Features
Under Lock and Key
Encrypt files in the shell with v02enc
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.
Splitsville
Divorcing KWallet from KMail
KDE's password manager, KWallet, can be an annoyance. While it can't be completely disabled, the nuisance can be minimized.
Different Desk
Setting up a home desktop system with FreeBSD
FreeBSD is steady and stable – will it work as a desktop system?
Gaming Your Way
Play video games natively on Linux
Bazzite, an immutable Linux distro adapted for gaming, lets you play your favorite video games on your PC, handheld, or home theater PC.
Search Party
Filesystem Searching with Clapgrep and Recoll
Clapgrep and Recoll edge out grep for filesystem searches thanks to straightforward graphical user interfaces.
New Bash
New in Bash 5.3
Bash is more than 40 years old, but it is still an active project that receives occasional updates. The most recent version appeared in July 2025 with some important changes. We take a look inside Bash 5.3.
Web Attack
An Out-of-Date CMS is No Match for a Skilled Intruder
Scary things can happen if you don't keep your CMS up to date. We'll show you how an unpatched vulnerability can lead to privilege escalation and root access.
Argumentative
Build Smarter Command-Line Tools with the argparse Python Module
Parse arguments at the command line with this powerful Python module.
Key to the Cloud
Locally Encrypt Files for Cloud Storage
Cryptomator lets you encrypt your files on your computer before syncing to the cloud, keeping your data private even from your storage provider.
Polished
Enhance Your Terminal Display with Fastfetch
Almost all Linux graphical desktop environments integrate programs that provide users with system information. Fastfetch lets you route important system information to the terminal.
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New Vulnerability Discovered in Linux Kernel
Hiding out for nearly 15 years, the Ghostlock vulnerability allows a standard logged-in user to gain root privileges.
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New Linux Flaw Lets Attackers Escape VMs
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Hannah Montana Linux Is Back!
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