This site is a collection of tips, examples and small chunks of code I’ve used over the years as I’ve worked with Linux. Mostly the items found here are for my own use but I’ve made the site public in the chance that it will help other people. If you find something useful please let me know. Also if you think something I’ve mentioned could be done better I would welcome the feedback.
Read MoreNetrunner 23 is a perfect distribution for fans of the KDE Plasma desktop – and for just about anyone, really. Here’s why.
Read MoreiDealOS is an MXLinux-based distribution that gives the normal Linux security a bit of a boost via DNS.
Read MoreIf you want a stable Linux distribution with a unique take, Artix is one of the fastest and most reliable I’ve tested.
Read MoreSix kernel patches and two utilities later, the VRAM situation for AMD GPUs is better now.
Read MoreI carried the UAG Metropolis tracker loose in my back pocket for a week, and all that bending and flexing didn’t faze it.
Read MoreAfter years of testing portable solar panels, I’ve found that small adjustments to my setup can yield massive efficiency gains.
Read MoreLinux Kernel 7.0 was released! Linus Torvalds announced it on Sunday afternoon: The last week of the release continued the same “lots of small fixes” trend, but it all really does seem pretty benign, so I’ve tagged the final 7.0 and pushed it out. I suspect it’s a lot of AI tool use that will […]
Read MoreOfficially, we don’t know what France’s forthcoming Linux desktop will look like, but this is what my sources and experience tell me to expect.
Read MoreThe Bebird Earsight Plus D39R earwax removal tool is a surprisingly powerful inspection camera, and a worthwhile investment.
Read MoreTraveling overseas gave me the perfect opportunity to test the latest Android phone cameras. Here’s who wins for me.
Read MoreThe kernel’s stance on AI-assisted patches is now official.
Read MoreEveryone who works remotely needs a reliable video conferencing tool. But security concerns and connectivity issues make Zoom a tough buy. Here’s what to use instead.
Read MoreFrom Nova Lake audio to autonomous XFS repairs and Zen 6 prep, this release covers a lot of ground.
Read MoreQuick Lofi is a GNOME Shell extension that puts a lofi radio player in your top bar. If you’ve ever opened a new browser tab to load a “lofi beats to study to” stream on YouTube — lofi girl, perhaps – to act as an ambient backdro…
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News: Arch Linux adjusts firewall packages, Linux dropping i486 support, Red Hat extends its lifecycle, Debian’s APT introduces r…
Once a fixture on the lecture circuit, GNU’s creator — and the father of Free Software — is slowly re‑emerging in the US, updating his message for the 2020s.
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Linus Torvalds has released Linux 7.0, the kernel version that Ubuntu 26.04 LTS runs on. Linux 7.0 includes a new standardised filesystem error reporting system, faster swap performance and hardware video decoding for a crop of Rockchip ARM64 single-bo…
Read MoreThis beginner’s tutorial helps you learn the basics of taking screenshots on Linux Mint/
Read MoreWant to configure the login screen in Ubuntu, Fedora Workstation, and other Linux with GNOME Desktop? Here’s an extension to do the job for GNOME from version 42 to 50. As you may know, it’s not easy for beginners to configure the GNOME login screen manually, as it requires GDM user permission. And, the login […]
Read MoreThe DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Rubén Rodríguez has announced the release of Trisquel GNU/Linux 12.0, a major update of the project’s “libre” distribution built for home users, small enterprises and educational centers…
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