Features
Turnkey
Setting up Nextcloud with Podman
Podman gives users a quick and easy way to set up a Nextcloud instance for home use.
Wordsmith
A Command-Line Dictionary Tool
With the dict client, you can quickly search dozens of natural language dictionary databases for the perfect word.
Ski Report
Simple web scraping with Bash
With one line of Bash code, Pete scrapes the web and builds a desktop notification app to get the daily snow report.
Macro Maker
Automating LibreOffice with macros
ScriptForge helps you automate LibreOffice by building portable macros.
Back on Track
A return to in-person attendance at FOSDEM 2023
After two years online, crowds of FLOSS supporters returned to Brussels in early February for FOSDEM 2023. Reminiscent of a class reunion, the FOSDEM keynote program was jam packed with goodies.
The Consumer Guide to Preinstalled Linux
Linux Ready to Go
In recent years preinstalled Linux has become widely available; the question now is where to buy.
Lip-Synched
Natural language processing with neural networks
If an actor's lip movements don't match the spoken text in a dubbed movie, it not only stresses people who are hard of hearing, but it can also make things difficult for everyone. AI can help solve this problem with lip-sync translations of movie scripts.
Good Housekeeping
Using clean code principles for better code
Clean code principles can improve the readability of your source code, making life easier for both you and your users.
Distant View
Graphic front ends for SSH
Bring your remote management into focus with these graphical front ends for SSH.
Backup Assistant
Simplifying data backup on Android devices
Linux Android Backup offers an open source solution to backing up the most important content from your Android devices in just a few steps.
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Budgie 10.9.3 Now Available
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KDE Linux Alpha Available for Daring Users
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