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Can we have this as a global feature in all software? Please? Zed, a fast new Rust-based text editor aimed at programmers, now lets you totally disable LLM bot integration. We're sure some users will rejoice – but how many?…

On February 27, 2024, the Tails Project unveiled version 6.0, a milestone release built atop Debian 12 “Bookworm” and GNOME 43 . Tails, short for The Amnesic Incognito Live System, is engineered from the ground up to prevent data leakage, protect against targeted surveillance, and ensure that every use leaves no trace unless explicitly permitted . Version 6.0 refines this mission with a bold suite of features tailored to block modern surveillance tactics.

The Linux 6.17 kernel has merged a new driver for powering up the Imagination PowerVR-based graphics processor found within the Alibaba T-HEAD TH1520 RISC-V SoC. This power sequencing driver is just for being able to power-up the GPU before the actual graphics driver can takeover...

If you’re not using one of the many Linux distro’s that come with Flatpak management already built in, Warehouse is here to help.

Archinstall 3.0.9 released today as the newest iteration of this text-based Arch Linux operating system installer...

The July 2025 release of DietPi v9.15 introduces support for the Orange Pi 3 non-LTS, provides its own updated Unbound packages, and includes a script to upgrade Bookworm systems to Debian Trixie, the upcoming Debian release scheduled for August 9th. Alongside these highlights, the update delivers refinements to DietPi tools, networking improvements, and several bug […]

TUXEDO launches the ultra-thin InfinityBook Pro 15 with Ryzen AI 300 CPUs, full Linux support, and a massive 99Wh battery.

Java-like move could land those expecting free trial with a new bill Oracle has introduced new licensing terms that some users may see as hidden within the terms for VirtualBox, the general-purpose virtualization software for x86_64 hardware.…

Discover Maru OS, the clever software that transforms your Android phone into a full desktop computer. Unlock powerful productivity with a simple plug-and-play setup and Debian Linux.

GNU C Library 2.42 is out, bringing ISO C23, POSIX.1-2024, faster malloc tcache, and dozens of bug fixes and CVE patches.

Discover a step-by-step guide to remove (or hide) the home folder icon on Ubuntu Desktop, including an option to disable desktop icons.

Some users keen while others point out pile of unresolved bugs in core product The open source Blender 3D editing suite may be adapted to run on Apple's iPad and other tablets, despite concern from one contributor that the team is already stretched with "thousands of bugs languishing in the tracker."…

The PCLinuxOS Magazine staff is pleased to announce the release of the August 2025 issue.

Last week I ran the last planned benchmarks of Intel CPU performance on Clear Linux vs. Ubuntu with Intel having ceased development of Clear Linux following the restructuring at the company. In today's article is a final look at how the AMD EPYC performance compares on Clear Linux relative to Ubuntu Linux and AlmaLinux. An AMD EPYC 9965 "Turin" dual socket server was used for showing the strong out-of-the-box performance on Intel's Clear Linux even for this competing server processor.

GNU Binutils 2.45 adds SFrame V2 support for s390x and major enhancements for RISC-V, Armv9.6, LoongArch, and x86.

When one of open source’s favorite cloud hosts went dark, even LWN.net blinked. Here’s what happened—and why it matters.

Christian Schaller, a Fedora developer and Director of Software Engineering at Red Hat, recently began exploring the potential of AI usage more from the open-source/Linux perspective. He was left impressed from his ability to easily generate a Python application for internal Red Hat use to porting the venerable Xtraceroute program to GTK4 and Vulkan...

Banana Pi has introduced the BPI-F4, an industrial control board built around the Sunplus SP7350 System-on-Chip. The platform consists of a core board and a compatible carrier board that provides access to peripherals including a 1?GbE port, seven PCB terminal blocks, and a MIPI camera FFC connector. The board is powered by the Sunplus SP7350, […]

In this comprehensive tutorial, we will discuss how to print all arguments submitted from the command line in a Bash script on Linux. We’ll explore multiple methods for accessing and displaying command-line arguments, covering best practices for argument handling and practical use cases.

5 V-tolerant GPIO opens the way to some intriguing retro-nerdery The Raspberry Pi team has released an update to the RP2350 microcontroller with bug fixes, hardening, and a GPIO tweak that will delight retro hardware enthusiasts.…