A screen-reader is a computer application designed to provide spoken feedback to a blind or visually impaired person. This type of software has been available since the mid 1980s.

run0 is a secure replacement for sudo, integrated into systemd, that allows running processes as other users with an isolated context and white list of allowed properties.

The latest stable GStreamer 1.24.3 release fixes critical bugs in multimedia handling, including HLS and EXIF issues.

Discover a step-by-step guide to install the ffmpeg GUI tool named LosslessCut on your favorite Ubuntu and other Linux distros.

Torvalds reminds people that yesterday's hype was "crypto" and before that "cloud-native". He explains that a lot of this stuff is "BS" around the "grain" (substance) and those who say "your job will be gone in 5 years" are just charlatans begging for money from investors, which is why they ride hype waves.

After more than six years since the last stable release, the Amarok open-source music player has been updated to version 3.0, a major release years in the work that brings an updated UI and other features.

This nearly Snap-free Ubuntu remix may be about about to win friends and influence people. Xubuntu 24.04 is out, and offers a minimal installation option that is considerably more minimal than the other official flavors.…

This article will help you solve a common issue with the update-grub command not found in Arch Linux or other Linux distros with a quick solution.

Nitrux developer Uri Herrera announced today the release and general availability for download of Nitrux 3.4.1 as a new ISO snapshot of this Debian-based, systemd-free, and immutable GNU/Linux distribution that focuses on the KDE Plasma desktop environment.

Systemd lead developer Lennart Poettering has posted on Mastodon about their upcoming v256 release of Systemd, which is expected to include a sudo replacement called “run0”.

Navidrome 0.52 self-hosted music server and streamer released with improved Subsonic support, enhancements in Jukebox mode, and more.

Software doyen hopes to achieve a third impossible thing Interview Bruce Perens believes he can do three impossible things, having already accomplished two of them.…

Canonical released Ubuntu 24.04 “Noble Numbat”, the latest iteration of its Long Term Support (LTS) series. This release introduces groundbreaking features, security enhancements, and performance optimizations, setting a new standard for open-source operating systems.

The 185th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on April 28th, 2024, keeping you updated with the most important things happening in the Linux world.

Fedora 40 has been released! ???? So let’s see what comes in this new release for the Fedora Atomic Desktops variants (Silverblue, Kinoite, Sway Atomic and Onyx Atomic). Introducing Fedora Atomic Desktops As you might have guessed from the title, we are now called Fedora Atomic Desktops! See the Introducing Fedora Atomic Desktops Fedora Magazine article for […]

The Domain Information Groper (DIG) command is a versatile tool for querying Domain Name System (DNS) servers. It is commonly used by network administrators to troubleshoot DNS issues because of its flexibility in showing the various records associated with a domain. In this article, you will learn how to utilize the DIG command specifically to query for Mail Exchange (MX) records, which are essential for determining the mail servers responsible for email reception for a domain.

Jnv is a navigational JSON processor and offers an interactive JSON viewer that works almost like jq and could be the best choice for a sysadmin.

The open-source, cross-platform, and free video editor Shotcut has been updated to version 24.04, a release that enhances Ambisonic spatial (spherical) audio support and fixes various bugs.

Things to install, things to remove, and things to tweak or change... Check this unique list of things to do after installing Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Immich 1.103.0 self-hosted photo solution brings read-only sharing, jump-to-date functionality, and enhanced memory views.

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a machine that hosts all the software and data needed to run an application or website. It’s called virtual because virtualization technology splits a server into multiple virtual machines. So with a single piece of hardware, multiple separate servers can be run.

Sometimes Linux releases are like buses… frequently clustered together, and rarely as reliable as you might ideally want. FOSS round-up Last week was a busy one for the open source community: EndeavourOS and TrueNAS Scale arrived on Tuesday, Fedora landed on Wednesday, and Ubuntu on Thursday.…

A new Google Chrome bug appeared which prevents Chrome to display its window. Here’s how to fix.

Lennart Poettering reveals run0 in systemd v256, a fresh take on secure privilege escalation, aiming to phase out traditional SUID binaries.

In the vast and ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, the need for robust defense mechanisms has never been more pressing. With cyber threats growing in sophistication and frequency, organizations must deploy proactive measures to safeguard their networks and sensitive data. Among these measures, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) stand as stalwart guardians, tirelessly monitoring network traffic and preemptively thwarting malicious activities. In this article, we delve into the world of Linux-based IDPS, exploring their significance, setup, monitoring strategies, and future trends.

The Latest Arch-based Garuda Linux release, "Bird of Prey," features Plasma 6, major Sway updates, and a new FireDragon base.

Discover the multiple ways to install the latest version of Node.js and the NPM package manager on most Linux distributions.

Podman is a free and open source alternative to Docker, created by Red Hat. Although Docker is probably more widespread, to the point that it became a synonym for “containers”, from a technical point of view, Podman is superior: it was designed, right from the start, to be daemonless, it is able to run without the need for root privileges, and is better integrated in the Linux environment. One of the things which potentially prevented many to migrate from Docker to Podman, was the lack of a full-fledged Podman equivalent for docker-compose. By creating a layer of compatibility between Podman and Docker, it is now actually possible to user docker-compose as if it was a Podman native tool.

Learn how to quickly install Google Chrome on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) with our practical step-by-step guide.

The Arch Linux-based Garuda Linux distro has a new major release finally shipping the latest KDE Plasma 6 desktop environment series, but also adding numerous other improvements.