Features
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.
Mark It Up
Advanced Markdown Editors – Mark Text and VNote
Upgrade your Markdown game! Markdown editors Mark Text and VNote both offer a wide range of tools and options for users who want to get the most out of a text editor.
Git Essentials
Seven general-purpose Git utilities
While Git tools and add-ons abound, these seven utilities can help any user make the most of Git.
Ghost Hunter
Search for processes by start time
How do you find a process running on a Linux system by start time? The question sounds trivial, but the answer is trickier than it first appears.
Watchdog
System Monitoring with Glances
Admins and power users like to watch the load on their computers. Glances lets you see immediately if something is wrong.
Tutorial – CalDAV/CardDAV
Personal Data Manager
You can manage your calendars and address books with the CalDAV/CardDAV standards, Nextcloud, and a few open source tools.
Issue 242/2021
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News
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A New Chrome OS-Like Ubuntu Remix is Now Available
Ubuntu Web looks to be your Chrome OS alternative.
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System76 Refreshes the Galago Pro Laptop
Linux hardware maker has revamped one of their most popular laptops.
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Dell Will Soon Enable Privacy Controls for Linux Hardware
Dell makes it possible for Linux users to disable webcams and microphones.
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Linux Mint Unveils New Packages
The Linux Mint team has announced it'll bring an official Chromium package to the distribution
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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.