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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.
6 min |
#260/July 2022: Privacy
Linux Magazine
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.
6 min |
#260/July 2022: Privacy
Linux Magazine
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.
7 min |
#260/July 2022: Privacy
Linux Magazine
MakerSpace Playing old DOS games on the Raspberry Pi Retro Gamer
Play old DOS games on the Dosbian operating system, which turns the Raspberry Pi into an 80486 PC.
7 min |
#261/August 2022
Linux Magazine
Taking your hardware's temperature - Beat the Heat
With lm-sensors, you can monitor your hardware’s internal temperature to avoid overheating.
6 min |
#261/August 2022
Linux Magazine
First look at the Zrythm Digital Audio Workstation Alpha Symphony
Zrythm is an open source digital audio workstation that will one day compete with commercial tools like Bitwig Studio and Tracktion Waveform.
9 min |
#261/August 2022
Linux Magazine
Redirect data streams with pipes This Way Please!
Pipes in the shell offer a surprising amount of versatility, including the ability to transfer data between computers.
10+ min |
#261/August 2022
Linux Magazine
Play the free SuperTuxKart racing game locally or online - Accelerated Fun
Fast-moving fun and original ideas are what characterize the free SuperTuxKart racing game. This article gives readers some playing tips.
10+ min |
#261/August 2022
Linux Magazine
Managing time-triggered events with Zeit Timetable
Zeit offers a graphic front end for the crontab and at tools, making it easier to manage the time-controlled execution of programs, alarms, and timers.
8 min |
#261/August 2022
Linux Magazine
Detect and restart hanging programs with Go - Pipe Cleaner
Detecting programs where the standard output has frozen can require a deep dive into terminal emulation basics. Go plumber Mike Schilli builds a plunger to free up the pipe works.
9 min |
#261/August 2022
Linux Magazine
Conveniently read system information with inxi-gui Who Am I?
Inxi gives users a comprehensive inventory of their system hardware – but only at the command line. Inxigui, a graphical front end, makes things a little more convenient.
3 min |
#261/August 2022
Linux Magazine
Locking down the Thunderbolt interface Lightning Protection
The Thunderbolt interface supports extremely fast data transfer rates, but be careful about what you plug into your port, because Thunderbolt devices access memory directly. We'll show you some Linux tools for locking down your Thunderbolt interface.
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#260/July 2022: Privacy
Linux Magazine
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.
3 min |
#260/July 2022: Privacy
Linux Magazine
Tracking school information with AlekSIS Keeping the Books
In many classroom settings, paper grade lists and the good old class register are still the rule. The AlekSIS project offers a 21st century solution for small schools that want to go digital.
4 min |
#260/July 2022: Privacy
Linux Magazine
Not All NAS
Some users trust their data to powerful file servers that advertise enterprise data protection, but your Network Attached Storage system might not be as safe as you think it is.
9 min |
#260/July 2022: Privacy
Linux Magazine
The fight for Init Freedom DEVUAN
Devuan, with its promise of Init Freedom, provides users an alternative to systemd as an init process.
5 min |
#260/July 2022: Privacy
Linux Magazine
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.
10+ min |
#260/July 2022: Privacy
Linux Magazine
The MusE 4 MIDI Sequencer Music Maker
MusE, a digital audio workstation, offers a free software solution for MIDI projects on Linux.
10+ min |
#258/May 2022: Clean IT
Linux Magazine
Create Cartoons and Anime With Opentoonz Toon Time
OpenToonz is a professional animation tool for comic and manga artists.
10+ min |
#258/May 2022: Clean IT
Linux Magazine
Building Apps With NocoDB - No Code, No Problem
NocoDB lets you build useful applications without writing a single line of code.
8 min |
#258/May 2022: Clean IT
Linux Magazine
Use Inkscape Extensions to Create 3D Objects From Paper - Paper Tiger
Papercraft is coming back into fashion. Linux users can turn to Inkscape and plugins such as Boxes.py, Paperfold, and Tabgen to create templates from 3D objects for printing.
5 min |
#258/May 2022: Clean IT
Linux Magazine
Rethinking Unix-like systems DragonFly BSD
Matthew Dillon, founder of DragonFly BSD, discusses the past, present, and future of BSDs
8 min |
#258/May 2022: Clean IT
Linux Magazine
Fractal explorer Mandelbulber v2
Fractals are amazing. Even decades after their initial popularity, when contemporary fads such as chaos theory and the butterfly effect are barely mentioned, the world of visualizing infinite complexity remains fascinating.
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#258/May 2022: Clean IT
Linux Magazine
Finding a path to energy-efficient software Clean It Up
Sustainability studies for the IT industry often ignore the contributions of software. This article explores what developers and admins can do to create and maintain more energy-efficient systems.
10+ min |
#258/May 2022: Clean IT
Linux Magazine
Efficiency Angel
Germany created Blue Angel, the world’s first eco-label for software, back in 2000. The methodology behind Blue Angel could serve as a model for other countries as governments turn their attention to the environmental impact of software.
5 min |
#258/May 2022: Clean IT
Linux Magazine
Gold Rush
With climate change wreaking havoc across the planet, we were just beginning to think about how we could use our technology to conserve fuel and reduce our carbon footprint. Then along came crypto mining.
9 min |
#258/May 2022: Clean IT
Linux Magazine
Detect attacks on your network with Maltrail - Sentry
Maltrail is a lightweight analysis tool that examines network traffic and raises the alarm if it detects suspicious access or dubious name resolution.
7 min |