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Package applications in Docker containers
Kaboxer packages applications that are otherwise missing from distribution package sources.
Filter DNS queries with Blocky
The Domain Name System is repeatedly the target of or is leveraged for attacks on corporate infrastructures; however, it also lets you protect corporate networks against attacks and malware. The Blocky DNS server sets up quickly to secure DNS queries and DNS filtering for corporate networks.
Load testing with Locust
The Locust load test tool assesses the resiliency of your infrastructure to help you determine whether it can withstand a flood of requests.
Remote maintenance and automation with RPort
Firewalls and network address translation often stand in the way of access to remote systems, but the free RPort software works around these obstacles and supports remote maintenance through a tunnel locally, in the cloud, and from your home office.
Comparing startup times of Linux distros in the cloud
A cloud speed test pits Linux distributions against one another.
Configuring X Window input and output devices
Two command-line tools, xandr and xinput, let you optimize your X Window display from the terminal.
Three full-text desktop search engines
Desktop search engines such as Tracker, DocFetcher, and Recoll help track down files by their content, even in massive datasets.
Stretching devices with limited resources
Compressed memory solutions for small memory problems.
Endpoint Security for Windows 10
Windows 10, build 21H1, has numerous protection mechanisms out of the box. We look at the option for delaying updates, the components and features of Microsoft Defender, and recommendations for hardening the operating system.
Portable home directory with state-of-the-art security
The systemd Homed service makes it easy to move your home directory, and FIDO2 or PKCS#11 can secure the stored files.
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