Digital Issues

Issue #266: Generative Adversarial Networks

What is the secret behind the recent explosion of computer art and fake videos? One neural network lies to another neural network.

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Issue #265: Quantum Computing

Most Linux users know that this futuristic technology leverages the weird power of quantum mechanics. But how does it really work? What can I do with it? Are there tools available today that will help me experiment? This month we take a deep dive into quantum computing.

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Issue #264: Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning remains shrouded in mystery even though it is now an integral part of our everyday world. This month we look behind the curtain at some popular techniques for supervised and unsupervised learning.

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Issue #263: Build an IoT Linux

The most amazing thing about Linux is its flexibility. Linux systems run on the biggest computers in the world – and on many of the diminutive devices that populate your home environment. If you've always wondered how developers adapt Linux to run on tiny tech, you'll appreciate this month's stories on Buildroot and the Yocto project.

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Issue #262: Beyond 5G

Behind the scenes, the cellular phone network has always been the preserve of highly specialized and proprietary equipment, but some recent innovations could be changing that. This month we explore the Open RAN specification, which could one day allow more of the mobile phone network to operate on off-the-shelf hardware.

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Issue #261: USB Boot

Live boot was such an exciting idea 15 years ago -- just carry a CD with you and boot from anywhere. But old-style boot CDs had some limitations. For one thing, they came in a fixed size. Then there was the problem that you couldn't save anything. Today's USB boot tools solve those problems plus offer a feature that no one even thought about back then: access to several boot images on a single stick.

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Issue #260: Privacy

If you are really serious about privacy, you'll need to lean on more than your browser's no tracking button. Those who need anonymity the most depend on the Tor network – a global project offering safe surfing even in surveillance states. We also look at Portmaster, an application firewall with some useful privacy features.

On the DVD: Ubuntu 22.04 "Jammy Jellyfish" LTS Desktop Edition and Fedora 36 Workstation

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Issue #259: Zero Trust

Twenty Years ago, everyone thought a gateway firewall was all you needed to stay safe from intruders, but recent history has told a different story. Today, the best advice is: Don't trust anyone. Your internal network could be just as dangerous as the Internet.

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Issue #258: Clean IT

Most people know you can save energy by changing to more efficient light bulbs, but did you know you can save energy with more efficient software? This month we examine the ongoing efforts to bring sustainability to the IT industry.

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