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Linux Format
Beware Of The Ransomware
Jonni Bidwell knows how not to do a lot of things, including how not to pay ransoms and how not to be fooled by social engineering scams…
10+ min |
October 2019

Linux Format
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
As AMD’s third-generation Ryzen vies for the CPU throne, Jarred Walton goes all Zen 2 on us.
6 min |
October 2019

Linux Format
Invisible Internet Project
Roll Over Tor, Nate Drake explores the strengths of the shadowy I2P network.
8 min |
March 2017

Linux Format
Intel 760p SSD
Intel produces something that’s value for money. Jarred Walton is shocked.
2 min |
April 2018

Linux Format
Crucial MX500
If you’re planning to store your data on anything, Jeremy Laird thinks that  you’re best going with the device with an extra two years of warranty.
2 min |
April 2018

Linux Format
Redcore Linux 18.01
Shashank Sharma is convinced that we’re in the ‘decade of rolling release  distributions’, as he tries his hands at a young Gentoo derivative…
2 min |
April 2018

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Nitrux 1.0.8
Pleasing Shashank Sharma is a matter of offering custom software and being a rolling release. Nitrux claims to have the first part sorted…
3 min |
April 2018

Linux Format
Progress Made On Librem 5 Smartphone
In an update report, the team behind the smartphone built on free and open source software shows how far it’s come along.
1 min |
April 2018

Linux Format
BattleTech
The workers in their giant robots suits are revolting! Chris Thursten uncovers Management’s evil plan for the staff in Linux Format Towers.
5 min |
March 2019

Linux Format
Nutyx 10.5
Since he’s made deception a habit this month, Mayank Sharma now claims that he’s built his distribution from scratch.
3 min |
March 2019

Linux Format
Crucial P1 1TB
Quad what? Jeremy Laid has run the numbers, and isn’t impressed.
2 min |
March 2019

Linux Format
4tronix PiBug 2WD
Les Pounder takes a look at a simple robot that can be built in less than 30 minutes without any special tools.
2 min |
August 2019

Linux Format
HexagonOS 1.0
A sucker for home-brewed apps, Mayank Sharma gets lured into a new distro that’s headed in the right direction, but still has a long way to go.
3 min |
August 2019

Linux Format
On The Disc
Discover the highlights from this month’s packed DVD!
3 min |
August 2019

Linux Format
OpenSUSE 15.1
This project has been in a state of unrest for some time now, and Mayank Sharma wonders if that has left a mark on the distro.
2 min |
August 2019

Linux Format
Storage Perfection
Your data is precious, so let Jonni Bidwell help you stash that digital cache quickly and safely.
10+ min |
August 2019

Linux Format
Pop!_OS
Let eyecatching-distro aficionado Jonni Bidwell show you the ropes of System76’s bespoke Linux flavour.
6 min |
August 2019

Linux Format
Mint 19 Powered
Jonni Bidwell has blended a  tasty selection of Minty wit  and knowledge, to help you  get the most from this  powerful distribution.
10+ min |
Summer 2018

Linux Format
Get To Grips With Linux File Navigation
Puzzled about structure? Nick Peers reveals how the Linux file system works, plus the best way to browse it using Ubuntu’s built-in file manager.
5 min |
Summer 2018

Linux Format
Arch Linux Tips
Jonni Bidwell has spent years perfecting his Arch install, and he’s begrudgingly going to share some insights…
10+ min |
May 2019

Linux Format
Human Computing Machine Learning
Never one to turn down talking about high-powered programming over biscuits and coffee, Jonni Bidwell meets the multitalented Omoju Miller.
10+ min |
May 2019

Linux Format
How To Build A Photo Library In Shotwell
Nick Peers reveals how to bring order to your chaotic photo and video library with Ubuntu’s default photo organiser.
10+ min |
May 2019

Linux Format
Seagate Ironwolf 12TB
Who’s afraid of the big, bad IronWolf in this age of super-sized, super-fast SSDs, Jeremy Laird asks?
2 min |
May 2018

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Univention Server 4.3 Endless Os 3.3.11
One learns to appreciate a well-designed management interface when battling the common cold, as a snuffly Shashank Sharma discovers…
5 min |
May 2018

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Railway Empire
Capturing the complexity of building a transcontinental railroad makes Leif Johnson a mostly happy management man…
2 min |
May 2018

Linux Format
BME680 Breakout
Les Pounder in his quest to build a working starship, looks at another sensor platform for his data needs. Hailing frequencies open, captain!
3 min |
January 2018

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Acer Chromebook R 11
Abandoning his MacBook, Danny Thorp is confused how something so low-cost can outperform an expensive proprietary toy made for adults.
2 min |
February 2018

Linux Format
Chromebook Flip
The premium Chromebook is finally affordable thinks Kevin Lee, as   he tosses another Macbook into the nearest bin. Hats off to Asus!
3 min |
February 2018

Linux Format
Perfect Your Desktop
Mayank Sharma says it’s time to shake up those factory settings! Refashion and replace your default Linux desktop now!
10+ min |
July 2018

Linux Format
Civilisation Runs On Linux
Jonni Bidwell always suspected Linux would save the world. Industry experts Yoshitake Kobayashi and Urs Gleim all but confirmed his hunch…
7 min |