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Struggling to stay productive in Linux? Bartib can help! This guide explains how to track your time with Bartib, a time tracking application for Linux.

This guide shows you how to change your Linux shell, making the switch from(to) Bash, Fish, Zsh, or any other shell a breeze.

UEFI restricted boot (an attack on all computer users) was originally the reason for its chief enabler - and Microsoft collaborator - attempting to silence me or, failing that, defame me in public fora (shooting the messenger, ad hominem).

The 189th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on May 26th, 2024, keeping you updated with the most important things happening in the Linux world.

With increasing financial turbulence it’s as important as ever to look after your finances, if only to make sure there are no nasty surprises when you receive your next bank statement.

Ubuntu 24.04's release in April 2024 followed the biannual Long-Term Support (LTS) schedule for the popular Linux distro. Despite the new release, I'm holding off a bit on upgrading. Here are several reasons why.

Learn how to use "ed", the oldest line editor in Unix/Linux, to create, edit, display, and manipulate files with practical examples.

Rclone is a free and open source command line program to manage files on cloud storage services like Google Drive, Backblaze B2, Amazon S3, and many more. The application is written in the Go programming language, and its source code is hosted on GitHub. In this tutorial we learn how to install Rclone on the most used Linux distributions, and how to perform basics operations like copying, syncing, moving and deleting data. In the process, we also see how to obtain Google Drive API credentials, and how to configure a Google Drive remote for Rclone.

As expected, Linus Torvalds announced today the general availability for public testing of the first Release Candidate (RC) development milestone of the upcoming Linux 6.10 kernel series.

Samsung has disputed a report which claimed its high-bandwidth memory products are not performing to Nvidia's satisfaction. Reuters last week reported that Samsung's chips did not meet Nvidia's power consumption and heat requirements. Samsung told Business Korea that it is "smoothly conducting tests for HBM supply with various global partners" and that it is "continuously testing technology and performance in close cooperation with multiple companies." The Reuters report included a Samsung statement to the effect that HBM is customized for each of its clients.

DFRobot Releases New ESP32-UE and ESP32-E Modules Featuring External and PCB Antennas DFRobot's FireBeetle series has expanded with the FireBeetle 2 ESP32-UE (N16R2) and ESP32-E, robust IoT microcontrollers featuring the Tensilica LX6 dual-core processor. The ESP32-UE variant includes support for external Bluetooth and Wi-Fi antennas to boost communication range, along with a Lithium battery for portable use.

We’ve reviewed the vast majority of music players for Linux. But there always seems more out there to explore.

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DSGW-130: A Voice-Control Enabled Touchscreen Control Panel for Smart Homes The DSGW-130 Zigbee Touch Screen Control Panel by Dusun is a compact device designed for smart home automation. Measuring 86mm by 86mm, it fits into an 86-type junction box, replacing traditional wall switches. It supports Zigbee 3.0, facilitating the integration and management of Zigbee devices into smart homes.

SkyByte: An Upcoming Mini DIY Drone Powered by ESP32 MCU with Smartphone Control The SkyByte, an upcoming Mini DIY Wi-Fi Drone powered by the versatile ESP32 microcontroller, is set to debut on Kickstarter soon. This compact, open-source drone is engineered to attract both tech enthusiasts and beginners, featuring control via a smartphone app.

This tutorial shows the installation of an Ubuntu 24.04 server in detail with many screenshots. The guide's purpose is to show the base installation of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS that can be used as a basis for our other Ubuntu tutorials here at howtoforge, like our perfect server guides.

Microsoft cannot compete fairly

We review the latest Manjaro 24 “Wynsdey” major release, which brings the latest Plasma 6 and more updates.

This guide will walk you through two methods for appending text to a file without using text editors in Linux with practical examples.

The KDE Project released today KDE Gear 24.05 as a major update to this open-source software suite for the KDE Plasma desktop environment and other platforms.