Features
No Hands!
Automatic installation with Ubuntu 22.04 and cloud-init
The new automatic installation method rolled out with Ubuntu 22.04 borrows some tools from the cloud configuration toolbox. We'll show you how to get started.
Video Converter
Transcode your video library with ease
You can set up an automatic transcoding tool with CasaOS, HandBrake, FileBrowser, and HAProxy, to transcode your video library with ease. We show you how to get started.
Alternate Interface
A Column-Based Dashboard for Bluesky
If you've switched to Bluesky but miss the old Twitter TweetDeck interface, deck.blue has you covered.
Through the Back Door
Anatomy of a Linux backdoor attack
Cybercriminals are increasingly discovering Linux and adapting malware previously designed for Windows systems. We take you inside the Linux version of a famous Windows ransomware tool.
Rust on a Device
Make your microcontroller apps safe and secure with Rust
Rust, a potential successor to C/C++, claims to solve some memory safety issues while maintaining high performance. We look at Rust on embedded systems, where memory safety, concurrency, and security are equally important.
Power Package
A look at the TUXEDO InfinityBook Pro 14
A high-end compact laptop with Linux support out of the box.
Block Tech
Preserving privacy by encrypting block devices
The recent revelations about NSA spying have sparked renewed interest in data encryption. Encrypting at the file level is quick and easy, but if you're looking for an extra dose of protection, try encrypting the whole block device.
Reusing Previous Commands with the Bash History Suggest Box
Nifty app offers expanded access to terminal history
You can always browse the Bash history using your arrow keys, but Bash's search capabilities are very limited. Enter the clever Bash History Suggest Box.
Silver Screen
Pipelight
Video-on-demand services often don't play well with Linux because they depend on Microsoft's Silverlight browser plugin. Luckily, you can call on the Wine offshoot Pipelight to rescue your next home movie night.
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