Features
Mixology
Tips for mixing safely
A little caution can save you hours of frustrating work (plus, options for mixing gone awry).
Networked
Logseq links thoughts like synapses
Logseq, a knowledge database note-taking app, emulates its better-known competitor Roam Research and even outperforms it in some instances.
Font Freedom
A Guide to Open Source Fonts
With so many open source fonts available, how do you choose the right one? We provide an overview of the most common open source fonts along with some tips on choosing the best one to meet your needs.
Apt on Steroids
An improved front end for Apt
The Nala front end for Debian's Apt package manager combines the reliability of the Apt tools with easier to read output and speedier downloads.
Package Exchange
Swap snaps for Flatpaks with unsnap
If you want to move away from Ubuntu's Snap package format, the unsnap script removes snaps from your computer and replaces them with Flatpaks where possible.
Call Home
Remote access from the outside with DWS Remote Control
DWS Remote Control offers convenient browser access to computers outside of your home network.
Koodo Reader
An intuitive, cross-platform ebook reader
The Koodo Reader features an intuitive interface and customizable display options, making it a serious contender in the Linux ebook reader space.
Programming Snapshot – ChatGPT
Let an AI chatbot do the work
The electronic brain behind ChatGPT from OpenAI is amazingly capable when it comes to chatting with human partners. Mike Schilli picked up an API token and has set about coding some small practical applications.
Debian Clone
Cloning a Debian system with apt-clone
In the right circumstances, apt-clone can be a simple option for cloning your Debian system.
Shrink Ray
Reduce PDF file sizes with Minuimus
The Minuimus Perl script helps you save disk space by reducing the file size of PDF files with just a few commands.
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Linux Mint 27 Set for a Christmas Release
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Is Linus Torvalds Vibe Coding?
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openKylin 3.0 Released with Expanded AI Integration
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DigitalOcean Ends Open Source Credits Program
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Office 365 Available for Testing on Linux via Bottles
Linux users can now test the official Office 365, thanks to Mirko Brombin's work on Bottles.
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Dutch Government Turns to Open Source for Digital Sovereignty
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Linux May Soon Work on Snapdragon X2-Based PCs
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KDE for People Initiative Calls for AI Ban in Plasma
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