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Download YouTube video/music (for educational purpose or with consent) with this little, handy Android app.

Exciting news! VMware Workstation and Fusion desktop hypervisors are now free for all users, including personal, commercial, and educational. Here's more on that.

The ATOMS3R Camera Kit M12 is a compact, programmable IoT controller featuring a 3-megapixel OV3660 camera for high-resolution image capture. Designed for IoT applications, motion detection, wearable devices, and educational development, its small form factor is suited for various embedded projects.

Moodle is a popular open-source platform used by educational institutions worldwide for creating online courses, managing content, and facilitating collaborative learning.

Earlier this month, M5Stack introduced the M5Stamp Fly and M5Atom Joystick, both powered by the ESP32-S3 System-on-Chip. These open-source devices, comprising a quadcopter kit and a dual-joystick remote controller, are engineered to offer a comprehensive and programmable solution for a variety of applications, including drone control and educational projects.

To provide an insight into the quality of software available, we have compiled a list of 8 free and open source student information systems. Hopefully there will be something of interest for any educational establishment that needs to manage student data.

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the importance of equipping students with robust, versatile, and relevant skills cannot be overstated. Among the various tools and platforms available, Linux stands out as a powerful ally in education. As an open-source operating system, Linux offers unparalleled opportunities for learning, innovation, and development. This article delves into how Linux empowers students through open source learning, highlighting its advantages, implementation strategies, and real-world benefits.

Andy Tanenbaum, creator of MINIX, has been recognized for his code, seminal textbooks, and wider educational influence over much of the modern FOSS world.

MINIX creator Andrew Tanenbaum receives the top Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) award for educational impact.

At the 2024 XUANTIE RISC-V Ecosystem Conference, a collaborative effort between Yahboom, milK-V, and ALIBABA DAMO Academy led to the unveiling of the RISC-V MicroROS educational robot. This robot, based on the Milk-V Meles SBC, is now available for purchase and provides an advanced learning platform for robotics enthusiasts and students.

EndlessOS 6 is a toughened and much-simplified immutable Debian 12 with a friendly GNOME-based desktop, aimed at kids, education, and novice users.

Endless OS 6 introduces a night-friendly dark mode, improved app interaction, and robust educational tools. Here's more on that!

The Zorin OS team released today Zorin OS 17.1 as the first update to the latest Zorin OS 17 operating system series adding various improvements and updating the Education edition.

Zorin OS 17.1 brings over 100 Windows app alternatives, Wine 9.0 support, and an education edition for impactful learning. Here's more on that!

Linux administrators and infosec professionals face rising cyber threats in today's interconnected digital world. As open-source platforms gain more importance, securing them becomes mission-critical for organizations worldwide.

The GCompris 4.0 has been released today as a major update to this open-source and cross-platform educational software suite suitable for children aged 2 to 10 bringing new activities and updated translations.

CSI Linux is a Linux distribution focused on digital forensics and cybersecurity with an intense focus on user education. The platform offers robust capabilities for investigations, analysis, and response and the flexibility required to meet the demands of modern digital investigations.

Educational-targeted Emmabuntüs DE5 rolls out, rebased on Debian 12, featuring Xfce 4.18, LXQt 1.2, and ZuluCrypt, replacing VeraCrypt. Here's more on that!

Released last week, Zorin 16.3 has two paid Pro editions, two free editions for everyday Linux users, and two educational editions.

Spleeter is a source separation library with pre-trained models. It's written in Python and uses Tensorflow for its computation.