Features
Mission Control
Monitoring system statuses
Mission Center, a graphical system monitor, groups all important system statuses in a compact, intuitive interface.
Unbound
Exploring the Unbound DNS resolver
The Unbound DNS resolver offers comprehensive security and many other useful features.
Blocked Out?
Practical blockchain applications
After all the hype, we look at where blockchain is being used today outside cryptocurrencies.
Bash Out Some Stats
Using Bash one-liners for stats
With just one line of Bash you can use tools like AWK and gnuplot to quickly analyze and plot your data.
Subtle Differences
Compare PDF documents with DiffPDF
Most PDF viewers lack a function for comparing PDF files, but DiffPDF shows you the differences at a glance.
Address Catcher
Developing a mailbot script
A Python script that captures email addresses will help you understand how bots analyze and extract data from the web.
Gate Search
Pattern-matching tools for chasing down malicious software
The big antivirus companies offer a myriad of malware scanning utilities, but it is often difficult to see what they are really doing or to customize them for specific needs. Beyond the giants are a class of more versatile tools that let you choose the rulesets – and even write your own rules.
Monkey Business
Customizing web content with Tampermonkey
Even small changes in a web page can improve the browsing experience. Your preferred web browser provides all the tools you need to inject JavaScript to adapt the page. You just need a browser with its debugging tools, some knowledge of scripting, and the browser extension Tampermonkey.
An Enterprise Distro for Server, Cloud, and AI
What’s New in openEuler 24.03 LTS SP4
Inheriting native SuperPoD support from SP3, openEuler 24.03 LTS SP4 delivers a tailor-made solution for server, cloud, and AI scenarios while further enhancing system reliability and usability.
Splitsville
Divorcing KWallet from KMail
KDE's password manager, KWallet, can be an annoyance. While it can't be completely disabled, the nuisance can be minimized.
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The Linux Kernel Dev Staging Area Now Rejects AI-Generated Patches
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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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