Features
Tutorials – Video Editing
Creating custom transitions with FFmpeg
Most video editors supply you with a generic catalog of transitions, usually in the shape of tired wipes and fades. But what if you wanted something a little more special? FFmpeg to the rescue.
Universal Desktop
Exploring the Electron application framework
GitHub's Electron project brings the benefits of web programming to the realm of desktop applications.
String Theory – Fast guitar training for classical music
Nootka
With Nootka and your guitar, you can learn to recognize musical notes in classical notation and train for precision and speed.
Sweeping Up
Customizing the way your browser stores and organizes data
Web browsers collect a large amount of data about the user’s browsing habits. If you care about privacy, you might want to clean up your browser and configure some custom privacy settings.
Bit Trip
Manipulating Binary Data with Bash
Bash is known for admin utilities and text manipulation tools, but the venerable command shell included with most Linux systems also has some powerful commands for manipulating binary data.
3, 2, 1 … Go!
A countdown counter with the MAX7221 and a seven-segment display
Build a countdown counter with a Raspberry Pi and some electronics, and you can count down the time to any event.
Analyze This!
Workflow-based data analysis with KNIME
They say data is "the new oil," but all that data you collect is only valuable if it leads to new insights. An open source analysis tool called KNIME lets you analyze data through graphical workflows – without the need for programming or complex spreadsheet manipulation.
Community Matters
Close to the {code} with Dell’s Josh Bernstein
Dell’s expansive {code} project is a cornerstone of the company’s open source strategy. Dell Technologies VP Josh Bernstein talks about {code} and the value of open source.
In All Directions
This cool tool helps you exchange files and directories between computers with Linux, Mac OS, Windows, and Android.
Instant Android Apps
Jasonette makes it supremely easy to build simple and advanced Android apps with a minimum of coding.
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Pine64 Halts Production of Linux Devices
With continued DRAM and eMMC shortages, Pine64 has decided to discontinue production of Linux devices.
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The Bullet-Proof KDE Software Initiative Is Coming
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Linux Mint Shares a Possible Kernel Cleanup Solution
For those on Linux Mint who like to keep multiple kernels around but don't want them to take up too much space, you might be getting a new automated tool.
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CachyOS Gets an Update
CachyOS August 2026 release is now available with the latest version of KDE, some new features, and plenty of improvements.
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The Linux Kernel Dev Staging Area Now Rejects AI-Generated Patches
Unless a kernel patch is a valid security fix, it will be rejected if it was created using AI.
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Linux Surpasses Double-Digit Market Share
According to two sources, the Linux operating system has hit a major milestone in market share that naysayers thought would never happen.
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AI Helped Develop a Linux Exploit
A use-after-free race exploit was discovered and exploited on CentOS Stream 9.
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Yet Another Linux Kernel Vulnerability Discovered
Affecting millions of systems, a kernel flaw discovered by Qualys could allow users to gain root privileges.
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Ubuntu 26.10 to Include Ubuntu Certified Hardware Check
If you've ever wondered if your laptop or PC is officially certified to run Ubuntu, that curiosity will soon be met.
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Substantial Update to IPFire Now Available
The lastest version of IPFire features a fundamental change to how the system handles DNS.