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The Hidden Revolution: Open Source Prosthetics

Open source software and hardware quietly transforms the field of human prosthetics. (more)

KDE Plasma 5.13 Is Here

The desktop environment is designed to me more resource efficient. (more)

GitLabs Drops Pricing after Microsoft, GitHub Acquisition

GitLabs is creating more incentives for users to switch from GitHub. (more)

PirateBox

PirateBox provides an easily accessible server for files, chats, and forum posts for meetings of all kinds. The system works without logins and protocols, so users remain anonymous. (more)

Minetest Modding

Minetest is much more than a clone of a certain popular proprietary game. It offers infinite customization that allows you to create blocks, objects, fun educational exercises, and even games within the game, dishing up features well beyond those of any other closed source alternative. (more)

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Choosing an Ebook Manager

When it comes to organizing your online reading materials, the three main contenders on Linux are Buka, Calibre, and Lucidor. Read on to find out which one is right for you. (more)

BorgBackup

In Star Trek, the Borg adds individuals to its collective consciousness, an apt metaphor for any backup application that stores individual files in an archive. BorgBackup creates folder repositories for multiple archives, making it an especially befitting description of assimilation. (more)

GPS Tutorial

Even though your computer does not come with its own GPS, you can hack one onto it using a mobile phone. Although, it does take quite a bit of fiddling. (more)

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