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Thursday, April 25, 2024
- What are AppImages and how do you use them on Linux?
This unique format for distributing Linux applications keeps it simple -- mostly.
- Need a news app? Here are my top 5 across Android, Linux, and iOS
If keeping up with the news is high on your list of daily tasks, you might want to consider using one of these apps.
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
- Fedora 40 is now available and includes more spins than ever before
If you're looking for serious speed and you don't want to go with a lightweight desktop, Fedora 40 will not disappoint.
- 6 features I'd like to see Linux borrow from MacOS
If Linux borrowed these features from MacOS, it would be unstoppable.
Monday, April 22, 2024
- If all kernel bugs are security bugs, how do you keep your Linux safe?
Since February, there've been 800 newly assigned CVEs. Your job? Update your main Linux distro more often.
- AlmaLinux 9.4 beta is out: 4 reasons to consider it for your desktop
The server-centric, open-source Linux distribution's latest beta is available with plenty of updates, and it could be your new favorite desktop operating system. Here's why.
Friday, April 19, 2024
- The best Linux laptops of 2024
The best Linux laptops are user-friendly with high-end components and great battery life. We tested models from Lenovo, Dell, and more to find the top options.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
- 6 features I wish MacOS would copy from Linux
With a little help from Linux, MacOS could become an even bigger force.
- Linus Torvalds takes on evil developers, hardware errors and 'hilarious' AI hype
While all is 'calm and steady and boring' with the next kernel, Linux creator Torvalds tells an Open Source Summit crowd exactly how he feels about almost everything else.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Don't like your Linux desktop? Here's how to install an alternative
If you're not happy with the desktop environment your chosen distribution uses, you have plenty of options available to you. Find out how easy it can be to install here.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
- My top 5 tools to beat distractions and get more writing done - or any work, really
To avoid distractions, I enlist a particular set of tools. Whatever your writing platform - Linux, MacOS, Windows, Android, or iOS - help is here.
- XZ Utils might not have been the only sabotage target, open-source foundations warn
The XZ Utils backdoor that recently sent ripples of concern through the Linux community may have only been the beginning.
Monday, April 15, 2024
- RebornOS is a beautiful, user-friendly take on Arch Linux with desktop options galore
Looking for a Linux distro that's easy to use and highly customizable? RebornOS is both.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
- Dynebolic is a portable Linux distribution that can be used without installation
If you're a digital artist or multimedia creator, and you've always dreamed of having an operating system that can travel with you, Dynebolic is back after a 10-year hiatus.
Monday, April 8, 2024
- 5 Linux commands you must know to keep your device running smoothly
If you want to know what's going on under the hood of your Linux operating system, these commands will tell you everything about system resources and running processes.
Friday, April 5, 2024
- This backdoor almost infected Linux everywhere: The XZ Utils close call
For the first time, an open-source maintainer put malware into a key Linux utility. We're still not sure who or why - but here's what you can do about it.
Thursday, April 4, 2024
- German state ditches Microsoft for Linux and LibreOffice
Why? Schleswig-Holstein cites cost, security, and digital sovereignty - though not necessarily in that order.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- 5 Linux network-related commands every new user should know
If you're just starting on your Linux journey, these command lines will help you immensely for network-related purposes.
Monday, April 1, 2024
- How I created my own music streaming server with Linux (and why you should too)
If music fills your every moment with joy, you might want to consider setting up your own streaming music server on your home network.
- Fedora 40 beta is fastest operating system I've tested - and it's full of useful features
If you think your operating system is fast, wait until you get a load of the latest release from Fedora.
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