Features
Puppy Love
Get to know BionicPup, the latest version of Puppy Linux
Like its predecessors, this ultralight OS is fast and versatile with an easy-to-use interface.
Time Jumping
Create snapshots with Timeshift
Timeshift lets users easily create, manage, and restore system snapshots.
Fast Start
Read Wikipedia from the command line
Save time and mouse clicks by using wikit to search and read Wikipedia entries at the command line.
Configuring Bluetooth on Linux
The Bluetooth Blues
Getting Bluetooth and PulseAudio to play nicely takes a little work. Bruce walks you through the basics of getting Bluetooth up and running on Linux.
Welcome to the Fediverse
Decentralized social media
If you're looking for social media options where the user has more control, you'll find a range of options to explore in the Fediverse, including the popular Mastodon.
Color Outside the Lines
Getting Started with Scribus 1.5
Scribus is a desktop publishing tool for Linux that expands your options when designing simple flyers and brochures, giving you plenty of room to be creative.
Rootkit Sleuth
Search for rootkit malware with chkrootkit
Linux can be infected by rootkit malware that is hidden and hard to detect. The chkrootkit program can help find rootkit infections.
Smart Money
Bookkeeping the FOSS way
Put your personal finances in order or manage your small business with GNUCash 3.5, a free and open source software program designed to handle both basic and complex accounting data.
Pass the Hat
DDS-based Rasp Pi function generator
A touch display, a case, and a custom add-on board transform the humble Rasp Pi into a high-performance function generator that rivals expensive commercial offerings.
Jump Box Security
Enhancing Remote Access Security
While Linux can be made very secure, you can increase the security of your entire network with jump boxes.
Issue 243/2021
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News
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Another New Linux Laptop has Arrived
Slimbook has released a monster of a Linux gaming laptop.
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Mozilla VPN Now Available for Linux
The promised subscription-based VPN service from Mozilla is now available for the Linux platform.
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Wayland and New App Menu Coming to KDE
The 2021 roadmap for the KDE desktop environment includes some exciting features and improvements.
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Deepin 20.1 has Arrived
Debian-based Deepin 20.1 has been released with some interesting new features.
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CloudLinux Commits Over 1 Million Dollars to CentOS Replacement
An open source, drop-in replacement for CentOS is on its way.
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Linux Mint 20.1 Beta has Been Released
The first beta of Linux Mint, Ulyssa, is now available for downloading.
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Manjaro Linux 20.2 has Been Unleashed
The latest iteration of Manjaro Linux has been released with a few interesting new features.
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Patreon Project Looks to Bring Linux to Apple Silicon
Developer Hector Martin has created a patreon page to fund his work on developing a port of Linux for Apple Silicon Macs.
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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.