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Need serious privacy on a regular basis? Work with these distributions, and you’ll leave no trace. There’s even a Windows and MacOS option.
The Nintendo Network went dark in 2024, but a thriving FOSS community continues to support the Wii platform and other Nintendo devices. We’ll introduce you to some of the tools you can use to reclaim the magic.
Many users don’t realize that some of the leading web browsers collect user data without asking for permission. This article looks at five secure alternatives for greater privacy.
Using apps to make your Nextcloud work more efficient and private.
Fires were burning in Cupertino this March as news of an internal meeting revealed consternation within Apple over the state of development for the Siri voice assistant. The situation was described as "dire" in the headlines, although the mee…
Zen Browser, an open source Firefox fork, promises users greater convenience and improved data protection, along with customizable display modes to help you stay focused on your work.
In the news: CIQ Releases Security Hardened Version of Rocky Linux; Gnome’s Dash to Panel Extension Gets a Massive Update; Blender App Makes It to the Big Screen; Linux Mint Retools the Cinnamon App Launcher; New Linux Tool for Security Issues; Ubuntu …
Rather than using ho-hum bar graphs to display Internet bandwidth usage, Mike Schilli enlists cartoon characters to do the job. Along the way, you get a free introduction to 2D gaming sprite technology.
YouTube is slowly becoming less usable every year. Piped, a privacy conscious YouTube front end, might be just what you need to enjoy YouTube content once again.
Lua is an interesting Python alternative for small embedded machines that are not sufficiently powerful to run Python scripts. Create Lua socket client/server scripts to send outside temperatures between a Pi and a PS Vita display.
Chimera Linux combines core tools from diverse sources to deliver a simple yet complete modern operating system.
Nate explores the top FOSS, including the shiny new Zen Browser, a secure file eraser, an online office suite, and a very cool team combat game.
Zack Brown reports on: Doing the Two-Step, and Doing the Too-Much Step.
With just one line of Bash you can use tools like AWK and gnuplot to quickly analyze and plot your data.
Most PDF viewers lack a function for comparing PDF files, but DiffPDF shows you the differences at a glance.
Monitor your indoor air quality with an inexpensive CO2 sensor. We look at three candidates to help you find the best solution.
Many traditional commands now have modern replacements. With tasksel, you can install all of them in a single step.