Features
Lean Machine
Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro 15 v4
A Linux-friendly alternative to Dell and Apple, the Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro 15 v4 offers a bigger screen at an affordable price, all without sacrificing portability.
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.
Tutorial – Mastodon
Build your own Mastodon client
Creating your own clients to interact with your friends in the Fediverse is easy. A bit of Python and an off-the-shelf module will do the trick.
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.
McFly upgrades Bash with artificial intelligence
Intelligently Arranged
When it comes to working at the command line, using Bash history effectively can save you time. McFly extends the Bash history's features and helps you find past commands more quickly.
Home Rule
Making smart devices smarter with Tasmota
Flashing IoT devices with new firmware lets you wield control and keep them out of the cloud.
Unification
Cleaning up the filesystem
At long last, Debian joins other Unix-like distributions in merging /usr directories.
Tutorial – Mastodon
Posting text and images to Mastodon
Creating a custom application that toots text to Mastodon (the Fediverse's version of Twitter) is simple and straightforward. But we can mix it up by adding images and video, scheduling posts, and changing privacy settings.
Install and manage games with Lutris Play Time
If you frequently play games on Linux, you are accustomed to dealing with many different installers and configurations. Lutris can help simplify the process of setting up all your games.
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