Linux Voice Introduction

Article from Issue 304/2026

This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.

Many users believe the best thing about Linux is the abundance of free tools. I'm not just talking about a tool for every task – sometimes there are half a dozen tools to choose from, all for the same purpose and each with a slightly different approach. Often the choice is a matter of taste. But if you're just starting to find your way around Linux, the proliferation of alternatives can become bewildering. This month we help you narrow your options with simple tips and tools for keeping your system running. You'll discover utilities for managing backups and tracking changes to your configuration files. We'll even show you some tricks for making your screen saver behave. Also inside, host a LAN party with PiVPN and self-host your photos and videos with Immich.