Digital Issues

Issue #255: Break It to Make It

Fuzz Testing: Ever wonder how attackers discover those "carefully crafted input strings" that crash programs and surrender control? Welcome to the world of fuzz testing. We introduce you to the art of fuzzing and explore some leading fuzz testing techniques.

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Issue #254: Phone Hacks

Eventually phone manufactures stop supporting old hardware. If you're not ready to abandon that hardware yourself, you might find a better alternative with LineageOS – a free Android-based system that supports more than 300 phones. We also explore PostmarketOS, a community-based Linux distribution that runs on several Android devices.

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Issue #253: OpenBSD – Is this meticulous FOSS cousin an alternative to Linux?

BSD Unix has been around longer than Linux, and it still has a loyal following within the Free Software community. This month we explore the benefits of a leading BSD variant from the viewpoint of a Linux user.

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Issue #252: Locked Down – New tools for tighter security

The security landscape keeps changing, and experienced users know they need to keep their eyes open for tools and techniques that give an edge. This month we study smartcards, hard drive encryption, and a less-bloated alternative to Sudo.

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Issue #251: Linux From Scratch

Building an operating system is not like compiling a desktop app. You'll need to create a complete development environment – and if you follow the steps carefully, you'll emerge with a deeper understanding of Linux.

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Issue #250: Inside the Kernel

The only real way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Linux is to write about Linux itself – not the agglomeration of software we know as a Linux distro, but the real Linux – the beating heart in the center of it all: the Linux kernel.

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Issue #249: Turn Your Android into a Linux PC

Learn how to run Linux applications on your Android phone with UserLAnd without voiding your device warranty.

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Issue #248: Brain Tools

Sometimes you want the computer to think for you, and sometimes you want the computer to make you think. This month we present a selection of free Linux tools for learning and thinking.

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Issue #247: Post-Quantum Encryption

Quantum computers are still at the experimental stage, but mathematicians have already discovered some quantum-based algorithms that will demolish the best of our current encryption methods. What better time to look for quantum encryption alternatives?

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