Features
Self Made
Build your own web server in a few simple steps
If you want to learn a little bit more about the communication between a web browser and an HTTP server, why not build your own web server and take a closer look.
Turnkey
Setting up Nextcloud with Podman
Podman gives users a quick and easy way to set up a Nextcloud instance for home use.
Wordsmith
A Command-Line Dictionary Tool
With the dict client, you can quickly search dozens of natural language dictionary databases for the perfect word.
Ski Report
Simple web scraping with Bash
With one line of Bash code, Pete scrapes the web and builds a desktop notification app to get the daily snow report.
Macro Maker
Automating LibreOffice with macros
ScriptForge helps you automate LibreOffice by building portable macros.
Back on Track
A return to in-person attendance at FOSDEM 2023
After two years online, crowds of FLOSS supporters returned to Brussels in early February for FOSDEM 2023. Reminiscent of a class reunion, the FOSDEM keynote program was jam packed with goodies.
The Consumer Guide to Preinstalled Linux
Linux Ready to Go
In recent years preinstalled Linux has become widely available; the question now is where to buy.
Lip-Synched
Natural language processing with neural networks
If an actor's lip movements don't match the spoken text in a dubbed movie, it not only stresses people who are hard of hearing, but it can also make things difficult for everyone. AI can help solve this problem with lip-sync translations of movie scripts.
Good Housekeeping
Using clean code principles for better code
Clean code principles can improve the readability of your source code, making life easier for both you and your users.
Distant View
Graphic front ends for SSH
Bring your remote management into focus with these graphical front ends for SSH.
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Say Goodbye to Middle-Mouse Paste
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Manjaro 26.0 Primary Desktop Environments Default to Wayland
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Mozilla Plans to AI-ify Firefox
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Gnome Says No to AI-Generated Extensions
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Parrot OS Switches to KDE Plasma Desktop
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TUXEDO Announces Gemini 17
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Two New Distros Adopt Enlightenment
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Solus Linux 4.8 Removes Python 2
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