Features
Log Study
Workshop – Accessing log data with Loki
Loki is a powerful, scalable, and easy-to-use solution for aggregating log data.
Alternative Engines
Safer Internet Searches
If you are interested in data privacy, you might want to try an alternative search engine. We discuss a few search engines that serve up good results, along with an option for setting up your own search engine.
Weighing In
An introduction to electronic weighing
Create your own weighing device with easily available components and open source software.
Hide & Seek
Indoor navigation with machine learning
We explore some machine learning techniques with a simple missing person app.
Transformers
Tools for converting multimedia files
Multimedia files are easy to convert – if you have the right tools. This month we look at some useful applications that convert video and audio files.
Nimble Tree Climber
A command-line file manager
The broot file manager guarantees clearer, quicker navigation of the directory tree at the command line.
Gotcha
Better security auditing with Auditd and the Integrity Measurement Architecture
The Integrity Measurement Architecture adds important details to your audit logs, making it easier to track an intruder's footprints.
Power Point
Control USB-powered devices with a Raspberry Pi
Command-line tools and Node-RED on a Raspberry Pi let you control projects that use the USB ports.
Static, Practical, Great
Using a static website generator
If you only want to put a blog, technical documentation, or a web business card online, static website generators can save you a lot of work.
Roll Your Own
Creating custom Ubuntu images
With a little planning, Cubic makes customizing Ubuntu ISOs simple and intuitive, saving you time on your post-install modifications.
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