Diagnose connectivity issues with the Linux ping command
Networking is what makes the Internet, the cloud, file shares, media streaming, remote administration, printing, and much more possible. When something goes wrong, it can sometimes be challenging to diagnose. One of the most fundamental diagnostic tools for networked connectivity is the ping command.
Chart Your Course: Essential Open Source Software for Boat Owners
Whether you’re sailing down a local river or setting out on the open seas, keep track of your nautical location with OpenCPN.
Open Hearts, Open Source: Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Creativity and Community
It’s Valentine’s day so we have to share the love!
Explore the cosmos from your armchair
Remember the days when exploring the cosmos meant bundling up, venturing out into the night, and hoping your local planetarium wasn't booked solid? Those stargazing...
Check disk usage in Linux
Using these tools can show how much of your disk is being used no matter how much storage you have.
How I teach Python with open source tools
Open source tools can be used to help new programmers learn Python.
Unleashing the power of Homebrew on MacOS
Homebrew at your side, your M2 MacBook Air bridges the walled garden and the wild plains of open source.
Millions of Openly Licensed Images and More at Your Fingertips
Openverse is an open-source search engine that contains over 700 million openly licensed images, audio clips, and more.
Supercharge LibreOffice with Command Line Automation
Did you know that one of LibreOffice’s powers is the ability to operate from the command line like converting documents from one format to another?
Cinnamon: A Tale of Forks and Familiarity in the Linux Desktop Landscape
Cinnamon is a familiar interface to welcome newcomers transitioning from Windows or macOS.
Audio Preservation Challenges
Creation of DVDs from unusual file formats can be a challenge. Open source tools can be used in creative ways to make this possible.
Creating a universal live Linux USB drive
Image by Don Watkins. CC-by-SA 4.0 Use them for troubleshooting problems and to demonstrate the beauty and utility of using Linux I frequently create USB...
Linux Love Affair: Screenfetch vs. Neofetch – Who Wears the Crown?
Image by: Opensource.com CC-by-SA 4 You might want to share your Linux configuration with others for many reasons. You might be looking for help troubleshooting...
Future-Proofing Education: Why WordPress is the PK-12 Platform You Need
I believe that WordPress has a place in every PK-12 school. Most teachers are looking for ways to engage parents with news from the classroom...