Kali Linux Commands: Essential Guide for Penetration Testing

Kali Linux isn’t just another Linux distribution. It’s a specialized operating system built specifically for security professionals, ethical hackers, and penetration testers. The real power of Kali Linux lies in its command-line tools. Over 600 security tools come pre-installed, each designed for different phases of penetration testing. Learning the essential Kali Linux commands transforms you […]

Silicognition ManT1S ESP32 board supports T1S single-pair Ethernet for robotics and automation (Crowdfunding)

Silicognition ManT1S is an ESP32 board with a 4-pole terminal block for T1S single-pair Ethernet (SPE) communication and daisy-chaining, as well as unpopulated headers for GPIOs and programming, and a Qwicc connector for I2C expansion. The IEEE 802.3cg 10BASE-T1S networking standard enables engineers and users to easily network and distribute power to up to eight T1S nodes over a single pair of wires, which makes it suitable for robotics, industrial/home automation, and other projects that benefit from a reduction in the number of cables and associated weight. The company also designed the ManT1S Bridge to interface a standard Ethernet RJ45...

Types of Shell in Linux: Understanding Your Command Line Options

When you open a terminal on Linux, you’re conversing with a shell. That’s the program sitting between you and the operating system kernel, translating your commands into actions the system understands. Different types of shells in Linux exist because developers have different needs and priorities. Some Linux shell types prioritize scripting power, others focus on […]

The Linux wget Command – Linux Download Command

The Linux wget command is a command-line utility that downloads files from the internet using HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP protocols. It’s designed to work non-interactively, meaning it can run in the background while you’re logged out—making it perfect for retrieving large files, automating downloads in scripts, and handling unreliable network connections. Most Linux distributions include […]

Nordic nRF54LV10A is a tiny, low-voltage Bluetooth LE SoC for battery-powered medical devices

Nordic Semi has unveiled a new member of the nRF54L series: the nRF54LV10A ultra-low-power, low-voltage Bluetooth LE SoC designed for battery-powered medical devices such as trackers, wearable biosensors, and continuous glucose monitors. The nRF54LV10A is offered in a tiny 2.3×1.9mm CSP package or 6x6mm QFN48 package, and since it operates within 1.2 to 1.7V DC supply, it can be powered directly by a 1.5V silver oxide battery typically found in wearables, including medical and healthcare devices. Nordic nRF54LV10A key features and specifications: CPU Arm Cortex-M33 @ up to 128 MHz with up to 1012 KB NVM and 192 KB SRAM;...

Tyr – A Rust GPU driver for Arm Mali GPUs

One interesting addition to the just-released Linux 6.18 kernel is the Tyr Rust GPU driver for CSF-based Arm Mali GPUs, which is a port of the mature Panthor C GPU driver merged into Linux 6.10. It was developed by Collabora in collaboration with Arm and Google. Tyr aims to implement the same userspace API offered by Panthor, so that it can eventually be used as a drop-in replacement in the company’s PanVK Vulkan driver. After several years, the Tyr Rust driver might replace the Panthor C driver, but in the meantime, Panthor will keep being used since it is more...

PCBWay’s Christmas Event Is Now Live (Sponsored)

As the holiday season approaches, PCBWay is thrilled to announce their Christmas Promotions! If you’ve been considering starting a project or testing out their services, this is a great time to begin. Don’t hesitate to visit the website to learn more: https://www.pcbway.com/activity/christmas2025.html. Activity Time: November 28th to December 31st Unlock Special Material Advantages To encourage customers to explore more capabilities and remove barriers to innovation, PCBWay has launched special benefits on some material options. For PCB manufacturing, the solder masks of purple, pink, and matte black incur no additional cost. For 3D printing, UTR8100 Clear and Somos Ledo orders can...

Soldering Workshop in Mathematics and Science High School (PMG) in Pazardzhik

We were invited to the Mathematics and Science High School (PMG) in Pazardzhik to run a workshop on soldering the RVPC — the EUR-1 RISC-V retro computer — and to introduce the students to the ways programming was done years ago. The workshop took place on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The organizers had told us […]

How to Apply For the Great Scott Gadgets Free Stuff Program

Great Scott Gadgets is committed to supporting the open source community. One way we give back to the community is by giving away Free Stuff! If you or your community organization would like Free Stuff from Great Scott Gadgets, please fill out our Free Stuff Application to the best of your ability.

Our team judges applications based on community impact and clarity of project description, so please be detailed. Please know that this program is focused on supporting communities and requires your project be open source. We send hardware out to people looking to spread education, support community projects, or contribute...

reComputer Mini J501 Provides Jetson AGX Orin Connectivity in a Reduced Footprint

The reComputer Mini J501 is Seeed Studio’s upcoming carrier board for NVIDIA’s Jetson AGX Orin module. Its 110mm × 110mm design offers a compact platform for robotics while retaining the connectivity needed for perception and control. The board supports the Jetson AGX Orin module, which integrates an Arm-based CPU cluster, Ampere GPU architecture, and dedicated […]