Features
Easy Wires
Manage your VPNs with WireGuard Easy
WireGuard is a less complex VPN solution compared to OpenVPN and IPsec. WireGuard Easy simplifies the process even further by allowing you to operate a VPN and manage clients through a user-friendly web interface.
Private Viewing
Bring privacy to social media with LibRedirect
The LibRedirect browser extension redirects YouTube, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, and other services to alternative, privacy-friendly front ends.
Bash Your Website
Bash tricks for web maintenance
Use tools such as grep and sed to find and fix broken links.
Performance Driven
A customizable, fast Arch Linux-based OS
CachyOS promises lightning-fast speed and optimized performance for experienced users and newcomers alike.
Goodbye Bootloader?
GRUB-free booting
Linux is in constant flux, which naturally affects the boot process. Bootloaders such as GRUB are slowly being replaced with a faster, more secure boot process.
Locking the Gate
Mitigating SSH brute-force threats on Linux systems
SSH brute-force attacks are still a major threat to Linux servers in 2025. Learn how to block them with key-only logins, Fail2ban, iptables, knockd, and more.
Code Inspection
A Python lint tool
Py7 combines seven Python lint tools to deliver a comprehensive check of your Python source code.
Portable Packages
Building your own AppImages with appimagetool
AppImage packages are highly portable and don't require dependencies. A tool called appimagetool will bundle your Python application into a single AppImage executable.
Traffic Watch
Real-Time Network Monitoring with Iftop
The iftop utility looks simple, but this versatile tool can provide a wealth of network monitoring information.
Ad Assassin
Network-wide DNS filtering with AdGuard Home
Do you need a simple solution to block ads, trackers, phishing, and malware sites on your local network? Configure AdGuard Home as your DNS server for comprehensive network protection.
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Pine64 Halts Production of Linux Devices
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CachyOS Gets an Update
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The Linux Kernel Dev Staging Area Now Rejects AI-Generated Patches
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AI Helped Develop a Linux Exploit
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Yet Another Linux Kernel Vulnerability Discovered
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Ubuntu 26.10 to Include Ubuntu Certified Hardware Check
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Substantial Update to IPFire Now Available
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