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Is your microphone not working in Linux? Learn two quick and easy methods to test your microphone's functionality, using either your system settings or the command line.

The new Sparky CLI Installer now supports autopartitioning to speed up setups. Autologin enabled, and GRUB installation included.

All you need to know about Ubuntu 24.04: the release date, what’s new, where to download it, FAQs, and more.

Welcome to this comprehensive guide on installing and managing different versions of the G++ compiler on Ubuntu. The G++ compiler is a vital tool for developers who need to compile C++ applications, and having the correct version installed can significantly affect the functionality and compatibility of developed software. This tutorial is designed to help students, hobbyists, and professional developers successfully install the G++ compiler on their Ubuntu systems and navigate between different versions as needed.

The XZ backdoor was foiled by Andres Freund.

HealthyPi Move: An Upcoming Open-Source Smartwatch Powered by Nordic nRF5340 SoC CrowdSupply recently showcased the HealthyPi Move, a biometric monitor designed in a convenient wristwatch form factor. Equipped with the Nordic Semiconductor's nRF5340 SoC and multiple advanced sensors, this portable device is advertised for both personal health tracking and data logging for research applications.

Dust is a simple program written in Rust to make convention du command easier for beginners by displaying disk usage in a tree-like structure.

Archinstall 2.8 has been released today as the latest version of Arch Linux’s text-mode installer to address various bugs, update translations, and also add a few improvements.

The open source StarlingX project is out with its 9.0 release, promising improved performance and capabilities for users of the telco and edge-focused cloud computing platform.

The StarlingX project is part of the Open Infrastructure Foundation, which is the home of the OpenStack cloud computing platform. In addition to OpenStack, StarlingX integrates Kubernetes and Ceph to help enable edge computing to telco use cases. T

Linux offers a vast collection of open source small utilities that perform functions ranging from the obvious to the bizarre. It is the quality and selection of these tools that help Linux stand out as a productive environment. A good utility cooperates with other applications, integrating seamlessly.

Practical Music Search (PMS) is an interactive Vim-like console client for the Music Player Daemon.

Redka is a work-in-progress server that blends Redis and SQLite. It supports data beyond RAM, ensuring robust performance and flexibility.

The 183rd installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on April 14th, 2024, keeping you updated with the most important things happening in the Linux world.

Ardour 8.6 Digital Audio Workstation fixes crucial bugs, including a drawing error and a crashing issue with JACK2. Here's more on that!

A new file chooser portal is under works for GNOME, which might replace the GTK file choose in the future.

Master Flatpak permissions with Flatseal. Get deep insights into your Flatpak apps for improved security on your Linux system.

Canonical has recently announced the Beta release of Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS , codenamed "Noble Numbat." This release aims to continue Ubuntu's legacy of incorporating cutting-edge open-source technologies into a user-friendly, high-quality distribution.

LattePanda Mu: A Micro x86 Compute Module with Intel N100 CPU The LattePanda team has launched the LattePanda Mu, a new micro x86 compute module that features an Intel N100 CPU and supports both Windows and Linux operating systems. This module is designed for versatility and is particularly well-suited for applications in IoT, robotics, digital signage, and edge computing.

For this article, we’re going to see how Linux runs under Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL). This uses virtualization to run the Linux kernel inside a virtual machine.

The Latest OpenRazer 3.8 release adds support for Razer's Cobra, Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed, BlackWidow V4, and more.