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User Friendly
Getting started with the Arduino IDE
You don’t need to be a developer to work with this IDE.
Linux-Assistant
An all-in-one Linux dashboard
Although a promising tool, Linux-Assistant is still rough around the edges. Does it deserve reviewers’ enthusiasm?
Locking the Gate
Mitigating SSH brute-force threats on Linux systems
SSH brute-force attacks are still a major threat to Linux servers in 2025. Learn how to block them with key-only logins, Fail2ban, iptables, knockd, and more.
Goodbye Bootloader?
GRUB-free booting
Linux is in constant flux, which naturally affects the boot process. Bootloaders such as GRUB are slowly being replaced with a faster, more secure boot process.
Protected Text
Privacy and Security Tools in LibreOffice Writer
Scattered in Writer’s menus are a surprising number of tools to keep your documents safe.
LibreWolf
A Security-Minded Firefox Alternative
Building on Firefox’s features, LibreWolf offers private and secure browsing.
Answering the Call
Rocky Linux looks for a place in the enterprise
Rocky Linux emerges as a free alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Friendly Fork
AlmaLinux promises continued RHEL compatibility
Recent policy changes at Red Hat have upturned the RHEL clone community. AlmaLinux charts a new path by shifting to binary compatibility and away from being a downstream RHEL build.
ELevate to the Future
Migrating from CentOS 7
CentOS 7 reaches end of life in June 2024, forcing users to look for a free enterprise Linux alternative. AlmaLinux's ELevate migration tool can help ease the transition.
Choices
Choosing an open source database management system
Open source database management systems offer greater flexibility and lower costs while avoiding vendor lock-in. Finding the right one depends on your project's needs.
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UN Creates Open Source Portal
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Latest Linux Kernel RC Contains Changes Galore
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Nitrux 6.0 Now Ready to Rock Your World
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