Software
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https://suckless.org/rocks
The suckless.org 'rocks' page is a curated directory of FOSS software and libraries that align with the suckless minimalist philosophy, covering everything from C compilers and compression libraries to window managers, web servers, and Gopher daemons. It serves as an invaluable reference for developers who prioritize small, auditable, and dependency-light tools over bloated mainstream alternatives.
http://andre-simon.de/doku/highlight/en/highlight.php
The official documentation for Highlight, a powerful open-source syntax highlighting tool by Andre Simon that converts source code into HTML, RTF, LaTeX, SVG, and other formats with customizable color themes and language definitions. Visitors will find a thorough manual covering CLI and GUI options, plugin scripting, regular expressions, LSP client integration, and configuration file formats.
https://lucb1e.com/randomprojects/php/secrypt
SeCrypt is a browser-based encryption tool created by lucb1e that lets users encrypt files or messages with multiple passwords, where only one reveals the real data and others produce convincing fakes. Built as a response to compelled-password laws in countries like the UK, it offers a clever layer of plausible deniability for anyone concerned about forced decryption.
https://vimdoc.sourceforge.net/htmldoc/help.html
The official HTML documentation for Vim 7.3, the powerful and widely-used text editor, hosted on SourceForge and covering navigation, commands, modes, and help system usage. A comprehensive reference for anyone learning or mastering Vim's extensive keyboard-driven interface, from basic movement keys to advanced command-line editing.
https://farside.link/
Farside is a public directory of privacy-respecting alternative frontends for popular platforms like Reddit, YouTube, Twitter, Wikipedia, and more, listing dozens of working instances for tools like SearXNG, Invidious, Nitter, and LibreReddit. It serves as a practical reference for anyone seeking to browse the web without tracking, offering regularly updated instance lists organized by frontend type.
http://dreamlight.com/insights/bugs/Apple/lookupd.html
A detailed troubleshooting guide from DreamLight Interactive documenting a serious Mac OS X Tiger bug where the lookupd process causes Safari, Finder, and other applications to freeze or fail to launch. The page offers practical fixes including hosts file modifications to block adsonar.com, which was identified as a trigger for the system-wide hangs.
https://thinkmoult.com/
Dion Moult's personal hub covers his work at the intersection of architecture, construction, and software development, with a focus on open-source BIM tools like IfcOpenShell and Bonsai. The site offers articles, presentations, a microblog, Radiance models, and book reviews, and even supports gopher and gemini protocols for the alt-web crowd.
http://chinachannel.hk/
China Channel is a Firefox add-on that routes your browser traffic through a Chinese proxy, letting users outside China experience the Great Firewall's censorship firsthand. The site provides the download and explains how the plugin works, along with background information on China's internet censorship apparatus and the scale of its enforcement.
https://furbo.org/
Craig Hockenberry's personal technical blog covers iOS and Mac app development, UI/UX design, and the craft of building software for Apple platforms. Posts range from deep dives into UIKit quirks and backward compatibility to reflections on the app-making life, making it a must-read for indie Apple developers.
http://firevox.clcworld.net/
Fire Vox is a screen reading extension for Firefox developed by Charles L. Chen, designed to make web browsing accessible to visually impaired users. The site offers installation guides, tutorials, a user's manual, and developer information for this open-source accessibility tool that supports multiple platforms including Mac OS X Leopard.