Using bit fields and bit masks in C
Using bit fields and bit masks is a common method to combine data without using more complex structures.
The secrets of the usermod command
Most SysAdmins use a diverse set of commands, but it's usually the same set of commands. And, most frequently, the same set of options for...
How Kiwix Is Revolutionizing Offline Access to Global Information
Emmanuel Engelhart and Renaud Gaudin wanted everyone to have access to Wikipedia, and in 2007, the dream became a reality with the creation of Kiwix. The project aimed at...
Looking ahead to FreeDOS 1.4
Help test the next version of FreeDOS with the FreeDOS 1.4 Release Candidate 1 distribution.
Using htop to manage your Linux system
I use a lot of tools in my daily SysAdmin role. One of the most important ones in my toolkit is htop. The htop program...
Etherpad: Revolutionizing Real-Time Collaboration
A conversation with a friend today led me to remember Etherpad. In an age of digital collaboration, finding the right tool to facilitate effective teamwork is...
Processing files with ‘find’ and ‘xargs’
Here’s how I used ‘find’ and ‘xargs’ to locate the articles I wrote and count the words.
My mom requests a Linux computer
Image by: Opensource.com Editor’s note: This article by David Both was published by Opensource.com on November 16, 2015. It’s republished here without changes by permission...
Looking forward to 2025
The end of the year is always a good time to look forward to the next year -- and so I will look at a...
Raspberry Pi 500 — a review
I've had several Raspberry Pi Single-Board Computers in the past and used them in interesting ways. Many years ago I even used one as a...
Bitwarden: Secure Password Management
Managing passwords is no easy task. There was a time when I relied on the browser to remember my passwords. Those passwords were easily remembered...
Microsoft Recall still captures your data
Even with "sensitive information" supposedly blocked I don't usually opine about Microsoft, or rant, but this is just ... there are no words. But I'll...
The joy of a modular kernel
What is a modular kernel? Modern modular kernels use a relatively small core that contains only the bare minimum code required to get a computer...
Explore FreeDOS with these 5 articles
FreeDOS is a 16-bit open source operating system that replaces the DOS on older computers. These are your favorite articles about FreeDOS.
Enjoy the holidays with this ASCII fireplace
Enjoy the holidays by writing a ‘fire’ program in ASCII text.
Firewall your home network with a Raspberry Pi
Image by: Opensource.com Editor's note: This article by David Both was published by Opensource.com on March 15, 2016. It's republished here without changes by permission...