Features
Natron Nodes
Natron gives you the power to apply sophisticated effects to your videos, but its node-based interface can be a bit confusing. This tutorial will help you get a grasp on the basics.
Inside Job
Measuring performance with the perf kernel tool
The kernel supports performance analysis with built-in tools via the Linux performance counters subsystem. perf is easy to use and offers a detailed view of performance data.
Trickle
Managing Network Bandwidth
The trickle command-line utility helps you shape network traffic.
Simplifying SSH
EasySSH lives up to its name and starts SSH connections at the click of a mouse.
Saving Your Analog Data from Oblivion
If you have old VHS tapes or audio cassettes lying around, the hardware to play these analog formats is becoming more difficult to find. Here's how to convert those old analog treasures to digital format for future enjoyment.
Tutorials – Natron
Track Record
Natron allows you to create eye-catching effects and combine different video clips in surprising ways, letting you build up your clips like a pro.
Paint by Numbers
Design your own boot menu with Grub Customizer
Is the simple black and white GRUB menu causing confusion and obscuring important choices? Why not customize with GRUB themes and the Grub Customizer?
An Open Source Audio Editor and Recorder
Audacity
If you are looking for an audio editing and creation tool, Audacity lets you create and edit professional audio files at no cost, all while using your existing hardware.
Multimeter
Real-time performance monitoring with Netdata
What cannot be measured cannot be improved. Netdata lets you measure almost anything – at least as long as it's about the performance and health of a Linux computer.
Monitor Your Network with Zabbix
The Eye of Sauron
Use Zabbix to keep tabs on all your machines across the network.
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