GStreamer 1.24.8 Rolls Out With Bugs Fixes

GStreamer 1.24.8 multimedia framework rolls out with bug fixes for video encoding and software encoder enhancements.
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Kernel 6.11: Power Moves and Hardware Grooves

The latest 6.11 kernel release is here! This release improves performance, security, and hardware compatibility, increasing the kernel’s flexibility and efficiency for various computing environments.
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Gary Benson: Too many git branches?

Do you have too many git branches on the go at once? Here is the command to list them in order of last modification:
git for-each-ref –sort=-committerdate refs/heads

Zorin OS 17.2: Faster, More Secure, and User-Friendly

Zorin OS 17.2 launches with customizable desktops, enhanced security features, and better app behavior.
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GNOME 46.5 Released with Mutter and GNOME Shell Improvements

GNOME 46.5 is now available as the fifth maintenance update to the GNOME 46 desktop environment series with more bug fixes and improvements. Here’s what’s changed since GNOME 46.4.
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Proton 9.0-3 Unleashes New Playable Titles and Essential Fixes

New Proton 9.0-3 update: Play games like Avatar, Ball at Work, Super, Flatout 3, and many others on Linux with improved stability and support.
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Disable Password Authentication Popups in Ubuntu 24.04

When launching some apps (e.g., GParted, Synaptic, or Grub Customizer), install/uninstall packages with App Center or Software Updater, it always pops-up a dialog asking for admin password to authenticate. This is great for security! But for lazy men who don’t want to type user password again and again after logged in (or unlocked screen), it […]

Convert and Transfer PDFs and eBooks to Kindle Using Calibre

The easiest way to transfer an eBook to your Amazon Kindle using Calibre. Let’s get started!

Vivaldi Web Browser is Now Available as a Snap

Vivaldi web browser has arrived on the Canonical Snap Store – officially. This closed-source, Chromium-based web browser has been available on Linux since its debut in 2015, providing an official DEB package for Ubuntu users (which adds an APT repo for…

How Red Hat’s Bad Actions Led to Wind River’s eLxr Pro Linux Distro

Wind River’s new Debian-based server and edge Linux distribution was born out of a need to create a CentOS replacement that would remove Red Hat from the equation.
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Distribution Release: Zorin OS 17.2

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution designed especially for newcomers to Linux. It has a Windows-like graphical user interface and many programs similar to those found in Wind…

Proton 9.0-3 Released with Support for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Farlight 84

Proton 9.0-3 is now available with support for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Ball at Work: The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer, Farlight 84, Flatout 3, KinitoPET, and other Windows games.
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Zorin OS 17.2 Released with New Appearance Options, Linux Kernel

Zorin OS 17.2 is now available for download, bringing users of the Ubuntu-based Linux distribution a welcome set of improvements and updates. The latest major release in the Zorin OS 17 series, which is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, is described by the Zo…

A Detailed Introduction to Oracle VirtualBox

In this detailed introduction to Oracle VirtualBox tutorial, we’ll learn what VirtualBox is, its history, use cases, and the amazing features it offers.
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Zorin OS 17.2 Is Out Now Powered by Linux Kernel 6.8 from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Zorin OS 17.2 distribution is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 6.8 from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and featuring various UI enhancements, as well as updated components. Here’s what’s new!
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20 Years Later, Real-Time Linux Makes It to the Kernel — Really

The work done on real-time Linux has benefitted the open-source OS for years, but it was only this week that Linus Torvalds admitted its last piece into the mainline kernel. Exactly what took so long?
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A Simple Guide to Data Visualization on Ubuntu for Beginners

by George Whittaker

Data visualization is not just an art form but a crucial tool in the modern data analyst’s arsenal, offering a compelling way to present, explore, and understand la…

Sparky 7.5 Drops With Updated Packages

The lightweight Linux distro Sparky 7.5 is now available for download, offering full Debian 12 compatibility and updated package base.
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Wind River Unveils Linux Distro for AI and Critical Workloads

The new Debian-Linux-based operating system is meant to be a robust, flexible platform that scales for workloads from enterprise to edge.
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How To Install Tor Browser on Ubuntu 24.04

 This tutorial will help you install Tor Browser, the anonymity-promising web browser derived from Firefox, on Ubuntu 24.04 “Noble Numbat”. We also included below how to update, how to make desktop shortcuts, and even how to contribute back to thi…