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Exploring decentralized chat and microblogging platforms: Free Connection

Diaspora, Friendica, and Mastodon are free and decentralized microblogging platforms that keep you in control of your data.

Useful innovations in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS: The Long Haul

Ubuntu 22.04 LTS features an updated Linux kernel, numerous programming language updates, and improved virtualization and container tools, making it useful for developers and admins.

Open Air

Open RAN brings a new spirit of openness to the radio access networks that form the foundation for the mobile revolution.

A simple storyboard editor - Storyteller

Krita 5 includes an editor that makes it easy to prepare storyboards for any purpose, including unexpected ones.

A download manager for the shell – Convenient Downloads

A few lines of shell code and the Gawk scripting language make downloading files off the web a breeze.

A Plex alternative Pilot Program

Dim, a relatively new open source media manager, looks to implement the appearance and feature set of the commercial Plex media center.

A modern terminal emulator Here, Kitty, Kitty

Kitty, a terminal emulator by the creator of Calibre, promises customization and graphical acceleration at the command line.

Full Control

Security and anonymization play an increasingly important role on the Internet due to the endless appetite of Internet companies for personal data. Portmaster and the Safing Privacy Network will help you protect your privacy - even if you're not a security expert.

MakerSpace Playing old DOS games on the Raspberry Pi Retro Gamer

Play old DOS games on the Dosbian operating system, which turns the Raspberry Pi into an 80486 PC.

Taking your hardware's temperature - Beat the Heat

With lm-sensors, you can monitor your hardware’s internal temperature to avoid overheating.

First look at the Zrythm Digital Audio Workstation Alpha Symphony

Zrythm is an open source digital audio workstation that will one day compete with commercial tools like Bitwig Studio and Tracktion Waveform.

Redirect data streams with pipes This Way Please!

Pipes in the shell offer a surprising amount of versatility, including the ability to transfer data between computers.

Play the free SuperTuxKart racing game locally or online - Accelerated Fun

Fast-moving fun and original ideas are what characterize the free SuperTuxKart racing game. This article gives readers some playing tips.

Managing time-triggered events with Zeit Timetable

Zeit offers a graphic front end for the crontab and at tools, making it easier to manage the time-controlled execution of programs, alarms, and timers.

Detect and restart hanging programs with Go - Pipe Cleaner

Detecting programs where the standard output has frozen can require a deep dive into terminal emulation basics. Go plumber Mike Schilli builds a plunger to free up the pipe works.

Conveniently read system information with inxi-gui Who Am I?

Inxi gives users a comprehensive inventory of their system hardware – but only at the command line. Inxigui, a graphical front end, makes things a little more convenient.

Locking down the Thunderbolt interface Lightning Protection

The Thunderbolt interface supports extremely fast data transfer rates, but be careful about what you plug into your port, because Thunderbolt devices access memory directly. We'll show you some Linux tools for locking down your Thunderbolt interface.

Launching distributions from a browser Test Drive

With so many Linux distros to choose from, you can spend a lot of time downloading and installing before you find the right one for your needs. DistroTest.net lets you test a variety of Linux distributions from the browser without the up-front installation work.

Tracking school information with AlekSIS Keeping the Books

In many classroom settings, paper grade lists and the good old class register are still the rule. The AlekSIS project offers a 21st century solution for small schools that want to go digital.

Not All NAS

Some users trust their data to powerful file servers that advertise enterprise data protection, but your Network Attached Storage system might not be as safe as you think it is.

The fight for Init Freedom DEVUAN

Devuan, with its promise of Init Freedom, provides users an alternative to systemd as an init process.

Passing Secrets

The Tor project supports a formidable collection of tools for protecting your privacy on the Internet. We'll give you some background on Tor and help you get started with the Tor Browser.

The MusE 4 MIDI Sequencer Music Maker

MusE, a digital audio workstation, offers a free software solution for MIDI projects on Linux.

Create Cartoons and Anime With Opentoonz Toon Time

OpenToonz is a professional animation tool for comic and manga artists.

Building Apps With NocoDB - No Code, No Problem

NocoDB lets you build useful applications without writing a single line of code.

Use Inkscape Extensions to Create 3D Objects From Paper - Paper Tiger

Papercraft is coming back into fashion. Linux users can turn to Inkscape and plugins such as Boxes.py, Paperfold, and Tabgen to create templates from 3D objects for printing.

Rethinking Unix-like systems DragonFly BSD

Matthew Dillon, founder of DragonFly BSD, discusses the past, present, and future of BSDs

Fractal explorer Mandelbulber v2

Fractals are amazing. Even decades after their initial popularity, when contemporary fads such as chaos theory and the butterfly effect are barely mentioned, the world of visualizing infinite complexity remains fascinating.

Finding a path to energy-efficient software Clean It Up

Sustainability studies for the IT industry often ignore the contributions of software. This article explores what developers and admins can do to create and maintain more energy-efficient systems.

Efficiency Angel

Germany created Blue Angel, the world’s first eco-label for software, back in 2000. The methodology behind Blue Angel could serve as a model for other countries as governments turn their attention to the environmental impact of software.