Category: software

LuLu – a free alternative to Little Snitch?

If you use MacOS and you would like the functionality of Little Snitch but don’t want to pay for it, this might be an alternative to consider. I haven’t tested it, nor have I done a feature comparison between LuLu and Little Snitch, so this is just to note that it exists and nothing more.

In today’s connected world, it is rare to find an application or piece of malware that doesn’t communicate with a remote server.

LuLu is the free, open-source firewall that aims to block unknown outgoing connections, protecting your privacy and your Mac!

Source: Objective-See: LuLu

Shell Genie – a command-line tool that lets you interact with the terminal in plain English

Shell Genie

Your wishes are my commands.

Shell Genie is a command-line tool that lets you interact with the terminal in plain English. You ask the genie what you want to do and it will give you the command you need.

System must have Python 3.10 or higher installed.

Shell Genie – Your wishes are my commands (GitHub)

Videos show how to use Shell Genie:


An article on Shell Genie:

Convert Plain English To Commands Using GPT-3 Powered Shell Genie (Linux Uprising)

How to Set Up Local DNS Resolver with Unbound on Ubuntu 22.04

Unbound is free and open-source DNS server software that can be used for validating, recursive, and caching DNS resolvers. It’s a feature-rich DNS server that supports DNS-over-TLS (DoT), DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), Query Name Minimisation, the Aggressive Use of DNSSEC-Validated Cache, and support for authority zones. Unbound is focused on the privacy and security of DNS, but without sacrificing the speed and performance.

Source: How to Set Up Local DNS Resolver with Unbound on Ubuntu 22.04 – Howtoforge

Bunch – Mac automation with plain text

Bunch is a macOS automation tool that takes a folder of plain text files containing lists of apps and commands to launch and provides an easy-to-use menu for triggering them.

Its intuitive syntax makes it easy to get started, and its array of features allows you to automate everything you need to work smarter and faster. Build “contexts” of apps and settings for your different modes of work and play, and switch between them with a couple of keystrokes.

It’s just plain text, but with Bunch it’s a powerful automation tool.

Source: Bunch – Mac automation with plain text

If you want to read more about Bunch before downloading it, you can scroll to the bottom of the page, where you will find links to various articles about Bunch.