Features
Math Magic
A web-based math entry system
MathLex lets you easily transform handwritten math formulas to digital format and use them on the web.
Traffic Rules
A simpler packet filter
Filter rules for firewalls can be tricky. As the successor to iptables, nftables simplifies the process of creating and maintaining firewall rules.
Automatic Update
Flatpak updates with systemd
You can automate Flatpak updates without a package manager using systemd's services and timers.
Traffic Monitor
Analyze network traffic with Sniffnet
Network traffic remains a closed book for many users. Sniffnet lets less experienced users monitor their network traffic with ease.
KMail Revisited
Another look at KDE Plasma's email client
KMail offers a rich feature set, but a number of minor nuisances persist, making it a less than ideal email client.
Best Laid Plans
Integrating Google Authenticator with SSH logins
The Google Authenticator PAM module allows you to use time-based Google Authenticator passwords with various Linux services, including SSH.
Scheduling Specialist
An open source appointment manager
If you have a business that requires customers to make an appointment in advance for services, letting them request the appointment via Easy!Appointments can free up your phone line.
Shrink Ray
Reduce PDF file sizes with Minuimus
The Minuimus Perl script helps you save disk space by reducing the file size of PDF files with just a few commands.
Debian Clone
Cloning a Debian system with apt-clone
In the right circumstances, apt-clone can be a simple option for cloning your Debian system.
Programming Snapshot – ChatGPT
Let an AI chatbot do the work
The electronic brain behind ChatGPT from OpenAI is amazingly capable when it comes to chatting with human partners. Mike Schilli picked up an API token and has set about coding some small practical applications.
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