Features
Lightning Protection
Locking down the Thunderbolt interface
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.
Convenient Downloads
A download manager for the shell
A few lines of shell code and the Gawk scripting language make downloading files off the web a breeze.
Not All NAS
Your NAS isn't enough – you still need to back up your data!
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.
A style checker for LibreOffice Writer
Angry Reviewer
The Angry Reviewer style check can be used to evaluate and improve any type of writing, including academic articles and grant applications.
Network Tattletale
Monitoring application data traffic
OpenSnitch, an application-based firewall, protects you from unwanted data leaks by letting you set customized rules for all your applications.
Trust Tools
Using browser extensions to uncover disinformation
Fake information is experiencing a boom, but given the right tools, you can reliably separate the wheat from the chaff.
No Code, No Problem
Building apps with NocoDB
NocoDB lets you build useful applications without writing a single line of code.
AltSearch
An alternative search tool for LibreOffice Writer
AltSearch offers extended functionality to LibreOffice Write's default find and replace tools, making it ideal for editing and formatting longer documents.
Desktop Design with GTK4
And … Action!
The Clapper media player showcases new desktop design features in GTK4.
Integrity Check
Avoiding data corruption in backups
A backup policy can protect your data from malware attacks and system crashes, but first you need to ensure that you are backing up uncorrupted data.
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