My thoughts on the recent #Discord news, software updates and launches, a spotlight on #HabitSync -- a mobile-first #habit tracker, and more in this week's #selfhosted recap!
Matrix secure chat is quietly becoming the chat layer for governments chasing digital sovereignty
"Matrix is currently talking to circa 35 countries about FOSS communications infrastructure. For instance, Hodgson told us the United Nations is on board: it's using Matrix as the basis of its own in-house air-gapped communications tool, which helps it to remain independent of any country or hosting provider.
It's also being adopted at the International Criminal Court (ICC), which as The Register reported in October 2025 is busily ditching Microsoft Office. After the Trump administration imposed sanctions on ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan, he reported losing access to his email and banking, disrupting the court's work.”
Yes any government can host their own Matrix instance and have full control over it. Matrix is actually implemented inside of other messaging tools, so many are using it without even knowing about it.
Pax, our brown tabby cat with white markings, is lying in her bed. The bed is made from an unused plastic lid, turned upside down, with a self-warming pad inside for warmth and comfort. Pax looks like she is deep in thought. One hind leg is pulled up close to her body, while the other three legs are stretched out straight in front of her.
Will wonders never cease? This has never happened before. It's like a miracle that these two (Pax and Daphne) could tolerate being so close to each other without fighting.😄
I wish humanity would learn to do the same. Have a good Monday! Be kind, be brave, and be safe!💕
Pax, our brown tabby cat with white markings, is lying peacefully, with her back to the camera, in her bed in the foreground. Next to her, in her own bed, is Daphne, our dilute tortoiseshell cat. Daphne is curled up and looks very sleepy.
Sitting up at a kitchen window is Pax, our brown tabby cat with white markings. She is focused on the birds outside that are eating at the feeders. One tiny white mitten is placed on the windowsill for support. A pretty pink and white collar adorns her neck.
Our brown tabby cat with white markings, named Pax, is lying in her nest of blankets on top of a low cat tower by a stairway. She is very stretched out, with one long white hind leg sticking out over the blankets. She brings to mind the character Gumby, who could transform into different shapes.
Pax wants you to know she really hopes things are looking up for you!😺
Good morning, afternoon or evening to you. We wish you a day of encouragement, a day of uplifting. Thank you for taking good care of yourself, your loved ones and your community.💖
Cat in the Blue is a hand-painted watercolor painting in portrait format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.
A black cat is sitting on the floor with its head turned to the left side. The cat is painted with loose brushstrokes in indigo and blue tones. The background is abstract. Sweeping brushstrokes and splashes of colour suggest a blue sky and green grass. Part of the white paper has been left blank. The picture radiates freshness, liveliness and lightness.
Pax, our brown tabby cat with white markings, is sitting up tall in her grey cat bed by a window. The curtains behind her are slightly open, revealing the darkness of night.
Installing Gajim on :apple_inc: macOS is now only a single click away. This release brings a simplified macOS setup, easier sharing for files 🗃️ and support for link previews 🔗.
Thank you for all your contributions ❤️ Let us know what you think!
Lying in her bed, on her back with her feet in the air, is Pax, our brown tabby cat with white markings. Her head is hanging out of the bed. Her mouth is wide open, revealing her pink tongue and her teeth.
Bon j’ai pas du tout mais alors pas du tout le moral ce soir donc pour essayer de penser à autre chose je prends ce dessin qui traîne depuis des mois et je le finis ce soir pour essayer de penser à rien et je prends toute vos recos de films, séries, d’émissions, de podcasts ou de trucs à regarder en même temps
Et la progression sera évidemment dans le fil ⬇️
Dessin numérique en forme de losange représentant le soleil se levant derrière un cargo ayant coulé et dont on ne voit que la proue en l’air. Des rochers sont visibles près du cargo et au premier plan
Je mets à jour ce fil pour ajouter les autres dessins de cette série. C’est de la rediffusion mais bon c’est mignon et je crois que tout le monde les a pas vu, ça sera l’occasion. Et bonne semaine tout le monde !
Pax and Daphne want to remind everyone that change is possible!💖
These two have fiercely despised each other since the day we brought Pax into our home in 2023. They have never been this close without fighting. Until now.
Let's keep our hopes alive for good change in 2026! Extraordinary things can happen!💕
Two cats are sleeping peacefully in their grey cat beds on top of a low bookcase by a window. The beds are very close to one another. The cat on the left, Daphne, is a dilute tortoiseshell cat, with fur in muted tones of grey, orange and white. The cat on the right is Pax, our tabby cat with white markings.
Peeking out from behind a light turquoise curtain is Pax, our little brown tabby cat with white markings. She is looking at the camera with her lovely amber-colored eyes. Her magnificent white whiskers are flowing down gracefully from her face.
A very sleepy tabby kitty with white markings, named Pax, is lying in her grey cat bed, looking at the camera with half-closed eyes. Her white whiskers are sticking out from her face. Light turquoise curtains are behind her.
Our confident tabby kitty, named Pax, is looking down from the heights. She is perched on top of a dining area cabinet, looking down with amber-colored eyes. Her expression is one of superiority. Her two striped forelegs with white mittens are curled up close to her chest. A collar with a tiny silver bell adorns her neck.