Explores the history of copy-paste keyboard shortcuts, the Ctrl+C conflict in terminals, and proposes using Super+C as a universal solution.
Explores handling system lock and sleep events with systemd, comparing logind's D-Bus signals to simpler alternatives like direct sway bindings.
Developer updates on Hare language cross-compiling, TLS support, a new Linux power management tool, and Helios OS refactoring while recovering from COVID-19.
A guide to five Linux command-line utilities (Mcfly, Cheat, Git Open, etc.) designed to boost programmer productivity and workflow in 2022.
A case study on building powerctl, a Linux power management tool in the Hare programming language, focusing on setuid and group permissions.
A guide to testing internet speed from the command line on Windows, Linux, and Mac using various CLI tools like fast-cli and speedtest-cli.
A detailed review of installing and using postmarketOS on a Xiaomi Poco F1, covering setup challenges and daily usability.
A developer's personal review of the ultra-portable GPD Micro PC, comparing it to a MacBook Pro and detailing its use for programming on the go.
A critique of PINE64's shift away from community-driven development towards a Manjaro-focused model, harming its open-source ethos.
A technical guide for installing R version 3.6.3 on Linux Mint 19.x, including steps to remove old versions and configure repositories.
A guide to creating basic virtual machines using QEMU command line, covering CPU, memory, network, and architecture setup.
Announcing darkman v1.0.0, a Linux session service that automatically switches your desktop between light and dark modes based on sunrise and sunset.
A software engineer reflects on their journey from a passionate Linux advocate to a pragmatic computer user focused on getting work done.
Introducing Linux Package Analyzer, a Rust tool for bulk analysis of Linux packages and ELF binaries via a local SQLite database.
A technical deep dive into the Linux 'ip netns add' command, exploring how it creates and manages named network namespaces.
A developer analyzes the barriers preventing Linux from mainstream desktop adoption, focusing on needed improvements in robustness, intuitiveness, and community.
Tips for new Linux users to improve their success rate, focusing on the OS's strengths for programmers and technical users.
Analyzes the security flaws in Flatpak's all-or-nothing permissions model and compares it to more granular systems like iOS.
postmarketOS offers a community-driven, open-source alternative to Android for smartphone hacking, using Alpine Linux for better transparency and collaboration.
