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In this detailed tutorial, we will explore what Podman Desktop is, its features, and how to install Podman Desktop across various Linux distributions.

Tortoise TTS is a multi-voice text-to-speech system trained with an emphasis on quality. It seeks to provide strong multi-voice capabilities, and highly realistic prosody and intonation.

Sparky Linux 2024.02: New kernels, Pipewire 1.0.3, and improved CLI installer for better file system compatibility. Here's more on that!

The UBports Foundation announced that they plan to switch to a fixed-release model for future OTA (Over-the-Air) updates for their Ubuntu Touch mobile operating system.

CSI Linux is a Linux distribution focused on digital forensics and cybersecurity with an intense focus on user education. The platform offers robust capabilities for investigations, analysis, and response and the flexibility required to meet the demands of modern digital investigations.

Imagine your most sensitive and critical information being made accessible to threat actors without your permission or knowledge. This is exactly what a new information disclosure flaw discovered in the Linux kernel up to 5.17 could result in. As a Linux admin, staying up-to-date on vulnerabilities like this one is crucial to keeping your critical systems and confidential data secure. To help you understand and protect against this kernel bug, we'll explore its implications for security practitioners and the long-term consequences it may bring. We'll also explain how to secure your systems against this dangerous kernel flaw.

When managing an Ubuntu 24.04 system, it’s essential to understand the security and administrative practices that come with it. By default, Ubuntu does not set a root password and encourages the use of the sudo command for administrative tasks. This approach enhances security by limiting the use of the root account. However, there are scenarios where having a root password is necessary.

This article provides insight on SQLite’s support for JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and the latest addition, JSONB. It explains how SQLite facilitates handling JSON and JSONB data and what the differences are between JSON and JSONB. Additionally, the article provides practical “hello world” examples. What is JSON JSON is a format for structuring data in […]

In this article, you will learn about the special file /dev/zero and its various use cases, such as creating a swap file, a dummy file for testing, and formatting the drive for security reasons.

The Debian Project announced today the release and general availability of Debian 12.5 as the fourth ISO update to the latest Debian GNU/Linux 12 “Bookworm” operating system series.

This USB-C powered touchscreen monitor from DomyFan packs a high-resolution display and stereo speakers, but best of all, it works in Linux.

Radxa’s ZERO 3W is an ultra-small single board computer with high-performance capabilities. Based on the Rockchip RK3566 and supporting Wi-Fi6 / BT 5.4, this compact device is designed to cater to a wide range of users, from IoT developers to hobbyists. Equipped with the Rockchip RK3566, the ZERO 3W supports various graphics standards like OpenGL […]

The GNOME Project released today the beta versions of the GNOME Shell and Mutter components as part of the upcoming GNOME 46 desktop environment series and they’re packed with lots of improvements.

The PeaZip 9.7 open-source, free, and cross-platform archive manager has been released today as a maintenance update meant to refresh the application’s core functionality and also address some bugs.

Stable Debian 12 (Bookworm) is getting its fifth update, shipping with 42 security updates and 68 bug fixes. Upgrade now!

Waveshare has unveiled two new boards based on the ESP32-S3, each equipped with 4G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth capabilities. Additionally, these boards support 18650 batteries and come with a camera interface, making them ideal for uses such as outdoor monitoring, portable 4G Wi-Fi, and smart home applications. The ESP32-S3-A7670E-4G development board is powered by the ESP32-S3R2 […]

It is gratifying to witness the continual evolution of free, open-source office suite software, offering robust alternatives to Microsoft Office. In today's blog post, we explore the eighth iteration of OnlyOffice, unveiling long-awaited features. Moreover, numerous enhancements have been introduced and will be detailed in the following lines. Without further delay, let's highlight what is new in OnlyOffice version 8.0.

HandBrake 1.7.3 has been released today as a new maintenance update to this popular open-source, cross-platform, and free video transcoding and conversion software.

Fedora Atomic Desktops Announced: A Unified Approach to rpm-ostree Spins.

Windows is getting smaller every year if not every month. Android/Linux is what's growing.