Issue #303 / Feb 2026

The Terraform orchestration tool lets you create a remote desktop configuration that you can easily bring up and tear down, which could save you money and add flexibility to your environment.

Mike Schilli analyzes the accounting data exported from the YNAB financial tool to discover where his hard-earned money is going.

Learn how to enable a microcontroller's USB interface and exchange data with a host Linux machine. We'll first emulate a serial port, then build a pen-drive-type device, and finally create a fully custom data transfer interface.

Curious about the planes that fly over your home? With some simple and affordable equipment, you can receive their ADS-B signals and uncover detailed flight information.

This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.

Multi-factor authentication and hardware security keys can help keep your information safe.

Rather than emulating the old hardware to play games, engine remakes allow you to combine the original assets with modern conveniences.

Experts use tools such as bc and dc for arithmetic in the shell. The num-utils and datamash packages open up further opportunities for processing numerical values at the command line.

Nate explores the top FOSS including the latest version of Waterfox Browser, an image metadata removal tool, a lightweight media player, and the latest LibreQuake beta.

While modern software centers prioritize simplicity, Synaptic stands out for its comprehensive control over package management.