Digital Issues

Issue #238: Speed Up Your System – Hot tweaks for a faster Linux

Your Linux experience goes more smoothly if your system is running at peak performance. This month we focus on some timely tuning techniques, including the kernel's new Pressure Stall Information (PSI) feature.

Other highlights:
* Jitsi – A reliable solution for open source video conferencing
* Repology – This useful web app serves as a universal search engine for Linux packages.
* MakerSpace – We get ready for Halloween.
* LinuxVoice – New insights on marketing Linux.

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Issue #237: Webcams and Linux – Smoothing out hardware wrinkles with Guvcview and QtCAM

This month we explore webcams, screencasting, and a cool teleprompter tool.

Other highlights:
* PHP Building Blocks – The PHPlattenbau project offers useful components for building PHP applications.
* Guacamole A clientless remote access tool based on HTML5.
* MakerSpace – Learn how to make your Pi Zero into a kitchen timer
* LinuxVoice – Check out our study of the handy MystiQ Audio/Video conversion tool.

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Issue #236: Smarter Directories – Reinventing the file storage metaphor with semantic tagging

The rigid structure of nested files and directories used on computer systems around the world was created more than 60 years ago, and experts believe we can do better. This month, you'll learn about some scripts for semantic file tagging in Linux.

Other highlights:
* Manage personnel and projects with ProjectLibre
* Build an e-commerce solution with OpenCart
* MakerSpace – Learn how to water your plants with a Rasp Pi
* LinuxVoice – Take a tour of two useful Markdown editors

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Issue #235: What's New in systemd – Reinventing home directories with the powerful systemd-homed

Systemd is a mystery that keeps on giving. Now a new feature of the leading Linux init system will change the way you think about user home directories. This month we take a closer look at systemd-homed.

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Issue #234: Edge Computing – Get ready for the low-latency cloud

The Edge is a popular buzz word in high-tech news, but what does it mean really? We introduce you to an exciting new technology that could be changing the way we think about the cloud.

Other highlights include:
* navi – interactive cheat sheet for easy help on shell commands
* chromedp – extract data from complex dynamic web pages
* MakerSpace – learn about the versatile CircuitPython runtime environment
* LinuxVoice – this month includes studies on the FreeDOS retro OS and printing in the shell.

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Issue #233: Stream to Your TV – Cool Tools for Sound and Video

The line between computers and television blurred long ago, but the new tools and new ideas keep coming. This month we highlight some innovative apps for multimedia in Linux, including Gnome Cast for TV, and the easy-to-use Serviio media server.

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Issue #232: Stop Ads – Before they reach your browser

Web ads and ad scripts can slow down your system and gum up your web experience. Browser-based ad-blockers are useful for controlling many types of popups and banners, but they are less effective with ads built into applications – and they are often difficult to implement on mobile devices. This month we look at a couple of alternative tools for blocking ads at the network level: Pi-hole and Privoxy.

Other highlights include:
* Firewalld and OpenSnitch – a practical workshop on configuring firewalls for outgoing, as well as incoming, traffic.
* Create a Personal Web Archive – Future-proof your bookmark library by downloading and archiving web pages.
* MakerSpace – This month includes a study of the tiny BBC micro:bit.
* LinuxVoice – Learn to build a unified game library with GameHub.

On the DVD: GParted and Kali Linux

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Issue #231: Tiling – Speed up your desktop experience with Regolith and the i3 tiling window manager

Are tiling window managers still relevant for today's desktop? This month we explore the possibilities of the tiling paradigm with a modern Linux built for tiling.

Other highlights include:
* Cryptomator – A free tool for encrypting cloud data.
* Unison – Access your files from anywhere with SSH and this popular sync tool.
* MakerSpace – Build your own security camera with a Raspberry Pi and motionEyeOS.
* LinuxVoice – We look at the Kube communication and collaboration client.

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Issue #230: Automation Tricks – Building custom solutions for the intelligent home

Home automation is no longer the stuff of science fiction. This month we explore some versatile tools for Linux users who are interested in IoT but don't want to surrender the freedom of open platforms and open source.

Other features include:
* PXE Boot with TinyCore – Your old computer can live on even without a hard drive. Boot across the network with PXE.
* Symphytum – Create a simple and practical database for your notes, recipes, or pine cone collection.
* MakerSpace – A real-world project with the Python Remote Objects Library (Pyro).
* LinuxVoice – We look at the Gotify push notification tool, a self-hosted open source notification solution.

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