Software Software Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:52:22 +0000 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:52:22 +0000 bit-tech.net Forums https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?forums/software.90/ A discussion about Firefox and browsers in general Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:04:40 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/a-discussion-about-firefox-and-browsers-in-general.387340/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/a-discussion-about-firefox-and-browsers-in-general.387340/ invalid@example.com (yuusou) yuusou
My main reasons for this are:
  • Chrome / Google has way too much dominance over the internet. Doing things like throttling YouTube is shady af.
  • The going-away of Manifest v2. The internet in it's current form is virtually unusable with all the ads and cookie trackers. Ublock Origin (and others like it)...

A discussion about Firefox and browsers in general]]> 110 What is this Linux thing? Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:03:59 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/what-is-this-linux-thing.117592/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/what-is-this-linux-thing.117592/ invalid@example.com (Glider) Glider
Sumary:
  1. History and terminology of Linux
    1. History
    2. Terminology
  2. Live CD or Installer?...

What is this Linux thing?]]> 304 The ‘I dumped Windows to daily drive Linux’ megathread Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:50:50 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/the-%E2%80%98i-dumped-windows-to-daily-drive-linux%E2%80%99-megathread.388411/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/the-%E2%80%98i-dumped-windows-to-daily-drive-linux%E2%80%99-megathread.388411/ invalid@example.com (Zoon) Zoon
Figured a megathread could be cool to help everyone considering this with any teething issues.]]> 39 How to clear IPTV Smarters Pro Cache? Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:45:41 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/how-to-clear-iptv-smarters-pro-cache.388452/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/how-to-clear-iptv-smarters-pro-cache.388452/ invalid@example.com (antipcw) antipcw
Thanks.]]> Dozens of Red Hat packages backdoored through its official NPM channel Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:12:58 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/dozens-of-red-hat-packages-backdoored-through-its-official-npm-channel.388420/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/dozens-of-red-hat-packages-backdoored-through-its-official-npm-channel.388420/ invalid@example.com (Ice Tea) Ice Tea https://arstechnica.com/security/20...s-backdoored-through-its-offical-npm-channel/

Saw this posted on another forum.

DDos on Ubuntu and now this. :(]]> 2 Cloud photos storage alternatives (to Google) Thu, 14 May 2026 14:11:05 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/cloud-photos-storage-alternatives-to-google.388396/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/cloud-photos-storage-alternatives-to-google.388396/ invalid@example.com (boiled_elephant) boiled_elephant
I kept my stuff in Google Photos for a while and progressively offloaded more and more of it for various reasons (mainly not trusting or liking Google). Now I'm at a point where cloud storage is undeniably a really useful...

Cloud photos storage alternatives (to Google)]]> 6 Malware found in Linux builds of Cemu (Wii U emulator) Wed, 13 May 2026 11:08:04 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/malware-found-in-linux-builds-of-cemu-wii-u-emulator.388394/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/malware-found-in-linux-builds-of-cemu-wii-u-emulator.388394/ invalid@example.com (Ice Tea) Ice Tea https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/05/cemu-linux-malware
Malware found in Linux builds of Cemu (Wii U emulator)]]> Canonical is ‘ramping up’ AI in Ubuntu this year Sat, 02 May 2026 08:30:28 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/canonical-is-%E2%80%98ramping-up%E2%80%99-ai-in-ubuntu-this-year.388371/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/canonical-is-%E2%80%98ramping-up%E2%80%99-ai-in-ubuntu-this-year.388371/ invalid@example.com (Ice Tea) Ice Tea https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/ubuntu-ai-features

https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-AI-Features-2026

Somebody called it ubi-slop! :)

If it can't be easily stripped out i can see a lot of people ditching Ubuntu, myself included.]]> 15 Android X64 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:52:27 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/android-x64.388343/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/android-x64.388343/ invalid@example.com (Arboreal) Arboreal
I have a 4th gen NUC that could do media PC duty or wheel out the DeskMini A300 for more storage and GPU grunt.]]> 2 Activation after upgrade Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:22:19 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/activation-after-upgrade.388222/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/activation-after-upgrade.388222/ invalid@example.com (Greentrident) Greentrident In the past whe this happens it has been possible to activate with the same key, but that doesn't seem to be working, and another spare key hasn't worked...

