Features
Search Party
Filesystem Searching with Clapgrep and Recoll
Clapgrep and Recoll edge out grep for filesystem searches thanks to straightforward graphical user interfaces.
Multimedia Hub
Stream Media Throughout Your Home
Universal Media Server lets you stream your entire media library to any device in your home with minimal configuration.
New Bash
New in Bash 5.3
Bash is more than 40 years old, but it is still an active project that receives occasional updates. The most recent version appeared in July 2025 with some important changes. We take a look inside Bash 5.3.
Web Attack
An Out-of-Date CMS is No Match for a Skilled Intruder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.
Argumentative
Build Smarter Command-Line Tools with the argparse Python Module
Parse arguments at the command line with this powerful Python module.
Key to the Cloud
Locally Encrypt Files for Cloud Storage
Cryptomator lets you encrypt your files on your computer before syncing to the cloud, keeping your data private even from your storage provider.
Polished
Enhance Your Terminal Display with Fastfetch
Almost all Linux graphical desktop environments integrate programs that provide users with system information. Fastfetch lets you route important system information to the terminal.
At Your Service
An AI Terminal Assistant
Gemini CLI helps you write, debug, and test your code, all from the command line.
Network Speedometer
Monitoring Network Activity
With bandwhich, you can quickly see the current network load on your computer.
Safety Search
Analyzing Public Infrastructure with 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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