Site News
We're consolidating servers to reduce costs, affecting our Peertube and 2TonWaffle forums. The forums will shut down due to low activity, while Peertube will relaunch under a new URL with curated content. The Owncast instance will also move, providing a fresh start. Changes will occur gradually.
Platforms
PeerTube's mobile app reaches version 1, now offering account login functionality, comment capabilities, subscription management, and playlist creation. This major update transforms the app from its limited initial release into a comprehensive mobile experience for PeerTube users.
Platforms
Moonbeam launches new public realms for creators across diverse niches! From Music and Arts to Gaming and IRL streaming, these community spaces welcome all content creators. Stream your passion and get featured on Moonbeam's front page. Explore at moonbeam.stream.
Podcast
AI can convert your newsletter to a podcast instantly, but listeners crave human connection, not efficiency. Real voices create authentic moments that algorithms can't replicate. The future of podcasting balances technology with the irreplaceable power of genuine conversation.
Podcast
Open source was meant to be for everyone, but the gatekeepers missed the memo. When newcomers face mockery for asking "simple" questions, we're not protecting Linux—we're killing it. Your technical knowledge isn't diminished when more people join the revolution.
Newsletter
This week: Moonbeam streaming updates, Owncast setup guide, plus critical platform shifts as Microsoft sunsets Skype and Vimeo targets Netflix's territory. Discover why building on "rented digital land" might be your biggest creator mistake.
Indie Gaming
AI tools are revolutionizing indie game development—democratizing creation while raising questions about artistic authenticity. Is AI a threat to the human touch that makes indie games special, or a powerful ally that expands creative possibilities?
Podcast
Spotify owns 55.9% of Gen Z podcast listeners. That's not just a slice of the pie, folks. That's the whole dang bakery! Is this platform consolidation good for independent creators like us? I've got thoughts, beautiful people.
Podcast
Don't build your creative empire on rented land. When platforms change their algorithms, your content shouldn't disappear with them. Own your digital home first, then share from there. Your brand deserves better than living in someone else's apartment complex.
First 2 Hours
Crazy Machines 3 is all about building ridiculous Rube Goldberg contraptions to accomplish simple tasks in the most complicated way possible. It gives you that wonderful "AHA!" moment when your ridiculous machine actually works!
Podcast
Drowning in digital clutter? You're not alone. After hours of overthinking file structures, I found a system that works: consistent naming conventions, templated folders, and a simple task manager. The perfect system doesn't exist—focus on one that keeps you creating rather than organizing.
Site News
In the vast forest of content creation, every creator builds their own campfire. I'm not here to copy others—I'm here to help you find your unique flame. Whether you're just starting or seeking growth, there's practical value in embracing independence over algorithm-chasing formulas.
