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Richard Hughes released today fwupd 1.9.22 as a new stable version for this open-source firmware updating utility making updating firmware on Linux automatic, safe, and reliable, which adds support for the latest Raspberry Pi devices.

Powered by Linux kernel 6.8 and based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Linux Mint 22 "Wilma" is here as one of the best desktop distros.

You will read a review for Linux Mint 22 and why it could be one of the best Linux distributions released this year.

This weekend the ASUS ROG Ally X began shipping as an upgraded version of the ASUS ROG Ally handheld gaming console that launched last year.

It isn't quite XKCD 2347, but it's close. At least one developer is still working away on the X.org codebase with an effort to improve variable refresh rate support in several different OSes.

Learn how to install and use Screaming Frog SEO Spider to inspect websites on Ubuntu and other Linux distros with practical examples.

Radxa has launched a new single board computer this month, featuring the Intel N100 low-power processor. It is now available for preorder from multiple distributors in 4GB and 8GB RAM configurations.

We can file this as a PR piece or a plug if we wish, Christine said. “I’m basically writing it because… well, you can color me impressed by an Enterprise Linux distribution that listens to its users and is quick to action. That’s a little old fashioned for the digital age, isn’t it?” We’re filing it as an interesting trip down the rabbit hole that’s Christine’s mind.

Oracle released today the beta version of the upcoming VirtualBox 7.1 open-source and cross-platform virtualization software for public testing, a major update that promises exciting new features and improvements.

A critical bug in libwayland update causes Plasma Desktop freeze at login in Debian Sid/Trixie. The root cause is identified, and the temporary solution is released!

Linux system administration encompasses managing the software and hardware of Linux systems, which can be complex, especially for those new to Linux or managing multiple systems. Fortunately, Webmin, a web-based interface, simplifies many of the routine tasks involved in maintaining a healthy Linux system.

French BSD enthusiast Joel Carnat has written a how-to guide on setting up a laptop with OpenBSD for general use. It's worth a go for the Unix-curious.

Papers is a versatile document viewer for the GNOME desktop. You can view, search or annotate documents in many different formats.

Linux Mint 22 was formally released today as the newest major release of this desktop-focused Linux distribution built atop the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS package base while featuring its in-house Cinnamon desktop environment and other software apps.

What you’re reading is only the first of many articles from the “Learning Linux Commands” series. Why would we want to do such a thing? Because it’s useful to have every option and possible use of a widely used command all in one place.

Gokapi 1.9, a lightweight self-hosted file share server, brings Redis integration, improved upload speeds, and a fresh Docker image.

The Qt Company released today Qt Creator 14 as the latest stable version of this open-source IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for designing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) in the Qt language.

In this article, we'll see much more free & affordable ChatGPT alternatives, exploring their capabilities, expertise and use cases.

It's almost time to get cutting some shapes, with the Early Access release of Shapez 2 coming on August 15. Their press team mentioned the developer has managed to build up over 300,000 wishlists, so at this point it's pretty much guaranteed to be a success early on.

An open-source messaging system, Mattermost provides a secure and flexible chat service with features like file sharing, a search function, and integrations. With its user-friendly interface, Mattermost is easy to use and is becoming more popular. It is a no-cost substitute for platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and similar services. This tutorial will show you how to install Mattermost on Debian 12.