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Mosquitto is a free, open-source, and lightweight server implementation of the MQTT protocol. This post will show you how to install the Mosquitto server on Ubuntu 22.04.

The KDE team has warned Linux users about the potential risks of installing global themes. They have emphasized the need for vigilance and careful consideration when downloading and using themes, even from official sources like the KDE Store. Global themes and widgets created by third-party developers can run arbitrary code, resulting in unexpected consequences, including deleting personal data. At least one user had had their files wiped after installing a faulty global Plasma theme.

OpenNMS is a free and open-source network monitoring and management platform written in Java. This post will show you how to install OpenNMS with Nginx on Alma Linux 8.

Expect TrueNAS CORE 13.3 in June '24, based on FreeBSD 13.3, with enhancements in Samba, OpenZFS, SMART, and vital bug/security fixes.

phpBB is free and open-source bulletin board software that allows you to stay in touch with a group of people. This post will show you how to install phpBB with Apache and Let's Encrypt SSL on Debian.

Distrobox is a free and open source tool which allows us to integrate the userlands of Linux distributions. Under the hood it uses Docker or Podman to create containers, and integrates them with the host by sharing access to the graphical server, the user HOME directory and USB devices. In this tutorial we see how to install and use Distrobox on the most used Linux distributions.

Music Player Daemon (MPD) is a powerful and flexible server-side application for playing music. In a home environment, you can connect an MPD server to a Hi-Fi system, and control the server using a notebook or smartphone. You can, of course, play audio files on remote clients. MPD can be started system-wide or on a per-user basis.

Linux hardware vendor System76 unveiled a new Lemur Pro Linux-powered notebook today with a brand-new design and Intel Core Ultra processors.

Starting with Redis 7.4, licensing will change to RSALv2 and SSPLv1. Fedora is considering removing it from its repositories.

When troubleshooting system issues in Ubuntu Linux, the best way to get started is by perusing the system logs. Basically every system event is logged somewhere. This includes kernel messages, service status messages, and almost anything else you can imagine. It is not uncommon for system logs to quickly fill up with millions of entries over a short period of time. With all this information available, we just need to know how to find what we are looking for, and then can quickly pinpoint the culprit of pesky system issues in Ubuntu.

Gopeed is a free, open-source, and high-speed cross-platform download manager that comes with a beautiful UI built on Golang and Flutter.

Discover the step-by-step guide to installing the latest version of Minikube on your Ubuntu desktop or server system.

This article looks at software which helps you manage AppImages on your system.

This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to monitor the usage of NVIDIA graphics cards on Ubuntu. Whether you are a gamer, a professional in graphics-intensive applications, or someone interested in the performance of machine learning models, understanding how to check your NVIDIA GPU’s usage can be crucial. We will cover two primary methods to accomplish this, each with its own set of advantages.

DietPi, a lightweight and optimized software for single-board computers, has announced its latest update, version 9.2, released on March 16th, 2024. This new release introduces a range of enhancements and bug fixes, focusing on improving user experience and system stability. DietPi: DietPi is a lightweight and optimized OS based on Linux, specifically designed for single-board […]

With the KDE Plasma 6 out in the world, here's my list of the top 5 GNU/Linux distributions that offer the latest Plasma desktop environment out of the box, for those of you who want to use it right now.

Discover the updated Lemur Pro by System76: 16:10 vibrant display, Intel Core Ultra CPU, and 14-hour battery life for unmatched performance.

In the realm of computing, the choice between operating systems often feels like a crossroads. Each path—Windows with its widespread application support and user-friendly interface, and Linux with its unparalleled customization and robustness—offers distinct advantages. Yet, why choose one when you can walk both paths? Dual-booting, the practice of hosting Linux and Windows on a single machine, presents a solution.

DXVK 2.3.1 Vulkan-based implementation of D3D9, D3D10, and D3D11 for Linux / Wine is now available for download bringing several improvements and bug fixes for various games.

SUSE updated its container management and edge computing platforms with a pair of releases that boost security and automation. Rancher Prime 3.0 is SUSE’s flagship commercially supported container management platform. SUSE Edge 3.0 is, as the name implies, an edge computing platform that optimizes the Rancher platform for edge-of-network deployments.