Believe it or not, Microsoft just announced a Linux distribution service – here’s why

Microsoft is open-sourcing its Linux Integration Services Automation image-testing service for everyone.

24 Nmap Commands Every Linux Admin Should Use for Network Security

The post 24 Nmap Commands Every Linux Admin Should Use for Network Security first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Nmap, short for Network Mapper, is an open-source and highly versatile tool used by Linux system and network admini…

Ubuntu 24.10 to 25.04 Upgrade Channel Re-opened

For users of Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole, the upgrade channel to the latest Ubuntu 25.04 reopened after fixed some critical bugs. Ubuntu 25.04, code-name Plucky Puffin, was released in last month as the latest short term Ubuntu release. The upgrade channel opened just after the release date. It however had some critical issues. According to […]

GNOME 49 Finally to Use Showtime as Default Video Player

Due to GTK4 port, GNOME introduced some new core apps to replace the old ones. They include Loupe Image Viewer, Gnome Console, Gnome Camera, Decibels Audio Player, Gnome Text Editor. Now, the developer team is going to replace the default video editor Totem with Showtime in the next 49 desktop release. Showtime is a video […]

15 Basic Linux Interview Questions with Answers (Entry-Level)

The post 15 Basic Linux Interview Questions with Answers (Entry-Level) first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Linux is one of the most widely used operating systems in both personal and enterprise environments. Whether you’r…

Handling Indentation in VS Code

VS Code lets you control indentation your way, whether you want to set it globally, per project, or even per language basis.

Canonical Donating $120,000 to Open Source Projects This Year

Canonical commits to donating $120k to the open source developers building the projects and tools that help power the Ubuntu ecosystem.
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Distribution Release: Nobara Project 42

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Thomas Crider has announced the release of Nobara Project 42, a major update of the distribution’s custom variant of Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it. The new release re…

RISC-V and RISE Partner to a Take a Role in the Yocto Project

The Yocto Project, RISC-V and the Rise Project working together in tandem can’t be anything but good for the macrocosmic open source universe.
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FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, May 16, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

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

Ubuntu Security Reinvented: Hardening Your System with AppArmor

by George Whittaker

In an age where data breaches and cyber threats are growing both in frequency and sophistication, securing your Linux system is more important than ever. Ubuntu, on…

5 factors steadily fueling Linux’s desktop rise

Linux has been quietly moving from niche to mainstream – and this is why.

10 things I always do after installing Ubuntu to instantly improve the experience

Now that the dust has cleared from the grand unleashing of Ubuntu 25.04, you might be ready to install it. Here’s what I recommend you do immediately after.

Shotcut Released 25.05 with Alpha Strobe Filter & Freeze Frame

Shotcut, the free open-source Qt and MLT based video editor, released new version 25.05 few days ago. The new release of this cross-platform video editor introduced new Alpha Strobe video filter, allowing to make something blink by periodically holding frames or setting alpha channel to zero. The release also added Freeze Frame support. By either […]

NordVPN Updates Linux App with GUI

NordVPN today announced a major update to its Linux app, adding a much-requested GUI front-end that makes it easier to control, configure and monitor connections. Linux users have been able to use an official, comprehensive command-line interface for N…

New Version of Flatpak Released

Flatpak 1.16.1 is now available as the latest, stable version with various improvements.

Automating Compliance Management with UTMStack’s Open Source SIEM & XDR

Achieving and maintaining compliance with regulatory frameworks can be challenging for many organizations. Managing security controls manually often leads to excessive use of time and resources, leaving less available for strategic initiatives and business growth. Standards such as CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC2 and GDPR demand ongoing monitoring, detailed documentation, and rigorous evidence collection. Solutions […]

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DistroShelf – New GTK4 GUI for Distrobox Container

Looking for a graphical interface to manager Distrobox containers? Here’s modern new GTK4 client DistroShelf in development. There are many popular containers, such as Docker, Podman, and LXC, allowing to run applications in isolated environments. And, Distrobox is the one that can run any Linux distribution inside terminal. Most Linux containers run in terminal, that’s […]

UFW Firewall: How to Install, Configure, and Use It on Ubuntu/Debian

The post UFW Firewall: How to Install, Configure, and Use It on Ubuntu/Debian first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Since computers are connected to each other, services are growing rapidly, with examples such as email, social me…

Ubuntu 25.04 Upgrades Set to Go Live Again Soon

If you’ve been patiently waiting to do an in-place upgrade to Ubuntu 25.04 from 24.10, your patience is about to pay off. Ubuntu developers were forced to halt upgrades to the new Ubuntu 25.04 release due to a number of major bugs affecting users…