Software
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https://pict.chat/
PictoChat Online is a browser-based recreation of the Nintendo DS's iconic PictoChat application, built by ayunami2000 using a Java backend server. Users can connect, choose a username and color, and chat in the classic PictoChat style without needing a Discord account, making it a charming nostalgic experiment.
http://aisleone.net/photoshoptimize
Photoshoptimize is a concise reference guide offering six practical tips for squeezing better performance out of Adobe Photoshop CS4, covering settings like cache levels, history states, and font previews. A useful quick-reference for designers looking to speed up their workflow without diving into lengthy documentation.
http://ssp.shillest.net/
The official development and research hub for SSP, a Windows desktop mascot platform based on the Japanese 'Ukagaka' (伺か) system, offering downloads, changelogs, language packs, and bug reporting tools. Visitors will find ghost character downloads, developer documentation, event archives, and community links centered around this niche virtual companion software ecosystem.
https://vhbelvadi.com/rss
V.H. Belvadi's personal blog explores the intersections of science, technology, and society through carefully crafted essays and reviews. The site features thoughtful long-form writing on topics ranging from television criticism to stationery reviews, with a distinctly reflective, intellectual tone throughout.
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https://notes.ghed.in/
Rodrigo Ghedin, a Brazilian tech journalist, shares sharp English-language commentary on consumer technology topics ranging from AI and vibe coding to Android apps and Google Maps controversies. The writing is thoughtful and skeptical, offering a non-hype perspective on the tech industry from the founder of the independent publication Manual do Usuário.
https://vim.org/scripts/script.php?script_id=356
A script listing on vim.org for dbext.vim, a powerful Vim plugin by Peter Bagyinszki that enables direct database access to a wide range of DBMS systems including MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQLite, and many more. With over 43,000 downloads and support for Perl DBI, ODBC, and multiple SAP/Sybase variants, it lets developers run SQL queries directly inside Vim without leaving their editor.
https://abuse.net/
Abuse.net is a long-running Network Abuse Clearinghouse that helps users, mail system managers, and developers find the correct contact addresses for reporting spam and other network abuse. Its searchable database of abuse contact information for domains makes it a practical reference tool for anyone trying to route complaints to the right place.
http://floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox
TenFourFox is a community-maintained fork of Mozilla Firefox built specifically for Power Macintosh computers running Mac OS X Tiger or Leopard on PowerPC processors. The project, led by Cameron Kaiser, kept older Power Macs browsing the modern web long after Apple dropped official support, and the site provides downloads, release notes, language packs, and links to the source code on GitHub.
https://bitsy.org/
Bitsy is a minimalist game creation engine designed for making tiny, charming games, interactive worlds, and short stories directly in the browser. The site serves as the central hub for the Bitsy tool, offering links to the editor, a game library, documentation, community forums, and the project's presence on itch.io and GitHub.
https://worldwindcentral.com/wiki/world_wind
WorldWindCentral is a wiki dedicated to NASA's World Wind, the open-source virtual globe application that lets users zoom from outer space to any location on Earth using satellite imagery and 3D terrain data. Visitors will find documentation, tutorials, walkthroughs, and a users' guide covering features like multi-planet visualization, hurricane animations, and SRTM elevation data.