A vintage computing centre in Freiburg, Germany. They preserve hardware and software from the 1970s, 80s and 90s, and have it set up working so visitors can use it.
Fediverse address (in German):
@3rz@freiburg.social
Tagged: Hardware
E Foundation / Murena
The E Foundation develops and maintains a free open source privacy-friendly de-Googled version of Android, which you can either install yourself on your existing phone or buy pre-installed on a new phone. They sell pre-installed phones through the Murena brand, all of which are manufactured by established companies like Fairphone, Samsung etc.
Fediverse address (E Foundation):
@e_mydata@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (Murena):
@murena@mastodon.social
Fairphone
Independent manufacturer of smartphones that are as ethical as possible. There are fair wages and fair working conditions all the way down the supply chain including the raw materials, the phones are modular so users can replace or upgrade parts themselves, recycled materials are used as far as possible, the phones are supported for as long as possible, and there’s support for de-Googled versions of Android.
Fediverse address:
@Fairphone@social.weho.st
Lon Seidman / Lon.TV
Technology reviewer doing videos about all kinds of gadgets, services and related topics.
Fediverse address:
@lonseidman@indieweb.social
Iodé
European company selling de-Googlised Android smartphones. The phones themselves are made by established manufacturers such as Fairphone and Samsung, and can be refurbished models if you want to reduce the impact on the environment (or if you just want a cheaper phone).
Fediverse address:
@iode@mastodon.online
Sean Hodgins
Video tutorials making open source hardware using 3D printers, recycled hardware and other materials, covering both advanced and simple projects.
Fediverse address:
@seanhodgins@diode.zone
Computertruhe e.V.
Volunteers in Germany who repair abandoned computers so they can be donated to charity.
Fediverse address (main account, in German):
@computertruhe@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (Berlin branch, in German):
@ComputertruheBerlin@mastodon.social
Fediverse address (Chemnitz branch, in German):
@ComputertruheChemnitz@chaos.social
Fediverse address (Munich branch, in German):
@ComputertruheMuenchen@social.tchncs.de
RTP Privacy & Tech Tips
Videos about free open source software and hardware, especially with regard to privacy.
Fediverse address:
@rtp_tips@tube.tchncs.de
Pine64
Manufacturer of low-price Linux-based smartphones, computers, smartwatches etc. Their products are aimed at technology fans who like to customise and tinker with gadgets.
Fediverse account (main):
@PINE64@fosstodon.org
Fediverse account (videos):
@pine64tilvids@tilvids.com
Fediverse account (European shop):
@pine64eu@fosstodon.org
Tuxedo Computers
Sells laptops and desktops with Linux preinstalled, based in Germany but they ship internationally. You can customise the hardware (including custom keyboards) and they offer a variety of different Linux distros. They can also provide Windows/Linux dual boot systems if needed.
Fediverse address (in English and German):
@tuxedocomputers@linuxrocks.online
MNT Research
Small independent company creating a libre laptop called the MNT Reform.
Fediverse address:
@mntmn@mastodon.social
Jan Beta
Restores and fixes old computers, consoles and other bits of retro technology, often posting detailed videos about the repair process.
Fediverse address (main):
@janbeta@chaos.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@janbeta@tilvids.com
Steam Deck HQ
Unofficial website devoted to the Steam Deck, featuring game optimisations, reviews, news and guides.
Fediverse address:
@steamdeckhq@mastodon.world
TFFP Podcast
Technology podcast for both blind and sighted people, covering software, hardware and more.
Fediverse address:
@tffp@mastodon.social
Volla
German company which sells smartphones with pre-installed de-googlised Android or Ubuntu Touch.
Fediverse address (in English and German):
@volla@mastodon.social
Olimex
Manufacturer of open source hardware and components, including low power home server kits, single board computers, DIY laptop kits etc.
Fediverse address:
@olimex@mastodon.social
Nitrokey
Sells privacy-friendly FOSS security keys, de-Googled smartphones, Linux laptops etc.
Fediverse address:
@nitrokey@nitrokey.com
Raspberry Pi
Manufacturers of the famous single board computer. Low price, low power consumption computing that can be used in all kinds of computing and electronics projects.
Fediverse address:
@Raspberry_Pi@raspberrypi.social
MiST Board FPGA News
Tips and news about MiST FPGA boards (and related boards), which allow hardware level recreation of classic computers and consoles.
Fediverse address:
@mistboard@mastodon.green
Apertus
Develops and promotes FOSS applications and open source hardware for professional filmmaking. One of their flagship products is the Axiom range of open hardware high end film cameras, produced in association with Magic Lantern (the makers of unofficial Canon firmware).
Fediverse address:
@apertus@mastodon.social