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Some good news today for Ubuntu users running the latest Ubuntu 23.10 (Mantic Minotaur) or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) releases as the App Center application has been updated to allow installation of locally downloaded DEB packages.

Fathom is a privacy-focused web analytics software with GDPR compliance and no cookie banners required. In this article, we'll show you how to install Fathom Privacy Focused Web Analytics on Ubuntu.

Google Charts lets users visualize data on their website. It offers a wide range of ready-to-use chart types.

One of the biggest drawback to Ubuntu’s new App Center, the Flutter-based replacement for GNOME’s Software Center, is that it doesn’t let you install DEBs downloaded from the web. To be clear (since confusion often creeps in) the Ubuntu App Center does allow you to install DEB software so long as it’s the Ubuntu repos. What it doesn’t (currently) do, which the many software center incarnations over the years did, is ‘side load’ DEB packages.

LibreOffice 24.8 is now available in beta form for those wanting to test this open-source, cross-platform office suite alternative to the likes of Microsoft Office.

All companies use open source now, but some, such as Oracle, have never been completely comfortable with it. Back in 2009, I followed Oracle's acquisition of Sun as closely as a tick on a dog's neck. I doubted very much that it would work out well. I thought Sun would have been better off with IBM. In the end, it was a mixed bag.

Immich's latest update simplifies setup and brings duplicate image detection, enhanced video thumbnails, and more.

Have you ever felt like you’re not getting the most out of your Linux terminal? Well, you’re not alone. Over the years, I've found several Linux tools that have transformed my workflow and improved my command-line productivity. Let's take a look at my list of Linux power-ups.

Lots and lots of improvements and bug fixes have arrived in the latest stable update to the Steam Client for Linux, macOS, Windows, VR and Steam Deck.

Craft CMS is an open-source content management system for creating all sorts of websites. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Craft CMS on a Debian 12 server. You will also learn how to enable Redis to work with it and how to back up and restore a site made using Craft CMS.

Linux-based operating systems are pivotal in meeting the evolving demands of smart homes. Learn how Linux supports innovation in home automation.

It was a while back when I covered a FOSS Android app (GreenStash) that encourages you to save money. But, what about managing and tracking expenses? Where do you do that? Well, I used to utilize a proprietary app until I came across Paisa.

Kernel developer and consultant Johan Hovold spent the last two years working on improving ARM Linux laptop support with a particular focus on the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s powered Qualcomm SoC. Arm funded this Linaro effort and as a result the ThinkPad X13s enjoys pleasant upstream kernel support now.

Penetration testing, often referred to as pen testing, is a critical practice in the field of cybersecurity. It involves simulating cyber-attacks on a system, network, or web application to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors. This proactive approach allows organizations to strengthen their defenses before an actual attack occurs.

This feature highlights the finest open source key value stores. Hopefully, there will be something of interest for anyone who needs to store millions of data records, to help in statistical or real-time analysis.

Learn how to install iTunes on Ubuntu using a Wine program, then how to launch iTunes on Ubuntu, including its removal steps.

Mozilla has reinstated certain add-ons for Firefox that earlier this week had been banned in Russia by the Kremlin. The browser extensions, which are hosted on the Mozilla store, were made unavailable in the Land of Putin on or around June 8 after a request by the Russian government and its internet censorship agency, Roskomnadzor.

One aspect of Linux that makes it rise above the competition is its ability to give life to older hardware. When Microsoft stops supporting Windows 10 in 2025, your computer doesn't have to end up in a landfill. You can theoretically just switch over to Linux.

Learn about the xargs command and how to use it in Linux with a variety of command-line examples for advanced users.

DevToys 2.0: The Swiss Army knife for developers is now available for Linux as a DEB installation package and a portable ZIP archive.