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Follow the Script
DIY photography tools
DIY tools and shell scripts can make for a smooth photographic workflow on Linux.
Popcorn Cinema
Streaming services on LibreELEC 9.0 with Kodi 18.0
Thanks to Kodi 18.0, LibreELEC 9.0 now supports the DRM encryption used by many streaming services. However, integrating Netflix, Amazon, and other streaming services does involve some manual work.
Re-evaluating systemd
Debian's General Resolution
After five years of use, Debian re-examines systemd support via a general resolution.
Clementine
A New Music Player in Debian 10
Transitioning from Amarok to Clementine in Debian 10 is relatively painless, thanks to Clementine's straightforward interface and improved features.
Taskmaster
Managing your tasks at the command line with TaskBook
Boost your productivity from the Linux command line with the TaskBook task manager and note board.
Useful and Innovative Free Fonts
Open Source Fonts
If you are looking for a replacement for a proprietary font, open source fonts offer plenty of options.
Tutorial – Mastodon
The open and simple Mastodon API makes it easy to create applications to interact with this federated microblogging platform. Here are some of the clients that the community has come up with and how you can use them.
Traffic Rules
Exploring the new nftables firewall tool – a successor to iptables
The nftables firewall utility offers a simpler and more consistent approach for managing firewalls in Linux.
Comfy Digs
Wireless thermo-hygrometer
A WiFi sensor monitors indoor humidity and temperature and a Node-RED dashboard reports the results, helping you to maintain a pleasant environment.
Puppy Love
Get to know BionicPup, the latest version of Puppy Linux
Like its predecessors, this ultralight OS is fast and versatile with an easy-to-use interface.
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