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The term "vendor lock-in" has been in common parlance for as long as I've been working on this magazine. We don't talk about vendor lock-in as much as we used to, but everyone knows it is still out there, operating in evermore subtle ways to take choice away from users.
Mike Schilli analyzes the accounting data exported from the YNAB financial tool to discover where his hard-earned money is going.
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.
Gemini CLI helps you write, debug, and test your code, all from the command line.
Multi-factor authentication and hardware security keys can help keep your information safe.
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.
This month in Linux Voice and Elvie.
Nate explores Devuan 6.0, SparkyLinux 8.1, Zorin OS 18, and BesGnuLinux JWM 3-1.
Rather than emulating the old hardware to play games, engine remakes allow you to combine the original assets with modern conveniences.
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.
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.
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.
With bandwhich, you can quickly see the current network load on your computer.
Yet another distro is making the move to the KDE Plasma desktop.
TUXEDO Computers has released the fourth generation of its Gemini laptop with plenty of updates.
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