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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.
Gold Rush
With climate change wreaking havoc across the planet, we were just beginning to think about how we could use our technology to conserve fuel and reduce our carbon footprint. Then along came crypto mining.
Detect attacks on your network with Maltrail - Sentry
Maltrail is a lightweight analysis tool that examines network traffic and raises the alarm if it detects suspicious access or dubious name resolution.