Features
The Bookkeeper
Manage Logs with logrotate
Take charge of your installation’s logfiles with logrotate.
RabbitMQ
Open source messaging middleware
Connect multiple protocols and servers together on your IoT projects.
Tutorials – OpenSCAD
Using OpenSCAD to build custom 3D pieces Build Your Own Body
OpenSCAD lets you use simple scripts to build 3D bodies from primitive shapes that you can then send to your 3D printer. It also lets you create custom shapes for pieces and objects. In this article, we look at two ways to do just that.
Write a Novel with Open Source Tools
First Draft
If you are looking for an open source tool to help you write your next novel, bibisco, ManusKript, and Plume Creator can help you get started.
Boxed
Run virtual machines in Gnome Boxes
In the past, using virtual machines required expensive programs such as VMware or open source add-ons such as VirtualBox. Gnome Boxes brings a convenient virtualization option to the Linux desktop.
Fail2ban
A Password Protection Service
Fail2ban is a quick to deploy, easy to set up, and free to use intrusion prevention service that protects your systems from brute force and dictionary attacks.
The Writer's Toolbox
Open Source Tools for Writers
When it comes to writing, using the right tools can free you up to focus on your content.
Out of This World
Running x86 Programs on the Rasp Pi
Some of your favorite programs might not run on Raspberry Pi because no version is available for the ARM architecture. ExaGear Desktop changes that by acting as a translator between the ARM and x86 worlds.
Cross-Platform Database Management with DBeaver
Data Director
Save time and effort as you rummage through large quantities of data.
Making PDFs More Secure in LibreOffice Writer
PDF Security
Depending on your needs, LibreOffice Writer offers varying degrees of security for PDFs.
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News
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Microsoft Brings procmon to Linux
The creators of Windows have brought the sysinternals procmon tool to the open source operating system.
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New KDE Slimbook Available
The makers of the KDE Slimbook have released a Ryzen-4000 powered laptop.
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PinePhone Now Offers a Convergence Package
The makers of the Linux PinePhone are now offering a model that makes desktop/mobile convergence a reality.
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Flutter is Coming to Linux
Google and Canonical have joined forces to bring Flutter to the Linux desktop.
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Purism Launches a Mini PC
The makers of the Librem line of Linux-based laptops have released a mini PC.
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openSUSE Leap 15.2 Adds AI Machine Learning
With the new release of openSUSE Leap comes some exciting new features, including machine learning.
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Google’s Nearby Sharing Could Work with Linux
Google’s answer to Apple’s AirDrop feature is rumored to work with the Linux desktop.
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System76 Launches Ryzen-Powered Laptop
The new System76 Serval WS includes a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU.
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Linux Mint Drops Snap
Linux Mint has officially dropped their support for Canonical’s snap packages.
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Lenovo Upping Their Linux Support
Lenovo is now offering full certification and Linux preinstalled hardware.