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A Linux distribution for public administration in Europe. The project “EU OS” is one to watch. The text was automatically translated from German into English. The German quotations were also translated in sense.

I’ve been using Plex for several years, initially on a Mac mini and more recently running it in a Docker container. Every so often a problem with the database crops up. Until now I had to search forums for fixes to repair a corrupted database. Recently the issue reappeared, and someone has simplified the repair process with an automated script. The script is available at »ChuckPa/PlexDBRepair«. The procedure is straightforward: clone the repository, run ./DBRepair.sh, choose the option 1 to stop the Plex Media Server, and then select 2 for the automatic repair. The whole process takes only a few minutes and requires no further input, except at the end to choose option 7 to restart the Plex Media Server. ...

Command-line tools like top and htop enable monitoring of system resources such as CPU and memory usage. As a standalone, nice-looking graphical user interface, “NeoHtop” offers an appealing and informative alternative, similar to the features of htop. NeoHtop is Open Source and compatible with Unix-based systems. The text was automatically translated from German into English. The German quotations were also translated in sense.

I often use Saturday mornings to try out new things and, when useful, jot them down here. Today I took a look at “changedetection.io” — a Open-Source-Anwendung that lets you monitor changes on websites. It’s often used to get notifications about price changes or the availability of sold-out products. Installation with Docker is straightforward, and there are plenty of examples and tutorials to help set up a monitor. A neat solution that’s both functional and easy to use. ...

»Cobalt« is a modern open-source media downloader that impresses with its simplicity, speed, and strong focus on privacy — just paste a link, download content from platforms like YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok, all without any frills. With features like batch downloads, automatic resume, and encrypted processing, Cobalt is not only convenient but also user-friendly and secure. The text was automatically translated from German into English. The German quotations were also translated in sense.