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Shrink Ray
Reduce PDF file sizes with Minuimus
The Minuimus Perl script helps you save disk space by reducing the file size of PDF files with just a few commands.
Debian Clone
Cloning a Debian system with apt-clone
In the right circumstances, apt-clone can be a simple option for cloning your Debian system.
Programming Snapshot – ChatGPT
Let an AI chatbot do the work
The electronic brain behind ChatGPT from OpenAI is amazingly capable when it comes to chatting with human partners. Mike Schilli picked up an API token and has set about coding some small practical applications.
Koodo Reader
An intuitive, cross-platform ebook reader
The Koodo Reader features an intuitive interface and customizable display options, making it a serious contender in the Linux ebook reader space.
Call Home
Remote access from the outside with DWS Remote Control
DWS Remote Control offers convenient browser access to computers outside of your home network.
Package Exchange
Swap snaps for Flatpaks with unsnap
If you want to move away from Ubuntu's Snap package format, the unsnap script removes snaps from your computer and replaces them with Flatpaks where possible.
Apt on Steroids
An improved front end for Apt
The Nala front end for Debian's Apt package manager combines the reliability of the Apt tools with easier to read output and speedier downloads.
Sync or Swim
Synchronize your data across multiple devices with Syncthing
If you need a cloudless solution for syncing data across multiple devices, Syncthing could be just the thing.
Font Freedom
A Guide to Open Source Fonts
With so many open source fonts available, how do you choose the right one? We provide an overview of the most common open source fonts along with some tips on choosing the best one to meet your needs.
Networked
Logseq links thoughts like synapses
Logseq, a knowledge database note-taking app, emulates its better-known competitor Roam Research and even outperforms it in some instances.
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TUXEDO Computers Unveils Linux Laptop Featuring AMD Ryzen CPU
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XZ Gets the All-Clear
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Canonical Collaborates with Qualcomm on New Venture
This new joint effort is geared toward bringing Ubuntu and Ubuntu Core to Qualcomm-powered devices.
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Kodi 21.0 Open-Source Entertainment Hub Released
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Linux Usage Increases in Two Key Areas
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Vulnerability Discovered in xz Libraries
An urgent alert for Fedora 40 has been posted and users should pay attention.
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Canonical Bumps LTS Support to 12 years
If you're worried that your Ubuntu LTS release won't be supported long enough to last, Canonical has a surprise for you in the form of 12 years of security coverage.
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Fedora 40 Beta Released Soon
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New Pentesting Distribution to Compete with Kali Linux
SnoopGod is now available for your testing needs
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