Linux NewsStar Labs' New Linux Laptop
Built for security and efficiency, this recent Linux laptop has a few teething problems.
The Latest Quirky and Creative Linux Distros
This month we explore Hardenwing 3.5, Redcore Linux 2601, RefreshOS 3.0, and AnduinOS 2.0.0.
Linux Tools that Help You Manage Your Books and CDs
Whether it's books or CDs, many of us take pride in our collections. As they grow in size, we need tools to keep track of what we have. Why not use your Linux machine and try out an app that helps you organize?
Network Administration and Security with Ncat
From simple TCP pipes to encrypted relays and ad hoc services, Ncat modernizes Netcat, the classic Swiss Army knife for network administrators.
We're All Just Guessing
AI data centers are on everyone's mind, and, at least in the public media, the opinions tend to the extremes.
This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.
KDE's Multi-Format Document Viewer
View and annotate documents with Okular, a powerful and extensible document viewer for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
This month we explore the top FOSS, including a privacy-focused YouTube client, a browser extension for annotating web pages, and an open source AirDrop alternative.
Governments Supporting Their Economies
The savings in license fees alone from governments (and businesses) switching to open source could mean considerable funds for their own economies.
UEFI Secure Boot with the Raspberry Pi
Strictly speaking, the Raspberry Pi family does not support either UEFI or Secure Boot. However, with a few tricks, implementation is still possible.
In the news: New Linux Flaw Lets Attackers Escape VMs; Three Lines of Code Improve Linux Storage Performance; AUR Hit Again with Malicious Packages; Alpine Linux 3.24 Features Fresh Desktops and a Newer Kernel; EU Open Source Strategy Plays Key Role in Tech Sovereignty Package; Linux Foundation Report Indicates AI Driving Tech Hiring; and United Nations Open Source Portal Goes Live.
How to Hijack a Webcam
If you still aren't convinced of the need for vigilance, find out how easy it is for an attacker to get control of a laptop camera.
Digital-First PDF Layouts
Use Inkscape's Page Tool to build reusable layouts for digital-first PDFs, including clipped layers, templates, and clean PDF exports.
Chronicler Zack Brown reports streamlining stability, and one patch to rule them all.
Protecting the Internal Attack Surface
Security is more than a firewall. The biggest worry is what happens when an intruder gets inside. We take a look at some common misconfiguration issues that can lead to privilege escalation.