Features
Days of Thunder
ASCII weather app for the terminal
Other applications have found less complex ways of showing the weather in a terminal, but none is as attractive as Wego.
Fine-tuned
Optimize flash memory in Linux
Solid state drives make everything run faster and more smoothly, but you can squeeze out even more performance with some practical optimization steps.
No Detour
Managing SSD tools with TKperf
TKperf combines several SSD tools under one roof. You can use TKperf to investigate SSDs before deployment and even to measure performance.
Signs of Life at the Office
Test LibreOffice automatically
Companies that depend on LibreOffice have a reason to wonder whether the office suite is working on all systems. You can use Python and the LibreOffice API to check.
Reloaded
Automatically restore firewall filter rules
The Linux iptables packet filter lacks an easy way to load rules automatically after restarting a system, but you can automate this process several ways.
Quick Step
Cut videos and add effects using Lightworks
The free editing program Lightworks Free makes small video editing projects easy. If you need more, use the Pro version.
Working Remotely
AnyDesk in competition with TeamViewer
Remote control software is frequently used to work on remote computers and for group work. AnyDesk wants to gain a foothold in this niche with an innovative technical concept.
Anonymous Traveler
Camouflaged operating system – Whonix
The Whonix desktop operating system lets you use the web without revealing your identity.
Hidden
Encryption with VeraCrypt
The VeraCrypt encryption software comes with a handy graphical interface, and the ability to hide a container in an encrypted volume adds a unique professional feature: plausibly deniable encryption.
Long-Distance Relationship
Remote desktop applications
Remote desktop applications allow remote access to machines, including desktop sharing, which makes them useful assistants in both the personal and professional spheres. We look at a few candidates.
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