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Users choose lightweight Linux distributions because they can bring aging hardware back to life or simply because they offer a lightning-fast desktop environment. Six years after its last R10 release, the lightweight Linux distribution wattOS 12 arrived rebased to the stable Debian 11 branch.

Keyboards are necessary to work with a computer system whether it's for coding, writing, or moving around items in a spreadsheet. They allow access to a computer's peripherals and are used to get deep into the operating system of any computer. Keyboards come in all shapes and sizes. Some are more comfortable to use than others. We asked our community members to share the best (and the worst) keyboard they'd ever used. Some of the answers might surprise you!

The latest, next-generation version of RHEL 9 is here.

Here's a list of the best 3 MS Paint alternative drawing programs which are free to download and install with feature highlights.

With the Firefox 107 release hitting the streets earlier this week, Mozilla has promoted the next version of its open-source web browser, Firefox 108, to the beta channel for public testing.

Tutorial on how to install VMware Tools on Kali Linux

Comprehensive details about how to download, install and update Mozilla Firefox - all editions: Stable, Dev, Nightly in Linux.

Git has become the default way to store and transport code in the DevOps generation. Over 93% of developers report that Git is their primary version control system. Almost anyone who has used version control is familiar with git add, git commit, and git push. For most users, that’s all they ever plan to do with Git, and they're comfortable with that. It just works for their needs.

The AlmaLinux Foundation informs 9to5Linux.com today about the general availability of AlmaLinux 9.1 as the first minor update to the latest and greatest AlmaLinux 9 operating systems for those who want a free and open-source alternative to RHEL 9 or CentOS Stream 9.

Sometimes, while working on the command line in Linux, you might want to create a new file. Or, there may be times when the requirement is to change the timestamps of a file. Well, there exists a utility that can you can use in both these scenarios. The tool in question is touch.

Apple Stickies is a small utility that lets users keep notes, lists and pictures in sticky notes on the desktop.

OnLogic just unveiled the Factor 200 Series which is built around the Raspberry Pi CM4. The new Factor is very similar to the Factor 201 released earlier this year, except that this version also includes a 2.7” capacitive touchscreen plus analog I/Os (DIO & AIO). As its predecessor, the Factor 202 is powered by the […]

Mandriva-Linux fork Mageia 9 Alpha 1 version is now out for testing by the community, bringing two years' worth of updates.

As with any other technology or skill, just reading about Git cannot make you proficient at it or make you an "advanced" user. Now it's time to dig into some of the tools in Git that I've found useful, and hopefully, that will help you use Git.

Fedora Silverblue is an operating system for your desktop built on Fedora Linux. It’s excellent for daily use, development, and container-based workflows. It offers numerous advantages such as being able to roll back in case of any problems. If you want to update or rebase to Fedora Linux 37 on your Fedora Silverblue system (these instructions are similar for […]

A tutorial on how you can create custom light and dark wallpaper (day and night) for GNOME desktop that applies to Ubuntu and Fedora.

The following tutorial will teach you how to import the Remi Repository on Fedora 37/36/35 Linux for the latest PHP versions.

Oracle released today VirtualBox 7.0.4 as the second maintenance update to the latest and greatest VirtualBox 7.0 series for this open-source, cross-platform, and free virtualization software.

As of WSL 1.0.0, the Windows Subsystem for Linux has reached the production-ready state, removing the “preview” label.

If you're migrating away from Twitter, you might be looking for a way to ensure your followers that you are who you say you are. Ignoring debates of how anyone can be sure of anyone's true identity online, it's easy to verify yourself on Mastodon if you already have your own website. This requires a very basic understanding of HTML, so if you don't maintain your own website, then send this article to your web maintainer instead.