Digital Issues

Issue #272: Open Data

As long as governments have kept data, there have been people who have wanted to see it and people who have wanted to control it. A new generation of tools, policies, and advocates seeks to keep the data free, available, and in accessible formats. This month we bring you snapshots from the quest for open data.

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Issue #271: Smart Home

Smart home solutions will save you time and energy – and, did I mention, you can amaze your friends. This month we show you how to take charge of your home environment with smart devices and open source automation software.

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Issue #270: Green Coding

A sustainable world will need more sustainable programming. This month we tell you about some FOSS initiatives dedicated to energy efficiency, and we take a close look at some green coding techniques in Go.

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Issue #269: The Fediverse

Social media tools connect the world, bringing us the latest news and commentary from politicians, movie stars, community leaders, and remote friends. But the tracking and data mining of the commercial social media platforms has left many users searching for a better option. This month we dive down into the alternative universe for social media users: the Fediverse.

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Issue #268: Data Poisoning

Think computers don't make mistakes? If you slip some doctored-up training samples into the mix, you can get a fancy machine-learning system to think a dog is a cat or a 1 is an 8 – and you can trigger this bad behavior through a hidden signal no one else will notice.

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Issue #267: Backup

In theory, everyone could use the same backup tool, but the best way to build regular and systematic backups into your life is to find a solution that fits with your own habits and methods. This month, we preview some popular backup apps in the Linux space so you can find one that works for you.

On the DVD: Linux Mint 21 Cinnamon and Kali Linux 2022.4

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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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