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KDE Plasma, one of the most popular desktop environments for Linux, has received a new update with improved screen color accuracy and more.
Ubuntu has announced a new tar-based distribution format for WSL, simplifying deployment and customization for enterprises.
This guide can help both beginners and seasoned computer users alike learn all the important parts of choosing, using and installing Linux.
In a weirdly surprising move, Facebook is restricting posts related to Linux content on its platform and flagging them against its Community Guidelines, including popular site DistroWatch.
Solus 4.7, a popular Linux distribution, is now available for download. It comes with updated software including a newer Linux kernel. It also has improved support for Nvidia GPUs.
A couple of new VirtualBox releases are out. The updates bring Windows 11 24H2 BSOD fix and manymore improvements.
If you are willing to make the switch from Windows to Linux and are looking at gaming performance, you will want to have an AMD GPU and not an Nvidia.
Canonical has pushed a patch for rsync after researchers uncovered serious vulnerabilities that enable remote code execution attacks.
Linux Mint 22.1, codenamed Xia, has passed final ISO checks, meaning it's ready for release. While not announced yet, you can already download it; read on for instructions.
Linus Torvalds is quite happy this holiday season with how things have been going in his personal and professional life. As such, he has offered to build a guitar pedal for one lucky developer.
Linux Mint 22.1 "Xia" is almost here. According to the Linux Mint website, the stable version of the ISO is now undergoing final checks.
Tails 6.11 has just been released with a new feature that warns you about partitioning errors. This is an early warning system against potential persistent storage data loss.
The Raspberry Pi 5, which was launched in 2023, is now available with 16 GB of RAM for $120. It's ideal for power users and running professional applications.
ESET has suggested that users who are unable to update to Windows 11 due to unsupported hardware can try switching to Linux.
The Linux foundation seems ready to finally axe a Microsoft-made remote network protocol for USB that is still a part of modern Windows operating systems.
If you are new to Linux, this guide is for you! I list some of the key apps (and services) that you'll want to use to make your Linux transition more comfortable.
VMware Workstation Pro and Player received new updates today with fixes for freezes and crash issues on Windows and Linux.
Linux Mint 22.1 Beta has defied naming conventions by going with the codename Xia instead of a name beginning with W.
Linux Mint 22.1 Beta ISOs are undergoing testing before release to the public. They should be available to download within a few days and a few weeks later the Stable builds will be out.
Linus Torvalds feels like the microarchitectural levels in AMD and Intel's CPUs are based on a "completely broken model" that "needs to die."
With Windows 10's end-of-life less than a year away, up to 240 million PCs could be expedited to landfill. Here are some ideas to delay that end well past 2025.
Canonical has urged Ubuntu 20.04 LTS users to upgrade because the end of life date is in the first half of 2025. It recommends using Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
ESET researchers uncover "WolfsBane," a Linux backdoor linked to the China-based Gelsemium group. This is Gelsemium's first known Linux malware—hinting at a change in attack strategies.
The Helldown ransomware has evolved, now hitting virtual machines in VMware and Linux environments, raising alarms for cybersecurity teams.
Intel spots a single line of code that sees Linux gain a massive nearly 40 times or 4000% performance gain.
A new patch for the existing Magic Trackpad Linux driver has added support for the new Trackpad model announced at the end of October.
Microsoft has announced Azure Linux 3.0 for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) preview. After receiving feedback, it will be generally available in AKS 1.32.
The Linux Mint team is working hard to bring Night Light functionality to Cinnamon, as a native feature.
EA and Respawn Entertainment are officially stopping Linux and Steam Deck players from accessing Apex Legends, citing cheating concerns.
Linus Torvalds has explained why he's so "fed up with" Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and other such vendors due to their "buggy hardware".
Linux 6.12 is due out next month, and this weekend, we got the fourth release candidate. Linus Torvalds, head of the Linux project, said this update didn't give him "the warm and fuzzies."
The GNU Boot team has found non-free code in its software that it forbids for licensing and ethical reasons. It has fixed the issue but it now has to warn distributions to update.
Canonical has officially announced the codename for Ubuntu 25.04 as Plucky Puffin, continuing the tradition of using endangered animal names for its releases.
The KDE project has officially upgraded KDE neon to Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, addressing software issues from the previous version and enhancing overall performance.
In a recent mailing list update, Linus Torvalds expressed frustration over passive voice in commit messages, urging developers to adopt a more active and clear communication style.
Have you ever wondered what operating systems are used by big wig scientists at CERN and Fermilab? They used to use Scientific Linux, but that was retired. Here's what they use now.
A recent incident highlights the importance of using AI carefully and responsibly. The AI went Admin-mode and installed a bunch of updates that it could never reboot from.
Valve has announced a new collaboration with Arch Linux. The company will financially support work on critical projects such as a build service and secure signing system.
The Tor Project has announced Tails OS will join its structure to enhance privacy. This collaboration aims to deliver better security solutions for users in high-risk environments.
Nvidia 572.70 is out with fixes for black screen issues, RTX 5070 support, and more
AMD finally gets it just right, RX 9070 XT benchmarked vs 7800 XT & Nvidia RTX 4070
Microsoft finally releases native Copilot app for Windows 11 with new useful features
AMD's new chipset driver improves Windows 11/10 app compatibility, Microsoft Pluton support
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