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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

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You don't need to spend a bundle to stay cool in hot weather. Be inspired to build a DIY evaporative cooler with one of these project ideas.

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Instead of relying on a commercial shortlink service, you can host your own URL shortener on a Raspberry Pi.

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When you host Nexcloud on your Raspberry Pi, not only do you get a private cloud storage server but a bunch of excellent apps for all purposes.

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The internet can be a dangerous place for children. Here's what dangers they may face and how to protect your kids.

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How to Quickly Remove Metadata From Files on Linux

All files contain some additional information about the data stored in them, also known as metadata. Here's how to remove file metadata on Linux.

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How to Fix the “unable to resolve host” Error on Linux

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A lost or stolen iPhone that's connected to iCloud is almost as useless as a slab of metal to criminals.

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FingerPaint is an open-source Linux app that lets you use your laptop's touchpad as a graphics tablet for drawing and doodling.

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