Features

Non-Destructive Fun

New features in Gimp 3

Jul 11, 2025

It's been a long wait, but the latest Gimp release offers a non-destructive workflow and an improved codebase that promises future enhancements.

Clockwork

Tuning tools for AMD graphics chips

Jul 11, 2025

CoreCtrl and RadeonTop monitor the utilization and clock frequency of AMD chips with the potential for boosting performance.

NotificationNirvana

Sending push notifications with ntfy

Jul 11, 2025

If you host a lot of services on your home server, it helps to have them send you timely notifications. With ntfy, you can send push notifications to your phone or desktop.

Under Lock and Key

Encrypt files in the shell with v02enc

Jul 11, 2025

Sensitive data should never be stored in the clear, but encrypting data often requires dealing with the GnuPG juggernaut. v02enc takes the worries out of encryption with a simple process, shell-based access, and storage in Git directories.

Around the Clock

Drawing a clock with Python and the Cairo graphics library

May 27, 2025

Build graphic elements into your Python programs with the Cairo graphics library. We'll show you how to draw an analog clock face that displays the current time.

Customizing Ergonomic Keyboards

Bespoke Keyboards

Sep 02, 2025

The possibilities are endless when it comes to customizing ergonomic keyboards. Here's how to get started.

Detective Work

This trusty troubleshooting tool can track processes along with network traffic

May 27, 2025

The legacy Tcpdump is a tool no admin would want to do without, but it is a bit long in the tooth. The eBPF-based Ptcpdump aims to counter this worry. The rewrite offers extensive CLI compatibility and can even display process information.

Discovering OpenAtom openEuler

Versatile Linux with eyes on the enterprise

Aug 15, 2025

The versatile Linux system known as OpenAtom openEuler is equally at home in the server room, cloud, or edge. With a huge developer community and strong corporate support, openEuler is ready to step into the foreground as a leading enterprise Linux.

Data Pipeline

A data-oriented shell

May 27, 2025

Nushell's data-first approach elevates shell scripting to a new level of clarity and precision.

Recovering LibreOffice Files

Rescue Operation

Jul 14, 2025

LibreOffice is a stable office suite, but accidents can happen.

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