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Issue #221: Monitoring Performance – Hunting for bottlenecks that slow down your system

As computers get more powerful and computer applications get bigger and more ungainly, users end up with the same question no matter how many times they upgrade: How do I make the most of my system resources by tuning up system performance? This month we explore some tools that offer a window into the performance and health of your Linux system: Netdata and perf.

On the DVD: System Rescue CD and MX Linux 64 bit

Issue #222: Snapshots – A better way to protect your data?

Modern filesystems make it easy to take a snapshot – a precise copy of your data at a moment in time. This month we review some leading Linux snapshot tools.

On the DVD: CentOS 7.6 (1810) and Kubuntu 18.10 "Cosmic Cuttlefish"

Issue #223: Git Tricks – Version control secrets from the experts

This month we share some advanced techniques for working with the famous Git remote version control system used by open source developers.

On the DVD: FreeBSD 12.0 and ubuntu MATE 18.10

Issue #224: Energy Consumption – Why are some applications more efficient?

Energy efficiency studies often focus on hardware, but what about the software? As it turns out, software tools created for similar tasks sometimes use energy very differently.

On the DVD: Ubuntu 19.04 and Fedora 30

Issue #225: IoT on the Cheap – Hack your smart plugs and make them talk to Linux

This month we show you how to hack a smart plug, reflash the firmware, and control it from a nearby Linux computer. If you love the concept of the Internet of Things but you don't like spending a lot of money on proprietary gadgets, read on for our low-tech high-tech solution.

On the DVD: openSUSE Leap 15.1 and SystemRescueCd

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Issue #226: Spotlight on Small Distros – Choose the best small-footprint Linux for your environment

Hardware resources keep expanding, and mainstream OS systems also keep expanding, sucking up the newfound space with more and better bloatware. But many users would rather escape the arms race and keep it simple. This month, we review some of the top resource-conscious small distros.

On the DVD: Manjaro Gnome 18.0.4 and MX Linux 18.3

Issue #227: Backup – Practical tools for protecting your data

The bad news is that disasters happen. The good news is that Linux has a variety of powerful backup tools that will protect you when disaster strikes. This month, we cover some backup apps for the Linux environment, including Rclone, restic, and rsnapshot.

On the DVD: Linux Mint 19.2 "MATE Edition" and Debian 10 "Buster"

Issue #228: Anonymous File Sharing – Pass files secretly with OnionShare

Sure you've heard of the Tor Browser, but what about OnionShare? This cool tool for the invisible web lets you share files without revealing your identity.

On the DVD: Knoppix 8.6 and Super Grub2

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Issue #229: The Future of Vector Graphics

Vector graphics applications like Inkscape are a popular option for creating scalable graphics. Could these tools be even better? As is often the case, the science is out in front of the mainstream. We show you some innovations that could revolutionize tomorrow's graphics apps.

On the DVD: CentOS 8.0.1905 and Arch Linux (64-bit).