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Gaming Your Way
Play video games natively on Linux
Bazzite, an immutable Linux distro adapted for gaming, lets you play your favorite video games on your PC, handheld, or home theater PC.
Capture the Flag!
Ethical hacking with TryHackMe's Capture the Flag series
TryHackMe's Capture the Flag puzzles are a useful source for users who want to learn about ethical hacking and penetration testing.
Forgetful Search
Alternative metasearch engines
Alternative open source metasearch engines offer more privacy than mainstream search engines and can sometimes yield better results. While SearXNG is the best-known open source metasearch engine, 4get is a capable alternative worth checking out.
Wireless File Sharing
An open source multiplatform AirDrop alternative
LocalSend lets you quickly and conveniently exchange data between devices on the same wireless network without the need for cables.
Mission Control
Managing containers with MicroOS, Cockpit, and Podman
If you want to run containers without the hassle of managing the host operating system, openSUSE MicroOS has you covered. Combined with Cockpit as a web interface, running and managing Podman containers has never been easier.
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.
Smart Settings
USB flash drives with Live Lernstick distro deliver educational software in schools
The Lernstick free distribution provides a unified and mobile environment for students and teachers. At home or in the classroom, you always have access to the same programs.
Home Away from Home
Using Linux on Windows with Cygwin
The Cygwin environment lets you run Linux applications on a Windows system.
Collector's Item
Manage collections of different types with GCstar
If you have a passion for collecting things, the smart GCstar tool can help you keep track of your treasures.
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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