Linux Magazine - #230/January 2020: Automation Tricks
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Home automation is no longer the stuff of science fiction. This month we explore some versatile tools for Linux users who are interested in IoT but don't want to surrender the freedom of open platforms and open source.
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Locking down the Thunderbolt interface Lightning Protection
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Launching distributions from a browser Test Drive
With so many Linux distros to choose from, you can spend a lot of time downloading and installing before you find the right one for your needs. DistroTest.net lets you test a variety of Linux distributions from the browser without the up-front installation work.
Tracking school information with AlekSIS Keeping the Books
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Not All NAS
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The fight for Init Freedom DEVUAN
Devuan, with its promise of Init Freedom, provides users an alternative to systemd as an init process.
Passing Secrets
The Tor project supports a formidable collection of tools for protecting your privacy on the Internet. We'll give you some background on Tor and help you get started with the Tor Browser.
Full Control
Security and anonymization play an increasingly important role on the Internet due to the endless appetite of Internet companies for personal data. Portmaster and the Safing Privacy Network will help you protect your privacy - even if you're not a security expert.
A modern terminal emulator Here, Kitty, Kitty
Kitty, a terminal emulator by the creator of Calibre, promises customization and graphical acceleration at the command line.
A Plex alternative Pilot Program
Dim, a relatively new open source media manager, looks to implement the appearance and feature set of the commercial Plex media center.
A download manager for the shell Convenient Downloads
A few lines of shell code and the Gawk scripting language make downloading files off the web a breeze.