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The Xen Project – creator and manager of the open-source Xen hypervisor and associated tools – has warned its community of potential problems flowing from the imminent closure of the colocation facility it uses.

Frog is a simple, free, and open-source OCR tool for extracting text from images or QR codes on Linux, featuring a beautiful interface.

A little break in the gaming news for a moment to mention that Zed, a "high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter", now has a Linux version available.

There have been ongoing reports from a variety of users and systems around high power use during GPU-accelerated video playback with current-generation AMD Ryzen "Phoenix" laptops. Fortunately, an optimization is coming to benefit Phoenix and forthcoming Strix Point laptops with noticeably lower power consumption during video playback.

As the recent revamp of Flathub proved, engaging store fronts for software and extensions are not the preserve of big-time tech companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft. Good design is good design, whoever does it.

PhotoPrism's July update includes support for OpenID Connect for simpler, secure logins, enhanced video support, and more.

This article explores Ubuntu Robotics, detailing its capabilities, tools, and contributions to building intelligent machines.

Ubuntu's release cycle might be a surprise to you if you have been a long-time user of Windows. With there being a major long-term supported (LTS) release every two years, and interim releases in-between to accommodate new software and improvements that get rolled out regularly.

Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, convened a full committee hearing titled “The Need to Protect Americans’ Privacy and the AI Accelerant.” The hearing explored how AI has intensified the need for a federal comprehensive privacy law that protects individual privacy and sets clear guidelines for businesses as they develop and deploy AI systems.

The July 2024 release of DietPi v9.6 introduces new software, enhancements, and bug fixes to enhance user experience and system performance. This update includes the addition of the IRC bouncer software package soju and several improvements across different devices and features.

Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE) is a stylish and user-friendly desktop environment originally developed for Deepin Linux, a distribution based on Debian. This environment is known for its sleek and modern design, which focuses on providing a clean and intuitive user experience. DDE is recognized for its polished and visually appealing interface. It incorporates a blur and transparency effect, giving it a distinct look compared to other desktop environments.

Colin Percival who took over as the release engineering lead for FreeBSD last November has come up with two important changes for this BSD operating system's release engineering process.

New Exim 4.98 MTA addresses critical SMTP vulnerabilities. Includes crucial updates for DKIM handling and SMTP security.

Protecting the Linux kernel is a high-stakes endeavor. Discover how features like Lockdown Mode and Kernel Self-Protection enhance security in Linux environments.

Flatseal is a graphical utility to review and modify permissions from your Flatpak applications.

This tutorial explains how to create interactive Bash scripts using Yes, No, Cancel prompts using read command and conditional statements.

Did a fresh Linux install? You're not done yet. Whether you're new to Linux or a seasoned user, there are certain things you should do to configure your new Linux system. As a long-time Linux user myself, these are the 12 things I always do on my new Linux system to get a head start.

The Document Foundation today announced the general availability of LibreOffice 24.2.5 as the fifth point release to the latest LibreOffice 24.2 office suite series fixing more than 70 bugs.

With its last release in May 2022 and only one developer left, SSHFS's future is uncertain. Is the project fading away?

Ask a connected device developer which operating system they prefer and most -- about three-quarters to be exact -- will reply with Linux. The open-source system is far and away the king of the Internet of Things (IoT) thanks to its flexibility and support for various architectures.

But there’s a problem.