With a single command, duplicity lets you encrypt and back up files. All you need to do is learn its unconventional command structure.

If you have a large collection of bookmarked pages, it's worth protecting! With the right scripts, you can create an archive so you never lose access to all your favorite web pages.

When you need some quick graphical output, the old school curses library can save you some time and effort.

Designed for students, the BBC micro:bit, in conjunction with MicroPython and the Mu editor, can help you get started with microcontroller programming.

When it comes to DIY maker projects, if you don't know how to solder, your options are limited. Audio Builders Workshop remedies this with two kits, plus workshops, to give you hands on soldering experience.

This month in Linux Voice.

While attending the second summit on RISC-V architecture, maddog was blown away by the level of openness and collaboration.

If you regularly buy games through Steam, GOG, and Humble Bundle, GameHub can help you keep them organized by bringing them all together into a single library.

With a single command, Dead Simple VPN builds a secure VPN connection.

Graham looks at TreeSheets, rare, McFly, b2, DrumGizmo, A/B Street, Xmonk, and much more!