Features
Debian Clone
Cloning a Debian system with apt-clone
In the right circumstances, apt-clone can be a simple option for cloning your Debian system.
Shrink Ray
Reduce PDF file sizes with Minuimus
The Minuimus Perl script helps you save disk space by reducing the file size of PDF files with just a few commands.
Scheduling Specialist
An open source appointment manager
If you have a business that requires customers to make an appointment in advance for services, letting them request the appointment via Easy!Appointments can free up your phone line.
KMail Revisited
Another look at KDE Plasma's email client
KMail offers a rich feature set, but a number of minor nuisances persist, making it a less than ideal email client.
Best Laid Plans
Integrating Google Authenticator with SSH logins
The Google Authenticator PAM module allows you to use time-based Google Authenticator passwords with various Linux services, including SSH.
Traffic Monitor
Analyze network traffic with Sniffnet
Network traffic remains a closed book for many users. Sniffnet lets less experienced users monitor their network traffic with ease.
Automatic Update
Flatpak updates with systemd
You can automate Flatpak updates without a package manager using systemd's services and timers.
Traffic Rules
A simpler packet filter
Filter rules for firewalls can be tricky. As the successor to iptables, nftables simplifies the process of creating and maintaining firewall rules.
Data Protection
Three strategies for better backups
To protect your data, you need to do more than schedule regular backups. Here are three often overlooked strategies that can help make your backups more accessible, secure, and reliable.
Math Magic
A web-based math entry system
MathLex lets you easily transform handwritten math formulas to digital format and use them on the web.
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