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FFmpeg 7.0 'Dijkstra' is a major release with experimental VVC decoding, IAMF support, a multithreaded CLI tool, and more.

A critical warning was issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) regarding the discovery of a hidden backdoor within a commonly utilized Linux utility. This utility, known for its file compression and encryption capabilities, serves as an essential tool for sharing files securely between systems.

Digi ConnectCore MP25: Enhanced AI/ML Capabilities with 1.35 TOPS NPU and Integrated ISP

Coming about four and a half months after Qt Creator 12, Qt Creator 13 is out now as the latest stable version of this open-source, cross-platform, and free IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that simplifies GUI application development in Qt.

Why? Schleswig-Holstein cites cost, security, and digital sovereignty - though not necessarily in that order.

Himelstein will not be replaced by another CTO. RISC-V International is currently looking for a VP of technology, which will be their highest ranking technology officer going forward.

Toradex Aquila SoM leverages TI’s AM69 with 8x Arm Cortex-A72 and 32 TOPS NPU

Boot Repair is a graphical open-source program to fix bootloader and Grub issues on Ubuntu.

This article spotlights alternative tools to chmod, software that changes file mode bits.

Thunderbird enhances the Linux experience by supporting Snap, ensuring all users enjoy the email client without limits.

Thorium Reader is a cross platform desktop reading app, based on the Readium Desktop toolkit. It’s written mostly in TypeScript and published under an open source license.

'Complete digital sovereignty' ... sounds familiar. Schleswig-Holstein, Germany's most northern state, is starting its switch from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice, and is planning to move from Windows to Linux on the 30,000 PCs it uses for local government functions.…

Ah, those memories of wrestling with BIOS and Embedded Controller firmware (EC) updates on my laptop... It often meant resorting to Windows installations or risky workarounds, a headache for Linux users like myself. But thankfully, recent years have seen improvements.

Webcams spice up online communication by offering real-time video chat and webcasting.

This tutorial describes how to create ad hoc shell environments to test a package without installing it using Nix package manager in Linux.

A recent data breach incident disclosed by the OWASP Foundation due to a wiki misconfiguration highlights a critical concern for security practitioners, specifically Linux admins and infosec professionals. The breach exposed personal information from members who joined the foundation between 2006 and 2014.

This is the fourth article in our series looking at a FIREBAT T8 Plus Mini PC running Linux. This machine has an Intel N100 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD. It’s an extremely inexpensive machine costing little more than a Raspberry Pi 5 yet it’s much more powerful. It sounds like an ideal low cost machine to run Linux on the desktop.

Unlock the secrets to a flawless NVIDIA and Wayland setup on Arch Linux. Follow our step-by-step guide for a hassle-free desktop experience.

Securing remote server access is paramount for system administrators and developers. While it’s common practice to disable root login over SSH due to security concerns, there are scenarios where enabling it is necessary, such as when managing a remote server without a user account or for specific administrative tasks. This article guides you through enabling SSH root login on Ubuntu or Debian Linux servers or desktops, ensuring you can access your system with the necessary precautions.