Activation after upgrade]]> 8 New desktop called Singularity Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:47:17 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/new-desktop-called-singularity.388206/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/new-desktop-called-singularity.388206/ invalid@example.com (Ice Tea) Ice Tea

A brand new desktop based on GTK4 called Singularity.]]> 2 CGNAT and IPv6 hosting help Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:39:22 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/cgnat-and-ipv6-hosting-help.388212/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/cgnat-and-ipv6-hosting-help.388212/ invalid@example.com (wyx087) wyx087
Long story:
- Synology NAS
- Unifi UCG-ultra gateway
- Community Fibre ISP
- Homelab including Home Assistant via Cloudflare tunnel and Adguard Home for DNS caching

My ISP contract is up for renewal, my current package is CGNAT for new customers. So I guess it's only a matter of time before...

CGNAT and IPv6 hosting help]]> 8 Screen sharing for monitoring via iphone Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:05:13 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/screen-sharing-for-monitoring-via-iphone.388178/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/screen-sharing-for-monitoring-via-iphone.388178/ invalid@example.com (dynamis_dk) dynamis_dk
I did think discord at one point but I’m not sure how that would work as I wouldn’t want it to be public...

Screen sharing for monitoring via iphone]]> 2 Live mail to eml convertor Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:04:22 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/live-mail-to-eml-convertor.387869/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/live-mail-to-eml-convertor.387869/ invalid@example.com (CrapBag) CrapBag
For what ever reason live mail won't let me export to exchange, click next doesn't do anything.

Tried a couple of convertors but they only let you do 25 items per folder.

This is a one time use thing so don't want to buy anything really.

Any good free to use ones out there?]]> 4 Free video converter Wed, 24 Dec 2025 23:18:49 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/free-video-converter.385261/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/free-video-converter.385261/ invalid@example.com (IamJudd) IamJudd Is there a free conversion software that is pretty much a click and leave option so I can batch convert video from this hevc extension .mov file to mp4 or something similar? Not...

Free video converter]]> 8 Noob guide? Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:47:37 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/noob-guide.388092/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/noob-guide.388092/ invalid@example.com (David) David
No, it's not a what Distro to start with query.

I'm looking for info on using Linux. For instance, how the hell do you run/install things? I'm used to seeing an app, downloading the app then double-clicking the app. However, anything I search for usually ends up with me being pointed at a github page, which is a total ****ing mystery to me. It seems you can't download an app, just a bunch or source code and then what? compile it yourself,...

Noob guide?]]> 27 Building a Linux box Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:04:48 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/building-a-linux-box.388027/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/building-a-linux-box.388027/ invalid@example.com (Ice Tea) Ice Tea
New or second-hand.]]> 10 Ubuntu Sharing SSD With W10. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:24:09 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/ubuntu-sharing-ssd-with-w10.388103/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/ubuntu-sharing-ssd-with-w10.388103/ invalid@example.com (Mr_Mistoffelees) Mr_Mistoffelees
I really must get on with this but, procrastination is my special talent...]]> 5 Annoying android setting Sun, 30 Nov 2025 19:41:12 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/annoying-android-setting.388111/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/annoying-android-setting.388111/ invalid@example.com (CrapBag) CrapBag
For the life of me I can't find out how to change it back and it's driving me nuts.

Anyone know?]]> ESU advice please Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:09:58 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/esu-advice-please.388070/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/esu-advice-please.388070/ invalid@example.com (adidan) adidan
Mums up with her laptop after messing up an initial enroll on the ESU.

Now the option is there, you can click on the option. The pop up starts to appear but then disappears after a few seconds.

It's most annoying.

I managed to create an account and sign in via the store site (any other way resulted in account pop up appearing/disappearing) so the laptop is now linked at least (thought it may help but didn't)

It had the most recent update that addressed some people's ESU issues...

ESU advice please]]> 10