New Ubuntu Linux Kernel Security Patches for 6 Vulnerabilities

Coming three weeks after the previous security updates, which addressed 13 vulnerabilities, the new Linux kernel security patches are available for Ubuntu 21.10 (Impish Indri), Ubuntu 21.04 (Hirsute Hippo), Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa), Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver), as well as Ubuntu 16.04 ESM (Xenial Xerus) and Ubuntu 14.04 ESM (Trusty Tahr) to address […]

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How to Install Jellyfin Media Server in Ubuntu, Debian, & Mint

Jellyfin media server goes the extra mile in managing and organizing media files. It makes it possible to stream files on other PCs, TVs, or phones when devices are connected to the internet. Learn how to install Jellyfin in Ubuntu, Debian, and Mint he…

How to Check Supported TLS and SSL Ciphers (version) on Linux

In this guide, you will learn how to check the supported TLS and SSL versions on Linux systems and their associated ciphers.
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Vivaldi 5.0 Introduces Shareable Browser Themes, Automatic Translation

Vivaldi 5.0 has been released with impressive updates, arguably making it the best Linux web browser today. Read on for the release coverage.
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Qt Creator 6 Open-Source IDE Officially Released, This Is What’s New

Based on the Qt 6.2 LTS series of the popular widget toolkit for creating graphical user interfaces for cross-platform apps, Qt Creator 6 is here a little over three months after Qt Creator 5 with various new features and many improvements for Qt application developers. Highlights of Qt Creator 6 include separate launching of external […]

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Krita 5.0 Arrives, New Beta Is Out Now for Public Testing

The third beta of Krita 5.0 is here with lots of improvements and bug fixes to make the final release more stable and reliable. For example, it improves the alpha-mask PNG brush tips, adds support for loading the thumbnails for MYB mypaint brushes in a bundle, and fixes performance issues in the Magnetic Selection tool […]

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First Arch Linux ISO with Linux Kernel 5.15 LTS Available for Download

Arch Linux 2021.12.01 is now available for download and it comes with Linux kernel 5.15 LTS by default. The ISO image includes Linux kernel 5.15.5, but it looks like Linux kernel 5.15.6 was also released today, so expect it to join the stable archives by the end of the week. Apart from being an LTS […]

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How to Backup and Restore Files Using Borg in Linux

This tutorial explains BorgBackup and how to backup and restore files using Borg in Linux and Unix-like systems.
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How to Change File Attributes in Linux with Chattr Command

In this tutorial, we’ll be showing you what attributes are there, and how to change them with the chattr command. The command chattr stands for change attribute. File attributes are certain properties that are associated with the file. The attributes allow a file to have some characteristics that are valid for all users. For example, if a file were […]

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AlmaLinux Now Has Mailing Lists for Both Users and Devs

AlmaLinux has opened some doors to make it easier for its community to stay in touch with the Linux distribution, with AlmaLinux mailing lists for both users and devs. Learn more here.
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How to Hash Passwords in Linux

Passwords should never be stored as plain text. Whether we are talking about a web application or an operating system, they should always be in the hash form (on Linux, for example, hashed passwords are stored in the /etc/shadow file). Hashing is the process through which, by the use of complex algorithms, a password is […]

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How to Find the Default Gateway IP in Linux

In this guide, you will learn about routes, static routes, and default gateway IPs. Specifically, you will learn how to find the default gateway IP in Linux.
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Setting up an iSCSI Target and Initiator in Linux

This article will help you learn how to set up/configure iSCSI on Linux/Unix-based systems. iSCSI stands for Internet Small Computer System Interface, which is an industry-standard protocol mainly used to share the storage device over the TCP/IP layer. Unlike Samba or NFS, which work at the file system level, iSCSI works only on the block-level […]

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4MLinux 38.0 Released with New Apps, Basic Support for 32-bit Apps, and a Games Pack

Coming four months after 4MLinux 37.0, the 4MLinux 38.0 release is here to introduce basic support for 32-bit apps, as well as a new downloadable extension called 4MLinux GamePack that includes a big collection of classic Linux games, which you can download from here. It also comes with several new pre-installed apps, including the Audacity […]

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Installing and Using macOS’s Homebrew Package Manager on Linux

Homebrew is a popular command line-based package manager for macOS. It can also be installed and used on Linux. Here’s why and how.
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Linux Mint 20.3 Arriving Soon with a Surprise New App

Read on for more updates about what’s in store for Linux Mint 20.3 “Una,” with a gift from the team: a new app.
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Cutefish OS Review – Impressive Linux Distribution in the Making

In this article, we review the Debian/Ubuntu-based Cutefish OS Linux Distribution that features the stunning Cutefish Desktop.
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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to FaceTime by Apple

FaceTime forces many to stay locked into a proprietary world. Its end-to-end encryption doesn’t let in Linux users. What are the best free and open source alternatives to FaceTime?
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Deepin 20.3 Update Available to Download

Deepin 20.3 is a Debian-based distribution that features its own custom desktop environment – the Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE). The project’s latest release is Deepin 20.3, which includes an updated kernel and better support for NTFS partitions. Le…

TUXEDO InfinityBook S 17 Linux Laptop Unveiled

Dubbed as the smallest 17-inch business TUXEDO notebook in a 15-inch form factor, the TUXEDO InfinityBook S 17 Gen6 is here with an above-average screen-to-body ratio and a large 17.3-inch Full-HD IPS anti-reflective / non-glare display, partial aluminum chassis (display lid and bottom panel), as well as an ergonomic and cooling-optimized Lift-Up hinge that acts […]

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