introduction
I have a lot of photos that I have been carrying since a long time, this is certainly my oldest files that I was able to not lost over 20 years. It has been stored as a hierarchy since then, and it had very poor metadata information, and…
Make your own container base images from trusted sources
https://dataswamp.org/~solene/2026-03-12-build-your-containers-from-trusted-sources.html
Published: March 12, 2026 00:00
# Introduction
I really like containers, but they are something that is currently very bad from a security point of view: distribution
We download container images from container registries, whether it is docker.io, quay.io or ghcr.io, but the upstream…
File transfer made easier with Tailscale
https://dataswamp.org/~solene/2026-03-08-linux-integration-tailscale-file-transfer.html
Published: March 8, 2026 00:00
# Introduction
Since I started using Tailscale (using my own headscale server), I've been enjoying it a lot. The file transfer feature is particularly useful with other devices.
This blog post explains my small setup to enhance the user experience.
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Comparison of cloud storage encryption software
https://dataswamp.org/~solene/2026-02-19-local-encrypted-volume-comparison.html
Published: February 19, 2026 00:00
# Introduction
When using a not end-to-end encrypted cloud storage, you may want to store your file encrypted so if the cloud provider (that could be you if you self host a nextcloud or seafile) get hacked, your data will be available to the hacker, this…
Revert fish shell deleting shortcuts behavior
https://dataswamp.org/~solene/2026-02-14-fish-shell-delete-behavior.html
Published: February 14, 2026 00:00
# Introduction
In a recent change within fish shell, the shortcut to delete last words were replaced by "delete last big chunk" (I don't know exactly how it is called in this case) which is usually the default behavior on Mac OS "command" key vs "alt" key…
Declaratively manage containers on Linux
https://dataswamp.org/~solene/2026-02-10-podman-containers-with-systemd.html
Published: February 10, 2026 00:00
# Introduction
When you have to deal with containers on Linux, there are often two things making you wonder how to deal with effectively: how to keep your containers up to date, and how to easily maintain the configuration of everything running.
It turns…
Hardware review: ergonomic mouse Logitech Lift
https://dataswamp.org/~solene/2025-09-05-hardware-review-logitech-lift.html
Published: September 5, 2025 00:00
# Introduction
In addition to my regular computer mouse, by the end of 2024 I bought a Logitech Lift, a wireless ergonomic vertical mouse. This was the first time I used such mouse.
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URL filtering HTTP(S) proxy on Qubes OS
https://dataswamp.org/~solene/2025-08-29-qubes-os-filtering-out-proxy.html
Published: August 29, 2025 00:00
# Preamble
This article was first published as a community guide on Qubes OS forum. Both are kept in sync.
=> https://forum.qubes-os.org/t/url-filtering-https-proxy/35846
# Introduction
This guide is meant to users who want to allow a qube to reach…
Introduction to Qubes OS when you do not know what it is
https://dataswamp.org/~solene/2025-08-03-introduction-to-qubes-os.html
Published: August 3, 2025 00:00
#Â Introduction
Qubes OS can appear as something weird and hard to figure for people that never used it. By this article, I would like to help other understanding what it is, and when it is useful.
=> https://www.qubes-os.org/ Qubes OS official project…
How to trigger a command on Linux when disconnected from power
https://dataswamp.org/~solene/2025-05-31-linux-killswitch-on-power-disconnect.html
Published: May 31, 2025 00:00
# Introduction
After thinking about BusKill product that triggers a command once the USB cord disconnects, I have been thinking at a simple alternative.
=> https://www.buskill.in BusKill official project website
When using a laptop connected to power…