COSMIC Desktop Alpha 4 Released, Here’s What’s New
A step closer to perfection! Discover the latest COSMIC Alpha 4 release with exciting updates to settings, apps, bug fixes, and more.
11 Best Free and Open Source GUI Weather Tools
Here’s our verdict on the best GUI weather tools. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.
New Linux Patches Cleanup Code For Running x86 32-bit Kernels On x86_64 CPUs
As we approach 2025, hopefully none of you are still running x86 32-bit kernels / 32-bit OS software on x86_64 processors, but should you still be into that, there are improvements on the way.
How to Back Up Your Raspberry Pi
Learn how to back up your Raspberry Pi using rsync - from basic folder backups to full system automation - with this comprehensive guide.
Fresh releases of Xfce, Mint, Cinnamon desktops out in time for the holidays
Cinnamon 6.4 is already out and Xfce 4.20 is very nearly ready. Fancy spending time refreshing your setup over the holidays? Two of the more popular Windows-style FOSS desktops are about to drop new point releases, one for higher-end machines and one for lower-end kit.
5 Signs You're Becoming an Advanced Linux User
Ever find yourself tinkering with settings or exploring new tools on your Linux system and wonder if you're becoming more proficient? If you've been using Linux for a while, here are five signs that might indicate you're moving into advanced user territory.
GStreamer 1.24.10 Released with Over 40 Security Fixes
GStreamer 1.24.10 multimedia framework released with bug fixes, 40+ security improvements, and enhanced stability.
Reclaim the internet: Mozilla’s rebrand for the next era of tech
Mozilla isn’t just another tech company — we’re a global crew of activists, technologists and builders, all working to keep the internet free, open and accessible. For over 25 years, we’ve championed the idea that the web should be for everyone, no matter who you are or where you’re from.
10 Ways To Harden Your Linux Containers Against Attacks
Learn practical strategies for protecting containerized applications on Linux.
Rustls Multi-Threaded Performance Is Battering OpenSSL
The Rustls project as a modern TLS library written in the Rust programming language and an alternative to the likes of the widely-used OpenSSL and Cloudflare's BoringSSL has published some new performance figures.
Elementary OS 8 'Circe' conjures Wayland magic
Based on Ubuntu 24.04, more accessibility, still looks great. Elementary OS 8 "Circe" is here, based on Ubuntu 24.04, with Wayland support in the Pantheon desktop.
How to Add an SSH Fingerprint to Your known_hosts File in Linux
If your Linux shell scripts are getting tripped up by SSH fingerprints, follow this concise tutorial for an easy solution.
Chill With Tux: 16 Relaxing Games That Run on Linux
After a long day at work, you might not fancy sweating through a stressful Counter-Strike match or juggling a dozen objectives in your favorite MMO. Sometimes, all you want to do is relax before bed. So here are 15 cozy games that run on Linux, natively or via Proton.
Debian 13 Unveils ‘Ceratopsian’ as Its Default Desktop Theme
After the survey for selecting a new artwork ended, 2817 votes crown 'Ceratopsian' as the default theme for the upcoming Debian 13 'Trixie.'
Bash Script Flags Without Arguments: How to Use and Parse Them
Flags in Bash scripts are crucial for modifying the behavior of scripts without needing to pass lengthy arguments. Particularly, flags without arguments provide a simple way to enable or disable features in your scripts, often making your scripts more user-friendly and easier to use.
Debian 13 Desktop Theme Finalized Ahead Of Next Years Release
As a follow-up to last month's article around the Debian 13 release processes continuing and desktop artwork voting underway for Debian 13 "Trixie", the winning desktop theme/artwork was announced today...
How to Secure GRUB Boot Loader with Password
The GRUB boot loader plays a critical role in booting Linux systems, serving as the first program executed when the computer starts. Securing GRUB with a password can prevent unauthorized users from tampering with boot parameters or gaining root access to the system. This is especially important for systems that require heightened security.
Fedora Moves Towards Forgejo -- A Unified Decision
The decision to move to Forgejo as the new git forge has been made. There are numerous factors involved in this decision and this article will discuss them, present some background on the process, and invite one more chance for feedback before the formal Fedora Council vote.
This Is the Default Theme of Debian GNU/Linux 13 “Trixie”
The Debian Project unveiled today the default theme of the next major Debian operating system release, Debian GNU/Linux 13 “Trixie,” made by Elise Couper.
Linux Candy: yosay - like cowsay but less cow
yosay is a command-line tool and library that generates an ASCII picture with a message. It’s billed as software which is like cowsay but with less cow.
What Is the Linux Kernel, and Why Does It Matter?
The Linux kernel is the beating heart of every Linux installation. We look at where it came from, what its purpose is and why, without the kernel, there would be no Linux.
Protecting Data Integrity on Ext4 and XFS with dm-integrity and LUKS
Unlike COW filesystems like BTRFS and ZFS, traditional Linux filesystems like ext4 and XFS have no way to detect slow data degradation (also known as bitrot), since they don’t perform data checksumming. When using those filesystems, however, we can store and verify integrity information at the block level, using dm-integrity. In this tutorial, we learn how to create dm-integrity devices with the integritysetup utility, and when creating LUKS containers, using cryptsetup.
Microsoft's Edge Browser Is Slipping Down The Charts
Is it time for open source browsers like Firefox to shine again and grab some market share? Only time will tell.
Vulkan 1.4 Expands Cross-Platform GPU Capabilities
Khronos Group unveils Vulkan 1.4, bringing 8K rendering, dynamic features, and streamlined cross-platform development.
German State Schleswig-Holstein Migrates 30,000 PCs To LibreOffice
The Schleswig-Holstein state government in northern Germany is migrating 30,000 PCs from Microsoft Windows and Office to Linux and LibreOffice, prioritising digital sovereignty and reducing reliance on proprietary software.
Cinnamon Desktop 6.4 Released with New Look
A new version of the Cinnamon desktop environment has been tagged for release – a sure-fire sign that the Linux Mint 22.1 beta is on the way!
Intel Announces Arc B-Series "Battlemage" Discrete Graphics With Linux Support
Succeeding the Intel Arc Graphics discrete graphics cards that launched two years ago as the DG2/Alchemist series, the next-gen Battlemage graphics cards are being announced today. The embargo lifts today on the new Intel Arc B-Series graphics cards with initial availability next week.
Lutris game manager v0.5.18 released with improved GOG and itch.io support, various other features
Lutris, the popular free and open source game manager for Linux, has a fresh update out now fixing up some issues and adding in a good bunch of new features. With this app you can manage games on Linux Desktop / Steam Deck from Epic Games, Humble, GOG, Steam, Emulators and much more.
DreamQuest N100 Mini PC Running Linux: Power Consumption
For this instalment in the series, we examine the power consumption of the DreamQuest N100 Mini PC and compare it to four other machines.
Nitrux 3.8 Released with Linux Kernel 6.12, Better Support for NVIDIA Users
Nitrux developer Uri Herrera announced today the release and general availability of Nitrux 3.8 as the latest stable version of this immutable and systemd-free distribution derived from Debian GNU/Linux and built on top of the KDE Plasma desktop environment.
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