Apr
28
2014
0

Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 11 – Take Back Your Data

Cyberpunk Librarian
Cyberpunk Librarian
Cyberpunk Librarian - Episode 11 - Take Back Your Data
/

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