How indie tech publishers build niche websites — and the tools that power them

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Not every great tech website starts with a startup budget or a team of engineers. In fact, some of the best, most passionate corners of the internet are quietly maintained by indie tech publishers. These solo creators and small teams run lean operations, powered by a mix of creativity, automation, and good old-fashioned tech obsession.

Let’s take a look behind the scenes at how they do it, what tools they rely on, and where these new players fit in.

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What an virtual world for adults taught me about online sandbox spaces

Not every sandbox game needs to come from a AAA studio. And not every virtual world needs to be safe for work to teach you something useful about community, tech, or interaction design.

Earlier this year, I stumbled into one of the more unexpected corners of the internet: an adult-oriented 3D chat world. No, not exactly Second Life, but something smaller, weirder. And… surprisingly well-built at that!

And yes, beyond the spicy content, there’s actually a lot to learn here.

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Ten fun things to do with an old computer

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If you’re like me, you’ve always got one or more old computers lying around. It seems like a shame to throw them away, but you don’t really know what to do with them either.

Well look no further, and discover ten fun things to do with that old computer!

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Red Light Center – my review of an adult virtual world

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Red Light Center is a 3D adult MMORPG. You create your avatar, move into your virtual appartment, explore the RLC metaverse and meet new and possibly exciting people. And sleep with them. Read the full review to find out everything you could possibly need to know about Red Light Center.

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Building your own computer – worth it?

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Every single time I’m ready to buy a new computer, I’m faced with a dilemma: do I buy a ready-made PC? Or do I roll up my sleeves and build one from scratch?

The answer is the same. Every single time. We BUILD!

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The meteoric rise of dating services and adult virtual worlds

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Remember the lockdowns? That weird time when bread baking, Tiger King, and awkward Zoom calls defined our social life? Turns out, those same lockdowns also gave online dating and virtual intimacy a turbo boost.

Here’s how our romantic (and not-so-romantic) lives evolved, and what tech-fueled rabbit holes some of us ended up in (don’t look at me 😅).

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How to switch from Qwerty to Azerty

Qwerty to azerty

If you’re from a French-speaking country, chances are you’re used to the Azerty keyboard setting as opposed to the rest of the world, where Qwerty is the standard.

If your keyboard just decided to switch from Azerty to Qwerty on its own, please read on to find out how to switch your system from Qwerty to Azerty again.

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How to open an ODT file

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ODT files are Open Office text files. These files are not directly compatible wil earlier versions of MS Office (anything older than Office 2007 SP2), so some users have difficulty opening them. This post describes three different methods to open an ODT file.

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