Features
Incredible
Bitwig Studio 1.3.5 digital audio workstation tested
Bitwig Studio 1.3.5, together with the JACK sound server, gives users the freedom to produce professional-quality tracks.
Frame by Frame
Animated slideshows with PhotoFilmStrip
Easy-to-use PhotoFilmStrip produces high-quality videos and offers plenty of useful features.
![Artwork by Tyson Tan CC BY-SA 4.0 [11]](/var/linux_magazin/storage/images/issues/2016/189/krita-3.0/splashscreen.png/674013-1-eng-US/splashscreen.png_small.png "Artwork by Tyson Tan CC BY-SA 4.0 [11]")
Drawing on Success
What's new in Krita 3.0
Krita, a free sketching and painting program, has new features and improvements in version 3.0.
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.
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.
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.
Managing the Jungle
Alternative Linux file managers
Working with files and folders is a typical daily task on any computer. We tested four lesser known file managers that significantly simplify handling content on mass storage media.
Fast Copier
Data backups, images, and more with Qt4-fsarchiver
Qt4-fsarchiver lets you back up files, complete partitions, and create disk images with a single mouse click.
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