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Setting up the Chipsailing CS9711 fingerprint reader on Linux Mint

Setting up the Chipsailing CS9711 fingerprint reader on Linux Mint

USB fingerprint readers authenticate users at login, sudo, and the lock screen via PAM. Covers hardware, drivers, enrollment, and the security model.

Stop copy-pasting: interactive CLI tools for Gitea repositories

Stop copy-pasting: interactive CLI tools for Gitea repositories

Interactively browse and clone Gitea repositories from the terminal with the official tea CLI and fzf. Fuzzy-search without copy-pasting SSH URLs.

The best static site generators for your blog in 2026

The best static site generators for your blog in 2026

Compare Astro, Hugo, Eleventy, and Quartz on build speed, content model, and use cases. Pick the best static site generator for your blog in 2026.

Why small language models (SLMs) are better for edge devices

Why small language models (SLMs) are better for edge devices

Small Language Models like Phi-4 and Gemma 3 run offline on Raspberry Pi and other edge devices. Why sub-4B parameters beat cloud inference calls.

Setup local voice control with Willow for Home Assistant

Setup local voice control with Willow for Home Assistant

Willow is open-source ESP32-S3 Box firmware for local voice control in Home Assistant. No cloud, no subscription, no audio leaving your network.

Cursor vs. VS Code Copilot: best AI coding editor 2026

Cursor vs. VS Code Copilot: best AI coding editor 2026

Cursor wins for agentic coding with RAG codebase indexing and auto test-fix loops. Copilot Edits works well in VS Code. The 2026 comparison.

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