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Category Archives: Tech Review

The NLJ has published a number of tech reviews, usually focusing on search engines, free and open source apps and services, and WordPress plugins.

Review of Wutsearch, a Search Engine Launchpad

〜I review Jeff Starr’s search engine launchpad, a useful tool for practical purposes and for popping search bubbles〜

February 26, 2021

Reviewing the Mondrian Theme for KDE Plasma

〜Reviewing a very artistic theme for the KDE Plasma desktop environment〜

November 13, 2020

An Early Review of Pixelfed – Instagram Alternative

〜Reviewing an interesting niche social media alternative to Instagram〜

August 28, 2020

Reviewing The Great Suspender Extension

Reviewing an endearing and useful web browser extension.

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