| by Scott Kilroy

Faster Finds with the xargs Command

If you’re processing a group of files in a single command pipe, the xargs tool just might save you some precious execution time.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Analyzing Public Infrastructurewith Shodan

Every pen test begins with information gathering. Give yourself a head start with the Shodan search engine and its powerful toolkit.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Comparing Video Codecs AV1  and  VVC

Video codecs help reduce bandwidth and save storage space. We compare AVI and VVC to help you decide which one is right for you.

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| by Scott Kilroy

A Close Look at Pixel Tracking

Linux users bristle at the whole idea of getting "tracked," but pixel tracking is built into the very foundation of the commercial web. We examine the dark art of pixel tracking and tell you about some tools that will keep the trackers at bay.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Connections

The term "vendor lock-in" has been in common parlance for as long as I’ve been working on this magazine. We don’t talk about vendor lock-in as much as we used to, but everyone knows it is still out there, operating in evermore subtle ways to …

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| by Scott Kilroy

Evaluate and Display Your Accounting Data

Mike Schilli analyzes the accounting data exported from the YNAB financial tool to discover where his hard-earned money is going.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Compute Numerical Values at the Command Line

Experts use tools such as bc and dc for arithmetic in the shell. The num-utils and datamash packages open up further opportunities for processing numerical values at the command line.

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| by Scott Kilroy

An AI Terminal Assistant

Gemini CLI helps you write, debug, and test your code, all from the command line.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Authentication Options

Multi-factor authentication and hardware security keys can help keep your information safe.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Connecting Microcontrollers with Linux Hosts via USB

Learn how to enable a microcontroller’s USB interface and exchange data with a host Linux machine. We’ll first emulate a serial port, then build a pen-drive-type device, and finally create a fully custom data transfer interface.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2025-12-30 14:08:23

This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.

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| by Scott Kilroy

The Latest Quirky and Creative Linux Distros

Nate explores Devuan 6.0, SparkyLinux 8.1, Zorin OS 18, and BesGnuLinux JWM 3-1.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Open Source Game Engine Remakes

Rather than emulating the old hardware to play games, engine remakes allow you to combine the original assets with modern conveniences.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Tracking Planes Above Your House with ADS-B

Curious about the planes that fly over your home? With some simple and affordable equipment, you can receive their ADS-B signals and uncover detailed flight information.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Creating a Reproducible Remote Desktop with Terraform

The Terraform orchestration tool lets you create a remote desktop configuration that you can easily bring up and tear down, which could save you money and add flexibility to your environment.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2025-12-30 14:07:58

Nate explores the top FOSS including the latest version of Waterfox Browser, an image metadata removal tool, a lightweight media player, and the latest LibreQuake beta.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Monitoring Network Activity

With bandwhich, you can quickly see the current network load on your computer.

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| by Scott Kilroy

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2025-12-30 14:07:50

In the news: Two New Distros Adopt Enlightenment; Solus Linux 4.8 Removes Python 2; Zorin OS 18 Hits over a Million Downloads; TUXEDO Computers Scraps Snapdragon X1E-Based Laptop; Debian Unleashes Debian Libre Live; Valve Announces Pending Release of S…

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| by Scott Kilroy

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2025-12-30 14:07:49

Chronicler Zack Brown discusses AI in the kernel.

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| by Arround The Web

Eko K. A. Owen joins the FSF board as the union staff pick

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (December 29, 2025) — The Free Software Foundation (FSF)
announced today that Eko K. A. Owen will follow in Ian Kelling’s footsteps by
becoming the second union staff-elected board member on the organization’s
board of dir…

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