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

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.

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.

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.

The MusE 4 MIDI Sequencer Music Maker

MusE, a digital audio workstation, offers a free software solution for MIDI projects on Linux.

Create Cartoons and Anime With Opentoonz Toon Time

OpenToonz is a professional animation tool for comic and manga artists.

Building Apps With NocoDB - No Code, No Problem

NocoDB lets you build useful applications without writing a single line of code.

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.

Rethinking Unix-like systems DragonFly BSD

Matthew Dillon, founder of DragonFly BSD, discusses the past, present, and future of BSDs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.