Features
On Air
Record screencasts with VokoscreenNG
The VokoscreenNG screencast tool offers many options but is still surprisingly easy to use.
Browsing Options
Testing Waterfox, a Firefox alternative
Waterfox, a fork of the Mozilla Firefox browser, is designed for greater speed and privacy, as well as compatibility with older add-ons. We consider two versions of the Waterfox browser and what they have to offer.
Build with Blocks
Creating apps with PHP blocks
Build simple PHP applications quickly with ready-to-use blocks.
Holy Guacamole!
Client-free remote desktop
Use Apache Guacamole to connect to remote servers from within a web browser.
Speedier Scripts
Easy steps for optimizing shell scripts
Shell scripts are often written for simplicity rather than efficiency. A closer look at the processes can lead to easy optimization.
Hacking Free Software for Creative Writing
Free Writing Tools
Some tools designed for programming can also be very helpful for writing fiction. A few to look at include personal wikis, random word generators, and version control tools.
All-in-One
Manage Flatpak, Snap, and AppImage packages with bauh
The bauh package manager can cope with Flatpaks, Snaps, AppImages, AUR, and native web apps.
Cyber Gardener
Water your plants with a Raspberry Pi
An automated watering system comprising a Raspberry Pi Zero W, an analog-to-digital converter, and an inexpensive irrigation kit can help keep your potted plants from dying of thirst.
Your Virtual Store
Setting up an e-commerce OpenCart system
With OpenCart, a free, open source e-commerce system, you can put a store online in a matter of minutes.
A Troubadour's Life
Play along with ChordPro
If you play a stringed instrument and want to record lyrics and chord changes, ChordPro gives you an elegant and convenient approach to getting it all on paper.
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News
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Pop!_OS 20.10 Now Supports DEB822 Format
The Linux distribution from System 76 has converted over to the friendlier apt format.
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Ubuntu 20.10 Now Supports Raspberry Pi
Ubuntu 20.10 is the first release from Canonical to support the Raspberry Pi single board computer.
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A New Linux Distribution has been Released
Emperor-OS is a new Linux distribution focused on programming, developing, and data science.
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Ubuntu Groovy Gorilla Beta Available
The beta version for Ubuntu’s latest release is now available for testing.
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Microsoft is Finally Set to Release Edge Browser for Linux
Chromium-based MS Edge browser will soon be available for testing on Linux.
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Lenovo Now Offering Ubuntu 20.04 as an Option
Lenovo is making good on its promise to support Linux as a pre-install option.
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Linux Deepin 20 Released
One of the most beautiful Linux distributions on the market has been refreshed.
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A New Version of Zorin OS is Now Available
Fan-favorite, Zorin OS 15.3 is officially available.
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Lenovo Now Offering Fedora Linux as an Option
Lenovo is making good on their Linux promise by adding Fedora into the mix.
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System76 Launches New High-End Laptop
System76 has unleashed a beast of a mobile workstation.