Canonical Extends Support for Older Ubuntu Linux Distros

Canonical gives Ubuntu 14.04 and 16.04 years more support.
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Fedora 35 is Shaping Up to Be an Impressive Release

Although the beta version of Fedora’s upcoming release is behind schedule, the Linux distribution is still slotted for October and will include numerous bug fixes and some exciting new features.

Windowsfx 11, a Linux Distro Flavored Like Windows 11 and Without the Need for TPM

Windowsfx 11 is the new version of another of the GNU/Linux distributions that try to bring the free system closer to Windows users using the fantastic possibilities of visual and interface customization of Linux.
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Distribution Release: Q4OS 4.6

Q4OS is a lightweight, Debian-based distribution featuring the KDE Plasma and Trinity desktops. The project’s latest version is Q4OS 4.6 which is based on Debian 11 “Bullseye”. One of the project’s aims is to allow both desktops to be installed alongs…

Bat is Like the cat Command in Linux, But Super-Charged and Written in Rust

As you know, the cat (short for concatenate) is a utility in Linux. One of its most commonly known usages is to print the content of a file onto the standard output stream. But given more time spent in the command line, features like syntax highlighting come in very handy. This is where bat comes […]

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Go retrieves GPS data from the komoot app

The hiking and cycling app komoot saves your traveled excursion routes. Mike Schilli shows you how to retrieve the data with Go.

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In the news: System76 Updates the 15" Pangolin with Ryzen; KDE Plasma 5.23 Promises Plenty of Subtle Improvements; Gnome 41 Now in Beta; Debian 11 "Bullseye" Released; and AlmaLinux Makes CentOS SIG Repositories Available.

Better Bug Reports for Better Help

For a better bug report, maddog offers a refresher course on crafting a clear statement that will help get your problem fixed.

Managing and monitoring computer labs

If your school’s computer lab consists of Linux machines, Epoptes provides an interesting alternative to conventional management and monitoring programs.

This is your command line on lsd

A revamp of ls, lsd offers color coding plus revised options relevant to the modern computer.

Create cross-stitch templates with KXStitch

KXStitch lets you design cross-stitch patterns with the option to automatically convert imported images.

Doas authenticates as a simpler version of Sudo

The Sudo privilege management tool is big and complicated, with many advanced options that only an expert would need. Doas is far simpler – which might just make it safer for desktop users.

Simplify your firewall setup

Canonical’s ufw lets you configure your firewall without the hassle of the iptables tool, while reducing the risk of misconfiguration and simplifying maintenance.

Rules for the Garden

There is this abiding faith within the Linux world that walled gardens and single-vendor control over global markets will eventually collapse under the weight of inefficiency. If you look at the history of the last 20 years, however, you would see a ve…

Simultaneously flashing multiple USB devices

If you need to flash the same image to multiple USB media, Popsicle saves time by letting you write in parallel.

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Debian 11 and Redcore Linux 2101

Build a saltwater battery

Rechargeable lithium batteries are expensive, and manufacturing them damages the environment. Saltwater batteries offer a cheaper and greener approach to storing energy.

Cross-platform game and app development for new programmers

Ren’Py helps you create Android, Linux, macOS, Windows, and HTML5 games and apps.

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Protecting your private key with the OpenPGP smartcard

Improve communication security with GnuPG and the OpenPGP smartcard.