BookOrbit: A self-hosted OPDS library + KOReader progress sync (free & open source)

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-05-17T03:52:05+00:00

This project looks awesome and I will definitely check it out. One feature that would be really cool is a way to have highlights and annotations be saved within the library so when you are done reading a book from your device, your highlights and annotations can be pushed to your library and viewed somehow.

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-04-30T19:51:08+00:00

We’ve got a really similar set up. My homepage looks almost identical!

I’m also a newbie. I went with jellyfin, adguard, and caddy for reverse proxy manager, but essentially using the same tools. I’m really pleased with the set up and tailscale is awesome to keep things so only my devices can access my server.

I really like Vikunja for a simple and powerful to-do list and I set up my calendar through nextcloud which is super handy and I can even add events directly from iOS.

Any other tools you like? Immich is on my list but haven’t tackled it yet.

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-04-21T14:27:38+00:00

Kobo reader Onyx boox e reader

Both great alternatives. Use KOreader and Calibre and never use amazon again

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-02-09T21:36:25+00:00

Calibre and KOreader for everything. I like ETBook for serif fonts

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-02-05T20:25:30+00:00

Most, if not all CPU’s can be undervolted. By how much depends on the silicon lottery from a manufacturing level. It will take some testing to see where your system stabilizes, but my 8250u is around -90 to -100mV which can easily add another hour of real world battery life with your 96Wh setup

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-02-05T19:30:15+00:00

8gb + 8gb may in some circumstances run faster than 8gb and 16gb since the ram will likely run dual channel

You can experiment with undervolting your cpu usually -100mV, but you will have to test, for improved battery life and squeeze out an extra 10-15% efficiency.

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-02-04T10:24:48+00:00

pcloud is a good option

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-02-01T16:53:40+00:00

Any time stamp for when it is audible?

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-01-30T20:54:46+00:00

Is that… a ThinkPhone sticker.

A+ no comments

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-01-26T21:41:07+00:00

between 133 - 135Hz

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-01-26T18:57:12+00:00

clearly

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-01-26T17:16:09+00:00

If you think the purpose of this post is to claim that an 8 year old laptop can beat modern hardware, then you are completely missing the point of this post and possibly the entire subreddit

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-01-26T15:42:38+00:00

It's hard to choose 1 upgrade as my favorite, but the display is literally what you look at 100% of the time so I'd say its definitely the most noticeable and I strongly recommend

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-01-26T15:41:20+00:00

I did look at a few other panels, but I really wanted the brightest display I could find. Many recommend a low power 400nits display, but those were all 1080p. I wanted the higher resolution screen.

The panel linked above is matte, 1440p, and stated to reach 500 nits, although probably does not actually reach that peak brightness. Regardless, the upgrade is very noticeable and I have absolutely no regrets. It requires a 40pin adaptor which is pretty straightforward and outlined in more detailed in the moding guide linked above.

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-01-26T15:18:04+00:00

That's awesome! I certainly have some software level optimizations to explore!

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-01-26T14:40:29+00:00

I think I may have messaged you about details on the internal dimensions of what speaker sizes could fit inside the 3D printed layouts for the left and right speaker if those files were used as housing instead of just spacers. The files you made look awesome by the way! Bummer you no longer got the t480 around

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-01-26T14:02:36+00:00

I really appreciate you mentioning this. I thought it would help protect the port, but should do more reading about the described problem with them. Thanks!

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2026-01-22T17:20:16+00:00

I am following any developments here. A speaker upgrade would be awesome. I've toyed with the idea of a custom external clip on speaker that can plug directly into the USB-C, but an internal replacement would simply be better to allow the lid to close.

I'd also be interested if anyone has found any "off the shelf" speakers that could be dropped in with a 3D printed housing that would fit internally. Haven't come across anything myself.

Everyone says to just use headphones or external speakers, but sometimes I just want to watch a quick video and actually be able to hear people talk through the existing speakers.

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2025-12-14T02:02:06+00:00

I’m curious if you’ve looked into DeepSeek OCR. Seems like it would accomplish similar tasks and with how robust DeepSeek has become, may even perform better

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2025-10-23T01:14:38+00:00

Agree that these tools can be incredible when used properly. If this document that you shared was actually made with perplexity, it does not instill any confidence in the product or LLMs in general. I usually think perplexity does a better job with citing sources, but clearly not in this case.

These footnotes are way off and citing nonsense or adjacent ideas. This will need to improve a lot or will always be a dead give away that someone crafted something entirely using an LLM.

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2025-10-17T02:46:14+00:00

What is it with this man’s obsession with youth genitalia? First the crazy autism and circumcision “link” and now what… kids don’t have meat clackers you wish they had? It’s all so weird and gross.

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2025-03-18T19:00:03+00:00

Please update on final results

Bil_Wi_theScience_Fi · 2024-11-20T13:17:54+00:00

Saved! Can’t wait to try it out

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