CIQ Releases Security-Hardened Version of Rocky Linux

If you’re looking for an enterprise-grade Linux distribution that is hardened for business use, there’s a new version of Rocky Linux that’s sure to make you and your company happy.

GNUnet News: GNUnet 0.24.0

GNUnet 0.24.0 released

We are pleased to announce the release of GNUnet 0.24.0.

GNUnet is an alternative network stack for building secure, decentralized and
privacy-preserving distributed applications.
Our goal is to rep…

Bodhi Linux Shows Off New Theme, Revived Modules

A ‘fresh new look’ is heading to Bodhi Linux, the Ubuntu-based Linux distribution built around the Moksha desktop, a fork of Enlightenment 17. Noting that the look of recent releases has leaned towards the dark side—no, not that one, Darth—…

DXVK 2.6 Adds NVIDIA Reflex Support, Improvements for Many Games

DXVK 2.6 Vulkan-based implementation of D3D9, D3D10, and D3D11 for Linux / Wine is now available for download with improvements for several games.
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Ubuntu Home Automation: Building a Smart Living Space with Open Source Tools

by George Whittaker

Introduction

Home automation has transformed the way we interact with our living spaces, bringing convenience, security, and energy efficiency to our daily lives. …

Install Input Leap to share Mouse / Keyboard between Linux, Windows & macOS

Got multiple computers/laptops but only one mouse & keyboard? Without buying a KVM switch, here’s a software can do the job sharing them between your computers. It’s Input Leap a free open-source application forked from Barrier, allowing to use single mouse and keyboard to control multiple computers in same local network. Relationship between Barrier and […]

How to Automatically Restart a Failed Service in Linux

The post How to Automatically Restart a Failed Service in Linux first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .In a Linux system, services (also called daemons) play a critical role in handling various tasks such as web hosting,
The post …

Ubuntu 25.04 Default Wallpapers Revealed (Download Link Included)

The default wallpapers for the upcoming Ubuntu 25.04 has been revealed today. Here are the download link along with the competition winner images. Ubuntu 25.04, code-name Plucky Puffin, is a short-term release planned to be made available on April 17, 2025. It features GNOME Desktop 48 and Linux Kernel 6.14 (though it’s still in RC […]

FOSS Weekly #25.11: Limit Battery Charging, File Searching, Sudo Tweaks and More Linux Stuff

Go with the flow and open source 🙂

How to Run Windows Software & Games on Linux with CrossOver 25

The post How to Run Windows Software & Games on Linux with CrossOver 25 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Running Windows software and games on Linux has become increasingly accessible, thanks to tools like CrossOver 25, whic…

Ubuntu 25.04 Wallpaper & Mascot Art Unveiled

The default wallpaper set to ship in Ubuntu 25.04 ‘Plucky Puffin’ has been unveiled. Each new Ubuntu release bears its own bespoke desktop background and animal mascot design, the upcoming release of the Plucky Puffin proving no exception. …

FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, March 14, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, March 14 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

Gnome’s Dash to Panel Extension Gets a Massive Update

If you’re a fan of the Gnome Dash to Panel extension, you’ll be thrilled to hear that a new version has been released with a dock mode.

Dash to Panel updated with Dock Mode & GNOME 48 Support

Dock to panel, the popular GNOME extension that merge the top-bar and bottom dock (aka the dash) into single classic Windows style panel, got big updates a few days ago. The new release added GNOME 48 support, meaning it now works in Ubuntu 25.04 and Fedora 42 Workstation, though both are still in development at […]

MangoHud – Monitor FPS, CPU & GPU Load in Linux Games

The post MangoHud – Monitor FPS, CPU & GPU Load in Linux Games first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .MangoHud is a powerful and lightweight tool designed for gamers, developers, and anyone who wants to monitor their system’…

GStreamer 1.26 Open-Source Multimedia Framework Released, Here’s What’s New

GStreamer 1.26 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with H.266 Versatile Video Coding (VVC) codec support, as well as many other changes. Here’s what’s new!
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FSF News: FSF launches pre-bid phase for silent memorabilia auction

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (March 11, 2025) — The Free Software
Foundation (FSF) has published the memorabilia items for bidding in
the silent auction on the LibrePlanet wiki. Starting March 17, the FSF
will unlock items each day for bidding on t…

FSF launches pre-bid phase for silent memorabilia auction

BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (March 11, 2025) — The Free Software
Foundation (FSF) has published the memorabilia items for bidding in
the silent auction on the LibrePlanet wiki. Starting March 17, the FSF
will unlock items each day for bidding on the…

First Look: Garuda Linux Introduces New COSMIC Edition

A first look at the new Garuda Linux edition featuring the up-and-coming COSMIC desktop environment developed by System76.
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Mesa 25.1 to Replace Nouveau Driver with Zink/NVK by Default for NVIDIA GPUs

Mesa 25.1 open-source graphics stack will use Zink and NVK instead of Nouveau for NVIDIA GPU users in terms of the default graphics driver.
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