Features
Minder
Mind Mapping Software
This free mind mapping software is a promising app designed to help you quickly record ideas and show the relationships between them.
The Scientist's Linux Toolbox
Essential software tools for the working scientist
Linux and science are a natural fit. These are a handful of essential software packages both for getting work done and presenting it to others.
Conference Call
Reliable videoconferencing
If you are looking for an alternative to commercial videoconferencing platforms, Jitsi offers an open source solution that lets you build and deploy online videoconferences.
Uncomplicated
Build a VPN Tunnel with WireGuard
A recent addition to the Linux kernel, WireGuard lets you build a VPN tunnel that relies on encryption to reduce potential security issues.
Kitchen Helper
Build your own kitchen timer with a dual alarm
A simple kitchen helper with two timers assists budding chefs in coping with dishes that are unlikely to be ready at the same time.
Lock It Up
Securing the Linux kernel with lockdown mode
Lockdown mode makes your Linux system more secure and even prevents root users from modifying the kernel.
reMarkable 2
A handwriting tablet in progress
With a paper-like feel, the reMarkable 2 handwriting tablet lets you take notes or sketch and then share the results with your device of choice.
Fast Formatting
Convert multimedia files with MystiQ
Working with multimedia files usually involves converting from one format to another. With MystiQ you can handle this task in next to no time.
On Air
Record screencasts with VokoscreenNG
The VokoscreenNG screencast tool offers many options but is still surprisingly easy to use.
Browsing Options
Testing Waterfox, a Firefox alternative
Waterfox, a fork of the Mozilla Firefox browser, is designed for greater speed and privacy, as well as compatibility with older add-ons. We consider two versions of the Waterfox browser and what they have to offer.
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