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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.
ADC Breakout
Use an analog sensor as a video game controller
We put our Analog-to-Digital converter to work reading positions from an analog sensor (a potentiometer) and control a bat in a simple implementation of the classic Breakout game.
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.
Librem 5 and Ubuntu Touch
Mobile Desktop Innovation
Recent news of Ubuntu Touch being ported to the Librem 5 phone promises innovation for mobile desktops.
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.
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.
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.
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News
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KDE Developers Are Working on a TV Interface
The developers of the KDE desktop are hard at work to create a TV interface.
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System76 Is Developing a New Keyboard
The company behind the incredibly powerful Thelio desktop is developing a new keyboard.
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Zorin OS 15.2 Now Available
The latest release of Zorin OS offers numerous improvements.
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Firefox to Get an Additional Sandbox Layer
Starting with Firefox 74, the open source web browser will include the new RLBox security feature.
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Microsoft Defender ATP is Coming to Linux
Microsoft is ramping up its efforts to fight attackers across all platforms.
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South Korean Government Considers Move to Linux Desktop
Seoul Mulls Migrating from Windows to Linux.
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OpenSSH Now Supports FIDO/U2F Security Keys
SSH users can now add FIDO/U2F to the list of supported multi-factor authentication tools.
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System76 Launches New AMD Threadripper Machine
System76 has added an AMD Threadripper option for their Thelio desktop lineup.
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LibreOffice 6.4 Released
The unofficial office suite for the Linux platform has performance in mind for users.
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Official Evernote Client Coming to Linux
The most widely-used note-taking app is coming to Linux.