• © Lead Image © Sergey Nivens, 123RF.com

    Programming Snapshot – PDFtk Go Variant

    Go is not only suitable for complex server programs, but it also cuts a fine figure with simple command-line tools for automating everyday life. Mike Schilli restructures the signature of a PDF manipulation tool.

  • Figure 1: Waterfox requires far fewer resources than Firefox.

    Browsing Options

    Waterfox, a fork of the Mozilla Firefox browser, is designed for greater speed and privacy, as well as compatibility with older add-ons. We consider two versions of the Waterfox browser and what they have to offer.

  • Figure 1: Charly uses rss2email to deliver information from RSS feeds about acute vulnerabilities directly to his mailbox.

    Charly's Column – rss2email

    In order to keep up to date with security, Charly uses RSS feeds, among other things. He lets rss2email send the most important feeds directly to his mailbox to ensure that nothing is overlooked.

  • © Lead Image © Raul Franganillo Fernandez, 123RF.com

    Command Line – Git Version Control

    If you develop open source software, you need to know how to use Git. Information on Git fills books, but this basic overview will get you started with a vital open source development tool.

News and Articles

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    The makers of the Librem line of Linux-based laptops have released a mini PC.

  • Display Deluxe

    Unlike other displays for the Raspberry Pi, Adafruit's PyPortal touchscreen provides an autonomous environment, including a microprocessor, sound output, and a WiFi connection.

  • Kernel News

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  • On Air

    The VokoscreenNG screencast tool offers many options but is still surprisingly easy to use.

  • FOSSPicks

    The promised profusion of extra time has failed to materialize for Graham this month, leaving him with too many synth kits to build, a table littered with components, and a leaking toilet.

  • Eloquence

    A teleprompter can help you give a polished look to your speeches and video presentations. Imaginary Teleprompter is a free tool that delivers professional teleprompting capabilities.

  • Tutorial – LÖVE

    To create an action-packed game with LÖVE, these are a few last things you should learn how to do – overlay fancy images to "physical" objects, detect collisions, and get input from the keyboard or mouse.

  • Inside View

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  • On the DVD

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  • Holy Guacamole!

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