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4 tips for context switching in Git
Compare the pros and cons of four options to switch branches while working in Git.
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Make your data boss-friendly with this open source tool
Enterprise Data Analytics aims to bring data visualization to everyday business users.
Juanjo Ortilles
14 Apr 2021
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Create an encrypted file vault on Linux
Use Linux Unified Key Setup to create an encrypted vault for sensitive files on a physical drive or cloud storage.
Seth Kenlon
(Red Hat)
13 Apr 2021
42
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What's new with Drupal in 2021?
Its newest initiatives include decoupled menus, automated updates, and other usability-focused updates.
Shefali Shetty
13 Apr 2021
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Make Conway's Game of Life in WebAssembly
WebAssembly is a good option for computationally expensive tasks due to its predefined execution environment and memory granularity.
Mohammed Saud
(Red Hat)
13 Apr 2021
32
votes
6 open source tools and tips to securing a Linux server for beginners
Use open source tools to protect your Linux environment from breaches.
Sahana Sreeram
12 Apr 2021
58
votes
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Encrypt your files with this open source software
VeraCrypt offers open source file-encryption with cross-platform capabilities.
Seth Kenlon
(Red Hat)
12 Apr 2021
31
votes
Send your scans to a Linux machine over your network
Set up a Samba share to make a scanner easily accessible by a Linux computer over your network.
Marc Skinner
(Red Hat)
12 Apr 2021
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