LAN Party with PiVPN

With PiVPN, a system administrator can build a small private network and let end users attach to it themselves – and use it for running games.

An Out-of-Date CMS is No Match for a Skilled Intruder

Scary things can happen if you don’t keep your CMS up to date. We’ll show you how an unpatched vulnerability can lead to privilege escalation and root access.

Linux in the Community

True community – and community benefit – can be found in sharing open source in person.

Create a Pi Text Message Server

No Internet? No problem: Use Bash, Node-RED, or Python to send and receive SMS text messages and turn your Raspberry Pi into an SMS-based server.

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In the news: Linux Mint 22.3 Now Available with New Tools; New Linux Malware Targets Cloud-Based Linux Installations; Say Goodbye to Middle-Mouse Paste; Manjaro 26.0 Primary Desktop Environments Default to Wayland; Mozilla Plans to AI-ify Firefox; Gnom…

Self-Hosted Media Management

Immich is a privacy-friendly, open source solution for self-hosting photos and videos.

The Latest Quirky and Creative Linux Distros

Nate explores Kicksecure 18.0.8.7, Rhino Linux 2025.4, Kali Linux 2025.4, and Mabox Linux 25.12.

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This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.

LibreOffice 26.2 is a Maintenance Release That Feels Like a Stable One

Performance upgrades and format compatibility improvements land with this release.

The best Roborock vacuums 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

I went hands-on with the best Roborock robot vacuums and mops to help you find the best one for your home and cleaning needs.

The best touchscreen laptops in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We’ve tested some of the best touchscreen laptops from Samsung, Lenovo, and Asus to find the best one for your everyday needs.

My favorite iPad Air accessories should be on every power user’s list (including this Pencil alternative)

I’ve been using an iPad Air M2 for nearly two years, and these are my go-to essentials.

The best iPads for college in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We’ve done our homework and found the best iPads for college students, featuring top-notch cameras, accessory compatibility, and note-taking features.

Jose E. Marchesi: First package written in Algol 68 lands in Gentoo

To my knowledge Gentoo just became the first GNU/Linux distro
ever packaging and distributing a program that happens to be
written in Algol 68… have no doubt, others will follow shortly
😉

https://packages.gentoo.org/packag…

Kali Linux vs. Parrot OS: Which security-forward distro is right for you?

Whether you’re interested in penetration testing or simply curious about cybersecurity, I recommend one of these specialized Linux distributions. Let’s compare.

I plugged my USB cables into this pocketable power tester – the results were not flattering

The Treedix multifunction USB cable tester identifies which cables work as intended and which should be recycled.

I Tried the TerraMaster F4-425 Plus as My First NAS; Here’s What I Liked (and Didn’t)

Thinking about your first NAS, too? Here’s my hands-on TerraMaster F4-425 Plus review covering setup, performance, software, and limitations.

I took apart the new AirTag 2 and found a serious flaw in Apple’s popular tracker

I disabled the new AirTag’s speaker in two minutes with just one tool. Here’s why that’s a major problem.

Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I’ve tried both Windows alternatives, and here’s my winner

Linux Mint and Zorin OS are both popular Linux distros – but which one should you use? Here’s my advice after weeks of testing.

Want local vibe coding? This AI stack replaces Claude Code and Codex – and it’s free

You can replace expensive, cloud-based AI coding with three tools. Here’s how.