PSA: if you have a small home NAS (e.g. Synology), and use #syncthing , DO NOT update to v2. It’s crazy slow, I’m waiting since 5 days to scan and have sync working on my modest ~500 GB archive… probably going to downgrade back to v1.3 this weekend 😑
LocalSend is an application for cross-platform file-sharing with a user experience similar to Apple's proprietary AirDrop.
https://localsend.org/
It can be more convenient than sharing via #Syncthing or #Nextcloud for large file transfers or one-off transfers between devices, especially across devices running free and proprietary operating systems.
Alternatively, you can transfer files via Bluetooth old-school style, but #LocalSend uses Wi-Fi or ethernet which are much faster.
PSA: if you have a small home NAS (e.g. Synology), and use #syncthing , DO NOT update to v2. It’s crazy slow, I’m waiting since 5 days to scan and have sync working on my modest ~500 GB archive… probably going to downgrade back to v1.3 this weekend 😑
Oh sweet, #syncthing just bumped a major version to 2.0.
🎊 Happy Syncthing 2.0.0 day to those who celebrate it.
Upgrading on a Mac was as easy as a homebrew upgrade, stopping the old service, running syncthing by hand to migrate the database, and then restarting the service.
https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.0.0
Update: I had to brew remove syncthing and then brew install syncthing before restarting the service, before Homebrew would replace the outdated service command flags/options.
Syncthing 2.0 Launches With Major Database Overhaul
First things first – the developers caution that users should “expect some rough edges and keep a sense of adventure.” Still, the update also delivers a significant set of improvements, cleanups, and changes that lay the groundwork for the future.
https://linuxiac.com/syncthing-2-0-launches-with-major-database-overhaul/
Syncthing 2.0 Launches With Major Database Overhaul
First things first – the developers caution that users should “expect some rough edges and keep a sense of adventure.” Still, the update also delivers a significant set of improvements, cleanups, and changes that lay the groundwork for the future.
https://linuxiac.com/syncthing-2-0-launches-with-major-database-overhaul/
🎊 Happy Syncthing 2.0.0 day to those who celebrate it.
Upgrading on a Mac was as easy as a homebrew upgrade, stopping the old service, running syncthing by hand to migrate the database, and then restarting the service.
https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing/releases/tag/v2.0.0
Update: I had to brew remove syncthing and then brew install syncthing before restarting the service, before Homebrew would replace the outdated service command flags/options.
It's amazing to see that #DeGoogling is possible. 😎🙌
Share your favorite DeGoogle apps in the comments!
KLAXXON! #SOURCE issue 2 is now available for download! In case you don't know what I am on about SOURCE is my attempt at an #opensource "pay what you feel" magazine. In this issue we look at #Godot, #Inkscape, #OpenStreetMap#Logseq#Termux and #Syncthing
There's a little more info and a direct to pdf link on my blog as well as links to Issue 1 which was a deep dive on Computational FLuid Dynamics with #FreeCAD.
https://concretedog.blogspot.com/2025/07/source-issue-2-out-now.html
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KLAXXON! #SOURCE issue 2 is now available for download! In case you don't know what I am on about SOURCE is my attempt at an #opensource "pay what you feel" magazine. In this issue we look at #Godot, #Inkscape, #OpenStreetMap#Logseq#Termux and #Syncthing
There's a little more info and a direct to pdf link on my blog as well as links to Issue 1 which was a deep dive on Computational FLuid Dynamics with #FreeCAD.
https://concretedog.blogspot.com/2025/07/source-issue-2-out-now.html
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A Self-hosted, BSD-native Gemini Protocol Server Stack
For those who are adventurous enough to explore the non-http corners of the Internet, the Gemini protocol is a delightful experience to use. It has been around a number of years, making the biggest bang around the time when discontent with the web’s general demise started to reach current heights (so maybe around 2022).
My “capsule”, Vigilia, is self-hosted, and has been since its inception. It used to run on a disused Macbook Pro running Fedora Server, under our TV at home, but since […]
Auch wenn ich großer #Nextcloud Fan bin vergeht mir bei den ständigen Autouploadproblemen der NC-#Android App und den Bugs bei vielen Appupdates so langsam die Lust darüber meine Handyfotos zu sichern. Was nimmt man stattdessen #selfhosted für den Autoupload der Fotos? #Syncthing? #Immich? Ganz was anderes? Am besten so, dass man den Fotospeicher noch in der Nextcloud mounten kann zum anschauen, aber halt read-only.
Although I'm a big #Nextcloud fan, the frequent issues around the auto-upload feature of the NC-#Android app drive me into looking for an alternative for the auto-Backup of my mobile photos. What's a sensible #selfhosted solution? #Syncthing ? #Immich ? Something else. Ideally, I'd like to mount that storage as read-only in Nextcloud.
Auch wenn ich großer #Nextcloud Fan bin vergeht mir bei den ständigen Autouploadproblemen der NC-#Android App und den Bugs bei vielen Appupdates so langsam die Lust darüber meine Handyfotos zu sichern. Was nimmt man stattdessen #selfhosted für den Autoupload der Fotos? #Syncthing? #Immich? Ganz was anderes? Am besten so, dass man den Fotospeicher noch in der Nextcloud mounten kann zum anschauen, aber halt read-only.
Lo prometido es deuda! 🎉
Acá va el post sobre #syncthing, guía de instalación y configuración de directorios compartidos... y algunas curiosidades y usos.
Más adelante, si les interesa, armo algo sobre el funcionamiento interno, protocolo y sincronización para los más hackers 🖥️ 😜
Espero que les guste y les sirva!
Cualquier duda me comentan:
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https://juncotic.com/syncthing-como-sincronizar-archivos-en-red-guia-completa/
#gnu #linux #syncthing #filesharing #freesoftware #opensource #juncotic
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