Features
All-in-One
Manage Flatpak, Snap, and AppImage packages with bauh
The bauh package manager can cope with Flatpaks, Snaps, AppImages, AUR, and native web apps.
Cyber Gardener
Water your plants with a Raspberry Pi
An automated watering system comprising a Raspberry Pi Zero W, an analog-to-digital converter, and an inexpensive irrigation kit can help keep your potted plants from dying of thirst.
Holy Guacamole!
Client-free remote desktop
Use Apache Guacamole to connect to remote servers from within a web browser.
Speedier Scripts
Easy steps for optimizing shell scripts
Shell scripts are often written for simplicity rather than efficiency. A closer look at the processes can lead to easy optimization.
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.
Build with Blocks
Creating apps with PHP blocks
Build simple PHP applications quickly with ready-to-use blocks.
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.
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.
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.
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News
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United Nations Open Source Portal Goes Live
A new open source portal seeks to coordinate and scale open source efforts across the United Nations system.
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KDE Linux Drops AUR
KDE Linux developers have dropped the Arch User Repository from the build pipeline due to security concerns; other distributions should consider doing the same.
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California May Exempt Linux from Its Age-Verification Law
After backlash from the Linux community, California may be backing off on its promise to force all operating systems to verify age, but one platform may still have to comply.
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Another Logic Bug Found in Linux Kernel
Qualys has discovered a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can be used to elevate standard user privileges.
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Ubuntu Core 26 Offers Game-Changing Enterprise Features
Ubuntu Core 26 could be a game-changer for organizations looking for increased security and reliability.
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AI Flooding the Linux Kernel Security Mailing List
AI is giving Linus Torvalds a headache, but not in the way you might think.
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Top Priorities for Open Source Pros Seeking a New Job
Professional fulfillment tops the list, according to LPI report.
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Container-Based Fedora Hummingbird Designed for Agent-First Builders
Fedora Hummingbird brings the same approach to the host OS as it does to containers to level up security.
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Linux kernel Developers Considering a Kill Switch
With the rise of Linux vulnerabilities, the kernel developers are now considering adding a component that could help temporarily mitigate against them… in the form of a kill switch.
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Fedora 44 Now Gaming Ready
The latest version of Fedora has been released with gaming support.