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Finding an Ergonomic Computer Chair
Buying an Ergonomic Chair from Herman Miller
With an aging population spending hours in front of a computer, ergonomic seating solutions have become as common as ergonomic keyboard choices
Universal Package Formats and How They Differ
Flatpak and Snap
We talk with Alexander Larsson, the creator of Flatpak, and Thibaut Rouffineau, a member of the Snap team.
Advanced Layout with LibreOffice Writer
Looking Your Best on Paper
Some documents deserve extra attention to design and typographic detail.
OpenChain Offers Open Source Specification, Education, and Conformance
OpenChain Specification
What makes software open source? What obligations does using a free license involve? Answers to such questions are available online but require research to find – or did until recently.
The Core Infrastructure Initiative Revisited
Core Infrastructure Initiative
How does the Core Infrastructure Initiative fare three years in?
Time to Ring In Some Changes
Secure Communication with Ring
In the last few years, secure text, voice, and video transmission have become major areas of free software development. One of the leaders in this field is Ring.
Learning with Linux Academy
Open Source Education
Open source experience is in high demand, and Linux Academy can give you a leg up if you are looking for employment in the open source job market.
Signal Private Messenger
Bringing Encryption to Everybody
Signal is an efficient private messenger app that encrypts voice and text messages, integrates easily into existing interfaces, and places all communications in a single display, making encryption a feature that anyone can use.
From Prototype to Product
The Trials and Tribulations of an Open Hardware Startup
The Keyboardio project had a prototype and consumer interest, but finding a small-run manufacturer was more difficult.
Subgraph
Security Meets Accessibility
Subgraph OS is designed with built-in, accessible security features and a modern desktop.
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Photoshop on Linux?
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New Linux Malware Targets Cloud-Based Linux Installations
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Say Goodbye to Middle-Mouse Paste
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Manjaro 26.0 Primary Desktop Environments Default to Wayland
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Mozilla Plans to AI-ify Firefox
With a new CEO in control, Mozilla is doubling down on a strategy of trust, all the while leaning into AI.
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Gnome Says No to AI-Generated Extensions
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Parrot OS Switches to KDE Plasma Desktop
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TUXEDO Announces Gemini 17
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Two New Distros Adopt Enlightenment
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