Issue #252 / Nov 2021

A revamp of ls, lsd offers color coding plus revised options relevant to the modern computer.

Charly makes life easier for himself by using the lean Age tool for command-line data encryption tasks.

In no time at all, imgp can change the resolution of images, as well as convert files from PNG to JPEG, remove metadata, and rotate images.

If your school's computer lab consists of Linux machines, Epoptes provides an interesting alternative to conventional management and monitoring programs.

The hiking and cycling app komoot saves your traveled excursion routes. Mike Schilli shows you how to retrieve the data with Go.

If you need to flash the same image to multiple USB media, Popsicle saves time by letting you write in parallel.

Rechargeable lithium batteries are expensive, and manufacturing them damages the environment. Saltwater batteries offer a cheaper and greener approach to storing energy.

Ren'Py helps you create Android, Linux, macOS, Windows, and HTML5 games and apps.

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For a better bug report, maddog offers a refresher course on crafting a clear statement that will help get your problem fixed.