Features
Code Inspection
A Python lint tool
Py7 combines seven Python lint tools to deliver a comprehensive check of your Python source code.
Portable Packages
Building your own AppImages with appimagetool
AppImage packages are highly portable and don't require dependencies. A tool called appimagetool will bundle your Python application into a single AppImage executable.
Traffic Watch
Real-Time Network Monitoring with Iftop
The iftop utility looks simple, but this versatile tool can provide a wealth of network monitoring information.
Ad Assassin
Network-wide DNS filtering with AdGuard Home
Do you need a simple solution to block ads, trackers, phishing, and malware sites on your local network? Configure AdGuard Home as your DNS server for comprehensive network protection.
Open Source Vault
A cross-platform password manager
Keep your passwords and other sensitive information safe with the open source Bitwarden password manager.
A Fair Slice
Linux 6.6's new scheduler
Linux 6.6 introduces the EEVDF scheduler, a next-generation CPU scheduling algorithm focused on fairness and responsiveness.
Container Cadence
Keep your containers updated with What's up Docker?
Keeping multiple Docker containers updated reliably can become quite a challenge. Enter What's up Docker?
Serving Up GRUB
Understanding the GRUB 2 bootloader
Deeper knowledge of the GRUB 2 bootloader will help you with troubleshooting and customizing your Linux boot environment.
Hey Linux, Go Home
Create a standalone GPS system with offline maps
Use a low-cost GPS module and Navit to build a portable GPS system.
Art Time
Putting the Affinity graphics suite on Linux
Affinity is an award-winning photo editing, graphic design, and page layout tool suite that will run on Linux – with a little help from Wine.
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