Features
Airtight!
Provable security and other problems in modern cryptography
A concept called provable security brings the rigor of mathematics to the art of cryptography.
Rapid Resizer
Batch processing image files with imgp
In no time at all, imgp can change the resolution of images, as well as convert files from PNG to JPEG, remove metadata, and rotate images.
Card Games
Protecting your private key with the OpenPGP smartcard
Improve communication security with GnuPG and the OpenPGP smartcard.
Little Brother
Doas authenticates as a simpler version of Sudo
The Sudo privilege management tool is big and complicated, with many advanced options that only an expert would need. Doas is far simpler – which might just make it safer for desktop users.
Hardened Choice
Data encryption with SiriKali
SiriKali encrypts files and directories with just a few mouse clicks, without the inefficiency of fixed-size containers.
Tutorial – HedgeDoc
Write, share, and publish documents with HedgeDoc
HedgeDoc lets you write documents collaboratively in Markdown and publish them online.
Get Smart
Explore the possibilities of Ethereum's smart contract feature
The Ethereum cryptocurrency system lets you build programs into the blockchain to orchestrate complex transactions and document results. We'll show you how to get started with Ethereum's smart contracts.
Cross-Stitched
Create cross-stitch templates with KXStitch
KXStitch lets you design cross-stitch patterns with the option to automatically convert imported images.
Easy Does It
Cross-platform game and app development for new programmers
Ren'Py helps you create Android, Linux, macOS, Windows, and HTML5 games and apps.
Distro Walk – Redcore Linux
Bringing Gentoo Linux to the masses
With its point-and-click installation, Redcore aims "to be to Gentoo what Manjaro is to Arch Linux."
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Substantial Update to IPFire Now Available
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New Vulnerability Discovered in Linux Kernel
Hiding out for nearly 15 years, the Ghostlock vulnerability allows a standard logged-in user to gain root privileges.
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New Linux Flaw Lets Attackers Escape VMs
A 16-year-old vulnerability allows an attacker to escape a virtual machine, gain access to the host, and execute malicious code.
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Hannah Montana Linux Is Back!
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System76 Refreshes the Lemur Laptop
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