About David Rutland
David is a freelance writer with a background in print journalism, and a love of Free and Open Source Software. He has been using Linux since the early 2000s, and is a regular contributor to Linux Format magazine in the UK. He runs a range of sites and services from a Raspberry Pi perched precariously atop his living room couch, and never passes up a chance to take a stray edX course to better his understanding of technology, humanity, and other, related matters.
David is a terrible guitar player, and he spends his free time touring the British Isles, off-grid, with his caravan and dogs. Occasionally, he writes books. No-one likes them. See what he's up to at davidrutland.com
Marble: An Open-Source Google Earth Alternative for Linux
If you find Google Earth to be privacy-invading, try out Marble, an open-source virtual globe and atlas app developed by the KDE Community.
How to Install Qt to Develop GUI Apps on Linux
Qt is a development framework used to create apps that feel at home on the KDE desktop. Here's how to install Qt on Linux.
Going Camping? Jellyfin on Raspberry Pi Is the Perfect Offline Media Server
Need to keep people entertained while you're off-grid? Set up your Raspberry Pi as a media server using Jellyfin.
12 Things That Are Easier to Do in the Linux Command Line
Sometimes it's just faster and easier to use the command line on Linux. Who needs a GUI, anyway?
How to Find New and Interesting Subreddits Using Scrolller
Want to find new, interesting, and obscure subreddits? Use Scrolller to make the process easier.
Grsync: A Graphical rsync Client to Back Up Your Files on Linux
Want to use rsync to back up Linux files but don't want to spend hours going through the rsync manual? Use Grsync instead!
How to Overclock a Raspberry Pi 4 for Improved Performance
Overclocking your Pi 4 is easy enough to do, although you’ll need to make sure it has sufficient cooling.
6 Lesser-Known Alternative Web Browsers for Linux
Try these lesser-known, alternative Linux browsers to see the web in a new way.
Keep Track of Your Belongings by Self-Hosting HomeBox on Raspberry Pi
With the open-source HomeBox installed on Raspberry Pi, you can use its web GUI to organize and keep track of your possessions.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Leta, Mullvad's Private Search Engine?
Want to still rely on Google search results without being tracked all over the web? Leta could be the perfect solution for you.
Why You Should Wear Motorcycle Gear When Riding Powerful E-Bikes
With the kind of performance that some electrically assisted bicycles provide, you really should be wearing a lot more than a bike helmet.
7 Great Games You Can Play in Your Linux Terminal
Want some quick and easy games to pass your time? Check out these terminal-based games for your Linux PC.
How to Install Misskey on Raspberry Pi
Create your own custom microblogging platform by installing Misskey on a Raspberry Pi. Here’s how to do it.
Immich Is a Great Google Photos Alternative You Can Host on Raspberry Pi
Want a self-hosted photo storage solution as an alternative to Google Photos or Apple iCloud? Here's how to install Immich on Raspberry Pi.
How to Deploy an Akkoma Fediverse Server on Raspberry Pi
Do social media the open source way by hosting your own Akkoma Fediverse server on a Raspberry Pi.
4 Reasons to Avoid Threads From Meta
Threads is proving to be a popular Twitter alternative, but there are reasons you might want to avoid signing up for the app.
How to Manually Install the Latest Docker Compose Version on Linux
Docker Compose is easy to install on Linux desktops. But the installation steps are a bit different if you want the latest version of Docker Compose.
5 Reasons Humane's Screenless Tech Will Never Replace a Smartphone
It's interesting tech, but is it useful?
Memos Is a Simple Self-Hosted Alternative to Google Keep and Evernote
By hosting the Memos progressive web app on a Raspberry Pi, you can keep your notes safe from prying eyes and still access them on other devices.
How to Use FiveFilters to Create RSS Feeds for Any Web Page
RSS feeds help you quickly digest headlines from different sources, but not all sites have one. Here's how FiveFilters can create a feed for any site.